giddiness

i read a post that..well..somewhat moved me!

i refer to alan's post on Jan 30th 2007...(http://watdefish.blogspot.com)

"Dear Richie,

I am saddened to have come to understand that by talking about my problems brought you a lot of sad memories of the past. But hey, if not for those hard knocks, would you still be here? Would I still have picked you to talk about it? Would it have made you, you today?

Listening is a skill not honed by many people. It takes effort to be able to listen and emphatise with a person. You may feel he/she is wrong, but you have to accept it, and that takes a certain level of endurance to be able to understand things that are not seen from your point of view.

A normal person would probably not have the knowledge and experience to offer good advices, and even if they did, they'd probably be too lazy to help. But see, Richie, you come from the other side if earth, and a totally different culture. There are problems that are unresolved in our Asian culture so when you offer your point of views, which are a good mix of eastern and western culture, allowed me to see things and problems in a new light, and that offers me alternatives to solve a difficult problem.

And I appreciate it, be it just by listening to me, or offering me advice, or both.

Richie, we may play a lot in class or when we are outside, but when it comes to the serious stuffs, you are really up for it and you adapt well to seriousness, especially when it comes to personal problems. I can assure you that this is also the reason why even your friends' mothers will approach you and talk to you about their kids. I hope you will never change and remain like this forever, and someday, when it is time, you'd get yourself a good girl who will love you like you love her. This is an asset that not many people possess.

I truly believe that you were concerned and was ever ready to sit down (although you had to stand up the whole night that night) to listen to me ramble my head off.

I really appreciate your effort Richie. I am glad I have a friend like you. Yeah, screw cheesiness man, I am serious. I'll be sure to return the favour as much as I can too.

Thank you very Richie, for chatting with me that night."

I swear this e-mail gave me a tingly feeling and i couldn't stop laughing!

lol..i felt like someone just practically read right through me. it's just weird for someone to talk about you, like the way alan did! weird no doubt, but respectable.

I can truly say, from the bottom of my heart, that alan is a friend i cherish and i will try my best to keep him in my life.

During attachment, most of us will lose contact with each other, but i hope that most of us can still remain close and meet up as much as possible. Alan would be no doubt 1 of the top few that i would never want to lose contact with.

thx alan,for your comments and post, it was much appreaciated!
it has not gone in vain..

hey u never know a girl may read that and think, "WOW there's such a guy? i want to know him" hahahaha! jokes!
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School is dreadful, as usual. But it's not the studying or courses that are killer, it's the process of finding a hotel to do our attachment.

i'm applying to, mainly, 5 star hotels.

1) Swissotel
2) Meritus Mandarin
3) Sheraton Hotel
4) Marriott Hotel
5) Hyatt Hotel
6) Hilton Hotl
7) Fullerton Hotel

all very respectable hotels, in asia and most around the world!

i'm hoping to land Marriott or Fullerton, as they are well known in Canada/US, incase i choose to go back to the west in the future.

I know my chances may be slim, but i will never know until i try! i really hope to get any of the hotels, sign a contract and never worry about where to go next...atleast until i finish!

I have a question in my mind and i was wondering if i could get some feedback from y'all...

Should i choose to go to Macau to start a career in the future?

i have quite a number of reasons to go and many not to go..i'm confused!

I can: be a pioneer in a company, earn good money, possible get a promotion faster, most likely have hostel and food paid for, new environment and some other that i just can't think of right now.

or

I will end up: getting prostitutes every other day (lol), gamble my life away, get in to the black market (again), get conned, and anything that well, is pretty much, bad!

any suggestions?

but do note..the opportunities now are great. Macau is set to be bigger than las vegas within the next few years, if not, very near future.

who knows..i shall make my choice when i'm about to finish off my attachment.

sadness

[Song] Shayne Ward - You're Not Alone

an event happened on saturday which was, sad to say, saddening.

my friend, alan, has just broken up with his girlfriend. The incident went very well i might say, having both parties agree that there were issues between them both.

