Driving on the Highway - Dilemma

Imagine.. you are driving along a long long long looooooong highway. You wanna get to your destination pretty much badly.

You have no idea when and where will it end, will your petrol last, if there's any petrol kiosk along the way.

Basically you have just started out on your first leg of the journey. Will you turn back before you get stranded in the middle of the highway? Or just try to make your way there, hoping the journey will be short, your petrol is sufficient and/or there's petrol kiosk?

I don't know if I'm game enough to be gamble on it.. shucks....

Frustration...

When you realised you are at a 进退两难 and 左右为难 situation, what can you do? I'm actually starting to feel frustrated being stuck there now. 有口难言...

Time to just 走一步看一步...

Btw, work sucks too. ARGH!

And mum just updated me on my uncle's status. Doctor say he'll still be able to make it through for another 2-3 weeks. Everyone's already making preparation for the worst.

Epic Fail - Haw Flakes

Got people say haw flakes is can be used to lose weight. So I went to do a Google search. As usual, Wikipedia will appear in the search results. And this is what I saw.

-_-" Should be some previous cached entry before the Wiki article got edited. But ya... niceee.....

Crossroads and Deserts

Heard of the theory of parallel worlds? A mirror world is created whenever you have to make a decision - 1 world with you choosing A, and another world with you choosing B. This thing actually has been showed in many movies like "Butterfly Effect". But will thing eventually end up in the same spot like in "Sliding Doors"? Anyway, this has no link with my main topic. LOL!

Bumping into crossroads in life is pretty common. You come from 1 direction, you can choose to move in any of the other directions or even choose to turn back and turn to retrace back to the previous crossroad. At least @ a crossroad, you know where you are and you know there are directions for you to choose from. It's just a matter of do you know where you wanna go and is that a right route.

But currently, I think I'm like in the midst of a desert. In all directions you don't see anything in sight. And you don't know where to go next. Sucks... How did I even get ended up here in the first place? Where should I go?

I don't know.... The dynamic of my life is getting slightly messed up recently. Shucks...

Guava

When you eat guava, do you dip/soak it with the sour plum powder?

For me, I don't. Guava actually taste sweet and nice without the powder, unless it's not ripe yet. Furthermore, the powder contains sugar and salt. No no no...

In fact, I'm chewing on it now. =D I'm being random here.... While chewing, I start to wonder why many people say guava is good for health. So I went to google on it a bit. Found out it has a lot of many benefits! One of such is that guava actually has more vitamin C than orange! Well, that is if you eat it with the skin. The guava skin contains a lot of vitamin C. It has also other benefits to stuff like prolong menses, obesity, constipation, etc.

Anyway, I'll just do some copy pasting here.

Adopted from http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-guava-1612.html

Nutritional Value of Guava
Given below is the amount of nutrients present in 1 cup (165 gm) of Guava, apart from Iron and Folic Acid:

• Calcium - 50 mg
• Carbohydrates - 19.6 gm
• Fiber - 8.9 gm
• Niacin - 2 mg.
• Phosphorus - 48 mg
• Protein - 1.35 gm
• Total Fat - 0.9 gm
• Vitamin A - 412 IU
• Vitamin B - 1.15 mg
• Vitamin C - 498 mg
• Calories - 84

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Guava

• Guava is a very good source of vitamins, fibers as well as minerals.
• Being rich in Vitamin C; guava is effective in treating male infertility caused by sperm clumping, adhesion and other abnormalities.
• Guava has been associated with healing of wounds, when applied externally.
• Guava has general haemostatic properties and can be used for treating bleeding nose, gums and minor internal hemorrhaging.
• Guava helps cure dysentery, by inhibiting microbial growth and removing extra mucus from the intestines.
• Guava helps the body in combating free radicals produced during metabolism and aids in preventing age-related chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, cataract and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Guava is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber and thus, is good for those suffering from constipation.
• Guava strengthens and tones up the digestive system and even disinfects the same.
• Guava, having high content of roughage, no cholesterol & less digestible carbohydrates, is good for those trying to lose weight.
• Guavas can improve the texture of skin and help avoid skin problems. For the purpose, you can either eat it raw or make wash your skin with a decoction of its immature fruits and leaves.
• Juice of raw and immature guavas or decoction of guava-leaves is known to bring relief in cough and cold.
• Researches have shown that guava is pretty effective in preventing cancer and even heart diseases in people.
• The presence of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibers in guava makes it effective in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
• The presence of Vitamin C and other phytonutrients, such as caretenoids, isoffavonoids and polyphenols, in guava has led to it being an effective antioxidant.

