Just a little update.
I have moved into my current abode since last Saturday. It has been fun thus far. Nothing too drastically different. I have fully unpacked my stuff a couple of days ago.
Went for swims a couple of times but haven't started using the rest of the amenities like squash and tennis courts.
I have also been doing the usual house-moving things i.e. buying things. I have bought a stand fan and a stand of drawers. Still need a couple of more things.
Travelling to works takes slightly longer now. The walking distance to the MRT station has increased but the MRT ride time has gone down. But the 15 minute walk everyday is good for me as I have been working late this past week and haven't done much exercise.
It is indeed quite liberating to be able to not have restrictions on the topic of conversations. To know someone who understands exactly where I am coming from.
I am contented ;-)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Cool ads
Enjoy these videos ;-)
By the way, that really cute guy said "Cool car."
The text says that "You don't have to be this brave, call us instead",
By the way, that really cute guy said "Cool car."
The text says that "You don't have to be this brave, call us instead",
Monday, April 14, 2008
Two movies and a free lunch
Weekend sped by quickly. On Saturday I wanted to donate blood but was the plan was thwarted by heavy rain. I may be benevolent, but not that benevolent to brave heavy downpour just to go the bloodbank.
Anyway, I was invited to attend a talk on landbanking, by Walton International. I am already quite familiar with the concept, as I have heard about it 4 years ago when I was still in KL. I had wanted to invest then, but didn't due to lack of money as I just started working then.
I am considering that again, but of course not without taking into account its risks, especially in these uncertain economic times.
As such, I was there at the Meridien Hotel more for the free food. The spread was quite delicious. I liked the cordon bleu chicken and the fruit tarts the most. And there was wine flowing freely.
After that I watched Untraceable with James and Benji. The movie wasn't too bad, but the the story and editing could've been tighter. It was pretty slow at parts.
Sunday came and the skies were clear, so I was at the bloodbank to fulfill my role as a lifesaver, as Nyk calls it.
On a related note, apparently the Thais are finally waking up to the discriminatory wordings of the blood donor form. Taken from Trevvy:
The Red Cross of Thailand said that it would change its screening process for blood donors to address concerns from activists who said the system discriminated against gays, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The Red Cross requires donors to fill out a form to assess their risk of disease.
Gay-rights activists had complained that one question, which was meant to target people more likely to have diseases transmitted by sex and drugs, had effectively blocked all gay men from donating by only asking about same-sex relations.
"We didn't mean to hurt anyone," said Soisaang Pikulsod, director of the Thai Red Cross National Blood Centre. "It was just to ensure the highest possible safety of our patients."
The Red Cross will rework the form to include more questions about all types of sexual behaviour, gay or heterosexual, that could increase the risk of diseases such as AIDS, she said.
Nathee Teerarojanapong, a gay activist who complained about the questioning, urged the Red Cross to focus on screening out anyone with risky sex and drug habits, instead of singling out gay men and women.
"Sometimes gays want to do good things too," he said.
My sentiments exactly.
Watched Definitely Maybe in the evening. It was pretty good, though it wasn't so much a romantic comedy as it was portrayed in the trailer. You can read all about it here if you are interested.
I enjoyed the movie, as it was very realistic in its story, about a guy reminiscing about his three ex-girlfriends and figuring who he truly loves. Though Benji and James felt that the protagonist was screwed up and led a complicated life. But hey, life IS complicated and screwed up.
This weekend will be my last at my current residence. Looking forward to waking up to smoke-free air.
Have a great week ahead!
Anyway, I was invited to attend a talk on landbanking, by Walton International. I am already quite familiar with the concept, as I have heard about it 4 years ago when I was still in KL. I had wanted to invest then, but didn't due to lack of money as I just started working then.
I am considering that again, but of course not without taking into account its risks, especially in these uncertain economic times.
As such, I was there at the Meridien Hotel more for the free food. The spread was quite delicious. I liked the cordon bleu chicken and the fruit tarts the most. And there was wine flowing freely.
After that I watched Untraceable with James and Benji. The movie wasn't too bad, but the the story and editing could've been tighter. It was pretty slow at parts.
Sunday came and the skies were clear, so I was at the bloodbank to fulfill my role as a lifesaver, as Nyk calls it.
On a related note, apparently the Thais are finally waking up to the discriminatory wordings of the blood donor form. Taken from Trevvy:
The Red Cross of Thailand said that it would change its screening process for blood donors to address concerns from activists who said the system discriminated against gays, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The Red Cross requires donors to fill out a form to assess their risk of disease.
Gay-rights activists had complained that one question, which was meant to target people more likely to have diseases transmitted by sex and drugs, had effectively blocked all gay men from donating by only asking about same-sex relations.
"We didn't mean to hurt anyone," said Soisaang Pikulsod, director of the Thai Red Cross National Blood Centre. "It was just to ensure the highest possible safety of our patients."
The Red Cross will rework the form to include more questions about all types of sexual behaviour, gay or heterosexual, that could increase the risk of diseases such as AIDS, she said.
Nathee Teerarojanapong, a gay activist who complained about the questioning, urged the Red Cross to focus on screening out anyone with risky sex and drug habits, instead of singling out gay men and women.
"Sometimes gays want to do good things too," he said.
My sentiments exactly.
Watched Definitely Maybe in the evening. It was pretty good, though it wasn't so much a romantic comedy as it was portrayed in the trailer. You can read all about it here if you are interested.
I enjoyed the movie, as it was very realistic in its story, about a guy reminiscing about his three ex-girlfriends and figuring who he truly loves. Though Benji and James felt that the protagonist was screwed up and led a complicated life. But hey, life IS complicated and screwed up.
This weekend will be my last at my current residence. Looking forward to waking up to smoke-free air.
Have a great week ahead!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Swamped
I have been really busy these past two weeks with work, as we have quarterly reporting to do. About half is completed.
And in the midst of all these I have to move out, so it has been really an eventful period.
And I plan to sit for a paper next month. So is my dear Nyk.
In addition, my internet connection has been going moody, with intermittent connections even though the signal is strong. I couldn't go online much.
Anyway, my ex-colleague helped me to moved most of my stuff to Jaded Jeremy's place on Sunday.
Yes, I am finally moving in with JJ after a protracted period of uncertainty
It was very kind of my ex-colleague to help me by packing the things into his car and sending them to my new residence in the east. I had expected two trips at least, but everything seemed to just fit nicely into his Camry, with room to spare.
I would be moving to my new room next weekend, as my current tenure only ends then. I look forward to that. And I wouldn't miss the stupid bitch dog barking and its disgusting hair which is just all over the entire house.
However, I did manage to catch a movie yesterday, called Teeth. It's about a teenage girl who has a teeth at her vagina, the mythical vagina dentata. It supposedly represents straight men's fear of the mysterious female sexuality, a black hole which hides a monster (the teeth) which they have to overcome to claim the prize of virginity and return to the place (womb) where they came from.
That was according to the movie.
I googled it and here are a few meanings of the toothed vagina:
1. "Toothed vagina," the classic symbol of men's fear of sex, expressing the unconscious belief that a woman may eat or castrate her partner during intercourse. (www.goddesscafe.com)
2 A fish inhabits the vagina of the Terrible Mother; the hero is the man who overcomes the Terrible Mother, breaks the teeth out of her vagina, and so makes her into a woman. The myth expresses the threat sexual intercourse poses for men who, although entering triumphantly, always leave diminished (Wikipedia)
Pffft ... straight men and their fears.
The movie is pretty low budget, with lots of blood spurting everywhere after the penis is bitten off. And the movie actually shows the cut-off penis! There is even a locker room scene where if you pay attention enough, you can see a guy's pecker.
This is very uncommon in movies. The male organ has always been hidden as opposed to breasts which are shown wantonly. There are scenes of phallus and testicles and butts.
Nyk would definitely love this movie LOL
And in the midst of all these I have to move out, so it has been really an eventful period.
And I plan to sit for a paper next month. So is my dear Nyk.
In addition, my internet connection has been going moody, with intermittent connections even though the signal is strong. I couldn't go online much.
Anyway, my ex-colleague helped me to moved most of my stuff to Jaded Jeremy's place on Sunday.
Yes, I am finally moving in with JJ after a protracted period of uncertainty
It was very kind of my ex-colleague to help me by packing the things into his car and sending them to my new residence in the east. I had expected two trips at least, but everything seemed to just fit nicely into his Camry, with room to spare.
I would be moving to my new room next weekend, as my current tenure only ends then. I look forward to that. And I wouldn't miss the stupid bitch dog barking and its disgusting hair which is just all over the entire house.
However, I did manage to catch a movie yesterday, called Teeth. It's about a teenage girl who has a teeth at her vagina, the mythical vagina dentata. It supposedly represents straight men's fear of the mysterious female sexuality, a black hole which hides a monster (the teeth) which they have to overcome to claim the prize of virginity and return to the place (womb) where they came from.
That was according to the movie.
I googled it and here are a few meanings of the toothed vagina:
1. "Toothed vagina," the classic symbol of men's fear of sex, expressing the unconscious belief that a woman may eat or castrate her partner during intercourse. (www.goddesscafe.com)
2 A fish inhabits the vagina of the Terrible Mother; the hero is the man who overcomes the Terrible Mother, breaks the teeth out of her vagina, and so makes her into a woman. The myth expresses the threat sexual intercourse poses for men who, although entering triumphantly, always leave diminished (Wikipedia)
Pffft ... straight men and their fears.
The movie is pretty low budget, with lots of blood spurting everywhere after the penis is bitten off. And the movie actually shows the cut-off penis! There is even a locker room scene where if you pay attention enough, you can see a guy's pecker.
This is very uncommon in movies. The male organ has always been hidden as opposed to breasts which are shown wantonly. There are scenes of phallus and testicles and butts.
Nyk would definitely love this movie LOL
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Moving castle
I have been updating my blog only with pictures from Cleo till I haven’t been talking about myself much. Well, in case you are remotely interested, I am doing quite well, thank you very much.
Though I have been going to work on weekends and need to look for a new place to stay.
My landlord’s mother and brother have moved in to stay for about a month. The flat which I am renting has 3 rooms and of course, I have a room to myself. There is basically not enough space for 6 people to share 2 rooms and thus, I have to move out.
I did not feel comfortable with the extra presence of two people, as the whole place feels cramped. It was supposed to be a temporary arrangement for the brother and mother, but how long is “temporary” is anyone’s guess.
As such, with such an awkward situation whereby the brother sleeps in the living room, I brought the topic up to my landlord. She sheepishly said that she had wanted to ask me to move out but didn’t know how to bring it up.
So long story short, I have to move out in a month’s time. I am looking for a place in the east as it would be closer to my current workplace.
The headache of moving has begun, as I have (not surprisingly) added quite a bit of things to my possession, from the initial two bagful of clothes when I first came to Singapore. I think I now have at least 5 bags.
Though I have been going to work on weekends and need to look for a new place to stay.
My landlord’s mother and brother have moved in to stay for about a month. The flat which I am renting has 3 rooms and of course, I have a room to myself. There is basically not enough space for 6 people to share 2 rooms and thus, I have to move out.
I did not feel comfortable with the extra presence of two people, as the whole place feels cramped. It was supposed to be a temporary arrangement for the brother and mother, but how long is “temporary” is anyone’s guess.
As such, with such an awkward situation whereby the brother sleeps in the living room, I brought the topic up to my landlord. She sheepishly said that she had wanted to ask me to move out but didn’t know how to bring it up.
So long story short, I have to move out in a month’s time. I am looking for a place in the east as it would be closer to my current workplace.
The headache of moving has begun, as I have (not surprisingly) added quite a bit of things to my possession, from the initial two bagful of clothes when I first came to Singapore. I think I now have at least 5 bags.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Eye candies V
The final part of the Cleo's Bachelors. Was actually considering not putting these last few up as the results were already known two Fridays ago.
The winner was number 33, Daren Tan, who was some reality show winner (can't remember which one).
The winner was number 33, Daren Tan, who was some reality show winner (can't remember which one).
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Eye candies IV
This is part four of the Cleo's 50 Bachelors. This is also the one where Jaded Jeremy has been waiting for.
This leaves the final ten guys. Coming soon!
This leaves the final ten guys. Coming soon!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Eye candies III
Sorry for the delay, this is part 3 of the Eye Candy series.
Nothing really great here. Joakim Gomez is actually quite cute, as seen during the play Chesty Nutty Bang Bang. But with the nerdy combed-flat hairstyle, it totally spoiled his looks!
The next installment of bachelors will be better. Stay tuned!
