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Saturday, January 29, 2005
Valentines is Everyday

Another week has passed silently and uneventfully, solemn, sleek and casual. Exept for that one moment of hotness, this week was boring.

Goats on Monday morning.

Abby on Monday evening.

IPPT on Wednesday.

Nothing on Thursday.

Harry Potter yesterday.

So Goats smell bad. Dasuki was with me last Friday at Wak Tanjong. He has a super sensitive nose, so the super-pungent smell of goats (Actually they don't smell. It's their waste that kills.) really got to his head. He didn't even last 2 seconds. So most of the time, he was sitting in the prayer hall. I would also want to add that he hasn't eaten mutton all week.

Abby, well. I don't want to elaborate on that. Let's just say that we had a good time at the movies, watching a movie which its title just slipped off my mind, refusing to come back.

IPPT? Dun wanna talk about it.

Thursday, was well, Thursday.

Yesterday, I was at Borders at Wheelock and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was going at $7.95! At the launch, it was going at $41.95. Offer while stocks last.

Which reminds me...

Valentines is merely 2 weeks away. I have in mind what I want to get for her. And I do hope she likes it. Well... Actually everyday IS Valentine's. But Feb 14 just gives lovers a better reason to celebrate their love.

Abby, I love you. Everyday is Valentines for us. Every time we meet, you're my Valentine.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 1:41 pm

Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Goats Yesterday, IPPT Tomorrow

Yup.

Both tiring.

I'm getting FAT! Even Abby thinks so.

Haiz..

Gonna sleep. Wishing myself all the best.

I love you Abby..

Take my photo off the wall
If it just won't sing for you
Cos all that's left has gone away
And there's nothing left for you to prove

Oh, Look what you've done
You made a fool of everyone
Oh well, it seems like such fun
Until you love what you have won

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:56 pm

Saturday, January 22, 2005
My Sacrifice

So Aidil Adha came. But not the 4,600 sheep that were supposed to.

According to news reports they were delayed in Jakarta, due to some delays in refuelling and they are supposed to have arrived by this afternoon. But they didn't. So it's one last call for it to arrive tomorrow afternoon, to meet the Aidil Adha deadline on Monday, before dusk.

However, some 700 sheep and goats did manage to reach our shores. 70 of them were at Masjid Wak Tanjong, in Paya Lebar. I was there, helping to slaughter the animals for sacrifice. No, I didn't sacrifice the goats, but I helped to calm the creatures and kept them still during their final struggle as they were slaughtered by the Imam. It wasn't easy, mind you. Even with 4 men, it was still quite a challenge, especially the stubborn ones.

I stayed the whole morning. By back hurt too much for me to continue till the end. But at least by then there were less than 20 goats in the pen left. It was manageable.

I made some friends. Nothing interesting to say about that.

My back hurts and I'm not in the mood for anything to physical. I need a damn good massage too. Anyone?

Anyways, you guys take care, aight?

Abby, I love you! I miss seeing the shine in your eyes, and the charm in your smile. I miss everything about you.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 9:30 pm

Thursday, January 20, 2005
Got a Song Playing in My Head - Now it's in yours too!

Isn't it great?

I love it!

Thanks NeLLe for your guidance and the fantabulous website. Now I got a song too!

I'm refering to the song!

Actually I wanted to put Taufik's I Dream but I guess that'll spark some sort of outcry, so, I'll just be a little bit more conservative and let you guys listen to some other song. I bring you THIS!

Haha... Abby, sorry for that taggie... I dint know it would be you until I replied AND click on your name. Hee... Lain kali, biat terang...

Alia! I hear your pleas of help! Yeah... But I'm thinking of the best way to return it... hmm.... Snails take a week to reach PJ from Singapore. But never mind, I'll still do it the traditoinal way. This song kinda reminds me of my mum. Haha.. She's stuck in 1985.

Anyway, for everyone else's reading pleasure, tomorrow I'll be helping out at Masjid Wak Tanjong for the ibadah korban. It'll be my 6th year doing it, and I do hope that this year, nothin surprising would occur. Let me just enjoy myself in sheep's blood. I'm taking my brother along though.

