Getting Old....

In my previous job, even at the end of the day, I was usually still rather 'alert'... but lately , I found myself dozing off all the time on the way home after work, on the bus! Honestly, by late afternoon.... I am almost 'drained' ! I am really getting old..... not as energetic as before! Some of my friends have started calling me 'Uncle'! Haiz......

Much as I like and enjoy the job, I am really not getting any younger.... have to watch my health..... even if I want to enjoy my life, must make sure I have the health to do so ......


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And More Birthdays...

Happy Birthday, Lawrence! May you always stay happy and fun! Who is he? A good friend from across the causeway and someone who studied in NZ, my favourite destination!

Happy Birthday, Lyn! May you have a wonderful day today! Ex-colleague who helped me a lot when I was in the Telco industry. Glad to know that she is doing well in her current job! All the best!

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Product Launch

Today I attended a product presentation at the National Museum of Singapore! Why there? I have no idea!

The presentation was rather good and at the end of the presentation, the organiser went through the content in the carrier bag that was presented to each guest. In the carrier bag, there were the latest product books and also a CD. The organiser announced that the CD was 'fresh from the oven'. Well, I laughed when he said that. Why? I have that CD 3 weeks ago! I was the 1st person to have the CD but I was sworn into secrecy.... until today! Hahahahaha! Hmm..... have to make sure no one who attended the presentation read this ...........

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Mistake..

I called Yasutaka this afternoon and guess what? It's not his birthday today! It's tomorrow! What a blunder! Hahahahahaha!

When I called and wished him, he thanked me and said that the Birthday is tomorrow! 'It's not today?' I asked. So silly of me! Still, he was happy that I 'remembered' his Birthday! Hahahahahahaha!


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More Birthdays....

Today, I celebrate 2 friends' birthday!

I have known Yasutaka since he was very little! His father, Omori, is a very dear friend of mine since 1983! I have stayed with the family many times over the years and have watched Yasutaka grown! Glad to know that he has graduated and now working in Tokyo! His parents live in Osaka and I hope he will always make a point to go back and visit them.

Daniel is a 'relatively' new friend, met last year. He is rather shy so I better not say much about him. Hahahahahaha!

Anyway, Happy Birthday to both of you! May you have a wonderful day TODAY!


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Gathering..

Had an enjoyable evening yesterday. Ex colleagues' gathering. Many of the ex colleagues were since 1987 - 1991! Over the years, I have met some of them occasionally but it was really fun to meet up again!

All of them have heard that I am back in Travel! News travels fast! Hahahahaha! Many of them are still in the travel industry....

Though we were all from the same Travel Company, we actually joined at different time! Few of us were pioneers and so we knew everyone! There were some who did not know each other because they were from different 'batches'!

It was really noisy! Even before arriving at the door step, I could hear the laughter from afar! We were afraid that the neighbours would complain!!!!! Hahahahaha!

Great catching up with so many of them.... many other could not come .... so much to talk about, so much to gossip! Hahahahahaha! Looking forward to the next gathering.....

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More Birthday...

Another family member's Birthday today.....Happy Birthday, Win! May you always be loved by All! Hahahahahaha!

A friend is supposed to catch up for dinner..... played me out the last time.... did not turn up..... now...still has not called..... going to play me out again! Haiz.......! That's it! No more chance!

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Miscellaneous 2

My brother and family travelling to Japan tonight for holiday....Safe trip and enjoy yourself! Don't forget my souvenirs! Hahahahaha!

Some friends from Malaysia will be down tomorrow for seminar and work... safe trip too!

Gathering this weekend...ex colleagues in year 1997 to 1995.... busy ..busy....


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What An Experience....

Finally, I met my Big Boss......

Wow... many of my colleagues, who have been in the company for quite a while, have yet to meet him.... today I sat opposite him and listened to his queries. He does not have 3 heads and 6 arms (三头六臂), but being able to have a meeting with him was somewhat awesome... Haiz...forgot to take a picture with him...hahahahahaha!


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Johore Bahru

Just got back from JB.

Crossed the causeway into JB yesterday afternoon. It was very crowded at the Singapore immigration, JB side was ok.

Leo used to study in JB and brought me to the University Town to take a look. The 1st Jusco in JB was built there. Had some food and dessert and a little walk around before meeting with Jason & Kevin for dinner, Food again! Hahahahahaha!

Dinner was ok and a short stroll at Leisure Mall before going over to OldTown for coffee. Great catching with both, who asked why their pictures were not in my blog??!!!! Well, er..... I do not have your pictures! Hahahahaha!

Visited Terbrau City Mall today before heading back to Singapore.

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Friend from Malacca

A friend, Leo, drove down from Malacca last night. Will be catching up with him in JB. Supposed to get to Malacca this weekend but need to cover duty.... cannot make it. Why meet in JB? Well...... cheaper place to eat and have a good time! Hahahahahaha!
By the way, thanks for driving down here!


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Just For You....

距离不代表分离
没联络不代表忘记
在忙碌交织的岁月里
我永远珍惜这份真挚的友情
绝不会把你从我的脑海洗掉！

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Right Job...

A dear friend is travelling to Japan with his family. I have booked his flight and accommodation and today, I went through a suggested itinerary with him and his wife. You know, I really like my job.... when I will running through the day to day itinerary, I could feel the enthusiasm in me! Though I have only been back a few months, it's like I have been doing this all my life!

