Received yet another 2 sms and 1 miss call. I dunno what kind of evil combination is this.
This time is after Njd Training.
Call and 1 sms from Terry Tay about the meet up on Friday. Got me excited. Only to drop my heart like a stone.
2nd sms from Colin:
They are disconnecting the life support tomorrow.
One short and simple mesg. I actually felt mad for a split second instead of sad. I do not know why am I angry for. I just cannot accept the fact that they are disconnecting him in less than 1 week. Why can't they wait some more?
But deep in me, I also know that any parents will not give the word until they have no other alternatives. Perhaps I just cannot accept the truth at that split second.
Went home immediately after training, tried to hide the tears as usual walking out the clubhouse. Contacted Apryl and Colin to confirm the details and proceeded to contact the rest of the Sec Sch classmates. Called Mic Chan first followed by ACK(who as usual cannot be contacted) and Angeline.....then the rest. I did not really feel like telling the rest but I'm sure that is the least I can do for my old friend; spread the word of his impending passing. To get as much people to accompany him before his final journey.
What a big mistake. 2 groups of chat on MSN was actually formed! Can you actually believe that!? And what is worse? they never ask anything significant. It's started for whateva reasons I cannot understand. Esp the second one. I told them that Haoming will be pulled around noon. No one believed me... keep quoting what Mic Chan and Ch ien said. For Fucking good god! Chi en? Of all people him? The someone who never even made it down to see him on sat, who only knows how to chicken out of situations? Chi en's info came from Mic Chan....And who do u think told Mic? All of you chee bye kias should know since sat. I told you all on MSN it NOON and what responses was on MSN?
"Can I come at 7-8pm???" x2 somemore!
"But I have to work tomorrow"
I could not stand it anymore immediately pulled out of the conversation.
Well....If you cannot come then just say so! We all understand. No need for all the political maneuvering SHIT!
I can see damn clearly now why I do not stay in contact with most of the secondary sch people now. Damn clear. In more ways than 1.
Well if I die, you hypocritic swines, you know who you are, need not come. I just might wake up in time to pull you in the oven with me!
I do regret some of the pranks I pulled on Haoming back in Sec sch but right now I feel a bigger regret.
Of telling the people who dun give a FUCK.
End.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Let's all Hope
**Long boring post Warning**
On Sat noon, still groggy after a relatively short slumber from the previous night's cycling trip with Derrick and Beesim's LSCT GL's, I awoke to check my HP.
2 sms and a missed call.
The call and 1 of the sms was from one of my customer asking for some relatively unimportant item. Hah. Today's my rest day. Dun bother me with such insignificant details. On to the second sms, which I almost wanted to erase without reading after the first's mood spoiler. Can I ever be so wrong.
It was from my "tong2 xiang1" Karen back in the fun old Ngee Ann days.
Ang Haoming had a motorcycle accident. What was described in the sms was brief but serious. It really did not look good. Immediately, I contacted her and asked for the location of the ward. When the reply of the ward in my sms include the acronym "SICU", my mood really dropped to a new low. Mobilising of the old New Town Sec Sch 4/1 classmates starting with Michael Chan and Ang Chee Keong was also immediate. Unfortunately the former was in JB while the other was still asleep and did not answer my call. It was later in the evening that I was able to contact them. Word from then spread fast. People started contacting me. People whom I have not heard from for almost 10 yrs.
Coincidentally before going to Changi Hospital to see Haoming, I had to drop by Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Christine's grandmother(paternal side) had a bad fall. It was the first time in these 2.5 yrs that I met Christine's biological father. Not the best of places or situation but he was friendly. I was really not in the mood to talk so the situation was awkward at best. I did not make a good impression of myself too, having to leave early, just so that I can travel to another hospital. Haven been so "into" hospitals since my NS days.
Arriving at Ward 33, I instantly recognise Haoming's mom and sister even after all these years. Really brings back memories when I used to live in Commonwealth Crescent and the frequent visits to his place in Holland Close. Non of the Sec Sch ppl were there yet but the former NP Student Leaders friends of Haoming(whom he was closest to ) were there including Xingyi who recognise me due to our relationship to Alvin Deng Guanghao who was my primary sch best friend and her Ex back in Jin Tai Sec. And also cos she used to work with me for a day in Haagen Daz back in '98. Complicated? Didn't think so.
