Thursday, 27 October 2011

Monday, 19 September 2011

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Hui Kim




Sunset, sunrise, as days go by,
I walk the earth, seemingly content and with pride.
Every day, every night, going by as I please.
Deep inside, I long for her to share my life.

First date, swept off my feet,
How lucky I am to be with such a lovely lass.
With a smile so sweet, knees will go weak,
I try hard to charm and impress with my jest.

Meals and movies, drinks and songs,
Conventional dates with the extraordinary you.
Am I doing right? Am I doing wrong?
Desperate to know as anxieties begin to grow.

Fateful 6th date, horror movie on show,
Dying to hug you and you do not know.
I pluck up my courage, I confess my feelings,
You smile, you nod, I now have your hand which I tightly hold.

A surge of excitement fills my heart,
Makes me daydream in the day, keeps me wide awake at night.
What else can this be, but love on the cards?
I must cherish, I must embrace with with all my might.

Love is a journey, not a mere destination,
The first battle is won, but the war rages on.
I fight, I strive, I compete for your affection,
It may not be easy but I try my best to do no wrong.

A new beginning, a new dawn, a new light,
Life has taken a new direction, filled with unknowns.
I want to share with you, all tears and joys alike,
With you, my Hui Kim, whom I dearly call my own.


Composed by TL Tong :)

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Farewell


Su Ann is probably the closest friend that I have made in the past 10 years. Over the years we have had many debates on who outperforms who in terms of conservativeness and we are both convinced the other party is the prude between the two of us.



Andre and Val. Friendly faces and genuinely nice people too.



Mark was my 'frienemy' at work. We defended opposite causes and over the years we engaged in countless heated debates, always just short of throwing chairs if not for our mutual respect for each other.

Mark is multi-lingual, apart from his Native English he speaks Polish and French. Outside work we conversations often drift to languages.



Jenny is Chinese and is married to a British husband. Jenny can pull off beautifully the act of approaching a stranger, saying hi and making friends. She acts as the communication hub for many Chinese residents in the sleepy town of Basingstoke.


Sharon is Anglo-Indian, born and raised in London and inherited the best bits of western liberalism and traditional Indian values. Due to her varied background, a penchant for travelling and her bubbly personality, Sharon has many interesting stories and intriguing life experiences to share





The girls - Chai hah, KY, Kian Peng, Agnes, Angie, Lily

I have had many enjoyable night outs (instead of 'dates' to avoid causing offence) with Chai Hah and KY in London. I feel privileged and grateful to be occasionally invited to their girls night out. I was often reminded I was not suave enough hence the girls couldn't be asked to act 'lady-like', despite that albeit slightly loud sometimes nothing close to bitching was ever witnessed :o



Noelle is smart, attractive, articulate and intimidatingly successful career wise (it is her biggest weakness, we concurred). Geeky topics guys enjoy don't drive Noelle away and she always have many to share herself.


Simon who answers to the 'endearing' nickname 'muppet' is a self confessed player. As we work in IT Security, I branded him the 'IT Security male whore' – much to his own delight.


Jenni is British Born Chinese. Her youthful appearance belies the fact that she is a married young mother. I have fond memories of my conversations with Jenni after work (which mainly revolved around her 2 year old daughter Meggi) that raised many eyebrows and drew envy from other male colleagues as Jenni is undoubtedly the cutest girl in our business park.

Hey it's KK. The smartest and most boring man I have known.



Billy is the first real white friend I made in the UK. Billy is fiercely Scottish whereas his English wife Pauline is ever understanding and gentle, I constantly test the limit of our friendship by voicing my uncertainties over Haggis,Kilt, Bagpipe and all things Scottish. Billy has yet to snap (although coming quite close on occassions) till this date.



Ann, Simon and Nick. Talking to any one of them is like talking to a stand up comedian who specialises in deadpan British sarcasm who is in the middle of his sell out act. Never a dull moment.


