27/12/2015

END OF THE YEAR 2015.  Epic conclusion for the year and i really think its one of the best year ever. I went to Henderson wave, wrote 2 new song and Christmas at Kenneth house. I took a day off to spend alone time with myself. I remember i was praying to God not to rain on the off day and it really didnt rain at all. I get to see the really peaceful yet amazing sunset. The orange reddish sky with white fluffy clouds accompanied by warm yet cooling wind blow past the face.The sigh is really astonishing. I felt peace for that 45 mins just looking at the scenery. I really love looking at the sunset also enjoying the peace and quiet with the mind, body and soul.

Yea, i wrote two songs which i was thinking of getting Shawn to sing. CHRISTMAS TIME!!! Its such a warmth and fuzzy feeling. I love Christmas so much. Its one of the festive period where people gather together and just enjoy each other company. Busted went to Ken's house as usual and celebrated Christmas with Ken's Family. Its good to see the three of us again having fun together since we cant meet up as often as the past because of army. I remember laughing so much and we talked about our future. Somehow, i felt we are all not ready for it. Even though i want to open a Ba Chor Mee stall i still feel i am not ready to be responsible and not ready to blend into what society wants. Oh well, we still have 1.5 years to serve and hopefully we will be ready by then.

I saw how my actions had change my entire life this year. I didnt expect such to happen so much and sometimes i question myself if these changes are just a dream. It wasnt.. i hope to be a even better person who can give love to more people and just make their day.. What i learnt in Poland was mind blowing.. One of it was to Give Love.. Simple yet this emphasis so much. I hope i did made the people around me even better than i first met them be it happiness, laughter etc, anything that can make one happy. Grateful for this year 2015 and hopefully 2016 will also be as kickass as or even better. Thank God for this whole awesome year. Blessed and really truly blessed. AMEN!

28/11/2015

THE MOST KICKASS MONTH OF THE YEAR, NOVEMBER!!!!! This month has been a blast for me. I had my 21st birthday party, beach party, performance and Poland. Really blessed by this amazing birthday month!! First, i had a date which probably ended well. Then came the 21st birthday party which was awesome. My sister did the decoration and she was even more anxious than me. She keep saying that she is excited for the party. As i love to have massive big gathering, i invited over 70 people over to my house. My family and friends came which meant much to me because i think being there for someone important event shows that you care. I was so busy trying to talk to everyone and running around entertaining everyone. Then came the cake which was the highlight of the party. I order a cake from Rudy's mum and she made it into something that i never expected it to be. I really like it a lot. Everyone went cray cray when Rudy brought the cake in. Well, Dad seem to be a proud Dad when he sees that i take pride in BCM. Everyone sang Happy Birthday and yes i felt super blessed to be there. Really bless to be me.

Beach party idea seems to be pretty boring and dumb  when we were walking to the Sentosa but decided to give it a shot for reference experience. After the party, i realise how important a ball is to a beach party and i really had a great time playing "monkey" with the kids and people that we met there. After the party, i had to rush off for a performance that i always wanted to do which came off a huge success although we only practice the dance move on the day itself. Somehow everything seems to run smoothly. Next up to Poland.

Poland was pretty much a last minute decision that Eric and i made. Simply unbelievable how the skill that we learn this year lead us to so much. To be honest, it is a tough skill to learn and im still at the stage of getting better. Still got more to learn from many who are in the same field.  We took the midnight plane to Helsinki and stay there for four hours for transit before flying off to Poland,Krakow. Once we reached the arrival gate, there was a guy waiting for us to drive us to the Hotel Santi. After 30 mins, we arrival at the destination. Check in for the hotel and quickly went up to check the room out. It was pretty much amazing how we just went snapchatting the whole entire hotel after that. Went to recce the place around the hotel so that we know where to go in the following days. I really love how the people there are friendly and damn the girls there are SO PRETTY!! After that, had dinner at a restaurant called Grind and Grill which the food was considered cheap for us. One thing about Poland was that everything there is cheap as the currency in Singapore is much higher than theirs. So we were basically Kings there. It came to night time where we went for the Hot Seat by Max. It was super inspiring and it was only for 2 hours where he clear so much of my doubts and belief. I was so pump up for the one that we paid for that Saturday. One year ago, i would never expect myself to be at Poland having dinner with a bunch of guys i met i Krakow. Isn't it funny how so much can change in a year time. We hit the night club after that with the guys we met and totally got a cultural shock when we saw what happen. Left the club at 2 because we got so tired from the plane ride. Total knock out once our body touch the bed.

