I am lucky to have 3 groups of supportive network, from mentors, peers family and friends from my great depression period in my last year in UK and I would like to record it down just to remind how lucky I am .
MENTORS:
Sharon and George Lim ( Chartered Accountant - My relatives)
They are my relatives who supported me during my days when I couldn't get a proper job. Thanks to them, I am able to stay for additional one year in UK to at least try to search for jobs and attend interview. At least, I have got no regrets trying out as hard as I could during that period of time.
George, specifically taught me about people management skills, basic accounting, badminton, blackjack and some business management skills. On top of that, He has been a great role model to me on how to take care of a family, raise kids, take care of friends and relatives.
Despite George's tight schedule, running a few restaurants, accountant, semi-professional gambler, badminton session organiser and also my main host, I must admit he is juggling all his roles professionally. I always tell myself that one day, I wanted to be someone like him.
Cayden Chang and Sean Seah (Value Investing Coach)
I met Cayden and Sean in December 2012, they are my mentors for Value Investing Academy which I had learned quite a fair bit about stocks this year. They helped me in my investing knowledge which I would probably need a few years to learn. While we were attending this course, we had forged a strong bond amongst our peers about investment, time management, goal setting and helping each other to grow together. The experience I have had during the course is amazing.
Ian Tay (Founder of Pixaroll)
One of my best mentors while I am working on pet rangers, I got a lot of help from him regarding people management, presentation, time management and how to be determination. He had personally contributed a lot of his precious time with pet ranger team during our pitch in Hackathon weekend. I guess, he is someone who I would be very grateful to have, I still remember how he helped us in our business value proposition and motivated the whole team while we were in that period of time.
PEERS:
Bona, (Friend)
I guess bona, Anthony's sister is the first person who started to motivate me personally, She has been supporting me all the time while I am studying in the first two years of my university in Semenyih. She encouraged me to play badminton, she taught me how to think more, helped me in my studies and also my social skills. She is the root of my part of personal development. I must give her all the credit.
She has the same trend as George, my other mentor while I am in UK, they talked about ideas most of the time. Both of them are very observant. Of course, on top of that, she is damn smart! She really added value to my life.
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Kim Lim (cousin)
Kim is my cute younger cousin, I spent most of my free time while I am in Sutton, London talking to her. Somehow, chatting with someone that is so much younger than I am, I felt that we were growing up together. We discussed about everything. From our conversation, I had a lot of fun, we some
CLOSE FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Anthony (Friend)
Anthony is my secondary mates although we were in the same primary school, we got close only where we were in secondary school TTSS. It was when we started to play games together, from CS to Ragnarok Online. We built our relationship through having fun. Until today, both of us still talked about creatures that we had killed together. We really enjoy the moment spent together as a team. We were so clicked in all manners.
CCY (Friend)
This is a guy where I grow my financial mindset with him. He is the the 2nd runner up in a stock competition while we were doing the competition together. He is a genius when it comes to stock and money.
He brought me to Value investing, property and supported me during the pet ranger thing.
Chai Ann and Serene
They are like my travel and life buddies, I shared almost about everything with them. I guess, they were the closest friends I have got in life. It is fun growing up with them together. We play, have fun, work hard and joke around quite a lot. We also discussed about life matters and things we need to do so that our life is smoother.
Family
The most important group of all, they believe and supported me.
Having a supportive group of people around me is important. They keep me on track on things that I want to do and to achieve.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Short Sunday
Sunday, the shortest day in a week. This is what I always feel. The sun seems to rise very quickly in the morning and set really fast before night. In this post, I would like to write down how I spent my shortest day in a week, last week.
I woke up about 8.30am, laze in my bed until 11am. The reason I woke up is because I am hungry and there isn't any food in my place. Without any choice left, I have to brush my teeth, dress up and left my house around 11++
Of course, during the period from 8.30-11, I did some housekeeping, laundry and to catch up some sleep.It was the best thing to do in a Sunday morning.
I went to Arteastiq in Mandarin Gallery for Brunch, I ordered the lawn while Miss J ordered flush.
While I am posting some photos to Instagram, Shannon called me and told me that he is in 313 Somerset with Yun Sin and friends. I wanted to join them but I need to go Singtel headquarters to sort out some of my mobile stuff before it was too late.
Arteastiq is amazing, I would recommend to friends to go over for their ambiance and also for their tea. Although the tea is about 11 each, which is about double the price of a Starbucks which I could barely imagine how I would be willing to pay the price for a tea. But for the ambiance, quality and service, I somehow pay it willingly. Please note: Groupon got some promotion for Arteastiq.
I woke up about 8.30am, laze in my bed until 11am. The reason I woke up is because I am hungry and there isn't any food in my place. Without any choice left, I have to brush my teeth, dress up and left my house around 11++
Of course, during the period from 8.30-11, I did some housekeeping, laundry and to catch up some sleep.It was the best thing to do in a Sunday morning.
I went to Arteastiq in Mandarin Gallery for Brunch, I ordered the lawn while Miss J ordered flush.
While I am posting some photos to Instagram, Shannon called me and told me that he is in 313 Somerset with Yun Sin and friends. I wanted to join them but I need to go Singtel headquarters to sort out some of my mobile stuff before it was too late.
Arteastiq is amazing, I would recommend to friends to go over for their ambiance and also for their tea. Although the tea is about 11 each, which is about double the price of a Starbucks which I could barely imagine how I would be willing to pay the price for a tea. But for the ambiance, quality and service, I somehow pay it willingly. Please note: Groupon got some promotion for Arteastiq.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Heart to heart talk
Tried to recall all the conversation that we had on a trip to a concrete plant.
J(Myself): I have been planning to settle down in Singapore. What do you think?
K(The Plant Manager): It's good, but just go for PR. don't go for citizen. Unless you are married to another Malaysian, only one of you should go for citizen, the other counterpart should remain as Malaysia citizen. This is to ensure you could reap the benefits from both countries. This is a good idea, as Singapore citizen can get cheaper education for children, accommodation and etc. It is like a native in Malaysia. As for the wife to remain Malaysian, this is for retirement in the future when the couple gets old.
J: "How much do you think a household income is required to sustain a two children family here in Singapore." I think the curiosity in me has pushed me to ask more daring question to a stranger.
K:" It depends on situation, for average, both husband and wife would definitely need to work in order to sustain the lifestyle and also the high standard of living here in Singapore. I would say it ranges from 6k - 15k per household. Let's do a brief calculation on my expenses."
As he continues with a big sigh, "I spent about 2k-3k per month alone on my children, 4k on mortgages, and also 1.5k on my transport.( he is driving a brand new 7-seater Volkswagen which he bought for about 150k). It is about SGD 9k per month in order to sustain the a family with two children here in Singapore."
I was listening to all these at the cost of nearly nothing apart from my working time, which my boss paid me for it. Looking at all the figures, I think there is some thinking needs to be done over the weekend already. I need to see if is worth the effort for me to stay here and work until I am 70++
I was intrigued with his lifestyle and decided to ask further, " How do you manage your role as a plant manager, father of two, husband and also a son?"
K: I work until 6pm on weekday, fetch my children and have dinner with them. By the time we reached home, it is about 7pm already. After taking their shower, they would have dinner with me and by that time, it would have been 8pm. They then would need to do their school assignment and also enrichment's class home work. Over the weekend, I would need to bring them to tuition and also enrichment class. These are necessary as the education in Singapore nowadays require a lot of effort from parents. Normally there are three enrichment classes for them to attend, each will be 2 hours and there will be a short break in between. I would have to wait nearby the tuition class on that day.This is to ensure my kids are well taken care of. It would take me about 6 hours of waiting hours for them. Bear in mind Jason, not just me that is waiting for the kid, there are a lot of parents that are doing the same thing as I did. I am no more special than typical parents in Singapore.
J:I guess, it is not easy for the child to bear all these pressure from the school and also the parents as well. How can they cope with it?
K: Sadly, the education system here is to squeeze and push the children as much as they can.
J: From my opinion, I am sure at some point, your child will be very grateful with what you have given them .
K: "When?" showing a hint of impatient and slightly agitated, he seems.
J: When he is around 18-20 years old. I answered calmly.
K: By that time I am very old already,as my oldest kid is only 8 now.
To avoid prolonged awkward silence while I am sipping my tea kosong from Giant Hawker centre in Tampines. I quickly asked another question: "How is your children enrichment class?" while swallowing my tea.
K: I think it is very important for a child to attend phonic class. It is basic of all language and it helps in the child entire career.
It is amazing how I had a wonderful conversation as this depth with someone I knew for about 20 minutes. I am looking for more of these conversation to know more what is in life in Singapore from people's perspective.
J(Myself): I have been planning to settle down in Singapore. What do you think?
