joshlogy

Last Day of Work @ RHyMeS

2006-07-28T00:55:00.000+08:00

hello!

i haven't been blog for a long time. just to update you guys..

the problem with regards to the salary issue has been settled.
Everything was an misunderstanding, thanks to the Director Angela Wee.

The fault lies with the Finance Department, limiting its boundaries in payment. They are quite rigid in my situation. In short, i was talking to Angela, she asked, and i related what happened. She said she can solve my problem, and address the issue! It is not npo's fault entirely, anyway, i would be getting my pay after all!

so now, i can go to Japan!!

Resignation

2006-07-17T17:42:00.000+08:00

i resigned from my job.

i quit.

i felt miserable.

on Saturday, 15th June 2006, 0900 hours. NPO smsed me.

npo: "Just saw your claim. I only extended your official work here until june 15 like shuren. So, i can't submit the additional days beyond 15 of june. The extra days you asked for was for you to complete your stuff and won't be claimable. I'll let you know when you should come back to demo your work. Thx."

I was terribly upset, betrayed, cheated and apprehensive. How could this happened?

i then replied.

josh: I understand the situation. However, i must say this to you, i am very unhappy about the arrangement. I have my reasons for saying so. I must clarify with you another day.

I BLEW MY TOP!!!

It would mean from 16th June till now, which is about a month, i will not be paid for all the work i did.

What is this!!???? I have my reasons for being angry.

* Yes. I was supposed to stop work on 15th June 2006. However, there were major changes to the 2nd project. I have already completed 90% dating from 9th June 2006. And npo told me to change my project scope. HOW can i POSSIBLY fintsh the new scope within 4 days? It is totally out of the question! (i posted the frustration on my blog). To make the necessary changes, i would need another 2 week.
* I was present @ E-garage from morning till evening. It was VERY OBVIOUS that he saw me after 15th june 2006, still working on the project. He still ask me how was the project going. I was @ the RHyMeS Centre. If i really can't work after 15th June 2006, he could at least TELL ME!! Right? He did not even say, speak, and bothered to talk to me. And now he is telling me this,

npo: " I should have clarified with you that any work beyond june 15 will not be claimable. For that i apologize. I wish i could extend your stay but i can't. "

ARG!!!

is an apology enough to settle everything?
is just a sms suffice to explain the reason?
are you really sincere?

i have enough. i really had. I am annoyed, upset, disturbed, angry, fuming mad, going crazy.

npo made unreasonable changes to my project. On April, npo and i had already confirmed on the project details and methodology. It was to be done according to the proposal i documented. But now, he don't even ask how was the progress of the project. Only when i wanted to implement voice automation function into my project, he then told me to change the scope.

And now, this project is not for the RHyMeS Launch tmr, 18th July 2006, i don't even know whether to go. I wish i have some degree of reconigtion.

Now, i have no pay, for which i worked so hard. It was absurb!

i gotta confront him on wednesday, come to the worst, i will look for the Director.

sad;
what should i do??

NTT DoCoMo

2006-07-12T00:26:00.000+08:00

NTT DoCoMo.

My Favorite!

In Love since CommunicAsia 2005 @ Expo, Singapore.

Recommended by this highly professional, very polite and well-groomed JAPANESE Lady.

I went there with my buddies, Fu Yao & Aloysius. As usual, checking out the tech-ies.

i had a funny experience with that Japanese lady, let's call her, Hitomi. FYI, she can't speak fluent English, but with her standard, it is VERy GOOD!

JOSH: こんいちわ！　わたし　わ　ジョセフ　です！　I am vey interested in NTT DoCoMo. Can you tell me more abt your technolgies?

HITOMI: HEYLLO! I am from NTT DoCoMo, JAPAN! Can I Heeppe you?

.................. (talks)..........
....(explains).................
.............................(shows me the cool mobile from JAPAN....
.........i-mode service from JAPAN.....

JOSH: I would like to ask, how can one WORK in NTT DoCoMo??

HITOMI: (looks puzzled)... HhmmMMm.. You cane go to JAPAN, go to any NTT DoCoMo stores, and buy a phoneen. Just buy a phoneen and you can! Very sumple..

JOSH: HUH? What do you mean? Just buy a phone and i can WORK THERE?? WHAT? Maybe you misunderstood the question. I MEAN WORK like you, in NTT DoCoMo.. How can i WORK there?

