Ground-breaking news just in...

Dear comrades,

I risk my life in revealing this profound secret to you all. A secret so tightly kept and highly guarded, that i only knew of it today when it took place two months ago.

A secret with an impact so huge and deadly, it could change the world. It was so important that we, the common people, have been kept in the dark.

The secret is this:

our dear Caffeine Addict and our slack Big Banana are engaged.

I regret to inform that although i have seen the promised ring of engagement, i was not able to take a photo of it. However, i assure you all of this, the diamond on it looks very real.

As a result of my knowledge of this profound secret, my life is now in danger. I have been accused by our dear Caffeine Addict, of two fatal charges:

1. Of me being unobservant, and thereby not noticing the ring earlier and therefore, not detecting of the secret earlier.
2. Of bringing flu from Singapore and thereby making her sick.

With these charges, i must now flee for my life. I beg of you all, my comrades, to spread the news far and wide. Although my death is eventual and inevitable, please do not let me die in vain.

Let the world know of this secret! Spread the word!

Memories of midnight

As i stepped off the plane and into Sydney airport, a flood of memories rushed over me.

Memories of the past.

Memories of being a student.

Memories of good times.

Memories of love.

Memories of happiness.

Now that i'm here on a holiday and in good company, i hope that they'll stay just that: as memories.

Nothing more.

Words of Wisdom from Very Wise Taxi Drivers Part Three

As i sighted the taxi pulling out from the opposite apartments, i thought to myself, lets see if he drives in my direction. If he does, i'll flag it. As fate turns out, i did flag the taxi and boarded it. Trying to strike up a conversation, i asked, "Just started your shift?"

"Should have started at 7pm. Had to start late because my day job had a late meeting. Sigh... Lost ten dollars already." Came the grumbling answer. "No choice lah. Work part-time is like that one. I tell you arh, i work for six years already."

"Heh. Meetings are a waste of time." i chuckled, still not quite understanding what he meant.

"Sometimes no choice lah."

"Every time a meeting is called, they talk and talk and talk. In the end, nothing is resolved." I declared.

"Yarh lor. Sometimes, i work until so late i can't drive afterwards. I just tell my partner that i can't drive and pay him accordingly. Luckily, he's quite understanding"

"Wow. You drive after your day-job? Very shiong leh, like that. After work already so tired, still have to drive taxi. But don't drive also good lah. If drive, lagi dangerous. You are so mentally tired." The message was slowly filtering into my slow brain and i realised how difficult this taxi driver's life is.

"Yarh lah. Thats true." Was his agreement.

"Wah. Uncle, you worked for six years already. You not tired?" Disbelieving, i noted his white crop of hair. How does he manage it at his age? I thought

"I numb already. But sometimes because of family, i have to work. I give myself another two years. My daughter is almost going to graduate. Once she does that, i'll stop." He replied wearily.

"Local uni?"

"No no. My daughter is in Australia."

"Really? Perth? Or Sydney?"

"Yeah, yeah. She's in UWA."

"Wah. Australian dollar is going up."

"Yarh lor" Was his grim reply.

"Well, when she comes back, at least you can rest from all this driving."

"No lah. She's not coming back." He said flatly.

"Then what? She work and send money back? Also good lah. Australian dollar so high."

"Hopefully she sends money back lah." He said hopefully.

When we finally reached my place, the fare was $10.40. I gave him $15.00, told him to keep the change and wished him a good drive.

I know it might not be much, but i sincerely do hope that it helped in some way. Driving a taxi after a long day at work is not easy.

To that taxi driver,
I wish you all the best. I hope your daughter comes back to help out with the family and that you don't have to drive a taxi after your day-job any more.

"The first penny had the motto 'Mind your own business'." You are worthless. The penny is better than you.

I don't think there's an official MTV, so this is just the song only by Linkin Park.



"Valentine's Day"

My insides all turned to ash, so slow
And blew away as I collapsed, so cold
A black wind took them away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing
I used to be my own protection, but not now
Cause my path had lost direction, somehow
A black wind took you away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
And the ground below grew colder
As they put you down inside
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing

So now you're gone, and I was wrong
I never knew what it was like, to be alone

On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)

"A hummingbird weighs less than a penny." You probably weigh more than South Africa. The hummingbird is better than you.

There is something reassuring and therapeutic about an ex-colleague coming back to work for the present company.

Perhaps its a sign that something is right about the company, since ex-employees want to come back to work.

Or perhaps its the sense of continuity.

Whatever it is, it just feels right.

"Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds." You? You can't even sing. The cat is better than you.

Somewhere in busy Japan, I'll bet there's a young adult who has never known anything but work, stress and tension.



But maybe he's heard about Singapore, and he dreams of living in this land of fun and relaxation!



Someday, I'd like to meet that guy...



And tell him the awful truth about this place!



*goes back to clear the mountain-load of work -__-*

My brain wishes my ego had call-waiting.

1. Design, supply and install Manchester United's English Premier League victory over Wigan on 11 May 2008. Location at JJB Stadium.
Price = $_______

2. Design, supply and install Manchester United's Champions League victory over Chelsea on 21 May 2008. Location at Luzhniki Stadium.
Price = $_______

3. Supply labour for crowning Manchester United as English Premier League champions. Location to determined on site.
Price = $_______

4. Supply labour for crowning Manchester United as winners of the Champions League. Location to be determined on site.
Price = $_______

5. Appoint a Singapore Pools Certified Punter with "Expert" Grade for supervision of the above-mentioned scope of works.
Price = $_______

6. Testing, balancing and commissioning for the all Manchester United's victories over the respective oppositions.
Price = $_______

7. Supply materials and labour for one-year maintenance during Defects Liability Period to ensure the continuity of Manchester United's domination of soccer.
Price = $_______

8. Any items not expressively mentioned but are necessary for a complete and satisfactory Double victory for Manchester United.
Price = $_______

So. Anyone? :D