Where FATES meet

I am ALIVE!!!

2007-05-18T23:16:00.000+08:00

haha looong time never blog liao. About time to update a bit.

Finally,I have finished my last sem of education at NUS (I certainly hope so...). If everything going according to plan, will be going to NTU in the coming semester to further my one last bit of education. Haha so I can tell pple I have studied in both universities in Singapore.

Yup, just came back from my grad trip to Batam, Turi Resort. One word to sum my experience there, FANTASTIC! Really enjoy the trip with my pals and my Baobei. Will upload more photos and share more about the trip in the up-coming post ya =)

The Song for the MOMENT =)

2007-04-16T10:14:00.000+08:00

Nice song =)

2007-03-21T23:06:00.000+08:00

Woah nice song from the oldies =) got reminded by dance floor. personally felt that the version by the Carpenters is nicer. haha the song expresses my anxiety also. Letter Letter when are u coming... good or bad jus come and let me know please... please MR POSTMAN.

Beautiful Days

2007-01-07T12:07:00.000+08:00

DD, I dedicate this song to u =)

I see beautiful days with you
I feel beautiful ways of loving you
You’ve touched my heart so deeply
And I can’t thank God enough
For all the beautiful days with you
I feel beautiful ways of loving you
Everything is just so wonderful
Every little thing is just so beautiful
When I spend it with you

You came along
In an unexpected time
It was so divine
Knowing you are mine
It feels so right
When I look into your eyes
I never knew that love
Could make me feel this way
I can’t wait for the day
When I can truly say

Unforgettable Christmas

2006-12-26T14:50:00.000+08:00

It is a magical moment on Christmas night. Obstacles were overcome with a determined heart. Rain that was supposed to fall, didnt. I thought I feel the stars moved, to light up the leading path. Everything, the environment, ambience, even the slightest breeze come in sync with the flow. The rain did fall later, however, but at the right time I suppose.

What a night. Unforgettable night. Unforgettable Christmas.

How Peaceful are U?

2006-12-16T13:37:00.000+08:00

You Are 94% Peaceful

You are the epitome of inner peace and total calm.
You are grounded, emotionally mature, and very wise.
While no one's life is perfect, you have a great amount of perspective on the world - and you place in it.

How Peaceful Are You?

Starting the holiday with a BANG!

2006-12-14T20:48:00.000+08:00

Looooong time no see my frensss. haha my blog has been collecting dust since last post. ok time for some updates.

Finally finished this sem, hmmm not really eventful... everything was moderate through out. However, I feel that certain part of me changed for the better. Cant really put a word to it but I feel good generally.

I promise myself, this holiday shall not be wasted. Indeed, first major event was a trip to sentosa! It has been eon since I last landed my feet on the island. Invited by D@n (or Matthew), I had the chance to get myself tan while playing beach volleyball and frisbee. First time playing frisbee though, my first few throws looked like a space saucer piloted by a drunk pilot... wobbly wobbly haha. It was a great day. Finally had a great chance of getting my whole body worked up =)

The very next day, after sending D@n ( or Matthew) off, I headed off to P.Ubin. Ha given a chance to play guide on the island to Zewei's frens who were on a photo snapping trip. Walk (not on bike okay) on different trails to see things u dun usually see on the main island. Examples like wild boar, plants and yes quarryCool view from the top of the cliff. Can see the Changi air control tower too and parts of Malaysia.

Have been conducting educational workshops for kids also, will post picture of them later. As for now, that's all. Seeya folks next time, Remember to Question is to Learn!!!

Losing ur head

2006-10-31T22:39:00.000+08:00

Ever wonder why you lose ur head sometimes?

Cos you dun know tat u have lost them.

忘了总比记得好

2006-08-13T23:34:00.000+08:00

人们都知道过去已经过去，
但愿意放下过去的人却少之又少。
就像是个宝似的，
人们对于那些不愉快的事，
总是记得一清二楚，
没事还拿出来回味一番。

假如你把过去紧抓住不放，
你当然会一再去经历它，
你的未来不会是别的，
一定是累积了许多灰尘的过去。
这些尘埃不但会遮盖你生命的光彩，
也将阻碍你看见美好的未来。

记忆是好的、有用的，
记忆并没有错。
然而错就错在，
把记忆都拿来记一些没有用的事，
记一些不好的事，
记一堆别人和自己的过错。
正因为这样，
忘了总比记得好，难道不是吗？

Everything Happens for a Reason

2006-08-10T22:12:00.000+08:00

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, teacher, fraternal brother or sister, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with them, you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without the small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things. Make every day count.

Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets. Most importantly, if you love someone tell them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. And finally, enjoy looking forward to learning a new lesson each day and enjoying the journey.

*Adapted from website

从心出发，从新领悟。

2006-07-27T14:08:00.000+08:00

心静－可以看得到大自然最美的一面

心境－可以容得下大自然丰硕的能量

心净－可以聆听到大自然转达的讯息

心镜－可以照得见大自然幻化的景象

心敬－可以意会出大自然生命的智慧

How are you affected?

2006-07-13T00:51:00.000+08:00

Have you ever realised why sometime you just cannot explain your emotional outburst or sudden mood swing? Why on certain days you say and do things differently or irrationally? Could it be due to some changes in the natural energies or unseen forces that we cannot comprehend?

Personally, I know I can be pretty affected by the Moon. Yes, by the Moon. Over the years, I realised most of my greatest mistakes and blunders have been committed on a FULL Moon days/nights. Those Full Moon, esp those yellowish looking ones with radiating rim, has an infectious effect on me. On those nights, my judgement drop to all time low and can get pretty emotional. In addition, I get pretty poetic(Chinese) on those nights too. My usual composed self is replaced with irrationality. It felt as if your mind is no longer under your control anymore. You enter a trance mode without knowing it yourself. Pretty scary huh? Haha fortunately, I did not develop any furs or pointy ears or claws when I see the Moon. Yes, my frens I am not Werewolf yet =)

I am not sure if other people are suffering from the same fate as me, or perhaps they are people who are affected by some other natural elements like Earth movement, tidal changes, seasons, climate, gravitational, volcanic activities etc.

I guess when one know ones weakness, they can avoid making important decisions on those days or moments. Best to leave decision making on a more stable days =)

Oh btw, I am leaving for Taiwan soon, this Saturday in fact.
Pray that typhoon is not as bad as it seems.

Your Life, Your Boat, Your Bearing

2006-06-28T09:56:00.000+08:00

Ah yes, I have decided to blog in English again, at least for the moment. For I fear Tariq might just hired an assassin all the way from U.S. to silence me to save him the agony of not be able to understand my Chinese entries. So bro no worries now =)

For some of my friends who are still concerned over my well-being, be rest assured that I am fine now. Been through some rough patches, yes, but I have since picked up myself again. I am still the same old Jeff (some says Jeffrey though). It’s never been easy, I admit. Feel like the weather just turns bad on you (and just for the fun of it…the tormenting weather just carry on a bit longer than expected). No matter how bad the weather is, like all things, it cannot last forever. Sunshine bound to appear somehow. Yups! I am alive and kicking and Running.

Yes, you heard me right, trust your eyes, Running. I have just started my running regime with Mervyn (my official running partner). Although, today is just the 2^nd run, I see more coming. Oh and the timing improves. 4km run on day 1 was 35min, day 2 was 27min. Not much but there is some results. Felt good, and my Life rejuvenated.

Yes, Life is like steering a boat in the middle of the ocean. Sometime you get lost and don’t know what to do. Sometime you get your bearing right and you carry on your journey. Sometime you get fine weather, other days bad weather. Sometime you meet people who are suffering from bad weather and you lend your helping hand. Sometime people see that you are suffering from bad weather and they try to topple your boat. Sometime you see friends, sometime you see enemies. Sometime you meet someone who is willing to follow your bearing, and carry on the journey with you. Sometime, the bearing changes.

I have found my bearing in Life.
Have you found yours yet?

悟II

2006-06-18T19:58:00.000+08:00

人生苦短，
何必整日愁眉不展，悠悠挂心。。。
本应敞开胸怀，
对周遭事物处之泰然，逆来顺受。。。
但又有几人能够参透并做到。。。

Friendster Horoscope for June 4, 2006

2006-06-04T02:26:00.000+08:00

The Bottom Line
Do an inventory of what you have and don't want to keep. Consider a clean sweep.

In Detail
Talking to a family member may stir up some touchy emotions right now, but it's always better to get things out in the open than to keep them deep inside, isn't it? Do a quick inventory of what you have worked on lately in your personal life. What do you want to stop or rid yourself of? It may be time for a clean sweep. If you keep yourself busy with cleaning, laundry or other chores around the house, you'll get a lot done and you'll feel a lot better.

