Thursday, August 10, 2006

Happy Birthday Singapore

It's 9 August 2006. Singapore's 41th Birthday. Happy Birthday Singapore!

Rotted almost the whole day at home. Thanks to Hendri, i went out, else i would have became a pig. Met him for dinner at TCC Bugis Junction. Thereafter, we went over to Marina Square via Suntec City. Suntec's really empty today and MS had more people. Normally it would be the other way round instead. Had the Japanese Swensens and headed back to citylink. Poor him, had to go back to office to collect some stuffs. Met Alex along the way and we took the train home together.

Other than that, nothing much. Enjoyed the time with Hendri though... He likes going Malaysia and i do too.. maybe can go there together one of these days. i miss going to Malaysia.

Goodnight people.

Monday, August 07, 2006

Shagged out @ Nite

Edwin is Alex's younger brother. What a small world this is, especially on this little red dot. Went out with Edwin to SportsmenAsia to get his TEN by intense, however it was sold out.

Woke up on sunday morning and took a cab to gleneagles hospital for my assignment. Arrived at 8am and patient was already wide awake in bed. Saw my ex-classmate, Wilson - he was the night nurse. Chatt with him for a while and then took over. Rested for a while and the patient's wife came at 9am. She was surprised that i was there as she didn't request for a day nurse. A mis-communication occured. By right, i was supposed to charge a cancellation fee of $50, but then i just waived it for her as i didn't even do anything. Must one be so calculative in life? She asked to come back at night for night shift instead and i agreed.

I came back at night and she paid me my "salary" and gave me $20 as allowance for the morning. That was so nice of her. I declined, but she kinda forced it down me, so i gladly accepted it. At first, everything was fine.

6/8/06, 2100 - Patient sat out of bed on chair.
6/8/06, 2200 - Patient still on chair, not sleeping, wide awake.
6/8/06, 2359 - Patient still on chair, not sleeping, wide awake.
6/8/06, 2359 - Patient still on chair, not sleeping, wide awake.
7/8/06, 0100 - Patient still on chair, not sleeping, wide awake.
7/8/06, 0200 - Patient still on chair, not sleeping, wide awake.
7/8/06, 0300 - Patient still on chair. Didn't want to go back to bed to sleep. I could not close my eyes even for a wink as he always wanted to stand up. And it's not a geri chair, just a normal armchair.
0330 - Patient urinated on chair and on floor. Began cleaning up. This was just the begining.
0350 - Finished cleaning up and put patient back to bed. Thought that i could now close my eyes...
0355 - Patient became restless in bed. Upon checking, he PUed and BOed on the bed. I went to prepare to clean him up.
0425 - Done with cleaning up patient, changing gown for patient and changing the entire bedsheet.
0430 - Patient became restless. Attempted to climb out of bed. Stopped him and had a debate with him (chix and dux talk).
0500 - Gave in to patient and allowed him to walk bit by bit up and down the corridor of the ward.
0530 - Stood along the corrdior outside the ward. Insisted in not wanting to back to his room.
0600 - Still standing along the corrdior outside the ward. Persuaded him to go back to sleep but patient refused.
0645 - AM shift staff arrived and managed to talk him round and got him back into the room. Cleaned him up upon reaching the room.
0700 - Rested on wheelchair.
0750 - Insisted on me taking him for another round of walk.
0820 - Left patient after telling ward sister and went to work.

Whole day at work. Alpha testing of Trevvy and then wen to popular orchard with my boss to buy papers for the media kit and paper clips. Came back and took over the remaining tasks for Brave as my collegue will be going to hong kong for holidays.

Came home, totally shagged. Blogging now and going 2 collaspe onto my bed - hopefully for an uninterrupted sleep.

Goodnitez!

Friday, August 04, 2006

Packed weekend ahead

Has been a real busy and tiring week.

Went to SportsmenAsia and the owner, Ken said that i looked stressed and worn down... guess i really have to slow down a little and just focus on the Almighty one above.

A power-packed weekend for this and the next. 2 powerful events. this weekend, 4-6 august, Festival of Praise @ indoor stadium. Don Moen is back!

11 and 12 August, Planet shakers concert @ Expo max pavilion. Tickets selling at S$4 for students and NSFs and S$8 for adults.

So ya.. 5 powerpacked, powerful evenings. Be there, at least 1 night to be filled by God. I'm sure that you'll be greatly enriched. I'll be going on the 5th and 12th. Let me know if you wanna tag along with me.

Goodnight!

Monday, July 31, 2006

Chevrons

Nothing much today. Sweat last night at Happy. Gina, one of our female volunteers went missing. Hunted for her. Couldn't find her. Found out this morning that she was sleeping at the rooftop till 6am.

Went to church for the 30th anniversary celebration. Service ended and went to meet one of my new friend. I can't mention his name as i have to protect his identity. It's rather sensative. By saying his name, i forsee a big storm brewing causing a havock. While he had his lunch, i had milkshake as i was already full, thanks to my church for feeding me.. haha...

Went home and slept as i was very exhausted. However, i couldn't sleep well - i couldn't have an uninterrupted sleep. That's what i dislike the most. An Interrupted Sleep.

Met up with Alex and we went together to Jared's chalet @ Chevrons. Nothing much. Nearly got lost though. haha... Well, my GPS was working, just that i was misled. haha... Chatted with him and discussed about his internship opportunity in my company. He'll get back to me and if he does have his internship in my company, i'll have to start generating projects. Have to be working extra hard and thereafter plan my financial budget le.

Is this a good or bad thing? When i'm out with Alex now, at least i dun feel as though as we're a couple. I don't have the feeling of missing him anymore and i do not feel like wanting him asmy other half. It's just a liking that's still lingering. Why? I do not know. I guess that i'm no longer love-sick and that's a good sign i would say. But still when i do meet him, i feel good. It's better to stay as friends than being as partners and after breaking up, being strangers.

Time to sleep soon. It's been a long day and tomorrow will be another long day. I'll have to rush so many things. Well, life's like that, what can we do?

And ya, the song playing now, is written by my church member, Bridget Goh. She wrote the song initially for her mission trip last year and i did a recording for her cd in which she brought it over to Philippines. I'm so honored to be one of the first persons who supported her. And now in the album, it's being sang by my god-ma, Jingle.

Your Will Be Done

Lord, will You show me the way
Guide me this day
To understand Your purpose
I Come before You and pray
Let me not stray
From walking in Your presence
I'm so afriad to lose my faith
In You my Lord my Maker
Give me strength to overcome this
It's You I want to please

And I will trust in the Lord
Lean not on my own understanding
In all of my ways, acknowledge Him
Let Your will be done in my life
Let Your will be done in my life

Lord, will You use me this day
I'll do as You say
Come take away my fears
I know, it's You that will reign
You're always the same
Your promises are true
I give to You my hopes and dreams
Will You use me for Your glory
I surrender all that I am
Proclaim that You are King

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Faithful by BPMC - Released

After awaiting for almost 3 years for an audio CD, it's finally out! Entitled Faithful, A Tribute to a Faithful God, this CD is recorded in Singapore and features 13 popular praise and worship songs and hymns, resung by BPMC members as well as a live recording of Great Is Thy Faithfulness by the church congregation. A new song, written by Bridgett Goh, Your Will Be Done is also included.

This CD is sold only in BPMC and those who wishes to purchase it may email info@bpmc.info.

Executive Producer and Copyright by Bethesda Pasir-Ris Mission Church, 2006.

Friday, July 28, 2006

Interview

Went to MCYS today for an interview. I volunteered to be a Volunteer Probation Officer.

The officers were friendly and i was in there for almost half and hour, throwing questions back and forth. All volunteers are required to take up 1 case = 1 person, Case Management. Should be able to commit for a long term basis. Probation period = from 6 to 36 months. Must make contact with client at least 4 times a month, 2 of which must be face to face, anywhere. Sounds fun and interesting.

They'll let me know the outcome of the interview in 2 weeks time if i'm successful and i'll be on a 10 hour course starting on the 26th of august and thereafter, i'm to manage a case le.

Nothing much for now. Taxi fares has risen and it's not a laughing matter. The weekend's coming le... I'll be packed this saturday. Buffet Tim Sum @ Tung Lok East Coast Park for lunch at noon and then to OC's training and thereafter to a meeting. Sweat @ nite. And i can't escape church the next day coz it's my church's 30th anniversary. So i'll just guai guai go back. haha....

Anyone wanna come with me to my church this sunday? I've asked Alex, but dunno if he's confirmed a not... Any others???

And before i close, a picture of a cute bear with it's head stuck in a computer. Nah - it's actually a USB bear. a thumbdrive la... haha...

Time 2 sleep. Goodnites.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Nothing much

Nothing much to write about these days. No happenings in my life. Just normal routine stuffs. Eat, sleep, shit.

Unable to fix the blinds in my office. Not professional enough to be a handyman.

Will apply for Diploma in Nursing in Decmeber at Ngee Ann Poly. Chances of me getting in are slim though.

Nitez.

Friday, July 21, 2006

OC Interview

Nothing much today again. Boss having stiff neck again. Think he didn't sleep properly. Somemore blame me for always blowing the aircon at him. I'm accused. Den he went ma guang to have cups placed on him. haha... and came back WITHOUT the smelly koh-yo.

Went to Ooga Chaga for an interview with Bryan and found out more about them. Not very taxing their phone duty. an average of twice per month.

Nothing much to blog about. I'm considering if i should take an intern for my company... hehe...

Cheers!

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Superman Returns

Went to watch Superman Returns this evening. Ok la... didn't fall asleep. And Alex was there to keep me warm.. haha...

Nothing much to blog about today. Had lunch with my dad at Qiji at Beach Towers. Realised that Lennel's working there as well. We could have lunch or dinner one day together.

I might should happy, but i'm still in a state of loss.

Cheerios!

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Milkshake

Nothing much today. Went to work as usual. Boss was feeling sick today after his Thailand trip. It's always like that when he travels overseas. Maybe he shouldn't even travel. Only Malaysia - across the causeway, so by land, no sea. haha...

Had prok porridge from Rochor market for lunch. so-so only la... not really that great and that lady selling it to me sounded like as though as her porridge is soo goood until i will want to go back to buy more like that. Well, i tell u, i wun ever go back, unless dom's sick or i'm sick den need to eat porridge lorz... Oh my.. i'm so bad. okie, i take back my words...

