Hectic days.

Again...

Seems like I'm lost in work again.

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Just simply crazily busy at work...

Tedious, minor tasks everyday... but yet... each one of them is how they judge an inspector...

Seemingly... my luck was only fair.... though not with extremely heavy workload, but my work need a lot of back-and-forth before getting it done... Really.... it can be quite tiring at times.

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I start to hate my 7-11 life... work is occupying my whole day and left me with no time whatsoever for socializing.... Felt so lonely at times...

Fate?

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Hoping for a upward turn. I have had enough lately.

Time to write some thoughts here before I lost my memory.

I was posted to a new CID team. (Maybe a good thing for me.... I was really struggling with the workload of my previous team... maybe too many complex cases?)

New people means adaptation, but thankfully, the team seems very sharp. And the previous inspector did not leave too many stuff behind.... so it's okay for me.

I started to taste the joy, and the bitterness of CID life.

The joy was the detection of a crime case, planning the strategy and capture the offenders...

Bitter was the workload that follow afterwards...

I have no idea why time seems so limited on every case.... the minute you got the person arrested, the next minute you are planning on your upcoming few days' action, and get prepared!!! It's a tough task but I was well advised by my sergeant... so it's okay thus far...

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Cant believe I can really work on 19 hours straight just on one case..... and I can forsee more to come.....

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Whilst I was enjoying myself at work... there are always other aspect in life that I am forgoing....

Friendship, Love and Family.... Are all these an equal trade off??

I am confused...

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Why can't life be simple?

Another week.

Becoming more and more amnesic lately.

Yes, it's busy as hell.... but the memories pass like a breeze...

Waking up in shambles everyday... dead walking to office and do my work...

I was feeling numb... arrest, no arrest... I dont care that much... as long as I get the work done...

Feeling the pressure of my post... too many things happening at the same time.

Or maybe, my subconciousness just told me to filter all the unhappy memories... 4 years felling from height and dead... suicidal mom with her child missing... such horrible events kept happening each day...

Maybe, afterall.... being indifferent is not too bad.

I must stay strong.

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At such turbulent time... I need to find my anchor.

Can I depend on you?

王菲 - 我願意

No matter how bizarre the act may seems, if it can make you happy, I'll definite do it.

"Something stupid"

Life... dragging on.

Life in crime is not easy.

I'm currently living in a depressed stage...

It seems... I'm busy for nothing... the work is overwhelming me on every aspect...

Everything takes time... isnt it?

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It's December already...

Almost one year.

The first few steps is always the hardest... I'm still working on it.

Looking forward to Saturday.

Weekend and first A shift.

Weekend was okay.

Procrastinated as usual on Saturday Afternoon.

Was supposedly back in the office to clear files.... but you know... sleep and games always prevail.

Saturday night went out with Angela, Yvonne, Bean and Mei mei.... it's good to catch up once in a while.

Was at Biergarten... my minds drifted to some more important things...

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Caught a drink with Michelle at TST promenade... feels just like the old days in secondary school...

A good conversation is just like a good ole bottle of wine... make you feel tipsy.

Thanks for the chat.

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Though the conversation was cut short as I had to work as a volunteer in the UNICEF run held at Disneyland... boarding bus at 0330 hours to Lantau was something I've never done before.

In every major event there's always a group of people dedicating hours of preparation time.... and I'm proud to say it's finally done.

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Non-stop sleeping on Sunday... 1300 till 0500 the other day....

Told you I am very good 'in bed'.

I can sleep for ages.

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Monday.

Feel refreshed after such prolonged sleep.

And a good McDonald to start the day.

Little did I know it was the only calmness before the storm.

My first ever day taking in cases as Officer-in-charge of CID team...

7 new cases, with no arrest... Working from 0700 hours till 2300 hours....

Even my new boss think I'm of bad luck...

Well... I love challenges... I must survive and thrive.

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Better sleep now. Tomorrow will be another long day.

Past two weeks... Life as a criminal.

It's been really tough clearing the 'dead' files that were literally unmoved since I took up the post.... but at least, I need to pretend I have worked a bit on it... deception? Yes, a bit...

Some surprise to know the inspector who was supposedly taking my post got blocked in the very last minute.... my replacement was someone I'm not very fond of... well... that certainly cut all my motivation to reduce his workload...

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Friday night. A happy chong gathering with my WUS buddies.

It's really good to see most of them, though busy, but in good shape.

Congrats to Stephen and Wing who got married in Guam.

Time flies, really...

A quick drink at Henry House... I promise next time I will find a white wine less sweet ^^

Hope to see each other soon.

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Saturday.

A date I've been longing for...

TST promenade was particularly gorgeous on that day... magic colour in the skies with the autumn breeze... feels like paradise.

If I were to remember only one thing in life, I will never forget the sweetness of the greentea frappaccino.

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Later that night I worked at James' flat in preparation for his wedding... nothing too much... but just helping out some tasks.

The night joined Kennon at his place for the usual activities.... when was the last time I stayed up the whole night?

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Sunday.

Unexpected turnout by James...

Woke by noon and helped out the wedding, which would be held on the next day.

Never imagine it's such tedious task... and that I'll have my three meals at 'Tan Tai Fung' dumplings.....

Rushed out to buy my suit at G2000 (little did I know it wont last very long)

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When the things were set, I head back to home and had a good night sleep before waking up early as the 'best man'...

Some brotherly chat prior to his crunch time...

We endured a lot of hardship and had been 'played' by the sisters gang...

We poised and took some excellent photos...

Well, frankly, attending wedding could be quite fun too.

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Mr. and Mrs. CHAN.

So great to see you two have overcome many hardship and unite as husband and wife on that special night.

May you two have happy, prosperous and long married life.

I hope I can be the godfather of your children~

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The banquet... glad it's finally over....

Once I was relieved of my duties, the crazy part of me took over my body and caused an excessive intake of alcohol in short amount of time....

If you dont know what excessive is... waking up in a hospital at 7 the other day without any recollection of what happened the night before is probably a definition of it...

Shit... crazy life... even up till now I have no idea what/who get the better of me.

I could have messed things up.... and I hereby apologize... hope it's not something major.

And by the way... if anyone got any photos/clips that show what exactly happened on that night, I dont mind seeing them.... it must be pretty fun, just like the situation in that Hangover movie.

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Tuesday.

Supposedly a work day...

But the alcohol in the brain and body forced me to sleep through the day time... I opt to do so in my office such that my boss wont get mad because of my absence...

Bloodshot eyes, clothes with alcohol stench, pale face and disorientation must make me a pretty scary figure... crazy, simply crazy...

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Wednesday till Friday.

My first taste in Crime investigation.

Though I was not actively taking up new cases, but going over the files gave me some ideas of it.... should be quite fun, but must be a torturous job...

Am I up to the challenge?

I've got every excuse to be laid back and just defer my files (afterall, I only stand in for few weeks).... but if I were the one doing this.... that's probably me...

Just hope to do the best I can on everything.

No pain, no gain, right?

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Thanks Michelle for her counselling... LaSallian is in fact, have great resembelence to the personality of a LEO...

Honour is everything.

But am I putting the focus on the right thing?

Career? Home? Love?

I wish to know.

Monday and Tuesday.

With some effort over the past weeks (really long week, weeks after weeks, it must have been four continuous weeks of non-stop working).... I finally manage to clear my urgent files and get my work schedule under control....

That's why I went out with Horace on Monday night in celebration for his new job.

Picked up our old times at a game arcade, a causal dinner at Ashley Road, TST and then spend the night at TST promenade sipping beer and chat... it's just so good.

Have faith in yourself buddy. There's nothing wrong on yourside.

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My life changed totally just because of a word.

Yes.

Looking forward.

Pick up lines... and smart replies.

Man: I know how to please a woman.
Woman: Then please leave me alone.

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Man: I want to give myself to you.
Woman: Sorry, I don't accept cheap gifts.

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Man: May I see you pretty soon?
Woman: Don't you think I'm pretty now?

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Man: Your hair color is fabulous.
Woman: Thank you. It's on aisle three at the corner drug store.

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Man: You look like a dream.
Woman: Go back to sleep.

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Man: I can tell that you want me.
Woman: Yes, I want you to leave.

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Man: Hey, baby, what's your sign?
Woman: Do not enter. or Stop.

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Man: I'd go through anything for you.
Woman: Let's start with your bank account.

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Man: May I have the last dance?
Woman: You've just had it.

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Man: I would go to the end of the world for you.
Woman: Yes, but would you stay there?

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Man: Your place or mine?
Woman: Both. You go to your place, and I'll go to mine.

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Man: Your body is like a temple.
Woman: Sorry, there are no services today.

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Man: Is this seat empty?
Woman: Yes, and this one will be too if you sit down.

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Man: What's it like being the most beautiful girl in the bar?
Woman: What's it like being the biggest liar in the world?

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Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Woman: Yeah, that's why I don't go there anymore.

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Man: If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.
Woman: If I could see you naked, I'd die laughing.

Weekend.

Life is hectic lately, as usual.

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Nothing much on Thursday,took a leave day compensating for election day's hard work. Brother is back and hang out with him for a while, and dinner with family that night.

