Finally came back after a 19hr flight. Feeling a bit sick. Think I caught a cold while I was exposed to the winds over at Akaroa.
Always had the tendency to fall sick just b4 the new year. So to take precaution, I am popping two panadols, sleep now, and hope that miracle will take place tomo.
I will be back. Standby
Aliying
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Day 2 in Christchurch (CHC)
Welcome to the land of Akaroa, 1.5hrs drive to the east of CHC. It used to be a french colony and is situated on top of an open shield "dead" volcano. It was a nice day tour. Had mac this morning(got to fill up my stomach b4 I start to have fun) b4 I hit the Akoroa French Connection half day tour. 6 of us, initially unknown to each other and strangers(a sydney couple, Emily from Canada, Matthiew from Germany, Linda), were brought together by the driver, Ron.
We were given a commentary by Ron abt the history of CHC. A late city bloomer in 1850s, otherwise called as the garden city(feels nicer than our Singapore gardern city), Avon river as the river of life injected in to the city, etc. We went on route 75(their expressway no) around the scenic ride to Akoroa. We went to the beach to pick up coloured peddles from a peddle bench(you heard mi no wrong..it is a peddle beach, not a sand beach), to a peddler collector's collection, had coffee at a high lookout point overseeing Akoroa, the cheese factory finally dropped of at the town of Akoroa for some free and easy time. Some elected to laze around, some opt for the walking trails, I choose the 2hrs Akoroa harbour cruise to try my luck to spot penguins, dolphins and seals.
Was really chilling facing the pacific ocean and the Tasman sea(if I am not wrong). Spotted a pot(not school) of 8 hector dolphins. It was really nice!!! Wind was blasting straight at us(v cold!!!). After the cruise, managed to have a sip of flat white b4 I made my way back to CHC. There are only 400 occuptants in Akoroa, while most of the houses were owned by holiday makers.
As for dinner, I initially wanted to have it with my FO. However he was not available. Thinking that I might be having dinner myself, I made my way down b4 I saw Capt Tan and Capt Chung. B4 you know it, I am having dinner with the two capts. Stressed!
Turned out that the dinner was the best I ever had for my Second Officer training so far. You can never imagine how much you can learn just by eating lamb shank and drinking NZ beer. Trust mi, I had been alot not just from one but two Capts! Will remember their words and strive to improve oneself. Nice!
Will be making my way in bound to Singapore (SIN) tomo. Will be looking forward to spend CNY with my family. XIN NIAN KWA LE
Aliying :)
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Greetings from Christchurch (CHC) 2nd time
Dear people,
Yes, I am writing in from CHC for the second time. Been here for the first time two weeks ago, the feeling was somehow similar - the people, the weather, the hospitality, etc. The flight was tiring though - a total of 9hrs 45min. When I reached the hotel, I washed up and hit the bed straight away. Hibernating in T-30sec......ZZZzZZZzzzzz
Took a 3 hr nap, b4 I mustered my courage to run to the Botanic gardens. The garden was large, with a interflowing Avon river zipping left and right around the garden. It was reported that you can take an hour to run round it. Based on my pace, it should be 10km. I think so. Totally motivated, inspired and pushed to run by the fellow NZ runners
Totally satisfied from my run(which is kind of lagging in my progress), I proceeded on to have a sumptous dinner at a Cambodian restaurant. Wandered around for a while by myself b4 I hit my way back to the computer terminal at the hotel.
As for tomo, I will be making my way to the eastern side of CHC called Akaroa. Heard that the views are scenic, coupled with seals and dolphins. Will slot in tomo journal if possible.
It is coming to a month since I started my first revenue flight. Still kind of adjusting to my new flight deck. Though most of the outbound flights from SIN are at nite, I do enjoy the moment of night, piece and night views from 37000ft. The passion for the job will continue.....
Aliying
Yes, I am writing in from CHC for the second time. Been here for the first time two weeks ago, the feeling was somehow similar - the people, the weather, the hospitality, etc. The flight was tiring though - a total of 9hrs 45min. When I reached the hotel, I washed up and hit the bed straight away. Hibernating in T-30sec......ZZZzZZZzzzzz
Took a 3 hr nap, b4 I mustered my courage to run to the Botanic gardens. The garden was large, with a interflowing Avon river zipping left and right around the garden. It was reported that you can take an hour to run round it. Based on my pace, it should be 10km. I think so. Totally motivated, inspired and pushed to run by the fellow NZ runners
Totally satisfied from my run(which is kind of lagging in my progress), I proceeded on to have a sumptous dinner at a Cambodian restaurant. Wandered around for a while by myself b4 I hit my way back to the computer terminal at the hotel.
