Sunday, June 24, 2007

What a wedding dinner!

This is the first time I've been to such an unique wedding dinner!







The bridegroom and bride do really know the meaning of love, and I feel really really happy for them.



The bride is from Shanghai, China. And she has a son previously. But the bridegroom, who is my father's cousin, love her so much that he didn't care anything, and they fell in love and got married today.




And so, technically speaking, I have a cousin now from China!




I'm so deeply touched by them..



Oh, did I say the wedding dinner was unique? Yes it is! I always thought wedding couples exchange their rings at the Registry of Marriages (ROM). But this time, they exchanged their rings together at the same place as the wedding dinner!



What's more, they even had the tea ceremony!






May I present you... the lovely wedding couple!












The invited guests..





Pouring the champagne...










Swapping glasses..





What's a wedding dinner without the traditional Yam-Seng?!





YAAAAMMM-SSEEEEENGGG!!!







Bridegroom's friends livening up the atmosphere!



The wedding dinner could have ended well if not for this manager:



CRISIS!






Dumb manager knocked the wedding cake over!



How can something like that happened during such an auspicious day?!



Sigh, anyway I would like to wish them to be forever blissful and have lots of happiness. They showed what love was all about.


It makes me wanna get married too! My elder cousin was asking me which sort of girls I prefer, and I was telling her that I like caucasian women, and those princess and decent type.


Jennifer Aniston




Emma Watson



All beautiful people!
Okay, let's direct back to the wedding dinner. I saw a local TV artiste who attended the wedding dinner!



Anyone know the TV artiste in red shirt?



Hehehe...



But most importantly, I FOUND 2 NEW COUSINS!



2 COUSINS!




They are Clarissa and Benjamin!




My other cousins kept telling I've played with Benjamin before when I was young, and that we talk alot. I have no recollection at all, so I presume this is the first time I see them! Besides, they also don't recognise me. Mind you, it's been more than a DECADE!


Clarrisa, Benjamin, James, Jeslyn, Zhao Kiat and Jace.


Clarissa is 14 years old, while Benjamin shares the same age as me. And I heard he's going to Jakarta to do some volunteering work.



Don't you think Clarissa is extremely pretty? Oh my..



I'm convinced that all of us cousins are good-looking people, especially the girls.



Sigh I wonder what's wrong with me, but I feel weird, terrible and emotional after looking at the photo several times.


Is it due to the fact that we haven't seen each other for more than a decade? I've got other cousins whom I see annually.



Why am I feeling like that? Why is it that we cousins are related yet so far apart, so much so that we didn't see each for more than a decade? We didn't talk much just now and don't have each other's contacts, so does that mean that we will rarely see each other again?


More than a decade again? I thought that the least thing was to see each other monthly or something.


Will we walk past each other like strangers if we bump into each other? I really don't know. 3 cousins more, including Junjie from Shanghai.



I really hate it when my mind starts to think deep into life.



But still, I hope that all of us cousins can meet up at least a few months or something. It's not like we have age gap or something. We're ALL YOUNGSTERS! Will anyone even understand what I mean?
Don't feel like continuing to blog though there're many more things to talk about..


Sigh.. Let me end this post with this wonderful picture:


Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Getting better..

Oh gosh, the temperature managed to shoot up to 39.5 C the other day, and I thought that if it gets any higher, I'm going straight to the hospital. That night was unbearable. I never felt so weak in my life, swallowing saliva was like swallowing sea urchins and the shitty thing is being as hot as a pancake.

The doctor told me I had a serious throat infection. (HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO SING?) And it caused my fever.

Should I mention that I have no appetite until now as I'm writing this? I could have eaten NOTHING FOR 2 DAYS STRAIGHT if not for the fact that I have to consume my pills after full meals.

And guys, the death note is not a joke. It wasn't even meant to be funny. Each and every single word is written (impromptu) as if I was in the brink of death. When I finish my website, I'll do my official death note, and provide you logic and analogies why I write it. Let's just say I'm befriending reality.



Thanks for concern guys, I'm feeling pretty much handsome now but still kinda weak.

Monday, June 18, 2007

This post is written in a hurry.