How true......

Dream

2006-05-31T21:30:00.000+08:00

Everything seem so good in the Dream... felt so real... but I have woke up from the dream... everything is still the same... nothing changes... nothing...

Listeners' Discretion =)

2006-05-21T12:21:00.000+08:00

It's a DAMN funny conversation between a guy and a lady who speaks Engrish

http://www.fazed.org/video/?id=259

Powderful Engrish

2006-05-15T23:57:00.000+08:00

Suffering from painful headache and cannot sleep... lucky for me... These menu have helped to ease some pain...

* Click on photo to enlarge

Wat A Happy Day =)

2006-05-12T23:14:00.000+08:00

Its a great day today! Met up with my gal and her family and relatives and had a hearty lunch... haha found the lunch pretty okay though my gal feels that the lunch is not up to standard yet... haha true to a certain extent since the standard of the restaurant dun really match the food...

after the lunch... my gal and I made our way to Esplanade and take a break at Chocz... had black forest cake and chocolate latte... yummy! haha and I fail to tie the cherry knot AGAIN in front of my gal... well well... better luck next time =)

After that, we started shopping at marina square! haha it has been some time since I last went there... lots of changes and lots of stores to shop! Hmmm bought my gal a blouse that I feel is very sweet and nice on her. Ha hope she likes it =)

Feeling hungry, we started to look for nice food to fill the growling stomach... finally we decided to dine in at cafe cartel... haha not so much the quality of food but the queue is short... lol... so we settle in to eat... haha maybe our seats has good Feng Shui... the waiters kept serving us food although we didnt order them... but as honest Singapore citizens we kindly reminded the waiters our orders. yeah we talk and talk while eating and share experiences... lots of laughter...the whole atmosphere is great!

We took a long but interesting journey back to my gal home... keep getting side track with shops along the way... hehe... cant help it with shopping queen by my side :P

To sum it up, today is a GREAT day! Lotsa of fun and laughter!

Serendipity

2006-04-15T04:32:00.000+08:00

What is Serendipity?

When you are on a routine and unexpectedly found true meaning in Life, that's Serendipity.

When you lose something precious but in the end you are actually better off, that's Serendipity.

When you pick up a worthless item but in the end it shaped your life, that's Serendipity.

When you are wondering around aimlessly and the next thing you know you have reached your destination, that's Serendipity.

You meet this person who seem to be the most unrelated person, and the next moment the person becomes a part of your life, that's Serendipity.

Serendipity is not Fate, cos even Fate cannot control Serendipity.

爱，非得非失

2006-03-30T17:14:00.000+08:00

相爱不如相知，
与其执着痴念，
不如化为祝福。
不要让你爱的人，
被你的爱所磨蚀。
反过来以你的爱，
让他得到力量，
展翅高飞。
假若真的有缘，
就算分隔两地，
心仍会在一起。
真正爱一个人，
必定以他的幸福，
当作是你的幸福。
若然有人能比你给予他更大的幸福，
你就把他送到那里去并给予祝福。

可怜的笨学生

2006-03-12T22:13:00.000+08:00

当整个世界因为太疲倦而睡去
我仿佛听到有人为书欢呼为书哭泣
早已经听你说过千万次要放弃
从此不再为它而努力
不要失望不想再受委屈
ok
所以你背起行囊逃逃逃到远方
开始要试着抗拒试着重新更爱自己
有一天清晨醒来发觉不能呼吸
于是又乖乖回到它怀里
这次你下决心牺牲自己
ok
这一个可怜的可怜的笨学生 oh。。。
他的故事发生在每个角落里
他让我相信了自己的学业
不能和他一样软弱无力
不能迷迷糊糊勉强自己
书不是死心塌地就有结局
哎呀呀呀
每一个可怜的可怜的笨学生 oh。。。
都需要向天祈求学业出现奇迹
未来的日子需要多少的勇气
用来欺骗自己麻醉自己
需要多少同情多少勇气

