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Monday, April 30, 2007 @ 8:29 AM
RaDiCaLz
RaDiCaLz

And so, the RaDiCaLz met up.. pretty much after years of being out of contact. Its funny how life somehow tries its very best to tear people apart. Each phase of life brings with it a new fresh set of friends, buddys and counterparts, threatening to replace all that we had before. As JC came I lost contact with most of my Sec School friends, save the few I was closest with. As Army came, well.. it just carries on ya?

Anyways, we went to Seoul Garden @ Marina Square, meeting up old faces. Changes abound! Some still in the army, some out. But somehow, nearly everyone still looked the same. Haha.. We had some fun thinking back on the days, each significant event that transpired back in BPGHS some err.. 5 years ago? Was a little disappointed some people couldnt make it, but oh well, still enough peeps!

So we hung around and talked, after an extremely filling meal. Haha.. just that its still not worth it! But thats Seoul Garden huh? Then we walk walk till Clark Quay! Haha.. so far.. ^^ there I left together with KT, QL and SF. Haha.. the train ride was long and agonising..

Sometime again guys? Nice meeting up! Some pics!














The RaDiCaLs
Albert. Some things never change ^^

@ 7:58 AM
Civilisation
Civilisation

After a long hiatus from blogging due to official duties, im finally back in the comforts of my home, my dear bed and able to see Zelda again. Craving for food, we went out to Cafe Cartel yesterday to catch up and eat some good food after a few days of ugly packed SFI food ><

So nice it was to see her again.. haha.. abscence does make the heart grow fonder.. she looked quite nice in a black top and pants.. attractive wor.. lol well I just looked beng.. haha as usual ^^ but she like lei lol!

Anyways, heres what we ordered. 1 x Caesar's Salad. 2 x Pan-fried Linguine. 1 x Double Espresso Shot. Haha.. when I told her i like salad she was kinda suprised when a veggie hater likes salad but thats the truth! Haha.. and the super duper coffee that just makes you go "whoa.." was something I really missed a lot. Please try it guys! Bong is recommending the iced double espresso from Cafe Cartel. Really really good! Food was good and Bong was happy.

We went down to Cathay to catch 200 Pound Beauty. Haha.. it was funny, yet touching as well.. typical Korean flick ^^ maybe that why I like it so much.. can't really say its comedy but then its still so funny. Worth watching!! Show was good and Bong was happy too!

And that was the end of my first day back in civilisation.. Its good to be back.. Thanks dear for making it such a nice night. Really enjoyed myself ^^

Saturday, April 21, 2007 @ 8:51 AM
Adventures in life
And my trip to Bali is gone!! so sad when we found out that we couldn't get on the plane cos no more tickets le.. So very disappointed.. Now looking for another suitable place to go.. Somehow, all the packages in the papers not appealing de.. Haha.. think I'm pretty much looking for a spa/massage/diving package ^^ any offers anyone?

Been a pretty relaxing week. After a simple presentation on Friday which so happened to eat up my glorious long weekend, pretty much low key, except that had to rush out the training program after certain activities got cancelled.. Haha.. wonder why boss wanted it out so early? Lol prevented me from going to see Zelda early.

In the same point, she's sick. Pray for her k? Having fever and cough. For some reason the fever is pretty high too.. hit 38.4 yesterday. So worried but couldnt leave unit either. . anyways I still did manage to see her at night anyways. Think she was pretty glad too.. seemed better after awhile but this morning fever still there.. Oh well, she won't see the doc either.. Get well soon dear!

So here am I, blogging.. a little lost for now cos all the anime's are finished for the week and I dumb dumb left some stuff in camp.. haha.. tml going to man the NS 40th exhibition that has moved to Jurong East. ^^ will be going down today to visit the place and Kumar later so i'll know what to expect. Later got a packed schedule of Laser Quest and meeting the RaDiCaLz at Seoul Garden Marina Square.. Really miss them all.. hope its gonna be fun.

Haa.. gonna justify all my future posts.. maybe will look nicer? Haha.. better than align left huh? Lol the influence of SAF once again..

Bong out.

Monday, April 16, 2007 @ 12:20 AM
Communication
Communication

The power of speech is truly miraculous. A single word spoken may change lives. A sentence spoken may change philosophies. A speech spoken may change destiny. Indeed, the power of words cannot be lightly taken.

By facing issues together, hand in hand. To talk about what you're unhappy in a straightforward yet peaceful manner. Somehow, for me and Zelda, we always get stronger after we talk about what we don't like about each other. Like how come she's usually the one calling me and not the other way round (haha yes, my fault). Strange huh? But from the start, I guess we managed to get some kind of honest communication going between us, even for issues I guess most would feel uncomfortable to broach to your boy/girlfriend.

Well, I ain't no relationship guru, having only been in one to date (and happily immersed in it), but I have always found that in a relationship, not talking about issues is the number 1 way to spoil the relationship. No one is indeed perfect, and especially not in a relationship. Unhappy stuff will always happen, even though both parties may very much in love. But what really kills is when unhappiness builds up, without the correct avenue of release. The mature relationship should consist of a communicating couple, who are unafraid to let the other party in on his/her feelings, and unafraid to improve if the case for concern is valid. I mean, while relationships should be comfortable, shouldn't love mean that you would give your best to your significant other?

Thay been said, failed expectations should not lead to exasperation, but rather acceptance and a place for each other to improve. For us, so far its working. ^^ we understand each other better le, like what makes us down and stuff, and what we like for the other to do for us. Thats where communication helps.

Of course, its a never ending process. The pursuit of happiness. How true. Its indeed a never-ending chase for it. Working towards it!

I can see it in your eyes that you love me too. I don't want you to go. Want you to stay. Forever.

Friday, April 06, 2007 @ 9:03 AM
Random Blogging
Random Blogging

Its intresting how I get into time when my mind is really a blank. I mean really. Think this post is gonna end up into a rambling of sorts, but i'll just push on and see where my free (but blank) mind leads me.

Anyways, I recently created my off/leave forecast! It was amazing how much joy 1 little spreadsheet brought me. Just looking at the little spots and stretches of leaves and off makes me feel like a happy ORDing NSF. Haha.. cheap thrill but it really felt really good. I spent a few minutes of self-indulgence showing it off to my SQN guys ^^ a little childish, but hey.. I was really happy!

Talking about work, I'm so glad with the period of respite thus far.. Its been pretty relaxed phase, so I'm pretty much able to concentrate on anything that is tasked to me. Maximum concentration = Maximum efficiency! Haha.. finished a whole report in 1 day! Mwahaha.. felt really zai!

Anyways, back to life. Liverpool won! The other British teams just faltered. ^^ jia you Liverpool! We can repeat again!

Also looking forward to the gathering with the RaDiCaLz on 21 Apr 07! They were my upper secondary classmates, and I haven't seen most of em for years! Really missed the times where we were really ROFL all the time. I hope lots of people go..

And everyone whom I know, I'm starting to plan a little on my 21st Birthday! No firm plans yet, but I'm looking at a mini beach party at Sentosa! Not sure if thats legal though ^^ haha.. maybe a mass BBQ? lol.. accepting ideas!!

Yup, back to work! Gotta present a lesson this sunday.. haha.. stress..

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