OK guys, listen up. I've read a newspaper report last time and it says that a teenage boy had a very high fever and he went to sleep. He NEVER WOKE UP.

That's right, my body temperature is extremely high; 39.1 C. I'm feeling hot, having a headache and a sore throat right now. I feel so weary and tired, I don't have much energy.


On a serious note, just in case I cannot wake up, I wanna write an impromptu death note. (TOUCH WOOD X 100times) Oh my, I should add on that I saw a black dog or something under my void deck. Is this an omen or something?



DEATH NOTE

First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone here for visiting, and hope you find a joy reading my blog.

And friends, if there's anything negative about me, please forgive and forget. I love and treasure each and everyone of you, and it extends to colleagues, teachers, primary, seconday, junior college, polytechnic students, acquaintances and people who I've met in my life.


I love my family ALOT and most importantly, my mom. And dear brother, PLEASE STUDY HARD. Each and every step we make has an impact on our future.



LASTLY, I hope no one shuts off this blog. This blog is part of my heart. My heart pumps blood into this blog. It's my life. And should I be gone, this blog MUST NOT DIE DOWN.



I love everyone.






P.S: I will see a doctor tomorrow.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

I wanna sing!

My polytechnic friend Ee Keng asked me this question once, after hearing me sing countless times. "James, have you ever thought of becoming a singer?"


I forgot what I replied to her. But anyway I shall answer this question here. Yes, I've thought of being one before, but the passion is not as strong as scuba diving.


But I still love to sing. Even though people tell me how horrible my voice is, it didn't affect me much.


I still sing whenever I feel like. Singing in the bathroom, singing while blogging, singing while working, singing while studying, singing while travelling; simply singing anywhere and anytime.


One of the most common questions I've been asked is why don't I join singing competitions like Campus Superstar, Singapore Idol etc. My response? I don't wanna be made a laughing stock.

You know, if you sing terribly, the media have ways to you a laughing stock.


I'm still hoping if any professional vocal trainers could coach me for free. I wanna learn how to sing, though I've known the main techniques of singing through Choir.

Anyway, I got so inspired by one of my favourite bloggers, I WANT TO SING! After I figure out how to use one particular program, I gonna record some of my favourite songs.




Now who's interested to hear them?

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Miss diving..

I haven't been going to diving for months. Wait till I get a job, save money, and go to Malaysia, Indonesia or Maldives to dive! I still miss Pulau Dayang's one particular night. It was the only moment I wished that time would stopped for eternity, because it was the most beautiful night I've ever seen.


Speaking of diving, did I tell anyone that I sometimes have a fear of deep sea water? Well, being a very poor swimmer, I have this fear of going into deep water, especially when your feet cannot touch the sandbed. Perhaps I've got weak legs that can't carry me. Plus hearing stories that currents underneath will pull you down didn't help either.


I prefer to be at the shallow water rather than swimming in the sea. It kinda freaks me out.

Perhaps I should take swimming lessons again? Hmm..


But I still like diving nonetheless!

Friday, June 15, 2007

Fishing!

Wow, the group of us decided to try out fishing at some ponds where we have to pay for them. Main reason? At least we know that the fishes caught are edible like sea bass, groupers etc, unlike those caught at East Coast jetty etc.


So we tried fishing there. It was a first-time experience.

We started fishing from 3pm to like 1am. We could have fished till 7am, but I couldn't stay overnight.




Han Wen caught a sea bass, and I caught some fish which I only know is edible.




Han Wen's big sea bass.



Jeremy's got a broken rod.





Well, Jeremy got a big and powerful fish hooked onto his line, but he was so anxious, and he kept pulling, and within like 20 seconds, the whole line snapped, the hook, bait, and the weight just gone down into the pond. It was probably the main reason why the rod was broken.



Though we didn't catch alot of fishes, I'm sure we will next time!






With the caught japanese fishes.



Speaking of japanese fishes, we decided to release them because it was too common, though it is edible and the cooking method was to fried it.





Anglers with the bigger fishes.
Well, all of us are armed with more experience than before!

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Love will never die (Part 1)



I firmly believe that even when the world is destroyed, with the extinction of all species, what will forever exist is love and music.