悟

2006-02-16T01:39:00.000+08:00

我为命运的爱情而祈祷
为我的回首
为我不知曾在哪遗失了幸福

我曾以为爱情是心跳
但原来不管心跳的理由是多么强大
只是有心跳却远远不够

Peek at the life of a Life Science Student

2006-01-26T00:27:00.000+08:00

0900: Wake Up
0905: Stone and Dazed
0910: Sleep somemore :)
0930: Wake Up Again
1000: Lecture
1200: More Lectures
1500: Tutorials
1600: Lecture Never Ends
1800: Dinner
2000: Googling for Lab Report
2100: Doing Lab Report
2200: Doing Lab Report... going strong
2300: Doing Lab Report... strong gone
0000: Chase out by security/Doing Lab Report
0100: Doin Lab Report
0200: Dozing Lab Report
0230: Dozing Lup Report
0300: Dozing Lup Rupot
0330: Finish Lab Report
0340: Read on later Lab Protocol
0400: ...................

P.S Life Science Students have no life...

Lesson Learnt

2006-01-19T16:38:00.000+08:00

Little Johnny came home one day to find his mum cooking in the kitchen. Curious of what her son had learnt in school, John's mum decided to find out.

Mum: So wat have you learnt in school today?
Johnny: I have learnt not to leave wires around on my table
Mum: Why is that so?
Johnny: So that people(or giant ants) will not walk over my table and get trip.
Mum: ......

Mum: Anything else you learnt today?
Johnny: We should not plug in any wires even when both the main socket switch and side switch is turned off.
Mum: Why?
Johnny: Just do it!
Mum: Why?
Johnny: Just do it!
Mum: Wh...
Johnny: JUST DO IT!!!
Mum: ......

Mum: What is the most important thing you have learnt today?
Johnny: When in doubt, always ask. Do not take things into your own hands.
Mum: Oh that is a very important lesson learnt.
Johnny: Mum, why you hold your wok with your right hand and not your left? What must we have fish for dinner tonight? Which cup should I use for drinking? Should I hold it with my right hand or left? Should I pour my water from Jar A or Jar B? Can I drink my cup of water? Should I take a sip or gulp it? Should I ......
Mum: @#%!@#$!

REAL Lesson Learnt: You don't always learn the right thing in school. Many at times, we need to learn the Right Way in the real world.

Touch

2006-01-11T01:43:00.000+08:00

Oh I am so touch when I see this on my table when I returned home.
My sister actually bake this cake for me!!! And it taste really good, machiam like Bangawa Solo. Thanks to all who sent well-wishes... really appreciate it =)

Glorious Food Part 1

2006-01-02T14:54:00.000+08:00

A few days ago, after some purchase in Simlim Sq with ZW, we hurried over to Shaw Tower(a wuloo threatre in bugis) to catch our show(NARNIA... damn nice show btw). Along the way, we spotted this small stretch of stalls selling malay food. Yes the sight of food there kinda captivated our attention for a moment but our show is starting in another ten minutes!!! (my fault... I took too long in SLS) So we walked on... but in my mind "I SHALL return"... hahaha... True enough, two days later I went back to change a spoil speaker. I took this opportunity to walk down that stretch of road again.

I have to admit the prata stall is kinda hard to spot. Its buried among other malay stalls. After some searching and asking(the neighbour stall uncle who gave me this piss-off-look and said "Next door"). Sorry lah uncle... next time I come eat your Roti John ok??

Finally I found the Prata Stall... I quickly order two plain and one teh-tarik. When the order comes, what attracted me the most is the curry. For a long time, I have never seen prata served with THICK, REDDISH curry. Most curry is super watery and bland, dont taste like curry at all. This has all the taste of what a curry should have, most importantly, its spicy! YUMMY!!! I quickly dip my crispy prata into what I call real curry and stuff it in my mouth... OHH Heaven!!! Within 5 min, its all gone. Together with the teh-tarik, it make the whole meal complete.

I recommend it to all prata lovers(yes Daniel u will love it). The meal cost me $2.10 so I guess the prata should be about 60 - 70c each while teh-tarik cost 70-90c. Who says nice food has to be expansive??

Ok to facilitate those who wanna try the prata, I have come up with my own map( Don't wanna mess with the copyright infringement of some sites)
Hmmm I will rate this prata 4/5 stars... So Prata anyone??

A Song to share =)

2005-12-30T02:02:00.000+08:00

This is a song from an Anime: Gundam SEED Destiny. To help those who isnt well-versed in Jap ( like me), I have added the English translation.

