dementia praecox

A few day's after the queuing event, (my colleagues had been laughing at me for this... *grumbles*) I spot this article online and I was like Oh. My. God. (Sorry Shiwon.)Poor thing. I think she should have scout out and come queue overnight. (Since she could sleep anyway) Hope she gets better soon. Heard there's going to be a second show added so fans who cannot get the first concert's tickets still have a chance!

Anyway, been busy with work and missed the collection dateline (of my goody bag) but called and they say it's ok to collect anytime so I made a point to go down on a Saturday after work. I kind of face-palmed when I collected that goof of a goody bag.

The huge-ass plastic bag enough to put in a pair of denim long jeans.Here's the things that are in the goody bag.P.S: The blue gift wrapped thing is not included, I just use it as a background contrast because I don't want to show my bed.

... ... Don't get? Do you need so big a bag to put papers in? Saving Gaia, hello~

Oh well, what can I say? I'll treat it as a late Christmas present from Heeren and leave it as that then.

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这何尝不是变相的共襄盛举，但想想这份期盼得来不易。五千张票；试问亚洲地区有多少人为了宝蓝色的他们痴迷？

Obligations tied me to the spot but my heart was already there. It doesn't help that the live updates (on fb) were showing signs of this being the longest queue in the century by the time I could get my butt down.

Null emotions. Really. 19 November passed in a blur, and all I can really remember was eating dinner with the two A's (Adrian and Andrew) after dropping the other heavy stuff at his place and borrowed Drew's ipod touch "Just in case."

谢谢后援会的各位妹妹们。有你们的帮助现场的次序才能维持的像样。帮忙聚集、列排队名单、记下名字；没有辛劳也有苦劳。更何况你们从早上就在这里了，耐力真是惊人啊~

要说感谢，当然不能忘了劳苦功高的RITS和HMV,Heeren的各位。辛苦了。没有你们的协商，爱宝蓝色的大家会哭死的。

7:53PM. A discouragingly late time. Imagine the broadcasts (fb) had been going on about how there's already a group of 50+ people lining up by around 4pm+; plus if you tentatively calculate that everyone in the queue is buying the max amount of tickets (4) that would've been a 200+ tickets off ballot. Which is entirely possible due to the fact that the ones in the front are mostly lining up for the fan club. What about the online ticketing going on live at the same time? Fans love playing fastest finger first I tell you.

到现场时有点错愕的看着人山人海的场面，慢慢走向像是企划执行部的小妹。才发现精灵们（我拒绝叫自己妖精。）真是让人不爱也难。列表记名、互相帮忙看着位子好让邻居能上个厕所或买个便当什么的、先记录顺序然后再安排排队的队伍，还尽量让我们不挡着人家做生意。好乖，好乖。姐姐我好感动看得都快哭了。

队伍？想绕肠子一样。就是：又弯又长。

I mean really, who else can make me line-up overnight? Realise this is almost a once in a lifetime thing and since 2005 I've been wanting to see them. How can I not go!?!

头可断、血可流、SUJU不可不追求。

My darling handphone, I could almost kill. You drained so quickly even though I charged you the previous night. Too bad I didn't bring the charger to work. And what's with the malfunctioning screen suddenly? You do know you're a touch-screen phone, right? How am I going to call people? Can press number can sms but cannot send. What use has that got? You almost did me in you know, because I need that Singtel logo on your front page and you almost ran dry.

All the technology must be against me. Even Drew's ipod touch is fail. Cannot connect to the wireless even though Mister Mc Donald is just a few steps away while other people all around me happily connect. (Both physically and technologically. I must be a freak.)