Went out with Tim at nite. Was supposed to go to TCC for a drink so i borrowed Dom's card but in the end, went to Billy Bombers instead. I had potato salad and cookies and cream shake. I'm feeling so guilty now, but the shake was real good though. haha... oh btw, Tim was my ex. My 2nd one in fact. My first was Darren, his brother Derrick (not a PLU) is still my good friend and we go out once in a while.

Will be going to watch Superman Returns tomorrow with Alex. Boss was commenting along the line of: Why still Alex??? Well, can't I still not go out with him even though we're not dating? Just how gay is superman? I'll find out myself tomorrow. haha...

Now, looking at my mIRC screen, there's this channel, #myplace, it's full of activities now. It was so dead just moments ago. All the memories i had while i was (and still am) in there last time. That was the very first "family" channel i joined ever since i came out, not openly though, apart from sgboy. I still remember that Samuel was the one who actually invited me over. I still see Samuel now a days over at Attica as he's actually part of the Super Sunday Party team.

Maybe, i should just have a post one day on me, my life and I. Everthing about me since i was young and all the way till now. How i came out and how i realised that i was a gay and until now, being open and out and proud about it.

Time for bed. Goodnight peeps!

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Casting Call

Wanted: Boys and Girls who looks 13 to 17. The pair will be needed for a photoshoot a new portal, to be started off as a forum for teens and relationships.

If you think you fit that category, email talents@film5.org.

And i've been fine. Thanks for all the concern still pouring in. We're close friends now - to me. To him, i dunno. At least now i know that i wun be left alone if i ever get drunk. haha..

Will be watching Superman on wednesday. Just how gay is superman huh?

Cheers and God Bless!

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Happy Birthday Alex & Alcohol

I was awake for 22 hours. I woke up on saturday morning at 10am and i slept only this morning at 8am or even later.

Went out to collect my new specs - the one with the white frame. It makes me look different. And now with my high-lighted hair, relly different! Met up with alex in the bus and went to collect his birthday cake at mohd sultan. The cake's really nice, but costly. S$78 for 1kg. Put the cake at Miss Clarity's Cafe and slacked around at bugis - with nothing to do. I had an enjoyable time with him.

Met up with all his other friends and we went to the cafe for dinner. I had an oxtail stew with pasta. It was rather nice. Wasn't as bad as the other dishes i tried the last time.At least, now my perception of the cafe is - average. It used to be poor. haa...

Alex had to leave once he finished his dinner as some matters cropped up. I could tell that he was upset about about it, but nevertheless, he got a cab and departed us while we went over to TCC Beach Center to chill out. I believe that last night was a nite that i prayed the most - other than prayer and fast as well as prayer day/nite. I prayed for him.

We met up again at Maxwell and headed to whyNot for his celebration. I didn't drink much. Only 10mls of alcohol or less. I had oolong tea the rest of the night which i bought from a nearby 7-11 at two 500mls bottles for S$1.90. Cheapskate me. Well, just that i do not like alchohol. He cut the cake and said a silent wish and blew the candle, not before someone else did before him and it had to be lighted up again. I could tell that he was happy and he himslf told me that he was very happy. I was happy myself too for him.

But that didn't last long. He drank a little too much and got himself drunk. Perched on the floor along the roadside, thankfully with his friend to accompany him. How lucky he is to have such caring friends. I wonder if i ever get drunk (which i believe wun ever happen coz i wun want to touch alcohol) who will actually come to my aid. I don't think anyone would ever care - well, maybe i would find myself in the police station or the hosptial when i wake up. haha...

I brought him home in cab. Thanks to technology i could pay the fare via mastercard. haha... I got him to balance himself before "carrying" him up to his flat. And he wasn't even to walk in a straight line, let alone climbing up the stairs. After we got up, which took a while, the gate was locked inside. Poor him, no home to go to, but lukcy for him , there were chairs outside and he sat, or rather lied there. He told me to leave him there at that state and go home. But looking at him at the state, i just could get myself to leave him alone. It's not out of pity or what. Just that i could bear to leave him. There were hazards around. With the state that he was in, he could just swayed to the left, right and hit his head and get himself injured. I left him sleeping and my eyes was glued to him. Making sure that he didn't sway too much and when he swayed a little too much, i would just guide him center again. And yes, he reeked of alcohol. haha... I saw day breaking. His door opened and i asked him to go home, but i guess he wass still too tired and there was still too much alcohol in his blood. I stayed by his side for a little until he regained consciousness. He was feeling much better than i could tell. He went home while left him for home as well. I was dead tired. How i wished i could have slept in church which was just a few streets away.

I dragged myself home and after my bath, i poinked into bed until i woke up at 6pm just now. I was feeling so restless and sianz. My dad on earth bought me dinner and i consumed it. I played the piano and i was so touched by the song which i played over and over again - Lord of the Sunshine. I remember singing that song when i was in sunday school when the church was still in bedok, in BBMH (Bethesda Bedok Mission Home).

Well, i guess everything would be back to normal tomorrow. Life would continue. Back to work. Alex will be designing for me my new coporate logo for Film Five Management Limited. I'm so pround of that - a new logo and i would be able to print new namecards for myself again. I'm in the mood now for starting to venture into events again and this time, into malaysia. I could work with Banda Utama Church there and work out an event for their chrismas concert in 2007 and i could setup my own musical with GRACE talent management, in collaboration with Film Five Management. I miss the feeling of putting up my own christmas musical like what i did last year - a 50 minute musical. I hope i would be able to put up one next year - an in-house production.

Wish me luck.

And btw, thanks all for your kind messages, sms, after reading my last post. It's very much appreciated. Just an update, everything's fine now - Thanks to our Almighty God above! We're friends now and of coz i still like him. As to suggetions for me to date him, well i'll just see how it goes. I dunno how it'll turn out. I do not wish to hurt myself any further. I love it now. Just being able to spend time with him being happy.

With His Blessings.

=)

Friday, July 14, 2006

Heartbroken 'N' c0nFuSeD

I'm at home. I felt so much like blogging when i was at blue heaven just now.

By now, you guys should know that i go to blue heaven. And if you read along the lines in my blog, you should know that i have my eyes set on this particular guy and no one else.

I met him yesterday for a movie and today, to go to blue heaven. When we went it all was fine. We went into the jacuzzi and all that. We even went into the steam room and private room together. Nothing happened. No sexual acts between us. Yes, i admit that sometimes i may seem brave, but i'm always timid and i'm one that don't usually take the initiative. One may consider that i'm a little reserved and conservative at times. He set his eyes on this guy in the pool and after leaving the private rooms, he wanted to look for the cute guy. Whatever for, you should know. I was so heart-broken then. Imagine the guy you like, wanting to have "whatever" with someone else.

I waited and waited. I used the computer to distract myself. Nah, not porn but just SGBOY. It had already passed 30 mins (or even more i suppose) and it seemed like an eternity to me. Alas, i saw him. We left blue heaven. I asked him, so how? had fun and he replied that he couldn't find that guy.

Oh well, of course, i felt kinda relieved. But still, i'm feeling hurt. Hurt? Very Hurt? Hurt? Very Hurt? i just dunno. I'm confused. I like him and i really do, but how would i know what his feelings to me are? Are we friends or are we more than that? Have i misinterpreted? Did i take his nice gesture and goodness to me as a wrong signal? Maybe he justs treats all his close friends like that? I'm just confused and it's affecting me. I feel so upset. I just feel like hugging him right now. I feel like crying. Well, yes i am crying, or rather tearing - my eyes are wet.

Why did i have to love him in the first place? Because i'm emotionally weak? Would tonight break our relationship as friends? Would this incident draw us nearer and nearer? I wish it would. But i'm just so afriad of it back-firing. I'm a weakling. I'm just a loser, i guess.

It's his birthday this sunday and i haven't bought him his gift yet. Although i've already thought of what to buy for him. I'm just so so hurt. God, Help me!

This blog is so nice to me. It doesn't bite back. I can just type and type and type and go on... It lets me vent my anger, my hurt, my sorrow and all the shit in me.

Cannot sleep; cry myself to sleep. Just another loser on earth.

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Cooked Brains

I nearly got my brain cooked today. Rush off from work to my hair salon to have my hair highlighted.

Took about 1.30mins to get my hair done up. And now i can't wash my hair till tomorrow morning. I'm now lacking my new specs... Not sure if i'll have the time to collect it tomorrow, else i'll have to collect it on saturday.

Most prob i'll post pics of my new look soon.

Cheers and God Bless!

Church & Sleep

Went to church @ FCC yesterday. My first time there. It's just a small hall, situated at Yangze Building. In case you dunno where that is, it's the building where the cinema screening all the R(A) shows, where all the dirty old man are, most prob the only place where they can relieve their sexual tensions as they don't know how to use the computer and have no knowledge of this technology known as the internet. I walked wondering how to get to the church. I walked towards the cinema and i had many eyes (from you-know-who) staring at me. Thank goodness, i saw the roll up banner of the church and i went it. From the glass door, you can could see the stage. It wasn't really a stage as it had no raised platform or whatsoever, but it's just a designated space. There wasn't even a rostrum or a pulpit. The speaker's was just speaking from behind a music stand with a cloth draped over it. From the front, you could actually be fooled by it. But, i kinda like it as it breaks the barrier from the speaker and the audience. Total attendance was only about 60 at most and i could only spot the maximum of 4 women. Coffee was served free flow. It's quite a nice church to be in, as it's a small church whereby everyone can support each other. The service was short - about 1.30 hours and it ended nearly on time. The sermon was short too, unlike some church's i've attended. They're having their FCC Retreat sometime next month. The worship leader, Pastor Gary Chan, had just came back from the Hillsongs Conference the day before, on Saturday and he said that it was very good. I think i should sign up for it also next year or the following.

After the service, i went over to meet up with my mum at her cellgroup over at pasir ris. Was there until it ended and then fellowship. People was asking where i was and why they haven't been seeing me in church for the past few months. I simply told them that would church visiting and that i would still return. BPMC's still my home church. Thereafter, i went back home. I just felt so sleepy and tired. Didn't stay online for long. I slept, as far much as i could remember, at about 8pm, and didn't wake up till this morning. And i was still feeling sleepy - i didn't even want to get out of bed.