When I finally went into the SICU and saw Haoming commatose on the bed with all the tubes in his body, I really cannot recognise him. I had to ask the nurse and even flip the medical record file in front of his cubicle to confirm. He was in bad shape. this is the first time I visited someone in intensive care. All the advance equipment and LCD monitors around him and having to wear a mask before entering the cubicle was really daunting at first.
From what I heard from the Student Leaders and Haoming's Sis, he had broken ribs, blood clots in the brain, pulmonary edema, and just that morning, lung infection leading to pneumonia. His brain activity is still there according to the monitors but there is no response from his retina to light source. He even had to rely on the life support system to breathe. It was really saddening to see his chest pulsating slowly together with the heavy sound of the machine assisting his respiration.
The friend that was together with him told me the whole story. Last Wednesday night, after dinner, Haoming left him and set off towards Loyang to pray at a temple cos he will be posted to Indonesia to work a few days later. Just before Haoming reached his destination, he somehow got involved in an accident with a taxi. The friend described to me the positioning of the bike, person and taxi after the accident. The case is still under investigation and is difficult to conclude as it was only the taxi driver's words against a commatosed victim's. The taxi driver is suspected of doing a illegal U-turn but that is not conclusive as there was no witnesses. But those who know me will know what I think of the taxi driver's role in this. Haoming has always been a relatively safe rider. But that aside. I just wish Haoming can just wake up. According to the doctor, he was suppose to wake up on Friday latest. But now that it did not happen, things are more complicated. There is no telling when he will come back to us. If at all.
An hour later, the sec sch classmates arrived. They include: Weijie, Eng Beng, ACK, Michael Chan and GF, Cuixuan, Merry, Weiying, Alvin Yeo, Chee Yang, Jiashun and Guohua. ACK and I agree that only in Marriage or Tragedy do we ever see such a big gathering of old frens anymore. We really rather not have that. Seriously I am not that happy about the gathering of so many people in more ways than 1.
Looking at these people, I remember how most of them ostracized and bullied Haoming back then. I do agree that Haoming did brought this to himself cos of his arrogance. My sec sch was that unforgiving. Any small mistake or show of weaknesses and that's it. You are condemned. I learnt to live through it. Maybe even played the "games" well. Nobody dared touch me at that time as they know fully well the reverberation they would receive. Not so for Haoming. His actions only brought him more enemies and rejections. From the group, I can only remember ACK and Michael being close to him and that is why I only contacted them. The rest of cos have all the right to come. I am not angry at them. They are still buddies to me but to Haoming, he could have turned in his bed if he knew they were here. They did not seem to be much affected by this incident and they made the lounge area look like a social gathering room. But that can't be helped. Just that I do not like the look of it.
I have to admit that after stepping into poly, the gap between Haoming and me have grown wider throughout the years. Each threading our own path. 2 weeks ago I even happened to meet him at Vivocity while I was out with Jane and Susan. He was in quite a rush and we did not even had time to say much other than a Hi and bye. Did not thought too much of it. It's always this sick attitude of - there will always be a next time...... Lesson learnt. Sadly.
But there were plenty of signs that is actually hinting me of this incident since Wednesday night, the night of the accident. Some more obvious than others. Come to think of it, some of them was eeriely obvious. But I shall not mention them here.
Inside his cubicle, through my mask, I tried talking to him. Hoping strongly that he could somehow be receptive to my voice. But I could not muster up much decibels. My efforts to fight back the tears choked my words even before I can speak much. The sight of him up close coupled with the memories I thought I had long forgotten was almost too much to bear.
Let's all hope he will wake up soon.
Life's too fragile
- Michael Chan.
On Sat noon, still groggy after a relatively short slumber from the previous night's cycling trip with Derrick and Beesim's LSCT GL's, I awoke to check my HP.
2 sms and a missed call.
