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I discovered something Horrible about my mum today.
My mum never fails to compliment/ complain that I am too skinny whenever there is food involved.
For instance casual dinner at home on a monday night, she goes "Did you eat when you are in school or outside? You lost sooo much of weight again".
11 at night, she goes "Sigh, why your face is so sunken ... had dinner? there're some food for you" (MUM MY FACE IS NEVER SUNKEN!).
Having dinner with my aunties, she goes "Look at that ah boy, skinny until like starving himself..." which is the ultimate. The aunties join forces to comment on how youngsters nowadays diet for beauty and then eventually all died !
At times when she commented that I lost weight, I was smiling at heart thinking my gym effort finally paid off. At times I was simply feeling cocky thinking duh I am slim. Frankly, nobody enjoys being called fat right? Well, my friends have been calling me the infamous name 啊包 which translates Bun, which also implies that I am on the fatter side. It's saddening even typing this out.
Back to my mum, she is horrrrrrrrrrible. I thought she was genuine. Or least being polite for telling me I have been losing weight everyday for the past 5 years ?! Today I was just joking with my sister calling her fat. Several hours later, she sent me an angry text saying that my mum says I lost weight all these while, just to make me finish all the food.
Speechless.
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| 2010-01-19 01:10 |
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My favorite month of the year, December, when people were most relaxed and every other day deemed for a celebration. It started with National Pie day, Human Rights day, Boston Tea party anniversary blah blah blah and then yearly ZoukOut which never fails to fall on Renne's hatch day. Shortly after, the world went into a mad rush for Christmas... when LED lights were everywhere, and so were love. Good things come short and sweet. So people try to celebrate Boxing day in hope for more joy, some lasted till Chewing Gum Patented day. Sadly, everything had to end on Tiger Woods' birthday. The month I waited for 11 months just escaped so rapidly into the hands of Father time, as though each moment had more important things to do.
The good thing was... I escaped before the month ended. Flew over 2000 miles to Taipei, Taiwan.
Despite my previous unfulfilling visit to Taipei was less than a year, I went ahead with no expectation. Arriving in Taipei, we were greeted by the cool weather. I could tell everyone from the sunny island of Singapore were smiling from their heart. All of us brought clothes enough for a month stay! Hotels in Taipei are mostly small with shabby names, for instance I have friends staying in a hotel called 'Frenz', I also heard of 'Colorful dreams' and 'Rainbow connection'. I was really glad our hotel turned out to be pretty decent. On our very first night, we had si-chuan food @ Kiki. The weather smoothed the spiciness on our tongue. What perfect combination I thought.
The bed that can fit 3 people ;)
One of the design we got for our superior room
The sunflower lighting in our roomThe second day of our trip was the last day of 2009. All of us woke up on time for late lunch! As our knowledge of TPE was limited and it was also someone's first visit to TPE, we did the touristy thing - visit Taipei 101. I recalled when I was there last June, I didn't really care how tall and amazing the building was... I just couldn't wait to get into the mall for some cool breeze. However, this time all of us strolled carrying congenial faces. 
Trying hard to strike a pose
The 'used to be' tallest building in the world
Renne and MeOne memorable incident of this trip happened on the eve of new year day. It was a big night for us and TPE. The whole TPE was heading to 101 building for the fireworks, while the six of us couldn't wait to usher the new year with the rest of the singaporeans at another hotel. It was a mad rush and our disco naps went a little too long. I recalled we left our hotel 40 minutes before 12 for the place which supposedly to be 15 minutes away by cab. Ivana, Rudy and Cindy went on a cab, while Renne, Victor and I shared another. We started to panic when we were still in the traffic jam 15 minutes to midnight. It'd be awful to countdown in the cab with the driver... we asked for clear direction and decided to run to the hotel. Apart of us, everyone else were running in the same direction. It was 14 degree and I was sweating. Renne ran in her dress and heels! It was a tough 10 minutes sprint with our toes crossed before we finally reached the junction of the street. We made a right turn as told by the cab driver... I was praying so badly for the hotel to appear, but all we could see was tons of people (all waiting to catch the fireworks). We got caught in the MASSIVE human jam. I never been in such situation where I could not even move, nobody could move to give way to us. We barely could reach each other. It felt so near yet so far. My words can never justify the exact situation the three of us were in.The crowd started to cheer as we gave up passing through the crowd. The fireworks went into the sky shortly. 2010 welcomed us in an unexpected way! My feelings at the moment was really indescribable. I felt a little angry, sad, excited, happy and everything! As the awesome fireworks went on, we popped a bottle champagne on the street. Just 3 of us, I made a wish for the new year. It was really unexpected to usher the new year this way... however it was also unplanned fun. We came out with the idea that each of us should wish for something for each other, it'd be perfect if we were to wish for the same thing. Victor and I instinctively cried out 'LOVE', while Renne wished for 'GOOD SKIN FOR ALL OF US'. The poor girl's wish made us didn't know to cry or laugh, haha! Thank God, it wasn't a 2 hour fireworks. Crowd started to disperse after 15 minutes, that was when we realized we were at the wrong direction. If we were to turn left instead of right at the junction, we would make it on time to join the rest. It was a wrong turn we made, but I believed it was also fate - that brought the 3 of us to make a wrong turn so to make it all right this year. 