As for tomo, I will be making my way to the eastern side of CHC called Akaroa. Heard that the views are scenic, coupled with seals and dolphins. Will slot in tomo journal if possible.
It is coming to a month since I started my first revenue flight. Still kind of adjusting to my new flight deck. Though most of the outbound flights from SIN are at nite, I do enjoy the moment of night, piece and night views from 37000ft. The passion for the job will continue.....
Aliying
Monday, January 23, 2006
Reunion dinner round 1 with Huimin family
It was a time to get together for the once again reunion dinner. In Chinese context, we would always get together to have a dinner to signify the end of a year and the start of the DOG year. We had catering from four seasons catering (this is not to be confused with four seasons hotel). It was nice for everyone to meet up despite the tight schedule. Had not been catching up with Binghui and Huili for a week plus cos I was away to Beijing. So it was really great to catch up with one another. I was informed by Binghui that the stuff in SIM LIM had gone up. SO as of now, I can only look forward to the PC show in march. We also took the opportunity to celebrate Diana, HZ and father's birthday. It was "efficient" to celebrate 3 birthdays at one shot. YOu know, it is the sincerity that counts. It never hurts to remember your loved one's birthday. It can make alot of difference, u know?After the dinner, I quickly made my way to meet my SIA guys for the 2nd anniversary. Yes, I am pleased to inform all of you that I am progressig fine in SIA for the second conservative year. ALong with mi are newly founded friends that had gone through thick and thin with mi. I am so glad that my friends had rendered mi support throughout my 2 years of training. There will be many good years to come, I can assure every one of them. Upcoming would be Gene's wedding in March. Not forgetting mine at the end of the year, I hope that all of us would be checked out by then.
Time flies, I must say. I am in my late twenties alreadi. If you think the teens are fast, wait till u see adulthood as you enter the magical no 20++. There is still so much things to do in my life, got to cherish every sec, min, hour, month, year and decade. :)
Think I should sleep now, considering the time now 0612hrs.
Good nite, ladies and gentlemen
ALiying
Saturday, January 21, 2006
A "Nepali" dinner served in Singapore style
Just had a dinner with Efung's Everest Sherpa Guide, Kami. Those who came along are Efung, Huiyi, Huimin, Meiyin, Chin Chew, Jeffrey, Jaslin, Dave, Jovin, Dr Robert Goh and Elaine. (Hope that I got all the names right). We had dinner at Brewarkz. Man, the place sure need a hell of a waiting time.By the time we got a seat, it was half past nine. By the time we had the dinner was a quarter past ten. Despite this, the spirit is still high with such a interesting combination of people sitting down together to have a simple dinner.
THe reason for the title of this entry is because we have, with us, a Nepali called Kami. His portfolio is not one to be trifled with - 6 time Everest Summit, summits in Makalu, Arbut Nabut, Shishabangma, 6 times Cho Oyu, etc. This year, he would be leading an American team to Everest via the North side. We wish him a successful siummit bid and a safe climbing year. Seeing Kami remains mi vividly of the good old Nepal days that I had been back in 2003. Skinny, yet fit, dark, humble, always with a smily face, he is very easy to get along with. Even though I do not know him, I was introduced by Jeffrey to him. We quickly get into good bursts of chat. That is further accelerated by the consumption of beer. :)
While we are cheerfully having our dinner, I quietly brought out the small little dream that Jeffrey and I had in a small corner of our heart. We would like to climb Everest. Dr Robert Goh seemed surprised. He mentioned to us that we needed the time, the commitment, the equipment and the most importantly, the training. I dare not say that we will definitely do it and make Singapore proud. Still got the chance to make it single digit to the no of Singaporeans that peaked Everest. But I dare say that as long as "Project Everest b4 38" is there, it will be something that I will look forward to achieve it. The process will be difficult, of high inertia, of good decision made. But I am sure that I will not live to regret it.
Kami is still smiling when we talked abt Everest. Cheers for yet another exciting and safe climbing for everyone.