我们共换了三次排队地点。第二地点是位于Heeren办公室出口旁的空地。突然有电台dj来访。访问到我后面那排还有个妈妈和孩子一起来排队的，让我有点羡慕的说~ 还拍了照什么的不过没在网上看到就是了。搞笑的事还有老外下了班路过还大声说了句“辛苦啦~”

坐在我前排的妹妹则是在看好久以前的《我们结婚了！》（貌似khuntoria第一集？）拜托还遮遮掩掩的，你以为我没看过！？我等啊等，还是接不上线惟有望空发呆。十二点的到来救了我快发霉的躯壳儿。终于，我们移向最后的排队等待区。
The pink tag every one in line have~ Sect A last row. A place where everyone go pass to go toilet. A spot where we are nearest to the road and quite possibly one of the few to be able to get good seats. There I look at the large pane of glass hanging above me and see all kinds of positioning. How many more hours to go as random people caught my eye and we nodded at each other in acknowledgement.
Section A
Boring me taking photo of me and the "Section A" paper *fails*
People and their random positions 时间就这样流逝着，有关单位还怕我们中暑，一直派人送水。却增加了排队上厕所的人数。我那里一直有人走进走出。越坐越不舒服。禅念都快变成残念了。好在还有几个能让我护眼睛的工作人员。当天开始微微泛蓝的时候，我站起身拉了拉筋。让我眼睛非常舒服的其中一位工作人员和我嘘寒问暖了几下，可惜没要到他/她的电话还引起了另一个养眼的他/她的提防？我是善良老百姓，不用怕我啦！

渐渐的，麦当当的早餐味开始飘香~ 而我完全没上厕所的等到了天亮。

With the rumblings (of my stomach and the crowd stirring) around, my mind refocus, the girls beside me kindly offered to get breakfast for me but I decline. I asked for the time. It's 6:50am. They went to line up for Mister Mac D while I look after their belongings. Nods of acknowledgements all around as people walk pass our row, in and out, in and out they go. I search my bag and almost hit myself when I realise I left my biscuits at Andrew's place. (Andrew, I hope you love them...) So I just close my eyes after the girls return and zoned out... I mean reach a Zen state of mind. Around me, camera flashes and reporters started approaching the people in the queue and the girls (my row) seems to panic because we are so close to the media but we don't want to get caught on papers. I continue to "Zen" with my head down, ear piece in place even though my batteries had ran out after the girls woke.

The guys with the water tanks are back and roaming around to give us much needed hydration (though I'm not sure about what the content of sugar in the F&N, Sarsi and Ice-cream Soda will do to the crowd later.)

大概又过了一个半小时，有关负责人拿了个大喇叭，通知要交替的快请人来交替，要上厕所的快去。九点准时封场。

好不容易等到了九点，又听到所谓的噩耗。工作人员指出了就算来排队等天亮也不一定等得到位子的可能，顿时唏嘘声四起。我和妹妹们抱着渺茫的希望（第一区最后一排应该还买的到吧。）继续坚持到底。不然呢？到现在才来放弃，是猪都没那么大只啦！

Finally it's 10am. All were told to get up and start packing to move into line. (I was a little mortified by the amount of garbage around and disappointed by people not cleaning up after themselves.) One of the girls had low blood pressure and with worried laden hearts we move slowly.

All the while, fans around us connect online to check the ticket sales and many lamented about site showing "sold out". We got more and more agitated as we move down the queue.

From RITS: The moving queue, with elves checking online. Can you spot me in the picture? 小妹后来排到树阴下后，也开始振作了。离售票处越近，就越精神。 *笑*

In our little elves group, I am the only one buying only 2 tickets. When one of the girls' friend called to ask if there are available tickets (they were camping online to get the tickets, however I think Sistics shut down that connection and let the people who queue up overnight get it first... So they have to come down instead.) I suggest that they use my remaining quota to buy.