3 of us in the crowd, all wind blown.
First moment of 2010 by Renne's phone camera
Renne with Piper and a swollen toe
Ushering the new year
Me and Vic in with the sun in our roomWe celebrated the new year with several parties in my opinion not mention worthy. It was really the friends that made this trip really valuable. As much as I hated, all good things come to an end. December escaped, and the 6 nights in TPE. January means 'New beginnings'. To me it is clearing out the olds and undesirables to make room for the new. I wrote down several goals and resolutions this year....don't really know how well I'd achieve them, but it's definitely gonna be good. More photos of TPE !
After lunch at Sinyeh (Very nice food)
Tiffany's tree
Gene, Frog, Rudy and Evan !
At some al fresco bar which serves lousy drinks at Xi men ding
Singaporean gang, on the way back to Singapore19 days into the beautiful new year, Great year ahead for everyone !
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In this time of fear
When prayers so often prove in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
To swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles, when you believe
Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles you can achieve
When you believe, somehow you will
You will when you believe
The two divas 11 years ago, at their ultimate peak. Don't you love this song?
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| 2009-12-22 16:50 |
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I used to think Friendster was an Amazing portal. I changed my mind after Facebook came along.
And then now there's Twitter. To express yourself in 140 letters can be very burdensome yet alluring!
Follow me on twitter @Angvincent (I'm naughtier there).
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Merry X'mas to all in the LJ world.
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Imagine your best friend, someone who went through thick and thin with you. Probably someone whom you made a solemn declaration to be BFF on one tipsy night, has just stepped in and confessed a crime he committed to you.
What do you do ?
1. Abandon him, in order to save yourself. At least, you are not an accomplice.
2. Stand by him and figure out a solution with him despite knowing to be judged one day.
3. Report to the police and never get in touch with him again.
Of course I do understand the subjectivity depends on the seriousness of the crime. And well this is just an illustration, my friends commit no crime (yet). More often than not, we'd be tempted to say true friendship and love are unconditional.
"You are my best friend/love.... I'll stand by you no matter what ...."
Personally, happiness and love to me are both conditional experiences most of the time. Love is like a reward after requirements are met. If someone doesn't make us happy, we withhold our love in some ways (maybe unknowingly). Even parents expect something from their kids, like good grades ? Which is absolutely acceptable.
The above could be a bad example, but is there really such existence of so called unconditional love?
I really wish to experience it one day.
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On another note, Sunday at the beach.
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Ten things about Me.
1. I weight 63.5kg currently (65kg on bad days).
2. I like a splash of milk in my coffee just for aesthetic purpose. There are too many things being black in life beyond my control.
3. I hate strong wind in general. As it kills my super manicured hair (i think hair stray is one of the greatest inventions!).
4. I insisted on braces when I was 14 because I thought it was cool and fun. It was such an easy task that the dentist took it off after 6 months.
5. I have zero interest in gambling, a hundred and one on drinking.
6. My face is the most dangerous part of my body. Despite being the first place my fats accumulate, it can tell wonder stories at times.
7. I think being emotional is one of my fortes. And a very bad addiction.
8. Effortless is something I CANNOT relate to.
9. I think people who can cook are extremely sexy... I can bring good wine.
10. My surname is not Pao.
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I don't remember the last time I was on a proper date.
Going for a movie is actually something interesting to me right now.
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Recently my dad self proclaimed his semi-retirement. Having much unconstrained time on hand, we realized his several new hobbies. One occasion he discovered Ezlink card and started experiencing on the MRT. He intentionally went on the train so to 'explore' the whole 'ideology' of our wonderful transportation system. He was acclaiming to us how amazing and convenient the train is. And the train even stops directly at Changi airport. Dad I know that like 12 years ago !?!
Apart from the train, he picks up cycling. As in serious cycling. He purchased one racing and two mountain bikes in the span of 5 months. He goes on night cycle and can cycle from choa chu kang to orchard road! I always think cycling on the road is a pretty dangerous and stupid activity to do. There are tons of reckless driver like me. I was in the car with Sheena this evening when the massive rain was on. There was this crazy guy cycling in the middle of two lanes along grange road, with cars by both his sides. That was awfully suicidal even with a helmet. Exploring is fun. I just hope he doesn't enforce his rational upon us :)
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Friday night, the rain brought something unlucky to moi. Anyway, satisfied my sushi craving with Sheena at Raku. I don't know why I kinda fancy eating with chopsticks now. Especially using it on rice. haha.
