Sempurna

This is like the mushiest song in a very long time... Since it's like a Karaoke video, yeah pay attention to the lyrics. Ah, doesn't make you fall in love all over again? With love songs (not all are stupid!) or err your special someone, if you have one.

Now listen to this version by a Dutch guy...

Dear Dad

It has been 3 years since you left this world.

Don’t worry about Mummy. She is healthy and well. Nothing seems to slow her down. In fact, she just came back from her high school reunion in Melbourne. I call her every other day (not just to ask her for more money!). She says that she dreams of you sometimes. Actually, I do too. We miss you a lot.

How have you been?

I guess I am doing alright. Not too shabby. On bad days, probably I’d be overwhelmed with all the responsibilities I have and juggling studies along. I know it was even tougher during your time, having to take care of your younger siblings and all that making ends meet. I don’t have to worry about that. And I am forever grateful. I truthfully appreciate all the hard work and sacrifices you made when you were around. Otherwise, life would not be so easy for Mummy and I today.

We never did talk a lot because you were often hidden behind mountain piles of graphs, charts and other documents. Also, it appeared to me that you always wanted to talk me into doing something I was not interested in.

I was the rebellious teenager for as long as I remember. Maybe it was just my foolish way of getting your attention. I was disappointed and frustrated that you never seemed to be around then. Good grades and medals did not gain me more time to spend with you.

Honestly, all that was just my superficial perspective of things. I know better now. You have never forgotten my birthday (or any other special days in our family!). Behind all the love that Mummy showered me with, you were playing an important role as well. I am an extremely fortunate boy. I got almost everything I desired. Yes, so much luckier than the average kid.

All thanks to you, Dad.

As time goes by and I slowly mature, I have come to realise how big of an influence you are in my life. You always told me to never give up, to never conform to the masses and to always believe in myself. You taught me that rewards only come to those who were willing to work hard. I am sorry that I never realised the true depth to your words when I was younger. You and Mummy will always be the guiding light in my life.

Relatives comment on how they miss your roaring laughter at the dinner table. Whenever we meet your old friends, they often remember you as being a diligent and a very good man; with a voracious appetite. Uncle Lim and Theresa, your secretary even call Mummy once in a while to talk to her. They miss having you around. You are always in our thoughts.

It has been 3 years but it feels like you have never left us. Keep watching over our family. We know you have got our back.

Please take care.

Your Loving Son

Gemuruh

Bila bertalu rentak di kalbu
Hasrat yang tersirat semakin kuburu
Bila bergema laungan gempita
Harapan bernyala nadiku berganda

Gemuruh jiwa semangat membara
Dari puncak ingin ke angkasa
Berkalungkan bintang berkerdipan
Menyerlah jauh dari yang biasa

Ungkapan ini bukan sekadar bermimpi
Segalanya pastikan terbukti nanti


*Yes, this is probably why my grandmother always complains that I am turning very Melayu ;P

Tagged by Swee Leen who was tagged by Joon Heng who was tagged by Ming Hui who was tagged by...........

Instructions: Remove one question from below, add in one of your own (personal), to make a total of 20. Tag 10 people in your list in the end of this post. Notify them.

1. At what age do you wish to be married?
Err anytime after I start working and have already the following assets in my collection:

• Nice, quaint little apartment somewhere in like Mutiara Damansara.
• A new car (at least Honda City or Toyota Vios)
• Enough money to pay for the wedding, at least.
  

2. If you were to be stranded on a deserted island, who are the 3 blog buddies you'd take and why?
Michelle Lim so that she can keep me entertained, Shao Jian so that I can get enough dose of vulgarities, and Evonne so that she can keep me sane.

3. Where is the place that you want to go to the most?
Egypt? Always always loved Egyptology. But I need the air-cond.

4. If you can have 1 dream come true, what would it be?
Er... have my dad back? Seriously.

5. Do you believe you can survive without money?
NO WAY. MONEY IS (almost) EVERYTHING. [I agree with Swee Leen on this!]

6. What are you afraid to lose the most?
People who are dear to me [Family & Friends], My memory and yes, MONEY!

7. If you win $1 Million, what would you do?
INVEST!!! And make more millions out of it!

8. If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
LoL always do did.

9. List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.
Reliable, witty and quite the pretty! Hehe...

10. What requirement do you wish from your other half?

• PLEASE SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH!
• PLEASE DO NOT BE UGLY!
• PLEASE HAVE SOME COMMON SENSE!
• please be good in bed... hehe
  

11. What kind of person do you hate the most?
Liars, hypocrites and backstabbers.

12. If you are given the chance to go back to the past and make a difference, will you?
Nope. I'm very happy with my life =)

13. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. What does it mean to you?
Hello? Two words say everything liao. That's it.

14. If you had a pet orang utan, what would you call him? And why?
Bung Mokhtar (like the Kinabatangan MP)

15. If there's ever a war (or things that are similar) happening in your place, are you going to move to a safer place, or fight?
Donno?

16. If you have the chance, which part of your character you would like to change?
Lazy. OMGWTFKNSKNNCCB you don't even know half of it.

17. Who is the person that you can share all your problems with?
You know who la.

18. What's your weakest point?
I sleep waaayyy too much.

19. What's the thing that you're most proud of?
My company of friends. [from everywhere and all stages of life thus far le]

20. What would you like to see change in the world today?
Equality to the people!

I TAG :

Siaw, Michelle Lim, Mezhen, Ben Luke, Yu Jeat?, Evonne, and anyone who wants to do it!

Penang!

Home sweet home! Here I come...

Medicine or Surgery? Radiology or Oncology? I can't wait!

Too lazy to blog now. But yeah, if anyone is heading over to Penang in March, just gimme a call and we can go hang out + I bring you to the bestest hidden secret spots for great food.

In the meanwhile, I am soaking in the sunshine! Boy, do I love it or what?

Down Memory Lane

With Jas and Sid.

[Ahem, if this was a scene from Gossip Girl *LOL*, L-R: Dan Humphrey, Blair Waldorf and Nate Archibald]

Err... Guys sticking chopsticks up our various orifices? LOL

The Original Triple 5 Soul gang... Red Ball Gurney?

Jian and I, in our Annual Roti Canai-Eating Competition!

At the National Palace Museum, Taipei...

Pei Shern and I doing our 'thang' during the EAMSC Cultural Nite...

3rd Uncle and 2nd Aunt's birthdays at LYJ Sg Buloh... with pricey cakes... from Haagen Dazs!

Goddess of Mercy Temple, Pitt Street, Penang

Baby Wilson's 1st Birthday with Mummy Lea Yeong, da Sis.
Yup, that is a pricey Baskin Robbins' Ice-Cream Cake!

Ze Alma Mater... Anderson Junior College.

Non Mihi Solum = Not For Myself Alone

More great memories await ... in 2008!

Haha, lame-ly, that rhymes!

I Splurged Today

I found a nice little green jacket. It was pricey.

I pounced on it.

It fitted me nicely.


And that, set the ball rolling, for a very looong afternoon at the 2 adjacent mall(s).

I am gonna be eating plain white porridge for the next month.



When I got home, unpacked, and hung everything I bought today in the wardrobe.

I found an article of clothing, similar up to 70% to the nice little green jacket.

And that, set the ball rolling, for a retrospective stroll down memory lane... =)

Crimson

Nothing breaks the blood that binds.

Public Statement

I. AM. NOT. EMO.


I am just sick :(

Nah!

Naaaahhhh!!!

I blog liao... Your turn, Tan Swee Leen!