TCHS Waterpolo Class of '98

Its fantastic meeting my brothers again... after so long... some went overseas, some working overseas, some going to work overseas... after tonite, i dunno when can we meet up again...

people u knew since sec 1, faced each other in class everyday, and on every tues, thurs and saturday for trainings and even sundays as well when we play for Chinese Swimming Club. the hardships that we went thru... demonic trainings that made us champions for our division each time we played. the crazy stuff we do, throwing each other into the pool, stripping each other, celebrating each other's birthdays, playing games together, shaving each other's head, hurling abuse at each other, copying each other's work in class... thats the way we grow up...

in a turn of an eye... its been 12 years... we have known each other for half our lives... amazing... and we are still in touch... think these are the friends that you grow old with...

dinner at fish & co. and drinks at starbucks... updating each other and catching up with old times was really enjoyable... good to see everyone doing well... hope to see u all again soon after sunday...

with jingjia going to the states, zhengyang going shanghai, ninghao missing, lineng gonna do masters... tough tough...


i got a call from Tove from meltwater news at 1am.. i didnt made it for the final interview, funny, i really feel very sad over it. probably cos its something which i was really looking forward to and something which i really wanted... I know myself, i didnt perform up to par or at least meet my expectations today, cos i was kinda jittery cos i was afraid of screwing it up... sigh... maybe in the future, i can get to try again, its nice meeting you guys, Miriam, Chris, Tove and Janet. in future... in future...

Jia Jing Wen (賈靜雯)

Was watching Yi Tian Tu Long Ji for the past 2 days, no doubt the modern story has been beautified, with a cast boosting for beauties and Alex Su, I must say that its a must watch show for a period drama sucker like me... esp when it comes to Jin Yong's novels.

I was totally indulged in the show and at times, i was really wishing that i lived in that period of time. thou i know it doesnt sound realistic and nor sensible. i have always wondered about how does it feel like to live in olden times, in the pugilist world. i guess thats a wish that will never come true.

in the show, Jia Jing Wen acted as Zhao Min. the wilful mogolian princess, full of tricks but yet innocent and sassy... hard for anyone not to like her. think that despite her age, she managed portray the character in what it is like... think it has brought out what i always has been looking for in a girl too. confident, sassy, wilful, but yet at the same time, knowing when to "sa jiao", when to be sweet, innocent, considerate. I think she brought out to me what i was really looking for, hard to believe when i fell for the character that Jeon Ji Hyun played in my sassy girl the other time oso. such vast similarities...

i think in real life, its really hard to find someone like that. It would be almost impossible in today's modern world, given how many wants that people are pursuing and how materialistic and realistic people has become. sometimes i think maybe i am really born in the wrong era... if only i was born earlier, leading a much simpler life... that would be so much better. even if i am just a character in jin yong's novel, i would be happy if i can find a character like her, someone who make me love and hate at the same time. Jia Jing Wen aka Zhao Min... if only i can find her in real life or at least someone who looks like her...

Grandma's Birthday

for 25 years... this is the first time that i am celebrating my grandma's birthday... so sad rite? awoken by my mum, she said she wanted to lunch with my grandma cos its her birthday today... i duly obliged, since i have nothing much to do anyway and its been a long time since i saw grandma, prob since CNY...

reaching her house, its all nice and simple, not too much modern gadgets, just a simple HDB flat good enuff for her and grandpa... simple, peaceful lifestyle... something that i realised is lacking in a lot of pple's life, mine inclusive. we have been asking for too much and going after an endless chase of papers and better wants... I begin to wonder what kind of life will i lead after i get married and when i grow old...

talking to grandma was nice, she never said much, but i could sense it in her that she is happy, that her daughter and her grandson make time to visit her, bringing sparks into an otherwise monotonous life. She was glad to show me photos of her recent trips to japan and korea... ask about me and what i wanna do... chit chat about the nice "wife's biscuits" that aunt brought back from HK... funny how this kind of things can never happen with my paternal side grandparents... really different i guess... I always feel more homely with my maternal side relatives anyway... but i realized that after all these years, i haven been much of a family man... I think its about time that i make up for it...

nowadays, i'm not even applying much for jobs. i think somewhere in one corner of my heart and mind, i am hoping that i can fly... its always been my wish to travel, i think i had more or less made up my mind... Unless Meltwater News comes in with a good offer. thats about the only thing that is making me having seconds thots now, cos i am on a huge percentage pinning my hopes on flying. I am quite worried about failing the medical especially since they haven contacted me after so long... worrying...

Fantastic 4 tonite with the bachelor boys...

Healthy Dilemma..

but not good for brain cells...
was initially fretting over the lack of offers of the ideal choice of jobs... suddenly the MNCs start calling in over a short period of few days...
Initially, there was only Isetan and SIA... now suddenly... Meltwater News, Sumitomo Corporation, Johnson & Johnson all shortlisted me for various positions... a healthy choice for someone who is not a biz grad and doesnt have honours...

i must sit and ponder again... sigh...

Wedding Bells...

Marriage seemed to be the most blissful thing in the world. so many people getting married, last night was Ray and Han wen's. Swissotel's got a nice ambience, cosy lighting, nice decors... everything seemed picture perfect for a wedding dinner. Ray was kind enough to gave us 2 tables for his soccer mates, 1 for bball and 1 for hall mates.

The food wasn't especially nice though its 1200 per table, but its still good enough for a wedding of course. But its the company that you are in that makes all the difference. I guess for all of us, we were really damn happy for him.. honestly, from the bottom of my heart. Can see the chemistry that they have and the love that they have for each other, its making people envious... Ray is the second person in the team to get married, after Philips who tied the knot in May. With Kristian soon to follow and Alvin's on the way too... sometimes, i just wonder when will be my turn after i sit down and ponder... its a next phase in life that I have moved into.

In the past, attending wedding as a kid was a joyous occasion, cos it was free license to drink as much soft drinks as possible, cos we were practically untouchable on the wedding night as its a happy occasion and parents are more relaxed. But now, attending wedding seemed to hold a different meaning... something like we have really grown up... our peers and friends that we met along the way have entered a different phase of their life. I dun even have someone I can really give my heart to yet. feels weird and old. I think bells might ring soon too for cheeks and dingding and renhan and val too in the times to come.

Ray and Han Wen were offered a complimentary penthouse at the hotel, the view was fantastic honestly... glad i stayed behind to hang ard a bit... suppose to go equinox with them to celebrate but ended up drinking and playing games in the sisters' room with some of the brothers and the SQ girls... Kex, Shirlene, Jovi... and a few others... I wonder if they will be able to recognise me and thams if we really get to fly next time. Medical results should be out soon... I wonder what my fate is...

This is the 3rd wedding that I am supposed to have attended already... Philips' not inclusive. more coming up i am sure... I wonder how much does it cost to hold a wedding... 100k maybe? of course not inclusive of the apartment.