Monday, October 30, 2006 . 4:48 PM
Whenever you remember
When you look back on times we had
I hope you smile
And know that through the good and through the bad
I was on your side
When nobody could hold us down
We claimed the brightest star
And we, we came so far
And no they won’t forget, yeah
Whenever you remember times gone by
Remember how we held our heads so high
When all this world was there for us
And we believed that we could touch the sky
Whenever you remember I’ll be there
Remember how we reached that dream together
Whenever you remember
When you think back on all we’ve done
I hope you’re proud
When you look back and see how far we’ve come
It was our time to shine
And nobody could hold us down
They thought they’d see us fall
But we, we stood so tall
And no we won’t forget, yeah
A- Damn good kisser.
B- Good all around person.
C- You're wild & crazy.
D- You have one of the best personalities ever.
E- You have a nice ass
F- People totally adore you.
G- You never let people tell you what to do.
H- You have a very good personality and looks.
I- You get hyper easily.
J- Everyone loves you.
K- You like to try new things.
L- You live to have fun.
M- Success comes easily to you.
N- You are absolutely beautiful.
O- You're an awesome person.
P- You are popular with all types of people.
Q- You are a hypocrite.
R- Sexy!
S- Easy to fall in love with.
T- You're loyal to those you love.
U- You really like to chill.
V- You are not judgemental.
W- You are very broad minded.
X- You never let people tell you what to do.
Y- One of the best bfs/gfs anyone could ask for.
Z- You're a little too hard to find.
Got this from SX blog. So....
R- Sexy!
E- You have a nice ass
Y- One of the best bfs/gfs anyone could ask for.
N- You are absolutely beautiful.
A- Damn good kisser.
R- Sexy!
D- You have one of the best personalities ever.
Hmmm... I'm doubly sexy! Haha. Don't know abt the 3rd quality though. Throughout this time, I think I have proven otherwise. I can be such a selfish prick. what is wrong with me....
Slacker
A star is born!
Its been a while since I last made a proper post. Keep those posts coming in Dash. So very exciting ya. Your hair looks nice but what are you supposed to be dressed as? Anyway, recently my bro's gf, LEE HER CHING, went for the auditions of Project Superstar II and she got into the final 24. So I am here helping her to promote. Haha. Not too bad a singer. Go judge for youselves. Its starting real soon so do vote if you can. Here are some pics but its quite blur.
She is the one in the green dress. Del and me used to think she looks like Gong Li and Celeste Chong from some angles. All the best Da Sao. Gambatte!
You are in trouble, not because you do not know.
You are in trouble, if you think you know
but it just ain't so
- Mark Twain-
So very true....
ORANGE & STRIPES FIESTA - Thanks lots!!!
To those who were there: Thank you for making it a memorable night!For those who couldnt be there: Wish you were here!
happy... happy...
Happy 21st Birthday Jared!!!!
Soulgroove...
Halloween part 2
disclaimer: warning - you are about to view an extremely long post. contains images of explicit content not intended for age 18 and under. if you think you might feel offended viewing such pictures, please leave this website IMMEDIATELY. Strictly not for the faint-hearted! *LoL*
Presenting the halloween crew of 2006...
Yikes!!! Mr Dracula wants moi blood!!!
s-M-i-l-e people!!
Angwei turns pimp - "Check my gold teeth out!"
Me and Chicken Little!!!
Two bagelmen, a pimp and a jazz singer wannabe
The "Xiaxue" wannabe --- HAHA...
Exchanging headgear!!!
After the Halloween Party, we strolled down to State Street only to see it....
swarmed with people!!!!!!!!!!!
My childhood favourite!! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!!! Think their names are Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello!!! COWA BUNGA guys!
Aye aye, please. Want to get mushy go to one dark corner la!!!
ROYAL FLUSH!
A pic with Dark Helmet!
Need I explain more???
WHAT DER??? Running around State Street with your black thong when it's freezing cold outside??? Man, what are you made of?