表格填空~ 是说，我填写的表格编号： 131 （中奖了！）本来工作人员所说的，前一百名幸运儿会得到一个小礼包。之后却改成了首两百位。其实对排队的精灵们没差啦。重点是能买到票、能见到宝蓝色、能与众精灵们为宝蓝色编制他们梦想的宝蓝灯海。不过，能拿到当然开心~用熬夜排队换来的荣耀耶~

礼物兑换券编号：131 后来帮妹妹们买了票，我就高高兴兴地拿着礼物兑换券和票离开了。天空那时还微微的下起细雨，而我也只能在心里默默的祈祷着，“还在排队的众精灵们，加油啊~”

Labels: Fangirling, News 5 Tonight, Rants

Just when I swear that I won't ever do such a health detrimental thing like queuing up overnight ever again, this happens.More news on Running Into the Sun@FB as they are the official partner for Super Junior Show 3.

Target -> Saving $300 for Super Show 3 on 29 Jan 2011. RITS better do a better job at ticketing than Proof Label or I'm most probably gonna pull my hairs out...

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I should have known this would happen. "Queuing will not be entertained" my ass! Korean Pop Night Concert ticket 果然一票难求。

Neng and I got to the venue at 9am, being the law-abiding Singaporean we are. We failed at being the 'kiasu' Singaporean we should be. Apparently, a queue had already started on the night before the official ticketing starts. Even police and ambulance were called in.

More crazy shit ensues when I heard from my friend that while queuing (unofficial) the staff of 313 attempt to move them away from the main building by giving out queue tags. Unfortunately, these disorientated people cannot differentiate the start of the queue to the end of the queue, thus giving a 100+ people advantage.

And then the first thing I heard when I reach that place was the 'first person' queuing over night had already gotten his 10 tickets. Holy f***tard!

Can you imagine how desperate we were? Good thing we meet Zeke on the scene and some kind fellow K-pop fans. Lucky for us, we finally got 2 queue numbers on our side. Thanks Azrul.Though the number we got was a bit... far back? Like I say, lucky for us we only need 7 tickets in total (after much calling and such).

Since they say we can come back later when its our queue number's turn, we decided to go do whatever we have to do and meet back. So, Neng and I walked to Plaza Singapura for lunch. I met Ruth there! Such coincidence.

After lunch, we walked to Suntec for the IT fair. Which was in a way crazy too. (The fair, not the walk...) That's also when I realize all the events going on (the Peranakan Food Fair, the Rock Band Competition, the IT Fair, the Korean Concert queue...)

There, I met up with Drew and Pat. We shopped around but I was horridly distracted by the constant calls back and forth (live updates from 313 lol). Much too soon, Zeke told me he's lining up. I contacted Neng and we ran all the way down (with a friend of his...) On the way, as we neared 313 a guy and a girl stopped us suddenly. *打 brake* The girl made a grab for my hand and kept saying things like "OMG you're so WHITE! Are you local!?!..." and I was totally O_O because I didn't know how to react. Lucky for me, Neng's friend just grab my other hand and pull! All the while during our 'escape route' he calls out "Sorry we're in a hurry~"

Well, we managed to reach there on time (Zeke is like 3 person from the ticketing booth) and...See ya all there!!! *Huge Grins*

After that, I walked back to Suntec and got the news that Pat got himself an Iphone 4!!! We had this conversation like 3 hours ago:

Pat: Should I get an Iphone 4?
Me: I heard it breaks easily, due to all the glass surface. And you being so careless... (I let it trail off for effect.)
Pat: But really, should I get an Iphone 4, since the company is paying and all...?
Me: You must consider, do you really need it? (Gist is my disapproval, no?)
Pat: So I shouldn't get one?
Me: Yah, most probably not...

Anyway, Ying哥 is obviously better at the persuasion game. So Pat got his Iphone 4.

Then we went for steamboat dinner; in which Sam can't make due to his broken leg, Drew almost got killed despite the care we took to separate our utensils, Pat ran back to Suntec to get his Iphone 4 (O.o), Gina got confused by speaking policies with us and Ying哥 almost got me to drink.