It's just sad to hear 2 people breaking up. It reminded me of many many things. for example the days when rejection came in to my life and when fear of woman developed.

it's never good to hear about people leaving each other and what nots. I feel sorry for him, yet glad at the same time. sad that they aren't together anymore, to share the joys of what couples do and glad that he doesn't bare his lost thoughts anymore.

Though 2 people may not be together, i hope they can still be friends because it just isn't worth losing someone and losing a friend at the same time. life is too short to bare grudges and show hatred, why not live to happy.

anyhoo..

Alan, u know i'll always be here to talk if u need it.

take care bro!

sick sick sick!

i'm down with the flu!

sore throat, fever, blocked nose and dry cough...all the symptoms are there.

I've taken a 2 day MC, i hope tmr i'll be fine as i'm gonna be meeting up with mat after school.

Curious to know what i've been doing at home while i'm down with the flu?

watching drama of course...i feel like such a 'si lai' lol!



Talks about insurance..not bad quite sweet in some ways!



Very nice show about independant women..i feel like such a sissy lol!



In the midst of watching..so far it's not that good! kind of boring!

This is what i've been doing since monday night. so sad..i have no appetitie to eat nor do i have the energy to go out. Dramas seem to be taking over my life now...i gotta stop...after 1 more drama i'm gonna quite lol..!

I need to complete my resume for attachment. I only need to do the cover letter then get it edited by my trainer. This semester is gonna be killer, projects, sourcing for a hotel and interviews..man i don't think any of my classmates will be able to have a break until after their attachments. so sad..the life of a hotelier!

i'm out..gonna head to bed, my meds are kicking in..peace y'all!

Rai's Reception...

[Song] Frankie J feat. Mannie Fresh & Chamillionaire - That Girl

Alright folks...i just wanna make a quick shout out to my boy Rai.

CONGRATULATIONS for finding such a beautiful and sweet wife. I would like to thank you for all the great times we've had and let you know that the memories gained will not be in vain. I wish you and Angula many wonderful years ahead and may your family be blessed throughout eternity. Furthermore, HAVE LOTS AND LOTS of children! haha!

Take care in the future bro! when attachment starts, who knows when we shall meet again. Oh, and make sure you be a good husband, i don't Angula coming up to me telling me that i've taught you bad things lol!

Now on to the weekend...

Saturday, was the gathering for Rai's Reception Dinner. He has officially signed his ROM (Registration of Marriage) last week, and it's official. My boy Rai is now married.

We had of evening of food, dance and drinks. Just delightful. The food was amazing and the dance was entertaining. It was sad that the event came to an early end. Too bad Rai didn't really want to drink, if not it would have been a blast. I guess he's showing the rest of his family that he is a capable husband lol.

I have nothing but happiness for Rai. He has found himself a smart, hardworking wife. Oh, and might i add that she is also very beautiful and she knows how to work the dance floor.

Rai was my first friend since school started, and i'm grateful to have him by myside. I wish him nothing but the best.

*pictures*



Cutting the wedding cake..so sweet!



Pouring the fake champagne haha!



The million dollar shot! oh man...this is so sweet!



Elliott, Liang, Rai, Anjula, Jude and I!



Thomas, Rai, Angula, Me and Liang!



Me and Liang enjoying the wonderful food!


After the reception...

Liang, Jude, Gen, Elliott and Thomas headed down to St. James Power Station, Power House.

Oh man..once i walked into the club my whole mood just changed. I wanted to have a good time, i really did but i couldn't. I didn't really drink either.

This bothered me all day on sunday. I kept thinking to myself, what happened lastnight? why was i so bored?

This wasn't me..i know i usually try to make the best of any situation but i really couldn't put myself to do so.

I came up with 3 possiblities:
1) the music sucked and it just spoiled my mood
2) i feel clubbing isn't my thing anymore and the mood just isn't there
3) I'm aging too fast, which means i feel old

whatever the possiblities, i'm truely sorry to my friends for putting on a frown the whole night through.

When i reached home, i was so happy and i even had the strength to continue my HK TVB dramas lol! oh man..i think i'll only club, if my friends opt to go to a hip-hop joint!


that's it for now...peace!

MAS airlines!

I had to skip school ytd cuz of my dad. He wanted me to go down to Malaysia airlines to help him check out something asap. He called at 8am. i made my way down at around 11am and i was stuck there for 2 hours.

