Went drinking last night after the poker session, mainly to have a chat with Keith and see if there's anything we can do to 'save' his marriage with Karmna. Apparently, they are now facing a possibility of divorce, which is due to problems such as Karmna restricting Keith's drinking and poker sessions. From my point of view, I can understand what they are going through now. I truly believe that for 2 person to be together, they must learn to compromise and respect each other, and of course, Love. I believe that what is lack in their marriage is the level of compromise. I must say that I am in no position to give any advise or influence any of their decisions, but if what we as friends said can help to salvage their marriage, and so that they don't simply give up the relationship just because of some personal nonacceptance, I suppose that will be the ideal. Its simply not easy to maintain a relationship, let alone a marriage. But since the promise to love and care till death is given, this promise shall be kept as far as possible. Marrying someone is definitely not a child's play. It is a form of responsibility for both parties, therefore it is not permissible to just divorce because of matters which are within control.
Obviously, I do not agree that in a relationship, one party should try and change the living habits of the other so long whatever he/she does will not bring harm to the relationship. I have came across couples breaking up due to issues such as smoking, drinking, etc.. What I feel is that as long as those things doesn't 'harm' the relationship, why make it a big deal?? Is it worth to lose the person you love or you have promised to love just because of such immaterial issues?? I believe the restriction is imposed out of concern, but to end up quarreling is definitely not worthwhile. So this is where compromising plays a part. If each party in the relationship is able to let go and don't be so persistent on things like that, I am sure everything can be worked out.
Anyway that's my personal views, and that is what I have always been doing in my own relationship with Nic. I must say that both Nic and I are very different in many ways, and also very stubborn. But one party must definitely give in and not be so obstinate, so if the situation is such that Nic cannot give in, I will give in. If the situation is that I cannot give in, Nic will give in. I must say that somehow this year has been pretty good so far. We haven't had major quarrels as often, and we are somewhat more loving. And of course, I am happy for what I have.
In a nutshell, being together requires alot of effort by both parties. The relationship will never work out if only one party is giving in while the other is not.
Ok... Back to today.. The reason why it is a wasted day is because I was so pissed last night. Had too much to drink.. and I had such a bad hangover that I puked the whole morning and spent the whole day lying down... Today is suppose to be my gym day, but since I am so drunk, I can only go to the gym tomorrow... :( So in the end, I made a vow not to drink anymore!!! Nic said that I will never be able to achieve that.. But I am so going to do it.. Hate getting drunk.. its no fun!!!
One more week before exam results are released.. Pray hard that I can do really well... though I am quite certain that I will do pretty badly this semester... sigh!!! Regrets... Regrets.... Should have studied harder.....
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
First time 1st in NPL
Alright, now its my turn to boast about my poker achievement...
Just won 1st at a NPL poker tournament. But of course that's mainly due to two good reasons:
1. There were only 10 other players competing with me.
2. I had really good luck tonight.
Here's a picture of me with my first NPL Trophy (just nice to replace the one that Lucas broke the other time):
So clearly, poker to me is a lot about luck. Though many may not agree with me, but I am definitely not a reckless nor aggressive player who would keep raising preflop or betting hard when the cards did not hit. There are many theories when come to the technique of playing good poker, but who dares to say that poker is 100% about skill and 0% about luck?? No one player on a poker table will be able to last without lady luck smiling on him/her. But of course, there are skills involved too.
In terms of skill, I am not as skillful as Nic or other of our poker friends, but I must say that I can be lucky and win at times too.. lolx!!
Just won 1st at a NPL poker tournament. But of course that's mainly due to two good reasons:
1. There were only 10 other players competing with me.
2. I had really good luck tonight.
Here's a picture of me with my first NPL Trophy (just nice to replace the one that Lucas broke the other time):
So clearly, poker to me is a lot about luck. Though many may not agree with me, but I am definitely not a reckless nor aggressive player who would keep raising preflop or betting hard when the cards did not hit. There are many theories when come to the technique of playing good poker, but who dares to say that poker is 100% about skill and 0% about luck?? No one player on a poker table will be able to last without lady luck smiling on him/her. But of course, there are skills involved too.
In terms of skill, I am not as skillful as Nic or other of our poker friends, but I must say that I can be lucky and win at times too.. lolx!!
Nic 的 爱心烤鸡
This post was suppose to up done during my exam period, but was delayed till now.