HITOMI: WORK? HmmMMMm. WORK>...>>/??????? JUst buy a phoneen and OKAY.

JOSH: No! Work!!!!! EMPLOYMENT, JOB, CARRER!!!

HITOMI: OhhhH. you meeean WORK!!! I see you... That you habe to study finish a degree, most likely, in IT Line. Obtain a Level 2 in JPL, Japanese Proficiency Test, and apply for it. Quite simple..

JOSH: AAAAAAA! Okay. I get your point. THANK YOU SO MUCH. ありがと　ございます！

HITOMI hands me a book full of NTT DoCoMo plans and products on release @ Starhub.

COOL!!!

Anyway, that is very nice of her, i mean despite her difficulty in English, she made the effort to communicate with me. I am very impressed. I am very impressed with the technology from NTT DoCoMo Japan.

Afterall, NTT DoCoMo is the leading mobile provider in the world. THe advancing leader in 4G. I want to work there someday!

I must master JAPANESE.

I am IMPRESSED, with this:

Graduation 2006

2006-06-19T17:49:00.000+08:00

Hello!! Here are the post for the NP Graduation 2006 on 16th June 2006. We all had a great time together. Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.

Tin Song & Me. Tin Song is now enrolled into NS, spotting a new hairdo!
Aren't we smart & professional? - Deline, Me & Han Wei
Ivan Ong, Amy Seng & Me. That was inside the VIP Reception.
A great looking pose with our Director, Angela Wee
What are you doing Deline? Great Smiles for the Camera! - Deline, Me & Fu Yau
The KPMG Family, with an extra, Jia Wen's super cute brother & clone
My beloved class, MBC 0344
Kien Seng, Mr Fulu our mentor, & me
Ivan & I having that sleepy look, why? It's so early in the morning
Fabian with 2 very beautiful ladies. Angeline, Fabian & Yuan Yuan. Sorry about the angle.
Our Top Graduate Shuren & Me. Our mouths numb from all that smiling
Good Buddies, Milton, Me, & Nicole

The next post are from the Graduation Dinner & Dance 2006 @ NP Convention Centre.

Looking our best, Deline, Genevieve & ME
JAZZ NIGHT! Genevieve looks gd when she poses.
Don't you think Fu Yau looks kinda MIXED? As in mixed parentage?
Sangar, Shuren, Zhi Xiong & Me
Performances by BIG BEN from the States
FOOD. That attracted our attention, that cute little pinky thing..

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tired of working

2006-06-13T12:38:00.000+08:00

Hello. how are you doing?

i am tired of working. it is not because of the job scope, neither on the programming language which i am unfamilar with.

i am employed as a research analyst/developer for this major project. I guess i have already stated what i am to do during this 3 month period.

this person, i call him npo, is a brillant person. He has LOTS Of ideas, creativity, knowledge and expertise in IT. however, i think he likes to insist on his ways.

it begin like this....

I propose a idealistic plan for a section of the project i am working on. I CRACKED My brain, squeezed till brain-jiuce runs dry. i am very pleased with what i have come up with.

before i begin developing on the idea, i document it and asked for his approval. HE SAID OKAY! - dated APRIL 2006.

and then, now, he turned back on his word. I showed him my 7/8 completed java program.

and

npo: oh. this isn't possible. there are no such machine to do .....

(Sorry, the details are confidential, i would just remove those words)

josh: but, there must be a way, afterall, the concept was used in all MRT stations over singapore!! Surely, we are able to tap on the kind of system used. I am talking about convegience and convience.

npo: NO. Cannot.

I was so taken aback. NPO approved my idea in april. I don;t know whether he have read my proposal. But i took the effort to read, and show it to him. And now, my project is almost done, he said no, cannot, i have to adjust and modify my project. And the deadline is about 4 days.!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARG!

as a programmer, whatever i do is for the interest of the project and the client. I am not doing this because i am paid. No.