Started the Morning of Day 2 with a great awesome breakfast which was incredibly good. We went for the tour in Old town and Jewish Headquarter. Great tour guides who told us about the fascinating history of the Old town and Jewish Headquarter. Surprisingly, Old Town was one level lower before they increase the height of the entire town. Jewish Headquarter is where everyone will go to for drinks and party. But before that, they will always get a pizza kinda bread which i forgot the name to fill their stomach before the alcohol hits them hard. I wanted to slack at the hotel to get ample of rest for the 10 hours hot seat the next day but after skyping with Daniel, He keep pushing me to go out and do stuff.  It was totally worth it, We hit the bars and club which i had such a great time talking to everyone there.

Start Day 3 with the same breakfast where i eat so much that it kept me full till the next day. 10 hours of hot seat was hardcore. I learnt so much from Max and really never regret going for this trip and the hot seat. I learn that you have to Give Love. Once you give love, everyone or thing seems to be at a positive sight. You just start to love yourself even more after that. I was so thankful for that as it hit me so hard. Absolutely change of belief and mindset that i had all along. Hit the club after that and as i watch my friend doing his stuff. I walked around club chatting to everyone and somehow i felt everyone is looking at me because there were only 3 asian guys in the club.I said hi to this german lady and she went cray cray when she know that i was from Singapore. She kept saying that i am the Chinese dude in Hangover which was so funny. I had such a great night that day and i felt that was the night where i didnt give a shit and talk to everyone. Somehow when you are alone, you self entertain yourself with whatever you had and it keeps you high. I was dancing and moving and grooving to the music on the dance floor where it was only me. The rest was like subtle and they keep looking at me. Maybe because we were asian hence they take note of us even more?? Its kinda rare to see asians in European countries like Krakow. I mean who in the right mind will go all the way to Krakow just for the Hotseat.

After 3 days of none stop partying, i felt tired but somehow the body just keeps going when you are overseas. Day 4 which is on the Sunday, we headed to Salt Mine which is an attraction in Krakow. There was a tour guide to lead us around and tell us about the history. I licked the wall and it is legit salty. The salt mine was found by this princess if i am not wrong. She drop her ring and order people to dig the area. It then turn into a mine where people find the salt and Poland is a country rich of salt. I cant help but feel sad for the miners as they could die anytime in the mine and they wont say good morning but God bless you as they really need the blessing to survive. Hit the club at night again and it was so dead. Then we got approached to go to the strip club and we went as we wanted to see how its like. Damn in no way will i be going back there anymore. The girls are so scary and wanted us to pay for the lapdance which is total turn off.  Saw some of the guys that we made on the first day and head to the bar for a final chat with them. I really learn so much from them and when Eric and i thought that we were good, the guys there show us that there is so much more to learn.A humbly and fulfilling lesson indeed.

We travel around 2 hours to reach the concentration camp that was use to keep the Jews in captive in Poland on Day 5. I was terribly shocked and lost of words when i saw how the Nazis kill the Jews in such horrible manner and how they use hair of the dead to make it into a blanket. Super messed up. Seriously had no idea what the heck they were thinking about. Such a sad and mouth opening experience that i had there. I remember as it was the last night, Eric and i took a walk around Old Town. While we look around, we took a deep breathe and thoughts were running deep. I told myself" Wow, what a crazy idea to have for the 21st birthday and a legit good trip that i had." I realise how lucky i am and bless to be at Krakow with one of my friends whom i just met 5 months ago. How this year was absolutely mind blown for me. It was snowing heavily and damn was i lucky to see snow again.

