tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58972852011-07-08T19:33:41.367+08:00It's all about how we construct the world for ourselves, building sandcastles of meaning in the sand... The Wanderernoreply@blogger.comBlogger2991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-9447957957572688212010-04-25T17:26:00.002+08:002010-04-25T17:32:04.830+08:00

It's been a long while again. Oh well. I'm not gonna explain anything.Things have been shaping out really nicely for my life. Just thought that I'd share some good news.Firstly, I've been promoted to the next grade and performance bonus this year was finally what I really deserve.Secondly, I've gotten myself a nice cool macbook. It's not the most powerful thing around but I really love it

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Something in me needs to blog but I have barely the clarity of mind to pen down what I want to say. I shall have to leave it till the weekend. Right now just some updates in point form:- World of Warcraft account got hacked- Been running twice a week (>5km)- Lost 3-4kg- Been drinking once a week- Neck deep in work- Doing better emotionally- Missing God- Wanting to get a Macbook

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Well as usual, this is definitely a welcomed break from the world of administrative hell. Things have only just begun to get heated up and I'm already beginning to feel uncomfortable.On the bright side, I've come to forge a few new relationships that will make this year alot more bearable. I am also making an even greater effort to let go and to hand it all to God.Like I said before, this is

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-17813978708442489202010-02-06T21:52:00.000+08:002010-02-06T21:55:16.619+08:00

Taking blogging to the next level. Now that I've an iphone, I hope to blog more often and with more immediacy. Capturing moments and thoughts should now be easier! Hahahaha

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I haven't blogged in a long time.The new year has been fairly kind to me, someone who needs time to get back into the rhythm of hectic work life. So many duties this year. I cannot even begin to mention them. But don't get me wrong. There are so many things to be happy about this year. Though work is gonna be mad as usual, it is sprinkled with lots of small joys along the way. There also appears

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The winds of change once again threaten to rip my world asunder.Change is always for the better. We must believe it to fully enjoy it.

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It's been a while. But every time this year, I usually don't find the time for anything else. Alright, I admit that I've been slacking off for a while but one should only blog when his mind begs for written expression.The year is more or less over in a major way. There are still loose ends to tie up but they shouldn't be anything more than administrative hassle. I'm sure you all remember many

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-64503217146453193862009-10-26T03:25:00.002+08:002009-10-26T03:28:07.310+08:00

As each day goes by, makes way for another,We discover that we're not aloneAnd each day we try, the best we can to recover,All the feelings that we left below- My Eyes by TravisIt's been one of those great weekends and I've been left evaluating my life all over again. How have I changed? What have I discovered? Do I like what I see? Boy oh boy.

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The short break's finally over.Time to get back to work. Sometimes I wish that I could be a little more carefree. And truth be told, the feeling of being free is all in your mind. You can have work and responsibilities but if you know how to, and when to let go, you can always enjoy those moments of splendid bliss just doing what you enjoy doing.

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I know this sounds kinda retarded but ever wondered how there are some people that spend 2 years of their lives just ignoring a pertinent issue by simple brushing it under the carpet? These kind of people just fail to achieve growth in those respective areas. For some, these are just little areas of their lives that they should change so that they can be slightly better individuals. But for some

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-58474339167746687242009-09-09T00:47:00.003+08:002009-09-09T00:48:34.716+08:00

Tonight it happened again and it's been a long time since I felt this way again.I can't begin to describe how fucking pissed I am.

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Happy Birthday Dan and Eu!Another one of those senseless nights.One of those good nights of fellowship, song and laughter.One of those nights just being yourself.One of those nights where the fluid numbs the burning pain deep down inside.

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I'm back but not here to stayI'm confused but I know what I have to doI hate them but I'll be a friendJust some musings on life.And just like what this song is about, the world just spins on around us.

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Soon it will be over.Soon the sun will shine.Soon the stars will sparkle.Soon the time will be mine.

