Have you ever... - worked till you lost track of time? - worked till you lost track of the day? - worked till you lost track of what to do? - worked till you dunno what to do? - sleep and dreamt about work? - waking up to go to work to realise it's your off day?
I did.
Thank God I can put it behind me and hopefully not bitch about it again. It's a trying time and it was benficial on hindsight.
Looking forward to visit my family for a few days (it's worth the 24-hr round trip journey!!)
Also, I'm going for my next Arsenal match soon!!!
Laid to Rest at 3:29 AM;
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Sunset at 3plus, cold winds, gloomy days & neverending rain. These are the customised weather settings in London right now. Just got frost a couple of days back and snow is on its way, December or maybe January.
I'm still learning and in fact doing a lot at work, both admin and ops. Heathrow is unique with its set of problems and of course the usual bunch of idiots flying. Already had some experience of just being verbally gangbanged by passengers. Dun worry, no part of my body is harmed in the process...
Should I dwell on the negative? Hell NO! Been cherishing my chats online with my family and I am glad they are coping well despite various circumstances. Also, I'm literally a HMV junkie here, and had already got a fair share of CDs and DVDs! As I've been to most of the touristy areas before, nothing really tickles my fancy.
The idea of living abroad is surreal at times, really. Like spending a rare sunny afternoon jogging by the River Thames (No kiddin', its within my vicinity), taking that tube ride and feel that you are part of a whole new way of life. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience man... Just looking forward to find time to attend another Arsenal match, a cool headbanging gig or just hang out at some really chic place when I have the time and energy.
Laid to Rest at 4:57 AM;
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Finally, i'm plucking up the courage, time, energy to blog again. Perhaps, there may not be anyone (apart from my dearest manu, i hope) reading this. But I'm gonna use it as my diary again. Hopefully, to chronicle my adventures abroad AGAIN!!
You see, I started this blog in 2006 and went to the US for an exchange program on the eve of 2007. This blog was utilized heavily and viewed by many, as details of my travel were conscientiously posted up.
Fast forward to 2008/09, my blog could have seen better days, but due to my final year at university and subsequently, my house moving/job search and new job took its toll on me. (Besides my neverending collection of DVDs and PS3)
After my unprecedented 6-mth long hiatus, I'm back at familiar territory. Albeit ironic, since I'm typing this now in London. Yes, this is not a typo, London will be be my home till my employer decides it's time for me to move on. Well, I just arrived in the UK late last month and had been adapting myself to my new home and workplace.
Still coming to grips with leaving my very close family members behind. But it's heartening to know they have my best interest at heart. Besides the teary encounters, I've nothing much to complain. Accomodation is top notch, just went thru the hassles of getting my own car, knowing who's who here and well, doing I'm suppose to do here - WORK.
Although I'm relatively a noob here, i'm expected to be picked things/knowledge up at warp speed. I'm bloggin cos the tidal wave of duties have not befallen upon me yet. hope I can pour out my thoughts and feelings in London more with this blog. My superior told me that time here does not belong to me, it belongs to the company. 'nuff said!
Oh, one of the coolest thing I did was to head down to Arsenal's not so new home and watched a Champion's League match!!! Smashing!!
Laid to Rest at 4:53 AM;
Friday, March 13, 2009
Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some; it is in everyone.
And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
>Blessed Chinese New Year! >will be cherishing my last CNY in Singapore before dunno when... >thanks Pauline, i've changed the vid for my previous post. >dunno why the record company wanna ban music videos on Youtube?! >there are a lot of better things to do than be on Youtube! >still gotta catch up on my DVDs, CDs and storybooks!! >training at SIA has been fruitful and interesting >will probably receive my posting in a couple of months' time... >gotta commit it to God's grace!!! Amen.
Laid to Rest at 10:15 PM;
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Just wanna give thanks to God for an awesome 2008 and looking forward to an exciting 2009! Boy, was i in for a ride in less than a month. Thank God for His bountiful blessings in my work as I continue to bask in the "honeymoon period" of training and also the unexpected bonus. Amen! As the staff movement and graduation draws near, I can only commit my posting to God and trust Him in His will. (btw, i met Kylie Minogue in person and greeted her when I was on the job at the airport - she's a very nice lady)
Praise God as I also managed to clear my IPPT and did my personal best 2.4km timing since JC. It's a miracle as I think I'm rather out of shape. One of my goals in 2009 is to stay close to Jesus despite the circumstance and continue to keep the faith in Him like I did in 2008. All glory be to God!
Oops. I should also control my splurging on DVDs and CDs!!!!
Rayzor's Rock-amendation: These Christian glam rockers sure can come up with a groovy metal number! Great gym workout song too!!
Blessed By A Broken Heart - Move Your Body
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Headbanging a health hazard? Posted: 18 December 2008 1029 hrs PARIS - WARNING: Headbanging to Metallica, Motorhead or Megadeth could be hazardous to your health.
So concludes the first-ever study, published Thursday, of the fin-de-siecle dance style in which afficionados of heavy metal jerk their heads up and down to a fast and furious beat.
Declan Patton and Andrew McIntosh at the School for Risk and Safety Sciences at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, attended hard rock and heavy metal concerts to observe headbanging techniques.
They then worked up a biomechanical analysis, culminating in a "theoretical headbanging model."
In their offbeat study, published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the pair say that thrashing about like an electro-shocked rabbit may cause similar effects to whiplash.
A typical death-metal rhythm of 146 beats-per-minute or faster, combined with head-banging arcs of at least 45 degrees, is "predicted to cause mild head and neck injury," they say.
With faster tempos and a wider arcs, "there are definite risks of mild traumatic brain injury."
Anecdotal evidence also points to the potential health hazards of thrash rock, the paper says.
"In 2005, doctors believed that Terry Balsamo, the guitarist from the band Evanescence, experienced a stroke from head banging," it notes.
So what can be done?
Metal fans could wear a neck brace while headbanging -- or stick to listening to Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Enya and Richard Clayderman, joke Patton and McIntosh.
To teens who still prefer Ultra Vomit to easy listening, the paper offers a practical example of what to avoid.
It applies the "theoretical headbanging model" to cartoon wunderkinder Beavis and Butt-head, dancing to The Ramones' "I Wanna Be Sedated" at 164 beats per minute.
The range of motion of Beavis' head is about 45 degrees, which is below the injury threshold.
For Butt-head, though, the prospects are not so great.
He headbangs with a range of motion of about 75 degrees, with the risk of "level one" head injuries -- headaches and dizziness. - AFP/rose
Rayzor's Rock-amendation: One of the more credible female-fronted metal bands to catch my attention (Maria Brink playing a big part...) Irresistable riffing as well as playing it on Rock Band simply made this song stand out! Watch the solo at the end!!
In this Moment - Forever
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ABOUT ICH
Psycho faraday.gonzo blogger.fanatic metalhead.gig goer.follower of Jesus.bhb church team striker.wld strip for Arsenal FC.
dean of sch of lameness.materialistic engineer.plays tennis/pool/snooker/bowling for fun.goes gym for vanity.
winning eleven addict.disillusioned guitar/air guitar hero.surfs the web but not savvy.self-proclaimed heterosexual fashionista.
avid reader of best-sellers & heavy metal magazines but no textbks.movie-chrondraic.TV/Youtube couch potato.habitual liar?!