K(The Plant Manager): It's good, but just go for PR. don't go for citizen. Unless you are married to another Malaysian, only one of you should go for citizen, the other counterpart should remain as Malaysia citizen. This is to ensure you could reap the benefits from both countries. This is a good idea, as Singapore citizen can get cheaper education for children, accommodation and etc. It is like a native in Malaysia. As for the wife to remain Malaysian, this is for retirement in the future when the couple gets old.
J: "How much do you think a household income is required to sustain a two children family here in Singapore." I think the curiosity in me has pushed me to ask more daring question to a stranger.
K:" It depends on situation, for average, both husband and wife would definitely need to work in order to sustain the lifestyle and also the high standard of living here in Singapore. I would say it ranges from 6k - 15k per household. Let's do a brief calculation on my expenses."
As he continues with a big sigh, "I spent about 2k-3k per month alone on my children, 4k on mortgages, and also 1.5k on my transport.( he is driving a brand new 7-seater Volkswagen which he bought for about 150k). It is about SGD 9k per month in order to sustain the a family with two children here in Singapore."
I was listening to all these at the cost of nearly nothing apart from my working time, which my boss paid me for it. Looking at all the figures, I think there is some thinking needs to be done over the weekend already. I need to see if is worth the effort for me to stay here and work until I am 70++
I was intrigued with his lifestyle and decided to ask further, " How do you manage your role as a plant manager, father of two, husband and also a son?"
K: I work until 6pm on weekday, fetch my children and have dinner with them. By the time we reached home, it is about 7pm already. After taking their shower, they would have dinner with me and by that time, it would have been 8pm. They then would need to do their school assignment and also enrichment's class home work. Over the weekend, I would need to bring them to tuition and also enrichment class. These are necessary as the education in Singapore nowadays require a lot of effort from parents. Normally there are three enrichment classes for them to attend, each will be 2 hours and there will be a short break in between. I would have to wait nearby the tuition class on that day.This is to ensure my kids are well taken care of. It would take me about 6 hours of waiting hours for them. Bear in mind Jason, not just me that is waiting for the kid, there are a lot of parents that are doing the same thing as I did. I am no more special than typical parents in Singapore.
J:I guess, it is not easy for the child to bear all these pressure from the school and also the parents as well. How can they cope with it?
K: Sadly, the education system here is to squeeze and push the children as much as they can.
J: From my opinion, I am sure at some point, your child will be very grateful with what you have given them .
K: "When?" showing a hint of impatient and slightly agitated, he seems.
J: When he is around 18-20 years old. I answered calmly.
K: By that time I am very old already,as my oldest kid is only 8 now.
To avoid prolonged awkward silence while I am sipping my tea kosong from Giant Hawker centre in Tampines. I quickly asked another question: "How is your children enrichment class?" while swallowing my tea.
K: I think it is very important for a child to attend phonic class. It is basic of all language and it helps in the child entire career.
It is amazing how I had a wonderful conversation as this depth with someone I knew for about 20 minutes. I am looking for more of these conversation to know more what is in life in Singapore from people's perspective.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Australia Trip- 2013
I would like to briefly write down about things that happened over the long holiday in August 2013.
5/8/2013- I just arrived Brisbane international airport around 10 am. I was travelling with my parents from Singapore to Brisbane to attend my brother's graduation ceremony. The moment I walked pass the immigration desk, I somehow felt so much relieved, this is because I was held up by the officer last year for bringing in a pork bun from Singapore. So this year, I even checked with the security if tea bags are allowed just to ensure I would not repeat my same mistake again.
While I was still enjoying the weather in front of Brisbane international airport, My brother showed up in his jumper and also a cheerful smile. I went up to him and hugged him tightly. I guess the last time I saw him is in May. He drove us to the nearest mall and we had a quick meal and some light shopping. After our meal, my brother drove us to an apartment we rented in the city. It was on the 8th floor. After checking in, I decided to sleep in for awhile after all the jet lag due to time difference and also insufficient sleep while we were all on the plane from Singapore to Brisbane. I guess, there were too much entertainment on board.
After a short nap, we went to a Japanese dinner in Chinatown, the place is cosy and comfortable. Their sushi rolls really worth our bucks. After our quick and value for money dinner, we went to a cafe called La Dolce Vita for desserts and a second round of catch up session. I had pistachio ice cream and a cup of hot tea, my brother had a glass of hot chocolate. Wyn, Shaun's gf had a coffee drink with a few packets of sugar, while my parents shared an espresso. We also ordered a few cakes just for completion sack. Of course, the bills were rather reasonable. After our dinner, I brought my parents to treasury casino and played a few rounds of table games with my dad. After our social session, we went back to our apartment and have a good rest for the graduation ceremony tomorrow.
6/8/2013- Brisbane, Midtown apartment, I woke up to a beautiful sunny end of winter midday. It is a day I have long for. Perhaps, staying too long in such a hot and humid weather in Singapore somehow drives me nuts a little bit. Cut to the chase, no work and fresh air are all I need.
We left our rented apartment around 12 o clock and had a Korean cuisine brunch in the city. The meals were delicious and their service were good. Most importantly, it is the people that I am dining with that matters. After our Korean meal, we went to shop around the city and ready for the graduation ceremony at 5 o clock.
We went back home around 3pm just to get changed, I got my suit, shirts pants and leather shoes up. Putting up my best look for my brother's graduation, although to some rumours, people in Brisbane don't really dress up for their graduation. However, I think it would be better just to dress up than to dress down.
After we were all ready, we all went to Brisbane convention centre together, Shaun went for registration and to collect his robe while my parents and I were wondering around the convention centre for some souvenirs and photo taking sessions. We took a family photos as well, a photo we should have taken long time ago. My mum was thinking that it was long overdue as she felt she is older now. I think I comforted her by telling her that most importantly is we are all gathered together as a family for this special occasion.
After the graduation ceremony, we went to sunny bank for dinner as it was too late already. We had mixed roasted pork, hokkien mee and some vegetables. We went for a dessert session in sunny bank, a place where they charge the dessert according to weight which I think is interesting.
7/8/2013- Woke up about 1130 to a beautiful morning in Brisbane, I guess this is the best thing about Brisbane in August, beautiful weather. Went to queen street and met up with Jimmy Ti, we talked about career, interests, life goals and some relationships things. It was good catching up with Jimmy, as I think he is a good listener. He has interest listening to people's thoughts and feelings which I think it is very important to be a great communicator.
After meeting Jimmy, I went to the park in QUT and decided to lie on the grass and to contemplate about things that we had discussed for awhile. I joined my parents for shopping and eventually we had a tea time in our rented apartment.
That afternoon, 4 of us were sitting in the balcony of the rented apartment, windy and prepared 4 glasses of tea, some biscuits and some sushi rolls from Top Sushi near starbucks between queen and adelaide street. We then started our family catch up among ourselves. We talked about life, money, gossip and shared some jokes. That is the good old days, I could have miss these precious time if I had spent all my time working in Singapore.
After our proper catch up session until 730pm. Shaun drove us to a famous steak house in Brisbane for some proper western food. Finally, after so many days in Brisbane, we get to try some proper rack. I miss those juicy and scrumptious steak in the west.
8/8/2013
The 2nd last day in Brisbane, again, waking up in a newly furnished single bedroom. We went to a japanese ramen, Hakataya, in sunny bank for brunch. It is located about 20 minutes drive south from Brisbane city. After our lunch, we went for a shopping spree in Harbour town.
At about 6pm, we drove to gold coast, and I met up with Weng Siu, we catch up a little while and went back Brisbane to call it a night. Weng siu is currently studying his PHD in a university near Sydney. He started 2013 and would like to finish the entire course within 3 years time. He also told me that he will be coming over to Singapore around December for monkey's wedding. He will also be the best man for monkey, a friend I met in Nottingham.
After meeting them, I went back to Brisbane city with my brother, and my parents.
9/8/2013
Last day, we didn't do anything- basically just check out the hotel and check in our airport.
This post sums up my Australia trip for 2013.
After our proper catch up session until 730pm. Shaun drove us to a famous steak house in Brisbane for some proper western food. Finally, after so many days in Brisbane, we get to try some proper rack. I miss those juicy and scrumptious steak in the west.
8/8/2013
The 2nd last day in Brisbane, again, waking up in a newly furnished single bedroom. We went to a japanese ramen, Hakataya, in sunny bank for brunch. It is located about 20 minutes drive south from Brisbane city. After our lunch, we went for a shopping spree in Harbour town.
At about 6pm, we drove to gold coast, and I met up with Weng Siu, we catch up a little while and went back Brisbane to call it a night. Weng siu is currently studying his PHD in a university near Sydney. He started 2013 and would like to finish the entire course within 3 years time. He also told me that he will be coming over to Singapore around December for monkey's wedding. He will also be the best man for monkey, a friend I met in Nottingham.
After meeting them, I went back to Brisbane city with my brother, and my parents.
9/8/2013
Last day, we didn't do anything- basically just check out the hotel and check in our airport.
This post sums up my Australia trip for 2013.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
How to be a great communicator
Some points I copied from the internet.