Abby, I love you.

To all my Muslim brothers and sisters reading this

x X x SALAM AIDIL ADHA x X x

Take care.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 9:34 pm

Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Thursday is Tomorrow, and Wednesday feels so far Away

Bah..

But I'm feeling hopeless and like shit all over the place.

Abby, catch you again tomorrow. I love you.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:17 pm

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Already a Tuesday

TUESDAY!

Tuesdays are always kind to me. ALWAYS!

No special moments on any particular Tuesday though. But no bad Tuesdays either.

So sometimes people push you to the edge a little bit on a Tuesday, but that's not a reason to make it a bad one.

For me, I hate Sundays. Sunday is the day I return to camp (during my camp days). Sunday meant that I can't really enjoy my Sunday afternoon. Sunday was the start of a horrible week.
Sunday was ALWAYS break up day. ALWAYS broke up on a Sunday.

Saturdays are make up days, though. Whenever there was a problem in a relationship, Saturday was THE day for make up. Good things always happen to me on a Saturday.

Tuesdays are neutral days.

But I suppose its still better than Sundays.

Abby, I love you.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 8:50 pm

Sunday, January 16, 2005
Sunday?

Sunday's been good. Except for one teeny-weeny error and slip of the tongue.

Kudos to the Lions for winning the elusive Tiger Cup, the most prestigious friendly in the ASEAN region. You have deserved it. And I deserved it too. A splitting headache is what's that's left of MY celebrations as the Lions lift the Tiger Cup fo rthe 2nd time in since the tournament started.

Nothing else. I better shut up before I cause more damage.

Abby, I love you.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:42 pm

Saturday, January 15, 2005
It's a SATURDAY!

Finally it's a Saturday! Boy this week does feel long. But its nice to know that I have wonderful friends and a super hot chica babe girlfriend for company.

I just got back from lunch break actually. I went to accompany Abby for lunch and came home to blog all about it. She works at one of the super hot stores in Ngee Ann City aka Taka. Like many other boutiques, her place sells colourful, vivid, attractive lingeries (pronounced lounge-array) which really make heads turn. Its called Women'secrets. It's at Basment 1, next to Nautica, near Mango and Coffee Bean. It also has branches in Centrepoint, Tanglin Mall and Great World. It's having an end-of-season sale of up to 70% and 50% off for MOST items. Also, the sales girls are pretty hot, so you might wanna enter just for that too. I do.

So that's that for a Saturday. (It's only a Saturday afternoon, so don't ecpect too much)

The past week has been cloudy. Signs of rain, but water hasn't really fallen fom the sky yet. The only rain that I expercienced this week was a fine drizzle when I was out with Abby yesterday. It was so fine, it was almost misty. Even the ground wasn't entirely wet. I wonder how snow feels like.

I haven't been getting much sleep lately, maybe due to my screwed up schedule and my body clock is screaming for some readjustment, or at least a change in batteries. Drained.

There was an addition to the family last week. But I only leaarnt of it yesterday. One Mohamed Farid Farhan. Small cute chubby lillte fellow, with a nice big little nose. Until I can figure out how to put up his pic, then maybe I'll save myself the trouble. If you wanna take a peek, just drop me a mail.

Unlike everyone else my age, I won't be boozing nor clubbing tonight. 2 main reasons: No cash; and no interest. I don't club much. If I do club, there better be a good reason for me to do it. Maybe a Christmas party, or a birthday party or something. Even then, it has to be a can't-miss-this-party kinda party. Besides, I hate getting drunk. It's disrespectful, undisciplined adn it tells others that you're a WUSS cos you can't hold your drinks well. Have I ever told you also that I have a high tolerance to alcohol? Maybe I haven't. Well I do. Don't challenge me though. It has been a while since I last touched that stuff. And I have two left feet.

I feel like a mindless drone right now. Just allowing my life to be controlled by some electronic thingy, and revolving my life around it. Think about it. Handphone, computer, television, watch even, EZ-Link card. Our lives are now so dependant on technology that we can't imagine life without it.

