tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57504602012-01-30T11:02:49.239+08:00Everyday... Life... Experiences... Reflections... My StoryRyan Taynoreply@blogger.comBlogger2221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-35026360515305962912008-05-26T01:32:00.003+08:002008-05-26T01:34:26.909+08:00

I guess this blog is tainted with loads of negativity. Finally, I've came to a point where, I have nothing much to say about my life.2003 till present, with small segments of breaks in between.Finally. Thanks for accompanying this far. You will live in my memories.=)

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-20194747846728809832008-04-30T01:47:00.004+08:002008-04-30T01:54:46.368+08:00

The 23 of us.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-75486532969321016592008-04-25T00:45:00.004+08:002008-04-25T01:29:08.392+08:00

I'm counting down for the next 18 hours before I leave for Pulau Aur~ Yup, its diving again. Living the lifestyle I yearn for over this weekend, after my last dive one month ago. Not just that, I'm counting fishes, corals and all the underwater critters as well.This time round, after getting the 2 main certifications, Open and Advance Open Waters, I embarked on my first marine conservation dive.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-19612642622970218672008-04-24T11:31:00.003+08:002008-04-24T11:49:22.917+08:00

My V3X decided to die on me. So this is my new phone now...On the whole, its performance is so much better compared to V3X. Better cam, better music. But hell, its totally 2 different generations of phones... 

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-69787716279085175892008-04-24T11:17:00.003+08:002008-04-25T00:41:13.059+08:00

People do the same things for different reasons, same goes to Diving. Most do it for the 'love' of the Underwater World, but the definition of 'love' can stretch very far. Some just love to dive, taking it as a lifestyle. Some prefer to take it further and embrace the nature, being passionate about conservation.I wouldn't stand up right away and claim that of myself. I'm half a greenie I supposed

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-55678976201661602192008-04-19T11:00:00.003+08:002008-04-24T11:14:03.054+08:00

Whoosh. This very minute marks the end of my 2nd year in SMOOOOOO. Kind  of fast that it just zoomed past like that. And as usual, I failed to keep to my promise of making sure that I do my readings before every lesson. I think it has become a cycle for the past 4 sems. Everytime into the holidays, I will promise that I will study hard, prepare for lessons, but when the term starts, I can't seem

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-67730214560650426482008-04-18T00:42:00.004+08:002008-04-24T11:14:25.661+08:00

I got owned badly by Tax and Corp. I think even direct diffusion of knowledge doesn't help anymore.Left with my saving grace, Marketing. Let's pray hard that I can OWN this damn mod.Pool session, ADEX, Reef Alert, Dive Trip, Volar, Primer, RBS. So many things lined up after Sat. Damn... really need time for myself to chill out.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-78856577997078919882008-04-16T03:02:00.003+08:002008-04-24T11:14:52.766+08:00

I performed an autopsy on my own brain, BRAIN, at Singapore Management University CCA Room, Singapore, on 16 April 2008 at 0302 hours.From the anatomic findings and pertinent history, i ascribe the death to:OVERDOSE OF REDBULL and PROLONGED OVERNIGHT STAY IN CCA ROOM Due To Or As a Consequence of:____________________________________________________Anatomical Summary:I. Overdose of Red Bull Energy

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-26248585590843391502008-04-15T17:20:00.003+08:002008-04-15T17:26:52.323+08:00

I think at many times in our life, we tend to stop and rest, indulging in the "Why is it like that?" and "Why can't this happen?". But definitely, time doesn't stop for us and the world doesn't stop spinning just because of you. I believe everyone will tend to self-pity at times, but when we all do that, always look at what you have, rather than groan and complain about what you don't have. I

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-63120460840596789512008-03-26T03:05:00.002+08:002008-03-26T03:08:04.039+08:00

As I grow older, its no longer about the looks and figure.Its all about the connection with that person.I shall drop this baggage and move on... promised.I yearn to settle down... just that someone to sit with me by the beach to watch the sunset and let the whole world pass by us...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-19227729022812007122008-03-25T01:13:00.001+08:002008-03-25T01:13:53.208+08:00

I'm tired...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-12517574348209791572008-03-25T01:02:00.003+08:002008-03-25T01:12:12.959+08:00

All is left but an empty shell.I just hope to leave for somewhere where no one knows me to start afresh.Or maybe it really doesn't matter where I go. Cos it's just me.Emotion. A tricky thing to handle. Something that I've yet to grasp it well.Every mistake contributes to the learning journey called "life". Yea, but it seemed that I'm forever making mistakes, and ever grieving over them.I wonder

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-60994365352018389762008-03-13T01:15:00.002+08:002008-03-13T01:58:09.182+08:00

Some lamenting for today, since haven been updating for a while. School's intensity has been increasing, but rather usual being this time of the semester. Having 3 projects at their raw state, I am down with managing my team, handling Volar sponsorships and coping with Cognitare's rigorous workload. Just feeling rather bad/ guilty for making my group members wait/change meeting dates to 

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-16008276587838434492008-02-25T23:54:00.004+08:002008-02-26T00:36:45.061+08:00

Always remb why you ran for crew.Just a random phrase. This is the phrase that kept me going thus far. My team and Diving.Stepping out of my dark corner in the community, even being the one to bring others out into the crowd. I don't even expect myself to be the one doing this.I'm pretty much unsure of what I am doing now. Quite lost to be exact. I need a break...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-78156625661392377692008-02-05T01:56:00.000+08:002008-02-05T01:57:07.059+08:00

My Mac got so thirsty that it went swimming in beer... gee...Angsty....