The call and 1 of the sms was from one of my customer asking for some relatively unimportant item. Hah. Today's my rest day. Dun bother me with such insignificant details. On to the second sms, which I almost wanted to erase without reading after the first's mood spoiler. Can I ever be so wrong.
It was from my "tong2 xiang1" Karen back in the fun old Ngee Ann days.
Ang Haoming had a motorcycle accident. What was described in the sms was brief but serious. It really did not look good. Immediately, I contacted her and asked for the location of the ward. When the reply of the ward in my sms include the acronym "SICU", my mood really dropped to a new low. Mobilising of the old New Town Sec Sch 4/1 classmates starting with Michael Chan and Ang Chee Keong was also immediate. Unfortunately the former was in JB while the other was still asleep and did not answer my call. It was later in the evening that I was able to contact them. Word from then spread fast. People started contacting me. People whom I have not heard from for almost 10 yrs.
Coincidentally before going to Changi Hospital to see Haoming, I had to drop by Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Christine's grandmother(paternal side) had a bad fall. It was the first time in these 2.5 yrs that I met Christine's biological father. Not the best of places or situation but he was friendly. I was really not in the mood to talk so the situation was awkward at best. I did not make a good impression of myself too, having to leave early, just so that I can travel to another hospital. Haven been so "into" hospitals since my NS days.
Arriving at Ward 33, I instantly recognise Haoming's mom and sister even after all these years. Really brings back memories when I used to live in Commonwealth Crescent and the frequent visits to his place in Holland Close. Non of the Sec Sch ppl were there yet but the former NP Student Leaders friends of Haoming(whom he was closest to ) were there including Xingyi who recognise me due to our relationship to Alvin Deng Guanghao who was my primary sch best friend and her Ex back in Jin Tai Sec. And also cos she used to work with me for a day in Haagen Daz back in '98. Complicated? Didn't think so.
When I finally went into the SICU and saw Haoming commatose on the bed with all the tubes in his body, I really cannot recognise him. I had to ask the nurse and even flip the medical record file in front of his cubicle to confirm. He was in bad shape. this is the first time I visited someone in intensive care. All the advance equipment and LCD monitors around him and having to wear a mask before entering the cubicle was really daunting at first.
From what I heard from the Student Leaders and Haoming's Sis, he had broken ribs, blood clots in the brain, pulmonary edema, and just that morning, lung infection leading to pneumonia. His brain activity is still there according to the monitors but there is no response from his retina to light source. He even had to rely on the life support system to breathe. It was really saddening to see his chest pulsating slowly together with the heavy sound of the machine assisting his respiration.
The friend that was together with him told me the whole story. Last Wednesday night, after dinner, Haoming left him and set off towards Loyang to pray at a temple cos he will be posted to Indonesia to work a few days later. Just before Haoming reached his destination, he somehow got involved in an accident with a taxi. The friend described to me the positioning of the bike, person and taxi after the accident. The case is still under investigation and is difficult to conclude as it was only the taxi driver's words against a commatosed victim's. The taxi driver is suspected of doing a illegal U-turn but that is not conclusive as there was no witnesses. But those who know me will know what I think of the taxi driver's role in this. Haoming has always been a relatively safe rider. But that aside. I just wish Haoming can just wake up. According to the doctor, he was suppose to wake up on Friday latest. But now that it did not happen, things are more complicated. There is no telling when he will come back to us. If at all.
An hour later, the sec sch classmates arrived. They include: Weijie, Eng Beng, ACK, Michael Chan and GF, Cuixuan, Merry, Weiying, Alvin Yeo, Chee Yang, Jiashun and Guohua. ACK and I agree that only in Marriage or Tragedy do we ever see such a big gathering of old frens anymore. We really rather not have that. Seriously I am not that happy about the gathering of so many people in more ways than 1.
