• Tweets

    Twitter Weekly Updates

    • … the attempt by a religiously motivated group to enter civil space, take over an NGO it disapproved of and impose its own agenda. #ndrsg #
    • Yes he is talking about AWARE now. #ndrsg #
    • There is someone for everyone. Someone you're meant to spend the rest of your life with. Alright? You just have to be open enough to see it. #
    • 'She's not cryptic. She's suggestive.' #
    • In the meantime, I will just have to do with playing Eric Johnson's Cliffs of Dover on Guitar Hero and pretend it's the real thing. #
    • When I have the time, I will take up guitar lessons. Specifically, electric guitar. #
    • 'But I at last with weary feet, Will turn towards the lighted inn, My evening-rest and sleep to meet.' #
    • Heavy rain is not helping attempts to stay awake. #
    • RT @BreakingNews: LA Times: Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan says he has tested positive for swine flu. #
    • I miss my alcohol. #
    • RT @mashable: RIP Les Paul, guitarist and inventor – http://bit.ly/r5auM (Wikipedia) #
    • Some days, beer will do. Some days, wine. Days like tonight, it's hard liquor. #
    • Before saying no, make sure you have your management's backing first. #
    • RT @singapore_news: "Democracy need not involve the presence of an opposition," says PAP member http://sn.im/prqxu #
    • I am not a diplomat, I do not know how to do or say things diplomatically. #
    • OMG! 25k cases of H1N1 last week? RT @singapore_news: H1N1 passed peak http://sn.im/prlkk #
    • Internet is slow means no WoW, no surfing etc. Nothing on TV. No music to listen to, no books to read. Bored. #
    • Sigh. This internet speed sucks. #
    • Slow internet now due to submarine cable cut. #
    • Does Barcelos' chicken in Vivocity/HV taste the same as Nando's chicken? http://bit.ly/tmnmo #
    • Sudden urge to eat Nando's Peri-Peri chicken. Problem is it is not available in SG. #
    • 9am is way too early for a conference call. *Yawn* #
    • 'But, you know, it's alright for us to try.' #
    • 'As adults we're imbued by the pragmatic ruitines of life, which makes it difficult for us to regard anything with childlike wonder. ' #
    • Facebook to buy Friendfeed. http://bit.ly/WUKkb #
    • ARGH!!!! RT @stcom: BREAKING NEWS: Schumacher says he is calling off a much-anticipated Formula One comeback. More news to come. #
    • In this morning, I received many clients' calls and attended 1 conference call. Told to work this Sunday. Still have emails to go through. #
    • Talking about 80's sweets, where can I get Fizz Wiz sweets? I like the cola one. http://bit.ly/12s2BX #
    • Agent Olivia is no Agent Scully. #
    • Fringe reminds me of X-Files. #

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  • Ramblings

    Dilemma

    As the project seems more and more likely to go ahead, I am faced with a dilemma. It seems very possible that we will not be bringing in extra resources for this project. The key project members will be filled with the current resources.

    After going through the possible candidates from the current resources, I found that no one was suitable. They each have their own strengths, but it is their weaknesses that makes them unsuitable to take up the key role. I know that it will be a good chance for them to shine in this key role, as it will help with their career, but unfortunately, their weaknesses are just too glaring to ignore.

    I can try to bring one of them in, but then there is too much at stake here. The other option will be to bring in extra resources for this project by going out to hire. This will mean I have to put forward my justification for hiring, and I have to ensure that when I explain why the current possible candidates are not suitable, I am not jeopardising their career.

    Dilemma even before the project starts. More to come.