Anyway, here I present..... Nic's creation: 爱心烤鸡 a.k.a Lovey-Dovey Roast Chicken !
As the name suggests, this chicken was prepared by Nic, for me, with lots of love! This was in fact one of my dinner during my exam week. So I really enjoyed it! Hopefully he will prepare it more often for me then.
Alrighty.. here's the picture of the chicken, before and after:
Before roasting but after preparing:
(can you see that heart-shaped BBQ sauce?)
When its ready to eat:
The recipe of this chicken is as follows:
- Chicken drumstick x 4
- Oyster sauce
- Chopped Garlic
- Chopped Onion
- BBQ sauce
- Sesame oil (a little)
Its really not bad... tasted good but one word of advice is to marinate it longer so that the chicken can fully absorb the taste.
He definitely scored 100 for his effort!
Anyway, here I present..... Nic's creation: 爱心烤鸡 a.k.a Lovey-Dovey Roast Chicken !
As the name suggests, this chicken was prepared by Nic, for me, with lots of love! This was in fact one of my dinner during my exam week. So I really enjoyed it! Hopefully he will prepare it more often for me then.
Alrighty.. here's the picture of the chicken, before and after:
Before roasting but after preparing:
(can you see that heart-shaped BBQ sauce?)
The recipe of this chicken is as follows:
- Chicken drumstick x 4
- Oyster sauce
- Chopped Garlic
- Chopped Onion
- BBQ sauce
- Sesame oil (a little)
Its really not bad... tasted good but one word of advice is to marinate it longer so that the chicken can fully absorb the taste.
He definitely scored 100 for his effort!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Job Hunting
Been spending the past few days applying for jobs. No response yet, but hopefully I can at least be called for some interviews.
Apart from that, I have been visiting the gym and playing poker every other day. Been drinking quite a bit too (in order to fill up stamp cards). But I have decided not to drink so much anymore.. basically b'cos I don't want those calories, especially not after spending 1 hour exercising 3 times a week.
Find that life is quite boring at this moment, so really hope to get a job soon. At least earn some money and do more meaningful things instead of lazing at home.
Anyway, if all goes well (i.e. got a job), we will still be returning home to spend the CNY and then perhaps return to Melbourne for work. Not sure if this is the best plan, but tentatively, that is what it is suppose to be. Our flight is booked on the 23rd January, departing at 1am. So we will be arriving in Singapore at 6am on 23rd January. So early, wonder how are we getting home from the Airport. :)
Apart from that, I have been visiting the gym and playing poker every other day. Been drinking quite a bit too (in order to fill up stamp cards). But I have decided not to drink so much anymore.. basically b'cos I don't want those calories, especially not after spending 1 hour exercising 3 times a week.
Find that life is quite boring at this moment, so really hope to get a job soon. At least earn some money and do more meaningful things instead of lazing at home.
Anyway, if all goes well (i.e. got a job), we will still be returning home to spend the CNY and then perhaps return to Melbourne for work. Not sure if this is the best plan, but tentatively, that is what it is suppose to be. Our flight is booked on the 23rd January, departing at 1am. So we will be arriving in Singapore at 6am on 23rd January. So early, wonder how are we getting home from the Airport. :)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Another phase of life....
Exams are finally over... I believed *cross my fingers*
Like I mentioned in my previous post, I do not know what my path will be ahead of me. There's no concrete plans as to what's gonna happen in the next few months, but most probably we will continue to search for a job while at the same time packing our stuff to go home. Sometimes I don't even know what I want to do exactly. Do I want to work in Melbourne, or do I want to go home? I think I will really miss Melbourne and the friends that we have here if I were to go back, but if I stay, I will also miss my family. Sigh... Life is all about decision making.... At least when we were young, we have our parents to rely on to make decisions for us, but when we grow up we've got to make decisions ourselves. As for myself, I do reckon that Nic is the one making decision on how my life should be. In that case, should I be thankful that at least I do not have to worry much, or should I be upset because I am not really doing what I want to.. See, its just so contradicting.. I do envy people who can do whatever they want, but at the same time I am thankful for whatever that has been given to me. Honestly, not many people are as fortunate as I am. At the very least, I am worry-free..
Well anyway, we shall see how it goes.. my usual saying "what's meant to be, will be"!