Aliying
THe reason for the title of this entry is because we have, with us, a Nepali called Kami. His portfolio is not one to be trifled with - 6 time Everest Summit, summits in Makalu, Arbut Nabut, Shishabangma, 6 times Cho Oyu, etc. This year, he would be leading an American team to Everest via the North side. We wish him a successful siummit bid and a safe climbing year. Seeing Kami remains mi vividly of the good old Nepal days that I had been back in 2003. Skinny, yet fit, dark, humble, always with a smily face, he is very easy to get along with. Even though I do not know him, I was introduced by Jeffrey to him. We quickly get into good bursts of chat. That is further accelerated by the consumption of beer. :)
While we are cheerfully having our dinner, I quietly brought out the small little dream that Jeffrey and I had in a small corner of our heart. We would like to climb Everest. Dr Robert Goh seemed surprised. He mentioned to us that we needed the time, the commitment, the equipment and the most importantly, the training. I dare not say that we will definitely do it and make Singapore proud. Still got the chance to make it single digit to the no of Singaporeans that peaked Everest. But I dare say that as long as "Project Everest b4 38" is there, it will be something that I will look forward to achieve it. The process will be difficult, of high inertia, of good decision made. But I am sure that I will not live to regret it.
Kami is still smiling when we talked abt Everest. Cheers for yet another exciting and safe climbing for everyone.
Aliying
Friday, January 20, 2006
Something abt myself for the last 27 years of my life to come
Many thanks to Mr Miyagi for giving me something to blog:
Four jobs you’ve had in your life
- Waiter (Father Flanagan at Chijmes)
- Construction worker (Singapore)
- Stock Taking (Singapore)
- PSB Cooperation (Singapore)
Four movies you could watch over and over
- Notting Hill
- Shall We dance
- Harry Potter Series
- Everest IMAX
Four places you’ve lived
- 10 mile away from the city Kampung
- Blk 206 Marsiling Drive
- Blk 843 Woodlands St 82 #
- Blk 478 Segar Rd #(my first new home to come)
Four TV shows you love(d) to watch
- Sex and the city
- Naruto
- Gundam Seed and Destiny
- Full Metal Alchemist
Four places you’ve been on vacation
- Banyan Tree Bintan
- Sydney and Melbourne
- South Korea
- Hong Kong
Four jobs you’ve had in your life
- Waiter (Father Flanagan at Chijmes)
- Construction worker (Singapore)
- Stock Taking (Singapore)
- PSB Cooperation (Singapore)
Four movies you could watch over and over
- Notting Hill
- Shall We dance
- Harry Potter Series
- Everest IMAX
Four places you’ve lived
- 10 mile away from the city Kampung
- Blk 206 Marsiling Drive
- Blk 843 Woodlands St 82 #
- Blk 478 Segar Rd #(my first new home to come)
Four TV shows you love(d) to watch
- Sex and the city
- Naruto
- Gundam Seed and Destiny
- Full Metal Alchemist
Four places you’ve been on vacation
- Banyan Tree Bintan
- Sydney and Melbourne
- South Korea
- Hong Kong
Four websites you visit daily
- DBS Internet Banking
- alimin.blogspot.com (Heard that this is good)
- aliying.blogspot.com (Heard that this is even better)
Four of your favourite foods
- Bak Kwa from Lim Chee Guan
- Roast duck rice
- Hakka preserved veg with 3 layers pork
Four places you would rather be
- Sydney- Nepal- Tasmania- New Zealand
Aliying
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Are Singaporean men losing the edge?
I like to refer to my outstanding view on the below mentioned entry http://aliying.blogspot.com/2006/01/i-came-across-this-minutes-ago-from-mr.html
In a nutshell, it is abt Singaporean men are "not so good after all" - not gentlemen, not considerate, short tempered. There are so many couples out there in Singapore. Bf and gf, sec bf and gf, JC bf and gf, NS bf and gf,NUS bf and gf, husband and wife, just married, just registered their marriage, just had their customary wedding, just had their first baby, etc. Did not attempt to try to find out the no of couples in Singapore, but I think that there is alot. I mean, alot!
My opinion is : This is a chicken and egg problem. There is no right and wrong - there should not be any pointing of the fingers. There is still hope for Singalore men, but we have room for improvement.