Looking at these people, I remember how most of them ostracized and bullied Haoming back then. I do agree that Haoming did brought this to himself cos of his arrogance. My sec sch was that unforgiving. Any small mistake or show of weaknesses and that's it. You are condemned. I learnt to live through it. Maybe even played the "games" well. Nobody dared touch me at that time as they know fully well the reverberation they would receive. Not so for Haoming. His actions only brought him more enemies and rejections. From the group, I can only remember ACK and Michael being close to him and that is why I only contacted them. The rest of cos have all the right to come. I am not angry at them. They are still buddies to me but to Haoming, he could have turned in his bed if he knew they were here. They did not seem to be much affected by this incident and they made the lounge area look like a social gathering room. But that can't be helped. Just that I do not like the look of it.
I have to admit that after stepping into poly, the gap between Haoming and me have grown wider throughout the years. Each threading our own path. 2 weeks ago I even happened to meet him at Vivocity while I was out with Jane and Susan. He was in quite a rush and we did not even had time to say much other than a Hi and bye. Did not thought too much of it. It's always this sick attitude of - there will always be a next time...... Lesson learnt. Sadly.
But there were plenty of signs that is actually hinting me of this incident since Wednesday night, the night of the accident. Some more obvious than others. Come to think of it, some of them was eeriely obvious. But I shall not mention them here.
Inside his cubicle, through my mask, I tried talking to him. Hoping strongly that he could somehow be receptive to my voice. But I could not muster up much decibels. My efforts to fight back the tears choked my words even before I can speak much. The sight of him up close coupled with the memories I thought I had long forgotten was almost too much to bear.
Let's all hope he will wake up soon.
Life's too fragile
- Michael Chan.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Another NCAP lesson
For the month of November I'll be attending the NCAP level one course every Tuesday and Thursday. Abit tiring but at least so far the lessons and presenters are interesting. Even so, I can began to appreciate those who go through years of part time studies in more dry and technical degrees while working. It must be hell to go through it esp those who went for 5 yrs part time studies!
It seems that we have ex national players in our class keeping a low profile....
Two friends I made, Chiew Boon and Adriel, was giggling as i approach them. Of cos, I gotta join in the fun. Eh, what's so funny? Adriel replied by writting 2 words on his book: BABE BEHIND
I turned back to have a look.
WAh..!!
They were refering to Liang RY! Yes, she is taking NCAP too! And her legendary(at least in the local wushu scene) bro WY is also with her! No prize for guessing the colour of her jacket...yet again... Such coincidence! I wonder what kept them from going for this course till now..esp WY.
Hahah... Was a small time fan of RY a few years back, esp her Qiang shu, which I was practising at that time too. She just does it with that bit more seh...whether it's a twist of the back or the flick of the wrist....She just can gek that seh... which is somehow neccessary in Wushu.
Watched a video showing how the athletes in China are chosen and trained since young. Some of the methods are kinda extreme in my opinion but I guess it produces results. The video also shows the gymnasts doing their stuff in Shi Sha Hai.... Too used to seeing that place filled with wushu practitioners so it's weird when you see gymnastic equipment all over the famous sports hall.
So far all the 3 different NCAP presenters come from different backgrounds, specialises in different sports, varied qualifications (but mind you, they are very very highly qualified), taught us different aspect of coaching. But they do have a similar view. That S*ngapore S*orts C*uncil is heading in the wrong direction. The 3 of them definitely are trying very hard to educate a new batch of sport trainers to have a wordly holistic view in the elite competitive sports arena that can somehow change the direction that our national sports body is driving at: A short cut that leads to a dead end.
I love this comment by an Indian entrepreneur after viewing our sports sch:
We are using 486s to produce 386s....
'nuff said.
It seems that we have ex national players in our class keeping a low profile....
Two friends I made, Chiew Boon and Adriel, was giggling as i approach them. Of cos, I gotta join in the fun. Eh, what's so funny? Adriel replied by writting 2 words on his book: BABE BEHIND
I turned back to have a look.
WAh..!!
They were refering to Liang RY! Yes, she is taking NCAP too! And her legendary(at least in the local wushu scene) bro WY is also with her! No prize for guessing the colour of her jacket...yet again... Such coincidence! I wonder what kept them from going for this course till now..esp WY.
