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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009
"Go Dream"
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before?
- Marched >24km with FBO
- Learned 11 weapons ranging from missile launchers to handguns.
- Survived in the jungle for 8 days.
- Stayed away from home for more than 2 weeks.
- Went to a sleazy Thai pub. -nosebleed-
- Went to a bad club.
- Went to a good club.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
None of them. Didn't even come close to completing any of them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't remember. =/
4. Did anyone close to you die?
KAMINA!!!!!!!!! Sort of, my Uncle Desmond. He passed away on X-Mas eve, may he rest in peace.
5. What countries did you visit?
NO.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More days off, better fitness, better GAME PLANS and loads more 8-BIT!!!
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 11th, 'twas the day I first entered the army. Ah BMT! Good times, good times.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Dodging weekend guard duty for 5 months.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing to go for my airborne course by 9 seconds.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes, injured my back and permanently injured both my knees (though not deemed serious enough to get me out =< ).
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Probably Super Smash Brothers Brawl and my new DS. (I would've put my AWESOME SHADES here, but my sister bought them for me.)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The dudes that went for Mambo on X-Mas eve! "YEAH!!!" Hahaha...
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
MEGA MAN 9!!!! ARGHHHH!!!!
14. Where did most of your money go?
"Donated" about $20-$30 to Starbucks every week.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
LONG WEEKENDS and free time... but mostly LONG WEEEEEEEEKENDS!!! YEAH!!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
心のこり - 多位演出者 (WATTTASHHIII BAKA YOOOO NE...)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
A LOT sadder.
ii. thinner or fatter?
BUFFED?
iii. richer or poorer?
Poorer, TAXI... TAXI... TAXI... ect.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
"Go for broke..."
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sai Kang and PT.
20. How DID you spend Christmas?
On X-mas Eve I went to Zouk for Mambo Jambo!!! X-mas day was pretty much the same for me, dinner with family! =)
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Crushes? Loads! Loves? NO BLOODY TIME!!!
22. Did you break any hearts?
Probably not.
23. How many one-night stands?
Nada.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I STILL don't watch TV. (...on a regular basis anyway)
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't like to hate people.
26. What was the best book you read?
Some army book. Then again, I'm betting it was the only one I read this year.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Chiptunes, 2A03 and 8-bit FTW man!!!
28. What did you want and got?
Super Smash Brothers Brawl and a NDS lite
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30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Wall-E, no contest.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
20. I led my platoon for the day as IC, I made sure nobody knew it was my birthday till we booked out. SAFE.
32.What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not being in the army... DUHHHHH!!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Sunglasses and leather shoes.
34. What kept you sane?
GURREN LAGAAN, 8-bit, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Call Of Duty: World at War and GOING OUT.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
CAPTAIN FALCON, he's MIGHTY fancy.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Sorry, I was busy with army, hardly stirred by anything.
37. Who did you miss?
I know its been like (looks at date....) 10 YEARS, but I still miss my pals from Yokohama, hopefully I'll be able to meet up with them once I ORD LOH!!!
38. Who was the best new person you met?
One of my instructors, a good soldier and an ever better person.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
"Do it once, do it good!" and "Don't get caught."
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
When skies are cloudy and grey
They're only grey for a day
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
Until that sunshine peeps through
There's only one thing to do
Just wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream all your troubles away
- Marched >24km with FBO
- Learned 11 weapons ranging from missile launchers to handguns.
- Survived in the jungle for 8 days.
- Stayed away from home for more than 2 weeks.
- Went to a sleazy Thai pub. -nosebleed-
- Went to a bad club.
- Went to a good club.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
None of them. Didn't even come close to completing any of them.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I don't remember. =/
4. Did anyone close to you die?
5. What countries did you visit?
NO.
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
More days off, better fitness, better GAME PLANS and loads more 8-BIT!!!
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 11th, 'twas the day I first entered the army. Ah BMT! Good times, good times.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Dodging weekend guard duty for 5 months.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Failing to go for my airborne course by 9 seconds.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes, injured my back and permanently injured both my knees (though not deemed serious enough to get me out =< ).
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Probably Super Smash Brothers Brawl and my new DS. (I would've put my AWESOME SHADES here, but my sister bought them for me.)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
The dudes that went for Mambo on X-Mas eve! "YEAH!!!" Hahaha...
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
MEGA MAN 9!!!! ARGHHHH!!!!
14. Where did most of your money go?
"Donated" about $20-$30 to Starbucks every week.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
LONG WEEKENDS and free time... but mostly LONG WEEEEEEEEKENDS!!! YEAH!!!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
心のこり - 多位演出者 (WATTTASHHIII BAKA YOOOO NE...)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder?
A LOT sadder.
ii. thinner or fatter?
BUFFED?
iii. richer or poorer?
Poorer, TAXI... TAXI... TAXI... ect.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
"Go for broke..."
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Sai Kang and PT.
20. How DID you spend Christmas?
On X-mas Eve I went to Zouk for Mambo Jambo!!! X-mas day was pretty much the same for me, dinner with family! =)
21. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Crushes? Loads! Loves? NO BLOODY TIME!!!
22. Did you break any hearts?
Probably not.
23. How many one-night stands?
Nada.
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I STILL don't watch TV. (...on a regular basis anyway)
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't like to hate people.
26. What was the best book you read?
Some army book. Then again, I'm betting it was the only one I read this year.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Chiptunes, 2A03 and 8-bit FTW man!!!
28. What did you want and got?
Super Smash Brothers Brawl and a NDS lite
29
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30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Wall-E, no contest.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
20. I led my platoon for the day as IC, I made sure nobody knew it was my birthday till we booked out. SAFE.
32.What is one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not being in the army... DUHHHHH!!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Sunglasses and leather shoes.