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-70390091738311322932008-01-22T10:29:00.000+08:002008-01-22T11:04:11.495+08:00

Ok. I think I will spend the next 10 minutes updating my overdue entry, for the sake of someone. Lol.Ok. Let me think. Its Loola. The Crew headed down to Loola, Bintan 2 weeks ago. It was meant for us to chill and relax, and at the same time, to discuss pertinent issues of the club.I was rather apprehensive about the whole trip, but it turned out really well. Although there were boo-boos like JY

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-32362062129722689482008-01-10T09:25:00.000+08:002008-01-10T09:43:29.604+08:00

Investiture ended last weekend in school. Oh well, seemingly long after internal elections though. But yet again, 1 year ain't long, before I know it, I'll be shouting my second "ORD LOH!"I don't really look forward to that, but just having unqualified edgy feelings. That I may not be up to it etc. Team Exco Election will be coming in 2 week's time. Like what Shangz said, I shall just leave it to

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-64425820493936468132008-01-02T20:03:00.000+08:002008-01-02T20:06:50.277+08:00

What a day to do to kick start the new year.Worked till 3am on NYE. Count down in a office cubicle. How great.Stayed up all night for a chat, but discovered a fundamental error.More work. Day/mood totally spoilt.It ain't helping when people are pressuring you.FUG KIT.I prefer 2007.-R-

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-63156216516942775902007-12-23T00:09:00.000+08:002007-12-23T00:16:38.614+08:00

Another few days to Xmas.Another few more to AGM.Another 1 or 2 more before school starts again.The past few days were all about food, sleep and internet. I hardly left my bed, other than to eat and bathe.It's simply amazing what boring activities I have done during this festive season.I didn't even bother to work my limbs. I need some workout urgently.Don't really want Jan to come so soon.But

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-50792044309741077442007-12-19T00:39:00.000+08:002007-12-19T01:32:08.671+08:00

An incident earlier on got me thinking for the entire bus trip back home regarding being a team player.Its definitely appropriate for me, for I've been through times of individualism, and now where I'm working in a small team within a bigger one. I absolutely agree that in this society, no man's an island. In one way or another, you've gotta work with people, or to be with people. I used to think

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-82364641054658364632007-12-03T21:11:00.000+08:002007-12-03T21:44:53.267+08:00

It has been a rather bleak period since exams started. Fucked up project teammates, what else? People don't seem to give a damn about work ethics, and they assume everything to be done by others, just becos we share the freaking same project grade. Speaking of which, makes me fume. Week 15, as usual, lack of time for revision during term break. Although the papers didn't turn out to be a killer,

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-443283597317038252007-10-28T02:22:00.000+08:002007-10-28T02:32:52.893+08:00

My right foot is telling my left to move, but the left is still waiting for the right to take the first step out...I've kinda lost it... all the fire, and the self-discipline. People call this "Burn-out". The images and thoughts going through my mind now seemed so surreal, and I can't straighten out my thoughts...This inertia is stopping me from getting focus, getting back on track. I seemed to

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-2396578611838524122007-10-25T20:44:00.000+08:002007-10-26T00:01:52.358+08:00

Well, it has been a while again. 2 more months flew by just like this.I've moved to SMU's CCA Office basically. I am so not used to sleeping on a bed... man. Floor is my best friend now. Don't really wanna talk abt school, nothing new.Internal elections for SMUX just ended. Took over Nyan as Dive Team Manager. Its rather a big challenge for me, since it is like a president of a club. Now its

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-40374708817628407792007-09-21T05:41:00.000+08:002007-09-21T05:58:27.043+08:00

I just realised I haven been blogging since National Day, which feels like eons back for me.Its back to school and heavy work load as usual.Shall just do a Pictorial Updating. Lazy to type more....Diving at Dayang~SMUX Camp 2007

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-14589048312645706432007-08-09T14:59:00.001+08:002007-08-09T14:59:53.053+08:00

Was consoling my fren about her break up when I blurted this out unknowingly.[r y a n] DND says: (2:53:41 PM)a lot of times, we unintentionally impose our views on our loved ones...[r y a n] DND says: (2:53:52 PM)so when they arent who we want them to be[r y a n] DND says: (2:53:57 PM)we feel disappointed[r y a n] DND says: (2:54:02 PM)but think again,[r y a n] DND says: (2:54:06 PM)we're all

