My morning was wasted.
Being a caring and loving brother that i am, (am I?? hahaha)
I accompanied my younger sis to go see the doctor.
Its my mom's panel doctor so we dont have to pay and its covered by the company.
It was all the way in front of jurong point.
So i dragged my ass all the way there with my sister bobbing along like a zombie.
Then i dumped her at the clinic and i went to McDonalds.
hahaha

Geez by the time we reached home, its almost 12.
heck, i wanted to go to the gym in the morning.
Seems like I'll just have to settle for in the afternoon.

All time rock classic--- Hotel California.
One of my favourites.
I still remember during my sec 3 and 4 years,
my best buddy,Kelvin and I used to keep a folder of song lyrics.
And whenever we feel like it, we'll sing no matter the teacher is teaching or not.
Hence the constant,"Who's singing???" from teachers.
And the rest of my classmates would turn their heads and
look at us with sheepish grins (we sit right at the back).
We would act nonchalant and retort, "uhh what???"
hahaha those were the good old days.

Its a wonder how those people around us kept their sanity.
Maybe because we weren't that bad in our singing... maybe
hahaha
We were the jukebox of our class.
Any song request and we would gladly croon it.
And we even brought a radio to class despite having a head prefect in our class
that doesnt like our ideas.
hahaha those were the days...
I'm feeling so nostalgic.

heck it. thats all.

Since its gonna take a lot of space on my tagboard,
I'll just give my replies here =)

tagboard replies:-
~~~~~~~~~~~
aish:- haha no. I'm still very shy haha. And yeah apocalypse in 2 days time :(

-Li- :- cool ! I'll tell ya if there's another instructor training camp. But I'm not sure
if they're gonna conduct it any more in future though. yeah results... how depressing.

umar :- what trying too hard? ur the one who's busy and not interested in chasing gals say lar. this is normal bachelors behaviour hahaha. and for that no cake for you muahahaha

seri :- thats sad... its ok. My cake is finishing up fast too. haha next time then =)

aish :- hahaha You want??? better hurry coz it'll end up in my tummy soon hahaha

miRa :- hehe I was from that place too. And i dont like the nasi lemak. yeps *eeeeee
haha and being the rebel that i am, i always go outside and eat no matter
what the ustazahs threathen us with. hahaha

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Damn...
I have flu now.
Must be my fellow instructor, Audrey who passed it to me.
hahaha
Its ok. I can live with it.

A tinge of jealousy?
No way.
(After hearing her response and other sources)

Contrary to what I said early on, I really never spare any thought of that
issue now anyway.
I've moved on.
And the good thing is, I'm savouring every moment of it.
And so I'm back on my feet again and back to my former self.
Its goooooood to be back.
hahahhahaha

And yeah i saw this cute rjc malay gal yesterday.
Damn it, another miss.
hahahahahaha
(wtf! right?)

Ok I'm back from camp.
Thanks for tagging guys.

Tagboard replies:-
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miRa: Haha ur right. Thats why I'm only beginning to break out of my shell.
Malu tu malu jugak hahaha

Seri: Its ok Seri I've got lots of chocolate cake from Secret Recipe. muahahaha
Yeah I look so dark now. Ehh what MAT??? I'm NOT a mat !!! hah!

myamin: haha its not exactly new man. Its been some time already.

umar: LOL we cant get any tanner man. We'll look blacker only. Thats not macho hahaha.

[ez] : nah i'm just busy trying to make myself look busy. Ur the one who have a more hectic
schedule. hahaha ur the wonderwoman!

Sya : haha to you too.

Seri: Hmmm maybe u can give some ice cream and I'll give you some cake. hahaha

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Ok the training camp was a success I can say.
I didnt screw up anything and I certainly played my part.
hahaha
The people there were great.
The atmosphere was contagious.
The campfire night was the best moment during the camp.

Even as an instructor and when I was training new instuctors-to-be
I learned new stuff.
