Thoughts....

Does a branded well known watch wearing on your wrist or wallet show a guy's status?

What do u guys think?

Am I getting branded-conscious for things that I going to buy nowadays?

Well...hmm...maybe....maybe not...

A final Goodbye...

Nothing can compare the feeling of someone who has lost his/her family, closed friends
or loved ones who has passed away due to some illness, accident or unforseen circumstances.

Recently Seeing the 5 dragonboaters on the news these few days who has "gone to another world" , remind me of sad incidents that happened.

1. My grandmother has passed away during March.
   
2. My friend's dad has passed away during Septemer
3. My friend's sister has lost her battle to cancer two weeks ago.

I am thinking how fragile life is, at one moment you see that
person talking to you on that day, the next day he or she is gone just like
the gust of wind.
Especially those 5 dragonboaters and other people who
have passed away at a very young age as they have the bright future ahead, its sad that they do not have the time enough to see the whole beautiful world.

I hereby give my condonlence to my two friends and the 5 dragonboaters' families.
Be strong and
no matter what life has to carry on...

Always remember this advice; " Treasure your families, friends or
loved ones when they are with you."

Am I too emotional?

Bolton Vs ManU

Got Back home from watching the league between Bolton and Manchester United at "The Cafe" at Safra club. I can say its a wonderful atmosphere to watch a live soccer match at that location as it is different from watching at Kopi Tiam aka Hawker Centre with those uncles.

But its a nice feeling to watch the match with your friends or buddies over there instead of watching alone at home. We ordered some drinks and sat down on the cozy couch while the match is being played. We talked alot of things about the match and even curse and swear regarding about the players and refrees etc. Overall, it was quite fun to watch the entire program as it is my first time to watch with my friends. Hopefully, there will be another time.

But sad to say Man-U has lost by 1 g0al to Bolton (Bolton score 1,Man-United score 0).From my point of view, they have tried to put in their best effort to attack during the 2nd Half of the match and they kept on missing the goals.

I hope that Manchester United can keep on holding to their 2nd position in the overall league. Go...Go.....

"The Cafe"

Time

Time pass very fast when you are very busy every day. Some said its good tat u are occupied with meaningful and useful tasks to do as you dun need think what to do next. In others' point of view, too many tasks tat occupied your mind may even lead you to stress, tired and nervous breakdown.

But in my certain point of view, I think that it has pros and cons. But no matter what one has to get your emotion out of your feelings and look onto a positive side. As for me, I am too occupied with many important things on my hand and I will tend to neglect something that less important on my other side. But all these are understandable and I am working hard for my future. (加油！）

By the way, I notice a phenomenon that once people step into working society, they may not tend to update their blog as regularly as before including me. Hahaha... :D

But not to worry, I will try my best to update when I can squeeze in abit of time.

A busy but meaningful life

I know I have not been updating my entry in my blog..Haha...even my friends can say I should delete this account away as it has turned mouldy.

But I wont delete away, anyway it contains some of my happy and sad moments of my life and its good to reflect back what you have done in the past.

Ok...right now, my time is very tight on my hands. Ranking from the very 1st important of the list;

1. Family
2. Studies
3. New Work
4. Get P-Plate hopefully
5. Exercise
6. Friends
7. Interests

I will treasure it everything that I have now and this is wat I want. Will not give up easily.

Some of my friends might know what each item stands for. I will tell u guys when the time is ripe.

Thxs to my friend (u noe who u are) who has helped in my assignment in the Saturday morning today.

By the way, also thanks to Agnes...I noe how to make a simple vegetarian po-piah and get a chance to see how the vegeterian sushi is made and eat it during lunch. Both are simply delicious.

I will meet you guys after mid Nov. Thats all for now. Bye!!!

Friendship's terms

Friend is someone who will standby you, support you and try to help whenever you have problem. He/She must know how to accept and understand who you are; depending on each individual person but not everyone can tolerate the other person's character.

Friend points out your mistake and apologize to each other when a quarrel has started because no one is perfect and 100% correct in this world. Try to forgive for each other's fault as he/she means no harm.

From strangers that turn into classmate/schoolmate/colleague/neighbour/volunteery that is possible to turn into friendship, Fate is played a part in it. But friendship can be built up further or destroyed within your own hands if you don't treasure it properly.

