last workout of the year

Christmas 2017

Usually I would be in Japan for Xmas and New Year to avoid the local crowd (and usually flights are cheap over this period) but I was afraid of no-snow, so this year's xmas was the annual meet-up at KL's lovely house on Xmas day itself.

So thankful for this bunch of peeps! We had awesome whole turkey, salami, cheeses and the delicious mulled wine that KL prepared. The log cake was made by Reika's friend who studied at Le Cordon Bleu, super delicious. One of the best blackforest log cake I've had. And we got so many presents hah.

And we sang Christmas carols after, which is our staple. They still sound so nice after so many years haha.

Double chins pic LOL.

Woon gave me this for Xmas and I ABSOLUTE LOVE it. So apt and funny!
The description says: Best known for his fondness for bath time and singing about his rubber duckie, Ernie features his signature red, orange, blue and yellow stripes Perfect for brining out those happy carefree days.

I'm the known alcoholic in the group, together with LJ so....
Sida bought me this gin from this hippie micro distillery in London, they only do small batches of gin. He said it's good but I haven't tried it yet, but I see bergamot and black tea as their special ingredient.
I got the Port from Pear from our Xmas gift exchange, specially from a local winery in South Australia. I think it's my second bottle coz they bought me one the other time. Good for after meal dessert I guess and it's only 375ml, like the ice wine.

Ah and I got my X a present too to protect it. ~$~

My fav bar just had their Xmas drinks, this one's called Xmas spirit and Dom said it feels like he's drinking a Xmas tree haha. I melted at the first sip.

I didn't expect this year's Xmas to be so amazing, time spent with friends in a cosy homely setting with home cooked food and singing carols and thoughtful presents, which is much better than eating out in those restaurants.
Truly the most wonderful time of the year.

Last day of work

Today marks my last day of work in my office and I am officially transferred to another business from next year and then London. Usually I'm not in the Xmas mood but this year's extra coz I received some special gifts.

1. My manager treated me to a truffle beef bowl which I always wanted to try
2. Department Xmas lunch at overeasy

3. Starbucks Tumblr from company gift exchange

4. My manager bought me this briefcase for work. So nice! I wouldn't comment on the brand.

5. My Smith Squad goggles. Ready for 2 snow trips next year.

5. Ok this is a Xmas and early birthday gift for myself, and probably the most expensive item I have bought for myself, besides insurance. FINALLY WOOHOO NEW PHONE JUST ARRIVED IN MY MAILBOX!! READY FOR JAPAN!

3 more weeks

The adrenaline of sliding across the powdery snow and the wind on your face
Soaking into the hot outdoor onsen in the cold winter night while snow falls on your head
Slurping udon with a cup of warm sake in a cosy family restaurant
The smell of well marinated BBQ beef and chicken
The warmth of the room while watching the heavy snowfall outside

3 more weeks to my snow pilgrimage and I can't wait. Suginohara with the thick snow.

My bright orange sweet creamy Uni awaits me.

I need to stock up on my Japanese gin. Shikai bought me this limited edition Kinobi Sen no Suzu which is only available in Japan but I'm actually looking for Kinotea, which has a tea after-taste, also limited edition. I already have a bottle of Yuzugin, Kinobi and Roku gin. There are so many good Japanese Gin now I can't wait to go into Shinanoya and buy everything. Bombay Sapphire is for noobs now.

And also, I need to stock up on my daily necessities to prepare for London. Shiseido men facial cleanser and moisturiser, SPF50 sunscreen, eye drops, masks, hair stuff, whatever.

Luckily I have 2 Japan snow trips next year to fully enjoy Japan before London comes.
Japanese food ban for 3 weeks!!!

A distraction in detail

Me: Pic of Carl's Jr I had on Sunday

SS: So fat already still eat so much ah
-Seriously? After so long? What does he want? Hmm maybe he's back and wants to re-connect over lunch or something, which I don't mind since he's been away for so long and I think we can be friends. What happened to Mel?

Me: Go n tell that to Mel

SS: Pic of ring in finger
SS: But I'm engaged to Kim
-Really. My eyes were doing Olympic-winning gymnastics in my sockets.
Firstly, that is one ugly ring I don't care if it's cartier. Secondly, it doesn't fit your finger. Thirdly, you only knew him for a few weeks and you are engaged? Forth, why are you telling me? Fifth, who the hell would text somebody who ignored you for months the moment you are engaged?! Unless you can't get over it. And I’m only interested if it’s Kim...... Jong Un.