I work with dignity. I think of many feasible ways to streamline operations for this project. it is all for this project. He doesn't even care for what i did. perhaps this project is due next year, therefore, there is no urgency for it.

i am just flabbegasted when he said i have to redo. i have already did so many versions of the project just to cater to his concept. My ideas arean't just purely mine.

i did asked many for this views and suggestion. Based on all the gathering, i conclude that way. It is not that my idea was too far-fetched or impossible to fulfill. COME ON! i am doing this because it can be done.

fine. i can follow what you want me to. I can.

but then, you are limiting, constraining, compressing, withholding my creativity, innovativeness.

as a programmer, i am obligated to listen to the BOSS. yes i am. but when it comes to certain areas such as simplility and creativeness, i can give my views too.

true, i am much inexperienced than you. He is a lecturer and a key person in charge of this project. However, if you think that this is the best way/idea, fine, i can cater to your request.

i am just disappointed. I took up this job because the Director ask me to. She personally request me to take up this job. I thank her for that. However, it seems that i felt abandoned. True, i am less capable than my peers in area of programming JAVA.

but i am already trying my very best. can't you sense it?

i give up. i don't have the mood and energy to carry on. I really don't. but my responsibility is to finish it and hand it over.

i will do just that.

JACKETS MANIA

2006-05-22T10:58:00.000+08:00

I LIKE THIS ADIDAS JACKET SO MUCH. It was a by-product of german + adidas. I don't know what is the name for it. However, i got this picture somewhere..

I found it @ takashimaya, adidas concept store. and it cost SGD 129. Maybe i will save and get it..

Java Idiot

2006-05-17T16:30:00.000+08:00

I am upset, depressed, worried, negative, aprehensive and doubtful.
I am lost, stuck, and unfocused.
I don't know what to do, not how to start,
i do not know where to begin.

I am currently working on this project, it is completely new to me. Although i did learn JAVA, both applets, and application, they are just basic essential knowledge. This projects requires me to harness on J2EE. I need to learn and master the language and methodolgy to create a working application. However, there is no one to guide me. I didn't learn it before. I want to depend on myself to learn and master J2EE. I wanted it so badly. But i can't. I am a JAVA Idiot. Am I?

I felt scared, lost, i lost that vigour and drive in me to learn to explore. I suddenly felt handicapped. Everything is just in a mess. I have to start and study myself. Fine. I did my homework. I just have to be daring enough to work on J2EE. I must complete my project before 15th June 2006. I have to. I need to deliver something fruitful during my 3 months stint in this project.

Everyone has it capability. My 2 friends, who were graduates has great experience and expertise on J2EE. Afterall, they were working on it for their In-House Project. As for me, i am not, i felt stupid, handicapped and lost. What should i do?

Can anyone guide me? Hmmmmmmmmm.. It seems that i am incapable. I lost that confidence in myself. Everyone seems to be doing fine. Going on with their projects. Well, move on JOSH. i have to..

I have just recieved my notice from NUS. IT SAYS "NOT SUCCESSFUL". My application to Information System @ NUS isn't successful. When i recieve this letter, i don't know what to say. I felt that i ought to know my place. How can i, such a student get into NUS, a prestigous university?

My aunties and uncles will surely LAUGH OUT LOUD, they would look down and me and SAY: "STUPID BOY, YOU CAN NEVER GET IN!!!!! MAHUAHUHAUUUAUUAHUAHAUA!!!!!! ONLY MY SON CAN GET INTO NTU, LOCAL UNIVERSITY. HAHA. YOU CAN'T! YOU CAN NEVER. WHAT A SHAME. " WHAT a commend. I detest that kind of environment, from young, i have been subjected to that kind of pressure. From a neighbourhood school to a poly. HIAZ>>>

Whatever it is, i am content, that i can get into SMU. Direct admission. It was nothing to be proud of actually. Just that, i have to get over that disappointment. Can someone comfort me? I need a hug.

Anyway, i just recieved photos from IVAN ONG. PROM NIGHT PHOTOS.. HERE ARE SOME..

PHEW!!

2006-05-04T21:09:00.000+08:00

WHAT A MONTH!! PHEW!

April had been a truely enjoyable and tiring month for me in my entire life. I am currently working as a research analsyt and developer for this RHyMeS project back @ campus. I also continued my swimming regime everyweek from April so as to train and stay healthy. Besides the regular activities, I did pioneering, that is to preach about God's Kingdom and purposes to be fulfilled in His due time. I also went to Malaysia for a 3 days exchange. It was beautiful over there. Had a great time with the brothers and sisters.

The best part is i had so many visitors from all over the world. It begins with KOREAN Kim Jin Tae, a Christian brother from australia. He stayed here for 5 days. Haven't got his photo, haven't heard from him too. He must be busy settling down in Korea. I miss KOREA so much.

Next is a Australian Brother coming from Malaysia. His name is Bro Robert, a pioneer. I enjoyed his experience in Malaysia.