- Be impeccable with your word
- Speak with integrity
- Say only what you mean
- Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others
- Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love
- Don't take anything personally
- Nothing others do is because of you
- What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream
- when you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering
- Don't make assumptions
- Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want
- Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama
- With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life
- Always do your best
- Your best is going to change from moment to moment. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick
- under any circumstance simply do your best, and you will avoid self judgement, self-abuse and regret.
Hunting property in JB
A text from chai ann asking me to join a property trip in JB last Saturday.
I had breakfast with Miss J at Tan Tock Seng coffee bean that morning, we were sharing about funny stories, and also a little about ourselves over coffee bean tea. We talked about how many people were chasing after miss J during this period of time and how special I am. I was over the moon, I must admit.
However, I must remind myself that, being able to spend time with Miss J is something I would treasure. I guess, it really doesn't matter to me on how many other potential candidates are there.
The breakfast was rather brief one, around 12 o clock, we were holding hands and walked towards UOB bank in novena square to meet Chai Ann.
I am going to JB that day to learn a little bit about property.
After meeting chai ann, Miss J left chai ann and I and went for her zoo trip with her friend.
Chai ann and I went Cedele for lunch, it was a scrumptious meal. Especially when CEDELE got free baguette for patrons. I ordered earl grey lavender, a salad while chai ann ordered a thins and a glass of latte.
It was a good catch up session with her. I guess it is very important to catch up with friends once in a while as I have been overwhelmed with my work recently.
After our catch up session at CEDELE, we went to sembawang to meet chai ann's friend. His name is called Alan. He picked us up from the station and went straight to JB. I was sleeping in the car while chai ann was catching up with Alan along the way. I somehow joined their conversation while half sleeping all the while.
Upon reaching the season show room, we were ushered by a very young lady with bracing in her 20's. She got this typical Malaysia ascent, which I could clicked comfortably immediately. She brought us to all the show rooms and explained about the development to us.
While we were looking at the 3rd room, chai ann's cousin came into the show room and looked for us, she is currently working in a architect firm in Singapore and stayed in Johor. I am keen to know about people commuting on a daily basis from Johor to Singapore for work. I wanted to know more about their life style.
Basically, she wakes up about 6am in the morning and car pool to Singapore, she said she would reach Newton MRT station around 830am and take the MRT or bus to work. She would reach office around 9 o clock. In the afternoon, she would leave the office at 530pm sharp. and reach home around 730 or 8 o'clock depends on the condition of the traffic. She said sometimes she would have some food in singapore before travelling back to Johor. I guess in total is about 4 hours of commuting on a daily basis. The good thing about this is that she works 5 days a week. I guess this would leave her a lot of recovering time at home during the weekend.
The expenses in Malaysia is rather different than in Singapore, as she needs a car and a house there, mortgage is about RM3k a month, car loan is about RM1k and other expenses is another RM1k in order to life comfortably in Johor. Perhaps, the commuting time is worth it after all, at least she got her own place in the end.
After our short visit in the show room, she brought us to her condominium in larkin, a place she rented for about RM1.3k for the whole unit and share between 4-5 people in total. The place wasn't fantastic, it was rather old and the maintenance doesn't look awesome too. On top of that, the pool is quite crowded with kids. I was rather shocked when I heard that the condominium is just only 4-5 months old, because from what I can see, it looks like a 10 year old building.
Thinking back to our conversation, if inflation is around 4-5 percent in Singapore, which way higher than our annual increment in Singapore. Eventually, in the next 5 years, I would have to stay further away from the city or in a smaller room. I guess this would not be ideal, really need to think of a way to work things out.
I had breakfast with Miss J at Tan Tock Seng coffee bean that morning, we were sharing about funny stories, and also a little about ourselves over coffee bean tea. We talked about how many people were chasing after miss J during this period of time and how special I am. I was over the moon, I must admit.
However, I must remind myself that, being able to spend time with Miss J is something I would treasure. I guess, it really doesn't matter to me on how many other potential candidates are there.
The breakfast was rather brief one, around 12 o clock, we were holding hands and walked towards UOB bank in novena square to meet Chai Ann.
I am going to JB that day to learn a little bit about property.
After meeting chai ann, Miss J left chai ann and I and went for her zoo trip with her friend.
Chai ann and I went Cedele for lunch, it was a scrumptious meal. Especially when CEDELE got free baguette for patrons. I ordered earl grey lavender, a salad while chai ann ordered a thins and a glass of latte.
It was a good catch up session with her. I guess it is very important to catch up with friends once in a while as I have been overwhelmed with my work recently.
After our catch up session at CEDELE, we went to sembawang to meet chai ann's friend. His name is called Alan. He picked us up from the station and went straight to JB. I was sleeping in the car while chai ann was catching up with Alan along the way. I somehow joined their conversation while half sleeping all the while.
Upon reaching the season show room, we were ushered by a very young lady with bracing in her 20's. She got this typical Malaysia ascent, which I could clicked comfortably immediately. She brought us to all the show rooms and explained about the development to us.
While we were looking at the 3rd room, chai ann's cousin came into the show room and looked for us, she is currently working in a architect firm in Singapore and stayed in Johor. I am keen to know about people commuting on a daily basis from Johor to Singapore for work. I wanted to know more about their life style.
Basically, she wakes up about 6am in the morning and car pool to Singapore, she said she would reach Newton MRT station around 830am and take the MRT or bus to work. She would reach office around 9 o clock. In the afternoon, she would leave the office at 530pm sharp. and reach home around 730 or 8 o'clock depends on the condition of the traffic. She said sometimes she would have some food in singapore before travelling back to Johor. I guess in total is about 4 hours of commuting on a daily basis. The good thing about this is that she works 5 days a week. I guess this would leave her a lot of recovering time at home during the weekend.
The expenses in Malaysia is rather different than in Singapore, as she needs a car and a house there, mortgage is about RM3k a month, car loan is about RM1k and other expenses is another RM1k in order to life comfortably in Johor. Perhaps, the commuting time is worth it after all, at least she got her own place in the end.
After our short visit in the show room, she brought us to her condominium in larkin, a place she rented for about RM1.3k for the whole unit and share between 4-5 people in total. The place wasn't fantastic, it was rather old and the maintenance doesn't look awesome too. On top of that, the pool is quite crowded with kids. I was rather shocked when I heard that the condominium is just only 4-5 months old, because from what I can see, it looks like a 10 year old building.
Thinking back to our conversation, if inflation is around 4-5 percent in Singapore, which way higher than our annual increment in Singapore. Eventually, in the next 5 years, I would have to stay further away from the city or in a smaller room. I guess this would not be ideal, really need to think of a way to work things out.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Dessert with Miss J at Bugis
I had a few rounds with my client representative near my work place after work. I had a date tonight with ms J. We are going to Ah Chew Dessert for dessert tonight, I ordered red bean while Miss J ordered her favourite green bean soup, she wanted a cold one.
We then started our conversation for that night. We talked about things like work, boss, friends, life and all sort of stuff.
I think being able to understand and communicate with each other is really important. At least, I am emotionally comfortable to share my life stories with her and the fun bit is that she is very interested to listen to my stories.
I am practising my story telling skills whenever I am with miss J recently. This is part of my personal development and one of the key skills I would like to learn and improve. At least, to be more confident in expressing myself and at least to communicate with others.
From my observation for a period of time, Miss J somehow is a refined and sensitive person, she can read my mind very well. Partly, I am telling her how my mind works, that is why sometimes, I feel I am naked as I couldn't really hide things from miss J
Back to our ah chew dessert shop, the ambiance is comfortable. However, due to the place is rather crowded, staying there for a long time somehow doesn't feel right.
After we finished our dessert, we walked towards Chijmes and went into a bar with live band called Insomia. I ordered one glass of cranberry juice and one orange juice for us. Miss J doesn't fancy alcohol weekdays. we chatted a little bit until the band is too loud.
We went for a walk, grabbed a taxi and she went home straight.
We went for a walk, grabbed a taxi and she went home straight.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Birthday 2013
I know this post has been delayed, my birthday is on 30 June and I only got time to write down them all today. This is because I have been busy with my work in that period.
"I just landed" a text from Miss J.
I was smiling mhyself when I think of Miss J changed her flight ticket just to come back Singapore to celebrate my birthday with me.
" Happy birthday" it was 00:06 when she text me. Again, I was smiling when I was reading the text. But because my phone was dead, I can only read her text on the next morning.
She then called and said "Good morning, in her Cantonese ascent and said Happy birthday to me!"
Before I could even open my eyes completely, I started to smile and replied " Thank You, it is very nice to hear your voice in the morning."
We chatted for a while, and she invited me for an impromptu brunch with her. I didn't hesitate and get changed immediately. I then took the MRT to Novena, and walked to her place.
I was standing in front of her place while she is preparing herself for the day. When we met, we hugged each other and grabbed a taxi from Akyab road to Keppel Bay Prive for brunch. The place is famous for its ambiance, eggs benedicts, brunch at reasonable price.