SS: pic of some drunk guy learning on a dirty wall with graffiti
-That pic is seriously gross, the wall looks dirty and filled with pee and his face is on the wall?? Are you trying to show me that you are engaged to somebody with hygiene issues? I have totally no interest in this person so stop sending me things.

Me: Are you drunk texting me?

SS: pic of some person
-Argh again? Who cares? And what happened to your eyes? What happened to your taste?
SS: Yep I met someone whom I truly love. Hope you can find ur love too.
- Ok good for you, I have to pretend I am interested in the topic but it's difficult coz my interest is now negative level and I don't want to know, I don't care but I have to reply out of courtesy.

Me: Ok good. Thank you.

SS: Don't hate on me cos I'm attractive
-Wow REALLY. Thanks for reminding me how shameless you are. Your skin is much thicker than a rhino's. I "hate on you" because you are self-obsessed and ridiculously delusional. What point are you trying to make? What are you trying to do? Make me detest you more?
And this reminds me of this lady:

Me: Then why are you texting me

SS: Bored
-No, because you don't have friends.

Me: Bye and stop drunk texting me

I contemplated blocking SS but I'm not that kind of person. When you block somebody you know that means he had struck a nerve and you cared, and your mind would keep thinking that you have blocked him and you will always see him on your block list. I don't want to see anyone on any list unless I'm really really annoyed. I'm just plain lazy to waste any effort, and you know, what for?

I have to document what I really felt at the point of time coz I might forget. This is too eye rolling for me. Like serious, if he's really sincere in connecting I don't mind but this? Really? It’s just plain turn off and worsen my impression of him as a person. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with this shit, tricks and lies.

A distraction

This morning I got a pretty peculiar text. I guess he's drunk texting because he's the same self-obsessed and delusional but what I was really thinking:
1. Major eye roll
2. Good for you but I'm not interested/I don't care/I don't want to know
Seriously. Look, if you want to reconnect do it in a more normal way, if not I have zero interest in whatever ridiculous shit you were trying to do.

But hey at least it distracted me from recent events for the last 2 weeks.
Things should be better now that they are travelling in Australia and I'll be away for 2 months.

growing more emotional

I'm the dramatic one. All this time I realised, I am not able to act normal anymore.
I don't know how to turn off this emotional floodgate.
I used to know how to control my emotions pretty well a few years back.
Did it come with age? Do people get more emotional when they grow old? Or do their hearts harden?

I need to focus on other things.

Mild depression

I'm losing my motivation to gym

I'm losing my appetite

I'm losing interest in most things

I lost focus at work

I keep thinking about negative things

I think I have a mild depression.

Sorry and forget

Sorry for tempting in the first place

Sorry for playing with fire and getting burnt

Sorry for the spark

Sorry for letting things happen

Sorry for not stopping

Sorry for thinking too much

Sorry for accidentally falling

Sorry for being a bitch

Sorry for replaying the scene over and over again

Sorry for not being able to forget

Sorry for not being able to think it's nothing

Sorry for being a little dramatic

Sorry for feeling guilty

Sorry for thinking it's possible

Sorry for everything

I need to forget this ever happened and I need to.

I did right by you
I did wrong by me
Why am I the one suffering?

emotional waterfall

I need some time to clear my head.

My logical mind tells me there's nothing and I should move on. I had been playing with fire and I'm burnt by it. It's already made clear and nobody's thinking about it except me.

My emotional mind is stuck in this eternal loop of depression I can't escape. It got better but I'm drowning again. I suspect I'm addicted to this. I have been too emotional and dramatic.

當時提不起 那段沉痛的感情 後來輕如話語
再鱗傷遍體 也像瘀青會淡去忘記

當時禁不起 你我情緒的暴雨 後來美如一場風景
是年紀的筆 不知不覺地改寫自己

3 seconds

3 December

3am

3 seconds

The most intense 3 seconds in a while.

Once the line is crossed, things will not be the same anymore.

Reactions to 2

My friends' reactions when I told them:

Reika: Again!!! Haha

Piti: Twice in a row!!!

Bernice: Wa you a lot of leave

Liu Jun: What!!! You crazy...

Loi-san: Wa shiok leh

Becky: Wahhh

Jorge: You should stay there...

Kathy: Onzzzzz

Emi-chan: I recommend APPI!!!

Jarren: You like my friend leh every year must go Japan

Some China kid: 妈妈我要去日本...我要去日本!!!