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-22130622517566297812009-08-24T00:01:00.003+08:002009-08-24T00:04:31.644+08:00

Time slips through my fingers as I tread closer to the final day.I survived 3 consecutive days of morning exercises. 5km, Trekking and 10km. Poor legs are so sore.Note how short my recent posts have been. I'm really not in the mood to express much in writing.

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You better run for the hills before they burnListen to the sound of the world and watch it turnI just wanna show you what I knowAnd catch you when the current lets you goOr should I just get along with myselfI never did get along with everybody elseI've been trying hard to do what's rightBut you know I could stay here all night This River is Wild by The KillersSometimes songs say more than you

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-90626661355484000652009-08-07T01:43:00.005+08:002009-08-07T01:48:23.443+08:00

Everything about the past week has been great. From the new car to the awesome run. All I have left now to deal with is a mountain called work. I'm gonna spend some time discussing human will soon. When I find the will to do it.

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I hate you blogger. What's happened to all the other posting options like html and pictures?!?!

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I've finally settled into the mood for work. Well, more or less. The new ride's gonna arrive a month ahead of schedule so that's good news. Finally gonna let my left foot get some exercise!Anyway, this eventful week leaves us with loads to think about. Just when you think people couldn't get more stupid than they are, they surprise you. Amazing how expectations are exceeded eh?Meanwhile, stress

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"The boy lowered his gaze into the distance and his entire body began to crouch instinctively. The darkness was suffocating, all around and seemingly nearer. It was stifling. The drizzling rain did not soothe this feeling away and the raindrops merely accentuated his experience of the moment by scraping down his bare back. He heaved a deep sigh. Paused, gaze fixed and determined. And a deep

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Saturday night was one of the worst nights of my life.I basically spent the entire night suffering from diarrhea. My stomach kept cramping up with insane muscle spasms untill I finally threw up, took some charcoal pills and managed to get some sleep.My parents finally managed to pursuade me to see a doctor on Sunday and thankfully I did because apparently there's some bacteria putting up in my

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It's been an awesome and long weekend.Do let me clarify that it was awesome not because it was long but because it was the most eventful weekend that I've had this year. I'm not going to describe it because I'm really feeling lazy right now. Just know that I've had a happy 30th birthday this year and I'm sad that I've gotta drag my ass back to work tomorrow.But no worries. The amazing thing about

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-18909452104740739082009-06-28T16:21:00.004+08:002009-06-28T16:46:58.950+08:00

Last night I cried.I haven't really done so in a long time so I guess it was refreshing to do it again. I was watching a favourite movie that I had almost forgotten about. Towards the end, I was once again reminded of the things I wanted to be as a person and the revelation of it moved me to tears. It's one of those things that you find that you can relate to as an individual and you thank the

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-51116431573201140472009-06-26T01:28:00.003+08:002009-06-28T16:47:36.094+08:00

Alright I'm back. The trip up north was disappointing. Food wasn't fantastic and there was nothing much to buy. There was some pretty shocking revelation that happened but I'm not gonna say anything about it because it is such a terrible secret.Back to more mundane things. I finally saw a dentist today, with much trepidation. It was pretty insane because the dentist used this hooked-pointed thing

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Gonna be away for the weekend. Please do take care everyone!

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Turn my head and there you have it. Less than 2 weeks of holidays left.I guess the only good thing is that once June comes to an end, there is July. And after July, AUGUST. Hahahaa...Anyway yesterday was a really touching day. It's just amazing to see how you touch so many lives and make a difference to them.I know I've been obsessing over this for quite some time now but I can safely say now

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-64698634436117181862009-06-10T13:44:00.004+08:002009-06-28T16:48:33.864+08:00

It's been a while.After the whole storm of marking, I survived yet again. This time, the advice of a venerable mentor was my motivation. Mark like a demon he said. And Ed, Eu and me did just that. Having said that, there's still work to do as usual but at least I've overcome another hurdle rather painlessly.There will be some important changes this year. I might stay where I am, I might move on.

