Hmm let’s see, been awhile since I wrote something substantial. So let’s touch on the current affairs, both concerning world and home. Those of you who have missed the news recently or don’t read the newspapers at all (I know there are lazy ppl out there, quit denying) Japan has finally apologised for their World War II atrocities that affected South-east Asia. Honestly to me, this history doesn’t affect me at all, as an individual. Of course this has somehow a big impact on the history, especially to us Chinese. But my point is not this. What I mean is, yes people’s actions do make and change history, but why blame the country and it’s countrymen, for things that has happened for several decades ago? Everyone wants to move on, and yet the freaking China has such a big-ass ego, that still bitches and maintain its hostility towards Japan with the recent issue going on. I mean c’mon for goodness sake, it’s already been god damn sixty years, just accept the damn apology and forget the past. We don’t need more tension among countries in respect for diplomacy in the world. Let bygones be bygones. Peace be with all. No one wants a World War III for goodness sake. *shruggs*

As for the current local affairs issue, there’s this very disturbing thingy going on, about young teenage girls selling their bodies for money, if any of you has read the local newspaper recently. If this is really true, our current generation is really at stake. Frankly from my point of view, this is really sad. So what about our human values? Can we really blame on materialism for this? Or they wanna shift the blame on us guys again? That it’s because of us guys, been so freaking horny and all, that we think money can buy us fresh virgin sex? A few black sheep doesn’t account for all men, but I think this is a seriously disturbing issue. So next time whenever a girl talks about us guys not valuing our chastity (I think most guys don’t give a heck abt it), well think again. It may be because girls themselves don’t even value their own moral values at all, no offends to any opposite sex, this is just what I think. I just think it’s when topics like this, I should defend for my own gender, our integrity as males, guys. snags.

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Just a re-cap of the events that took place last week. Finally caught Apple Seed at Shaw Tower with Jimmy and gang last Sat morning. Having already watched this anime twice at the comfort of my home and PC (the internet has everything go figure) of course I did not watch it for the story or whatever, since I already knew it all. It was all for the visuals and sound effects, in the immersion of the cinema theatre, at the cost of $9.40. (No biggie issue, ticket prices are rising in May) Unfortunately, all I can say Shaw Prince’s cinema totally sucks, even though Jimmy told me that their cinema sort of got upgraded sometime back. Personally I don’t watch movies there since most of the time my movie venue selections would either be at Orchard Cathay, Shaw Lido or any GVs. The theatre for this particular screening has a super deformed screen with the left and right edges more towards the front and the center slanting towards the back, hope you get the picture. Sound was pretty ok and decent though during the beginning it seems I heard some glitches in the sound. (though I think it has something to do with the film itself and not the sound system) Ok honestly maybe I’m bitching too much, but hey, waking up early on a Sat morning and paying almost 10 bucks for a movie tix, I definitely should deserve a better movie experience right? Heh enough of the rants. Anyway I was quite surprised most of the people who turned up for the screening didn’t watched it before, except for Ben, Jeremy and myself. So after the screening I asked for some opinions from those who haven’t watched it before, and most said it was fantastic. Am glad I didn’t introduce a lackluster piece of anime to them, if not I would surely slap myself for going for something I have watched before, and yet my friends didn’t get to enjoy the show themselves either. (^_^)V

So after the show, JL and some of the guys went to Tanaka Ramen for lunch, while Jimmy and e rest of us decided to go Suntec to chill for the afternoon first, since most of us are not hungry yet. (We had BK for breakfast earlier on, and I had 2 servings hehe) So under a hot and humid Sat afternoon off we went from Shaw Tower to Suntec, a mere short walk away. Decided to chill at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf instead since I needed some coffee, was feeling quite sleepy due to lack of sleep the previous night. Then we had some DS fun and picto-chatting among ourselves, with a great-looking babe next to our table too. (ahh my eyes, free ice-cream for a hot weather) Soon we headed over to Gamescore at Funan since I was gonna get my copy of Nintendogs, both Jimmy and Ben got their copy earlier on in the week, and judging from the game impressions I saw from the game it was pretty cool and not to mention cute too, can I say Tamagotchi for the 21st Century? Where else can you find a pet doggie game for e current-gen handhelds? This is also another reason why I bought the Nintendo DS in the first place. And my hands-on impression of the game? Kinda interesting, much better than I expected. Initially sometime back before the game was released, I was thinking the whole game concept was rather gimmicky, but now the game is finally here, all I can say is the DS has indeed proven to be a good platform for this kind of games, and Shigeru Miyamoto (of Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong fame) also has a part in this game. Though I’m not really a hardcore fan nor supporter of Nintendo games franchise, since frankly speaking the DS was my first Nintendo handheld, but having played and experienced something that was developed and created by one of the best game creators from this world, it’s really quite a marvel to be reckon with.

