Crunch TIME!!

This is gonna be a short post...


just a little update on what's going on now.

This is of cousre, Exam Week.

Everyone's stressing about the papers and in the back of everybody's minds are holidays.

I've completed 3 out of 4 papers already.

1) Business Communication
2) Business Statistics
3) Food Production Management (which was today)

the next will be the worst paper of all, Principles of Management, which is tomorrow.

Can't wait til the end of that paper...it's gonna be like breaking out of hell.

Tmr will mark the end of my 2 year in-school learning at Shatec. After i will be headed out to Raffles Hotel for my 3 month attachment, then go back to school for a higher diploma and then go back and complete 6 months of attachment at the same hotel.

Seems like a well thought out plan eh? haha!

OH OH OH...

did i mention, i will be going to Bintan (in Indonesia) on April 2 2007?

haha..my last holiday, atleast for now!

Can't wait, it's gonna be so fun and relaxing! just what my friends and i need.

The trip will consist of Elliott, Alan, Xiumin, Amy, Susanna, Cao Yan and I. I just can't wait til the day i board the ferry, and set my stubby feet in some fucking sand!

muhahahaha! i know i know...it's okay to be jealous, FOOLS! hahaha! jokes jokes!

alright i'm out, gonna take a nap before i hit the POM text book...

peace y'all...latez!

(pix from mac - studying!)



I use to never study...what happened? i'm such a good boy muhahaha! =P



Liang, having FUN?!?!?!



Studying Food Production Management (FPM)



if this was zoomed, you would be able to see my HORRIFIC handwriting!



BYE BYE! =P

TMNT

[SONG] Ne-Yo - Because of You (Rumored to be the next hit for his second album)


After a bit of studying today at Woodlands Library, Liang and I went to watch...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!!!!!!

w00t!

This movie has very sentimental value to me. It didn't matter much if the script sucked or if the animations were bad, all that mattered to me was that i was able to watch 4 turtle on the big screen once again.

Teenage mutant ninja turtles, was part of my childhood. Growing up as a single child and a broken family, this show that started off as a cartoon, was my fantasy world. I use to be in this world that no one could take a way from me. It helped me get past the depression and ugliness of this horrible world.

I remember as a child i would always rush home to catch the 3:30pm show. If i missed it, the whole day would have gone to shreds. This cartoon, to many, may be stupid or idiotic, but to me this simple show was my life.

My dad, til this day, still calls me turtle in cantonese. He knows that this was and still is my favorite show of all time. He knew, buying me anyting with a ninja turtle on it would shut me up and entertain me for hours. Though my collection is still back home in toronto, i can still remember the faint memories of myself playing with turtle figurines alone in my room til the wee hours of the night.

I know it seems weird to be reading this, but if you grew up in the environment i did, you may understand what i mean. Being able to see Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donnatello and Splinter on the big screen once again, made me remember my past. This is something i cherish. Something that can never be taken away from me. This is what made me forget about everything. It was my life.

After so many years, to be able to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles once again, literally brought watery tears to my eyes. I was so HAPPY throughout the whole movie. The script was not the best, but it was memories that flashed in my head that made it all worth the wild. (The animations were great, but the voices could have been better) Smiling throughout the movie, Liang knew that this movie had a lot of value to me.

I am glad that they made a re-release. If not, who knows when i would be able to enjoy a flick to such an extent. Also, if i'm not wrong, there will be a second part to this movie. WOOHOO!!! =)

I have the 3 series' to the orginal tmnt movie. I fel like going to watch all of them once again! Maybe i will.

Thx hollywood, animators and script writers, for bringing back a memory to a grown man that lacked a real childhood. This cartoon means so much more to me now then it did when i first laid eyes on the cartoon series.

and to liang...THANK YOU SO MUCH for watching this movie with me. You may not have enjoyed it as much as i did or maybe you did, but i really appreciated it. If you didn't watch this movie with me, i would have watched it myself. Liang, i know you know how much this movie meant to me, and i really really thank you (again) for spending the time with me to enjoy it. LOVE YOU!

