Saturday, October 28, 2006 

How time flies..

A week ago, I was still in Japan, enjoying my last sleep in that comfortable bed.
A month ago, I was stressed out by my 1st exam paper - Marketing.
A year ago, I was around Kachanburi in Thailand, probably getting some well deserved rest on the jeep while freezing my ass off. (The mountainous region in Thailand can get really cold at night)
Two years back, I am in the middle of my summary exercise at Recce Training Wing. Sleeping in a wet shellscrape at this time of the night and itching all over.
And 3 years back, I was at the brink of committing what would be one of the biggest regrets in my life - Taking the A lvls totally unprepared.

It is almost 4 am in the morning and I am bored. Another 58 days to Christmas and as much I wish I could be carefree by then, I'll probably end up rushing through the assignments.

Poor start to the trimester so far. Haven't been paying much attention in class, often feeling very lethargic and sleepy and still gaming. *Slaps himself* Better wake up soon.. or rather, get to sleep since it's already 4.

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Found this funny. lol. Silly WoW days. Posted by Picasa

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 

Holiday's over..

Back from Japan for a couple of days now.. and school begins tomorrow. Some three weeks it has been. Though it was short, it was probably one of the better holidays I have had (discounting the unplesant moments during the Japan trip), for I had almost absolute freedom in doing what I wanted plus the convenience of a car.

Now that the holidays are over, I hope it wouldn't take me too long to get serious again. Another 4 new modules this trimester and hopefully by the end of it, I'll be en route to a desired course in Melbourne. I'll lose a couple of my closer classmates (Phil and Rongzhong, I believe) as they've chose another path to pursue their studies, and I do wish them all the best. It's sad to see friends, or should I say acquaintances, come and go - just like my army pals whom I have not contacted since the ORD dinner. I suppose it's inevitable, thus I'm thankful for each passing day that I still have my buddies around me.

And to the 3 girls in class that I tend to mingle with, the difference in our timetables kinda saddens me (although I hate to admit it), for we'll probably hang out less often this sem. May we make the best of the following 12 weeks and be able to continue our tertiary education with our preferred courses.

Apologies for this melancholic post as it's the Cancerian in me that's always looking back instead of ahead.

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Behold. My headless Gundam. Posted by Picasa

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Celebrating Anna's bday at a Mexican restaurant. Some finger print on the lens blurred the image. :( Posted by Picasa

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The not-so-vibrant outskirts of Tokyo.. Posted by Picasa

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Visiting a Japanese temple on the last day before flying off.  Posted by Picasa

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3 Monkeys. Hear no evil, say no evil, say no evil. Posted by Picasa

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A little restaurant in the sleepy town of Nikko. Love the lights and how it stands out. Posted by Picasa

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Thursday, October 19, 2006 


The flea market near Ueno. Everything's on discount. Even hentai comics. Posted by Picasa

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The "Honkan" (hong-kan) and "Toyokan" (tio-kan) exhibition halls in the museum.
Their new halls will be named "Seokan" and "Geikan" too Posted by Picasa

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Ueno park. Looks like the 1940s in technicolour. Posted by Picasa

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 


East Tokyo from 250m. Posted by Picasa

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Shinjuku. Posted by Picasa

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This restaurant where you catch your dish. Got mine in less than 10 secs! Posted by Picasa

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...and 10 mins later. Posted by Picasa

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Monday, October 16, 2006 


Bottom row - Fatty tuna that melts in the mouth. S$6 compared to S$20+ back home. Posted by Picasa

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Almost a made-to-order sushi! Everything my tastebuds crave for.. S$12 for 8 pieces, reasonable I'd say. Posted by Picasa

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Doing the best to share the lights of Ginza without a tripod. Sorry :( Isn't Hyde Park where I can prone on the floor to snap a picture. Posted by Picasa

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Sunday, October 15, 2006 


Harajuku - The Japanese Orchard Road with wackier fashion and crazier people. Posted by Picasa

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Wasn't sure if the water at this Meiji Shrine was for drinking or not, so I used it to wash my hands. Posted by Picasa

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Must be a Jap who parked his Lamborghini below my apartment. Bet the size of the engine is to make up for the caliber of his manhood. ;P Posted by Picasa

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Here's a treat. Cow's tongue. hmm. Tastes like chicken. Posted by Picasa

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BEEF sashimi. Japs.. the less it's cooked, the higher it's charged. Posted by Picasa

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Dei Ni

Alriiiight. Day 2 and the highlight wasn't so much of the shopping/fashion of Harajuku, but the fact that for some stupid reason, I told my dad I smoke. He didn't take it well... didn't want to hear me out, whatever the reason I smoke for. The vacation was nearly ruined as we didn't speak the entire day until my cousin brought us for dinner. It was then he began warming up again. Oh wells.

Japan's been nice so far. The people are really polite... just too polite. And not being to understand nor speak their language makes it worse. I was keen on buying a pair of tight cut pants (ok, don't laugh) at GAP earlier today, and the assistant at the changing area, despite his best intentions, annoyed me that badly that I swore if he bowed again, I'll slap him across his sashimi-filled cheek.

Coming out of the changing room :

"Gommennasai, wawoweewa honda mitsubishi laladoda?" (Must've been asking if it fits)

"erH.. watashi *waves hand* Japanese.. English?"

"Iie.. blablu toyota sanyo whaddafar?"
"eer..Wazte..wazte..ok? Good?"

"ah.. waist is fine, but the thighs are tight", I said, tugging the pants at the appropriate area to show that it isn't that comfortable..

"eh nininana booboowawa honshu osama..." and he takes the pants from my hands, "kyoto osaka sushi tei googoogaga?" (Not sure what he wanted)

With his fingers pointing at the changing room again.. "shoryuken, madoka whawhoo ne, ok?"

"I think I'll find another.. thanks"

And this is when it got bad.. he followed me, tried to help me to find a suitable pants, picking one after another, and with everyone seemingly staring at me. More alien language "Bazooka...gokou yadayada mamanekka pikachu kanina...." for a whole 5 mins or so.

I really appreciate the enthusiastic and accomodating gestures, but, puh-leeeeeeese spare me when it is obvious I have no idea what you are talking about and it's making look like a complete goofball right smack in the middle of your greatest fashion district! Eventually, I just grabbed a pair, regardless of size, walked to the cashier, paid for it and try to save any remaining blushes. Urgish.

If only the women around Roppongi were that friendly towards me. ^_^ Speaking of which, my cousin's wife, who's Japanese, noticed how geeky I looked in my new specs. She was recommending that I try to get to know some of the girls around the Roppongi district. Apparently, Japanese girls dig nerdy guys (Yuan Hwa, you ought to come here) and being able to speak English is a big plus. Unfortunately she had to brush if off as a joke before I could extract more juicy details when my mother overheard the conversation. Blah. Hmm, if only Singaporean women were like that.

6 more days of the Misadventures of Terry.


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The interior of Bangkok's new airport. Disappointing. Posted by Picasa

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Lookie! Seems like the Sawadeekup party in Thailand needs help instead. Posted by Picasa

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Rockin' in Toyko Posted by Picasa

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