So meanwhile, just enjoy while I can. I can so foresee how my future will be like.. Step into the workforce, get married, start a family and then a FULLSTOP. Maybe that's what everybody else is experiencing too.
Alrighty.. that's all for today. Sometimes I really do have much to express, but it may not be that convenient after all since blogging doesn't really protect my privacy. Its probably just a good way for me to jolt down what is 'memorable' for myself, so that a few years down the road, I can still look back and have a good laugh or even 'evaluate' how my life has been and see if there's any room for improvements. lol...
Anyway tomorrow is Sunday, so we will go church, gym and maybe a round of home poker game. :)
tata~
Like I mentioned in my previous post, I do not know what my path will be ahead of me. There's no concrete plans as to what's gonna happen in the next few months, but most probably we will continue to search for a job while at the same time packing our stuff to go home. Sometimes I don't even know what I want to do exactly. Do I want to work in Melbourne, or do I want to go home? I think I will really miss Melbourne and the friends that we have here if I were to go back, but if I stay, I will also miss my family. Sigh... Life is all about decision making.... At least when we were young, we have our parents to rely on to make decisions for us, but when we grow up we've got to make decisions ourselves. As for myself, I do reckon that Nic is the one making decision on how my life should be. In that case, should I be thankful that at least I do not have to worry much, or should I be upset because I am not really doing what I want to.. See, its just so contradicting.. I do envy people who can do whatever they want, but at the same time I am thankful for whatever that has been given to me. Honestly, not many people are as fortunate as I am. At the very least, I am worry-free..
Well anyway, we shall see how it goes.. my usual saying "what's meant to be, will be"!
So meanwhile, just enjoy while I can. I can so foresee how my future will be like.. Step into the workforce, get married, start a family and then a FULLSTOP. Maybe that's what everybody else is experiencing too.
Alrighty.. that's all for today. Sometimes I really do have much to express, but it may not be that convenient after all since blogging doesn't really protect my privacy. Its probably just a good way for me to jolt down what is 'memorable' for myself, so that a few years down the road, I can still look back and have a good laugh or even 'evaluate' how my life has been and see if there's any room for improvements. lol...
Anyway tomorrow is Sunday, so we will go church, gym and maybe a round of home poker game. :)
tata~
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
MAE101 paper today and MAA301 paper tomorrow
HELP!!!! This accounting unit is so tough.. so much to memorise... argh!!! :(
Just had my first paper this morning... Economic Principles... I don't feel too good about the paper though, so just pray and hope that I can achieve my intended results... Anyway, I don't have the energy to waste on worrying about what is over cos the paper tomorrow is the one that I am worried for now. Although I have started my preparation few weeks ago, but seem like its still very tough to memorise so much in one night....
Probably just do my best. Anyway no matter how afraid I may be, I still have to sit for the paper. So might as well spend more energy reading and remembering instead of lamenting and worrying..
Alrighty, say a prayer for my exam:
*God, please help me. Bless me with the wisdom and brain power I need to overcome this exam. Thank you. Amen. *
Just had my first paper this morning... Economic Principles... I don't feel too good about the paper though, so just pray and hope that I can achieve my intended results... Anyway, I don't have the energy to waste on worrying about what is over cos the paper tomorrow is the one that I am worried for now. Although I have started my preparation few weeks ago, but seem like its still very tough to memorise so much in one night....
Probably just do my best. Anyway no matter how afraid I may be, I still have to sit for the paper. So might as well spend more energy reading and remembering instead of lamenting and worrying..
Alrighty, say a prayer for my exam:
*God, please help me. Bless me with the wisdom and brain power I need to overcome this exam. Thank you. Amen. *
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A wasted Sunday before the Exams
4 more days till exams are over. Counting down, can't wait for them to be over.
Just had Lazz and Deanne over for a visit. Had a chat and drank some red wine.. yes, in a hot Sunday afternoon. Isn't it nice to be so relaxed? Well, apparently it would have been more enjoyable if there aren't thoughts of the exams bugging me at the back of my mind.
In fact, my plan for today was to stay at home and do some study, as well as go to the gym for a workout. But in the end, I managed to do neither of both. Or maybe I did a bit of study.. but not that much. This morning we went to mass at 11am, went for lunch, came back feeling really sleepy and decided to take a nap.. so end up sleeping from 3.15pm to about 5pm. It wasn't a good sleep either as the day was so hot and I ended up having that 'Sunday' headache. Somehow whenever I take a nap on Sundays, I will bound to wake up with a bit of headache. But its all good now. The headache is gone and now I am back at my table, trying to study. I must at least complete highlighting my econs notes by today. And tomorrow, I will embark on the memorization of the notes for Topic 1,2,3 of MAA301. That's my plan and I really hope that I can stick to it.