TMNT, is something that will always be treasured deep within me and my heart!

NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME, NEVER! (lol i'm not being drastic)

peace!

(PIX)



the only thing that could make a grown man, a child once again!

(i just had to put this up, cuz it was quite funny at the time)



Elliott getting close to the pole at the bus stop!



Elliott got touchy! he held it until the bus came lol!

latez!



TMNT trailer 2007



TMNT intro song from the cartoon!

SEA and more

went to an event on friday night.

It was the inaugural Singapore Education Awards (SEA).

I went to represent the Overseas' Student Association (OSA)

I had to deal with guests asking and inquiring about OSA. I got to meet the Minster of State - Mr. S. Iswaran.

Friendly gentleman, but he asks too many question at one time. Hence, it was difficult to anaswer him all at once.

The GOOD thing was that Channel News Asia was there. Maybe y'all got to catch a glimpse of me? haha

It was a good night in all..free flow alcohol and food. Furthermore, i got to meet a Marketing Director of Mount Faber Holdings.

The Director asked alot of question about logistics and what nots, besides that, she asked what i was doing. After talking to her for about 15min, she said that she is very interested to sign me on board. She said to look for her after i finish, and maybe we could discuss my future career in Mount Faber Holdings.

Let's hope after a year or so that she will remember me. I know i won't forget her, cuz she was HOT haha!

-

Today i went to the library with Liang, Elliott, Jude and Aisah. Our main objective was to study, but at the end, that didn't really happen lol.

Around 5:30 we were gonna go purchase tix to TMNT, but who would of figured it was sold out! GOD DAMMIT! i was quite upset.

anyhoo...Liang, elliott and I headed to KTV hehe! it was GREAT!

now, they are at my house chilling and watching tv. so i best get going..

PIX TIME!



Invitation booklet to SEA!



Cocktail Reception @ the Singapore National Art Museum!



This is what i wore lol..i know i'm gay!



The booth i was manning for OSA! (Events we have held)
(Continued 3 pix down)






There were 5 Lambos outside when we left...SO SWEET!!!



Attempting to study @ Woodlands Library!



I'm packing up, cuz i was excited to watch TMNT...at the end, i was disappointed! =(



Chillin' @ Woodlands KTV!

i'm out, peace!

Finally...

[Song] Marques Houston - So Right For Me

Finally, it's all over!

After 2 weeks of sleepless nights and stress, we @ DHM0405 A&B have come to the end of our work development week.

the breakdown:

1) conduct a workshop in 4 days (our topic: attitude)
2) produce a business plan in 5 days (subjct; Yuk Yuk Comedy Club)

Learning to work with a diverse group has taught me alot character and culture.

To: Cherris, Eleanor, Grace, Er Cong, Adriano, Honey, Bernard and Dang

*THANK YOU!! all the hard work and creativity have not been wasted! we pulled through to the end, it was a great time! thx again! *


it was a great learning experience.

I will take these 2 weeks of thoughts, learnings and memories with me wherever i go. It will defiantely be helpful when i go out to the industry for my attachment!

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Now that everything seems to be over, we still have exams! argh..

Next week, will end the mark of our 2 years in Shatec. It seems like everything is moving so fast. memories and friends will disperse in to their respective hotels and who knows how many will meet up to get togther on a frequent basis.

However...

In july, i will be back in school to pursue a Higher Diploma in Tourism Management. It is a 6 month course to further prepare me in the industry. I believe besides learning alot, i will have an opportunity to meet and interact with new faces.

I hope it will be a great 6 months.

Take care...Liang, Elliott, Thomas and Brandon are at my place watching Step up..i feel like a bad host lol!


i'm out!

Respect!

STRESSSSSSSSSSED!!!!

oh man! this work development week is killer! seems like there is just too much to handle in such a short period of time! argh!

haven't stopped yet..well except for saturday night lol!