Also, Drew "拌屎" onto himself, got angry and slam table. I got pissed off at him on that point.

Which kind of conclude my very hectic day.

Labels: Fangirling, Foodies, Happenings, News 5 Tonight

Crazy day, another day spent on the road. Or I should say wasted? The traffic in Melaka was horrible.It took another 3 hours to get from entering Melaka to my aunt's place. Note to self, try not to go there when it's public holiday. I mean, had no one ever thought that 99 seconds traffic red light an inefficient prop? Small road also 99 seconds, big road also 99 seconds, got car also 99 seconds, no car also 99 seconds. Small road turn big road or big road turn small road also 99 seconds... *sweat-dropped* This should be the govornment's priority for the developement in Melaka instead of land reclaimation. I mean we managed with such small piece of land and our traffic is not that bad... What's the use of all that land if you spoil the tourists appetite by giving them a lousy road experience? Learn automatic traffic controls, man...

Labels: Explore, News 5 Tonight, Rants

Couldn't believe we're stuck in the middle of the bridge after passing Singapore Customs. Shouldn't they open more gates since it is too predictable that there's going to be a jam? Public holiday, hello? 1 to 2 hours many could handle, but a freaking 3 hours!?! We queued from 10:50 to 13:45. Believe me, I kept count. How many bladders exploded that day, I wonder. Oh, Wei Sheng and I also have to thank friendly fellow Singaporeans who are so kind as to lend us their handphones to call our parents after we reappear from our road side make shift pee hole. Thank you!

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Extracted (like you would extract a bad tooth) from "Fit to Post"

'Worst words to say at work' by Jeffrey Oon – May 4th, 2010 (Yes, I'm slow on 'news')

*Copy whole scale*
Re-published courtesy of Forbes.

By Linnda Durre.

Let’s look at some specific words and phrases that are used by some people to buy time, avoid giving answers and escape commitment. If you use these words and phrases yourself, take a scalpel and cut them out of your thinking, speaking and writing. Words like these only weaken you and make you sound noncommittal, undependable and untrustworthy.

“Try”
Try is a weasel word. “Well, I’ll try,” some people say. It’s a cop-out. They’re just giving you lip service when they probably have no real intention of doing what you ask. Remember what Yoda says to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: “Do or do not–there is no try.” Take Yoda’s advice. Give it your all when you attempt something. And if it doesn’t work, start over.

Put passion into your work and give it your best effort, so you can know that you did all you could to make it happen. So if the outcome you were expecting didn’t come to fruition, it’s not because you didn’t do everything you could to make it happen. It just wasn’t the right time for it or it wasn’t meant to be.

“Whatever”
This word is a trusted favourite of people who want to dismiss you, diminish what you say or get rid of you quickly. “Whatever,” they will say as an all-purpose response to your earnest request. It’s an insult and a verbal slap in the face. It’s a way to respond to a person without actually responding. When you say whatever after another person has said his or her piece, you have essentially put up a wall between the two of you and halted any progress in communicating. It’s a word to avoid.

“Maybe” and “I don’t know”
People will sometimes avoid making a decision and hide behind words and phrases like “maybe” and “I don’t know.” There’s a difference between legitimately not knowing something and using words like these as excuses. Sometimes, during a confrontation, people will claim not to know something or offer the noncommittal response “maybe,” just to avoid being put on the spot. If that seems to be the case, ask, “When do you think you will know?” or “How can you find out?” Don’t let the person off the hook so easily.

“I’ll get back to you”
When people need to buy time or avoid revealing a project’s status, they will say, “I’ll get back to you,” and they usually never do. If people say they will get back to you, always clarify. Ask them when they will get back to you, and make sure they specify the day and time. If they don’t, then pin them down to a day and time and hold them to it. If they won’t give you a day or time, tell them you’ll call in a day or week and follow up. Make sure you call and get the information you need.