Today is Joseph's Birthday, family member from Taiwan. Happy Birthday! May you stay happy always and good health!

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Memories....

Had lunch with my ex-colleagues today...near my previous office and also visited the other colleagues in the office... going back brought a lot of memories..... my 6 years in that office. Glad to have met up with them again... and wishing them well in their lives and work!

Till we meet again....take care!

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It Will Not Happen Again.....

This afternoon, I had a missed call. The voice in my voice mail was not familiar and the caller did not mention who he was. I called back and actually chatted with the caller for a while....trying to figure out who he was! I did not want to let the caller know that I had no idea .... when I asked him where he was working..... he suddenly asked if I knew who he was and I sheepishly replied I did not have the faintest idea.... he was SO UPSET!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha!

After pleading with him to tell me who he was, he finally gave in! Hahahahaha! When he told me to call him when I figure out who he was , I replied that it would not happen because I simply have no idea!!!!!! How could I call back when I have absolutely no clue!!!! Too many friends??????? Hahahahaha!

Fook Yeong, I have stored your name and number in my mobile so.... it will not happen again! Hahahahahaha! 3G sim can store 1000 numbers.....

Moral of the story : ask intelligent questions so that the receiver would not suspect! Hahahahaha!

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Safe Trip Back...

Had lunch with Chartchai today... and then brought him for foot reflex at Chinatown.... before bidding him goodbye. Flying back to Bangkok this evening. Safe trip .....

A friend from KL here for the weekend, also leaving for home today.... Safe trip too....


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Always Here For You....

Hi, received your mail.... let me know... will be here for you..... ALWAYS...... no matter what happens....


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Good Day today....

Thai family in town today....arrived from Sydney on SQ A380! Cool! Had seafood dinner at his favourite restaurant - Jumbo!

Also had lunch with Li and his wife... the guy who had an operation...remember? No? The guy who went to HKG and BKK recently..... remember now???? Hahahahahahaha!

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Steamboat Dinner

Had steamboat dinner with some friends...at the same restaurant that I always go to(Paradise On Earth) .. 200 Tanjong Katong Road. Great stock! Simply delicious!

Must try the Satay stock ... reservation is 63459272....... usually crowded during dinner. Sorry, no discount even if you mention my name! Hahahahaha!


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Amended.....

To my dear friend who commented on my blog, I have done the necessary amendments. Happy? Hahahahaha! By the way, thanks for reading! I have a blog fan! Hahahahaha!


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Matter of the heart 2

Sometimes I hope to hear from someone...but it never happens.... I just want to know if everything is ok..... I can call but...... sometimes I wish I could be the one receiving the call... how I wish.....

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Busy Week....

Yesterday was 2 dear friends ' birthday! Yes, yes! Many dear friends and many close friends! Hahahahaha!

I have known Michael since 1992 when he came to Singapore to promote his attraction (Kiwifruit Country - NZ). We worked together for many years and became very close friends. I have visited his place and even stayed with the family a couple of times! In fact, I recently met up with his son (Eddy) in Sydney!

Eric is now in Papua New Guinea and it's about the same time (as Michael) that I knew him. Eric has been working overseas in PNG and also in China for many years but I managed to keep in touch all these while.

To both, Happy Birthday and may you continue to enjoy your lives!

Few meetings today and overseas friends visiting this weekend...


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Back in Singapore

Got back this evening...

Had dim sum brunch with Frankie, Wallace and Raymond. It was great! One good thing about flying on CX is that you can check-in in town (in Central Station or Kowloon Station) early in the morning even when your flight is later! I went to check in at the Central Station and then to brunch. At least I do not have to bring my luggage with me!

Many thanks to Frankie and Wallace for hosting me again. They are really FANTASTIC HOSTS!

Back to work tomorrow..colleagues going away for holidays.... need to cover duty...

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Still in Hong Kong...

03 Nov 07

Busy morning..... went to visit a few Hotels... L' Hotel, LFK Hotel and Lanson Place. Nice hotels..especially LKF (REALLY NICE)...but not so for location.

Met up with Wallace and Frankie and went over to the new Shopping Mall (at Kowloon Station) - Elements. Big but not as busy as expected. Went to have lunch at Habitu - an Italian Restaurant and then window shopping.. (yes...no real shopping)

Met up with their badminton friends for dinner. It was a good meal - seafood! Had a great time eating n chatting!

It's also Frankie's Birthday! Happy Birthday, my dear family member!

Leaving on Sunday (04 Nov) back to Singapore.


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In Hong Kong

I am in Hong Kong now...

Arrived on Thursday night...took the airbus to Tai Koo Shing (about 1 hour). Went for supper with Frankie and Wallace, my family in Hong Kong.

Busy day on Friday. 1st appointment at 9:45am over at Tsimshatsui. Took the MTR and arrived slightly earlier. Hey, the famous Wanton noodle shop is just in front! My favourite shop for wanton noodle in Hong Kong! Simply cannot miss it! Ordered a bowl of wanton noodle and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Visited Panorama Hotel (Hart Ave...great ocean view room..room not very big though; Langham Place at Mongkok has great location and Luxe Manor at Kimberley is unique in its concept...also met up with my land operators.

Dinner was at Northpoint - Alice, Kitty, Ah Leong, 3rd Uncle and Michael, together with Wallace n Frankie. Had a wonderful time fellowship!

More hotel inspection this morning.....


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