I had to drag myself out of bed, as usual. Went to work and had company breakfast. Toast and Tea. Didn't eat lunch as i was fasting. Day 1 of fasting sucessful.

I went to my hairdresser - the 2 young malay girls, no older than 30 years old, both holing degrees from overseas in hairdressing who runs a shop on their own at bedok central - Vibes Hairdressing, to find out more about highlighting my hair and made an appointment.

I'll be doing up my hair tomorrow evening at 7pm. Hope it's be a success and not a disaster. A new look for me. And i'll most prob. be collecting my new specs, the one with the white frame this weekend. A new me. Dominic was suggesting that i dyed my hair red - coz it's Trevvy's color.. haha...

And I've got an idea on what i can get for Alex for his birthday this coming sunday. I shall not reveal it here in case he reads my blog. I just know that my readership is high but i dun track it. Do a google search for mirantz and my blog pops out in the 1st position. I'm so proud of that.

Okie.. time for me to sleep. Goodnight people and God Bless.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Virtual Church

Woke up only at about noon today. Did nothing much. Played piano - chords only. Went online - nothing much either.

Tidied up my table, but it's still very messy and untidy - what's the use? back 2 square one...

Saw alex online and chatted with him. Might go watch Ask The Dust movie preview on wednesday, den go to blue heaven on thursday. It's blue heaven's 7th anniversay this year and they're celebrating it on the 13th and 14th. Buffet on the 13th... And we might go watch superman the movie on friday. Dominic asked me to go watch Thank you for not smoking with him. Maybe i should, but not this week. perhaps the next.

Went to church together with alex. not physically but virutally. cyber church service. the 5pm service at city harvest. Rev Dr Robb Thomson was speaking today. And he said about friends. what we should have in friends, or rather, how one can qualify to be my friend, mainly this 6 points:-

1) My friends must be comitted to long lasting relationships.
2) My friends must have empires in their brains.
3) My friends must qualify to receive my seed.
4) My friends must prize intergrity above relationships.
5) My friends must be willing to confront my enemies.
6) My friends must be sowers. - Your life is determined by your seed

And among that, some of the points that we picked up:-

1) Good is a choice. evil is an influence.
2) Concentrate on the thing that you're doing - a vision at a time. 2 visions = diversion

So who says that i dun attend church huh?? And i'll be going to FCC tomorrow with Nick. Am supposed to go since a few months back but kept pushing it back till now. 10.30am service - they only have 1 service. Invited Alex along but he said that he'll only go with me the next time i visit as he haven't been back to his church for the past 2 weeks. Yup, i understand him soi didn't "force" him.. haha...

Ate dinner which my parents ta-baoed for me.. quite ok.. den rotting until now.. oh ya.. i cleared my emails also, as in work emails. who says i dun work at home huh??? i work 7 days a week okie... (yeah right - making myself sound so hardworking...) haha...

Okie.. enough of crapping. It's time for me to sleep soon or something - but i dun feel sleepy... well, i guess i'll just have to force myself to sleep, else i wun have the energy to priase and worship God tomorrow morning.

And i just realised that the 40 days of prayer has started since 1 july. Oh no.. i'm 8 days late and i'm going to start it from tomorrow. Hope that i'll be able to keep it.. ahha... I would be either going for the total fast (24 hour fast - no food, only water) or the 1 meal fast - dun eat 1 meal a day. I am sure i would definately keep up to that.. haha... Okie - set. 1 meal fast. I wun eat luch everyday unless my boss asks me to accompany him den i'll fast for dinner. haha...

Nitez ppl.

God Bless!

Thursday, July 06, 2006

SAFRA Member = Discount Tickets & SGBOY -> Trevvy

I'm a SAFRA member till year 2011. Members of SAFRA will be able to get tickets for movies screening at Golden Village Cinemas on friday evenings, weekends and public holidays at a discounted rate of S$8.00 instead of the usual S$9.50. I qualify for it. Yeah!

SGBOY to be re-branded as Trevvy.

The SGBOY name to be retained as part of its successor Trevvy.com slated for the third-quarter this year.

SGBOY, a household name among gay Singaporeans since 1999, will become a part of its next generation portal, Trevvy.com, as the main highlight of a major re-branding exercise that will see the new portal organizing various events and expanding its contents and user base to other countries in the region.

Trevvy.com is positioned as the successor to SGBOY.COM and will target an older demographic of gay executives aged 25 to 40. This keenly-planned re-branding effort is a response to the changing tastes of existing users as they mature, and to be more inclusive of other segments within the GLBT community. Trevvy.com hopes to capture a larger pool of new users from within the region, as well as infrequent SGBOY users, whose tastes and needs may not be adequately served by the current website.

Plans of a next-generation portal for the 7-year-old SGBOY.COM started almost 2 years ago. During the interim, users have been surveyed and consulted extensively as to the next phase of the website’s development and a possible name change for the reasons mentioned above. While most users polled recognized the need for expansion, many felt nostalgic about the SGBOY name. This feedback accounts for the retention of the SGBOY name as part of Trevvy.com and the assurance of continuity for all long-time SGBOY supporters. Most sections, including SGBOYX and the #sgboy IRC channel, will not see changes to their names. A user survey conducted in May 2006 further revealed that users were primarily concerned about the loading speed and connectivity issues of the website. Such issues will be given top priority with Trevvy.com.

Trevvy.com is a major milestone for SGBOY. The pioneer gay Singapore portal was launched in March 1999 as the Singapore Boy Homepage on GeoCities. It underwent its first makeover in the same year and became SGBOY.COM. Since then, it has been revamped a total of eight times - the latest being SGBOY version 8, also known as ‘SGBOY integr8’ and saw the introduction of the highly popular boyfiles feature.

The slick, cutting-edge visuals of Trevvy.com will be a complete overhaul to the current SGBOY.COM design. Trevvy.com will keep the red-and-white corporate colours of SGBOY, using a darker tone and a hint of minimalism to appeal to users with more refined tastes, while retaining the dynamism and friendliness long associated with SGBOY.

A team of experienced feature writers has been roped in to deliver an informative, trendsetting and fashion-forward editorial direction. Trevvy.com will speak to a new generation of young, intelligent and confident gay executives in the Asia-Pacific region on every aspect of their lives from fashion and current affairs to entertainment, sports, food, technology and relationships.

Web developers of Trevvy.com have been working on the new website for almost eight months. Expect to see all the familiar SGBOY features loaded on steroids and a streamlined user interface, which runs on newer and more powerful servers. An integrated tool would be introduced to improve communication among users. Existing SGBOY members need not re-register to use the new portal and Xcess subscribers will have their subscriptions carried over to the new premium membership known simply as Red.

Trevvy.com will be making its offline presence felt with several events in the pipeline, including a launch party, sports tournament and year-end concert. More details of the new portal and its activities will be announced over the next few weeks.

And i'm unable to connect to mirc from home. stopoid galaxynet....

Goodnight!

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Tell The World

There's so many things to tell others about. My life and all that... It may be well, boring but of course, there's so many stories...

I think i'm liking someone.. but i dunno if it'll work out.. sigh... dun even know if the person likes me... signs please...... I think i'm just too sensitive - upon consultation from the master, SGBOY himself.. haha...

Tell the world that Jesus lives... It's in my head...

Love Jesus manz.... I'm a Jesus Freak - so what???

Jesus Freak by DC Talk...

Nitez...

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Ethan Mao

Did nothing much today. woke up only at about noon and went to bedok reservoir - not to run. The National Dragonboat competition will be held there on 1 and 2nd july. It's was the first day today. Went there to take photos and it was rather saddening. not much good pictures to take.. and with the camera i was having, making it worse. no tele lens.

Came home after that. was supposed to go to all saints church for a memorial service for both my grandmothers. but was too tired, so didn't. Went online and chatted, and tried to sleep at 5pm. woke up at almost 8pm. i don't know if i slept at all a not. i was just tossing and turning around in bed. After waking up, i decided to watch the DVD that dom passed to me last week. Ethan Mao. It's a nice movie and i cried.. i really cried - i didn't tear - i cried coz it was so touching. it's so nice.. so sweet...

that brings me to a another topic - coming out. i shall write about that another time perhaps. my friend/collegue blogged about her coming out. you may read about it here at http://cryce.blogspot.com/ in the 30 June, Friday post.

More about Ethan Mao:

A psychological thriller, a coming-of-age drama, a gay love story, and a black comedy, Ethan Mao tells the story of an 18-year-old boy reaching the point of no return.

Booted out of his house for being gay, Ethan Mao survives on the street as a hustler. There he meets 19-year-old Remigio, a drug dealer and fellow hustler who takes him in. After being tipped off by his younger brother that his family is going on a day trip on Thanksgiving Day, Ethan asks Remigio for a ride to his family house to collect his belongings.

On that fateful day, Ethan’s family returns early to discover he and Remigo are looting the house. His father is shocked and enraged and forces Ethan into a physical confrontation. Holding his father at gunpoint, Ethan demands that his manipulative stepmother return his deceased mother’s diamond necklace only to find out she is keeping it in a safety deposit box at the bank.

IWith Remigio by his side, Ethan decides to hold his family hostage until the bank opens the next morning. In the waning desperate hours, Ethan, his family and Remigio are forced to confront their unresolved conflicts and feelings. As the tensions between Ethan and his family escalate, their inner demons and secrets unravel in this suspenseful and touching drama.

And i just received a latest news, well, not news actually, my friend would be delayed in returning. not today but tomorrow. my guess is that he can't get a flight back. so i dun think i'll be going to church after all... FCBC? maybe...

Goodnight people... Think i'm getting insomnia from dom.. Blessed people...

Friday, June 30, 2006

Finally over

The AIDS Awareness MSM Mandarin Seminar is finally over and i can now rest in peace. haha...

I'm tired. Have been working since 9am today and left the office only at about 11.15pm.

Enough with playing with the ad server. It seems that i can't get the ads up.. haha...

Nitez ppl...

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Tired

I dunno why i'm so tired again. I've been feeling tired since 8 plus.