To say that I did not struggle throughout my relationship is lying. I myself is the imperfect example. Temper tolerance got shorter, complacency, not SNAG at times, missing out the finer details which ladies really appreciate, late for date (Oh my God), taking my own sweet time, not taking initiative. However, that is what make out a unique Singaporean men.
I had flaws, but as long as I make a genuine effort to improve oneself, I can become a better man. I do need a lot of constant reminding and everyday, I am facing new issues with mypartner. I fight for men's rights too, and if it is negiotable, Min would "sign the agreement" and we close the issue effectively.
In summary, there is still hope for Singaporean man, if we seek to improve one's EQ, common sense and social ettequite. It does not hurt for his lady or counterpart to voice up and discuss the issues.
Aliying
In a nutshell, it is abt Singaporean men are "not so good after all" - not gentlemen, not considerate, short tempered. There are so many couples out there in Singapore. Bf and gf, sec bf and gf, JC bf and gf, NS bf and gf,NUS bf and gf, husband and wife, just married, just registered their marriage, just had their customary wedding, just had their first baby, etc. Did not attempt to try to find out the no of couples in Singapore, but I think that there is alot. I mean, alot!
My opinion is : This is a chicken and egg problem. There is no right and wrong - there should not be any pointing of the fingers. There is still hope for Singalore men, but we have room for improvement.
To say that I did not struggle throughout my relationship is lying. I myself is the imperfect example. Temper tolerance got shorter, complacency, not SNAG at times, missing out the finer details which ladies really appreciate, late for date (Oh my God), taking my own sweet time, not taking initiative. However, that is what make out a unique Singaporean men.
I had flaws, but as long as I make a genuine effort to improve oneself, I can become a better man. I do need a lot of constant reminding and everyday, I am facing new issues with mypartner. I fight for men's rights too, and if it is negiotable, Min would "sign the agreement" and we close the issue effectively.
In summary, there is still hope for Singaporean man, if we seek to improve one's EQ, common sense and social ettequite. It does not hurt for his lady or counterpart to voice up and discuss the issues.
Aliying
Monday, January 16, 2006
Uploading Christchurch photos, courtesy of KT
This are pic compliements from my good friend Kwuan Tzee. You can view more of his portfolio at http://kwuantzee.fotopic.net/ Thanks, KT for his photos shot using the Fujipix S9500. It was a good time spent in CHC.
Aliying
ShanShan newborn baby girl and finally a run
My heartiest congrats to ShanShan for giving birth to her new born baby. She actually endured at total of 13hours of contraction b4 giving birth. This timing is analogous to a full ironman. Fierce man!Thought of visiting her, but we think that both Shan Shan and her husband
Vincent, would be exhausted after staying up for the whole nite. Definitely not easy becoming a father and mother.
So, what we push on is to go for a run at the East Coast. A lot of reluctance and inertia to overcome, but with a little help from Dave and Jaslin and Huimin, I finally managed to run for an hour. Along the way, I quite the sight of the SQ B777 and B747 making the approach with a strong headwind in good weather. Nice!
Following the run, we met up with Mingyun and Jeffrey for a Cafe Cartel dinner at Siglap rd. Even managed to swallow a slice of french loave at one shot while we are "guessing punches" to finish up the food. NY Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Bitter choc cake and Oreo Cheesecake. Wah, it is so nice to have a taste of all these desert cakes - lovely!
Gtg to sleep soon so as to prepare myself for tomo flight to Beijing. Xing Nian qua le!!
Aliying
Vincent, would be exhausted after staying up for the whole nite. Definitely not easy becoming a father and mother.
So, what we push on is to go for a run at the East Coast. A lot of reluctance and inertia to overcome, but with a little help from Dave and Jaslin and Huimin, I finally managed to run for an hour. Along the way, I quite the sight of the SQ B777 and B747 making the approach with a strong headwind in good weather. Nice!
Following the run, we met up with Mingyun and Jeffrey for a Cafe Cartel dinner at Siglap rd. Even managed to swallow a slice of french loave at one shot while we are "guessing punches" to finish up the food. NY Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Bitter choc cake and Oreo Cheesecake. Wah, it is so nice to have a taste of all these desert cakes - lovely!
Gtg to sleep soon so as to prepare myself for tomo flight to Beijing. Xing Nian qua le!!
Aliying
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Rest day with a Manjong!
Here is what I do in my sat rest day today.