“If”
Projects depend on everyone doing his or her part. People who use if are usually playing the blame game and betting against themselves. They like to set conditions, rather than assuming a successful outcome. People who rely on conditional responses are fortifying themselves against potential failure. They will say, “If Bob finishes his part, then I can do my part.” They’re laying the groundwork for a “no fault” excuse and for not finishing their work.

There are always alternatives, other routes and ways to get the job done. Excuse makers usually have the energy of a slug, the vision of Mr. Magoo and the spine of a jellyfish. You don’t want them on your mountain climbing team up K-2 or Mount Everest.

“Yes, but …”
This is another excuse. You might give your team members suggestions or solutions and they come back to you with “Yes, but . . .” as a response. They don’t really want answers, help, or solutions. You need to call the “Yes, but . . .” people out on their avoidance tactic by saying something like: “You know, Jackie, every time I offer you a suggestion you say, ‘Yes, but . . . ,” which makes me think you don’t really want to solve this problem. That’s not going to work. If you want to play the victim, go right ahead, but I’m not going to allow you to keep this up and I may have to report you.” After a response like that, you can be assured that the next words you hear will not be, “Yes, but . . .”!

“I guess …”
This is usually said in a weak, soft-spoken, shoulder-shrugging manner. It’s another attempt to shirk responsibility–a phrase is only muttered when people half agree with you, but want to leave enough leeway to say, “Well, I didn’t really know. . . . I was only guessing.” If you use this phrase, cut it out of your vocabulary.

“We’ll see”
How many times did we hear our parents say this? We knew they were buying time, avoiding a fight or confrontation or really saying no. It’s better to be decisive and honest by saying, “I need more information. Please present your case or send me the data–both pro and con–so I can make an informed decision.” That way the interested parties will contribute to an in-depth, well-researched “verdict.”

This column is an excerpt of Surviving The Toxic Workplace (McGraw-Hill, 2010) by Linnda Durré, a psychotherapist, business consultant and columnist.

*Copy ends here*

What interest me, was not the content of this article, though I must admit I for one, do see things happening in the real life that are listed in this 'story'. What really interest me, was how the people replied to it.

It was interesting... to say the least. To read through all the comments, go to the link above. Here are some examples of how 'passionate' people feel about this topic ;)

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This shit is fucking lame. Funny as hell though. I was deeply entertained.
Like quite accurate? Then again, is it really?

Side Note: Congratulations to Aishah and Fadli~ Have a Blessed Marriage~

参考早报周刊《zbW》的每日生肖运程和每周星座，今天让我特认同的。感冒啊，你何时会好？
属牛的朋友：今天什么事也不想做得你，不妨趁此机会让自己好好休息一下，松懈身心。
处女座的朋友： 桃花渐渐散去，感觉疲惫，希望能够好好休息。有机会接手复杂任务，记得自己也会需要承担更多责任。

Labels: News 5 Tonight, Quiz, Rants

My Dad and I can't help but notice this...
Please respect our Singapore Flag~

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Can I say? I am DAMN PROUD to be born as a Singaporean! Why does the parade makes me cry every year?

我们是新加坡公民，
誓愿不分种族、
言语、宗教，
团结一致，
建设公正平等 的民主社会，
并为实现国家之幸福、
繁荣与进步，共同努力。

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I could not tell you how many places of interest we saw; nor how much we actually see of Singapore itself. Yes, I am such fail as a tour guide. However, what I can tell you is... We ate non-stop. Between Hao's amazing appetite; Kuan's good stamina, Neng's ability to fight for the tab and my incredible 'sense of direction', I bring you, "When Cousins Come To Play!"

This is supposed to be the foot note but this is my blog so I can put it where I want it. I hope this complaint actually gets to you Mr. Tan Cher Hao. Not only did I broke doctor's orders and drank like too much, I put my ever-so-flimsy slimming plans (okay maybe a no over-eating, exercise sometimes plan) on hold and threw caution to the winds, joining you in your endless eating spree. I gained 4 freaking kilos because of you; idiot. You'd better be thankful and treat me nicer the next time I visit you, vice versa. Or else!