Hahah... Was a small time fan of RY a few years back, esp her Qiang shu, which I was practising at that time too. She just does it with that bit more seh...whether it's a twist of the back or the flick of the wrist....She just can gek that seh... which is somehow neccessary in Wushu.
Watched a video showing how the athletes in China are chosen and trained since young. Some of the methods are kinda extreme in my opinion but I guess it produces results. The video also shows the gymnasts doing their stuff in Shi Sha Hai.... Too used to seeing that place filled with wushu practitioners so it's weird when you see gymnastic equipment all over the famous sports hall.
So far all the 3 different NCAP presenters come from different backgrounds, specialises in different sports, varied qualifications (but mind you, they are very very highly qualified), taught us different aspect of coaching. But they do have a similar view. That S*ngapore S*orts C*uncil is heading in the wrong direction. The 3 of them definitely are trying very hard to educate a new batch of sport trainers to have a wordly holistic view in the elite competitive sports arena that can somehow change the direction that our national sports body is driving at: A short cut that leads to a dead end.
I love this comment by an Indian entrepreneur after viewing our sports sch:
We are using 486s to produce 386s....
'nuff said.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Light +Haze= Beamshot time!
Since it's hazy might as well make the best use out of it!
Time to make a couple of beam shots!
And here are the candidates!
Wolfeyes Dragon-1 HID (gotta love cars with HID in the fog while driving at night! Argh!)
And pot modded 30+mw green laser. A good buddy for Star gazing/astronomy and nature trekking.
Pardon the lousy lighting courtesy of a E2e. Even with a MN02 "low" output bulb, it's still overkill for my HP camera.
And the beamshots:
Nice lightsaber effect the HID creates. And paiseh to the birds in the trees and maybe a few guards at the service reservoir that the greenie is pointing at!
Time to make a couple of beam shots!
And here are the candidates!
Wolfeyes Dragon-1 HID (gotta love cars with HID in the fog while driving at night! Argh!)
And pot modded 30+mw green laser. A good buddy for Star gazing/astronomy and nature trekking.
Pardon the lousy lighting courtesy of a E2e. Even with a MN02 "low" output bulb, it's still overkill for my HP camera.
And the beamshots:
Nice lightsaber effect the HID creates. And paiseh to the birds in the trees and maybe a few guards at the service reservoir that the greenie is pointing at!
Singapore Previously
Since some say that I lived through WWII....
Who am I to disappoint them?
Let's just play pretend that I shot these photos! Heheh...
See if you can recognise them!!
And here are the answers in order:
National Theatre
Merdeka Bridge
Padang
Hock Lam Street
Traffic Police-Women
Empress Place
Collyer Quay
Collyer Quay
Collyer Quay
Clifford Pier
C K Tang
Bugis Street
Bugis Street
1969 National Day Parade
1960's Outram Park
Bukit Timah 7miles bus stop
Van Kleef Aquarium
Thanks to my colleague Yves for forwarding these pics!
Who am I to disappoint them?
Let's just play pretend that I shot these photos! Heheh...
See if you can recognise them!!
And here are the answers in order:
National Theatre
Merdeka Bridge
Padang
Hock Lam Street
Traffic Police-Women
Empress Place
Collyer Quay
Collyer Quay
Collyer Quay
Clifford Pier
C K Tang
Bugis Street
Bugis Street
1969 National Day Parade
1960's Outram Park
Bukit Timah 7miles bus stop
Van Kleef Aquarium
Thanks to my colleague Yves for forwarding these pics!
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Fog of War?
The Haze is getting bad these few days.
Might have to do something about Thursdays physical training if condition worsens.
Visibility is reduced till you are like paying one of those strategy games where u have travel to uncover the black portions of the map.
Here's a view comparison from my bedroom window:
Good day:
Not so good day:
The photo does not really do the contrast much justice.. Have to see with your own eyes!
With the haze getting thick, the Singapore flashaholics are actually playing with their flashlights more often seeing that they produce a "ligthsaber" type of effect.
Just saw someone playing with his SF M3 or M6 in Orchard rd yesterday night... Too bad the light went green or I would have signaled them with my M3! Heheh.
Even inside Plaza Singapura was hazy!
