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Zhenghua 3 - on 3

2009-07-25T18:28:00.000+08:00

It was a hot and sunny morning at eleven am where almost all the players started to gather at Zhenghua CC for a early lunch prior to the game.

The registration commenced at tweleve pm and we had a lucky pick on the grouping, but our initial team we had to play was the champion contender team, so we went down to the loser bracket to fight it out. It was a good game, never easy, we managed to win 2 games before we made it to the Top 8. A win in this game would seal us into the top 4 fight.

In this game we had to deal with a young center above 180 and a fast point guard who has proven worthy in the past few games, becoming the black horse advancing round after round.

My job in this game, my role was to guard down the fast point guard and hopefully win on the defence and offensively we tried to stall time. The game rule was FIBA 3 on 3, which was the first time we're playing with this set of rules. The inital start was good, I mananged to stop the opponent from even getting any possession. But however on a critical pick, i bruised my thigh as the center who came for the pick happened to have his knee cap right at the position i had to run past. I dropped on the floor and couldn't get up and I was dead worried that I had a muscle tear as I couldn't lift my right leg. It was only after a few possessions they decided to stop the clock and attend to me.

In the time that i was not able to get up, my team lead by 1 and attempted to stall the time. In the second half, I saw that Bon Kiat was already dead tired by helping to guard the opposing point guard that after a good strecth, i decided to give it the last shot.

We end up in a draw after not being able to score on the last possession. I missed the free throw (i.e like a pentaly shoot out) and the opposing team won.

Kudos to Ron, Bon Kiat, Meredith. We're good.

A great year ahead indeed

2009-04-13T01:02:00.002+08:00

Facebook had been so interesting and so fruitful that i believe, many, including me that we had and still have our blogs.

It has been a hasty yet fruitful year thus far for me and I hope that it's been that way for you too.
For me I believe that challenges must be faced to get achieve results and that being the way of life, you have achieved and struggled your way through will win bragging and your own personal rights.

Every year I strive to achieve certain things and this year is one of the most transitional thus far.

Half, and in fact, a quarter of the year has not passed yet and I've already made a transitional package so far.

I have changed my status to 'Married' on personal demographic forms. I've got myself my OWN car, a second car that I can put my name to and I could say that I'm very proud of it having earned it, one way or another. In case you are wondering, it's a KIA Cerato Variant 2.

Our R.O.M held at Petals and Leaves, Gardenaisa on 28th March 09 photos can be viewed on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=74484&id=606492033

Meanwhile, I need to go back to face book for some word typing and some racing.

Chill Out PeepZ

OCT 18 - M HOTEL WEDDING LUNCH

2009-02-22T22:26:00.000+08:00

Waiting for it!

TO THE SOLEMNISATION CEREMONY OF HERMAN TAN JW & LIEW LIN PING

2009-01-05T01:49:00.001+08:00

With joy in our hearts
We request the honor of your presence
in the uniting of our families and our children.
Join us on the first day
of our new lives together as
Future Wife
And
Husband to Be
Exchange vows of marriage
On the 28 of March
Two thousand and nine
At
240 Neo Tiew Cresent
Singapore71889
Within Kranji Loft

Groom To Be Words :

To all that have recieved to e-Invitations via SMS/Facebook, I appreciate the RSVP, then I will personally deliver the invitation card to you so that you will know how and where to go for the day.

I am sorry that I am unable to hold all close friends and relatives to be part of this meaning full event for me and my fiancee, and it is deeply appreciated that you are understanding if I was not able to invite you to honor this special occasion.

I will be holding my Banquet later this year and I will personally see to it that you all will be invited please.

Thanks.

Regards
Herman

Day 1 of Solemnisation Area Recee

2008-12-21T02:52:00.003+08:00

Today was the offical day that we (me and my lp) went to down to gardenasia (www.gardenasia.com) has to offer for us for our solemnisation in the upcoming year. It was so deep inside Lim Chu Kang road on a bend into Neo Tiew Cresent, that makes it quite inaccessible to go back from there. Coming in was not an issue as I say, as we have buses chatered, but as for the others that came in through cab, leaving in a cab is a blessed luxury.

Our first look into the place was expectionally green. Greenery Green. The exact theme that we have decided on. It was not really love at first sight quality, but after much personal explorations, we find that there are areas that we really like and we want to explore on that.

Wouldn't it be nice?

I won't be bold enough to decide on our part that 'IT's THE PLACE' already, but it's definately one of our top picks.

Welcome to the next journey with me to the next step of my life...

My Running Results for 2008

2008-12-08T23:06:00.003+08:00

I'm logging this in, so next time I can use it for comparison next year.

The Singapore Marathon : 7h:10m:15s

AHM 21KM : 01:49:39.39

The math apparently don't seem to tally for the above timings.

21km X 2 = 42km

01.49.39.39 x 2 = not even five hours?

SCM 2008

2008-12-07T21:11:00.002+08:00

Today was the first time that I get to experience a full marathon, a distance that I would not take to drive for a single trip anywhere in Singapore (even if I was lost ). This decision was made after I did my competitive AHM and we thought that we could be just prepared for this event, that was due three months later den. Who knows, that after three months of not running, even a distance for a half marathon could tire me out, much less to say the full one. However, with alot of heart, I still managed to finish the marathon, in abit more than 7 hours, two hours more than what I prepared to run for.

However, like every endurance run that I took part in, it gave me alot of inspirations about life, and gave me a glimpse of what humans are capable when they really want something.

I saw a blind man (clearly because he was blindfolded) being guided along by a lady with a guiding belt, a lady that dragged two tires all the way for the whole marathon and many many old men that came here to show what they got. Today I also managed to extend my endurance limit, pushing myself to walk, even if I could not run, for the last 21 KM (YES I WALKED A HALF MARATHON, for 5 hours!) In my process of walking, i found that many others that were walking with me, NONE of them took any shortcuts, even if the returning portion was just across the streets without any barriers, which saves them at least 2-3km. I even see some rejecting to walk over even if their friend requested them to do so. Then I fully understood, what it meant to have paid for what you get, a full marathon, and getting the finisher medal and the finisher T-shirt at the end of it. Even had you walked the whole marathon, the bragging rights are extremely amazing.

Today, if you participated in the SCM, you are an outstanding individual of outstanding endurance, and you should look at yourself in a different manner. It could be just because of a simple fact, you are not going to walk the way you used to this few days.

Herman

http://psychology-learning.blogspot.com/

2008-11-30T22:19:00.002+08:00

In conjunction with my long 3 months holiday and to ensure that I do not lose track in my learning, I have opened another blog for referencing purposes.

http://psychology-learning.blogspot.com/

HERMAN IS FEELING IT

2008-11-28T00:14:00.001+08:00

Sometimes I like my job so much that I don't want to go home. HOW AH?

Unusually Normal

2008-11-24T01:58:00.002+08:00

It's almost 2 am. I can't sleep. I have attempted to drown myself to sleep with two cans (not one pair of) tiger beer (not white tiger). Normally that should get the job done.

BUT CANNOT LEI!

One side of me is analysing the reasons.

I have concluded it could be due to:

1) Everything at work is just so not done yet despiting me leaving work late everynight

2) I have not booked any Air Rifle range and kayaking facilities yet for the events that I am due to organise. (which i just searched and attempted to email - which I'm damn fed up with SAFRA Yishun for not reading their mails and when I call them they say they will reply my mail)

3) My exams are coming up this WEEKEND and I have yet touched my book.

4) I've not been running for a very long time now and the dates for the 42KM Marathon is getting closer and closer.

5) and I suddenly get this FREAKING FLU. ARGH

Commitment

2008-11-12T00:51:00.001+08:00

Always taking positive images in life sometimes deal damages to person commitments and time, especially when you are

- Doing a part time module
- Working full time
- Expected to multitask on your job
- A fan playing basketball
- A person who is passionate in singing
- Going to plan for marriage and housing

I have to admit that I do feel drain at times and of course often i laugh it off, but i really have to give it to my stress control that have with me, dealing and elimating stress fast often with good planning, but ever so often Murphy comes for a visit and cocks up the show.

As much I enjoy doing what I am doing now, I foresee the responsibility that will soon overwhelm me with ever ringing handphones asking me this and that during office hours, after school hours and etc.

I'm just thinking out loud but the end product that I am trying to push here is my understanding of best of memories and the taste of sweetness always comes after the struggle and I want to emphasie that commitment and drive is what is able to make it happen. I sacrificed money to buy a car to compensate for my time and rest. Money can be earned back, but can regrets be taken back?

Closure of my first Degree Module

2008-11-07T00:12:00.001+08:00

I would want to give myself a good clap for studying for the exam, well prepared but of course, a few lapses was unavoidable. Forgiven myself for that.

By the end of this month I would know if I got an 'A', or even better a HD (High Distiction), considering I already had 44/50 going into the 50% paper.

I'm JUST A F******* SHOW OFF!

The Last Competitive Basketball Competition of The Year

2008-10-15T23:44:00.002+08:00

Today was supposed to be the second last match of our Inter-CSC match as all of us had braced up to win the upcoming match.

However it was not long that we realised shots were not falling and we were turning the ball over quite badly.

But as our morale was better and the spirit got higher, we had a few runs but none was significantly big enough to bridge the gap.