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-85236827887747698852007-08-06T00:08:00.000+08:002007-08-09T14:11:12.960+08:00

Its amazing how time flashes past you. One moment, i just started to unwind from my exam tensions, yet now its 2 weeks before school reopening. Its really terrible.As of today, my both hands are still able to tell the number of free days I had since school term ended, with each of these days to be defined as genuine days where I can laze on bed till afternoon, without any phone calls disturbing

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-87440499851497019542007-06-24T22:03:00.000+08:002007-06-24T22:21:48.479+08:00

ECS: East Coast-Changi-Sembawang25+20Km2D1NEnjoy...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-15634862396904440402007-06-24T20:36:00.000+08:002007-06-24T22:03:02.957+08:00

I'm back. A pretty nice trek on the whole. Made quite a number of good friends, even though the scenery wasn't as spectacular as expected. A 4 out of 5 rating in terms of difficulty seemed too generous.Day 0Outside JB CheckpointThe entire group met up at Larkin Interchange at 10pm. The respective subgroups did a check on the items and waited for the bus to Ipoh. It turned out that there was some

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-91244566746286591412007-06-14T07:21:00.001+08:002007-06-14T07:27:40.013+08:00

Posting more photos soon...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-29061680503975173592007-05-31T09:13:00.000+08:002007-05-31T11:06:13.778+08:00

Today is Vesak Day! Yay! But I'm in office. Working. Took one week leave next week for the trek. Better be good.Bursting the seams alr... so tight on my finances...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-48954209796718954442007-05-26T18:44:00.000+08:002007-05-26T19:22:45.869+08:00

Finally. I made my choice. Thats for an opportunity cost of $250/- at least.I've made up my mind to go on a trek with SMUX 1 week plus from now. In fact, its exactly 1 week.Looking back, it has been almost 2 yrs since I've been on any trekking trip. Back then, it wasn't a choice. More specifically, we had to do and carry things (pieces of metal) unwillingly.Do hope it will be an enjoyable trip

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-36856272508116995092007-05-24T12:26:00.000+08:002007-05-24T12:31:59.072+08:00

Currently in the office. Waiting for the clock to strike 1230, then off I go for Lunch! Fungry.Just submitted the proposal. Hope I didn't leave out anything important. I'm still hoping I don't have to stay back for OT today. Ugh. Tmr month end closing again. Gotta go down to supplier office later to confront them with boss summore. aye. SaiKang warrior. I still have to finishing keying one full

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-40545649099207137362007-05-22T22:37:00.000+08:002007-05-22T22:44:31.185+08:00

I wonder if I should join dragonboat. But after 2 years of kayaking, I really have no interest in DB-ing, even though its somewhat similar to my sport. Individualism definitely has got into me deeply. For it influences what ever I do and behave. Hah. But I Love IT~ Just being hopeful that training for Canoe Polo and Sprint Kayaking will firm up soon back in school.My back feels better. Better go

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-56143259234866314412007-05-20T18:40:00.000+08:002007-05-23T00:39:43.535+08:00

Had an ECP outing with Irene, Huiyi, Regina and Jeremy last week. We initially intend to blade to bedok jetty, and fish there. Irene was new to blading, so we had to guide her along. By the time we reached the cableskiing area, its time for us to get back. However, I feel better and more confident on the skates, as I am able to get faster and more stable. But I supposed I'll get my own pair of

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-64182546866016706942007-05-18T01:38:00.000+08:002007-05-18T02:04:12.818+08:00

Sometimes, understanding yourself can be the most difficult thing ever, even tougher than scoring straight A plus-es for all the 4 years in Uni.Me especially.Reading me is like trying to break Da Vinci's code. Maybe worse. For my behaviour will always change with time. Today I may like carrots but tomorrow, I may brand it the most distasting food on earth.Its a matter of perspective. But the

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-52776920563509547152007-05-06T01:35:00.000+08:002007-05-06T01:37:32.477+08:00

I really wonder which group do I belong to?Or is there any in the first place?Do I enjoy friends' company or prefer living in my own shadow?Am I cheating myself at times?I really dun know...Is there anywhere that I can belong to?

