Song: Keith Urban (Tonight I Wanna Cry)

Here's something to my buddies whom have poured out our hearts to each other, let's make a toast (virtual one will do *Smiles*) and to a certain girl in mind:

If you can't play it here, you'll just need to go head on to YouTube instead.

This is some restrictions from their site I guess.

What Can You Do If You Can't Cry It Out?

A friend of mine shared with me, that he is unable to cry out his despair and stress, unlike so many others. All he knew and was ever taught is just to "put a sock in it", "suck it in", and "man up". At his pit-moments, he wants to cry his heart and scream his lungs out, but he never had a place he could do so. So what he always did instead was to pile up with more work to rid himself of the misery. Days, months and eventually years passed by and without realizing, he had shield away his emotions. By the time he realizes it, he had actually distanced himself from many around him, including his family. Today, he struggles to work to open up to others. But from time to time, he has been put to a lot of challenges - financial, career, relationship, and self belief. Solving one after another, it almost seems endless to him. He feels pressured, and almost very tensed all the time. He just doesn't know how to go about it. He's been troubled by it and everything just seems "foggy".

I don't know how to help him, but just to be around him - like a shadow, not uttering a word but present around the subject. Many times have I suggested ways to relax, to be laid back, to not expect too highly of himself, but nothing has gone through. I could only watch him go on day by day. I'm happy for each time he gets back up on his two feet, but my worries grow each time he falls back down, because it seems harder and deeper in he falls. I really hope I could help him, but I don't know how. All I can do, is just to stand by him.

Do you have a friend in similar situation? What can I do to help my friend out? How can I help, other than just being there?

Have You Decided What Needs to Be Done?

This morning I stumbled upon an anonymous brilliant quote (after much searching found out who wrote it), which made me think quite a fair bit on my personal stuffs as well as office work. I believe that everyone has a decision to make at any given moment, and that many (including myself) have hesitated a while (some even longer) to decide on some things - it could be something as simple as "Should I take shower this morning?" (and yes, I did shower this morning, thank you. Smell me if you don't believe! *laughs*) to something as difficult as "Which road should I take to office today?" (it used to be my usual morning question, pathetic I know). I'm just pulling your leg, but the real tough question is yet to come - "Am I going to do what it takes to [fill in the blanks]?"

Apparently, I find that question to be left unanswered most of the time. I'm taking a daring guess that 90% of the world's population are caught up in this cycle of LifeQuestionGiven-Ignore-LifeQuestionGiven-Ignore. I made a number of pretty big decisions over the years (and even recently) - Some tough ones, some simple ones; and they have changed my life for the better (that much I know). I was once told by a wise person that "There are no bad or good decisions - every decision we make will lead us forward. But the question is do you want to move forward with hopes, or with regrets?" I find that pretty powerful, don't you?

Recently, I've been reminded by some friends that "Action speaks louder than words", and the action in the context simply refers to decision with commitment. Not just deciding (making a statement of choice) on a matter but also put in commitment (put in effort & work it out). If I want to see the results for any matter at all, that's all I have to do. They told me that "Anything's possible, if you know what you want, willing to work it out, and believe in yourself; Don't give up, don't let anybody steal your dreams, constantly remember what you want, and don't forget that"

I don't know about you, but don't 'cha love the support and encouragement shown there? I know I do! <3 

 

Anyhoo, here is the quote which came about earlier this morning:

It doesn't matter what you are thinking or what fear u have, if you juz do it! Action is the only thing that matters. I can see at the end of my life, im not going to look back & say "Gosh, I wish I had taken more action" - Diana Von Welanetz Wentworth

Valentine’s Day!

So this post is about MY valentine’s day *jeng jeng jeng* But before I go into that, HOW WAS YOURS?! *grins* Did you have an amazing time like me? Hahaha, alright was totally kidding on that. But, I did had an awesome time! =)

“Hurry, hurry, get on with the story!”
Well, hold ya horses there!