You ask, why would i be held up at MAS airlines offices for 2 hrs? well let me tell you...

First, the lady couldn't find the reservation. Fine, no problem. I told her to try various other combinations, incase i heard wrongly. It took half an hour and we still couldn't find it. She was frustrated, as was I. I tried to call my dad several times but I just couldn't seem to find him. FINALLY, we managed to fine the reservation and it happen to be that my reservation number was CORRECT. She kept insisting that my reservation was wrong, and i believed her. She turned the issue to be my fault at the end, saying i was unclear!

oh man, you can just imagine how frustrated i was.

Never mind, I didn't let this get to me, as i know sometimes people make mistakes and what not. After, discussing the situation with her, she told me it's impossible to to put my father on a waiting list because there is no list. I was shocked. If there's no list, then can't you make one? i mean, normally that's what the procedure would be.

Still, i was not showing any form of anger. Until she told me that she had to go for lunch and asked me to come back in an hour.

i told her straight up "WHAT THE HELL? YOU HAVE YET TO FINISH MY SITUATION AND YOU CAN STILL TELL ME TO COME BACK AFTER YOU ENJOY YOUR PRECIOUS LUNCH BREAK?"

she showed no me no sense of hospitality, gave alot of attitude and her facial expression was just unforgettable.

Fuck if i care if you need to eat, i was thining to myself. Finish up the situation at hand then we could both go. Fnally, after discussing the issue, she decided that she would put my dad on the waiting list. So, i asked her, you are authorized to make a waiting list? and she replied "uh, ya of course, why not?"

OH MAN!! i was so ANGRY!

this girl wasted 2 hrs of my time, first by blaming me that i didn't give her the right reservation number. Secondly, by saying she couldn't put my dad on the waiting list and lastly, trying to leave me hanging until she finishes her lunch!

what was i suppose to do? i made a complain to the manager. the manager was nice and sympathetic. i really do hope they teach her how to deal with customers, if not, she will suffer in this industry.

to sum it all up: the service was horrible and i hope she bucks up, if not then i hope she gets fired ASAP!

movies

Just recoverd from my 5 days of shitting! i literally blew 3 kgs worth of shit out of my ass lol...i don't know if i should be worried..or scared...anyhoo..atleast i'm fine now..

i didn't do much this weekend except i caught a movie with sam @ west mall..

i'm not sure what to blog about..so i'll tell you the movies i've seen and the dramsa i'm chasing!

TVB dramas..



first off...Dicey Business. I watched a bit of this in HK and so i thought i should catch the whole drama cuz it seems so interesting. I'm almost done watching, still waiting for the rest to be released in singapore.I wasn't wrong. This drama, at first, was a tad boring, but it got better. It's talking about gambling and a guy with special talents. A must watch for gambling fanatics.

My rating: 8/10



secondly, Forensic Heros. I'm also still in the midst of watching but so far so good. It's like a chinese version of CSI but not as good, i would say. If you do like CSI though then i'm sure you'll like this drama. Some parts will really get you on the edge of your chair.

Rating: 9/10



Heavenly Mission: This movie was a big disappointment. I thought it would be like a gang movie or something but i think all they did was talk. I nearly fell asleep watching this flick lol. The story is a bit interesting, but it's just not for me. And to think i actually spent 12 bucks purchasing this movie..argh..

Rating: 5/10



One Last Dance: I don't know what made me think this movie was gonna be good. I mean it's stated as a art film. Damn, i got scammed yet again. The killing was good, the story was...well..weird. i didn't get it. i guess this movie should just stick with artsy ppl. it's not for the dumb-witted, simple minded ppl. On a bright note..Francis Ng performed extremely well and it was filmed in SG (woopie dooo lol...sarcasism if you didn't notice).

Rating: 6/10



Nothing is Impossible: This movie was FUNNY! it's about a girl seeking revenge, so she learns to 'chai mui.' i don't know how to put it in english. Basically, she learns to play drinking games eg 5/10 and dice. Funny and easy to undrerstand. If you don't wanna think and just laugh this is the film for you.