Guess it's a wise choice to stay in tonight..... with moi lovely belvedere.
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Controversies involving other Miss Worlds.
We're not the only one completely messed up this year.
Miss Nigeria: Keeps emailing the judges to say that if they use their bank accounts to help her get some money out of her country; she'll give them a big commission.
Miss Kyrgyzstan: Keeps spelling the name of her country wrong.
Miss North Korea: Doesn't want world peace.
Miss Sri Lanka: Rumoured to have crabs.
Miss Afghanistan: Refused to take off her burqa for the swimsuit competition, in fact she is actually Mister Afghanistan.
Miss Singapore: Malaysia claims she was originally theirs.
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| 2009-10-14 17:19 |
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Sexy. Sex Sells.
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Me: I think I might have a crush on someone ....
Frog: OMG you crushed someone! Told you to watch your diet !!!!!
Why do I have a friend like this ? But I still luuuup frog.
Exam in 2 weeks time. I might have a crash on that.
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Things I miss doing:
1. Waking up early (due to enough sleep) on Sunday morning for nice american brunch. Love my sunny side up with sauvignon blanc!
2. Having significant reasons to stay home on weekend nights
3. Doing grocery shopping
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Recently, I'm feeling extremely vex about the things that are going on in my life now. I know I need some changes. I know I need to push myself more. I know I need to find that special something to force me for that something extraordinary...
So I asked several friends for help: I need a new direction in life, how?
And I got the following replies.
Renne: Me too. I have brilliant idea. Your new direction is helping me find a direction.
You still going aussie to study or not? Let's go study together (Get lost!)
Sheena: Discard your old one first! (Lazy to think and help)
Lawrence: Are you okay? (At least he is concerned)
Eric: You can buy some self-helped books to read. I used to read them. (Nope!)
Hayden: Can you bring me to Browhaus tomorrow? I need to trim my brows. (You think this is bad?)
Mama: What direction?
At work !! You already have! I haven't tell you yet. (I think this is the funniest reply!)
Ivana: So what did you do to your face today? (That was his answer back to my life concerning question!!)
Find a direction is not difficult. Finding the right direction is at times at the price of several wrong directions... I think? I will listen to those kind advices given to me... with hell lot of considerations. I know no one can help with this.
I'm really glad to realize I need to do something now :) I need a stilnox now.
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| 2009-09-17 19:14 |
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What is the likelihood that you will rent a title that you watched a couple of times from the DVD store?
I am not really a movie person. I barely step into the cinema not knowing what to expect, unless with a super Hoooooooooot date. Been ages! To spend 2 hours watching a movie then to realize it not being your cup of tea is extremely... Tiring. I don't even have time to watch TV at home! I need 8 hours on facebook, 2 hours catching up with the tweets and then 5 hours to sing along with the MTV on Youtube daily. That is 15 hours alone for personal leisure! Gawd.
Back to the DVD store. In attempt to kill my desire to have dinner at the Raw Kitchen, I stepped into VideoEZY in hope to find some nice distractions. I wanted to buy the second season of XOXO but it wasn't available. I spent 15 minutes in the store browsing... occasionally my attention will stray to the ben&jerry fridge in the store. What a bloodly wise offering of products! Well you know there are so many good reviewed new movies that I have yet to watch. Eventually of the 4 titles I chose, I watched 3 of them at least twice. And I bought it because Sheena said its more worth it. Which is not true right?!!??! I'm just being safe, and not to annoy myself with unnecessary wrong choices. Either that or I'm just simply unease to step out of my comfort zone.
For a matter of fact, I'm very sure to be comfortably in zone tonight with the movies, sauvignon blanc and many immoral moon cakes!
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| 2009-09-14 03:28 |
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It's 330 am. I just drank Milo, finished half packet of organic chips, an oatmeal oreo energy bar and several mini chocolate crepes.
AND I just realized my zolpidem went MISSING! The last time my mum accidentally threw away.
I'm going crazy. Now.
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Recently, a gorgeous girl friend of mine accidentally became one of the top 50 *Cough* contestant of some *Cough* contest that requires her to be *Cough* super *Cough* gorgeous. This simply translates that she needs to slim down in no time. Being the ever supportive friend, I tried all means and ways to help her with it. I suggested her to take leave and join me in my Jamming session which is better than gyming! I always help by sharing her 2 mains and desserts. And when I found something good, I immediately texted her.
Me: You wanna try a very good slimming pill? (I read many reviews and highly recommended by some pals).
Ms gorgeous: What's that?!
Me: Zantrex-3 ! Very goooooood !!
Ms gorgeous: I tried before lor...
Ms gorgeous: I think 5 bottles.
Me: OMG, poor thing!
I think change of strategy now. Being 'Slim' is just a state of mind. Maybe I will hire Victoria to strengthen on her catwalk, while I role play Q&A with her.
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