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Thursday, March 31, 2005

Answers in Songs

I got this from Texas Biscuit who got it from Darth, who got it from Bella.

"Choose a band/artist and answer these questions only in song titles by that band/artist."

I choose David Soul. Recently been listening to old songs from 70s & 80s.


Here goes....

Are you male or female: Silver Lady
Describe yourself: Nobody but a Fool or a Preacher
How do some people feel about you: Dreamers
How do you feel about yourself: Bird on a Wire
Describe your ex girlfriend/boyfriend: Tattler
Describe your current girlfriend/boyfriend: Simple Man
Describe where you want to be: 1927 Kansas City
Describe what you want to be: Tomorrow Child
Describe how you live: Seem to miss so much
Describe your current mood: I wish I was
Describe how you love: Going in with my eyes open
Share a few words of wisdom: Don't Give Up on Us


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Wednesday, March 30, 2005

X-Files Revisted

Was cleaning up my book shelves over the weekend and found my X-Files 1st season DVD box set tucked away in a corner. I bought it when it was first released and I've forgotten all about it.

The 1st two seasons were my favourites. I sort of stopped following the series somewhere in the 4th or 5th season. It was when the conspiracy theory got too heavy for my liking and I sort of lost track of the storyline. And when David Duchovny left the show, I more or less stopped watching. Doggett was still alright. Caught a few episodes of him and Scully. There was another lady agent, couldn't remember what's her name. But I remember I didn't like her at all.

Anyway for the last couple of nights, I stayed up to watch X-Files. Hmm.. perhaps I'll buy the 2nd season box set too.

Still waiting for the 3rd season of Starsky & Hutch. It's already released in the States. Yet to arrive at our stores. Kind of slow...


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Thursday, March 24, 2005

The Alcohol Knowledge Test

Stumbled upon this Alcohol Knowlede Test written by hoppersplit at Ok Cupid. Try it! Quite fun! My results.......... ta da!!

Bourbon

Congratulations! You're 104 proof, with specific scores in beer (40) , wine (116), and liquor (26).

Screw all that namby-pamby chick stuff, you're going straight for the bottle and a shot glass! It'll take more than a few shots of Wild Turkey or 99 Bananas before you start seeing pink elephants. You know how to handle your alcohol, and yourself at parties.

heh heh..

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Saturday, March 19, 2005

Rachel's Birthday Celebraion


I decided to hold Rachel's birthday at MacDonald's. My reasons?

1. The house is too messy. It'll take me a long time to clean up. (I'll get to why it's messy in a future post.)
2. Pasir Ris is probably too far away for most of the guests.
3. I'm lousy at games. No clue what to do with 15 kids.
4. I'm lousy at food. No clue what to prepare for 15 kids + parents.
5. The house will be messy after the party, which is also why I'm reluctant to clean it in the first place.

So we celebrated Rachel's 7th birthday at MacDonald's near National Stadium. Have always liked this particular outlet because of its kids' function room and playroom. The party was supposed to start at 2pm and would end at 3.30pm. I couldn't extend it because there was another party at 4pm.

But other than 2 of Rachel's classmates, the rest were 15~30mins late. Oh well. Couldn't be helped. 2pm was a bit early for a tea party.

The kids enjoyed themselves very much. The M's host was pretty good and kept the kids entertained while I mingled with the parents and friends. The kids sat down for tea after some games. And at 3.15pm, the host asked me "Is there a birthday cake?"

I was shocked. "Cake? You mean you don't provide the birthday cake?" I knew it! Things had gone too smoothly and it was time for disaster! OMG! How was I supposed to get a cake with only 15 mins more to go?

I went to Fang and told him about it. I rushed him and my brother-in-law off to buy a cake. I went to the host and asked for her help. I got her to play some more games with the kids to keep them occupied and went around to explain the situation to the parents. Luckily all were willing to stay back. It was so embarrassing.

At 3.30pm, I had to ask all the kids to go over to the playroom. The cleaning staff had arrived and needed to get the place ready for the next party. Luckily Fang came back 10 minutes later with the cake. So Rachel got her birthday cake. Phew!

Friday, March 18, 2005

It wasn't my fault....

