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I have been a loyal listener of Y.E.S 93.3 FM for a long time since I was in pri sch. From dedicating songs to winning many wonderful gifts from them, I simple love this station to the max! Since I had a switch of job scope, the rate of me winning anything drop tremendously. Like I've mentioned before, I hardly have time to absorb what was being said on the radio due to the level of stress & amount of work I'm receiving as an AP person at work. But this is a lucky year for those born in the year of Boar (I refused to use the word Pig when telling ppl which year I was born). I happened to hear the promotion of DJs sending Farm Pride food to your office for up to 20 pax & I decided to just give it a try. And afew hours later, I received a call to say I won the free lunch!!! These 2 are really 2 of my fave DJs. Maybe they really thought I was PR-ing when I told them so. haha =D But I so love their programs! I even have Chong Qing's album with his signature on ...

I'm the type of guy who would always wait till it hits 12am on 27th Aug every year to read the b'day msges that come in. My sister says I'm very old school. =P Yah, I'm one of the few dinosaurs left on Earth who insists on not letting my kids own ipads as their toys when I have my own kids in future. I still believe action figurines, toy cars, barbie dolls, cooking utensil toys are some of the most awesome toys ever! A lot of things I do & love are still in the good old traditional method. So, when I told ppl around me that I'm trying ways to find out Sunshine girl's add in China as I wana send a b'day card to her. The 1st qns most of them popped was, "A real card? Isn't emailing easier & faster? It's INSTANT!" Yes, I know there are a lot of pros in sending an e-card compared to the physical card. Even though my handwriting stops improving since Primary One, I love writing notes & cards to ppl I care about even till...

How long have I not been composing new songs? *Let me think...* If I'm not wrong, probably more than a year? Even my supposedly new story is a year overdue. The first chapter on the meeting of my 2 main leads was originally scripted to be at Wheelock Borders. When I was drafting the initial storyline & ideas for that story, Borders was still around. I even have plans to snap some photos for my story. Now that it has closed down, I need to "redevelop/relocate" their meeting place. As I was cracking my head for the lyrics, I feel so much alive & hopeful. I didn't realize how much I love composing new songs & writing new stories. Ever since my change of job scope, I kept giving myself excuses that I'm busy doing OT & every other so-called important things & neglect 1 of my fave past time which has helped me relieve my stress in the past. Even though my songs & stories are always sad/emo, I always felt a great sense of achieveme...

I'm glad to have an off in lieu today. With that, I can spend some time with myself & think of things I should and shouldn't be. What have I been doing? Well, nothing much exactly. Basically nua-ing (lazing around) at home, enjoying the weekday off. Ever since I took over the AP position at work, I don't really have much time to myself. Even though I still switch on the radio & tuning into FM 93.3 at work, most of the contents didn't get into my mind as much as they used to. My mind is too occupied with whatever I have to do & still "watch over" someone else's work; how to absorb what the DJs were sharing on air then? Nah, today's blog entry is not about an irritating pest; just let my OIL continue in peace & happiness b4 I get back to work & be a part time pest buster! Sitting at my home dining table & enjoying my tea at 3.50pm, I heard a meaningful story shared by 1 of my fave DJs, Siau Jiahui on FM 93.3. She has ...

Recently, different circle of friends around me are asking me just exactly what type of girls/ladies am I attracted to.Coz I've been telling ppl I wana get married next yr & they asked me to find a gf 1st. Some of them are even seriously always on the lookout for me. A "match making" is even planned. I am really not that picky lah or so I think. Okay, for their sake. . . Top most impt criteria is she must be a sunshine girl. She don't need to love sports but she can't be afraid to stay out in the sun with me. I am totally fine with friends who smoke but I still can't accept a smoker as my gf. She do not need to be Cinderella to do all the household chores but at least she must not be lazy to keep her own room tidy. She must be someone who loves herself & her family so in future, she'll know how to love me & my family. If possible, I want a gf/wife who's shorter than me, with Hebe as the only exception. If I can even get to know h...

I have just signed up for this year Hair For Hope 2012. My shaving timeslot as followed:- Date : 29th July 2012, Sun Time : 2 - 3pm Venue : Vivocity Do support me by clicking on the banner above & make a small donation to the Children's Cancer Foundation! A small amount goes a long way. An advance big Thank You to all the kind souls out there on behalf of the little kids.