  • Tweets

    Twitter Weekly Updates

    • Can't wait for the EPL to start. #
    • Hahaha! This is sooooo funny! http://bit.ly/17J1xf #
    • As the body gets older, it takes longer and longer for it to heal. #
    • RT @BreakingNews: URGENT — Suspicious person arrested at New York's LaGuardia airport; all flights canceled: http://news.bnonews.com/xs87 #
    • RT @BreakingNews: JUST IN — Sir Bobby Robson, former international football player and former manager, has died. #
    • Iraqi Deputy PM. Yup he is on twitter. @BarhamSalih #FollowFriday #
    • Student sues Amazon after Kindle eats his homework. http://bit.ly/B0U9K #
    • RT @google: Introducing Google Checkout store gadget in Labs — set up your own online store in minutes http://bit.ly/oYSTu #
    • And you love me, too.And once a page is read, All but love is dead. That is my belief. #
    • One of those days that I feel totally unmotivated. #
    • RT @mashable: CONFIRMED: Twitter Takeover Caused By Facebook Glitch – http://bit.ly/CJKMy #
    • Telemarketers who takes a few seconds to say 'Hello' after I picked up the call is fail. @gssq #
    • Money is the only motivation. #
    • Taxi driver asked which route would I prefer. I replied any route is fine. He barked at me saying I must choose a route. WTF?! #
    • Now that Schumacher is back, F1 gets more and more interesting. #
    • What are some songs you listen to while exercising? #
    • Trying to compile a iTunes playlist to listen to while jogging. Realise I have songs from U2 to Pet Shop Boys in the playlist. #
    • Interesting read : Booting up Baghdad – http://bit.ly/4vaSMb #
    • RT @joywo: Never tell a bartender that the drink is too sweet… #
    • RT @BreakingNews: Reuters: BMW CEO says company to withdraw from Formula One racing at end of 2009 season. #
    • RT @BBC_Earth: Geology.com: Son Doong: Largest Cave in the World: The largest cave in the world has been discovered.. http://bit.ly/opoFM #
    • RT @edgreenandblue Obama Declassifies Spy Satellite Images Revealing Climate Change Devastation Bush Was Hiding http://bit.ly/eSMWY #
    • RT @GenkiGenki: RT @angelic_bitch: Bottled Water = 98% Melted Ice Caps + 2% Polar Bear Tears http://www.startalie.com/add1.php #
    • This guy is funny and can dance!– Dancing to Wondergirls' Nobody (HipHop Version?) http://bit.ly/fRKR6 #
    • RT @spam: If you gave your login and password info to TwitViewer, we strongly suggest you change your password now. Thanks! #
    • This is very sad and heartbreaking. http://bit.ly/ayMIy #
    • I love the Nat Geo store in Vivocity. #
    • Sales aunty who does not know the products of her shop. Not to mention bad breath. OMG. #
    • Notice the sudden influx of taxi drivers who are new do not know the way. Notice also these new taxi drivers use a GPS navigation device. #
    • RT @vickilew: Oh sweet Jezus! 1 hour booze delivery http://bit.ly/PuoBy ** They shld have chicken wings & condoms in menu. Booze & Sex! #
    • Rascal Flatts music always seem to stir up all kinds of emotions within me. #
    • RT @mashable: Biggest news this morning: "Apple Tablet May Launch in September" – http://bit.ly/d33Gf #
    • It's pouring here. So bad I can't see anything outside the window. #
    • Sales and delivery people always have different priorities. Something that can never be resolved. #

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    Twitter Weekly Updates

    • They finally going to show the series The Mentalist in SG. About time. #
    • Blow the whistle to stop #Singapore's misery. #
    • 5th goal. #Singapore 0 #Liverpool 5 #
    • #Singapore are being whipped. #Singapore 0 #Liverpool 4 #
    • Torres scored the 4th goal!!! #
    • 3rd goal for Liverpool!!! #
    • Torres is good, but best striker in the world? Oh, please. #
    • Torres is sub in. #
    • F1 is interesting too. Hamilton is leading. #
    • #liverpool scores again! 2-0 now against #Singapore #
    • Torres best striker in the world? Yah, right. #
    • 2nd half starting between #Singapore vs #Liverpool #
    • The whole National Stadium is filled with red. Football fans are very passionate here. Are you watching Spurs? #
    • Have a sudden urge to eat dinner with a pint of cold beer. But do not want to do it alone. On the road to being alcoholic? #
    • Caught many Liverpool supporters at Clarke Quay cheering the Liverpool team as they took a boat cruise along the Singapore River today. #
    • Guitar Hero : World Tour is those family game where you whip it out when the family gathers at your place. #
    • It feels to be back home. Now to unpack. #
    • Waiting for flight home in HKIA. http://twitpic.com/bewmp #
    • I am glad my gym membership will begin in Aug. Else all the gym effort will be wasted with the amount of food I ate for this week. #
    • Packing, ready to go back to SG tomorrow. It has been a nice short working trip. Best part of it, lots of good food. LOTS. #
    • OMG I feel so sinful, so much good food in HK for the past 2 days. #

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  • Ramblings

    That Familiar Feeling Again

    23072009215It was one of the better working trips. I was not required to give any presentation, nor any demonstration for this trip to Hong Kong and China. I was there to observe and listen. The stress was much lesser compared to my previous working trips.

    The food was good, the wine was good, and the company was not too bad either. The clients were happy, joking, and talking with us. My bosses seem happy too. All in all, it was a pretty good working trip.

    The hotel that I stayed in was a bit old, but I chose a better room, so it came with a harbour view, and the Hong Kong night lights from my room was breathtaking. I regretted not bringing a camera for this trip, instead I had to rely on my Nokia N95 to take a few shots.

    And after everything, as I sit on the sofa beside the window looking out at the Victoria Harbour, that familiar feeling slowly sip through the walls. The familiar places, the familiar food must have triggered it.

    Taking a deep breath, and then sighing wistfully, I decided to join my bosses in the pub below for a few drinks. I have long told myself that no matter how thick I built the walls, it will never be able to completely block out everything. I just have to learn to ignore whatever that sips through the walls.