Nothing really great here. Joakim Gomez is actually quite cute, as seen during the play Chesty Nutty Bang Bang. But with the nerdy combed-flat hairstyle, it totally spoiled his looks!
The next installment of bachelors will be better. Stay tuned!
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Eye candies II
Here's the part two.
If you noticed, I have left out a page with three contestants. Trust me, you did not miss out anything. I am justbeing mean trying to save the upload time for readers.http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8532639#
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For this group, I like no 11 (look at that swimmer's body, just nice; not too bulky) and no 17 (studious look, hmmm I like!).
If you noticed, I have left out a page with three contestants. Trust me, you did not miss out anything. I am just
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For this group, I like no 11 (look at that swimmer's body, just nice; not too bulky) and no 17 (studious look, hmmm I like!).
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Eye candies
I bought the March edition of Cleo Singapore more than two weeks back. It was then latched into the hands of Jaded Jeremy and now finally, it's time I share some of its contents ;-)
I just love number eight. Such a cutie, with such sharp features. I am sure QR would agree.
More to come!
I just love number eight. Such a cutie, with such sharp features. I am sure QR would agree.
More to come!
Monday, March 03, 2008
New toy
Recently I renewed my contract with M1 and what this means is that I could opt for a new phone. One of the better things over here is that consumers can buy mobile phones with 50% to 100% off the retail price. The latter means free mobile phone lah.
I had been looking at phones since before Chinese New Year and had shortlisted my choices to three phones – the Sony Ericsson K810i, Nokia 6500 Classic and Nokia 6500 Slider.
Price-wise, they cost $198, $198 and $168 respectively. That was before Chinese New Year. The 6500 Slider was cheaper than the Classic, which was strange because the retail price is the other way round, with a differential of at least $50.
After Chinese New Year, the Slider remained at the same price but both the Sony Ericsson’s and Classic’s prices increased to $238. It really doesn’t make sense, even though the Classic didn’t make the cut for my final two.
I was leaning back and forth between the 6500 S (Slider) and the K810i. I was more keen on the Slider as I had never had a slider phone before. Furthermore, the brushed stainless steel finish was quite nice. It was also cold to the touch which made it unique. The down side is that is bulkier and heavier than candybar phones, at 117g.
Practicality ruled as I would rather have the slimmer and lighter K810i. However, this wasn’t my ideal choice either, as it has a joystick (which is prone to malfunction and Sony’s new phones no longer have it) and the camera wasn’t as good as the K800i. But I supposed I could make do as I do have a new camera.
Unexpectedly, the thriftier side of me emerged and all these were thrown out of the window. I browsed through their models which come free and there were four – the K800i, Sony Ericsson K660i, Nokia 2630 and Nokia 6120.
So I looked up the features of the Nokia 6120 and I was pleasantly surprised with what I found out. It received the thumbs up as being the lightest and smallest phone with the Symbian 60 software, which usually comes with smartphones. There were praises all around for its 3G and quad band compatibilities, responsiveness and customization abilities. The downsides mentioned were the small screen and fonts, and also a lack of Wifi.
All the reviews made it a very attractive phone. I was definitely tempted. I don’t listen to much music so Sony Ericsson Walkman series is out. Samsung, LG and Motorola are not even worth considering.
Thus, my choice was made. It’s free and the money I saved ($238) could go into buying memory cards for the phone.
I have seen the black model often and my current phone is black too. So I didn't want that.
Also, online reviews mentioned that the white one is much nicer. Having not seen it, I took a chance and ordered the white version online. It was delivered to me the next day. I And now, I have a new toy to play with ;-)
The picture doesn’t do it justice. It shows as if it has more silver than white, but it’s not like that.
I am relearning how to use a Nokia phone, after two years of using Sony Ericsson.
I had been looking at phones since before Chinese New Year and had shortlisted my choices to three phones – the Sony Ericsson K810i, Nokia 6500 Classic and Nokia 6500 Slider.
Price-wise, they cost $198, $198 and $168 respectively. That was before Chinese New Year. The 6500 Slider was cheaper than the Classic, which was strange because the retail price is the other way round, with a differential of at least $50.
After Chinese New Year, the Slider remained at the same price but both the Sony Ericsson’s and Classic’s prices increased to $238. It really doesn’t make sense, even though the Classic didn’t make the cut for my final two.
I was leaning back and forth between the 6500 S (Slider) and the K810i. I was more keen on the Slider as I had never had a slider phone before. Furthermore, the brushed stainless steel finish was quite nice. It was also cold to the touch which made it unique. The down side is that is bulkier and heavier than candybar phones, at 117g.
Practicality ruled as I would rather have the slimmer and lighter K810i. However, this wasn’t my ideal choice either, as it has a joystick (which is prone to malfunction and Sony’s new phones no longer have it) and the camera wasn’t as good as the K800i. But I supposed I could make do as I do have a new camera.
Unexpectedly, the thriftier side of me emerged and all these were thrown out of the window. I browsed through their models which come free and there were four – the K800i, Sony Ericsson K660i, Nokia 2630 and Nokia 6120.
So I looked up the features of the Nokia 6120 and I was pleasantly surprised with what I found out. It received the thumbs up as being the lightest and smallest phone with the Symbian 60 software, which usually comes with smartphones. There were praises all around for its 3G and quad band compatibilities, responsiveness and customization abilities. The downsides mentioned were the small screen and fonts, and also a lack of Wifi.
All the reviews made it a very attractive phone. I was definitely tempted. I don’t listen to much music so Sony Ericsson Walkman series is out. Samsung, LG and Motorola are not even worth considering.
Thus, my choice was made. It’s free and the money I saved ($238) could go into buying memory cards for the phone.
I have seen the black model often and my current phone is black too. So I didn't want that.
Also, online reviews mentioned that the white one is much nicer. Having not seen it, I took a chance and ordered the white version online. It was delivered to me the next day. I And now, I have a new toy to play with ;-)
The picture doesn’t do it justice. It shows as if it has more silver than white, but it’s not like that.
I am relearning how to use a Nokia phone, after two years of using Sony Ericsson.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Psychic
In my new work place, my team of five has four girls and I am the only thorn amongst the roses.
Anyway, this conversation transpired on Tuesday.
Colleague 1: Wah ... now you are a part of us already.
Colleague 2: Yeah, you are now one of the gals ...
Colleague 3: Must be damn nice for you right ... surrounded by four pretty girls ...
Colleague 2: Yeah la. But how you know, maybe he likes guys. Then it would be no feelings, or maybe even torturous ....
How true, how true. My colleagues are psychic!
Anyway, this conversation transpired on Tuesday.
Colleague 1: Wah ... now you are a part of us already.
Colleague 2: Yeah, you are now one of the gals ...
Colleague 3: Must be damn nice for you right ... surrounded by four pretty girls ...
Colleague 2: Yeah la. But how you know, maybe he likes guys. Then it would be no feelings, or maybe even torturous ....
How true, how true. My colleagues are psychic!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Election
The elections are coming and I don't think I would be able to do my civic duty to vote this time. The incumbent in my constituency, which is Pantai, is Dato Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil and she will be facing the Puteri of Keadilan. Should be an interesting fight, don't you think?
Incidentally, 8th March is International Women's Day.
My dear Nyk would be voting for the very first time, so yay for him. You have my support in the things you do and you will be duly rewarded ;)
Speaking of which, this video is damn funny. Not to mention catchy.
To those of you who will be voting, happy voting!
Incidentally, 8th March is International Women's Day.
My dear Nyk would be voting for the very first time, so yay for him. You have my support in the things you do and you will be duly rewarded ;)
Speaking of which, this video is damn funny. Not to mention catchy.
To those of you who will be voting, happy voting!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
P.S. I Love You
Last Monday was my first day at my new job. My parents and Nyk asked whether I was excited and I replied that I did not.
In fact, I didn't even feel anything. It just felt normal and routine. I supposed I have become a seasoned job changer, even though this is only my third job in four years.
My new colleagues are nice. One of them is really funny and she has a loud personality. She's bubbly and in her own words "feisty". That should keep my work days from falling into boredom.
My head of department treated everyone to a seafood lunch on my second day. We had prawns and three types of crabs (I like the sweet-spicy one best; the steamed ones tasted pretty bland).
Basically where my new work place is, there is much less choices of places to eat. The CBD area has so many hawker centers and restaurants that I have not tried them all in the two years that I used to work there.
As such, I expect my meals expenses to go up. Hopefully not by a lot.
On Friday, six of us managed to watch PS I Love You. It stars Gerard Butler (300) and Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don't Cry) as a couple who are madly in love with each other and had gotten married at a young age of 20.
One day, Jerry (Butler) died of brain cancer, leaving Holly (Swank) to cope with his death with the support of her sister and her best friend.
Apparently, Jerry had arranged for 10 letters to be sent to Holly after he died, spread over the course of one year. The first letter came on her 30th birthday. All those letters were signed with P.S. I Love You, hence the movie title.
It was pretty obvious that they love each other deeply. Holly fell into depression and stayed at home. The letters however persuaded to do the opposite, which was to go out there and have fun. She visited a gay club, Ireland, went fishing, sang on stage, things which she would not have done on her own accord.
The movie was funny, touching, thought provoking and ultimately the message was we have to move forward in life, no matter what happens. We still have to live our lives, work, hang out, eat, sleep, etc.
There was not a dry eye left in the cinema. I was teary-eyed at those moving scenes, that two person could share a love so deep, that it is hard to move on but it is even harder to stay put. All the while, I was thinking of Nyk and hoping for the same.
Overall, I would give the movie 4 out of 5 stars. Go watch it!
In fact, I didn't even feel anything. It just felt normal and routine. I supposed I have become a seasoned job changer, even though this is only my third job in four years.
My new colleagues are nice. One of them is really funny and she has a loud personality. She's bubbly and in her own words "feisty". That should keep my work days from falling into boredom.
My head of department treated everyone to a seafood lunch on my second day. We had prawns and three types of crabs (I like the sweet-spicy one best; the steamed ones tasted pretty bland).
Basically where my new work place is, there is much less choices of places to eat. The CBD area has so many hawker centers and restaurants that I have not tried them all in the two years that I used to work there.
As such, I expect my meals expenses to go up. Hopefully not by a lot.
On Friday, six of us managed to watch PS I Love You. It stars Gerard Butler (300) and Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don't Cry) as a couple who are madly in love with each other and had gotten married at a young age of 20.
One day, Jerry (Butler) died of brain cancer, leaving Holly (Swank) to cope with his death with the support of her sister and her best friend.
Apparently, Jerry had arranged for 10 letters to be sent to Holly after he died, spread over the course of one year. The first letter came on her 30th birthday. All those letters were signed with P.S. I Love You, hence the movie title.
It was pretty obvious that they love each other deeply. Holly fell into depression and stayed at home. The letters however persuaded to do the opposite, which was to go out there and have fun. She visited a gay club, Ireland, went fishing, sang on stage, things which she would not have done on her own accord.
The movie was funny, touching, thought provoking and ultimately the message was we have to move forward in life, no matter what happens. We still have to live our lives, work, hang out, eat, sleep, etc.
There was not a dry eye left in the cinema. I was teary-eyed at those moving scenes, that two person could share a love so deep, that it is hard to move on but it is even harder to stay put. All the while, I was thinking of Nyk and hoping for the same.
Overall, I would give the movie 4 out of 5 stars. Go watch it!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Our first Valentines Day celebration
It was our first Valentine spent together last Thursday, even though we have been together for a year.
We didn't have any ideas what to do or where to go. Fortunately, my ahem! quick thinking saved the day, as I proposed we go to KL Tower.
I have never been there and coincidentally, neither has Nyk.
So Nyk took the afternoon off and we headed towards KL Tower. From what I know, the nearest monorail stop is Bukit Nanas. I remembered reading it somewhere. Even Nyk thought that it was that stop.
When we alighted, we saw a sign which pointed to the direction KL Tower and we followed that.
Walk, walk, walk, we didn't seem to be getting any nearer to our destination. Then we saw another sign.
So we walked some more.
Still no sign of it.
We decided to hail a cab. The cab driver was kind enough to tell us that it's actually just 100 meters down the road.
Finally we saw the huge signboard which says KL Tower, which is NOT anywhere near Bukit Nanas monorail, but instead nearer to Jalan Raja Chulan.
That's a lesson in Malaysian signage for everyone.
Climbing up took us about 10 minutes. Nyk was, by then, sweaty and hot and not in a very good mood. I managed to cheer him up though.
So we spent about an hour and a half there, taking in the view. I was surprised to see quite a number of tourists there, as I was expecting it to be not a very popular tourist spot. We also saw three secondary school gays guys and a lesbian couple.
