Days had been good in camp. But nothing had been better for the things that i missed in life. Every day and night, in every action that i do, you had always been the one that i think of all the time. The misses that i had for you could not be translated in words for real. All i have to do is just to look forward for my next book out and hug you tightly and tell myself that you will always be there for me.
Its gonna be the third week that I will be booking in and time passes by real fast ! Hope the 2 years would pass by even faster. Haha. Well, always remember that you'll always be the one in my heart and I treasure every moment and every second that we spent together. Thanks for being a wonderful girlfriend dear. You're the sweetest girl that i could ever have in my life. I love you :)
Cheries forever !
Cherish Moments
Tranforming to be a man !!
This tuesday would be the day and last Friday was the joyous day in life. I am really grateful to all those who came and made my day. It was really a pleasure to see all of you. Though it was tiring having to run here and there, carry things and prepare the food and such, the sight of poly friends, bary and gang and my relatives was really a joy. From freshly cooked black pepper chicken chop to yummy desserts, you should've been there dude !
On another note, after 2 years and 3 months being together, last friday was the day that she met my parents. Was glad that my parents accepted her with open arms :) Was shocked too that she wanted to meet them. Its like finnaallly !! Woohoo !! But really, all thanks to Bary, Vicky, Michelle and Calvin for coming over together and warmed my house with all the laughter and jokes :) Bary was amazed by my toilet ! That was really really funny.. Haha.. Anyways, thanks for everything dear. I am really glad that things turned out to be great for us and my parents. That's the first time ever i brought a girlfriend hm to meet my parents !!
Bary, Vicky, do stuff wendy with lotsa food when im away ! Heheeh.. Ah man.. Im really gonna miss lots of things while im inside. From girlfriend, to the food that we enjoy to fishing ! Do pray the best for me. Like finally, Im gonna be a man !
Random thoughts
Ever since my internship back in March 2008, my mind was constantly opened towards the business world and lots of new ideas. I would say that I am very very glad to have mentors in my life whom sincerely mentored and adviced me on every aspect of life, money, business and design. Sincerity is something that not many people would originally possess. Some would be like academy award winners, pretending to be sincere, some try really really hard to be sincere while others just cant be bothered in sincerity as they have no respect for another human kind. Well, all these attributes I see in a person appears microscopic clear through a person's body language, tone of reply, facial language and etc. Mind reading is truly interesting. :)
Ohwell, the national service that im going to attend would be considered more of a liability towards me rather than a commitment. Yes, it makes me lose money, not that a good investment, but lots of opportunities to network. Interesting.
Some pointers in life that I would share.
1) If your thinking anyways, think POSITIVE ! (Donald Trump)
2) Its ok to be broke but not POOR ! (Robert Kiyosaki)
3) Don't dream of entering step 5 if you had not accomplished steps 1,2,3,4 in business.
4) Think Big, You'll always be Big (David Schwartz)
5) Have $0 liability as possible. Earn more assets.
6) Wheneva ur in doubt, just do as what your heart says. Even if you did a mistake, you've learnt something new.
PUSPA - ST12
Kau gadisku yang cantik
Coba lihat aku disini
Di sini ada aku yang cinta padamu
Kau gadisku yang manis
Coba dekat aku disini
Di sini ada aku yang sayang padamu
Walau ku tahu bahwa dirimu
Sudah ada yang punya
Namun aku tunggu sampai kau mau
Woo woo jangan jangan kau menolak cintaku
Jangan jangan kau ragukan hatiku
Ku kan selalu setia menunggu
Untuk jadi pacarmu
Woo woo jangan jangan kau tak terima cintaku
Jangan jangan kau hiraukan pacarmu
Putuskanlah saja pacarmu
Lalu bilang I LOVE U padaku
Walau ku tahu bahwa dirimu
Sudah ada yang punya
Namun aku tunggu sampai kau mau
Woo woo jangan jangan kau menolak cintaku
Jangan jangan kau ragukan hatiku
Ku kan selalu setia menunggu
Untuk jadi pacarmu
Woo woo jangan jangan kau menolak cintaku
Jangan jangan kau ragukan hatiku
Ku kan selalu setia menunggu
Untuk jadi pacarmu
Lalalalalala
How ironic !