After our beautiful al fresco brunch at Prive, We then go the nearby vivo city to shop for a pair of shoes. I had been looking for a pair of Rockport a week before my birthday but would like to bring Miss J to choose for me.She chose a blue colour one for me. Obviously, she likes blue a lot, I guess soon I would have a new spectrum of colour in my wardrobe.
We went to haagen daz for an ice cream, I ordered one ice-cream, flavour we really like, we shared the ice cream together and had load of conversation from then. I think the trick to really make Miss J happy is to bring her to ice cream parlour. I always got chemistry with her when we were in an ice cream parlour.
After our ice cream session, it was about 0610, we then wanted to take the MRT to the catalonya, a restaurant headed by a team who have worked with a 3 Michelin starred chef in Spain, Ferran Adria, whom is famous for its molecular gastronomy. One of the dish I liked particularly is the spherical olives. It was a special one.
After our meal, we went to lantern, a bar on top of one Fullerton, to bask in the beautiful view for the rest of the night.
"I just landed" a text from Miss J.
I was smiling mhyself when I think of Miss J changed her flight ticket just to come back Singapore to celebrate my birthday with me.
" Happy birthday" it was 00:06 when she text me. Again, I was smiling when I was reading the text. But because my phone was dead, I can only read her text on the next morning.
She then called and said "Good morning, in her Cantonese ascent and said Happy birthday to me!"
Before I could even open my eyes completely, I started to smile and replied " Thank You, it is very nice to hear your voice in the morning."
We chatted for a while, and she invited me for an impromptu brunch with her. I didn't hesitate and get changed immediately. I then took the MRT to Novena, and walked to her place.
I was standing in front of her place while she is preparing herself for the day. When we met, we hugged each other and grabbed a taxi from Akyab road to Keppel Bay Prive for brunch. The place is famous for its ambiance, eggs benedicts, brunch at reasonable price.
After our beautiful al fresco brunch at Prive, We then go the nearby vivo city to shop for a pair of shoes. I had been looking for a pair of Rockport a week before my birthday but would like to bring Miss J to choose for me.She chose a blue colour one for me. Obviously, she likes blue a lot, I guess soon I would have a new spectrum of colour in my wardrobe.
We went to haagen daz for an ice cream, I ordered one ice-cream, flavour we really like, we shared the ice cream together and had load of conversation from then. I think the trick to really make Miss J happy is to bring her to ice cream parlour. I always got chemistry with her when we were in an ice cream parlour.
After our ice cream session, it was about 0610, we then wanted to take the MRT to the catalonya, a restaurant headed by a team who have worked with a 3 Michelin starred chef in Spain, Ferran Adria, whom is famous for its molecular gastronomy. One of the dish I liked particularly is the spherical olives. It was a special one.
After our meal, we went to lantern, a bar on top of one Fullerton, to bask in the beautiful view for the rest of the night.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Saturday with friends
From this post onwards, I am trying to capture most of the conversation I had in real life, to capture moment in this blog. Hope this would be a journal of my writing, speaking, reading and social skills to develop over time.
I guess it is essential for my self to record things I have said, and impact on others. I would like to write down things I have learned while living through my late 20s in Singapore.
I believe, in the beginning, I would miss out quite a lot of things and have difficulties capturing all the conversation. Slowly, I am challenging myself, being able to speak confidently and assertively as I believe this would eventually help me in every aspect of life.
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Started off with a text from Miss J,
'Can I join you for dinner? as I will not be seeing you this weekend' Miss J Said,
I replied quickly ' why not? the dinner is at 6pm savour'
Immediately, I open up the whatsapp group of mine and started to text 'I have got a special guest will be joining our meal tonight'
Can I join? I asked
Yeah! please come now Chai ann replied
I put my shoes on and left the house. It was rather hot that night I remember. But I didn't dress down, I put on my new shirt on from a branded shop and went off for the dinner. ]I guess the reason I dress up is because Miss J is showing up that night for dinner with us too.
Reaching Far East Plaza about 15 minutes before 6pm. I searched for Chai Ann for awhile, She was watching street dance competition. As usual, admiring good looking guys dancing is probably her favourite hobby.
Tapping her shoulder, she seems reluctant to move from her watching spot along the rail opposite the stage on the 2nd storey of far east plaza. I told her that I will be going fetch Miss J from ION orchard. as she os not familiar with Far East Plaza.
.Chai Ann looked at the stage standing about 50 metres away from us and squinted . 'ok' was mumbled from her mouth.
While I was walking from far east plaza to ION orchard, I decided to call Miss J just to ask her to wait me at a meeting point in front of ION Bobbi Brown retail shop. Miss J said 'Ok! see you there'
After calling her, I guess I walked a bit faster and somehow started to sweat a little bit.
After a few minutes walk, when I reached Bobbi Brown, I couldn't see Miss J. I looked around and called her. Again, she appeared behind me. This is the 2nd time she appeared from my behind.
I gave a light pat on her back and we walked together towards Far East Plaza.
We had some small talk while walking towards Far east plaza. She was wearing a black skirt, beige top with one huge opening behind, her long hair covering most of the back and also her dotty heels. She is rather sexy that night and wild. She seems to be in party mood that night.
There is one funny moment, when her button from the back got unbuttoned.she seems to have difficulties putting it back. Well, as a gentleman I quickly offered my help to button it up for her.
When we reached the restaurant, Chai ann and ZC have arrived. They were sitting on a long table. Both of us sat down and started to looked at the menu.
The price is reasonable, although some of the dishes were rather too salty from my liking.
After our meal, we went to cedele in wheelock place for dessert.
Ken mentioned about his relationship issues between her sister and his girlfriend in UK. Miss J told ken off by saying that his GF should be more considerate and take care of his younger sister more.
Miss J insisted that Family is more important than girlfriend/boyfriend. Although at first i disagree with her, after listening to her reasons, it somehow make some sense to me. It is true that GF/BF come and go, only family will stay with us forever.
It was quite an interesting night, although it is not the most beautiful settings, but I am enjoying it that miss J offered to join the dinner with my friends. i think it is good to let her know a little bit of my background and my lifestyle.
After our dessert in CEDELE, we parted with the group. I took jenny to Starbucks at Wheelock place for a one to one session with her. Coincidently, we met Shannon there. He came to me, said hi to me and jenny and went off. Shannon was with his friends.
We continued our chatting session until 1045, Miss J then need to catch her friends in club street. I dropped her off club street and went back home.
I guess it is essential for my self to record things I have said, and impact on others. I would like to write down things I have learned while living through my late 20s in Singapore.
I believe, in the beginning, I would miss out quite a lot of things and have difficulties capturing all the conversation. Slowly, I am challenging myself, being able to speak confidently and assertively as I believe this would eventually help me in every aspect of life.
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Started off with a text from Miss J,
'Can I join you for dinner? as I will not be seeing you this weekend' Miss J Said,
I replied quickly ' why not? the dinner is at 6pm savour'
Immediately, I open up the whatsapp group of mine and started to text 'I have got a special guest will be joining our meal tonight'
' Alright' Chai ann replied quickly. ' I shall book for 5 seats at 6pm Savour' A cheap French cuisine in far east plaza recommended by Anthony.
' haha welcome!'. chai ann said 'I am at Yakun coffee at the moment'
' haha welcome!'. chai ann said 'I am at Yakun coffee at the moment'
Can I join? I asked
Yeah! please come now Chai ann replied
I put my shoes on and left the house. It was rather hot that night I remember. But I didn't dress down, I put on my new shirt on from a branded shop and went off for the dinner. ]I guess the reason I dress up is because Miss J is showing up that night for dinner with us too.
Reaching Far East Plaza about 15 minutes before 6pm. I searched for Chai Ann for awhile, She was watching street dance competition. As usual, admiring good looking guys dancing is probably her favourite hobby.
Tapping her shoulder, she seems reluctant to move from her watching spot along the rail opposite the stage on the 2nd storey of far east plaza. I told her that I will be going fetch Miss J from ION orchard. as she os not familiar with Far East Plaza.
.Chai Ann looked at the stage standing about 50 metres away from us and squinted . 'ok' was mumbled from her mouth.
While I was walking from far east plaza to ION orchard, I decided to call Miss J just to ask her to wait me at a meeting point in front of ION Bobbi Brown retail shop. Miss J said 'Ok! see you there'
After calling her, I guess I walked a bit faster and somehow started to sweat a little bit.
After a few minutes walk, when I reached Bobbi Brown, I couldn't see Miss J. I looked around and called her. Again, she appeared behind me. This is the 2nd time she appeared from my behind.
I gave a light pat on her back and we walked together towards Far East Plaza.
We had some small talk while walking towards Far east plaza. She was wearing a black skirt, beige top with one huge opening behind, her long hair covering most of the back and also her dotty heels. She is rather sexy that night and wild. She seems to be in party mood that night.