A few days ago, I was crossing the road when I saw an old couple, probably around 70-80 years old. It warmed my heart when I saw them holding hands; as in interlocking fingers. It was a wonderful moment.












These people are the ones who understand love more than anyone else; especially when you consider that these people in their era when they were young, chances are they were probably got together by match-makers.








For single people like me, I can only watch in envy when people, animals and fishes shows their affectionate of love. That's why I gets very emotional when listening to certain songs.






I sometimes dream of hugging my dream girl tightly when I faces stress and all the shitty things in life.





But love doesn't come easily for me, simply because I'm not the type that experiment relationship to see if it can work out or not.







Ahhh, but anyway, like I said love and music will exist forever. And to those loving couples out there, do cherish one another.









I hereby dedicate this japanese love song called Can You Celebrate by Namie Amuro to all the lovely couples out there. This song is the only song I like in J-Pop, and it's one of the best compositions in my opinion. It holds a special place in my heart and I would like to share it. This song is one decade old, and I sincerely wish that all couples' relationship are at least one decade old, if not several.




Go on, try listening to it.


It is located at the second post.





If you like it, this is the video of her performance.

Love will never die (Part 2)






Namie Amuro's Can You Celebrate?

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Time is flying. Hastily.

Wow, in a blink of an eye, it's June. Smack right in the middle of the year, with 6 more months to 2008.





Time is flying so fast, and I like that. I want to grow up as fast as possible, go to National Service, work, and get out of Singapore.





Don't know why I still have this thought. People say it's best to enjoy life while young. It's true. Because when you grow up, responsibilities are much heavier, and alot more is expected of you because you are an adult.



But think of something. An adult have the ability to do what he/she wants. I want to lead and control my own life. Not some education system which can determine your fate if you pass with flying colours or do badly in your exams.



That's reality for you and me. But I'm sure we can do something about it. We should never bow to boundaries if we want to pursue our dreams. Choices are ours to make, I'm sure.




Oh my, I start to sound like a motivational speaker. Oh my..

Thursday, June 07, 2007

I've changed.

I've changed. Or that's what my mind tells my soul. As I grow, especially to the age of 18, I start to be more outspoken, bold and daring.








I used to not talk to my dad, afraid of him that he would scold or shout at me. But now, I find that I could express my opinion and oppose his views, and not afraid of him shouting at me or something, and even to the extent that I dare to quarrel with him.





I used to ask my mum for permission to wherever I go to. But now, I just inform her where I'm going to, and no longer ask her for permission.




I used to be quieter, an introvert and doesn't like to talk. As secondary school days pass, and now polytechnic life, I totally changed to the opposite. I seem to be the fun guy in the class, joking with everyone. Do I like that? I really don't think so.




Why are all these things happening? Is it natural? I really don't have an answer. But I find one thing positive among them all.




That thing is that at least I realise I've changed. And that I didn't change to become a gangster, a hooligan and even being one of the dregs in the society. For this, I console myself.





Deep inside me, I want to be involved in musicals, be a gentleman and be a refined person. And I believe I can be one.


One of my classmates called me a mummy's boy. I felt really happy about it, because it constantly reminds me of my original personality. And I dare say I'm proud of it.


No matter how much I've changed, my original personality will forever stay in me. I still dislike clubbing and those kind of areas. They still make me feel uncomfortable.
I hope I still stay the same.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

So what am I supposed to feel right now?

My feelings right now are indescribable. Well, got back the results of the assessment of my drawings, and as expected, I got a provisional pass, together with the other 5 people I think.

And what does a provisional pass means?


"YOU MAY FAIL ANYTIME."



Sigh, I always hate this kind of comments that keeps people in suspense. It really irritates me, and that's because I put quite alot of effort.


The lecturer spoke to me 1 on 1, and told me I was a special case, and I was probably the 4 or 5 people AMONG 200 PEOPLE TO HAVE A DRAWING PROBLEM CASE. I suddenly thought I was suffering from some rare medical condition or something. I have a drawing/learning problem as he said.


I'm already trying very hard. But being labelled as "you may fail anytime", and "you're a special case like 4 or 5 amongst a few hundred people" sucks BIG TIME.