Guava has been found to be beneficial for people suffering from the following ailments:

• Acidosis
• Asthma
• Bacterial Infections
• Catarrh
• Congestion of the Lungs
• Convulsions
• Epilepsy
• High Blood Pressure
• Obesity
• Oral Ulcers
• Poor Circulation
• Prolonged Menstruation
• Scurvy
• Swollen Gums
• Toothache

LX3 vs S90

Panasonic Lumix LX3

Canon Powershot S90

Have been wanting to get a camera. My decision seems to be lingering between this 2 models. Each has its own pros and cons. Seems quite hard to decide.

Those who know about these 2 camera, which one will you choose and why?

DX ordering again! 20100302

Hey people! I'm going for another round of DealExtreme ordering again. If you are lazy to do the ordering yourself, can go through me. I've been wondering why am I doing this, when I'm not gaining anything outta it. Maybe I should start to earn some commission.........

To kick start..

Ultra-Mini 1000mA USB Power Adapter/Charger (100~240V/EU Plug)
Price: $3.04

I'm getting this. Currently still thinking whether to get some other items or not. Msg me if you wanna add items to the list.

Some Cheapo Trying To Act Rich

Some cheapo person trying to act rich and throw money at pple...

*some cheapo*:

then I DUN WAN

think i dun have money is it????

pui. ahahahhahahahaa

*throw money into sc's face*

*some cheapo*:

muHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA........

*some cheapo*:

*pick up all the thrown money... and keep them*

KL Work Trip 23-25 Feb 2010

Last week went for a KL work trip. It was a last minute thingy. Well, work here is dynamic. Not the first time like that already, informing just the day before flying. Used to it. Monday morning informed me flying the next day, and next morning off to KL.

I refused to bring office laptop, so I brought my own laptop. And guess what? That morning when waiting for the boarding gate to open, I tried powering up my laptop. It's not working anymore! SPOILT!!! I brought a big and heavy paperweight to KL. Nice.....

Details of my work cannot be discussed. If I tell you, I'll have to kill you!

As usual again, during normal operation time, I had little things to do. Then evening came and as I waiting for them to prepare some stuff for me, I decided to do something "constructive".


I name this The Pyramid of Staples!

Not bad.. Work ends at 8+pm. It's a good sign. While walking out, I saw this office @ the entrance. That's Pam's company! Okay, nothing else.


DKSH

I've been telling my colleague I wanna have A&W for dinner since Monday. And there we have it! A&W


Hot Dog + Curly Fries + Root Beer Float!

The service there quite slow. The counters not very efficient. Not their fault, it's the flow of operation. Sucks.

Breakfast @ the cafe just @ the ground floor of the office building, T-Break. Their pie is very nice, but they didn't have it that morning. Don't know why. So I had their special-dunno-what-omelette. It's nice too.


Special-Dunno-What-Omelette

Lunch and Dinner had normal stuff.

Next morning! Mamak stall!


Roti Canai + Roti Telor + Teh Tarik

Luckily Friday is Malaysia public holiday. So die die Thursday I'll have to go home. So no extension of stay no matter what. When checking in at the airport, we found out our flight got delayed. Delayed by 1 hour. -_-" The flight time is only 35-45min btw.


Delayed Flight

Dinner @ Burger King

Touch down Singapore @ around 830pm.
-The End-

Revenge is Sweet

Some girl was trying to say I'm fat, say I won't be able to see my own shoes when I stand up. Well, I know I am fat, but I thought of a funny way to retaliate.

(A Girl):
stand up, wear ur shoes
and look down

Sicong:
can see lah!

(A Girl):
maybe u'll see ur tummy. HAHAHHAHA

Sicong:
my tummy not that big can

(A Girl):
sure anot?"????

