Time to move on

Hi folks! Yes, naughty me for abandoning this blog close to a year now. Lots have taken place. Some good memories and there were a couple of not-so-good memories. As the day draws near for me to leave Singapore, I have mixed feelings. Part of me really am excited to start a whole new chapter in my life, the other part of me partly cries out fear of the unknown, uncertainties and of course the sadness that comes with farewells from family and friends.
Oh my darling Chomel is now back in KL with my family. Such a fortunate dog, she got to FLY back home (some folks out there have never stepped onto a plane before!)

Doggy diapers

Chomel has been paper-trained to do her 'business'. I have to say, what a huge improvement from say one month ago! She now pees on newspaper. In fact she even urinates exactly in the centre of the newspaper. Is that not good news? However, there has been mis-cues when it came to passing motion. She has, targeted correctly, and other times , slightly OFF target, and worse still elsewhere such as the toilet shower floor. Hmmm... smart dog. Toilet of all places! haha... maybe im underestimating my dog's real potential. Who knows, given time she may even use the bowl. hehe...

Well, have i mentioned in my earlier blog that my lil' darling has reached doggy 'puberty'? Yes, she had her doggy 'menses'.
It is almost 2 weeks now, and she's still having it.
I have not the heart to keep her in her play pen the whole day. So to allow her to run around freely around the apartment and avoid staining the floor / furnitures, I had her wear DOGGY DIAPERS! haha. I salute whoever invented those.





Chomel resting on her pillow while I blog away

Can't sleep

Had dinner at Clarke Quay on Monday night with Susan. Such a beauty with the sweetest smile and kindest soul, someone I was fortunate to be acquainted with. Our loss, she is due to return to New Zealand for good.

Will miss you dearly

Strangely enough, I can't stop playing this song over and over again in my head. A song introduced to me by a fellow buddy / colleague, someone I looked up to and respect. A 'Trance' kaki as well!
The lyrics, it is meant for you... whoever you are...

4.30 A.M, I'm awake again
Singing to the dark through open eyes
While dreaming I see only you and me
Stuck between desire and compromise

If I said I want you back I'd be a liar
There's nothing left of us to long for anymore
But inside the ashes burns an endless fire
And every night I can't help reaching out for more

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

You're leaving me scars scattered in my heart
A road map of all the places you have been
And I can't escape, can't wash this away
Love has burned your mark so deep within

If I said I want you back I'd be a liar
There's nothing left of us to long for anymore
But inside the ashes burns an endless fire
And every night I can't help reaching out for more

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep
And I can't sleep... You're so far away from me
And I can't sleep... And I can't sleep

[Above & Beyond]

Makan Makan

My best friend of 6 years came to visit last Thursday. Boy oh boy, it was a fun filled 2 days with shopping, endless girly gossips, and best of all FEASTING!

It was fate that brought us together - 10th September 2001 - was the day we sat next to each other on the bus and soon realised we were housemates to be! There was no stopping since :)

We both share a craving for excellent Japanese buffet. One I highly recommend in which its fresh sashimi taste still lingers on my tongue till today, is the Japanese restaurant at Equatorial Hotel Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Ahhhhh...... Then, the weekend buffet lunch cost around RM63++ and dinner RM 88 ++. Pricey but definitely worth it.

Sadly to say in Singapore I have yet to try a Japanese buffet that can match that of Equatorial's. I have in fact settled for the ever cheap 'sushi' buffet at Sakae Sushi.
Very reasonably priced at $16.90++ pp on weekdays from 3 to 6 pm. There is a catch of course ;) The buffet is only limited to coloured plates ie. mainly sushi and inari and all other $1.90 plates. Sashimi is NOT included. Any left overs will be charged. Hence, I have resorted to hiding my extra rice sushi under heaps of endamame shells. hehe....

Ooops. Too much wasabi

The buffet also includes one miniature bowl of udon, 2 mochi ice cream and 2 portions of fruits pp.

I can eat wayyyyy more than that. Try me!

Have I mentioned that Shabna is a really good cook? Well, being the sweetest thing she is, she made me dinner! A fancy one too! Hah!


