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Read entry →THE EARLIER CHAPTERS · 2001–2015
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其实，她也算是我的女儿
This is part 2 of a piece I wrote back in 2009. Part 1 can be found here: Going Home for the Chinese New Year。 Since 2009, I have been calling Irene's mom 阿姨. We celebrated 阿姨's bi…
Read entry →Smile or Frown?
Read a blog post written by this guy whom I subscribe to on Xanga. He was lamenting how he had allowed a 'silent war' get between him and his close friend. I am reminded of my stup…
Read entry →Happy 10 Year Birthday Blog!
Unbelievable that the blog I started those years back when I was working nights at Singnet Helpdesk has now turned 10. This past 10 years have been incredible to me and this blog h…
Read entry →Sixth Sense
Ever since I was a child, I've had an acute sixth sense. I can't actually pinpoint how it feels, but I know instinctively when something is going wrong. It feels like a creeping se…
Read entry →3 Years Ago Today
3 years ago today, I was at the lowest point of my life. Ironically, 3 years ago today, my Godson Jayden was born. I thank God I survived the darkest times in my life to bounce bac…
Read entry →Yes, I am fat and balding. Now STFU!
For all those people out there who feel the incessant need to come up to me and tell me that I've put on weight and am losing my hair. Please, just STFU. I am fully aware that I've…
Read entry →Ideas
Everything starts with an idea. A tiny spark that ignites the passion of a person or persons. These people are the ones who ensure that the idea becomes reality. I like to think I'…
Read entry →Building Blocks
My city of dreams is built upon the foundation of my beliefs. I believe in myself. I know I am capable of building the city of my dreams. The path ahead looks dark, but a light wil…
Read entry →Late Night Musings
In the past year I've abandoned quite a few half written blog posts. Somehow, I set out writing them, but never get to finish. One was about Sayoni Summer Camp '09 and the AWARE sa…
Read entry →Reacher vs Settler
Watched a recent episode of "How I Met Your Mother" and they were exploring the concept of "Reacher" vs "Settler". The basic premise of it is that in every relationship, there is s…
Read entry →The Birthday UnWishlist
So everyone's been asking where is my wishlist for this year. I finally decided to sit down and work on it for real, seeing as how my party is set for this Saturday. The Big 3-0 Wi…
Read entry →OMG I haven't blogged in months - Here's a random quickee update!
A snapshot of what I've been up to in the past 8 months. (Warning: Long post ahead!) April$600 dinner, Badriah's birthday, MQ's birthday and Grandma's birthday. With A Zhang closin…
Read entry →Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore
Last Sunday I participated in my very first triathlon. While it was only a team event for me as I was a competitor for my company, the experience has motivated me to the point wher…
Read entry →How do you justify Violence?
I'm not really sure. IN a world where women are constantly under threat by men, I find it painful to see the scars borne bravely by this man child. Barely 21, already jaded and sui…
Read entry →Countdown to Aviva Ironman 70.3
Because Ms Teo complained to me today that I haven't been blogging, I decided I should get off my butt and make a quick post. There is 5 days left to the Aviva Ironman 70.3 event. …
Read entry →Sayoni Summer Camp 2009
Join Us! It'ld be fun I promise!
Read entry →Going Home For Chinese New Year
***This blog was first written for the Sayoni blog and is a cross post This Chinese New Year was an interesting experience for me and my girlfriend. Having dated for close to a yea…
Read entry →Valentine's Day at Home
After such an eventful week, we decided to spend Valentine's Day at home so that we could catch up with some housework and spend time at home quietly instead of trying to squeeze w…
Read entry →Bunny Birthday & Our 1st Year Anniversary
A few days ago was the Bunny's birthday and also our 1st year anniversary. After last year's tiring Amazing Race effort, I had decided that this year would be something quieter and…
Read entry →Chinese New Year Lo Hei & SteamBoat
Had the pleasure of hosting a group of Sayoni peeps for Lo Hei & Steamboat on Saturday. Was truly fun to see everyone get together and celebrate the new year. So many people turned…
Read entry →Post Birthday Celebrations Blog
This year, my birthday coincided with Chinese New Year, so once the birthday celebrations were done with, it was time for the CNY celebrations to start. That explains why I haven't…
Read entry →I Had The Awesomest Birthday Ever!
I had the best time ever! Will blog more about what happened and also upload photos later on... but just a note to everyone who contributed in any way or fashion in making this bir…
Read entry →Another MEME - Guilty or Not
Got this off my cousin's note on Facebook Start with 100% and subtract 1% for everything that you've done. Then repost as your __% innocent. [ ]01. Smoked [ ]02. Drank alcohol [ ]0…
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