Me: SIAO AHHHHHHHHHH

Yes, I just bought my flights to Japan. Once in Jan and once in Feb.

Peachy

This is an ugly picture of me and Andrew.
But who cares, we are drunk every weekend.

The break-upsp

I still remembered when I first got you I was so excited I couldn't sleep.
Those wonderful memories.
The trips we went together.
The hours we spent in the everywhere, especially in the bedroom, planes and hotels.
ahh.... the fun.
But as time goes priorities changed.
And then I saw and touched you, the feelings came back but it seemed like we have distanced.
So I'm selling you away to a stranger for $80 in carousell. I really hope he takes good care of you.
I will miss you my PSP.

The drinking weekends

The weekend before I went to reservist I needed to drink because of work, and I had promised Jarren to join him on Satuday night and the gang was drinking at the same bar. Jarren and I were perfect 5-10 partners and we were beating everyone else LOL. Super fun night and around 3am I wanted to call a cab home then Edward cancelled my grab and we went to eat at a Korean restaurant and had a soju bomb each. That was the reason Andrew went a bit crazy and the reason I had merlioned after I reached home and showered at 4.30am.

The hangover the next day was so bad I had to go to the gym with coconut water to shake it off.

The week after my reservist started, we ended early on Friday so I had my first round with Xiano at my regular gin bar. They change their regular specials every month so it's Napue this time! Second round again with Jarren and gang but this time I was better than last weekend, but somewhat high. Ended at 3am.

And then Saturday came, karaoke with Ah Lian and we ordered 5 bottles of beer at 5pm in the afternoon. I didn't want to drink at first because of last night but well... alcohol opens up your vocal cords. Yes my voice finally opened up. That was round 1.

I had always wanted to visit this place after my friend told me about their curry, but their Salmon Mentaiko-dan was so delicious. Omg I want to go Japan NOM NOM NOMZ.

Torched Mentaiko and salmon sashimi on top of seasoned rice.

Then we had a second round at Joo bar, this Korean beer with Yuzu soju slush is slurps.

In the end I think I spent most of my salary on alcohol.
One of my friend is buying a Japanese gin back for me and another gin from a Micro-Distillery in London.

Liver please.

Second Reservist

It's rare to have 2 high keys within the year but it happened to my unit.

This time round I was more prepared and know what is expected after the first reservist I had in March, but it was actually better because it is more relaxed. Cookhouse food was still as bad, the bunk and toilet conditions were still as bad, but we got to go home after activity ends everyday so it's a relief for me. I just can't live without a hot shower and a air con room for sleeping. For the 5 days I never had to stay overnight at the bunks because my driving friend would pick me up on the way in the morning. THANK YOU ANDY.

The toughest activity for the whole week was actually to walk from the training shed to the range complex, which was around 1km away. Other than that, this reservist was one of the most relaxed one as claimed by my other unit mates. Well lucky me! Oh and we got to earn $200 extra for marksman.

My mates were still the same, dad bods and all but I realised we became nicer and funnier. We would make all the stupid jokes while walking to one place and another and it was such a happy atmosphere in a crappy physical environment, it made everything better.

I was expecting that the cohesion at the end of the reservist was to watch Thor, so I didn't catch it immediately and I was spot on.

Anyway I really like this second reservist. It gave me a good break away from work and I almost didn't have to think about anything at all and I can drink however I want during the weekends. Which I did.

chatting with Andrew

After drinking last night we went to a Korean restaurant but I wasn't eating. Andrew went out to smoke and he texted me to come out so I joined him. He is already quite crazy in person and even crazier when he's drunk, and he's always drunk when he drinks. He told me some complicated things that set me thinking today. And I had a really bad hangover.

Why do people like to make things so complicated? Because of desire and greed?
Is that why relationships and matters of the heart are so complicated?
Why are people so selfish and only care about themselves?

As a person I make others happy because I want to be around people who are happy and that makes me happy. I hate selfish people who takes advantage of that and want to keep that happiness for themselves instead of sharing it. I don't want to be around rude or emo or hot tempered people. Nobody likes that as well.

How should I manage the colleagues in office?
Should I be straightforward or beat around the bush?
Should I judge them for how they work?

Why am I suddenly feeling this philosophical shit.
Alcohol makes me think so much.

Lucky draw winning day

So this happened today when I went for this random event and participated in a few lucky draws.

3 prizes in one day wow.