These conditions are also bad for road users whose cars are using HID headlamps cos the light will be reflected back into their eye lowering their's and other's visibility on the road. Be careful if you are riding or driving! Esp to Colin and Victor who just got their bikes!
Might have to do something about Thursdays physical training if condition worsens.
Visibility is reduced till you are like paying one of those strategy games where u have travel to uncover the black portions of the map.
Here's a view comparison from my bedroom window:
Good day:
Not so good day:
The photo does not really do the contrast much justice.. Have to see with your own eyes!
With the haze getting thick, the Singapore flashaholics are actually playing with their flashlights more often seeing that they produce a "ligthsaber" type of effect.
Just saw someone playing with his SF M3 or M6 in Orchard rd yesterday night... Too bad the light went green or I would have signaled them with my M3! Heheh.
Even inside Plaza Singapura was hazy!
These conditions are also bad for road users whose cars are using HID headlamps cos the light will be reflected back into their eye lowering their's and other's visibility on the road. Be careful if you are riding or driving! Esp to Colin and Victor who just got their bikes!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Making of Derrick's Nunchucks!
In the mood to make some stuff again!!
Okie for those of you who wanted a pair of these yourselves....just follow these steps...of cos you can add whateva modifications be it aesthetic or functional....
Here we go:
Firstly some of the materials that were involved: Cheapo Daiso wood, spray paint and lacquer, and some liquid glow paint for some gimmicky effects!
Ok time to coat the sticks in Kool black.
Coated sticks!!
Since I will never get to do this during the day, we will have to find an express way to dry them....My blow torch never fails to please me!!
After drying, sand off any irregular splinters that might have popped up. Respray and repeat until satisfaction!
Marking the length and.....
cutting it down to size.....
Next up is marking the top for the Nunchuck's chains and bearings.
OK.... time to slim the sides down so the chains and bearings can fit in.
This grinder below might be an overkill but it gets the job done fast!
But in the end, it was not utilised.... Cos the moment I switch it on......WRRRRRRHhh..... Kaoz.. frigging loud!! Even my neighbour peered out to see what happened!
So I resorted to the old fashioned way.....my good old buck knife!
Take your time and slowly shave them off....
Then file them nice and round!
And what do we have here.....another cha si lan noisy tool of death to help me in the grinding out the wavy handle designs. Almost wanted to get that $200 Dremel set for precision grinding but did not feel like eating grass for another month...
After all that drilling and grinding...all those tiny speck of wood on my arms...
Ok the designs are out!
The head section is also filed nice and round...ready for the chains to set in!
Opening the inital hole for the screws....
Securing the screws...hand picked for precise diameter, length and thread size. For the most exquisite fit and finish.....ok enuf crap marketing tok....
The final physical product!!! A work of art if I say so myself! Actually it doesn't look so nice up close due to the rough designing work with limited time and tool. But it's the effort that counts rite? Heheheh...
But wait! How can Tiew's design be so straight forward...esp if it's a present! Orange and green glow paint are added into the wavy grooves in the handles.
Can't be seen here but it the right handle reflects in Orange and the left in green when under UV light!! And when the lights are off....they both glow in bright green!
Final step, the lacquer for abit of protection and abit of matt feel to it...
The base are also markered in silver.
Hanging around to dry off the lacquer....
Hope this little bdae present project can bring a smile back to Derrick's face...at least for a while. Seems like everyone's been a little...stressed lately huh?
Okie for those of you who wanted a pair of these yourselves....just follow these steps...of cos you can add whateva modifications be it aesthetic or functional....
Here we go:
Firstly some of the materials that were involved: Cheapo Daiso wood, spray paint and lacquer, and some liquid glow paint for some gimmicky effects!
Ok time to coat the sticks in Kool black.
Coated sticks!!
Since I will never get to do this during the day, we will have to find an express way to dry them....My blow torch never fails to please me!!
After drying, sand off any irregular splinters that might have popped up. Respray and repeat until satisfaction!
Marking the length and.....
cutting it down to size.....
Next up is marking the top for the Nunchuck's chains and bearings.