After that, we had ice cream and sat down for a drink at Coffee Bean.
Dinner was at Heaven Fusion, where we were joined by SK and David. The portions were quite small, so we ordered 5 main course. We ended our meals with their signature dessert.
We cuddled and kissed in the car, as I would be going back to Singapore on Friday, one day earlier than originally planned. The times we had seemed too short, too insufficient, too fleeting.
Miss you lots my dear.
We didn't have any ideas what to do or where to go. Fortunately, my ahem! quick thinking saved the day, as I proposed we go to KL Tower.
I have never been there and coincidentally, neither has Nyk.
So Nyk took the afternoon off and we headed towards KL Tower. From what I know, the nearest monorail stop is Bukit Nanas. I remembered reading it somewhere. Even Nyk thought that it was that stop.
When we alighted, we saw a sign which pointed to the direction KL Tower and we followed that.
Walk, walk, walk, we didn't seem to be getting any nearer to our destination. Then we saw another sign.
So we walked some more.
Still no sign of it.
We decided to hail a cab. The cab driver was kind enough to tell us that it's actually just 100 meters down the road.
Finally we saw the huge signboard which says KL Tower, which is NOT anywhere near Bukit Nanas monorail, but instead nearer to Jalan Raja Chulan.
That's a lesson in Malaysian signage for everyone.
Climbing up took us about 10 minutes. Nyk was, by then, sweaty and hot and not in a very good mood. I managed to cheer him up though.
So we spent about an hour and a half there, taking in the view. I was surprised to see quite a number of tourists there, as I was expecting it to be not a very popular tourist spot. We also saw three secondary school gays guys and a lesbian couple.
After that, we had ice cream and sat down for a drink at Coffee Bean.
Dinner was at Heaven Fusion, where we were joined by SK and David. The portions were quite small, so we ordered 5 main course. We ended our meals with their signature dessert.
We cuddled and kissed in the car, as I would be going back to Singapore on Friday, one day earlier than originally planned. The times we had seemed too short, too insufficient, too fleeting.
Miss you lots my dear.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
First anniversary
My first year anniversary with Nyk was three weeks ago, just a week before I was supposed to go back to KL. As such, I didn't think that it was necessary to get anything on the day itself, as I would be back in KL later.
Besides, I haven't figured out what to get him. Nyk is not the easiest person to buy gifts for (and I am not complaining dear, just stating a fact!). So I had an extra one week to get something.
At least that was what I thought.
Close to lunch time, I got a call from the receptionist in my office. She asked me to go over to her place.
When I got there, I was shocked to see this waiting for me:
It was two bears sitting on a wagon of flowers.
When I saw it, I beamed. The smile I had couldn't be wiped off, even if someone punched me ten times.
The card said:
You are my first,
Our first year together,
Your love I do thirst,
To be in your arms forever.
I was pleasantly surprised (my dear could write poems!). Also, I was totally caught unaware, but thankfully SK knew about it beforehand, so she acted on my behalf and got Nyk an aromatherapy burner and three stalks of flowers (tulips, I think).
Anyways, I was smiling the whole day. Though some of colleagues did not believe that the flowers were for me, as we had a female colleague who always receive flowers and they thought it was for her.
It was the first time someone has given me flowers. And they smelled quite nice.
It was also the first time I reached a full year with someone, which is a milestone for me.
There was a card also, hand-delivered by Jaded Jeremy, from Nyk of course. Thanks for helping out JJ! ;-)
Thanks again for the flowers dear! Looking forward to more anniversaries with you!
Besides, I haven't figured out what to get him. Nyk is not the easiest person to buy gifts for (and I am not complaining dear, just stating a fact!). So I had an extra one week to get something.
At least that was what I thought.
Close to lunch time, I got a call from the receptionist in my office. She asked me to go over to her place.
When I got there, I was shocked to see this waiting for me:
It was two bears sitting on a wagon of flowers.
When I saw it, I beamed. The smile I had couldn't be wiped off, even if someone punched me ten times.
The card said:
You are my first,
Our first year together,
Your love I do thirst,
To be in your arms forever.
I was pleasantly surprised (my dear could write poems!). Also, I was totally caught unaware, but thankfully SK knew about it beforehand, so she acted on my behalf and got Nyk an aromatherapy burner and three stalks of flowers (tulips, I think).
Anyways, I was smiling the whole day. Though some of colleagues did not believe that the flowers were for me, as we had a female colleague who always receive flowers and they thought it was for her.
It was the first time someone has given me flowers. And they smelled quite nice.
It was also the first time I reached a full year with someone, which is a milestone for me.
There was a card also, hand-delivered by Jaded Jeremy, from Nyk of course. Thanks for helping out JJ! ;-)
Thanks again for the flowers dear! Looking forward to more anniversaries with you!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
CNY 2008
First of all, a very Happy Chinese New Year! Yeah, I know it's a week late, but I could only come online today.
Also, a very Happy Valentine's Day!
I have been back in KL since last Tuesday, but my modem was going crazy on me and thus I can only post something now.
CNY has been quite eventful this year. I managed to spend time with Nyk last Tuesday before he went for his family trip to Penang. That deprived me of him for a full three days!
While he was away, I met some friends. One is Sam, the repressed guy who chose not to act out his gay sexuality. But apparently, he has decided otherwise as he doesn't want to be lonely no more. The reason for the change in heart? Age is catching up.
Anyway, Sam brought two of his friends to dinner, one who is my junior from secondary school. I could still recognise him as a) my school is small and b) he is a model and I have seen his pictures appeared in the Star before.
Then I also got to meet Kenny. Did some catching up with him as I only get to see him during Chinese New Year. Was quite bored as it was a Sunday so we decided to watch Kungfu Dunk. Not too bad, it got us laughing at some parts and my eyes rolling at others for its incredulity of stunts.
I got to meet my dearest again on Monday for dinner, while giving him a belated anniversary and early valentine's gift. It's actually one gift, not two. It is something he has always wanted since two birthdays ago and he practically lit up when he saw it.
On Tuesday, I had dinner with my course mates and I brought Nyk too. There were six others and only two of them don't know that I am gay. It was quite funny, as one of them who doesn't know asked softly, "Who is that Derek's friend?" to another who knows and the reply was "Just friend la."
Then I met him again yesterday for dinner with some mutual friends. It was quite fun talking and laughing about anything and everything. We ordered steamed fish, toufu (which I didn't get to eat), kailan and sweet and sour pork. The food was too bad.
I am making up for lost time with Nyk, as I will be going back to Singapore on Saturday morning ;-)
Also, a very Happy Valentine's Day!
I have been back in KL since last Tuesday, but my modem was going crazy on me and thus I can only post something now.
CNY has been quite eventful this year. I managed to spend time with Nyk last Tuesday before he went for his family trip to Penang. That deprived me of him for a full three days!
While he was away, I met some friends. One is Sam, the repressed guy who chose not to act out his gay sexuality. But apparently, he has decided otherwise as he doesn't want to be lonely no more. The reason for the change in heart? Age is catching up.
Anyway, Sam brought two of his friends to dinner, one who is my junior from secondary school. I could still recognise him as a) my school is small and b) he is a model and I have seen his pictures appeared in the Star before.
Then I also got to meet Kenny. Did some catching up with him as I only get to see him during Chinese New Year. Was quite bored as it was a Sunday so we decided to watch Kungfu Dunk. Not too bad, it got us laughing at some parts and my eyes rolling at others for its incredulity of stunts.
I got to meet my dearest again on Monday for dinner, while giving him a belated anniversary and early valentine's gift. It's actually one gift, not two. It is something he has always wanted since two birthdays ago and he practically lit up when he saw it.
On Tuesday, I had dinner with my course mates and I brought Nyk too. There were six others and only two of them don't know that I am gay. It was quite funny, as one of them who doesn't know asked softly, "Who is that Derek's friend?" to another who knows and the reply was "Just friend la."
Then I met him again yesterday for dinner with some mutual friends. It was quite fun talking and laughing about anything and everything. We ordered steamed fish, toufu (which I didn't get to eat), kailan and sweet and sour pork. The food was too bad.
I am making up for lost time with Nyk, as I will be going back to Singapore on Saturday morning ;-)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Chesty Nutty Bang Bang
I went for a play called Chesty Nutty Bang Bang: The Hairspray of the Phoenix. From the title itself, it is quite obvious that it is a parody of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hairspray and Harry Potter.
It started off with a bang, then slowed down a little in the first hour. The laughs came inconsistently. Even though it was pretty lame, the act of Sir Ian McKellan confusing his roles was pretty funny. In a scene from Lord of the Rings where he was in the tower with Saruman, Magneto emerged spouting lines from X-Men United.
Repeat the above with King Lear which had Ian McKellan in it too. Still funny to me.
Nothing is sacred in this parody. There were Will.I.Am Legend, AVP (Ah Lian Vs Predator, tagline: You never die before ...... is it?), Ratatouille became Ratattooist, Beauty World being poked fun of, Bangkok and the fictional Chitty Chitty Bang Kock go-go bar with its Transformers team of go-go boys, Heroes, etc.
Not forgetting the out of the news and probably forgotten famous sex video of Malaysia's ex-Health Minister, which was made fun off too. It was reenacted somewhat, with the actor humping and shouting in ecstasy, "Who's your datuk (Dato) huh? Who's your datuk?"
Overall, not too bad. Had an evening of fun and laughter to kill the boredom of work.
Two more days at my current office. Yay!
It's Friday tomorrow! Double yay!
It started off with a bang, then slowed down a little in the first hour. The laughs came inconsistently. Even though it was pretty lame, the act of Sir Ian McKellan confusing his roles was pretty funny. In a scene from Lord of the Rings where he was in the tower with Saruman, Magneto emerged spouting lines from X-Men United.
Repeat the above with King Lear which had Ian McKellan in it too. Still funny to me.
Nothing is sacred in this parody. There were Will.I.Am Legend, AVP (Ah Lian Vs Predator, tagline: You never die before ...... is it?), Ratatouille became Ratattooist, Beauty World being poked fun of, Bangkok and the fictional Chitty Chitty Bang Kock go-go bar with its Transformers team of go-go boys, Heroes, etc.
Not forgetting the out of the news and probably forgotten famous sex video of Malaysia's ex-Health Minister, which was made fun off too. It was reenacted somewhat, with the actor humping and shouting in ecstasy, "Who's your datuk (Dato) huh? Who's your datuk?"
Overall, not too bad. Had an evening of fun and laughter to kill the boredom of work.
Two more days at my current office. Yay!
It's Friday tomorrow! Double yay!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Two famous deaths in a week
I was quite sad to find out yesterday that Heath Ledger was found dead in his rented apartment. He didn't seem like those troubled actors and it was shocking news indeed.
Of course, he was most famous for his role in Brokeback Mountain, as Ennis Del Mar. He was the more closeted one and in his situation in that era, I suppose it was understandable. I couldn't understand what he said half the time LOL But he did a wonderful job playing the role of wanting and yearning to be together but yet unable to.
The other movie with him in it which I have watched was Ten Things I Hate About You. I think he was great in the movie too. I watched a little of A Knight's Tale, but I skipped The Patriot.
His most high profile role would have been as the Joker, in the upcoming The Dark Knight. Though I wouldn't have imagined him pulling it off as the Joker, but I would hold my judgment till the movie is released. From his acting thus far, I think it is highly probably that he would have made Joker believable as a maniacally evil and crazy villain.
I agree with most that it is a great loss for the acting world.
And just last week, a lesser known actor Brad Renfro was found dead too. He was deemed a rising child actor in the 1990's, starring in The Client opposite Tom Cruise.
One of Renfro's more memorable movie was Apt Pupil, with Ian McKellan. He was a talented actor too, but obviously was more troubled and had run-ins with the law. His more recent movies were small roles and were quite forgettable.
The thing I look forward to now is to wait for the screening of The Dark Knight.
Of course, he was most famous for his role in Brokeback Mountain, as Ennis Del Mar. He was the more closeted one and in his situation in that era, I suppose it was understandable. I couldn't understand what he said half the time LOL But he did a wonderful job playing the role of wanting and yearning to be together but yet unable to.
The other movie with him in it which I have watched was Ten Things I Hate About You. I think he was great in the movie too. I watched a little of A Knight's Tale, but I skipped The Patriot.
His most high profile role would have been as the Joker, in the upcoming The Dark Knight. Though I wouldn't have imagined him pulling it off as the Joker, but I would hold my judgment till the movie is released. From his acting thus far, I think it is highly probably that he would have made Joker believable as a maniacally evil and crazy villain.