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Alright. This post is probably gonna sound senseless but here goes...Learning about yourself is always invaluable. At times you know why you are behaving in a certain manner and you do your best to make sure that you don't do anything you might regret. Yet at times your will just simply fails and there you go, doing something predictable and possibly bad for yourself again. I guess a person's

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Yes.Change will take place soon.June is the month of change.

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Guess I'm gonna be real busy till the 5th of June. But knowing myself, I'll probably find some way to have fun along the way. Hahaha... that's the beauty of the human spirit in the face of adversity eh?Had lots to drink over the weekend. I'm surprised and impressed that this old body can still handle it. It's all thanks to this new hangout that Ed, Eu, Nig and I have discovered.I'm happy for

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Dear Lord draw me close to you.

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FridayLooking forward to itStayWanted so much for you toSaturdayAll out final burst dedicationGayTotally not in the company of brothersThanksFor the reassuring coffeeRanksA game I hate to play but am learning toTanksBright and living ones I'm sure I've filledFriendsOn Friday I'll be glad to spend time with

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Not really been up to expressing myself lately. Maybe I've just gotten lazy or perhaps there's just too much to express. I guess I'd rather talk instead of blog.It's probably not a good time for this but in order to temporarily sate my thirst for a new ride, I bought NFS:Undercover. Time to do some racing again. WHOOOOHOOOO....

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It's been a long week of work.It's been a short week if I actually remembered what I've done.Thank goodness next week is gonna be much shorter.Friday's buffet is gonna be so awesome I'm sure.It was great tonight having fun with the guys. Just simply drinking beer, throwing darts and singing songs. A deserved break from the crazy life we lead at work.The thought remains at the back of my mind and

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-77510604927191438192009-05-07T01:51:00.002+08:002009-05-07T01:58:42.384+08:00

And some are special Come back racing through your mind You are special Your light, your heat will never dieSpecial by Better Than EzraI'm always thankful for the special people that I meet. To be precise, I'm thankful that I am able to see how special they are. The fundamental assumption is that everyone is special in their own way and it's merely a matter of who they are special to.Sigh.Having

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There is a certain beauty in being able to keep things simple. There is an even greater beauty in just keeping certain things in your heart, in your memories. A lifetime is filled with so many such memories, such moments. All we need to do is to close our eyes and just get lost in them every once in a while.We need such moments.I need such moments.As the days grow darker with a dead certainty,

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Another week.Time seems to pass so quickly.Someone tells me that blogging is a waste of time. But this form of self-reflection is priceless. I guess I could go on to make this a ten thousand word thesis but I'll save you the agony.2 more weeks to go before the MYE. A storm shall come. Things might never be the same again. No more Mr Niceguy. Those hypocrites do not deserve to be where they are.

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Listen.That seems to be the key to so many answers in the world today. On so many levels. Between nations, between people, and between God and us. All we have to do is listen.But of course what complicates matters is that we often forget to listen. Caught up in the noise and bustle of life, all we do is hear but we fail to listen time and again. The problem with hearing is that more often than

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JUST STOP IT. STOP TYPING.I really need to learn to stop it. Stop dreaming. Stop typing.Start looking in your hands. What have you got there?

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Tonight I stood by the window and gazed out into the night sky as a cool breeze greeted me. I asked myself if I would have preferred my life to have turned out any other way and I realised that the answer was a no. We've all made both good and bad choices before and they were both crucial in determining who we are today. I guess it's not always about being able to attain perfection. It's the

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Finally caught Fast and Furious 4 tonight, or should I say, this morning. Indeed there was less focus on cars, and more on character/plot. In fact, after three installments, the storyline is really beginning to show. There was a moment during the movie where Paul Walker mentions about himself working on a code to live by. That kinda resonated in me and got me thinking. Do I have a code that I

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I'm so so so tired. This week has been packed full of stuff for me. But I am happy. The Lord fills me with a certain peace and joy, with wholesome company too. Ed and Eu have been great friends to have around. Even Ray has been a blessing. And not to mention those younger ones that I've grown attached to. I guess that's just the beauty of His creation revealing itself. God is forever faithful as