Friendship is a term that people must not make use of for his/own personal benefits or gains. Even worst of all, backstabbing and "two headed snake". (HATE these kinds of people.)

Its not easy tat you have friends whom you know more than 3 years. Maintain it all the way and treasure it, not only family, friends too.....

“珍惜友情"

Harry Potter (5th Seasons)-12th July

Sitting comfortably in the last row seat at Tiong Bahru plaza where teenagers casted their magic and spell to protect themselves from the forces of darkness; fighting the bad and evil creatures bravelessly to stop them conquering the world.

Hmm...you guys must be wonder what I am talking about. Its a fictional movie, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". Honestly I have not seen the previous seasons before. I am just wondering what make me to decide to go and watch this show.


From the beginning of the scene, my mind is filled with wonders of wizards, witches, magics and the good fighting the evils. Although some people might not like the fifth season due to lack of action using the magic wand or people have high expectation of it, but personally I feel this movie is a worth to watch.

Somehow or rather, I do not grasp the some part of the whole story. It might be due to some recalled parts in the previous seasons. Looks like I have to borrow the VCD or DVD from my friends.

As for the rating, I will give out of 7 out of 10 points.


Note:According to the internet, there will be another season; most probably season finale a continuous story in the next 18th mths.

Career knowledge

Working hard towards your dream and career are not easy as these two criterias will determine how your human path will be......

Not only that to make ur dream come true and successful in your career, beside you need to put in effort and also do alot of research by equiping yourself everytime with new knowledge about your job scope in this advancing modern world.

Categorization of jobs in general terms:

• Engineer(electronics,telcommunication, computer ,microelectronics, mechnical etc)-> Small single microchip which contained complicated circuits using logic gates and electrical components inside. Palm size, lighter and handy mobile phones are invented due to the mircochip which can handle a lot of function.

• Information technology (I.T. analyst or consultant etc )-> Technology is getting more advanced; Stuff such as hardware and software came out today, will be outcast in 5 or 10 years (e.g. pentium III). Java which known now as Java2; people who do not know how to write up a language using Java 2 will be elminated.

• Business (Financial banker, stock analyst etc)->They must know how the economic in other countries will affect the local market here. If the golbal economy is changing, they must summarize a statistic report for Singapore whether the country should change the policy and market rate in terms of good condition or bad condition.

• Designer(Fashion or architect etc)-The person must have creative juice in his/her brain. He/she should be observant to the surroundings and people how world has changed and to cater the style of different people.

Advice:In order to adapt to this changing world, we must always upgrade ourselves;

1. read more magazines, news, books,
2. research on the net
3. attend courses

Let's us work towards our goals and dreams.

FRIENDS

Seriously, I muz admit that I am strees. I am so stress out tat I dun even noe wat to do and cope with it-balance out my time between work and personal things.

Luckily, two of my friends who are older than me, called me in the Saturday evening. They felt that there's a change in me and gave me some advices and reminder how to handle stress. I felt so touched tat they have made an effort to call me up to "check on me" as they are quite worried. I felt fortunate tat I have such ppl who are always there for me.

Sometimes its good to have a friend who is more mature and wiser than you, because they are more experiences in life.

Wan to say a big THANKS to my fellow friends. You are great. I will not forget you. I owe u one... (U know who you are)

Dun worry, I will use my organizer to plan and organize my schedule. I will try my best to make some time for my family and friends.

A challenging life ahead

It's June now...Six months of the year 2007 have passed...Time really pass very fast.

I want to thank God and my two grandfathers and grandmother who have blessed everything went smoothly for me since last month.

I really appreciate I have given a chance to start from scratch although it will be tiring and tedious for me.

My new working office environment starts tomolo as my office has relocated to a higher storey (from 2nd to 5th 步步高升) even though I am in the same dept, same section, same company.


Hopefully, I can learn more new applications though they are lots of difficult tasks to handle. But I will take it as a challenge.

No matter, how tough the life ahead of me, I will remember my parents and all my dear friends are there for me.

加油!

Gambate! Berusaha!

Go! Go!

An advise to all my family and friends

Everyone is falling sick nowadays due to the unpredictable climate in Singapore. My colleague who has juz recovered and came back to work...now it's the turn of my another colleage gets mc due to flu and sore throat. Not only that, my Dad too.(Hopefully he recovers soon)

The virus and the bug tend to spread around very easily as we are working in an air-conditioned office. For safety precaution from being "knocked down" by the flu germs, as we know one must drink a lot of water, eat a lot of fruits, exercise regularly and take note of our diet too.

