Being with you, it’s just one epiphany after another.

"Coming Home"
(with Dirty Money
feat. Skylar Grey)

I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the World I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the World that I'm coming

[Diddy]
I'm back where I belong, yeah I never felt so strong (yeah)
(I'm back baby)
I feel like there's nothing that I can't try
And if you with me put your hands high
(put your hands high)
If you ever lost a light before, this ones for you
And you, the dreams are for you

I hear "The Tears of a Clown"
I hate that song
I always feel like they talking to me when it comes on (come on)
Another day another Dawn
Another Keisha, nice to meet ya, get the math I'm gone
What am I 'posed to do when the club lights come on
Its easy to be Puff, its harder to be Sean
What if the twins ask why I aint marry their mom (why, damn!)
How do I respond?
What if my son stares with a face like my own
And says he wants to be like me when he's grown
Sh-t! But I aint finished growing
Another night the inevitible prolongs
Another day another Dawn
Just tell Taneka and Taresha I'll be better in the morn'
Another lie that I carry on
I need to get back to the place I belong

[Dirty Money - Chorus]
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the World I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the World that I'm coming

[Diddy]
"A house is Not a Home", I hate this song
Is a house really a home when your loved ones are gone
And n-ggas got the nerve to blame you for it
And you know you woulda took the bullet if you saw it
But you felt it and still feel it
And money can't make up for it or conceal it
But you deal with it and you keep ballin'
Pour out some liquor, play ball and we keep ballin'
Baby we've been living in sin 'cause we've been really in love
But we've been living as friends
So you've been a guest in your own home
It's time to make your house your home
Pick up your phone, come on

[Dirty Money - Chorus]
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the World I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the World that I'm coming

[Diddy]
"Ain't No Stopping Us Now", I love that song
Whenever it comes on it makes me feel strong
I thought I told y'all that we won't stop
We back cruising through Harlem, Viso blocks
It's what made me, saved me, drove me crazy
Drove me away than embraced me
Forgave me for all of my shortcomings
Welcome to my homecoming
Yeah it's been a long time coming
Lot of fights, lot of scars, lot of bottles
Lot of cars, lot of ups, lot of downs
Made it back, lost my dog (I miss you BIG)
And here I stand, a better man! (a better man)
Thank you Lord (Thank you Lord)

[Dirty Money - Chorus]
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the World I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the World that I'm coming

It’s either spectacular unbelievable success or crushing hopeless defeat! There is no middle ground! Ok, there IS a middle ground but it’s for sissies

They got a Paramount Marauder this time round. And from the looks of the video, they really wreck some destruction with it. O.o

Dad, how do soldiers killing each other solve the world’s problems?

"Pray"

Oh, oh
I just can't sleep tonight.
Knowing that things ain't right.
It's in the papers, it's on the TV, it's everywhere that I go.
Children are crying.
Soldiers are dying
Some people don’t have a home

But I know there’s sunshine behind that rain
I know there’s good times behind that pain
Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray

I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight.
Am I a sinner 'cause half my dinner is still there on my plate?
Oh, I got a vision to make a difference.
And it's starting today.

'cause I know there’s sunshine behind that rain
I know there’s good times behind that pain
Heaven, tell me how I can make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and I pray for the broken-hearted
I pray for the life not started
I pray for all the ones not breathing.
I pray for all the souls in need.
I pray. Can you give 'em one today?

I just can't sleep tonight.
Can someone tell me how to make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and I pray

I pray

I pray

I close my eyes and pray

The problem with the future is that it keeps turning into the present.

So.

Another year has passed.

From single-hood to having a partner. From loneliness to blissful, playful love. From having all the time to myself, to having absolutely no time at all. From carefree thinking to thinking for us.

Much traveling has also been done. To Japan and to Hong Kong. Exploring the different countries and their cultures. We also explore each other's character, and got to know each other a lot better. Perhaps that was the most subtle motive for all the traveling.

What will happen in this year?

Pardon me for being mysterious and cryptic, but i know that i will be extremely busy. This year will be incredibly exciting for me. I hope that i can make this work.

As i lift my leg to make the next step, i pause and think. I think of my life and what has happened. Of the joys i have experienced and the tears of grief i have shed. All of these experiences has cumulated to this major landmark in my life.