19 July
That aside, with people to do(?), places to see, let's get on with the show! Them Chers made it to Singapura 19 July with our Shen Shen in toll and I worked a bit as Cindy run her fats away at the Shape Run. Unfortunate for me, there's bread to consider and really I haven't have much dough left. Excited to hear about her adventure, we decided to meet after my family dinner. Hao and Kuan took showers, napped and we had a huge dinner to welcome them here. I left the house for Cindy and we walked around to Marina Square and City Link before walking back to TCC, which is kind of like our usual coffee place. We were just seated when I spotted the four guys near HMV door. Did I tell you they were tall? Formal introduction's aside, we chatted about stuff and had a bit of dessert and drinks; me acting like a true TCC fan and introducing them the good and the to-keep-away(s) on the menu. Neng went HMV and got his Girl Generation new mini album "Tell Me Your Wish". Feeling artsy, we went over to "Durians" for exhibits and the Mr. Merlion, who had an accident with lightning and the three new lighted walkie talkie at sea.Mister Merlion, who went Yun Nam Hair Care to salvage his bald patch.Yun Nam Hair Care works! Did I tell you I love you, Cin? Thanks for being there, you made being the butt of jokes bearable. We went straight for the MRT station after all that camwhoring. Oh and I get to explain to Kuan how it's impossible to miss the ERP 'In Operation' sign. Then it's Braddell Mac for supper. We introduced them the culture of studying in 24 hour operated deli because I saw Pei Xuan studying there and we had a general debate on studying in such diners / coffee houses before getting our butt to order food. Over burgers, fries, nuggets, wings, apple pies, coke, ice teas and ice milos, we discussed about the future prospect of Singapore and Malaysia. Hao's experience in the U.S was really insightful and the talks about the economic downturn and developing countries and China raising up and the big guns just made my head dizzy. Or maybe that's the lag of sleep from trying to complete my shifts before they get here talking. Or the food overdose. I don't even know anymore. Conclusion as 19 turn 20: My stomach wouldn't get any rest as Hao express his enthusiasm for 小锅面，点心，油条 and food in general on our walk home.

20 July
Too much to digest, I read through a couple of reports before felling asleep. Shen Shen and I shared the room while they were here and maybe I should just mention that I am a light sleeper. I woke in time for breakfast and Hao was amazed to see me up before him. We joined Mother and Shen Shen at 太空船巴刹 for breakfast. Hao was disappointed because 小锅面's stall wasn't open. On the menu instead was 萝卜糕，猪肠粉，鱼片汤，斋米粉，甘蔗汁，laksa and nasi lemak. Muffins for take-away. There's this thing about staying in Toa Payoh; when the Sun is up, there's sure food to be found.