I learned how to build a real campfire.
And a point to take note... dont use too much kerosene at a time
My friend and I poured the kerosene like nobody's business
and the fire was probably higher than 2m at first.

What else to say?
I'm tired.
I'm off.

I'll be working tomorrow.
Well I'll be helping out in the training of new camp instructors
for my company, FIT.
I'll be seeing a lot of familiar faces there.
But dont expect any favours from me guys haha.
Its gonna be one long day tomorrow.
Hopefully it wont be a scorching day or
else I'm just gonna be charred.
I dont get sunburns, I just get blacker.
hahaha

tagboard replies....

shafi--- heyz ur not suppose to side with her! hahahaha

feeza--- LOL indeed i'm a bag of laughs. I was just checking ok hahaha.
And who says I dont listen to metal??? I listen to all genres ok(except techno,trance)
But still Rock is da best!!! haha yeah yeah reggae-thon... hish so "minah-ish" hahahaha
ok ok just joking.

miRa---Get her number??? lol contrary to the picture i paint on my blog, I'm really a shy,
modest and down to earth guy in real life. Serious!!! haha

Serena---Sexual harrassment??? hahaha I'll be careful next time. Anyway I'm gonna be a
policeMat soon, like what they say hahahaha
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Its so difficult to please everyone.
Our actions sometimes are perceived differently by the other party.
Its not my fault.
And I certainly have no obligation to make everyone happy.
I just do the best I can.
I'm no superman...

I had an enjoyable afternoon yesterday.
The company was great.
And I was treated to a fabulous Caramel Macchiato.
Thanks Minah Starbucks!!!
I owe you one.
And I'm gonna let you guys know something damn embarrassing.
Throughout the entire time I was out of the house,
I didnt realise that I didnt zip up my fly!!!!
hahahahaha
Luckily my t-shirt was long enough to cover that area
And I had the cheek to go and message my friend and ask whether he or she
had noticed it.
hahahahahah
Cant believe I'm saying this.
But what the hell, its hillarious and I think it happends to everyone.

Today I went to the gym again!
I had company this time round in the form of my best bud from sec school.
And yeah we saw a nice looking malay gal and she was alone!
But damn it man, who am i kidding.
I'm not worthy enough to go ask for their numbers.
HAhahaha
Well back to reality...
My stamina is still in the dumps but slowly but surely I'll get back
to the level where I can run and run and run (hmmm tht will take quite a while haha)
Weights training is getting better and you can really see improvements haha
Then we went to eat at Banquet and chilled for a while.
Then i had to rush off to my company's office for a camp briefing.

Ok thats all.
I still think this song rocks!!!

Normally I dont really listen to metal.
But this song thats being played on my blog is one exception.
Enjoy it guys.

I'm sure some of you have done the Personality System Analysis.
That DISC test as some of you may call it.
Well if you've not heard of it, its a test to determine what kind
of character attributes we possess and how we react to our way of life.
For instance if you're the "D" kind of person, you are seen as Dominant, Demanding,
Ambitious, Competitive, Strong-willed and Logical

For "I"--- Influencing, Inspiring, Sociable, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Warm , Trusting, Popular

For "S"---Stable , Steady, Conservative, Loyal, Cooperative, Relaxed, Patient, Passive, Consistent and Systematic

For "C"---Compliant, Correct, Calculating, Low-Keyed,Dependent, Traditional, Accurate and Diplomatic

So do you know which category do you belong to?

Ok what about me?
I'll tell ya anyway.
I am a high "I" and "S" person.
That means my behavioral style reflects both in the "I" and "S" category.
And each of us have a unique behavioral style.
Some of us may have only one dominant style , like being a pure "D" person.
While some may have a combination of up to 3 styles , like "D" , "I" and "S"
And each different behavioral style corresponds to a different pattern name.
For example, for a pure"D" the pattern name would be -Establisher

Mine however is Advisor.
