SAFRA Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon 2010 (12 Sept 2010)

Woke up early on a Sunday morning..
With still abit of flu and cough..

I finish the 10km course !


A medal for collection..


Good job, Hong Wei!

More to come.. =)

Life Is Fragile . . .

I came across this article on the newspaper, few days ago..


Ex-lawyer dies in Perth crash
Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_576167.html


She was just weeks shy of qualifying as vet when car accident happened.

Ms Celina Chua was a mere five weeks from completing her second degree in veterinary medicine at Murdoch University when she was killed in the car crash. Her mother and two sisters were also injured in the accident. -- PHOTO: FACEBOOK

A SINGAPOREAN lawyer who gave up her career to pursue a veterinary degree in Australia was killed in a car crash in Perth last Friday, just short of her graduation.
Ms Celina Chua, 30, would have been able to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a vet in just five weeks, after completing her second degree in veterinary medicine at Murdoch University.
But her life was cut short when the car she was driving careened off a three-lane highway and crashed headlong into an oncoming vehicle.
Western Australian police said she was behind the wheel when she lost control of her Hyundai Excel. She was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene. Her mother and a younger sister were also injured in the accident and were admitted to the Royal Perth Hospital. Another younger sister, who was also in the car, sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the other car suffered punctured lungs, multiple fractures and cuts, and was also taken to hospital. Police are still investigating the accident.
Media reports on the accident said Ms Chua's family members were in Perth for a short visit when it happened.

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I'm very sad to read this article, as it brought back memories of my good friend, and his girlfriend, who also left this world in a car accident, in year 2008. (Link to 2008 article)

He was only 25.

I can still recall me calling his mobile, 2 weeks before this happened, to ask him out for coffee session. "I will call you back?" His answer to me.

The call never came.

It took me some time to overcome this period of losing him.
Two years passed, so fast..

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Look at how fragile life is?

For the many friends who are facing problems, crisis, and challenges, this is for you!

Say Hello to...

Say Hello to who?
You might be wondering.....

Here's the story..

I met Miss Fujitsu, during my diploma course period. She was being dumped by the previous ''boyfriend'' (and was being sold to me at an low price, after like 2 years usage, due to the owner buying a latest model.)

With the most basic usage of doing projects, and able to surf the internet, it was good enough for me.

However, recently Miss Fujitsu, had been naughty and not been working well with me lately.. with mood swings (regular hanging of screen), anyway its an at least 6 years ago model (I only got 60GB disk drive. =x)

Therefore, with the Comex show at Suntec City, (and to make myself happier..) i dumped her, teaches my mum how to operate and play some simple games with it. Yeah~

Now i am dating with Miss Lenovo! =)



Say Hello to Miss Lenovo! =)

The Battle of month end closing.

This is the 2nd month-end closing of the accounts.
As usual, its a war in the office.. Lucky thing, i got my sword on the right hand and my shield on the left, all ready for battle !

A few nights, we had to work till after 9pm, or even 10pm, each day was fully packed with never-ending things, from 8:30am till 9pm. While we are doing task A, task B, C, D, E, F, comes rushing us. And in between all these tasks, we are needed to learn new things.
The whole team is Physically and Mentally stressed out.

As such pressure build up, people tend to be more short-tempered, (i admit i am one of them too) and quarrels start from such situations too.


Many times, i really feel like giving up, and tender my registration (Yup) but i overcame it. However i am not sure how long this can last, as i always drag myself to work nowadays..

So as a reminder to myself and all my friends, do keep cool.
Work is never ending, work to your very best and dont give yourself too much pressure! 



"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place... and I don´t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently, if you let it.

You, me or nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life. But ain't about how hard you hit... It's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward... how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That´s how winning is done.

Now, if you know what you worth, go out and get what you worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits. And not pointing fingers saying: You ain´t what you wanna be because of him or her or anybody.
Cowards do that and that ain´t you! You´re better than that!" (Rocky Balboa)



Try playing this in your head, always.