Had the breakfast for day 6 and took a last walk around Old town. Took the last breathe there and went back to the hotel to get ready to head home. To be honest, i wasnt ready to go home because i love the place, the people and the party. Oh well, all good things come to an end. Took the plane to Helsinki,as we had 8 hours of transit at Helsinki, we headed to the town area and went to a museum. I learn so much from the guy who took all the photo in the museum, Henri Cartier Bresson. His quotes were simply comprehensive. Eat the donuts and cupcake there which was quite expensive as Euros were used in Finland.Head back to the airport, took the plane back to Singapore and we arrive the next day. This marks the end of the Epic trip to Poland and Helsinki..

To come to a conclusion, the Age 20 has been Epic for me. I literally saw how my life change due to some decision that i made and no doubt i never least regret at all. Super blessed to be travelling to different country such as Cambodia for service learning, Taiwan for family trip and now Poland. Meeting new people for every trip and almost every week(if you know what i mean😏) i saw how i learn so much from everyone and improve on what i need to so that i can get my life back on track. Few lesson i learn from Poland was to GIVE LOVE. It hit me hard when Max said it because to make the world a better place to live in, you just simply just give love. These few days has been astonishing and its one of the best trip i ever had. Thankful and greatful for the people whom i met here and all of them taught me so much to life.Perhaps that is what GIVING LOVE is.My Life is Awesome,This is Epic, Let just see where this goes. Thank God for my life and he gave me an Epic month which i wished for. Poland and Helsinki off the check-list, more to come. Amen!!

  

31/10/2015

In 2015,10 months has passed.. October has been a pretty exciting month. Pole performance,Anna's, Peiyi's, Shak's Birthday. Dad finally let me drive his car on my own after a year from getting my licence. I met up with Y1S1 poly peeps to go to Anna's Birthday and i had to rush for Peiyi's one too. I drove Anthony and the rest and the journey was really noisy and funny. Since it was my first time driving i got Anthony to guide me there while the rest are complaining at the back cause i took quite a while find a parking slot. But all was good and we went to find Anna. Unfortunately, I got to leave early and i felt really bad for Anna cause i didnt stay for her cake cutting session. I rush off to fetch Kat and Shak after that. Had a deep conversation with Kat while waiting for Shak and i hope she will stay strong. Went for Pei Yi's birthday chalet and stayed till 11 plus where i send all of them home. Chat quite alot with Shak and she told me that she find me brave to take up pole dancing as a skill. To be honest, i got a shock because she doesnt say something like that often to me. 

Finally, after 7 weeks of pole practice, it was time for the PERFORMANCE!!! I was very excited and pretty pum up for it. As the studio was gonna close, a lot of people came to watch the very last performance by the girls and guys who learn pole dancing at Bobbi's Studio. We choose to perform on Tuesday and Thursday which was the last day of the studio. Tuesday performance was epic as everyone was cheering and cheering for us. But when it came to Thursday, the audience literally brought the roof down. Everyone was watching us perform and cheers was continually made. Thank God we didnt fail but gave to our best of our abilities to complete the final performance and the closing act for Bobbi's. As my instructor who was  the MC of the day gave her final last words for the closing ceremony, i felt sad cause the studio is closing for good. The first place where we ever started learning pole dancing. Well, i am grateful for the great memories i had there. I was pretty happy that day cause i remember people coming to me and tell me that they enjoy watching me dance. I felt like there was a inner Magic Mike in me.. Haha, i was really inspired to be like Magic Mike after watching the movie. 

