Here's My Story

I wish to lengthen time as long as possible so that we can be with each other for that long. I love you, honey. Never knew I could feel like this Like I've never seen the sky before Want to vanish inside your kiss Everyday I love you more and more Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings Telling me to give you everything Seasons may change winter to spring But I love you until the end of time Come what may, come what may I will love you until my dying day Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste It all revolves around you And there's no mountain too high no river too wide Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide But I love you until the end of time Come what may, come what may I will love you until my dying day Oh come what may, come what may I will love you Suddenly the world seems such a perf

If someone is rude to you, how will you react? It will depend on the consequences of your reaction, won't it? However, that itself will produce different reaction for each person because, among other things, it depends on how far ahead the person thinks of the consequences. During the pen-and-paper RPG sessions I am in, there were at least a couple of rude incidents (by different people) where I was at the receiving end and these occurred without the knowledge of the rest of the people present at those times. I would like to believe that the reason I didn't react (yes, I just moved on) was because primarily I didn't want to cause severe unpleasantness during those sessions and thus spoil them, especially since I have a tendency to get angrier as I reprimand if the culprit doesn't make amend soon. Still, at the end of the day, I felt aggrieved not only because of the rudeness inflicted upon me but perhaps more so due to my inaction to get the grievance addressed, a

I doubt anyone knows or remembers that I have a diary. No, not this blog but an actual traditional diary. I have stopped actively write in it ever since I started work. There were a few huge gaps, with the longest one being 3.5 years! I started writing in it in November 1991 and was quite active until early 2000 when I started working. Since then, there have been sporadic entries, with the latest one written down on Sunday a few days ago. I took the opportunity to randomly read some past entries. Wow, it made me realise I have forgotten many things. So many happy incidents, so many sad incidents, all blown away from my mind. It's good I wrote these down as there are important markers in my life. So nearly 18 years on, things have changed dramatically. In fact, I can't even point to one thing that hasn't changed. Scary. Yet changes can be for the better. Let's hope there are more of these in future. I should make an effort to write in the diary more often. Precio

Last week, it was "Oh, let's call JJ busybody no matter how reasonable his questions are." This week it is "Let's confirm doing something for JJ and reconfirm much closer to the date but then at the last minute say cannot." Help! I want to get out of this curse!

The next day, the Fenix Hotel occupants had breakfast at a nearby Taiwanese restaurant. I had some sort of noodle. It was so-so only to me, and evidently so from the fact that I don't even remember the name of the noodle hehe. Went shopping at Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall (hope I got the name correct). Bought some underwear and a short sleeved shirt (thanks guys!). Caught up with William while Derek and Cheryl had their foot tenderised at at Thai massage shop in the mall. Had chicken rice balls, with chicken of course, for lunch. The rice balls were great but the chicken was kinda normal and in fact more moist than normal. Had delicious chendol after that. We had to queue at both shops. After that, it was tearful parting (hahaha well it could very well had been one) and then back to Singapore. What are the key practical lessons I learn in this trip? (1) Never go during school holidays, especially when it is the case for both countries (2) Satay celup is a must! (3) Th

It is less than 2 weeks to the breath test for H. Pylori. During this 2 weeks, I have to refrain from taking PPI i.e. proton-pump inhibitors. In short, these are medication that inhibits the production of gastric juice. I've been taking at 1 omeprazole at least at bedtime before this period. However, ever since this moratorium began, I started having gastric again. First it started with gastric in the late morning. The usual treatment with food didn't work. Had to take antacid. Took the usual stronger yellow Actal. Didn't work too well. Went out and bought Mylanta, a liquid antacid. Worked wonders but didn't last as long as I would like it to be but still gratful for its very fast relief. At least, I managed to attend my first Body Balance class, which is basically a combination of yoga, pilates and tai-chi. I like it! It helps that the instructor is good as well. Now I cannot sleep. I was merely in shallow sleep since bedtime and as expected, had to wake up because

These belong to a couple I know. Not sure whether they still remember they have these. Not even sure whether they'll ever use them again at the same time in future. How can a couple who have been together for decades, been through much hardship (not only financially) and found a few years of golden happiness but only to start fracturing now? It's so sad.