Sicong:
lemme try..

(A Girl):
ok, see half of ur shoes?

Sicong:
u stand up and look down
u sure can see ur shoes

(A Girl):
YES!
in full view!

Sicong:
aeroplane runway

(A Girl):
bird's eye view with no blockage!

Sicong:
HAHAHAHAHA!!!

(A Girl):
WTF!

Tiring Saturday

I just had a chalet with my JC mates this week. Nice to have such stuff, haven't been really interacting with them much. It was a nice opportunity. But this kind of stuff, hai.... We old liao. 27 this year, do less better. Bad for health. Heng only once a year. *phew*

Saturday during chalet, we cooked, Wii-ed, fly kites and BBQ. Now still suffering from the Wii playing aftermath - sore shoulders and arms. I FINALLY GET TO PLAY MY KITES!


Nice? Good wind good weather that day. Winding back the string is the tiring part. Letting it up was easy. Need to get a better reel. =\

After my chalet BBQ, I immediately went for my next activity with another group of friends. I called it the Sunday Weekly. Basically we were like going out every Sunday NIGHT. 1st time was West Coast Mac, 2nd time was Udders Ice Creams. Well, it was still considered as Sunday this time. Sunday 1am? Ya.. It's still a Sunday. LOL

This time we went prawning @ Sin Ming there. Just beside the golf course there. Not a bad place. But we noob lah. We rented 2x rods, and only managed to get 9 (2 were donated) prawns after 3 hours. But it was fun! I wanna go prawning again! Anyone?

After everything, reached back home @ 6am. Nice..... Went out on Friday night 8pm, reach back home on Sunday 6am. In between only slept 4 hours. I'm soooooooooooooooo tired..... but happy nevertheless. I finally got the chance to do 2 things that I've been wanting to do for this month - fly kite and prawning. =)

How Does It Feel...

To know that you might be leaving everyone soon? I don't think I'll understand the kind of feeling he has now. =\

My Butt Thinking For My Future

Situation

Sicong :|: says (2:41 AM):

*aiya.. the most single lor..

*i can live with it..

*got another fren was saying..

*single no good.

*old liao die no one send u off..

*or die in the house, no one knows.. after a week, neighbour complain foul smell then found out im dead

*hahahahahaha

Solution 1

(Name Censored) says (2:43 AM):

*dun worry

*let me recommend u

*according to wad i am training now

*when u reach 35 buy 1 hdb flat resale market

*u get a single grant ok

*then by the time u r 55, apple for studio apartment

*then gt a lot old ppl staying dere 1

*and u use the $$ u sell ur hdb to buy the SA

*cheap

*and already design

*but only 30 yrs rent u

*haha

*by the time u stay finish still dun die

*they can rent u again!

Solution 2

(Name Censored) says (2:46 AM):

*hahaa

*mad

*u be nice to ur frens kids la

*or when ur 60/70

*then find 1 mei mei 20++

*ask her look after u

*then when u die all money gers

*hers

The above is not an official recommendation by HDB or any govt-related organization. The name has been censored for privacy, though friends will know who my butt is. LOL. In case any other public read this and complain to HDB.

Another 3 Products to Add

Flip Cover Leather Case for iPhone 3G/3GS (Black) - Price: $4.34


UltraFire C3 Cree 1xAA 1x14500 Flashlight (with Holster) - Price: $10.73


Chromed Steel Bicycle Repair Tool Kit (15-Tool Set) - Price: $9.26



Tomorrow evening/night like that I'll check out the shopping cart liao.

Ordering from DX again

Right after I said I wanna save money, here I am trying to spend money again. -_-" Whatever. Hahahahaha. Here are the list I'm getting this time.

World's Smallest MicroSD TransFlash USB 2.0 Mini Card Reader - $0.98
Status: I'm not really getting this again, but I simply really love this product. It's so small and nice! Anyone wanna get them? *Free Advertising*

Professional Phone and Game Consoles Disassembly Tool (8-Piece Set) - $2.60
Status: Confirm getting

Secure Travel Suitcase ID Luggage Tag - PUT IT BACK, IT'S MINE! (Black) - $1.96
Status: Confirm getting. Wanted to get a luggage tag long ago liao. Saw that DX has them too, so why not! Anyway, there are other design around too. You can check them out too. http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.luggage%20tag

Dynamo Hand-Crank USB Cell Phone Emergency Charger - $3.30
Status: Confirm getting. =D A toy.

