Resoluted Resolutions.

I figured that it would be better to seperate desires and resolutions, its never good mixing pleasure (hehehe) with personal goals. Before this, I never really did keep track of my resolutions, couldn't really be bothered. I was one lazy, ignorant individual.

But things will be different this year! I shall change, and instead of myself keeping track of my resolutions, I shall post it up for everyone to see, hohoho! Self-inflicted-pressure, kinda stupid but I guess it works, at least for me.

Since I'm not over with the new year hype yet (hey! even Christmas has 12 days, so let me be, can?), some of the things that I still remember, from 2006:

Managed
- to get an increment for the first time in life, got me pretty much psyched for the whole day
- to reach the peak of KK
- to expand my social network a bit, and not be so shy
- to get a programming certification, was lucky

Failed
- to lose 10kgs, only managed 7kgs, mainly due to the KK trip.
Bonus: able to fit into my old jeans
- to achieve 5 figures in savings, not even close
- to improve my programming skills, still suck like shiet
- to have better control of my temper, still hot like fire, cold like ice and hard like rock
- to achieve 10k pageviews, have 200 posts on my blog
- to be more active in Fooxion
- to stop procrastinating, till now, my project to set-up an about me page has yet to be implemented

At this point, I'm pretty much demotivated to go on... Now you see why I lose the initiative and drive?

Anyway, let by-gones be by-gones, sweeping those aside, for 2007, I must work hard, to achieve at least 80% of the list I put up, which will also be updated from time to time when I see fit. Wish me luck everybody!!! Okeh???

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A trip back 2006, Part 2.

I've updated my previous entry with bits of links here and there, to make reading a little more interesting, should anyone choose to read them. Anyway, here's Part 2.

July 2006.

I moved back to KL on July 2006 and began training intensively for my upcoming trip to KK. Also blogged about the worst possible Japanese buffet at Ichiban. Met with some long lost close secondary school friends (he was overseas for studies). Attended my first ever Blog meet, which made me realize that I actually enjoy blogging more than I know, hence, me still being here today. Some grew closer, while some drifted away.

August 2006.

Sliding into August 2006, I got myself a Panasonic Lumix FZ5, courtesy of Ah Pop, which I love very much. Went for my virgin flight, virgin KK trip, virgin mountain climbing, virgin KK peak experience, virgin hot springs trip, and virgin set sunset pictures. I truly enjoyed every moment of that trip!

Moved my blog to Blogger Beta as well. Attended MMU's 7th convo to attend a few of my friend's graduation. Also attended Fooxion's second official gathering, which was held at Murni SS2, again. Participated in the a Merdeka Celebration Project for fun.

September 2006.

In September 2006, I received my first ever personal invitation to a wedding dinner, kinda scary cause it somehow denotes that I'm getting old. Attended another Fooxion Gathering, since we're getting closer to one another, hence the more frequent gatherings. Posted the first ever non-money making ad in my blog (a recruitment drive) for the girlfriend. And I finally reached my 100th post, it took too long.

I realized that I can be pretty creative at times, and I began to take nicer pictures. Finally, I was able to meet up with some of the bloggers, after a very long absence, special thanks to m!ss s!mple for helping me out!

October 2006.

October 2006 was pretty bad, my car was involved in a minor bang, after an accident free year, and I screwed up an interview. Was quite an emo month for me.
The Fooxion gang: Had a gathering cum Chris's Bday celebration @ Steven's Corner, A Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering @ Bukit Komanwel, a DimSum review gathering @ Legend Hotel.
The Blogger Gang: A Bday gathering for Ah Jen and Calvism @ Soul'd Out, attended Kelli's Bday Party @ her crib as well, Rames's house for kick-ass curry mutton on Deepavali.
At this point of life, I realize that my social circle has suddenly expanded by a few folds, judging from all the outings. I'm not complaining, in fact, I'm loving every single moment of it.

November 2006.

In between the end of October and the beginning of November 2006, I blogged about Eddy&June's wedding, after the initial wedding dinner. I bitched about being fat. By the mid of November, I headed back to Singapore again, and am currently still there. -_-" The girlfriend celebrated her birth too, and I did plan a little surprise for her, since I was unable to be physically present on her special day.

December 2006.

