Prancing on Light

2006-09-13T00:37:00.000+08:00

10/09/06:
I did the smallest feet and the biggest feet today.
Size 3 and size 11 respectively.
Man, was it funny.
Had a really difficult customer who wanted me to clean up the cuticles which were already really clean.
Had to detour around Suntec City Mall to get to the bank and food court due to the IMF summit. Security is real tight these days.
Don't think even a fly can escape.

Anyway, I'm getting the hang of my work now.
Trying to learn more so as to earn more bucks.
Been taught some words in Spanish by my customers.
Also, increasing my PR as well as HR skills in marketing myself. = )

2006-08-30T12:53:00.000+08:00

Stagnation in the life of every day..
Unseeming of the pace of the city which I dwell in.
Has no root, to no end it grows..
An infinite boredom which certainly shows.
Whence will one come to spice up my life ?
An individual who sparks my desire to want live longer..
An encompassing feeling which resounds around her,
to make me want to have and hold her.
The monotony of the working life which I'm in..
Bounds me to hands and feet
By no fetish do I hold within
Within my line, my character flourish indeed.

2006-05-29T23:35:00.001+08:00

Tis' shall be an update for the many days past.
I started work in CityLink Mall as of 15th of May.
Still trying to get the hang of the nail varnish..
My colleagues are treating me real nice, encouraging me to learn various methods and make the best one my own.
No doubt there are also hiccups at work of which I'm not able to divulge without risking my neck.
I got to speak to many nice people in the course of my work and slowly start to appreciate them as customers and friends.
Beginning to value service even more than usual..
Wouldn't want anybody who steps in for a manicure or pedicure feel that they're shortchanged in terms of service standard and quality of workmanship.
Another note is that I do feel happy working what I do.
There are people who appreciate me for being attentive to details or that I'm the only guy around, saying that I'm gutsy to try this line; that they may try my workmanship some time..
Wish to learn faster and get to the next stage which would be... French painting.

Was at David's house for a gathering recently.
The only thing I remember as of now was that 2 people equate to 540 kilogrammes.
Dividing it out, Kei should be 300 and I 240.
Coz' when the next person stepped in, the buzzer for overload beeped.
Man, was that funny..

Another funny incident..
Kei messaged me a short message on my mobile some night.
Hahaha. What kinda guy you would look for?
Immediately did I phone her and screamed that I'm not a gay !!
Apparently she was messaging another friend but just keyed my number due to it's familiarity. Keke..

(Update of blog on a more regular basis will be attempted. Do check every 3 months or so.. Wahahaha..
Just kiddin'.)

2006-05-10T08:14:00.000+08:00

Assessment day by Director.

2006-03-30T12:25:00.002+08:00

The rant of a million people in online journals are pathetic !
Yet I'm sadly a sinner of being one of them at times.
Just thought to update this quite defunct blog as I've the time to do so..

Have been flipping the Classified Advertisements these days in my search for a job.
Guess what ?
I've never ever been bothered to touch that section of the newspaper till lately.

This world is getting more sexist by the second.
As a guy, people will quite automatically think that you're weird if you're into manicures, pedicures and all things relaxing like spa treatments as well as facials.
Don't anybody think that even guys also need to relax when they're able ?
Men are not all into sport and not into things nice and beautiful.

I'd even bet that the most romantic person on Earth is most likely to be a man !
The many things a guy will do for his girl:
Buy flowers, taking time off to accompany her shopping even if he dreads the idea so, cutting down his gaming time so as to be able to afford a couple of hours for a show etcetera..
Hope that more males will be appreciated in times to come.

For one who's really really interested in learning makeup, Singapore's not the place for male makeup artiste wannabes..
Enquire at the makeup counters and you'll realise that a guy requires a diploma in makeup artistry yet a girl needs not.
Guess that also emphasizes how much a lady's words mean but not those of a man ?
Don't anybody think that females are, in general, actually putting on cosmetics for men to see ? That a man who flatters them that they look good means more than that of their sex ?
I don't really think I'm asking too much of Singapore, considering the fact that this country is liberal in a certain manner.
It's a pretty holed up country.
Government grant only for those who're already in the industry..
I'll just have to try saving that $3000 for my course even as I'm typing here.

Gotta scoot to check the Classified Advertisements once more..

