Something to think about

Should we be Doing things right, or Doing the right things?

THE BANANA PHONE SONG *chuckles* , alot of fun!

For once, I must say the Singapore national museum has rather tasteful exhibits. I found myself breaking into fits of laughter with my friends the night before,while we viewed the old pictures of those daring explorers who ventured into the unknown before us. Funny how people didn't use to smile in pictures.

We had some time to watch the old black and white films from the 60s/70s which induced in me yet another bout of laughter. The scripts were inconsistent and boy was the acting exaggerated. The characters were dancing one moment and being scared silly the next by some unwelcomed spirits/ghosts, next thing you realise is that a plane starts bombing the cemetery and yet another werewolf like creature emerges, before the camera cuts back to more singing and dancing?

Pictures from the coastal clean up over the weekend with the team from Miss Earth, Eco-notion magazine and also NUS.

Estimate amount of trash cleared in 90mins : 1/2 a tonne
Size of the team : 35 people strong

To say the least, the whole experience was priceless. The vibrant flora and fauna at the mangrove systems are truly fascinating, I picked up countless pieces of plastic bags. A large amount of those are probably burried in the silt , so people.

Ditch the plastic bag/ carrier bags when you go shopping. You know, If you're gonna buy a small item like a can of drink, wadever would u need a bag for? :)

Music is the shorthand of emotion - Leo Tolstoy

Listening to Sigur ros
Reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Feeling a certain peace within

pictures - muted moments of time.

Abit of the french i've picked up over youtube lessons.

Bonjour, comment ca va?

Je m'pelle Alethea. J'ai un frere...

J'habit en Singpour. Je parle pas francais

Je parle anglais et un peu chinois...

yes I am terrible as this.

My colleagues are perpetually convinced that I am seeing this guy whom I've been lunching with lately. They even referred to him as my boyfriend, while my friend Andy attests that clearly, my long stint in Singleship should be broken. Suggesting i hooked up with some random at Zouk last nite. I obviously didn't.


Instead, I bumped into couple of old friends, most of the guys who aren't straight, old classmates, people i've met at work and a bunch of random new friends.

It's amazing that I managed to stay sober after a fatal concoction of - Beer, vodka ribena, Chivas, yegermeister pop, cowboy, a flaming lambo, lychee martini and couple of of drinks that I haven got their names figured out.

Now, Im seriously curious about my alcohol limits. Long island tea and bacardi 151 used to do the trick.

Andy and I spoke over supper last nite, when the prata and alcohol wrecking my entire being and even serving out a 5minute bout of pain. Well. No Sweat. Anything for a friend in need.

The boy has obvious problems and clearly isn't over the last relationship. I guess in his case, it's how Love and Hate collides. Like how the Def leppard song goes.




So I got up at 3, afternoon obviously.Had lunch prepared by mommy dearest, and a generous serving of my favourite Haagen Dazs Rum and raisins. As much as I shouldn't be saying this. It's another night that's gonna be decadent. As with my carbon footprints, I like to make up for my hedonistic habits (think food and drinks) by jogging the usual 4kms by the reservoir.

I also clock a 15 minute walk to work everyday from the metro. Damn am I proud of myself.

http://www.missearthsingapore.com/vid/under-no-roof.htm

pls click on the link to watch us girls building houses with paper bricks.

This weekend was a sorta Whirlwind for me. Minus the usual turbulence. With Deft speed, minutes and seconds flew by and we're back to Monday.

I had a fashion show at one of the malls downtown, the make-up artists were from the school of make up while JCmodels choreographed the show . It's interesting to note there was just one guy among some 7 other lady make up artists. Another photoshoot the coming week @ downtown east. I have pictures, but the usual me. I take eons to post them up yes? *laughs*

For people who love watching plays and performances. I caught "Short + Sweet Singapore" last evening @ the esplanade. Tastefully done. Hilarious dialogs, versatile actors and actresses. It's actually encouraging to see how the arts in Singapore has blossomed over the years. I just can't wait to watch Avenue Q, but sure Singapore has talent. The play directed by Pam Oie won the best play award last night. I was a belly full of laugher although on the contrary I only had dinner at about 11pm.

My only grouse was forgoing the play 'pillow man' which starred Adrian Pang and Daniel Jenkins who happens to be in Short and sweet's " I'll have that special".

oh yes, and Brangelina fans can go watch the film "WANTED". Caught it with my brother and his girl, the effects are awesome. Not forgetting the generous dose of humor littered all over the plot. And the awesome cars, Audi, corvette and more.

Angelina plays Fox, this super sexy assassin who blows your mind with how she effortlessly shoots down her subjects in high heels and her compromising positions in the race car scenes *laughs*... (well you know, I dont want to spoil the plot)..so go watch it yourself!

