It's been donkey months since I last took a bus ride of service 151 from the Hougang Central direction back home to Toa Payoh. At last, I managed to take this ride after attending a district planning meeting at Lawrence's house tonight. Well for your information, I had always been a commuter of this particular bus service from my poly days, via NS, even until now since I started my work at NUS Prince George's Park. Perhaps, I might continue to take the very same ride home if I eventually go to SIM to pursue my degree in the very very near future.
Through this particular journey back home, those recent years memories just came to my mind. As the bus drove past SCDF HQ, I remembered those scenes of my NS days. Those days as doing overnight duty as ADO, those memorable rides of taking 151 with fellow NSPD mates, those lunch napping sessions in the Microfilm room and those la-kopi sessions at teabreaks.
The surroundings around the HQ had somehow changed a little. The other fact was, there were many changes in my life too since ORD.
Change in terms of my daily routine...
Change in terms of my direction...
Change in terms of my future plans...
Change in terms of my self-realisation...
Change in terms of my circle of friends... New friends might have have entered my life after NS, yet some friends have somehow disappeared from my life in the meantime.
I should have made my future plans well during NS. I failed to do soo. I could have made my self-realisation earlier rather than slightly later.
But I hope it's not too late now though.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Singapore, 1st World Country; 3rd World in terms of Sports Telecast ???
I was only about 4 months old when the 1986 World Cup was held in Mexico. Back then, the very-then SBC (Now Mediacorp) showed almost all the matches I guessed, including the one featuring the "hands of god" and "the best goal in history" by Diego Maradona.
When I was only 4 and started my first pre-school year, 1990 World Cup was held in Italy when the whole world saw Paul Gascoigne in tears during the classic semi-final rivalry between England and West Germany. I believed my father did catch some matches on Free-to-air SBC.
When I was only primary 2, I remembered I was awaken up by my father as he was catching the final between Brazil and Italy in the morning on the very same free-to-air channel. Unfortunately, one of my favourite hero cum fellow SGI member, Roberto Baggio, missed the spot-kick which gave the Brazilians their 4th trophy despite being the best player in the tournament.
When I was primary 6 and it was PSLE year, it was the last time the World Cup was shown exclusively on the very same free-to-air channel. It was one of the best world cup which featured 32 teams for the first time, as well as Beckham's sending off and Zidane's double headers in the final.
When I was in Sec 4 and preparing for my O-Levels, it was the first time I was unable to watch all the matches on TV as I did not subscribe to Cable TV yet. However, I did manage to catch quite a couple of them on the neighbouring free-to-air channel as well as Channel 5's offering all matches from the Quarter finals round onwards.
When I was in Poly year 3 and doing my attachment at Micron, it was the first time I subscribed the World Cup TV coverage on the then one and only Starhub Cable TV. I did manage to wake up in the early hours and caught the matches. I remembered once I hardly got some sleep as my poly lads came to my house and stayed overnight to watch all the actions on TV while I had to report to work attachment the very next day. I was able to stay awake during my working hours though.
Now... 2010 World Cup is fast approaching in South Africa and yet me and fellow die-hard football fans in Singapore are wondering whether are we able to watch all these once-every-4-years action or not. Many of our neighbouring countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China will be going to screen all these matches to their citizens LIVE on their free-to-air TV stations.
How about us ??? Worrying about not able to watch football this June just because our very two dearest telco cum pay TV companies are unable to meet the telecast pricing demands requested by FIFA ??? No thanks to the unhealthy "bidding wars" between these two companies for the EPL rights from next season onwards, making others think that, "You are able to fork out such amount for English football, therefore you can also fork out that amount for this biggest football event in the world."
And yes, this season's English Premier League might be the last season I will be watching on TV.
One simple wish of mine is to be able to watch FIFA World Cup comfortably at home this coming June and early July before I officially start my full-time studies.
That's so simple.
When I was only 4 and started my first pre-school year, 1990 World Cup was held in Italy when the whole world saw Paul Gascoigne in tears during the classic semi-final rivalry between England and West Germany. I believed my father did catch some matches on Free-to-air SBC.
When I was only primary 2, I remembered I was awaken up by my father as he was catching the final between Brazil and Italy in the morning on the very same free-to-air channel. Unfortunately, one of my favourite hero cum fellow SGI member, Roberto Baggio, missed the spot-kick which gave the Brazilians their 4th trophy despite being the best player in the tournament.
When I was primary 6 and it was PSLE year, it was the last time the World Cup was shown exclusively on the very same free-to-air channel. It was one of the best world cup which featured 32 teams for the first time, as well as Beckham's sending off and Zidane's double headers in the final.