I agree with most that it is a great loss for the acting world.
And just last week, a lesser known actor Brad Renfro was found dead too. He was deemed a rising child actor in the 1990's, starring in The Client opposite Tom Cruise.
One of Renfro's more memorable movie was Apt Pupil, with Ian McKellan. He was a talented actor too, but obviously was more troubled and had run-ins with the law. His more recent movies were small roles and were quite forgettable.
The thing I look forward to now is to wait for the screening of The Dark Knight.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Jumping ship
As our job takes up at least one-third of our adult life, it is only logical that we should find one where it makes happy or at least not too unhappy.
For me, being able to learn new things and do interesting projects are important. Money is not really an issue, but of course it doesn't mean that I can be exploited or be severely underpaid for what I do.
In addition, I want someone who is able to guide me when the need arises. I believe that I have much more to learn and the availability of someone more experienced would be essential.
The people whom I work with are important too. The particular something that needs to be done may be shitty, but if I have a group of wonderful people with me in the same shit, then well, it sure helps a lot.
And currently, the people that I work with are just great, the best so far that I have worked with. Heck, they are just marvellous people with a great sense of humour and lots of fun. All of us are in the same age group and this is our second or third workplace.
It is thus with great sadness that I have to bid them adieu very soon. They know the reason I am leaving and they understand. They will miss me and I would miss them too. I really hope that we would still be friends and keep in touch.
A new year, a new start in a new workplace.
For me, being able to learn new things and do interesting projects are important. Money is not really an issue, but of course it doesn't mean that I can be exploited or be severely underpaid for what I do.
In addition, I want someone who is able to guide me when the need arises. I believe that I have much more to learn and the availability of someone more experienced would be essential.
The people whom I work with are important too. The particular something that needs to be done may be shitty, but if I have a group of wonderful people with me in the same shit, then well, it sure helps a lot.
And currently, the people that I work with are just great, the best so far that I have worked with. Heck, they are just marvellous people with a great sense of humour and lots of fun. All of us are in the same age group and this is our second or third workplace.
It is thus with great sadness that I have to bid them adieu very soon. They know the reason I am leaving and they understand. They will miss me and I would miss them too. I really hope that we would still be friends and keep in touch.
A new year, a new start in a new workplace.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Animals, blood, food
It is already mid week and here I am blogging about what happened over the weekend.
It was quite an eventful one, where I went for the Night Safari, my second time in two years. It was quite enjoyable, though it vaguely seemed similar as they didn't seem to have added any new animals.
On Sunday, I finally went for blood donation which has been postponed three times, twice being Lloyd was ill. Apparently, my timing couldn't have been better as I received an SMS from the blood bank stating, "Dear O Blood Donors, your blood type is urgently needed ....". According to Jaded Jeremy, it was even mentioned on the radio that the blood is in short supply.
All I wanna say is that, Wow, I'm very much impressed by how technology is put to good use!
The prick on the finger to test for iron sufficiently was surprisingly more painful than usual. Heck, it is even painful now if I press on the spot.
The blood donation went well, and quickly too as the blood bag filled up in less than eight minutes. I don't remember having it over with so quickly. Apparently, the fastest time clocked was four minutes. That guy's blood must be gushing out like mad!
Anyway, there is a very good advertisement on blood donation which was played on the MRT stations a couple of months ago. I searched on YouTube but couldn't find it though. In addition, newspapers recently are also mentioning about it frequently. Just yesterday, there was an article called "Why Singaporeans Shun Blood Donation".
All these visibility and publicity is good if it gets people to do donate blood, especially those who never did. But the main thing that struck me was how this is almost unimaginable in Malaysia.
It was also Anson's birthday on Sunday so we had lunch at Vivocity. Then I went for a movie called Dan in Real Life, which is really excellent. Seldom has a movie made me laugh and cry and root for the main character so much, played by Steve Carell (Evan Almighty). Juliette Binoche is also great playing the woman of his dreams.
This movie is highly recommended by me. And according to IMDB, many seem to agree.
Dinner was in Vivocity again, at Marche. Wasn't really hungry, so just had a crepe and took some bites of other people's food.
Two weeks ago, I was at this new Japanese restaurant at Cathay and the food there was quite good. Prices were quite reasonable and the portions were generous. I especially like their grilled mushrooms wrapped in bacon. The mushrooms were full of flavour and juice. The sashimi was quite good too.
There is no menu. We have to go around and pick what we want to order. Pictures and names of ramen, sashimi, tempura, etc were displayed. If we want something, we had to pick up an ice cream stick with the food's name on it and pass them to the staff at the checkout counter.
And one of the items available was this.
It was quite an eventful one, where I went for the Night Safari, my second time in two years. It was quite enjoyable, though it vaguely seemed similar as they didn't seem to have added any new animals.
On Sunday, I finally went for blood donation which has been postponed three times, twice being Lloyd was ill. Apparently, my timing couldn't have been better as I received an SMS from the blood bank stating, "Dear O Blood Donors, your blood type is urgently needed ....". According to Jaded Jeremy, it was even mentioned on the radio that the blood is in short supply.
All I wanna say is that, Wow, I'm very much impressed by how technology is put to good use!
The prick on the finger to test for iron sufficiently was surprisingly more painful than usual. Heck, it is even painful now if I press on the spot.
The blood donation went well, and quickly too as the blood bag filled up in less than eight minutes. I don't remember having it over with so quickly. Apparently, the fastest time clocked was four minutes. That guy's blood must be gushing out like mad!
Anyway, there is a very good advertisement on blood donation which was played on the MRT stations a couple of months ago. I searched on YouTube but couldn't find it though. In addition, newspapers recently are also mentioning about it frequently. Just yesterday, there was an article called "Why Singaporeans Shun Blood Donation".
All these visibility and publicity is good if it gets people to do donate blood, especially those who never did. But the main thing that struck me was how this is almost unimaginable in Malaysia.
It was also Anson's birthday on Sunday so we had lunch at Vivocity. Then I went for a movie called Dan in Real Life, which is really excellent. Seldom has a movie made me laugh and cry and root for the main character so much, played by Steve Carell (Evan Almighty). Juliette Binoche is also great playing the woman of his dreams.
This movie is highly recommended by me. And according to IMDB, many seem to agree.
Dinner was in Vivocity again, at Marche. Wasn't really hungry, so just had a crepe and took some bites of other people's food.
Two weeks ago, I was at this new Japanese restaurant at Cathay and the food there was quite good. Prices were quite reasonable and the portions were generous. I especially like their grilled mushrooms wrapped in bacon. The mushrooms were full of flavour and juice. The sashimi was quite good too.
There is no menu. We have to go around and pick what we want to order. Pictures and names of ramen, sashimi, tempura, etc were displayed. If we want something, we had to pick up an ice cream stick with the food's name on it and pass them to the staff at the checkout counter.
And one of the items available was this.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Sunday movies
2008 kicked off with me working overtime, which is what I have been doing since New Year's, coming back home in a daze of fatigue. It's my busy period, what more with my team being short of one staff who just resigned.
Last Sunday, I visited the Singapore National Museum, which is having an exhibition called Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre. Quite an interesting exhibition with lots of nude life size sculptures and vases and the like. Can't imagine that people back in that time are more appreciative of male nudity than they are now. And yeah, I know the Greeks are the ones that started the whole pedagogy thing ;)
Managed to catch two movies on the same day, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Vexille, an anime. I found Elizabeth to be so-so, nothing great but the acting was good. The storyline could have been more engaging. The movie ended with some England and Spain going to war and that ships battling was quite good.
Vexille was excellent. The synopsis:
Japan, 2077: A female agent named Vexille is dispatched to Tokyo to investigate whether Japanese are developing robotic technology, which has been banned by the U.N. due to its potential threat to humankind.
That's the gist of it but there is more actually. The storyline was interesting and I was quite engrossed in the plot. About how the last fragments of humanity is more human that those who are 100% human.
The graphics could be better though. Some of the characters movements and outline were not rendered naturally.
Overall, quite a busy Sunday I had last week.
And appropriately for the new year, something new beckons. Something which turns out better, I hope.
Last Sunday, I visited the Singapore National Museum, which is having an exhibition called Greek Masterpieces from the Louvre. Quite an interesting exhibition with lots of nude life size sculptures and vases and the like. Can't imagine that people back in that time are more appreciative of male nudity than they are now. And yeah, I know the Greeks are the ones that started the whole pedagogy thing ;)
Managed to catch two movies on the same day, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Vexille, an anime. I found Elizabeth to be so-so, nothing great but the acting was good. The storyline could have been more engaging. The movie ended with some England and Spain going to war and that ships battling was quite good.
Vexille was excellent. The synopsis:
Japan, 2077: A female agent named Vexille is dispatched to Tokyo to investigate whether Japanese are developing robotic technology, which has been banned by the U.N. due to its potential threat to humankind.
That's the gist of it but there is more actually. The storyline was interesting and I was quite engrossed in the plot. About how the last fragments of humanity is more human that those who are 100% human.
The graphics could be better though. Some of the characters movements and outline were not rendered naturally.
Overall, quite a busy Sunday I had last week.
And appropriately for the new year, something new beckons. Something which turns out better, I hope.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
2008
2007 came and went. To me, the whole year seemed to be a non-event, an almost flat line on a graph.
Nothing especially memorable happened in 2007. Well, Nyk did come into life and I am grateful that he still is beside me all these while putting up with my temperaments. But my previous exes all appeared in January anyway, so the event wasn’t special. The person is and it is Nyk.
Maybe work is beginning to dull my sense of time and memory.
One of colleagues mentioned that holidays are definitive moments in a year, as work tends to be the same over time and nothing distinguishes work anyway. Work is work.
As such, highlights for the year would be my trip to
Nyk did say I watched too damn many movies!
Oh, I ended 2007 with a little splurge on a gadget. It is a Canon A720IS camera, which I have wanted since November.
And this is my last meal of the year, pork ribs at Cafe Cartel, taken with my new camera.
I didn't bother to go anywhere for countdown, as the crowds just drive me crazy.
Wishing everyone a great 2008!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Everyday is Nyk-day
On Wednesday
Me: When are we back going back to grandma's house, Friday or Saturday?
Mom: Not sure yet. Why? What plans you have that you can't wait?
Me: Just want to meet up with a friend.
Mom: Who? Nyk?
Me: Yeah.
On Thursday
Mom: Who are you going out with?
Me: Nyk.
On Friday, at Midvalley
Mom: Who are you meeting for dinner later?
Me: Nyk. He's coming here to Midvalley after work.
On Saturday
Mom: Who are you going yam cha with?
Me: Nyk.
Mom: You and him very close ar? You talk on the phone with him so much and you still want to meet him.
Me: *smiles*
Hope you get well soon, my dearest Nyk *hugs*
Me: When are we back going back to grandma's house, Friday or Saturday?
Mom: Not sure yet. Why? What plans you have that you can't wait?
Me: Just want to meet up with a friend.
Mom: Who? Nyk?
Me: Yeah.
On Thursday
Mom: Who are you going out with?
Me: Nyk.
On Friday, at Midvalley
Mom: Who are you meeting for dinner later?
Me: Nyk. He's coming here to Midvalley after work.
On Saturday
Mom: Who are you going yam cha with?
Me: Nyk.
Mom: You and him very close ar? You talk on the phone with him so much and you still want to meet him.
Me: *smiles*
Hope you get well soon, my dearest Nyk *hugs*
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Gay rights protected in Nepal
It's amazing that a small country which is deemed backward economically is able to come to such an important and significant decision, whereas another small country nearby does not.
It is indeed a great Christmas gift to Nepalese (not that they celebrate Christmas anyway). It is something we should all be proud of as at least somewhere, some place progress is being made.
Taken from here
Nepal Supreme Court orders govt to guarantee gay rights
KATHMANDU (AFP) - Nepal's Supreme Court Friday ordered the government to enact laws to guarantee the rights of gays and lesbians, who have long complained of discrimination in the highly conservative Himalayan nation.
"The government of Nepal should formulate new laws and amend existing laws in order to safeguard the rights of these people," the judges said in their ruling.
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex are natural persons irrespective of their masculine and feminine gender and they have the right to exercise their rights and live an independent life in society," the judges said in the ruling, a copy of which was obtained by AFP.
The court also ordered the government to form a committee to study existing laws and provisions of foreign countries on same-sex marriage and prepare laws to give it legal recognition in Nepal.
Rights activists hailed the ruling as a landmark decision.
"It's a very encouraging and progressive decision. We all feel we are liberated today," Sunil Babu Pant, president of the Blue Diamond Society which works on behalf of sexual minorities in Nepal, told AFP.
