Another week has passed.
Last few days before we beckon April.
Suddenly there's so many thoughts in my mind
Memories rewinded like an old tape recorder
Realized how much ideas and concepts i have been exposed to this week
How i wish life is always MY WAY
I don't want to look. I want to act.

sometimes it is sickening to be ask to speak in a politically correct answer.
how come that some old freaks and the traditional media are still unable to grasp the idea?
freedom of speech.
liberty in expression.
accept alternative views.
Singapore isn't what you portray.
say the real stuff.
embrace reality.
do not hide in your ivory tower, policy makers, educators and the traditional media.

anyway it is a special day for me. 28 March.
The pictures of me and you are printed so vividly in my head.
you have become a part of me.

lastly, guys... Singapore Fashion Festival is round the corner...
I shall introduce you a great shop for purchasing the latest summer/spring collections from USA and the other western leading fashion powerhouses...



yes...

this is sportsmenasia. check it out!

approximately 2-3 years ago, i am still satisfied with simple pleasures such as watching Kids Central, marvel at As on a result slip and be contented with $50.BUT,2 years later, i am yearning for MORE; here i am in this world, struggling with the idea MATERIALISM. undoubtedly, these are some issues that modern men are struggling with, and i take a keen interest in exploring this issue. in almost a blink of an eye, i take great joy in partaking in material enjoyment, and be careful. the operative word is partake. hence, i am not saying that i do not have a sound moral standard. no, i do have. for me, i regard materialism as my personal goal, a form of "hobby" if you like.

i guess i have to contend that i enjoy retail therapy. enough have been said on how wasteful it is, how extravagant is this habit. come on, i am not a kid. i UNDERSTAND.yet,i see no wrong in this as long as you plan your finances well. perhaps you think i am finding accuses for my hobby but hey, with the constant bombardment of the media and the popularisation of advertisements, how many can succumb to the pressure? i see myself as a capable, handsome and promising young man. i am told that Gucci,Prada, LV and more are symbols of success. you see the irony here? the modern living is indeed very complex. on one hand, you struggle with preserving the "purity" of your soul, that is perhaps equate to being thrifty and spiritual. on the other hand, you are told that material fulfillment is a part of success. what now?

yes, probably it is a confusing world out there, i am sure to embrace and adapt. well, i admit, we falter at times. who doesn't get moved by the state of the art PSP, the beautiful collections hailed from the fashion runways of Paris, USA, Japan? our rationality is somehow lost in the sea of desires and attractions. when we are moved by materialism, we allow our feelings to govern us. yes, i got myself new stuff, trying to fulfill my wish list, getting new flipflops, trunks and tees. but exactly how do you escape from the evil arms of materialism? i guess the answer is trying to balance out.

materialism can be good or bad. critics argue that you can contribute to the economy. some say that it lifts your social status. yes or no, you may say. but,to counter that, i think the best way is to find yourself means of income. if you can, why not start small? get yourself a small job, perhaps set up an online shop, write for the press or simply work in an office or a mall. this will definitely help offset the "guilt" that tags along with materialism.

with that, wrong will never be the word associated with the pursuit of material life.

i shall remind myself that today is the last day of holidays, which means that all goods things will come to an end soon. holidays, holidays, holidays. there were so much things that people want to do, so much that one gets so excited when the idea gets brought up. and to me, my holiday is like a dream come true - a fulfillment of all things intangible during normal academic term.