OK.... time to slim the sides down so the chains and bearings can fit in.
This grinder below might be an overkill but it gets the job done fast!
But in the end, it was not utilised.... Cos the moment I switch it on......WRRRRRRHhh..... Kaoz.. frigging loud!! Even my neighbour peered out to see what happened!
So I resorted to the old fashioned way.....my good old buck knife!
Take your time and slowly shave them off....
Then file them nice and round!
And what do we have here.....another cha si lan noisy tool of death to help me in the grinding out the wavy handle designs. Almost wanted to get that $200 Dremel set for precision grinding but did not feel like eating grass for another month...
After all that drilling and grinding...all those tiny speck of wood on my arms...
Ok the designs are out!
The head section is also filed nice and round...ready for the chains to set in!
Opening the inital hole for the screws....
Securing the screws...hand picked for precise diameter, length and thread size. For the most exquisite fit and finish.....ok enuf crap marketing tok....
The final physical product!!! A work of art if I say so myself! Actually it doesn't look so nice up close due to the rough designing work with limited time and tool. But it's the effort that counts rite? Heheheh...
But wait! How can Tiew's design be so straight forward...esp if it's a present! Orange and green glow paint are added into the wavy grooves in the handles.
Can't be seen here but it the right handle reflects in Orange and the left in green when under UV light!! And when the lights are off....they both glow in bright green!
Final step, the lacquer for abit of protection and abit of matt feel to it...
The base are also markered in silver.
Hanging around to dry off the lacquer....
Hope this little bdae present project can bring a smile back to Derrick's face...at least for a while. Seems like everyone's been a little...stressed lately huh?
Sunday, October 01, 2006
To: DWBS
Mourn we must,
as life moves on.
With time,
loosen our grip on matters
fate never meant for us to grasp.
With that,
Learn to glance in gladness
that was the past.
as life moves on.
With time,
loosen our grip on matters
fate never meant for us to grasp.
With that,
Learn to glance in gladness
that was the past.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Over the weekends
Saw this really nice katana at Caesars and now still comtemplating whether I should buy it. Made out of high carbon steel which is quite close to the real stuff unlike those crappy stainless steel display pieces. Really tempting after handling it. The balance and feel, not to mention the quality of material and even the display box was top notch. Just could not justify spending another 400+ right now. It ain't even the shopping season yet. Had it on reserved for another 2 weeks....really something to think about before blowing away a large portion of my pay.
Got to meet Raymond on Saturday night after watching Miami vice with Chrstine. This is the first time he booked out of tekong after the initial 2 weeks stay in. Surprisingly, even in his botak hairstyle, his looks have not changed much. Unlike some people whose image is so geared towards his hairstyle that you would not recognise them even if he was to march pass you in tekong. Just couldn't control but rubbed his head. Heh. Did the same thing to everyone of my frens whenever I see them shaved for the first time. Was told that Yuhua received a call from his Mentor while in tekong. He failed one of his module. You know what that means.... Cannot help but laugh even though it's rather mean to do so. But you will too if you know him.
Kaoz. It's back to Ngee Ann for another term just to do that one single module....
And to think his hair is already shaved and he will most prob be doing the same stuff all over again when he finally officially graduated from NP. Tok about demoralising.
Had our wushu family outing today to pass Baby and Whale their belated bdae presents. Overslept again due to a handfull of reasons and had to rush down to KEVII and later west coast park to meet up. Had plenty of fun playing at the Spiderweb playground which is a favourite of Cat's and mine since young. Just inborn that I have a knack at clearing obstaclesa and hanging around,(literally) whether right side up or upside down, which caused my handphone to drop out of my pocket and plummet all the way to the sand below! But not before I took this shot of Baby with it!
Would have been a better pic without my sandals literally "chap ji ka"!
Later went settlers' at katong again for yet abother round of games and laughter. This time, we made Whale bring along Emily, thge girl he was chasing after and later revealed to us that they were already together! When she first arrived, I was a little shocked cos I felt that she looked abit (understatement) like Jo (Whale's diabolical EX!!!) But she turns out to be quite a nice person and not that shy to tok too. Over dinner, found out a very interesting thing: Emily got so many stuff that's similar to Miz Chan!!!