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Friday, back to work in holiday mood.

Lunch, DDC get by and celebrate the success of dragon boat team... another social function...

Met the LaSallian senior Andrew Li at DOJ. Hopefully there will be more chances of cooperation.

Josephine of WUS moved to DOJ for work... since I was in admiralty, I find her for a quick drink. And I'm glad to find Ada to join us as well.

When will the WUS people get together again?

Worked till midnight on Friday, to get rid of most file (still got loads though) and to allow myself in procrastinating over the weekend.

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Saturday

Yum Cha with Alvin and Angie etc at Holiday Inn, TST. Food is decent the price is.... outrageous.

An early happy hour by TST promenade.... lovely weather.

Later that night I attended the retirement party of a Sergeant... it's really impressive to spend 35 years on one single job... I should probably learn from him on this aspect.

After the dinner me and my inspector mates went for another round of drink at the "Pawn", Wan Chai. Pretty posh place... And I'm glad we had such a conversation that night.

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Sunday...

As my farewell... Me and the staff of MESU went to Police College for BBQ... not just the usual meat and wings BBQ... we are cooking cuttlefish, crabs, clams and tiger prawns.... totally luxurious.

Glad to invite Emma and Ling for the dinner as well... and my parents and brother...

Learning to let them know about my work and life... it's gonna take some time.

But it's a good night... totally full~

Spilling my heart out.

Work is.... still partially stuck... I am just doing my best to do what I must do... and I have stalled in anything extra.... I've been rather lazy at work lately, maybe rightly so.... coz boss is simply torturing my every work....

Thank you for bearing all my ranting this afternoon... I must learn to smile.

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Dinner with my dental-mate Angela. Originally I have Jo along as well but her apthous ulcers were just too severe... (i understand completely after my sickness last week).... So get well soon and meet next time la.

Had a really late dinner in Causewaybay... forgot when was the last time we had dinner like this... never after university I guess....

Counting back, it's been 8 years since we get to know each other.... I really couldnt think of a better person to share my feelings/puzzles lately.

Thank you for listening and it's always good to have you as my friend.

I probably need to be a bit proactive.

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Wasted another opportunity tonight... is it fate?

But I'm glad you asked.

沈佳宜... Every man got his own 沈佳宜 in heart.... but will my destiny fare better than portraited?

Busy busy.

Busy... this seems the main theme of this blog already.

Nothing much last week. Again buried my head into my pile of files... seriously, I needed a break from this post.... things are just getting too tedious lately... and I hated it.

Received my tax slip last week and I have got a strong feeling that I am being robbed... gor civil servant, we don't get to paid 13 months salary nor bonus... yet we are so lowly paid when considering our money to workload ratio... now you are telling me I got robbed of 1.5 months salary? Why should I even bother to work?

I chose the right thing in leaving office sharp on time on Thursday and Friday. Dinner in TST at a decent Italian restaurant, then had dinner and drink with sam, alvin, jeff and andy (and partners) in lkf... we ran into Michael wan, Jonathan tang and Gary leung, our high school buddies alongway... really, it's always good catching up with life long buddies like them... am I getting really old now?

Idle Saturday at home and dinner with family.

Got to work on a good ole Sunday for district council election... really bored task...

Dunno why boss got pissed today. Having the power to control everything doesn't mean you are successful... it's just a sign you are a control freak.

Passed my first standard 3 paper... still got 3 more to go...

Still... a bit disappointed as I thought I could have achieved a better result.... well... am I suited to this place?

Weakness...

Remeber a local movie sometimes ago, Alex Fong once said, "My weakness is having a memory too good."

I concur with this saying completely...

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Some memories are just etched too deeply to completely forget...

Any minor trigger is going to stir it up again, as vivid as yesterday...

Out of some thirty thousand firearms in Police Force, how come it's that unique five number that I get?

分身術 - 容祖兒

Thank you Wyman.

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It's been a really busy week... a compensation for slacking off last week?

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Glad to know you're finally back... Had fun?

Food and Wine Festival, again.

It's a bit crazy I know... Within 24 hours I have set foot again at West Kowloon Promenade for wine-tasting... (I must insist I'm not an alcoholic.... they go to rehabs!)

This time I went with old pal Kathy (and her friend).... and we accidentally ran into Karrie and her boyfriend.... so it's an unexpected little gathering.... To mix in the surprise, we are spotted by Jenny who joined for a little chat.... lovely.

I have got more luck in finding good wine than yesterday. Tried some interesting choice of riesling and pomerol.... nice.

Expecting to our next gathering when someone might share her loot tonight with us :P

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Work resumes tomorrow.... a bit anxious cause I can expect the intray so piled with files....

"All is well".... I keep praying.

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Dont know why but it seems something (someone) is missing then and there...

How's Beijing?

Been really sick last week...

All my work have stalled last week...

On monday and tuesday I still manage to get back to work despite my lips were swollen (at first i suspected some allergic reaction towards the new medication I was on.... but later I learn it's probably some virus-triggered auto immume response that cause many, numerous apthous stomatitis to take place)... but on Tuesday afternoon, when there's a cut feeling on the angle of my mouth, a fever and pain from speech and even drinking water, I knew something major had gone wrong.....

Didnt take a second for me to skive work and head to the doctor immediately... still URTI and possible from some really bad strand of flu virus.....

I was kept bed-ridden (with my books, computers and PS3 though) for the next three days.... the ulcers in mouth had caused misery in life.... especially I was forced to fast against my wish.... thinkfully, it's all over now.

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Had a really major argument with parents during my recuperation stay at home.... i dont wanted it and was in such poor condition to be involved but it's probably best to let them know how little breathing space I have at home... and their views and expectatons on me..... I dont know how things will work out but I shall keep my finger crossed.

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Feels like resurrection today when I know I can have solid food with the fear of touching any sore point in mouth (there are still some leisons, but effectively controlled by anaethestics...)

Went for the food and wine festival at West Kowloon Promenade tonight.... too bad the time was a bit short as I arrive only at 9 ish.... but still I manage to taste some interesting choice of wine.... Not a bad night at all~

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The thought of getting back to work on Monday scares me.... especially after three long days of Sick Leave..... I must use something to distract me from the impact.... will some wine do? Or a good movie is better???

Pesistence illness.

Really bad week.

The sore throat and low grade fever persisted for the whole week... waking every morning feeling like an sixty years old old man....

Thankfully, the work was noot to heavy... can still manage some time for a short nap.

Health, is precious.

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Attended the wedding of my staff on Saturday... really... marriage is such an difficult task...

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It seems... all progress stalled, again... frustrated.

Last weekend.

Friday was a day spent idly...

Had dinner with Kennon at Outback Steak House.... pretty good food.

He seems puzzled... Or is he merely living my future path?

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Saturday was a physical exhaustion day.... the Dragon Boat Race that I organized and participated in....

Thankfully, nothing went too wrong and that the bosses seems happy.

Gosh, I'm so glad it's finally over.

Dinner with Alvin and Winner at SoHo East. It's always good to share good meal with friends.

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Sunday, woke with a bit of sore throat....

Officially my last day of rest.... so I did whatever I cant do in normal work days....

Sleeping late, staying up late, skipping meals etc...

Just like my usual pre-teen life.

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Monday.

Work resumes.... luckily the workload was not too heavy on my first day back.

Still manage a bit of time for gym, I really needed that.

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Tuesday.

The illness still persisted.... was too annoyed and head for medical consultation.... the usual URTI diagnosis... When will I get well?

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Signs are... looking good this week...

What must I do?

Exam's over.

I must admit.... I am no longer the focused student who can do not stop reading....

But when situation warrants, I can still do one night or two of such act....

Reading pastpaers from 2100 hours till 0400 hours.... sleeping for two hours before heading to exam....

How come I got the feel of year 1 or year 2 dental examination??

Brain stoned.... but with a clarity of mind.

Just hope I can secure a pass for the paper.

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The next day I was originally scheduled for another paper....

But screw it.... one at a time only...

I did the most crazy thing ever.

Walking out with an empty answer book.

Crazy act, but it feels great.

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Caught up with Horace, who was in a stage of transition lately...

Looking at him and listening to his story.... I drifted into my memories...

How come everything was so familiar? School culture has got something to do with it?

But what's pass is passed.

I hope you well brother.

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Spent my holiday Thursday in Tuen Mun, a place I've really not visited often.

Lunch with a new friend, though the food was really bad... but very interesting conversation.

Spent the afternoon there as well.... idling, enjoying life, doing a bit of reading etc.

Later that night I have dinner with Charmian, who was kind enough to squeeze time admist her busy schedule...

Lovely dinner, really. You're such an observant and clever person, you really read people (or because of your profession?)

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Being kind to others means it's cruel to yourself.

I need to be something more than just kind.

Another make or break chance.

Inspector Professional Examination. Paper A.

Starting in 9 hours.

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God bless.

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Exams.... exams... and more exams coming.

New record.

I bet I've created another shameful record...

Only five entries in the whole of September?

Going for three weeks without a single entry?

I'm impressed by my own laziness.

