Friday, September 29, 2006

e One working soon...

Went for an interview in the morning, and got the job..Though it's going to be a 2 months temporary job, but the workload seems damn heavy...A project was thrown to me, asking me to organise an event in the late October..That's like 4 weeks only to rush all deadlines. I wondered if I can take up the challenge..haha "Please be prepared to work till late hours"..wow..that really kills me, be'cos it means i'm gonna spend less time with my friends or even on MSN. So don't be surprise if during this whole month..i may not be online. But okay lah..the pay seems reasonably well, paying me about $1600 without CPF.

So after the interview, sms-ed a few friends about the news. So if you have received it..you are an important friend to me, okay? =) I just wanna share my joy or sorrow with you bois/gals at the first moment. However to those who didn't receive, it didn't mean anything, be'cos I can still share the piece of news through MSN (that is if you're bothered to ask me about it)

Planned to meet up with friends for lunch, but response was low..Spent 2 hours walking around Suntec, Marina Square, City Link..then to Dhoby Ghaut..before I decide that I should go home..my legs are tired after walking such a long distance and in such a warm weather.

2 more days to Geryl's wedding..and I've not figured out what to wear..headache..

e One on 28th Sept..

Surprisingly...28th Sept happens to be the Birthdays of 3 friends; Ed, Russell and Winson. It isn't really easy to find friends who are born on the same date..as in like..WOW, i am amused! (okay..to some..it might be no big deal, especially they have hundreds of friends..but to me..I only have a limited number..that's why they are so special to me) But one thing about them...they are born in different years...Ed is 26, Russell is 25 and Winson is 23.

Sidetrack a little...I do have some friends who are born on the same day, same year:
  • Xinling and Benny - 5th June (Both are my poly classmates)
  • Zhenhui and Alvin - 13 Oct (One is army buddy, the latter from poly)
Nevertheless...I also shared the same (birthday) date as my friend's friend..Derek. Heehee. i'm not lonely~

Most of my friends...are either Geminis or Librans, born in the months of June and September. Hmm..interesting hor?
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Well..todae, met up with Winson, the Birthday Boy (since he invited me, i can't possibly celebrate for the other 2...okay..they didn't call me. bleah..Haha) together with our common friends like Andrew, Vance, Winston and his friends..erm can't really spell out their names..

Anyway, the 9 of us had our dinner at Kenny Roger. Me, Vance and Andrew gave him a voucher from TopShop and bought him a cake too. After dinner, we left to have a small drink at the Central Teahouse at Marina Square..

Nice day spent outside..getting to know new friends..and avoiding my home.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

e One watching Banquet

Watched the Banquet at Cathay again..Hmm..will give it a rating of 3.5 out of 5 because of its visual effects, choregraphy..Not really a must watch movie..but I guess it will like other International Chinese movies...like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Tiger etc..it will definitely make its way to the Oscar Awards. Portrayed the craves for desire, love and power in the movie. Very artistically filmed.

Sunday, September 17, 2006

e One at Sentosa


Saturday morning was supposed to meet up with Geryl to help him move some furniture to his new house..But was cancelled as he couldn't rent a vehicle. Thanks God..which means I'll able to meet up with my friends to go Sentosa for some fun~ Heehee

Sun-kissed by Uncle Sunny...GOSH..I turned lobster again *Red and HOT* Anyway it's worth it lah..Who cares about skin cancer hor? *I'm so pleased and satisfied*

Swam..Frisbee-ed..
Aheaded to the 'Southern Point of Asia Continent'..
Washed up before we proceed for lunch..



Got free ticket for the Luge and Skyride..Thanks to Andrew! (The benefit of having worked at Sentosa) The Luge ride was fun..less the excitement of Formula 1 Racing..Nevertheless, a great experience lar..The feeling is the same as driving a JEEP at Lim Chu Kang training area!! (No traffic..driving at full speed, cutting corners..perhaps performing drift too..haha) Skyride was more a bird-eye view of Sentosa..but at a much lower height than the Carlsberg Tower...

Took the bus back to Town..to meet up 2 other friends for dinner..