Went to MOS for a night of fun and drinks! oh man, was it ever fun! danced til i couldn't stop sweating lol...that's the way to lose weight my friend.

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We are just finalizing our project for tmr's presentation. Dammit! it's been along day and my eye bags are popping out!

fuck it!

i'm headed to bed.

look out for a interesting post coming soon..cheers =)

Some info

[Song] Tyrese - Didn't Mean To Like You

It's been awhile.

Went for my Raffles interview on tuesday afternoon. It went very well.

I will be going down next week to sign the contract. YippIE!! so happy! not because i'm going to a well distinguished establishment, but because now i don't have to stress over where i'm gonna be going. The stress levels were sky rocketing and i swear, i wanted to break down!

but now it's all over and i'm super duper happy! =)

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Anyhoo, saturday was the day we celebrated Liang's b-day. We went over to Alan's place for a BBQ. oh man, was it ever delicious.

Kind of made it a bit like an american bbq. We used different flavored marinades and all. just wonderful.

She seemed quite happy. I hope she liked the gift i got her.

Happy B-Day Liang! (Again) (Pix below)

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Last friday, wewent to Party world KTV. haha what a night. (videos below!)

nuff said

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And today, we just finished our Work Development project. Just finishing up the powerpoint as we speak!

I don't know how or why, but again, with different group members, i was elected team leader. ARGH! i thought i could relax a bit! I had to sacrific my time to stay home and complete the editing and all for our report, meaning, i couldn't go clubbing with Alan lastnight!

So Sorry Man!

I know i promised you and all...but next time...next time i will surely make it!

k, that's all for now, enjoy the pix and vidz!

peace!

Pix:

KTV



Amy, Cao Yan and Susu!



Amy, Cao Yan, Susu and I!



Oh, Alan! So soft!



*kiss**kiss* lol



US @ KTV!




Xiumin says: WHAT?!?!

BBQ...Liang's B-day!



Getting ready to grill!



All helping out!



Don't I look fat in this pic? haha!



Amy, Liang, Susu and Cao Yan!



Jude, Elliott, Gen and Liang!



HAPPY B-DAY!!



The CAKE was amazing!!



Xiumin and Liang!



MmMm...DELICIOUS!




Liang and Eunice!



Acting CUTE! haha!



HOW OLD ARE YOU NOW??? muhahahha!


Random:



LOVE U BABY!!!! hahahahaha!



I and Mat @ some carpark lol!

VIDZ! THEY ARE SUPER FUNNY!! enjoy.

Raffles Hotel

Finally, i got a another interview coming this tuesday.

I will be going down to Raffles Hotel Singapore. I'm quite excited but i don't want to get my hopes up. I need to relax and just think positive.

Raffles hotel is quite a distinguished establishment, so i will be lucky if i can get the post of a trainee in the organization.

I'm off to sleep, then KTV tonight. This is a long awaited weekend! All projects have come to an end and, i'm left with 1 individual assignment due next week.

sorry this is such short and brief post!

Take care everyone...

Here are some pix of Raffles Hotel.



Front of Raffles Hotel!



Interior Lobby!

STRESSED!!

oh man!

i'm super stressed these days. It may be the reason why i have trouble sleeping at times.

Firstly, i have yet to confirm a hotel for my upcoming attachment. Damn! I don't know what it is. I mean, i don't think that i did anything wrong on my resume or anything. Could it be my picture? is it too ugly? am i not right for the industry? am i not the 'face' their looking for?hm..there are alot of thoughts and questions going through my mind. Many may not understand because they have sealed a deal with a hotel or will be shortly. I mean, it makes me feel incapable as a person. To receive 1 interview out of 8 hotels that i sent my resume to, really brings my morales down. I have no more confidence in myself. I try not to show my stress and frustration but with all the issues around me right now, it's getting kind of hard. I have to be cheerful, responsible and helping to not only my friends but group members as well. As a leader i guess i take it upon myself to deal with alot of issues at one time, when i myself, have no clue on what's going on in my life and situation. It's not guidance i need, it's a helping hand from god or a miracle of some sort to get me through this rough patch in my life.