Went to have breakfast b4 I slipped into JB to do some light shopping with Huimin. Afterwhich, we proceeded on to Jurong Point. Wah, there were even more people at Jurong point than the whole of JB. People of all sizes, some NTU, some Pasir Laba, some secondary kids, some aunties, some young punks...there is really alot of people!!!
Just came back from a manjong session with Huimin, Jeffrey and Jaslin. Was winning until Jaslin south south killed mi with a five token self won "all the same colour one" manjong combination...Wicked! But not too bad, I truely enjoyed in the manjong session with a lot of exciting five token combinations. After which, we went to Bukit Timah to have supper dosage of roti prata, Milo dinosaur and teh Terik. Nice!
It is time 0519hrs. really got to sleep now....Will be going for a run at the east Coast, should ther weather permits>:)
Aliying
Went to have breakfast b4 I slipped into JB to do some light shopping with Huimin. Afterwhich, we proceeded on to Jurong Point. Wah, there were even more people at Jurong point than the whole of JB. People of all sizes, some NTU, some Pasir Laba, some secondary kids, some aunties, some young punks...there is really alot of people!!!
Just came back from a manjong session with Huimin, Jeffrey and Jaslin. Was winning until Jaslin south south killed mi with a five token self won "all the same colour one" manjong combination...Wicked! But not too bad, I truely enjoyed in the manjong session with a lot of exciting five token combinations. After which, we went to Bukit Timah to have supper dosage of roti prata, Milo dinosaur and teh Terik. Nice!
It is time 0519hrs. really got to sleep now....Will be going for a run at the east Coast, should ther weather permits>:)
Aliying
Friday, January 13, 2006
I am back from Christchurch!!
Just came back from Christchurch...man, the 10hrs flight is going to kill people man! Damn tiring.... Huimin was nice to pick mi up from the airport, and along with 1 X kg of Lim Chee Yuan Bak Kwa...like that how like to keep fit? Like that how to run the KL marathon? Nvm, I give myself after the new year to stay keeping fit!
The CHC chruch is the centre of attraction for the CHC city. If you reach here, you are in the heart of CHC
Left : I was waiting for the public bus after I came down from the Christchurch Gondola. I was given time to do some self reflection. As I was waiting for the bus, I was thinking abt the food I ate, abt the things to improve for my next flight, abt meeting Kwan Tzee later in the day. It is harder to meet a fellow coursemate in Singapore, it is even harder o meet a fellow coursemate in ChristChurch (CHC).
All in all, nice place to be there. Will be going there for a second time in the following week...Will attempt to vist the Authur pass and Akaroa. Next destination : Mon, 16th, Beijing
Aliying
The CHC chruch is the centre of attraction for the CHC city. If you reach here, you are in the heart of CHC
Left : I was waiting for the public bus after I came down from the Christchurch Gondola. I was given time to do some self reflection. As I was waiting for the bus, I was thinking abt the food I ate, abt the things to improve for my next flight, abt meeting Kwan Tzee later in the day. It is harder to meet a fellow coursemate in Singapore, it is even harder o meet a fellow coursemate in ChristChurch (CHC).All in all, nice place to be there. Will be going there for a second time in the following week...Will attempt to vist the Authur pass and Akaroa. Next destination : Mon, 16th, Beijing
Aliying
Thursday, January 12, 2006
I came across this minutes ago from Mr Brown. Thought of sharing with you all....
Rejection lines and what the girl really means
Found this list of rejection lines from Charlotte's web. The "brother" and the "friends" lines sure bring back many a bad memory from teenagehood. Excuse me while I go to one corner and weep...sob:
Not familiar with rejection lines? Here's what we really mean. So get a hint, ok, guys? Seesh.
10. I think of you as a brother. (You remind me of that irritating pest. And I'm not into incest either.)
9. There's a slight difference in our ages. (You are one jurassic geezer.)
8. I'm not attracted to you in 'that' way. (You are the ugliest freak I've ever laid eyes upon.)
7. My life is too complicated right now. (I don't want you spending the whole night or else you may hear phone calls from all the other guys I'm seeing.)
6. I've got a boyfriend (He's my male cat and a half gallon of Ben and Jerry's).
5. I don't date men where I work. (Actually, I wouldn't even date you if you were in the same 'solar system', much less the same building.)