We had steamed salmon with asparagus, mushrooms and baby potatoes. Ending with a home made Tiramisu, made with extra love and care :)

Steamed Salmon seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon juice and sprinkle of rosemary herb

Tiramisu with a personal touch

Miss you Shabz!

David Copperfield, anyone?

Who grew up watching David Copperfield walk through Great Wall of China, make the statue of Liberty disappear and watch him fly, raise their hands.

Me! Me! Me!


See, I can lift the entire liberty island with my hand!

Copperfield will be in Singapore on November 2nd and 3rd for his new Asia tour " World of Wonder". It will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Ticket prices range from $68 to $148. Check out Copperfield for more information.

Mmm... As a child, I have always been fascinated by magic or some may call it illusion. I have grown up watching then "wow" Harry Houdini to now "wow" David Copperfield, David Blaine and that eerie guy whose show appears on national tv and reminds me of Marilyn Manson. eeeee....

Of course, until today the only MIRACLE that I truly believe in is the birth of Jesus Christ who humbly came to this earth and took our place of sin even when we do not deserve it, so that we may have eternal life with our Father in heaven :)

Okies, so I like magic tricks or illusion. I think it's highly entertaining. Over the years I have mastered a couple of card tricks (extremely great ice breaker for parties!) A colleague of mine who shares the same passion and more has himself mastered the art of coin disappearing. I was impressed.

To see what Im capable of, feel free to watch my MAGstICk Act carried out in front of a crowd at the Botanical Gardens, Singapore (don't mind the poor quality of the sound. Action speaks louder than words. hehe) :-




Ain't I cool? You're just envious :p

On a more serious note, anyone interested to watch Copperfield on Nov 3rd (Saturday) with me? I am looking for a 'kaki' to go with.
No worries, I dont think there are dead chicken meat with blood as offerings behind the curtains. Pray! Before you enter :)

ATB at Ministry Of Sound

I rested, and ate well yesterday that I was well on my way to hit the club last nite.

Yes, I was there at Ministry of Sound featuring ATB (Andre Tennerberger) spinning at their Main Arena. And my oh my it was A-W-E-S-O-M-E! Totally!

We arrived VIP style (yup no queues, no cover charges) at midnight but the resident dJ kept spinning till one. Not bad, he got us all hyped up into the mood already while waiting for ATB in anticipation.
Finally there he was, in the box, applauded, cheered and 'worshipped' by some.

He started of with a stunning opening of Ecstasy and wow what an entertainer! He could get the crowd going and going not just with his fantastic mixes and songs, but verbal que, sorta 'interacting ' with the crowd.


Okie the best I could get out of my pathetic camera phone

I was just blown away. My friend and I refused to barge from our dance spot (which is a comfortable anterior of the speakers and subwoofers. haha) and we danced for more than 2 1/2 hours continously! With hits like Let You Go, Killer I just did not want to leave the place :)

Anyways, physical pain (we had antalgic gait walking to the taxi stand ie. limping) and hunger led us to end the day with a nice hearty meal and comfy chairs at Swenson's at Orchard Rd that is opened 24 hours.

Kristine, a dear friend of mine for 3 years now. Always been there for me. My only girlfriend who shares a common passion for Trance. Love ya loads :)
(This pic was actually taken at Paul Van Dyke nite at Zouks couple weeks ago, not last night)

Oh one more juicy detail before I sign off.

I got 'picked up', near molested by a......... GIRL!
*blech blech blech----- pooooooooiiiiii*
Some young punk who already had her 'partner' came on to me and held me by my waist and.....
*bluek bluek blech yuck yuck yuck *
Ok that's enough I cant take it no more...

Im sick coz...?

Im sick, it sucks.

And, it sucks why?

Coz ATB is spinning at MOS, Singapore tonight, THAT's WHY!

Arghhh...... Thank God the fever has settled so has the muscle aches, but the runny nose and cold is driving the lights out of me!

How how? A superb foreign DJ whose songs I listen to over and over and over again for many years now is finally spinning it live here and I have opportunity to experience just that!

but of course, Im sick....
It sucks