They are both of the same age.
Born on the same day.
Studied at CJC.
Studied at POLY after CJC.
Hey Whale! No inspiration to find GF issit?? Must copy the maid's one ah???
HAHAHAH
Looking forward to this weekend's chalet at Ubin. Time to relax and indulge!
Got to meet Raymond on Saturday night after watching Miami vice with Chrstine. This is the first time he booked out of tekong after the initial 2 weeks stay in. Surprisingly, even in his botak hairstyle, his looks have not changed much. Unlike some people whose image is so geared towards his hairstyle that you would not recognise them even if he was to march pass you in tekong. Just couldn't control but rubbed his head. Heh. Did the same thing to everyone of my frens whenever I see them shaved for the first time. Was told that Yuhua received a call from his Mentor while in tekong. He failed one of his module. You know what that means.... Cannot help but laugh even though it's rather mean to do so. But you will too if you know him.
Kaoz. It's back to Ngee Ann for another term just to do that one single module....
And to think his hair is already shaved and he will most prob be doing the same stuff all over again when he finally officially graduated from NP. Tok about demoralising.
Had our wushu family outing today to pass Baby and Whale their belated bdae presents. Overslept again due to a handfull of reasons and had to rush down to KEVII and later west coast park to meet up. Had plenty of fun playing at the Spiderweb playground which is a favourite of Cat's and mine since young. Just inborn that I have a knack at clearing obstaclesa and hanging around,(literally) whether right side up or upside down, which caused my handphone to drop out of my pocket and plummet all the way to the sand below! But not before I took this shot of Baby with it!
Would have been a better pic without my sandals literally "chap ji ka"!
Later went settlers' at katong again for yet abother round of games and laughter. This time, we made Whale bring along Emily, thge girl he was chasing after and later revealed to us that they were already together! When she first arrived, I was a little shocked cos I felt that she looked abit (understatement) like Jo (Whale's diabolical EX!!!) But she turns out to be quite a nice person and not that shy to tok too. Over dinner, found out a very interesting thing: Emily got so many stuff that's similar to Miz Chan!!!
They are both of the same age.
Born on the same day.
Studied at CJC.
Studied at POLY after CJC.
Hey Whale! No inspiration to find GF issit?? Must copy the maid's one ah???
HAHAHAH
Looking forward to this weekend's chalet at Ubin. Time to relax and indulge!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Xiong Di Outing
Finally got to meet up with a bunch of the hao xiong di of Poly days to celebrate Paul's bdae. Well it was more of a meet up than a celebration. Was very glad that all the people I called were able to meet up. Namely: Wilson, Colin, Paul, Brian, Zhong Rong. People that made my life in Poly so much more fun and interesting, and partly responsible for shaping who I am today. Not much but still good. It's so difficult to get everyone together nowadays with everyone having tight work schedules unlike schooling days. Seems like the only events that ppl meet up nowdays is when people celebrate bdaes or attend funerals. Needless to say, all of us never lost our crappyness and laughter (& expletives) were abound. No fake faces, talk or whatsoeva. Direct tok was always the norm. No holding back the "punches". We take care of our own. Yi Qi was strong and no one will be left behind now matter what. These are the people who you trust in times of need again and again. Stuff of legend nowadays. That's why I'm glad to still have them around even though it's only once in a long while.
Went to this Al Ameen at Woodgrove. There menu and signage literature is seriously in need of a review...but still, it provided lots of laugh!
Did not know that ice kachang was considered an ice cream. Shouldn't it be inside the dessert section below instead?
STRIPloin steak anyone? Can't believe they got it wrong twice!
There was a saying: If you are a rooster, accept your lot. Don't try to imitate a peacock.....
Well if you are just a murtabak, dun try to be PIZZA!
VALVED customer? Perhaps you can adjust our noise level by twisting our heads. And you can see they are so grateful that they got to thank you twice.
Banners found on opposite ends of the restaurant. Surely they must know which is a dinosaur and which is Godzilla....dun they?
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