The wait is almost over!!!

Chinese New Year

So I'm now back in Singapore after a short 4 days visit back home for Chinese New Year (CNY). For those of you who don't know, this year CNY falls on 14th February, which is also Valentine's Day. So it's supposed to be a double celebration.

But for me, somehow this year I'm not really in the mood of celebrating. First of all, this year is year of the Tiger. And according to the chinese predictions, apparently tiger doesn't get along well with monkey. I was born in 1980, thus my chinese zodiac is monkey. Well, I don't really believe in all these things, but still, it's not a good thing to hear someone say that you will have a miserable year ahead.

Secondly, I feel that there's no achievement or anything to be proud of this year. Somehow I feel like I'm at a standstill, not much difference if you compare year-on-year.

Oh yeah, and I haven't found my significant other yet. That sucks, too.

Oh enough complaining for now! Enjoy this beautiful song to lift up your mood. It surely makes me smile every time I hear it :)

Well sometimes the sun shines on 
Other people's houses and not mine. 

Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray 

And it takes away my summertime. 

Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you, 

While I struggle to get mine. 

If there's a light in everybody, 

Send out your ray of sunshine. 

I want to walk the same roads as everybody else, Through the trees and past the gates. 

Getting high on heavenly breezes, 

Making new friends along the way. 

I won't ask much of nobody, 

I'm just here to sing along. 

And make my mistakes looks gracious, 

And learn some lessons from my wrongs. 

Well sometimes the sun shines on 

Other people's houses and not mine. 

Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray 

And it takes away my summertime. 

Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you, 

While I struggle to get mine. 

A little light never hurt nobody, 

Send out your ray of sunshine. 

Oh, if this little light of mine 

Combined with yours today, 

How many watts could we luminate? 

How many villages could we save? 

And my umbrella's tired of the weather, 

Wearing me down. 

Well, look at me now. 

You should look as good as your outlook, 

Would you mind if I took some time, 

to soak up your light, your beautiful light? 

You've got a paradise inside. 

I get hungry for love and thirsty for life, 

And much too full on the pain, 

When I look to the sky to help me 

And sometimes it looks like rain. 

As the sun shines on other people's houses 

And not mine, 

And the sky paints those clouds in a way 

That it takes away the summertime, 

Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you, 

while I kindly stand by. 

If theres a light in everybody, 

Send out your ray of sunshine 

You're undeniably warm, you're cerulean, 

You're perfect in desire. 

Won't you hang around 

so the sun, it can shine on me, 

And the clouds they can roll away, 

And the sky can become a possibility? 

If there's a light in everybody, 

Send out your ray of sunshine.

National Anthem at Superbowl

Who sings the best USA national anthem at the superbowl?


Carrie Underwood - love that she sings acapella. Really shows that she CAN sing :)



Jennifer Hudson - very powerful voice, gospel style



Mariah Carey - trademark Mariah



Whitney Houston - what in the world is she wearing??? I know it's the 80s, but c'mon!

EYE-ARRRRR

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you probably would have heard about the 2 IR (Integrated Resort) that is slated to open in Singapore this year. It has been creating buzz and excitement throughout the island, especially after a gloomy 2009, with the recession and all...

Last weekend me and my boliao friends went to check out the first one that opens its doors to public recently, the Resort World Sentosa. It was mentioned in the news that they have opened 4 out of 6 hotels and also some shops there, including “the only Victoria’s Secret shop outside of the US”. Here are some pictures we took from there.

As you can see, there are still much constructions going on in the area, and there’s really nothing much there now. It’s just another media gimmick to attract people and get some money rolling in first….. so kiasu! Even the VS store is pathetically small, and doesn’t carry the whole range….

Stay tuned for the official opening, where they will have Universal Studios inside the complex….

As for the other IR (Marina Bay Sands), no official date has been confirmed, but here’s a link to see a sneak peek of how it will look like on the inside. Can't wait to see the 'LV Island and Cafe' :)
Click here to see the preview.

Oh, and just in case…. Assuming you didn’t know about the IRs, maybe you don’t know what Avatar is all about too, so here’s a quick recap for you….

Annoying Things in Life

Inspired after last Sunday’s mass, here are the list of things in life that I find annoying :
1.Children crying, screaming, and running around at church on Sunday mass
2.Crowded and smelly MRT on peak hours and weekends
3.Racialism and seniority-ism (is there even such a word?) in the office
4. Friends who forgot my birthday and never buy me presents
5.Money no enough
6.Johnny Depp (sorry guys, I just don’t get him!)
7.The fact that I will get fat if I eat everything and don’t exercise regularly

and the list goes on…..

update 3 Feb 2010, after watching the Grammys
8. Miley Cyrus
9. Justin Bieber

Men and wings

What is it with men and wings nowadays? Seems like they keep popping up everywhere......

First there was Bruno....



Then Legion....



And now Tooth Fairy???




Hmmm maybe I should drink more RedBull :P

Catatan Akhir Tahun

Seperti biasa, tanggal2 segini di akhir taun biasanya gua jadi mulai aktif lagi ngeblog. Ya biasa lah, orang kalo kurang kerjaan ya begini jadinya. Sebenernya gua gak merasa gua tuh bagus2 banget kalo nulis..... malah kebanyakan ngasal deh. Apa yang kepikiran ya ditulis. Tapi belakangan suka banyak orang yang muji hasil karya gua. Which makes me wonder...... apa sih yang bakal terjadi kalo misalnya gua udah nyadar tentang hal ini dari dulu? Mungkin gua gak bakal tuh belajar yang namanya mechanical engineering….. mungkin saat ini gua udah jadi penulis novel kaya raya seperti JK Rowling (ngimpi kali yeeee hihi).

Tapi yah makin dipikir makin ruwet, soalnya every little decision that you make affects your life in ways you cannot imagine. So, daripada pusing2 mikir, mendingan disyukurin aja semua yang gua punya saat ini, dan gak boleh nyesel2 dengan semua masa lalu yang udah lewat.

Ngomong2 masa yang udah lewat, taon 2009 ini bener2 berasa cepet banget buat gue. Just like last year, ini adalah list hal2 berkesan yang udah gua lakukan / alami di tahun dua rebu sembilan :
1. Makan makan dan makan
2. Jalan2 ke Cambodia, Bali, Medan, Bangkok, Bali (again), Malacca (again), and KL (again)
3. Belajar video editing :)
4. Ikutan kickboxing personal training for a few months
5. Join hot yoga class
6. Beli kacamata LV
7. BB-nisasi (ini sih gara2 handphone lama ilang…. hiks T_T )

Nah sekarang looking to the future….. bentar lagi dah 2010. Apa ya yang pengen gua capai di taon kebo ini? Gue tuh orangnya jarang banget plan for the future….. I take life as it is, go with the flow….. tapi ya gak ada salahnya ngarep hihi. So, here is my wish list for next year:
1. Better work environment (gak masalah tetep di sini apa dapet kerjaan baru, pokoknye something has to change)
2. Ketemu ama pasangan hidup gue (udah mau sacap nih….)
3. Tetep giat berolahraga dan jaga makanan
4. Dan yang paling penting..... stay happy and always be grateful with what I have =D

Happy New Year 2010 everyone!!

N.B. : Buat pemirsa yang bingung kenapa tiba2 gua ngeblog pake bahasa indo…. Well, I have no idea myself! Just feel like it :P