Soon came evening, and Val finally came. Was actually waiting for him to go for dinner, since he was actually flying off to Perth earlier on today. So we all had a simple send-off dinner for him somewhere nearby Boat Quay, then it was finally home sweet home for all of us. Totally crashed after a long sweet bath. I didn’t go to church the next day either and slept in as I was too exhausted from e long and tiring day previously.

Hmm, so it’s Monday again. Feeling kinda sian, guess it’s back to mugging again. And I reckon I need alot of self-discipline and determination for my studying, the internet especially IRC/MSN/ICQ is VERY distracting, as well as my gaming handhelds in my room. Then again I might find a private school (edit: decided to study myself) soon for my O’s since I definitely could use some guidance too, the current syllabus in the textbooks has changed so much ever since the last time I studied back then, heh what irony. May the force be with me. Signing out, more updates soon.

I discovered this beautiful site over here yesterday evening, and somehow it reaffirms my conclusion that Sony is indeed marketing the Playstation Portable not only as a console handheld, but also as a fashion icon, a kind of lifestyle akin to Apple’s iPod franchise. Frankly speaking in my opinion, the Sony PSP is actually the second gizmo created out of this world that’s made so perfectly, in terms of looks and design. The first one been Apple’s very own iPod, of course. For portable gadgets, this two sleek devices stays on top of my most-cool looking gadgets list. And to further prove my statement, here are some pictures for you guys and gals to ogle and enjoy, before you buy your Sony PSP that is. *grins*

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I’m in one of those ‘not in a better mood’ kind of day again, sigh. Just can’t seem to cheer up or have that positive manner for getting anything done. And today’s dinner was sorta screwed up for me anyway, but it’s just a trivial matter so let’s not go into it. But oh well this basically sums up the whole evening for me today, feeling grouchy and all. Struggling with my ‘inner-self’ seems so frustrating at times, heh.

Unfortunately, someone out there just simply enjoys spoiling or ‘making’ my day, by spouting more blasphemy on his blog. Frankly, I really can’t be much bothered with his actions or arrogance. I have my own life and things to worry and think about, so what if he thinks so and so forth, so what if he thinks he is sorry for his own actions, so what if he thinks that’s his own blog and he can write whatever he likes. Let me tell you, he’s really one of those bu zheng qi de nan ren (read: weakling) who just simply procrastinates too much and never puts his words into action. And can you believe it, HE been NOT financially solvent (read: he owes people debts, countless of debts) can actually afford to indulge in things you would have never expected. Some of you might even think twice to splurge 22 bucks on just a single movie ticket, hell I even had to think twice for that, it was actually the Steamboy anime screening for the 18th Film Fest opening at Shaw Lido yesterday, since that was like my most expensive movie experience throughout my whole life to date. Anyway the anime was good, honestly I was not expecting much out of it, imagining it been just a simple story about steam technology, but no it offered more than that. It has a very strong anti-war message in it, together along with that touching issue on father-and-son relationship as well as bonding ties, and also one’s struggle for power and independence. A very inspirational movie to me in my opinion, definitely one of those better animes I have seen to date. I’m not a very hardcore anime fan, but I do definitely know how to appreciate good animes. And then coming next week, there’s e upcoming Apple Seed anime screening at Prince Cinema. Also part of the Film Fest, this will be a more futuristic anime that touches on biological race domination, uber cool mechas as well as a strong love theme in it. The fact that I already watched the downloaded version at home twice and yet I have the urge to watch it in the theatre tells you much about it. It’s on the 23rd April this month and those of you who are interested can book your tickets online through SISTIC online booking through their website, sorry this only applies to Singaporeans locally. (read: I know there are foreigners reading my site too, so I had to put this fine print)