After work, i went out with joe to eat the famous beef noodles at purvis street. Joe was around that area so he called me and asked if i wanted to have dinner with him and i agreed.

After eating, we went to raffles city shopping center. Joe was looking around for a pair of shoe. Timberland, but didn't find anything to his and my liking. We left for home shortly after that.

And here i am now back at home in front of my computer. I just learnt that my friend cut his wrist (well, not wrist but arm) over a small incident. Hope his wounds heals soon. People, if you have any problems or any anger, dun do anything to harm yourself. You can always call me.. help is at hand.

Going to turn in soon.. Take care people. God Bless You.

Friday, June 23, 2006

First ever Mandarin AIDS Seminar held in Singapore

A Mandarin seminar on AIDS has never been conducted in Singapore. Not even once. Well, until on tuesday night at least.

SGBOY and Oogachaga conducted a Mandarin AIDS seminar on tuesday night at Xpose Bar and Cafe located along South Bridge Road on how to protect yourself and at the same time, protect your partner.

You would think that AIDS being such a dreadful disease, that everyone would know what to do to protect themselves and their loved ones. But out of the number of people getting infected last year (255), bringing the total up to 2641 infections in Singapore, about 25% of the infections was within our community. This number is startling to say the least. In a gay community, say 10% of the total population in Singapore, we are not putting our community in a better light.

We give the homophobes ammunition to shoot ourselves down. What with the bans of gay parties, and the tight leash we're on; we can scream foul for all we want and still not be taken seriously. The gay community must assume responsibility and show the rest of society how we are ready to take our places along them and stand against the fight against AIDS. The homophobes assume that an infected person is a product of homosexuality. Now, in the 21st century, it is time for us to change that notion. And to do so, we will have to change our mindset as well. Equipping ourselves with information at our fingertips, we can therefore help ourselves, and in doing so, give the rest of the world no chance to point their fingers at the community.

Sure, everyone knows that sexual intercourse with an infected person heightens your chances of contracting the disease. But the level of risks involved are kind of blurred down the lines. We know that infected blood and so forth are dangerous to a non-infected person. But what about saliva, or tears, or even sweat.

The speaker, Kian Seng of Oogachaga broke it all down and gave the participants last night an eye opener to what the disease does to you. Kudos to him, for taking a scary and taboo subject and turning it into a seminar that was filled with laughter and enjoyment.

But the disease itself isn't quite so funny as found out by the participants last night. We are pleased to report that everyone walked out of Xpose with a clear idea on what AIDS could do to somebody as well as the precautions to take.

Those who have not signed up for the seminar can do so for the second installment.

Venue: Xpose Bar and Cafe located at South Bridge Road (opposite Kenko Wellness Spa)
Time: 7.30pm
Date: 29th June 2006
Details can be found at http://www.sgboy.com.mseminar.php

Thursday, June 22, 2006

My Prayer

Nothing much happened today.

I keep forgetting that it's the 21st today - so much so that i missed an appointment with MCYS and i had to email them to reschedule the interview for me. i'm feeling so bad about it.

I'm feeling lonely - again. Well, i dunno why. maybe it's just that i'm single and have nothing to occupy me. Maybe i should just stay in office and work work work and work so that i wun feel so lonely and at least i can get things done - not that i can't get things done at home, but at least, i can do more work and get myself busy. but wait. i'll get scolded for making the electricty bills go sky high. haha... What should i do??? find myself a partner? but how when no one wants me...

I've found a new target, or rather, someone whom i kinda like. I've known him for a couple of years now but we didn't keep in touch till last year during his birthday party when i went over to his house. And we didn't contact each other or meet up until yesterday during the seminar again. It had been 11 months since we last met. Suppose to meet him tomorrow but he's now in muar and going to hong kong for a short trip. And for now, he's older than me. It seems that i'm always falling for someone younger than me, but now it's older. Will it work or will he just be another passer by?

It's entirely up to God to decide. One good thing - He's a christian too, a young one i must say...

"Dear God, I pray that You will grant him journey mercy and that he will walk the way You want him to, do the things You want him to as You have planned in Your will. For You Lord the Almighty God will protect and provide for him. Lord I know that You love him always. Bless him always and keep him safe in your arms. Amen."

Goodnight people.

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

AIDS Awareness MSM Mandarin Seminar (2)

Didn't do much today again.

Twas the seminar tonight. The turnout was good. The place was small so it didn't look quite bad.

It was rather interactive and the audience enjoyed themself. The content was also good and for people like me, to refresh our knowledge on HIV/AIDS.

It was in chinese but i could still understand.

There's still another session on the 29th for those who missed tonight's session.

Hope to see you there.

Cheers, God Bless and Goodnight.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Silent Hill

Went to work today as usual. Had to be the boss again as he's on MC.. haha...

Made a wasted trip to AfA due to a miscommunication.

Went to watch Silent Hill with Issac at nite. Was quiet okie... I jumped usual.. haha.. I have a weakness for these genres...

Thought of an idea to make MiRaNtZ Media work.

Got to go.

Nitez.

Loves You God, Loves God You, You Loves God, You God Loves, God You Loves, God Loves You. - It's all the same with the same meaning - as long as the message is brought across.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Church

Went to church today. Thereafter, went to make a new specs at my family optician at katong shopping center. Costed me $220. White frames.

I realised tat i can't go to any church next week. It's my church's AGM. Annual General Meeting and i'll have to be there. compulsary.

Well, tired again. i dunno why. i'm such a pig.

Nitez ppl...

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Sleep

Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep daily. That's why i always ensure that i have at least 7 hours of sleep everyday. I woke up only at 2.45pm today. Did nothing much. Went to office to collect the flyers and the registration forms for the mandarin seminar and went to Pelangi Pride Center to pass them the stuffs. back to office again.

I stayed in the office till about 8.30pm and i left. Did nothing much in the office also other than checking emails, repling to emails and my other routine work.

And now i'm home and i'm still feeling tired. Guess my bones are just too lazy today.

Will be going to church tomorrow as i promised lennel that i'll be going.. haha...

Oh ya.. and i forgot to say, i don't know why, but i felt so honored, or touched when my friend told me a few days back that he dreamt of me in his sleep. Guess what did he dream about... I was jerking off under the blanket and he came over to suck me off.. whahhahaa....

Ciaoz and Nitez...

Saturday, June 17, 2006

My Virgin Visit (continued)

Hi All,

Here's my short little writeup about my virgin visit to Blue Heaven. Here goes...

I had dinner with one of my friends at Banquet @ Raffles Hospital. We both had chicken rice. The rice was fragrant but hard and only a few pieces of chicken meat. (Fast Forward - I'm not going to write a food review.)

I arrived at Blue Heaven Sauna located somewhere in the middle of Bugis and Lavander MRT Station at about 9pm with 2 of my friends. 1 of them been there before before they renovated sometime in March 06 and the other, was like me, a virgin to a sauna. We entered the sauna from the side door and there was a metal gate just beside the counter. There wasn't any handle on the gate so I kinda made a fool out of myself trying how to open the gate. Haha.. And then, the guy at the counter was like looking at me strangely, as if I was an undercover police or something like that wanting to do a raid - coz it was 3 of us.

After paying $6 each - as we were below the age of 25 (usual price $12), we were each given a red towel, and on top of it, was a Carex condom and 2 small padlocks with 2 small keys tied together with a string. We were ushered to the locker room at the first level. It was pretty warm. We stripped leaving everything exposed except for our privates and thighs wrapped with the red towel. I wondered why the towel was red instead of blue when the place is known as BLUE Heaven.

We made our way to level 3, the top-most level and we showered. There were 5 cubicles in total. Pink colored nice smelling soap was provided in a dispenser. After drying ourselves with the same towel, which initially thought that we would be given new towels, we made our way back down to level 1 for the jacuzzi as the steam room was very crowded - according to my friend. It was only in the later part that I realised it wasn't crowded. It was the dark room where he peeped into and couldn't see anything and assumed that it was full.

Down at level 1 again, walking past the lounge area and lockers, we arrived at the pool and we had to strip before going into the pool. I wished I had brought my trunks, but well, no one was wearing trunks and if I were to wear, I'll be so alien. Carefully I stepped into the warm water and trying to use my one foot to see how deep it was. I didn't know how deep it was. The depth of a swimming pool? Well, I was relieved that I was tall enough. I never used to like the adult swimming pools last time as I had to always tip-toe, but now, I just had to stand and the water would only come up to maximum the nipple line aka the breast area. We sat and chatted. People came into the pool to join us and I observed how others came down into the pool. They were rather graceful in coming down - using one and to hold onto the floor and the other to cover their crotch. Oh my! I didn't do that as I used both my hands to hold onto the floor. Poor me, I've exposed myself to those in the pool. We continued chatting and one of my friend was "attacked" by a guy sitting opposite him. The latter was using his legs to tickle my friend's legs and my friend felt rather uncomfortable. I asked him to move and sit closer to me for safety reasons. After spending almost 30 minutes or even more, we decided to go back to check out level 2.

The entire level 2 was private rooms. I didn't count how many there were, but I think there would be about 10 or so. I went inside one and there was a light switch. I switched it on and a small red light came on - I could barely see the place. I turned the dimmer on all the way to max and at least, I could see better. There was a blue or black "bed" at the side of the small room and it was clean, free from body fluids. Screwed onto the wall just beside the bed was a toilet roll holder with toilet rolls in it. There were quite full. And beside the toilet roll holder was a dispenser containing water based lubercant in it. Most dispensers have at least be 1/2 filled with lubes. And beside the bed on the floor was a rubbish bin, containing some trash - used condoms and tissue papers mostly. We left level 2 after I went in and out of a couple of private rooms with my friend. One them actually said that he was worried about my safety when I just went in there like that to check as who knows, at any point of time, any despo could just enter and lock the door and I would be a goner.

Went to the steam room at level 3. It was real warm (which is why they call it a steam room) and my glasses misted immediately. I was blinded. I left soon after, maybe just 30 seconds after I stepped in as it was very dark to see practically anything. I went out and headed to the dark room at the end of the corridor. After going in, it was real dark and I left soon after also. How am I, in the right mind, to look for things as well as to see how clean it is in there?