Planning next trip

It's time to plan for my snowboarding trip.

I'm going to Myoko in January but I haven't confirm who's coming. Ed is considering because his wife is due to delivery early Feb and he's a bit worried so he wants to go early but there's no snow if it's too early.
I would go alone around my birthday if he's not coming, then Piti would come with me if he has no travel plans. It's really difficult to book Mieko's resort because Myoko is getting increasingly popular, luckily I emailed Mieko-san to reserve a room for me.

Flights are still considerably cheap around that period, but I would need to book fast.

Anyway I have to clear my leave during the Xmas to NY period. I had been there thrice during that period and the previous time the snow was delayed so we only had a thin layer of snow so it wasn't that fun. That's what I'm worried about. Perhaps I should go somewhere else probably like Siam Reap or Danang or Bangkok since Piti had been asking me to visit him. Hm.....

End of Jap level 2

Wow! We finished another 10 weeks of Japanese lesson! Pat on the back!
I have decided to persevere and take on Elementary level 3 Japanese, so I can keep up with the momentum and not forget anything. Plus  our teacher is super enthusiastic and funny, and my classmates are super fun, that makes the whole class really fun. Classmates makes a huge difference.

Oh and Ms Vietnam bought me this Hanoi Vodka which I will try this weekend hehe.

Cutting short

Shortest hair this year.

1. Because cutting my troubles away.
2. Because Thor has short hair now.
3. Because reservist in a week's time.

Got rid of big ski suit

I'm so glad that I finally got rid of the stupid skiing suit I bought online. It was too big for me and have been occupying too much space in my box and I finally sold to a cheapo Indonesian lady who wanted a further discount after I had given her a lower price. I'm glad I marked up beforehand and sold it at cost price LOL.

Time to book my annual snowboarding trip.

Taipei 2017

This was such a random trip. I had some leave days to clear and wanted to go somewhere but I can't decide between Japan and Taiwan so I just randomly searched Taipei and the tickets were so cheap. $380 on Cathay to Taipei via a 50min transfer at Hong Kong!

I haven't been back in 8 years, things are still the same except the MRT got a lot better connected but the buildings are still old. A lot of drinks were gone from the 50岚 menu and there was no more 仙草奶冻, which was depressing. Anyway it rained for 2 whole days and then sunny on my last full day there so I didn't go trekking and carried an big umbrella from the hotel. I nom nom-ed a lot.

This award wining chocolate shop called Yu's Chocolatier was pretty awesome but expensive for local standards. I bought a few chocolates back as well. 

 Fried chicken I missed you. 

 Famous Gua Bao and meesua near NTU. 

 I was walking randomly at the little Japan and wanted to eat my jiaozi but it was closed. I settled for this 卤味 which was too much for me but still yums. 

 I wish I could drink this everyday but.....

 I had 卤肉饭 everyday. Yes, everyday.

 Looks like Hong Kong at a glance.

 My second last day it turned sunny and I visited the museum

 This was probably the most interesting thing in the museum. I wanted to sleep at the museum but china tourists were too noisy. This cabbage was made from Jadeite, also called feicui. I learnt about Jade and how to appreciate Jade properly. 

 If you miss this in Taipei, you should go back again. Yong Kang Beef Noodles was a tad expensive $12 for a bowl, but super delicious and the beef chunks were MMPH. I'm glad Jarren told me to eat this if not I wouldn't have gone there. 

 I went to the Rauhe night market on my last night and also had a lot of Noms.

Handmade rice balls with sesame fillings in a cloud of osmanthus ice. 

 Bye Bye Taipei. It was fun and boring at the same time. 

There's just so much you can eat a day. The highlight of the trip was probably the bars that I visited at night, pretty interesting concept and the second night there was a theme and it was quite an experience lol. The drinks were pretty cheap but strong. By the second day I was quite bored and I had not planned anything much so I went back to the hotel after eating almost a full meal at 4pm, and just watched Harry Potter on HBO. Third day was museum and night market day. Oh I missed night markets. I might just go back for them.

Overall, Taiwanese are super super friendly and nice.