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I must admit, I drifted into my usual games obsession. A card game called "Sanguo Sha" this time... It's so addictive that I spent most of my afterwork times on it... especially it's an online version where I can compete with different players anytime... gosh...

Thankfully, I manage to get out of its grip (at least for now) and seriously do some work.

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I was on leave for the past two weeks. Partly because I was preparing for the upcoming inspector professional exam, and partly because it's been too long since I last had a break.... it's not bad to have a change finally.

Shamefully.... despite my absence, work is still progressing and occassional (and rather frequently) I was still being contacted and instructions had to be made.... what's the point of a holiday?? That means no work (at all).... Sigh... my work is really tying.

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My study progress was quite bad.... originally I thought I could attempt two papers... but reality told me one is already too much for my capacity... Will I be able to pass all four papers in short time and earn my promotion??

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Life is more than study alone....

I have got quite a number of good dinner and gathering with friends...

All-in-all, I am just glad to have such good friends around me, whenever I need them, they are here for me... thanks.

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Officially, it's been one year.

It's time to move on.

Be strong. Lady Luck is smiling. :)

It's been another long week.

Thursday, normal work day.

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Friday, went for training... boring one.

Later that night was the Dental Sing-K night with the usual Horace, Ken and Jo. Causeway Bay Neway. Too bad the time was too short.

We did not want to go home and was surrounding by so much trouble that we seriously needed to chat and that we missed our young days so much.... we ended up hangout out in Victoria Park.

Just like the good old days.

Jo is running into something major (bad) in her relationship... as an outsider, I didnt know how to help... just hope all go well for you.

If you can make it through, I'm sure you two will reach another stage shortly.

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Saturday, day-time for Dragon Boat Training. DDC was there and finally, at least some people are there for the training this time... it was a good but tiring session.

Later in the evening. Celebrated Bean's birthday in Mong Kok Watami... great to catch up with old fellas... Yvonne, Angela, Mei Mei and Bean.

Still... later at night. I headed to Kennon's place for the usual gathering. Kennon seems reasonably well with his new job.

All the best, bro.

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Sunday. I felt the full effect of dragon boat training... back pain, muscle ache... I can hardly lift myself from bed... argh.... I'm feeling old.

If you cant beat it (or have no urging reason to do it).... why not leave it just the way it is?

Translation: If my muscle force me to stay in bed, why cant i just sleep on my bed doing nothing??

Great day.

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Monday.

Another long working day... though cut short by all the unnecessary tasks.

Accompanied boss to attend the 'worshipping kwan kung' at the Hong Kong Jockey Club today... though the food was good, I've got more important task to do at night.

Boss called for sudden 'yum cha' and cutting short my already shortened work hour... meaning I'll have to cramp more work in less time... thanks boss.

Working on a turbo the whole afternoon that by the time I got off work, I was attacked by the most fierce headache experienced... gosh.

Fortunately, I got some belief that drove me on.... To have dinner with colleagues.

We ended up having buffet at Novotel Hotel Wan Chai. Pretty decent food there with some good oysters and shashimi. And it's currently on promotion that it's only 250 per head.

The best part of it.... Ben and Jerry ice-cream!!!

I must have eaten a whole bowl of ice-cream tonight.

Satisfied.

P.S. I probably had too much that I'm suffering from diarrhea now.... Hope it gets better by the morning... damn.

If you die this time tomorrow, will you have any regret?

Sorry if the title scared you, this is what I'm thinking at this moment.

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Last Friday was great...

Though I was detained for some mo liu 'pay face' gathering at work, I still manage to leave only a while late and meet my friend for dinner and concert.

German food at Biergarten @ Hanoi Road... the food is comparable (or even better than King Ludwig's). I love the large beer keg that they modified into dining table and seats...

I was so full~

Later that night, concert by GEM in Hung Hom Coliseum...

Wel, GEM was one of the best young singer in Hong Kong. Though the concert gave me the impression that it was planned and prepared in a very short time, the outcome was not bad.

Though she was not very stable when delivering her songs in low pitch, her lung-bursting high pitch was awesome...

A.I.N.Y.~

Though my favourite song was "All about you" and "Where did you go"

It's been a really enjoyable night. Hope you feel the same.

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Went out to meet Alvin and Co. later that night at Zuma Landmark.... I seldom see a bar specializing in Sake... will find a time to visit it sometimes.

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Saturday and Sunday.... nothing too special.

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Monday... a day of work...

Was focusing on my job the whole day, only to have a sense of defeat as my intray was still very much filled....

I hate the feeling of never ending task.

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Tuesday was a holiday... I did not have any celebration of mid-autum festival.... only that I saw the moon was shining bright each night lately.

Went for movie with Kathy... The three idiots.

Though the punchline were pretty much expected... it has a bit of 'blues' in the buildup of film... the meaning behind the film was far more than what's meet the eyes.

I had really strong feeling towards it as the university life was exactly waht I've faced...

Such resonating idea.

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Had a quick drink at the longue of Marco Polo Hotel later...

Good music, good friend... just lovely.

I wish I could spend much much longer there....

We talk about love, family, work....

Nothing concrete came up.... but just the usual old saying,

Memento Mori...

Really, I really should find more time for my family.

ABCDEFG, HKIJ...

You know what is the meaning of the title?

Such a romantic story behind.

ABCDEFG是什麼意思？

男孩回答：A boy can do everything for girl"




誰都忘了後面還有HIJK









He is just kidding...

Well.... I hope it's not true.

Another week.... and memories.

Another week had quickly passed by....

Working on files after files to no avail... It ruined my whole study plan....

Now feeling a bit stressed...

Again.... are all these worthy??

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I was with my cousin Janice and Ben at Ocean Park today... it's been so long since I spend time hanging out with them... to be exact... if both of them, that's some 13 years ago already...

Ocean Park had changed quite a lot lately.... new amusement rides, new places... but still, there is a hint of sentiment in the air... because of you probably.

Memory is such funny thing... you thought you've hid all your past, locked in the deepest corner of memory and never to retrieve... but when something trigger it... all memories came out like the pandora box.... so vivid, so much like yesterday...

It's all good, all merry.

If this serve to remind me memories are non-erasable... all I can do is to change my perception to it... to treasure the happy times that I once had.

Hope this is the last time.

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I've been looking forward to Friday the whole week...

Concert time... GEM.

Frankly, I have no knowledge about this singer... but I'm sure it's going to be a great one.

Because of you.

Wasted life...

Well... I probably shouldn't say my life was wasted...

It's been a busy and eventful week.

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Did not have much recollection over the first few days... work and more work.... one good thing was that I tend to leave quite on time lately.... though each day I still have files in my intray... but well... it's a more normal life.

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Went for a dinner and drink with Kennon in celebration for the start of his new work on Thursday... a decent Indian restaurant at Knotsford Terrace followed by a drink at Harland (The ONE)...

It's been enlightening to listen to his views on politics... though our roles are so different, but through debate, we can start to see things in different light...

Interesting.

BTW, the night view from Harland was real good.

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Was a bit slow while work on Friday... but still manage to get most of the things done.....

Friday night was the family dinner.... grandma was real happy cause all her children and grandchildren was there with her...

And best still, later that night, me, my cousins and uncles went for a drink at Sugar (East Hotel)..... pretty nice chat~

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Again.... was feeling wasted by the time I get up....

As usual, dragon boat practice..... exhausted...

Went for James and Nest's wedding preparation gathering (I know.... the name is a bit awkward) in Mong Kok... had a great time meeting with the Bros and Sisters... Met a few interesting people too...

With short notice... I am now officially the Best Man for James... a bit worried to be bearing the responsibility... but I bet all shall be fine. I'll just enjoy the experience~

洋蔥 - 丁噹/楊宗緯

如果你願意一層一層一層的剝開我的心
你會發現 你會訝異
你是我最壓抑最深處的秘密

如果你願意一層一層一層的剝開我的心
你會鼻酸 你會流淚
只要你能聽到我看到我的全心全意

Last week.

Last week was okay... nothing too much...

Everyday it's just as busy as before, or as lazy...

Nothing much had been done... and I'm still in the same happy/unhappy stage.

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Saturday... I was supposedly having dragon boat training... but I really couldnt believe all of them didnt show up in the last minute.... what's the point of having training?

Saturday night spent with Jeff... who's facing his own problem lately. All the best dude.

Had a movie with him that night, "Horrible bosses".... a brainless but hilarious one.... not too bad, though it'd be inappropriate to watch it with someone who might not view it in the same light :P

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Been unsettled by a message.... am I... thinking too much?

Clues.... I need them most.

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My cousin Ben is now back in Hong Kong for his holiday.... he's grown into a fine, handsome gentlemen.... I cant imagine 13 years ago I was the big bro who held his hands and lead him everywhere...

Suddenly... I felt old.

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It's really great spending time with the family once in a while.... yum cha, usual sunday afternoon at uncle Patrick's place.... happy hour drink followed by hot pot.... no wonder I'm gaining weight fast.

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For many reasons... we did not meet...

But next time?

Nothing on you - B.o.B. and its cover.

Weekend

Friday, not a productive day as my heart has already drifted away.

Nothing too much....

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Saturday, enjoyed a good sleep till past noon.

Really, abundant and quality sleep that I crave for long long time.