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-69392721460593293552007-04-29T21:31:00.000+08:002007-05-23T00:41:27.076+08:00

These are freaking hilarious... enjoy...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-86162156357907853792007-04-29T21:27:00.001+08:002007-04-29T21:27:08.928+08:00

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-90960322566648954932007-04-29T20:40:00.000+08:002007-05-23T00:41:38.659+08:00

Yeah, I'm refering to myself. Can see my fats spilling onto the floor alr. 3 times cardio a week, man, how am I gonna get back to that standard? Was talking to alex ytd during gym, and finally I am gonna take gymming seriously for the summers. I've got my goal and for the next 3 months, I am so gonna pump my guts out and get back my fitness. Can't stand the sight of the flabs. Gym, Cardio,

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-61506931492975711732007-04-27T01:44:00.000+08:002007-05-23T00:42:00.661+08:00

Finally, all my grades have been released a few hours ago online, and I don't even wanna take a second look at it. Depressing. I was praying for miracle to happen till the last split second before the computer loaded the page. My overall performance (cumulatively) dropped. As I was calculating, I realised that it is rather difficult to have a 0.1 point drop in GPA, which I also found out that it

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-11264285793336659362007-04-24T21:37:00.000+08:002007-04-24T23:58:21.025+08:00

I just received another grade a few hours back. Kinda my worst grade ever in my stay in SMU. Sigh. Kinda disappointed with it, though I would feel that the grade was what I deserved, considering I totally wasted my first half of the term doing nothing.My procrastinating habit is getting on my own nerves. Its like this vicious cycle where it will occur again and again, where I first promised to

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-83259784121120043612007-04-22T02:08:00.000+08:002007-04-22T02:33:03.683+08:00

Exams are finally over, and a couple of my grades are out. A little disappointed with 2 of them though. Be it competition is tough or expectations are high, a B+ in SMU is as good as a C5 in Secondary. But I would supposed this is what I deserve to get for being damn slack in the first three-quarters of the term. I really wonder why did I made that decision to not bother about my grades back then

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-18032812711431549072007-03-18T01:22:00.000+08:002007-03-18T03:39:58.743+08:00

Feeling rather bad for not posting anything for a good 2 plus months. 've been rather caught up with projects and school work. Well... whats new man. Been grumbling about how school sucks and how I wish to go back to army, but i guess grass is always greener on the other side.Lotsa things happened, which I could hardly have any memory about what ever happened. Didn't really celebrated NY and CNY,

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-87887627315805113312007-01-02T02:26:00.000+08:002007-01-02T03:20:40.267+08:00

Aug1. The annual Canoe Dinner that the team will usually meet up with other teams. This year, we decided to not join them. Instead, we had our mini gathering and later popped by to the actual dinner at Hotel Selangor. Everytime the team meets, we revert back to our old selves back in the JC days, no matter how different we behave now. This few hours of reminiscing always never fail to bring back

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-34936784679042656752006-12-30T22:32:00.000+08:002007-01-02T02:26:16.779+08:00

The next few entries will be dedicated for reviewing 2006...Jan-End March My first and only major project in the forces - Asian Aerospace 2006, also the last one in Asia. It'll be called the Changi Airshow in 2008, organised by the Republic of Singapore Air Force then. Attachment was cool in MINDEF. No one will believe that I'm still in service then. For a good 5 months in MINDEF, I wore my

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-33598525445503424162006-12-14T00:10:00.000+08:002006-12-14T00:16:25.844+08:00

Had a good day at Sentosa with Kok today... though the sun played peek-a-boo with us.Met up with Jiale in the evening for dinner... should try the KOLO mee at VIVOCity... quite nice.A mixture of Wanton Mee and Maggie Mee.Played with my Mac for a while...Came up with something lame...Haha.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-5845948667604660242006-12-09T00:27:00.000+08:002006-12-09T00:33:04.248+08:00

1: the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose2: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of actionHow much can one achieve that? In work and in love?

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-82810895813607337882006-12-08T23:13:00.000+08:002006-12-09T00:35:45.386+08:00

The result of the Sentosa IR bid has been revealed. Genting International's plan managed to get themselves a deal. Their plan looked something like this...This design did not deviate much from the usual feeling and impression that a resort will give to people. It has that decent look comparatively to the other 2... more of just an extension of what we have now.The other 2 failed bids came from

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-70213523943897333642006-12-07T04:44:00.000+08:002006-12-07T05:03:20.365+08:00

SchoolToday marks the first day of my ever long awaiting break, even though my last paper ended on Thurs. My final portfolio was submitted in the morning, after a sleepless night rushing through the webpage. But the whole team is proud of the final product!It seemed so long ever since school started, with so much readings and work being done, but yet it is so short a period of 4 months. Like I've

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-9576300007089316732006-11-30T21:02:00.000+08:002006-11-30T21:15:14.286+08:00

"How does one knows if he/she is in relationship with the right person?"EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your partner. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies.Falling in love wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1164556610655619572006-11-26T23:27:00.000+08:002006-11-26T23:56:50.670+08:00

Although in just 14 hours time, I'll be sitting for my first paper, I chose to warm my seat and touch cobwebs covered desktop for just a lil while. I finally understood why my uni friends hardly had time to even talk, when I was in army. I am getting a double dosage of it currently, having to manage work and my books. Presentations have all concluded and projects all submitted. Just left with 2