Fields of Hope - Tanaka Rie

Beneath a veil so cold,
You deeply sleep, all alone
The melody of prayer; on the lonely fields,
a little light shined

I watched as you dreamed
You laughed like a child
So dear, and yet so far -
That is the promise of our future

That one day, on a green morning,
One day, we will make it there
Because in this wintered sky
We still believe
Fields of Hope

On the day we were born, we were embraced

And now we search for those gentle hands again
The melody of prayer; one vanishes,

And all begins again; a powerless, painful continuation

One day, to that green morning,
We'll cross through all these nights
Because that is the place each one of us searches for

Now, within my own heart,
I want to keep you warm
So dear, and yet so far -
In the name of peace
Fields of Hope

So dear, and yet so far -
The fields of promise
Fields of Hope
Fields of Hope

One Ring to Rule THEM All

2005-12-27T00:56:00.000+08:00

Hi pple!!! Season Greetings!!! It has been looooong while since I last blog. Hope this is a good start.

For those who have watched or at least heard about Lord of the Rings, would have known who Sauron is. Haha okay for those who are really ignorant of who he is, he is the evil dark Lord. Now in order rule the whole of middle earth (practically the whole world), he has forged a One Ring that can bring everyone under his knees. Haha I was told by someone before, to rule (in most case is to be ruled by her) a woman, you need THREE rings. Yes our female counterparts are in a superior gender apparently. I shall enlighten what these three rings are.

OKAY, firstly we guys need a Proposal Ring. This is the first, usually a heart-stopping moment for most guys. We need to get her a nice ring preferably with a nice sparkling STONE on it. Imagine showing her a puny proposal ring, how would you rate your chance of success. If you are lucky (or unlucky), she will accepted your proposal. BUT this does not mean that your job is over my friend. You need your second ring to proceed.

Secondary, an Engagement Ring. As the name goes, this ring is required on the day of your engagement ceremony. This day is important as both of you publicly declare your love for each other in the presence of families, relatives and friends. More importantly, your future wife-to-be needs to have a really nice ring to show to her friends. Ok, the STONE on the ring should be easily spotted within 50m radius (OMG). Haha, so you guys thought this is the same ring you gonna use for the Wedding Day. FAT HOPE. You will need the THIRD ring.

Finally (often not least), a Wedding Ring is required on your wedding day. THIS is the day where both of you are formally and legally declared as husband and wife. And no matter how hard you try, you WILL NOT (I dare you) use the same ring from engagement. This ring is usually the nicest (and sadly most expansive) out of the three rings. This is after all your Wedding dude =) I guess you would not mind spend a bit more to make your woman happy.

Yup so you guys out there who think that you only need ONE ring (sorry bro you are not Sauron and he is fictional), you need to start saving for TWO MORE rings. As for the ladies, you are SO lucky!!!

Off to Ubin

2005-12-15T02:18:00.000+08:00

Yep... finally the time to return to the wild has come. I expect myself to get fried by the UV ray and blood suck dry by the mozzies. So wish me luck...hahaha.... Okay lah jus exaggerating... nothing stops a seasoned camper *bleah* Shall see ya pple when I return, hopefully with something interesting to blog about.

Lets get Started!!!

2005-12-14T03:59:00.000+08:00

YES...I am so proud of myself... My blog is fully functional(after so many hours of looking at the seemingly gibberish scripts)...YAhhooooo

I can't believe I actually took time off to run this afternoon(hehe...actually it's Mervyn who jio me to run)...It has been more than a semester since I last ran...haha...Ok I know is not that far a distance(4km) but hey, its a start at least. Haha it made me feel less guilty of my recent gluttony...oh yeah feels like being a King again ;) Furthermore I will be spending sometime in the Wild aka P.Ubin feeding the mosquitoes with my cholesterol-rich blood. Anyone ever wondered if mosquitoes suffer from high blood pressure too from Fat-Rich diet?? Do mosquitoes have campaign to encourage more vegetables and less oil when choosing their victims? Well...It's not that hard to imagine.

The Not-So-Grand Opening

2005-12-13T08:00:00.000+08:00

Yes... after a considerable amount of encouragement from friends and myself, I finally decided to start a blog. *HURRAY* Actually I had thoughts of blogging in the early part of the year but my laziness had better of me. Well, better start late than never rite? (haha pure excuses for myself)

Ok then, keep a look for my post, be the person writing is Jeff or Jeffrey.