Refreshed.

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Dinner with Sally and James at Amici, Langham Place. In case you dont know, Amici is the gathering place for Liverpool fans.... I've never watched a liverpool match with so many fans together.... felt so at home.

Liverpool, with luck, beat Arsenal 2-0 away... any game with Liverpool triump is a good game :)

Apart from the game, it's great chatting with Sally and James. Congratulation to both for their career and life progression... Seems I got to work hard to catch up with them.

Friends, good food over a glass of cocktail. It's just an excellent Saturday night.

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Sunday, sports day.

Head out for gym with bro in causeway bay. Some two hours non-stop training followed by a good sauna and then a big feast in Sai wan... it's just great.

Too bad good times dont last long.... it's monday again.

Take care and will write soon.

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Suddenly... questioning if I'm heading in the right direction... clues, where's the clues? What's on your mind?

A break from work...

It's so hard to squeeze time in the daily routine... but meeting friend is still a must.

Dated Jeff out for dinner on a good Wednesday night.

Thanks for the souvenir from Japan. I'm sure I have your and the temple's blessing already.

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Thursday, bro is back... it's good to see him.

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Tomorrow is Friday... looking forward to weekend.

Finally there's some break through in work... I just hope things can settle down as soon as possible.

Boss joke.

Saw a good one on the web.

When the body was first created, all the parts wanted to be Boss.

The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control all of the body's responses and functions."

The feet said, "We should be Boss since we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go."

The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money."

Finally, the asshole spoke up. All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So, the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work.

Within a short time, the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic, and the brain fevered.

Eventually, they all decided that the asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed. All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!

Moral Of The Story: You don't need brains to be a Boss - any asshole will do.

Dragon Boat and Liverpool...

Saturday is supposed for sleep...

But unfortunately, after taking up the dragon boat team.... saturday is spent on training...

Very tired.... on every muscle...

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Suddenly have an urge to watch football, afterall, it's the new season of English Premier League.

The kick off was between Liverpool Home and Sunderland.

Being a Liverpool fans, I went for a quiet pub to watch the game.

The firt half was good, seeing Charlie Adam serving in a superb free kick and scored by Luis Suarez is simply a moment of joy...

But when sebestian larsson scored the equalizer in second half.... my heart sank.

1-1... points dropped.

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Supporting Liverpool is like falling in love with a bad girl.

Charming in everyway... but not dependable...

Whenever you're committed.... she broke your heart...

Once again, I was deeply hurt...

Fighting alone.

I thought I was going to rant in my own place...

I was assigned with a mammoth task, some unfinished business, something I'm not familiar with and which I certainly hate, with little resources or time, nor guidance or support...

I was so mad that I kept myself in my room.... like an asylum... a mental one...

My thought tell me some instruction I received was utterly wrong...

But it's an order nonetheless...

Intended to have issues clarified but the boss just present me with more problem...

What's going on?

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Felt pretty grim the whole day.

My mood was even more badly affected by the fact that I was 'assigned' to be the dragon boat team coordinator... a post that hardly anyone wish to do...

My job was to urge unwilling people to attend boring training... and when the boss feels like training, to mount a cover-up and pretended that all is fine.... of coz, to entertain the boss as well...

On one hand, some may say it's a good way to get to the boss... but be frank... I dont give a damn how they see me... why cant we work without all these relationship and prejudice but to focus on work alone?

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I got so much to rant about...

So many work left on my desk...

But when I see your message, you have reminded me of something... something I use to say and do,

"What the heck..."

"Work is only important when there is life"

I seems to have lost my life in work... and it's time I rediscover it~

Thank you so much for being with me tonight, Holly Brown Cafe at K11. A wonderful dessert and a nice chat...

Do you know? You've got an aura with you... calming presence.

I knew you are facing difficult times at work too. Take care and support as always.

When will I see you again?

Procrastination... as usual.

Got a bunch of files on my desk...

I'm getting depressed...

Really... I dont care any longer... I just want to switch post.

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Leaving on time is my goal everyday... pathetic?

I am just frustrated with everything lately...

Is it my problem?

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It rained so hard during lunchtime today... felt extremely bad as I was out in Central with Kennon and Archie... Lovely lunch at Hard Rock Cafe.... I really needed a break.

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I was assigned as the dragon boat team captain for the upcoming race in October... a bit stressed... will I be able to please the boss? (yes, the goal of the competition was not about winning... but letting the boss 'have face'...

Um... make or break again.

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Dunno why... but I can feel your stress (probably because I'm stressed too).

You must feel bad about the things happening on you lately... Just stay tough and I'm sure you'll make it through.

Will be by your side supporting you, anytime.

Work and life balance.

Boss is away for the week... and my productivity raised considerably...

It's working non-stop lately... dont know why there are so many work...

But doing files single-mindedly can reach a Zen stage... ignoring all other distraction...

If I can survive this week, probably a brighter future is waiting for me soon.

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Weekend... a Dixit weekend....

Very fun.

I'm so into card games lately.

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So close; yet so far.

糖兄妹 - 我最愛糖 Live

Dont know why, but it'd be very nice if I can see this band performance while I'm having a drink at Stanley Main Street...

The two matched so much.

Focus.

If one focus hard enough... there's hardly any impossible task...

I had such a day... doing nothing but to clear the files in intray...

It's a painstaking process.... but a must too.

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Looking forward to weekend already.

王心凌/林俊傑 - 當你

"當你的眼睛瞇著笑　當你喝可樂當你吵
我想對你好　你從來不知道　想你想你　也能成為嗜好
當你說今天的煩惱　當你說夜深你睡不著
我想對你說　卻害怕都說錯　好喜歡你　知不知道"

Never lose faith.

Fate is such funny thing.

"I miss you, but I missed you."

This just took place too many times in my life.

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Just when I'm about to lose all faith... you are there to save.

What must I do? - The Corrs.

You and Me - Olivia Ong.

Two Daniel Powter Songs.

"Best of Me"



"Lose to win"

I love especially the latter.

P.S. Kennon, this song suits you too.

Weekend.

The 'Just FXXK it' attitude is probably needed in order to survive my job.

Despite the deadline looming closer by the minute, I manage to get off work on time on a good Friday evening.

"Why so serious?"

It's not a joke. JOKER is probably the smartest person on earth who've experienced it all.

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Had a wonderful weekend.

Saturday lunch I had my northern exploration... all the way to Tuen Mun just so me and Alvin can mess up Sam's kitchen.

It's a bit like Master Chef... have to cook some delicious dish in limited time and equipments... but we're so good at it.

The meal lasted from 3 till 7 that day... We even have 冬瓜盅... is it a bit too luxurious?

But anyway... it's such a good and relaxing afternoon.

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Later that night I went for Kennon's 'house warming' at Cheung Sha Wan. First of all, I must congratulate him for being a 'snail with shell' at such young age. No matter what lies ahead, just trust in yourself cause the qualities are there inside you.

We've got 10 people in one living room... blathering, mj... it's so much fun.... it's been so long that I have the feeling of 'hall pantry' somewhere else.

It's a sleepless night... but I love it.

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Sunday...

Nothing much... a bit frustrated.

This week...

It's almost another week....

Again, what have I done?

Feeling defeated on all fronts of life.

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I don't care what the others see of me.... how good my life appears to be...

I'm not happy, that's something I cant hide.

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Some much frustration in me...

Just for Laughs TV

I just love this TV channel.

There are more on youtube.

Another weekly.

Not a good one. That's the only thing I can say about last week.

If Murphy's Law holds true, "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.", then my Heyman's law certainly describe the world more accurately, "Anything that can go wrong, must go wrong on me."

Life was okay at the start of the week, but as it gone by, it grew down hill... screwed up something major at work... boss is not even in speaking terms... can it be any worse? I dare not ask, for fear there is something major just waiting around the corner of life.

This is going to be one long, busy and tough week.

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I have a bit of faith whenever I listen to the song "my love will get you home".

Where is the love?

Sunday in Central.

Thank you for the invitation on this otherwise boring day...

A cup of coffee, a slice of lemon cheese cake at pret today was just awesome.

I have never seen the quiet side of Central, people are taking the slow pace of life today... um... things are just different to my memory of Central.

Chatting here and there, playing rubik's... life's just fun.

Thanks for everything.

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Met up with Kennon late at night...

A decent meal at Simply Life.

Have faith in yourself bro, take things slowly and I'm sure you'll have a bright future.

All the best.

Rolling Stone's 100 best song of the decade.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-songs-of-the-aughts-20110617/gnarls-barkley-crazy-19691231

How many have you listened to?

The Postal Service - Such Great Heights

Mr. - 零時起哄

The new Coca-cola commercial song.

I used to think finally there's some talented musician in Hong Kong... but little did I know, this song got a 'twin brother'.



The Postal Service - Such Great Heights

Coincidence? Maybe not...

"I am thinking it's a sign
that the freckles in our eyes are mirror images
and when we kiss they're perfectly aligned

And I have to speculate
that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes
like puzzle pieces from the clay

True, it may seem like a stretch,
but its thoughts like this that catch my troubled head
when you're away when I am missing you to death

When you are out there on the road
for several weeks of shows
and when you scan The radio,
I hope this song will guide you home

They won't see us waving from such great heights,
'come down now,' they'll say
But everything looks perfect from far away,
'come down now,' but we'll stay...

