Night out at Timbre

What was supposed to be a simple and small dinner affair turned out to be a slightly bigger gathering at Timbre. As Pronob was in town and wanted to meet up with our ex-colleague Victor, sk (for the ten thousandth times) suggested dinner at Timbre. Choon (also from Mountain View) and Andy were the unexpected guests of the night. So together with aud, kev and bernard, we squeezed around two small tables enjoying our 1-for-1 beer and food...

My minestrone soup....

Very nice Lamb Rack...The band Timmy....

Timmy was superb. I must say the lead looks cute too. Totally enjoyed their 3 gigs which lasted till 1.45 am. Definitely a place to go back again.

重新出发 (Moving on)

It's being a week since I re-aligned my priority in life. There wasn't much changes in the daily routine, except that I diverted more attention to my little one...Completed a Lego set for him over the weekend and he has since been bringing it with him wherever he goes. Come to think of it, its my first Lego set.

Recently I broke the Livestrong wrist band that I had being wearing for quite sometime. I had being putting it on in the morning before I go to work, sort of like a constant reminder to myself that everyday is a brand new day and its great to be alive.

But since the breakage, it was lying aimlessly in my cabinet drawer. And somehow I don't need that reminder anymore. Perhaps its really a sign that its time to let go and move on...

靠近 - Closer by Harlem Yu

歌手：庾澄庆 专辑：爱,转动_精选
作曲：庾澄庆 作词：姚谦



世界如此宽
距离总是让我们无法坦白
闭上眼睛总有一些面孔一些片段
浮在心上寂寞也如此宽

世界如此忙
忙得你和我都失去了判断
赢了所有失去最初的梦
最爱的人最好时光 一切不能重来

靠近你就在今晚 感受彼此心中温暖
能不能靠近我 就在今晚
不要再让彼此遗憾 在今晚

世界如此忙
忙得你和我都失去了判断
赢了所有失去最初的梦
最爱的人最好时光 一切不能重来

靠近你就在今晚 感受彼此心中温暖
能不能靠近我 就在今晚
不要再让彼此遗憾

靠近你就在今晚 感受彼此心中温暖
能不能靠近我 就在今晚
不要再让彼此遗憾 在今晚

The Clock and The Compass

Started reading Stephen Covey's First Things First. This paragraph got to me almost instantly:

"The clock represents our commitments, appointments, schedules, goals, activities-what we do with, and how we manage our time. The compass represents our vision, values, principles, mission, conscience, direction-what we feel is important and how we lead our lives."

So have your found your compass?

My Secret Garden@Sculpture Square

I was invited to attend an ex-colleague's wedding dinner reception that was held at a small establishment located in Sculpture Square. I was not unfamiliar with the location, this being my second visit, the first experience was a wedding lunch reception of a colleague. It was a casual but nonetheless significant event for the bridegroom (and his bride of cos) who went around entertaining his 70 odd guests. Unlikely the recent wedding dinner I attended in May, where everyone at the banquet table were all total strangers, I was glad to be in the company of a few ex-colleagues, whom some I had not met for quite a while.
We chatted, had beer and watched the slides that was put up, while anxiously waited for the food. The beer they served had a nice fragrance to it.

The lobster bisque was served around 9 followed by the the Caesar salad with salmon sashimi, some half hour after I consumed the soup.

As usual, the MCee tried to have a little fun with the newly wed....The long awaited main course (crayfish spaghetti ) was served at 10. It went down well into my stomach, considered that I was pretty hungry.
I didn't get to taste the dessert though, as I had to rush back to pick up my little one. Guess I would have to find out from my ex-colleagues, one of whom had the honour of an extra serving of the brownies that I ordered.

A meat-ningful day

Had my favorite Zhu Jiao (Braised pork leg) for lunch, thanks to my colleague who wanted to bring a US colleague to try the Bak Ku Teh at ECP hawker center. Haven't had it for awhile, still taste as good as I last remembered. Yummy!

In the evening I went with tumblingbear for another food indulgence - Zhu Za Tang (without intestine, with extra meat balls :p) @Lavendar . Its another dish on my all time favorite food list. I got a less salty version than what she got so it was really a pleasure sipping the soup until the bowl is left with the Yan Suey (That green leafy thingy with a pungent smell).