4. It's not you, it's me. (It's not me, it's you.)
3. I'm concentrating on my career. (Even something as boring and unfulfilling as my job is better than dating you.)
2. I'm celibate. (I've sworn off only the men like you.)
1. Let's be friends. (I want you to stay around so I can tell you in excruciating detail about all the other men I meet and have fun with. It's that male perspective thing)
My views abt this.
There seems to be upright battle abt lousy Singaporean men from other blogs that I had viewed recently. Mi need some time to think abt it....so no comments from mi yet. Will continue to assess the situation b4 I comment...
http://raynerlim.blogspot.com/2006/01/docile-singleporean-men.html
http://millionraindrops.blogspot.com/2006/01/rude-local-guys.html
Thought that I might simmer the situation. Here is what I get when I was abt to be go steady with Huimin then, on the lighter note
I like a guy in our class. You guess who?? (Dumb boy, it is you lah!)
Aliying :)
Rejection lines and what the girl really means
Found this list of rejection lines from Charlotte's web. The "brother" and the "friends" lines sure bring back many a bad memory from teenagehood. Excuse me while I go to one corner and weep...sob:
Not familiar with rejection lines? Here's what we really mean. So get a hint, ok, guys? Seesh.
10. I think of you as a brother. (You remind me of that irritating pest. And I'm not into incest either.)
9. There's a slight difference in our ages. (You are one jurassic geezer.)
8. I'm not attracted to you in 'that' way. (You are the ugliest freak I've ever laid eyes upon.)
7. My life is too complicated right now. (I don't want you spending the whole night or else you may hear phone calls from all the other guys I'm seeing.)
6. I've got a boyfriend (He's my male cat and a half gallon of Ben and Jerry's).
5. I don't date men where I work. (Actually, I wouldn't even date you if you were in the same 'solar system', much less the same building.)
4. It's not you, it's me. (It's not me, it's you.)
3. I'm concentrating on my career. (Even something as boring and unfulfilling as my job is better than dating you.)
2. I'm celibate. (I've sworn off only the men like you.)
1. Let's be friends. (I want you to stay around so I can tell you in excruciating detail about all the other men I meet and have fun with. It's that male perspective thing)
My views abt this.
There seems to be upright battle abt lousy Singaporean men from other blogs that I had viewed recently. Mi need some time to think abt it....so no comments from mi yet. Will continue to assess the situation b4 I comment...
http://raynerlim.blogspot.com/2006/01/docile-singleporean-men.html
http://millionraindrops.blogspot.com/2006/01/rude-local-guys.html
Thought that I might simmer the situation. Here is what I get when I was abt to be go steady with Huimin then, on the lighter note
I like a guy in our class. You guess who?? (Dumb boy, it is you lah!)
Aliying :)
Greetings from Christchurch!
I am here in Christchurch! From the Crown Plaza Hotel, I am now at the lounge typing this entry. Time now 0902hrs. Singapore Time 0402hrs.
Had wanted to go for a sightseeing cruise today, but the weather today does not permit mi to do so. Min 13 max 18, continuous showers till the late evening. Not to worry, as I always know that there will be a better time to view the place again. Oops, the place that I would like to visit is called Akaroa, based on the southeast of ChristChurch (CHC).
Taking this opportunity to do a small write up on Mark Chong’s wedding. Mark’s wedding was held on the 9th Jan 2006 at the Sheration Towers, Singapore. A decent bunch of our main core classmates came along – Chin Chew and Jingyi, Jamson, Thomas, Cherlene, Weimin, Elsen, Efung and Huiyim, myself and Huimin. Though we are seated at the far corner, we truly enjoyed ourselves to the max as we self entertained ourselves with our fun and laughter b4 Mark and Julie came to our table for the phototaking session. The server was Shahrun. A very decent chap who really walked the extra mile for all of us. We got so much freebies from him – the neverending free flow pink juice, beer, two tables of flavours and requests from us instanteously made true(10 glasses of beer, 5 straws and 2 raw eggs). We were so satisfied with his service that all of us consolidated a significantly amount of tip to him. Can sense that he was very happy serving us too. There is still hope for good quality Singaporean service!