Haha here is a description of what behavioral style I may possess and see if its true.

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Individuals who are Advisors exhibit warmth, sympathy and understanding in their approach.
They possess a casual kind of poise in most social situations. Many psople will come to them because Advisors are seen as good listeners. They typically do not attemp to force their ideas on others , and in a conflict are likely to be overly flexible. If the conflict is serious, they may withdraw to avoid further conflict rather than work at resolution. They tend to take criticism of their work as a personal affront. They can sometimes be overly tolerant and patient with non-producers. Advisors prefer to deal with people on a personal, intimate basis in a low-pressure situation.Their managers should realize that Advisors tend to allow too much lead time on projects. They need personal attention and compliments for assignments that are well done, Their best work will be done when a public viewing or review is likely. They are instinctive team players and work best in an environment of acceptance and serenity.
---

Those who know me well would nod their head in agreement and say that the above description certainly fits my bill.
Hahaha those personality test sure are accurate.

yes I'm a pretty good listener.
I prefer listening rather than talking. If you're chatting with me on the phone, you would be doing most of the talking.
And yes there's a number of my friends who come and look for me for a listening ear.
The being patient part can also be true. I've worked on projects with idiots and I wonder how I can still be sane after that. haha
Personal attention??? haha i dont know about that.
I'll let you decide.

ok thats all

I feel sleepy and tired already.
Damn it man... my fitness level is really not up to scratch.
Gone were the days when i can run 6km in a day and still feel rejuvenated.
Now i'm huffing like an old man after just running 3 km.
But sadly I've only got myself to blame.
My new year resolution of running every morning didnt even materialise.
hahaha
But still theres some improvement in the weights training.
I should get more people to join me for gym outings.
There were no signs of any hot babes just now.
Awwww. haha

Soo ladies if you wanna have some company while burning calories
you know what to do.
haha
As always I'm the shameless bloke.

Ok fine Serena...
I'll do this...(grudgingly hahaha)

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to pg 18, and find line 4.
"I tried to include every living soul in the country"

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What did you touch?
The standing fan.

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Some wacky korean drama.Serious!!!
Thanks to my parents now i'm hooked on it too.

4. Without looking, guess what time it is.
3.40pm

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
3.41pm

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
The loud sound of traffic outside.

7. When did you last step outside?In the morning. I went to the gym.

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
The standing fan.

9. What are you wearing?
Pjc pe top and adidas track pants.

10. Did you dream last night?
I can't really remember.

11.When did you last laugh?
Just now while reading [ez], aish and mira's posts on my tagboard. haha

12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
The Gashlycrumbs Tinies Calendar

13. Seen anything weird lately?
Nah except the fact my younger sis looked like a zombie coz she's down with fever.

14. What do you think of this quiz?
A complete waste of time. But then again I got lots of time to lose so who's complaining

15. What is the last film you saw?
Erm 4 Brothers. It was on vcd though.

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
A bungalow , a car , anything i want

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know.
Contrary to being an adrenaline junkie, I really like to sleep.

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
I would kill George W. Bush hahahahaha
no i'm not a terrorist.

19. Do you like to dance?
That really depends...

20. George W Bush...is the most idiotic fool ever to hold a position of power hahaha

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Errr can i pass???

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Sure. I wanna retire in New Zealand... the great outdoors

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
I have lived a meaningful life.

25. 4 people who must also do this in their journal.
Nah i have enough of this crap.
I'll spare you guys the misery ok???
See. I'm such an angel.

ok thats all.

I was breezing through friendster yesterday
and i found some of my old friends that i have not met
in 10 years!!!
Haha thanks to friendster i manage to locate quite a few of them.

I'm gonna drag myself to the gym later.
Any followers???