After that, I went to see my buddy again at Alvernia. Managed to find out more information on the net about Meningitis and that the chinese medical term for his illness is 脑膜炎(Nao Mo Yan). He looks much better today compared to the past 3 days. But unfortunately his medical report won't be out so soon as it is done at the government hospital lab which gives priority to their patients there. So he may have to be discharged first by this weekend. If the report turns out positive, he would have to be re-admitted for further treatment. Damn. Cross fingers and hope for -ve results.

陳奕迅 - 富士山下

Have been listening to this song over and over again from yesterday til now. Haven't found a song that touch my heart for a long time.



攔路雨邊至雪花　飲泣的你凍嗎　這風褸我給你餓到有襟花
連掉了即也不怕　怎麼始終牽掛　苦心選中今天想車你回家
如讓我不再送花　傷口應已結疤　風翻開了心裏墳場才害怕
如若你非我不嫁　彼此終必火化　一生一世等一天需要代價

誰都只得那雙手　靠擁抱亦難任你擁有　要擁有必先等失去怎接受
曾沿著雪路浪遊　為何為好事淚流　誰能憑愛意要富士山私有
何不把悲哀感覺假設是來自你虛構　試管裏找不到他染污眼眸
前塵又化像石頭　隨緣地拋下變逃走
我絕不罕有　往街裏繞過一晝　我便化污有

情人節不要說穿　只敢撫你髮端　這種姿態可會令你更心酸
留在汽車裏取暖　應該怎麼規勸　怎麼可以將手腕忍痛劃損
人活到幾歲算短　失戀只有更短　歸家需要幾哩路誰能預算
忘掉我跟你恩怨　櫻花開了幾轉　東京之旅一早比一世遙遠

#誰都只得那雙手　靠擁抱亦難為(任)你擁有　要擁有必先懂失去怎接受
曾沿著雪路浪遊　為何為好事淚流　誰能憑愛意要富士山私有
何不把悲哀感覺假設是來自你虛構　試管裏找不到他染污眼眸
前塵又化像石頭　隨緣地拋下變逃走
我絕不罕有　往街裏繞過一晝　我便化污有#

Repeat #

你還嫌不夠　我把這塵年風褸　送贈你解咒

Night out at Alvernia

Had a bit of shock this evening when I found out my good friend was hospitalized due to bacteria infection in the brain. Rushed down to visit him after gobbling part of my packed dinner.

Fortunately he had gain consciousness and was able to joke well, though he later admitted that he was still feeling some pain. Apparently he had not completely recover from a flu virus which took refuge in his neck (which caused stiff neck). It was awaken by a new strain of virus that was probably air-born, and they collaborated to attack his brain, causing fever, headache and giddiness. If he had been admitted to hospital a few days later, he may have gone into coma and may even reject any anti-biotic that he is currently on drip for. Thank goodness he went in for treatment early.

It was definitely not a very good sight to see his hands full of needle holes. Moments after I came, the nurses came to insert another 5 cm long needle into his hand for intravenous purpose. I didn't feel good to hear how they extract his bone marrow for testing today, after 3 shots of local anaesthesia at his spine.

But it was quite heart-warming to see the sudden influx of his friends and family member right after I came, all whom express genuine concern about his condition.

When I heard from his doctor friend that his case could be more of a viral infection rather than a bacteria infection, there was some form of relief. But this is pending confirmation on the results of lab test that is due tomorrow.

This incident once again remind me that life is short and the human body is fragile. Anything could happen, regardless of age. Got to keep a conscious effort to be healthy.

心动-林晓培

一首非常感人的歌曲:
..如果 不能够永远都在一起
也至少给我们 怀念的勇气...
总是想再见你
还试着打探你的消息
原来 你就住在我的身体
守护我的回忆


完整歌词:
有多久没见你
以为你在那里
原来就住在我的心底
陪伴着我的呼吸

有多远的距离
以为闻不到你的气息
谁知道你背影这么长
回头就看到你

过去让它过去
来不及
从头喜欢你
白云缠绕着蓝天
如果
不能够永远都在一起
也至少给我们
怀念的勇气
拥抱的权利
好让你明白
我心动的痕迹

过去让它过去
来不及
从头喜欢你
白云缠绕着蓝天
如果
不能够永远都在一起
也至少给我们
怀念的勇气
拥抱的权利
好让你明白
我心动的痕迹
总是想再见你
还试着打探你的消息
原来
你就住在我的身体
守护我的回忆

Another classic - How Deep Is Your Love

One song I never get sicked of listening, a true Golden Oldies by the Bee Gees.