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Rockfest is over. And boy was it a blast. The energy level was awesome and if you ask me, I don't think the Thanksgiving concert can ever match that. If there ever existed a list of things I wanted to do before I died, Rockfest would have certainly been one of the things on that list. I'm glad it is over, but I'm definitely glad that it happened.Now, there are many who need my devoted care and

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What's in a song? The melody, the rhythm and the lyrics. We value all three because they form this wonderful synergy that captures expression and meaning. Yet there are those who are just utterly unable to appreciate such simple pleasures of life. To them, beauty is only skin deep. Meaning rests solely on the treasures of the material world.Dear Lord it is hard. But thank you for reminding me

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Cast No Shadowby OasisHere's a thought for everyman who tries to understand what's in his hand.He walks the lonely open road of love and life, surviving if he can.Bound with all the weight of all the words he tried to say.Chained to all the places that he never wished to stay.Bound with all the weight of all the words he tried to say.Chained to all the places that he never wished to stay.As he

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Boy oh boy. Rockfest is turning out to be a disaster that adds to the already stressful load that I have. But we are so close now. Just a week more. And it will be over. What I originally intended to be an event that was purely for the love of music is now turning out to be a weird political hybrid kinda thing. Let the love for music course through my veins once again! Let my enemies who would

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So damn tired. Will sleep before 1 a.m. Yes it sounds kinda ironic - I should be thinking 10 p.m. instead. But well I only got home at 10 p.m. Sounds crazy eh? That's one day in the life of a working adult. Yet my life is a blessed one. I need to remind myself to pray for awareness of His presence tomorrow. Everyday. I want to walk upright again.The part of me with little faith shudders at that

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The Importance of Being EarnestSuch a great play. But beyond the laughter and the homosexual cast is a reminder. We need such reminders once in a while. To be true to who we really are - both the good and the bad. I'm not saying that we should remain incorrigible. I'm merely saying that we should learn to accept what we are, after all efforts to become better people. In this day and age of so

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-49126496187102624082009-04-09T00:46:00.001+08:002009-04-09T00:49:37.926+08:00

So much administrative crap indeed. Up to my neck in it. All the paperwork. Forms to fill, calls to make, people to chase. The madness of the day renders me paralyzed at night as the lethargy of comfort creeps all over my skin and into my soul. All I want to do is crawl into bed and sleep...

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This week is a great week that ends with a much wanted holiday.Work was much better today. I guess all I needed was to prove to myself that I was still making a difference. How could I have forgotten that in the first place. Oh well.Gaming seems to have lost it's appeal for me. I am more looking forward to each new day and the new exciting experiences that it brings for me. And yes I've been

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Thank you for everything.The beauty and simplicity of living by each moment should never be taken for granted.Yes we should plan for our future. But then again there is a time for that.For this entry, for today, I am just happy for everything that I have been blessed with - every single person around me. Yes, even the 'bad' ones. If you need to Lord, smash the knuckles of my fist so that I can no

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When you know how easy it is to fall again.When you've experienced how sin can distance us from Him.Why do you repeat all that?How can you suffer from such inaction so easily?Reading the word last night was such a blessed experience. There was no profound revelation but a reminder of how He is all that we ever need. I slept so soundly that I had problems waking up the next day. :)

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It's funny how the sunlight attracts us. I mean we all complain about the heat and its glare but somehow instinctively we love basking in its glory."GLOW WITH LIFE!"That partially conveys our perception of what the sunlight gives us.Oh how I miss those days of being in the sun. Sweating but enjoying every moment of the heat. And sometimes it's almost as if the burning sensation that we feel on

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Mr BrightsideIt's the little things that keep you happy.But when you find something that gives you joy, you must not forget to look around to ensure that you are not judged. No. I clarify myself. Not judged. Instead, you have to be wary of the jealous others who cannot fathom the joy you experience and thus go all out to make you sorry for being happy.Ah but just forget all that. I guess I really