The society along with three other groups had filed a joint petition at the Supreme Court seeking legal status and rights for sexual minorities in April 2007.
"There were no specific laws to protect the rights of sexual minorities but the Supreme Court's decision has opened the doors to enjoy our rights," said Pant.
There are no official figures on sexual minorities but rights group estimate that homosexuals and transgender people account for nearly 10 percent of Nepal's 27 million population.
Although homosexuality is not listed as a crime under Nepali law, "unnatural sex acts" can be punished by up to a year in prison.
"Now it's the government's responsibility to make new laws to guarantee our rights and we will put pressure on the government to act on the decision," Pant said.
His organisation was founded in 2001 to address the needs of sexual minorities, and has received financial support from singer Elton John and other celebrities.
It is indeed a great Christmas gift to Nepalese (not that they celebrate Christmas anyway). It is something we should all be proud of as at least somewhere, some place progress is being made.
Taken from here
Nepal Supreme Court orders govt to guarantee gay rights
KATHMANDU (AFP) - Nepal's Supreme Court Friday ordered the government to enact laws to guarantee the rights of gays and lesbians, who have long complained of discrimination in the highly conservative Himalayan nation.
"The government of Nepal should formulate new laws and amend existing laws in order to safeguard the rights of these people," the judges said in their ruling.
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex are natural persons irrespective of their masculine and feminine gender and they have the right to exercise their rights and live an independent life in society," the judges said in the ruling, a copy of which was obtained by AFP.
The court also ordered the government to form a committee to study existing laws and provisions of foreign countries on same-sex marriage and prepare laws to give it legal recognition in Nepal.
Rights activists hailed the ruling as a landmark decision.
"It's a very encouraging and progressive decision. We all feel we are liberated today," Sunil Babu Pant, president of the Blue Diamond Society which works on behalf of sexual minorities in Nepal, told AFP.
The society along with three other groups had filed a joint petition at the Supreme Court seeking legal status and rights for sexual minorities in April 2007.
"There were no specific laws to protect the rights of sexual minorities but the Supreme Court's decision has opened the doors to enjoy our rights," said Pant.
There are no official figures on sexual minorities but rights group estimate that homosexuals and transgender people account for nearly 10 percent of Nepal's 27 million population.
Although homosexuality is not listed as a crime under Nepali law, "unnatural sex acts" can be punished by up to a year in prison.
"Now it's the government's responsibility to make new laws to guarantee our rights and we will put pressure on the government to act on the decision," Pant said.
His organisation was founded in 2001 to address the needs of sexual minorities, and has received financial support from singer Elton John and other celebrities.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Will the real metrosexual please stand up?
One of colleagues from another department, J, was going to Taiwan and I asked a favour from her, which is to buy a bottle of toner for me.
Not that it is a very special toner, it's from Neutrogena but just that I haven't seen that range in Singapore.
Colleague J: One bottle is enough? You don't want to stock up?
Me: I think one bottle should be enough. Can last me about six months.
Colleague J: So long? I usually finish one bottle in three months.
Me: You sure? Maybe your bottle is smaller?
Anyway, me being a little kiasu, I asked my own department's colleagues.
Me: So how long does your bottle of toner? More than three months?
Colleague K: Real men don't use toner.
Me: *rolls eyes*
Intern L: Huh? My boyfriend thinks the same. He doesn't use toner either.
Me: Let me guess. If he doesn't use toner, I suppose me he still uses soap?
Intern L: Yeah, he does. And I always tell him it's too dry on the face.
Me: It is! (my voice was a little high pitch with exasperation!)
In case it isn't obvious, K is a guy and L is a girl.
So it got me wondering, where are all the metrosexuals that are mentioned in the media? Are they just a myth?
Are they really just gay guys whom straight colleagues think are fabulous and beauty conscious?
Clearly they don't exist in my company, or at least in my department.
Needless to say, I am the designated "metrosexual" since I go to facials.
For my department's gift exchange / secret santa, I was asked what do I prefer. Nothing specific of course, but I was thinking about things like books, shirts, etc.
Instead, I asked what do they think I would want.
ALL of them said they would get me some beauty products like facial wash or something from Body shop.
And I did end up with something from Body Shop.
A very Merry Christmas to you, dear reader! *hugs*
Not that it is a very special toner, it's from Neutrogena but just that I haven't seen that range in Singapore.
Colleague J: One bottle is enough? You don't want to stock up?
Me: I think one bottle should be enough. Can last me about six months.
Colleague J: So long? I usually finish one bottle in three months.
Me: You sure? Maybe your bottle is smaller?
Anyway, me being a little kiasu, I asked my own department's colleagues.
Me: So how long does your bottle of toner? More than three months?
Colleague K: Real men don't use toner.
Me: *rolls eyes*
Intern L: Huh? My boyfriend thinks the same. He doesn't use toner either.
Me: Let me guess. If he doesn't use toner, I suppose me he still uses soap?
Intern L: Yeah, he does. And I always tell him it's too dry on the face.
Me: It is! (my voice was a little high pitch with exasperation!)
In case it isn't obvious, K is a guy and L is a girl.
So it got me wondering, where are all the metrosexuals that are mentioned in the media? Are they just a myth?
Are they really just gay guys whom straight colleagues think are fabulous and beauty conscious?
Clearly they don't exist in my company, or at least in my department.
Needless to say, I am the designated "metrosexual" since I go to facials.
For my department's gift exchange / secret santa, I was asked what do I prefer. Nothing specific of course, but I was thinking about things like books, shirts, etc.
Instead, I asked what do they think I would want.
ALL of them said they would get me some beauty products like facial wash or something from Body shop.
And I did end up with something from Body Shop.
A very Merry Christmas to you, dear reader! *hugs*
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Doing it again
I can now understand why people would do things again, like rereading a book or watching a movie again.
I am not one to do such a thing, unless I find the movie or book to be extremely good or very moving, which is rare. I mean, what's the point of going through it again as the ending or conclusion is already known?
I suppose it's the journey and not the destination that matters.
I have reread one of the Harry Potter books though, but that was because I have forgotten some parts of the plot and what has transpired earlier.
Anyway, on Wednesday, I had the opportunity to watch the Golden Compass again, this time courtesy of my company's generosity as we were treated to Gold Class seats.
I thought I would have fallen asleep on those comfy reclining chairs with blankets provided, but no, I was quite enraptured with the movie.
Watching it again, I was able to observe some small details which I missed and to take in the story more acutely. It seemed as though I was watching it for the very first time.
And I must admit, it was pretty good and the story was quite cohesive though still a little rushed from one scene to another. My earlier opinion that those who didn't read the book wouldn't completely grasp the story, in retrospect, seem hasty.
Though from the lackluster box office receipts in the U.S., it does appear that a second movie is unlikely and to find out what happens one would have to read the books.
About books, I was reading one of the books which I bought earlier, which was SQ21: Singapore Queers in the 21st Century. It is a compilation of real-life stories of Singaporeans who shared part of their life stories. As I was reading it, it still stirred some emotions, which caught me by surprise a little.
I am always keen on trying out new things, reading new books, catching the latest movies but now I realised that perhaps revisiting the familiar is not so bad after all, as it could be a whole new experience again.
I am not one to do such a thing, unless I find the movie or book to be extremely good or very moving, which is rare. I mean, what's the point of going through it again as the ending or conclusion is already known?
I suppose it's the journey and not the destination that matters.
I have reread one of the Harry Potter books though, but that was because I have forgotten some parts of the plot and what has transpired earlier.
Anyway, on Wednesday, I had the opportunity to watch the Golden Compass again, this time courtesy of my company's generosity as we were treated to Gold Class seats.
I thought I would have fallen asleep on those comfy reclining chairs with blankets provided, but no, I was quite enraptured with the movie.
Watching it again, I was able to observe some small details which I missed and to take in the story more acutely. It seemed as though I was watching it for the very first time.
And I must admit, it was pretty good and the story was quite cohesive though still a little rushed from one scene to another. My earlier opinion that those who didn't read the book wouldn't completely grasp the story, in retrospect, seem hasty.
Though from the lackluster box office receipts in the U.S., it does appear that a second movie is unlikely and to find out what happens one would have to read the books.
About books, I was reading one of the books which I bought earlier, which was SQ21: Singapore Queers in the 21st Century. It is a compilation of real-life stories of Singaporeans who shared part of their life stories. As I was reading it, it still stirred some emotions, which caught me by surprise a little.
I am always keen on trying out new things, reading new books, catching the latest movies but now I realised that perhaps revisiting the familiar is not so bad after all, as it could be a whole new experience again.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Golden Disappointment
Sigh, the movie was disappointing.
Goes to show one should never judge a movie by its trailer.
Those who have not read the book would be utterly confused, unless he can follow the whole proceedings of the movie attentively and put them all together in nanoseconds.
The story just zips through from one scene to another. Even though I know it is impossible to squeeze a 400 page book into a 2 hour movie or a 3 month long journey into 5 minutes, but moving through the whole motions at such a breakneck speed doesn't do the story any justice.
There were a few things which was changed from the book. Not too drastic a change but I can understand where the producers were coming from to make the movie more manageable and a few less things to explain.
I totally agree with Janvier about the whole daemon-human connection thing being lost in the movie. The scene where Billy Costa (in the book it was a different) was found after the intercision had no impact at all, as his parents and the gyptians didn't even blink an eye for his missing daemon.
If one were to read the reviews from IMDB, it would seem that those who haven't read the book found the movie to be good. Those who had read the book would inevitably say that the book is better, which is true. Movies very seldom can live up to the books, not even the famous boy wizard.
I strongly suggest that viewers go buy the book after watching movie. Or better yet, pay a little more and just buy the book and forget about the movie.
Overall, I would rate the movie 6 out of 10.
Goes to show one should never judge a movie by its trailer.
Those who have not read the book would be utterly confused, unless he can follow the whole proceedings of the movie attentively and put them all together in nanoseconds.
The story just zips through from one scene to another. Even though I know it is impossible to squeeze a 400 page book into a 2 hour movie or a 3 month long journey into 5 minutes, but moving through the whole motions at such a breakneck speed doesn't do the story any justice.
There were a few things which was changed from the book. Not too drastic a change but I can understand where the producers were coming from to make the movie more manageable and a few less things to explain.
I totally agree with Janvier about the whole daemon-human connection thing being lost in the movie. The scene where Billy Costa (in the book it was a different) was found after the intercision had no impact at all, as his parents and the gyptians didn't even blink an eye for his missing daemon.
If one were to read the reviews from IMDB, it would seem that those who haven't read the book found the movie to be good. Those who had read the book would inevitably say that the book is better, which is true. Movies very seldom can live up to the books, not even the famous boy wizard.
I strongly suggest that viewers go buy the book after watching movie. Or better yet, pay a little more and just buy the book and forget about the movie.
Overall, I would rate the movie 6 out of 10.
Monday, December 03, 2007
The Kingdom
I watched The Kingdom on Monday and I came out with a headache.
Not that the storyline was very complicated that I had hard time understanding it, but because of the jerky and panning camerawork ala The Blair Witch Project.
I had dinner before that and somehow it made me feel worse. My full stomach coupled by the "gritty" feel intended by the director made me feel nauseous during the second half of the movie.
The plot, taken from IMDB:
Americans living and working in a secure American compound in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are out enjoying themselves playing baseball when suddenly terrorists breach the compound and begin shooting everybody in sight. The terrorists succeed in their mission, killing hundreds of Americans, including men, women, children, and an FBI special agent. A team of FBI counter-terrorism agents (led by Jamie Foxx) want to go to Saudi Arabia and investigate the attack, but the U.S. State Department says no, but with a little pressure, they end up going anyway. Once in Saudi Arabia they find themselves isolated and unable to investigate the crime scene by orders from Saudi officials. The governmental bureaucracy and cultural differences cause conflict between both of them. The Saudi troops know that the FBI agents are targets of the terrorists, and they dont want another disaster on their hands. However, when the American agents become friends with a Saudi police officer, they begin to work together to bring the terrorists to justice.
It was quite a good movie, fast paced, with a lot of shooting and explosions. It is also very relevant post September 11. This is the second movie shown here in Singapore about current affairs of the world as a result of terrorism. The first movie was Rendition.
I would have definitely enjoyed it more if not for the camerawork. The same reason I don't enjoy First Person Shooter games and avoid them like the plague. I prefer to be looking down at my character rather then from them.
Oooh, it's already Sunday and The Golden Compass beckons.
My company might have a movie outing to watch Golden Compass after our annual Christmas dinner and I surely don't mind watching again.