Rating: 8/10



Fatal Contact: wicked movie. the fighting was good the story was twisted and it was funny. What more can you ask for? Ronald Cheng did well in this movie. There was one scene i couldn't stop laughing. If you watch it, you may feel the same.

Rating: 9/10



Exiled: I think this is anohter artsy film, not too sure, but it wasn't that bad of a film. If you have nothing to do, then this is something you can pass your time with. It's a gangster film, but their high class lol.

Rating: 7.5/10



Underground Operation (Wo Hu): Another gangster film. I was a bit disappointed but of all the stars in this film, i thought it would be amazing. Yet again i was let down. Some parts were cool, but it was mostly talking.

Rating: 7.5/10

that concludes my movies review. Hope you have time to check some of them out! peace!

dad and others!

[Song] Ronald Cheng - ç„¡è³´
(just feeling the beat and lyrics of this song, so i decided to share it with y'all...hope you enjoy it!)

Okay first off...



this is a photo of me and my dad! do we look alike? haha alot of ppl say we do, which may be true, but our personalities are not. We do enjoy the same pleasures, e.g. shopping and girls but the way we do things are completely different. In a way, to me, i think we are complete opposites. I may just be saying this because i don't want to end up like him...hm..who knows..i just know that i will always do what i want, whenever i want, without anyones consent.

anyhoo...as most of y'all know, my dad is with his girlfriend, Ivy. It feels weird not to have my mom with my dad in the same house. I hate the feeling. Though Ivy is a nice person and she did most of the chores around the house, she can never replace my mother.

my dad and Ivy are now in malaysia somewhere. I believe they will be coming back on sat and leaving on sunday, not too sure yet.

here are some pros and cons about my dad and his girlfriend being here...

lets start with the pros..

1) cleaned my house
2) did the laundry
3) paid for everything we did
4) bought me some stuff, like clothes and dvds
5) gave me a new cell phone
6) gave me a new digi cam
7) made home cook meals
8) made real bird nests

cons...

1) had to sleep in the living room w/o air-con
2) couldn't smoke freely
3) everything at home was moved around
4) gave me headaches cuz he was complaing about small things
5) can't walk very long..which ended our shopping sprees early
6) wouldn't buy me the stuff i wanted (e.g. polo tee shirt @ S$70.00)
7) would spend any amount on him and gf
8) complained about everything i wore and picked out
9) late night sleeping
10) doesn't know how to contorl his time
11) killed my electricity for the month

as you can see, there are more cons then pros. you may think i'm selfish for saying all the cons because some of the pros can make up for them. Your wrong!

i hate people, especially my father, invading in my private space. If i had a girlfriend or wife, it would be another case, but the way my dad does things sometimes can really get on my nerves. i'm not a really a picky person, just someone that likes how things are and doesn't like change. I happen to hate change by the way.

on a brighter note, he is leaving soon and i won't have to worry anymore. I kind of wish my mom was here. Though, i really do hate my parents for the past things they've done to me, i still need to show some form of respect to them. I mean they did raise me to be the person i am today, which i am most grateful for, but the memories they left scared in my thoughts will never be forgiven.

anyways...on to anohter topic...my friend Rai!

Rai just got married about a month back in India.



don't they look so sweet? haha!

I love wedddings, be it chinese, indian or other races. The joy of 2 people coming together, the procedures and excitement of weddings really makes me happy. Out of everyone i know, i think i am the most excited and happiest one of them all (for rai).

Rai has been one of my best friends in Shatec and I thank him. He's kept me entertained and never fails to make people laugh. Now that he is attached, forever (haha) i can feel nothing but joy and happiness for him. His wife is a beautiful and charming young lady and lets hope Rai doesn't turn her into anything else haha!

He will be having a reception on the 20th of jan and i just can't wait for the day to come. I've actually been waiting for along time, believe it or not. I hope to have as much fun, food and booze as possible haha!

what i'm most looking forward to is, how indians hold their weddings. I'm so into learning about new cultures and traditions. I hope to learn alot about the indian culture, and let's hope it won't be the first and only.

I hope everything goes well on the night and that everyone will have a great time.

