Below: Boss says eat eat! Don't torture ur stomach when u are hungry. I happily obliged...

Today is Valentine's Day, and also the 3rd Day at work. By now, I've already classified lots of laptops and repaired quite a few. Faulty CD ROMS, Change RAMs, Change HDDs, check the specifications, etc, all (almost all) I can do. Actually, this job quite interests me; all the computer and techy stiffs, hardwares and softwares (more on the hardware side). Also, it seens quite slack! Airconditioned environment, can sit down while working, can slack while computer scanning for errors, can go and get new year tidbits to munch on. The only xiong part today is moving individual boxes (About 20kg each!) of 9 laptops from the pallet to the work area, and from the work area back to the pallets.

ITP attachment at Dragon Kee Pte Ltd

Below: U want it, I have it. Hard disk drives from 8GB to 80GB... only lol

Below: The 4 terminals I operated on today to test HDDs for errors.

Below: Although messy, it is actually working!

Below: The bare essentials are connected to the motherboard. Extreme left is the HDD being tested.

Below: Laptops Galore!

There is nothing really nice about the Pantech Industrial Park. At least, I'm given a job that doesn't look quite xiong, and also, on computers. Basically, I'm attached to this computer company to learn how to assemble, strip, repair and troubleshoot PCs and Laptops. Also learn how to program and reformat and stuffs like that. The boss (Mr Ku) was so "Kool" to give me a Ang Bao with $10 inside! Really surprised me!

I spent the entire day checking loads of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) for errors. Currenly I'm checking the 8GB older models. Each HDD takes between 7-12mins (some buggy ones took 20 over minutes).

Working hours is 10am to 7pm for weekdays and 10am to 2pm for saturdays. Really spoilt my plans to maple for the entire attachment period. Really getting sick stuck at level 126 and not getting better skills.

How I wished I can just shake you and make you snap out of your madness...

Sometimes, being depressed can make you do wierd things...

You may not know it, but others may see it...

After the incident is gone, you'll look back and wished it hadn't happened in the first place...

..and know that at least there are people that do not give up on you...

Through the New Year...

Below: The scene outside Chinatown. With all the deco, the place is really a pleasent sight.Below: Huat ah!! 888

Below: Uncle Ghim Xiang and family. Hardly do they come down from Taiping =)

08/02/2008
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Destination - Chinatown Cherry Bar
Purpose - Melvin's B-Day
People - Melvin, Eric, Samuel, Darryl
Activities - Rave and Puke!

09/02/2008
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Destination - Orchard Road / Paragon / Crystal Jade Restaurant
Purpose - Family Dinner
People - My Entire extended family in Sg. (23 heads total)
Activities - Family gathering!

Destination - Cocoon --> Dbl O --> Boat Quay --> West Coast Park
Purpose - Clear Ah A and Ju's Bottle / Celebrate Con's Bday
People - Ah A, Ah Ju, Jimmy, Jacky, Sharline, Kelvin, Cons, Zhe Ming
Activities - KTV, Dancing, Fun+Fun+Fun

CNY Eve

Below: Pa and Mommy preparing all the good food for ancestors. Mom took a breather!

Below: While the adults settled for mahjong session, the kids just had their fun

Below: Without fail, everytime at K-Box, I'll be singing wei4 le3 ta1. Die, my voice will become sore for few days!

The day started with me going down to visit WeiXian and chatting him up at his workplace near ZOOM. After that, I played maple for about an hour at ZOOM before returning home to help mom with preparing all the food required for prayers to our ancestors. Pa knocked off from work early to help us out. Funny I was tired, so I took a long nap all the way till about 5+6pm before getting changed for the reunion dinner.

Its the same atmosphere every year. Closer relatives like Uncle Francis' family, Auntie Kim's family and Ah Sam's family would gather at Uncle Tony's house for the reunion dinner. The bunch of us older guys now would be quieter and just be contented with sitting at one spot and all sorts of topics come pouring out. THe younger children like Shan, Ting, Kai and Ariel would have their own fun in the playroom and the adults like my Dad, Uncle Ying Kong, Uncle Huat and Da Be would be at the mahjong table swimming!