I tried my best to leave this all on your machine
but the persistent beat it sounded thin upon listening

That frankly will not fly
you will hear the shrillest highs and lowest lows
with the windows down when this is guiding you home

They won't see us waving from such great heights,
'come down now,' they'll say
But everything looks perfect from far away,
'come down now,' but we'll stay..."

Determination.

Sometimes... deadline really drove one's potential to the extreme... the mood and the utmost desire to spend the night at home counts too.

I was in a work frenzy the whole day on Friday... at some stage I do have the feeling that nothing is going to stop me... just ignoring all distraction and focus on the task...

If I can keep that drive everyday, I shall have no problem in any post... but it's just a fantasy...

Monday will be another ordinary work day.

Saturday... nothing much... was out for a gathering at friend's place... really, a happy reunion. Though we meet each other so infrequently... but whenever we get together, fun is guaranteed...

It's so much like spending time in a hall's pantry during orientation camp... I really missed those days~

Another week passed by.

Work is such a thing, without knowing, it turned your life into something monotonous...

It's days after days of non stop writing, busy for nothing kind of life...

Reality is just too cruel to accept.

I am finding an antidote, a reason to carry on.

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Is on the bus now, seeing the Ocean Park commercial... pretty much like last year's there will be new animals and amusements available... It all seems like yesterday, when the chemistry and the anticipation was still there... those were the good memories I kept.

How are you doing? I wish you well.

"人總需要勇敢生存　我還是重新許願"

Joanna Wang - I love you

A puzzling movie.

I went for a movie on Saturday, "Tree of life" starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn...

I love every bit of the scene and sound of the movie... however, after watching the whole movie, I realize one big question...

What was the movie all about? I dont even have the slightest idea of the plot!

I dont know if it's my problem... but nevermind, it's been a good two hours spent with you.

Dinner at Amici Langham... it's been such wonderful chat. I've heard a lot about you through others, but it's always different to hear from the subject herself. Thank you for all the sharing, I hope we can have more of such happy times.

Work, and more work.

Work resume on Tuesday...

Work piled a bit as I was away for a few days...

Switched on my burner and cleared as fast as I can...

When I finally see some hope on Wednesday.... my progress hit a large, concrete wall...

I was suddenly assigned to seek legal advice on an incident where a detainee was foudn smoking of an indoor area of police station...

Why me? I wasnt even there to witness the incident.

Totally pissed...

I was working for 16 hours each day in order to meet the unreasonable deadline, and after some confrontation with the boss... finally the work was submitted... only to find the deadline wasnt really that urgent, and the boss had deferred till Monday before deciding... damn, I just dont give a thought about it... I've my own business to tend to.

Friday night, celebration for Horace's birthday~ Felt great to spent time with the 13 fabulous of you guys and gals.... simply fantastic.

I hope more of the same great gathering belies in the near future.

Chengdu trip, continued.

Where was I last time? Right... I was flew to Xi'an as the weather in Chengdu was too bad for landing... That's some 2 hours flight... but worse still, the plane wont depart for Chengdu again until some 5 hours later.... I was literally locked in a tiny cabin with the dissent passengers... The situation reminds me of the refugee camp in Rwanda... Babies crying, men fighting for food, people pissed... fortunately me and my mates are sitting together... and we exercised our utmost patience and indifferentness, by playing (for me, learning) games after games of card Sango'sha... I have not only learned, but mastered the skill in that prolonged wait... so unexpected...

By the time we finally flew back to the airport in Chengdu, the dawn is breaking. The traffic outside the airport was so chaotic, as the flight delay had disrupted the plan for many. It's so so so tiring to get a cab home...

Forth Day, Unexpected was that I re-lived the life in hall, again... sleeping in early morning, only to wake in the late afternoon for tea (a cup noodle in this case), people cramping in the living room for games and chat, totally forgotten about time... it's like we've moved the 14/F pantry to Chengdu... such happy times.

Dinner with our host (parents of Tat's girlfriend). We thanked them for their hospitality. We had the famous Siuchuan hot pot... it wasnt as spicy as I have expected... but what I didnt know was, it's so oily... Apart from the surface of hotpot soup was floating with a layer of red oil, I was given a bowl of sesame oil to dip my food in it.... I was told it's the cure to the spicy feeling on the tongue that I happily obliged (not knowing it'd cause me much pain later on).

Later that night me and the (I wont say the word horny here) "passionated" bunch of guys decided to check out the night life in Chengdu, afterall... it's always good to know the culture of other city, right? We ended up at a club in "nine-eye bridge"... The girls in Siuchuan are quite pretty, though some have to work on their fashion sense and make up, but I dont know if it's their food or climate, they tend to have good figures and smooth skin, and their facial features are better than the common "Kong-girl"... I must stop here before offending people... but that night was quite fun, I must say.

Fifth day, a day of unlimited torture and waiting...

Our stomach was really not suited to the oily food of hotpot, me and some mates have developed diarrhea because of that. We nonetheless continued with our trip to the big budda of Lok'shan.

It's such a long journey... a 90 minutes ride to a public bus station only to find all tickets were sold already.... have to resort to hiring a cab.... after another long (2 hours) ride.... we are finally there.

After a long walk up and down the stairs, suddenly, the sitting budda appeared... it's certainly a wow moment, you got to amaze how the ancient chinese craved the mountain and made such a large sculpture...

After a while spent there, it's another long walk up the stairs.... and I ended up on a bus trip again. On it, I've another taste of Chengdu's life... travelling in peak hours... My bus got lodged in the middle of traffic jam... I ended up sitting on my seat (with a constant yelling kid behind me) for 4 plus hours... that day I've sat for a total of more than 9 hours on the seat.... certainly, that's a record...

By the time I finally alight the bus... I'm close to exhaustion as I was so starved and stiff.... Had a local hotpot (clear soup this time) and I was home packing my stuff...

Board the plane to Guang zhou.... got on a train back to Zhen zheng and had lunch there. Gead for a massage (i really needed it).... then by late night, we wet for some good and cheap korean food... then it's finally the end of this crazy journey.

Though a lot have happened in the trip, I still feel thankfully I'm home in one piece... you know, my track record for travelling was that good :P

Just good to be home.

Trip to Chengdu.

As expected...

It's been a fun trip whenever I spent time with the university hallmates... I felt so 'at home' whenever I was hanging out with them (cause I'm just too used to the life then?)... and this time, it's a non-stop 6 days journey~

28th morning... still need to pop back at office for the handover, despite I was taking leave on that day...

Fortunately nothing unexpected.

The journey to guang zhou is already a fascinating experience... the train ride, the feeling of 'lost' in a foreign city... the language echoing in the background... probably the most important of all.... finally a time for a break~

Sleeping non-stop on the plane... as I know it'd be a long (and occasional torturous) journey ahead...

By the time we arrive, it's almost past midnight in Chengdu... fortunately we settle quickly at Tat's place.

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First day of journey... a city tour of chengdu...

Been to some really old temples, the zoo and an 'old city' (dunno why it looks the same everywhere...)

All was great

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Depart for Jiu jai gou on the second day... I cant stop praying on the plane, though it's only a ride shortly over 45 minutes, but seeing the mountains right the the belly of the plane is still some hair raising experience...

Still able to make it out in one piece.... then was the long long taxi ride from airport to the valley. Met an Indian guy along the way who agreed to join our tour in the valley~

After some effort (and a lot of admission fees) we finally make it inside the valley... I was a bit disappointed for the first few scene as I felt I could have seen similiar ones somewhere else... but as I head deeper into the valley, I started to question my own eyes...

How was that possible? The lake was so serene and the water is crystal clear with a tint of blue, the algae on the lake bed had coloured the water with patches of green. Together with the occasional ripple or mist on the water surface, the view was just magnificient...

And what's special about that place was that, whenever you started to feel bored about the awesome scenes, it'll give you a bit of excitement... say you've seen a small waterfall and amazed at its beauty, after a few turns, you will be amazed at the sheer size and power of another...

It's good expectations at every turn of corner... really, that's why it's so special~

Spent the night at one of the village in the valley. Technically it's not allowed, but it was such a norm that nobody seems to surprise why we're there... they even offered their 'home' for our stay... in fact... I've never seen a 'home' so much like a hotel.... with so many double and triple rooms on every floor?? You must be having a large family in order to fill those rooms....

But staying there do give one big advantage. The sun set only until 9... if i were to follow a tour, I will be escorted out of the valley at six, the latest.... but now I got the chance to really see the scenes without being pushed around by other tourists (the notorious Chinese tourist, mind you)... Simply good.

Spent the third day there too, skipped seeing Huang Long as the schedule was too tight... but nevermind, it's just too heavenly in there.

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Nightmare starts at night... Received news that our plane was delayed and therefore we stayed a few hours in a nearby hotel (provided by the airline)... After checking in the plane, we waited for a while longer before we took off... after a very brief flying, the captain made an announcement over the intercom stating that the airport in Chengdu had been closed because of tunderstorm, and therefore we would be heading for Xi'an...