We took a shower again and went downstairs to level 1 to get changed. There was someone changing at his locker space, which was just beside my friend's and my locker, so I decided to surf the web for a while before going back to change. I checked my email and shortly after I logged off, just 2 seconds, and the power tripped. There was a blackout. Lucky for us, the place where we were had emergency lights and it wasn't too dark. But nevertheless, it was dark at the locker area so we couldn't proceed there to change. We sqeezed ourselves into a couch, meant obviously for 2 persons.We sat there for 15 minutes or so before deciding to go back into the locker room to change in the darkness. The workers there were kind enough to assist in carring torches to shine for us. But fortunately, there was 1 torch placed on the top of the locker so it practically dimmed the room a little. After opening my locker, I used both my handphones as a source of light. And we changed.

Before we left, we were "treated" each to a can of green tea and a complimentary pass for the next visit, as what all the other patrons received.

That was a night for us. An experience which I think I would never forget as my virgin visit to the sauna.

Cheers!

Friday, June 16, 2006

The Virgin

It's my virgin visit to Blue Heaven today. Enterance from the side door. Level one was the counter, lockers, free net access, lounge and jacuzzi. Level 2 was the private rooms and level 3 was the shower area, dark room and steam room.

Went there with Raymond and Jerome. Had dinner with jerome first and then went to pick raymond up from bugis junction. Poor jerome and raymond, kena molested. I was lucky, nothing happened to me.

Was checking my emails and just after logging off, the electricity went off. A power failure. it was all dark except for the emergency light. my my... and while in the jacuzzi i was talking about fire and all that...

Well, we used handphones as the source of light and changed. and we left. And we were compensated each with a can of green tea. haha..

Okie.. am just too tired to blog.

Nitez.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Server problems

Went to watch the last installment of Xmen today. Didn't catch the first and second installment though. watching it coz i have free passes. haha...

The server's bad. Ever since it was up, it's been very unstable. And it's been giving problems. It's real bad. And i dun like webvisions le. I feel so cheated by them.

I manage one .sg domain. It was hosted with Vooju - $45 per year. Then webvisions had it at $44 a year. So i decided to transfer my domain name to webvisions to save that $1. But after tranfering, it turned out that there's no forwarder and i would have to pay $18 per year for a dns hosting. what the hell...

Anyway, i wanna go sleep le.. dun wanna vomit blood over this stoopid issue. And hope that i wun get woken up during my sleep.

I'll be going to Blue Heaven tomorrow night after having dinner with Jerome. Will tell you guys more ba...

Nitez ppl...

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Bloggin @ Office

I'm blogging in the office... but, it's now 1am... haha... who in the right mind will be in the office BLOGGING now ritez??? only me.. haha...

Well, my 2 new servers are finally up and running. Hopefully nothing will go wrong and Trevvy will be able to be launched as planned.

Nothing evenful happened today. Went to watch movie with raymond. Brought him to sunshine plaza to eat the wanton noodles. Went with him to OG Orchard. Hhe spent $92 plus buying a t-shirt with a hood a 3/4 pants. The shirt's nice.

Shared pop-corn together. But he ate only like 1/4 of it, or even less. haha...

He wanted to accompany back here to the office, but i declined knowing that there'll be no train home if he does and tat my office is kinda a "classified" place. haha... I was so stoopid. Could have taken a bus from the busstop outside orchard emerald back to office, but i walked all the way to ps and then i realised that i could have taken a bus. haha.. den i took a bus back to office. It's nice in the office at night. Cool and quiet. Dark too.. hehe...

OKie.. i've gtg.. I've updated the side-menu. Added in more links and such.

Nitez ppl while i start to make my way back home.

Cheers and God Bless!

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Boring day

Nothing much happened today.

Raymond doesn't seem very responsive, so is that a good or a bad sign? Or am i just being too sensitive?

Issac smsed me asking if i could accompany him. Think he had his night's out. How i wish i could but as i had something on, i couldn't. sigh, how i wish i could just spend some time with him to accompany him...

I'm sorry Issac... Will spend quality time with you okie?? *hugs* (if you need it, or if u wanna accept it) haa...

Time to sleep soon.. Will be meeting raymond tomorrow night for dinner. Not sure if he'll be responsive though. He's a passive, so i'll need to take the initiative, but do i even know if he's receptive?? sigh....

Nitez.

Monday, June 12, 2006

Advertising Space

Notice that now i have 2 advertising space? One is for a skyscraper ad, 160 x 600, the one of the left, and the other a banner ad, 468 x 60, the one on top. I've also another option - a popup ad. But i doubt i'll want to use that to advertise, as that'll be irritating. Well, unless you wanna pay for it. haha.. So yup, it'll be opening up my blog for people who wants to advertise with me on MiRaNtZ Media. Free of charge. Yes, i'm not charging. So if ya wanna advert with me, please drop me a mail at mirantz@gmail.com. I'll only charge a small fee if you wanna have tat irritating pop-up ad. I have my viewship stats and also i'll be able to work out some packages for you guys - all f.o.c, BUT, you'll have to do the artwork yourself.

I've not been doing anything much 2day.. Went out with Raymond (Not his real name, to protect his identity) to marina square and then to cineleisure to book tickets for xmen 3, for my friends and me. We walked and walked. not a very long distance though, under an umbrella carried by me, not a small one but my big commando umbrella.. haha... Will he be the next one in my life or just a passer by? i do not know...

Heard of this song on BBC World Service - UK Top 20. Quite a nice song. So ya.. will be changing it. BTW, my site is best viewed using Internet Explorer, else you'll miss out on the stuffs i have on this site, the comet cursors and the music.

Okie.. ciaoz...

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Zzz day

Woke up only at about 2.55pm. Did nothing the whole day.

Checked emails, vetted boyfiles, approved classifieds and personals. I brought by laptop home so that i could clear my emails.

Logged on to the ad server to active all the other advertisers' skyscrapers. Bods.Bodynits, Cappello Loft, SGBOY Xcess, LuxAsia, BRAVE, JM2u, Happy (which the skyscraper size was wrong so it could appear) and also Sportmenasia (which i could't find the ad, so have to wait till monday). British Airways ad had their 2 weeks of 100% share of voice.

Didn't do anything much. Dad bought fish and chips from the coffeeshop downstairs for me for lunch. It was already 4.15pm. It was bad. real bad. The fish was so hard. They didn't defrost it. took it straight out from the freezer and deep fried it. that's why.

I'm so bored at home with nothing to do and no one to go out with and no where to go. Well, i have things to do la - tidy up my room. i'm just lazy, i guess. haha.. I AM lazy - i'm admitting it.

World Cup already started. Are you into it? I'm definately not. I'm not into balls, well, human balls, maybe.

My collegue aka my manager read my blog. She was really feeling bad tat morning. and after she read my blog, she kept laughing. Is my blog really that funny? or isit really tat entertaining? Well, if it is, den it's good. so when you're sad or ill, just come to my blog to read. if you're not, dun bother coming okie? Coz if you're not ill or sad and you come, you'll be reading every post, and when you're sick and you come, you'll say tat there's nothing much in my blog and it doesn't work le.. so ya... get what i mean? you dun read it normally, read it only wen you're sick or depressed and i'll cheer you up with all my non-sense.

Okie.. not sure if i'll be going to church tomorrow or anot. i'm just feeling lazy. SEE.. LAZY AGAIN.... well, maybe it's just my bones. haha... oh well, blame this, blame tat and blame everything except self ritez?

Okie la.. i think i should stop yakking now. else i think readership would drop. actually, who cares? it's already low, and when no one read,s it doesn't make a difference ritez?? i'm just like typing my thoughts and all the non-sense in me away into cyberspace, letting all those kaypo ones, like you, the one reading this right now read. well, sorry, i should put it nicely, all those people who reads this, those who cares for me.

See la. i say that i should stop yakking and i still typed one big paragraph. Well, who knows, people might already have closed the window le coz of a personal attack in the previous paragraph. but wait. if you're still reading, Thank You for reading. Okie i'll end now.

Till then,

The Bored and Lazy MiRaNtZ.

Thursday, June 08, 2006

AIDS Awareness MSM Mandarin Seminar



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Singapore's leading gay portal spearheads bilingual 'self-help' campaign against HIV/AIDS

Singapore - 6 June 2006 - In response to the latest HIV incidence data released by Singapore's health ministry which reported that transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for 25% of the new infections in 2005, Singapore's most visited gay portal SGBOY.COM spearheads a community-initiated bilingual campaign with the tagline 'Protect Him, Protect Yourself' and a Mandarin seminar on 20 and 29 June to get MSM to take personal responsibility for their own sexual health.

The collateral depicts a dagger wrapped in a condom dangled over an open palm, reflecting the danger of playing with a 'dangerous weapon'. The campaign appeals to the collective identity of MSM, and to persuade them to think of how HIV/AIDS affects them and other MSM they come in contact with. A non-prescriptive 'self-help' approach taken by fellow members of the MSM community is expected to be more receptive andless likely to be rejected as an intervention into their personal lives.

SGBOY.COM has enlisted the participation of several voluntary groups and gay-friendly merchants in the distribution of posters and flyers. To ensure that Mandarin speakers in the MSM community are not missed out, all printed collaterals will be bilingual and for the first time an MSM Mandarin seminar will be held on 20 and 29 June 2006 in collaboration with counselling support group Oogachaga.

"HIV transmission through sexual contact is not an individual activity. Therefore we believe that for any HIV/AIDS campaign to be effective, it requires a responsible collective action within the community to protect each other," said SGBOY Director Salmon Lee. "The tagline reflects the positive message that when you lookout for the safety of your partner, you are protecting yourself in the process."

SGBOY.COM, the most visited gay portal in Singapore, is no stranger to community efforts at combating HIV/AIDS. In November 2004, it became one of the first community portals in the world to provide `live tips' on HIV/AIDS with online volunteers at its popular forums and chat room.

AIDS Awareness Mandarin Seminar will be held on 20 and 29 June 2006 at Xpose Cafe and Bar located at South Bridge Road. To sign up, please visit www.sgboy.com/mseminar.php.


