A wonderful Saturday

Yesterday went to the family bbq, supposedly a farewell for me but luckily its just a normal bbq….Whoosh…. Helped sis to prepare the food for the bbq… Basically just playing around coz we don really know how to prepare. Mummy is usually the one who prepares. Took a cab to aunt’s house at about 5. The bbq started quite late coz we had difficulty setting up the fire… Last time, it was mummy who set it up but she not around. Then the savior came, Uncle Chin managed to set it up. Then the fun started… The young ones are the one doing the work while the older generation just rest, sit around and wait for the food…. Hehe… The food was not bad, quite a lot of variety and yummy…

Next to us, there were some Australian expats also having bbq. Theirs was much high class… They had table setting… using real cutlery, just like fine dinning while ours was the typical Singapore market style…Haha… Luckily it did not rain , den my younger cousins went off to play soccer… I just sit around and talk to the older ones… I was very glad that I went for the bbq last night. I think I will have regretted it if I didn’t go. Never mind that the food was not exceptionally wonderful but it was the togetherness of the whole family that made the whole bbq so successful. I have not felt something like this for a long time. A bit overwhelmed by all the concern and support from my aunts and cousins. They are simply wonderful, made me have a sudden feeling don want to go Brunei liao… Many of them say they will fly over to visit me next yr since they also never visited Brunei before… Like wat Ellen said, it may be tired organizing the bbq, but its very heart warming to see everyone around and enjoying themselves….

After the bbq, went to Bedok to meet Zihui and Li Ying for supper… Havent seen my dear primary sch friends for some time… We sat down at Mac and yak all the way till 11 plus, then zihui had to leave to take the last bus… They had a surprise for me, which was the belated bdae card… So sweet of them… Every year they never fail to remember my bdae… So thankful to u all… Hehe…

“The only road to happiness is gratitude for the many blessings present in our lives.”

Its such a nice cool day... So good to be lazing on the bed... Waiting for sis to come back before going down to the supermarket to get food for bbq this evening... Ya, She working out in the gym again... She is trying trying very hard to lose some kilos so that she can fit into her wedding gown...Haha... Never seen her so motivated before.... Mummy has confirmed tat she will not be coming down later coz she has to work OT. Her customer is getting married and she has to ensure that everything is perfectly ok... Went drinking with someone last night at Harrys. This time, i only had one glass of cosmo. After the drink den realise that i'm suppose to abstain from alcohol for the time being due to my skin allergy. Yes, its bothering me alot... and i also have to abstain from eating seafood... It was quite crowded over at Harrys last night maybe coz its weekend liao... Stayed there till 11+ den decided to take a cab home. Realised that most of the cabs are either taken or on calland queues are very long at taxi stands... So walk in the rain to somewhere further to flag a cab... It was pretty enjoyable to walk in the light rain at night...Haha...My N6610 is still causing me problems and i'm going to change it for good... Finally lah, but i cant bear to change it away....

Rest in Peace

The time of the year has arrived.Time past really fast and you had gone for two years already.May you always look over mummy and the family.May you find eternal happiness wherever you are.

Your grandson

Finally my headache is gone from the drinking i had on sat nite. Feeling very bored that day so went drinking with Ryan at Hendrix Bar. I only took 3 glasses and i was knocked out... Drunk... Guess i'm really a poor drinker. Ha a glass of red wine + 2 cocktails...ya... Cant really remember what happen that nite expect that i stayed over at Ryan's place. Thanks for lending me ur comfy sofa.... Hehe... If i were to go home drunk, mummy will kill me...In the end found myself with a bad headache when i woke up...Decided to be a nice boy and pack the stuff in my room on sun.... Packed all of them into boxes and stuff them inside my cupboard and storeroom. I guess no one will be helping me to maintain my room when i'm away so ya just pack everything up into boxes. There will only be one small box which i'm bringing over to Brunei. So my room now is quite empty now. All the dust is making my hands itchy.... scratch here and there....Still thinking whether to go for the bbq this week end. I know that my presence is required but just don feel like going... Papa is not going, wen sis not going got she got to study for exams, plus mummy most likely not going too coz busy with work. That leaves me plus shan sis... So sad leh.... Think granny and aunt shd be back from Hong Kong liao... Mummy suppose to go with them but again due to work, she cannot go.... Haiz... She is forever so busy....

Thoughts can't be controlled. They will appear in your mind without warning. Your power lies not in controlling your thoughts but in choosing not to dwell on them. You can let them go and therefore reduce the impact they have on you

Life has been rather hetic for the past week. But i quite like it alot coz its similar to school days where i'm forever so busy. For the past week, there was ICCT, preparation for Ex Secret, preparation for mob, all my admin stuff plus audit duty. Feeling tired mentally. Times really pass faster when you are busy. Realise that the holiday season has arived. That means shopping season has also arrived... Haha... Most of the xmas decorations are up. Think i will be going down to ORchard to do my annual xmas presents huntingfor my cousins and the rest. I was the one doing it for the past few years so yup this year the same though i will not be around for the xmas party at granyy's place. Shopping also means that i need to burn a big hole in my pocket...Anyway its only once a year, so nvm lah...

过去几天都睡得不好。虽然很累，但是无法入眠， 一只翻来副去。 于是， 就想想今年所发生的事，自己做了些么和未来的新方向。结果就是把生活的重心放在学业，工作，家人与朋友上。一个人也能活得很精彩。

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I have grown one year older.I wish for a simple and peaceful year ahead. Most importantly, I wish that my family and friends are always happy and in good health!Thanks to all for your bdae greetings. Espec to Wayne and Elsa for calling from Australia. Appreciate it!

I was watching the tv yesterday morning and saw the headlines flashing across the screen. The little girl was finally found but she was dead. It is so saddening, don know what to say. I have always thought that she is still alive, just abducted only. Don't understnad why the killer will want to kill her. She is only 8years old. So young and innocent, such a cheerful and cute girl. She Has a bright future ahead if she was alive. Not fair!Praying hard for her, hope she will find happiness in the other world.And may the murderer be brought to justice
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Received a msg from aunt. She asked me how's my preparation for the trip and how mummy is eacting to it... Basically quite ok lah... And she mentioned that she might bring granny over to Brunei to visit me next yr, something like a holiday . Hmm... loss of words.Lastly reminder that farewell bbq is on the 20th. Just hope she will make it a normal family gathering coz i hate being the focus for that night