Accounting boys

DAC boys met out yesterday, for a simple dinner get-together.

You never know how gay it'd be for 6 big men to walk around looking for seats at Ion basement 4 (go check it out and you'll know what I mean).

4Fingers!!

link: http://www.gimme4fingers.com/bonchon/

Located at Ion Basement 4, you guys should give it a try next time when your wallet content is rather sufficient. The chicken chop was quite tasty, I guess the rest of the menu will be as nice? However, it's $9.95 (aiyah, $10 la) per meal for the main dish with just fries and drink as sides.

*Address: 2 Orchard Turn #B4-06A ION Orchard Singapore*

Next, we had shisha over at Haji lane.

Had the mint flavour...and...

...

it's just like that lo.

According to Darren, one shisha is = to him smoking 1 pack of cigarette in an hour... Really?

loL! However did not inhale the thing in la... just lingered it in the mouth and blew out the smoke... quite fun actually. LoL!

If you're concerned... I'm feeling better now. Thanks to a few friends I had. =) *still, I'm shy to approach people regarding my matter..*

I like Pawan's msg (thanks) :

"We're all more or less lonely because we're isolated from the world. Our interaction with reality is limited when compared to the freedom we had before. It's just a phase. Hang in there. ... ...well you're going to compare every girl you meet to her because she set the benchmark in your life. You're not in love with her. You're jealous cause she has progressed in life while you're stuck. Maybe you should ask someone out on a date. It will bring your confidence back. Your first doesn't need to be your last..."

Well-said.

the transition;

It has been 1 week...

The tree's swaying lightly, the breeze is soft, the road under my house is still as busy...

Things are still happening like they should. Nothing's affected. It is not the end of the world yet.

However, my mind is still in a hurl. The waves are still coming strong to me at random intervals, but I must say there are measures done; at least I tried.

Was walking down to the arm-skote alone and a thought struck me. It's 4 days already, and what can you do?

Yes, I stared at the rifles and... well... there's nothing.

Maybe it's time I stop struggling to hold on to the kite and just release it; this kite is too big for me somehow.

Give me more time, alright?

(one of the;)Worst day of my life

I don't even know who's reading this blog now. And, I'm not sure if you know about my past. All I know...I have no one to share this with...

Anyway... Went net-surfing and reminded of this very important website. It was once blocked or removed (I don't know what exactly) but, it was once again accessible. I managed to read up everything in that site for the whole of last night till this morning.

I think it shouldn't be a problem to discuss about it here since it was so long ago, but my ex, whom I really ever considered to be my 1st and only(so far) love is now... not available.

hmmm...

It's actually a good thing. She found herself a good partner, a soulmate. From what I depict, he's just what she once needed and still needs! He could just be the one she's after all these while. I'm really happy for her. Sincerely.

*It's ok to be honest here in my own blog right? I really wanted to share, but I can't get myself to talk to anyone about it.."

It's myself who I have problem with. I can't seem to get it over. I bet you don't know, this is the reason why I refrained myself from getting into any relationship before her. I wanted to be available for her (IF IF IF she ever need). I had many infatuations and crushes during this periods, but I thought it wasn't right and have never taken further step... Afterall, I have this kinda responsibility ...er...or like, had this feeling that 'that' wasn't over yet... *even my password is still her name...*

Maybe it's just one-sided... ... Melvin, the melvin you didn't know.

Well, many times I wanted to dig out the courage and tell her straight, but it's this ego within me that pulled me back. Things were there, clean and simple then... but, I had to make it sophisticated. Damn it.

Well, the "test" failed. 'Mary' didn't help either. I dare say, this is the worst period of my life.

1) SPLD is not what it was used to be, thanks to certain people whom I still despise, which in turn affected my interest and commitment in my ever favourite lion dance DRASTICALLY.

2) BMT was screwed up by some Irresponsible leaders I had, despite my utmost sincere performance. It affected my self-esteem real greatly. The day I shrinked to a hedgehog (from a man). I know I shouldn't blame them, but it wasn't my fault at all! *haiz...it's over already, why bring it up again~*

3) Met the worse friend you can ever befriend (yes, I was forced to mingle and accomodate to him; it's worse than mission impossible)

and...

4) The last thing which I always believe in, failed me miserably. Miserably.

What can I conclude? Taught myself a good lesson, had a hard fall which made me realised the importance of life.

'One life, you live it the way you want it to be, not through beliefs.'

Sigh. Guess it's high time I grow up and learn to handle this harsh truth smashed right into my face unmercifully all at once.

Back to her.

If you're wondering why I finally let it all out, and all in this manner...the reason is because I keep these secrets way too long already; Friends had found me changed and weird...I'll say it's this matter that had kept me going strange. So I believe you guys, who're concerned about me should know? Secondly, she'll never find this out. She don't even know this weblog's existence!

I'm still struggling whether to write her a letter (maybe during her birthday, which is a good excuse to give her something w/o her bf being suspicious) to tell her how happy I am for her and wish her all the best. I'm really envious of her now. She, at all cost, deserves this happiness, every single part of it. Really glad for her! Afterall, it was her naivety and smiles which made me fell for her then! =)

If I can, I will, against all odd, really want to tell her sincerely...