Richard is a real life nuclear scientist who specialises in 'nuclear safety engineering'. Possibly due to the criticality of his work (of preventing nuclear explosions and thus apocalypse etc.) Richard adopts a strict technical approach to all things in life, even the more abstract things like running and dancing do not escape Richard's technical analysis and chart plotting etc.



Gustavo embodies everthing Brazilian - Wild, spontaneous, extremely generous, blatantly honest. Gustavo can say with conviction the famous latin phase 'My house is your house'. I laughed it off when I heard it but I was touched.



Steven is a very good friend. To him doing a favour for a friend seems to take priority over almost everything else and jumps on it whenever such opportunity arises.

Photo taken in Amsterdam, we were there for the windmills, tulips and canals and nothing else.



Fred is American and a language genius. He is very impressively competent in many major languages of the world, many at native level. I often joke it may be easier to count the languages he doesn't speak.
Fred and his Taiwanese wife Sa holds important roles at work and travel all over the world therefore they have countless interesting stories to share.



Graeme 'Budgie' Smith and Simon Hopley. Budgie and I were convinced we had heard those exact words coming out of Hopley many times over.

I am very grateful they turned up at my leaving do, taking the grand total of turnout to 3.



Seb, Sathish, Jide – We goofed around so much at work that we turned our work place into a playground, filled with sounds of laughter of giggly little girls, except we were all grown men.






Thursday, 24 February 2011

10 reasons why men should stay single

1. You can be your own boss

Loafing at home in front of the TV is the single man's prerogative

Get up when you want, stay out as late as your liver allows and play Halo 2 all afternoon in your pants. All these delights are available to the single man, and nothing but a shimmering mirage to the man ensconced in a serious relationship. If you want to take advantage of the situation, fight for your right to slob around the house in a onesie.

But if you feel like you've had enough of all this freedom to slob around, you could take the opportunity you have to be your own boss and make some key decisions. Finding a new job, moving house, getting some new qualifications or taking up a new hobby are all fruitful uses of your time. Additionally, they're much easier to put into action when it's entirely down to you.

2. You can give your mates the time they deserve

Your best mates are always there for you, and as long as you're single (or dating but not serious) you can always be there for them. This is the time to build friendships that can last a lifetime, not put your buddies on the backburner. Enjoy your holidays away with them, Saturday afternoons at the game and curry night - they're a lot of fun. Relationships, children and careers all require your time and attention, and something will have to give as demands on your time increase. So devote time to your mates now while you can.

3. Your career will benefit

Now's the time to give your career the best possible chance of success

When you're on the first few rungs of what could be a dream career, you might feel you want to put work first. That means working late at short notice, and maybe even pulling the occasional all-nighter. It might mean spending Friday nights in the bar with your boss, rather than your friends, or a date. It could mean cancelling your holiday to make sure a pitch for new business is as perfect as it can be.

All of which might not seem ideal, but putting everything you've got into your work will do wonders for your career, and you may well find yourself enjoying it more as a result. Needless to say, that sort of dedication is easier to follow through without the implicit guilt - and frustration - of not being there for your girlfriend when you'd like to be. Go on dates, obviously. But it might be better saving the serious stuff until you're well and truly established.

4. You can do impromptu

A weekend in Amsterdam with your mates? A night at the dogs? A year in Provence? Or a midnight flight to a new city to shake off the cops and hoodlums that want a piece of the action?

You might not want or need to do any of those things, but it's nice to know the option's there should you ever change your mind. Being in a relationship takes effort, energy and no small amount of time. The single man often has more spare time to indulge in impromptu plans like these. But in reality, it's the idea of boundless freedom which is such a boon for the single man.

5. You could, in theory, meet anyone

Whether you do or don't, it's at least nice to think you could go out with anyone(Getty Images)

You might not be the world's greatest talker, or the world's best dresser. Nevertheless, it's good to know that if you wanted to, and if you really put in the effort, you're open enough to meet just about anyone on a night out.