My mind is now a whirlwind of ideas, plans and thoughts.

Like playing chess, the next step must be thought through thoroughly, strategise carefully and executed flawlessly.

Wish me luck.

How did you emboss this card? With a screwdriver?

What do you guys think? ^_^

How am I supposed to learn surgery if I can’t dissect anything?

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I thank you for valuable time and loyalty to this blog.

I believe the moment has come for us to invest money and resources to answer the most important question of the decade

Does the power of the yellow bird increase when the activation is earlier?

Before you pass this off as another engineering geeky thing, i believe this is a question on many people's mind and a great deal of benefit can come from this research.

Imagine the man-hour savings. Think of the knowledge gained and the happiness we can all achieve. With a proper answer to this question, the green pigs shall be exterminated swiftly and decisively.

Ladies and gentlemen. I believe i do not need to emphasis more on this topic. We must find an answer to this question!

Childhood is so disillusioning.

““To remind us that our lives are made of blank sheets waiting to be filled,” Lillith replied.
“The book of life is open when we are born, and it closes with our death. We write in it continually, but no matter how much we write, what joy or sorrow we experience or what mistakes we have made, we will always turn the page, and tomorrow’s page is always blank.””
- “Dragons of the Highlord Skies” by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

I suppose if I had two x chromosomes, I’d feel hostile too.

"Nothing"

[Verse 1]
Am I better off dead?
Am I better off a quitter?
They say I'm better off now
Than I ever was with her
As they take me to my local down the street
I'm smiling but I'm dying trying not to drag my feet

They say a few drinks will help me to forget her
But after one too many I know that I'm never
Only they can’t see where this is gonna end
They all think I'm crazy but to me it's perfect sense

[Chorus]
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over the town
I'm swearing if I go there now
I can change her mind turn it all around

And I know that I'm drunk but I’ll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they’re slurred
Dialed her number and confessed to her
I'm still in love but all I heard
Was nothing

[Verse 2]
So I stumble there, along the railings and the fences
I know if I faced her face, that she'll come to her senses
Every drunk step I take leads me to her door
If she sees how much I'm hurting, she'll take me back for sure

[Chorus]
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over the town
I'm swearing if I go there now
I can change her mind turn it all around

And I know that I'm drunk but I’ll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they’re slurred
Dialed her number and confessed to her
I'm still in love but all I heard
Was nothing

She said nothing
Oh, I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh, I got nothing
Oh, I got nothing
Oh, I wanted words but all I heard was nothing

Ohh, sometimes love's intoxicating
Ohh, you're coming down, your hands are shaking
When you realize there's no one waiting

Am I better off dead?
Am I better off a quitter?
They say I'm better off now
Than I ever was with her

[Chorus]
And my mates are all there trying to calm me down
'Cause I'm shouting your name all over the town
I'm swearing if I go there now
I can change her mind turn it all around

And I know that I'm drunk but I’ll say the words
And she'll listen this time even though they’re slurred
Dialed her number and confessed to her
I'm still in love but all I heard
Was nothing

She said nothing
Oh, I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Oh, I got nothing
I got nothing
I wanted words but all I heard was nothing
Ohh I got nothing

I got nothing [x3]

"You can’t ADD things and come out with LESS than you started with!" "I can do that! It’s a free country! I’ve got my rights!"

You know the usual question of "How's work?" or "Do you like/love your job?"

Well, there's a reply which goes, "It's 60-40." Meaning that you love your job 60% of the time, and hate it 40% of the time. In other words,

60/100 = 6/10 = 3/5 = Love Work
40/100 = 4/10 = 2/5 = Hate Work

To simplify it even further, we can also say

60% = 3/5 ≈ 66% = 2/3 = Love Work
40% = 2/5 ≈ 33% = 1/3 = Hate Work

This means that out of 3 days in work, you hate 1 day. Out of a month of 30 days, you will hate your work on 10 days. That doesn't sound so bad.

Now. Consider this. If you're a female, you will have to take into account the effects of your menstrual period. That will probably ruin your day and you will hate your work during that time.

If you're male, you will have to take into account the behavior of your female colleagues or female bosses during their menstrual period. They will probably take out their irritation / anger / discomfort on you. That will probably ruin your day and you will hate your work during that time.