For more information, please contact:

Mirantz Tan
Coordinator
Email: mirantz@sgboy.com


About SGBOY (http://www.sgboy.com)

Established since March 1999, SGBOY is the preferred online media of gay Singaporeans and provides a highly targeted platform for companies intending to reach out to a market of a high spending double-income-no-kids audience aged between 25 and 40. With its popular communication tools, entertainment and lifestyle contents, SGBOY is the most visited gay portal in Singapore as ranked by Nielsen//Netratings. It registered some 54% more visitors than its nearest competitor at its peak.

Motivation Level: NONE

I'm feeling so lifeless.

Not motivated to do anything at all. I just feel like sleeping. just sleep and sleep and sleep.

I think i should just abandon my plans of finding a partner. I'm just another one of those who scores F9 in this subject. I'm good in it's theory, but bad in it for practical. I can help people with it but i am helpless myself. I should stop making myself look so cheap and low class. But then, now that my standard's already so low and that i'm not making any progress, if i set a standard, how will i ever get results? Am i at my wits end? i dun think so ba. Just learn to live one day at a time.

I should start going to church now. I'll have to follow lennel to FCBC this sunday as i'm defaulting on God. One good thing - service is at 1.30pm.

I'll be going for an interview over at MCYS on the 21st for the volunteer probation officer thingy. Hopefully, with that, i would be rotting the whole time and at least i'll be able to do something else to help the straight community.

The AIDS Awareness MSM Mandarin Seminar is on the 20th and 29th. And we have less than 20 particpants. How good is that. I'll be posting the press release in my next post.

Please come and support it. It's FREE anyway. And have a chance to improve your mandarin, for people like me... haha....

Cheers!

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Happy Birthday Issac; Taboo

Nothing much today. Went to mox last night to watch a fashion show by Nudie Jeans and Style Nord. The invite stated 9pm, but when we arrvied at 8.55pm, they were still having their rehearsals and we were told to return at 10pm. We returned at 9.45pm and the show had already started. The auction was next for the jeans worn by the models, unwashed. The highest bidder for the night - $200 (if i didn't get it wrong).

Went to WhyNot for a while and i met up with joseph and we chatted a little. He stayed behind while i made my way home by NightRider. It's been a long time since i last took NR.

Slept all the way till about 1pm. Woke up, surf the net and went over to meet my parents. I brought them to Marina Square and finally to the pc show at Suntec. Bought myself a laptop cooler which costed me $35.90, well, paid by my parents of course and also epson compatable ink. one for $9. Buy 2 and get 1 free. So i paid a total of $18 for 3. And if i had bought the original, it would cost about 30+ just for 1. Nothing to do thereafter so i left my parents had headed back to the office.

Shortly after i powered on my laptop and tried out the cooler, Issac messaged me. or did he call me? i forgot. He was bored (if i didn't get it wrong) and we decided to meet up. Met him at about 7.40 at Tiong Bahru Mac, we chatted and surfed the net on my lappy. He took photos of me, which i'll grab from him.. ahha... It's his birthday today (or would i say yesterday coz it's already almost morning now...) Accompanied him on the bus till the bus stop near his house. Was rather near Ikea so i thought i could go in to get sometime. I ended up buying 2 potted plants, 2 cd racks and 1 water jug. The plants in the office now has no flowers and i dun really like it, that's why. haha... So now at least there are plants with flowers. Hopefully it will stay alive. haha...

Went back to office and put the plants nicely and replied all the emails and it was time to leave for Taboo. Went there and met James, Bala and Kris. We went in and chilled out. And started giving out the condom packs with lubes. And it was already 4am. We left for maxwell for a drink and i met Kiwi, Nelvin, Joe, Joseph and a few more others..

And now, i'm back at home, after my bath, blogging, and turning in to sleep. Will be going to Attica tonight as they're having a show and SGBOY's on the invite list. I'll be bringing a camera along.. hehe... Issac's coming along as he's booking in on monday night. Lucky him. Lucky me also? i dunno...

Won't be going to church later - i need my precious sleep.

Slither's on monday nite and well, Sid's coming with me...

Goodnight and God Bless!

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

New Blog

I'm finally setting up my new blog which i've been wanting to set up for years...

Finally, it's up on my servers, but i still have tons of work to do. I'll need to configure it and make it nice. haha. it's currently on the default skin still though. Well, i can't do it during office hours ritez unless u wanna get fired. haha...

I've also managed to get my ad server up and running, so hopefully i can make use of MiRaNtZ Media. haha... so in future, i can run advertisments, be it banners or skyscrapers... i'll have space for it.. haha...

So for those of you who wants to see how it's getting along, it's http://www.film5.org/mirantz/blog

Okie.. back 2 work... :P

Cheers!

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Dating

I'm dating... well, hopefully, provided the other party wants it though... My first date since my last relationship years back.

It's sunday and i'm rotting at home. My bed from ikea collapsed. Screws came out when i woke up. haha... managed to fix it, but am not sure how long it'll last. But nevertheless, i think i should start bed-hunting soon. This time round, think i'll look for a real BED and not a foldable one. haha... BUt my room has no space... =(

Well, think i'm going to continue to rot at home doing nothing. I kinda miss him. He takes some time to normally reply my smses.. not sure if he finds me irritating or so.. sigh...

Was the MSM (Men who has Sex with Men) stakeholders meeting at AfA (Action for AIDS) yesterday and Hamid was like asking why i wasn't there and even though i wasn't representing SGBOY, i could have attended as an individual and as an observer. well, never mind, next year then... :)

Back to work again tomorrow. I love my job. Freebies, nice boss, environment and a 5 day work week. What else more could i ask for???

I miss him. I hope that things will turn out well...

Wish me luck.

Cheers and God Bless.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Interviews and more to come perhaps

The weeks had been fine. Rather eventful. Went to watch Kumar performing at Zouk during Camp Comedy by Fly Entertainment on Friday night with my boss.

Saturday - Went to watch mister singapore and at the same time took photos. lots of them. and fighting with fellow photographers for the best space.

Sunday - AIDS Candlelight Memorial. Was over at SMU's Campus Green. Thankfully it wasn't raining else i'll be a gonner as i was wearing slippers and it was raining when i left home in the afternoon.

I went to watch Da Vince Code on sunday too. Was a rather draggy show, which lasted 2.5 hours. I heard that it's not as good as the book, though i didn't read it.

pL's inviting me to watch it with him this coming weekend and i oblidged, so i'm to going to watch it again. Well, it's worth the money though. Was treated to it the other time.. haha...

Interviewed a propective Trevvy candidate. He might get through. Well, am still waiting for anotehr to get back to me with his writing samples. Am expecting it to come either tomorrow or wednesday. Thereafter, a little "chat". yes - not an interview. haha...

I'll be attending my re-certification for my BCLS aka Basic Cardiac Life Support Re-Certification course on the 1st of june. My BCLS cert actually expired on 7 may and i thought it was june. haha... Hopefully i'll be able to pass it. I haven't been practising it for quite a while - but, how many will even get to apply it??? haha...

I've signed up as a volunteer with the MCYS aka Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports as a voluntary youth probation officer. hoping to get in so i can kaypo with the lives of the youth. haha...

And also, i've received an email from SJAB aka St. John's Ambulance Brigade after sending in my application like 6 months ago - to volunteer with them. Finally they sent me the application form and asked me to pass thema copy for my nursing licences as well.. haha... I'm glad i would be appreciated and would be able to volunteer in something which i can make use of my experiences, well, it's not really vast though.. ahha... but i would say be able to work with vairous cases in different inistutions, both public and private has given me lots of experience and exposure.

Okie... time to end yakking here... should sleep soon. i need my 7 hours of sleep and rest.

Nitez people and you're Blessed - me too!

Friday, May 12, 2006

Tired


I'm just so tired... :(

Took this pic in my office not too long ago..

My friends say that i've slimmed down.. i'm not too sure about tat but want to slik down somemore...

Goodnight.

Monday, May 01, 2006

New Phone

I've got myself a new phone. A Nokia 6230i. S$198 with a 2 year M1 plan, but since i've a S$100 voucher, i only paid $98 for it. No, this doesn't mean that i'll be having 3 lines and/or 3 phones. I'm taking the phone and my mum's using the line. And i gave to her my old phone. Nokia 1108. It isn't very old, considering that it's less than a year old.

Now i've Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera and radio with me everywhere i go. Yeah! I'm identified on my phone as MiRaNtZ - SGBOY.

But the problem is that, i don't really know who to use bluetooth to communicate. haha...

Labour Day today aka May Day. whaha... Bored with nothing to do at home. The Fujistu technician will be coming tomorrow morning to repair my desktop. Oh, the chime is chiming. You know, those which goes off on the first of every month at noon. haha...

Okie.. ciaoz.

Sunday, April 30, 2006

ORD Loh

ORD Loh!!

Now working in Ann Siang Media Pte Ltd as an Executive Asssistant.

Monday, April 17, 2006

The Magic Fundoshi

It's been a long time since i last posted. SGBOY Prom Nite was a success. No police raid or anything...

Went to watch The Magic Fundoshi tonight. Starring Hossan Leong, Robin Goh and Emma Yong. It started with Glen Goei making a speech about Wild Rice, his theatre company and all the censorship issues in singapore. A rather unique setup of the stage, with a little red blub on top of the set, and he was saying, for those who are a little sensative, just close your eyes when the red light comes on. The show consists of 3 short plays and during the third play, the red light was on throughout.

Went for supper at Suntec's Carl Jr. Was rather nice. Free flow of drinks too.

Time to sleep.

Goodnight!

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Work

It's work, work and work. No time for so many things. I've been working for the past 3 sundays and will be working this coming friday and sunday as well. Over at Gleneagles Hospital with the same patient of mine.

I've been working at Ann Siang Media every mon, wed and friday and workload seems to be piling up. Lucky i'm able to handle it still.

I'm currently on day 2 of my Southbeach diet. And it's been a sucess so far. No fruits for the first 2 weeks. No sugar and low carbo... No Ice Cream.. No Kuehs....

Time to sleep le... very tired from all the work. Back to camp tomorrow again.. sigh... but lucky for me, i'm left with 5 more work days. pL's luckier, ORD loh!

I'm Blessed. So are you!

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Siansation

There's nothing much to do in camp these days as i'm going to ord in about a month's time. That's good news.

I've to submit my letter of resignation tomorrow to CGH.