You don't know who you'll meet next, if anyone, and yes it might - just might - be the attractive blonde you've started smiling at on the bus to work. Or it could be a man about town who can get you into some gigs you've been struggling to land tickets for. If nothing else, being single means all your options are open.

6. You can go to your favourite pub

Men and women often don't like the same pubs and bars, nor the same atmospheres. If you're a man who enjoys a quality real ale, then it's unlikely your idea of a great pub will exactly mesh with that of your wine-loving other half. Similarly, some men quite enjoy the atmosphere of grubby dive bars - that's not the sort of spot that goes down well with the fairer sex. So enjoy your favourite local (and the things that you like, but she might not) while you can.

7. Make time for your family

It's sometimes hard enough making time for your own family, let alone someone else's too

As soon as you hook up you also take possession of an entire surrogate family. If you're lucky, she'll have a witty brother and a dad who sees you for the man you are and who's fun to watch the football with.

But the flip side of this new extended family will be the extra demands on your time, the debate about where and how to spend Christmas split between families and additional birthday weekends away for them.

The single man has as much time as he likes to devote time to his own family, and that's good news for family relationships.

8. You can avoid heartache, for now

Because, though falling head over heels in love might be great, falling out of love can be one of the biggest bummers of all. Unless you end up falling for the girl you're going to spend the rest of your life with, it's worth remembering that what goes up must come down. That bump back down to earth may actually consist of several bumps and play havoc with your mental state.

Of course you may want to explore the full range of human emotions at some point in your life, but why let them spoil your fun now? It's one thing confronting you're future, but another thing wishing for it.

9. You can enjoy your quirky habits...

So you enjoy chewing your fingernails, you're happy with a thrice-weekly washing up rota and you really like to stretch out in bed. They may be unpleasant habits, but they're who you are and you enjoy it. If you're single, keep doing what makes you happy. If you become part of a couple, expect to come to your senses and to make a few changes.

10. ...and your hobbies

You won't have to choose between your favourite hobbies and a partner

We're not saying that being in a relationship means she wants to change everything about you, but it's only natural that she'll want considerable chunks of your time. So out of Sunday morning football, your weekly poker game and the traditional, set-in-stone, never-to-be-missed Big Friday Night With The Boys, the only question is this: which one are you prepared to lose?

So don't envy the loved-up. Staying single could be the best option of all.