What?

Too tired now... will continue writing, probably tomorrow...

Jokes.

Read a couple of good jokes on the net:

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Finally, a definition of Marketing that makes sense....

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, "I'm fantastic in bed." That's Direct Marketing.

You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, "He's fantastic in bed." That's Advertising.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Telemarketing.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed." That's Public Relations.

You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says, I hear you're fantastic in bed." That's Brand Recognition.

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While the U.S. stock market was at an all time high, the ups and downs frightened a lot of small investors. A guy went to his financial adviser at the bank and ask if he were worried.

He replied that he slept like a baby.

He was amazed and asked, "Really? Even with all the fluctuations?"

He said, "Yes. I sleep for a couple of hours, then wake up and cry for a couple of hours."

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Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, "Hey, Moe!" Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Doctor Moe Howard, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes. Modern practice replaces the physical finger poke with hi-tech equivalents such as voice mail and referral slips, but the result remains the same.

Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.

Q. I just joined a new HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan at the time the information was gathered. These doctors basically fall into two categories -- those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don't worry -- the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half day's drive away!

Q. What are pre-existing conditions?
A. This is a phrase used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with it.

Q. Well, can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don't require any treatment.

Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You'll need to find alternative forms of payment.

Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.

Q. I have an 80/20 plan with a $200 deductible and a $2,000 yearly cap. My insurer reimbursed the doctor for my out-patient surgery, but I'd already paid my bill. What should I do?
A. You have two choices. Your doctor can sign the reimbursement check over to you, or you can ask him to invest the money for you in one of those great offers that only doctors and dentists hear about, like windmill farms or frog hatcheries.

Q. What should I do if I get sick while traveling?
A. Try sitting in a different part of the bus.

Q. No, I mean what if I'm away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn't do that. You'll have a hard time seeing your primary care physician. It's best to wait until you return, and then get sick.

Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you're risking is the $10 co-payment, there's no harm giving him a shot at it.

Q. What accounts for the largest portion of health care costs?
A. Doctors trying to recoup their investment losses.

Q. Will health care be any different in the next century?
A. No, but if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.

1600th post... and counting.

Wow... Seems I've reached another milestone in blogging...

I know I know... some of my so called 'blog' was quote from others, youtube video or just some one-line gibberish....

But still... writing 1600 of such is still an achievment.

If I average some 20 to 30 post per month... I must have written for 5, 6 years... If I also include those I've written in Zorpia and (occassional) Xanga... um... shall I find a day and re-read my work? It might give some inspiration... through reading my past, how I think, what I've improved and all the silly mistakes that I committed... so that I dont do them wrong again.

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The weekend was an awesome one...

Starting on Friday night... when I have a wild night out at karaoke (considering I am not used to singing...)

Totally escastic.... for the right reason...

Unfortunately.... I felt like the poor Bumble-bee at the Transformers... Linguistic panels were all out of order...

Um.... frustrated.

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Had a brief chat at Langham Place hotel later that night...

Such happy times.

I need every help I can get.

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A busy Saturday morning...

Wake up early for 'sea-lion' show...

Appointed as a volunteer for some community programme... I dont mind the service part... but socializing... just not my cup of tea.

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Had tea and gone shopping with Kennon, who will soon move out from his flat in Taikoo... We might see each other less often, but he's just like a mentor to me... I hope I can learn from him.

Thanks for the 'Intro' book to legal system.... it's useful.

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Saturday night... Old ghost dinner with floormate...

So glad to have the chance to meet up with all the brothers.... as I love to describe them, LXG... the league of extraordinary gentlements.... so true, they are all so unique.

The only drawback was that the freshmen seems so quiet... did we scare them?

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Sunday... was supposed to be working.... but.... it's my good ole' holiday.... why should I waste time and life on something not important?

I'd rather spent some time doing nothing... thinking.... just anything but work.

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Monday.... witnessed a really boring Coroner Death Inquest...

Totally a waste of time...

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With collective effort.... we've won the basketball championship of western district...

Though I can only contribute a tiny part in the whole progress.... but having the recognition is still.... sweet.

I am sure I will have a good dream tonight.

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P.S. Finally finished packing up.... the wanderer spirit I left after the Indian trip seems to have awaken...

It shall be a fun trip.

Sequel?

Comparison?

Both are good songs...

Is one the sequel of another? I never know until you talked about it today.

But it's really enjoyable.

Nothingness...

Nothing.... absolutely nothing happened lately.... which is probably good.

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Tuesday...

Back to work... a bit sluggish at first.... but still maintaining healthy output...

It's nothing physical that limit my performance... it's more the mental factor.

I JUST DONT WANT TO DO THE FILES!!!

The point is... too much time is spent on something totally not important, while the important task or request was made to deaf ears...

Simply demoralizing.

Went for motorcycle lesson at night.... all was fine before it rained...

Soaking wet...

Is this somekind of omen?

=

Wednesday...

Originally it was my motorcycle exam... but typhoon signal no.3 was hoisted and the rain never seem to stop the whole morning...

Have no choice but to cancel the booking...

But that's probably the best choice.... coz I dont feel I'm ready yet.

I could have gone back to office and fight my files.... but it's been too long since I have such free time... I decided to do nothing.... absolutely nothing.

Sitting in my living room, staring at the window, seeing the rain dance, a bit of music, smelling the freshness in the air.

It's revitalizing.

=

Wednesday night was the second anniversary of PI 516.

Time really flies.... it's been two years already.

Great to see the CI and ACI tonight... happy times at our usual hang-out place.

Hope to see everyone again soon~

黎明 - 愛是傻得起

Another week gone by.

Last week was rather usual, again.

Was a bit lazy mid-week.... but instead focused my energies towards my aquarium... now I'm seeing some success there~

Is it time I start to purchase a larger tank, like in "Insanaquarium"?

=

Gained a bit of momentum in work on Friday, and enjoyed some quality time on Friday night...

Meeting up with Archie, So and Julian, my buddies and floormates....

It's really been some while since we last met.... but it's always joyful to be with them.

The food was great too (Traditional Korean food)... though a bit expensive.... but what the heck.... Dolce Vita.

=

Saturday was great too...

A refreshing sleep, a bit of reading and in the evening had a meet-up with Jeff, Henry, James and Bear...

It seems everyone is facing different difficulties... but I'm sure we'll all overcome the hardship... Let's meet more often and support each other.

Dinner at Watami, TST.... the meal was a great feast.... we had 18 dishes of cusines... I was so full...

The chat at McDonald was great too... It's like time rewinded...

=

Sunday, nothing much.

=

I was stuck at some stage... how can I step out from here and turn a new page?

=

Monday.

A day of knowledge.

7 hours of Putonhua course...

Pinyin is something a teacher used to torment a student.... best weapon, by far.

And the lazy guy use google translate to do homework.... well....

Had a drive lesson later that night.... I can finally do the figure of 8 turn on slope.... but... I have yet to master how to start from an incline.... can anyone help?

=

It's about time I sleep.... goodnight and hope I have more interesting things to share soon~

=

P.S. "Something stupid"... I'm always doing some stupid things.

Tamia - Almost

I missed the times that we almost shared
I miss the love that was almost there
I miss the times that we use to kiss
At least in my dreams
Just let me take my time and reminisce
I miss the times that we never had
What happened to us we were almost there

李治廷, 衛蘭 - Way back into love.

Work progress was in slow-motion...

=

Things are so uncertain...

Seems like a cloud above my head...

Weekend... and LaSallian spirit re-lived.

Friday...

A day of non-stop eating... breakfast, then it's a lunch I'd rather not join (you can imagine why)... followed by tea....

What kind of life is that? No wonder I'm putting weight on so quickly.

Finally cleared some files that were stuck for long long time (though I learnt today... they need to be redone)

Originally wanted to do the motorcycle practice.... maybe next week...

=

Saturday... nothing too much... it's a really hot day.

Went to watch the "Hangover 2" with Kennon at night...

A very sick, but outrageously hilarious film...

Crazy!

It's almost like a private theatre with only a few auidences.... wow, I wish my home can have a mini-theatre of my own..... maybe someday...

=

Sunday... again, nothing much...

Had a sleepless night... feeling hot flushes... signs of hormone imbalance?? Probably I need to check on my air-conditioner soon.... it must be malfunctioning :P

=

I start my Monday on a sleepy note....

Fortunately I was not heading for work.... but somewhere further.... to PSRC for a much needed "Basic Putonhua" course....

Cant imagine I'll laugh at my own pronounciation.... o well.... at least, that's a start~

=

Ran unexpectedly into Kenny during lunch... agreed to head for dinner later that night...

Found Jeff for a leisure drive-around in TST and Kwun Tong area... it seems so long we two had the time to chat... nice and inspiration conversation mate, I really appreciate your advice.

Went for a quick 'snack' (not exactly light, but we did visit a lot of restaurant and shops for our 'late tea') in Kowloon City... really, for gouments, it's a paradise.

=

Dinner with an unlikely combination, my ex-form master from La Salle College, Sin and his colleague Chan Tong, Alf, together with the 70th celebration OC core Kenny and Alvin...