I've been asked by people often, what have you done during your holidays? probably yes. now is time i should write something cos' i have this burning urge to cough out all the happenings throughout the week... thoughts are now let free... and this is good cos' it will add to that burning passion to write...

yeah?

before the holiday comes, we always have shimmers of hope, planning many activities. we always thought of doing something out of our comfort zone, to let down our hair, and simply do something enriching. perhaps we hone ourselves on a new skill, pick up an instrument or simply just chill out. actually, we all need our deserving breaks... after all, we slough like cows during our academic term, and we need rest. whoever who proposes some silly CIP for a month (HCI guys will know who i am referring to) is a torturous devil, seriously.

recently i have been chilling with Daryl, Yuan and some long un-contacted friends. And it really got me really happy. I was wondering. What makes me think so? Is it because of the activities? Or is it because of the accompaniment?i guess the latter is the most important to me.


people always tells me that life is a lonely path. i guess people tend to self deceive themselves, always mixing around in groups, thinking that they are blissful. i am not very optimistic on this, what i believe is that friends are crucial to your life. In the sense that they help you spend your days and nights, providing new dimensions to your life. however, i have come to think of it, it is not wise to just pack yourselves with a whole LOAD of friends, thinking that hey "I'm popular!". to me, this is so retarded. quality counts.


ever if there is a chance that i will have an arsenal of friends, i would reject. circumstances are always changing. even the world is constantly revolving. so what makes you think your friends will stay through you forever? it is kiddish to believe in eternal cos there isn't. i would rather place trust in consistency and faith. I guess that will sail you through more obstacles in life.


as much as we want things to be kept simple, friendship is emotionally draining. what should i say to him? what should i do to make sure that friends are just friends? throughout the day, we get boggled down by these many seemingly simple problems, instead of living a honest friendship, filled with love and bliss. Friendship is not a game. There's no definite set of buttons for you to push to get the correct moves. And you definitely can't put in extra credits to continue after a 'game over' screen.


So just be yourself. Are you ready. Chill.





watch these most anticipated movies this March!

Melbourne Part 3- Flora and Fauna

the day kicked off with meeting the Aussie Icon - Kangaroos! and we get to handfeed them and get close with them in their natural habitats... also, we get to snuggle up with a wombat and pat the cute wallabies of the land of australia! what was most crazy was the emus, no one dares to handfeed it as you risk getting hurt! when dusk fell, we get to view the award winning visitor centre and witness the world's littest penguins emerge from the sea and waddle ashore.

what a truly magical and unforgettable procession!

Melbourne Part 2- Great Ocean Road

wooooo i am back in singapore!
was looking thru at all e photos i took in melbourne when i was there
i am in love with australia now though.
the weather is like fabulous... every day the wind blows against your faces... and you wake up to such fantastic weather that you'll really think that you are in heavens... plus the sky is always sooo blue and the sun is always shining juz right... awwww
the best thing is the interesting helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles! it is only at A$60 and you get a once in a lifetime experience plus a spectacular view that you take your breath away!
the people are even better. wa shiok mann.. the guys and gals are damn hot... all pretty hunks and babes... and somemore they got a surfing culture thre... so imagine how fit these people ar...
well, the scenery is just beyond words.. how i wish i can migrate there and just bask in the beautiful country forever... so blissful and free of any stress... eee
i bought some pressies for myself and friends and family lor...
alright...i'll update again. this time with other happenings in australia.
lots of love...
cherrio peeps

Melbourne Part 1- University of Melbourne Attachment

The highlight of this attachment is to introduce us to the academic environment of the university, hence providing opportunities for us to meet and discuss ideas with academic staff of international repute. Also, the core modules, namly Australia and the World, Environmental Changes, Narrativeof Place and Identity in Western Literature enhance our knowledge of the Australian landscape and society.

Australia!


University of Melbourne - Going for attachment there.

I am off to melbourne in a couple of hours.......
AND i am NOT bringing my laptop there,which means...i will NOT blog and update when i 'm there. Nevertheless, there is internet access there... so email/msn/sms me ya...
going to pack my luggage and my eyes cannot tahan le la....its a late night flight.
I'll go catch some shuteye...
and i will update soon with more photos:)
toooooodles!

Flight Details:

Thai Airways

1 March (Sat) (TG 410/981) - 9 March (Sun) (TG 980/403)

Depart to Australia at 2100 /1325

Arrive at Singapore 0045/1115

p.s will bring you guys presents if i can la...



anyway will seriously miss dear... hugggssss.

wo ai ni.