With Mr Doggie (or is it cat/bear?) and Mr Fire Hydrant
hope you've enjoyed the pixs...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN PEOPLE!!!
suffering post-halloween party syndrome,
dash
Halloween part 1
Hello guys,
IT WAS ONE HELL OF A WEEKEND HERE IN MADISON, USA!!!
but before I delve deeper into the juicy details of Halloween weekend, I wanna...
wish JARED a HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY!!!
miss ya loads pal, pls cheer up k? :)
and also daylight saving hours are on, that means I'm 14 hours behind Singapore (instead of 13hrs).
It's my first Halloween here in the US and boy am I glad I pushed all my books aside this weekend, just to have FUN, this Halloween! Wise decision, I must boast. Heh! Nowhere else in the US is the Halloween party bigger!!! It's ALL in MADISON!!!!!!
Now, I wanna introducing "Mean Jack" to you.... He's mine. HAHA...
Not bad for first pumpkin carving attempt eh? Haha... I found this whole pumpkin carving thing quite meaningful. I picked an ordinary looking pumpkin, make a cut on top, dug all all the mushy stuff inside, carved its eyes, nose and mouth and lighted a candle inside. Straight forward actions, akin to how we are chosen and moulded by God. Check this out:
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff - including the seeds of doubt, hate and greed etc... Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.
Look, Mean Jack's glowing from the inside. *LoL* Lookin mean, ain't he? Unfortunately, I was a little too hard on his mouth when I tried to push the carved mouthpiece out - a tooth dropped!!!!
The Sculptor and his work.
Praying you'll be like pumpkins, (haha)
dash
Monday, October 23, 2006 . 8:25 PM
And so it goes
In every heart there is a room
A sanctuary safe and strong
To heal the wounds from lovers past
Until a new one comes along
I spoke to you in cautious tones
You answered me with no pretense
And still I feel I said too much
My silence is my self defense
And every time I’ve held a rose
It seems I only felt the thorns
And so it goes, and so it goes
And so will you soon I suppose
But if my silence made you leave
Then that would be my worst mistake
So I will share this room with you
And you can have this heart to break
And this is why my eyes are closed
It’s just as well for all I’ve seen
And so it goes, and so it goes
And you’re the only one who knows
So I would choose to be with you
That’s if the choice were mine to make
But you can make decisions too
And you can have this heart to break
And so it goes, and so it goes
And you’re the only one who knows.
This is such a sad song man....
I just can't live a lie
Lately, nothing I do ever seems to please you
And maybe turning my back would be that much easier,
Cause hurtful words are all that we exchange
But I can’t watch you walk away
Could I forget about the way it feels to touch you?
And all about the good times that we’ve been through?
Could I wake up without you everyday, would I let you walk away?
No I can’t learn to live without
And I can’t give up on us now.
Chorus:
Oh, I know I could say we’re through
And tell myself I’m over you
But even if I made a vow
A promise not to miss you
Now and try to hide the truth inside
I fail cause I just can’t live a lie
Verse 2:
Could I forget the look that tells me that you want me?
And all the reasons that make loving you so easy,
The kiss that always makes it hard to breathe,
The way you know just what I mean,
No I can’t learn to live without, oh,
So don’t you give up on us now.
Chorus:
Oh, I know I could say we’re through
And tell myself I’m over you
But even if I made a vow
A promise not to miss you
Now and try to hide the truth inside
I fail cause I just can’t live a lie
(Instrumental)
And I don’t wanna try
When I try to hide the truth inside
I fail cause I just can’t live a lie
I can’t live a lie
I can’t live a lie
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 . 9:19 PM
part 2 of 3: reformation
Hello my dears,
Part 2 of my 3-part installment of living a life abroad, my life that is…. Yes, in a flash, I’ve been away from home for 2 months! I’ve completed the first cycle of midterm exams and the second cycle’s gonna come in about a week’s time. Weather wise, it’s really starting to get cold here – temperatures hitting sub-zero in the early morning and at night – and it’ll only get worse. In addition, the daylight hours are starting to decrease!!! And that’s a definitely NO-NO for a sun-lover like moi!!! *sobs* Just last month, the sun sets at around 7:30pm and now, it gets completely dark by 6:45pm! It’s gonna hit 4:30pm at the deep of winter. Sianz…
Well, last month, I talked about the “rebirth” process – how I have to start everything from scratch, being thrown “helplessly” into a foreign environment. Honestly, I’ve gotten used to having to do everything – housekeeping, laundry, settling my meals – big and small by myself. Physical adaptation – 100% complete (or at least I think so…) but what I do struggle, occasionally, is the very fact of being physically separated from the people whom I love and care for (and vice versa).