Afterwhich, my beloved Friends from New Zealand. I missed the so badly. Haven't met each other for FOUR long years!!! Finally, i can meet them. I am so glad to see them again. Had a great time catching up with each other..

And then, i had a Russian-German bro + a Japanese bro coming over from Malaysia. I miss them too. I just got to know them this TUESDAY 2nd May 2006. They are so encouraging and very zealous in serving God. I enjoyed the association and company. It was a pity that both are sick. I think it is due to the cold bus they were on while on their way from Malaysia to SG. They were so encouraging as they picked up a foreign language to serve where the need is greater. Bro Dimitri, the russian-german brother can speak russian (his mother tongue) and german plus bit of french. Now learning English. He speaks well!! The other Bro Yuuki, from Japan picked up Chinese language. WHOW!!!!! Wonderful. And they are single, so young out alone in a foreign land. Impressive!

I will post their pictures at another time.!!!

Disappointed

2006-04-19T17:51:00.000+08:00

I just don't get it. Where are your manners? Where are your values? Why did you sent my documents to others without my permission?

You must be wondering who i am talking about? I can't reveal who, but i can say it is a HER. She was my classmate. She requested for my resume. And of course, for her reference in a job application, i sent my personal resume to her. I know what kind of person she is.

She is a street-smart person who knows how to survive. She would source for all the goody goody ones, or those high-flyers to gain her academic results. I am not saying that this is morally wrong. However, one should have his own backbone. Rely on oneself. It is defintely OKAY to ask ppl for help. However, don't chuck ppl aside once you accomplish your purposes. Moreover, that person i am talking about is someone who studies hard and score. She isn't someone that fails or is weak in certain areas. She can rely on herself and do well.

I just can't understand her behaviour. SO back to the story, once i gave her my resume, my good friend asked her for her resume. You know what? She refused to give. She was kind of hestitant about sending her personal copy. You know what she did instead to save her face?? HMMMM!!! She send my copy to my good friend. She did not ASK for my permission. She did not TELL me anything about it. She just CLAIMS that mine is more professional as compared to hers and mine would be more beneficial. COME ON! Where are your manners? Don't your mama and papa teach you how to ask ppl's permission before taking something? I am not angry here, I am just disappointed. I am not saying that you are wrong, because i am not to judge.

However, it is of one's basic BASIC custosy to ask. I have already told that this resume is mine personal copy, please do ask my permission before you send. If you do not want to send, just say no.

And when my good friend told me that her resume looks good, i am not suprised. You certainly could create a powerful resume because you took from all sources and save it for yourself. Because, back at school, she did the same. Took others copy of work and used it. And then claimed that it was hers. She did it herself. GOSH!! GOSH!! True enough, you did well academically, you performed better than the others. That is because you know how to take advantage of people's kindness for your own benefit. HMM..

Somehow, i don't know what to say. I would never make use of my friends and ignore them when in need. I cherish my friends and treat them with respect and dignity. I somewhat look down on such a person honestly. However, i can't. Now i know what kind of person you are. I can let this matter pass.

I must say that whatever the person sows, he will reap. This is certainly true. Good reap good things, the bad shall receive their "reward" in due time. I believe that what comes up goes down. So i am not at a loss that you sent my resume. Just that, if you continue doing that, taking advantage of people's kindness, you will also experience your own doing too.

tata.

i LOVED BoA latest Album "Outgrow"

2006-04-06T12:34:00.000+08:00

I like this song "Everlasting" from BoA's latest album. Here is the MV..

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Here are the lyrics:

街路樹残る雪たちに　光と風が降り注ぐ
The remaining snow on the roadside trees are blown away in the light

胸を張ってもうつむいても　季節は足を止めないね
Even if i'm filled with pride or looking down at myself, i can't stop the season from changing.

指切りみたい交わしてた　じゃあね,と,またねっ,ていう言葉
just like pinky swearing, or saying phases like "bye" or "see you"

慣れた仕草も忘れるの？違う未来へいくの？
How can you forget those familar gesture? Are we headed to different futures?

このさよならが旅立ちならば　僕の笑顔をぜんぶあげるよ
If this farewell is the beginning of a journey, i'll smile as much as i can for you.

出逢った事も　歩いた街も　二人の胸で生き続けるの
Even the fact that we met and the streets we've walked, will remain in our hearts.