And a woman's menstrual period and effects lasts for typically a week or seven days in a month.

Which also means that the number of days which you hate your work is as follows:

10 + 7 = 17 days in a month = Hate Work

In other words,

17/30 = 57% = Hate Work
13/30 = 43% = Love Work

Therefore, in reality, you hate your work more than half the time.

So. Do you really love your work?

I like maxims that don’t encourage behaviour modification.

I know this song is very old. But after being indoctrinate by her in Chinese songs, i find this melody absolutely enchanting.

I’m writing you a message in code. How do you spell “nincompoop”?

So i'm trying to orgranise a barbecue for my colleagues this coming Saturday. While trying to provide directions to my place, the following emails were exchanged.

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Original email by me:
Subj: BBQ - 6th November - Address and Directions

Hi all,

Summary
Event: BBQ
Total pax: 21
Payment per person: TBC
Driving Directions:

• Coming from the West, take the ECP and exit at BS. Turn right at the first traffic light junction and keep heading straight. You will pass a temple on the left and a mini bus terminal on the right at a traffic light junction. After the said junction, JHS will be on the left. My unit is XXX.
• Coming from the East, take the UCRE and turn left at the BR junction. Travel along BR, until you pass by a Cold Storage on the left, and a hawker centre on the right. The road will curve to the right. JHS will be on the right.
• Coming from the North, take the CTE and then PIE. Exit at BNR, and turn right at the first traffic light junction. Go straight all the way until you reach a T-Junction. Turn left and you will soon see a mini bus terminal on the right at a traffic light junction. After the said junction, JHS will be on the left.
• Coming from the South i.e. Sentosa, take your helicopter and fly to BC. Land there and then get your chauffeur to drive you to JHS. xD

Public Transport Directions:

• For Buses, take 10, 13 or 14. Coming from the West, once you pass BC on the right, alight at the coming bus stop. Facing the road, walk right until you reach JHS. Coming from the East, once you pass the Cold Storage on the left and the hawker centre on the right, alight at the coming bus stop. Facing the road, walk left and cross the road. You will see JHS.
• For MRT, take to TM MRT. Once you reach, give me a call and i'll pick you up from there.
• For Taxis, please refer to the Driving Directions above.

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WK's Reply:
Chinatown is South? Any lobang for helicopter?

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My Reply:
Hi all,

As for parking spaces, there isn't any multi-storey carpack nearby. You guys can park along the small roads. As long as you don't obstruct the driveways of other houses, its ok.

As for helicopter lobang, you can call 1800-CARELESS-AIRWAYS. Please contact BC for any helicopter parking spaces.

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WK's Reply:
Got parachute? Pilot included? How to go home?

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My Reply:
Pilot is considered as add-on services, so there will be extra charges. Parachute not included. But since you live in the South, i presume you can afford it. Please contact your chauffeur when you want to go home.

Boy, when it’s this hot, I don’t want to do anything at all. Fortunately, that was our plan from the start.

"The Catalyst"

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun
[x3]

No
And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light

God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun

Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

[x2]
God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns
For the sins of our hands
The sins of our tongues
The sins of our fathers
The sins of our young
No

And when I close my eyes tonight
To symphonies of blinding light

God save us everyone
Will we burn inside the fires of a thousand suns

Ooh

Like memories in cold decay
Transmissions echoing away
Far from the world of you and I
Where oceans bleed into the sky

Lift me up
Let me go
[x16]

[x2]
God bless us everyone
We're a broken people living under loaded gun
And it can't be outfought
It can't be outdone
It can't be outmatched
It can't be outrun
No

All this was funny until she did the same thing to me.

Because she doesn't believe me, and as per her request, here is a excerpt from the Rulebook of Boyfriends:

Rule #523
The Boyfriend reserves the right to poke, tickle or tease the Girlfriend. This is the divine right of the Boyfriend and serves to keep the Girlfriend on her toes.
Example:
Her: Why you tickle me?!
Him; Because i'm your boyfriend.

Rule #524
The Boyfriend reserves the right to laugh at the Girlfriend. This is to show how comfortable the Boyfriend is, in the relationship.
Example:
Her: You're laughing at me!
Him; Yarh.