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-45525723114062843182009-03-30T23:21:00.003+08:002009-03-30T23:28:09.790+08:00

We try to get the most out of life each day.Sometimes we feel dead from all the slacking.Sometimes we are dead because we are drowned out by the work.Sometimes we regret not trying hard enough.Sometimes we think we deserve so much more.Sometimes we reach and we fall.Sometimes we reach and seize it all.Sometimes I feel like I've seen it all.Sometimes I wonder where the past years went.Sometimes I

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I guess it had to be the only way for someone like me. I had to be reduced into nothingness to realise the power of Grace. No. Not the power but the necessity of it. Just words for now. But a huge improvement from the past year at least. How many times will I swing back and forth before I stay on your side Lord? If it takes me a whole lifetime to learn... I pray for your strength to sustain me.

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Nothing in life is fair. We say that everyday but then turn around and rail against all the injustice that happens around us. What more if such things happen to you. Are we just aware? Does awareness come with a profound sense of understanding and acceptance?I guess we just pick ourselves up and move on as usual. Once the sting of the wound and the memory of it fades, we start to smile

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-87311461228410090322008-05-12T09:55:00.002+08:002008-05-12T10:00:53.214+08:00

So many things have changed. I stand here all alone.No longer do I seek understanding.No longer do I wish to explain.No longer do I want to think about the future.I just want to live each day as it passes me by.I just want to know that everything happens for a reason.I just want to stand up again.But I shall never be the same. Something inside me has surely died - permanently and irrevocably.So

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-51811997877112587832007-06-10T18:26:00.000+08:002007-06-10T18:40:18.945+08:00

It's the holidays.I guess I should be blogging more.Many things have been happening lately. Many pretty exciting things. Of course there is still the much dreaded marking of scripts that reminds me of the mundane aspect of my unique profession. Ha.Some updates. I've gone for my first ever IPPT since I left the army... and I passed! It's nothing much to boast about and I do regret not running 12

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-83037665058852012932007-03-20T12:08:00.000+08:002007-03-20T12:23:56.856+08:00

This year is guaranteed to be one hell of a hectic one. More classes equates to more marking. No more common lectures equates to more hours per class. It's all about efficiency and results now. The promotion last year also means that people now expect more of me. But yet I am still not teaching the subject of my preference and passion. You want me to exude enthusiasm and passion? You want willing

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-76185898603369334332007-03-02T02:12:00.000+08:002007-03-02T02:15:13.109+08:00

Just a post to say hi. Of course I'm still alive. God has been blessing me more and more with each passing day. I just keep forgetting to bathe in his presence.Oh, blogger has been upgraded. Man. It just goes to show that I'm really not keeping up with this whole blog thing. Haha.

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Why do some people attempt certain intellectual tasks which in turn show up their lack of intellect? It's almost as if they never had that self reflexive awareness that allowed them to see that they were incapable of accomplishing such difficult feats. I guess some people would plead for them and say that it is precisely their inadequate intellect that prevents them from metacognition but I

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"Hand out the window floating on air, just a flip of the wrist I'd be waving you goodbye..."Such simple beautiful imagery found in the lyrics of a song in Chris Carrabba's latest album, Dusk and Summer. And that also happens to be the latest music album that I've bought. So far, I've been able to learn to play 4 songs from the album! Anyway, despite all the exercising lately, I'm still insanely

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Once again it's been a long while since I last blogged. Hahaha... I guess it's bad in a way since blogging requires a certain amount of self reflexivity and a lack of it would in some way hinder intellectual and emotional growth. Oh well. I've really been busy. It's almost as if I'm preparing for examinations too! Despite the occasional holiday and all, I still find myself wanting more time, more

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1149173649389459332006-06-01T22:47:00.000+08:002006-06-01T22:54:09.433+08:00

People normally take time to adjust to new conditions but for me, I adapt to holidays in an instant. The first week is almost over and contrary to what I had hoped to do (finish some crucial marking), I've been slacking the days away! Been spending a little more money going out and all that but the worst thing to happen to me is a damn throat infection! I'm gonna try real hard to wear down the

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1148604643081594522006-05-26T08:46:00.000+08:002006-05-26T08:50:43.106+08:00

Just some updates before I rush off for classes...- Added a row of 'fins' on my car roof.- Debadged the rear of my car.- Installed blue lights in the car cabin.- Quit playing WoW.- Miss D&Ding alot.- Been drinking at least once a week.- Purchased the N70.