Dang...
hope theres hot babes over there
hahahaha

Goodbye My Lover----James Blunt

Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.I know you well,
I know your smell.I've been addicted to you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

I am a dreamer but when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry,
I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you,
I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bear my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

I'm so hollow, baby,
I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.(x2)

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Haha no no I'm not emo or whatsoever.
During the course of my 3 day camp last week,
my colleague keep playing this song on his phone.
And the rest of us would chime in during the chorus!
hahaha
And now this song is stuck in my head.
Nice lyrics but does it mean anything to me?
Go figure.

Arghh !!
I've been tagged.
hahaha thanks ah Sin May.

Here are the rules:
Post 5 random/ weird stuff about yourself
and list 5 bloggers whom you want to do the same.
Visit their blog and tell them they've been tag and
tell them to do the same.

1) My sisters say I smile in my sleep. Hahaha thats weird.

2)For a guy, I have very long eye lashes. They are the envy of some of my
gal friends. hehehe

3)I have a high metabolic rate so no matter how much i eat, i find it very difficult
to gain weight. Again the envy of many.

4)IfI get too stressed up, I'll lose my appetite. Thats weird coz most people go on binges.

5)I'm a quiet person. Really!!! haha I've been on the receiving end of many "Why are you so quiet???" from people.

Ok sabotaging time...
The chosen bloggers to do this... (drumrolls)
Faris, Fadzil, Isrin, Feeza and YaTee
muahahahahaha
I dont care if you've done it before!!!
Just do it!

I Love...


the weekends!!!
haha what were you expecting me to say???
buggers! hahaha

Ok just like yesterday i have no plans for today too.
I'm slacking away my life at home.
I'm plain lazy.
And it would take too much of an effort to call my friends
down and hang out.
Furthermore i pity them anyway,a whole week in camp(NS)
and just 2 days at home.
In addition to that, i think the weekend is a time for family.
You may laugh at me but I'm still very much a "family person".
The time spent at work or in school leave us like only a few hours
during weekdays to interact with our family.
Thats why weekends are the only time for the smallest unit in society(family)
to bond. No dont start singing that Barney song!!!
for goodness sake!
hahaha

Lets go on to what i'll be doing tomorrow.
Contrary to what I've been told,
I have no job assignment next week.
Damn!!!
It was a last minute cancellation and now i'll just
have to live by waiting for last minute calls from the
company to see if they need any manpower.
What to do??!!

Ok the training camp is still on, this 25th and 26th February.
Those of you who are still interested can still contact me.
The closing date is 23rd Feb.
See you guys there!
I'm gonna be one of the people training you all.
muahahaha!

I'm back!!!
The camp was alright.
Not that tough or challenging.
And I did not lose my appetite by being stressed up.
haha
And I'm blackened by the sun. hehs

The kids from the Overseas Family School(OFS), were great.
They come from all over the world.
There were kids from Canada,America, England, Poland,
Serbia and Montenegro,Japan, Korea, India, Thailand and so on.
Well they were indeed a handful and
it was a challenge to get their full attention.
I couldnt finish saying one sentence without them butting in
and asking all sorts of question.
But they do listen and they are much more responsive
and more sporting than Singaporean kids.
They were amazingly hyperactive.
Kids running all over the place.
And I dont know why, I suddenly develop this kind
of caucasion slang when talking to them.
hahahaha

It was really great and i'm looking forward
to more of such camps.

V-dae???
Heck it.
hahaha
.....................
I'll be gone for camp tmr.
It's a 3 days 2 nights camp so I'll only be back on Friday.
I'll be handling kids from the overseas family school (OFS).
Yeah caucasians and all the foreigners.
Furthermore i heard these are the children of diplomats, ambassadors and
big shots in big firms.
Haha hope they wont be a bunch of brats.
Well wish me luck =)

damn i havent finish packing my bag...
I'm off.

Valentine's Day is tomorrow.
For the first time in years, I'm not excited about it.
And for the first time ever, I'm not thinking about which gal
I should go out with.