Later at night, when everyone has parted and going to rest for tomorrow. The bunch of us, Ah A, Ju, Ray, Sam and Uncle Huat went over to Clementi K-Box to sing our lungs out! Crappy voice I have! How I really wish I could sing better! People would ask: "For what?" I'd say: "To put stars in my girlfriend's hearts?!"

Anyway, this is the year of the Rat, and I hope this year would be a really great one for me! Wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year '08! Cheers to the Cheeze!

Rat (Mouse) 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008		Yippee! Rats will have a very lucky and prosperous year. You may even enjoy magnificent career prospects, especially if you were born in 1948 (there may be a promotion ahead). All Rats - especially female Rats - looks like they'll be able to overcome all obstacles and push their way through to fame and fortune. If you're a married female Rat, you'll really be able to help your husband in his job this year. You'll do even better if you ask for help from others. Rats do best when they're in a crowd.
GENERAL		You are ambitious yet honest, prone to spend freely. (I don't anyhow spend!) Seldom make lasting friendships. (That's not me either...)
WORK		There will be many opportunities for you to outperform others and show your talent, especially If you were born in 1948. This is a lucky year career-wise for Rats born in 1960 as well. Everything will go according to plan, and your dreams will be fulfilled - if you put aside your pride to ask for the help of others and heed advice given to you. If you were born in 1984, your teachers may be amazed at your witty and clever remarks! (Amazed at me getting zero marks!) Stay humble (especially male Rats) - no one wants to help an arrogant Rat!
MONEY		The only down side to your year is your financial fortune. Because you are doing so well at work (and in love), you'll be tempted to spend, spend, spend! Try to control this impulse think ahead and save for the future. Rats born in 1936 should keep your eyes on the budget, or risk financial loss. For Rats this year, short-term investments are more profitable than long-term ones. (I'll take not of that..)
HEALTH		Any sustained illnesses will have a chance of recovery. Rats should watch what they eat and pay special care to the liver and kidneys, particularly those born in 1924 or 1972. (*Haiz*, less french fries already...)
LOVE and FAMILY		Married couples will enjoy a close and happy married life. Single Rats, especially those born in 1960 and 1972, will have lots of admirers - and the end of the year (near 2000) is a good time for you to get married. But don't rush - it's better to marry the right person later than to marry the wrong person sooner, but forever. If you were born in 1924, you may feel lonely sometimes. Don't be shy about being friendly to family and pals - they'll enjoy your company.
Compatible in love		Ox, Dragon, Monkey
Not compatible in love		Horse
Compatible in business		Dragon, Ox

WOOD RAT Horoscope Feb 5, 1924 to Jan 23, 1925 Feb 2, 1984 to Feb 19, 1985 Rat People are so charming and attractive they are always surrounded by friends and admirers. They can also be lone tumbleweeds, seldom making lasting friendships. Known as Perfectionists, they never want to lose face. It takes an understanding friend to get them to "put on the dancing plumes." Rat people have vivid imagination and are known for creating extraordinarily magic moments in time. Not surprisingly, the sensitive Rats have the gift of insight and clairvoyance, so you better watch out what you think around them! Rats enjoy being leaders and pacesetters and usually enjoy extraordinary success in life. Hearty Bean Soup is one of the keys to good health for a Rat!! Wood rats don't care about firecrackers and whiz-bam-boom special effects. Still waters run very deep! Somewhat introverted and shy in social gatherings, Wood Rats nevertheless make a big impact when it comes to career, finance, and entrepreneurial projects. A big ego keeps this one focused on the big picture, talking only when necessary to make the next move. The enterprising Wood Rat knows and lives the rules in human dynamics: compromise, flexibility, "playing it by ear," the Golden Rule, and generosity. In the Love Boat, don't expect the Wood Rat to whisper a lot of sweet nothings; again, still waters run deep. They don't need words, they ACT their love, showering affection, kindness, and respect on their loved ones, who love them in return.

Below: Daniel and Dennis starting the fires for 1 of the 2 pits we have.

Below: Seems like a nice weather, but it'll rain later.

What a bad weather for a chalet, at least the bad weather was restricted to the afternoon to early evening times. Jeremy just turned 24, and he invited the entire mortar platoon for a BBQ. Cost of it was a mind-blowing $800! Anyway, happy 24th birthday dude!!