Friday, September 15, 2006

e SeptFest Triology

Very funny video clips..it's a series advertisements from Substation.org Part 2 and 3 are exceptionally interesting and playful..Watch it, Guys!

The SeptFest Triology: Part 1

Sudden act of death..at the cross junction..Amusing?

The SeptFest Triology: Part 2

This is the best! Act of french kiss between 2 guys...So engrossed.

The SeptFest Triology: Part 3

Best of the Best! Vulgarity Teaching Class..
English Speaking Man: What the pffff? Fuck You. And Fuck You! And Fuck Everybody else and just FUCK OFF!!
Hokkien Speaking Auntie: Your mother's vagina stinks! I'm gonna get the cops and FUCK You. You wait. I'll get you!
Indian Speaking Boy: Oh You..FUCKING NBCCB!!
American Born Chinese: Cock-Sucking Mother..Fucking Monkey..Molesting Bastard!!
Young Teengirl: Universal Sign Language ----> __!__

e IMF & World Bank Meetings..

Well, as we all know...September is a busy month for the country, as Singapore hosts the annual meeting for the IMF (International Monetary Funds) and World Bank Group. Over 16,000 delegates are expected to visit Singapore over the 10-days period. It's the largest international event that Singapore has ever hosted.

So Singapore kicked off a campaign called the "4 Million Smiles" to welcome the IMF/World Bank, to let them have an "unforgettable, positive and UNIQUE" experience during their stay in Singapore. 'Smile Ambassadors' were seen around all areas of Singapore, taking photographs of Singaporeans - smiling. Then, these photographs will be posted online and the images will be collated into a digital mural to welcome our delegates and visitors in September.

Just a personal thought: Why do Singapore ALWAYS need to use campaigns? This time round, "4 Million Smiles", do you mean that Singaporeans do not know how to smile? Haha..Or do we just smile in this September only? Let's say if one is unhappy or something bad happened on that particular day, does he/she still need to put on a 'fake smile'? With the recent issues in the country, like hikes on transportation, foreign talents imports, etc Can Singaporeans smile? There are a whole bunch of grumpy uncles/aunties/professionals out there loh.

I read it somewhere in the Net that it's very obvious if someone faked a smile..and you can differentiate it easily. So a fake smile = hypocrite? an act of pretence? Is that the way Singapore wants its citizens to be associated with? Smiling should be a natural and sincere act that comes from within your heart. But I guess..it boils down to every individual's. Well, it doesn't really hurt to move 40+ muscles around your lip to make a (fake or sincere, you choose) smile. GOOD DAY! =)

Besides 'smiling' campaign, Singapore has actually planned a series of 'Welcoming S2006', with all those hidden agendas. There had been issues regarding improving quality services from the service sectors. A national cooking competition in August, where the Winner represent Singapore to prepare dishes for our delegates.

City of Gardens? Yeah! Singapore's now Truely Uniquely transforms itself as the City of Gardens! Take a walk along Suntec City, Marina Square, Orchard Road..You'll be greeted by the 'smiles' of thousands or perhaps millions stalks of flowers of flowers. You want roses? lilies? sunflowers? tulips? chrysanthemums? In different colours. It's really a great sight to see such a vast amount of flowers planted along the roadsides. Beautiful!!! Sweet and Pleasant Scent!! Impressive! I mean..when can you actually view such scene?! Botanic garden? Sentosa? or perhaps a flower exhibition? WOW, Singapore is really out to spend $$$ to present a memorable event for our visitors.

Personal thought: Nice effort, Singapore! You spent $$$ (God knows..how much?!) and brought in flowers to decorate our City. So, meanwhile, let's pray that NOBODY (which I doubt so) will pluck the flowers away (to give girlfriends) or step on them. Keep them beautifully intacted on the ground. What's next after the event? Are the flowers going to be there to beautify our surroundings? or will they be rooted up (I hope not)? Hope that the greenery will remain for us to enjoy.