It is the most stressful part of my Shatec career. I use to get stressed up for projects and what nots, but now i can't even seal a deal with a distinguished hotel, really makes me scared and nevous. My future is at stake. It may be easier if i get a 4 star hotel, but i want something that i can bring back to canada, in case i decide pursue my career there. If i want to be recognized in canada, i must be able to produce good results here. Somewhere recognized.

Argh..the frustration!

On top of everything else, we have projects to submit by tomorrow and friday. We delayed our projects to last minute, which i am to blame, and there is no excuse for me to complain but i really wished that we had more time. Everytems so rushed, and i have a feeling our Principles of Management project is going to be a flop. Not because of content but because we did not put enough efforts. Food production is still alright as it is an easy project.

My mind is full of rubbish and i can't stand the stress anymore. This coming fri, sat and sun will be my fucking relief week! fuck i better get drunk or something! i need to let loose and forget everything that's happening around me!

for the time being, while i suffer in my own little fucking, idiotic, stupid, pee brained little world..here is something interesting i got in a mass e-mail from mat!













lol, i think this is hilarious...how about you?

peace!

project work

[Song] Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize (a classic joint for y'all to vibe with)

[no pix in this entry, i hope the next one will have some =) ]

it's that time again where all my classmates are gathering around in their respective groups to rush their projects before the deadline.

I, myself am one of those people. This semester has really taken a toll on my life. I seem to be getting lazier, not to mention, stupider.

Our Food Production Management project is due on friday, and i'm glad to say that todays' get together on doing project work wasn't totally wasted. We are pretty much finished, except for the kitchen floor plan and the final printing. All in all, everything seems to be in place.

The big headache is our Principles of Management project, which is due on thursday/friday. I have taken it upon myself to complete the 3000 word essay. Too many people doing one essay is just rediculous, yet alone, tedious to get everyone to do the same topic. Hence, I will be requesting everyone to take notes during the interview tmr and I will just ask the questions.

This is gonna be a very LONG week. After friday, i will be able to relax, and maybe set an appointment with some friends to go and hang-out; friends i haven't seen in awhile.

To my group members, Amanda, Liang, Xiumin, Susanna and Alan:

Sorry for neglecting the projects until the last minute. I know that, as a leader of a group, I must work to bring everyone and everything together. I know i have been missing alot of lessons recently as well, i'm sorry, if this has affected you in anyway. My apologies.

As long as we, can get through this week, with as little stress as possible, I know that the rest of the semester will be a breeze; for the exception of exams of course lol!

Til the next post...Take care everyone!

Richie!

an old friend

oh man!

i'm was SO happy earlier today. I called a very good friend of mine, who is living in Vancouver right now. Her name is Wanda. Many may have seen her name on my Zippo lighter.

She is considered to be one of my bestest friends, then and now. it was so good to hear her voice.

I neglected alot of my friends in Canada and to come and think of it, i was a real jackass. I'm starting a new leaf, to find back some lost friends and try to keep in contact as much as possible.

Wanda and I talked for about an hour. The conversation was flawless. We talked about the past and the present. It was the best conversation i've had in along time. I was walking in circles at boat quay when we were talking, man i wish she was right beside me. I guess, some things can never replace my old friends. I hope it doesn't too, because the memories and feelings are something i cherish. Since i'm all alone in singapore, they are my strength to carry on.

Though i've met and have many new friends, they can still never be able to replace my old friends, in my heart.

She's been a friend of mine for years now. So the emotional feeling that i had when we talked is undescribable. I really wished that 1 hour was longer. it seemed so short.

I'm just glad that she's doing well and she's safe and happy. I'm proud of her.