Something different this time around was that, I was the chosen one to lead the team in scoring. That as yet to happen in an Inter-CSC match as we always had player that were good scorers. It was due to the stradgey used that I was chosen to run and run and run and attempt to score.

The stradegy worked well, I was scoring baskets that were planned for, but i missed two easy ones.

When the clock went down to 35secs, we were down 5 and we were trying to do our best to see if we could tie it. And indeed one of our teammates threw a hysterical shot from way beyond three point line to sink a two point deposit for our team. It was only a few moments ago, that I had a possession to drive and was foul and did not make the basket. Not even one.

So let's just say, I HAD THE CHANCE TO TIE/WIN IT, but I could not.

Nevertheless, we all tried our best. GO ZHENGHUA CSC!

The Lastest Taxi for Zhenghua Basketball Players

2008-09-21T00:33:00.003+08:00

NO METER INPUT - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

RIDE IT TODAY!

Today...

2008-09-10T23:53:00.003+08:00

An incredible buzzer beater, my smoking car and resuming public transport should consider my day unique?

THE BREAKING POINT

2008-09-10T00:20:00.001+08:00

HAIZ.

Today

2008-09-08T11:32:00.004+08:00

9 pts, 4 rebounds, 2 assist personally, together with the play of the day should compensate the loss of about 30 points V.S the defending champions.

GD GAME!

It's OFFICIAL

2008-08-24T23:34:00.001+08:00

Got to check out my timing again in the official competitive records soon so i know where i stood this morning.

Oh btw. 42KM HERE I COME!

AHM 2008

2008-08-24T15:58:00.002+08:00

Being in the competitive lane really worked me up this morning as the horn sounded, i was running for my best timing. It was not for the prize, it was not just for the team, it was more for my personal training.

I was given two power gels to start with at the start and i planned for use at the 7km and the 14km mark. 1/3 of the race. At the half way point, we will be passed power gel again (by another team memeber that couldn't run) and i planned that for my last 2KM. I was planning for falling at the 1 hour 45 range, i.e i have to complete about 2 km per 10 mins.

Then it was up to my to psyche up myself. I made myself pissed off with the surrounding. NO Toilet, Wet floor, bag deposit problem and etc. That got me awake minimumlly for the early morning run. Once running, I went slow and steady for the first 4km, and i felt comfortable, so i decided i could go for more. At the ECP Fort Road enterance, as I was entering the enterance, the top runners were already exiting. Then I told myself, "so slow might as well not be in the team", "like that also can be in the team", "no wonder in team 2 not team one, so slow". I was depressing myself to the point that I could make myself fire up and once I got into the mood, i told myself, "i am going to run past team 1 team mates and show them team two has potential as well".

Then i felt good for the run then onwards and i kept overtaking the people that i have never overtaken, be it in other races, or training. But for this AHM, i did it. I was running topless 3/4 of the time as the running jersey was too heavy and sticking on my body. I felt good running like that and it was one of the factors pushing me to finish the race.

At the 20km mark, when i saw my watch, 1 h 40 mins, i knew i could see the 1 hour mark and i went all out for it. However i didn't manage to finish it in 5 mins to meet my target, but my timing of 1hour 50 mins and 48 second was the best i ever had.

It was a good run and most of them were surprised that i ran past them and managed to hold the large lead. I didn't believe it neither but i did it.

Good one Herman

The Quote of all Quote

2008-08-05T23:35:00.002+08:00

'The thin line between stubborn and preserverance is within me.' - Herman (2008)

I cannot be the top runner in AHM,

I cannot outplay everyone in basketball,

I cannot top all the students in Informatics/University of Southern Queensland,

I cannot be the best boyfriend,

I cannot be the best leader my guys can have,

But i know at least I put in the best, and the best is the only thing i can afford to give.

I can give anything but up.

Running As a Discipline

2008-07-08T23:01:00.002+08:00

Training for the AHM has been tiring. From waking up late for work to aching shoulders to feeling the runner's knee, I have appreciated the run thus far.

From 10 Km a week to slowly at least clocking 40+Km per week, my focus at times I do admit that I stroll off course but I know I am still training for it.

Running to me has become a Discipline, and it's not a chore, but a task. At the start of every run, I tell myself I am going to break my timing. I believe that running the long distances is dependant on the mind and the body. The body is ONE factor that is to me 40% of the issue. Most of the time it comes from the mind.

Excuses come from -

Cannot la. I think I will die after running the long distances.
Sure shag out one lo. How to run.
Wah, buay sai, sure cramp.
I think this is the max I can cover, I'm going to walk.

Of course, one knows his/her body best. But the thin line of discipline and excuses is intanglible. It is only to be broken by your ownself.

Am I able to break myself for 42KM?

Herman (2008) Hierachy Of Social Understanding

2008-06-26T20:58:00.002+08:00

Being A Full Time Supervisor

Means you are responsible for your people's training, discipline and morale
Means that you must me a role model for them =Means that working on your off and leave = You do more they rest more
Means you are SHAGGED OUT FROM WORK ALREADY

2. Being a Person Who Has Passion for Sports

Means you shag yourself more after taken care of point number one

3. Being a Part Time Degree Student that Strives for the Best Results

Means taking care of point number one and two while studying for your theory and finishing your assignments

Means going to the libary on weekends for the best reference for your projects! SCORE!SCORE!SCORE!

4.Being a Boyfriend that wants more time for his Girlfriend

Means taking care of point number one, two, three while trying to find time for dinner or movies with his girlfriend

5. Being an owner of a car

Is due to time constrain for point number one, two, three and four.
Means that even if you try to save some time you won't save that much because ppl always ask 'can tompang anot'
Means that you pay for their transport fees.
Means travelling more distance that you should and that means alot with the BOOMING OIL PRICES
Means that you cannot be rude to reject them.
Means being able to tolerate the comments of your car and your driving from people who HAS or DON'T HAVE any license.
While still concentrating on the road
Means people slp when you drive
Means that you more tired but they don't know it because they need to tompang back home fast.
Means that you accident also they not responsible because you driving and it's your car
Means you got road tax, insurance, car loan and petrol to pay off
Means people only remember that you drive them there and not that you paid for the parking fees or summons even

6.Being a Person who is saving for his Marriage and Studies

Means point one, two, three and four must be maintained, while point number five is dragging it down but is optimal for substaining the above four points
Means that you already shagged out from point one, two, three and four but you still need to calculate for point number five while considering point number six.
Means delaying his marriage as the studies finish first, but hurts point number four.
Unable to earn more money due to point one, two, three and four.

7. Being a 'MAN' in social society Singapore

BALANCE ABOVE ALL SIX POINTS.

I almost fell asleep while driving.....

2008-06-13T00:31:00.001+08:00

and almost got ran over by a trailer. I was THAT CLOSE - centimeters away from thousand dollars of repair and hundreds of days of shock.

Half A Year 'HAS PASSED'

2008-06-11T21:05:00.002+08:00

2008 is already 2008.5.

How much have I achieved?

+ I did good for my counselling module that I previously predicted a 'B'. Looking to the results, I GOT AN 'A'!

+ Struggling with my personality assignment. Mulitple Social Personalities. I cannot seem to find any references, not even in the libary!

+ Clinical Psychology module is still okay. The MCQ is next monday. Have better Start working on it.

+ AHM competitve training is draining me out but has provided me the psychical training that I have been lacking this while. -Run- Run- Ciruit Training- Run - Run - Run.

+ Thank Me that I have a car. If not I will definately have not enough sleep everyday.

- As much as my body is thanking me on that, my wallet seems to not agree with the petrol kiosk cashier.

Honda FIT 08

2008-05-13T00:06:00.003+08:00

This post is posted by a CAR CRAZED [e]Z

In my attempt to go for fuel efficency and as much I love my car, I went down to turf city and took a look at the new Honda FIT 08.

There are three words that I would like to say about the trip.

I LOVE FIT.

As much as my passion goes for hatchback cars goes all the way to the simple Mazda 2, Honda FIT is much bigger and spacious and i really have to credit them for the boot space they are giving to a hatchback car without compromsing leg space. The dashboard is simply amazing, going along with it's unique steering wheel.

This is a simple picutre of Honda FIT.

Paying as much as 500 for my car now and 400 for fuel, I can acutally buy a new for 600 for installment and cutting down half of fuel consumption as FIT is stated to go 20 KM per Litres. Mine's now about 9.5KM, and even if FIT gives me 18, I'm on a good end.

However as of the car now I really have think about it wheather to sell it off for paper value or my brother would still want the car back or he would want to rent it off till he is able to utlize it, is definately worth discussion.

This post below is posted by a sensible Herman.

As much as I went to see a FIT 08 this afternoon, there are a few issues that still tangles within me, and it's defintely the long term money. Having a car is really a selfish issue as it's more, and definetley a WANT for me. I am enjoying the late wake up for work and not to worry anytime i have to report and where to report to work as i'm readily avaliable.

Within me there are still things I want to do for me and as well as for my girlfriend.

There's still our plans.

There's still my studies in which they are enrolling in July and I don't know if I want to go for the first module already.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........... Although 50 Big 50 small is a way to to solve it, but I should be more sensible.