After breakfast, I was online for facebook while the aunties freshen up for shopping. Precious time needed for my stomach to digest the food intake. When lazy bums Neng and Kuan finally woke, we headed to Orchard since Neng got his friend to slack with us. The link was already open so we followed and it lead us to 鼎泰丰。 I saw Hao looked longingly at the menu at the door and face palmed. Slowly, I diverted his attention and we went to Starbucks for my much needed caffeine. Our plan was to walked down Orchard all the way to Bugis to Sim Lim Square for some gadget hunt. With new malls up, our progress was slow. Speaking of new malls, there's Orchard Central. Me thinks this place is upper crust. Sofas for shoppers that got tired, posh shops, expensive looking furnishing... I also think I've found the only Geláre left in Singapore that's not taken over by E.C. Tuesday's waffles anyone?It's rare that I walked on this side of the road. As we walked towards the entrance of Istana, Hao kept interrupting my concentration on the car that drove into the entrance with questions like, "Is this where the president lives?" There goes my chance of seeing Mr Nathan... if he's in the car. These questions that I've answered every time we pass by the Istana! Once and for all, it is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Now will you stop asking me this question like for the one hundredth and one time. At P.S, Samsung Omnia 2 launch. Also, Singapore Food Fest, peranakan style. Right between P.S and The Atrium. Spent some time there looking at Neng's next phone-of-choice contestant number two. (Number 1 is Omnia HD) before moving on to The Cathay (not before stopping outside Sakae looking drooling-ly at their sashimi special.) Aston for lunch and what a big lunch it was. Sorry no pictures, too busy eating. We covered much ground after that, moving down Cityhall. Went Peninsula Shopping Center for shoes. People take note, there's a LMTEDT shop in the house, yo. Do drop by for your pair of trusty sneakers anytime. Then it's Funan for games and we got home in time for dinner and “爱也好，恨也好”。 Our family glued to the TV, making the visitors wonder about our pass-time seriously. TV marathon later, we explored Marina Barrage. On the way in the car we sang random songs played on the radio and talked military. Nothing confidential I assure you.

We went down and took a long stroll. The weather was nice and windy, with the undertones of moist and salt from the sea. I took my time taking pictures and enjoying the breeze. We saw a lot of couples, some soloist using the net, groups having picnic-afters; playing cards. I can see in my mind's eye evening sunsets and jogs along the bridge. It was romantic until I caught up with the boys.21 July
We were totally lost driving back. Ended up in Clementi, how bad was that. Late for home anyway, someone suggested supper. 兴旺茶餐厅 it is then. On one end of the libra was sleep, the other my weight. Seeing the way the scales tipped, my heart wept as I threw the virtual scale away. I fear for my waistline. In the house, it was a blissful 5 hours without food. Then Hao woke up. We solve ez-link matters at Toa Payoh Central. That can of worms. Good thing I dragged him to Popular for a while more before BreadTalk tempted the saliva out of him. Though I talked him out of that, we ended up in Bishan 鼎泰丰。 Some times, you just cannot win. 一笼这个，三笼那个，可想而知，又一圈了。 Neng and Kuan slept in and join us late. The breakfast ended like lunch and cost just over $100. I walked out of the place bloated and saw Hao headed straight for BreadTalk. 连吃带打包。Impressive. By the time we reached home to change clothes, he only have a "smart-aleck" left. That was gone in a minute.

Freshly fed, Bugis here we go. Explore and snooped. Walk right into the trap and the slip of tongue caused me another kilo? 南翔馒头店。We saw 蒸笼 abundant and ordered more food. By then, I've already leave my life in the hands of fate. Can you believe the 下午茶's spread? Not to mention after that we went right over the streets for 甜汤。我都饱得快吐了。The dessert store is across the street. Prior engagement with Cin. We are supposed to meet for lunch at Ghim Moh I think, 虾婆河粉 and Mongolian food。Since we cocked up the timing, we met for dinner at The Central Clarke Quay. Lost the sense of direction and arrived half an hour late. Major high was the shoe sale! But damn it! Why they don't have my size? Dinner at Waraku de Pasta. we got a cute waiter and the seats have a really good view of the Singapore River.Ponders over what to eat.Nice night view, bad jittery fingers. Code Blue for Cin means she's going to have an early night, that leaves us to explore... The Clarke Quay Food Street. Featuring traditional Straits Chinese cuisines, peranakan dishes, local delights and lots of beer, we had fun walking around looking at the people enjoying themselves as they chow down. Moving on, since the night is still young; we explored pubs and clubs and everything caught in between. Moving on to a more quiet spot, otaku(s) will love this place called Cosafé @ CHIJMES 01-11. See Neng's smile for prove. Please, please do try out their garlic bread and calamari rings. Total bagus. Also known as the place where I defy doctor's orders. So I am not telling how much we drink... Okay, maybe just one, remember the R.I.P after the series of drinks I've had; making me faint? A milder version, ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to: Seven Sins~ Hao and I kept talking about the Bohemian revolution because of Green Fairy in our drink. Gosh, all that absinthe. Alcohol made me talk big and I took pictures with the ultra kawaii waiteress / maid. She don't walk. She bounces. Her name is Apple. We nicknamed her "the bouncing apple".