I believe that one day, we'll have a technological failure. That's when all the technologies we have go on strike for exploitation. Technical failures are just the tip of the iceberg, and even that can cause massive economic losses.

Abby, happy working! I love you!

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 3:56 pm

Thursday, January 13, 2005
At Work, and loving it!

Yup. I'm sitting in my quiet corner, away from everyone else at work. My table is in a state of chronic mess, papers are all over the place, the phone is ringing non-stop, while I take just a few minutes to spend time with myself, and start blogging.

Everything is finally going fine, except for the occasional road bump and detour.

My graduate studies is in place. All I have left to do is to wait for the letter from SIM that informs me that I've been accepted into their degree programmes, and that I will start my classes in JULY! A Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management from the London School of Economics. I would have preferred to go to London to study it, but seriously, paying 200% more is something that needs a great deal of patience and deliberation. Zafreena & Dian, you girls gotta help me here. You're in it too, and I got myself enrolled cos I know I can count on you for a bit of guidance. Yong Sen, bro, when are you applying for your finance degree there too? Mum, it's only $21k over the next 3 years...

With Abby, my butt is still sore from that journey we just had. Have I told you that I got your pics plastered all over my cubicle? from every possible angle, you're eyes are looking at me, with that beautiful gaze. I love everything about you, and nothing would change that.

And Cousin Alia? Well, girl, you got just another week left. Just hang on. Stay focused on your destination, so that you can continue with life's journey. Maybe we should put whatever I said into a book, and sell it at $35.90 a piece. Who knows, we might be just as renown as David Grey or Martha Steward. That's in Singapore Dollars, not Ringgit. We'll sell millions of those books to people in need of some wholesome motivation to study, and we'll include a CD of song to hear! Wouldn't that be neat? Haha! Now, to sell the idea to a moneybag.

Work's been good. Scurrying around the office with tons of papers and files for everyone everywhere. Tons of xeroxing to do. Been sending out reminder emails to people in other departments for their returns, for better coordination of inter-departmental projects. I'm pulling the strings, in a way. Being a personal assistant to the Deputy Director of the busiest department in the Force does have it's ups and downs. And I wouldn't consider this a major down, but it's bad enough. Having my day off yesterday wasn't so good. Now, I have 2 days worth of paperwork piled up. My 'IN' tray is full, and my 'OUT' tray is empty. My email inbox is completely jammed up, as some bugger decided to send me a 20Mb video clip about catherders. I suppose that's his version of a joke.

It reminds me of White Chicks. Where the white bitch was trying to compete against the white chicks in 'Yo Momma' jokes. Lame attempt, horrendous outcome. Baah...

I miss my school. Dunno why, but I miss going to school, and getting nagged by my teachers for homework. And making up all sorts of excuses for not doing them. I suddenly remembered Akmal- zany lunatic from my primary school. Maybe some of you would've met him in Victoria, or Tampines JC. I remembered we had to do this dumb 'Health Education' project during the school holidays, and we only met once throughout, and even then, we took our bikes for a spin. In the end, we wrote our names together with another bugger, and we submitted a 2-page project. So much for effort eh? It didn't help that our form-teacher at that time was Mrs Ho YM. Not sure if she's still teaching in Fengshan though. She was one scary lady. She seemed 10 feet tall and had a very freaky presence. 10 feet tall, she loved to wear stillettos, and she had long curly hair with a HUGE fringe. She always wore red lipsticks and painter her nails red, and I mean firehouse red. but I liked her smile. Her laughter resembled Santa Claus.

Blaa.. blaa... I digress.

I'm just typing away, as random thoughts fill my mind, and it gets transmitted to my fingers, onto the keyboard through the CPU and onto the computer screen. Which I will then click on 'Publish Post' and it gets procesed again, and you will see it on the Intenet!

Whew! So many processess for such a simple task. No wonder programmers are earning so much. You buggers are making all the money.

