I'm shutting this down as it's getting nowhere...lol. Adios!
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The final countdown!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
13.07.2006
Yes!!! One more day!!! One more day to go!!! Tomorrow I'll be going to KL!! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Will be back on the 17th of July. Adios!
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Ugly Singapreans
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
11.07.2006
This morning, I went to Tiong Bahru Plaza to get some Ziploc bags for my journey to KL. Took bus number 195 from my place than when I boarded the bus, it was full, so I had to stand. I saw a man sitting on the green seats alone with his bag on the same seat beside him, and there was this old man whose also standing with me, I wanted to approach the young man but he alighted on the next stop. For god's sake, please, if you are a person who's blessed with a good vision, please read the message beside those seats, those seats were prioritized for people of old age and ladies who are pregnant, if you fit neither of those categories, please stand and make way for those who need those seats more than you do!
Upon reaching my destination, I went up to Popular Bookstore in search of those Ziploc bags but to no avail despite my endeavors, so I went down to level 1 and have a smoke, I was sitting near the MRT station and while I was smoking, I noticed this old man sitting on a wheelchair because of an amputated right limp, he was selling packets of tissue papers. No one wanted to purchase the materials that he was trying hard to sell. I stayed on for 20 minutes to observe that poor old man and his surroundings but his sales still remained static thus I took out $10 and went over to asked him how much he charged for the tissues papers, he told me, "$1 for 3 packets." So I took 1 packet and pushed the $10 to him and told him in hokkien, "uncle, heng li lim kopi eh." Meaning, "Uncle, keep the $10, for you to enjoy coffee." After that, I proceeded my way home.
It's really disheartening to know that not many Singaporeans, young and old alike tends to help people like that old man. I was proud being a Singaporean while I was serving my time with the Army because of the camaraderie and brotherhood, we laughed together and defended our motherland together. When I was being discharged from the Army, I saw and felt a whole different Singapore. At times like these, I'm really ashamed to call myself a Singaporean. If we, as Singaporeans, fail to unite and help each other along the way, who's going to help those people that I encountered earlier? United Nations? World bank? One must know that even this amount of monetary aid is not huge, all these little gestures bring smiles upon them. I hate those people who's so highly educated and wears a tie to work, when they passed by the old man on the wheelchair, they didn't even bother to shoot a glance at him, or they're just pretending not to know. I may be poor in my academics and my lungs may have blackened due to smoking but my heart is still red and my soul is still conscience. How could our politicians require us to move on or ahead while there are people who don't even care about donating a dollar or two to the poor? I don't think I'll join the political movement of "Moving Ahead." Instead, I think I'll stay behind to push the wheelchairs of those being left behind. Please Singaporeans, if you're reading this, please open your eyes to see and your hearts to feel. Stop pounding on whether was it wrong for Zidane to head butt another player. Singapore is a clean, green and safe country but it's never enough when our own peoples are exhibiting selfish acts. United we stand, divided we fall; I love my country, so please love it together with me. Adios!
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Show me the money!!!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
So excited, I'll be embarking on a trip to Malaysia in less than a week's time. It's my very first "baby step to exploring the world." Hmm... many people said that I'm carrying too much stuff over there but to me, it's important to be self-sufficient as you are traveling alone. I do not want to be short of anything when I'm there. Many times, army divisions got swept off from tactical maps because of logistical inadequacy. Take a look at the German 6th Army commanded by General Friedrich Von Pualus based in Stalingrad, Russia. Several factors caused the doom of the 6th Army. Logistical support could have maintained the Army's fighting momentum a little longer but instead of delivering 300 tons of supplies per day, which the 6th Army badly needed and was promised by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), the encircled 6th Army only received 70 tons of supplies per day, this ultimately sent many combatants from the 6th Army to their unmarked graves. I based on this scenario as a principle of self-sufficiency, one can never depend on others for things that you badly need. For more information regarding General Friedrich Von Pualus and the German 6th Army's campaign against Russia, visit http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERpaulus.htm Adios!
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Of monsters and men...