2006-02-24T01:08:00.000+08:00

Just watched The Swan Pageant.
Their experiences and confidence after the whole remake of their bodies made me awestruck.
I realised that it's not only one that strives to be the man or woman that one decides to be but when one is given the opportunity to be so..
All of them were given the chance to change their lives totally.
Although hard, they strived through the ordeal of pain and suffering..
Somehow, if I'm also given such a chance..
I'll do the same as each and every one of them.
Cherish and stick it to the end.
*tears drop*
May that glimpse of hope come by some day.

2006-02-22T11:25:00.000+08:00

We have been overwhelmed by the intricacies of life.
Thinking we are complex creatures, we've more or less given up the simple life.
We do not treasure the cold breeze on a hot summer's day..
Neither the comfort of a house which provides shelter during a rainy day.
Most hanker after fame and fortune.
Few are there who truly seek out real or true relationships in friends and family.
Superficial are these times.
If only the world could ever be reset to the beginning..
Only would then people start to realise how fortunate they are to be on this Earth,
living their lives the way it is now.

2006-01-25T12:03:00.000+08:00

My Minolta SRT 101 is no longer functioning.
Time to phase it out.
I'm hoping to get another mechanical Single Lens Reflex (SLR) which uses film.
It's such a nostalgic feel to be using film than digital media..
Maybe get a Nikon FM2 or F6 ??
I know it's something I really want.
*dreams*

2006-01-21T23:02:00.001+08:00

Twas' a good day out at Pulau Ubin, free from the stress as well as the hustle and bustle of the city and it's madness.
The serene and bliss of the surroundings brought in me life unlike any place I've much gone about..

Messaged Rei and found out that she had a blackout in her house while uploading photos and had to redo the uploading. Wish I could do something like get ya' a light or something then..

Anyhow, it's a great day. Got to use some muscles that I've no memory of..
Hope to do this again some time.

2006-01-19T16:23:00.000+08:00

Was in a really bad mood yesterday morning due to relatives and family.
Went down to Ha Ru and got a call on my mobile from DFS, informing me of a 2nd round of interviews by the sales manager on Monday morning !
Was I elated !
If I get through the interview, I'll be a permanent retail staff in DFS..
Most likely to be posted to the cosmetics, skincare and perfumerie department.
It'll be a stepping stone for my dreams if I do land the job.

Last night's the first time I've been to a J-rock gig.
I dressed for the event too !
A white skirt on top of my blue ensemble as well as KaiXin's brown cap.
Anyway, it was raining real heavy on the way to the gig at NUS.
Met Rei at the entrance of the lecture theatrette.
I must say, Rei looked extremely good in the jacket. Hope she didn't think I look weird in that outfit though.
Did I mention I've never listened to J-rock before ?
It wasn't too bad..
Didn't blew me away though.

2006-01-13T07:43:00.000+08:00

I've left A&P as of the end of Wednesday.
Feel so bad to leave Nariko-chan there in the grasp of Pinky.
Had to go back to base to clear up my last two days of being in the force.
I'm so gonna miss the people that I've been familiar with for the past
2 years 4 months. The people who have made my National Service such fun as well.
However, I'm really glad to be leaving also.
Have just given the best part of my youth to the nation and am moving on to the working society.

Anyway,
will be going for an interview later for DFS Galleria as a full-time retail assistant. Hope that I'll be able to land the job.

2006-01-09T00:36:00.000+08:00

I seem to be posting past midnight these days !

Yesterday, Izumi-chan and Nariko-chan met up with me at Ha Ru to see the new batch of clothes that Elizabeth brought in from Taiwan.
Quite a nice range this time.
A few cute items too..
Saw much of punk than lolita wear in the current batch.

Nariko-chan and Izumi-chan sprang a surprise on me today..
Gave me a gift out of the blue !
I was stunned ! Was wondering what's the occasion..
Anyway, they got for me a wallet.
Will love whatever you lil' sisters give me !
Arigato Nariko-chan ! Arigato Izumi-chan !
Hope you ladies didn't spend too much on me.

Was kind of an experience today too.
Got to see how my lil' sisters spend their cash..
An eye-opener indeed.

Rain was pouring much throughout the day..