Anyway, yesterday dropped by Sim Lim Square to meet up with Jimmy and Brandon before the anime screening. Val was surprisingly there too with Sky, and it was only then did I found out they actually bumped into each other coincidentally while shopping at Bugis, heh what a small world. Val was actually behaving like an erratically happy lil boy with his new-found love, the Apple Powerbook, and boy am I envious. He was bitching about his new toy been generating too much heat when he rests his Powerbook on his laps, so he needs to hunt for this special accessory for his Powerbook which is actually just two pieces of plastic ball-stands that provides support for the Powerbook, when resting on a flat surface. So we went shopping for this ‘thing’, and he brought us to this shop on the top level. And it was only then did I realised that actually Apple products have so much ‘redundant’ accessories to buy, or splurge. I would say it’s really amazing, and it just further proves to me that Apple is indeed actually selling and marketing their products as a lifestyle, and not just something for the end-user, or the average joe to toy with. Brilliant indeed. Not that I have been brain-washed or compelled to buy Apple products, but I have to admit that Apple products are indeed style over usability. Which is actually a good thing, no? (^ ^)”

Oh well, I should probably cheer up. The weekends are here and I don’t know if I should just stay at home to mug my books or go out to chill. Have been over-spending for quite abit this month so I reck’on I should cut down on my expenses. I still have to pick up my Electroplankton from Gamescore later tomorrow, so I think I would just head to town in the evening and meet up my friends for coffee or something simple, nothing too fanciful. Ok signing out, have a nice weekend ahead everyone.

No, not the balance of the ‘force’. This has totally nothing to do with the upcoming blockbuster flick Star Wars Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith even though I’m really anticipating and damn hyped for it. I just couldn’t think of a better topic for this entry, but oh well never mind about that.

So well today, me and Jimmy finally had our ‘embroilment’ with him (read my previous blog entry for details) on IRC over the evening. Frankly, I think he’s still not quite convinced nor has he accepted the fact, that it’s not only me who’s at loggerheads with him now, and shifts the blame and everything and the cause to me, pointing fingers at me for causing all these ‘feud’ between him and the others. But the main point is, if the rest ain’t happy with him too, and wishes to stay away from him, what can he do? Nothing. Nil. Nada. Now he seems to be blinded by the fact, and lives in self-denial. In absolute reluctance.

I have said my part and told ‘him’ firmly just now, and I will not hesitate to say this again. If he’s sincere to offer me an apology, he shouldn’t be doing all these behind my back, telling the others ‘untrue’ stuffs abt me behind my back. I may not have ‘ultrasonic’ ears to hear all these myself personally, but a scandal is still a scandal afterall, gossips are bound to be leaked in some ways. He, been the gossipmonger, thought that he will be able to uphold and protect his own reputation by maligning me, and not spilling any beans. But boy was he wrong, the reason been? It’s all within the balance. In life I had always believed that, everything has a balance. Good & Evil. Light & Darkness. The Kind & The Cruel. Yeah you get what I mean. When there’s a beginning, there’s an end to it. And end it shall.

So now, I think he has finally got ‘our’ message. I use ‘our’ because what I had just conveyed earlier on in IRC and also in this current entry, is the will of ‘us’, and I believe this message should be firm and straightforward enough for him to understand. What we really want now, is just some peace. And please do not come and talk to me or even try to tag along for outings when we never even ask or invite you in the first place. Asking is a basic form of courtesy or manner, and we will talk and ask you personally when the time is right. In the meantime, please make yourself sacred so ‘we’ can get to enjoy and keep our privacy, thank you very much.

I honestly think this post entry should be firm and clear enough, and I really hope he gets the message. And what surprises me even more is what Jimmy has told me over the phone conversation just now. It’s just so amazing that I didn’t even know he has so much bad blood with some ‘others’, people I would have never expected. Then again, I already sort of know his character and his way of principles, so it’s of no real surprise actually. I really hope in time to come, this event would prove a lesson to him, and make him change for the better. We are all humans afterall, and we do make mistakes. No doubt we do have regrets some point in our lives along the way, but at least we learn from it, from our mistakes we commit. Only then can we improve ourselves and strike a balance for everything, thus making a better place for everyone, to inhabit and mix with.