  • Tweets

    Twitter Weekly Updates

    • HK airport is more crowded than changi airport. http://twitpic.com/avanz #
    • Terminal 3 is really crowded this morning. #
    • S'pore reports 1st H1N1 related death. #
    • The WoW Mobile Armory app for iPhone works better and faster than the website. Slick interface too. #
    • Leaving for HK tomorrow morning and I have yet to pack. I shld really start packing, but it has been a lazy Sat. #
    • The thing about pets is that they become so much part of the family when they passed on, it's just too heartbreaking. #
    • RT @cnnbrk: Witnesses: Explosions at two luxury hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia http://bit.ly/3LzzT1 #
    • Regarding SMRT catching pple drinking/eating on the train, I once told a student off for eating on the train. #
    • RT @Jon_Favreau: You wanted it, you got it. Here's an early look at Scarlett as #BlackWidow. http://bit.ly/woews ***Scarlett is hot! #
    • The biggest advantage of having a Kindle 2 is that I need not find room to store my books. #
    • Found a way to get my hands on a Kindle2, and to purchase Kindle books from Amazon to read with it. Now wondering if I shld get it. #
    • Just managed to get my hotel booked for Sunday's work trip to HK. Now to prepare for tomorrow's impt meeting. #
    • Taking baby steps to healthier lifestyle by starting to look for a gym. #
    • RT @cnnbrk: "Major quake strikes off New Zealand's coast; tsunami warning issued" – http://tinyurl.com/lqanpw #
    • RT @BreakingNews: The Australian govt says potential tsunami threat to New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Norfolk Island and Lord Home Isl #
    • Going through resumes with my boss to see who to ask for interview. Interesting experience. #
    • RT @miyagi: RT @GenkiGenki: Steven Lim's tribute to MJ (wait for the singing) http://bit.ly/5Dgkf (via @iammyy @furrychan) ****WTF?!!! #
    • Wonder if I can get 1 month of MC to rest at home since I am getting chest pains and feeling breathless? #
    • Everyone wants a piece of me. Everyone wants me to do something for them. Sad to say, there is only ONE me. GET IN LINE! #
    • I am so glad that I didn't bother to queue up for my iPhone 3GS during the weekend. Recontract offer has been extended to end of this mth. #
    • Thought of joining a gym. My colleague calls it my '3 min heat'. #
    • Blade : The Series is a very bloody show! #
    • I think I sigh too much nowadays. #

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    Twitter Weekly Updates

    • Carbon calculator for SG home. http://bit.ly/D061m #
    • RT @sciam: Why the #$%! Do We Swear? For Pain Relief: Bad language could be good for you, a new study shows. http://tinyurl.com/luk4pd #
    • Why do pple like to drag their furniture across the floor at 9+am on a Sunday morning?! Weekends are meant for pple to catch up on sleep. #
    • I wish I have the time and money to travel to Churchill and see this. http://bit.ly/Ndxr1 #
    • what's with the hazy skies? #
    • I always wonder why taxi drivers have no change for $50 and insist on me paying with small notes even though I don't have. #
    • Today has been like a fish mkt. Phone ringing non-stop, working on multiple things at the same time, with problems arising from everywhere. #
    • Trying to justify myself why I should not upgrade to iPhone 3GS. Yes, can have video, but no video call?! #
    • RT @cnnbrk: H1N1 vaccine should be ready by mid-October http://bit.ly/14x8Gx #
    • Sigh, in a meeting for 3 hours already and no end is in sight. Brain going numb. Dazed. #
    • I received a pamphlet from Singtel today abt a recontract offer for iPhone 3GS. I am confused. Think I call them up tomorrow. #
    • New TweetDeck has a few nifty features. #
    • RT @google: Introducing the Google Chrome OS http://bit.ly/N1rNZ #
    • RT @google: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Talk are out of beta – yes, really http://bit.ly/Xl7OQ #
    • Bottle of red wine with nice juicy steak. Nice way to unwind after a hectic day. #
    • RT @JoeAugustin: Agree. They are totally pissing off a LOT of current iPhone users, including me #
    • Physically and mentally drained. Juggling too many hats. Need a break. A long one. #
    • The higher you come, the most costly your mistakes will be. #
    • Where is the plan for current existing Singtel iPhone users for the new iPhone 3GS? Come on Singtel, reward your existing customers! #
    • If all of us are sensitive to each other's feelings, then a lot of miscommunications can be avoided. #
    • Rival to the Bible. http://tinyurl.com/3v4fkg #
    • The haze is back? Can smell it. #
    • Knowledge is power. Every single time. #
    • RT @BBC_Earth: Geology.com: Saidmareh, Iran: World’s Largest Landslide: Dave’s Landslide Blog has an interest.. http://bit.ly/i0L6i #
    • Just settle some stuff at the POSB Bank. Excellent service. #

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  • Ramblings

    Nothing Lasts Forever

    Have to keep telling myself, nothing lasts forever.

    You do not stay in a place forever. People come and go. People you know will leave eventually. The job you have is not forever. That favourite eatery place might not be around tomorrow.

    Stop being sentimental. Stop trying to hold onto the fast moving threads of time. Impossible. You will only get hurt.

    Nothing lasts forever.