Disclaimer:

No offense to anyone, not even the lecturer.

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Busy week..

It's going to be the last week before the 2 week break, and I am looking forward to it. It's high time I have a well-deserved rest.


Will have my assessment day tomorrow where my lecturer will mark all my drawing work. I'm hoping I will not fail. Sigh.. think I'm going to be very busy this week!

Saturday, June 02, 2007

Trivial stuff...

Went to queued up for S.H.E's limited edition free gifts with 2 of my friends. And I tell you, it should start at 7pm, but we only got our stuff at 9pm. And the worst thing about the free gift is that you can choose only one. Either Selina, Hebe or Ella. Why not give the 3 of them? If you give just one, are you trying to prove which member is more popular, or are you trying to attract fans to buy 2 more albums to collect them all?









Sucked. But anyway, I took Selina's, while Jeremy and Khai Theng took Hebe. I think it's still worth it.




In school, I was playing with Rebecca's and Cheryl's shades.. And here are some pictures:




They said I looked like a bouncer..



With Tyron.






With Cheryl.





I'm feeling like a fish out of water..

Thursday, May 31, 2007

The next big drinks.



Being design students, we have to look out for commercials, and look out for their layout. The most recent one was about Singapore ads. And this particular drink swarmed the whole of Singapore with its interesting poster.






I hereby introduce you the next big drinks.







"Anything"





and



"Whatever"
These 2 drinks are probably the most interesting names you can find off the supermarket shelves, and their advertisement certainly.
Do check out the website to see their ads and tv commercial. It's really interesting and definitely out of the box.
REVIEW
I tried the 2 drinks today, and I must say that I'm pretty impressed with the taste of "Whatever". "Whatever" is a non-carbonated drink, and it somehow tasted like peach tea and some other stuff which I couldn't make out of. It definitely tasted good and I think it is a must-try for all.
RATING: 8/10
As for "Anything" which is the carbonated drink, I thought the taste was okay, nothing special, and it tasted like 7-Up. I might be wrong, because I only drank one can.
RATING: 6.5/10
I don't think it's still available in most of the stores yet, but I'm sure you can buy them at all leading supermarkets. I think it's worth a try.
The price is just Anything like other carbonated can drinks, Whatever that means.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Put 3 female sharks in a tank and what do you get?

Or more specifically, put 3 FEMALE hammerhead sharks in a tank for 3 years and what do you get?



A BABY SHARK.

Make no mistake about it, IT IS A BABY SHARK.

The sharks were living in an aquarium at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo which is in the United States.

It sparked off confusion, and there were different theories to why a baby shark was born when there were 3 females in the tank and no males were present. Mind you, they were sexually-immature babies when they were caught.

In the end, DNA was used and they found out that the baby shark which had been born only had half of the mother's genes, but no fathers'.

Researchers believe that the phenomenon is what known as asexual production in cartilaginous fish.

Unfortunately, the baby hammerhead shark died because another fish killed it.


For more information, do check it out.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Hmm..

Don't feel like typing much, and the main reason is that I have an upcoming exam on Wednesday. I'm praying that I will pass. Another reason is about my brother, who scored terribly for his Mid-Year exams.


Anyway, here are a few pictures we took with Yao Zhong's Macbook.








Sunday, May 27, 2007

Fun!

Remember I said I was intending to go to the park to relax or something? Well, quite so, but we ended up fishing..





Met a group of friends to East Coast Park to fish. It's so far away from Sengkang, so we took a cab to and fro.







Ready to fish?!




Jeremy was helping us with the rods. Okay, we're all ready and let's get ready to fish!



In case you were wondering, we fished at the Bedok Jetty.



Chu Xiang 'flunging' the rod.




Han Wen too!








Jeremy caught a weird snake-like creature, which was brown in colour. We were spectulating whether if it was a sea snake or an eel.




It was very fun and relaxing. The sky was perpetually beautiful and sunlight shone at its brightest. On the other part of the side when there was rain before, a streak of rainbow followed. The whole scenery was so relaxing and beautiful, I can't find any vocabulary words in my mind to describe it.






