updates overdue

Just to give you a quick update as to what's been going on in my life recently.

I've given up drinking. Not a drop. I realize I have the tendency to do and say stupid things when I'm drunk. The real crime is not knowing when to stop. No more alco for me. Not for a LONG time anyway. Almost a month and still going strong.

G has successfully moved out of her place and into mine. We're storing the stuff she couldn't sell in a few different places so thanks for everyone's help.

I bought a new pair of work shoes. As rarely as that happens, it was time for a new one. 4 years of loyalty. Goodbye my friend.

I got a hair cut. Sorry, let me paraphrase. I shaved my head. Used the #3 blade and got an army haircut. Wanted to go with #2 which would mean even shorter, but i decided to be moderate for starters. I like it and my next haircut is going to be with the #2 blade... though I'm also toying with the idea of using the #1. G hates it though. We'll see.

The Harley club I'm in finally got registered as a legal entity and is now the only other registered Harley club/society in Singapore. The first being Harley Owners Group (HOG). Congrats to the Iron Chariots Motorcycle Organization. Give us a thumbs-up if you see us on the road. The logo on the back of our vests is of a trojan helmet on fire. Will post pics soon.

Club MoMo asked to sponsor us. 10% off total bill. VIP seating and priority free entry. Each member can sign one guest in. Priority parking of bikes in the lots directly outside the club. The works.

This weekend was spent on home improvement. G and myself made a water fountain for my room, with plants, pots, pebbles and a pump. Also helped mom to setup a partition to cordon off the kitchen into 2 parts; a dining area and a washing area. We did good.

Lastly, only 3 more months to my Class 2 motorcycle license. Can you hear the rumble?

All is as it should be. Life is beautiful.

lelong lelong!

I haven't had much time to blog as we've been busy with packing and stuff. Even G's birthday festivities were somewhat compromised because of the move.

Anyway, there'll be a garage sale (actually a living-room sale) on the 20th and 21st of January at G's place and we'll be putting furniture, clothes, bags, shoes, photo frames, electronics and other stuff up for sale so it would be nice if you dropped by for a look-see. Besides, you'll never know what you might find at a garage sale right?

The address is as follows:

Country Park Condo
49, #05-22
Bedok Road
(next to the Bedok corner food center)

Hurry whilst stocks last! (always wanted to say that)

quiz: what temperament are you?

You Have a Melancholic Temperament

Introspective and reflective, you think about everything and anything. You are a soft-hearted daydreamer. You long for your ideal life. You love silence and solitude. Everyday life is usually too chaotic for you. Given enough time alone, it's easy for you to find inner peace. You tend to be spiritual, having found your own meaning of life. Wise and patient, you can help people through difficult times. At your worst, you brood and sulk. Your negative thoughts can trap you. You are reserved and withdrawn. This makes it hard to connect to others. You tend to over think small things, making decisions difficult.

What Temperment Are You?

happy birthday mom!

Yesterday was mom's birthday and the lot of us (G, Tony, Scruffy and myself) went for lunch at The Bark Cafe in Changi. We also went in to see the War Memorial Museum next to it and then later on to East Coast Beach to let Scruffy go for a swim... unwillingly of course (he's such a pussy). Later at night, we ended up in front of the telly, watching a dvd together and enjoying my specially cooked "Curry Flavoured Maggi Noodles".

Mom got a novelty candle & card set, a snazzy yellow wallet, a flower, an excellent dinner the night before, a hearty lunch and museum visit on the day itself and of course a good stroll on the beach with her favourite son, Scruffy.

I'm glad it made her day that more special.

Happy Birthday Mom! Love you lots!

garage sale - everything has to go!

I'm helping G sell some of her furniture as she'll be moving to another place. I've put them up on ebay if anyone is interested so please see if there's anything you'd like to have.

Go to the eBay list here.

She'll also be seling some smaller nick-nacks like photo frames and candle holders which I will post and inform you about shortly.

Happy shopping!

the christmas entry

As most of you know, I was on annual leave from the 19th to 27th December. There were lots to keep myself busy with and overall, I think I haven't had a better, more well-planned Christmas in a long, long while.

I finally got my room painted. The walls are covered with Nippon's Autumn Green and the ceiling is Bamboo. This is to match the mix of dark and light woody coloured furniture and decor that appear ever-so-often around my room. The painting turned out better than expected and I can't keep people out of my room now!

G basically sorted out all the Christmas shopping and we've agreed to split the damage. Total cost of the pressies came to $500++. I did some last minute shopping of my own for the people closest and dearest to me. In total, I spent close to $400 on pressies this year. Ouch! On the plus side, I managed to get G's favourite Kipling waist pouch mended (after thinking it would be an almost-impossible feat) and she now wears it every day. Thanks for the tip Marie!

For the first time in 29 years, I hosted a Christmas dinner and it was for about 20 people. Ok, G and I hosted the dinner and it turned out excellent. Though most of the meats were ordered from Cold Storage, there was still a significant amount of preparation to be done like the salads, the dressings, the whipped potato and the soup and of course, heating up the meat. Everything was set up on the eve in no more than 4 hours.

We sacrificed waking up late on Christmas morning for the old folks at St. Joseph's Home in Boon Lay. Having woken up at 7ish am, we made our way to the home and wheeled all the residents in to the chapel for Christmas mass. Archbishop Gregory Yong (who is also a resident there) attended the service and guess who had to go up and do the 2nd Reading as well as the Offetory? "The second reading... A letter from St. Paul to the Hebrews..." I was so nervous I thought the Archbishop was gonna get off his wheelchair and throw his shoe at me! Later that same morning, we gave all the residents a goodie bag each, which we hand-packed several nights before. Nothing could describe the look of joy on their faces when we handed out the little satchels of chocolates and sweets to them as we wished them the compliments of the season. I was so touched!

The rest of Christmas was spent napping and then going for dinners after dinners. In fact, there were too many dinners and lunches to go to and I felt bad having to decline invitations by my mates for coffee. Sorry guys, will meet up for coffee with you all real soon!

Anyway, Christmas came and Cristmas went. This year, I got to do something charitable, something with my family, something I've never done before, something with loved ones and friends of old and last but not least, something religious. I've been blessed.

Merry Christmas and compliments of the season!

want vs. need

Jill got the Nokia 6230i the other day and I'm envious.

This is a classic struggle between want and need.


The damn phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera / video and an MP3/FM player for shit's sake! *swoons*

ever elusive sleep

The past few days from G's parents 40th anniversary party onwards have been quite draining. First there was the party which I helped setup and now her mom is in hospital recovering from a leg operation so G and I visit everyday or as often as we can. When we get home at night, we're usually pooped (though more me than her) so we end up falling asleep while watching tv. Its good to be able to do things for others. It's good to feel needed. It gives you a sense of purpose.

I'm so looking forward to my super long leave in 1.5 weeks but for now, I'll settle for the weekend. I need sleep I say!

On another note, I love the NZ All Blacks. Not as much as I love Harleys, but enough to buy 2 different jerseys of theirs.
I came into the office today and a colleague of mine filled me in on a little secret. He said that everyone in Austalia were now calling the Wallabies the "Wobblies", after their season of disappointing games. I thought it was quite funny. "Waltzin Matilda Waltzin Matilda.. you'll come-a-waltzin Matilda with me..."