I'll just waste my day away tmr hahaha

Got a lot of camps coming up.
Yeah thats where money will flow in.
No i'm not a money-faced bloke!
I'm just in dire need of cash.
Debt ridden and bills to settle for.

And next week I'll be working from monday to sunday!
Sorry dudes no free time.
And I wonder myself how I'll survive the onslaught.

The post for Freelance Camp Instructors is still available!!!!
The training camp will be held on 25th and 26th Feb!!!!
If ur interested please contact me.

Last Song--- The All American Rejects

This may be the last thing that I write for long
Can you hear me smiling when I sing this song, for you, and only you

As I leave will you be someone to say good-bye?
As I leave will you be someone to wipe your eye?
My foot is out the door, and you can't stop me now

You wanted the best, it wasn't me
Will you give it back, and I'll take the lead
When there's no more room to make it grow
I'll see you again, you'll pretend you're naive
Is this what you want
Is this what you need
How you end up let me know.

As I go, remember all the simple things you know,
My mind is just a crutch and I still hope
That you will miss me when I'm gone
This is the last song

The hearts start breaking as the year is gone
The dream's beginning and the time rolls on
It seems so surreal, now I sing it.
Somehow I knew that it would be this way,
Somehow I knew that it would slowly fade.
Now I am gone, just try and stop me, now.

You wanted the best, but it wasn't me
Will you give it back, now i'll take the lead
When there's no more room to make it grow
I'll see you again, you'll pretend you're naive
Is this what you want
Is this what you need
How you end up let me know.

As I go, remember all the simple things you know,
My mind is just a crutch and I still hope
That you will miss me when I'm gone
This is the last song

Will you need me now ?
You'll find a way somehow
You want it too
I want it too

As I go, remember all the simple things you know,
My mind is just a crutch and I still hope
That you will miss me when I'm gone
This is the last song

As I go, remember all the simple things you know,
My mind is just a crutch and I still hope
That you will miss me when I'm gone
This is the last song

How we love weekends.
Its the only time of the week where we laze around
and sleep at home and wont feel guilty doing it.

Anybody interested in becoming a camp instructor???
F.I.T is training new instructors
on this coming 25th and 26th feb.

What do we do?
well we handle primary/secondary school camps
and also corporate events.
The post is just on a freelance basis.
However the pay is good though =)

If ur interested, gimme a call, email or tag on my board.
Please confirm asap.

.......................................................
I still think Rin is crazy.
I still need money fast to settle bills.
Any jobs that pay on a daily basis besides robbing the bank???
haha

Rin is crazy.
hahaha
I dont know where to hide my face after she put up that post.
LOL.
no more comments =P

Damned die-rear!!!
I know its not spelt that way but it certainly fits the bill.
haha
I've been to the loo 3 times.
Its been like this for the past 3 mornings.
Something must be wrong.
Well its partly because i've been skipping meals, eating junk
and eating at odd hours.
Shit happens (pardon the pun) but it shouldnt be that much.
hahahaha

Its still early and i'm talking about this?
wahahaha

I need another job.
Bills Bills Bills.
Any new offers guys???

"Is it worth it????"

I'm afraid of answering that question.

I dont even know what i'm thinking.

I think I'll just sink into the abyss...

.........................................................................

After my job interview today, i went to Suntec City's Starbucks
to indulge myself in something i havent had in a long time...
My favourite Mocha frappe.
Yeah Kakak-Starbucks was working there and as usual she was constantly
smiling like some weirdo (oooopss hahaha)
Dont you get tired of smiling all the time???
haha
and apparently she told me that my presence there caused
her colleagues to think that i was her bf.
hahahaha wth!!!!
i couldnt help laughing when she told me that.
errr no offense meant ah.
I'm scared the REAL bf will come after me.
Well in the first place, the tudung-clad cikgu said she would
come.
but in the end she decided not to.