Friendly encounters:
1. I was at queuing for the flight to Hong Kong and this girl in a Gucci denim jacket was queuing in front of me. The staff called for those sitting at row 70-90 to board first and I saw that she was at row 66. I wanted to tell her off but she started a conversation with me in Chinese.
"Hi may I know what passport is this?"
I said "Singapore passport"
"Oh are you a Singapore PR? How long have you been staying here?"
"Er no I'm Singaporean"
"Oh sorry I mistaken you as a Hongkong or Taiwanese citizen."
"It's ok"

2. I was entering the National Museum, the staff stopped me and said "Check kaban, check kaban". I understood kaban means bag in Japanese so I looked at her and asked "bag check?" she continued "Check Kaban" and directed me to the bag check area. Then another staff checked me bag and asked me to check in my water bottle "check in water bottle, arigato gozaimasu" I just said thank you and I have totally no idea why they talked to me in Japanese when I am speaking English to them

3. Went to the bars for 2 nights and was approached by 1 local on the first night and 2 locals on the second night. LOL. On the MRT I exchanged line with two students coz they were asking me where I was from LOL.

4. On the final morning in Taipei one stranger texted me on Instagram to see if I'm interested in exploring Taipei food scene together. His/Her ig account was about food, so he/she probably found me through my ig stories with locations. Dude, I've love to join you but I was departing already.

I bought lotsa pineapple tarts and mochi, nothing much. I don't know how to make out of this trip? I guess it's just a quick and random trip like Bangkok. I really enjoyed taking Cathay Pacific, their standards are still there, food and entertainment are still good. The hotel I stayed was pretty decent too. The best thing about Taipei are the food and people and bubble tea.

I didn't manage to clear my head this trip, in fact it got worse and I was very very tempted to get For Beloved One stuff. I'm not sure if it's the lack of travelling partner or local friends to bring me around, at least I got to eat all the things I was craving for.  Time to hit the gym hard.

Taipei tomorrow

I'm glad the event went well today.

I'm so exhausted, I'm going Taipei tomorrow morning and I have not packed or checked in or see my itinerary yet. It's supposed to be a relaxing trip :(

I really need to clear my head and settle a lot of things when I'm there. Wells. Ciao.

8/10

2nd

This is how I felt that this moment in time and I just want to write it down.
Maybe I'll forget this feeling or maybe I will find it back again someday.

Reika's Wedding

We met on March after my Japan trip and we were still saying Reika's wedding in October is still so far away and then a blink of an eye, today's the day 7102017!

The last time we had a wedding was probably pear's wedding 3 few years ago and it's so difficult to get everyone together except a grand occasion like this. Next formal event is probably LJ's.

A simple affair, very reika-ish and the food was not bad. We did our signature loudest yam seng again and too bad Reika can't drink LOL.

Congrats Reika!

Current status

Just a current status self-evaluation.

I'm quite happy where I am now. I have income, I have time, I have the energy, I have health, I have friends, I have travel plans and I should be aiming for bigger things for my future.

I am also drinking almost every weekend, probably spending more money than 5 years ago, and heading home late. I slept at 4am this morning and feeling lazy to even go to the gym. Although I think I should. Maybe I'm too old for this staying up late shit.

It's been half a year since and sometimes I do have withdrawals, like there's a gap in my life. Our time spent together just felt temporary, somehow. I miss Ted sometimes but now that he's in UK he should be doing better now. Perhaps this is for the best. Piti is asking me to visit him in BKK, Habu-chan and Emi-chan in Japan. Others are staying but it's hard to stay connected with overseas friends.

You know, friends come and go, and life goes on.

Fantastic Gin night

After somebody told me that new wine can't be stored for more than 3 years, I quickly ransacked my wine cupboard and opened the my bottle of Cloudy Bay Riesling 2011 and finished it in a week, then opened another Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and finished it in another week. That's almost $80 worth of wine LOL. Although the taste did changed and became more like vinegar, the flavour and Riesling bubbles were still there. They were enjoyable nonetheless but my liver/kidney would probably disagree with me.

Yesterday Andrew came back from London and we met for some drinks at our favourite gin bar Cin Cin. He bought 2 bottles of Jensen's gin back, gave me one bottle and shared a bit of the other bottle with me. He also got me a hip flask to drink during working hours LOL. Jensen's is a small hippie gin distillery in London and only produces a limited number of gin with their recipe. In return, I gave him a bottle of Rokugin from Japan (I asked my cousin to bring back for me).

We ordered one cocktail each first at the bar and after that we couldn't wait and opened the Jensen's to try, and we knew the bartenders pretty well so we invited them to try as well. The Jensen's Old Tom is a heavier gin which has to go with a light tonic and the London Dry can be drunk neat. After that the bartender told us they have imported the limited edition Kino-tea, the tea infused gin from Kinobi, and we asked for a Kinotea tonic. I loved the green tea flavour that comes out at the back, although it's subtle.