Freedom of Speech. Records had shown that Singapore is ranked one of the lowest (140+) among 150+ countries in terms of Freedom of Speech.
  • Self-censorship by the media itself.
  • Speakers' Corner (near to a Police Post) has became a white elephant. (Who dares to talk? The next moment, he/she might be drinking kopi nearby.)
  • No protests/demostrations. Need license for 4 people and above.
  • Anything you write on blogs or broadcast on Youtube (MINDEF forbids it..even though it just some funny and non-harmful videos), can become a problematic issue at HERE.

Now, Singapore faces tough decisions ahead of them, when they banned 28 NGOs to attend the Meetings. Apparently, IMF/World Bank accredited them to attend, but Singapore says "NO! They posed security threats." The debate continues. Across the worldwide newspapers, Singapore made its name, 'famous' by hitting the headlines of these press like BBC, Washington Post, Bloomberg etc. Debate between them rises when both parties argued over the signing of MOU in 2003..

Not to mention, there are no outdoor demostrations like in any other previous Meetings. Singapore only allowed an indoor demostrations, an area of 8m x 8m, where about 100 activists can 'fit' into that 'space'. The other area, where demostrations can be held, will be at Batam.

Personal thought: Now, Singapore having its name all over the headlines with regards to the banning issue, I wonder if it is a negative publicity? (definitely it is not a positive one!) In a sense, it is. But Singapore has explained clearly its laws governing demostrations, they can't have a double standard law in-place because of IMF. Laws are supposed to be abided. And IMF/World Bank Group should have known how STRICT Singapore's law is. Why do they still choose this place instead?

What's with that small space for? 8m by 8m...Still need to go through some procedures before they are allowed to voice out..

The police has every right to protect the Citizens and Delegates from any form of harms that might happen in demostrations. I do not support Singapore's move to ban the 27 NGOs but perhaps tighten the security with police escorting them. Surely, there are win-win situations and flexibility from the Singapore Government...Why cause unhappiness between all parties? And put Singapore in a bad image.. (Edited at 8.45pm: Singapore decided to let 22 NGOs to enter the country..a rather good move.)

"A Wayang Show...Spent so much $!" - Quoted by Mr. Anonymous

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

e One with Interesting Blogs

Just came across a few interesting blogs featuring 'scenes' in Singapore..

Parking Idiots in Singapore - http://parkingidiots.blogspot.com/

Poblem Engrish - http://poblemengrish.blogspot.com/ (start reading from April..it's sure hilarious)

e MCP (Male Chauvinist Pig)

"我不喜欢你和别的男人说话,更不喜欢你眼里有别的男人。我不知道为甚么,就是不喜欢!" - Quote from 'Sanshi', My Lovely Samsoon

Sounds possessive? demanding? chauvinism?

Yet I think it's a sweet, jealousy and wickedly romantic statement.
It's a form of saying "I love you" indirectly.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

e One praying to the Mighty

Took a trip down to Bugis - Guan Yin Temple (Goddness of Mercy) with a few friends.

It's been quite some time I prayed at the Temple.

Prayed for health for my family and me..
Prayed for getting a job soon..
Prayed for all my friends to be happy..

-=Jeff=- :)

e One with Jeff Chang's

Finally..Got Jeff Chang's latest album.."Be Your Man".

Review..Hmm..Still can't say much about other songs yet...
Feel that those songs aren't the usual style of his past albums..
Usually after listening to first round of the CD, I most probably can hum to a few tunes..
But not this time.

But his 1st Hit - "Be Your Man"..gonna be the one worth listening..
Perhaps it's just me who appreciate this song..

Well..I will say that Jeff Chang is my all-time favourite male mandarin-pop singer. Was attracted to his crystal-clear voice..That was during my secondary school days..Didn't actually notice him until one friend, broadcasted Fm93.3 during recess time. That was the first time, I heard his "Kuan Rong or Generosity". Eversince then, I will always get his albums, been supporting him. Hmm...sad thing is I had never really been to any of his concerts. (Poor student..back then) Hope will have an opportunity to see one..and sit in the front row! Haahaa. He doesn't look like in the 40's..Look so young..forever.

Okie..some people might have guessed it. Where does my name "Jeffrey" comes from? No doubt..Heee..

Then..there was other singers that I like too..namely..Daniel Chan, more recent ones will be Guang Liang and Lin Jun Jie.