100 Big 100 small. SHOIK SHOIK. ALL SOLVED.

AHM 08

2008-05-12T03:19:00.002+08:00

I'm been selected to represent my team for the AHM this year!

Actually it's one of the things that I want to do really. It keeps my discipline for runnung intact as I do not go for runs if there's no one initating it. They are now inputing the runners and I hope that I would not be in the reserve team and it makes me really wanting to train for it.

This 'training' will include me;

1.running on my own without people pushing me.
2.Controlling my diet - i.e no suppers and overeating
3.No Alcohol!

Can I do it?

I will update my training timings and see how far and fast that I can oush myself to be. Cheerios!

The Accidental S-Course

2008-05-08T23:41:00.002+08:00

When training in driving I discover why it is important to learn the S and the crank course well. Unknowingly acutally you are just doing it as you drive day to day.

Sometimes I miss doing the S course, and sometimes in empty carparks I like to go in between walls.

Today as I was exiting Bukit Panjang plaza carkpark (there's only one exit), there was this stretch of wall and I did an S course thinking that it's faster, and more 'fun'.
Well, at this stretch of wall, you'll see alot stratch marks left by other cars.

As I saw that there was so many scratches, I 'decided' that I left my mark there as well. I left some of my bumper paint and my headlight plastic there. Basically a big patch of paint wear and I need a new headlight.

One lesson learned. Don't play with your car. I mean, my car.

Haiz.

Things will never go smoothly

2008-04-26T23:01:00.002+08:00

Things will never go so smoothly, for anyone, be it you are rich, poor, smart or whatever, no one gets away with it.

For now I feel that I'm totally financially tied up due to my car and I'm certainly feeling it in terms of the petrol fees. 400+ a month and it's rather killing me. I am not complain as I asked for it. As far as the convience it has brought to me, it am definately going for it.

However what comes around me are two major huge finance events that I am planning. As far as my studies are as for concern, it's a few more modules before I say hello to USQ for my degree modules and it's an easily 10K. Totally regretted how I spent my money on ethanol water buring my liver away when I had that kind of money. Like I always say, it's a learning process and it's only now that I realised. Still not too late.

Then as for me and my girlfriend, what we have in mind is even more taxing to us is getting married and having a flat. Just going to open it up as it's not an embrassing issue, but do let us know about any thing that you now it's quite worth the money to go for in fine dinning. We do have a photo set and the bridal clothings all in a package, but how are we supposed to hold a banquet with no money?

It's rather amazing how our parents made it through as well but I'm definately going to get what I want as what I have planned for my life.

By 25 I am;

A degree graduate
Married

and have;

My own flat
My own car
A lovely wife
A stable career

I'm already going to be 23. The race is on.

IT's Over~

2008-04-12T18:55:00.002+08:00

It has been another relaxing yet tensing one module bridging in my pursuit for my degree in science (psychology). I am happy to know that I was well prepared for the exam, but however, it has been sometime since I have taken a written exam, it seems like I forgotten most of the things when I went into the exam hall. I'm predicting a B for this module and don't really want to get a C for this counselling module.

As of now I am a free man to do what I want before the next semster starts and build up two modules of bridging again. After completing the module I can go to USQ (university of queensland) already!

YEA!

My driving Experiences thus Far

2008-04-10T19:57:00.002+08:00

It's been about 11 days since I have passed my exams and 11 days that I have been driving to work and going out with my gf and friends.

I have come to notice trends that I would like to share with people who are going to drive in the future.

Do always check your blind spots especially if you have not checked that side for a long time before you manovoure a turn. Instances happen when you look in the mirrors and think there are no cars beside you, but actually there is one that is moving constantly in your blind spot and you didn't notice and accidents happens if you do a sharp turn in.

Always take good care of the motorist, signal early to inform them you are turning into the lane. Never take for granted they will let you pass even if you signal, they might even acclerate so you don't block his lane. (Especially J plates, they make you more scared when you squeeze in, rather then them being scared)

Allow bigger clearance when overtaking bigger vehicles as you never know if there are motor or cars that might acclerate from LONDON (means very very far) and cut you.

Be Careful on the roads ! Rememeber! Expect people to do the wrong things!

A Class 3 License

2008-04-01T02:17:00.000+08:00

Allows me to drive to work from tml onwards!

2008 - A new era for [e]Z

2008-03-29T16:35:00.003+08:00

What an exciting year it has been thus far for me.

A major lifestyle changing component has once again surfaced for me, and that is my upcoming driving test this monday.

Having aquired another class of license that has allowed me to drive on the road for sometime already actually does not make me more ready for the test.

I can see all the bad habits coming up and that is one of the problems when apporaching the driving test. I wouldn't want to say that the safety 'wayang' blind spot checks are dumb, but frankly that was never my problem as I always do check for bikes attempting to squeeze through. My problem now is adjusting to driving a smaller and faster vehicle.

When the capablity of the vehicle change, the driver has to adapt fast as the road is never a playground. Many lifes are at stake, be it the people and cars around you or just your life and in future your friends that are by your side as you drive. My problem is probably lane changing with a faster vehicle. I need to react and judge faster as the distance is shorter with faster acceleration.

I do still have two revisions coming up for me and I am going to be more ready for the test. Today's revision was basically a crash course for me and couldn't really react in two scenerios and required instructor's assistance.

FOR TOMORROW ONWARDS, IT's ME AND MY STEERING WHEEL AND ACCLERATOR/BRAKE/CLUTCH!

The Case Of A Missing $100 Dollars

2008-03-16T14:17:00.002+08:00

I lent money to someone and that person did not return me the money. How familiar is that?

However, this experience of mine is rather unique and I would want to share it with you in blog space to caution you all to give a second thought before lending money to people.

It all began in a course of mine that I took recently, and there was about 40 of us in the group. This person that approached me happens to be in my partner in learning. He is going twenty this year, claims that he's married and has a gal of 2 years of age. Well, he's the typical 'beng' with tattoo, foul mouth and i don't give a damn about authority type.

One day, he approached me for money in a soft and tearful manner. "My gal birthday is today, she's going to be 2 today and I hope that I can lend money from you to bring her to the bird park today as she likes the place." My question next was when the money could be returned and also how much he needed. He said he only needed fifty. I was alright with the decision as fifty was relatively okay to me for birthday celebration and so I gave in and said I'll transfer him the money when I got home. Then he asked if I had cash as he wanted to rush cab home to celebrate, then I offered him 10 to take the cab home.

Come next week, he took MC and didn't transfer nor brought the money when he came back from MC. It was only after a few days into the course that we discovered that he was conning money from everyone. I had lend ten dollars for him to take the cab, but in the cab he borrowed another ten from the coursemate that took the cab with him, claiming that he had no cash. Be it money to buy cigaratte or to the bird park or zoo, it seems like the fire was getting too big to kill off with a bucket of water.

For 2 weeks, about 8 of us were pestering him for the money, summing to more then 500. He then gave excuses and eventually took 2 weeks of MC and refused to come back. It was then we took the last approach; we went to his house. We did a little bit of homework and managed to track him down at home. When he saw us he was shocked and he 'acted' breaking down saying he really got no money. No one else was at home and we couldn't get any money from the parents if possible. We pestered and pestered and told him that he has problems but if he don't return the money to us, it becomes our problem also. He JUST DIDN'T HAVE MONEY TO PAY US BACK.

To me, it seems like a lesson well learnt. I'm not lending money to people anymore. And I hope taht you out there think before lending money to people, and even close friends for that matter.

A post after a MONTH?

2008-03-09T18:31:00.002+08:00

didn't even realised that I have not been in blogspace for quite some time already.

Went to IT show @ Suntec with Yong Lin, Ron and My Loved one yesterday. It was packed as usual and expected. Intended to look for a laptop, but just didn't find any logical use for it as I can't use it for my job, but i'll definately come in handy during my studies. Futhermore, having a laptop is not cheap.

These questions kept floating in my mind and I told myself, I'll get one only if it's worth a steal. Well, here I am typing now with my new AXIOO TEC6262, which we (Lin Ping and Ron) bought together yesterday. I got a yellow one and indent to paste a lambo sticker to make it look nicer and mimic the original lappy. It's quite a steal and I cna't say that I don't like it as I am enjoying video conferencing and many other things, which includes convience which my desktop cannot bring to me.

The only thing that worries me is the expenditures for the coming months. Well, my car's road tax is coming and it's 600 bucks! Half a laptop price.

Forecast all the costly things that are coming up for me this year....

Income tax
Road Tax
Car installment
Petrol
Studies - Entry to USQ

That's my annual pay already! Don't I need to eat and enjoy?

Today Is The Day...

2008-02-03T23:52:00.000+08:00

... I knew why Jay Chou concert was a sell-out ( Please go purchase the Taipei DVD, I even get high watching at home!)

... Avacado is not a very nice fruit to eat

... My room actually can be quite neat

... I waited an hour for my gf and I got pissed off

... I carried cans and gifts all the way from Boon Lay back to my house

...that rained and no one actually contacted me to go out after that

... That I learned that Sheng Siong is not a good place to go during the CNY season

... That the Ten Mile Junction Parking Lot counter is a failure. It says 51 lots free but in fact it's -23 lots at least

... I packed my bag to get ready to leave my room, my family and my face book till CNY eve

Showered By LOVE

2008-01-20T02:42:00.000+08:00

Herman is on a new high with his new found love.