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Complains of work aside, let's see what Hong Wei been doing this weekend ? =)

Saturday, i was at Orchard area and was shopping for the colleague in my department, who is leaving us next week.( means = More Stress at work)
While shopping, i found something i like!


A new watch!
Nice, isn't it? =)
Bought it to reward myself for the hard work.

Sunday was mostly of resting and clearing up of things.
I cleaned up my hamster's cage, and it is now enjoying its clean cage. =)


There it is, climbing up the side of the cage just now. Hehe!

I cleaned up part of my room too, at least now it looked a bit neater, as compared to before.
I sorted out the textbooks and notes i had while i was taking my Diploma papers, packed them nicely into a plastic box. Haha!

I also sleep quite alot, i sleep will 1pm today, and also took an hour nap after i done the cleaning up.
I am so sleepy, even now while im writing this post, shall turn in early today, in prepare for the upcoming busy week...

How was your weekends, my dear friends? =)

Will it be me ?

Hello all friends!

Few days back, Hong Wei was being invited to take part in an event called: Tiger Beer Regional Online Influencer Challenge !

As far as i known, i had always been having my eyes sticking on the tv screen whenever a soccer match is being played.. discussing over lunchtime with colleagues of how the previous Barclays Premier League matches went... and of course, the recent World Cup! =)

While typing this entry, i suddenly recalled, one birthday present my friend bought me, many many years back.


A Man-United jersey, Hor~ HAHA!!

Forgot to mention the prize for the challenge.
A chance to go to Manchester and meet up with Wayne Rooney! He's also the brand ambassador for Tiger Beer!!



If my dear friends, do you feel that I should be the one to win the chance to go to Manchester and meet up with the man himself (or even scratch his backside?)

If the answer is "Yes!", please kindly drop a comment with:
- Your REAL NAME:
- Your URLs to your social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.

So easy! =)

Thank you all for reading, good luck to me!! =)

The Youth Olympics Games - 14 to 26 Aug 2010

The Youth Olympics Games, the first-ever Youth Olympic Games, first time in Singapore!
Good job, Singapore!

"Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah... Ho" (Ho as in Good in Hokkien)

However, few days ago, i found this article..


Wah ! So poor thing..!!
* Can even count the number of pieces of long bean...
If the volunteers don't eat, how can they have the strength to help out?

"Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah.. Hey" (Hey - why like that?)

But anyway, did you watch the opening ceremony last night? Sadly, i was sleeping as i was down with flu.
Not to fear, there's YouTube ! Do a search, the videos will appear.. =)

The theme song: Everyone


And, got pole-dancing?


Of course, the Boss of fire crackers business, the biggest winner!


"Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah... Ho" (with both thumbs up)

Why every part i got "oh yeah" ?

It's the Cheer Song for Singapore Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2010, by JJ Lin! =)


Mr Brown got 3 version for it.
Version 1


Version 2


Version 3 --> My favourite!!


Oh, ya.. the drivers, remember to give way ok??
If not...........



Enjoy the YOG, everyone~
Go, Singapore!! =)

The Ghost Festival a.k.a. the Hungry Ghost Festival

Today, is the first day of the seventh Lunar month, or the so called Ghost month.

During this month, you will be seeing people praying and placing offerings along the pavements.

Laugh at me for being superstitious, there are some advices(or things you might already know.) in which i would like to share.

Like how my mum and grandma always say, "Hong Wei, ah.. dont step onto the joss sticks, offerings or incense paper hor.. it's for the good brothers one.."

When i got older, i realized that the 'good brothers' mum and grandma referred to was actually the spirits/ghost, who will be given a month ''holiday'' on human world during this month. Therefore, the offerings are for them.

*So do not step onto the offerings, when you see them.*

During this month, we are advised not to stay out too late during the night.. if you really staying out late, for ladies, try to get a friend or buddy to walk home with you.