It's enlightening to listen to Sin speech everytime...

Sometimes the speeches I had heard them before, but now, with more experience in life... I seems to learn a bit more on its meaning...

And given our background, it's inevitable we touched on topics like teaching, coaching, leadership and most important of all.... our La Salle Spirit...

It's worth sometime to organize my thoughts...

Probably I will digest them and write something about it soon~

Such a happy night.

=

The home is a fortress...

I am waiting for its guardian.

Radiohead - Creep

"I wish I was special"

Crazily hot day...

Nothing much this two days...

Work is usual...

My little crayfishs were an unexpected boost for team building in my unit... let the ideas flow on how best to prolong their life and create a good environment for them...

It's really a tedious task...

Been reading till late this two days....

=

Today was so hot...

The second I step foot out of my office.... I felt a trace of regret... leave alone to run all the way to Ocean Park...

Crazy run...

=

I have developed a habit...

And I am reliant on it...

I just cant seem to withdraw myself from it...

范瑋琪 張韶涵 - 如果的事

Two of my beloved singers.

Elvis Costello - She

Another week, pets, movie and fun.

It's really been some while...

This is truely a few days worth remembering.

Except work, of course...

It's again the same stalled progress.... but it's the nature of this post, isnt?

=

Thursday... probably worked very hard on my files.... coz I really had little recollection of what I've done during office hours... O, I just remember, it's said to be the unit-training day, but in fact, it's quality time for clearing files.... not too bad.

Got home early that day, it's good to be able to do so, at least once in a while :)

In saying "Pursuit of happiness"... the term 'pursuit' is important... It's an active progress and I got to act and find my own... Finger crossed I will succeed.

=

Friday... a day when my office was quiet.

Some of my boys need to man the operation room for the 4th June incident ceremonies held and thus they got a day off...

Just me and one staff in office....

It's alright... clearing some files, procrastinate on others...

Got something funny for my office though....

I now officially have 4 pets in my office.... fresh water lobsters!!!

They're cute (and probably smarter than I thought)... um.... interesting.

=

Spontaneous... sometimes, spontaneousness way better than well-planned, well-reheresed lines...

Unexpected... but that doubles the happiness.

You know, sometimes sub-conciousness hijacks the main brain... especially when one is high...

I have no idea how I ended up with two sets of movie tickets of exact same time, same venue, only different movie...

How silly of me.

Luckily... the family is always there to support... when was the last time I treat them to movie?

That's probably something worth talking about in years to come...

=

Nothing much on a good ole Saturday morning...

Was disoriented when I rose from my slumber... It's really a good recharge.

Got out to central and caught a ferry ride to TST.... when you are not in a rush, a ferry ride is the most relaxing journey in Hong Kong...

Seeing the sky-scrapers on both banks, admiring the sea and listening the the low hum of the engine... that's good.

=

Every little detail counts...

If I put my passion into work, only sky's the limit....

But unfortunately, work is only work and I've got much more important thing on my mind... especially this.

=

Watched a movie "X men"...

Um... average movie, but still, I enjoyed it a lot.

Thanks for treating me to dinner :)

=

Sunday... again, my rest day.

Spent my day daydreaming mostly...

Dinner head out with the past dental colleagues for hot pot...

Later that night went to sing K for Alvin's birthday...

I'm probably too old for overnight stuff... but still... hanging out with friends is awesome.

Friends for life, I'm sure.

=

Nothing much on Monday.... though it's a public holiday.

Met Kennon, Ewing and Co.... all seems happy at the moment... that's important.

Quality times.

=

I should probably sleep soon.... another long week awaits...

P.S. I'm happy, just happy. Dont know how to express it...

Paying the debts.

Tuesday and Wednesday is debt paying day...

THough bro is back in Hong Kong, I hardly have the chance to talk to him... cause every night by the time I'm back from work it's almost past midnight...

My task is nothing serious.... but tedious tasks add together can still cause a lot of damage...

Glad with the hardwork of the last two days I can finally enjoy a more 'normal' work environment... at least it's not chasing by deadline from time to time.... I can at least have some planning and leeway in how I do my work...

That's more like it.

Wednesday night had a brief chat with Jo.... interesting chat and thanks for all the sharing.

=

I'm about to have my motorcycle licence exam.... um.... time to practice.

=

To go or not to go,

to be or not to be.

When undecided.... why not flip a coin?

History repeats itself.

Was sleepy on Friday... because of the little sleep time that I had the night before.

Got compliment at big boss level... but my direct boss still gave me hard time...

Cant please everyone, can I?

Working and working hard the whole day...

Originally I wanted to head home early... but boss forced me to attend the inspector association dinner... I head there rather reluctantly... though the food was okay... but being there was really boring...

Fortunately after dinner, I catch the crazy dentists for a short gathering... a karoke session in TST... it's been several years since I sang... it's so much fun.

Guys and gals, we should have more of such quality times.

=

It's been so long I catch a decent sleep. I had an excellent one on Saturday morning (it could have been better if I turned down the offer for lunch)...

Lunch with Horace at East... a two dish course... spend idly there for the afternoon... simply lovely.

History repeats itself...

Once again, I have gone missing for my friend's dinner... only to be somewhere else...

I made the choice on my own free will...

Staring down from the balcony of Elements at TST.... the view was simply gorgeous.

Dreamcatcher is supposed to give sweet dreams to others, right?

=

Had a sleepless night... because I stayed at Jeff's place for Champions League's final.... with Barca convincingly beating manure 3:1....

Excellenet mauling~

=

Bro is back, again.

Went for tea and then a walk with my cousins and grandma at the park...

Wow, I've never imagine looking after the kids can be so exhausting...

=

Monday...

Lunchtime wasted as it was district lunch again...

Stayed till late... but still.... unproductive...

Gotta step up, again.

=

Logging onto MSN is the only thing that I look forward everyday.

無人拉又話唔搏,拉人又話做得多~老闆!你想點呀?

Very angry!

Was doing licence check todat and spotted a case of breach of arms licence condition... worked so hard just to make sure things were right...

What did I get? Jeers and criticism from boss...




Damn.

容祖兒,李克勤 - 刻不容緩

古巨基 - 愛得太遲

Being number one... is it really important?

Yes... I know... it's been another week since I wrote... I literally got this place abandoned for some time...

Life's okay lately.

Friday... Nothing much.... clearing files, chatting here and there and makes the day.

It's been a joyful ride home cause I was travelling with a colleague... In this job there's really very little time for human contact, coz everyone is just so task-oriented (and frankly, the so-called social function really isnt a good time to socialize... especially with all the bosses around).

Was kept under a large piece of gloomy cloud on weekend... not for any reason... but just blues and depression... probably because of the rain? Incessant heavy rain all day long... The mood was so bad that I even skipped a date with the police classmates...

Monday, a usual tiring day... files seems endless... But it's just work... I have decided to raise a notch in my training regime... starting from that day... a bit extra dumbbell weight couldnt kill, right?

Tuesday... woke up with a bit of drowsiness... I knew something was wrong... again.... a non-stop working day without knowing what I have done...

By afternoon I got a full-fledged histamine attack, also known as allergic rhinitis... Feeling bad...

Dinner with Kennon... it's been good seeing him... especially at times of uncertainty.

Wednesday... a day of eating...

Breakfast in Tsui Wai Restaurant, lunch at stanley, tea with dessert from Jenny's Bakery, dinner with a few colleagues... I'm so full now...

During dinner conversation, my colleagues gave me some useful advice... it's true, probably I need to stop procastinating and be more proactive. Starting tonight?

Finally found what I've been looking for in few weeks time... but as always, something I like usually dont come easy, nor cheap...

My wallet is much thinner now.

=

Suddenly had this thought during bath... is it really important to be number one?

I use to think this way, and my mindset was further strengthened in my days in La Salle and University...

But looking back, what does it mean?

Hapiness, yes, but is it long-lasting?

Fame, yes, but do I need it?

Sense of achievement? Is it the only way to get it?

Dont get me wrong, I'm not asking one to behave as if they dont give a shit to things... I always believe doing the task to the fullest.... pretty much like working out in gym, challenging your own limits....

There's really not much point to be comparing to others...

Just be yourself and work hard... that's it.

It's been another week.

Life has pretty much stalled lately...

It's been another week since I last wrote...

Um.... nothing too much this week.

Been interviewed by big boss... the usual thing... the annual apprasial is nothing but a drama show...

Gave up work and went for a dinner with Jeff and Alvin in TST...

Weekend...

Good sleep on saturday.... dinner went to Tai Hang for dinner....

Quite interesting bistro in that area... must find the chance to try them.

And thanks for the present, though I have yet to unwrap it.

Sunday... woke up with a bit of dizziness and nausea... really bad...

I hate that feeling...

Monday...

Boss is away...

Finally have the time to do my files in peace...

Tuesday...

Boss' still away...

Sneaked out early for a basketball match... it's quite fun.

Wednesday...

Again.... boss's away...

After three days of tranquility.... I can finally have the time to clear the files lodged in the bottom of my intray...

Progress was good.

Had a good sleep that night as I dont have to wake early the following morning... my neck strain eased a bit because of that.