A reformation process, which usually starts effecting changes in a person, follows a rebirth. I believe I’m still being shaped and molded by the environment, by the people whom I make contact with and by the activities I engage myself in. And the most potent force of reformation, in my opinion, is ‘losing’ the people that use to make up my everyday. People like family and friends.... they somehow aren't that 'accessible' now. I miss having Joo around to disturb at my disposal *sniggers*. I miss having Daddy pop by my room, be it just a look or a cup of hot "ge gen tang" when I'm having the snuffles.... I miss the convenience of having Jie around for a relax chat and discuss about "challenging" issues i.e. religion. I miss the night chats whenever I pop by Mum's room when she's rolling her hair.... Sigh
And I can't dial 6789*2** (ops, confidentiality here) as and when I like to hear Jared's sexy DJ voice! HAHAHA..... and Rey, sorry I can't be there to share your burdens, but please keep the emailing going. And all the usual hangouts/gatherings with clique, army friends, small groups.... it just doesn't happen now. But I think that separation might not really necessarily be a bad thing. An old adage goes, "Absence make the heart grow fonder..."?? And having to rely heavily on myself, I'm forced to be more independent and will be "stronger than yesterday!" *Britney Spear's Stronger plays at the background* HAHAHAHAHAAAHAHAAH
I’m thinking green now….. Realized that I miss army quite a lot – those “no-brainer” days when one just acts upon instructions like a programmed robot. It was the people whom I’ve come to know in army that made the whole experience more sensible and meaningful…. Quite a lot of shit we’ve done together, but we survived! I’m just thankful for the experience even though I’m not quite over with army making me more stupid! *puis* And the men are ORD-ing soon!!!! How fast is that? Taking them as recruits seems like what happened just a couple of days ago!
And I’m thinking of winter break too… Ah…. It’s finalized! Air tix to ORLANDO, FLORIDA on Christmas Eve booked!!! Ma ma MIAMI, too, here I come. Haha…. Traveling will never cease to excite me. Miss the Taj Mahal – ooohh what a beauty. Miss the Great Wall – I still haven’t got a good picture of you yet! Miss Australia too, coz I wanna hug the koalas!!! Weibin, I wanna visit you in Sydney someday!!! Miss Hollywood coz I had a B-L-A-S-Tin good time there and I haven’t been to Disneyland!
Watch out for the last installment, coming next month! Adios!
Cheers,
dash
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 . 11:17 PM
My Bday Celebrations
Yup here to put up some photos for the different celebrations I had.... For Corduroy and Finch:
And After at Zouk....
And with SMU friends on 4th Oct
With my parents on 1st Oct
Ok it'll be Jared's turn on the 28th Oct, can't wait to meet up with you all again, looking forward to it, its already in my diary!!! And Reynard, we still got no time to meet.... Sianz.... Take care yoz.....
Sunday, October 15, 2006 . 3:49 AM
colors of fall 2
no matter what season it is, be it spring, summer, autumn or winter... know that I'm here for you.
dash
Thursday, October 12, 2006 . 12:48 PM
first snow
The forecast was spot on!!! It's starting to snow!!! Can't believe snow comes so early this year, it usually starts in November... We just ended our weekly Wed nights "legs" chill out session
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at Buffalo Wings (FYI, the "legs" - it's what they call chicken drumlets here - go at 50cents per piece on Leg Wednesdays) and the moment we got out, we could see the light snow drifting along the cold winds... My first snow. We even tried to stick out our tongues to find out how snow tastes like... Haha... See, the snow just loves my pullover.... hehe..jpg)
Yuyun and Me....