I always loved weekends by the park. Watching daddies with their kids are such a sight to behold. Oh, If I could turn back the hands of time. Where skinned knees didn't warrant as much pain as a broken heart or broken spirits.

The grooves.

Im propped up on the couch this Sunday evening, in a fashion that would illicit a comment similar in context to "you're like your dad, slouching on this sofa" from mommy dearest. Yes, something about my sofa often tricks me into thinking, boy boy, I dont have a backbone.

as I sit here, with the sombre night skies in view. Even as a few airplanes pass in the distance (You can tell i live in the east) , I reminisce the nights i spent atop a king's size bed as if the world couldnt be bigger. With a tee tied to my head, I was throwing punches and kicks into the air, stopping every 5 minutes to roll across the bed in a haphazard fashion. All this I did with a boy named Frank.

We were mommy's best ninjas. I attribute our alter-egos too 1 too many viewings of Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles. Frequently spotting T-shirts that said" Batman", those were days where eating at burger king would have gotten you Batman iron ons, where a hundred dollars made you feel like you were a rich kiddo, Where my self made paper shoes were amusing and all I cared about were my collection of toys.

For I wouldnt be the Ninja I am today in my own right without Mom nor Dad.
I owe the world to them.
Growing up would have been half the fun without my fellow ninja boy too. Big brother.

pour the cheap champagne we're going down today. Hey

thats my random lyric moment :)

Now, how about a Kodak moment?

*thinks hard*

pictures her dad with long hair, blue shirt and blue jeans. Spotting that as-cool-as-Ekin-Cheng look with his crisp shirt unbuttoned down mid chest. Gazing at a downward angle towards the camera, smiling knowingly.

He was probably about 23 then, I can't help but think to myself. That I too, would be 23 in half a years time.

5:19 am, I am battling the incessant inquisitions of my mind tonight.
For some reason I fell into the gallows of my own emotions.

The soulful voice of James Morrison is my only company at this hour, coupled with readings from a friends blog.

For I cannot remember the last time I spent such a substantial amount of time , reading off a blog.
It's the way people cope with their emotional loses that intrigues me, I find myself transported back to a space in time...

Grooved to the repetitive infectious tones of Fugiya and Miyagi this evening , the one hour concert left everyone wanting more. Only to cheer on for an Encore, which was well worth it. :)

Corrinne May -Angel in Disguise

I woke up this morning feeling kind of blue
and I stumbled out of bed
and dragged my feet across the room
Right outside my front door was a rose
and a note that said 'Somebody Loves You'

But out on the street it starts to pour
and before I get soaking wet,
A total stranger runs to give me
the jacket off his back
I turn around to thank him
But he waves me with a smile
I can hardly believe my eyes
He puts on a halo and starts to fly

Take a look at the ordinary
Don't need to look at Paradise
You could be next to
an angel in disguise

I met a good friend for lunch
and we had a delicious meal
But I forgot to bring my wallet
I felt like an imbecile
But she was sweet, she gave me a treat and
Bought me a chicken sandwich
To take home for tea

But out on the street with nothing to eat
A man and his shopping cart go
Travelling to places,
Collecting social graces
I give him my sandwich
and we chatter for a while
I see a rainbow wash over his eyes
He gives me his halo and
I start to fly

Take a look at the ordinary
Don't need to look for Paradise
You could be next to an angel in disguise

Don't try to hide away from me
I know you're by my side

Take a look at the ordinary
Don't need to look for Paradise
You could be next to
an angel in disguise
Everyday can be legendary
Every minute, an endless surprise
You could be the next angel in disguise

I woke up this morning
Feeling kind of new.


Bliss to me is watching as the rain falls from my balcony , and a bit of corrinne may.

so I ate an entire box of Godiva Hazelnut Pralines.

With all that Royce chocolates and Taittinger I am treated to while at work, no wonder there isnt time to blog.

Notably, I bumped into my boss over the weekend over at Dempsey Road, looking suave as usual.
I also read up on David Ogilvy's Biography ( my 2nd time) , God knows what's wrong with my memory....

I have on hand Mary Wells Lawrence's book titled A BIG LIFE.

after consciously afflicting harm on my eyes by entering 240 tedious entries into a database the whole afternoon on an aptly named database-the ORACLE .
I added insult to injury by managing 5 whole resumes tonight.

Also, within these 2 weeks, I found time to relive the childhood delight by visiting the zoo, only to be caught in between a 'fight' with some number of zookeepers pelting each other with eggs and manure. I reckon, if I found more then egg albumin on myself, I would have soured.

Then I did the whole Singapore Flyer thing, express tickets in tow to beat the winding queues us Singaporeans are most famously infamous for.

I am going to down some mango pudding and head to bed. Thats my utterly decadent lifestyle for you.

