trapped in the middle. retreating is not an option, advancing... well, advancing takes something. where you are is comfort zone. stay there forever?

went to charity fiesta at jurong east today! there was a corner where people wrote their wishes on pieces of paper, very simple things like an ez-link card, popular bookstore vouchers, rice cooker, blender etc.

how fortunate are we, that these small things which seem to be so ordinary to us, mean so much to others. i think it's gratifying for us more fortunate souls to do what we can to help those in need. we bought an ez-link card for some chap named andrew. hope we touched his heart, and in any event possible, that he pass the act of kindness around. as far as possible though, i prefer to 出力 than 出錢, so much more meaningful. the world's a good place.

quit chasing what's never going to stop for you.

happy birthday weiyang!

well, because my handphone's camera sucks (esp. with night mode on), so the pictures quality isn't that good, but hey, it works! theng should really charge his digicam before going out next time. -nods-

we actually planned to give weiyang a surprise by buying him the contact lens (jj and shui actually tied down with the shop lady) but that scheming lady spoilt our plans. she's just eager to do business!

bday boy!

kenneth, jj and me

that's dennis

theng and me!

actually, theng and weiyang looks quite sian while we were at eski bar! so i guess we can't bring them to bars next time.

if you had a choice of superpower, what will it be?

i want something simple (okay, maybe not so). i just wish i have the power to know how people think. homo sapiens are probably one of the most enigmatic living creatures. sometimes they do things, say things for an obscure reason, or none at all. these often leave me pondering... to what end? i may never know the answer anyway. still, my mind continue to probe, hoping to catch some hint of meaning, and only has it dawn upon me that hours have been wasted the next moment my eyes set upon the clock.

but i guess that's the magic of life isn't it. you just can't know everything you want to. C'est la vie! nonetheless, this is just a thought, so i'll still want to know how people think.

many months in the army, and now i find it hard to pen my thoughts. pffft.

'i didn't lose my way, i just changed how i want to get there'

sat in a honda integra today, albeit driven by a rookie driver. it's powerful! almost makes me feel like getting a sports car in future, but nah, i think i still prefer a luxurious family car, for now.

i need something to fill that void.

.random stuff(s)

in tennis, it ain't about flashy techniques, nor is it about herculean strength or unrivaled dexterity. the most brilliant strategist or the most talented player doesn't always emerge victorious, either. in fact, tennis is simple - just one stroke more, and you are the winner.

this principle applies to many aspects of life.

disclaimer: i'm no tennis pro

.rambling(s)

respect is a funny thing. imagine yourself up on stage giving a speech. before you is a sea of faces, only thing is they are not looking in your direction. instead, they are busy chattering away amongst themselves, entirely oblivious to your presence. how'd you feel? not good, duh. it's okay if you do not hold the slightest respect for the speaker, but at the very least respect yourself and adhere to the simplest of protocol. zip thy mouth, or zeus shalt smite thee.

do not unto others what you want not others do unto you.