So you cant blame me ah Kakak-Starbucks (LOL i think it sounds absurd)
for what your colleagues think!!!

A question posed to me got me scrambling for
my thinking cap once again.
Err no, not that I've been mindlessly doing and
saying things without any thought.
Its just that it was an objective question that defines
who you really are.
And so the question was,
" Would i go out with other gal-friends even when IF i'm attached?"

I didnt give the person a straight answer.
One reason was i took a very long time to think and
secondly i'm not very good at expressing myself.
I'm good with words but only in writing. haha
Expression is a totally different matter altogether.

My answer would be...
it depends.
hahaha
It would be no, if i have an insecure gf or she is soo special that
a minute not spent with her would equate life-is-not-worth-living-for.
Well its true.

And the answer would be yes, if i were very close with those gal-frens
and my gf trusts me perfectly haha.
But of course there is always more to that.
Which straight guy wouldnt want to receive attention from gals???
I'm leaving out the part where the guy turns out to be gay
as it totally isnt relevant right now.
So yeah its really a guy's thing.
Guys enjoy the attention of course and they would not only want the
attention from their gf right???
Like they say, the more the merrier.
Yes, if you're thinking along the lines of the inflation of male egos,
you're partly right.
Its true that most guys have such large egos, but the gals
are not that far off from us either.
So that explains it doesnt it.
But ultimately, friends play a big part in our lives too and it would be
sellfish in our part not to spare them any of our time.
Like the saying goes...
"Lovers come and go but our friends will always be there"

Almost all of my guy friends are in NS.
My poly friends are currently busy with their projects.
So that leaves me with only the gals that i'm close to.

Yes and its been like 3 months since i last saw them and of
course it wouldnt hurt to meet up and disturb them. hahaha
So a bowling rematch was arranged and fortunately i managed to
settle my old score. (Redemption at last!!! haha)
If you're wondering who they are...
I'll give you guys clues...
A tudung-clad Cikgu, a Kakak Starbucks and a cina-fied malay lass
(notice i refrain myself from using the word Minah)
Hahaha
thanks a gazillion gals =)

Geez...
My legs are begging for rest.
Why???
Coz i literally stood around the entire day today.
I was working under the hot sun the whole day
and it was no help that it sun scorched its rays on us haha.
If you've already forgotten, I'm now working as a
freelance camp instructor.

There's a twist today...
I wasnt expecting that i would have to facilitate adults that were
old enough to be my parents or grandparents!!!!
hahahaha
Just imagine.
Me being a teenager telling these adults and speaking with them
like old buddies.
I have never in my life have to deal with so many adults like that.
Oh yeah by the way, those people were from the
Central Narcotics Bureau!!!!

I had a difficult time really.
There were times when i spoke to them and facilitate in their sharing
sessions, i got all tensed up and gagged.
I didnt know wat to say next.
I was lucky and very fortunate that my partner saved my ass everytime i screw up.
I should really thank him man!!!
Thanks Mark i owe you one.
And it was really a learning experience from me.
I learned from Mark on how to effectively communicate with them
and he told me to just relax and talk to them like uncles from the coffeshop.
haha

well its time for me to reflect.
I was nervous as it was my first time dealing with adults.
I was too tensed up and "kanchiong"
I was afraid of making mistakes and thus i held back.
I didnt live up to my potential and because of this one of my superiors
was disappointed in me.

Well its good to know my mistakes.
And i will learn from them and take the criticisms constructively.
I know where to improve on and hopefully i wont make them again.

ok i'm dead tired
i'm off!!!

Anybody interested in participating in
THE NATIONAL VERTICAL MARATHON ???

Its a competition where we run up staircases amounting
to the equizalent of 80 storeys of an HDB flat.
I'm serious.
ok ok before you start saying i'm a total nutcase,
I'll just admit that i indeed am one. hahaha
yeah people must be crazy doing all this stuff.
And fortunately or unfortunately I am one crazy nut
who takes up such challenges.