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1160924303809421142006-10-15T22:24:00.000+08:002006-10-15T22:58:23.820+08:00

Today marks the end of the mid-term break, which apparently did not reflected accurately back in school. Everyone seem to be there almost everyday, bugged by presentations, projects, and some hardcore mugging, albeit the week is supposed to be spent resting. Nonetheless, I took a rest since yesterday evening, and I haven't get to the books for the entire Sunday.I woke up almost noon and headed to

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1160276503313717932006-10-08T10:50:00.000+08:002006-10-08T11:01:43.326+08:00

Very quickly, the 7th Week ended with a good LTB presentation on the Friday morning, one which the team drained themselves up trying to put together everything. Though during the presentation, we got caught up with a bit of technical difficulties, we still manage to work with contingencies. Well, like everyone says, Murphy is sneaking on you when you least realise it.Whats on next week will be

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1159814265550750442006-10-03T02:35:00.000+08:002006-10-03T02:37:45.570+08:00

There is this young little boy who just started primary one in his school. He did not get into the best class, and he is dislike studying. Then one day, he came across this pet shop and spotted this cute little puppy from the display cage. Without second thoughts, he decided on getting the puppy. He told his mum about it. His mum asked him a question, whether he will be able to take care of the

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1159100888294423672006-09-24T20:00:00.000+08:002006-09-24T20:28:08.313+08:00

Everyone in school seemed to be rather uptight now, 5 weeks after school started. The 1st week was like the honeymoon period, where all I did in school was to wave and say hi. At this current moment, I've 3 reports, 1 quiz, 2 assigments and endless readings due next week. Yup. Welcome to Uni life. Oh... nono... i should say "Welcome to SMU".Alright, I should take this opportunity to correct

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1158496962996054042006-09-17T20:39:00.000+08:002006-09-17T20:42:43.006+08:00

I am drowned in all the work and presentations... I am suffocating...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1157818795343680492006-09-09T23:57:00.000+08:002006-09-10T00:19:55.356+08:00

This week ended finally, and i really meant 'finally'. It has not been a good week, with tons of work on hand, but barely on my mind. My whole brain is not functioning that well as compared to JC days, maybe those 2 yrs worth of break has already corroded part of it. With Murphy sneaking up on me, nothing have been going smoothly. The worst being me wasting $10-e Dollars which my procrastination

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1156955700583833062006-08-31T00:00:00.000+08:002006-08-31T00:35:00.666+08:00

I realised that choosing to be different, to veer away from the norm, is not a simple journey to take. Most immediate impact will be the exposure to people from another class/background- most people, gladly with a minority of friends who I'm in sync with. Others will be the conduct of classes and the ways of appraisal of merits. Even the grading system stayed clear of the traditional way.Its an

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1156698946964631202006-08-28T01:13:00.000+08:002006-08-28T01:15:46.976+08:00

OMG... I looked as if I struck S$1 million of 4D...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1156689741427742372006-08-27T21:16:00.000+08:002006-08-27T22:44:35.666+08:00

First week of school has concluded. Hectic morning rush and cramming the ever-reliable MRT train together with the working executives, gulping down cans of redbull before start of lessons to keep awake. All these just seemed to spice up this new phase of my life, creating a indifferent environment from the past. No more stand-by-bed, no more wives that I have to hug dearly, and no more 'Singapore

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1156353123626353742006-08-24T00:41:00.000+08:002006-08-24T01:12:03.640+08:00

Today's finally my first day of lessons in school, kinda waited for quite long. Though having a 3-day week, it seemed that I still have to go school almost everyday, so actually the number no longer matters to me.Headed down to school for the past few days, to the 2nd hand book bazaar to buy a few texts that I will need for the term. But I went home empty handed everytime, for the queue will

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1156063441415185572006-08-20T16:18:00.000+08:002006-08-20T16:46:33.213+08:00

Things kinda picked up its pace these few days, with seemingly endless things going on and tasks to complete. Convocation ended yesterday at Suntec with a bang. SMU indeed like to do different things, and even the professors dance like mad people on the stage. LOL.Just finished an interview from FunkyGrad and I still have my CIP report to rush which will be due TMR! School's starting tomorrow as

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1155665196942413002006-08-16T01:40:00.000+08:002006-08-16T02:06:36.953+08:00

Finally had a good workout today in school. Met Kay after his free spa in the evening for gym and run. My muscles had a good stretch after 1 week, and Kay paced me for a run after that. Other than AHM, this is my first ever running in town. The feeling is so... awkward yet special, having strange stares on myself as I run past Park Mall, to Fort Canning and down to Esplanade and stopped at

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1155535787642162482006-08-14T13:37:00.000+08:002006-08-14T14:09:47.656+08:00

Last week was a hell of a long week, time seemed to snail pass me... But nevertheless, its over, and school's gonna start proper. I'll be back to those days where nothing else but tutorials and projects that will swarm all over me. Considering that scenario to happen in less than 2 weeks time, I feel rather intimidated by the fact that I have to start almost from scratch again after 2 years of

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1155063634378431862006-08-09T02:56:00.000+08:002006-08-09T03:00:34.390+08:00

feeling all vexed and confused now.despair...just wanna speed down a long straight road... and crash myself hard.it will just end all sufferings... ain't it?