I won’t be telling you everything, but I will be sharing some stuffs that can help those of you in getting ideas to make your date more interesting, especially single-but-not-taken people =D This is also in respect for my date for valentine’s as she isn’t comfortable with me sharing much details about it. Well, some GOOD stuffs should be kept a secret and a mystery in order to keep it interesting *grins*

First off! - Gifts!

Check out what I have in place for the lady hehehe..

*stand proud*
I must say, the tad bit of creativity in me sure makes things a little different =P
These are very much affordable, but it is the effort of putting the bits and pieces together
that made a lady very happy to begin with *smiles on cloud nine*

 

 Second Plan – The Date!

The first rule you got to know that romance is a incremental thing.
So on the first date, NEVER be overly romantic or creative
(otherwise, you’ll face trouble for the second time)

So, I did somewhat plan for the night, BUT it wasn’t like all luxurious and stuffs like that.
There were any reservations, neither was there any peak-city-view where we spent the night.

”Cut to the chase! WHAT DID YOU DO?”
Hahaha, that’s something many would like to know, wouldn’t you? *evil grins*

Took her to dinner, thereafter for a walk, and then finally sent her home safely.

That’s what I wore for the night =D
Pretty simple, and meet the criteria right?

“Wah, look so handsome tonight!” – That’s what the owner of the restaurant said.
(Errr, it was not in exact words, but you get the meaning =P)

Keep in mind, that no matter what your date says whether she’s gonna wear casual or elegant,
you’ve got step up to the game, and not let him/her down on the day itself.
Trust me, this is from many experience and I’m glad I did well in terms of attire *grins*
(that’s me putting ‘money’ into your pocket)

We had a fine meal, but it was a little too much for her,
so I had to take in quite a fair bit extra meat that night hahaha.

I can’t show you more than the holding hands =)
(btw FYI that’s not her hand; and I don’t want to ‘cause her any awkwardness, hence shall not upload more)

 

Third Move – Tah-dah!

That’s all for this post!!
Thank you… you’ve been a great audience!

*walks out the door*

“OI! Dafuq?! Come back here and finish your story”

*slides back in*

Well, folks, shouldn’t the final part be mystery?
You wouldn’t reveal the ending of your ‘story’ too, right?
Plus, I scared later you jealous and can’t sleep, then I’d be in dilemma =P

Kidding guys, but it’s private matters and also to be respectful to the lady…

“So, it means that you guys got do, do ah??”

Like I said, that’s a mystery!
Thanks peeps!
I hope you had yourselves an enjoyable valentine’s day,
and feel free to share with me your story too!
*runs out the door*

CNY 2012 is Over! Valentine’s Next-up!

How did you celebrate your CNY? What was the best moment for you? For me, I had one of the best times celebrating it with family and friends! Last year, I didn’t enjoy much, so this year I made sure I got the best out of it =D So, here’s some shots to share with you what happened during CNY (you can also see my previous post on CNY celebration):

Gathering with Highschool mates:

I find it almost unbelievable that it’s been 7 years since we left highschool!
7 years already!

FOOD~!!

Lou Sang!

Preparation of Steamboat dinner

Desserts and after-meal chit-chat

Snappy snap snap

 

Gathering with Bloggers:

We played card on Jackie’s newly built balcony!
*It’s kinda dark and eerie if you’re the only one there*

There’s not many shots, ‘cause it’s dark..
but there’s some takes on after-game and Samuel counting his win! *pfft~!*
What a sore-winner! =P

 

Gathering with Neighbor:

I focused too much on eating, and totally forgotten about everything else…
hahahaha *shy away*

 

Chap Goh Mei:

Fun thing to do eh?
Too bad I didn’t go to the nearest river…
Would love to see the faces of the people who sees this =P

 

So that’s practically what I did during CNY…
Enough about that (since it’s over).. Let’s talk about the next soon-to-be-happening thing!!

Valentine’s Day is coming in a week’s time!!

So what’s your plan?

 

Btw the dog’s Patrick… Shot him for fun while being in a slow drive..
So, who could possibly be the recipient of the valentine’s gift box?!
What’s in the box?!