When I was in Sec 4 and preparing for my O-Levels, it was the first time I was unable to watch all the matches on TV as I did not subscribe to Cable TV yet. However, I did manage to catch quite a couple of them on the neighbouring free-to-air channel as well as Channel 5's offering all matches from the Quarter finals round onwards.
When I was in Poly year 3 and doing my attachment at Micron, it was the first time I subscribed the World Cup TV coverage on the then one and only Starhub Cable TV. I did manage to wake up in the early hours and caught the matches. I remembered once I hardly got some sleep as my poly lads came to my house and stayed overnight to watch all the actions on TV while I had to report to work attachment the very next day. I was able to stay awake during my working hours though.
Now... 2010 World Cup is fast approaching in South Africa and yet me and fellow die-hard football fans in Singapore are wondering whether are we able to watch all these once-every-4-years action or not. Many of our neighbouring countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China will be going to screen all these matches to their citizens LIVE on their free-to-air TV stations.
How about us ??? Worrying about not able to watch football this June just because our very two dearest telco cum pay TV companies are unable to meet the telecast pricing demands requested by FIFA ??? No thanks to the unhealthy "bidding wars" between these two companies for the EPL rights from next season onwards, making others think that, "You are able to fork out such amount for English football, therefore you can also fork out that amount for this biggest football event in the world."
And yes, this season's English Premier League might be the last season I will be watching on TV.
One simple wish of mine is to be able to watch FIFA World Cup comfortably at home this coming June and early July before I officially start my full-time studies.
That's so simple.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Upset
I don't mean to write my complaint of my life...
And I don't wish to write such unhappiness at the beginning of the year.
But at the end of the day, I do feel sour and feeling left out when my family's not being invited to one of my cousin's birthday celebrations. That honestly speaks of my family ties with my extended family.
Back to the days from toddler to pre-school, I enjoyed my best early childhood with these maternal cousins. But that slowly went downhill, especially after my dear mum got seriously sick when I was at a preschool age of 5ive. I am not here to blame my mum, but it's a fact. Family relationships just dwindle and we only met once a year..............................during Chinese New Year.
Yes, I don't have the best of my family life where the rest of my peers have after the age of 5, while I suffer numerous setbacks from my studies to my love life. And seriously as I grow up, I envy the family bond as shown in Moonlight Resonance. (家好月圆)
Now, I have another reason why I definitely must show actual proofs by achieving my desired resolutions in 2010.
And I don't wish to write such unhappiness at the beginning of the year.
But at the end of the day, I do feel sour and feeling left out when my family's not being invited to one of my cousin's birthday celebrations. That honestly speaks of my family ties with my extended family.
Back to the days from toddler to pre-school, I enjoyed my best early childhood with these maternal cousins. But that slowly went downhill, especially after my dear mum got seriously sick when I was at a preschool age of 5ive. I am not here to blame my mum, but it's a fact. Family relationships just dwindle and we only met once a year..............................during Chinese New Year.
Yes, I don't have the best of my family life where the rest of my peers have after the age of 5, while I suffer numerous setbacks from my studies to my love life. And seriously as I grow up, I envy the family bond as shown in Moonlight Resonance. (家好月圆)
Now, I have another reason why I definitely must show actual proofs by achieving my desired resolutions in 2010.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
爱不单行
找不到人说心里的寂寞
找不到人懂怕黑的折磨
找不到命中注定在一起的那个人
很多人都像我一个人过生活
爱 只有简单笔画
却比想象复杂 恨安定爱变化
我爱过几个人 也(没)被爱过几遍
却还是没能将幸福留下
爱 是不可输的吗?
为何我还相信 它不是独行侠
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行别害怕
用不完身边泛滥的自由
还是怕孤单是一种诅咒
羡慕我能飞的人为何在天黑以后
还是宁愿回到 爱情那个枷锁
爱 只有简单笔画
却比想象复杂 恨安定爱变化
我爱过几个人 也(没)被爱过几遍
却还是没能将幸福留下
爱 是不可输的吗?
为何我还相信 它不是独行侠
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行别害怕
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行相信它
找不到人懂怕黑的折磨
找不到命中注定在一起的那个人
很多人都像我一个人过生活
爱 只有简单笔画
却比想象复杂 恨安定爱变化
我爱过几个人 也(没)被爱过几遍
却还是没能将幸福留下
爱 是不可输的吗?
为何我还相信 它不是独行侠
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行别害怕
用不完身边泛滥的自由
还是怕孤单是一种诅咒
羡慕我能飞的人为何在天黑以后
还是宁愿回到 爱情那个枷锁
爱 只有简单笔画
却比想象复杂 恨安定爱变化
我爱过几个人 也(没)被爱过几遍
却还是没能将幸福留下
爱 是不可输的吗?
为何我还相信 它不是独行侠
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行别害怕
我在等一个人 在等我的永恒
告诉我爱不单行相信它
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Year of Tiger for Tigers (Not the one with the word 'Woods' behind.)