There is one funny moment, when her button from the back got unbuttoned.she seems to have difficulties putting it back. Well, as a gentleman I quickly offered my help to button it up for her.
When we reached the restaurant, Chai ann and ZC have arrived. They were sitting on a long table. Both of us sat down and started to looked at the menu.
The price is reasonable, although some of the dishes were rather too salty from my liking.
After our meal, we went to cedele in wheelock place for dessert.
Ken mentioned about his relationship issues between her sister and his girlfriend in UK. Miss J told ken off by saying that his GF should be more considerate and take care of his younger sister more.
Miss J insisted that Family is more important than girlfriend/boyfriend. Although at first i disagree with her, after listening to her reasons, it somehow make some sense to me. It is true that GF/BF come and go, only family will stay with us forever.
It was quite an interesting night, although it is not the most beautiful settings, but I am enjoying it that miss J offered to join the dinner with my friends. i think it is good to let her know a little bit of my background and my lifestyle.
After our dessert in CEDELE, we parted with the group. I took jenny to Starbucks at Wheelock place for a one to one session with her. Coincidently, we met Shannon there. He came to me, said hi to me and jenny and went off. Shannon was with his friends.
We continued our chatting session until 1045, Miss J then need to catch her friends in club street. I dropped her off club street and went back home.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Midweek romance
After work, I went to Novena for a quick shower.
I got a date with Miss J around 0815. She was like a few minutes earlier and got behind me while I was checking the directory in front of Novena's Burger King.
She was wechatting with her mum in Hong Kong. I said hello to her and gave her a little pat on her back.
I guess, I told her that I will be just having a cup of tea around her place and would call it a day. It was a hazy day. NEA announced Pollution Standard Index (PSI) to reach about 300 when she was literally walking towards Novena square from her place to meet up with me.
She said she wanted to drink a milky tea and immediately she brought me to an old town cafe in Novena which is next to 7-Eleven. It is a place where we would come across in the morning when I go to gym and Miss J rushed to catch a bus.
The old town was rather crowded and little bit too bright to my liking. Perhaps, I prefer somewhere dimmer and more romantic.
She ordered an ice-cream and a milk tea while I ordered old town's wholemeal bread kaya toast and a cup of black tea. We were both in our work attire. The setting is rather different from what we normally have. I guess, our interaction in old town is a little bit more formal. Maybe is because of the lighting and ambiance.
I still prefer somewhere more romantic.
Understanding that her love towards Cold Stone creamery. I suggested to go the one we wanted to go last weekend. The one in Somerset, the one with a long queue.
Immediately, we took MRT to Somerset. This would be my first MRT ride with Miss J after going out with her for a few times. I guess, we have yet to go out together for too many times.
Upon reaching Cold stone Creamery, we queued up for awhile in a hazy queue outside. While we were talking about things while queuing. Suddenly, she puts her hands on my neck, and started to speak with me. I think she nailed this move really well. After our conversation, by the time is our turn to order, we ordered cheesecake fantasy, which is Miss J's favourite. Although I am not a big fan of cold stone, but I must admit that cheesecake fantasy is not too bad of a choice. Especially, when they have got fresh Blueberries and Strawberries in it.
After our ice cream session, we walked towards no.5 which is opposite the road. I always enjoy walking with miss J. I think is because that is the time when I can officially hold her hands. (Yes, I am laughing at myself while writing this.)
So I always create opportunities to have a small walk. Not too long as it would be sweaty and tiring. Just a brisk walk would be fun! A little bit of planning would be essential.
After reaching no.5. I ordered Early Grey Martini while she ordered a glass of diet coke. The setting inside no.5 is so much more romantic than cold stone and also old town. I guess this is the setting I am looking for that night. Despite the hazy night. PSI was like 300 ++, We eventually started to talk about personal things.
We played some peanuts game and called it a day around 12 o clock as both of us would need to work the next day.
I still prefer somewhere more romantic.
Understanding that her love towards Cold Stone creamery. I suggested to go the one we wanted to go last weekend. The one in Somerset, the one with a long queue.
Immediately, we took MRT to Somerset. This would be my first MRT ride with Miss J after going out with her for a few times. I guess, we have yet to go out together for too many times.
Upon reaching Cold stone Creamery, we queued up for awhile in a hazy queue outside. While we were talking about things while queuing. Suddenly, she puts her hands on my neck, and started to speak with me. I think she nailed this move really well. After our conversation, by the time is our turn to order, we ordered cheesecake fantasy, which is Miss J's favourite. Although I am not a big fan of cold stone, but I must admit that cheesecake fantasy is not too bad of a choice. Especially, when they have got fresh Blueberries and Strawberries in it.
After our ice cream session, we walked towards no.5 which is opposite the road. I always enjoy walking with miss J. I think is because that is the time when I can officially hold her hands. (Yes, I am laughing at myself while writing this.)
So I always create opportunities to have a small walk. Not too long as it would be sweaty and tiring. Just a brisk walk would be fun! A little bit of planning would be essential.
After reaching no.5. I ordered Early Grey Martini while she ordered a glass of diet coke. The setting inside no.5 is so much more romantic than cold stone and also old town. I guess this is the setting I am looking for that night. Despite the hazy night. PSI was like 300 ++, We eventually started to talk about personal things.
We played some peanuts game and called it a day around 12 o clock as both of us would need to work the next day.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Dragon boat festival with Miss J at Harrys'
I received a text from Miss J, to confirm with me if I am free for a coffee session in Harry's at Novena Square.
I took MRT from Taiseng, my workplace to Bishan MRT and tried to get a mini dumpling for miss J from junction 8. Thinking to celebrate a mini dragon boat festival with her in Novena.
I was queuing for the dumpling and what happened was that the last dumpling was bought by the lady in front of me!I can still remember vividly how disappointed I was.
After I arrived Novena Square, I waited for miss J around Burger King for about a few minutes. She is punctual, a quality I like.
She appeared with her beige top with black dots, high heels and her beautiful but shy smile walking towards me. She always have a gorgeous entry. Every time we met, it is like there were spot lights shinning on her and fan blowing onto her long curly dyed hair.
We greeted each other and then moved on to Harry's, a place for coffee, beer and a bit of food. In Harry's. we ordered an appetiser, a main, her favourite chicken wing and some dessert for share. We were rather adventurous when it comes to food. Perhaps, this is something we share in common. Love for food!
I ordered some beer, as I always believe beer would make myself more personable and charismatic.But only in moderation, anything more than a pint would have a different effect.
After our meal, I walked her back home, I suggested the long route as I told her that I enjoy walking together with her.Our last walk was from Clark Quay Central to Chinatown. Somehow, I believe synchronising our body movement through walking would enhance communication. This is fact.
Our walking pace, breathing rhythm and eventually laughter were all synchronised in no time. It was a walk to remember. We were also holding hands while I walked her back home. Although, it wasn't the most natural one. But it was a memorable one.
After reaching her place, we hugged each other, said good bye and I grab a taxi back home with a big smile on my face.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Sunday with Miss J
I was lifting weight in California Fitness, Novena. A text from miss J brighten up my day. She asked if I would like to join her for lunch at Au Chocolate MBS. Without hesitation, I replied immediately.
"sure! see you in a bit!"
I went straight to get ready and prepare to go MBS from Novena.So the plan of the day would be- a lunch together, shopping, then Gardens by the bay. Looking good!
During our lunch, I ordered a roasted chicken and a salad while Miss J ordered Egg royal. The lunch with miss J is very entertaining. We talked quite a lot of stuff and talked about things like we had know each other for quite awhile.
After our late lunch, I met miss J's friends from Shanghai and Hong Kong, Teddy and Irish. Four of us then went Gardens by the bay together. Prior to our entrance, we stopped by at a ice cream stall to buy some ice cream. Miss J chose the white rose flavour. And...... we end up sharing the same ice cream. It was a bit awkward at first. but after a few rounds. we were very comfortable feeding each other ice cream with the same spoon.
We then moved into the one of the conservatories in gardens by the bay called the flower dome. Although the flower is not as much as I expected. But the atmosphere is very comfortable. Somehow, I feel like I am in somewhere else. we walked around the conservatory and took a few pictures. Also, we talked about things too. It was rather relaxing.
After the flower dome, we then go to the cloud dome. The moment we walked into the entrance, we could see a massive indoor waterfall with rainbow. The view is stunning. We can also feel the mist while standing at the entrance.
During the entire visit, we were walking very closely to each other. We were like somewhere between a couple and good friends.
After our Gardens by the bay, Teddy decided to take a rest at the hotel, while we continued our shopping session in Albert square. Irish would like to get some souvenirs for her future mother in-law, relatives and friends in Shanghai. The good thing about to go out with beautiful ladies is that you get a lot of attentions and benefits.
e.g. we get to jump queue in a taxi line, massive discounts on souvenirs and durians. It was a pleasant experience.