ずっとずっと忘れない　扉幾つ開けても
I'll never, ever forget, even if i open countless doors.

どんなに遠く離れても　つないだ手と手　離れはしない
It doesn't matter how far we are, our locked hands, will never separate.

無理矢理にでも忘れなきゃ次の自分に行けないの
I have to forget you even if i have to force myself, or i won't be able to face the rest of my journey.

動き始めたホーム越し君が小さくなる
As the train starts to move away from the platform, you became small.

くじけた時はそう僕のため大丈夫だと泣いてくれたね
When i was in pain, for my sake, you told me it would be alright through my tears.

恥じないように強くなるから約束するよ夢は叶える
I will be stronger so that i won't feel embarrassed, so promise me that our dreams will come true.

音のしない涙が　この胸流れるけど
My silent tears are pouring out of my heart but,

悔やまずに踏み出すよ
i'll take a step forward without regrets.

I'm sorry for your tenderness　

また逢えるまで
until i see you once again.

Everlasting...

このさよならが旅立ちならば　僕の笑顔をぜんぶあげるよ
If this farewell is the beginning of a journey, i'll smile as much as i can for you.

出逢った事も　歩いた街も　二人の胸で生き続けるの
Even the fact that we met and the streets we've walked, will remain in our hearts.

ずっとずっと忘れない　扉いくつ開けても
I'll never, ever forget, even if i open countless doors.

どんなに遠く離れても　つないだ手と手　離れはしない
It doesn't matter how far we are, our locked hands, will never separate.

I think that this song is indeed meaningful.

I missed you guys

2006-03-28T15:22:00.000+08:00

I am back again, haven't been blogging for so long. i know you guys must be saying that i am always repeating myself always.. right? haha. not funny..

I had my ICT prom 2006 @ Swissotel Merchant Court, it is that one at Clark Quey. Here are some photoshots.

This one was taken with AMY SENG, my lecturer for UD and the overall coordinator for this prom. She is a American Born Chinese. She has a funky personality and is very cool. I like her style of teaching and accent. And i think some angles of her looks like BoA. Really!!! Anyway, she would be returning back to the States around July. :( I am going to miss her. All the best Amy. We shall have a farewell party for you b4 you leave.

This one is taken with FARINA. isn't this picture nice? Farina has a great smile and she looks good on the camera right? Haha. She is a very nice person. Very entertaining and interesting. We are having some fun with the camera..

This one was taken with my so called "darling" JIA WEN. Both of us are the singles. She is great person. Able to self sacrifice herself for others. She is certainly a good leader overseeing us the KPMG gang of 2005/2006 Sep. JIA WEN commented that this photo looks like a wedding photo. LOL. What do you guys think? And she looks great in that slivery dress of hers. Complete with all accessories. I think she, angeline, and Yuan Yuan will "kill" all the males with their looks. JK.

This was taken with my beloved class MBC0344. Only 7 people turned up.
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Presenting from left: Pei Xuan, Trina, Farina, Milya, Me, Amy, Tin Song, (don't know her name, not from our class), and Ivan. All of us are indeed dressed for the occasion.

This photo was taken with Yi Ping, Yuan Yuan and me. Yi Ping and Yuan Yuan are my good friends. They are from Shanghai. FYI, Yuan Yuan & Yi Ping are couples. Don't they look great??!!

You must be wondering what is that "M1" sign doing on my left side? haha. I was nominated as one of the prom king. I was kind of suprised. Can i make it? I was forced to be. I would like to thank U2 and TOPMAN for their clothes.. haha. I can't believed it. Nonetheless, 6 famale and male nominees were made to do silly stunts on stage. It was something like Ms Singapore Universe. Very embraressing. I was made to dance with this very pretty girl from NIA dance. I don't know how to dance in the first place!!! However, everyone had a good laught.

I enjoyed the night. But then, i was so careless that i lose my M&S tie on the cab. Boo Hoo.. Can those holding on to the prom photos, send them to me!!!???

Thanks..

About me?

2006-02-25T23:30:00.000+08:00

HEI !
It is me again. I haven't been blogging for ages. I have all the time to blog again.

I read Junni's blog and found out that i have a very bad Trait!!!

>> LET PPL WAIT till they DROP DEAD!

I am so sorry Junni.