- His facebook fluff friend Fenda.
- Racing
- Cars

FLUNKED

2008-01-09T16:05:00.000+08:00

Warm up was totally okay. I only had to adjust my vertical parking by parking it straight. There were no hazards no nothing on the road. Silky smooth.

I was full of confidence when I received my route. It was the BEST road for me! I know the route by heart! Test route 5 was not a concern on afternoons as traffic is not heavy and after the U turn, if there were no demerit points, everything would be just nice.

WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED!

Vertical Parking. Hit kerb.

I go out adjust.

Hit pole.

I adjust again.

Go in slanted.

Adjust again.

(Please go and count how many points already at this point.)

Parallel parking. Siew OH!. I came in nicely. So I looked to my back, focusing on my reversing.
"YOU SEE THE POLE SHAKING?"

Pole knocked out of position - TEN POINTS.

Go out from circuit already know already.

When exiting BBDC, SUDDENLY. SUDDENLY got road work.

Two lanes filled up had to cross via center. Tester takes up board.

U Turn. Siew OH!

Suddenly, one car behind at full speed comes behind me. (Which wasn't anywhere before my U turn) Started to change lane because I SLOW! ( I was on the right lane btw, just U turned)

"see? he change lane" - takes up board

8 POINTS.

FUCKING BLACK LANCER.

Before BBDC, SUDDENLY got dump truck.

takes up board.

FUCK.

Then i started drizzling.

TEST ROOM

"okay la. Practice more circuit."

I know already

BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH

2008-01-09T02:32:00.001+08:00

And I can't sleep after waking up.

TP TP LO!

2008-01-08T00:19:00.000+08:00

This is more about a self expression post. I can't believe that TP is just around the corner and the bragging about sure pass has come to a halt. Today revision was horrible. I totally forgot what were the essential keys to passing the circuit, and I totally lost myself on the road. Still it was not that bad to the extend that the instructor had to depress his own brake pad.

How many errors did I make?

Travelling at 65Km/h on a minor 50Km/h road - Immediate Failure
Attempting to move off in 3rd gear for more then three times - what more to say?
Stopping at a junction twice - 20 points - fail
Stopping after the stop line - Immediate failure
Strike a pole - 4 points

I can say the circuit was still passable, just that I really had to maintain the footwork. That old habit of clutching most of the time is my likely killer.

PLEASE LET ME HAVE THE BUKIT BATOK TEST ROUTES!

I can't really hide the fact that I am DESPERATE to drive that Civic LSI for my own uses. I can't stand taking public transport swifting from school to meet gf to play ball to go work. How much time have I already spent on traveling per DAY!?

Tml night is do or die revision. I have to hit the right notes. Rather the right pedals.

Come Wednesday. It's take the bus to first day of school or..... I'm driving there.

PLEASE

RESOULTION RECOLLECTION - THE TRUTH

2008-01-03T00:17:00.000+08:00

RESULTS IN RED

RESOULTIONS

(I can track this when it comes to 2008)

1. New York Skin Solution treats my ance/scar problem after a long battle. I won the battle after losing quite some money. But it's all good! - NOT THAT BAD BUT I CAN ONLY SAY IT HAS IMPROVED ALOT ALREADY!

2. My teeth gets straighter and faster then expected. - GOOD BYE BRACES! HELLO PERLIES!

3. I finish my Death Note comic and find that I love it even more and chases the anime! - SO MY LAST THREE BOOKS ARE BOUGHT FOR A YEAR ALREADY AND LEFT ON THE SHELVES THAT LONG!?

4. Hana Kimi comes into Singapore TV after I finish it online. Then after the TV exposure in Singapore, price drops drastically and DVD version is avaliable for sale. - BEEN THERE DONE THAT

5. S.H.E concert on 27th Jan was great and they decided to come back the next year! No more two year wait! SO WHO WILL ANSWER THIS PRAYER?

6. Promotion! 0.75 for April? - NO 0.75 but STILL PROMOTION!

7. Be more active in sports, slim down a bit, abdominal harder a bit, arms shape-ier a bit. And get my IPPT GOLD!- ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

8. Give my girlfriend the best birthday present she ever wanted to receive! - NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!

9. Get M*****D! - NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!

In Portuguese , Feliz Ano Novo!
In Italian, Anno Nuovo Felice!
In German, Glückliches Neujahr!
In Singapore, Happy New YEAR LA!

IT SEEMS LIKE RESOLUTIONS ARE JUST RESOLUTIONS IF WITHOUT SOLUTIONS! HELLO 2008~!

Fashion Year 2007

2008-01-03T00:03:00.000+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

Conversation of the YEAR

2007-12-17T00:19:00.000+08:00

We were on the topic of no place to play ball during the raining season, so I started telling them this;

I: I'll make my garage a basketball court lo.

Zx: No need, I'll use my backyard.

I: But you have to build a shelter, very troublesome, use use my first storey lo.

Zx: No need la, use my basement, anyway my car all lend out to ppl, then nothing to put also.

The car conversation lasted a while....

I: Speaking of basketball court, I'm intending to build a javelin field at my backyard, and in any case i'll hit my neighbor, I bought over all of their houses.

Zx: You know I told you about building a private runway? blah blah blah..

I: Oh ya, have you received the mail I cc to you? NASA intend to ask space for me to build their space shuttle!

NOW HOW BORED WERE WE ON A SUNDAY NIGHT!

22nd Bday Celebration!

2007-12-12T18:19:00.000+08:00

Tthe Pre-'Loot of' Alcohol

Birthday Celebration @ GRAX 08/12/2007
And thanks to everyone who was there for the moment!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RON AND ME!

Demo1

2007-11-25T19:02:00.000+08:00

Anyone help?

when will it ever end?

2007-11-21T18:18:00.001+08:00

tired..

LINKIN PARK!

2007-11-14T01:29:00.000+08:00

Linkin Park let the whole crowd wait for an hour, starting only at 2105.

You don't know how pissed everyone was when they heard song after song coming out of the DJ Booth.

That was all forgiven as the lights went off.

The $128 standing ticket should have been the $148, as there was so much gap for me to party!

It all started with Wake, track 01 in their new minutes to midnight. Then i continued with Given Up, and the famous tracks comes one after another.

I stood sort of motionless, just dancing to the beat for the first few, until I couldn't take it and I started jumping,' rapping', screaming and 'jamming'. The dude in front of me was sort of a mirror of me and I totally enjoyed the whole event. Expect for the both of us, I think the rest were just folding their arms and enjoying the concert. I totally lost control when tracks like 'Faint', 'One Step Closer' and 'Bleed it Out'. I eventually discovered that I eventually had a lot of space to myself, probably because of the feets I kept stamping on.

The Acoustic versions of 'In pieces' (if i didn't remember wrongly) and breaking the habit was totally emotional. There were times where I even closed my eyes to appreciate Chester's voice and Shindo's keys.

In all, I would like to ask when is Linkin Park coming to Singapore again. I'll make sure i'll buy the most expensive Standing Tickets.

I really think that Singaporeans are too conservative or it could just be that they really are? For me, frankly, I don't give a shit, as I won't be seeing them again, and as long as no physical harm was done by me, I stand to believe it's fair enough for me to do what I want. You come to a rock concert to enjoy right?

I'm Very Busy

2007-11-11T14:53:00.000+08:00

NO, I'm not going to talk about Jay Chou's new album, but I just want to let you all know, life can be so exciting!

Finally been clearing some leave, and besides doing my project, I also had a few other things that filled up my life recently.

PRAWN FISHING

We went to 3 locations in a week (Beat That!!) just to find a future good spot that we can fish next time. Farmmart and Marina South wasn't exciting at all with 1 and NIL catch respectively for me.

Boon Lay was pretty exciting, just look at our catch!

Live Prawns on the pit!

This one was one of the biggest of the day, I caught it and I remembered because it came up with a tag.

Look at the high cholesterol eggs!

Death Row!

CLUBBING

Went to Plush on Deepavali Eve.

I'm going out with JAy Chou (and I'm going to ask him to open a 3rd concert with a ticket for ME!)

This is Us on another day out at Plush!

(NOTE) When it's stripes, we wear stripes, and when it's white, we wear white. No communication at all, it just happens!

MAHJONG

It's been so long since I've last played, could easily be three months. I was quite lucky on the table that day, just look what I've got!

It happens that that day I played Mahjong was Sarah's son, Riodyron's birthday, plus their new house warming.

Time flies, and I just hope he doesn't grow up fast enough to greet me 'Uncle'. I have to think of a salutation fast!

WELL, THAT's ALL FOLKS! THE COWBOY'S BUSY!

REMOVED!

2007-11-02T18:00:00.001+08:00

,

Finally my braces are removed after 1 year and 2 months of stuck food bits and pronunciation difficulties.

The first photo I took of myself straight after the removal.
(Check out the porcelain white teeth!)

It had reminded me of the struggles i had to, and still have to go through to maintain good oral health!

Let's take a look back 1 year ago.

This is not an crocodile teeth sample. THIS WAS MY TEETH!

Then the constant struggles, the pain of eating, gum bleeding, ulcers, uncontrolled salivation.