Back to work at ASM also tomrorw... managed to clear mails and some work today at home.. haha...

nitez. tired le...

btw, pL gave me a tshirt for my birthday present. It's a nice one bought from 77th street. The only present i got from my friend this year.. haha... how sweet of him...

Monday, March 20, 2006

Update

It's been a rather long time since i was updated my blog. Well, not really actually coz it's only been a week.

Started work in Ann Siang last wednesday and it's quite okie.. have already learnt quite a few things. Personals, Boyfiles and SgboyX.

Ticket sales for SGBOY Prom Night has already started. S$18 for pre-sales. It's worth the money. Saw the party pack and it's definately worth more than S$25. haha...

Got to turn in. Tomorrow having Weekly Staff Meeting...

Nitez ppl...

Monday, March 13, 2006

Opera Browser

I've downloaded the Opera browser and am running it now. therefore now i've 3 web browsers. Internet Explorer aka IE, Mozilla and Opera.

It's monday tomorrow! And i'm starting work with Ann Siang on wednesday. Boy, that sure sounds fun and i'm waiting for that day to come.

Rotting the whole day at home today.. sianz...

Time to sleep.

Goodnight dudes out there and remember, God Love You, no matter what you religion is!

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Post Exercise Thunderblot

Just came back from exercise thunderblot.

It was conducted over at marina bay mrt station early this moning. it was done so quickly and discreetly even the public didn't even know that there was an exercise going on. well, and it was also conducted after the last train departed the mrt station. haha....

Slept in the conference room all the way till about 10 plus and i woke up, washed up and went to my office just to read the newspapers till about noon and i left for home. Once at home, i slept till about 8pm and den followed by fish porridge for dinner and playing maple till now. going to sleep soon as i've to get my 7 hours of slep. As of now, i'll already be getting less than 7 hours. would be about 5 hours in fact.

Will be going to Army Daze with pL this saturday over at the New Drama Center at the nation library at victoria street. It's the first time going there. The last time i went to the Drama Center was before it closed its doors over at fort canning park. Am supposed to go nattie school's funfair too on satuday but i've not even confirmed the timing and all that with pL and his friend. haha...

Will be going to Free Community Church this coming sunday with Nick.

And also, the last lesson of Humor Speaking with irene tomorrow at Fly.

Goodnight and God Bless!

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Pre-Exercise

It's monday. Anyone with monday blues? haha...

I'll be out for an exercise with my camp from tomorrow night to dawn on wednesday. This time round, it'll be an urban exercise. I wun be able to reveal the location until the exercise's over as it's CLASSIFIED.

Have you signed up to be a SGBOY PROM KING? If you haven't better do. The first prize would be a FREE Diploma in Performing (Speech and Drama) offered by The Fun Stage and it's worth more than $3000.

I'll be starting work in SGBOY soon and i'll have to bring my laptop along as i'm working part-time and there wun be a pc provided for me till i convert to full time. and i'll be the EA, Executive Assistant to the CEO of Ann Siang Media as well as their Media and Communications Executive. haha... Sigh.. EXECUTIVE means no overtime pay... haha...

okie... Back to maple.

Monday, March 06, 2006

SGBOY PROM






All shortlisted contestants will get a FREE modelling portfolio. Winners and participants will walk away with S$5000 worth of CASH & PRIZES and lots of wonderful memories.

SGBOY PROM NITE
Wear: School Uniform
Price: $18 EARLY BIRD For EVERYONE, $25 AT DOOR, $20 for those in SCHOOL UNIFORM (inclusive of first drink)
Venue: why not?
Date: 15 April 2006 (Saturday)

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to me.

Am now 21... is that a good or a bad thing?

Dinner tonight with my parents and joe at orchard hotel.

Tomorrow bobby michaels will be leading worship at our church.

Blessings!

Thursday, March 02, 2006

http://www.mirantz.info/

mirantz.blogspot.com is now also accessable via www.mirantz.info

I've purchased the domain name www.mirantz.info for only USD$1.79. cheap huh? haha...

It's hosted by Film Five Management.

And also, if you guys need webhosting, or just put it easily, webspace, do inform me as i've 4gb of webspace and 99gb of bandwidth which i'm not fully utilizing. I'm only using up like 10% of wad's allocated.

And also, if you're from a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or a Voluntary Welfare Organization (VWO), we, or rather, Film Five will create, mantain and host the website for you for free. Yup! No strings attached.

And also, i'm considering of adding a blog feature into my server so in future, i might blog right off from mirantz.info and might not need to use blogspot le.. whahaha...

Take care and God Bless!

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Ups & Down's

Life can be full of Ups and Downs. It can be good at one moment and not so good the next. It's just so unpredictable.

I wun be doing my ORD FFI together with pL le... Hope i have let pL down and hope that he doesn't blame me for it coz he could have proceeded to doing it without waiting for me. I just found out today by calling the respective medical and dental center's that the Medical FFI's valid for a month and Dental's for a year. Therefore, the earliest that i can have my Medical FFI's only on march 22. Well, i'll have mine done on march 24th as my dental's on 24th at 9am.

I'm putting up my ORD countdown timer once again. hehe... and talking about the ord timer, i also have one in my office's computer, one with the picture of southpark and it'll startup once i log into the pc... haha... so far, i'm left with only about 31 work days... yeah!

Room Inventory Record - I'm no longer the room in charge for my store. I've handed it over to my understudy.. hhee... Now's left with the petty cash book and the computer account. hehe...

And, i've been given officially 5 days of ORD off. and my leave of 11 days, that makes it 16 days of no-work in all. That means that i'll start working officially part time with ann siang on the 11th of march.

Cheerios and God Bless!

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Provide Support

After trying out the Provide Support software for about 7 days, i decided to purchase it - for a year. Cost me USD$99.

I'll be implementing it on all the websites that i'm hosting. that means that they'll be having almost 24/7 customer service as well as a technical helpdesk.

Till then,

You're Blessed by the Grace of God Almighty.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Don's murder: Suspect in custody after 13 years

A Malaysian man wanted for the murder of a gay NUS professor 13 years ago has finally been arrested.

A murder that was committed 13 years ago and shocked the academic and the gay world has resurfaced. The death of Professor Lee Kok Cheong, who was the head of National University of Singapore's English Proficiency Unit, aroused considerable debate among the gay men here and this particular case will be the hot topic for many a few weeks to come.

Besides holding a top academic job, he was also publicly gay. This is the reason why this was such a sensational case especially back in a decade where people were still not as receptive to the idea of homosexuality.

Professor Lee, 54 at his death, was murdered in December 1993. He had lived alone, and for a while his murderers remained unknown and at large. A mystery telephone tip to the police two years after the murder provided them with their first break, and after a few years of investigation, the story finally pieced together. Too Yin Sheong, 26 was arrested and charged with the capital offence of murder. He was subsequently hanged.

Here's the story:

The Professor met Too in a coffeeshop and had invited him to his home in October 1993. Professor Lee made some advances towards Too in the house which caused Lee to feel uncomfortable and he left. However, the Professor was a rich man and it clearly displayed the valuable antiques he collected. Too took notice of them and stored it up for further usage.

Two to three weeks later, Too mentioned this episode to two friends, Ng Chek Siong, 27 (in 1998), and an anonymous someone by the nickname Kim Beh. Kim Beh suggested that it might be worthwhile to rob the Professor, and the way to gain entry was for Too to arrange a meeting on the pretext of introducing Kim Beh to the Professor.

The murder was set for December 12. Ng Chek Siong waited in the car outside the Professor's house whileToo and Kim went into the house. While the Professor was distracted, they went into the kitchen, found some knives and a cord, and with these murder tools, they tied him up, stabbed and strangled him. They then ransacked the house, stealing his ATM bank card. Too later used this card to withdraw cash.

Ng Chek Siong was found guilty of "passively" taking part in the killing of Professor Lee by not doing anything to prevent the murder from taking place and was given 8 years' jail and 10 strokes of the cane for robbery, theft and cheating.

Kim Beh however, was and has been on the run for the past 13 years. He was finally arrested last June by the Malaysian police for theft offences. Released from prison on Friday, he was brought back here and is currently in police custody.

Source: SGBOY.COM

Sunday, February 19, 2006

New Computer

At last, i've recived the new pc and i'm using it.

A Fujistu model P321 Desktop. Pentium 4, 2.9mhz, 256 mb of ram, which i paid S$190 to upgrade another 512mb of ram making it 768mb now with a 17" CRT monitor and 80gb hard disk.

I gave the 17" CRT monitor to my dad and i gave him my old pentium 4, 1.7mhz. I took the new fujistu and used back my old 15" LCD monitor.

I fixed up the old hard disk, but it seems that it's not reading so i've to troubleshoot it.. most proberly tomorrow. I've decided to use OpenOffice. It's free unlike Microsoft Office. Maplestory's taking a long long time to download. Can't play it today coz it's still downloading...

Downloaded mIRC, MSN Messenger, winamp, Firefox, Antivirus programs and antispyware so far...

Will try to retrieve my data from my old hard disk.. especially all my songs.. argh.... luckily it's all ripped from cd's which i bought, so it's not piracy.. hahaha....


Nitez ppl.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

New Function/Feature

Nothing much happened today.

I'm still waiting for my new Fujistu desktop that my dad won to arrive.

And my camp has upgraded all the computers. Mindef has leased all computers from HP for 3 years. That's good news. No more computers inside room inventory and the computers are so much faster. Pentium 4 with 504mb of ram and Windows XP Service Pack 1.

In case if you haven't noticed, there's now a Live Support button or icon (whatever you call it) under the About Me section. It enables you guys to chat with me if i'm online or leave me a message if i'm offline. This is a trial program which i'm now trying on my blog, bpmc, film five and GRACE's website. If the response is good, i'll purchase it and implement it on all websites that im hosting. hehe...

Okie... got to go... btw, ty the software and let me know how you find it.

Cheers and goodnight. God Bless!

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Confinement

Served my confinement on saturday and sunday. Reason: Unouthorized Loan of Stores.... :(

Overall, it's nothing much la... Tidied up my store.. haha...

Am so tired. Going to sleep le...

Nitez!