Mark finally came to us after seeing to most of his admin work. With Julie on his lap, he is supposed to drink from a beer + egg glass with 3 straws. Seems easy, right? Two reasons, he had given us a damn good bachelor nite, and secondly, he is flying off the Tasmania tomo. Better give him a heads up and the dosage of protein. J
After the dinner, we proceeded on the Japanese sake restaurant to drink jiu zhen zong. Chilled out till half past one. It was a great night for all of us. Like to take this opportunity to thank Mark for gracefully inviting all of us to his wedding. This feels like a class outing too. Next class outing – Feb for lao yu sheng!
Aliying
Had wanted to go for a sightseeing cruise today, but the weather today does not permit mi to do so. Min 13 max 18, continuous showers till the late evening. Not to worry, as I always know that there will be a better time to view the place again. Oops, the place that I would like to visit is called Akaroa, based on the southeast of ChristChurch (CHC).
Taking this opportunity to do a small write up on Mark Chong’s wedding. Mark’s wedding was held on the 9th Jan 2006 at the Sheration Towers, Singapore. A decent bunch of our main core classmates came along – Chin Chew and Jingyi, Jamson, Thomas, Cherlene, Weimin, Elsen, Efung and Huiyim, myself and Huimin. Though we are seated at the far corner, we truly enjoyed ourselves to the max as we self entertained ourselves with our fun and laughter b4 Mark and Julie came to our table for the phototaking session. The server was Shahrun. A very decent chap who really walked the extra mile for all of us. We got so much freebies from him – the neverending free flow pink juice, beer, two tables of flavours and requests from us instanteously made true(10 glasses of beer, 5 straws and 2 raw eggs). We were so satisfied with his service that all of us consolidated a significantly amount of tip to him. Can sense that he was very happy serving us too. There is still hope for good quality Singaporean service!
Mark finally came to us after seeing to most of his admin work. With Julie on his lap, he is supposed to drink from a beer + egg glass with 3 straws. Seems easy, right? Two reasons, he had given us a damn good bachelor nite, and secondly, he is flying off the Tasmania tomo. Better give him a heads up and the dosage of protein. J
After the dinner, we proceeded on the Japanese sake restaurant to drink jiu zhen zong. Chilled out till half past one. It was a great night for all of us. Like to take this opportunity to thank Mark for gracefully inviting all of us to his wedding. This feels like a class outing too. Next class outing – Feb for lao yu sheng!
Aliying
Monday, January 09, 2006
photos from Melbourne
Dear all,
photos from my recent visit to Melbourne - Next Station, ChristChurch, departing 100106, arriving 130106.
Yesterday nite was the final episode of a date with the vampire -you know lah, the Ma Xiaoling, Kuang Tianyou, the human god, the hell god, etc...kind of recall the first series were broadcasted when I was in JC, I think. It had a good kickstart with the notorious miniskirt. However, I must comment that the show was kind of draggy in the middle. Something like clocking extra episodes for the sake of getting more ratings. The last hour of the show was even more funny as all the casts "met" up to drink after the final cut, not realising that something is missing. Kind of cool actually!
Well, the story of good and evil, love and hatred, jealousy and self sacrifice...that is what all we aunties liked to watch! Wicked!
Aliying
photos from my recent visit to Melbourne - Next Station, ChristChurch, departing 100106, arriving 130106.
Yesterday nite was the final episode of a date with the vampire -you know lah, the Ma Xiaoling, Kuang Tianyou, the human god, the hell god, etc...kind of recall the first series were broadcasted when I was in JC, I think. It had a good kickstart with the notorious miniskirt. However, I must comment that the show was kind of draggy in the middle. Something like clocking extra episodes for the sake of getting more ratings. The last hour of the show was even more funny as all the casts "met" up to drink after the final cut, not realising that something is missing. Kind of cool actually!
Well, the story of good and evil, love and hatred, jealousy and self sacrifice...that is what all we aunties liked to watch! Wicked!
Aliying
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Rainy rainy day...
Had been a rainy day today from morning till now. Wanted to run but to no avail.