But now that it's all good, it's time to enjoy!

P.S : I'll be on radio (power 98) tml and Sunday at 12noon, and various other evening times. Interested to know what is it about? Stay tuned!

TOTALLY PISSED OFF!

2007-11-01T01:20:00.000+08:00

I reached home at 1830.

I was too tired and set the alarm 1930 as I had driving lesson at 2155.

AND I WOKE UP AT 0120.

THANKS!

Auto Cars

2007-10-29T23:43:00.000+08:00

Finally able to book my Auto 1.1 lesson today. Well all I can say that driving an auto car is an enjoyment. All you do is brake and accelerate. No concerns on clutching in and all.

Driving never been easier!

13 NOV 2007

2007-10-29T00:41:00.000+08:00

LINKIN PARK. HERE I COME !!!!!

I finally managed to get someone to go with me to Linkin Park concert. Wooo!!

They say .........

2007-10-26T00:35:00.000+08:00

ladies cannot parallel park a car.

I tell them some guys can't as well.

OOoooooooo..

2007-10-15T20:48:00.000+08:00

Updates!

Driving -
After an irritating instructor experience, finally at stage 2.8 , finally I don't see the 'engine stall' warning light on my display panel for the whole duration of a driving lesson. SWEET.

Cultural Psychology -
Had to admit, this was the toughest assignment I've done so far. Didn't really fixed on a culture to work on. Initial idea was the Eygptians, and slowly evolved into Hip-hop, then drug culture, before fixing on Gothic subculture.

Information gathering was horrible as there is only 4 Gothic books in Singapore NLB. In which, 3 is of literature, and one is of their subculture.

Like they say it, " Tough times don't last, tough man do". Now now, one more group project to worry about.

OMG

2007-10-10T23:47:00.001+08:00

TP has shifted to 9th JAN 2008 !!! I Need to clear, clear , clear !!

OOOOoooooooooo

2007-10-09T23:57:00.000+08:00

TP Date draws closer. 4th Feb 08. I can't wait already!

Herman and His New Found Confidence

2007-10-08T22:55:00.000+08:00

WAHAHAHA! TP IS ON 19th FEB.

My Instructor Asked Me

2007-10-07T19:10:00.001+08:00

" Do we need to go back to the circuit to learn how to move off?"

HERMAN

2007-10-06T13:50:00.001+08:00

cannot drive.

ALL BLOCKED UP AND NO WHERE TO SLEEP

2007-10-03T23:15:00.000+08:00

Just did a forecast of events for myself for this month. Well pretty much it seems that everyday there's something interesting happening. Be it work, driving lessons, school, facial and the confirmed last dental, there's always something on each and every day!

It seems however, that I have forgotten to allocate time to sleep!

Maybe Ron is right...

2007-09-25T22:45:00.000+08:00

I am a workaholic!

The feeling of shoikness!

2007-09-18T23:44:00.000+08:00

Recently life has been hectic for me and I'm once again feeling 'it'. Work is giving me alot of challenges, and the best thing is the feeling of achievement and feeling that you are able to be in control.

BBALL COMPETITION

Be it being happy or sad, to me actually it's more on learning and experience. Although having lost all the games in two competition and the difference in playing style has made me, what I feel, a better player. Well at least I'm top in 3 point field goal percentage in the whole competition! 1 for 1, 100%. BEAT THAT. Ha!

ELLA - Qiang Qiang Memorial CD

If I told you that I didn't know of this single's existence after one month that it has been released on radio, would you believe it?

Further more, it's released by the holy ELLA, the artiste I die for?

It's true.

Still I was dying to get that track and had really went to search for it before it was released in singapore and was almost desperate to buy it online for about SGD$30! Just when I almost bought it, I saw a forum saying the distribution in Singapore has started!

The song is god-like. I must say on the minimum, the first time you hear this song, you must be at LEAST touched. I almost cried lo, if I wasn't on the LRT.

Qiang QianG~~

For the benefit of the animals, do purchase the album as some part of the sales in the album goes to animal care funding, but that's the last reason right? The song is nice ma!

*SWOOSH* Another trey drained.

Rouge Assassin

2007-09-16T10:53:00.000+08:00

Went to watch a midnight on Rouge Assassin yesterday night and for me, the plot was good. However it did not fulfill the tag line that I saw on the bus stops as the martial arts duel of the year.

It was more on the story on the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia and a rivaling gang. I'm not going to a spoiler alert and I say you should go watch the movie yourself but expect gun, samurai swords and lots of blood and nudity as well. Hollywood action films some how always needed the punch in nudity, but it's just part of the on-going storyline so don't expect too much.

Further more, guess what? Steph Song is in it!

Triva

Did you know that in Singapore and Phillipines it's called rouge assasin? In other countries, the title is credited as War. Their tag line is Vengeance is the ultimate weapon.

The Case Of The Useless Leader

2007-09-07T12:19:00.000+08:00

Today was the third match and there was saying that we might have a chance on this one. Today I before I moved out, I made even took my favorite and most comfortable white shorts and my nice LONG AND1 sock.

The time was closing in and during the warm up, one of the guys was totally not following the warm-up. He just took the ball, lay up and shoot, thus messing up the whole sequence. That made me very frustrated. I slowed down the pace, explained to them the sequence again and he just didn't want to follow.

I probably should have brought the frustration into the starting game. They were playing 3-2 and they were weak down low. I passed the ball low and I kept getting turnovers from my players. It was then I decided to drive in on my own. This led to a few forced shots and thus turning the ball over more! It was then the gap grew to 10 and I told myself if this gap got any bigger, we wouldn't make it further. The gap grew bigger with the number of turnovers on ourside. So did my frustration. I sat down near the half court line when my teammate gave another foul basket to the opponent. I was hoping they give me a technical or what. My team knew I HAD GIVEN UP ON THEM.

It was then my center, (who was only 175) came over to me and pat on my back, "You cannot give up now, you are the game player". I manged to calmly sink a trey,still I couldn't take the blow of the gap bridging bigger and bigger, I got substituted out and sat down for two quarters only to come out on the last one.

I went scoreless on the last quarter and we went down by probably 30 points again. Talk about good leadership. A team captain can give up on the team, but not a team leader. Thus, that makes the only a team captain.

Game 2

2007-09-06T01:10:00.000+08:00

Today was game 2 and we faced a rather better opponent this time. The atmosphere was quite down and I had to motivate them abit during the warm-up runs.

Although we lost again, the score was prob 50+ to 30+, as a team captain, I was very satisfied with their performance. Shots taken were okay, although missed. It's always okay to take good shots, and moreover important to make these shots count. We also manged to deal with the fast breaks, which was the vital key to the loss yesterday. In all, the fighting spirit was there. We lost statistically on rebounds and field goal percentages.

I had myself very well prepared for this coming game. I made sure i fully warmed up before the game, as so I can take the first step against the opponent. I made a few rounds around the court myself and did a little extra warm up. Drove in straight on the first basket already in the opening and I was very satisfied with our first quarter performance.

We were on par on scores on the first quarter but we pulled away gradually as they found their form on the three point range. Increased my career high by another point, pouring 11 points. Really have to work on my three point accuracy, and many a times when I go for the shot, the wet ball slipped out of my palms. Still, there's no excuse as everyone else is also using the ball and if they are making, why ain't I?

I just have to win one of these games. I MUST.

2007-09-04T18:20:00.000+08:00

Today was a the first competitive game with my new team.

Before the game, they were listening and asking advices from me and I appreciate them for coming to learn from me. And as some of them listened, some executed as planned and for some others, either could not or did not.

Our defense was sloppy. Only the first two came back and helped on first breaks. Wehn playing half court, the high post was easily accessible. We really lost out on this part.

Our offense was still being brought out. But still there was not much room.

We fell 25-71.

I accounted for 3 free throws, 1 three point, and 2 shots. That puts me up on a career high on a match accounted by BAS. Nevertheless, I would of course sacrifice these points for the win, but in order to win, I needed to start the rain coming.

Tomorrow's another game. I hope i can last for another 40mins. =p

2007-09-04T01:35:00.000+08:00

Once again, I've been given a chance to be the leader.

Tomorrow's the big day?

Will I lead my people to lead or be lead?

STAY TUNED

2007-08-30T13:50:00.000+08:00

Calls for Celebration !

I passed my Basic Theory !

ONE MORE MONTH TILL REMOVAL OF BRACES!

2007-08-27T23:28:00.001+08:00

Create your own Friend Test here

2007-08-26T22:46:00.000+08:00

The judge gave me 2 hours 26 mins.

ARGH!

2007-08-25T22:04:00.000+08:00

SNORKELLING AT REDANG

INDULGE!

Most of the pictures were taken by me, else mentioned

Damselfishes

Feeding Them With Toasted Bread

Among The Corals

Simply Indulging

Among the Corals

The Giant Grouper
(This one could easily be 45 cm long)
Taken by : Bing Ru

Me and Zx Feeding the fishes
Taken by : Bing Ru

Zx Feeding the fishes

Zx and Bing Ru Feeds the fishes

Herman coming in !
Taken by : Bing Ru

Herman Feeding the Fishes
Taken by : Bing Ru

Damsel and Parrot Fishes

Zx Feeds the Fishes while I do a Close Up Shot

Me and The Fishes !
Taken By : Bing Ru

Wrecks and School Of Yellow Damselfish
(Quite Deep In so unfortunately not very well taken)

The Triggerfish!
(This one's about 35cm long)

The Star Fish along Redang Lang Island

Personally think this is my best shot of all

Swim with the fishes!

