Random Thoughts

Gluttony

Days ago there was an outing with my colleagues, a team building event.

Much food was consumed, way too much, and there was waste as well, which I feel guilty about.

I abhor waste of any kind, and food is one of those high on the list, since I know somewhere on the globe people are dying of hunger.

Sorry, for I have sinned.

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First & Last

Had a karaoke session with some who I had never been to a karaoke together before, and some who were my usual singing buddies.

I surprised myself when I shouted my lungs out in front of those not-so-close-first-time-karaoke-together people.

I guess my skin must have grown thicker, and I must have become shameless. I am not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing? The old me would only embarrass myself singing without a care in front of my closer friends.

Lily broke the news of her resignation to the group, I don't know how the others took it, but for me, at that very moment, the thought that came to me was:

"*sigh* this could be the last time we sing together..."

Another thing that I will really miss.

Sad.

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Reunion

Another weekend, another wedding dinner.

Congratulations Woon Meng! You go, girl!

It's always great to have a gathering of my high school friends, the gang of people that was around me in that character defining period of my life, the time when friendship is pure and bonding.

The good old time.

How we have changed over the years, and for some, remain so unchanged.

So many things to write about, but I will only say this to those who are still single and looking for a partner:

Beauty will fade with age, material wealth may come and go, it's really the richness of the character that matters. Go for someone who will care for you, and whom you want to care for, for the rest of your life. Remember that no one is perfect, look is not everything, and communication is the key.

The clock is ticking! =P

Note to self

To avoid unnecessary heartburn and disappointment:

- do not expect others to treat you as you treat them

- remember that common sense is not at all common and is seriously lacking

- do not expect everyone to have a sense of responsibility

- in this country, most people are not courteous

- some people think they are above the law and regulations

- accept the fact that there are idiots, barbarians, jerks, bullies

- most people choose the easy way, not the right way

- most people think only of themselves, and do things at the others' expense

- be selfish, be mean even if it meant being the black sheep, do not sink to a lower level

Conflicting Emotions

Just got back from Chia Li & Kevin's wedding dinner, so I am experiencing that warm and fuzzy, sweet and romantic, lovely jubbly feeling wedding reception has on people.

Congratulations to you Chia Li, you look fantastic!

I love the slide show you made for Kevin, that's so sweet.

The wedding photos are great, beautiful couple. (Unlike mine where the groom simply ruined everything with his ugliness, bride is fantastic, of course.)

The band of wedding singers were great too, good vocal, appropriate songs.

Gotta mention Kevin's nicely trimmed facial hair, me likey! =)

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Earlier in the day I got to play with an adorable baby boy, that filled me with happiness and joy.

Babies, they are just irresistible smiley and laughter generators!

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Learned about the resignation of a dear friend.

It didn't came as a total surprise, think somehow I knew it's coming, given the circumstances. But that didn't lessened the shock and impact I felt when the news was delivered.

It's a good thing for my friend really, there are things more important than work, and family is definately one of them. The resignation and relocation will bring the family together, I probably would have done the same if I were in that boat.

It's definately a sad thing for me though. I shall miss my friend dearly, the laughters, the fun, the camaraderie.

The first few colleagues that showed kindness and put in those extra miles to make me feel at ease at work when I was newly hired have earned special places in my heart. You, my friend, is one of them.

I am sincerely happy for you, while at the same time being genuinely sad for the lost.

The office will not be the same without you and I know I will miss you sorely.

Mission Statement

I have a top level super critical mission of highest importance to accomplish this long weekend. The mission statement is as follow:

"To be sleeping beauty be sleeping handsome sleep like a pig in order to recharge myself in preparation to face the shits rigours of work with gusto and not to drown in shit be demoralised and dispirited by the recent change to ulu place of event."

Veli the important mission, so do not disturb my rest or I will bite you!

Sweat it baby, yea!

Wanted to post this yesterday, but I had a splitting headache and went to bed so early I think my parents would be proud.

After so many years of not using my equipment, I finally had a chance to do so yesterday, and the result was a very satisfied sweat-soaked-panting-like-old-man slacker. Such ecstasy, veli the syok!

Oh, I also ended up with a dirty hand, and minor muscle ache all over, but the pleasure was well worth it.

I will do it again and again. Yea baby, yea!

In case those dirty-minded people (yes, you!) are thinking of something else, I better spelled it out loud that I am talking about the badminton game yestedray.

My badminton racquet handle material has deteriorated after years of abandonment, I wouldn't be surprised if I found mushrooms growing on it. Good thing no mushrooms yet so I just ended up with a black and dirty hand, and no fungal infection. =P

It's good to exercise, I am so unfit.

Teaser?

Gripping the precious stone in his left hand, Lord Vomitlots raised his wand and strolled towards the helpless baby, the Killing Curse at the back of his lips, ready to be realeased as soon as he had a clear sight of his victim.

So intend was he on killing the son of James and Lily Potter he didn't notice the toy on the floor, as he chanted the Killing Curse he slipped on the toy and fell forward. He threw his left hand open to break the fall, in doing so he sent the heart-shaped stone hurling towards the baby.

Both the green flash of the Killing Curse and the heart-shaped stone struck the baby's forehead at the same time, the baby yelped in surprised and pain while Lord Vomitlots wailed in anguish and contorted in agony.

Baby Harly became the first person to survive the Killing Curse, though the heart-shape stone left a scar on his forehead. Lord Vomitlots was not seen since then, many believed The Boy Who Survived has somehow vanquished him.

Craptastic Day, episode 2

Normally, if you misjudged the space and hit the foldable side mirror of your car into something, it would just fold in with maybe some scratches on the surface.

However when you are damn suay (bad luck), this would happen instead...

...the side mirror would be intact, the indication light would be working, but the connecting plate of the side mirror to the door would snapped off leaving the side mirror dangling off the cable.

Suay!

Wonder what bad things are waiting for me tomorrow...