After our shopping session, we went straight to Clark Quay Soon Fa Bak Kut Teh for our dinner. Teddy joined us for dinner as well. It was quite a gloomy one, as teddy just lost 3k while gambled in Casino. Obviously, Irish was not very happy with the fact that teddy lied to her, went to gambled and lost 3k.
After our dinner, we went back to MBS to send Teddy and Irish back to hotel and to collect my gym bag.
After saying good bye to them and before I could collect my back from the luggage counter. Miss J offered me a round of drink at Ku De Ta.
Without hesitation, I said why not!
When we reached KUDETA, I ordered a Mojito for myself and passion and cream for her. We then continued our session. It seems that we got a lot to talk about for that night. I am enjoying myself, that is for sure!
Up to a point, when we were very close to each other, I hold her hand. Although I was rather stiff, but it just feel right to hold her hands at that moment.
After a while she placed her hands around my neck too while talking to me. At that time, I nearly lost all my senses and felt incredibly light-headed. I wasn't sure whether I could still hold a conversation.
Half way through, if I still remember correctly. she mentioned that she will be away for a week at the end of this month. Which means she will not be around during my birthday. However, she then moved one step away from me and started to text me.
"sure! see you in a bit!"
I went straight to get ready and prepare to go MBS from Novena.So the plan of the day would be- a lunch together, shopping, then Gardens by the bay. Looking good!
During our lunch, I ordered a roasted chicken and a salad while Miss J ordered Egg royal. The lunch with miss J is very entertaining. We talked quite a lot of stuff and talked about things like we had know each other for quite awhile.
After our late lunch, I met miss J's friends from Shanghai and Hong Kong, Teddy and Irish. Four of us then went Gardens by the bay together. Prior to our entrance, we stopped by at a ice cream stall to buy some ice cream. Miss J chose the white rose flavour. And...... we end up sharing the same ice cream. It was a bit awkward at first. but after a few rounds. we were very comfortable feeding each other ice cream with the same spoon.
We then moved into the one of the conservatories in gardens by the bay called the flower dome. Although the flower is not as much as I expected. But the atmosphere is very comfortable. Somehow, I feel like I am in somewhere else. we walked around the conservatory and took a few pictures. Also, we talked about things too. It was rather relaxing.
After the flower dome, we then go to the cloud dome. The moment we walked into the entrance, we could see a massive indoor waterfall with rainbow. The view is stunning. We can also feel the mist while standing at the entrance.
During the entire visit, we were walking very closely to each other. We were like somewhere between a couple and good friends.
After our Gardens by the bay, Teddy decided to take a rest at the hotel, while we continued our shopping session in Albert square. Irish would like to get some souvenirs for her future mother in-law, relatives and friends in Shanghai. The good thing about to go out with beautiful ladies is that you get a lot of attentions and benefits.
e.g. we get to jump queue in a taxi line, massive discounts on souvenirs and durians. It was a pleasant experience.
After our shopping session, we went straight to Clark Quay Soon Fa Bak Kut Teh for our dinner. Teddy joined us for dinner as well. It was quite a gloomy one, as teddy just lost 3k while gambled in Casino. Obviously, Irish was not very happy with the fact that teddy lied to her, went to gambled and lost 3k.
After our dinner, we went back to MBS to send Teddy and Irish back to hotel and to collect my gym bag.
After saying good bye to them and before I could collect my back from the luggage counter. Miss J offered me a round of drink at Ku De Ta.
Without hesitation, I said why not!
When we reached KUDETA, I ordered a Mojito for myself and passion and cream for her. We then continued our session. It seems that we got a lot to talk about for that night. I am enjoying myself, that is for sure!
Up to a point, when we were very close to each other, I hold her hand. Although I was rather stiff, but it just feel right to hold her hands at that moment.
After a while she placed her hands around my neck too while talking to me. At that time, I nearly lost all my senses and felt incredibly light-headed. I wasn't sure whether I could still hold a conversation.
Half way through, if I still remember correctly. she mentioned that she will be away for a week at the end of this month. Which means she will not be around during my birthday. However, she then moved one step away from me and started to text me.
02/06/2013 22:33:12: Miss
J: I think someone will see you on 30th as she will change her flight
02/06/2013 22:33:52:
jw: who is that? hmmm
02/06/2013 22:34:04: Miss
J: You will see on 30th
02/06/2013 22:34:07: Miss
J: Secret
After reading her text, I looked at her and gave her a happy face...... :)
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Clubbing at SG with Miss J
All started at MBS tower 3, I walked towards the security with Ken and Fatty near the lifts to Skypark. The security stopped us, and would not let us go. As there is a dress code, for the event tonight. We tried our luck and eventually could not go in a group.
I bought a few drinks and we eventually moved to One Fullerton Over Easy to look for Ken and Fatty. By that time, we were rather tipsy already. I guess the time is around 1 a.m. I guess the night is still young.
I decided to go on my own as miss J and her friend had been waiting on top for us. I told Ken and Fatty that I will be joining them after a quick drink with Miss J and her friend. When I took the lift, I guess my heart beat somehow quicken a bit. I somehow feel that the lift travelled really quickly, as from 1st storey to 57th storey seems to be too fast. I somehow wasn't ready for it. When the door opens, I walked straight to the toilet. Maybe is because of the pressure up there is slightly different that I need to take a pee the moment I reached 57th floor.
I was looking for Miss J around Skypark, there are two places on top. One is Kudeta Resturant and another is Club Lounge. They were waiting in the Club Lounge. I was a bit excited the moment I hear the music beats as fast as my heart. I was trying to search for Miss J and eventually saw her with another friend next to her.
I bought a few drinks and we eventually moved to One Fullerton Over Easy to look for Ken and Fatty. By that time, we were rather tipsy already. I guess the time is around 1 a.m. I guess the night is still young.
We had some chicken wings and Moet at over easy and also shared some stupid banters all night long. I guess Ken had been a good entertainer. He bought two special drinks for the birthday girl. Miss W and also had a few pictures together. We then set off to Butter Factory.
Inside butter factory with the influence of alcohol. We danced all night until 5 am in the morning.
It was good fun!
It was good fun!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Dinner with Miss J @ Ma Maison
The date was set at 7.30pm at Ma Maison Central Clark Quay. We set the date about a week in advance. The restaurant is a fusion between French and Japanese cuisine.
I arrived slightly earlier, about 6.45pm. I went to survey the restaurant and plan my route. As I was told that woman doesn't like the feeling of being lost. Typical egoistic man I am.
At 715pm, I went to the nearest 7-11 in the MRT station and bought an Aloe Vera drink. Just to calm my self down a bit. I drank the 225 ml fruit juice in a few gulp and I feel a bit calmer afterwards.
Then, I started to text her, telling her that I reached MRT station already. She told me that she had also arrived but is waiting at the first storey concourse. Without hesitation, I went up to the concourse and look for her. The moment I walked pass Orchard Central main door I saw her immediately. She was looking at her phone texting me.
She was wearing a pink colour sweater, a floral blouse underneath, high platform shoes and applied make up on her fair face. The impression is rather different from the first time I met her. Somehow, I think she looks good today.
The moment we met, she started to speak in her mother tongue, Cantonese with me, I replied in English, and quickly tell her that my Cantonese is not as fluent as before. It would probably take me a while to learn the language back again. she switched to English comfortably. Eventually, we ended up chatting in English, with a tiny bit of mandarin and Cantonese. I guess, I stop worrying about our language barrier in the first 4 minutes we met.
We moved on to Cheers, to get some Panadol for her, as she mentioned that she was not feeling well in the first place.After getting the pills, we went up to 3rd floor very swiftly according to the route which I had planned previously. Rather Cheeky! I guess these are some of the tactics a man would do during dating.
During the journey, we talked about travelling, friends and some banters. I remember that she still vividly remember how I commented on her accent previously, as she doesn't reflect any characteristic of a Hongkie. I said, she looks too friendly for one of them.
When we reached Ma Maison, we were seated at the table by the window, the ambiance is amazing. i.e. cosy warm light, river view, chequered table cloth and most importantly not too crowded. I was rather happy with my selection and probably feel proud about it now.
I ordered Escargot as entrée, hamburger steak and squid ink pasta for main, and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. We then resume our conversation for the night. It was rather entertaining especially when the food, ambiance and companion are all above average for my standard. Although, I did choke myself with squid ink pasta and wine at some point, but it wasn't too horrible.
I also ordered a brownies and ice cream dessert for share as to call it a day. The hot brownies melted in my mouth together with ice cream, which I think was sensational. We both liked the dessert. I must say that it was a great night for me.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Meeting LYT
After sending off Serene, Jonathan malcom and chai ann from airport on the 4th of May, I drove to sunny garden to pick her up. Over the phone, I can hear clearly her Chinese accent, I would say a very light one.
As she appearing from the door step, she was wearing black and a bit of make up. My first impression was, she has grown to a mature lady already.