Jelly Lens
http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.507~search.jelly%20len
Was looking at the jelly lens, which has those lomo effects. Then these lens can be placed on compact camera and also handphone camera. Looks interesting eh? Still thinking to get or not, and which effect to get.....


Anyone has anything else they wanna get?

New Resolutions for 2010

7 days into the new year, I've finally decided to set my new year resolutions. People have been telling me by setting goals and resolutions, at least you'll have a slight directional guide in life. Anyway, I've been thinking hard last night before falling asleep. Here it goes!

1. Yokoso Japan!

I wanna go Japan again this year. Don't care when and with who, eventually I still wanna go!

2. Slim down at least... hmmm... 20 10 5 2kg? XD

Getting too round liao. Start with an easy target first. 2kg a year, that's 166.67g per month. Alright...... Maybe I should start by stop going in Jaybee. That place is always making me to eat a lot.

3. Spend less, Save more!

Have always been a spendthrift in my life. Time to spend less a bit lah ah.

4. Go diving.

Recently gian tio diving again. Feel like going again. Any semi-clear sea water area will do. Cannot spend too much or else #1 and #3 hard to fulfill.

5. Go for Japanese lesson.

This one has been dragging for too long liao. Maybe it's time I get it going on.

6. To clock 2000km of driving.

Need to get used to driving more lah. Last week I already clocked 150km like that, nice start. *record down*

7. Pack my room nicely, to make it tidy looking for at least once.

Those who have been to my room, you know the condition of my room. I SHALL TIDY IT UP! Make it tidy, snap a photo of it, and that's it. At least I know my room has been tidy before. Of course if possible, maintain it lah....

8. Bring my parents out for tour.

Actually, I very long never go tour with them already. They usually go without me, and I go without them. Maybe should bring them around a bit. My dad has been wanting to go Japan very long liao, but always cannot find a nice timing to go. I'll try to do something about that. Eh.. I didn't mention anything about PAYING for them. Note that.

The last 2 will be more of a challenge, a wishlist? You know in exam, it's like most people can answer 70-80% of the question, the rest is only for the super duper smart people? Ya, the last 2 is more like a bonus stage. Don't need to clear also can.

9. Be less lazy.

Nuahness is majority of my personality. Hard to change lah. Will try to change, will try to change. No guaranty.

10. Find a girlfriend.

Nuff said.

Let's hope this won't be a wishlist instead. Hopefully I'll do something about the 10 items above. At least I know #1 is more or less in the pipeline already. =)))) Go go go!

A Call @ 1:32am

Just a while ago, my mum's hp suddenly rang. Nobody would call her usually at this kind of timing. I was just hoping it's not something about my uncle. My mum was sleeping soundly in another room, so I went to check the hp. It's my auntie. Double the worries.

Then I took the phone and told my dad that auntie called. I think he was very scared too, and he told me to pass to my mum and ask her to call back to my auntie.

Luckily, it was my auntie who accidentally called the wrong person. She wanted to call my cousin instead. But this was really bad. All of us were like just waiting for the worst to come. Feeling so helpless...

Dazing

I was sitting on my chair, doing nothing in particular. Just staring into blank space. Then I thought, how good will be it if I'm able to stop time.

So I closed my eyes. Blank out my mind. Kept thinking about stopping time with pure willpower. And guess what?!?! I've wasted a few minutes doing nothing. =\

Shocking News

My mum just told me my uncle just left 1/2 yr more to live.

I'm in a total shock now. All along I thought he's doing well with his chemotherapy and medication. Now then I know those are just to prolong his life.

I'm hoping it's just my mum who got the info wrong, because weeks ago, my cousin told me he's doing fine.

Urgh...

Another DX Item

Zw asked me to add this in. But this one won't be included in today's order, probably.

Stylish Wireless Stereo Headset with Microphone and Volume Control (White) - $16.80