34. What kept you sane?
GURREN LAGAAN, 8-bit, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Call Of Duty: World at War and GOING OUT.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
CAPTAIN FALCON, he's MIGHTY fancy.
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Sorry, I was busy with army, hardly stirred by anything.
37. Who did you miss?
I know its been like (looks at date....) 10 YEARS, but I still miss my pals from Yokohama, hopefully I'll be able to meet up with them once I ORD LOH!!!
38. Who was the best new person you met?
One of my instructors, a good soldier and an ever better person.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008:
"Do it once, do it good!" and "Don't get caught."
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
When skies are cloudy and grey
They're only grey for a day
So wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream your troubles away
Until that sunshine peeps through
There's only one thing to do
Just wrap your troubles in dreams
And dream all your troubles away
Friday, December 26, 2008
"Papa loves Mambo"
Merry Christmas!!! I know its a bit late, so what? Suck thumb.
Thank the heavens! They let me stay home for X-Mas!!! I had a great time.
Mambo Night at Zouk on Christmas Eve was a blast. Although I still feel a bit guilty for not being at home for the countdown. I'd say we definitely had our money's worth. Danced for hours with only a couple of breaks here and there. Got Rick Roll'd too early I'd say, but Rick Roll'd nonetheless.
On Christmas day itself we headed down to Serene Centre for breakfast and exchanged Christmas presents. Then we just stoned for a bit at Island Creamery, which for once wasn't packed with noisy students.
Then came the traditional Christmas night dinner with my family, which as always was awesome.
Thank the heavens! They let me stay home for X-Mas!!! I had a great time.
Mambo Night at Zouk on Christmas Eve was a blast. Although I still feel a bit guilty for not being at home for the countdown. I'd say we definitely had our money's worth. Danced for hours with only a couple of breaks here and there. Got Rick Roll'd too early I'd say, but Rick Roll'd nonetheless.
On Christmas day itself we headed down to Serene Centre for breakfast and exchanged Christmas presents. Then we just stoned for a bit at Island Creamery, which for once wasn't packed with noisy students.
Then came the traditional Christmas night dinner with my family, which as always was awesome.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
"Unnatural Selection"
ARGGHH! I MUST BELIEVE!!! Believe that I WILL be able to go for the annual Christmas family dinner!!!
-PUMPED WITH SPIRAL ENERGY!!!-
At least I'm guaranteed some kinda fun on the 24th!
Gonna show y'all my moves!
JYEHS!
-PUMPED WITH SPIRAL ENERGY!!!-
At least I'm guaranteed some kinda fun on the 24th!
Gonna show y'all my moves!
JYEHS!
Monday, December 08, 2008
"Largest Invasion in History"
This weekend is by far the best weekend I've had ever since I started my National Service.
Met up with Alisa (my awesome French class friend), supposedly for the recent Ben & Jerry's event at Fort Canning but it was way too boring so we headed down to the Starbucks at The Cathay for a drink. I feel so old talking about all those good times at the MOELC.
Then I met up with my BMT mates, played some LAN and dinner. Played LAN again with the usual gang (Ken, Mao and ZS). Left4Dead is awesome.
The next day went to Mao's place for some Timesplitters 2 Virus madness and Brawl. Had dinner at Georges', the chicken cutlet was pretty decent and so were the girls that worked there. =X
And now I'm seriously broke, but it was all worth it!
Oh, and Call of Duty: World at War is so damn fun. RUNNING INTO BATTLE BALLS FIRST JUST TO MELEE THEM ALL!!!
JIYU BANZAI!!!
Met up with Alisa (my awesome French class friend), supposedly for the recent Ben & Jerry's event at Fort Canning but it was way too boring so we headed down to the Starbucks at The Cathay for a drink. I feel so old talking about all those good times at the MOELC.
Then I met up with my BMT mates, played some LAN and dinner. Played LAN again with the usual gang (Ken, Mao and ZS). Left4Dead is awesome.
The next day went to Mao's place for some Timesplitters 2 Virus madness and Brawl. Had dinner at Georges', the chicken cutlet was pretty decent and so were the girls that worked there. =X
And now I'm seriously broke, but it was all worth it!
Oh, and Call of Duty: World at War is so damn fun. RUNNING INTO BATTLE BALLS FIRST JUST TO MELEE THEM ALL!!!
JIYU BANZAI!!!
Saturday, December 06, 2008
"Foward to the Past"
I swear, all the old Mega Man games (Mega Man 9 included @!$@!$) were handcrafted by the Devil himself. I tried them all while I was in "that place I'm usually at all week". While fighting some boss (I think it was Skull Man from Mega Man 4), I counted how many times I had to use the emulator's inbuilt rewind feature to defeat the cheap bastard. 66, SIXTY-SIX TIMES! Need I say more.
And no, I don't suck.
Urghh, so many decisions to make, not much time left.
Rats, I'm already late.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
"The Masamune"
Curses! The fools! They forced me to burn my Saturday away! Grr! If that wasn't bad enough, I wasn't able to go to church with my family this morning. That pisses me.
On the bright side, I've got Tales of Symphonia for my Wii to play with. Though there's not much time to play console RPGs these days. That's where Chrono Trigger DS comes in! =D
This post is way too short. A video review of one of the greatest games of all time.
On the bright side, I've got Tales of Symphonia for my Wii to play with. Though there's not much time to play console RPGs these days. That's where Chrono Trigger DS comes in! =D
This post is way too short. A video review of one of the greatest games of all time.
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