Thursday...

At one point I was so happy that I've finally cleared all files in intray.... but the next second I was let down as my boys gave me a new pile of files....

C'est la vive.

Head out for a random walk in causewaybay and ran into Jo.... thanks for accompanying me in my quest to find a 'dreamcatcher'...

I would better sleep soon.

=

So near... yet so distant...

A little help, anyone?

范瑋琪 - 黑白配

This song is even more attractive after knowing the background of the song.

林俊傑 / 張惠妹 - 記得

Composer got his own mark on the song...

Though I still love the version by 張惠妹 more.

周杰倫 - 即興創作

If one say he's talented, he should better see this first.

Improvise to the extreme...

Hot weather.

Thursday, nothing much day...

Busy getting the files done...

No gym day as it was really too hot... totally melting temperature.

=

Friday...

Not-too-productive day...

Went to see big big boss today for my annual report, he's a nice guy but his words are easily predictable.... a year in crime later this year, learn as much as I can... stuff like that...

What's important... I get my point of increment.

If this year's salary raise is really 6% as proposed, that shall compensate my workload to a slightly reasonable level.

=

Not intended to stay any extra minute on a friday afterwork, I left sharp and meet up with Jeff and Alvin in TST... happy times.

=

Had a very lazy Saturday...

When was the last time I had an uninterrupted sleep?

Dinner head out to Tai Hang in a tiny bistro.... the food is okay...

Passed by a rather interesting dessert shop...

When will I have the chance to visit there?

=

Got the drive to step up a bit in my body building... found a couple of good training clips on youtube tonight...

I wish to evolve.

Premier League Winner.

Learn to respect your opponent.

Manchester United had demostrated they are worthy winner of this year's premier league, a record 19th champion of the event, and they have surpassed the prestigious Liverpool in number.

Liverpudlians, dont be upset, we have had our past glory. And the future under the "King" Kenny Dalglish's stead looks promising.

"The past belonged to Liverpool, the present to United.

But the future is up for grabs."

YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE!

In/Out tray.

Sunday...

Relaxing day at home... It's really great resting after a full week's work.

Monday...

Again... feeling the stress of files piling up... really, the feeling of being defeated...

Afternoon went for a training course... it's more like a criticism meeting from DOJ against police force... well... whatever.

I took the chance to get off a bit early and ended up at Jo's clinic... had some really great dessert in a nearby shopping mall.... dinner ended up with Jo and Ken, such funny combination.

Tuesday...

Day off...

Craving for sweet food...

Wanted to join pastry class.... anyone interested? Homemade cheese cake seems nice ^^

Wednesday...

By the time I wake, it's already 8ish... fortunately boss was not here today...

Monitored an autopsy for a borderline suspicious case.... turns out it's nothing... but it's a good chance to learn and provide training for my staff...

Was burning on full throttle the whole day in clearing files.... when I felt I've done a lot... I saw a large pile of files had accumulated on my in-tray... with most deadline by this week...

When will I get over such hardship?

I'd probably sleep soon.... tomorrow will be another long day.

P.S. Pirates of the Carribbeans... Looking forward.

Stalled...

Friday...

Though I only got off work 6ish... I need to pop back for work again at noon...

Still.... half asleep when I got back for lunch...

One thing to brighten the day was the compliment from the DDC...

I hope this is the first of many more.

=

It's quite crazy that despite working non-stop the whole day.... there're still a lot of files piled up on my desk.... what must I do?

=

Spent a few hundred dollars eating with the team, as part of the celebration for the successful operation the night before...

Jumpo prawn and salmon sashimi.... in the canteen?

I can feel the people staring.... is it really a bit too extravagant?

=

Saturday

Need to work in the police console as the supervisor...

Nice experience... multi-tasking to the fullest...

But frankly... it's a bit boring... I think a few months of stay is okay, but anything longer than that.... well.... maybe not.

=

Once you've developed the habit... it's so had not to think about it...

More of the old good times?

拉登的結論：中國是全世界唯一惹不起的國家!

拉登不滿中國與美國「勾結」，惱恨北京當局鐵腕鎮壓新疆回教兄弟，於是派出精幹弟子，潛入中國，準備發動恐怖襲擊。

第一個恐怖分子乘火車抵達廣州，剛步出火車站就遇上飛車黨劫匪，存放炸彈的背包被搶走，只能呆望遠去的劫匪背影。

第二人到北京炸巴士，在車站等了很久終於有巴士進站，但中國人一窩蜂湧到車門，恐怖分子還想排隊，終於可登車了，卻被人一腳踹下去，再也擠不上，無功而還。

第三人要炸上海的政府大樓，剛進入門口就被保安攔住，保安一頓拳腳將他打翻在地，並惡狠狠的說：「叫你鬧事，叫你上訪！」

第四個是女恐怖分子，她被派去人口最多的河南，在鬧市引爆炸彈，但剛到河南就被人販子看上，被拐賣到山區做村民的夫人。

第五個恐怖分子到山西當礦工，並帶着炸彈到礦井，成功引爆，製造驚天礦難，幾百名中國礦工死亡。他潛回阿富汗向拉登報告，但拉登幾天後將他槍斃，因為拉登一直沒看到相關報道，誤以為他在撒謊邀功。

最後，拉登決定從娃娃抓起，在中國找來剛出生的嬰兒，準備從小培養他們，沒想到喝的都是三聚氰胺毒奶，死的死、病的病，不僅沒成才，還用了他大筆經費去看病。

經過這些挫折，拉登的結論就是：中國是全世界唯一惹不起的國家。

Just for a laugh.

Operation...

"Operation successful.... but the patient died."

Sorry... suddenly remember this stupid gag.

Yea, the operation i command ended up as a success...

Never imagine the arrested persons will apologize for causing us trouble... Disclaimer: I really didnt beat up those guys, neither did my staff)

Hopefully, this will be an open and shut case.

=

Have no idea why my precedent left such a mess for me in the similiar case.... but still, I should thank him for shaping me up and be ready for this kind of operation.

=

At least now, I have one less item on my mind.

=

It's really late now and I will work in four hours, I'd better sleep. Shall write more next time.

=

Being a Taurus, I kept holding on to things... even things in the past...

Sentiments, regrets...

"You can only hold a bit in your clenched fists; by releasing them, you embrace the world."

It's time for me to learn.

Empty Office.

A day of solitary at office todaya.

All my staff went for training, while my boss went to give training to them.... I'm the only one left in the office...

Not a productive day, but it's not a bad day either.

It's such a sunny day today... I cant resist the calling of pulling out a crouch onto the balcony and enjoy a cup of coffee, while I blast the music at full volume...

Life is good, my friend.

PS. Jason Mraz - I'm Your's on my computer the whole day.

=

Operation tomorrow... wish me luck.

周杰倫 - 星晴

First day back.

As expected...

First day back in office is.... slow.

Feels like the world is crumbling...

Piles after piles of files left...

Was in quite a bad mood...

=

All these changed after lunch, when I had a jog to deep water bay and enjoy a swim there.... was so exhausted when I finish the run but immensing into the deep blue was great... so refreshing.

With a better mood, the productivity increased as well...

Cleared some files that had been sitting on my desk for months....

Although I still had many outstanding cases, I know have an idea on the exact numbers of them.... that's a progress.

=

Feeling so tired tonight.... totally passed out while travelling on the bus... side effect of extensive exercise lately?

=

It's such a happy chat tonight~

Long weekend.

Suddenly... I felt like I might have phobia + panic attack...

Friday...

Work, as usual...

Boss was in good mood and my life was easy... I proposed to conduct license check against the 'Internet cafe' (which did not require a license, but I just want to know the situation in my division and to be prepared for the possible legislation) and foot massage premises (falls in grey area mostly... coz many times the messeur served opposite sex client for body massage).... dunno if the boss was too bored and the fact that the big bosses were away, he joined for my morning stroll.... fortunately nothing out-of-hand happened that day...

Afternoon.... was supposed to clear the files but once again slacked... had a strong desire to leave the office (was it because of the rain? so gloomy the whole morning...) I ended up leaving on time-off....

Could have seen you at CU... but missed opportunity again.

Nevermind... I'm glad you're satisfied with the presentation.

=

Saturday, the first of three days rest day...

Nothing too much on saturday.... sleeping late etc.

=

Sunday

Went out in the evening with Kennon for dinner...

Head for movie spontaneously and picked 'source code'...

Innovative idea and plot.... the movie style was a bit like Christopher Nolan's... though there's a bit of flaw behind the science concept.... but it's just an entertaining sci-fi movie, isnt it?

Suddenly had a wild idea in mind... me and Kennon jogged along the promenade to Sau Kei Wan and back... it's a bit like the days in university... running in the middle of the night? You must be kidding me....

But it's good experience.

=

Monday...

once again, woke up late.

A bit of this and a bit of that...

Had dinner with family for celebration of Mother's day and the birthday of grandma...

Large birthday buns, again.

Later that night chatted with grandma... she's a lovely old grandma... I wish her well with my best wishes.

=

Surprised to know that you've seen the movie too~

When will the good blockbuster be on? Looking forward~

=

Work again tomorrow... 4 days work week again~