It is also a month of  'concert-like' live performances, called 'Koh-tai' by the Hokkien-speaking people.It is usually performed by a group of singers, dancers and entertainers on a temporary stage that setup within the residential district of certain areas in Singapore.

*Do note, the very first row of seats are meant for the 'good brothers'*

Some video clips of  'Koh-tai'..





So for this month, be safe, don't stay out too late. =)

A very busy week, past..

As usual, the first week is usually the busy period for people or friends, in the Finance or Accounting department. It was the same for me.

Being in a new company, and new way of reporting. The whole department were all working very late. =(
Everyone, was tired. Yes.

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Anyway, let's relax a bit and enjoy some videos i been watching to cheer me up.
Let's have a vote, which one do you like best?
=)

1) Poker Face a cappella by Noteworthy


2) Lady Gaga Acapella Medley Multitrack (Just Dance, Poker Face, Chillin, & Paparazzi) by Naya Marie



3) Lady Gaga-Pella (Bad Romance Acapella by TheDonkeyWheel



4) Bad Romance by On The Rock



Oops! All Lady Gaga songs.. HAHA!
Just like what i sometimes do in office, i go "rah rah.. ah ah ah..."

Personally, i like the version by Noteworthy.. i laughed every time i watch it. haha!

You? 

How beautiful is your face?

Haha!

Saw this tweet from Shilka 


Want to find out, How beautiful is your face? 
Go to this website, upload a photo, and find out! =) 


I got 7.68 out of 10. LoL 




What's your score?
=)

What Hong Wei is up to lately?

*waves* Hello to all!How's everyone doing? =)

Hong Wei have been busy as a bee, after the training trip from Penang.

Since i am now in a new company (the previous company got bought over by current), the work place transformed into a new environment, working style was different, way of reporting was different. We learnt new things, almost everyday.

The expected situation : someone will eventually lose his/her cool, and quarrels will occur. (agree?)

Personally, i felt everyone became tensed up, as work start to pile up each day. With this kind of enironment, i am not feeling that good too, as i posted status like "I feel sick, but not fallen sick. Something is very wrong.." on my Facebook.




Many times, i really wanted to give up and tender my resignation(seriously), but after some ranting, the idea disappeared. I guess i may be ranting and scolding my desktop screen, i still don't bear to leave my lovely colleagues. HAHA!


Why?



Because one of my colleague, she bought me this lanyard !
My favourite Domo! =D

On Tuesday, a friend suddenly asked me out for dinner, and the moment she saw me, she passed me this.



Cheers me up too~ =D

Many thank you to those who left comments!
And also those who replied my tweets!!
You all are so sweet~
<3

After 5+years, I do admit, i am not that happy working, already. Seems to be dragging myself to work each day.
Sometimes, i feel like taking a short break, then start looking for another new job, but what about the commitments i need to fulfill ?

As the Chinese saying goes : 手停口停, which means when your hands stop moving(out of job), your mouth stops, as you are not able to earn to buy food.

What would you do, if you were me?

Are our MRTs too crowded ?

Back home from business!
Was a tiring trip and was so busy, got no time to shop. =(

Came across some interesting articles on our MRT today..

Quoted from a article from Yahoo, 


 
It wrote that last month, The Sunday Times reported that SMRT CEO Saw Phaik Hwa dismissed complaints of overcrowded trains by claiming that “people can board the trains — it is whether they choose to.”

Those who took the public transport can also know how crowded it is during the peak hours, and weekends..
My personal thoughts that came across my mind when i read this sentence :
"Can i choose not to take the MRT?"

I cant afford to miss the train, and be late for work or school, leh..

For now, i try hard not to go to town area, during weekends, and after work.
Know why ?

I will become one of them in this picture. [Taken from here]



No joke, my friends.. =(

Its getting serious, and too crowded, and Dear PM Lee said we need 100,000 more people..

Soon, we might end up like Japan.



*cover eyes*
OH NO !!!