The following are actual statements placed on insurance forms where the car's driver attempted to summarize the details of their accident in the fewest words possible.

• Coming home I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don't have.
• The other car collided with mine without giving any warning of its intentions.
• I thought the window was down, but I found out it was up when I put my head through it.
• A truck backed through my windshield and into my wife's face.
• A pedestrian hit me and went under my car.
• The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him.
• I pulled away from the side of the road, glaced at my mother-in-law, and headed over an embankment.
• In my attempt to kill a fly, I drove into a telephone poll.
• I had been shopping for plants all day and was on my way home. As I reached an intersection, a hedge sprang up, obscuring my vision and I did not see the other car.
• I had been driving for 40 years when I fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident.
• The pedestrian had no idea which way to run, so I ran over him.
• I was on my way to the doctor with rear end trouble when my universal joint gave way causing me to have an accident.
• As I approached an intersection a sign suddenly appeared in a place where no stop sign had ever appeared before. I was unable to stop in time to avoid the accident.
• To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front, I struck the pedestrian.
• My car was legally parked as it backed into the other vehicle.
• I told the police that I was not injured, but upon removing my hat, found that I had a fractured skull.
• I saw a slow moving, sad faced old gentleman as he bounced off the roof of my car.
• The indirect cause of the accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth.
• I was thrown from my car as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by some stray cows.
• The telephone pole was approaching. I was attempting to swerve out of its way when it struck the front of my car.

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Thursday, March 17, 2005

What's the big rush?

What's with the drivers nowadays?

I was on my way to my mom's place after work and I saw this public bus beat a red light, almost knocking down a bike. I noted down the license plate number and intend to make a complaint to the bus company.

And on the same journey, I was tailgated by a goods van (which legal speed limit was supposed to be only 60km/h) on a flyover. I was already travelling at 90km/h! I refused to let my mood be spoiled by an idiot fellow-driver, so I filtered to the slower lane. The idiot guy sped past me at 110km/h. That's 50km/h above his legal speed limit! Got its plate numbers too. Have a mind to make a complaint at the traffic police. But I was told I need another wittness to make it stick.

And last night I walked to a nearby store to buy some stuffs and was almost knocked down by a cyclist. I was on the footpath. He zoomed past me and straight onto the roads without even looking out for traffic. I know life is short but that silly boy was trying to shorten it further.

Go ahead if they choose to get themselves killed, as long as they don't take innocents along with them.

Tuesday, March 15, 2005

No, I'm Not Expecting!

I was chit-chatting with a young (male) engineer after a meeting. All of a sudden he asked, "So. Is it a boy or a girl?" That question came out of the blue and I was totally unprepared for it. He must have realised his mistake and tried to cover up by asking another totally unrelated question. On my part, I pretended I didn't hear his question. Saved the both of us from further embarrassment.
Later that evening when I got home, I looked in the mirror. Ok.. kinda heavy around the waistline and buttocks. But to mistaken that for pregnancy!! argghhhh.....

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Monday, March 14, 2005

Courtroom Humor


By the Court Clerk: Please repeat after me, "I swear by Almighty God ..."
By the Witness: I swear by Almighty God.
Clerk: That the evidence that I give ...
Witness: That's right.
Clerk: Repeat it.
Witness: Repeat it.
Clerk: No! Repeat what I said.
Witness: What you said when?
Clerk: That the evidence that I give ...
Witness: That the evidence that I give.
Clerk: Shall be the truth and ...
Witness: It will, and nothing but the truth!
Clerk: Please. Just repeat after me, "Shall be the truth and ..."
Witness: I'm not a scholar, you know.
Clerk: We can appreciate that. Just repeat after me, "Shall be the truth and ..."
Witness: Shall be the truth and.
Clerk: Say, "Nothing ..."
Witness: Okay. [Witness remains silent]
Clerk: No! Don't say nothing. Say, "Nothing but the truth ..."
Witness: Yes.
Clerk: Can't you say, "Nothing but the truth ...?"
Witness: Yes.
Clerk: Well? ... Do so.
Witness: You're confusing me.
Clerk: Just say, "Nothing but the truth ..."
Witness: Is that all?
Clerk: Yes.
Witness: Okay. I understand.
Clerk: Then say it.
Witness: What?
Clerk: "Nothing but the truth ..."
Witness: But I do! That's just it.
Clerk: You must say, "Nothing but the truth ..."
Witness: I will say nothing but the truth!
Clerk: Please, just repeat these four words "Nothing," "But," "The" "Truth."
Witness: What? You mean, like, now?
Clerk: Yes! Now. Please. Just say those four words.
Witness: "Nothing. But. The. Truth"
Clerk: Thank you.
Witness: I'm just not a scholar you know.