To Rai..Congratulations and i wish you all the best for the years to come. remember to treat your wife good and have lots and lots of little rai's running around singapore haha!
To Angula..if rai treats you bad, let me know and i'll woop his ass for ya hah!

til next time...
peace!

just an update!

Okay time to blog…

I just got back from Sibu, Sarawak Malaysia just a few days back. My dad and his girlfriend are staying with me. I gotta tell you, the first day was enough!!

I can’t stand people getting in my life, especially the way they did! Omg! On the bright side though, my dad’s girlfriend cleaned up my WHOLE house for me haha! It’s like I hired a maid! Lol! I know I’m so bad, but whatever!

I CAN’T WAIT FOR THEM TO LEAVE!!!!!! God dammit!! I think they are gonna be here til Sunday..ARGH!!!!

Anyhoo..

The trip was better than I expected. I was able to do what I wanted, cuz my dad was so busy spending time with my grandma. I was able to drive myself around and go wherever I wanted. Haha the feeling of driving after 2 years is just amazing. I thought I was gonna be locked up with my dad the entire trip…luckily I wasn’t!

Got to hang out with my cousins and be a big brother. I love the feeling of watching over the young, it gives me a feeling I can’t describe. The weird part about the trip was drinking with my uncles, aunts and dad. We went to a pub for my cousin’s b-day and that was weird. To top it off, on New Year’s Eve we went to a club, and I danced with my dad…that was the ultimate and weirdest shit ever!

Overall I give the trip a 6 out of 10..cuz I didn’t get to smoke a lot and I wasn’t able to sleep much..it kind of ruined my holiday. On top of that, I don’t really like hanging out with old folks, if ya know what I mean..! lol..i’m the worst son/grandson ever!

On to other stories..

I just flipped through Alan’s Blog and came across a post that I found…interesting!

Here’s what it wrote..
“So did Richie. A glimpse into the world and culture of a Chinese born Canadian has shown me so much about the other side of the world. We often forget that there are shitloads of people out there who aren't Chinese you know. I wouldn't have a clue of what their lives are truly about if it weren't for Richie. A big lesson learnt. Richie's character is interesting. Initially, I had problems trying to relate to him and understand his actions because he is quite forgiving and easy going. Hardly gets angry even if he is really provoked. Took me a while to understand after he explained the Canadian culture to me. I've only seen him down once, and it was only for a week, which is quite respectable actually. Then, as a leader of a group, he has been very responsible and willing to sacrifice as well. The things he has done quietly, the money he has spent, the long hours he spent past midnight just to take some load of our shoulders, and impress our trainers is just unimaginable. No one really thanked him, no one really gave him a pat on the shoulders, but I am aware. I may not have spoken, but Richie will be one of the guys who has been very influential. Thanks for your sacrifice, brother.”

Okay..when I read this I was just like…uh…then I read it again! I was touched to hear that what I learned, my thoughts and beliefs were able to help someone. This is the greatest accomplishment anyone can receive. I thank you alan for allowing me to know that I have made some sort of difference in your life! And also, making me sound so good as a group leader hahaha!

On to the GOOD STUFF folks..!
PICTURES!! There are some interesting ones…enjoy!



A gutter in malaysia!



old ass noodle factory!



an OLD skool snooker hall..RM1.50 per game lol!



With cousins and aunt @ our grandma's b-day dinner!



My aunt and I!



Family portrait!



Bi, Hong Hong and Jason!



Me and Hong Hong during new year's eve!



Me and Jason!



My uncle is drunk lol..but he still partied after!



I as a baby @ wasaga beach!



damn..i wish i remembered these photos! lol!



I use to be so cute...what happened???



Nothing but branded clothes baby! hahaha!


i hope u enjoyed the pix..there are alot more, but i'm lazy to upload them haha!

i got somemore baby pix..if ur nice, i may show them to ya..i didn't wanna take them from my grandma, so i just took snap shots of them..better then nothing right? haha!

take care..peace y'all!

back..again

i'm BACK...again! lol..

anyhoo...

my dad is here so i won't be blogging til he leaves..so i hope by the weekend i'll have something good to show and lots of pix ...

take care y'all...peace!