Mdm Tan's Birthday

The last time I visited 'Uncle Leong' was almost 2 years ago. Their specialities did not disappoint me once again----their CHILLI CRAB and BUTTER SAUCE CRAB. It was still as yummy as before, and it totally satisfied my craving for their crabs which had lasted for almost 2 years. 3 gigantic crabs, 1 plate of cereal prawns, half a chicken (Thai style), 1 plate of self made tofu, 1 plate of broccoli with scallops, all for oni $31 per pax. Which is much more value for money as compared to 无招牌 at Kallang.

After that we went to ktv, upon request from 小龙女 who had not been to one ever since she went US more than half a year ago. We were welcomed by the ktv with many offers and bargains, probably that outlet was almost empty and they were struggling to keep each potential customer. We even bargained the price from $21 per pax to $15 becos they even volunteered to give a 'free room' voucher and an additional 10% VIP discount to us. We were more surprised by the cleanliness of the room and their 'look like new' sofa, and it reali seems that the outlet had a bad business ever since it came to existence almost half a yr ago. Finally we were caught by surprise by this 'striking vehicle' at the carpark. Just check it out:

Long lost Feeling

It has been more than 4 mths since i took over as the module coordinator to teach non stop under the hot sun for 8 hrs. It was a long lost feeling which I would say I totally enjoyed, cos my colleague happened to take MC today so i gladly took over his class. "His class might be cursing and swearing at y this fierce trainer is taking my class release us late today"..haha

But honestly, this grp of students are quite cute though. It's the 1st time after working there for more than one year that students said in harmony "Thank you Mr ____, Goodbye Mr ____" after class, when i dismissed them like wat i usually do to any class. Being not used to it, i can't help but to feel amusing and abit embarrasing actually..haha.

Maybe deep down i juz can't stand the feeling of sitting at office for 8 hrs to do admin work or going after students for disciplinary issues, esp when the air con is spoilt. But unfortunately, i dunno what i've done today which caused me to strain my back again, and i oni 'started' to feel it after i settle down and took my shower at home about 3 hrs after class today. Perhaps it was a relapse of slipped disc after my 1st encounter 5 yrs ago. I could sense that it wasn't good at all. I now totally cannot bend my back, sitting down comfortably is difficult too, cos i need to 'find' this special 'painless' position. walking is worse...i'm now walking worse than a pregnant lady. Eating dinner was disastrous cos i couldn't even bend a single bit to use the chopsticks to grab the food.....

Hopefully the 'relapse' this time rd will not be serious and will be over soon. I can't forget the 1st time 'attack' which i had 5 yrs ago, when i used to walk like a 'penguin' for almost 1 mth....


I found this super retro song online last night. So i decided to share it:

心碎码头

袁惟仁

他总在空虚的时候 独自前往那个码头
带着一天疲惫的感受 和自我安慰的啤酒
他手中的信件有着无尽的守候 让思念随大海漂走
总以为瓶罐漂到了尽头 你会拾起它而从新来过

他总在空虚的时候 独自前往那个码头
带着他一生的寄托 自以为潇洒的沉默
大海总是静静的听他诉说 心碎的他不知该说什么
这里没有一个是他的朋友 寂寞也成为他唯一的享受

就这样无尽的漂流 就这样无尽的漂泊
就这样无尽的漂流 就这样无尽的漂泊

他总在受伤的时候 独自前往那个码头
带着他不变的执着 和自我嘲讽的幽默
他眼中的泪水不肯轻易的掉落 在风中紧握着拳头
所有的回忆都上了一道锁 钥匙在海里沉浮漂流

就这样无尽的漂流 就这样无尽的漂泊
就这样无尽的漂流 就这样无尽的漂泊
I AM SAILING I AM SALING
HOME AGAIN ACROSS THE SEA
I AM SAILING STORMY WATER
TO BE NEAR YOU TO BE FREE
WE ARE SAILING WE ARE SAILING
HOME AGAIN ACROSS THE SEA
WE ARE SAILING STORMY WATER TO
BE NEAR YOU TO BE FREE

Listen to this song here

Simple yet heart warming

I'm backdating this entry to this monday, when i met up wif a group of ex-students. Though only a short and small gathering, yet it was heart warming, to me. Little did i expect myself to meet up wif students more than once after they had graduated, since my journey wif them wasn't a long and hence impacting one. But this was the 2nd time we met ever since they graduated in Apr 07, and was pampered by a pleasant surprise that they knew my birthday and the meet up was accompanied by a gift --- a story book (below the wrapper).

Thanks alot. I appreciate it. Wish you all successes ^^

Forever 25!

Thanks to everyone who sent their regards on this day (family, school friends, colleagues, students, army buddies! (not in any order)).

Be it through:

SMS

Friendster

MSN

Conversations.

Also wanna thk my dearest friends and loved ones for the meaningful gifts, meals, KTV, Martell, Chivas, and of course the valuable time spent together having fun.

You all noe who you all are....

It's deeply appreciated.

Thank you all so much.

End of "Honeymoon"

3.5 mths of supposedly "honeymoon" period at office has come to an end because the new big batch of school training will begin on monday. Though it was not at all honeymoon for me. The highlight of the week was a 2-day Fire fighting course at SCDF. I can't help but to feel that the fire suit at office is so clean and good...after putting on the SCDF's fire suits. In general it was still a good learning experience, at least i felt more enriched in terms of the basic breathing apparatus and fire fighting knowledge. Check out the fotos we've taken.

Taken wif our trainers...We were being labelled as the "Troublemakers from Nanyang" becos we were always asking questions..lol

I felt I must recommend this song over here. It's simple, yet meaningful.

This song was written as a tribute to her dog, which passed away in June in an operation due to allergy.

I admire Ella for her talent and sentiment.

Here is also another video featuring her dog.

After listening to the song and watching its MV, 我完全被软化了. Is there an english translation that matches the description perfectly?