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Be Your Man

Great News! Prince of Ballads, Jeff Chang is BACK with a new album after 2 years! Catch his MTV now..Nice and simple...

张信哲 做你的男人

Friday, September 08, 2006

e Bad-Tempered Guy

How bad is your temper?? *Thinking* Now am I a Taurean? or a Gemini? Hmm...

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Nothing seems to ruffle you more than a lack of discipline, disloyalty and decorum. But Arians are also known to go into a rage very easily when challenged. Those of you who have been on the receiving end of the Aries temper know that if not calmed down they can even get violent. But one thing is certain if the opponent remains calm and does not react to their outburst, Arians cool down very fast. They are also the first to apologise, which makes them easier to forgive.

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

You are generally quiet and have control over your emotions. It is difficult to predict what will upset you, so when you do lose your cool, people don’t know how to react. Your temper is like that of a raging bull, and anyone trying to pacify you will be the first one to get a verbal bashing. You generally get upset when you are concerned or when people accuse you of doing something wrong. You also hate being reminded about mistakes you’ve made in the past. You also have the potential to be terribly vindictive if rubbed the wrong way.

GEMINI MAY 21 – June 21

You are recognised by your cheerful disposition and your jovial nature is easily susceptible to anger. In fact, you are the best person to have around when there is an ugly scene at a party you can bring the warring factions together quite diplomatically. But when you lose cool, you yell and scream and will not listen to reason. You must have the last word in a wordy duel. Your capacity to argue aggressively is matched only by your seductive charm.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

Considering how charming, caring and kind you are, you dislike unpleasant scenes, much less creating one yourself. You have great tolerance and rarely get provoked into losing your temper. If someone is unreasonable or trying to create trouble, you are more likely to walk away quietly. But that does not mean you do not have a temper. When angry, in your effort to control your emotions, you tremble, your hands get sweaty and sometimes you fumble for words. Tears roll down your eyes easily and the opponent is touched by your innocence and will seek an apology immediately.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 21

If anyone has total control over their emotions, it is you. But then, you can be described as stiff, cold and uncaring. You are known to lack spontaneity but you really don’t care about opinions. You don’t like to create scenes and will never accept invitations to a party where you suspect the presence of an unruly lot. But your very presence seems challenging to some and they take vicarious pleasure in your disquiet. When angry you can use critical language. A dressingdown can humiliate your opponent, causing a strain between both of you forever.

VIRGO AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 21

Most of you are gentle and have full control over your emotions but those of you given to temper tantrums can certainly get violent. When see things with rage, you yell and shout and tend to break things lying close at hand. You can even harm yourself by banging your hands on a glass top table or wall. You should never get into any argument, for you are a sore loser. You feel that others are trying to persecute you and don’t quite respect your opinions. When hurt, you can also hold grudges forever.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 22

Did someone say that you are the charmers of the zodiac? Well, it’s true. Few have ever seen you ruffled or angry. You are very conscious of your image, and you believe that anger distorts your face and personality. You also think you are above things like anger. But wait before you get into self-congratulatory mood. Your family or those very close to you know you better. You have an unmatched temper amongst all the zodiac signs, and what makes it worse is your capacity to justify it.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Of course you don’t lose your cool. But your very demeanour (manner) projects hauhtiness (arrogance, pride), pride and grand disdain (disregard) for lesser mortals (human). Others are often found saying that anger sits on your nose and you are raring to give your piece mind to the first person who try to be funny with you. You are selective in the choice of your friends, and have a low tolerance for the superflous (extra) types. Your tongue-lashing (attack) is generally in a soft hissing tone for when you scream, your voice tends to get shrill and loud and you do hate drawing attention to yourself! When upset, you are angrier with yourself for having shown weakness, for the last thing that Scorpio wants to show is being out of control.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