Fans of the In and out burger or beef anyway. You need to watch this.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1137883278/bclid196271003/bctid1423833249

i am immensely disturbed but the footage of the man prodding the sick cattle.

Ironically, I was speaking to khomi this afternoon about the goodness of being vegan.
Eating Meat just increases your carbon footprint...and to think these animals are at the mercy of some unscrupulous and malevolent beings : (

the old adage goes 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' ,
thus my old items ranging from sunglasses, shoes, a bag and some clothes have found themselves new leases of life at the most recent flea and easy @ Zouk.

A flea market can't get any better really, think air-con and music. I've been to two others which required me to douse myself with fluids just to survive from the heat or bring along a stereo set just to hype things up , only to have someone tell me to shut it off because Akon sucks. Laughs.

Well, the music wasn't my choice to begin with. (points fingers @ my brother) .

With that said, I look forward to my next, and perhaps this time I would actually take some time pick out a polaroid camera, and items that I like.

Tips on how to hold a flea market
1) You would need a clothes rack, trust me (People had digging boxes no matter how nice the clothes init are)
2) Bring a novelty Item, such as a hell-boy figurine my brother used. Attracts the attention
3)Bring your pet. Live action they say. Everyone loves a fuzzy thing and im sure your pet would be delighted too.
4)Picnic baskets, old suitcases even boxes will do the trick - only for people who are willing to rummage thru.
5)Bring a mirror if you have one. (What's seen cant be unseen)
6)Never let them try the clothes, from my observation, they wont buy it thereafter. Laughs
and Hey, i was really nice, I let everyone who requested try whatever they wanted.
7)Always offer a higher price and allow people to haggle it down thereafter.
8)Heres the time also to recycle your old plastic carriers.
or be a patriot and offer plastic bags with the singapura logo. *chuckles*
9)offer your friends free clothes - what are friends for anyway
10) Dont forget to stash snacks and drinks. The hours get grueling. Better yet, have yourself proper meals.

that's all folks.

Tonight, I'm most impressed with that little piece of paper addressed to me. with just one succinct little sentence scribbled on .

and Dont you just love surprises. I do : )

Tonight,
my heart goes out to Alex..




My dear friends,

I hope that your Chinese New Year celebrations have been wonderful so far. For me, I’m grateful to God that I was granted an invaluable opportunity to spend it with all my loved ones right here…it has truly been a memorable and special one…

The time has come for me to break my silence. Some of you have been wondering where I’ve been lately, and have asked why I’ve not been as active in Facebook as before. As a self-admitted computer freak that spends a lot of time on the Net, I’ve come to cherish my online friendships as much as my offline ones. Therefore, I feel that it is only right to explain my pending departure from Facebook to all of you, instead of just abruptly taking off without saying a proper goodbye. You guys deserve so much more than that….at least to know why I’m leaving…

Many do not know that for years now, I’ve been battling my medical condition, which has become increasingly life-threatening recently. I thought that I had won the battle in my previous fight with my disease, but little did I realize that I am yet to face the greatest war of my life. It goes to prove that life can be so unpredictable. We’ll never know what tomorrow may bring…

In the months to come, I will be undergoing a series of complicated treatments. This time, I am expecting greater pain and struggle than before…but I will face these as heightened challenges that I need to cross in order to get through to the next phase of my life. I’ve come to know just how precious good health can be…so I intend to fight my way back to recovery. During this time, I will be focusing on gathering all the strength I’ve got left within me to recuperate. I’m sure you will understand that this will be my foremost priority and mission for now. Hence, I will be deactivating my Facebook account soon, until a time when my condition is more stable and I am fully back in the pink of health…hopefully.

I want to thank all of you for your willingness to become my friend here. I’ve grown pretty close to some of you that I know I’ll always carry a part of you in me, wherever I may be. I just want you to know that I truly appreciate the few minutes that you spend each day / week to write and share with me about your life, your ups, and your downs (you know who you are). I am deeply touched and honored by your trust and concern…you make the most wonderful lifelong friends anyone can ever ask for :)

To some, I’ve become your “goduncle”, “big bro”, and even….your “lau ke” :). I will always remember these endearing terms, as they never fail to being a smile upon my face when I think of the fun (and sometimes unimaginably crazy) times we’ve shared together. You guys have truly been my most solid and loyal “back-up team / supporters” whenever I find myself in ‘sticky’ situations / emergencies…my partners in crime, my allies, my friends in need…call it whatever you want...but one thing’s for sure…I luv you guys :)

And to those that I’ve yet to know better, I pray I will get such opportunities to know you at a more personal level in the near future. Please forgive me for not being the perfect friend that you’ve wanted or expected. I may not have known a lot about you…but I do know that you’ve been nothing but sweet, kind, and wonderful towards me. You may think that you are invisible or unimportant to me, but you are certainly not. I thank you for your willingness to embark on this friendship with me. Each and everyone of you shall be in my thoughts…:)