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My last wedding job for a while...

I've been so busy with my work & family that I decided to put my videography work on hold. Tonight I did my last wedding for the year. Actually I'm getting kind of tired of weddings. So it may even be longer than a year.
But I've achieved something though. I'm glad to say that many of my clients liked my Xpress Video clips. In fact the recent few jobs I did were referrals from old clients. I've not really promoted my service except for putting up a website, which I haven't updated in ages.

Anyway it was a real mad rush for me today. I forgot I had golf lesson at 3.00pm. I was supposed to do an Xpress Video for the couple. But I didn't want to miss my golf lesson either. I did some quick calculation on the time I needed and decided to go for the lesson.
The video shoot was divided into 2 sessions, the morning traditional tea ceremony and the banquet in the evening. The morning session ended at about 12.30pm and I rushed off without even sampling the nice buffet lunch spread the couple ordered. I reached my mom's place at 1.10pm and downloaded all the clips I wanted to my laptop.
My husband and kids came to pick me up. And while he was driving, I did some quick cuts while on the way to the golf course. It wasn't a really good idea because I felt nauseous after a while. After the lesson, my husband drove back home and I took over the car after that. At least with the car I could save some time. It's rather difficult to get a cab on a Sunday.

I was under a lot of pressure. It was 5pm when I reached back to my mom's place to work on the video and I was supposed to reach the hotel ballroom at 6.30pm to test the VCD. I managed to complete it by 6.30pm and reached the hotel at 6.45pm. I hope I wasn't caught by the traffic speed cameras etc. I was going above the speed limit.

Anyway everything turned out well (but of course! I have full confidence in my work! hee hee.. ).

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Saturday, March 12, 2005

Funny Signs

Read that these are real signs found in America.

* At restaurant-gas stations throughout the nation:
"Eat here and get gas."

* At a Sante Fe gas station:
"We will sell gasoline to anyone in a glass container."

* In a New Hampshire jewelry store:
"Ears pierced while you wait."

* In an New York restaurant"
"Customers who consider our waitresses uncivil ought to see the
manager."

* In a Michigan restaurant:
"The early bird gets the worm!"
"Special shoppers' luncheon before 11:00 AM."

* On a delicatessen wall:
"Our best is none too good."

* On the wall of a Baltimore estate:
"Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law."
"-- Sisters of Mercy"

* On a long-established New Mexico dry cleaning store:
"Thirty-eight years on the same spot."

* In a Los Angeles dance hall:
"Good clean dancing every night but Sunday."

* On a movie theater:
"Children's matinee today. Adults not admitted unless with child."

* In a Florida maternity ward:
"No children allowed!"

* In a New York drugstore:
"We dispense with accuracy."

* On a New York loft building:
"Wanted: Woman to sew buttons on the fourth floor."

* In a New Hampshire medical building:
"Martin Diabetes Professional Ass."

* In the office of a loan company:
"Ask about our plans for owning your home."

* In a New York medical building:
"Mental health prevention center."

* In a toy department:
"Five Santa Clauses -- no waiting."

* On a New York convalescent home:
"For the sick and tired of the Episcopal Church."

* On a Maine shop:
"Our motto is to give our customers the lowest possible prices and
workmanship.

* At a number of military bases:
"Restraicted to unauthorized personnel."

* In a number of parking areas:
"Violators will be enforced and Trespassers will be violated."

* On a display of "I Love You Only" Valentine cards:
"Now available in multi-packs."

* In the window of a Kentucky appliance store:
"Don't kill your wife. Let our washing machines do the dirty work."