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Actually, I didn't want the snow to come so early... My wardrobe is not ready for the cold!!! I still want to wear summer/fall clothings!!!
speechless,
dash
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 . 1:19 AM
destination: reached
I'M THE HAPPIEST PERSON ON EARTH NOW! hahaha and I wanna share my JOY with ALL of you reading this!!!
the parcel has arrived!!! I'm so glad, merry, happy, delighted, elated, ecstatic, euphoric, delirous, what else can I use to describe joy? Hm.... Gay? HAHA..... I'm so gay? (gay=happy) Oh man, sounds so wrong.... Anyway, please excuse me coz I'm really overjoyed to get my first parcel from family dearest! haha... *jumps jumps*
Thank you - Xie xie - Merci beaucoup - Arigatou - Terimah Kasih - Danke!!!
luv,
dash
Sunday, October 08, 2006 . 10:58 AM
I Know! I Know~!
OMG!!!! PJH, you smelly ass~!!!!! You went to the King Thutankhamen exhibition in Chicago without inviting me?!?! Hrmph!!! I dun fren you already!!! HAHAHAHHA...
OMG... Dunno whether I've told you all before a not, but I've always digged Egyptology. Like the greatest every pharoah, Ramses II. And another prominenet pharoah, Meneptah. Plus the outcast pharoah, Akhenaton. And all the gods, like Amun, Ra, Isis, Anubis, Hathor, Set, Thoth, Osiris etc etc. And and who doesn't know the great monuments, like the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, the Ramsesseum, Temple of Amun-Ra, and the very impressive, Abu Simbel.
Too many Christian Jacq books I suppose. Hurhurhurhur..... KNS, if the those semi-fiction books depict the rites correctly, I can even TELL you how the funeral process is, how many days they mourn, when and where the pharoah goes to the temples to pray for the annual Nile floods, what festivals they have, etc etc.
So, PJH, don't you DARE go to Egypt without pulling me along ok. By hook or by crook you will bring me along. =P
Soulgroove
a few hours ago in chicago
Hey peeps,
just got back from Chicago!!! Man, the bus ride was unbearably long, especially the return journey as we met the Rush Hour. Chicago is nowhere like Los Angeles. Admittedly, I've not explored into the city but what makes Chicago stands out from LA is its bristling skyscrapers, so cluttered yet organised. I heard Chicago's the city that produced many famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright. Each building's architecture seem to has a story on its own...
Anyway, I was in Chicago to visit the Egyptian boy King Tutankhamun's exhibition at the Chicago Field Museum. Unfortunately, photography wasn't allowed, so I couldn't take nice shots of the pharoah's coffin and coffinettes (jars where the internal organs are kept). I did learnt quite alot about the history of ancient Egypt... Essentially, the Egyptians were very superstitious people, who believe strongly in afterlife - which explains why their funerals are always so elaborate. In case you didn't know, a pharoah is an intermediary of a mortal and a God, and after his death, pharoahs are suppose to ascend to become one of the great Gods. Egyptians like blue so much because it represents restoration and endurance (again, to do with afterlife). And often, cobras, vultures and falcons ornaments adorn the Pharoah and his mummy because these creatures have magical protective powers that can protect them. Now when shall I plan my trip to Egypt?? hahaha....
Even though it's a whole day burnt, I'm glad I finally got out of Madison to breathe some city air! Got 2 midterm exams next week!!! Gotta cheong tomorrow!!! take care! byeZ!
dash
Friday, October 06, 2006 . 1:11 PM
And the words I could never say Gonna come out anyway.
I am coming to realise that i have a tendency nowadays to blog always at the same place and the same time.
That is in AS7 in school during my Lunch break.
i do not understand why i always get the urge to do such thing, but well, here am i again giving you an update of my life in a flash!
Oh ya i actually just remembered why i decided to blog now:
The reason is because our dear Jacq says she is sick of seeing Mr Pua's entriess everytime ahe visits our blog, thus this will be a temporary relief for her from JH's entries. Haha!