I hope to see all of you again soon…either here on Facebook, or in real life. I dare not ask for much…all I need from you is just your prayers. Please pray that I will pull through the darkest hours of my life…that someday soon, I will regain my health again and I will be the happy-go-lucky guy that you’ve come to know, once again. In return, I also pray that all of you will be blessed with good health always. And I pray that you will never have to face life with such uncertainty like me…but to always treasure every moment of your life the best that you can. Life is the most precious gift we have…so please spend time with your loved ones whenever you can….this is my sincere advice to all of you…

I hope that I will leave you with pleasant thoughts and memories of me….God bless you and take good care of yourselves….


“True friendship isn’t about being inseparable…it is being separated & nothing changes”


Luv always,

Alex

Here I am half dressed in my Shirt and bustier dress, In case you were thinking this post was going to get raunchy, half dressed means my lil dress isn't zipped up, thats all :)

I'm all ready for the new year, but hey. One's gotta wait upon all in the house. This refers specifically to the big ole brother. Who might be snoozing way too much into the afternoon.

so the reunion dinner's last night was one of the rare times we get my grandma and grandpa sitting at the same table, the tale goes way back but we shall not delve into that. Dinner was surprising good, for a modest looking restaurant down at the Orchid Country Club. But sure, I'll come back. Beats a place that spots a grand facade but lousy food really.

I've not looked too much into the resto's name , I think its called Orchid Country club beer garden or something that bears semblance to that.

If you ever hop down. try out the Steven chicken and the Abalone porridge at 70bucks a pop.

Other perks include wind in your hair and fact that you'll be metres away from the driving range.
and erm, Free Parking. *chuckles*

with that, Happy Chinese New Year Folks.
But lets not be careless with our new found wealth thereafter thus making it to the ranks of the nouveau riche.

I'm listening to Tom Petty's - Free Falling.

so, there I was two weeks straight, chilling at Summer Breeze.
This Charming little cafe, hidden in a hushed lil corner of Pasir Ris Park.

If you like late nights that stretch beyond 2am, the sea breeze and savory chicken wings. That's where you'd wanna go.
I downed 1/2 a bottle of wine, couple pints of Hoegarden and did without my dinner last night. And before I even knew , it was 330am...

over the week, I read my 1st Haruki Murakami book- Dance Dance Dance, wasn't particularly impressed, but I would try Kafka on the Shore since a friend recommended. I tried reaching Vs Naipaul's Half a Life today, however 10 pages into the book my attention span was worn thin... I guess I'll try something else.


among the things I'm looking forward to in March, there's the
The incubus concert @ fort canning and Fujiya and Miyagi :)
Lets hope these plans materialize.

cuddlies
my fluorescent legs

Blading at ECP





I was extremely tickled at how our last 2 pictures turned out.

Check out our turbo powered blades? hahahhaa

I think God works in wonders. with precision like clockwork.

and I'm held in awe tonight. over the littlest things.

attempting to cover trainspotting and requiem for a dream in a day was plain ambition.

It would have been an overdoes of subculture and an exposure to some 1001 utterances of the grand 'F' word.

so I managed trainspotting, and boy Ewan Mcgregor as a drug reliant teenage? that is new.
I could'nt do Requiem. Because at the end of it, I knew my swearing problem would have max-ed out the richter scales. Much to the dismay of my mother superior.

so, tonight. I'm trying to write my academic papers if you don't mind me.
I did however sidetracked a little, and watched the film Juno, which were couple notes too serious , even when one of the characters, Bleeker was played by the same boy who was Evan in Superbad.

ok back to that paper.

with James Morrison's You give me something playing in the background.

I was overcame with the urge to blog, so I punched in the respective apple shortcuts with much anticipation.


Out comes a window with my homepage- the yahoo site.
Then Lo and Behold.

What caused my asian eyes to probably cross its marks was the

" Heath Ledger, 28, found dead"

naturally, as with death. It causes your heart to Sink and your mind to spin.


and the song goes " I was meant to tread the water..Now I've gotten in too deep"

speaking of which , after a full 24hours of discernible conflicts about my career paths.
Even making it thus far to even attend an interview the day before. I have reached Nirvana.

I have decided in this promising moment to throw myself into the world advertising, I think the word throw is largely an understatement .

To be honest, I was about to settle for communications or account servicing. But on not the 2nd thought, but countless thoughts and couple of soliloquies, a late night and frantic search on job listings.

I realise , there's nothing I want more.
Never mind If I have to do that internship all over again. I do believe the Journey is the reward this time.

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