Friday, 18 February 2011

101 pick up lines

1. I'm a raindrop and I'm falling for you.
2. Baby, you must be a broom, cause you just swept me off my feet
3. I must be a Snowflake, because I've fallen for you.
4. I know somebody that thinks they might like you a lot. And if I wasn't so shy, I would tell you who it is.
5. Can I buy you a drink, or do you just want the money?
6. Are you religious? [Why?] Because you're the answer to my prayers.
7. Can I lick that film off your teeth?
8. Can you give me directions...to your heart?
9. Did they just take you out of the oven? [No, why?] Because you're hot!
10. Do you have a map? [No, why?] Because I just got lost in your eyes.
11. Don't be so picky... I wasn't!
12. Falling for you would be a very short trip.
13. Hershey factories make millions of kisses a day, but I'm asking for only one.
14. I suffer from amnesia. Do I come here often?
15. Is it hot in here or is it just you?
16. Let's go behind that rock, and get a little boulder.
17. Oh, I'm sorry, I thought that was a Braille name tag.
18. Remember me? Oh, that's right, I've met you only in my dreams.
19. Want to play conductor? You be the engineer and I'll go choo choo.
20. What do you like for breakfast?
21. You be the tree, and I'll wrap you like a Koala.
22. You don't need car keys to drive me crazy.
23. You might not be the best looking girl here, but beauty is only a light switch away.
24. You sure have a great looking tooth.
25. I wish I were sine squared and you were cosined squared, because together we could be one.
26. I'm feeling a little off today. Would you like to turn me on?
27. Do you have a mirror in your pocket? [No, why?] 'Cause I can see me in your pants.
28. May I have some kisses up here, please.
29. If a star fell from the sky every time I thought about you, then tonight the sky would be empty.
30. My love for you is like diarrhea. I just can't hold it in.
31. Haven't I seen you before? Maybe in my dreams?
32. If home is where the heart is, then my home is in you.
33. You must be a magician, because everytime I look at you, everyone else disappears.
34. You want me. I can smell it.
35. If you were a drug, I would overdose!
36. If you gave me a penny for my thoughts I'd have just one penny, because i only think about one thing and that's you.
37. [Note: for use when someone you know is getting married] Hi, I'm throwing the bachelor/bachelorette party for a friend of mine, and I need a stripper. Interested?
38. Is your dad a baker? [No. Why?] Cause you have some nice buns.
39. I don't speak in tongues, but I kiss that way.
40. If I were to ask you for sex, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?
41. Do you know what winks and screws like a tiger? [No.] Then wink.
42. You know, we were born without clothes.
43. Did the sun come up or did you just smile at me?
44. Like alcohol to the alcoholic,
Like chocolate to the chocoholic,
You are the [name] to the [name]holic.
(preferabally for use on men/women that have an A or O as the last letter of their first name.)
45. If I bit my lip would you kiss it better?
46. Will you read my palm? [I don't see anything.] I didn't expect you to because love is blind.
47. Did you drop something? [What?] Your conversation, so let's pick it up right here.
48. Can I have your picture? [Why?] So I can show santa what I want for christmas!
49. Damn.....your ass is fine! Want to come see mine?
50. You dropped something. [What?] My jaw.
51. That's a nice dog/cat/pet. Does it have a phone number?
52. Do you mind if we share this cab to my house?
53. Baby, you're sexier than socks on a rooster.
54. Do you have a band-aid? [Why?] I hurt my knee when I fell for you.
55. What do you say we play some football? You can have first down!
56. You're like pizza. Even when you're bad, you're good.
57. You had better phone the firefighters in advance, cause when you're done with me, we'll be on fire!
58. Lets make like fabric softener and Snuggle!
59. Do you believe in love at first sight or do I have to walk by again?
60. Are you a parking ticket? Cause you got FINE written all over you.
61. Hi, who's your friend?
62. Are you an Alien? [No, why?] Because you just abducted my heart.
63. I lost my teddy bear, can I sleep with you?
64. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.
65. Can I borrow your library card? [Why?] Cause I'm checking you out.
66. Drop an ice cube and say 'Now that we've broken the ice, my name is...'
67. Are you bored? [No, why?] Because i really want to nail you.
68. Do you believe in love at first sight or do you want me to walk by again?
69. Are those astronaunt pants? Cause that ass is out of this world!
70. Are you sure that you're not a microwave oven? Because, you sure make my heart melt!
71. Your feet must be tired, because you've been running through my mind all day long.
72. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I'd put U and I together.
73. If I followed you home, would you keep me?
74. You must be the cause of global warming!
75. Are you from Tennessee? [No, why?] Because you're the only 10 I see!
76. What's your sign?
77. I lost my phone number. Can I have yours?
78. Nice pants. Can I test the zipper?
79. Got any raisins? [No.] Then how about a date?
80. Kiss me if I'm wrong, but isn't your name Guadalupe?
81. You know what your remind me of? [what?] Lucky Charms, You want to know why? [why?] Because you're magically delicious!
82. I can read palms. {write your # on their hand} Oh it says your going to call me soon!
83. So long as we're in the theatre....why don't we get some play?
84. If you were ice cream and I were hot chocolate I'd pour all my love onto you.
85. You must be Jamaican, cause you Jamaican me crazy.
86. Is there an airport nearby or is that just my heart taking off?
87. It's my birthday! How about a birthday kiss? "Is it really your birthday?" No, but how about a kiss anyway?
88. I'm not drunk, I'm just intoxicated by you.
89. Darling, if you were cocaine I'd OVERDOSE!
90. If you were a wedgie, I'd pick you!
91. Milk does the body good, but damn how much did you drink?
92. I lost my virginity... can I have yours?
93. Do you sleep on your stomach? [yes/no] Can I?
94. Are your parents retarded? 'cuz DANG your special!
95. Do you have a quarter? [Why?] I told my boyfriend/girlfriend that I would call him/her when I found someone better.
96. Whenever I see you my heart races. I hope to win first place.
97. Do you have a bandage? I hurt my knee when I fell in love with you.
98. You are like a glass of milk... you do the body good.
99. Fat penguin. [What?] I just wanted to say something to break the ice.
100. I'm not feeling myself today, can I feel you?
101. Are you a light switch? Cause I want to turn you on!
102. Where is your mother? [Why?] Because you're too young to be here without an adult.
103. You spend so much time in my dreams I should charge rent!
104. Want to get some air? You took my breath away!
105. How much does a polar bear weigh? [I don't know, how much?] Just enough to break the ice. Hi my name is ____.