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1154661577999001282006-08-04T11:03:00.000+08:002006-08-04T11:23:53.736+08:00

Thanks to Yasmin, got free publicity from her for some photos in ASOC camp. Nevertheless, the camp was fun and the group members are superb. Attended career and academic briefing for the past 2 days. I am getting a lil hyped up, yet stressed for school. There are too many choices that I'm spoilt for, and the need to make a lot of decisions whereby my journey will actually experience major

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1154447641426756502006-08-01T23:20:00.000+08:002006-08-01T23:54:01.576+08:00

Extremely bored at home for the past few days, thanks to MOS burger, for giving me an upset stomach. Since I couldn't go out, I decided to play with Photoshop a lil... and TADA~ a few pictures that I created.Oh well... Photoshop is so freaking amazing... Just Love it...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1154355819116908242006-07-31T22:20:00.002+08:002006-07-31T22:27:27.466+08:00

Got a sudden urge to watch the NDP Parade this year. Maybe b'cos I miss the army?Oh well, I need some action man...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1154324344533369222006-07-31T13:08:00.000+08:002006-07-31T13:39:04.603+08:00

My second day resting at home after a week long of camps. Still down with an upset tummy and some gastric flu. Not enough rest maybe, thats explain why my vulnerability... I finally caught up with my sleep and clocked a good 20 hours.First and foremost, the week started off with SMUX (SMU Xtremists) Camp. Its a CCA Camp, where the organisation participates in a lil more exciting sports like

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1153706441939682522006-07-24T09:57:00.000+08:002006-07-24T10:00:41.946+08:00

Packed my bag, and ready for my first camp. I was doing the packing while something struck me. I will be going trekking in the wild (outfield?!) and I have to waterproof my belongings (ziplogs?!)...Omg... it feels freaking strange now. Going back to the green again...OH WELL, shall update again when I'm back.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1153575003641908812006-07-22T20:19:00.000+08:002006-07-22T21:30:03.716+08:00

It has been an eventful week. Finally, I've started off my first step in SMU's life, however at the expense of my admin work. I was rather unwilling to leave the company, since pay's good and colleagues are of a fun bunch. Nevertheless, I submitted my resignation. Part of the reason being the need to clear my 80 hrs of CIP asap. During the marticulation, I was told that I can clear my CIP hours

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1153018933161468042006-07-16T10:52:00.000+08:002006-07-16T22:24:00.916+08:00

Just came back from driving, did parallel parking, finally. Oh well, not really the point though. Can't concentrate much, and kept knocking down the poles, maybe b'caz of something that lingers in my mind. I mean, should something be lodged in your mind for so long, I reckon i will be significant enough to get your attention. Definitely for me.That feeling kinda mixed. Vexed, dilemma, helpless,

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1152471462186000982006-07-10T02:35:00.000+08:002006-07-10T02:59:22.906+08:00

World cup finals currently playing on tv. Score 1-1 at the moment. Can see all those worried faces, and can imagine the look on those faces who betted for this match. Not a futbol fanatic kinda person, maybe it'll just become another hot topic for this coming week back in office.The platoon chalet stretched across the previous weekend. Credits given to Vincent, for booking the room and also

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1151474897190330272006-06-28T14:03:00.001+08:002006-06-28T14:08:17.190+08:00

The usual procrastinated self has sneaked out and made me missed the deadline for registration for a run. Argh. I wanna kill 'me'!Just discovered that the entire stretch of Jalan Besar is infested with hawker stalls that serve good food, guess I will be well fed all the way. Wahahaha!Aye, back to work, tons of stuff to do. Filing, update inventory, update payments, summarise sales of 2005,

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1151332991674634292006-06-26T22:37:00.000+08:002006-06-26T22:43:11.686+08:00

Here's something to cure all those with Monday Blues... er... or maybe worsen it... lol

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1151324036749953322006-06-26T19:38:00.000+08:002006-06-26T21:41:03.540+08:00

This year marks a very significant milestone for many of my friends, including yours truly also. 2006 is a year where '85 babies finally cross over to the other boundary, and be given a new categorisation, called the Adults. I've already been to quite a number of parties already, given that only half a 2006 is left now.For the Month of June, which is the beginning, I reckon, of numerous birthdays

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1151044422091686912006-06-23T14:30:00.000+08:002006-06-23T14:33:42.100+08:00

Urgh... the 6th time I fell asleep during work today...I need some perking up...Bring me coffee anyone?*yawnz*thank god it's gonna be weekend alr...back to work...