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It has been a freaking long time since I blogged. Wave after wave of work has been piling up and crashing down upon helpless me. But I guess it's time to digress a little and to give some thought to my life. There's been so much happening, all at once, at such tremendous speed that even as I type, my mind is still reeling from the momentum of it all. Anyway the holidays should give a little more

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1141783580993833752006-03-08T10:02:00.000+08:002006-03-08T10:06:21.006+08:00

There's just so much to blog about. Movies. Food. Encounters. Complains. Worries. Joys. Revelations. Thought. Too much. Just too much. I'd normally be expressive. But not now. Not when being frank can sometimes create so much unnecessary misunderstanding and confusion. So it is true that ultimately we are left to our own devices.

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The past few weeks have been crazy. No time for chelle. No time for WoW. My life's been all about marking and debates. Yet in the midst of all that, my love for music has once again been awakened. It all started when I revisited Walas after a long time. I kinda realised what I'd been missing all this while... Will blog more soon. After the 11th of Feb...

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I've been revisiting oasis... Good old songs that I used to listen to in my teenage years... So full of meaning, yet meaning that was exclusively mine because of my own personal interpretation. That's how we all feel special right? That's how we all get the sense that there is something unique about our existence in this universe.Hmmm... Sorry I'm rambling again. Anyway, I've recently made a

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1137723969622055622006-01-20T10:20:00.000+08:002006-01-20T10:26:09.633+08:00

I'm near giving up on an asshole. I know that I am supposed to be patient, unendingly hoping that this boy will grow up to be sensible one day. Well he has improved slightly, but he copies his work and then claims that I am biased for thinking that he did so. WTF. Changing one or two words and points here and there doesn't mean that you did not copy. If you do something wrong, say sorry and move

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Dear class, today I shall be speaking to you about the human condition...It's a real tough job explaining what the human condition is to someone, especially when you give them a definition like 'the experience of being human' and they gaze back at you with bewilderment. Thankfully the literary geniuses before us have come up with vehicles in which the meaning of the human condition can be better

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I have really mixed feelings towards mornings. I like them. The quiet cool and the fresh air. The peaceful hum before the world springs alive. Yet along with such blissful feelings comes a tide of lazy drowziness that lulls me to sleep. You like it but at the same time, falling asleep kinda causes you to miss it. Ha. Another of life's little paradoxes. Or perhaps my very own. The whole camp

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1137516372161860722006-01-18T00:18:00.000+08:002006-01-18T00:46:12.216+08:00

Went back to NUS for a debate briefing on Saturday. It was really brief. Really. It was something about the peace of the morning that somehow awokened past memories of the 4 years I spent there. I still remember year 1 when I was fresh from NS. All the new experiences I had, the friends I made and soon forgot. The laughter and tears. The late nights and crazy stuns. They are all behind me now,

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1136914123100359522006-01-11T01:24:00.000+08:002006-01-11T01:28:43.113+08:00

Tuesday feels like Sunday, especially when it's been raining for days and all you wanna do is stay home in bed. So much rain really reminds me of global warming issues all over again. Sometimes, we always fail to realise how big this whole world is. There are so many larger forces that can easily come upon us, sweeping the entire human race away...