Yes. i think i am. Even Yi Cheng said that. Hiaz. I must apologise to you. Really i felt bad letting you wait for almost 3 hours.. I have no choice, i have to stay behind office to assist my supervisor. That occurred on January. And i promised to treat you, because i owed you one. I will. Well, after this, i began to reflect and self examine. I realised this about me..

ALL ABOUT JOSH too nice. procastinating. observant. insensitive. extrovet. quiet. self-conscious. boring. lame. logical. independent. sometimes inaccurate. idealistic. modest. sometimes lazy (hidden from public eyes). particular on Good Manners. funny in my own ways. tall & brawny. undecisive. uncertain. long-winded. classically-inclined. self-assertive. dignified. helpful. religious. reflective. dependable. shy.

not proud of being a chinese. crazy about all Japanese & Korean stuff. speaks horrible Mandarin. always being mistaken for an American born Chinese/of mixed heritage like Indonesian Chinese, Korean, Not Singaporean. the way i speaks, conducts, dresses, think. don't know how to use chop-sticks. Speaks English most of the time.

3/4 Chinese + 1/4 Thai. small-eyed. double eye-lids. red face. not very good complexion. no eye-brow. looks like FIDO (as claimed by the KPMG Gang!!). too skinny.176 metres tall & brawny. a-bit underweight.

mad about new york cheese cakes. hot choco-mocha. Marks & Spencer goodies. absoutely loves SUSHI. crazy on Korean Ginseng Chicken. loves Candy Empire @ Millenia Walk. endulge in Pizza. loves German/Austrian chocolates. Ajisan Beef Ramen. Loves Creamy Mushroom Spegatti. Fish Soup. loves Japanese Odenyaki & Tacoyaki Balls. Ham/Bacon/Cheese/Beef/Chicken. dislike Pork, Durian, Maguro (raw tuna). must have Cambell's Chunky Bacon & Cheese Soup. all time favourite Yoshinoya Beef Bowl. Taepanyaki. OO LA LA ~

by the way, that picture was taken on 24th Feb 2006. I think it looks nice.

That was Angeline & I.

雪の華　by Mika Nakashima

2006-02-25T15:39:00.000+08:00

This is 雪の華　by Mika Nakashima. I think i am going to buy her album "BEST" @ HMV, costing SGD 20. I liked it very much. And i think this song is one of her best song ever produced.

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Moments Captured on 16th Feb 2006

2006-02-23T17:19:00.000+08:00

Excellent Advert

2006-01-03T20:44:00.000+08:00

Hey Guys!! Check this out! It is a GREAT advert!!

http://www.youtube.com/?v=jBOnpsM93y8

JOSH's Trip to Malaysia I

2005-12-27T14:32:00.000+08:00

I am back from Malaysia yesterday.. taken a lot of photos.. will comment on them at a later date..

I WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY A VIOLIN..

2005-12-21T21:37:00.000+08:00

http://www.youtube.com/?v=hOqafKlSdyM

Wang Lee Hom PLAYS very Well!! I am looking for this beautiful song he played. A pity, i don't know the title of this song. Does anyone know? DO Tell me!! And somewhat, i also want to learn how to play the violin...

The Prayer

2005-12-20T11:53:00.000+08:00

I LOVE this song. It is sung by Josh Groban and Charlotte Church in a blend of English and Italian. I learnt a minny Bit of Italian, that was when i took Music Theory, i have to memorize Italian and Spanish words. Simply cool.

Song lyrics

I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go,
And help us to be wise, in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer, as we go our way
Lead us to a place, guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe...

La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore resterà
And hold it in our hearts
A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei

Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è

When shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sognamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno di la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace e di fraternità

La forza che ci dai
We ask that life be kind

E' il desiderio che
And watch us from above

Ognuno trovi amor
We hope each soul will find

Intorno e dentro a sé
Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer

Just like every child
Just like every child

Needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

E' la fede che
Hai acceso in noi

Sento che ci salverà

Dinner

2005-12-16T13:31:00.000+08:00

Hey!
I am back again. Havent't been blogging for like
1 week?? Was BUSY.

I went to Hard Rock Cafe yesterday. Have had a GREAT time ..
Went with Yicheng, Shi Hui, and TJ. http://www.hardrock.com.sg/menu_smokehouse.htm

The food is quite delicious. I tried the Honey Bourbon Hickory Smoked Pork Chop.
Quite a BIG portion.. of course. You get what you pay for the PRICE. $$ along with the Lemonade.