* In a funeral parlor:
"Ask about our layaway plan.

* On a window of a New Hampshire hamburger restaurant:
"Yes, we are open. Sorry for the inconvenience."

* In a clothing store:
"Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and 17 necks."

* In a Tacoma, Washington men's clothing store:
"15 men's wool suits - $10.00 - They won't last an hour!"

* On an Indiana shopping mall marquee:
"Archery tournament. Ears pierced."

* In the bathroom of a large apartment building:
"When taking showers, please leave the bathroom door a jar.
This will prevent the plaster from peeling."

* Outside a country shop:
"We buy junk and sell antiques."

* On a North Carolina highway:
"EAT"
"300 FEET"

* On an Ohio highway:
"Drive slower When Wet."

* On a New Hampshire highway:
"You are speeding when flashing."

* On a Pennsylvania highway:
"Drive carefully: Auto accidents kill most people from 15 to 19."

* In downtown Boston:
"Calahan Tunnel/No. End."

* In the window of an Oregon general store:
"Why go elsewhere to be cheated, when you can come here?"

* In a Massachusettes parking area reserved for birdwatchers:
"Parking for birds only."

* In a New Jersey restaurant:
"Open 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Midnight."

* In front of a New Hampshire restaurant:
"Now serving live lobsters."

* In front of a New Hampshire store:
"Endurable floors."

* On a radiator repair garage:
"Best place too take a leak."

* On a movie marquee:
Now Playing:
Adam and Eve
with a cast of thousands!

* In the vestry of a New England church:
"Will the last person to leave please see that the perpetual
light is extinguished."

* In a Pennsylvania cemetery:
"Persons are prohibited from picking flowers from any but their own
graves."

* On a roller coaster:
"Watch your head."

* On a New Hampshire road:
"Will build to suit
Emory A. Tuttle"

* On the grounds of a private school:
"No trespassing without permission."

* In a library:
"Blotter paper will no longer be available until the public stops
taking it away.

* On a Tennessee highway:
"Take Notice: When this sign is under water the road is impasable."

* Similarily in a New Hampshire car wash:
"If you can't read this, it's time to wash your car."

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Thursday, March 10, 2005

1st Golf Lesson

.. and we were late! It was so embarrassing.

We met up with a bank representative to discuss financing plans for our new house. It took longer than expected. And as we were trying to get out of the carpark, we suddenly realised that we did not have sufficient fund in our cash card to pay for the parking. We couldn't reverse as 2 more cars came up behind us. So we were stuck. As it was a ERP system (meaning unmanned), we had to use the intercom to communicate with the attendant. We could pay him with cash. But then we had only $10 notes and the attendant had no change. We search our bags, glove compartment and everywhere and managed to come up with $6 for the parking fees.

No more time for dinner. We picked up the kids and drove to Orchid Country Club. The traffic was very bad. We were 25 minutes late for the one hour lesson! Oh dear!

The golf instruction is a nice chap by the name of Greg. Think he's from Australia by his accent. We didn't whack any balls today. The 1st lesson was held in the classroom. Next lesson is on Sunday when we'll be learning putting.

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

For the guys...

Understand the meaning behind words women use


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"FINE"
This is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments.

"5 MINUTES"
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade.

"NOTHING"
This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine"

"GO AHEAD" (with raised eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine"

"GO AHEAD" (normal eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off..

"GO AHEAD!"
At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble .

"THAT'S OKAY"
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow."

"PLEASE DO"
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay"

"THANKS"
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you're welcome.

"THANKS A LOT"
This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing"

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing"

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content.



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It's about our new home again

We haven't got over the excitement of getting a new place. On Monday evening, we went to the showflat to sign some document, after which we drove around the place again. It's a very nice and peaceful neighbourhood. We really like what we've seen so far.

According to the sales agent, TOP (Temporary Occupation Permit) is likely to be issued early. And I agree with him. Construction works have already reached 3rd floors in most of the units. But I don't think we'll be able to get the keys by end of this year as what the agent claimed. Looking at the progress, it'll likely be ready by the 2nd quarter of year 2006. It's alright, that will give us some time to plan. We need to sell our current flat too. Will get Gu to help with that.