Being sick, it's awful experience and let's us do all these necessariness to take care of our health.

Remember:
" A healthy mind means a healthy body."

母亲节快乐

Ladies and gentlemen, do u know this song,"天下的妈妈都是一样的" the song we used to sing when we are still kids at tat time?

When I was a child, I dun like tat song but as i grow older, i found the song very meaningful and it suits on this special occassion. Mother is someone that gives rise to or exercises protecting care and perform the tasks or duties of a female parent for her child. (Source taken from dictionary.com)

Their irreplaceable tender love, care and concern has given to us willingly without any condition. They worked and slogged so hard to make sure their children are well-taken care. Although sumtimes we may be disobedient and defiant, they never give up and forsake us. Treat them well and must treasure them.

Dear Mummy,
you are the best.
Wish u always have a healthy mind and body.
I will always treasure you. ^_^

Love,
Andrew Chua

This song is dedicated to my mother and all mothers out there.

Happy Mother's Day!

Relationship advices

Recently, I found out my friend has been having troubles over the relationship few days ago. His life seems aimless and hopefully his work doesn't affected. But reading from his blog today, he is slowly getting over it as his buddies have managed to cheer him up which I am glad to hear.

Cheer up...failing in love relationship is not the end of the world yet. We are still young and have lots of things to focus on right now...eg career,acquire new knowledge. Beside, our parents, siblings and friends are there you.

As for partner issue, you still have opportunity to consider he or she is the one worth to marry and spend with you for your rest of your life.

In life, in order to maintain a good relationship, (for those people who are in a relationship now)

1. Both parties need to commit and faithful



2. Put in some effort and be serious.



3. Understand each other's weakness in his/her character.



4. Able to forgive when your partner is at fault. (Depending on suitations)

Its always not easy to find a suitable partner to spend the whole life with you, not even to say to start a family and have kids.Thats the reasons in this century, some people choose to be single as they are happy and have more freedom with their life as they are now.

"L-O-V-E", a complicated word. But when you manage to "know that word", you will feel very lucky and blissful. Actually, you have to depend on fate and let nature takes its own course too.

An Impressive Action

I am shocked and amazed this morning when I am on my way to work from Pasir Ris Interchange. Suddenly a Singaporean lady in her late twenties, was shouting very loud, "Excuse Me!"

As I turned my head to look behind, I realized that she was calling and running after me. The next sentence she said, "Don't move, there's a worm behind on ur shirt." I keep my feet locked on the ground without any single movement after obeying her instruction. She managed to use her ez-link card to brush off the tiny black wriggling worm on my back.

I expressed my gratitude with a word, "Thanks" towards her.

I am so impressed by her kind action of helping others when needed. Seriously her kind deed is a good example for us, as a local people to follow.

Movies which I wan to watch in Month of May

These are the movies that I will like to watch in May

1. Spiderman 3
2. Pirate of the Caribbean 3
3. Shrek 3

Anyone interested??? ^-^

Formula One

How many of us like to watch car racing? If you are a fan of the Formula One (F1) Race, fear not...the race is going to be held in Singapore.

Beside the Integrated Resorts(IR) and Casino are going to build at Sentosa, most likely Singapore Government is going to organize the race in local. From the news report for the past few months till now, they are discussing the road tracks where the cars are most suitable to run.

Singapore is going to have another new tourist attraction which can attract more foreigners to come and boost our economy. As more foreigners will be coming in next few years once the race is started, hotels and restaurants predicted to have an increase in their sales. Let us take a look at the race e.g. held in Malaysia for years; its capital and revenue rate increased since the race is begun.

Although Singapore is small and the investment of having a race in here, is alot in terms of millions or billions, but I believe that the profit turnover rate will be high. Who knows, this might become one of a cca for some schools and in the future, this will become a competition event in Olympic or Sea games.

It's Friday but a good one.

It's Good Friday today; a public holiday for majority of people in Singapore

What does Good Friday mean?

It is marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is observed today, with festivities culminating on Easter Sunday, a feast that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

(Taken from the source, "The Straits Times" on Friday, Apr 06 2007.)