The pork has a rich juicy taste to it. I LOVE the boocolies + cali-flower. the smash potato is nice too.
but after eating of it, too much would make you sick.
AND there is a Live Band there, comprizing of 2 female singers, 1 lead and the BAND. HRC BAND.
Cool MUSIC !!

I like JOSH GROBAN's music! He got a great voice. And thanks to TJ, i have Josh's songs now. http://www.joshgroban.com/

Left: TJ & ME

Bottom: BORDERS

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HEADLINE: WHY TEACHERS ARE SO STRESSED OUT!!

HILARIOUS!! I gotten this from Gen! Thanks GEN.

Long Time No See..

2005-12-06T12:08:00.000+08:00

I am back.

I haven't been blogging for quite a while. Quite busy recently.

Ya. Piled up with stacks of test results to work on.

And i dislike this phase: " Good. Please work on all these and finish these by **/**/2005." ARG! Deadlines...

The good thing is that our supervisor is quite a nice chap. Not that demanding .. : )

Anyway, i went shopping かいもの on sunday with my gd buddy, TJ.

We saw quite a number of things we fancy but have no $$ to get it.

TJ got this instead:::

It is a BOXERS from Zara. We saw this @ Takashimaya's. Hey TJ, how much it cost?

It looks quite interesting. with all the sharks? on it? Yup.

And i saw this Super NICE JACKET. http://www.countryroad.com.au/ (i couldn't find the link but i can show it to u @ taka) I wanted it so MUCH!!! But then, hehe, look at the price.. SGD 219.00.. Selling @ SGD 219 is considered Okay. I was browsing thru this catalog, and saw Jackets normally cost from SGD 400 - 500. Depends on the quality and make. COOL. I would not get it now. Although i really wanted to get one so that i could wear it. But i am still a student. I can't afford one. Not that important thought. Unless, someone would SPONSER me.. (in my dreams... rite)

and TJ commented I looked NICE in it.. : ) : ) : ).

okay. enough of blogging. now time to Lunch. I am Hungry.

and MORE work to do................................

glovology

2005-11-05T18:52:00.000+08:00

http://www.todayonline.com/pdf_mid.asp?id=0511NLW008&amp;pubdate=20051105&publication=TODAY&sp=0

WHOA!! My friends were on papers!! Glovology was on the newspapers. I am proud of them!! COOL!
It was really impressive. My great, brillant and intelligent buddies, Mr. Aloysius Goh and Mr. Wong Fu Yau obtained the grant from SAMSUNG DigitalAll Hope 2005. A total of SGD 18 000 was awarded to them. I am really proud of this two friends!! They did GREAT!! WELL DONE man!!

glovology was the fruitage of 4 persons, namely, Aloysius, Fu Yau, Genevieve Yip and me. I MUST also mention Fabian Ng, who was our advisor, gave us many excellent advice on our project development. This project was jointly developed by 4 of us, when we participated in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2005, Japan. We racked our brains and came out with this idea of implementing a software on the PDA which facilitate conversation between a hearing-impaired person and others. We emerged as the 5th position in the Finals held @ Singapore. Speaking of this project, there are many memories brought to mind. We spent days and nights, at times, staying @ the E-Garage overnight(s) to finish the development. I certainly enjoyed myself, working with my peers during the hols. Well, the experience is something i will never ever forget. I must say, it was GREAT working together..

Sad to say, Genevieve and I decided not to continue working on glovology. We chose to embark on the Internship Programme @ KPMG. For me personally, it was a difficult decision to make. However, i decided to work @ KPMG, and gave up my place as a developer for glovology. At that point of time, i really wanted to continue working with Aloysius & Fu Yau to expand the potential of glovology. At the same time, i wanted to have the experience of working for a company, KPMG. Well, i can't have the best of both worlds, right? I have to give up one. SOB SOB**** It was a hard decision to make.

I then entrusted glovology into the hands of Yau and Aloysius. Aloysius and Fu Yau continued working on glovology. I MUST really thank them for their effort in the continuation. Without them, glovology would not be there. I was the one who came up with this idea. But i gave up my position. Aloy and Yau continued working on it. They did glovology proud. I am confident of their capabilities to fully expand glovology to greater heights.. Therefore, Aly and Yao, gan batte!! I hoped to witness the completion of glovology!!!

FRIDAYS!