Pole after party was great. I mean i had fun with all my pole friends and finally get the chance to socialise around with the people who does pole. I also invited them for the beach party on the 14th of Nov and they said they will be coming. Went to a club called Trace after that which kinda boring so we went up to the stage to do some body waves and walk off. Surprisingly, everyone was looking at us and taking photo or videos. Head to a random Jet plane bar to chill and drink. 

Shak's Birthday was awesome, after a few weeks, few of us met up again and head to 18 chef for lunch. I never failed to laugh my ass off when they are around. My best bro and i finally had a proper long convo after so long. I love them so much. I am glad to have people like them. I like to thank God for this Epic exciting month and i hope that November will be a KICKASS month out of all months because its my birthday month. Thank the Lord for Blessing me and May he continue to watch over me.. AMEN.

 

30/09/2015

Another month of awesomeness and action packed. Met up with Busted for a quick dinner and decided to try out DC restaurant. Sadly, the food didn't taste as amazing as we thought it would be and the portion was so little. Did some catching up and really enjoy their company. I remember how during schools we always hang out together as we are also in the same class and never one day where i wont laugh till i cry.. Miss those good old days where studies were our only priority. 

Out with ACEs to fly.. we realise that we havent took a legit photo with the three of us together. Then with the flying skills we just didnt give a shit and took the photo that we wanted. We were having so much fun and the people around us were looking at us, laugh at how we are making a fool of ourselves and we simply did not care. Then one week later, we went out at night to do some night flights. i was worried at how it will be boring but then every time when the three of us hang out i never felt bored at all. We are the PARTY. Eric told me to just have fun and trust the process. I never expected it to go so well and for the second time i did had my fun.. Good times where i hope it wont stop any time soon.

Met Xavier and Davin to celebrate his birthday. I was astonished by davin where he lost so much weight he looked like a total change man.. Even Xavier got a shock. We had chicken rice for dinner which was super awesome, ate bingsu which is SO DELICIOUS!!! I just love Bingsu so much!!! After that, we went for coffee ,catch up on each other life and talk about our future. Great to see the guys again after so many months. Esther and Shawn graduated from SOT and i was so happy for them.. Its great to see a sister doing what she like and serve God. Thank God for the both of them..Funny how this month i keep running into so many unfinish business. Will carry on to do what i need to do and improve on myself. Hopefully October will end fast so that November will be here as soon as possible.MY BIRTHDAY, BEACH PARTY, POLAND TRIP!! Thank God for the awesome month and i pray he continue to watch over me.. Blessed!! AMEN!

01/09/2015

Month of August comes to an end swiftly.  I remember the last week of BMT with my Nigel, Preston, Alvin and Josh.. I look forward to BMT everyday as as i know i be laughing my ass off when i am with them.. The War Cry "KAW KAW" will forever stay as an inside joke for us.. i recalled getting my posting on the last day of BMT and i got posted back to the same place, Kranji Camp III.  Wasnt very sad nor happy for there were pros and cons. Its quite far from my house and would take me at least 1hr plus to and fro.. The pros was that i know the Sergeants and it would be nice to see some familiar faces around.

Went to the Flag Day Concert which was some event organised by NUS to raise fund. Josh was going to perform and he invited us to join him at the backstage. Saw Sam Willows and Gentle Bones which was pretty cool.. Had conversations with them which i thought they are quite chilled and lay-back..  I still remember Josh went around telling how i want to have my very own Bar Chor Mee Stall in the future and Benjamin Keng say he would advertise it for me. Quite a cool guy.  I danced around with one of Josh's friend whom was pretty funny and impromptu. I remember she gotten quite shy after that.. Hilarious!!!  Love how MMA brought me to a next level of not giving a shit and just do it.. After that i head down to Clarke Quay to meet the MMA guys for some fun at night.. It was a pretty awesome night to look back at..