On the final month of 2006, I was still in Singapore. I did return early in the month, where coincidently, Uncle Ryan was celebrating his birthday. For the first time in my life, I won something from a contest *Shit, again I realize I haven't claim the prizes, hola. Haro Kitty, help me!!! * The girlfriend was in Singapore on two occasions, for business and leisure trip, which I have yet to blog about. Celebrated Christmas in Singapore too, yet to blog as well. Limited access, had to layan the girlfriend also, no choice.

I returned to KL for the New Year countdown, couldn't bear the thought of celebrating it alone in SG, and it was absolutely fantabulous!!!

I think that pretty much sum up what happened to me in 2006. Overall, it was quite a good year, nothing unwanted major incidents happening. And I'm still blogging, which kinda surprised myself as well, knowing that I'm the type of people who sometimes give up quite easily. This blog will be celebrating its first ever anniversary in 2 days time, I'm quite excited about it.

Anyway, let's make 2007 an even more fruitful year, with lots more great memories to cherish and lots more people to meet. Once again, Happy New Year!

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A trip back 2006, Part 1.

Initially, when I started this post, I was expecting a single entry to fill it all. But then, once I started typing, it got out of control. Hence I decided to seperate it into two parts, :P. Lots of things have happened in 2006, some good, some bad, but now, all will remain only as memories...

January 2006.

It was in January 2006 where it all began. It was an impulse totally, rather than something planned, what drived me to it, I'll never know. I blogged. I ranted mostly back then, I was one unhappy dude.

February 2006.

Fast forward to February 2006, I gained some weight due to Chinese New Year's Feast of Infinity. It was also the month of love. Had the chance to meet up with the Fooxion Forumers at SS2 Murni this time around. Anyway, myself, as well as some unlucky readers, began sensing my irregularity, thus the initial signs of me losing interest in blogging. That's just sad.

March 2006.

March 2006, took my first programming certification (and passed, of course, hahaha). Registered myself as a legal voter, marking my first step into politics. Had a trip back to my University to recruit freshies for my ex-company, that was when I felt the oldest at my point of life. Had a short trip to Genting for rejuvenation.

April 2006.

Marching into April 2006, I was still blogging about my Genting trip, proves how neglected this blog was back then. I got myself a credit card too, hohoho! *maintain control, maintain control* Up till now, I'm still owning that single card. I had this chapter 2 of a dream a had some time back then, which to me, is quite weird, at the same time, scary. Oh, I take ugly pictures then. Last but not least, I celebrated the birth of Jed (myself lah!)

May 2006.

Into May 2006, I drove to Gopeng for the first time ever, a very boring little town. Had a mini "Bak Kut Teh" gathering at Pandan Jaya with secondary mates, after not seeing anyone of them since CNY. This was also the month where I tendered my first ever resignation letter to my first ever job, after close to a year working there. I felt heavy hearted leaving, but hopped due to better opportunity. A job is still just a job.

I started work the immediate Monday in Singapore and had a hard time adapting initially, it was all too sudden. Its not easy as I'm away from my family, the girlfriend and all my friends, all alone here. It does not help when the majority of your colleagues are of different race.

June 2006.

June 2006, practically everything Singapore. I managed to borrow the girlfriend's laptop to satisfy my sudden drive of hunger for blogging. It's just Singapore, Singapore and more Singapore. I finally got an MP3 player, since it was on 50% discount. Also, since the price of fast food is quite hefty in SG (no one to blame but myself for not being able to stop converting), I manage to stay away from them for a month! HuaHuaHua! Then I got taunted by the Infectioner, "sei mou"? I did my first meme too...

Also had a health screening making me realize that I was in a really bad shape (my health, not my body shape, okeh?)

Latter half of the year to be continued tomorrow, where all the juicy bits comes together.

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2007, 2nd day.

Hey all,

Hope all of you had a terrific year end celebrations like I did! Really had loads of fun, and a few suprise appearances (you peeps know who you are) made it even more meaningful. All in all, its a great way to start a new year!

Can't do much here as I'll be heading back to Singapore pretty soon. Felt heavy hearted to leave once again, especially after enjoying myself so much here. Hopefully, I can be back really soon *fingers crossed*

That's all for now, last but not least, do gear up for a superb, blasting, eventful year ahead!!! Stay young at heart, rock on! And that does not mean I'm old ok?

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Happy New Year!

Taking this opportunity (really, cause suddenly I am automagically logged in to blogger) to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2007! May the new year bring you lots of blessings.

Do click on the image for a better view.

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