Anyway, Chu Xiang was the top angler of the day. He caught more than 10 fishes while Han Wen and Jeremy caught one. As for me, well technically speaking, I caught one but with Chu Xiang's rod. I caught nothing with my rod. I wonder if it's the hook or something, but everytime I reel up, the meat are all gone, probably eaten by the fishes.






After staying there for more than 6 hours, we decided to leave and headed to meet a good friend whom I haven't seen for months. He wanted to pierce his left ear, so we accompanied him.







I'm sure all of us had great fun today!

Thursday, May 24, 2007

What's with the lecturers?

Great, I spent 4 hours of my precious life cutting one material, only to be shown from the lecturer as a bad model to the class.


And guess what? Another lecturer told me I need to redo my colour wheel and that it's terrible. I am fine with that, except that she told me in front of more than 60 people in the lecture room. Of course, people look at me.

I don't think she really meant it, but I feel she could handle it better.


Especially to the first incident which I talked about cutting the material, I feel it isn't appropiate to show the whole class my artefact as a bad example. Think about it. You put in the effort and time, and yet it is compared with others.

And it's not as if I am ashamed of my project. I thought there wasn't anything much wrong with it except for some errors here and there. Sure I may be wrong. It may be consider as a bad example to the lecturer, and that he wants to show it to the class as an example, so that people won't follow it.

But I stand firm believing he should asked for my permission before showing it. It is basic respect. Grr, so indignant.



And today, I had one lecturer involved in a conversation with me:


Me: Hmm, that eraser is mine.
Lecturer: Don't step on mines. They are explosive.
Me: ......




In an irrelevant note, I just feel that I shouldn't be so outgoing and fun as I am. People think I am like that, so they may think I am fine with teasing. I can be fun and outgoing at times, but I get emotional and tend to keep to myself. I have both sides: Quiet and emotional. Fun and outgoing. I hope they understand this, and that there is a limit to everyone's tolerance, and I am no exception.


Who do I count on when I am feeling low, indignant, and have no mood and the interest to do/redo my assignments?

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

I hope you're alright.

This post is specially directed to someone:



To: Someone (You know who you are.)



Hi, I heard you had an accident and had a deep cut on your face. I hope you're alright. I was very worried when I heard about it. But luckily, there weren't any life-threatening problems, so I'm pretty relieved. I hope your wounds and scars will recover as soon as possible, and to be right back on the track.


You're in my prayers, and may God watch over you. Be careful when driving next time okay? Do take care, and meet up next time.



Your student and friend,

James

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Trying to be positive.

I didn't said much in the previous post, but I wanna say that I had an interview 1 on 1 with my mentor, and I complained that there were too many homework. Let's face it. 8 to 9 modules, tons of homework, and different deadlines. But he told me I should go do something enjoyable and not just working on my projects.

Well, I think I need to relax myself.

I have to mention that I'm very surprised not to get a warning letter from Joon Kiat. Warning letter means that you may fail the module and have to repeat it. Ah, I'm trying to pass his module.

Once a while, I had this feeling that if the Grim Reaper wants to take me away, I would gladly follow him. Not that I would commit suicide or something, but it's just that if he wants me to die, I won't retaliate or something.

But after witnessing 2 accidents in one scene today; one sports car clashed with a taxi, and a bus clashed with another car, I thought life is really fragile.

Cherish is one word that I'm trying to learn. To cherish my loved ones, to cherish my caring friends, and most importantly, cherish everyone around me.

And I should talk about cherishing my course too. Jia Yi was telling me about how she was learning various laws like Ohm's Law etc. I was thankful that I didn't have to take engineering, because it didn't interest me. Business too, as I don't think I'm one who knows how to do business. Life science? You might as well kill me. Information Technology? Hmm maybe..

But design is still the most suitable one for me I guess. I had a thought the other day that I could grow up designing posters to make people aware of the importance of marine conservation, you know, like Al Gore did for global warming.

So I think God helped me alot.

I'm trying to be positive, and to look things in a simple way, and the innocence of a child.



Special notice:

I hope my buddy, Justin Wong Zi Cai, will recover fast. Hope you're alright!