So that's that. It's almost lunchtime now, and I'm craving for a good plate of Indian Fried Noodles from Arab Street. I'll blog again maybe later tonight. Catch up with you again...

Abby, I love you. I understand the need for a 30% Valentine's Sale for Women'secrets.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:42 am

Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Sunny, Goody, Smarty, Surely, Money Wednesday

Today was definitely a good day.

I went to register for a Bachelor's Degree in Biz and management from SIM, which offers a degree from the Uni of London. I'm really optimistic about it. I did need to do a lot of convincing to Mum, so I won't let her down thistime, not like the last 2 times.

Besides that, my meagre $484.52 NS allowance came in today. Already spent nearly half of that today, clearing my concesion pass, and registration fees for my course.. And I don't want to even imagine how much I have left. And I havent even cleared my bills! Oh boy. I smell trouble already.
It's a good day though.

Also, Lia said the most thoughtful thing I heard this week.

"Mr Pecs, You have been a fantastic teacher in supporting me, and more than a caring fren. I think I have mentioned it in my testimonials and email. It's hard not to think of you everyday when you have been so special and know many parts of me. You don't let me escape reality or escape you even when I try. So think about that okie? You'll always mean more than just something. Love, from your cousin in Malaysia"

And, she went to send me another SMS that said:

"Words can mean many things or nothing. But what we have is kinda different. I guess... it's the bond. So whether we are close of not, I'd always mean a lot to you. You'll always mean loads to me because you care. Sleep on it and figure it out tomorrow okie?"

I'm touched. Your brilliant poetry brain is making me run around in circles and seeing stars.

Alia, I think I've told you many times off hand, and here I'm telling you again. You're like the little sister I never had. I wish I had a little sister like you. Then again, ten years together wouldn't mean as much as ten years away. I know you know what I mean.

Abby, I'm sorry about the misunderstanding. There'd be no smoke without a fire. My fault entirely.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:44 pm

Monday, January 10, 2005
Song in My head...

It's amazing how you can speak right through my heart,
Without saying a word you light up the dark,
Try as I may, I can never define..
What's the link between your heart and mine...

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me,
For the truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me,
The touch of your hands, says you'll catch me whenever I fall...
You say it best, when you say nothing at all..

Nothing much to say. The song's spinning in my head. I had a good day.

Abby, I love you.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:36 pm

Sunday, January 09, 2005
Wait Till I Get Out From This Pain

MY BACK HURTS!

Bad posture.. too much time spent in front of the PC.

Bad habit.. Lying on my tummy to do everything..

Bad position.. Self-explanatory. And it's not SEX. Abby would love that, tho. But no, not THAT.

So right now, my stiff back is kinda getting in the way. Having a tough time falling asleep too. My bed is simply too darn HARD. I'm straining my back too much. This really can't go on.

Anyway, today I helped out at MENDAKI Club's Annual Graduate's Lunch Reception at Sheraton Towers. Organisation was much better then the past MENDAKI events I helped, so I won't complain this time.

Today I had a lot of chicken. I had Nuggets before I left this morning. Had more chicken for lunch, literally. I was eating nothing but chicken. Then for dinner, I had a chicken burger from KFC, and followed by a McSpicy Chicken burger from McD. I think I feel like a chicken. My ass does feel like chicken breasts.

Anyway, I'm glad the Lions beat the Indon tonight in Jakarta. I look forward to the return leg in Singapore.

Take care people.

Abby, I love you. More and more, day by day.

Lia, one last week to go!

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 12:52 am

Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Sunny Days are Here to Stay!

The aftermath of the Tsunami has died down, as international aid pours into affected countries, bringing hope, and joy to the thousands who were spared from the wrath of God. Dailies all over the world, and especially here in SE Asia, have published extensive reports on the developments there. UN has appointed Singapore as the launchpad for coordinated aid flowing into affected countries, especially to the province of Aceh.
Don't pop the champagne just yet, this is the beginning of a tedious and massive rebuilding for the affected regions. Thailand has shown signs that life is returning to normal, and tourists are slowly trickling into Phuket again.