We thinking of a Japanese-style garden for the courtyard and a simple garden for the roof terrace. I really like bamboo. Will have to check with the nurseries.

Work *sigh* still busy. My phone rang non-stop the whole day. And I couldn't get much done because of the meetings. Again, I brought work home. But had to wait till the kids went to bed before I could start. Taking a break now.

My tenant for my commercial unit is planning to shift out next month. He's been a good tenant. I wouldn't mind reducing my rent just to keep him. I haven't called him yet. Perhaps I ought to give him a ring to see I could change his mind.

I visited MooCow's blog a short while ago. He has left the blog scene.. or what you call committed self-blogicide. Sad to see him go.

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Monday, March 07, 2005

New Home

It has been a real momentous weekend for our family. We have finally found our dream home last Saturday and placed the first down-payment for it.

The place is close to the kids' schools, close to my mom's place and close to town. Yet it's surrounded by greens. I spotted a couple of Black-naped Oriole (it's a species of bird in case you're wondering). It has a roof-terrace with a wide expanse of unblocked sky (astronomy, yeah!) and a city skyline in the distance. With all these, it's no wonder we made our decision so quickly.

It won't be ready till next year. We're so excited about it. The kids are already talking about what they want in their own rooms. And we will be pouring over the interior deco books for ideas.

But it's not cheap. We did a quick calculation. If we sell off our current HDB flat, plus CPF and savings, we should be able to sustain it (provided we stay employed). But I guess we'll have to delay our early-retirement plans.

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Saturday, March 05, 2005

成功了!

Silly me. I forgot to add in charset=<$BlogEncoding$>. That's why the characters weren't showing properly. 笨死了!

Now that I sorted this out. I'm moving on. What's next? hmm....

Try again

再试一试。

Observation Session - 04 March 05

Weixing sent me a sms message at 9pm about an observation session tonight (ermm.. last night, since it's already past 12 midnite)

Decided to join in because it was ages since I last went for one and I'm glad I did. I didn't bring my own telescope. I didn't plan to stay too long as I have a bit of work (yes.. I brought work home ) to do. Like I said I had a few contractors behind my back. Will need to work through this weekend too.

Anyway as I was saying, I'm glad I went. The sky was so clear tonight and I saw Saturn and Jupiter. Very beautiful sight indeed. I met Daniel and his wife, Weixing was there of course. I told Jacky about this session and he came too with his girl friend. He's the one I sold my 8" bazooka to.

They planned to go Changi tonight. We're meeting Neo and relatives for BBQ tonight. I will most likely join them after the BBQ.

Guess I better get back to my work. Else I'll never get to sleep. Need to wake up early as I promised Rachel to bring her for the St. Nick's Pic-Nick day.




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Wednesday, March 02, 2005

A Zillion Things to do..

I've got so many deadlines and I don't know how to meet them. The weird thing is our construction industry is supposed to be in -ve growth, yet I'm so busy. My worry now is whether we'll get paid in full at the end of the projects.

I can't stand it. I didn't ask for the projects. They were thrust at me, followed with desperate pleads for help. The contractors would go "You must help me because I promised the client that we'll start work this week." And I would go "WHAT? You expect me to design the entire basement excavation temporary works with construction drawings in 3 days?!!" Then they would go, "Please! You've got to help. This client/developer/owner is very important to us."

*sigh* I have 3 projects that were handed to me in this manner. All three projects are supposed to start this week. It's already Wednesday. Not to mention the rest of my on-going projects that I need to check on.
I'm staring blankly at the computer screen. Not knowing where and how to start. And I finally decided on the most therapeutic approach...

I BLOG!!

ok. Back to work.

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Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Next Year, Baby..

Next Year,
Things are gonna change,
Gonna drink less beer,
And start all over again.
Gonna read more books,
Gonna keep up with the news,
Gonna learn how to cook,
And spend less money on shoes.
Pay my bills on time,
File my mail away, everyday,
Only drink the finest wine,
And call my Gran every Sunday.
Resolutions,
Well Baby they come and go.
Will I do any of these things?
The answer's probably ..... no

Sure sounds like Jamie Cullum is singing about me.