Wanda, I love you so much! take care of yourself babes!

After talking, i was still very excited and thrilled. But after a short while, i started getting a bit emo (emotional). i guess, after the talk, i started to think and remember alot of memories from my past. The good times, the bad and the friends i've met. Just thinking about what Wanda and I use to do together, made my eyes watery. I was embarrassed to continue walking to the bus, so i hid in a alley for a bit to reflect and calm down.

I always treated Wanda like the sister i never had, so you can imagine the hardship i was going through when i hung up. It's not just Wanda, there's also people like, Maggie, Stella, Richard, Ken, Vivian, Vee, Sam, Alan, Karman, Vivian W., Jen, Jen, Y., Andy, Chi, Lucy, Thomas, Stella, Anna, Andrea, Joanna, Christine, Mandy, Sylvia and many more that i treated as my immediate family. They were and always will be, my close friends, nothing will be able to replace that.

Love you guys to death!

Much love!

Richie!

Feeling Lost!

Just got back from my uncles place @ Simei.

here's alittle background of the family.

Family members are: Uncle Johnny, Auntie Lily, Jocelyn, Josephine and James.
They are the most 'holy' family i know and i always feel safe and secure when i'm at their house.

okay, now here's the deal.

I went over to visit, mostly for Chinese New Year purposes. It would be rude of me not to, as a nephew and all.

Anyways, everytime i would go over and we would catch up on issues and talk about god.

(Alan may understand what i mean)

I don't know if it's god's will, but everytime i go there, i am in some way, enlightened. My uncle and aunt would always share their thoughts about god and church with me. As a Christian, i am not the most devoted. I have not forgotten about god, i just don't worship god on a daily basis.

It's been awhile since i've stepped in to a church. My uncle never 'forces' me to go to church, but he will give me many insightful views and share his experiences with me. Example of issues we discussed today would be;

1) christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship with god.
2) don't go to church to for the sake of going, go to worship and open your heart.
3) not every church is perfect, as long as you feel comfortable then that is the church for you.

there are many more issues that he shared with me, though some are repeated from my last visit, but it's okay because it serves as a good reminder of who i am and what i should be doing.

I'm feeling lost. Everytime i leave my uncles place, i have this feeling but after awhile it's gone. Is it god's intentions to bring me back to him? is it god's intentions for me to change my way of life? is it god's intention to show me a new path? is it god who sent me to my uncles place? Perhaps...there could be many reasons.

There were numerous times that when i'm with my uncle at church and/or at his house, i would feel this sense of spiritual spirit. an example would be:

when i went to church with his family and there was a guest pastor. after service, we went up to get blessings. The pastor touched my head and started to pray, and the prayers he gave me were prayers of my past and present life. He asked god to forgive me for all the things i've done and all the sins i've committed. How would someone i never met before, know what to pray for? Everything he said was true and it touched me so much that i cried. It felt like he could read my mind, by placing his palm on my head. It was a miracle. I felt so relieved and happy after. I felt a spiritual moment with god himself. As if he sent a messenger to me, to tell me that i am forgiven.

This was not the first time, my uncle also touched me with his prayers many times.

Are these the workings of god himself? perhaps. I know i have never lost faith, but i just don't show it like many others.

My uncle, has never really given me anything, but he has given me something that most people can't - A moment with god. I thank him and his family so much. I know the only way that i can return the favor to him, is if i cherish and worship god.

I always wondered what my life would be like if i was part of his family. I come from a culture that isn't family oriented. I was always envious of my cousins to have such warmth and love within their family. Sometimes i wished i was part of that. Though i'm not, but in a sense, it made me who i am and it made me strong. Sometimes in life, we must forgo to gain something else. We can't have everything.

Perhaps, one day god will show me the path. I always feel like i should go to church, but i never do. I need to work on time mangement and commitment to worship. One day i'm sure i will follow the correct path and find myself with god again.


i'm out, peace!
and may god bless!