The life after BMT officially starts and i got into BMT (SVC) company.I will be taking over Jonah's job and it needs me to be very careful and responsible.. I think God did put me in the right place to make me better than i am before. The Asa are very friendly and nice.. I remember most of them are willing to help me with my questions and my doubts. We all clicked in an instant. Perhaps they could be my motivation to enjoy army in the coming years.

Next, BBQ with the BMT mates.. Meet up with KAW KAW again with Sean joining us this time. Nigel drove to the destination and he was the chauffeur for that day. Josh girlfriend was so cool and i thought He had strike gold.. She is a keeper for being able to hang out with so many guys and not creep out by us.. She even offer to cook and help which i think she would be a great help to Josh in the future, be it his career or family matters.

POLE PERFORMANCE!!!! After 7 weeks of intense training, i believe we were all ready to show the world our skills.. I had to wear swimming trunks which was pretty awkward for me in front of so many audience. As we are the only guys who are performing, we were the finale.. We ripped our shirt ,dance our hearts out and gave our best to our abilities.. The crowd went wild when we start performing and the part we ripped our shirt.. THE WHOLE ROOF WAS SHAKING.. After that, we had to dance in front of the instructor whose birthday was on that day.. Carlos and i formed a team called Chip 'N Dale for our pole and really catching the eyes of the instructors as we carry on in our pole journey.. EPIC LIFE IS EPIC!!!

Celebrated Wei Siong 21st Birthday and drink a little that day.. It's been awhile since the Poly Y1S1 peeps hang out together. Hang out with MMA guys too for a short meet up and also learn some new tricks from Gate.. Then after that, ACE went around exploring different places to use in the future and i like how we already plan what to do for the first date although i don't have a date yet. Planning to go Poland with Eric during Nov which could be the best present i can give to myself for my 21st birthday.. Hopefully everything work out and more Awesome and Epic life to look forward to.. Thank God for such a fulfilling month and i pray He will carry on watching over me.. Bless are thee who trusted in him.. AMEN!!!

01/08/2015

End of the month July..Leading to the start of army, loss of freedom , next stage of life to proceed to. At the start of the month, i went to sing K with Rudy and another session with "Sing K with Noreen" group. Fun times that would stay in my memory forever. Next on, ARMY!!! Had to Shave my Head bald.. Didnt enjoy being a PES E till the later part of BMT.. Met a bunch of people whom i never expect to meet.

First up, every soldier will go through BMT but for PES E ,our are modified. So we had countless amount of lectures instead of going into the battle field to learn combat stuff. Life was great in PES E for now.. I met a music producer in the camp, a body builder, a guy who i can talk to about anything, one bunch of people who leave in the east and we meet up everyday to take bus together. Most of the time during lecture, we played hangman to kill time and do all the retarded stuff. We also share our secrets that most people dont know about and obviously i said what was mine. The music producer ,Josh. He will beat box and we will be amazed at how he does it so well.. He goes full retard most of the time which crack the shit out of us. Then we have the body builder ,Preston who will had such a great body who is doing photo shoot. Nigel, the guy who i can talk to almost anything who had someone to take care of us be because he had a friend who is also a sergeant looking after our platoon. Sathia,Aaron De Silva,Yi Xiang, Nicholas, Shaun, Wei Yong, Mervin, Omar are the bunch of the people who leave in the east with me and i can only thank God for them making the journey to Kranji Camp so enjoyable.. Come to think of it, God has been always looking after me.. I prayed for a good BMT and I really got what i wanted. I gave my offering and he gave me back much more than what i gave.. I can only be grateful for what he has done and continue to praise him everyday.

Bought PlanetShakers tickets with the Cell group members. Awesome praise and worship time!! Always jumping to the praise song and presence was felt when it came to worship. Every week of flying and i felt low at a point of period which i still trying to get out from. I believe when i reach my low point that means the high point in near in sight.. Looking back at the number of flights i make every week. I realise how i have been improving massively and i believe one day i will see success arriving. Thank God for such AWESOME and BLESSED month and i pray that he willl watch over me in the following months to come..AMEN!!