However, she still maintain her walking traits. swinging her hands more than normal and her head tilting downwards.
The moment she get onto my car, we started to talk about where to go. The common things that we shared was, we had not eaten our lunch. So immediately, we changed our plan from a drink to a late lunch.
We went to Party play in Lintas Square, my first visit to the restaurant. it was a unique cosy western restaurant. I ordered braised lamb with chunky fries while she had her pasta and Vanila milk shake. Then, our catch up session begins. The good thing about hanging out with Aeries is that we can talk about anything. We talked about life partners, on-line business, holidays, sickness and family. The entire catch up session last for about 4 hours. I didn't expect that we had so much to talk about.
After our catch up session, I drop her off back to her house, before she opens the door, I unfasten my seat belt and went over to hug her. The hug was longer than my normal hug and it was very strong too. I guess she had some tears in her eyes too. The impulsive feeling is so strong. She then open the door and walk back to his home. I wave good bye to her and drove home on my own.
After our catch up session, I drop her off back to her house, before she opens the door, I unfasten my seat belt and went over to hug her. The hug was longer than my normal hug and it was very strong too. I guess she had some tears in her eyes too. The impulsive feeling is so strong. She then open the door and walk back to his home. I wave good bye to her and drove home on my own.
J
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Post Holiday Syndrome
It is exactly a week after my long holiday in Sabah 2013.
I slept until 4pm today, maybe is to recharge myself thoroughly after a long week at work and also some of the fatigues I had during my trip in Sabah. Play and no rest.
I spent my time with myself, catching up with myself in Macdonald's at Bishan for the remaining hours of the day. Reading some articles magazines and lounging all by myself.
Sometimes i would say is time wasting, but to me this is pretty much essential before settling myself in Singapore hectic lifestyle again.
Lastly,I called my mum and wished her happy mother's day. we talked about holidays and chatted a while about the restaurant they went for celebration just now. A quick little catch up between mother and son.
x
I slept until 4pm today, maybe is to recharge myself thoroughly after a long week at work and also some of the fatigues I had during my trip in Sabah. Play and no rest.
I spent my time with myself, catching up with myself in Macdonald's at Bishan for the remaining hours of the day. Reading some articles magazines and lounging all by myself.
Sometimes i would say is time wasting, but to me this is pretty much essential before settling myself in Singapore hectic lifestyle again.
Lastly,I called my mum and wished her happy mother's day. we talked about holidays and chatted a while about the restaurant they went for celebration just now. A quick little catch up between mother and son.
x
Monday, May 6, 2013
Kota kinabalu climbing trip 2013
After a brief discussion with Alan regarding our trip to KK 2013: Our tentative itinerary will be as follow:
27/4
Place: KK
Stay: KK
28/4
Place: Padas River
Transport: Wave hunter
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: We gathered in Likas bus station around 530 in the morning and followed the bus to Beaufort to catch the train to Padas river, we reached Beaufort river around 745 and took a quick meal at a nearby restaurant. We then took the train to Padas river. We chatted, teased and had fun in the train. We reach the starting point around noon, and after a short briefing, we were putting on our gears and head off to water rafting. Our guide of the day was called King Kong, he has the most experience among all guide and we were lucky to have him on board with us. He let us jump into the river and have fun with the yellow chilly water. I guess the rafting last for about 45 minutes. After the end of our rafting, we have to carry our raft with bare feet on hot stones back to the train station. I guess now I know how Mr King Kong got all his beautiful muscle.
The water rafting is tiring but awesome!
29/4
Place Mount Kinabalu (TImpohon Trail)
Transport: NIL
Stay Labanrata
Note: We started to leave KK around 6 o clock in the morning, reached Kinabalu park, the foothill of mount Kinablau around 9. We got our self registered and started our climb around 0930am. I gave most of my stuff to the porter; I carry only bottles, puncho and a bit of chocolate. The weather is perfect for the climb. I felt so lucky to have such a good weather. We reached Pendant Hut, Accommodation for TORQ, around 3pm. We were probably the last group to reached pendant hut. I guess, we have got too many monkey business during the climb. Thinking back, all the stories shared and people met. Time spent is well worth it! We took tons of profile pictures during the climb to pendant hut.
After reaching pendant hut around 3, showered and settled down. We attended the briefing for the via ferrata by a few mountain guides there. The briefing last for about an hour. After the briefing, we went for our dinner and then our sleep. preparing for our 2nd part of the climb the next morning.
30/4
Place Mount Kinabalu (Ferrata/ Mesilau)
Transport: Amazing Borneo
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: Woke up around 1.30am, brushed my teeth, had my breakfast and started our ascend to low's peak through the low's peak summit trail. We were the 1st group to reach low's peak, around 5.05am. Waiting for about 50 minutes for the sun rise and then left low's peak for the via ferrata starting point near sayap sayap. Upon reaching the starting point, All I can see is that we were all standing at the edge of the mountain, all I can see is only clear blue skies, sun, rock and abit of green. The low's peak circuit is divided into 3 sections, 1st- Vertical drop, 2nd- non ferrata route( jungle trekking) 3rd section- Walk the TORQ.
Beautiful weather for the via ferrata. Felt so blessed!
Unfortunately, ting ting couldn't make it for the ferrata with us. I guess this will be a stepping stone for us to go another level in rock climbing in the future. I am looking forward to it already.
1/5
Place: Tip of Borneo
Transport: Own transport
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: After water rafting and mt kinabalu, we decided to go for something easy, travelling for a few hours to the tip of borneo to catch the sunset seems to be a good idea. Tip of borneo, is like the cape of good hope of sabah, we have South china sea on the left and Sulu Sea on our right. The mood is just right, and the journey was filled with laughters!
Again, the weather is amazing, we also met an interesting ang mo look-a-like there who work in Tommy's resort. he elaborated some of the most interesting things happened in Tip of Borneo, i.e: Sea gulls putting up a shows, thousand and thousand of stars, millions and millions of shrimps migrating and of course the crystal clear sea.
I wish I could speak as good as him. :)
2/5/
Place : Pulau Tiga (one of spot chosen as a settings for Survivors)
Transport : Own
Stay: Pulau Tiga Resort
Note: We drove to Kuala Penyu around 7 o clock in the morning, we took a speed boat to the survival island around 1045am. We checked in around 11 something and had our lunch there in the pulau tiga resort around 12 noon. After our lunch, we trek a while to the volcanic mud area and dip inside for hours. We took a few pictures and shared some laughters too.
After dipping in the volcanic mud, we went back to the sea and had a quick swim to clean off all the mud on our body. We continued to have fun with volleyball and Frisbee. We had our dinner around 730pm and went for a karaoke and pool session.
3/5
Place : Pulau Tiga (chilll and relax)
Transport: Own
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: After our breakfast, we went to snake island and a sand pit. The guide, caught a snake in snake island and showed it to us. I think I took a few pictures with the snake. it was rather a relaxing day. We went the Jarrod & Rawlin at night to chill and catch up with each other. I guess, we shared quite a lot of our love experience during the session. Knowing ourselves more.
4/5
Place: Kota kinablu
Transport: TBC
Stay KK
Note: Last day of our trip, we went to have breakfast at kuo min restaurant in sunny garden. We tried to make it a relaxing one just to mark an end to our trip. I sent them off to the airport around 2pm. I miss them so much even though we were staying in the same place, Singapore. I guess, saying good byes are just not my forte.
This is my Sabah trip 2013. We have got Chai ann, Serene, Jonathan, CCY, Kok Tien, Vuiseng, Alan Chang, Ting Ting, Shea Yeung and Cindy.
Looking forward for another trip to somewhere! xD
27/4
Place: KK
Stay: KK
28/4
Place: Padas River
Transport: Wave hunter
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: We gathered in Likas bus station around 530 in the morning and followed the bus to Beaufort to catch the train to Padas river, we reached Beaufort river around 745 and took a quick meal at a nearby restaurant. We then took the train to Padas river. We chatted, teased and had fun in the train. We reach the starting point around noon, and after a short briefing, we were putting on our gears and head off to water rafting. Our guide of the day was called King Kong, he has the most experience among all guide and we were lucky to have him on board with us. He let us jump into the river and have fun with the yellow chilly water. I guess the rafting last for about 45 minutes. After the end of our rafting, we have to carry our raft with bare feet on hot stones back to the train station. I guess now I know how Mr King Kong got all his beautiful muscle.
The water rafting is tiring but awesome!
29/4
Place Mount Kinabalu (TImpohon Trail)
Transport: NIL
Stay Labanrata
Note: We started to leave KK around 6 o clock in the morning, reached Kinabalu park, the foothill of mount Kinablau around 9. We got our self registered and started our climb around 0930am. I gave most of my stuff to the porter; I carry only bottles, puncho and a bit of chocolate. The weather is perfect for the climb. I felt so lucky to have such a good weather. We reached Pendant Hut, Accommodation for TORQ, around 3pm. We were probably the last group to reached pendant hut. I guess, we have got too many monkey business during the climb. Thinking back, all the stories shared and people met. Time spent is well worth it! We took tons of profile pictures during the climb to pendant hut.