You are insensible and generally have no complete control over your emotions. You do get angry quickly and others marvel at your anger levels even when provoked. Actually, you get tongue-tied when angry and you will remove your anger waiting for the other person to calm down. Then you will reason with your opponent and convince the other person in a very gentle manner that the whole thing was just his mistake. You’re also likely to totally sever ties with someone when you’re upset with them.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Few will believe that a hardcore practical and materialistic person like you is capable of sensitivity and genuine emotions. You project a hard exterior but are actually very sensitive, a trait you successfully hide from others. You can see thing with anger but will not betray your feelings. But then, there are times that even you cannot control your temper. Under such circumstances you can shout and scream, more with frustration at the situation than with anger at any particular person. Your outbursts can shock others and can make them feel guilty too.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18

You are noble and kind and dislike losing control over yur emotions. It is very rare for you to get angry. You are also the pacifier in situations that involve arguments. It is always your endeavour to be perfect and socially correct in your behaviour and attitude, but if misunderstood and slighted you can give in to an angry outburst. You will shout and scream and then walk out from the scene. You cannot easily forget the situation and will be bitter about it for a long time.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20


The only thing that can be said about you dreamers is that you appear even more attractive when angry. You are very sensitive to others’ feelings, so you rarely hurt them. But when others tend to hurt you, then things take a nasty turn. You will yell and use harsh words and feel inclined to shake everything and everyone up. Your creative imagination is at its best when angry, and you tend to get pretty dramatic. When upset, you refuse to listen to reason and wish to be left alone. But once you calm down, you repent your tantrums and seek forgiveness. SO nobody can be upset with you for too long.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

对你有感觉

Stunned upon this song..a duet by Guang Liang and Jiang Mei Qi..

我曾深刻体会
对爱感到胆怯
还好有懂我的你
给我安慰

看你失落的脸
又再为爱憔悴
我心痛的感觉
竟如此的强烈

眼角的泪 它给过谁
伤透了心 也无所谓
我会愿意 静静地 陪在你身边
如果说爱 已不可为
那我宁愿 藏心里面

其实我害怕
会失去你的感觉
怎么会开始对你有了感觉
又深怕朋友默契转身不见
矛盾着 犹豫不决
没准备 跨越爱的界线

怎么会开始对你有了感觉
深陷朋友恋人之间的危险
进与退 被爱包围
谁犯规 都狼狈
谁能解围 让一切完美

怎么会开始对你有了感觉
深陷朋友恋人之间的危险
你和我 拥抱瞬间
不后悔 这暧昧
星光唯美 把爱放心里面
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Remind me of the past...

How some good/best friends can actually become lovers..
Is it true to a certain extent that 'best friends' don't last between a guy and a gal?
Cos' eventually, when they know each other too well and confiding their problems...
Love comes unexpectedly and bonds the two of them together...

I have seen them..
I had heard their stories..
I had felt that way too before...

What could they be thinking at that moment to make that decision?
Is it a go ahead decision?
Or a decision that took them to look at other factors?

If love between them didn't turn out the way they want..
Will the friendship still exist?
We are all too afraid to lose one another.


Saturday, September 02, 2006

e Click

Just managed to get some movie scenes of the movie from my friend.

"Will you still love me in the morning?"

"Forever & Ever, Babe."

e Devil wears PRADA

Watched the movie with my 3 friends..
I think it's a nice comedy, definitely a good catch!!

Well, sometimes..we will end up at a path where important decisions have to be made between career and family.

Either you want to climb higher up the corporate ladder, take up more job responsibilities, and forgo all your precious times that you can be with your loves one..

Or will you rather give up that special opportunity, lead a more simplicty life and able to spend more times with family/friends.

But of course, there are exceptional cases when one can juggle both his/her career and family well, such that they do not jeopardize each other.

It's a CHOICE that you have to make. A choice that will make you feel happier and satisfied after choosing it. No Regrets.

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If Devil wears Prada? then..
what will an Angel wears?
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A quote which I written quite some time ago...something about Devil and Angel..

Every Angel is an enlightened Devil from Hell.
Every Devil is a fallen Angel from Heaven.
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Hmm..since we're on the topic of Devil and Angel..
Somehow, it brought back some memories to me..
Someone said that I was an Angel..
The Devil ?? Has gone..or enlightened?
I wonder if the 'Devil' is still lurking around my blog...Haaahaaa