I didn't want to make a big fuss as I thought a replacement card would be send to me SOON since that call to the useless/helpless customer service officer with a F***-ed up attitude. Plus I didn't want to sit down & type a complaint letter when I have SO MUCH better things to do. However, the poor service two weeks ago & disturbing experience tonight pissed me off BIG time! I came home feeling my blood boiling to the max & I have to write this complaint letter. It's not comforting but disappointed to know that I am not the only person who encountered this issue. So, this is what I wrote to them & I hope someone better address it soon! Two weeks ago, I received a replacement card from DBS due to recent cases of DBS/POSB's clients accounts being mishandled. However, the card was of a name I've never used on my debit/credit card ever before. It is a name which I've changed years ago. I send the card of the wrong name in the reply envelo...

If you know me VERY WELL, then you would know 2 things about me when it comes to GOOD MUSIC. No. 1 : I only buy CDs of singers whom I personally feel deserve my support because they make GOOD music! Those I can feel their love for music & how they devote all their efforts into making that WONDERFUL album! My hard earned $$ definitely not going to be spent on CDs of those who simply want a share of the market or buy their own albums just to top the selling chart, where in some cases, their songs SUCK in my own opinion. No. 2 : Once a singer becomes my idol, I would NEVER burn a copy of their CD(s) or even send you a single song from their album(s). I had not just once but several times, bought extra copies of my own idols' CDs for friends who wanted me to burn a copy for them. Even for those who had just wanted 1 song, I rather buy them 1 album. Even if they're going to burn 1,000 copies for many others from the one I bought for them, there's nothing I can do. BU...

Taiwan - I've been there 3 times & wouldn't mind another 30 times, really! =D 01st - 15th Apr 2009:- First trip; with my sec sch friends & CL's parents. It was my first time on board a plane too. We bought so much things till we have to send a parcel back before we even flew back. Travel around Taiwan & visited so many places; Xi Men Ding, Hsin Chu, Yang Ming Shan, Alisan, Sun Moon Lake, Kenting, Hua Lian, Jiu Fen... The planning was tough, the journey drained us all out but the FUN, beyond words could describe! 18th - 25th June 2011:- My 2nd trip & Ohana's first overseas trip. It was Mum's first time on board a plane too! Brain cells killed, as I'm the only one to plan the itinerary this time. Pocket burnt, bought so much stuff once more. Yet, it was one of the most memorable times of our lives! Where the family was still harmonious & peaceful. =D 16th - 26th Feb 2012:- 3rd trip to Taiwan, visited Chiayi - a small quiet to...

I'm hooked onto the recent Channel 8 drama, "995". While I was working OT the other day, my sister texted me, "Ou Xuan is angry at you." haha =P Now that LG has moved to hostel & mum only come back home as & when she likes, Qiqi & I are the only permanent resident of our house now. I don't like leaving her alone in the hse just like she tried to stay home whenever I am. However, the dept is running low on manpower now & I'm still not very stable on the current position I just took over. So, I needed more time to adapt & adjust. There are many times I rejected family members' & friends' request for a meetup/dinner/drink after work. I wish I could be out there with you folks to enjoy & party like before too. But well... I believe Buddha heard my wish for this year end & is helping me work towards the goal. But I hope he has not forgotten on the next but not any less important dream of me wanting to get...

It decided to went on a retreat before I leave for my Taiwan trip. Ironically, it's a Taiwan phone...    When I first went to the M1 store in Jun'2011, I was all set out to just get an iPhone 4. I brought 2 friends along with me who were non iPhone supporters. (I'm not blaming you folks, coz every1 has a choice & I'd make my own. You didn't put me at gun point.) The sales personnel there recommend a few other phones too. Samsung was my first choice but it was out of stock and have to wait for 2 months. But my hp back then was about to die any moment, so my next option was HTC Sensation. Within 1 mth, the rubber insulator for the USB cable starts to crack. Had wanted to go for a 1-to-1 exchange, but didn't know where the service centre was. Since it was still sort of usable, I didn't bother to find out either. After using the hp for 6mths, it started to act cranky. It always restart on its own & has become more frequent recently; at least on...