And, a notice to Alan and Angie from Avida Logistics, you 2 have been the most caring ones during my work there. Thanks alot!


Also, please don't type words in my tagboard like: "tag tag!!" Or something. No offense, but I prefer you give comments and not come to my blog just for the sake of tagging. Thanks alot. I'm also thinking of closing the tagboard once my template is ready..


Ok I still have alot of homework undone.


I'm still the emotional James.


I intend to go to Pasir Ris Park or Punggol Beach with my friends or alone, to calm my mind, body and soul this week..

I still hate routine.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Happenings..

Being an awful drawer, I had to go for extra remedial lessons with the Space and Interior Design students in Joon Kiat's (My lecturer) class.

He marked my sketchbook for the first time, and guess what? I got 4 zeroes, and 1 failing grade. Pathetic right? He then talk to me personally and told me he will review my sketchbook again, on the day I went for the remedial. The good news? I didn't get zeroes at all and he changed the marks..

I'm trying my best to learn drawing. I really am. And by the way, sorry to burst your bubble but there will not be any more nude drawing. They tried pushing for nude drawing, but it was rejected.


And let's talk about yesterday. Well, my design was really terrible, though my presentation was well done. My presentation was the longest, as some complained. But it didn't affect me in any sense. I still feel good, and I'm going to prove and push myself to the limits.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Money makes the world go round.

Taken back my blood test, and everything is fine with my kidney.

I really need money. Lots and lots of money. I wanna buy so many things, but the top of my list is the MacBook. The price has dipped from the Apple website, and it is extremely troublesome to pay by installments and mind you, the interest is 6% p.a.

Ever since I stopped working, money stopped flowing. There were no input but only output. Sigh..........



How many years of this damned money cycle do I have to continue?

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Happy Birthday Brother!

It's my beloved brother's birthday, and here's wishing you a very happy 15th birthday!

My brother and I.

Totally love this picture, because he's wearing the shirt I bought him! Anyway bro, wish you happy and hope your dreams will be realised. Flying colours for your exam grades too!

In an irrelevant note, I just took my blood test yesterday, and hopefully there will be nothing wrong with my kidneys.

Polytechnic life is hectic; Just when you thought the projects are over, immediately came another one. So many projects, different modules and different deadlines. I'm struggling.

I miss Angie and gang. And I also miss Mrs Yap, Mr Chin, the whole of 5N2'07, and 5N1'07 people..

And Liang Zhi, I hope you're doing alright buddy.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Celebrations.

May 12 is a very special day, as it marks the birthdays of my good ol' friends: Jun Ping, Chu Xiang and Heng Thye.


May 13 is also a day specially for Mothers Day.







Jun Ping doesn't want people to celebrate his birthday, so Liang Zhi and I gave him a present only..





Still...





Happy Birthday Jun Ping!







And.. it was the birthday celebration for Chu Xiang.. Liang Zhi and I gave him a present too, and we bought a birthday cake for him in Swensen's!









At the train station..








The ice-cream cake..









The group of us.











Cutting the cake!






It was the first time I ate an ice-cream cake, and it tasted well! It was a pity I had to leave early, as I had to head to a restaurant to celebrate Mothers Day.







Really sorry Chu Xiang, but I would like to wish you...





A very happy birthday to you!





Next, it's Mother's Day.. the restaurant located near Boon Keng train station is really terrible... And here are some photos of my relatives:
























Last but not least..









Mothers day gift from my brother and I.

Happy Mothers Day!

Friday, May 11, 2007

Clarissa..

Went to visit my sweet junior Clarissa at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Just in case you don't know who she is, here's a picture:

I was in shocked when Liang Zhi told me she was warded. So Liang Zhi asked me to visit her along with some friends.

She looks pretty pale, and the reason why she was warded is because of an eye infection by wearing contact lenses.

Thankfully, the infection didn't spread fast enough, if not she would be half-blind. She can never wear contact lenses, let alone LASIK treatment. She has to wear spectacles for the rest of her life.

By the way, she's 5-10 percent blind on the left eye, if I'm not wrong. And there will be scars.

I really hope that there will be a technology that will enable her to wear contact lenses again.