So much for today. Gonna retire for the night. And I’m gonna watch Swing Girls with Valentine and gang tomorrow, yeah another movie outing. Then there’s the upcoming Steamboy anime screening this Thursday at Shaw Lido with the rest of the peeps from sgGamers. Definitely looking forward to it. Oyasumi nasai minna-san! (^_^)V

Haven’t been updating abt my personal life, so I figured today I will do some updates about what’s going on in my life. At the same time I will also mention about this ‘insensitive’ someone who has been making things difficult for me and the others for awhile ever since the last time I’ve talked to him personally, but more on that later.

To start on a happier note, I have finally registered for the GCE O Level exams for 2005, meaning I’m now officially a private candidate for the Cambridge O’s this year. Finally a stone off my shoulder, now it’s time to work towards my goal and start mugging for it. I promise that I won’t let myself or my parents down again, it’s time to work hard and get realistic, no more fooling around. I told myself I can’t afford to fail this time, this is my only chance to secure a placement in NAFA next year and since I have come these far, might as well achieve my goal and work towards my dreams. And that means cutting down on my internet and gaming time. Shouldn’t be a big problem since I had already stopped touching my PS2 for roughly a month now, even though I bought 2 new games recently, Tekken 5 and God of War for PS2. However not touching the PC and internet would be a harder task for me to accomplish, due to my own nature and instinct, it’s just like my ‘wife’, my life-companion. I just hope to cut down my internet time in a way so that I won’t be easily distracted, and that certainly requires lotsa discipline and determination, I think. Well let’s just say I will work towards it slowly, so wish me luck ya? (shouts Gambatte Gambatte!) (^ ^)”

And then, I recently met that ‘girl’ from Friendster. Much friendlier than I expected, then again I already kinda knew she’s quite an extrovert, so go figure. She already has a bf so I believe she has no ulterior motives, probably just wanna make friends with me. However it kinda scared me, cos actually that night while I was sending her back home, she became rather ‘physical’ with me, if you get what I mean. Pulled my hand, lean on my shoulders, held onto my bicep for support, all those ‘teasing’ gestures that you can expect from someone who is relatively ‘open-minded’, but still not quite what I expected. I didn’t like it, so I told her off when we were finally alone, away from the public. Not in a harsh way, just in a firm manner that’s all. She understood what I meant, but still jokingly tried to shake her way outta it, so I was like ok what the hell, forget what I mentioned then. (-_-)” Had supper nearby her house, before finally sending her straight home. And I only reached home ard 2AM in the morning. Can’t believe I did such a kind gesture just on the first day I met her, bah. Then again I usually send girls home whenever I ask them out, so I can’t complain either.

So you guys must be wondering, how was my first impression of the girl, after several months of not going out with any girls? Frankly I don’t know man. Ever since I broke up with my ex last year, I haven’t really been hanging out with any girls, ‘cept for my girl buddy. It was kinda weird, but at the same time ‘nothing’ too. Nothing special really, it just feels like hanging out with my own bunch of friends, except that I can’t talk openly what I wanted, cos it’s with the opposite sex, and someone I don’t know well too. But definitely no weird thoughts or fantasies, I mean oh c’mon, she’s not even my type. (-_-)” No doubt she’s rather good-looking, and quite attention seeker also, with her super long legs and mini-skirt that day when I met her, but that’s not the issue. I just felt that I can’t seem to really fall in love with any other girl again, after that painful ordeal I had last year, over my ex-gf. Life just seems so dead at times, you can’t seem to find the purpose to live on in life anymore, without any hopes for that significant someone to appear again, in your life. And then there’s the insecurity, of getting into a relationship with someone else, not meeting the expectations and all, for both person in e relationship. So to save myself from all the agony, I decided to lock myself out from any relationships at e current moment. I also think it’s the best for myself, so I can better concentrate on my studies for this year. Probably by the time I finish my O’s, I would probably have better luck with my love life, or probably I would be able to see things, in a more positive manner and perspective.

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Remember I did an article about portable gadgets and stuff (Sony PSP etc) sometime back? Well this time it’s something similiar again, it’s about my spanky new toy, the Nintendo DS. I bought the recently launched pure white color edition via Play-asia, instead of the normal and oh-so-common platinium silver color. I could rave on and on and have a super long-winded article about this, but I guess this time I would just let the pictures do the talking. Did some cool wi-fi picto-chatting and multi-play with the usual GS peeps about two weeks ago, outside Gamescore. Totally hilarious and fun experience I say. Well enough of the talk, may I present you guys and girls the pictures now.

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