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1150818788452194212006-06-20T23:35:00.000+08:002006-06-20T23:53:08.510+08:00

Its just a matter of time before it happens...Yeah.I erupted a while ago.Kinda cool it.Refreshed after a run, yet it still lingers on my mind.Times tough.Who knows?When I'm trying so hard to build it up, they're out to challenge.Yearn to get a stick or two,Or a nice chilled brew.I'm tired.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1150485970042580652006-06-17T02:22:00.000+08:002006-06-17T03:30:05.023+08:00

NOTE: Please do not stare at the following entry if you possess a weak command of Mandarin. Prolonged exposure can cause severe headache. Do read only with doctor's recommendation. 从中学到现在，我一直都非常喜欢这首诗 - 名诗人白居易的 《长恨歌》。还记得当时，老师说，要是能够再班上当场背出这首诗，他便在我们的考卷上加分。结果，唯一一个再班上能够背出来的，是他自己。-__- 还有的是，你们曾经从香港制作的 《西游记》 里，听猪八戒再说的那句“。。。 此很绵绵无绝期”也是从这首诗挑出来的。不多说了，让你们欣赏一下这首诗吧。《长恨歌》汉皇重色思倾国，御宇多年求不得。杨家有女初长成，养在深闺人未识。天生丽质难自弃，

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1150080018977079432006-06-12T10:35:00.000+08:002006-06-12T11:17:34.530+08:00

After 2 consecutive nights of distress, the ordeal is finally over.Shall reveal the perpetrator...This little thing here has caused sleepless nights and raging temper in me.Finally, I decided to denounce it as part of my entity and gotten it removed.I reckon the dentist had put up a tough fight with it, for I felt my jaw bone almost give way when he struggled to get the stubborn tooth out.Taking

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149994892659715262006-06-11T10:51:00.000+08:002006-06-11T11:01:32.713+08:00

Aye.8 hours of suffering.Thought it will come to an end.But sadly, HELL NO its not!Urgh... One of my molar is giving me problems since 0200hrs this morning.Decided to tahan all the way till dawn and rush down to the nearest dental clinic.I was already boiling with irritation when I finally reached the 1st available clinic, after 4 failed tries.In the end, nothing was done and still, my sore tooth

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149914704406948752006-06-10T11:35:00.000+08:002006-06-10T12:51:44.036+08:00

4-2 =Germany= =Costa Rica= An amazing opening game.First blood drawn just after 6 minutes by Lahm. Nice goal from left penalty area right high with his right foot. But I must say the best will still have to be Germany's 2nd goal by Klose. Great selfless assists by Schneider and Schweinsteiger.I totally agreed to what Mak has said, the match should end with a 4-0. Costa Rica's skills are still

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149692693961882562006-06-07T22:17:00.000+08:002006-06-07T23:20:46.660+08:00

Counting down 2 more days to 2006 FIFA World Cup !Which team will you be supporting?BRAZIL?? NETHERLANDS?? Or is it ENGLAND??Before the actual matches begin, where teams will vie for the World's Most Prestigous Award, let us take a look at a special match held in Singapore.MATCH OF THE MILLENIUM!!We bring you to LegoPore Stadium, where fans of both teams have overwhelmed the entire place. The

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149579747552666522006-06-06T15:27:00.000+08:002006-06-06T15:42:29.756+08:00

感觉上，我就像 《孔乙几》 所说的一般，在这浩瀚的人海中，只是一颗微不足道，可有可无的小木船。。。 漂浮在这汪洋中，借助着海浪推着我，在人生的航线中寻找一个能够着路的目的地。。。 。。。 能为我指引方向的那座灯塔，就近在哪儿？

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149512110227307432006-06-05T20:25:00.000+08:002006-06-05T21:02:28.873+08:00

This entry might come rather late.Enjoy.Left for Gombak in the morning, with a stoned face... urm... like that ===>Haven't been waking up so early for work for months...Hurried down to camp for my final clearance and my collection of IC. I hurried down to Suntec City after that, for I'm working @ the PC show. Feeling rather guilty, for not being able to have breakfast with my boss. Aye.Later in

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1149444203660708882006-06-05T01:14:00.000+08:002006-06-05T02:03:23.766+08:00

I'm totally worn out after 4 days of endless promoting memory cards at the PC show, which ended couple of hours ago. The entire hall was basically overcrowded with consumers, trying to get their best buys on the last day. Imagine a bag filled with balls. More of them are stuffed into the bag continuously without any coming out. Yes, thats how the show was all about.Till about 1600 hrs, when all

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148925630006990262006-05-30T01:52:00.000+08:002006-05-30T02:00:30.103+08:00

Here is a interesting question for all. Be sporting and leave your name and answer.Here it goes..."You are going home after a normal day, be it work, shopping or lessons. You press the button and enter the lift. The door shuts and you are alone in thelift. Now, what will you be doing while waiting?"