When I was comparing the improvements month against month, I wasn't very pleased or motivated. However, when I click on the graph page, I think it's quite an achievement. =P For the period 20/03/10 - 20/10/2011, (I've missed taking in Nov & Dec 2011), it was a total of 7.5% fat lost & 3.6% muscle mass gained for me. That was before I started Mike Chang's program. ARGH! -_-" I started his program in Oct'11 & I actually forgot to take my measurements for 2 mths after that! Who's Mike Chang? Well, he's a personal trainer whom I accidentally saw his video on YOUtube & find them really useful for fats burning & muscle gaining! Then I got hooked on working out & motivated in becoming fit like him! Check out his Facebook page here ! Alternately, you may want to try out his videos by searching for Mike Chang's Six Pack Shortcuts in YOUtube. He has uploaded quite a number of useful workouts. =) My top fave recommendat...

For those who have not heard; yes, I went to do my first tattoo. =) I did a temporary one when I went Melacca for my company's annual outing as I've wanted to know roughly how it would look like. Well, I think that it looks pretty nice so I finally decided to go do a real one. Tadah! The first day I went back to BP in preparation for the long CNY holidays ahead, I visited the local tattooist my cousin & cousin in law goes to. The real one - I feel that it looks AWESOMELY GREAT! =D Most folks around me are not happy or seem agreeable to it. But, it's my life, my arm, you think I bother how you feel? I am rebellious, it's a fact I do not deny. I am stubborn & that's my unofficial middle name. Some said I did it because of her. I'm telling you the truth now. Yes, but not 100%. The most 10%! I've been wanting to get one since a long time back. I tell you, getting a tattoo is painful coz my endurance for pain is not very high. So, re...

这一生，只有他才是那个真心爱你的男人！ 你往生的那一天，你的灵牌写着的只有林们张氏。 但无奈的事，送终的都是不孝的孩子！ 一个母亲坚持不顾儿女的反对，劝解与苦苦哀求，要嫁给一个仅认识两个月的男人。 对于他的一切，你了解多少？ 而她的回应尽是，"我很了解了，ok?!" 孩子为了不让自己父母用血汗钱，甚至自己的生命来换取的避风港落入来路不明的陌生人手中，提议要母亲割名给孩子。 为了那个男人与孩子吵架时，她既然能够说："我没想到我的孩子竟然那么不孝，叫我把屋子割名给他们！" 你说出那句话的时候，已经变成了恶魔，亲手把刀插入你孩子的身上！ 你以为我们很稀罕你的屋子？你以为我们要的是你的钱？ 我们要的只是一个能够活着看我们成家立业，有自己的家庭的妈妈。 被他洗脑，却坚持没有，还说："你们就跟你们的父亲一样，看太多垃圾小报，太多电视！" "不要让人说几句话就对妈妈失去信心。" 不晓得是谁因为一个男人所说的一切，宁愿放弃这个家，不在乎孩子的感受。 你的行动已证明了一切，不用说什么永远都是爱我们的。 当那个男人与我的妹妹-你的亲生女儿跪在地上时，你心疼安慰着的的是那个只认识两个月的男人！ 而不是你怀胎九个月，相处了二十六年的女儿！ 为什么一定要嫁给他？你说，做人说话要算话。 因为说如果他收拾他的房间，你就嫁给他。 听起来有多可笑，你去问一个十六岁的人都会笑翻! 曾经答应过孩子不会改嫁，当时应该只是在放屁，所以根本都不用算话。 "在医院时，他每天都来陪我，难道就不能证明对我的爱？" 是谁每晚呆在房门等待，祈祷，请假不做工，一直守候着？ 两个孩子的考试期，一晚睡不到几个小时，就是为了能天天在医院陪你，又能读到书。 关于这一切，你从不问津。 对你兴师问罪时，抛下一句，"你们都知道，我对你们的学业一向都是不闻不问的！" "没想到你们三个读那么多书，却不懂得尊重别人。" 硬上门到我家，口口声声说爱我母亲的人，看着一个原本完美的家庭因为两个人一个自私的决定而破裂，却不肯妥协；对于这种人，凭什么要我们尊重他？ 我们: 为什么一定要现在结婚，不能等一年让彼此更了解对方，让我们更信任你，放心把她交给你？ 烂人: 因为我爱她，我就是要现在娶她来...

I LOVE HAMMIES!! Most ppl should know this; but why, some may ask. There's no specific reason though and in fact, I love most animals! =P That's why I love to go to the Zoo Zoo Zoo! Yoshi has passed on & I'd thought of getting a new companion. Dearest Ah-Dai offered me her hammies! Originally, I only wanted 1 and let it be named Hei bi (Hokkien), 黑皮 (Chinese) & Happy(English)! But coz the 2 hammies she has are close like superglue, she couldn't bear to separate them. In the end, I brought i-Jia & i-Le home and bought a divider cage for them. (They still live under 1 roof where they can smell and "talk" to each other. Only thing is they can't get intimate.) To most, it seems cruel. To me, it's just being responsible owner. =) Breeding is not doing your pets good if you're not prepared to take care of too many at one time. Pets are not toys which you can just shelve them off whenever you're not interested anymore. Their w...

