the year before 09

What I can say about 2008.

But of course a lot of thing happened this year. Let's just look at the highlights. For starters, I left SP Architecture around the beginning of the year. I made a lot of wonderful friends there. It was during this time of my life I played soccer almost everyday. I remember the cheap $2 chicken rice stall. I remember archery. And remember how we all used to rush for submissions? I remember bulking up and gymming three times a week. I used to weigh 55kg and that's big for me. And that was poly life for me.

Another highlight is the break-up. And so I broke up with Sarah. I guessed she doesn't even remember me by now which is ok. We shared many good times and horrible times. I remember missing her loads when she was overseas. I miss her cute little bunny that likes me more than it likes her. Minnie, that's what it was called. I remember all the piano playing and the song singing. Then came the rough times. It came and it got rougher and by the time it went away both of us were left scarred and separated. And that was Sarah.

NAFA. The new beginning. A way of redemption. This half of the year was the best half. I met a mellowhead, a metalhead, a rempit, a fish, a lian and the beng. I also met the family and what a family it is. There were a lot of late nights, a lot of jamming. I learnt how to paint and do printmaking. I learnt that pastel is a bitch (kidding =x) History is so much fun, more than Investigating Art. I may seem nerdy but there are bigger nerds ;) NAFA is great. NAFA admin, is not.

The final highlight, is you =] I never would have imagined it will come to this and it has. A whole lot of things. A lot of mellow things as well. Movies, lepaking, the family. It's all HOOD xD And I'm making it a new year resolution, to not let this fall. To give it my all and let it grow. I love you.

So that was 2008 simplified.

rock on

the other day

Christmas photo.



School's coming up soon. I still have yet to choose my electives =\ but I hear Technical Drawing's very popular amongst the peoples. If I could get that I'd be revisiting the Archi past, which isn't really that bad. Worse come to worse I won't take any cross-electives. After all, we're taking 20 points worth next sem. I die-die will not take any business modules =x

rock on

boxing day

A very big thank you to Jules and family for having me over for Christmas dinner.

I got a few presents this year. The only year I got presents, actually. A nice shirt, a nice hoodie some books. But these are my favourites,


ARSENAL! Photobook with all the photos from the 07/08 season. Thanks so much Juliet and Derrick. Anything from Arsenal is a sure win.



But nothing beats this lil white book because it's priceless and it's from the heart. This is the favourite-est =]




Ok to digress, I really like this Chewbacca toy.

Happy Birthday Faiz (16)

rock on
going to class reunion tomorrow. gosh

Silent Night

A Merry Christmas to all =]

Will be back with a Christmas post soon



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pre-

It's less than a week to Christmas. Heh this is the first time I'm so worked up over Christmas. Better finish the prezzies soon.

I haven't been updating because well there isn't much to update. I finally got my results from NAFA after all the hassle. And my reaction? OK lah. I felt that I could have done much better but I'm stuck with what I have now. Haix. I'm not going to post it here. Nobody does that, not unless they're really thick-skinned and BHB. Haha.

Life is getting much better. I'm really thankful for everything that has happened, be it good or bad. Why the bad things? Because when one door closes, another door opens and if it doesn't, use a sledgehammer.

"you and your stupid theories, hahaha"

I'm thankful for the people (and person) I've met, for all the fun times we've had and we're going to have. Thankful for my health now that my back is feeling way better (but my ears get plugged every now and then) Thankful for the health of everyone else around me. The year is coming to a close soon. Got to start reflecting on next year's agenda. And I have one already:

'All As Next Semester'


rock on

home

Home is where the Heart is.

I am finally back from ECP. Apparently Mom likes to have random BBQ/stayovers at ECP and every single time we go there guess what happens. It rains. Oh how we love the rain, the constant drips and drops, the pattering it makes on the roofs of our tents. And how uncontrollably cold we shiver, how wet we all get.

But seriously. I don't mix well with the rain. Cycling was good. Cycling there was even better. Cycling/walking back, best. And that was the highlight of the whole expedition.

The rain ruined it all. Again. Thanks ah.

rock on
no results, not yet

on religion

heh a fast one

Were we born to believe?
Were we made to believe?
Could we choose to believe and if we were given that choice,
Would we choose to believe?
And what if we don't believe,
Will we be made to believe?

But really, what should we believe and what's there to believe?


rock on
dangerous, very dangerous
oh no Dr Sian, what have you made me

earthquake

Realise

When your friends don't get along. It just sucks to know that. When you realise your best mates have this hidden dislike for the other. And even you have to admit, you harbour something bad towards them as well, no matter how minute it is. But that just shows that we all can't 100% get along what. right?

Then one of them is going to NS. Good luck to him. All the best. Just remember to call us out, when you book out. And the other one, when we are called upon, please don't be late. No this is not called bitching, just a reminder. We have 6 years of friendship leh. That has got to count for something. Let's all meet up soon ok?