Extracted from the email sent by WK...Year of Tiger for the tigers !
The Tiger Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it's noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it's sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.
Forecast for 2010:
Being the Tiger's own year, 2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments happening for them both personally and professionally. Some Tigers may be feeling disappointed and disheartened after 2009 and it will be important to leave the past behind and concentrate on the future, which is looking so bright! Financially, everything improves this year for those born under this sign and money-making thoughts and ideas should be fully explored and investigated. With the fast pace of this year for all signs, the Tiger needs to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through - no rushing headlong into schemes during 2010! Tigers looking for romance will possibly see a friendship suddenly develop into something more personal with exciting consequences. August, December and January will see a very active and entertaining social calendar, but all of 2010 will see fun activities for the Tiger. The Spring months, March to May, will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but the Tiger will still have to make sure he puts himself forward and gets noticed at work.
Interesting Tiger Facts
Zodiac Stone: Sapphire
Special Flower: Violet
Best Hours: 3-5 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope
Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow
The Tiger Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it's noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it's sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.
Forecast for 2010:
Being the Tiger's own year, 2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments happening for them both personally and professionally. Some Tigers may be feeling disappointed and disheartened after 2009 and it will be important to leave the past behind and concentrate on the future, which is looking so bright! Financially, everything improves this year for those born under this sign and money-making thoughts and ideas should be fully explored and investigated. With the fast pace of this year for all signs, the Tiger needs to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through - no rushing headlong into schemes during 2010! Tigers looking for romance will possibly see a friendship suddenly develop into something more personal with exciting consequences. August, December and January will see a very active and entertaining social calendar, but all of 2010 will see fun activities for the Tiger. The Spring months, March to May, will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but the Tiger will still have to make sure he puts himself forward and gets noticed at work.
Interesting Tiger Facts
Zodiac Stone: Sapphire
Special Flower: Violet
Best Hours: 3-5 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope
Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow
Friday, January 1, 2010
The very first post of the new decade
Hello 2010!
Happy birthday to this blog ! You are a 2 year old kid now...
It's been a good start to the new year after going for New Year Prayer meeting at Senja Soka Centre this morning. Like what I have mentioned previously, I am out to create victories in my life and create happiness in the new decade to come. Of course, words are easier to say than done and I must really create absolute positive results and making wonders in my life.
There's many more resolutions to come for this year than before. However I shall mention some of them now, while few of them I shall keep them undisclosed.
- Study hard and create excellent results in my studies (Be it whether my ground will be at NIE or SIM-RMIT)
Yesh... These shall be my no.1 priority of the year. The past decade had seen myself underachieving soo much that I only realise how much time I have wasted and how many possibilities of "What-if" could have been. This time round, I must redeem myself and be the best student in my next level of higher education learning.
- Continue to contribute in Soka activities, get more members to go for activities and perform well in SYM and play my volunteering part well in YOG.
- Get a driving license in 2010
- Gain my weight to 75kg
- Improve my vocal in singing
- Improve my skin-complexion, improve my hair growth
- More personal self-grooming
- More character-building, do my human revolution
- Create more values in my working life (Before I start school) and garner more working experiences and have good working relationships with colleagues
- To prolong current friendships that I have and creating more closer and understanding friendships
- To create a better family life
- To make more good friends in 2010 !
Yes, the quest of creating absolute victories in 2010 has started...
Happy birthday to this blog ! You are a 2 year old kid now...
It's been a good start to the new year after going for New Year Prayer meeting at Senja Soka Centre this morning. Like what I have mentioned previously, I am out to create victories in my life and create happiness in the new decade to come. Of course, words are easier to say than done and I must really create absolute positive results and making wonders in my life.
There's many more resolutions to come for this year than before. However I shall mention some of them now, while few of them I shall keep them undisclosed.
- Study hard and create excellent results in my studies (Be it whether my ground will be at NIE or SIM-RMIT)
Yesh... These shall be my no.1 priority of the year. The past decade had seen myself underachieving soo much that I only realise how much time I have wasted and how many possibilities of "What-if" could have been. This time round, I must redeem myself and be the best student in my next level of higher education learning.
- Continue to contribute in Soka activities, get more members to go for activities and perform well in SYM and play my volunteering part well in YOG.
- Get a driving license in 2010
- Gain my weight to 75kg
- Improve my vocal in singing
- Improve my skin-complexion, improve my hair growth
- More personal self-grooming
- More character-building, do my human revolution
- Create more values in my working life (Before I start school) and garner more working experiences and have good working relationships with colleagues
- To prolong current friendships that I have and creating more closer and understanding friendships
- To create a better family life
- To make more good friends in 2010 !
Yes, the quest of creating absolute victories in 2010 has started...
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