My Camera and the NDP rehersals

Okay, okay....I admit, I'm bored.

What what do you expect a guy to do on a Saturday night when he has no where to go? Well, he thinks of stupid entry titles that sounds ala Harry Potter; i.e Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Hence, the latest one......My Camera and the NDP rehersals.

Anyway, back to the topic. As I was watching TV tonight (anybody from MediaCorp reading this......screw you!! There's nothing good to watch on TV on a Saturday night!!!!), suddenly I heard a thunderous roar close to my home.

And at that point, I just remember that the National Day Parade rehersals are being conducted at the Padang. Immediately, I whipped out my trusty and oh-so-precious digicam; and manage to take these pics from my kitchen....

Great view, huh?

Some nights, I just stare out from my house and think......how nice if I was working there. CBD, the best place to be working. Imagining myself as one of those hotshots executives, living life in the fast lane, presenting Marketing and Sales ideas to Corporate Directors......thats the life I want.

The Doctor and the handphone questions

Sigh......

Today.....is suppose to be the day I report back to work after a 2 week holiday. However, little did I know, my stomach told me otherwise.

I'm on M.C today due to some crap I've eaten last night. My whole stomach feels like Chernobyl after the holocaust. According to the Doc, I have stomach cramps. Thats when the I have difficulty digesting food and everything I eat comes out the same way it went it. Sheesh....

However, what I gained from when I was at the Doc's clinic was something which is most unexpected. After examining me and prescribing me the medicine I need to take, the Doc suddenly asked what did I do for a living. Well, I just casually told him I'm attached to a local telco.

And wham! There it is. In my arduos pain....the Doc started asking me on which handphone model to buy! He was asking about different brands, handphone features and also prices. In my mind, I wanted to charge him back consultation fees!!!

Still, the Doc is really a nice guy. Kinda enjoyed chatting with him besides the ackward situtation.

Oh well, I guess I better go and have my dinner now. Sigh......for the time being I have to stick to salads. Talk about a sensative stomach.....

Singapore and the 2 different lives

Strange......ever since Joanne and her family left, life has slowed down again.

I find myself simply just sitting around wondering what to do. For the past few days, things have been so hectic that I was rushing from one place to another; planning the itenary for Joanne's family to visit Singapore.

From one stop to another and even when I'm back home when everyone's sleeping, I was occupied with planning the next day's events.

But all of a sudden, as they left Singapore 2 nights ago......I came home......switch on the TV and just simply stared blankly. And I just sat there.....and asked myself....is there something I need to do?????

But then again....I guess after this holiday of mine, life's back to normal. Uneventful and "safe" again. Still, it was a blast to have people visit me. So a brief moment in time, my house was filled with the sound of laughter and chit-chat.

To be honest, I cant wait to get back to work. I miss my colleagues (though I don't miss the work)......atleast it gives me something to do. And God knows how many thousand mails are waiting for me to be cleared.

As for today? Spent the entire day sleeping and surfing the net. Nothing too exciting I guess.

Somehow, I can see it so clearly how different life can be. On one hand, life can be so full of energy and fulfilling. And on the other hand....with a blink of an eye, it all.......stops. Funny isn't it?

Singapore and the punctured tire

The past 4 days have been simply great!!!!!

You know why? Take a guess.......hehe

Well, the second so-called surprise I had in store was.............my friend Joanne came down to Singapore to visit me!!!!

Its been 2 years since I last seen her and she came down to Singapore with her family for a short holiday. It nice to see all of them again. Nevertheless, I didn't want them to stay at a hotel when I have plenty of space at my humble mi casa. As I was in Penang at that time, all of us took the same coach back to Singapore. And unfortunately, the journey back to Singapore was a perilous one. The tire of the coach we took punctured!!! It took the driver a few hours before we back on the road again. Still, the little incident didn't dampen our spirits at all!

So, for the last 4 days, it has been a whirl-wind tour around Singapore. We visited almost all the well-known areas in Singapore. And of course, I took them to my favourite restaurant - La Mian Xiao Long Pau!!!!!!

Anyway, they just left last night and I have a feeling I will be missing them alot. Little did I know, they have really accepted me as part of their family. And I really don't know when will I get to see Joanne again. But one thing's for sure, I really want to make it a memorable trip for them......as much as it is for me :)

Here we are at; non other than......The Night Safari!!! My favourite tourist attraction in Singapore. My 5th time there!!!

This is Joanne's younger brother, Andrew. Really is a great kid- listens to his mom and elder sisters.

And here we are at the Bugis Goddess of Mercy temple.

Sigh..... :)

It has been really an enjoyable week with Joanne and her family. I'm glad to see that we're still friends after these 2 years when we have been in different ends of the world.

This one's for keeps.