After reaching pendant hut around 3, showered and settled down. We attended the briefing for the via ferrata by a few mountain guides there. The briefing last for about an hour. After the briefing, we went for our dinner and then our sleep. preparing for our 2nd part of the climb the next morning.
30/4
Place Mount Kinabalu (Ferrata/ Mesilau)
Transport: Amazing Borneo
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: Woke up around 1.30am, brushed my teeth, had my breakfast and started our ascend to low's peak through the low's peak summit trail. We were the 1st group to reach low's peak, around 5.05am. Waiting for about 50 minutes for the sun rise and then left low's peak for the via ferrata starting point near sayap sayap. Upon reaching the starting point, All I can see is that we were all standing at the edge of the mountain, all I can see is only clear blue skies, sun, rock and abit of green. The low's peak circuit is divided into 3 sections, 1st- Vertical drop, 2nd- non ferrata route( jungle trekking) 3rd section- Walk the TORQ.
Beautiful weather for the via ferrata. Felt so blessed!
Unfortunately, ting ting couldn't make it for the ferrata with us. I guess this will be a stepping stone for us to go another level in rock climbing in the future. I am looking forward to it already.
1/5
Place: Tip of Borneo
Transport: Own transport
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: After water rafting and mt kinabalu, we decided to go for something easy, travelling for a few hours to the tip of borneo to catch the sunset seems to be a good idea. Tip of borneo, is like the cape of good hope of sabah, we have South china sea on the left and Sulu Sea on our right. The mood is just right, and the journey was filled with laughters!
Again, the weather is amazing, we also met an interesting ang mo look-a-like there who work in Tommy's resort. he elaborated some of the most interesting things happened in Tip of Borneo, i.e: Sea gulls putting up a shows, thousand and thousand of stars, millions and millions of shrimps migrating and of course the crystal clear sea.
I wish I could speak as good as him. :)
2/5/
Place : Pulau Tiga (one of spot chosen as a settings for Survivors)
Transport : Own
Stay: Pulau Tiga Resort
Note: We drove to Kuala Penyu around 7 o clock in the morning, we took a speed boat to the survival island around 1045am. We checked in around 11 something and had our lunch there in the pulau tiga resort around 12 noon. After our lunch, we trek a while to the volcanic mud area and dip inside for hours. We took a few pictures and shared some laughters too.
After dipping in the volcanic mud, we went back to the sea and had a quick swim to clean off all the mud on our body. We continued to have fun with volleyball and Frisbee. We had our dinner around 730pm and went for a karaoke and pool session.
3/5
Place : Pulau Tiga (chilll and relax)
Transport: Own
Stay: Kota Kinabalu
Note: After our breakfast, we went to snake island and a sand pit. The guide, caught a snake in snake island and showed it to us. I think I took a few pictures with the snake. it was rather a relaxing day. We went the Jarrod & Rawlin at night to chill and catch up with each other. I guess, we shared quite a lot of our love experience during the session. Knowing ourselves more.
4/5
Place: Kota kinablu
Transport: TBC
Stay KK
Note: Last day of our trip, we went to have breakfast at kuo min restaurant in sunny garden. We tried to make it a relaxing one just to mark an end to our trip. I sent them off to the airport around 2pm. I miss them so much even though we were staying in the same place, Singapore. I guess, saying good byes are just not my forte.
This is my Sabah trip 2013. We have got Chai ann, Serene, Jonathan, CCY, Kok Tien, Vuiseng, Alan Chang, Ting Ting, Shea Yeung and Cindy.
Looking forward for another trip to somewhere! xD
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Friday night @ Acid bar
I changed all my outfit, stepping onto the treadmill, ran for about 4 minutes and my phone rang. it was Shannon, a good friend of mine who recently on his low.He said " come join us in acid bar"
Without hesitation, I stopped running, had shower, changed my cloth and head straight to Somerset.
Upon arriving alley bar, I saw sandy, choi mei's friend with Shannon. Just the both of them. I felt slightly awkward in the beginning as I was like crushing into a date or something. Only after a few rounds of SOL, I feel right a bit. hahaha.
Somehow, I like the place, it was relaxing and comfortable. The ambiance, laughters, beautiful ladies and some ice cold beers most importantly.
Ken joined us around 11 o clock. we then had some chicken wings in acid bar. I talked about work stuff with Ken quite a lot. Being a colleague and a friend. We talked about almost everything. It was a good night!
After that, we then went to casino in MBS and gambled for a while. It was a quick and exciting one. Imagine I was slightly tipsy at the time we were gambling.
Overall a good and exciting night!
Without hesitation, I stopped running, had shower, changed my cloth and head straight to Somerset.
Upon arriving alley bar, I saw sandy, choi mei's friend with Shannon. Just the both of them. I felt slightly awkward in the beginning as I was like crushing into a date or something. Only after a few rounds of SOL, I feel right a bit. hahaha.
Somehow, I like the place, it was relaxing and comfortable. The ambiance, laughters, beautiful ladies and some ice cold beers most importantly.
Ken joined us around 11 o clock. we then had some chicken wings in acid bar. I talked about work stuff with Ken quite a lot. Being a colleague and a friend. We talked about almost everything. It was a good night!
After that, we then went to casino in MBS and gambled for a while. It was a quick and exciting one. Imagine I was slightly tipsy at the time we were gambling.
Overall a good and exciting night!
Lowsai @ Singapore
It was a quick one, too a train to join them at Marina bay sands on 13/4/2013. There were Kah Chun, Rainy, Kah Chun's girlfriend, shannon, lowsai and charles. By the time I reached there, they finished their dinner already. I guess I am rather too late for the meal.I shared the story of my story about encountering gay to them, and they seems really enjoyed it. I guess the next time they see me, GAY would probably be the 1st that would popped into their mind. After leaving DTF, We then walked around MBS, and Kah Chun wanted to go SKY Park with his GF. We then separated, Kachun and his gf to Skypark, and the remaining of us would head to coffee bean bistro for a cup of coffee. Me for a meal of course.
We then sat down and continue our talking/catching up/ gossiping session. It was a cool and relaxing one. It has been quite a while since our last catch up during the Formula 1 race in Singapore last year. It seems like time flies man. I somehow couldn't imagine that it was so long ago since our last meeting.
However, after our coffee bean session, we went straight to Kim Tian road for a round of beer, Another awesome night for a few friends to gather together for a while.
We then sat down and continue our talking/catching up/ gossiping session. It was a cool and relaxing one. It has been quite a while since our last catch up during the Formula 1 race in Singapore last year. It seems like time flies man. I somehow couldn't imagine that it was so long ago since our last meeting.
However, after our coffee bean session, we went straight to Kim Tian road for a round of beer, Another awesome night for a few friends to gather together for a while.
Bona @ Singapore
Friday night- 930pm, took a taxi from Taiseng to Jalan Besar Swee Choon. Three of us, Anthony, Bona and Myself sat at the back of swee choon and started our annual catch up session immediately. haha
I forgotten what we talk about that night, but it was a fun one. After the meal, we went to Mustafa to shop around. I end up buying more things than bona that night in mustafa. Along the shopping period, we catch up with each other too.
After the meal, we went off to BLISS, a contemporary bar, sells red wine and some finger food. We had a bottle of red, and chat our way through. It was a good night.
On our next meeting on sunday, we went to Art Science Museum together with Fannie, bona's friend and kok tien. It was an art exhibition by Nathan Sawaya an lego artist. The exhibition is interesting and eye opening. After the exhibition, we walked towards garden by the bay and sat down there until 8 O clock to watch light show at the supertree in Gardens by the bay. It was mind soothing and I almost slept during the show.... Enjoyed myself utterly!
After the show, Kok tien decided to leave us and we had our meals in Coffee bean Bistro in Marina Bay Sands.
I guess that is all for our gathering this time around. Looking forward for a next one!
I forgotten what we talk about that night, but it was a fun one. After the meal, we went to Mustafa to shop around. I end up buying more things than bona that night in mustafa. Along the shopping period, we catch up with each other too.
After the meal, we went off to BLISS, a contemporary bar, sells red wine and some finger food. We had a bottle of red, and chat our way through. It was a good night.
On our next meeting on sunday, we went to Art Science Museum together with Fannie, bona's friend and kok tien. It was an art exhibition by Nathan Sawaya an lego artist. The exhibition is interesting and eye opening. After the exhibition, we walked towards garden by the bay and sat down there until 8 O clock to watch light show at the supertree in Gardens by the bay. It was mind soothing and I almost slept during the show.... Enjoyed myself utterly!
After the show, Kok tien decided to leave us and we had our meals in Coffee bean Bistro in Marina Bay Sands.
I guess that is all for our gathering this time around. Looking forward for a next one!
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