Just as i blogged about bittersweet design, i received news that a client love the design that i design without much heart into it.. Hahahahah ! How ironic. Prolly I shouldn't be so evil next time in not putting my full heart for any projects. Haha.. Ohwell. What an experience !!
Bittersweet Design Love
To tell you the truth, design can be quite challenging at times. When bad times emerge and you are forced to design something that you don't really enjoy or like, tell you the truth, you'll feel like giving up design forever. But when the good times come, woah.. Your creativity and imagination is beyond reality and the client got really impressed by you. After working for maybe, few weeks, i come to realise that being a student and a designer is a total different world. Don't ever think that you'll be as free as doing your modules and projects. You barely have enough sleeping time. Imagine this, conceptualize, space plan, design and execute 3D and plan drawings for a house or a shop in just 4 days time ? Woah man.. Wait till you get there, then will you understand this notion. Haha.. Well, don't be scared.
Back to the topic that I mentioned earlier. At times, when your heart dislikes a project, the client or maybe the theme of it and you do not have the rights to tell the client to change the idea or thoughts, you will start to design forcefully or let me phrase it alternatively, 'Heartlessly'. I never wanted to be in those situation ever in my life. And guess what ? It stumbled upon me like a falling apple that hit isaac. The next time when that happens, i will reject the project/client and not do it. Haha. Rebellious ? Yes, you have to at times. Do this to protect your design principles, design beliefs and design career. You wouldn't wanna end up becoming just like the 'designers' in chew interior design, and some other contactor companies. They'll design anything and everything you want as long as its within the Rules and Regulations of the building/site.
Likewise, there were times that I would design for a client 'Heartfully'. When the client allows me to freeplay and accepts the design intention that i offer, I will put in my 200% effort for his project. I would ensure that the time that the client puts in while waiting for the design to be out is paid off well. I would never charge for my drawing fees or any other stupid stuffs that's intended to rip his money off. Hahaha. Evil. But yes, wait till you yourself get the taste of the money world then you'll understand. In design, there are certain principles that i follow that will allow my designs to stand out, design that contains deep meaning and thought to it and designs that enhances the user's life. This happens when i design with a heart.
Ohwell, this is what I would call, "Bittersweet Design Love."
Im'ma Hustler. Yea a Hustler !
Im'ma hustler. Yea a hustler. Haha. Well, days been great an exciting. I'm officially holding 2 jobs now. A Designer and a Tuition Teacher. Such contradicting jobs, but i enjoy doing both. Really ! Work's been quite rushing for me these few days and im lucky to get a time off to blog and eat now. Ive got 3 more perspectives to produce in the next couple of hours. But well, I am quite delightful to be given full authority to decide on the designs for our client's office. Mind you, its a big client man. I am definitely trying my super best to produce great designs :)
It was quite shocking to be offered a job when my work's not even displayed in TCC. Ohwell, prolly things really really happen for a reason and never be upset again if you're struck with sth unfortunate in life. Always believe that there's always a blessing in disguise. Haha. Ok back to design !
Thanks man
A talk with the man really cheered me up and clearing my doubts at the same time. I was told to pursue what I'd been dreaming and passionate for rather than being underpayed by an industry that any tom dick harry can join. So much positive comments but his sincerity in pursuading me to pursue architecture could be felt deeply. And yes 'urban design', a whole new topic for me, but he said it was applaudable and well planned for my project. Hahaha. To be sincere, i really didnt know what it means but I did what i thought i should and had to do when building a new building. Well, I'm very very proud and thankful to all those who had helped and supported me throughout my 3 years in poly. And yes. I am excited of what's coming up for me in these few months. A business that i had always been dreaming of is surfacing phase by phase. Focus is what is important now.
Urban Design ? Architecture ?
Good Friday
Another day of fishing ! Went with my uncle and 2 cousins to Punggol. They were quite new to the place but i would say that our catch was quite good. My uncle got 2 stingrays, 1 small and the other abt 1kg. I got few 'kruk kruk' fish and it was said that this fish is delicious to eat. Adding to that, my uncle got a crab which contained lotsa eggs. Wow man. I got a catfish but let it go away this time. Im glad that my rod didnt attract much catfish this time round. A total different species of fish caught today. Woweee !
Mom fried this crab and told me to eat. It's superb man !! Freshly caught and cooked !
My pot for today. Not that much but satisfacting :D