HOME

Yeah...thats's right people...I'm home. And that was my big surprise.

Been planning to come back to Penang for a while now. And since me mum have been hounding me non-stop to come home, I decided to give them a pleasant surprise.

Took a bus from Singapore to Penang on the night of the 16th. I can tell my heart was pounding speedily as I was really excited to see all my family and friends. And I guess.....all that planning and anxiousness was worth it.

As I arrived around 7am, immediately I took a cab back home. And the expression on my family's faces was truly memorable.....hehehe. I am so happy to see everyone. Especially my parents.

So what have I been up to? EAT, EAT and EAT. Yeah.....

That's right people. Ol' Sonny here's gonna put on some S-E-R-I-O-U-S weight. But I'm loving it! Man, I miss good old penang FOOD.

Of course, other than eating I have been hanging out with old pals. One thing to note is that everyone's doing very well these days. Everyone's been chaning to better cars and have been globe trotting around the world with their jobs. I have friends going to Japan, America, Dubai and many many more people.

I'm really glad all my friends turn out well and successful. Really proud to have them as my best friends.

Anyway, I think I better go now....wanna have another FANTABULOUS dinner. Hehehehe...until I get back to Singapore again.....will update on another up and coming...."surprise"

;)

Yikes!

Okay, okay, okay...

I heard it a million times before....UPDATE YOUR BLOG!!!!!!

HEheheh.....sheesh.

Anyway, so.....errr.....hmmmmmm....how's everyone?

Its been a while since I posted up my last entry. Been really really busy these few weeks....and for good reason okay??? I'm actually planning a small surprise soon and that's why I've been so busy that I hardly got anytime for myself lately. Plus, the editor of my company's monthly newsletter is breathing down my neck. Not only do I have to write 1 or 2 articles, but these days I have to write 3 articles AND do the web layouts for additional 5 articles!!!!!

This ain't what I sign up for!!!!!

Sigh....but still, I guess...if I put myself in the Editor's shoes, I can't seem to find anyone else to do it...seeing that not many people are interested in this form of literature anymore. So, thats why, month after month after month, I push myself to do it. Atleast, I can do my part to keep the Editorial Committee alive.

Moving on......I've got my Employment Pass!!!!!! WoOOOooOoOhOOoOOoooOO!!!! And this can only mean one thing.....1 step away from PR!!!!

And it's about time, huh? Initially I was really reluctant to apply for PR, cos I wasn't too sure if I'd ever want to settle down in Singapore, and at the same time, start paying for monthly CPF contributions (urrrg!!!). But then again, I was thinking that it would be really a waste if I worked here in Singapore for 2 years and not apply for PR. Not many people have this kinda chance even if they wanted it.

So, that's how I came about my decision. And who knows? I might end up getting a better job?......However, these days I've been thinking alot about going back to Malaysia...sigh......unless I can find a reason to stay!! Whahahahahaah...*wink* *wink*

Anyway, as usual, I have to rush off again.....gee...hope I have the time to update my blog again...really miss writing crap!

Of Balls & Food

I have just came back from a 3 day KL trip.

So what can I say about the entire trip? It was SMASHING BABY!!!

Went to KL last Sunday for a bowling excursion. 14 of us from the office took part in this odyssey of bowling and food!! Glorious food!!!!

Until I arrived at KL, I didnt know how much I missed Malaysian food...especially the Nasi Kandar.....and I really need to say many thanks to Boss Alzari for taking me to Kampung Baru in the heart of KL city to try out a small nasi lemak stall; and I have only one thing to say. It was to die for!!!!!! After that one sinfully good meal....it doesnt matter how did I do for the bowling competition....it was all worth it!!!

Still, the main objective of the whole trip was to hone our bowling skills and also have a friendly competition amongst ourselves. And there were medals up for grabs too.

It was really an fantastic feeling as whenever we made our way to Sunway Mega Lanes Bowling Alley; we were all in the same bowling t-shirt with our bowling ball trolleys and bags. The sense of grand unity was really something you really felt proud of.

However, no doubt our schedule was filled with 2 days of marathon bowling, I was really happy that I manage to make some time to meet up with 2 of my good friends; Ke Wynn and Carmen. Ever since they left Singapore, I missed them so much.....and it was really nice to see them again. Again, kudos to Ke Wynn that took me to this really great Nasi Kandar shop in SS 14. The food, the ambience, the atmosphere of the shop made me extremely nostalgic. Man, I miss it alot.

Anyway, there are plenty more to tell and tonnes of pictures to upload. I will be uploading them in the next post I guess. Really need my rest now...haven't been sleeping at all for the past 3 days. With the constant, bowling, EATING and erm.......activities that involve Spades, Hearts, Clubs and Diamonds.

Hehehee....