Signing off now..
Before that though,
Izumi-chan: WHY ? *poke*
Nariko-chan: Kawaii !
Hee'

2006-01-08T00:21:00.001+08:00

06-01-06:
1st day of work at a printing firm named A&P.
Was introduced there by Izumi-chan.
Was held in the maze there, guarded by a pink monster.
Apparently, that pink monster doesn't like music..
Or at least he doesn't like part-timers.
Treated Nariko-chan and I as some 10 year old kids..

Left work with Nariko-chan to Clarke Quay.
Went up her mum's office..
Boy, was it grand !
Love the interior decorations, big reception and bar..
They had their own pool table too !
WOW..

Anyway, her mum brought both of us to Hooters for dinner.
You know.. The place whereby the girls employed have big boobs ?
Exactly the location we dined.
Went back with both Nariko-chan and mum in a cab..
*Managed to take photos of both of them at Clarke Quay !! Hee'*

07-01-06:
Nariko-chan's so pretty today..
In a sporty outfit and all.
Love her clothes..
Izumi-chan's not too bad either !
2 pony tails and a few adornments of animals..
Heard from Aunty Eileen (Izumi-chan's mum) that Pink-Bakemono has no intention of asking me back to work. Seems that he wasn't happy with my attitude towards him.
I'm so gonna cover both eyes on this matter..
*prefer to think it as andropause due to Pink-Bakemono's age..*

Grandma was admitted to Singapore General Hospital at mid-day.
Experienced high fever and swollen feet.

Points to note:
Izumi-chan.. Hope to see you eat better next time.
Don't always be chomping on sweets, okie ?
Nariko-chan.. Ganbatte if you really become a hand model !
*ponders about the price of Nariko-chan's hand by then..*

2006-01-05T12:55:00.000+08:00

Time for another post after much procrastination.
I've just given myself a Japanese name.
Mizuki
It means beautiful moon. Translation from Izumi-chan.
It also represents the start of a new year for me and a brand new beginning.

Just got to know Nariko-chan and Izumi-chan from a forum not too long ago.
I'm quite fond of these 2 lil' sisters.
They really make me happy and feel young once again.

Nariko-chan stays near me ! Hee'
How nice..
Can go back with her from work next time.

Wanna thank Izumi-chan for helping me set up my new layout and tagboard.
Arigato !

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Yesterday,
Nariko-chan and Izumi-chan came over to my place in the morning.
Helped me with some photo-taking of my items to be put for sale..
Showed them photos of my childhood and many other stuff.

We left my flat around noon to Nariko-chan's house to bum till 3.
Played Halo 2 on her X-Box.
Izumi-chan's a reckless pilot !
Nariko-chan's really good at such games..
Mizuki ?
Mizuki's really bad.

Nariko-chan's house is real nice.
Her dog's cute as well.
Humped my leg for quite a while too !
(I think that male dogs really like my legs. However, I'm not female ! *weird*)

Went to Orchard to find Judith and Jones..
Izumi-chan and I hung around in the area for a while before I sent Izumi-chan off at the bus stop.

Twas' a nice day.

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2005-11-29T22:28:00.001+08:00

Did Ruby's hair today for her prom night.
She's so cute !
Anyway.. Trimmed her fringe quite a bit.
Her face went like "OH MY GOD !!" while I was trimming..
I do so understand the feeling of cutting hair that had been kept for a length of time. Somehow a bond becomes inherent when one leaves the hair long..

We took a cab down to Swissotel, Merchant Court.
The taxi driver had tonnes of comments about hats and hair.
Especially regarding my cap.
Just because he saw some documentary on some germs chomping down on hair follicles doesn't equate to knowing everything !
Made me upset throughout the whole trip by ranting that wearing a nice looking hat will make one look good.. What crap !

2005-11-28T08:13:00.000+08:00

27/11/05:
Today, I was walking through CitiLink Mall & stopped by along the way to talk to Tere who was working at one of the temporary kiosks there..
Saw her on the phone, seemingly anxious and agitated.
Upon asking..
She told me that her grandfather was hospitalised this morning at Changi General Hospital..
Decided to accompany her there to visit him.
Little did I expect him to be warded in the Intensive Care Unit.. With so many tubes and all.
Intravenous drip, glucose drip, blood transfusion and so on..
She told me he had lost all bodily functions. I felt really sad for the old guy and Tere; seeing her cry her emotions out.
2131H: The old guy have left this world. Now feeling that life is only this much.. It's what you do to make it one without regrets.

