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Quite a while

2012-02-20T02:49:00.001+08:00

I haven't been blogging here as often anymore. There's two fold to that: I haven't been as emotionally available as my life the past year or so have moved at such a fast pace. And basically the inspiration hasn't been coming along as often as it used to. But I do have stories to tell now. The past few months have been quite...ummm...how do I put this...EVENTFUL. There's only two left in my

This Time of Year

2011-12-29T01:52:00.001+08:00

I thought it would be special to blog on the day between Christmas and New Year. It took me an interval of twenty minutes to start writing this line from the last one because as I'm typing this, I'm chatting with my grandmother, well, more like answering her countless questions one how's my life been since I last saw her more than a year ago. This is the first time I've been with her with no

IKEA: Hacked

2011-12-22T12:26:00.000+08:00

I have this very deep desire for creations like this:

Third-quarter crisis.

2011-09-28T23:16:00.001+08:00

Wow, I can't believe it myself: this blog is entering its third year! I started blogging in late 2007, that old blog is still out there somewhere and restarted everything in late 2008. Though I've recently been missing, this blog has never left my mind. I was only too busy or have nothing significant that I wish to share. I realize how priorities change as we move on, and sometimes we embark on a

Working anniversary

2011-09-18T13:56:00.001+08:00

This is two weeks too late but it's been a year since I started working and though it didn't took me long to fit in I still couldn't believe I lasted this long.

Couch Potato

2011-09-04T16:28:00.001+08:00

I had six days off work and instead of doing some travelling like I wanted to, I end up sitting at home watching two seasons of Community. And then Parks & Recreation, and Modern Family! What was I thinking? Then I thought of maybe catching up on some freelance work but I end up watching more TV. I did however get to pick up a new suit and shoe. For a couch potato that's an achievement.

Randoms #4

2011-05-02T19:13:00.000+08:00

For months now, life has been a constant routine. I commute to work without much thought and as soon as I get on that bus or train, I either doze off or daze through the traffic. At work, I'm engaged and always in a rush to get things done - there's just so much to do. This past seven months is the first in years my creativity has hit a wall. I have not been as productive as I would like to be,

All Riled Up

2011-02-14T02:55:00.001+08:00

I'm not sure who I am anymore. I'm utterly confused between my wants, dreams and actual capabilities. Sometimes, I look at my past work and couldn't see myself in it. Like it belongs to someone else, someone very different. What happened? I have a terribly bad memory and I think it's going to take a toll on me when I'm old. It's been a while since I was last inspired. Maybe because I think too

A Year of Decisions

2011-01-16T21:04:00.001+08:00

In the past, no matter how fucked up things get, they always seem to worked out for me – probably because I always figure things out in the end. 2010, however, has been challenging. Nonetheless, it has given me more life-experience than I could have ever imagined. Makes me think that I could be better than I thought I could ever be. The past six months has been one heck of a ride. Between

Revolving

2010-12-07T18:22:00.000+08:00

I couldn’t believe it myself – I haven’t blogged for over four months! Though most would consider that a brief moment, a lot has happened. What started it all Leaving college. I realized that I needed a break and so came probably the biggest decision I’ve ever made – and it wasn’t easy. So many things lead me to that breaking point and at the time I made it with little regrets. Like all crazy

Penang, Penang

2010-08-02T11:54:00.006+08:00

This is a little late but about three months ago a friend and I went to Penang during our semester break. It was the most last minute travel plans I’ve ever made because it clashed with work and had to negotiate with my now ex-boss to skip the day off.I was actually there to accompany my friend on school assignment but within a few hours of arrival that went down the drain so it became a quick

Randoms #3

2010-07-03T10:05:00.003+08:00

Another series of randoms: A while ago I stayed at Sunway for a week to help a friend care for two cats. It was challenging at first and at one point one of them went missing and I nearly went nuts. I suddenly miss those little creatures. The great thing was, the apartment was huge and nicely furnished. It was easy to get around a shopping district by foot but I learned that it can be very

In Loving Memory: Joash Wee

2010-06-26T02:55:00.001+08:00

An acquaintance of mine passed away from a car crash a week back and it’s still shocks me till today. He was 23. I only found out about his death an hour after his memorial service started from a friend via twitter (thanks @lailisml); and so I rushed thinking it’s better too late than nothing. When I got to his memorial, the hall was still packed with people listening to those giving eulogies; by