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It's such a wet monday morning. Not because it's raining, but because it poured for the whole of yesterday. This week is an exciting week for me. Starting on my herbalife diet (yucks) and going for the camp with my class. People normally refer to mondays as blue days that drearily mark the start of a new work week but for me this year, mondays are my happy days because I get to leave work at

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The first week of work has passed me by... And OMFG I'm so tired!!! It's like classes all over again and many debate competitions to come!!! In actual fact, gripes aside, it's a rather relaxed sort of start to the year. I just gotta get more sleep! Once again, it's time to get started with global issues - and trust me when I say that they are really very interesting! This is a list of a few...1)

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1135703801751895102005-12-28T00:56:00.000+08:002005-12-28T01:16:41.803+08:00

In the blink of an eye, the holidays are almost over and with the new year comes the start of work and hectic madness once again. Christmas has once again been nice and cold, althought less humidity would have been even better.What has been going on with me? I'm supposed to be free during the holidays, with more time to blog. Well that is true but like a poem, blogging is something that requires

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1134497303315714802005-12-14T01:57:00.000+08:002005-12-14T02:08:23.330+08:00

It's been a bloody long time since I blogged and I know the only person who faithfully reads this blog has complained a million times to me. So here. Another entry... There are many events that have transpired but I shall only type down the few that are more pertinent to me. Koh Samui - The ultimate beach holiday that Chelle and I planned for... turned out to be a totally different adventure. The

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I've been afk for a while due to the recent throat infection and resultant fever. But things are better now and I am but a stone's throw away from full recovery - I hope. There's been a quite a bit of good news for me lately so life is good now. No need for me to ramble on about the news here since those who know me should already know. I hope things will continue to get better all the way to

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1131436288523083422005-11-08T15:50:00.000+08:002005-11-08T15:51:28.536+08:00

CAUTION: What you are about to read below is totally unexpected, hilarious and by no means true.Your Seduction Style: Fantasy LoverYou know that ideal love that each of us dreams of from childhood? That's you!Not because you posess all of the ideal characteristics, but because you are a savvy shape shifter.You have the uncanny ability to detect someone's particular fantasy... and make it you.You

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Oh what fun! Taking a break from work and doing some quizzes...Your Blogging Type is Pensive and PhilosophicalYou blog like no one else is reading...You tend to use your blog to explore ideas - often in long winded prose.Easy going and flexible, you tend to befriend other bloggers easily.But if they disagree with once too much, you'll pull them from your blogroll!What's Your Blogging Personality?

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Hear ye! Hear ye! It has been announced that official work hours from now till the 18th of Nov will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. That translates practically into slightly more sleep for me, and a little more free time to rush off into my personal life. The 2 public holidays this week would have been great if they were side-by-side, instead of being alternately interspersed. Chelle and I will be

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1130390724924370482005-10-27T12:55:00.000+08:002005-10-27T13:26:20.110+08:00

Happy days and slacking days! They can only get better after this Saturday! At the back of my mind there are certain pressing issues that still need to be settled. Holiday booking!!! It's always like that... having so many plans and not getting down to them when you finally have the time! Argh... Procrastination nation.There's been this really lame thing that I've been made to do... To patrol

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1129746415889955962005-10-20T02:22:00.000+08:002005-10-20T02:26:55.896+08:00

Just some ramblings before I jump into bed... The cough that I've been having is turning out to be one hell of a cough. With every hacking sound I make, I can almost imagine my lungs flying out of my mouth... I do hope it gets better though. A final burst of administrative shit awaits me before I can finally shift my gear into cruise mode.

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The arduous marking routine is finally over... and I have survived it with a minor throat infection... No matter, but I hope chelle doesn't catch it from me as she really needs to be well for the next two weeks. This week is really gonna be a crabby week for us, literally... :P Those of you going 'huh?' should really take what I just said LITERALLY. hahahhaa... After a long while, I am finally

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1128990225309708632005-10-11T08:19:00.000+08:002005-10-11T08:23:45.316+08:00

It's only Tuesday and the pressure of an elephantine workload crushes down upon me... If I survive this one, I shall go down in history as one of the heroes of this school. Hahaha... sure I will. Right now as I sit here typing this entry, I am grateful to be still sane, thanks to the love and support of a very special someone whom I spoke to in my semi-dream state this morning at 4 am.Come this