Rule #525
The Boyfriend shall agree with the Girlfriend, subject to the topic of discussion. This is to show the support and love of the Boyfriend.
Example:
Her: My bedroom is in a mess.
Him: I agree.

Rule #526
The Boyfriend shall always pay compliments to the Girlfriend. This is to show how much the Boyfriend loves the Girlfriend.
Example:
Her: I look fat in this dress.
Him: Your eyesight is damn good.

Rule #527
Should the Boyfriend find her behavior unbecoming, he shall advise the Girlfriend on what to do. This to ensure that a resemblance of manners exist, even at home.
Example:
After eating dinner...
Her: *burp*
Him: What are you suppose to say?
Her: Excuse me.
Him: Good girl.

All rules and regulations are made with the consultation and agreement of the Boy-Friends Federation, Singapore (BFFs). The BFFs reserves the right to change, alter, add or void the rules and regulations stipulated in this book. In addition, the BFFs reserves the right to have the final say in any matter. Any objections, arguments or criticism from the opposite gender shall not be entertained, discussed, or approved.

Let’s just sit here a moment… … and savour the impending terror.

Out of sheer frustration, i stomped on the accelerator far more than i usually do

As i watched the needle climb past 4,000 rpm, the Civic's i-VTEC engine roared into life, echoing my anger and fury.

A maniacal grin cracked on my face.

That sounds and feels SO good, i thought.

“I think we need to change the rules.” “Oh, you want to play the sissy way now, I bet.”

Death by Remedial Training

After completing 1.2km in 6min 10sec, he tried to run 400m in under 1min 40sec.
He succeeded, but died in the attempt.

Those shall be the words engraved on my tombstone. -__-

We don’t ATTEND parties. We just CRASH ‘em!

Their beat and rhythm is really quite a sight to behold, regardless of whether they are using knives or drum sticks.

To beat out the rhythm again and again for almost two hours? Just absolutely brilliant.

It’s BIOLOGICAL! Girls mature faster than boys! You just got a better grade because you’re a girl! It’s not fair.

Two real-life examples of the difference between man and woman:

Example One:
While in the car...

"That's a Lamborghini." I pointed out excitedly for her to see. The sleek low body, the menacing shape in gun-metal grey and the bark of the glorious engine.

"Its ugly." She sniffed.

"Why is it ugly?!" Was my horrified reply.

"It's ugly because it's so low!"

"It's low because of aerodynamics!" I argued.

"It's still ugly. And it's noisy!" She retorted.

"It's a Lamborghini, dear. All Lamborghini-s are loud and brash." I said wearily.

Example Two:
We went to Wing Tai Industrial Centre for a warehouse sale of Dorothy Perkins. The minute i finished parking the car...

"Retail Therapy!!!" She yelled and charged straight into the store.

Me? My ankle was hurting, so i hobbled as fast as i can, after her.

End result? She didn't buy a single thing.

And to treat her failed retail therapy, she bought and ate cheng teng.

Sigh... -__-

I have all these great genes, but they’re recessive. That’s the problem here.

Me: (...) I try to blog once a week.

Her: Why leh? Why must you blog once a week?

Me: Hhhmmm.... I blog once a week for two reasons. Firstly, i blog what was on my mind for the past week or so. Secondly, i blog to maintain the writing style. Once you don't write/blog for a long period, you lose the writing style.

Me: Even though i don't write anything, i will put up a YouTube video or something. I think its important that i maintain contact with the blog. I don't want to lose touch with it.

I was just about to use my stupendous powers to liberate some cookies being held hostage on the top shelf of the pantry!

Such a gentle song and a peaceful backdrop.

You could see how she immerses herself into her music, living and breathing each musical word and note.

With such a musician, the camera complements flawlessly and delivers the perfect combination of song and scenery.

A most excellent music video.

A man’s home is his castle. But it shouldn’t have to be a fortress.

It doesn't get any easier when you visit the Mandai Crematorium for the second time.

The final shutting of the door. The soul-rending wail of despair. The last good-byes. The heart-breaking moments. The moment when you realise that the person is gone forever.

The touch of death is cruel and heartless. When it touches your extended family, you are left cold and hollow inside.

When it finally touches my family, I really don't know how I will be able to cope.

二舅母, commend me to God when you see Him. May you rest in peace and enjoy Heaven's grace.