The bartender then introduced us to an Italian bathtub gin called Professore Madame. Bathtub gins are unfiltered gin with a rough flavour which people used to distil illegally in a bathtub early in the years but now it's safer. One shot of Professore Madame each for all of us and we were sold. The flavour is not like any other gins we had before, it's more homely, less clean. It's like eating bah chor mee after eating spaghetti. A very different flavour.

After that, I briefly mentioned that I liked the Finnish Napue Gin and then he brought out this Hel Sin Gin, which the same distillery exclusively sold to the bar, so it can only be found exclusively in Cin Cin. To our surprise, he asked if we wanted a Hel Sin Gin tonic, on the house. Yes Sir, of coz.

At the end of the night, I only paid for 1 gin cocktail, and I've got 2 free shots of Jensen's, 1 free shot of Professore Madame, 1 free Kinotea gin tonic and 1 free Hel Sin Gin tonic.

To add on, I went over to meet Jarren and friends with a mild drunk high, and had another round of beer with them. Came back at 4am.

A fantastic gin night.

漩涡

我承认这都是我　
感情事处理得不妥
从不说 ___ 那么多

staff lucky draw

This is probably the happiest thing that happened to me this month.

So we got the new debit card from our company and then I knew there was going to be a staff lucky draw if we have the receipt for transactions more than $5 so I collected 19 receipts in 2 weeks. I was one of the first for the lucky draw and the staff there was shocked that I had 19 receipts because each receipt would entitle you to get a sure win prize.

I ended up with:
$110 Grab codes
$10 Starbucks card
60 scoops of Awfully Chocolate ice cream vouchers.

Yes, 60. Each scoops costs $5 each. That's $300 worth of ice cream and I have to finish them by end of November. After treating friends and colleagues, I still have 43 left.

Please help me avoid diabetes.

Travelling plans

My reservist in October was cancelled last minute after I booked my trip to Taipei. I have not visited Taiwan for 8 whole years, after my exchange back when I was a student. I believe Taipei did not change much, just that the places I would be visiting would be totally different coz I am more well versed in food finding now.

This month is the month of booking flights and planning 2018's itinerary. ~$~

October: Taipei

December: Shanghai, not yet booked but planning to

January: Snowboarding in Myoko with Ed

February: Snowboarding in Iwate and Sapporo. Emi-chan had suggested to me to go to her hometown to snowboard and stay at her house! And Iwate is 2 hours away from Hokkaido, so why not visit Hokkaido? Lol.

March - June: I have always wanted to visit Siam Reap, Hanoi and Da Nang.

June - Sep: Probably London now that my colleague had told me I could stay at his friend's place.

Woohoo!

I hate it.

I hate it. I hate it when I'm trying to move on and the past just pounced on me like that.

I want to burn the history, the world and the circle I was in before this year. I want to move beyond and it feel like the movement of a glacier. ARGH. So frustrated. Damn NF.

13/9:
My mind is clearer now, no strings are holding me.
This year is all about focusing on myself.

16/9:
It's back.

Meet Piti

Last weekend my Thai friend came to visit.
He was here in April and kept pestering to go Bangkok to visit him when he went back but I couldn't find the right opportunity, and then he was here again....

Saturday night we went the bars and Sunday I brought him around the whole day.
Brunch at Atlas Coffeehouse, walking in Botanic Gardens, Chocolate cake at PS Café, shopping at Orchard and dinner was his favourite chicken rice.

And then ice cream at Birds of Paradise and ended up with wine. I met him the next day for lunch at raffles place.

We share a common bond of the love of Marvel. We could discuss Marvel news and stuff the whole day. He's just so nice and really nice to talk to, and he's so good at understanding things. I could pour everything to him and he would just listen and understand and give really good advice. I guess most Thais are super nice and polite.

He said he would drive me around when I go Bangkok and I'm planning to visit him soon!

transfer on hold

Just when I thought everything will go smoothly, I just got notice that my transfer was put on hold.

Everyone including me was preparing for my transfer happening in September and I was so looking forward to it. Argh.

I should be in the new team next Monday. And the management is so vague about it. Nobody knows what's going on except the head of my new team.

Angst.

longest fringe

This is to commemorate the longest fringe I ever had in my life. I wanted to keep my hair till I could tie up like a Japanese but I had to cut them off because I'm going reservist in October and November.