22 July
For a moment I was in the toilet and heard the usual puking and thumps. When I came out we had a show put on. There's this drunk guy and his girlfriend who took a trishaw ride and he took the horn from the uncle and started pressing the horn at him. Just ask either one of us who saw it to describe it to you. It was freaking funny. After that, we want to make sure we don't look too drunk so we walked down near Park Lane to have 豆花。 The walk made Hao realize just how much food he haven't tried. Anyway, 豆花 and talks of being old. -_-"" Kuan and Hao amazed that it cost less than $10 to get home via taxi even with surcharge. Hao was totally gone after he went to toilet. The rest of us shamelessly stayed in Sheng's room to chit-chat until he only have a two hour nap before going to school. Neng kept nodding off. Finally sleep claimed me and it was late when Hao and Kuan wakes. Neng was still asleep so we headed to market for 小锅面 and the Cher's so called 一口包。 Slacking and taking our own sweet time, we went shoe hunting and everyone was happy with their purchases. We even saw Auntie Roy along the way. Funan game hunt failed so Illuma for dinner. The maids at Cosafé way cuter. But we have fun with the fresh ordering experience.Hmm... I wonder where this leads to.The chief that is cool with his cooking utensils throwing act.We even caught a glimpse of the Japanese Fencing Team in Singapore for Youth Olympics. We are all impressed by their mask wearing skills. Like really respect. Hao wants to learn from Neng the art of catching soft toys and he paid a lot of school fees that night and got nothing. We went home after a long time at arcade as I fought valiantly over the urge that is 'Eternal Wheel' and watch them installing Jubeat, my second obsession. Neng will be off early tomorrow and I wonder will I go crazy?

23 July
We spent 23rd July at home mostly. Kuan slept all the way till noon and there wasn't much to do and I sleep too little to be of use. We explored Ang Mo Kio and I got Hao to try the curry spaghetti @ Nebo. Of course Hao try out at the machines. We saw 3 machines 'Jackpot', we were in awe. School fees paid off. Hao caught this little thing. We join Dad at Lorong 8 for 炒果条。Then, usual TV and internet. Sleep comes easier that night.

24 July
Internet. Hao have some business outside and he settles while Kuan slept the day away. I forgot how the day went but we did not travel far. Whatever.

25 July
There wasn't much, just Hao clearing his stuff and all that, we went 鼎泰丰 again. Add this two to the list we ate the other time: and arcade for some toy catching action. Hao kept missing and Kuan got fed up. I milled around playing games and when I got back to the machine, I find Hao still attempting to catch something. I told him to try other stuff as Kuan came back and he went to the machine Hao tried on. Proves Hao was all kinds of fail cause, "Tan Cher Hao you suck wey~" rang out. Here comes Kuan sashaying over with a toy in his hand. When the coins are all out, we got this: Then, we went home, pick up the suitcases and I see them off.

I have a nap and then showered to join the ladies for Korean Hot Stone. Freaking nice and near to home. Then settlers. After our usual 'Betrayal at House on the Hill' we tried a new game called Dracula.The character I use: Mina Harker We met Andrew there and he looked at me and "Ah!" Seriously, can you remember that I have the member card like before you pay!?! Too bad. LOL The game was so fun we went back for more the very next night after dinner at T.C.C. Speaking of which the new menu will be out soon! 尽请期待！

P.S: I had hell writing this up. If I get any facts wrong, it's because all of these are blurred up and I have a few more entries to write and its 4:46am. I'll just end here then. Till the next entry...

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