And for you, the loveliest. I do hope yesterday's a good sign, of good things to come. Thank you for the wonderful time and thank your mummy, derrick and your jie for being awesome hosts :D Thank you for your healing hands, thank you for your tour of Van Gogh's house. I love you and you are right. We'll cross the bridge when we get there, but till then, I love you. Can't wait to see you again :)


rock on

sunday's a bummer day

Got this crazy idea from one of Matthew's blog posts. Basically, you put your MP3 player on Shuffle and write down the FIRST line of every English song you hear. You do this twenty(20) times. Then you take the first line of the TWENTY-FIRST(21th) song and you put that as your TITLE. So in the end you have this crazy song/poem thing. Haha you might get really wacky stuff. Here's what I got:


She's a Loaded Gun

How long, how long will I slide?
Can't stop addicted to the shindig
The prophets of God have left you solaced indeed
Woe to you oh Earth and Sea

Then as it was, then again it will be
What I got you got to give it to your Mama
Psychic spies from China try to steal your mind's elation
End of passion play, crumbling away

I got a mellowship, I got a fellowship
Virginia death threat, Virginia creeper vine
I just got the news today you were dying
Kill for gain, I shoot to maim

It's early morning, the sun comes out
Step right up and listen please
Now you've got something to die for
Blank stares from broken men

Say, yes they know that you've hurt yourself another time
All aboard, stitch in time
We don't want them, we want everything
Can I get your hand to write on?


A bit of RHCP, a bit of metal and omg, not even one MELLOW SONG. Haha. Very funny but worth a try. Go try it out.

rock on

short breather

Hehe. If I were to have a son.

Been stuck with my back problem for a week now. Doctor says it might be some tissue/muscle tear or whatnot. Takes a few weeks for it to heal usually. Damn, I hate feeling like an old man. I feel like a burden to everyone. Especially you.

It was great following you all over Singapore my dear =) I wouldn't hesitate to do it again Haha if only my back would comply. Thank you for everything my love.





Nice bit of space eh?

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behold

Tribute to rk post. Covetous Dragon. Took me a while to finish it.

Mine for the taking.

I OWN you Fish.

rock on
i love you

damn cute

"HAHA what big teeth you have!"


So obvious that it's not done by me. But thank you Haha. It looks mighty lovely. Somebody actually did a cover of my art! =D lol joke. Thanks Jules.

rock on
monday monday monday monday love you

in the EAST again

Super cool time. Super far place. Super nice people. Super awesome person =D Maybe next time we'll do this nearer to the west? Haha. Credits for the photos go to Julie and Rashmi.

rock on
i love you =)

experiment two

"Green Horny Thing"
Watercolour Sketch
8.3"x11.7"

rock on
alright ahmad is back from taiwan

cannot wait

"Bunny Wabbit with the Horns"
Sketch
Watercolour
8.3"x11.7" (A4 haiyo)

experiment with chocolate milk

"Rufus"
Acrylic on canvas paper
very very big

I decided to use what little knowledge I have in painting. To at least try and experiment abit. Doesn't look so good. But not bad either I guess. On to the next one!

And you =D thank you very much for the lovely song. I miss you too.

rock on
demons!

painting break

The painting craze is ON thanks to Mr Desecrate through Reverence (whatever that means)


I didn't paint this. This is done by Desecrate.
Acrylic on canvas
18"x16" approx


rock on
take a break from all that video game shit and do some real productive work. man we are sure to own nafa next semester.

or agenda

This isn't really a blogpost.

I just miss you so very much. So very much.

You're just so very dear.



rock on
I'll be back with more artstuffs sooner than you think

bishan bash

yes, i didn't wear matching socks again

Today's makan-session at Evelyn's was the bomb. There were about 20 of us I think and we rocked the place. The food was fantastic and the games were awesome. I think everyone had the most 'shiok' time during the HEART ATTACK game. All in all it was a great time and I just can't wait for the next 'event'. We should have like a picnic/BBQ or something at ECP. Start planning Ahma.

However awesome it was, I bet it would've been awesome-er with you around. I guess nothing beats that and never will.

rock on
i miss you too

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My poem backfired. Then again, I'm not much of a writer let alone a poet. Oh well. Hahaha. Three more days. Hopefully three more days are all you need. =)

Strictly. No. Cold. Beverages.

In the meantime, Leslie and I are 'embarking' on this insane quest to try and play Warhammer (table-top miniatures game) without actually having to BUY or PAINT the damn things. We're going to be economical Singaporeans and make them out of MOUNTING BOARD. My good ole friend mounting board. Print the images (or draw if I'm that inspired) and then paste them onto the pieces of already cut board and TA DA! 2D miniatures pronto!

Why am I doing this? Why would I want to bury myself into total geek-ness and leave everything else behind? What the hell is happening to my life? xD

I don't know the answer to all those questions. If you do, let me know k?

Rock on

AHHH. Don't disown me for being a Geek. Don't judge me =X