Happy Birthday Patrick Chee (PC)

Ah yes, when your age crosses 23, everything just flashes by... well at least for me =) 18th Sep came by and reminded me of the amazing 28 years. The 3rd week of Sep 09 was rather eventful and gave me sometime to reflect(again) and take a step back to feel the joy of being alive

The week actually started off pretty bad... upon touch down in SG after my mini celebration in Taiwan with Amber, work just "avalanch-ed" onto me...apparently my handing-over may not be comprehesive enough or the other player wont play ball. Nonetheless, even before hitting ground zero into the office, calls and messages started flooding in (It didnt help much that I lost my mobile back in Taiwan too hahah). Hitting ground zero, upon switching on the PC and email "YOU'VE GOT MAIL"... not many, but each message weighs a ton worth in WORK!

A life-line came by and provided me additional reaction time, but it didnt help much when news was released that the meeting would commence 1700hrs on 18 Sep 09. I wasnt much affected as I've already learnt to accept the fact that my job is unofficially 24/7 stand-by, but it was when I had to break the news to my wife. With a heavy heart, "Dear ah, I gotta work OT on friday lei... so you have dinner by yourself k, I'll try to come back by 8 plus la"

It feels pretty sucky to break the news, but Amber understood my situation and being so understanding and sweet, she just replied "Like that, we(Fenfen, Mianhua and ME~) wait for you to come back lor"

Like I always say, when you hit rock bottom, the only way is up. Things turned for the better the following day... The meeting was further postponed and I was able to return home for dinner! Looks like birthday wishes do come true =)

Look at the cake Amber got me, the 2 rascals were eyeing upon it~

Had a majong game later on, but was interrupted by a call from a relative (works in a Networking organization) querying me about my renumeration package as her coy was trying to recruit personnel of my background. Suddenly stuck upon me, that this was a pending opportunity for a second career if ever I decided to leave.

Woke up at 11.30am on Sat! Its been a while since I ever lazed in bed till such late hours. Well it was a relaxing saturday, just the 2 of us, we caught the movie "The Ugly Truth". Yes, the truth hurts and can be quite ugly at times, but the actual truth is, Love is out there! Scorn it, Dread it, Embrace it, most important, be honest to one another and being ownself

Started off Sunday with Dim sum breakfast with my bros;Deming and JQ at Westmall. Simple yet heart-warming, we've always got together for a celebration for the past 16 years and of course many much more to come. Invited Viktor and Yankang over for soccer night. The Manchester derby was awesome! We spent a total of 7 + 7 minutes watchin the match. 1 minute for each goal replay and the final 7 watching the so called 4 minutes of injury time. What happened to the 90 minutes of game play... its still soccer night of course... but we rather do it the Winning 11 way because we knew that the match gonna be rigged anyway.

Monday morning was a public holiday thanks to our muslim brothers! We had a game at the cage in Kallang to vent the previous night frustrations haha. There were taunts, pushing, shooting at each others asses, but good clean fun, 0 injury incident with everyone overdosed with latic acid and endomorphines. Guess what? I had a cake !! It was a really good suprise (though I expected it) but I really felt over the moon. Thanks guys!

How often can you get a troop of guys singing a birthday song for you and having cakes altogether =)

The day ended with another round at the tables when we went over to a friend's place for Majong. It was an eye-opener to see a toilet with a 10m ceiling (no joke! I could even hear echos when I pee-ed) and the day ended when I managed to clean out thy opponents chips from their drawers HAHAHA

This birthday week has been fantastic! And all these were possible because of 1 person! Thank you Wifie~! Everyone must clap for her because she stood by me when I was down and cheered me on when I was up. What more can a guy ask for~?

Of course, to the inidivduals whom have touched my life... to all my friends, thanks for the 28 years and much more to come =)


patrix

Revenge of the Fallen

We came, we saw, we conquered! The second competition which allowed the players to pit their skills on the consoles of the PS2. 050909 1300hrs, everyone recieved the briefing of conduct (kinda remined me how I passed instructions during PT run conducts);

The participants: Roy, Ryan, Nick, Danny, Chee En, LZ, Derrick, Sean, Joel and Me

Hard to imagine this "competition" started off from "illegal" PS2 sessions at the ANC office to mini 2 v 2 games to evolving into a frameworked competition. One thing that didnt change.... it was the passion and the cohesive bonds we formed during the short stint with one another!!

We cheered, we roared, we screamed... I am sure we never fail to surprise my neighbours... Whenever I see them exit from the lift or waiit for its arrival, there'll be a "Wah, how come so many guys" look. Actually I am very proud of this...at least it acts as a deterrance, dont mess with this guy, u pee on his landing, he get everyone to shit on ur porch, u scratch his car, he'll rally troops to get yours impounded, you.... ok lets not go into too hostile grounds. Nonetheless, I love this kinda mass events where ppl can crowd in and mingle~

Everyone had a great time...especially when they realised the goal of the day was achieved... Derrick got his revenge =( till next time.... hold on to your crown, I'll be getting it back!

The highlight was ....

The 4 v 4!

How often can you get 8 guys sitting in front of a tv, each holding on to a PS2 controller, yelling and shreking at a soccer match? Yes, we made it happen!! and this is just a start I promise you that hahaha

Till the next time; The Champion Returns

<-- Mianfen brothers slept through the competition, aint the adorable!!