Good colors and sufficient lighting adds to the vibrant photo

Video Coming Soon!

2007-08-25T15:52:00.001+08:00

Create your own Friend Test here

2007-08-25T15:27:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow morning judgement day.

Will it be 21km under 2 hours?

2007-08-24T16:27:00.000+08:00

REDANG LANG ISLAND
19-Aug to 24th Aug 2007

I'm finally back and I guess that many of you are going to think I'm going to write the WHOLE JOURNEY down here, but no, I'm just going to fill you guys up with some very nice pictures.

This view is from the resort that we stayed in

Sunset @ Redang Lang Island

From the Jetty

Snorkeling On Another Side Of The Island

Another Side Of The Island

We also did some jungle trekking

A Giant Ant Nest

Only to find Giant Rocks

Marine Park, another Island Of Redang

The beautiful Marine Park Coast

Dead Oar Fish - Surprised to see a display available as it is very rare

Some other facts on OarFish

Look at the water, Corals and fishes from the Jetty!

And when you are overseas ,

Narcissism

happens

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LET ME LIE DOWN IN REDANG LONGER!!

COMING SOON... Underwater Snorkeling pictures.

2007-08-19T12:19:00.001+08:00

REDANG HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-18T14:54:00.000+08:00

21km in 2hour 05min 25 Second.

One more week to judgement day!

2007-08-16T23:44:00.000+08:00

A MAJOR DEFEAT IS A THOUSAND LESSONS LEARNT - [e]Z 11:46 16/08/07

Today I suffered a Major defeat in basketball in a cohesion event held by my various companies. All of my team claimed to have played some form of basketball before. Together with me, I thought we were already born champions.

And when I knew there were 3 teams, I thought I could have just won them all.

However, the truth was I lost not just one, but both of them, we got trashed 30++ to 8. My friend who was on the other team just sighed when he saw me. He saw that I was already frustrated, but I didn't want to show it out. Neither did I leash it out by elbowing all the innocent people. I just stood there in defense, and hoping for a miracle to happen. There was even once, I just sat down at the 3 point line and watched them play. They just didn't want to pass to me. In fact, there were no more then 2 passes to a basket attempt.

Still, I think that was fair enough, as when I got the ball, I hogged it and waited for an attempt to drive. Solo effort, but it was the only thing I believed that could help us to win. In the view that they only wanted to have fun, but I just could not take the fact that it was a minor competition the level of competency was not there.

No screen, no runs. Playing basketball is nothing to do with individual effort. You can be the best, but your teammate must be at least good enough to pass you the ball.

Today I learnt:
1) Defense is very important. 1 person cannot defend 4 people
2) Organizing structure is very important. Roles must be clear.
3) Team work is key. Trust and belief must be there.

I think I better not play basketball in anywhere else that is not competitive, in places that they just want to have fun.

PASSION CAN DRIVE A MAN CRAZY.

2007-08-12T21:56:00.000+08:00

chai chai [chahy-chahy]
Believed to have originated from the western province of Singapore by a man with 'the mole' in the early part of the year 2007.

noun
1- A lady what is above average looking above the age of 16.
2- A lady that is towards a man's liking.
3- A lady that is wearing distractingly less clothing and has attracted a bunch of perverts.

adjective
4- The process of being a chai chai
Today I'm going to wear a bit lesser and take more time to groom up, as so, they will call be chai chai.

Related words.
Gor Lei Chai - Cabbage in mainland taiwan language. Slang for a lady that is round.
Chap Chay - A group of ladies of different looks.
Giam Chay- A stingy yet beautiful lady.

excerpt from the Singapore OxFart Dicktionary.
-Copywrongly since 2006

2007-08-11T13:36:00.000+08:00

CURSE THE BLOODY DICKHEAD WHO CREATED THE MSN PICTURE VIRUS TO GROW LUMPS ON HIS FACE AND HAVE HIS FINGER ROT SO HE CAN'T TYPE THESE BLOODY DICKHEAD THINGS ON THE COMPUTER AND CAUSE SO MUCH TROUBLE TO MSN USERS.

LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!LAME!!!!

SO HOW THE HELL DO I GET THE VIRUS OUT?

2007-08-09T23:07:00.000+08:00

NDP 07

16 weeks. That is about 4 months,and in these four months, all my saturdays were 'burned' up participating in NDP 07 as a marching contingent.

All of us who went had something in common. We didn't like burning our Saturdays, and I even missed an S.H.E concert as I needed to participate in the preview of NDP. But I must say that all was worth it. The sun, the sweat, the waiting and even the food can make us depressed and annoyed in moments of times, but it now only adds to the bittersweet comfort thinking back on the training.

After we marched in just now, although it had been rehearsed so many times in front of a full audience, i suddenly felt a certain sense of pride. It had not come to me in the previous previews and shows, but on the day itself, I felt proud to represent my contingent and feel proud to be on NDP 07. It is the first time that we are showcasing our nation's development on the world's largest floating platform. The flashes of light coming the grand stands felt like stars. And even as we marched out and walk back towards Millenia Walk, people were waving to us, and taking photos as we walked pass. Truly, it felt like star treatment and we even had escorts, just like that other stars have when they participated in these big events.

After the show, all of us suddenly felt very empty, and I even heard one of them say, "Now what am i going to do on Saturdays?" Our commitment has allowed us to make new friends, learn new skills and appreciate our nation.

As I might be the unsocial one that always keep to myself, still, I felt the bonding and I feel that emptiness once again, like every other last days on every other events. And truly, this has been special and NDP 07~ We MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!

2007-08-06T23:43:00.000+08:00

The first step to a Lamborghini is learning to drive.

Finally enrolled for driving.

One step closer to a Lamborghini.

2007-08-03T00:46:00.000+08:00

RANDOM

This is Sarah's baby and his first burger ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLqTJ-nqQtQ

I had to change the amr from my phone to mp3 and then upload some pictures to make it into a video so that I can upload this ...

This is a performance from Bing Ru and Herman.

Bei Pan -

2007-08-01T22:46:00.000+08:00

Promoted!

Today is my first day of promotion. One thing is I'm very happy and proud to wear my new rank. I will believe in striving for the best and achieve what I desire. With great power come great responsibility, and I strongly believe what Peter Parker says.

As much as the world wants to say about me, I don't give a shit as long as I'm learning 24/7. Cheerios! Promote lo!

2007-07-20T22:32:00.000+08:00

It's time for a proper column

This blog needs no introduction

Introducing the newest member int he cyber column.

Ron - The Barbecutioner @ http://thebarbecutioner.blogspot.com/

His second post will make all of you blush as it could possible fill what I blog in months.

This test needs no failure

But life is tough, so being the 'it' man, I got to do what I got to do. Accept the failure and try to screw up another time and think that it's cool.

And frankly, I'm really sick of failing my basic theory test. So how long is it going to take me to hold up a steering wheel?

The bets are reeling in.

Another test that has some failures.

It's towards the end of my first term as a student in Thames Business School and Wednesday was the first of my test. It was the statistic test.

Well, having just finished the project when the test started, I was lucky enough to have my brother driving us to the test.

I was lost initially and I had to start pouring out things before I had to recall all the steps required. I assumed top form in a lost form state and I was hoping for a 50. So I graded myself towards the end of the test. I found that I was in the 48+ region and so I started to ask for a textbook to refer to the graph as I didn't bring one. And so with the steps of referring the the tables, I should have around 55.

But, in fact, I got 4..............9...............!!!

ONE MORE MARK!

But who to blame when I'm the one who didn't revise?

LEE HOM IS BACK

The man we have to give it up for for Chinese Music is back!

His creative juices never fails to mix up a new cocktail for us this time as he puts in the recycling concept, much into the 'LIVE EARTH' period.

With his album made of recycled paper, that's not only the thing, he brings in Selina for a duet where he sings in hokkien!

Out of the many that puts great effort into Chinese music, as westernize as Lee Hom looks, his chink-out music and soothing ballads makes him up in the arena of Jay Chou where they await for the next opponent to battle it out.

Three Wishes - and a packet of tissue

This morning I had some time at home and I decided to switch on TV as I did my breakfast.

I was watching Three wishes on Channel 5.

This saw was where they would go into a country- rather state where they set up an area and listen to their wishes.

Three host will in turn pick the one they want to grant the wish.

From the official website:

http://www.tv.com/three-wishes/cedar-city-utah/episode/549264/summary.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=episodessh&tag=episodes;title;3

The team travels to Cedar City, Utah, where they have several surprises in store for a remarkable retired couple who make toys for underprivileged children all over the world. Also, they help a young girl pay tribute to the fire department whose instruction saved her life, and help a courageous young mother gain the skills and confidence she needs to better face the challenges brought on by the recent loss of her sight. World-class climber and author Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest peak Mount Everest makes a special guest appearance.

So do you want to know what happen?

Not just in the show.

I cried over a show. Not just drops. There was tears flowing off my balls - eye balls.