The Way I Am #4

2010-05-26T15:36:00.000+08:00

As I walk pass everyone, I suddenly hear my name being called repeatedly; I analyze my surroundings, I noticed, less then 10 feet was one of my friends! People who know me, and know me well, know this: I’m not so much aware of my surroundings when I’m walking down a street, a hall, down the supermarket or anywhere when I’m on the move. I have very little awareness of my environment. Probably

KL Design Week Conference

2010-05-20T06:25:00.003+08:00

Recently I had the chance to attend a 3-day conference during the Kuala Lumpur Design Week – Typographics conference, Creative Magazines Symposium and Super Ani/Motion Conference. I can’t thank British Council Malaysia enough for picking me as a winner for their typography design contest. If it wasn’t for them, I would have never been able to attend the event; The three day conference costs

The Way I Am #3

2010-05-09T02:21:00.000+08:00

These days, the only reason I would even consider taking a day off my computer begins and ends with AC/DC.

Cancellations on Hold

2010-04-28T01:18:00.000+08:00

Things can get so f**ked up sometimes you wonder WHY? WHY! A friend and I have been planning this trip to Singapore for a while now. No, not a while but months! Bought the ticket since January and paid for the backpackers lodge located right in the heart of the city! Considering it’s Singapore, it wasn’t easy to get the place especially at this time of the year - and at a price so cheap I

The Way I Am #2: Leadership

2010-04-27T01:39:00.001+08:00

First, a very simple question: which chess piece are you? Fact is, not everyone is born a leader, a good one that is. You can train to be one, but no matter how hard one tries, there are just some characteristics of a leader not everyone has – charisma, focus and let’s not forget the flair and vibe he/she gives to his/her subordinates. I’m one of those people who have had chances to become

The Six Hour Train Ride

2010-04-19T15:46:00.001+08:00

Will be leaving for Penang tonight for a short backpacking trip. Will be visiting the temples and pagodas there. The thing about Penang is, or so I’ve heard from my boss who’s been there, is that the food is darn cheap (he said la, what do I know). Should’ve asked my friend who’s actually studying there but there won’t be any element of surprise if I gave him hints no? Will be staying at Love

It’s Here!

2010-04-15T12:55:00.001+08:00

About a month ago I won 500 business cards from Web Designer Depot courtesy of Uprinting…and they finally arrived yesterday! But I didn’t get the promised 500 pieces… but 625 pieces instead! THANK YOU WDD and UPrinting – and I’m not even paid to say that! This was actually last minute work. When I received the email stating that I won, I was given about two weeks to come up with a design

When Your Hands Are Tied

2010-04-08T23:56:00.001+08:00

Suddenly I became the busiest person on earth this week. I had two school assignments to complete, the saint in me was helping a bunch of students do their work, and my long-time mysterious web content client suddenly offered me work after a month being AWOL which I can’t refuse and…another client which is my workplace boss handed me a piece of external spec work. And I have no choice but to do

I’m Aching

2010-04-05T23:10:00.003+08:00

Update 7th April 2010: Woah! Just moments ago I noticed this is my 100th post and this blog has been a year old. That's like one post every 4 days.I really really really really want to talk about my new part time job but after consulting a very popular blogger who surprisingly replied my fan mail, she had only this to say: “Never blog about your work, not matter how good or bad it is. That’s how

You April Fools

2010-04-01T21:12:00.001+08:00

Found something very interesting and thought I should spread it. Visit the site and read the whole thing. P/S : I swear I’ll post something very soon.

Sarcasm #1

2010-03-24T16:29:00.001+08:00

Hairstylist: So what kind of style do you want? Me: Anything that forces me to spend 5 hours in front of the mirror!

Randoms #2

2010-03-12T06:43:00.001+08:00

It’s been quite some time since I posted anything self-related. I am still caught up in a series of ongoing challenges which are all still based on this; However that link won’t give you much or any details at all. Very few people around my circle knows about it and I tend to keep it that way until further notice. So, on to the randoms: I recently turned twenty about a month ago (if you call