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The nagging gnat is nothingAn insect insignificant and smallBut when it buzzes in your earIt's buzzing becomes allThe pest that zoomsBetween you and meBy our devious planFinally swatted shall beSo rest now in peaceTill the next one comesBloodsucker, bee or flyWoe to all you scumsStronger we'll beIn bond and experienceKnocking and slapping asideAll challenge and nuisance

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1127872002370927632005-09-28T09:27:00.000+08:002005-09-28T09:49:09.376+08:00

Today's the last day of study break and here I am relishing the last few moments of it before I go off for a dreaded meeting. The trip to Bali needs some tweaking and sorting out... The previous resort that we had planned to go to turned out to be situated near Lovina beach, north Bali! We prefer Kuta beach instead.Been kinda carefree lately and been spending lots of time with chelle. She's been

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1127692341913314672005-09-26T07:21:00.000+08:002005-09-26T07:52:21.920+08:00

Another new week that promises to end with a much needed drinking session. Right now I'm feeling sleepy. I'm not tired though, cause I've had a great weekend. Bonds have been examined and strengthened. Personally it's been a great time of revival and rejuvenation. Now all I need is a cup of coffee. ;) A friend over MSN is complaining that I always appear so chirpy on Monday mornings. My

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Sitting at my deskCan barely keep my eyesOpenEmpty cup of coffeeAnother pile of markingUndoneA lesson in 5 minutesThat's all there isTodayGotta go, look for roomWill return to blogLater

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Found this clever little snippet in one of those forwarded mails...The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility. As part of the negotiations, the British Government conceded that English spelling had some room for improvement and has accepted a 5- year phase-in plan

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There are people who live fortunate lives, sheltered from the harsh extremities of both the physical and emotional world. They relish their blessedness and stand tall amongst others with confidence and strength. However, these people occasionally start to take things for granted. They lose focus of what it means to have what they have, allowing the brilliant shine to gradually fade into a subtle

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1126828534093791582005-09-16T07:54:00.000+08:002005-09-16T07:55:34.100+08:00

WTF. How the hell did my car number plate fall off???!!!?!?!?!?!?

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It's midweek! Almost 8 a.m. and here I am infront of the computer, with my breakfast (black fried carrot cake!) right beside me! Of course the essential cup of joe is steaming away, filling my desk-space with it's wonderfully addictive aroma. Just one class later, and then I've gotta come up with an answer scheme, start a new set of marking, and go for a meeting in the afternoon...

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Early monday morning, feeling the blues. The next few weeks are gonna be hectic but let's make the most of them! Great things lined up ahead in December - Phuket, Samui or Bali! Paradise Lost Regained! But for mundane today, I'll just have to get through 16 more scripts. I can hear the collective sigh of the whole school despite the grin on my face. ;)

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What has the world come to when assholes start to spam blogs too?!?! Thank God that blogger has that anti-bot spamming feature.

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Here I am on my brand new HP laptop, courtesy of the school. It's slick and fast, with a dvd-combo drive to boot! Boy am I lucky. Hope this piece of technology serves me well for my stay here. All I need now is for my password to be issued so I can have full administrative rights! Monday is definitely blue for me but some problems have been resolved. I heaved a huge sigh of relief this morning

The Wanderernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897285.post-1125246719279372182005-08-29T00:30:00.000+08:002005-08-29T00:31:59.283+08:00

Long time no post.Sniffling as I type.Been drowning in marking and rehearsals.Looking forward to teachers' day and one week break.Promise to get back into blogging habit.With more to type.Than justDis-junctedSentences.

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Things are really starting to pile up for me. Marking and lessons aside, there are those other administrative things that are becoming bothersome. I have been warned and I guess this comes as no surprise. At least the one week break is two weeks away. Well, not that it will be much of a break for me... but I guess I'll need the extra time to catch up with my sleep and marking. ;P Haven't been

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