1 of the few readers I've left is making noise again! Complaining that my blog is TOO QUIET & cobwebs are all over it. I was busy, really too busy for the past few months. For those few who already know, I've took over my colleague's new portfolio with NO PROMOTION OR PAY RAISE. To your disappointment, no free lunches/dinners for you folks. Yes, I didn't ask my boss anything about that. Before you start commenting how silly I am, pls find out what kind of person she is first. But it's okay lah, I strongly believe she'll give me what I deserved. Throughout my 3 years of working with her, she has never ill-treat me with the staff welfare/benefits I should get. Let's just wait till next promotion period in July to see how, yah? My exams are finally over & if all goes well, I'll be CAT certified! Results will be out in Feb. =) *prays hard* Long weekends for Christmas were spent on gatherings & not even leaving me for spare time to...

Out of sight is equal to out of mind after all... Coz u said we were better off as friends, I respected your decision. We still keep in touch via sms/whatsapp/emails. No longer do I ask you out, not that I don't wana see you, but I need time to get over it. I thought I've gotten over you, till you informed me that you were leaving... U have had plans on this even when we were still hanging out tgt. I should be more or less prepared but you seem to be contemplating on that idea back then so I didn't think much of it either. Like I've said, at least I'm glad you kept me informed on your decision. Though I felt kind of lost when you told me abt it, I wish you all the best in this giant leap! It's good to have a change of environment; the outside world is big and you really ought to explore it while you can. We don't meet up as often now even when you are in Sg, now that you're flying off to pursue your career in another country, who knows when would...

It'd been a very long time since I last blogged. For the past one week, I was quite stressed as Mummy was admitted to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ICU. My sisters stayed over at the hospital to look after her. For me, I'll head over after work every day. On usual days, I'm already not having enough sleep. So, with the madness rush, you can guessed how tired I was. It doesn't help when the exams period is here. Exams is a killer & revision is a real torture. I wondered how much brain cells were killed. To be honest, the paper was easy IF I'd read through ALL the chapters. Nope, I'm not being complacent. It's just that I simply hate school. Now I only wish for a pass so that I can successfully get the CAT cert for my boss. Yes, she makes me go through this 2 years of pain & suffering. Yup, I heard you. It's good to go for further studies, blah blah blah. It's just me lah, I think I'm not cut out for studies. I'm never gona ...

When was the last time you received good customer service? And if you do, what would you do? Would you compliment the service staff on the spot or write a compliment letter thereafter? Most of us will probably do nothing about it or maybe just tell a few close friends. Well, perhaps I was in need of some nice things myself or I was simply in a good mood. I wrote the first compliment letter of my life. Recently, I received excellent service & I told myself I really must get home & write a compliment letter for the staff. And below was what I sent to the management of my fave fast food outlet, McDonalds. =) I've always been ordering fries without salt from McDonalds. A big lover of Mac fries but not a fan of salty stuff. On 15th Nov 2011, around 9 - 10pm, I ordered a small coke light without ice & medium fries without salt (as usual) at the McDonalds opposite Yew Tee Point/MRT. As I stood there waiting for my fries, I was observing the staff at work. Well,...

I've read 九把刀's books before & this movie has been highly recommended by friends who have watched it. Even a lot of Taiwan celebrities & 1 of my fave DJs, Xiao Jiao Hui said it's a very nice show. So since then, I've been waiting for it to be released in Sg. Having heard such good reviews, a full of high expectations me went to catch this movie with Ohana. My sisters gave it a 5/5 rating. I don't know how to grade it though. I like how the story goes but not the ending... But well, maybe at times, we need non fairy tales ending stories to remind us what reality is? Or perhaps, imperfect is beautiful in their own ways? Nevertheless, I think everyone of us need to go watch this show. Like the trailer said, "每个男孩心中 都有一个沈佳宜。" I think 90% of the guys or even girls out there had once met someone whom they wished they knew how to treasure them back then? Quite a lot went through my mind during the show... Sweet memories, sad regrets ...