Any solutions or answers for me!?

I have so many things to do... goals, expectations, targets etc.
Some need to be done within time constrained, others have to fulfill.

Two words to describe:
BUSY! STRESS!
what should I do???

1. Give up?
2. Heck care and idle all the way?
3. Juz let nature take its own course?
4. Try to categorize things that are important?

Can anyone teach me how to solve my problems? Sighzzz....

26th of march-31st of march- a sad memorable week.

Last day of the month....how I wish it nv happen at all.

But no choice, she's old already and eveyone has to face this life cycle...

Been busy for the whole of last week in march and my relatives didn't have a good sleep including my family.

My family and I have been going to and fro for all the things need to be done for the ceremony.

But everything has changed...

Ah Gong and Ah Ma...please protect the family if both of u can in heaven.

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Chinese New Year Day 15

年过完了。。。
花红也拿了
钱花光了。。。
梦也做了，
多多也开了，
千万红包也被人中了，
梦也该醒了吧？
幸亏还有元宵节没过，祝你元宵节快乐。

Chinese New Year Eve 2007

Wake up quite early in the morning even though permission is granted for those chinese people who do not need to work in my section on the CNY eve.

Quite surprise to receive a lot of CNY SMS starting around noon while tidying up and cleaning thoroughly in my study room . Actually I feel quite tired as i still have to clear up the mess on the eve but no choice; have to make my room tidy to welcome the God of fortune and luck in my house. When clearing the stuff, i found a lot of stuff to throw; some are memorable or unbearable and others are "white elephant." When I found out its last minute to throw all those unwanted stuff so I guessed I have to wait after festival season.

Overall, this year CNY eve is better than last year of the eve as my family has almost prepared to get ready for the Lunar New Year. All they need is to do some touch-up and thats it, Done!

Ok. Time to watch the local CNY countdown show... "HUAT AH"

5C's mission

What does Singaporean want 5Cs in their life?

1. Career
2. Cash
3. Credit Cards
4. Condominium
5. Cars

optional:
6. Club memberships
7. Certificates (From good academic education schools)

Happy VD

Gers from Secondary to Office ladies, have a bouquet of flowers in their hand; Guys holding a bouquet too which is intend to give to their dear ones. People peddling ard the street holding a basket which contains stalks of many colour roses everywhere, not only that florist shops which are for guys who havent buy any flowers for their girlfriends last minute.

Seeing couples on the street made me feel very envious of them. As for me, I have to spend my valentine day alone again with 2 of my singe bachelor friends excluding one of them is already attached to catch a movie. The feeling is not so good as they noticed tat i didnt talk much all the way till going home. Dunno whether it is due to tiredness or other personal feeling affected. How I wish this day will passby quickly.

Looks like I have to work hard......

Cleaning Day

Almost done, left my study room to clear away the old stuff, rearrange the stuff nicely and neatly. Wipping the accumalated dust which has been left at every corner for years, changing the water in the pail everytime, vaccuming my entire bed room on the whole sunday afternoon

I realized the process can take up one day and by the time i finished, i felt tired and kept on sneezing as I am allergy to dust. As I have completed, i dun feel like doing anyelse beside having a good sleep. But one thing for sure,the air is very fresh in my room. Haha...

Then my mum suggested to me that i should clean my study and bedroom everytime. Well...actually its not a bad idea but i quite lazy to do it and a waste of time. LoL...

As for my study room, i guess i will have to do bits by bits, hopefully i juz need to touch up and help my parents to do other stuff during CNY Eve.

An answer to know...

Finally have some courage to do it which I have not done before. I am waiting for an answer right now. Most of the people told me i should not do it by force and take it easy which means "Let Nature takes its own course."
Or else, it will have a negative effect.

I know I still stand a 50-50 chance but I hope its not rejecting me indirectly by giving some other execuses and let me danggling in the air for so long.

The feeling is unbearable. I hope I can know it asap.

I will definately cherish and give the happy moments when I have the chance.

Short Terms

What does TLC and GST means in retail line?

TLC = Think Like a Customer
GST = Greet, Smile, and say Thank You

Happy 2007

Health makes all things possible.

Wealth makes all things work,

Love makes all things beautiful.

May u have all 3 above in 2007!

Wishing a Happy New Year!