Nic is out for soccer at the moment, and after he returns, we might be going to catch a free movie. We have got a free movie voucher from Hoyts for joining the online movie club, and that voucher is only valid till the 12th, so we must use it today if not we will probably be wasting it since I will not be able to catch the movie tomorrow nor on Tuesday. Anyway, guess we have to catch the show "Burn after Reading" since the one we wanted to watch "Quantum of Solace" is not out yet.
So much for a Sunday. Hate exam period! Can't do much.... :(
Just had Lazz and Deanne over for a visit. Had a chat and drank some red wine.. yes, in a hot Sunday afternoon. Isn't it nice to be so relaxed? Well, apparently it would have been more enjoyable if there aren't thoughts of the exams bugging me at the back of my mind.
In fact, my plan for today was to stay at home and do some study, as well as go to the gym for a workout. But in the end, I managed to do neither of both. Or maybe I did a bit of study.. but not that much. This morning we went to mass at 11am, went for lunch, came back feeling really sleepy and decided to take a nap.. so end up sleeping from 3.15pm to about 5pm. It wasn't a good sleep either as the day was so hot and I ended up having that 'Sunday' headache. Somehow whenever I take a nap on Sundays, I will bound to wake up with a bit of headache. But its all good now. The headache is gone and now I am back at my table, trying to study. I must at least complete highlighting my econs notes by today. And tomorrow, I will embark on the memorization of the notes for Topic 1,2,3 of MAA301. That's my plan and I really hope that I can stick to it.
Nic is out for soccer at the moment, and after he returns, we might be going to catch a free movie. We have got a free movie voucher from Hoyts for joining the online movie club, and that voucher is only valid till the 12th, so we must use it today if not we will probably be wasting it since I will not be able to catch the movie tomorrow nor on Tuesday. Anyway, guess we have to catch the show "Burn after Reading" since the one we wanted to watch "Quantum of Solace" is not out yet.
So much for a Sunday. Hate exam period! Can't do much.... :(
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A new blog template
Its late now.. just finished a game of online poker.. lost on a K,10 suited, to K,Q... well what to do.. I raised preflop but I guess its alright for the person to call since KQ is a better hand.. used to such beats in poker... anyway its a 10cent game.. so not so bad... think I still got back some money for finishing 17th out of 360 players..
Well, if anyone did notice.. yes, I changed the template for my blog.. finally.. I have been wanting to do so long time ago.. Just that I didn't know how to go about doing it until now.. Just completed the revision for MAA301 earlier.. so thought that I should just work on this blog template thingy while I have the time... Been sleeping real late for the past few weeks.. so I guess my body clock has already adjusted itself to only feel tired at 3am.. Aware that it isn't good for health (especially lack of sleep can make one fat).. but I just find myself more energetic at night.. but definitely got to kick this habit of sleeping late... if not, in future will suffer when I start to work and got to wake up early..
I guess I am just looking forward for my exams to be over and done with... we've got some programmes planned ahead for the summer... we will be spending a weekend at a friend's holiday apartment at the Lakes (i have no idea where that is at the moment).. and probably do more aussie stuffs like beaching... golfing... pokering... etc... just got to experience aussie lifestyle while we are here.... I believe all these will be very good experience for me...
These few days Nic has gradually shown acceptance to the fact that we might not be able to stay on in Melbourne.. Though I understand and can feel that he is really disappointed, but I guess if that's the way our life is planned... there's nothing much we can do... but honestly, to me I feel that even though we don't get to stay on now, doesn't mean that we won't get to come back here and live in future.. I believe if there's a will, there will be a way.. I just hope that Nic can be less disappointed and be a happier man... I know there's a lot of worries weighing on him at the moment.. and guess all I can do is to do my part and put in some effort to search for a job.. if we have done our best, even if things doesn't work out the way we want them to, we shan't feel too bad.. at least we tried... sigh...