Saturday, February 11, 2006

Maplestory & Confinement

Sianz.... I've been awarded 2 days of weekend confinement coz of an unauthorized loan. Will be spending this coming weekend in camp... I've decided to spend saturday doing a 100% stocktake and sunday doing a through cleaning of the store.

I started playing maplestory. Not a very bad game though... Now at level 12, but all my friends are like so way up.. haha....

Will be signing my clearance this coming monday with pL.... yeah!

God Bless!

Saturday, February 04, 2006

Broadway Beng - starring Sebastian Tan

Sebastian Tan, our very own musical theatre star, returns from a highly successful run of Miss Saigon (UK) to be your Broadway Beng!

Of his smashing UK experience, Sebastian quips "I learnt a lot about how the English don't know how to 'lim teh' or 'lim jiu' or talk properly to 'lim peh'!" He just loves to be back home. Back to his roots as a born-and-bred-in-Redhill, Chow Ah Beng! and he is dying to tell us all about it.

Before he left for the UK, Sebastian "...Brought down the house.." (Straits Times) in KaraUok! Well expect no less this time round. Come enjoy his hokkien inspired humour as he ponders the difference between all things East and West. Come soak in his silky smooth "I'm a GeTai God" crooning voice as he rips into those Show Tunes.

You also won't want to miss his Sexy Singing Trio : "The Chio Bu's" ! Starring former Power 98 DJ Denise Tan, Leigh MacDonald "Forbidden City" and Jacky Pereira "Sleeping Beauty". Be sure to catch Sebastian Tan in Broadway Beng! He's living proof that you CAN take the Chinese Helicoptor out of Miss Saigon!

Went to watch on the opening night, which was on thursday, 2nd feb.

On average, it wax rather good, just that the opening number wasn't very good. I was nearly falling asleep by the end of the song, but luckily, it picked up and it's was laughter most of the time.

It also brings up tunes from Honk! as well as from Miss Saigon and those who wants to know what happens in a KTV, go watch it.

Cheers!
Broadway Beng Details:-

Date: 2 - 7 February 2006
Time: Friday @ 7pm, Saturday & Sunday @ 3 & 8pm and all other days @ 8pm.

Tickets from SISTIC or call +65 6348 5555.

Presented by: The Dream Academy Productions Pte Ltd
Official Hotel: Copthorne King's Hotel
Official TV Station: Arts Central
Official Radio Station: Power 98
Official Outdoor Media: Moove Media
Official Chinese Magazine: Nu You
Official English Magazine: Female Magazine
Official Make-Up: M.A.C
Supported by: Pacific Internet, SGBOY, Coffee Bean, HMV Singapore

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Bug in Countdown Timer

After 15 seconds of troubleshooting, i realised that what caused my blog to stop loading after the caption ORD Countdown Timer was a bug in the javascript's scripting itself.

Now, it's back up and i can finally post and blog again...

Watched I Not Stupid Too with jared today. Was a nice show. go watch it.

I've made up my mind to work for ann siang. will be resigning from cgh.

am going to malaysia at 9 plus later... hhmmm time for me to sleep.. haha...

Nitez all..

Btw, i've not received a single red packet coz i dun celebrate CNY.

Have a Blessed Gay Lunar New Year people!

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Dilema

Supposed to go to city harvest church today but didn't in the end as something cropped up in church. Will be going again most prob on the 28th.

I'm in a dilema. is that how's it's supposed to be spelled?? haha....

I'm going to ORD in about 3 months time. After i ORD, i ought to be working. I've been offered jobs by 2 places. Changi General Hospital as well as Ann Siang Media. ASM is the one in charge of SGBOY.COM. So indirectly, i'll be working for SGBOY.

I want both. I love Nursing and i love the Media industry. Both has its pros and cons... Nursing = Shift Duties and 5 day week, ASM = Office hours and 5 day week. Pay wise, it's about the same so i dun really bother.

If i were to join Nursing, i wouldn't be able to go elsewhere in furture as who would want to employ me when i'm like 25 and have no other experience other then nursing? But if i were to join ASM, if i'm fired or when i resign, i can always re-join back nursing...

I'm not talking about SGBOY, as a gay point of view. I'm looking forward to it as i would be able to deal with my interest. Media. Meeting People. Making Contacts. Sigh....

What can i do? I'll just pray and pray and pray. I pray that God will lead me to what he wants me to do. Please pray along with me also. Thank you my dear friends.

God Loves You, no matter what your religion is. He Loves You.

My friends, you're Blessed! I am, too!

Thursday, January 12, 2006

VIP Visit on Monday & Job Opening

It's been a tiring day. Tomorrow will not be any better. The commander of SOCPAC, a BG, will be coming over to my camp, and i'll have to do up the refreshment for them. Budget: S$100 for 10 persons. That's a lot for breakfast. And i've to set it up by 8.15am. Where am i going to get that? Well, no choice, but get SFI's help...

I'm still looking for my web and flash designer but to no avail.. I'm stressed.. Help.... If you do know of anyone suitable for this position or knows someone in need of a job, please refer them okie?

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Web/Flash designer, Freelance / Part-time

An extremely creative and talented individual with a good sense of style, you'll develop, design and mantain the company's web-portal. Strong proficiency in web layouts and Macromedia Flash is a must.

Applicants with experience in portrait photography is preferred or should have a keen interest in photography. Expertise in video editing, Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop is also an advantage.

All applicants should be Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents or have the necessary working passes to be employed in Singapore. Male applicants must have served national service or are exempted from doing so. Graduating students and ORD personnel are also welcomed to apply.

Please send some samples of your design work and/or URLs to homepages you've designed.

Interested applicants may email your resume with your expected salary to hr@film5.org. Alternatively, you may wish to fill up the online application form at http://www.film5.org/work.html.

Film Five Management | Film Five Productions | Film Five Events Management | GRACE talent management

Company Registration Number: 53043535K

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Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Selamat Hari Raya Haji

Here's wishing all my muslim friends a Selamat Hari Raya Haji!

Woke up late today, almost 2pm. Didn't do anything productive today. just recorded and digitized City Harvest's christmas musical drama, Christmas Land. Had in WMV format. about 600mb... Video and Audio quality not that good though.. just OK to view.. it's nice tat's why i bothered to record it down... and it was a tedious process.

Slept again at 5pm and woke up at 7.30pm to have dinner with joe.

Last night, i had someone smsing me suddenly asking how he could be a talent with my company.. hehe...

Added a ORD Countdown timer in my blog.. hehe..

Next Public Holiday: Lunar New Year - 28 February.

Okie... Time to sleep.. Goodnight Peeps!

Monday, January 09, 2006

Rainy Day

It's been raining since last night and until now, the rain hasn't stopped. I've not stepped out of the house for the whole of today. Rotting at home...

I've finally put up most of the articles onto my blog. Click on the My Articles hyperlink to view all my articles. Some are nice, especially the stories. I'm hoping to archive the Beijing Story online soon. It's so difficult to find it and i hope to archive it before that server goes poop, and there goes...

The Beijing Story is the english translation of Lan Yu, a film by Stanley Kwan. It's a classic gay novel. It was screened in singapore uncut sometime last year. Yup, i do have the VCD with me, so if you want, you'll have to contact me.

Okie.. and back to my articles. I hope you'll enjoy reading them. The very first article was in year 2001, that was when i was in sec 4. So that's when i started having my own homepage, as it was then called. Now's it's website.. haha... It's been a long way...

I'll continue writing articles when i have the time to, or when i'm not feeling lazy. It should be sometime this week as i've to have my article on my recent thailand trip for publication this coming weekend.

Cheers!

Friday, January 06, 2006

Update of Skin

I'm updating my skin again... rather, more add-ons to my skin.. haha... just that.. some of it dun work...

Well, nothing eventful happened thses few days..

Time to sleep...

God Bless!

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

New Song

I woke up only at 3pm today. That's a total of 13 hours of sleep. It's not always that i have the chance to sleep for this long.

Did nothing much today. After i woke up, i went online and changed all the copyright dates from 2005 to 2006.. It's a new year.. haha... Look at all the other websites.. it's still 2005.. but all the websites hosted by me are until 2006.. hehe.. efficient huh?

I've changed the song from Child of Light to Indescribable. It's a song by Chris Tomlin from his album Arriving. I'm thinking of getting his album soon. I'm also wanting to get a few more albums.. Some of those i'm targeting would be the latest one by Delirious as well as the latest one by Hillsongs, the united live series.

That should be after jan 10.. wen my pay comes in.. haha....

And i think i'm starting dating soon... I've chanced upon someone but i dunno what that person's response to me is. well, i'll take one step at a time ba and i'll just leave everything in God's hands.

Back to work tomorrow. I dread that. Ciaoz.

Monday, January 02, 2006

Happy New Year

Year 2005 has past and it's now gone. With a blink of an eye, it's already year 2006. Time really flies. It was just only a moment ago that we last had a countdown to year 2005 and before all of us know it, it's already countdown to 2006.

I've been very busy for the past week or so due to the christmas musical. I had the chance to visit Free Community Church and attend their christmas service on christmas evening.

Yesterday was BPMC's Watchnight concert and downdown service. It was the first time in BPMC's history that i saw so many people raising their hands and some jumping during worship especially during the closing of the concert. People wanted encores and eveything wasn't enough. They wanted more! How i wished that i could see this happening every sunday and that the strength of our church would grow. I believe that this is just the starting.

I went to FCBC's Youthnet new year's day celebration. FCBC has really grown. Since it opened it doors in Touch Center in Marine Parade. It's now over at Max Pavilion at Expo. Comparing it to City Harvest, the former still needs to brush up on certain aspects and it would be perfect.

I hope that 2006 will be a better year for all of us here. I pray that God will touch the hearts of those who do not know Him yet. I pray that the broken hearted, the weak, weary and worn-out souls will be restored. As for myself, I pray that my walk with God will be closer and closer.

It's 3 months more before i ord in april. I will be back to work in CGH. I do not know what my plans are or where my future lies. I can only live day-by-day on His word and what He has already planned for me. If he wants me to stop nursing and go into full-time ministry work or even full-time mission work, i'll have to follow... it's like the song... so lead me i'll follow....

I'm so glad that it's monday tomorrow and it's a public holiday off-in-lieu. I need the well-deserved rest.

Have a great and Blessed year ahead.

Shalom, God with us.