I'm praying for you, my sister!

Take care..

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Lacking perseverance.

This is going to be one of the shortest post I've ever written.


One sentence.



I'm so tired of being here.

Monday, May 07, 2007

Emotional thoughts.

I'm someone who is very clear of what I'm going to do and what I want to be in the future.


I've got so many goals and ambitions. I want to be an ichthyologist (one who study fishes) in Florida. I want to be a voluntary worker for life to help save turtle eggs, dolphins, whales, penguins and other marine mammals away from the mistakes that people make. Oil spills and pollution especially. I want to be a marine conservation speaker.



But for now, I still cannot motivate myself. People will tell me I have a long way to go. But think about it. Tomorrow will always be a mystery. What if I bite the dust tomorrow?


I sometimes wonder why my dreams are always so special? If anyone ask me what is my purpose in life, I would tell the person straight away:



"I believe I'm born to save marine mammals from the evil clutches of mankind."


But how? Being born in Singapore I believe there's no such thing as a local ichthyologist or a voluntary worker for marine mammals.



I wanna work in Florida, USA. I wanna stay there. I think it's the best place to fulfill my dreams.


But for now, I'm taking a diploma which my interest in it cannot be compared with marine wildlife. Will I have enough money to stay in Florida? If I goes to Florida, will I bear to leave my family and friends?

Sigh.. as for now, I'm one who's not having any motivation, one who is living for the sake of living..

There are many people who cares for me, but why am I not appreciating?


I sometimes wish I have a girlfriend whom I can pour my feelings and thoughts, someone whom I can express my love.

But no, I don't have one. As for now, my blog is the one and only medium cum girlfriend which I express my honest feelings and thoughts..



Back to my own escapade of music...

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Pictures.

Absolutely love the ocean, and these are the reasons why I will and always love diving..Just to be with these lovely creatures..



Pictures taken by fellow forum mates..















Found 2 photos which I thought was interesting:



Thought this photo was funny..






Together with Clarissa.. who's my 'sister'! Taken by a DSLR.. Very clear!
I wanna get my hands on one of those cameras!

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Karaoke time!

Met up with some friends to go to Kbox and sing!








Kbox is one good place to sing; only Chinese songs. English songs are really crappy, because they simply show some caucasian lying in a beach or something in a slow motion, and the music plays. Kbox has a wide range of Chinese songs, which is good for people like me.



Old friend Ivan singing!



Sing...



Candid shot.

I think all of us love singing. Really hope to go there like every 2 weeks..


I also saw an old teacher Mr Lim Wee Hing! Really awesome, he got his own namecard, and it writes: Mr Lim Wee Hing, Editor. The company? LONGMAN! I think his job is to make sure that the English used on Longman assessment books. Cool.

On a total irrelevant mention, I was involved in a conversation with Mr Desmond Chan, who is a helpful teacher. I was talking to him about being worried that my English standard will plummet since I've not been active in doing compositions etc. What he said made me felt at ease: "Don't worry, your English competency will follow you for life. Wow.
Another irrelevant note again, I'm already sick and tired of those assignments. I already failed my first drawing assignment, together with other 10 people. And I have to go to extra classes tomorrow. My lecturer for drawing and rendering told me that he knows that I tried very very hard to draw, but he thinks I have a drawing problem. And he started to explain it to me. But due to his ambiguous English, I couldn't make out of what he was talking. Hopefully I will eventually do well.
Today's colour studies is another horrible one. Painting? For god's sake, my painting is on par with a primary school student! Have to redo my painting again..
My breaking point is at any moment..

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Rushing...

I'm SO SO SO stressed with all the work. Rushing assignments given by unforgiving lecturers.


I think I'm doing fine somehow.. but my drawing is still terrible.


Here's one of my assignments:




It depicts a picture of Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech massacre killer, with an alphabet A, which means Anger.

The other stuff, use your imagination and visualise what I'm trying to point out.



News of my course being able to do nude drawing spread like wildfire among my friends. They thought I have free pornography. They thought I was lucky. Haha, guess so.. But I'm there not only to admire, but also to draw well..



Terribly tired, will blog next time.