Anyway.. hopefully in my next post, I can at least be more certain of what my (or rather our) future lies ahead... I will be wherever Nic wants to be... If he can't get what he wants, at least he has my support... :)
Well, if anyone did notice.. yes, I changed the template for my blog.. finally.. I have been wanting to do so long time ago.. Just that I didn't know how to go about doing it until now.. Just completed the revision for MAA301 earlier.. so thought that I should just work on this blog template thingy while I have the time... Been sleeping real late for the past few weeks.. so I guess my body clock has already adjusted itself to only feel tired at 3am.. Aware that it isn't good for health (especially lack of sleep can make one fat).. but I just find myself more energetic at night.. but definitely got to kick this habit of sleeping late... if not, in future will suffer when I start to work and got to wake up early..
I guess I am just looking forward for my exams to be over and done with... we've got some programmes planned ahead for the summer... we will be spending a weekend at a friend's holiday apartment at the Lakes (i have no idea where that is at the moment).. and probably do more aussie stuffs like beaching... golfing... pokering... etc... just got to experience aussie lifestyle while we are here.... I believe all these will be very good experience for me...
These few days Nic has gradually shown acceptance to the fact that we might not be able to stay on in Melbourne.. Though I understand and can feel that he is really disappointed, but I guess if that's the way our life is planned... there's nothing much we can do... but honestly, to me I feel that even though we don't get to stay on now, doesn't mean that we won't get to come back here and live in future.. I believe if there's a will, there will be a way.. I just hope that Nic can be less disappointed and be a happier man... I know there's a lot of worries weighing on him at the moment.. and guess all I can do is to do my part and put in some effort to search for a job.. if we have done our best, even if things doesn't work out the way we want them to, we shan't feel too bad.. at least we tried... sigh...
Anyway.. hopefully in my next post, I can at least be more certain of what my (or rather our) future lies ahead... I will be wherever Nic wants to be... If he can't get what he wants, at least he has my support... :)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Its exam period again...
Can't wait for it to be over... Though studying is not as bad as working (i reckon) but then having to cramp one semester worth of information into my small little skull seems rather taxing... and hopefully all goes well for us...
So what's on after exams?? The answer is no idea...
All I know is that at this moment, my options are to either try and look for a job here (which I think will be rather tough without being a PR) or to go back and help Nic's parents till April, then look for a job in Singapore... Honestly speaking, I am fine with either alternative... but b'cos Nic is very persistent in staying here, I guess I would have to too...
Sigh!! I wish God can be more obvious when showing us the way... maybe we are really meant to go back... but then again, I don't wish to upset Nic by not putting any effort to look for a job here.. so I guess I just got to do it and see how it goes...
Anyway now I shall just devote my time to prepare for my exams and nothing else... I'd just got to let the future worry for itself... I always believe that God has already arranged our path for us, so just got to take one step at a time... (I am just someone who hates to worry about the future... b'cos to me, my rational is "why waste energy worrying over things that you have no control over".. right?)
Alrighty... Nic is out to Ben's house for a Xbox gaming session... I chose to stay at home simply b'cos I am too lazy to step out of the house... and perhaps to study... but I think now I just want to take a rest... and watch some show instead.. lolx... ;)
Can't wait for it to be over... Though studying is not as bad as working (i reckon) but then having to cramp one semester worth of information into my small little skull seems rather taxing... and hopefully all goes well for us...
So what's on after exams?? The answer is no idea...
All I know is that at this moment, my options are to either try and look for a job here (which I think will be rather tough without being a PR) or to go back and help Nic's parents till April, then look for a job in Singapore... Honestly speaking, I am fine with either alternative... but b'cos Nic is very persistent in staying here, I guess I would have to too...
Sigh!! I wish God can be more obvious when showing us the way... maybe we are really meant to go back... but then again, I don't wish to upset Nic by not putting any effort to look for a job here.. so I guess I just got to do it and see how it goes...
Anyway now I shall just devote my time to prepare for my exams and nothing else... I'd just got to let the future worry for itself... I always believe that God has already arranged our path for us, so just got to take one step at a time... (I am just someone who hates to worry about the future... b'cos to me, my rational is "why waste energy worrying over things that you have no control over".. right?)
Alrighty... Nic is out to Ben's house for a Xbox gaming session... I chose to stay at home simply b'cos I am too lazy to step out of the house... and perhaps to study... but I think now I just want to take a rest... and watch some show instead.. lolx... ;)
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