"Thank you"

Finally, in this post...the secrets have unfolded.

My prized asset

The story of my lovely Bettas (a.k.a fighting fish)

They're under the name of 'salamander' also can be named as 'butterfly halfmoon plakat'. This is the term we use for fish of this pattern. It's unique in a way because there is a strain of white bend at the end of the tail and fins. Very rare a specie I would say.

Due to it's value and rarity, I decided to give it a try...hopefully a successful spawn of this breed of fish.

Got a pair of the same kind and put them together in a set-up meant to optimise the breeding process.

This is the mating process. Both the female and male fish is curled up together in a u-shape. Everytime after this, eggs will spread into all directions, and the male will busy pick up the released eggs and place them in his bubble nest where the eggs will float.

days later.. baby fry will appear etc etc...and ta daa! This is the current stage of the spawn. The female have been removed, for fear that the male will turn aggressive and injure the female. The male will subsequently guard the offsprings, at the same time, spit them into the bubble nest if any of the fry were found drowning. (yes, this fish takes oxygen from outside the water.)

the male doing his job.

It's too blur, but this is the best a handphone camera can do. Can see the fry near the surface of the water?

nvm.. a short video of the mating process. If you just wanna see the curling position, skip to 2.38-2.41.

Photos can't show the fry, maybe a video will do better. Notice the small puny stuff swimming around?

Cute isn't it? Anyone want this fish? Let me know... I give you..FREE! =)

Hazy Singapore!

Haha! I like Mr brown when it comes to latest singapore controversial issues and happenings.

Yea, just as the comment said, I also like the hamster part the most! haha!

Really don't understand what's wrong with our counter-part. (You know who la) Haiz... not that i'm really affected by the haze, but do they realise they're actually disturbing and putting burden to their neighbours? On a even macro scale, they actually contribute to the planet's environment pollution substantially with the emission from all the greenhouse gases? Eco-systems around the region are also both directly and indirectly affected.

Closer to us, our health is also disturbed; more coughing and asthmatic cases recently (judging from my camp's status) sigh...

Haze haze go away, we don't need you anyway!

1 year soldier~

Well well well, 1 year ago.. I made my trip down to Tekong on the ever-dreadful ferry, with my family and... ...

loL! Like I said, that was 1 year ago! Now... I'm still struggling to cope with the 2nd half of my ns liability... hoping nothing negative or serious will ever occur to me.

So far so good!

Just got promoted also! At least, it'll look nicer on my No.1...that's if you guys get to see me next year during NDP! *yes, my battalion is involved with the gun salute in the coming NDP*

Well... have been feeling lonely nowadays. No girls, friends more or less stucked in 'mary', no freedom...and the only entertainment that can keep me going would be Dota and my beloved bettas; which I'm now breeding.

Hope they're doing fine! Will show you guys pix if I ever succeed.

Last but not least...

Isn't she cute! =D

Sportsman

(picture from soccernet.com)

Well, you can run on the floor with the ball and shun all the defenders. You can block every shot that comes towards you. You can score 1000 over goals. However, if you don't have sportsmanship, you fail as a sportsman.

Was browsing through soccernet and read Michael Owen not being recognised for the England team; Fabio Capello's intention. Well, I'm in no position to criticise or tell him what to do, but I do think he's putting a gem, a potential goal seeker on the sideline! Obviously that renowned 'england' coach hasn't tasted owen-flavour like how Ferguson is enjoying now. No doubt he's getting on his age, he's still rather fast, still playing well and most importantly scoring!

This could just spell another wave of criticism if England loses another chance. Sighs.

Coming back to owen. I've always like him in his Liverpool days, always hoping he could put on the red "Vodafone" sponsored jersey and playing alongside Scholes and Beckham then. Didn't happened. Still, ferguson has made me realise this wish! Really happy for Owen.

Despite the fact he wasn't chosen for the english team, which I think he deserves a spot more than some, he did not complain! Respect man... Allow me to quote 2 of his lines which makes me sing praises for him.

"I haven't resigned myself to never playing for England again," he told the Daily Mirror, "but I'm not stupid enough to get myself worked up before every squad is announced and then go, 'Oh no, the world's caved in and I'm not in it again' "

"Everyone wants to play, but you'll never see me throw my toys out of the pram or knock on the manager's door."

Good response from him.

Now, let's watch some of his contributions to Man-U last year!

SLWH

Just browsing online and found this familiar machine. So cooL~

Yes, this is the Pegasus, SLWH (Singapore Light-Weight Howitzer). It's a much lighter and mobile version of a FH (Field Howitzer); both use the same projectile, ammunition and distance covered are the same.

This is how our guns look like when they're deployed and emplaced under camo-netting. This camo-netting process is the one that kill us during exercises. Shaq~

Very soon, our battery will be going through this new procedure, whereby we're heli-inserted into territory nearer to the enemy so as to provide closer fire power support to the intended ally.

Which means, route marches are coming in next week.

This week is going to be a tired week for it's outfield week! Wish me luck on this!

Take care, Mel!