I went for last year's event and it took place at Temasek Tower.
I survived duh and i reached the top.
However I puked when i crossed the finishing line.
hahahahaha
But still I did completed my first competitive national event.

This year's event will take place at Suntec City on the 12th of March.
http://www.nvm2006.ntusportsclub.com/ntu.htm
Closing date is on the third of March.
If any of you guys are up for this challenge please do tell me.
Gimme a call, email me or tag on my board.
I'm thinking of joining the team event.

So i hope i hear from you guys real soon!!!

"Freedom of speech" my ass !!!!
If you've followed the news about the Danish cartoon fiasco
then you would know what i'm talking about.

The reactions from the Muslims around the world are
certainly understandable.
Heck I would even join in.
Give me their national flag and you would know what i would
do next. (The same goes to the US and Israel's)
But of course I wouldnt be so stupid to do that here in Singapore.
The Gah-men would give me a 5 star room with 10 star quality services!!!
hahahaha

Talk about freedom of speech.
What good would it do if you only incite hatred.
Both Muslims and non-Muslims in around the
world view them as offensive, blasphemous and Islamophobic.
Even if you have the right to air your views openly,
would you in your right mind irk ire in others???
The first word that comes to mind...
Stupidity.

Sometimes it would just be better to keep your mouth shut.

Woah I've never been gone for so long.
Haha I'm so sorry to keep ya waiting
but due to some technical fault i was kept away from my blog.
There was something wrong with my cpu.
So yeah that would explain my absence.

Ok heres a brief description of what has been happening so far.

On Wednesday i went for my basic theory test for driving
and i passed.
I guess i could even passed the test without reading the books.
There were other teenagers, ah-peks, ang-mohs, mak-ciks and pak-ciks
taking the test too.
The test was a computerized one where we actually touched the screens
to select our answers.
I kept thumping the screen every few seconds coz duh it was easy.
But a malay woman in her later thirties took her time and i wonder whether
i was making her nervous with the speed i was going through the test.
I was the first few to finish the test.
The results were tallied right after we finished and i went to print out
my result slip right after.
Now that i've passed my BTT i only have the final theory test and then
i would move on to practical.
But come to think of it, my senior told me that if i was posted to the
right vocations such as NPCO in Police, i would get free driving lessons!!!
Yeah!
So thats why i'm not gonna continue for the time being.
I'll just wait till ns.

There was a pjc open house on friday.
I missed it.
Well kind of intentionally missed it.
It would be awkward and it would evoke bad memories.

The response that i received from my previous post
left me laughing in stitches.
Thanks guys hahaha
keep it coming yeah!

To know how "Malay" i truly am,
i did a little research to find out my real roots.
And i'm amazed at how 'rojak" I am. (you'll find out why)
I have a mixture of, Javanese, Baweanese, Bugis and Minang Kabau blood.
Cool eh?

How do you really define the word "Malay"?
It has always been a controversial question.
Remember the time when the Malaysian Confederation was
about to be established?
The term "Malay" is too vague and it is also subject to one's perception.
If we were to say that it compromises of people
originating from the malay archipelago,
there are so many different cultures and languages spoken.
It doesnt makes sense.

On the other hand, as time passes by, people are not so
self-conscious of what their roots truly are.
It doesnt really matter if you are a Baweanese , Javanese or
a mixture of all the subcultures.
They will just regard themselves as Malays.
Furthermore people will intermarry among the different subcultures
and in the end their offsprings will turn out to be just "rojak" like me.

We are indeed all different.
Just look at the Malay Community in Singapore.
We cant really tell apart the Baweanese or Javanese or etc
because we've really become a rojak of all the different subcultures
in the region.
But its cool to know your roots and where your ancestors came from.
I never knew I had so many different types of ancestorial root.

Like what they always say, "Aim high to for the sky but never forget your roots."


some useful links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minangkabau_language

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_people

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javanese

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bawean

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