I had a little bit of free time in the office, so I decided to go clicking around some blogs, and I found some cute quizzes, thanks to the links from Faizal's blog.

You Are a Natural Flirt

Believe it or not, you're a really effective flirt. And you're so good, you hardly notice that you're flirting. Your attitude and confidence make you a natural flirt. And the fact that you don't know it is just that more attractive!

What Kind of Flirt Are You?

You're an Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

How You Are In Love

You take a while to fall in love with someone. Trust takes time. You tend to give more than take in relationships. You tend to get very attached when you're with someone. You want to see your love all the time. You love your partner unconditionally and don't try to make them change. You stay in love for a long time, even if you aren't loved back. When you fall, you fall hard.

How Are You In Love?

I like this one...

You Are Krusty the Clown

You were the class clown as a kid, and you still entertain people. From faking your own death to getting a wacky boob job, you'll do anything for a laugh. You will be remembered for: your face being everywhere, from cereal to home pregnancy tests. Your life philosophy: "I heartily endorse this event or product."

The Simpsons Personality Test

Take care everyone. I've got a D&D tonight!

I love you, Su.

IT'S SHOWTIME TONIGHT!

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 12:55 pm

Denial. Pretence. Imagination. Truth. & Lies

A fine line separates the states of belief.

One describes the refusal to believe the existence of the truth.

Another describes feigning the truth.

It's just a state of mind, which can be quite difficult to percieve and conceive. There are others, who are also unable to tell them apart.

Denial n. A refusal to accept or believe something, such as a doctrine or belief.

Pretence n. A professed but feigned reason or excuse.

Imagination n. The formation of a mental image of something that is neither perceived as real nor present to the senses.

Truth n. A statement proven to be or accepted as true.

Lie n. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From these definition, it is common that Truth, Lies, and everything in between, is based on the personal belief of a person.

Whatever they are termed as, often it's from a third person perspective of the truth.

While I believe that Me and Su are very much in love and we've got our feet planted firmly to the ground, I'm not surprisedif people see us like we're in some sort of imaginative world of denial. There're many others whom I think are in denial and live in their imagination. Only when reality hits, then would we know that al lthis while, the world we live in, is nothing but a lie.

Till then, I love you, Su. For now. For ever.

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Kasu was truly an eye-opening experience. It was so real, and that's how life should be lived - simple, slow and carefree.

When Su told me about it, I found it hard to picture, that such a place exists. But when I was there for myself, I found it difficult to fathom that such a place exists so close to home.

From a particular part of the island, you could see the Marina skyline in the distance. By boat, it would take a little under 2 hours to get there from the village. But going by the traditional route, it took us more than 4 hours.

Belakang Padang was the stopover, and link between Kasu and Batam Centre. Pulau Penawar Rindu (Island to Cure your Yearnings) it was affectionately called. Breakfast was good, and albeit expensive. According to Su's mum, we were expectedly overcharged. And so we were. It was good nonetheless. One of the better lunches I had for a long time.


US: at Belakang Padang, on the Jetty


Me: Battling some Fish at Belakang Padang

Accomodation at Kasu was modest, at best. And there's nothing more that you can expect there than a cosy house, and a verandah on stilts. The sea-breeze blew into the verandah all day, and all night long. It was the verandah that we spent a lot of time in, where we had our breakfast, lunch, and tea breaks. It was also where Zul and Rudy spent their first night in.


Us at breakfast on the 2nd day. No one's showered yet.

There was a good view of the sea. But it get's really ugly when the tide is out. But when it's in, it's beautiful when the water surrounds the house. The blue water just calls out to you to swim in it.


When the tide is out...

Doing your business is really big business in the village. When the tide is in, you'll see it float. When it's out, you can see it fall, and get stuck on the muddy bottom. Every visit is an adventure. And every shower, or s**t, it's an experience. I remember telling Rudy, "It disintegrated when it hit the water. I think I'm not eating well." *LOL* Go Figure.

But the main business for the family, is fish. Fish, fish and more fish. This CNY season, the catch is aimed mainly at Rabbit fish or dingkis (Siganus spp.) as the locals call it. It sells for about SGD 40.0 per kg there, and retails for about SGD 100.00 at the markets here. Fortunately, we were able to have a taste of it on the first night.

Frankly, it's not that nice. It's got a very subtle taste, and too much could make you sick. But the roe, especially when it's fully formed, is heavenly delectable. I admit that I'm no fan of fish, or anything that comes from the sea, except squid, but Kasu made me reconsider my grubbery. For the 2 full days that I was there, I had nothing but fresh seafood. Seafood so fresh, you could still taste the sweetness in the flesh. The prawns were so rich, the shells were still soft, and delightful. Every meal, no matter how simple, was definitely something to look forward to. Perhaps it's the change in the cook, that makes me crave for home cooked food.

Then there was the kids. The future of the village. Carefree as always. The sounds of their laughter diffusing in the wind. A walk down the main street of the village, you'd be lost in their world. From ball games, to tricycles and ice cream, it seemed that the village was made for children. A quick walk amongst them, we discovered many games that we, as children played (or never got to play). And for the first time too, I got to see a Horseshoe crab, upclose, personal, and burnt. I never found so much glee in running around barefooted.


(L to R ) Nur, Gempar and Noni: Kept us busy and entertained in the daytime. KACAP TERLABIK!

There's so much more to say, but there's only so much that I can type.

If anything, this short island getaway has brought new meaning to enjoying and fulfilling life.

Time stopped when we set foot at Kasu. No more rushing, no more datelines, and meetings. Everyone was just going through the motion. If you missed the boat today, there's always another tomorrow. The fish would come in when the tide is low. When the tide is high, wait, and take a swim.

Thanks for the adventure, Su. Now I see what you've been so passionate about.

I love you, Su. Thanks for this wonderful memory.


Us: At the jetty on Kasu. Cold, but happy.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 1:49 pm