2005-11-04T16:30:00.000+08:00

FRIDAYS!! I love Fridays. The weekends are here... hee hee.. this week has been quite relaxing. Only worked for 3 days.. I have been rotting @ home. ONe of my gd buddy suspects that he has depression. I spoke to him for 3 hours straight. Thank godness, he is better now.. hiaz.

This week has been quite fulfilling. I managed to solve the irritating and nagging problem. FINALLY SOLVED IT!! but then, i took some time to finish it..

anyway, i learnt quite a lot of things by exploring and debugging those "irritating" creepy codes. They seems to know me, but i don;t know them. They must be laughing @ me. HAHAHA> this sstUPIIDDD BOY. so easily to program, yet took so long. LOSUSTYY!YY!Y

ermm.. back to reality. I have to abandon my current experiment, haha.. my baby program. and start on the actual project. ****'s project is a BBBBIIIGGGG one. Gen and i would have to 加油!　We would have 1 week time to finish working on the errors raised by the tester, and further enhance them. Then, next next week, i would have to start on a series of new projects. that are bulit on top of it. ARG!!!!!

Here are some of the pictures i "CREATED" 3 days ago..

MOI CREATIVE CREATION:

hehheheh ~ muahahhahhuhahuahuahuhauaahuhauhauhuahuahu !

sleep

2005-11-02T10:17:00.000+08:00

i need sleep. I really need sleep. I went out with my buddies on Monday, and chatted, erm, half awake and half-chatting till 6 AM!!.

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I only slept for 4 hours yesterday. haiz. i am now @ the boring office. My eye lids felt heavy... debugging this program. sad. But i should be happy. On Monday, i completed the Login function. FINALLY!!!!

A sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.. now, have to move on to another function, the population of datagrid. and today, PHAMMM! another new function to do.. time to get cracking.

i wished i am on holiday now..... maybe to ..

taiwan.

2005-10-28T15:04:00.000+08:00

Aloy posing with poppy.. cute?

2005-10-28T15:03:00.000+08:00

Gen chatting away on the xda O2... looks like some kind of calculator.

2005-10-28T15:02:00.000+08:00

NO NO! ?????!!

2005-10-28T15:01:00.000+08:00

Mr. Alex on Gen's pillow.

I am DOWN with the CONTAGIOUS FLU!!!!

2005-10-28T10:20:00.000+08:00

HAIZ!!!

I am SICK, SICK, SICK!! I wanted to get MC for the day, but come to think of it, i am not really ILL, so arg, just report for work. I still got tons of work waiting for me. What to do? I am down with a leaking NOSE, inflammed throat, and a splitting headache.

Anyway, Gen sent me this interesting FLASH link, a German webbie which you can "Conduct" a choir. They are horses, but they sound great! You should go and play round with it.

Wait for the entire screen to load up with all 4 horses & a fence in front of them -- Then, click on each horse. Re-click on any horse to make it turn off, or turn it back on again. Be sure your speakers are turned up! What a programming achievement! Hee :)!

My plan for today is to continue working on DataGrid. I gotta work on the 3 components and its class, followed by the main class... then i will be going home to SLEEEEPPPP!!!!

at the office...

2005-10-27T15:47:00.000+08:00

i am at the office now, doing programming. I am bored. I can't seems to figure out what's wrong with the codes. ARGGGG! I spent so much time and energy trying to DEBUG the program. My eyes are glued to the screen for 8 HOURS everyday.. I could go blind one day man.. Phew, i never ever wanted to be a programmer. But then, everyone has to start somewhere wat.. so if i were to join the working force one day, i would maybe have to start from the programmer level.. This is life. However, i think i would enjoy programming, if I AM A GD programmer. But, i am NOT! that is the sad fact.. HAIZ.

My workmate sent me this chinese proverb that is quite meaningful. here it goes::

可以改变时，请尽力改变
不能改变时，请心平气和接受
明白自己再挣扎，再费力也不能挽救什么
只能把力气用在最该用的地方

穷则变，变则通
变则通，不变则穷

今天工作不努力
明天努力找工作

therefore, i have to work. I have to accept the my job as a programmer. i can't run away from it. I can change the fact that my job NOW = PROGRAMMER !! : (

Nonetheless, i will just have to fully maximise what i am good at. then only i can do well, enjoy and learn.

Photo Testing

2005-10-25T15:29:00.000+08:00

Testing the loading of PHOTOS with Google Picassa. Looks great right??