School is beggining to come in full swing now:
Assignments to be completed by next week:
1. Econs Mid-Term MCQ Test (11 Oct)
2. Soci Essay on Race & Gender (13 Oct)
- Thank goodness i find this week's article interesting to read if not i think i might struggle harder. But i DEFINITELY need to revise the concepts man if not i will be out of point again!
haha!
3. Human Geog Project {With Rey} (16 Oct)
- Still hav a LOOOOOOONG way to go with this one.
4. Soci mid term test (16 Oct)
Once this is over, there will be a short break before more assignments due in the 1st week of Nov!!!!
Ok Rey has come to find me for project meeting so gtg...
Have a great week ppl!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006 . 6:24 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Though it's been a long time since I blogged, just dropping by to say
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY QING!
Happy Birthday!!!
October is here and we are finally celebrating the birth of 2 of the best guys around. Happy Birthday Qingy. You forgot you were supposed to meet me today but I guess maybe you have a hot date so you decided to pang seh me again but nevermind. See ya next wk. Oh guess what. The booty shaking video that Elvin took of you at my party has been flagged as inappropriate. Like what the hell la. I bet there is so much junk and smut going around on youtube. Further more its hardly sexual or anything. Too bad. I uploaded it but no one got to see it. I think its for the best too cause wouldn't wanna give Qing a bad name. You must be heaving a sigh of relief ya.
WB- Congrats on your superb results. Praise God. I want to see you when you get back even if its for a few hours la. Must definitely meet up k.
Recently a lot has been going on in my mind. Processes are running through my head but my words just can't seem to grasp them. Why do I sometimes feel like I'm fighting this battle alone? Falling down and trying to get up. Knowing how people care but yet you feel unworthy.
Though none go with me.
I still will follow.
No turning back.
Lead me back to you Lord.
This is my sincere prayer.
Slacker
Tuesday, October 03, 2006 . 8:47 AM
an act of kindness
Heya folks...
It's October 2006!!! 1 month to snow, 2 months to Christmas and 3 months to 2007!!! Time really flies eh? Let's see, what else is on October? Exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers, more exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers, even more exams, midterms, tests, quizzes, papers.... haha. It's also the Halloween month!!! So looking forward to it. There's going to be a real big halloween party around here in Wisconsin, and I "bat" we'll have lots of spooky ghoulish fun. Also, our dear Qing and Jared will turn "mouldy" (ps: if you don't get it, refer to Jan'06 entry). I want to comprain!!! I want to go for Orange and Stripes!!! I want Corduroy and Finch! I want my treats!! *protest protest* Haha....
I'll show you what have been entering my gastrointestinal tract last month. From simple self-prepared fare (top row) of pasta, steamed rice and half boil eggs (yum!), to occasional treats to fried rice, sze chuan dinner combo, and meat loaf (middle row) and at times splurge on food to make me feel good (bottom row). Had my first Jap meal a couple of Saturdays back - hey hey, not cheap ok!!! The Tonkatsu rice set cost USD13!!! But a nice warm meal sure puts a smile on my face.
However, nothing beats Lin Ya "Jie jie"'s home-style Chinese food. It was already nearing 9pm. Tired and hungry (I haven't had dinner), I went over to a senior's place to collect some stuff. Lin Ya (another senior) happened to be at that senior's place and after learning I haven't had dinner, she kindly invited me over to her place for dinner. Learnt alot of cooking tips from her. She cooks rice with green beans as she said green beans has "toxin cleansing" properties. Her kitchen cabinets are packed with herbal tea, dried shrimps, mushrooms, all fresh from China. No wonder the old cucumber soup tasted so so good.... That's because she added dried 'sotong' into the soup. Reminded me of what I used to get at home. Felt very paiseh that I had to impose on her, but I sure am very thankful of the very seniors I have here at UW. I left her home at 10:30pm, completely gratified. Happy.
Attended UW International Dance Concert on Saturday night. Not too bad considering the concert's free. Scottish, Ghana, Carribean, Chinese, Gaelic, Indian, Mexican dances - you name it, they have it.
Update ends here... keep me posted! :)
cheers,
dash