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148880888720626842006-05-29T13:32:00.000+08:002006-05-29T13:34:48.730+08:00

Aye...Running out of anime after sleepless nights of watching.Gonna find something to get myself occupied.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148750062636952792006-05-28T00:56:00.000+08:002006-05-28T01:14:22.730+08:00

Just got back from a late night jog, and decided to blog a lil while waiting to cool down. Aye. I was still comtemplating whether to go for my run or to make my way down to Zouk to unwind myself. I'm glad that I was still rational enough to resist the temptation, which saved me almost $60. Sadly, I'm subjected to so many occasions where I've to make decisions. Some turned out to be the best, some

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148579549074841832006-05-26T01:29:00.000+08:002006-05-26T01:52:29.196+08:00

I am so deprived... not of love that is. Something to keep me occupied, till school starts, and to feed the thin bankbook of mine. Still seeking high and low for a decent job, but the agencies don't seem to provide any substantial help. I've just sent an application out this evening, hope to get a reply real soon. At the same time, I felt a bit regretful for turning down an offer as a promoter

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148381524402935512006-05-23T18:51:00.000+08:002006-05-23T21:15:13.040+08:00

Ryan --[adjective]:Sexually stunning'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.comI totally agree man....

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148316910525912662006-05-23T00:48:00.000+08:002006-05-23T00:55:10.526+08:00

Happy Birthday Champ and XianWei!Had a canoe gathering about a week ago.1 night, 2 birthday boys, and endless chatting about the past, present and future.

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1148316474294578732006-05-23T00:08:00.000+08:002006-05-23T01:00:57.216+08:00

After 2 days of long, tedious work, I finally have a chance to sit down in front of my computer and enjoy my anime and check my mail. It was a real shitty one, but the pay was rather good comparatively. Some of you guys may have bumped into me either on Sat or Sun at Marina Square. 'Mall Ambassador' they called it, but I see it more as a flyer distributor. Most of the time, my arm is doing a

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1147703920904309122006-05-15T21:52:00.000+08:002006-05-15T22:38:41.866+08:00

Technology brings us forward, but erodes the worth of certain things.I was sorting out my cupboard when I found a stack of photos hidden under my books. So I took a short 10 minutes to look through and I manage to find a few special ones, funny actually, but each having special meaning. Thinking back, those were the days in primary, secondary and even my JC days, most of us were still carrying

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1147456270833096542006-05-13T01:30:00.000+08:002006-05-13T01:51:10.953+08:00

haven been myself for the past weeks...maybe its the abundance of time, too much for me but to set me thinking...I aint alone in this world, but why do I feel like a single-cell organism...?I did whatever I can to help, but why don't I feel appreciated...?I am happy, but why does my heart tell me otherwise...?I tried not to expect, but why is it that I got more disappointed...?I have many friends

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1147285383844178672006-05-11T01:41:00.000+08:002006-05-11T02:23:03.973+08:00

MIC's 22nd @ MOSWas at MOS last weekend for MIC's 22nd Bday gathering. Booze out as usual, with my grading friends. Noticed a lil drift, but well, it always happen, doesn't it?Not gonna write much, photos explain everything.An arty farty shot.The Birthday Boy.Testing flash...Groupie 1Groupie 2Groupie 3FULL Attendance1st Two victimsNext 2...Honestly, I have no idea when did I snap so many photos..

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1147282846050842562006-05-11T00:54:00.000+08:002006-05-11T01:40:46.146+08:00

Getting startedBe it I woke up from my long sleep or I finally feel the pinch of becoming broke, I am back- to reality. Started off a couple of days back, where I flipped the papers, surfed online agencies, to look for a decent paying job. Realised there were lotsa pompous and persuasive words which the companies used to attract job seekers. Well, how to resist words like "Good income" and "

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1146807821266102672006-05-05T13:42:00.000+08:002006-05-05T13:43:41.276+08:00

I see myself as a blob of wet booger.........*Splat*

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1146688125740640192006-05-04T03:57:00.000+08:002006-05-04T04:41:19.196+08:00

I've just got back from Phuture, washed up and stuff. Horribly packed. Worse than any countdown party you've seen. Basically, everyone was pushing for space instead of dancing, which was the reason why I'm home now. Real ugly facet of the Singaporeans was truly shown back in that place. I mean, we are all there to enjoy ourselves, why make things diffcult for people, and in the end, none of us

Ryan Taynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750460.post-1146497036539757582006-05-01T22:15:00.000+08:002006-05-05T22:09:58.023+08:00

It has been an eventful weekend, but well nothing special though, after all, everyday seem like a weekend to me now.After catching the report on the news, I decided to make a trip down to the Clarke Quay Flea Market to have a look, on its last day of operation. Prior to that, I dragged Yongkok all the way down to Far East Square to have a look at the flea market on Sat night, hoping for toys/

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