And judging from the reviews thus far, I think I am right!
Not that the storyline was very complicated that I had hard time understanding it, but because of the jerky and panning camerawork ala The Blair Witch Project.
I had dinner before that and somehow it made me feel worse. My full stomach coupled by the "gritty" feel intended by the director made me feel nauseous during the second half of the movie.
The plot, taken from IMDB:
Americans living and working in a secure American compound in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are out enjoying themselves playing baseball when suddenly terrorists breach the compound and begin shooting everybody in sight. The terrorists succeed in their mission, killing hundreds of Americans, including men, women, children, and an FBI special agent. A team of FBI counter-terrorism agents (led by Jamie Foxx) want to go to Saudi Arabia and investigate the attack, but the U.S. State Department says no, but with a little pressure, they end up going anyway. Once in Saudi Arabia they find themselves isolated and unable to investigate the crime scene by orders from Saudi officials. The governmental bureaucracy and cultural differences cause conflict between both of them. The Saudi troops know that the FBI agents are targets of the terrorists, and they dont want another disaster on their hands. However, when the American agents become friends with a Saudi police officer, they begin to work together to bring the terrorists to justice.
It was quite a good movie, fast paced, with a lot of shooting and explosions. It is also very relevant post September 11. This is the second movie shown here in Singapore about current affairs of the world as a result of terrorism. The first movie was Rendition.
I would have definitely enjoyed it more if not for the camerawork. The same reason I don't enjoy First Person Shooter games and avoid them like the plague. I prefer to be looking down at my character rather then from them.
Oooh, it's already Sunday and The Golden Compass beckons.
My company might have a movie outing to watch Golden Compass after our annual Christmas dinner and I surely don't mind watching again.
And judging from the reviews thus far, I think I am right!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Eagerly awaiting for ...
This is one movie which I can't wait to watch. Talking polar bears, flying witches, daemons, what's not to like? I have seen the trailer months ago and it piqued my interest to go read the book from which it is based on by Philip Pullman. Before that, I haven't even heard about it before.
And I did buy the books. The whole Dark Materials trilogy - The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass and I am half way reading the third one.
Last month, a slightly longer trailer was out and it made me even more eager to watch it.
I am so eager to watch it that I have already bought the tickets! I can't wait for 8th December to come and watch it with my dear Nyk *beams*
P/S From the trailer, I think Daniel Craig is quite miscast as Lord Asriel.
P/P/S Asriel is an anagram of Israel which means there is religious undertones. That explains why this and this happened.
And I did buy the books. The whole Dark Materials trilogy - The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass and I am half way reading the third one.
Last month, a slightly longer trailer was out and it made me even more eager to watch it.
I am so eager to watch it that I have already bought the tickets! I can't wait for 8th December to come and watch it with my dear Nyk *beams*
P/S From the trailer, I think Daniel Craig is quite miscast as Lord Asriel.
P/P/S Asriel is an anagram of Israel which means there is religious undertones. That explains why this and this happened.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Reading between the lines
Nyk usually calls me using iTalk, but sometimes he runs out of credit and uses my Time Gold account (an IDD calling service). Like the time when I was in Taiwan last month, I remember there was one night when we spoke for about half an hour.
My mom would usually inform me every month of the Time Gold bill amount as I am the one paying for it. Usually the amount that my mom uses is about RM10, the rest would be Nyk’s.
However, last month’s bill was higher than usual because of the calls to Taiwan. I think Nyk’s portion was about RM40.
As expected, mom will make a fuss about my “friend” using so much. The same thing happened when I was with CF too. CF used to call me using the same service.
See, she isn’t unhappy about the fact that Nyk calls me and previously it was CF, as much as she is unhappy about the amount that was used.
She knows there is only one other person who calls me beside her and that is Nyk, since I have told her that before.
I might be reading too much into this, but is this an implicit acceptance of my sexuality and indirectly Nyk?
My mom would usually inform me every month of the Time Gold bill amount as I am the one paying for it. Usually the amount that my mom uses is about RM10, the rest would be Nyk’s.
However, last month’s bill was higher than usual because of the calls to Taiwan. I think Nyk’s portion was about RM40.
As expected, mom will make a fuss about my “friend” using so much. The same thing happened when I was with CF too. CF used to call me using the same service.
See, she isn’t unhappy about the fact that Nyk calls me and previously it was CF, as much as she is unhappy about the amount that was used.
She knows there is only one other person who calls me beside her and that is Nyk, since I have told her that before.
I might be reading too much into this, but is this an implicit acceptance of my sexuality and indirectly Nyk?
Friday, November 09, 2007
Taiwanese movie (NSFW)
Remember the Taipei LGBT film fest which I mentioned about in the previous post? I said it was:
a condensed version of an upcoming Taiwanese film, which the title I can't recall. It's basically about how a guy whose boyfriend was away, started to organise sex parties at their shared apartment. The film snippet ended with the boyfriend walking in amidst a sex party. It seemed interesting too, but I felt it was more titillating than an experiential film.
Guess what? I came across some information of the film in another blog and also the title of the movie which is Fragile in Love, directed by Chen Jun Zhi. He was actually there during the film fest and I have blurry shot of him.
Here's the link to the 12-minute trailer.
And below are some screenshots from the movie.
As I said, the impression I got was the movie is merely skin deep with not much meat. But might be wrong. Could someone please tell me more after viewing the trailer?
Ooh, and I just realised this is my first Not Safe For Work post haha
a condensed version of an upcoming Taiwanese film, which the title I can't recall. It's basically about how a guy whose boyfriend was away, started to organise sex parties at their shared apartment. The film snippet ended with the boyfriend walking in amidst a sex party. It seemed interesting too, but I felt it was more titillating than an experiential film.
Guess what? I came across some information of the film in another blog and also the title of the movie which is Fragile in Love, directed by Chen Jun Zhi. He was actually there during the film fest and I have blurry shot of him.
Here's the link to the 12-minute trailer.
And below are some screenshots from the movie.
As I said, the impression I got was the movie is merely skin deep with not much meat. But might be wrong. Could someone please tell me more after viewing the trailer?
Ooh, and I just realised this is my first Not Safe For Work post haha
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Taiwan trip Pt 2
Some interesting things about Taiwan:
When buying things at Watsons or 7-11, plastic bags would not be provided. You have to pay NT20 for a bag, which is usually unnecessary unless you buy many big items. The reason? To save the environment and I'm all for it.
All the dustbins I saw comes in two, one for recycling and the other for normal garbage.
People actually queue orderly for the MRT, unlike here in Singapore.
The sales staff are really friendly and nice and will go out of the way to serve you. I could really feel the warmth and friendliness
I love their milk tea! I had at least three cups a day, bought from either 7-11 or the tea stalls which can be found almost everywhere! I love the Oolong Milk Tea, Red Milk Tea, Green Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Milk Tea and I so miss them so much! There's nothing like that here in Singapore! (Or if there is, please let me know where!)
Taiwanese boys, I feel are cuter and they give me this feeling of being more cultured, more courteous. They dress waaaaay better too!
Some memorable things which happened:
We attended a local LGBT film festival on the weekend. Films shown were Formula 17, Kinsey, Spider Lilies and Transamerica. We chose to watch the local one instead, as I was curious to see what the local independent gay films would be like.
The entrance to the LGBT film festival.
However, I didn't manage to stay long enough to watch. There were 2 short films before the main one and when the time came for the main item, I had to leave for dinner with my ex-manager.
The two short films I watched, I would say they were quite interesting and managed to grab my attention, though I didn't understand 90% of the dialogue. One was about this guy from Taichung, who is an insurance agent by day but an opera performer at night. He talks about his life with his boyfriend and his mom, whom he is out too. Quite a charming short film, and it helps that the main character was quite cute ;P
The second was a condensed version of an upcoming Taiwanese film, which the title I can't recall. It's basically about how a guy whose boyfriend was away, started to organise sex parties at their shared apartment. The film snippet ended with the boyfriend walking in amidst a sex party. It seemed interesting too, but I felt it was more titillating than an experiential film.
By the way, all the films including the 12-minute trailer shown on that day, were by the same director.
I also noticed quite a few lesbians and I don't mean just at the film festival. Lesbians don't usually fall within my area of err ... view (sorry to lesbians!). Anyway, I don't really notice them in Singapore as I suspect it is because they are less conspicuous. There was the time I was on the on the bus and there were only so many people I can look at and it was not too difficult to not notice. Not just the bus, I saw a number of lesbian couples on the streets too.
Of course, I think most of my readers aren't too bothered about lesbians, so I shall mention the few incidences of gay sightings. On our trips to the outskirts of Taipei, we had to take buses. Three guys boarded together and right away my gaydar was ringing. Two of them were quite cute. One of them was wearing his jeans so low that one third of his butt was showing. The unfortunate thing is that I couldn't join the previous two sentences with AND.
But at last, my Mandarin sucks big time. Need my dear to start speaking to me in Mandarin already, like QueerR and Apollo. Haha ...
When buying things at Watsons or 7-11, plastic bags would not be provided. You have to pay NT20 for a bag, which is usually unnecessary unless you buy many big items. The reason? To save the environment and I'm all for it.
All the dustbins I saw comes in two, one for recycling and the other for normal garbage.
People actually queue orderly for the MRT, unlike here in Singapore.
The sales staff are really friendly and nice and will go out of the way to serve you. I could really feel the warmth and friendliness
I love their milk tea! I had at least three cups a day, bought from either 7-11 or the tea stalls which can be found almost everywhere! I love the Oolong Milk Tea, Red Milk Tea, Green Milk Tea, Jasmine Green Milk Tea and I so miss them so much! There's nothing like that here in Singapore! (Or if there is, please let me know where!)
Taiwanese boys, I feel are cuter and they give me this feeling of being more cultured, more courteous. They dress waaaaay better too!
Some memorable things which happened:
We attended a local LGBT film festival on the weekend. Films shown were Formula 17, Kinsey, Spider Lilies and Transamerica. We chose to watch the local one instead, as I was curious to see what the local independent gay films would be like.
The entrance to the LGBT film festival.However, I didn't manage to stay long enough to watch. There were 2 short films before the main one and when the time came for the main item, I had to leave for dinner with my ex-manager.
The two short films I watched, I would say they were quite interesting and managed to grab my attention, though I didn't understand 90% of the dialogue. One was about this guy from Taichung, who is an insurance agent by day but an opera performer at night. He talks about his life with his boyfriend and his mom, whom he is out too. Quite a charming short film, and it helps that the main character was quite cute ;P
The second was a condensed version of an upcoming Taiwanese film, which the title I can't recall. It's basically about how a guy whose boyfriend was away, started to organise sex parties at their shared apartment. The film snippet ended with the boyfriend walking in amidst a sex party. It seemed interesting too, but I felt it was more titillating than an experiential film.
By the way, all the films including the 12-minute trailer shown on that day, were by the same director.
I also noticed quite a few lesbians and I don't mean just at the film festival. Lesbians don't usually fall within my area of err ... view (sorry to lesbians!). Anyway, I don't really notice them in Singapore as I suspect it is because they are less conspicuous. There was the time I was on the on the bus and there were only so many people I can look at and it was not too difficult to not notice. Not just the bus, I saw a number of lesbian couples on the streets too.
Of course, I think most of my readers aren't too bothered about lesbians, so I shall mention the few incidences of gay sightings. On our trips to the outskirts of Taipei, we had to take buses. Three guys boarded together and right away my gaydar was ringing. Two of them were quite cute. One of them was wearing his jeans so low that one third of his butt was showing. The unfortunate thing is that I couldn't join the previous two sentences with AND.
But at last, my Mandarin sucks big time. Need my dear to start speaking to me in Mandarin already, like QueerR and Apollo. Haha ...
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Taiwan trip Pt 1
I apologize for the lack of updates for I have been away to Taiwan from 17th till the 24th. It was a very enjoyable occasion with 3 other friends, LP, EU and SM.
I didn't plan to go to Taiwan, but since the three of them were going and there was a promotional airfare, so I just bought the ticket. It cost only S$280.
My flight touched Taiwan soil at 5.40 p.m. and it was already very dark outside. I thought a heavy downpour was coming but it was not. Apparently, it is normal to be as dark as 8 p.m. over here when it is just 6 p.m. I find this quite unsettling as later that evening when I was out at the night market, it felt like 11 when it was only 9 p.m.
As we stepped out of the airport, the weather was just perfect at 23 degrees. It was just comfortable enough, not too cold. Just like Goldilock's.