Recently, we had a department meeting. My boss has been asked by the upper echelon of management to tell us the following: (1) Reiterated company's priority is to save job. Me: This is of course fantastic news. (2) Senior management's taking pay cut to achieve (1). Me: Well, nice of them. (3) In fact, the absolute top management didn't get their January salaries so that the rest of us can get our CNY salaries. Me: Omg, really? Wow. (4) If there's going to be pay cut, it'll be in April but the cut will be tiered with the highest cut affecting the senior management and lowest cut for the most junior staff. Me: Please, I don't want pay cut. Our department is as profitable as ever! (5) July's bonus and salary increment are likely to be small but again tiered similarly like (4) Me: I'll be happy if there's salary increment. (6) There's additional gazilliong steps (read: red tapes) to go through if want to hire more Me: Wait, wa

"It's times like these I wish I've loved one waiting at home for me, comforting me by saying things will be alright. Sorry, not sure why bit emo. Must be the song and tiredness." - Jaded Jeremy, in a sms to a friend

Isn't that sweet? This may sound strange but I've never watched Bambi.

I was back in Malaysia from Christmas Eve night till Sunday, 28 Dec. First damage was on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It was terrible. I just hope things can only get better. Just received news that points towards improvement. Except for Christmas Eve night, I've stayed over at my sister's place in KL. We were at One U on Boxing Day and I was looking for a casual belt. Saw one but thought should look further because wasn't sure it was too broad or not for some of my pants. She helped me to get a short-sleeved shirt, a pair of cargo pants and a pair of jeans. I more or less chose a few pairs of casual and office socks myself. Typical conversation during the shopping process is as follows: Sis: Kor, try this. Me: Ok (later...) Sis: Wah, looks nice wor Me: Ok, buy! People who know me know that I'm lazy at shopping but I'm happy to let someone else to shop for me and I just pay for the goods hehe. On Saturday night, I met up with Mr Skanky and 6 of his frie

It was simply one of those days. There was something to do with respect virtually all aspects of my life today. Thankfully, only 1 posed serious problem. Health I had my initial consultation with a gastroenterologist at SGH in the morning, after being refered by my GP. From previous experience at that hospital, waiting time i.e. waiting to be called to the specialist's room after registered usually takes about 2 freaking hours. So, as per previous practice, besides the referral letter, I was armed with a bottle of water, newspapers and a book "History of the World", which I have already started reading (usually in transit between home and office). Surprisingly, it took about only 40 mins before I was called. By then, I've already read the newspapers (but to be fair, I've already read some of it before I got there) and continued reading my book. The consultation was less than 10 mins. The specialist decided have me take blood test (full blood count, a liver te

Lol sorry for this sudden lingering nostalgic songs. I love these songs but seems they are not popular enough to be played on radio. This particular song is so cheerful. Gives a warm glow in my heart...especially if I daydream haha. Lea: Be still my heart Lately its mind is on it's own It would go far and wide Just to be near you Brad: Even the stars Shine a bit bright I've noticed When you're close to me Lea: Still it remains a mystery Chorus (Both): Anyone who seen us Knows what's going on between us It doesn't take a genius To read between the lines Brad: ohh And it's not just wishful thinking Or only me who's dreaming I know what these are symptoms of We could be in love Lea: I ask myself why I sleep like a baby through the night Maybe it helps to know you'll be there tomorrow Brad: Lea: Don't open my eyes Ohhh I'll wake from the spell I'm under Makes me wonder how Tell me how I could live without y

Any chance anyone know where to get hold of Jose Mari Chan's album that has this song and Beautiful Girl? Boy, the music video looks so old. But I love this song. Hope I get to sing it with someone special in future ;-) If you love me like you tell me please be careful with my heart you can take it just don't break it or my world will fall apart you are my first romance and i'm willing to take a chance that 'til life is through i'll still be loving you I will be true to you just a promise from you will do from the very start please be careful with my heart I love you and you know I do there'll be no one else for me promise i'll be always true for the world and all to see Love has heard some lies softly spoken and I have had my heart badly broken i've been burned and i've been hurt before So I know just how you feel trust my love is real for you i'll be gentle with your heart i'll caress it like the morning dew i'll be