Computer Geek Pick Up Lines

You had me at "Hello World."
You can put a Trojan on my Hard Drive anytime.
My 'up-time' is better than BSD.
Are you an angel, because your texture mapping is divine!
You've stolen the ASCII to my heart.
You got me stuck on Caps Lock, if you know what I mean.
How about we do a little peer-to-peer saliva swapping?
Mind if I run a sniffer to see if your ports are open?
Your beauty rivals the graphics of Doom 3.
You must be Windows 95 because you gots me so unstable.
I was hoping you wouldn't block my pop-up.
Want to see my Red Hat?
If you won't let me buy you a drink, at least let me fix your laptop.
You put the SPARC in my workstation.
You make my software turn into hardware!
Isn't your e-mail address beautifulgirl@mydreams.com?
I'd switch to emacs for you.
What's a nice girl like you doing in a chatroom like this?
No, that's not a Logitech MX-100 in my pants, but thanks for noticing.
Nice Set of Floppies!
I think you could be an integral part of my project life cycle.
If you have an empty slot, I have the card to fill it.
Hey, how 'bout I take off your cover and insert a bigger CPU.
I'd like to play on your laptop.
Come to my 127.0.0.1 and I’ll give you sudo access.
If you were an ISP I'd dial you all day long.
I'd get a T3 to watch your streaming video.
I'll bet my hard drive is the biggest you've ever seen.
Your homepage or mine?
Hey Baby, Let me hack your kernel
No, that's not an iPod mini in my pocket. I'm just happy to see you.
Computer techs have skilled fingers if you know what I mean
Want to come see my HARD Disk? I promise it isn't 3.5 inches and it ain't floppy.
Need me to unzip your files?
How about we go home and you handle my exception?

Monday, 10 January 2011

Prozac

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12135536

30 flash holidays you'd book if you won the lottery

http://travel.uk.msn.com/inspiration/adventure-activities/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=155777593

Friday, 7 January 2011

questions couples should ask before committing to one another

The list of straightforward and decidedly mundane questions was put together as a separate study by website unbiased.co.uk found that January is the busiest month for divorce lawyers.

Here are some of the questions lawyers say couples should ask before committing to one another:

Finances

Do you know the extent of each other's assets?

How does each of you view sharing these assets?

Do you have the same attitude to saving?

Family Ties

What sort of relationship do you have with your extended family?

Are they local? Over-involved?

Have you had any major fallings out?

Children

Do you want children? How many?

How do you want to raise your children? What sort of values do you want to pass on?

Do you have opposing views about the benefits of state versus private education?

Work

Are your respective career paths compatible?

Will you want to give up work when you have children?

What does your partner think about this?

Roles

Will you expect to live along traditional lines - woman as homemaker and man as bread-winner?

Who will organise the finances?

Will household responsibilities be shared equally?

Leisure

Do you like the same things?

Do you have the same idea of a dream holiday?

Lifestyle

Do you have any secret addictions, such as handbags, shoes, chocolate or football?

Honesty

Do you still hold feelings for old flames?

Religion

What religion - if any - will you bring the children into?

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