Friday, July 07, 2006
I was sitting down on a nice cosy sofa and reading this book, it's all about somewhere along this planet, there existed an imaginary little nation that claims to own a democratically political system. But except, this so-called democratic system imposing on this imaginary tiny land is a terrifying one, it's a place where your thoughts could land you in jail, Where freedom of speech is only skin-deep and not deep into their souls, stating of ideas or acts of revolt must proceed with utmost precautions thus resulting in writers being forced to write something that doesn't exist and it must be in accordance to the political figures. Oh yeaaaa... democracy is taking on a whole new form. Foreign political analysis have proved themselves right by saying, "this little nation can't change its political system democratically." I dare not speak much for fearing that the walls have ears and who knows? Next day, I may be reckoned as a "partisan of politics" and than when I wake up the next morning thinking that it was a nightmare only to be turned out as the truth. Now, I'm beginning to get scare of this entire storybook about this imaginary land and I'm looking forward to a vacation next week. Adios!
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Isolation
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Well, Jason won't be meeting me when I'm in KL. He just said it was one of his friend's birthday and they are going out to celebrate. So I guess I'll be alone just like those times that were behind me. Sometimes isolation could be a good matter for it will not hinder ones freedom of movement and freedom of thinking. Fortunately, I've trained myself for times like these for many years. It was quite tough at the beginning and I nearly went mad but as time comes to pass, I persevered from days to weeks, from weeks to months, from months to years, doing things that I love or hate alone without the opinion and hindrance of others. I felt like I knew myself more than ever. I felt my optimum performance could only unleash itself when no other souls join my party and through that, I also gained another advantage; that was my rationality and judgment has been sharpen dramatically. I operated better when left alone. I dare people to challenge the very words I'm uttering now that not many people will emerge out the way I did, from many people's experiences, prolonged exposure towards isolation or seclusion may go hand in hand with depression or even anxiety, they just couldn't stand being alone. Sometimes they would even become over paranoid till the point whereby they have to be kept for close observation in a ward from the metal institution. It's a skill not easily obtained and cut out for everyone. Even with the frequent silence that I've lived with for years, at times my mind would tend to sidetracked but after I've regained my composure, I told myself, "Happy or not, at least you are being the real you. Take it or leave it." Guess I'll be there enjoying the sights and sounds in KL alone like a carefree bird soaring a limitless skies. Gees, come to think of it, I've got to get a map pretty soon as I'll be handicapped with my friend cum tour guide gone. Adios!
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His making a list and checking it twice.
Monday, July 03, 2006
03.07.2006
I'll be embarking on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the coming 14th of July, planned on staying there for 4 days and 3 nights. My reasons for the visit would be shopping, eating, sigh seeing, enjoying the nightlife there and meeting a forum mate by the name of Jason, who's a Malaysian citizen. Well, I'm feeling quite excited and nervous at the same time for it's my first time leaving the motherland and traveling alone. Now I'm busting my brains on this checklist: What should I pack for this trip? Fuck man... like going to war.
Traveling Checklist
I'll be embarking on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the coming 14th of July, planned on staying there for 4 days and 3 nights. My reasons for the visit would be shopping, eating, sigh seeing, enjoying the nightlife there and meeting a forum mate by the name of Jason, who's a Malaysian citizen. Well, I'm feeling quite excited and nervous at the same time for it's my first time leaving the motherland and traveling alone. Now I'm busting my brains on this checklist: What should I pack for this trip? Fuck man... like going to war.
Traveling Checklist
- Caps x2 ea
- Shirts x4 ea
- Jeans x3 ea
- Bermudas x1 ea
- Sleeping Shirts x3 ea
- Sleeping Shorts x3 ea
- Underwear x4 ea
- Belt x1 ea
- Swimming Shorts x2 ea
- Swimming Goggles x1 ea
- Towel x2 ea
- Tooth Brush x1 ea
- Tooth Paste x1 ea
- Cash x1800 riggit and SGD $200
- First Aid Kit x1 ea (Includes Panadol, Diarrhea pills, Micro Fiber, Medicated Oil and disposable instant cold packs)
- Digital Camera x1 ea
- Digital Camera Charger x1 ea
- Handphone x1 ea (Auto-Roaming yet to be activated)
- Handphone Charger x1 ea
- Passport x1 ea
- Photo Copied Version of Passport x1 ea
- Shoes x1 pr
- Sandals x1 pr
- Socks x2 pr
- Comb x1 ea
- Pen And Notepad x1 ea
- Ziploc Bags x5 ea (I still don't have the slightest clue on where to get those big ones)
- Swiss Army Knife x1 ea (I seriously hope that they won't detain me as a terrorist suspect)
- Rubber Bands x2 ea
- Small Pillow x1 ea
- Large Plastic Bag x1 ea
- Condoms x2 ea (Don't ask, I might get lucky)
- Power Adapter x1 ea
- I-pod Shuffle x1 ea
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