Over US$3 billion has been pledged in aid of the affected regions. ASEAN leaders are sitting down for a meeting this Wedneday in Jakarta, and Big Daddy is poking its nose in there too. This international effort won't be sustained for very long, at least, until the media gets too tired for any coverage.

In sports, it must be reason to shout, as the Lions advance to the finals of the 2004 Tiger Cup, a prestigious friendly tournament among SE Asian Nations. The Lions will be facing Indonesia, another football powerhouse in this region, well known for their technical ability and agility. Both teams have scars and deep wounds, remnants of their semi-final battles against physical Myanmar, and veterans Malaysia respectively.
The 2-legged finals will be played on the 8th and 16th of this month.

Work has been great, busy all day with my filings, phonecalls and emails. I nearly forgot about my appointment with an insurance agent tomorrow.

Met Abby for lunch. Accept for the slightly cloudy weather, everything else was fine.

Alia is coping well with her exams too. I just wished she paid more attention to what she's doing. Alia, you're a brilliant kid, that I gotta admit. But, girl, you gotta get a grip on yourself. Panicking and distractions won't get you anywhere...
But you know what, babe, I still have faith in you.

Abby, was today a Sunny day for you? I'm sure it was. It can be if it hasn't.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 9:26 pm

Sunday, January 02, 2005
The Hangover after 2004

So now, officially, 2004 has come to a close. Countries all over the world has welcome the new year optimistically, amidst global tensions and tragedies that surround us today.

The most recent, the earthquake in Sumatra, with has affected countries circumfrencing the Indian Ocean. over 100,000 are dead in the Indonesian separatist province of Aceh, and another 50,000 on other parts of South Asia, and the Horn of Africa. Thousands more are missing and feared dead. Countries all over the world, has pledged resources to aid affected countries, with funds pouring in from Japan, the US, the EU, and many other parts of the world, including Singapore and Australia.

Besides that, typhoons, floods and other natural disasters have also hit parts of the world, causing deaths to thousands more.

We must constantly remember that we. as humans, will never be miightier than God. We may posses the best technology to assume His role, but we can never really play God. God is Almighty. We must always remember that.

On a happier note, for me, 2004 was a time for love. Yes, some of you might disagree that love isn't really the happiest thing in the worls, but when you think about it for a while, having love does keep a person happy.

2004 in Summary
January 10, got my very 1st paycheck. $400+. From ER8858, A logistics and groceries company.
February, got my largest paycheck to date. $948.70.
March 8th, celebrated my 19th birthday. 16th enlisted to be an NS man! Squad 11, 115th Intake.
April.. Nothing much.
May.. Start of NS basic Police Officer Course. LEarnt footdrils, Law, lessons on friendship, leadership, trust, and being away from home. I missed my home dearly. Bravo Coy became my Home.
June 19th: I got myself attached to ABBY! It was weird how it came up. But I will remember how it happened.
July... 80% of training completed. I still can't swm. I shoot too fast, I HATE the dojo "Move back, SIR!"
August.. NDP! Was in the Police Marching Contingent. Left Marker. After 4 swelling and painful months of under the sun training, the day has come. It was fun!
September. POP! And I'm finally a full-pledged police officer! Criminals, here I come!
October... Childrens Day? Uneventful.
November.. Long Holiday! Deepavali and hari Raya! Took a week of leave too! I enjoyed it, really!
December 19th, 6 months! Broke the psychological barrier! Met up with my paternal cousins too! After so long.

2004 has really been an interesting year for me; learning and building relationships and making more friends. Though I ahven't broken some old habits, I'm sure 2005 will be a better year.

In Singapore, the economy has expanded by 8.1%. The civil service is getting a fatter paycheck. It has been raining cats, dogs, lizards and iguanas over the past week, since the waves. I wonder if it has contributed to the rainfall.

My relationship with Abby is getting stronger by the day. Abby, the past 6 months has been really meaningful, and I cannot thank you enough for joining me in this ride, and putting up to my less than perfect behavior. I love you! 7 years, I will try.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 2:35 pm

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