TGIF!

Tmr's the day I've been looking for since Monday. hmm... I sound as if I'm so lazy.

Today, heard a heated debate, or rather argument in class free time. Felt like adding my 2 cents worth in it, but realized it aint gonna help anything. Just gonna get me all worked up and show the loud side of me. Yea, but I felt really kinda sad after what I heard.

When people get involved and immersed in a wrong kind of lifestyle... they just cannot see what's right or wrong anymore. It's just like a serial killer testifying that killing is nothing wrong, and that's scary. When one party's blinded, there aint any use for a debate or discussion, cos nothing will make sense.

Oh yea.. what do you get when u combine a Mazda and a Suzuki?
ok.. this is a private joke. Only those who experienced that @#$!*-&$^ fella will understand.

^caleb out

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Some songs just bring back memories. Thoughts that bring you back right to that moment in history. In history, where certain significant events of your life are being replayed, just by that song.

They make me wonder and think, of my actions... thoughts... and motives at that time. People say photos capture memories... yea, I think songs do too. Not by the lyrics, but by the song itself.

JC1-JC2 was really incredibly memorable. The 2 years of my 18 year long life that I remember the most. Too many things just happened. Hmmm... its really amazing. Why didnt so many revelations appear before that... Everything just occured in these 2 years, one after the other.
Those songs bring back tears... but at the same time, warmth.
Wished I could go back and re-live those moments, just for a while. It'll be pain, yet heartwarming. how ironic.

The day's ending, and the beginning of the work-week is approaching.

Every Monday, I drag myself outta bed with Friday in mind.
Tuesday morning, I'm happy that Monday is finally over.
Wednesday comes, and I'm motivated to carry on, cos its the midweek. Just tahan abit more.
Thursday morning is a unique time with mixed feelings. On one hand, I'll think that tmr is Friday, and thats something to be happy about. On the other hand, I'll think, why isnt today Friday.
Friday... I'll obey my alarm clock with no grunts or cursed thoughts. Just get the day over and done with.

Friday evening is the happiest moment of the week. Cos of the mere fact that tmr's Saturday.. and you can turn in late without any worries of feeling grouchy the next day. lol
And then, Saturday just passes as if the day only has 12 hrs.

Sunday... wake up without much thoughts, and at dawn, this is what I'm thinking.

Hmmm... its not that I hate army life, and its not that I love it either (who does?). Just that most people just dread the work-week. And it seems that I never like to go out on weekday and Sunday nights, for the fact that tomorrow, I have to face the same routine again. The thought of waking up so early just makes me... sian

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Today's the church's birthday. Sang in choir, and I think I sounded bad. Couldn reach those high notes. hmmm. luckily did some last minute warm up with YP.

Hmm, wish i could sing better, and sing with the correct techniques. Really admire those male vocalists like Clay Aiken, Josh Groban, Ewan McGregor... ok Ewan McGregor's an actor, but he has a great voice. Yeah.. listening to them makes me wonder if they even have a voice range cap. Its like... they can sing any note no matter how high it is. Clay Aiken's "O Holy Night" is just so beautiful. Shows his whole range and power. It's always in my playlist.. for any occasion, any time of the year. My dad once asked me.. "christmas over already rite?" lol
Wonder when his next album would be released... its been some time already.

I once read a book about Chest voice, Middle voice, Head voice. According to the author, it seems that most guys can actually reach the high notes, like from E-A, without straining, shouting or pain... If they use their middle voice. Well, if they can find the middle voice. I have the CD by that guy.. heard it thru (courtesy of Jet =) ) Hmm, cant seem to find my middle voice. It just sounds so good, that you can actually sing as high as Clay Aiken. Haha, and its not using falsetto at all. Its a solid, pure and clear voice. The wonders of middle voice.
Where are you.. middle voice?

Wished I could go for voice training, or simply, lessons. Hearing good vocal amatuers like Becky, makes you inspired. haha
But then again, where do I find the resources. Time... money... and time again. So many interests, so little resources. For that matter.. that's why a subject like econs ever existed.
Anyways... gotta pick certain stuff to concentrate on, and leave the rest for the future... or pick the rest up casually along the path of life. Cos.. time is never on your side.

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Spoke to Uncle Bern over lunch today. Told him bout my thoughts of an overseas expedition. Boy... he is interested in one too. =) thats great. Found the right guy. haha. Even wanted to sit down and discuss it in the coming months, when he's freed from his work projects. I'm looking forward to it. It'll definitely be great... the planning, the thoughts, the anticipation.. the everything.