We headed straight to the hotel to check in, which was located in the Ximending area. Our hotel is called Neijiang and I was told that it a popular choice for Singaporeans and gays. For what reason, I am not sure. The receptionist Selina is really hilarious though.
SM's friend, KT, was supposed to bring us to the famous night market called Shilin, which according to my friend who is working in Taipei, is too touristy and lack the local flavours and feel.
Taiwan is famous for their snack stalls. We tried the famous large fried chicken (which I didn't find that special, there was too much breaded crumbs than actual meat), hor jien / oyster in eggs (not recommended, as some starchy stuff is added to the eggs) and herbal pork ribs (similar to KL's, but less herbal taste, milder but still very nice).
The famous fried large chicken stall in Shilin Night Market.
A snapshot of the Shilin night market.
After that, we went to a 24-hour book store. Ninety-nine percent of the books are in Chinese, so that didn't leave me many choices to browse. The only thing that caught my eye was that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were sold at NT649, which is like S$30 / RM70. Of course I grabbed that along with a gay magazine, Genre. There were quite a few other gay magazines sold like Attitude and AXM and they were displayed just like any other magazines; they were not hidden at all.
Absolutely kawaii ATM machines and with little pigs in pink to boot! We saw this on the way to the 24 hr book store.
As we ventured out of the hotel to explore the surrounding area the next day, we realised that we were staying very near to a row of gay bars and pubs. And you ask how do I know that?
With names such as G-Paradise, G-Bar, Q's Place, Bears Beer, one did not need to be a genius to know. I was thinking, just say the word gay already!
Speaking of which, Taiwan has a 24-hour straight porn channel, which was one on of the channels in the hotel room's TV. It was pretty tame though, no explicit images of pussy, just breasts and more breasts, a lot of humping and moaning, that's all. Slightly above soft core, I would say.
But could you guess what's this channel called? Irony of ironies, it is called the Rainbow Channel. Yeah, go figure.
The nearby gay area, called the Red Theatre Plaza. The row of bars and pubs are just behind this building/
The plan for the day was to visit the tallest building on Earth, the Taipei 101. The cost of the ticket is a bit expensive, at NT350 (S$16) just to go to the observatory on the 88th floor. But riding on the world's fastest elevator was amazing; we reached the 88th floor in about 40 seconds! It was really fast and quiet.
The structure of the Taipei 101 building on the ground floor.
A view from the observatory on the 88th floor of Taipei 101.
In the evening, KT brought us to a hot spring. I am not sure where it was as he gave instructions to the taxi driver, but I think it was in the Beitou area. It was in a mountainous area and there were many restaurants cum hot springs establishments.
It was quite affordable though at NT200. It is cheap because the spa doesn't offer anything else, not even drinking water or towels. As such, we have to bring our own.
The hot spring is sex differentiated. There was a cold water pool, another with jacuzzi and there was a steam room. Of course the biggest pool was the hot spring. The temperature was 42 degrees. I couldn't stay in there for than 5 minutes straight, I had to get out and then go in again.
Also, at such a temperature which is higher than the body's, the water doesn't feel like it become less warmer, no matter how many times I went in or stay in the water. There were some tips for hot spring virgins, like not staying in there for more than 5 minutes the first time and getting out if one can't take the heat and drinking lots of water after that.
Something which I learnt is to bring a bigger towel (and no, it's not to cover one's modesty) but to dry up after that. There is no point in covering up because hey, all guys have the same tools!
KT told us earlier that a hot spring is just that; it's not a cruising area or a gay exclusive place.
Anyway, it was quite fun. My skin indeed felt smoother after that!
We headed back into town to club at this place called Funky. It might sound like a cool place but my first impression was that it looked a bit dingy from the outside. In addition, the club was at the basement, which gave a sense of the gay scene being "underground" and somewhat illegal.
On the inside, it was OK though. In fact it was quite huge and well-lit. I say well-lit because I can actually see the faces of the patrons quite clearly, unlike here in Singapore where I usually can't.
We were there less than 15 minutes when the all the lights were turned on. The police was paying us a visit, which was my first time. It was more like a charade as the whole police checking for IDs only lasted about 20 minutes.
I wasn't high enough to boogie, so I waited for the happy hour to start which was from half past midnight till half past one. One can buy one-for-one drink coupons which could be used for the rest of the night. And it was cheap, only NT150! SM bought 6 coupons, which meant 12 glasses!
I had two glasses and they were enough to get me high, as I drank them quite fast and my last meal was more than four hours ago. I managed to dance with a 19 year old Taiwanese, trying to make conversation with him with my terrible Mandarin. He left after he found out that 1) I was not a student and 2) I am from not from Taiwan.
Not long after, things took a downhill turn. SM and EU got really drunk. I hadn't realised it till I playfully slapped SM on the face softly and he actually fell backwards on the dance floor! When I pulled him back up, he asked me why had I pushed him, which obviously I did not and I told him so.
SM was drunk but did not admit it and insisted on staying instead of going back to the hotel. We had to placate him and waited for him to change his mind. He was being taken cared of by LP and KT but still, there were a couple more times he fell on the floor before they managed to get him to sit down quietly. I was given the task of keeping an eye on EU, who was slightly easier to handle though he has a habit of walking around on his own and not letting other people touch him.
Finally, SM agreed to leave and we reached the hotel at 4 a.m. and we went straight to bed.
I didn't plan to go to Taiwan, but since the three of them were going and there was a promotional airfare, so I just bought the ticket. It cost only S$280.
My flight touched Taiwan soil at 5.40 p.m. and it was already very dark outside. I thought a heavy downpour was coming but it was not. Apparently, it is normal to be as dark as 8 p.m. over here when it is just 6 p.m. I find this quite unsettling as later that evening when I was out at the night market, it felt like 11 when it was only 9 p.m.
As we stepped out of the airport, the weather was just perfect at 23 degrees. It was just comfortable enough, not too cold. Just like Goldilock's.
We headed straight to the hotel to check in, which was located in the Ximending area. Our hotel is called Neijiang and I was told that it a popular choice for Singaporeans and gays. For what reason, I am not sure. The receptionist Selina is really hilarious though.
SM's friend, KT, was supposed to bring us to the famous night market called Shilin, which according to my friend who is working in Taipei, is too touristy and lack the local flavours and feel.
Taiwan is famous for their snack stalls. We tried the famous large fried chicken (which I didn't find that special, there was too much breaded crumbs than actual meat), hor jien / oyster in eggs (not recommended, as some starchy stuff is added to the eggs) and herbal pork ribs (similar to KL's, but less herbal taste, milder but still very nice).
The famous fried large chicken stall in Shilin Night Market.
A snapshot of the Shilin night market.After that, we went to a 24-hour book store. Ninety-nine percent of the books are in Chinese, so that didn't leave me many choices to browse. The only thing that caught my eye was that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were sold at NT649, which is like S$30 / RM70. Of course I grabbed that along with a gay magazine, Genre. There were quite a few other gay magazines sold like Attitude and AXM and they were displayed just like any other magazines; they were not hidden at all.
Absolutely kawaii ATM machines and with little pigs in pink to boot! We saw this on the way to the 24 hr book store.As we ventured out of the hotel to explore the surrounding area the next day, we realised that we were staying very near to a row of gay bars and pubs. And you ask how do I know that?
With names such as G-Paradise, G-Bar, Q's Place, Bears Beer, one did not need to be a genius to know. I was thinking, just say the word gay already!
Speaking of which, Taiwan has a 24-hour straight porn channel, which was one on of the channels in the hotel room's TV. It was pretty tame though, no explicit images of pussy, just breasts and more breasts, a lot of humping and moaning, that's all. Slightly above soft core, I would say.
But could you guess what's this channel called? Irony of ironies, it is called the Rainbow Channel. Yeah, go figure.
The nearby gay area, called the Red Theatre Plaza. The row of bars and pubs are just behind this building/The plan for the day was to visit the tallest building on Earth, the Taipei 101. The cost of the ticket is a bit expensive, at NT350 (S$16) just to go to the observatory on the 88th floor. But riding on the world's fastest elevator was amazing; we reached the 88th floor in about 40 seconds! It was really fast and quiet.
The structure of the Taipei 101 building on the ground floor.
A view from the observatory on the 88th floor of Taipei 101.In the evening, KT brought us to a hot spring. I am not sure where it was as he gave instructions to the taxi driver, but I think it was in the Beitou area. It was in a mountainous area and there were many restaurants cum hot springs establishments.
It was quite affordable though at NT200. It is cheap because the spa doesn't offer anything else, not even drinking water or towels. As such, we have to bring our own.
The hot spring is sex differentiated. There was a cold water pool, another with jacuzzi and there was a steam room. Of course the biggest pool was the hot spring. The temperature was 42 degrees. I couldn't stay in there for than 5 minutes straight, I had to get out and then go in again.
Also, at such a temperature which is higher than the body's, the water doesn't feel like it become less warmer, no matter how many times I went in or stay in the water. There were some tips for hot spring virgins, like not staying in there for more than 5 minutes the first time and getting out if one can't take the heat and drinking lots of water after that.
Something which I learnt is to bring a bigger towel (and no, it's not to cover one's modesty) but to dry up after that. There is no point in covering up because hey, all guys have the same tools!
KT told us earlier that a hot spring is just that; it's not a cruising area or a gay exclusive place.
Anyway, it was quite fun. My skin indeed felt smoother after that!
We headed back into town to club at this place called Funky. It might sound like a cool place but my first impression was that it looked a bit dingy from the outside. In addition, the club was at the basement, which gave a sense of the gay scene being "underground" and somewhat illegal.
On the inside, it was OK though. In fact it was quite huge and well-lit. I say well-lit because I can actually see the faces of the patrons quite clearly, unlike here in Singapore where I usually can't.
We were there less than 15 minutes when the all the lights were turned on. The police was paying us a visit, which was my first time. It was more like a charade as the whole police checking for IDs only lasted about 20 minutes.
I wasn't high enough to boogie, so I waited for the happy hour to start which was from half past midnight till half past one. One can buy one-for-one drink coupons which could be used for the rest of the night. And it was cheap, only NT150! SM bought 6 coupons, which meant 12 glasses!
I had two glasses and they were enough to get me high, as I drank them quite fast and my last meal was more than four hours ago. I managed to dance with a 19 year old Taiwanese, trying to make conversation with him with my terrible Mandarin. He left after he found out that 1) I was not a student and 2) I am from not from Taiwan.
Not long after, things took a downhill turn. SM and EU got really drunk. I hadn't realised it till I playfully slapped SM on the face softly and he actually fell backwards on the dance floor! When I pulled him back up, he asked me why had I pushed him, which obviously I did not and I told him so.
SM was drunk but did not admit it and insisted on staying instead of going back to the hotel. We had to placate him and waited for him to change his mind. He was being taken cared of by LP and KT but still, there were a couple more times he fell on the floor before they managed to get him to sit down quietly. I was given the task of keeping an eye on EU, who was slightly easier to handle though he has a habit of walking around on his own and not letting other people touch him.
Finally, SM agreed to leave and we reached the hotel at 4 a.m. and we went straight to bed.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Clueless straight men
On a Monday lunch, the week after the coming out by Mr Otto Fong.
Colleague: The article is no longer on his blog.
Me: Oh, but I read it.javascript:void(0)
Publish Post
Colleague: How come you read it so fast?
Me: I knew about if from one the forums I'm subscribed too.
Colleague: How come you know all these things? I knew it ... you're gay.
Me: Yes, I am. So?
Colleague: Hahaha....
Two Fridays ago, I was wearing this bright pink polo shirt with yellow stripes to office. Some of you have seen before as I wore it for the YKLS performance.
Colleague: Wah, your shirt very bright le! Didn't notice earlier under the jacket you're wearing.
Me: Yeah, wanna be outstanding ma. Nice or not?
Colleague: Too bright already for me. Dare not wear le. I only have a dull pink shirt. You are the metrosexual. Well done!
Me: *rolls eyes*
Sometimes, I don't know whether I should strangle them or be secretly amused by their silliness.
Colleague: The article is no longer on his blog.
Me: Oh, but I read it.javascript:void(0)
Publish Post
Colleague: How come you read it so fast?
Me: I knew about if from one the forums I'm subscribed too.
Colleague: How come you know all these things? I knew it ... you're gay.
Me: Yes, I am. So?
Colleague: Hahaha....
Two Fridays ago, I was wearing this bright pink polo shirt with yellow stripes to office. Some of you have seen before as I wore it for the YKLS performance.
Colleague: Wah, your shirt very bright le! Didn't notice earlier under the jacket you're wearing.
Me: Yeah, wanna be outstanding ma. Nice or not?