Lyrics:
I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again

And you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love and then softly leave
And its me you need to show

Chorus:
How deep is your love
I really need to learn
cause were living in a world of fools
Breaking us down
When they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

I believe in you
You know the door to my very soul
Youre the light in my deepest darkest hour
Youre my saviour when I fall
And you may not think
I care for you
When you know down inside
That I really do
And its me you need to show

Chorus
Repeat and fade

Foot note: For those who thought I made a mistake in the YouTube link, it was intentional. I thought chances of people preferring the boy band MV is higher than the original MV by the Bee Gees.

Classic Chinese Movie - 新不了情

Suddenly feel like collecting this movie after watching the MV on youtube.




Lyrics below:

作曲: 鮑比達
作詞: 黃鬱
編曲: 鮑比達

＊心若倦了 淚也乾了
這份深情 難捨難了
曾經擁有 天荒地老
已不見你 暮暮與朝朝

這一份情 永遠難了
願來生還能 再度擁抱
愛一個人 如何廝守到老
怎樣面對一切 我不知道 ＊

＃回憶過去 痛苦的相思忘不了
為何你還來 撥動我心跳
愛你怎麼能了 今夜的你應該明暸
緣難了 情難了 ＃

重唱 ＊＃＃

无题

一定要拥有才幸福吗?

佛语有云: 欲望是痛苦的根源.

人生是充满许许多多欲望的, 有些能令人向上, 但也有些令人颓废.

懂得放开也许会开心一点...

人生短短几十年,快乐过也许已足够.

EOS Experience Day

Date: 16th & 17th June 2007
Venue: SKI 360º, East Coast Park

More details here.

Mizuno Wave Run 2007

Race Date: Sunday 22nd July 2007
Venue (Start/End Point): Temasek Poly (TP) Sports Stadium
Distance: 10km and 5 km (Fun run)
Reporting Time: 0630hrs
Race Start Time: 0730 hrs

Categories and Pricing
Mens open ($20)
Womens open ($20)
Mens veteran ($20)
Womens veteran ($20)
Non-Competitive Fun run ($15)

Registration Details
Registration closing date: Sunday 15th july 2007
Register personally at the following Mizuno & World of Sports outlets (VGO Corp):

• Mizuno Paragon
• Mizuno Marina Square
• Mizuno AMK Hub
• Mizuno Vivocity
• WOS Plaza Singapura
• WOS Jurong Point
• WOS Toa Payoh
• WOS Heartland Mall
• WOS Takashimaya
• WOS Velocity @ Novena Square
• Feder Sports
• Running Lab at Funan IT Mall & Velocity

Runner Entitlements
Goodie Bag containing:
(For all categories) Mizuno Limited Edition Event Singlet worth $25.90
(For competitive only) Mizuno Shoe Bag worth $19.90
(For non-competitive only) World of Sports Socks worth $9.90
30% discount on Mizuno regular-priced merchandise at point of registration.

Source: VGO Corporation (Updated)

Even that little thing seems so hard

Two days of fever followed by 3 days of agonising throat pang is not what I had expected or wanted for a supposedly short week.

The ordeal started on Vesak Day's Eve when I started feeling a bit under the weather, but being a good employee ;-) decided to push myself to work. But by noon, I was trembling with cold and feeling feeble that I knew I can no longer carry on. I packed up and go home for what would be a 20 hours fight with fever that comes and goes. The fever monster was fought off eventually but left me with multiple throat ulcers to remind me that the battle was won but the war is not over as yet.

Every soft food that I tried had a ripping effect as I try to swallow pass my ulcer infested throat. I eventually give up taking any food. Every saliva that I swallow drew tension on my face and disrupt my attempt to close my eyes in peace.

I started this new week exhausted, with dehydration due to insufficient fluid intake.

Hopefully with my double dosage of anti-biotic and extra 'ammo' that the doctor provided today, I can win this battle and avoid going for intravenous injection...