2004-10-27T09:57:00.000+08:00

You came from the water.
Calm and shy,
you know what you want
but sometimes are afraid to
stand up for yourself.

Personal Grooming Day

2004-10-12T23:22:00.000+08:00

Just went for manicure and pedicure..
It's certainly very relaxing and helps me to de-stress.. Now I can boast of some nice looking nails.. Hee'

Went for a facial today as well..
Can't help but pamper myself once in a while.. = )
Now I'm dying for my next trip to my manicurist !
Who also happens to be a pretty girl..

A Favourite Colour O' Mine.

2004-10-02T01:41:00.001+08:00

You are purple. What a romantic person you are !
You're sentimental and forward-looking. (those are opposites..)
You're sophisticated and refined --
with a refined taste for chocolates and wine. (Yum...)
Temperamental and moody, you let people know when you're angry.
Other times, you just sit and sulk. Alone.
When around people, you're a generous person, with insatiable needs.
You're a starving artist, basically.
You enjoy getting into debates over politics and religion
with people of the same intelligence as you.
But you know they can never convince you otherwise..
You stubborn person, you.
As a unique person, you are (not to mention just a tad bit eccentric..)
well-liked by either a few or too many people.

What Color are You ??

This is Cool !!

2004-10-01T16:25:00.000+08:00

You're Winter.
You very much enjoy your time alone
but do like company of others sometimes.
You just need your space.
You have a few priviledged friends who saw
past your cold exterior to find the true you.
You can have pretty bad mood swings.
(though you hate to admit it..)
So you could be soft one second,
then storming around in the next !
But overall, you're a very pleasant person
once people take their time to get to know you.
You're a good friend for in-depth talks.
You're very talented when it comes to creative things

What Season are You ?

2004-08-26T00:42:00.000+08:00

Clairvoyance unto my soul..
Lift me to His world..
I want not which can be found here..
But that which is way above.
My heart roars in rage !
Clamouring echoes like waves in the sea !
Till now I have hidden..
The silence which I'd keep.
This bottle shall be broken..
And liberty I will see.
I pray that no stronghold will be over me..
Even as I sleep.
I sense a change beginning..
But obstacles are blocking the path.
Will you, my Lord, be with mi.
In every step of the intended way..

A prayer to Heaven

2004-08-26T00:36:00.000+08:00

A foreign land is where I'm in..
Having no friends or family
I set my hopes high & by..
Glancing back at the journey gone by

I yearn for the potter to mould my life..
So that I can be righteous once more..
To be someone without disguise
And also no blemish in my life.

Discouraged I may be..
Strength growing thin..
I lie at His feet begging for mercy
Before He calls me back to Him.

Lord Father.. I want to know you so..
Yet my being drags me to hurt you more..
O Lord Father.. Forgive me once more
So that I won't be alone.. Any more.
I wait for your answer, O Lord..
Won't you reply to my prayer as ought ?
I will try as I may..
Even after this day..
I will chase after you, My Lord.

Thoughts from my haunting past

2004-08-26T00:23:00.000+08:00

The vertical cliff beckons..
My long awaited segment of the climb.
Majestic and towering, it peaks above me..
I set my goal to scale it.

With skill I move forward..
With confidence I surged..
But this apparently is not enough..
As into the quagmire, I took the plunge.

The pit seemed endless..
The edges of the chasm jutting at various angles..
Wide & sheer would best fit its description.
The heat from the sun I had felt so good and warm..
Became nothing but a piercing wind.
One that cuts into the bone and soul..
Reminding me of my impending doom.

The fall was long..
Taking the breath out of me.
I never got to know my worth..
And see what life doseth' yields..
Don't think I can..
And don't think I ever will..

For The Pleasure Of Seeing Her Again

2004-08-23T18:24:00.000+08:00

Recently, I caught a theatre performance by Ivan Heng and Neo Swee Lin.. It's titled 'For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again'. It's a simple and interesting performance that is comedy yet true to our daily life.

The woman, you are able to see just about everywhere.. With a character that is devoted to the family.

The child in his growing years.. Venturing on his journey named Life, together with his mother.

I shall stop here before I give too much of the show away.
I also recommend that anybody.. I mean EVERYBODY should be given an opportunity to watch it before it ends. It's definitely worth your money.

To know more about it..
Ya' can go to http://www.sistic.com.sg