^caleb out

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Been thinking alot 'bout the trekking thingy. Hmm
I certainly cant wait to actually get started on it... wished it were tomorrow that I'll be going. Looking at all the trails in NZ, they all look so majestic. It'll really be an awesome experience, from shopping for equipment, planning the expedition, to walking it.
Already have an idea on which trails to plan for... but its still gonna be a long time from now. Gotta keep an eye for a hiking partner as well, or maybe 2 or 3 =) Dun wanna do it alone.

well well.. back to reality.
As usual, went and played pool at the usual place. Hmm, its somewhat like my CCA already. lol Always same time, same place, same game. Always happy to know more pple who like the game, and more pool khakis as well.
Yeah, and tmr the Jazz Piano Book that i ordered will be in town. Been waiting quite some time for it.
Yeah... I'm gonna be jazzin' from now on...

^caleb out

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Project NZ!

Getting excited once again (ermm...) =p
Another goal in life to accomplish and look forward to, and something to make every new day interesting.

I'll call it Project NZ.

Been thinking bout backpacking, trailing, hiking... since... the day E Lim forbade me to climb Mt. Kinabalu, like... 3 years ago.

Now, I'm gonna realize the dream of stepping in one of NZ's trails. Hopefully... in year 2 of uni. Kinda far away yea. Enough time to save, learn, gain experience, condition and source for people interested. =) But of course, its long enough a time for a dream to fade away. Guess only time can tell how determined one is.

Till then, there's much to prepare... and everyday would be more colourful. =)

^caleb out

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Signs You're In A 3G Army

1) Complain complain complain... (There's always room for more improvement)

2) Pikachus (pai ka pai chiu) go rampant. Impossible to catch 'em all.

3) The favourite officer is none other than the MO (medical officer)

4) First thing to do in the morning after roll call -- Report to the above officer.

5) Sick personnel goes to A&E for flu, 'cos the polyclinic is closed.

6) Trainees and soldiers carry smoke grenades everywhere they go. Thickness and range of smoke screen depends on language proficiency.

7) The words "why you never ensure..." by superiors seldom works anymore. (refer to above point)

8) Ninjas don't just operate in Japan anymore.

9) "Stay in" often inflicts fear.

10) Hotline numbers become a weapon.

11) Working towards an idealistic army. But currently, we're just short of an 'a'.

12) When rations taste better than cookhouse food. eg. Black pepper pasta & Japanese noodles.

13) Deserts served during meals includes mangoes and kiwis.

Lastly, (adapted from Kwok Siong)
14) Everything in the army is chargeable, except handphone batteries.

Facelift!

phew! Managed to revamp this site. Being such a n00b at html, was struggling so hard with it, tweaking the original code here and there, like colours.. links.. fonts.. blah blah

Now that it looks more interesting, maybe I'll like my page even more =) talk bout ownership. lol

Hmmz, love that picture above. Took it in NZ... a place there where the weather changes every few minutes. One moment it'll be sunny, the next it'll rain, and then thunderstorm... caught that pic in foul weather. Just so beautiful.

ok, gotta go buy dinner. laters

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Random Thoughts

No particular topic to talk about this week.. so i'll just ramble on whatever comes to my mind.

Was back playing the piano in service today. Glad to be able to play again after being MIA for sometime. Hmm, I dunno why, but I've been losing alot of concentration in main service for many many weeks already. Issit cos I'm physically tired? or I just cannot connect with God... hmmm

Somehow, I feel that there's alot of things pastor's referring to in church, from the things he said in the sermon. Like an indirect hint or indirect referrence. Am I thinking too much? Or perhaps there really is something going on.. Hmm.. pray.

I'm still thinking bout my personality. Wanna be more outspoken... but then again, I wont be myself anymore. Just cant stand the times when I'm with certain people, and I feel inferior. Not exactly inferior actually, but just that... feel that they are older and can handle things and situations better.
Wanted to talk to someone today.. but didnt have the time after church. Hmmmz, rushy rushy. Long service today, plus a meeting after that.. and by then he was gone. Oh well... next time then.
Some people are just borned with such a pleasant character. The kinda people who are naturally funny and witty. And there's another kind of people who makes decisions, and everyone else will just follow.

Now its pool fever in my house, and im sure around the world. WPC 2005!! Long awaited event. heh. The only pool event that ESPN will feature according to its schedule. lol 7 hrs everyday... whoohoo
www.worldpoolchampionship.com

^caleb out

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