Ramblings

It’s a Saturday night. Just came back from dinner with my sisters in the Korean Village near Ampang Point. Elder sister suggested dinner with another one of my younger cousins working in KL. Food was decent and tasty, and the good thing is they went easy on the MSG. Had a quick stopover in GE Mall for meringues but they ran out. So, nothing there.

It’s a Saturday night. Wanted to catch up on the last Survivor series being aired, but my younger sister took her laptop to Klang. Just a week ago, I had exams in the afternoon, and it is such a relief now, that I don’t need to spend time after work everyday for at least an hour to prepare for the exams.

It’s a Saturday night. Went for my singing lesson today, and after not having classes for three weeks, and not been singing much at all, my technique suffered. At least I got some things right, but some of my bad habits reemerged (singing without cover tone, ending phrases messily, etc). Wanted to learn a Chinese song. My teacher promised me one for next week, but don’t know what song he will give me to learn, and hope I can pronounce the words correctly. I informed that I will be “missing in action” for another lesson next month as I will be traveling, and he jokingly said he doesn’t want to teach me anymore for having to replace so many “missed” classes. Up to August period, I think I would need at least five classes to be replaced. He will try to swap for an after work period if possible with another student on certain Fridays.

It’s a Saturday night. Rejoined The Wicked Pitches for rehearsals last Thursday after a month plus of absenteeism due to exams. Was greatly encouraged by the sound produced, and was genuinely surprised that some of the songs were coming along nicely. Just need more polishing and memorising of music. For me, I have quite a bit of catching up to do. Need to plonk some of the songs on the keyboard to hear the notes and learn by heart. Tried doing two songs this afternoon in phrases, but as I am typing this, I have forgotten bits and pieces already. Need to put in more effort as I am already doing catch up with music learning.

It’s a Saturday night. Have you ever experienced the feeling when someone tries to get you to do something, the more you don’t want to do it? There is one thing I detest, is that someone volunteering me to do something and putting me on the spot. I recall one particular case in college (don’t know why I remember it, probably it was one of the few incidences which was very “off putting” for me). Even now, some of my friends (who think they are doing right and trying to nudge me along a certain path), generally makes me rebel even more.

It’s a Saturday night. Yesterday, one of my industry peers called me up to go “yum cha” with another bunch of people. I wouldn’t have minded going, but somehow, the group (whom I met during the course for the exams) were a younger bunch and somehow, I couldn’t really click with them, except for one or two. Maybe it is the age gap, (most of them just started working life), or maybe it is just me. Have been told I appear really stuck up for those who don’t know me (maybe also for those who know me!). Just my character I guess, and really don’t give a hoot about socialising much. Would very much prefer to go home and read a good book.

It’s a Saturday night. Went bowling last Wednesday in Bangsar with two bankers. The bankers wanted to practice for an informal friendly match with a big client. Averaged about 130, and lost three coffees to them. I played three games in all, and owed “Bad” one coffee, after having netted off the first two games. I drew the first game with “Rose”, and lost the subsequent two. Oh well, netted the two off from “Rose” from the five coffees she still owes me from previous games. As we were leaving, she jokingly told me that there was a suggestion by an ex-broker colleague of hers to gently lose the game to the client to give them “face”. But they will probably play to their best ability sportingly. Will call them Monday to see how they fared.

It’s a Saturday night. Caught a nap this afternoon, as I was feeling the weight of the week on my shoulders. It rained earlier on, and cooled the air some what. I think it’s drizzling outside now as I am typing this.

It’s a Saturday night. Trying hard not to think about work next week. Have a reporting deadline looming, and things are piling up, especially with last minute requests for this and that, on top of my own deadlines. I try not to bring work back home unless I really, really have to. I want weekends to be “my time”, and not “office time”.

It’s a Saturday night. Just glanced across at my medication. My dosage of antibiotics will be ending tomorrow. Yippeeee… Hate taking medication, but what to do, am not a healthy guy. As it is, I have to pop a pill every morning just to control my high blood pressure.

It’s a Saturday night. Been conscious of my weight recently. Have promised myself to do some running in the gym and rejoin the aerobics class. Haven’t gotten round to it yet. Hopefully restart this coming week. Been eating regularly, but having a smaller portion of food, and have noticed a slight decrease in weight. Trying to lose more, but it is difficult. I like to eat!

It’s a Saturday night. Last Thursday, had a farewell lunch with a banker who is moving back to Singapore. He came to KL about four years ago, and specialises in structured products. He’s actually a Malaysian, but “westernized” (grew up in Austria and speaks fluent German). Was supposed to have been a private affair of about 5 to 6 people, but ended up being a group of over 20 people. Due to the numbers, venue was changed from Hard Rock to Shang’s Lemon Garden Café. Again, I almost wanted to overdose on smoked salmon, but this time, took less. Even the little lemon meringue thingies, I took only three and left it as that. The last time I was there, I walloped eight of the little buggers on top of the smoked salmon and other food.

It’s a Saturday night. I am currently hooked on this PC game called “Seven Seas”. It’s a thinking game, with pirates chasing you down in a block of squares. Need to maneuver my ship around with cannons a blazing. Of course, the pirates fire right back at me, as well as trying to ram and sink my ship. Truth be told, on the nights running up to my exams, I limited myself to one game per night only.

It’s a Saturday night. Almost wanted to go out this evening after dinner to lepak, but decided against it. Stayed home, and will no doubt be playing Seven Seas shortly.

It’s a Saturday night. It’s almost crossing midnight. And my, where has the day gone?