This show is super touching. It's even more touching then extreme makeover-house edition.

Trust me. Watch this space

2007-07-20T16:53:00.000+08:00

Tskk.. Test ... Tsk..

After another long wait, I took my basic today.

And so, can some one tell me that you have a friend that has failed basic more then 6 times in two years just to comfort me?

I FLUNKED AGAIN!

I seriously don't know why.

And for the maths results. I got my results already !!!!!!!!!!!

I got 49 ! I flunked by 1 POINT!

Cheers!

And I thought last week was supposed to be Friday the 13th, not today.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR....................

2007-07-19T00:59:00.000+08:00

I can't believe I left this spot idle for almost a month.

This previous month has been almost incredible I must say. There's been a down period and recently it's catching up really well.

Finished a number of things, and I can give a good sigh of relief that all's been over.

My Psychology Project on Personality
My Psychology Assignment on Memory
My Maths Assignments
My Maths test - that just finished hours ago.
ZeeAxe's Second 21st Birthday. (Inside Joke)

Guess who we saw that day?

SHI KANG JUN AND ME!

The Group . Always Operational Ready

I didn't have that much that night...........

STILL! There's a few more that's up the list

NDP !!
- I can't believe that I burned 2 months of Saturdays already !
Our Videos - 478 Basketball
Army Half Marathon - 21KM here I come! (Aiming for 1hour 45 minutes this year!)
Two basketball touraments coming my way!
Tioman!

Now that half a year is gone - let's go through my resoultion list and see how it's coming up!

RESOULTIONS

(I can track this when it comes to 2008)

1. New York Skin Solution treats my ance/scar problem after a long battle. I won the battle after losing quite some money. But it's all good! - ...........

2. My teeth gets straighter and faster then expected. - NOT BAD!

3. I finish my Death Note comic and find that I love it even more and chases the anime! - NO TIME TO FINISH MY COMIC EVEN!

4. Hana Kimi comes into Singapore TV after I finish it online. Then after the TV exposure in Singapore, price drops drastically and DVD version is avaliable for sale. - I bought the DVD even before TV release. I HAD TO GET IT!

5. S.H.E concert on 27th Jan was great and they decided to come back the next year! No more two year wait! - NOT MY CUE!

6. Promotion! 0.75 for April? - Promotion coming right up next month. April .. No la..

7. Be more active in sports, slim down a bit, abdominal harder a bit, arms shape-ier a bit. And get my IPPT GOLD! - ACHIEVED!!!!!

8. Give my girlfriend the best birthday present she ever wanted to receive! - I don't have the answer!

9. Get M*****D! - Murdered?

2007-06-22T00:24:00.000+08:00

IT'S A PERSONAL CHALLENGE

Sometimes I just look at myself and try to understand why I am trying so hard in trying to be perfect on everything.

- I want my work to flow smoothly
- I want to ensure that all work given to be is done
- I want to time to enjoy with my girlfriend
- I want good grades for my studies
- I want to play good ball --> increase in field goal percentage. Increase 3 point range

As much as I try to push myself to be a role model for all others to follow, I find that I'm filling up the swimming pool when I'm standing inside. And as my friends know, I can't swim well la.

DROWN LO

2007-06-06T23:01:00.000+08:00

Complain Letter

This is a particular complain letter i wrote to a bus service in Singapore:

I'm writing in with to complain about a bus driver that was very rude and unreasonable on XX of June 2007 at XXXX.

I was at the XXXXX Bus Stop and I was waiting for service XXX. Seeing the bus was going to make a turn, I requested my friend to run from the traffic lights 150 meters away. The bus managed to stop and I was the last passenger that was boarding the bus.

I asked the driver driving XXXXXXX to wait for my friend which was about 50m away at that point of time. He did not reply. Thinking that I could be too soft, I asked him again, and he shouted, " Cannot wait la." and he closed the door shut in front of my friend. Then I prompt him that my friend was already outside the door and all he could do was open the door. Instead of opening the door, he shouted even louder and said, " HOW LONG YOU WANT ME TO WAIT?" and he immediately routed to the right and drove off.

Personally I think that he was very unreasonable,

1) He could have replied he could not wait and I could have not board the bus.
2) He unnecessarily shouted at me.
3) My friend was outside the door and he refused to open the door

I alighted the bus two stops away as I was really very pissed off by the driver's action and waiting for my friend at the XXXXX Stop.

I seek understanding from your management that these drivers ought be more courteous as they are providing a service. They might think that they can do what they want as customers will automatically come up the bus because they need to board the bus. Personally I think that is very wrong and I hope this is a good channel for feedback. I hope this incident will not resurface in other services provided by your company.

End of Letter

Blogger Comment :

I think it's not that Singaporeans like to complain, but things must be done in a suggestive way that we must ensure everything is running in the way it should be. No one should go scott-doing the wrong thing for the job. Everyone gets the same pay, and why must you get the same pay when you're not doing it the same like others?

I would definitely complement a driver by mailing if he was very helpful, (but not the extend of every bus I chase and he waited for me I'll complement). It's not that I will complain on every bus that I didn't manage to chase.

I think we can make the world a better place with constant feedbacks and I hereby encourage you to complement, as well as complain any behaviors you see that is wrong.

Lastly, and this time, the company replied me.

2007-06-01T00:06:00.000+08:00

FINALLY! 9:31.

DREAM-TRAIN-ACHIEVED

2007-05-27T14:24:00.000+08:00

DO YOU AGREE?

2007-05-24T00:28:00.001+08:00

DO YOU AGREE?

Wondering why It only detect my face?

So I gave it a try on Kenny's Face cut out

..............

2007-05-13T13:56:00.000+08:00

5 THINGS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT

5) School has started !!

It's going to happen on every Monday and Wednesday evenings. I'm taking two modules this sem.
Introduction to Psychology and Quantitative Methods. The textbook makes me excited already!

4) Minutes To Midnight is coming to stores soon.

Finally LINKIN PARK! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT I'VE DONE!!!!!!

3) I'm video cam-ing our bball sessions!

Would you want to grow up and never see yourself playing ball before?

2) I pre-ordered S.H.E's album

1) S.H.E's PLAY ALBUM IS OUT!

Tracks you GOT TO Check out -
THE WHOLE ALBUM!
With 2 songs composed by S.H.E
With A song compiled with Jay's songs
With A song that features a children song that we all know
With A song that not many people can actually catch up
With A song that features another band's name
With A song that has that 'Another' band's song as the chorus sang by another band.

YOU KNOW WHAT I'm saying?

2007-05-04T00:22:00.000+08:00

[e]Z Living the dream

I still remember when I was young (as young as primary 3) when I did my first practical science test, where i got the only full marks in the whole cohort. Everyone from that day on, knew me as the science whiz.

This continued to secondary school, and slowly as reality bites, you got to work and you got to survive, things have to be sacrificed. My secondary 3 result was the worst, in fact if I'm not wrong, I was second last in the class. I told myself this was a definite no no and by the the preliminary before the 'O's I was the 2nd in class.

Now, why all the braggy talk about school? It's not that was in RI or something. It's more to me like the passion of learning, the spirit of fighting and to achieve.

When I aimed for tertiary education, I wasn't the rich kid who could go NAFHA and presue a arts degree or anything. I was only someone who had the money to go for polytechnic. I went for the open houses to see for myself, what was available for me and what suit me most. Initally my first choice was interior design, but due to the fact that you have to present your own design first (which was rather cock, as you're suppose to go there and learn in the first place.), i decided to go for something safe and something that can be fall backed on. MECHATRONICs.

I aim to be a student with good grades, but can I say, my discipline wasn't that well, I skipped classes, slept in class due to tiredness from work. Hence, I failed a module only to regret. It was only then I choose who I am to be with a scholarship to allow me to study full time.

I looked back at myself sometime ago and I saw how 'safe' a route i was covering. I will not be straving, I won't be a bankrupt. However, what are the achievements and dreams that I want for myself? That's where I decided to go and learn something that I wanted to learn. It might not be in the most prestiges school, it might not be of any use in my career, it might just take up all my money and free time that I have in the coming time. This time I know that I am sure.

I'm taking up a Bachelor in Science in Psychology in Informatics now. I already enrolled and I am waiting for my classes to start. I'm ready to face the challenge to do what I want to do. People ask me what am I going to do with this cert? It might not even be recognized, why waste all the effort to go and study, and you don't get a pay increase.

I just know, IT's FOR MYSELF - a selfish and stubborn statement.

2007-04-30T11:27:00.000+08:00

IT'S THE NBA PLAYOFFS!

West

Golden State(8) leads 2-1 Dallas Mavericks(1)
Utah Jazz(4) Tie it 2-2 Houston Rockets(5)
San Antonio Spurs(3) take it 2-1 Denver Nuggets(6)
Phoniex Sun(2) takes it 3-1 LA Lakers(7)

Golden State, who could have not been in the playoff, who has New Orleans to thank for shooting out the LA Clippers, are really what their team suggests, WARRIORS. They are LEADING against the top seed in the western conference and the leaders of the season. Are they going to upset the Dallas Mavs and advance? Let's see if Avery Johnson has any clues.