Talking abt running, abit of the dreamy side, but I hope that I can make it for the below mentioned marathon, should time permits on my training..
http://www.klmarathon.gov.my/index.php
Need to get myself fit again and shed the extra weights off. But not to worry, think this is transient due to the festive dec, but the upcoming Chinese New Year will be even more challanging....*while I am typing this, I am enjoying a piece of Lim Chee Yuen Bak Kwa*
Aliying
Talking abt running, abit of the dreamy side, but I hope that I can make it for the below mentioned marathon, should time permits on my training..
http://www.klmarathon.gov.my/index.php
Need to get myself fit again and shed the extra weights off. But not to worry, think this is transient due to the festive dec, but the upcoming Chinese New Year will be even more challanging....*while I am typing this, I am enjoying a piece of Lim Chee Yuen Bak Kwa*
Aliying
Friday, January 06, 2006
More had come inbound from Melbourne
It had been 2 years since I last visited Melbourne with Huimin. This time really, it was mi working - fly there, stay there for one night and come back the following day. And here I am typing the blog. I urge myself that I must attempt to type this blog on a more regular basis. One of my new year resolution.
With limited time on my side, I only managed to visit the city centre of Melbourne. Did missed the philip islands to view those stupid tossing penguins and the Great Ocean Road - which is of course one apostle lesser than the previous time. The city seemed very hyped up for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2006. Can feel a bit of the post Christmas mood here - the decorations, people still doing shopping and the "Nobody needs to work in Melbourne" mentality.
After catching 2hrs nap after the exhausting overnight flight from Singapore to Melbourne, I revisited the memorable places that I had once visited with Huimin - Chinatown (down to the exact food court that we had shared a plate of veg rice), Mountain Design, Hard Rock Cafe (the T shirt as usual as way marked up price), etc. The formula of Melbourne city centre works like this - Buorke St and Collins St, with intersecting Swanston and Elizebath st. This are the only four street names that you need to know abt Melbourne.
Was nearly knocked down by a bike when I first stepped out of the street. Guess my sleepiness still carried mi over. But for those who are reading this right now, I normally do not fell asleep when I am working on a flight. :) Definitely need to be professional on my job. And that means no alcohol 12 hrs prior to flight, sufficient rest so that I can perform to my very best capability.
Wx wise had been kind to me in melbourne. Cooling at 20deg celcius. Cool winds with lots of sunshine is definitely preferred to gloomy rainy day.
While I am sitting down at the end of Collins st, I am fully excited abt coming back to Singapore tomo. It seemed as though I had been away from my fried carrot cake and beef noodles for so long. Alamak, must be the post effect of staying overseas for training for too long alreadi.
Good day, mate!
Aliying
With limited time on my side, I only managed to visit the city centre of Melbourne. Did missed the philip islands to view those stupid tossing penguins and the Great Ocean Road - which is of course one apostle lesser than the previous time. The city seemed very hyped up for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2006. Can feel a bit of the post Christmas mood here - the decorations, people still doing shopping and the "Nobody needs to work in Melbourne" mentality.
After catching 2hrs nap after the exhausting overnight flight from Singapore to Melbourne, I revisited the memorable places that I had once visited with Huimin - Chinatown (down to the exact food court that we had shared a plate of veg rice), Mountain Design, Hard Rock Cafe (the T shirt as usual as way marked up price), etc. The formula of Melbourne city centre works like this - Buorke St and Collins St, with intersecting Swanston and Elizebath st. This are the only four street names that you need to know abt Melbourne.
Was nearly knocked down by a bike when I first stepped out of the street. Guess my sleepiness still carried mi over. But for those who are reading this right now, I normally do not fell asleep when I am working on a flight. :) Definitely need to be professional on my job. And that means no alcohol 12 hrs prior to flight, sufficient rest so that I can perform to my very best capability.
Wx wise had been kind to me in melbourne. Cooling at 20deg celcius. Cool winds with lots of sunshine is definitely preferred to gloomy rainy day.
While I am sitting down at the end of Collins st, I am fully excited abt coming back to Singapore tomo. It seemed as though I had been away from my fried carrot cake and beef noodles for so long. Alamak, must be the post effect of staying overseas for training for too long alreadi.
Good day, mate!
Aliying
Monday, January 02, 2006
First entry of 2006
Happy new 2006!
Being the first journal of 2006, I wish that this blog of mine will continue to update my friends abt what I am doing now, how I am, why I do this, who I am with and where in the little earth of ours I am now and lastly when I am getting married...hahahaha!
More will come, I promise
cheers
Aliying
Being the first journal of 2006, I wish that this blog of mine will continue to update my friends abt what I am doing now, how I am, why I do this, who I am with and where in the little earth of ours I am now and lastly when I am getting married...hahahaha!
More will come, I promise
cheers
Aliying
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