Colleague: Too bright already for me. Dare not wear le. I only have a dull pink shirt. You are the metrosexual. Well done!
Me: *rolls eyes*
Sometimes, I don't know whether I should strangle them or be secretly amused by their silliness.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Just for you
Three days ago was Nyk's birthday and he blogged about it. He shared his thoughts and feelings about how far he has come especially for the past year.
He told me how happy he was on his birthday this year, because now he has a special someone in his life. Someone who cares for him and someone for him to care for.
It is obvious that I am important to him and that I have brought about significant changes in his life ever since we become boyfriends.
Being his first, that puts a whole load of pressure on me. Heh.
I love Nyk. He's sweet and caring towards the people around him. Perhaps too much so, like those whom I think should not be treated as nice.
I can't stand jerks, unreasonable people and thickheads. And I will gladly tell you so or at least made it known to the other person in a not-so-subtle way.
In our relationship, I am deemed the naughty one, the bad one. I am not too sure what are the reasons but from what I could deduce, it is because I have been in the gay scene longer, I had boyfriends before Nyk which none has lasted more than a year and I am in Singapore where there are plenty of cute guys.
Being in a long distance relationship is challenging. I thought I would never be in another long distance relationship when I broke up with CF.
But I am.
Not that I am complaining. A good boyfriend is a good boyfriend and Nyk is a great catch.
Nyk is perceived as the good guy. And he is actually.
He has his hang-ups, but who doesn't right? I have my own idiosyncrasies which he has to put up with. Both of us have to give and take.
But I seemed to be having a harder time dealing with an aspect of him. I am trying to come to terms with it. Not that it's something bad or anything, but it is just something I find mind-boggling and unsettling.
I'm just starting out, but I look forward to the journey ahead, with KH holding my hand.
You have asked me that before and I have promised I will. I plan to keep that promise.
Let's wade through whatever difficulties that arises, snip away whatever thorny issues that prick and overcome whatever bumps on the road. Together.
Happy Birthday dear and I love you.
He told me how happy he was on his birthday this year, because now he has a special someone in his life. Someone who cares for him and someone for him to care for.
It is obvious that I am important to him and that I have brought about significant changes in his life ever since we become boyfriends.
Being his first, that puts a whole load of pressure on me. Heh.
I love Nyk. He's sweet and caring towards the people around him. Perhaps too much so, like those whom I think should not be treated as nice.
I can't stand jerks, unreasonable people and thickheads. And I will gladly tell you so or at least made it known to the other person in a not-so-subtle way.
In our relationship, I am deemed the naughty one, the bad one. I am not too sure what are the reasons but from what I could deduce, it is because I have been in the gay scene longer, I had boyfriends before Nyk which none has lasted more than a year and I am in Singapore where there are plenty of cute guys.
Being in a long distance relationship is challenging. I thought I would never be in another long distance relationship when I broke up with CF.
But I am.
Not that I am complaining. A good boyfriend is a good boyfriend and Nyk is a great catch.
Nyk is perceived as the good guy. And he is actually.
He has his hang-ups, but who doesn't right? I have my own idiosyncrasies which he has to put up with. Both of us have to give and take.
But I seemed to be having a harder time dealing with an aspect of him. I am trying to come to terms with it. Not that it's something bad or anything, but it is just something I find mind-boggling and unsettling.
I'm just starting out, but I look forward to the journey ahead, with KH holding my hand.
You have asked me that before and I have promised I will. I plan to keep that promise.
Let's wade through whatever difficulties that arises, snip away whatever thorny issues that prick and overcome whatever bumps on the road. Together.
Happy Birthday dear and I love you.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
5 x 5
I was tagged by David two weeks ago, so here goes:
5 Things in My Bag
1. Bottle of water
2. Umbrella
3. Map of Singapore (I'm directionally-challenged!)
4. Tea Tree Oil
5. Keys
5 Things in My Wallet
1. Cash
2. Credit Cards
3. I/C
4. Namecards
5. Receipts
5 Things I Like Most in My Room
1. Laptop
2. Videos in my laptop
3. Books
4. Food (those who have been to my room would understand ;p)
5. The bed
5 Things I'd Like To Try
1. Bungee Jumping
2. Travel to exotic places
3. Ride a bike
4. Switching with Nyk
5. Cook a decent meal
5 Things I'm Doing Now
1. Doing this meme
2. Ready for bed
3. Choose work clothes for tomorrow
4. Eating biscuits
5. Missing someone *wink*
5 Things in My Bag
1. Bottle of water
2. Umbrella
3. Map of Singapore (I'm directionally-challenged!)
4. Tea Tree Oil
5. Keys
5 Things in My Wallet
1. Cash
2. Credit Cards
3. I/C
4. Namecards
5. Receipts
5 Things I Like Most in My Room
1. Laptop
2. Videos in my laptop
3. Books
4. Food (those who have been to my room would understand ;p)
5. The bed
5 Things I'd Like To Try
1. Bungee Jumping
2. Travel to exotic places
3. Ride a bike
4. Switching with Nyk
5. Cook a decent meal
5 Things I'm Doing Now
1. Doing this meme
2. Ready for bed
3. Choose work clothes for tomorrow
4. Eating biscuits
5. Missing someone *wink*
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Don't be a bonsai
Something big which happened in Singapore, which I think is worth mentioning is the coming out of a secondary school teacher in a well known school, Raffles Institution. He posted his coming out on his blog on the Saturday evening two weeks ago. On Monday, he was asked by the Ministry of Education to remove it.
I think I speak for all when I say that what he did was very brave and it was the right thing to do.
In fact, many of his students and parents of the students supported his move and his desire to be true to himself so that he could contribute more meaningfully to society.
Even though the article has been removed, this is the internet age we are talking about and it can still be found here.
What one student said:
I adorn a man with my respect when he shows me courage, and Otto Fong deserves it. I have never had the privilege of being taught by him but I know he’s a great man, and it will earn him nothing but veneration in my eyes to, so aptly put, come out of the closet.
The world would have been a more beautiful place, beseiged by less lies and less deceit. If people were more comfortable with being themselves. Proud of themselves. Less pain and less ignorance. Less hate.
There are more positive responses than negatives, from the comments I read from this site.
Yet, in today's newspaper The Straits Times, a front page read "7 in 10 frown on homosexuality, NTU survey finds".
The above survey also measured how religious a person was and how far he or she conformed to social norms.
No surprises in the conclusion arrived at: "intrinsic religiosity" - viewing religion as the primary driving force of life - was the strongest predictor of anti-gay sentiment. So did those who conformed to social norms.
Anyway, back to Otto Fong, the teacher who came out. He said
"I, Otto Fong, have always been and always will be a gay man. When you ask about my spouse, I will say he is a man. I am as proud being gay as you are proud being straight. I am not, as some people like to label gays, a pedophile, a child molester, a pervert or sexual deviant. I did not choose to be gay, just like heterosexuals did not choose to be straight. I am not going to hell (not for being gay anyway).
I am not going back in the closet. When you ask me who I am, I will answer: I am a son, a brother, a long-time companion, an uncle, a teacher, a classmate, a colleague, a part of your community, a HDB dweller, a Singaporean. And I am also gay."
Strong words, and how very true.
"Do you know what a bonsai tree is? A bonsai tree is an imitation of a real tree. It is kept in a small pot with limited nutrients, trimmed constantly to fit someone else’s whim. It looks like a real tree, except it can’t do many things a real tree can. It cannot provide shelter, it cannot find food on its own; its life and death are totally reliant on its owner. It is the plant version of the 3-inch Chinese bound foot for women: useless and painful.
Being in the closet, pretending to be straight, trimming our true selves to suit the whims and expectations of others, is just like being a human bonsai tree. By staying in the closet, we cannot even hope to be average, much less above and beyond average.
I felt that in order to reach my fullest potential as a useful human being, I must first fully accept myself, and face the world honestly."
Bravo, Mr Fong. Your bravery will definitely leave a mark in the society of Singapore and students of your school. Your courage is an inspiration to those who are still struggling with their identities, especially the teenagers.
I think I speak for all when I say that what he did was very brave and it was the right thing to do.
In fact, many of his students and parents of the students supported his move and his desire to be true to himself so that he could contribute more meaningfully to society.
Even though the article has been removed, this is the internet age we are talking about and it can still be found here.
What one student said:
I adorn a man with my respect when he shows me courage, and Otto Fong deserves it. I have never had the privilege of being taught by him but I know he’s a great man, and it will earn him nothing but veneration in my eyes to, so aptly put, come out of the closet.
The world would have been a more beautiful place, beseiged by less lies and less deceit. If people were more comfortable with being themselves. Proud of themselves. Less pain and less ignorance. Less hate.
There are more positive responses than negatives, from the comments I read from this site.
Yet, in today's newspaper The Straits Times, a front page read "7 in 10 frown on homosexuality, NTU survey finds".
The above survey also measured how religious a person was and how far he or she conformed to social norms.
No surprises in the conclusion arrived at: "intrinsic religiosity" - viewing religion as the primary driving force of life - was the strongest predictor of anti-gay sentiment. So did those who conformed to social norms.
Anyway, back to Otto Fong, the teacher who came out. He said
"I, Otto Fong, have always been and always will be a gay man. When you ask about my spouse, I will say he is a man. I am as proud being gay as you are proud being straight. I am not, as some people like to label gays, a pedophile, a child molester, a pervert or sexual deviant. I did not choose to be gay, just like heterosexuals did not choose to be straight. I am not going to hell (not for being gay anyway).
I am not going back in the closet. When you ask me who I am, I will answer: I am a son, a brother, a long-time companion, an uncle, a teacher, a classmate, a colleague, a part of your community, a HDB dweller, a Singaporean. And I am also gay."
Strong words, and how very true.
"Do you know what a bonsai tree is? A bonsai tree is an imitation of a real tree. It is kept in a small pot with limited nutrients, trimmed constantly to fit someone else’s whim. It looks like a real tree, except it can’t do many things a real tree can. It cannot provide shelter, it cannot find food on its own; its life and death are totally reliant on its owner. It is the plant version of the 3-inch Chinese bound foot for women: useless and painful.
Being in the closet, pretending to be straight, trimming our true selves to suit the whims and expectations of others, is just like being a human bonsai tree. By staying in the closet, we cannot even hope to be average, much less above and beyond average.
I felt that in order to reach my fullest potential as a useful human being, I must first fully accept myself, and face the world honestly."
Bravo, Mr Fong. Your bravery will definitely leave a mark in the society of Singapore and students of your school. Your courage is an inspiration to those who are still struggling with their identities, especially the teenagers.
Monday, September 17, 2007
In 200 words
I haven't fallen off the edge of the world.
Actually, I haven't had the mood to write even though I have quite a few things on which I would like to pen down since I came back from KL.
Perhaps I should do snippets of 200 words or so, instead of my usual long postings of at least 500 words.
Work wise, my manager is as frustratingly directionless as ever.
Over the past month, I was in the darkened cinema halls approximately 10 times - The Brave Story, Ratouille, The Bourne Supremacy, 1408, Dead Silence, Rogue Assassin, The Home Song Stories, Me ... Myself and The Invasion.
Of the above, the ones to avoid are Dead Silence, Rogue Assassin and The Invasion.
I was out clubbing yesterday and also last week. It was fun last week as it has been a while since I had done also. Yesterday felt a little tiresome, but still I had fun.
And I am going again next weekend. I am definitely not stepping foot into one for at least a month after that.
Things to look forward to:
1) Going back to KL end of the month to spend quality time with my boy and catch Ry perform.
2) My trip to Taiwan middle of next month.
Perhaps doing a snippet is the way to go from now on ;)
Actually, I haven't had the mood to write even though I have quite a few things on which I would like to pen down since I came back from KL.
Perhaps I should do snippets of 200 words or so, instead of my usual long postings of at least 500 words.
Work wise, my manager is as frustratingly directionless as ever.
Over the past month, I was in the darkened cinema halls approximately 10 times - The Brave Story, Ratouille, The Bourne Supremacy, 1408, Dead Silence, Rogue Assassin, The Home Song Stories, Me ... Myself and The Invasion.
Of the above, the ones to avoid are Dead Silence, Rogue Assassin and The Invasion.
I was out clubbing yesterday and also last week. It was fun last week as it has been a while since I had done also. Yesterday felt a little tiresome, but still I had fun.
And I am going again next weekend. I am definitely not stepping foot into one for at least a month after that.
Things to look forward to:
1) Going back to KL end of the month to spend quality time with my boy and catch Ry perform.
2) My trip to Taiwan middle of next month.
Perhaps doing a snippet is the way to go from now on ;)
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