Could it be her? jeng jeng jeng…
That’s a mystery for now

 

Wanna know more?

Stay tune…

I’ll leave you with this! =P
”Jeffro d Afro is in town!”

HAPPY NEW YEAR (2012) !

I know it’s Chinese New Year (CNY) and I should be writing about it, but who set those rules right? =P Well, in conjunction with the New Year *grins*, I wanna take this opportunity to share out what I did on the first day of new year! What better way it is to celebrate with great friends and family!

Actually, before I head into the story, I wanna highlight a couple of stuffs that I’ve accomplished so far for the year 2011:

• Promotion in less than 1 year of service (previous job)
• Complete insurance examinations for Life Insurance and Investment-Link within 1 month (includes studying and sitting for the exams)
• Caught up with some old buddies before new year ends (no names mentioned)
• Bought a NEW car (I’m a proud owner of a Silver Saga FL 1.3 Auto *grins*)
• Bought a NEW camera (Panasonic Lumix LX5 baby!)
• Bought a NEW laptop (Awesome Asus K43U!)
• Traded lens for Tamron 17-50mm & Traded phone for N97 mini
• Lost 5KG in less than 2 weeks (well I cheated; dental surgery didn’t allow me to eat much *smirks*)
• Drove to Malacca (first trip down in years!)
• Etc. (I’m sure if I go on any further, you’ll just close and ignore the rest of the post *sobs, you don’t care about me, sobs*)

So, enough of the “bragging” and back to the story about New Year’s celebration… Went up to Genting the morning after NYE’s at Samuel’s place, with him and 7 other pals of mine (Alex, Jacquelyn, Stephanie, Jackie, Marilyn, Samantha, & Jeremy) to … celebrate the New Year, of course! Initial plan was to be there BEFORE the new year, and come back AFTER first day of new year, but no rooms were avail for us then. Steph and I was there for 1 night, whilst the others stayed another night to celebrate Alex’s birthday… Well, I’ll let my pictures tell the rest of the story =)

[left] Lunch @ Gohtong Jaya (Being early, that’s what I ate for lunch with Alex, Jac & Steph)
[right] That’s dinner with the bunch!

 

Some shots of us while waiting for dinner to be served..
Apparently, there were some fireworks at Genting,
but I was too focused on dinner, I didn’t bother about it =(

 

[left] We played the indoor arcade! (How can you not play, right? *grins*)
[right] my side project… (More at the end!)

How can you not GAMBLE at Genting??!!
HUAT AR!

Jeremy flexing his muscles…
and that’s how our room looks like to fit 9 people…
P.s : I didn’t sleep where they slept.. I conquered the floor!

 

A group shot of us in the morning!
Awesome night we had!

 

Whilst half the lot won quite a fair bit,
the others didn’t… somewhat like the uncle there…
”Y U NO LET ME WIN!!”

 

As I’m only there for a night, I had to head down after lunch the following morning…
the last shot in Genting, and a shot taken when I’m nearing home

 

But I did manage to get some pretty awesome landscape shots of Genting,
in the morning (before heading down) whilst the others were sleeping so soundly…
Well, we did after all only managed to sleep at about 5 am…
(no thanks to someone snoring so loudly! RAWR!)

Comment bit about the landscape?
(pictures taken with LX5 w/ minor post editing)

 

Alright, so back to where I mentioned about my side project…
You see, I’ve been planning for this quite sometime,
though it didn’t go quite as planned, but somehow it was good enough =D

My aim was to go to Genting fulfilling 3S:
Singlet, Shorts and Slipper, and stay like that for the whole day…
But it rained in Genting, dropping the temperature even more, so the plan didn’t last long…
So, I improvised and turned it into 5S instead:
Singlet, Shorts, Slipper, Shyiok Sendiri!
w/ nerd glasses and a bottle of Black label making me look #likeadrunktard!

last picture there was taken by Jackie; the shoe came from Jeremy…
thanks for the support bro, (=.=”)

 

So Looking Forward To This (2012) Year’s Trip to Genting Again!