The Suns are going to outshine the Lakers in another game and they deserve it! Look at how the 2 time(3 soon) MVP, Steve Nash play and you know why. He has such a strong supporting cast, Marion, Amare, this season's 6th man Leandro Barbosa. 15 Assist in a half today, that won't be any good if your teammates can't finish can it?

In the East

Detriot Pistons(1) sweeps 4-0 the Orlando Magic(8)
Miami Heat (4) swept 0-4 by the Chicago Bulls (5)
New Jersey (7) Nets leads 3-1 on the Toronto Raptors(3)
Cleveland(2) 3-0 on the Washington Wizards(7).

Miami, my favourite team, with the mighty combi of D-wade, Shaq and my hero, J-Will, didn't advance as defending champions. It's obvious they have struggled, they fought but they lost.
I have to give it in to Chicago, which in years have been drafting very well. They bring in young guns like Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordan. This season they brought in a powerhouse, Ben Wallace and they proved to be what they want to be after Jordan left. Champions. Although they might not be contenders now, but no not be surprised if you see them fighting up there for a chance.

Cum ON ! "IT'S THE PLAYOFFS!"

Fishing 270407

2007-04-27T23:32:00.000+08:00

FISHING AT BEDOK JETTY

It was a tiring day at Bedok Jetty as we had to take care of so many things on our hands. To us fishing is not all about waiting. We have many things to cover and to make sure we get the best catch, and now with my new phone, I have a new mission!

TAKE MANY PHOTOS!

Setting off for the trip!

The early afternoon was many Tamman action where I kept on fishing for the small fish as there are times where they come with the tide.

Ron got better luck then me as he got two Sicklefishes early in the evening.

I got another catfish late in the night before we were about to move off.

Sometimes fishing do give you some perks!

Sunset

Rainbow

The best thing is. We TRIED SO HARD to flag a cab at ECP! And just when I was about to give up, a cab came in and I bet the cab driver was so happy when he heard where we were going!

It was a total of 42 dollars after coming down the cab. GOSH! I better come back early the next time I go Bedok jetty!

Daily Dose Of [e]Z

MSU 13

2007-04-23T22:36:00.000+08:00

In the greatest surprise when I was watching TV, this ad came up and it was this year's MSU. I thought I saw my secondary school class mate. It looked like her, and well, as many of you don't know, I'm from CHESTNUT DRIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL

So if she's my classmate, she's in my class right? From CHESTNUT DRIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL to MSU? I don't think so. Maybe from RV, RI, not from CHESTNUT DRIVE.

Not till I saw the name.

Adlina Adil.

OMG It's really HER!

I think I really streotyped MSU as a good school contest.

I'm proud that she made it the top 5, and she's the reason I watched MSU for the first time. I think she fared well, and frankly, she wasn't even ranked top 5 in our class last time.

People do change.

I did google on her and I'm surprised that there's some small speculation about her, as she's a malay, many people on mediacorp forum are looking forward to watching her in SURIA!

MediaCorp Forum

Although I rarely talk to her in my Sec 3 and Sec 4, but I still wish her good luck in her career and finally someone from Chestnut Drive Secondary School is making a name for herself. AND SHE's FROM MY CLASS! *HEH*

2007-04-22T23:24:00.000+08:00

2 PHONES DOWN IN A DAY

After having so much fun at Jun Ling's birthday chalet, drowning ourselves in mahjong, beer and liquor, I decided to take a nap before I go home. And I wake up only to find, that I have slept on my phone and broke the screen! The phone was totally a goner, it won't show anything as the screen cracked from within.

Luckily, I have not just another spare phone, which I use for work as it does not have a camera, I have two! My black Olio (Made In Singapore), and cannot find any where else flip phone. After collecting dust for me for so long, the battery was already flat, even that I had not connected it to my phone. If I want to use it, of course I had to charge it. During the charging, the phone went haywire and the SCREEN doesn't show anything. THE IRONY!

With the lifestyle that I have, I cannot do without the trendy 'weekend' phone, and therefore I went to re contract and signed up a W810.

Sometimes you just don't know how much you'll spend on the next day!

FISHING TRIP

Weekday fishing is always NICE. I guess this will be the last trip to Labadour as after I went to take a look at Bedok Jetty, I immediately know that is the place to be next time!

Anyway I managed to finally catch a fish with a rig that I tie, which means to say, fish are fooled by the way I tie my bait and they are convinced to eat it!

I managed to catch a puffer fish, and a eel-tailed catfish.

The eel-tailed catfish was quite a lucky catch, I managed to catch it in less then two minutes of casting my rod. I also thought I lost the fight with the fish as it felt like it was stuck in the rocks. However, when I reeled in all the way, we were quite excited, as from far, the colour looked like a grouper! However we weren't disappointed by the catch, I took a photo before releasing it back to water.

The EEL-TAILED CATFISH

I RAN 10:10 & DIDN'T GET GOLD

Is there any need to explain?

2007-04-08T22:54:00.000+08:00

Difference between weekdays and weekends

In a desperate attempt for trying to practice what I preech -

[

Entry last Friday 30/03/07

Let me list it down.

* Running at least 1 hour for four times a weeks
* Facial
* Playing ball at least 8 hours a week
* Meeting my girlfriend
* Keeping my girlfriend happy
* Looking for a affordable (time and financially) degree in psychology
* Reading up self-improvement books
* Going to KTV
]

What I did was I jotted down my life in a week in an excel file.

I found out some amazing results.

Look at my healthy weekdays.
Sleeping when I'm supposed to sleep.
Working.
Exercising.
(My girlfriend went to Korea for a hoilday this week, so i'm 'excused')

I'm actually proud to have a lifestyle like that.

Now look at the weekends. (This is not what was happening weeks before.)
Should I say, I shall present a long weekend's results.

SLEEPING IN THE WRONG HOURS.
KEEPING UP DOING THE WRONG THINGS.
AND AS YOU CAN SEE, I DIDN'T PRACTICE RUNNING!

RESULTS THIS WEEK

Let me list it down.

* Running at least 1 hour for four times a weeks
* Facial - Checked
* Playing ball at least 8 hours a week - Checked
* Meeting my girlfriend
* Keeping my girlfriend happy - Picked her up at he airport yesterday
* Looking for a affordable (time and financially) degree in psychology
* Reading up self-improvement books - Still reading "Effective Speaking"
* Going to KTV

I SHALL IMPROVE MY LIFE THIS WEEK!

2007-04-06T17:22:00.000+08:00

Fishing Trip

Yesterday was the most successful trip to Labadour Park. It's totally deserted during weekdays and it's just so different as you got the whole jetty to yourself. Normally you'll only get a small corner if you're lucky on weekends.

We even managed to catch more fishes when the jetty close, as we settle in other areas of the park. The area was more like a walkway and the bottom of it was all stones, so personally I'm quite worried that it will jam up my lines and weight.

It was not really an issue actually when it was low tide as I can see my line, but when it was high tide, my line got stuck twice as I didn't see where my line was and I couldn't pull it back in time.

Well, here are the snapshots!

Ron with the sicklefish - That was my first fight with a fish!

Hooked in the gill!

The first creature that my 9ft rod caught. (Don't touch this with your hand, things will get itchy!)

We manged to catch two congar eels aka 'Malong' which were at least 60cm long!
We gave them away as we didn't know how to eat the eel. Some others seems to know how to enjoy it!
(it has very sharp teeth, and if you get bitten by it, you'll bleed non-stop!)

With results like this, fishing from 1700 - 0000 in Singapore waters, I should say, is not that bad. it can only get better!

2007-04-02T00:11:00.000+08:00

I found a few videos that I want to share with you guys on you tube, and here they are.

Jason Williams - Miami Mixtape
- This still shows that he's still playing at the level that people loves to see and still win games.

Indian MTV with English Subtitle
- Laugh your ass off!

James' White First Alley Oop in NBA
- I waited YEARS to see this!

Gerald Green - Who's got better hops?

"There are the days where you just tried too hard and spoil the show - It's called today"

2007-04-01T02:47:00.001+08:00

Today's bball session at the new ZHCC court was sensational.

I closed three games today, clutch attribute was high today. Rebounded well, hassled, and did some put backs for my team. It's one of the greatest feeling when I did that put back, and the reason is simply because, I'm one of the shortest players. I hassled for the box out, the stretch for the rebound, and the immediate jump for the put back.

Managed to get my block attributes today, it's just one of the few days that this kind of stats come into my game. I even drained a three point when I was passing to Jia Wei!

Enough of the bragging, and now for the low points.

Despite of the various put backs, in the duration of playing from 2000-2200, I missed 8 low post shots, and 4 shots that went berserk.

Turnovers and miss shots are definite, there's no need to worry about them. It's only, how to minimize them. I'm not asking for a 100% FG, but I'm looking into more on taking good shots and making it when it needs to be made.

I rain in 18 in a 21 point game today, just to prove that one of the guys simply don't defend. I'm doing it for the benefit of all. I want to bring that 'A' game out to everyone and build up the teamwork among us. If he does not want to defend at all, he will lose all the games and he will get the blame. If he doesn't do self-reflection, then there is no need for me to pour so many points over him anymore.

T-H-I-N-K

We all know, the whole bunch of us can do offense, but how many can talk about defense?

Let's bring out the 'A' GAME.