Monthly Archives: May 2011
Meeting Ex-colleagues
Had lunch with my ex-colleagues from GS1 Canada yesterday. It was nice seeing everyone good and well. I was told that some of the systems I implemented 3-4 years ago as prototypes were still being used, glad to know that I left behind some good quality and useful work. Thankful that I crossed path with […]
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Trip to Toronto
Arrived safely to Toronto. The plane ride was not as dreaded as I anticipated. After arriving, I still have the energy to pick up a car from my brother’s friend, grab a cup of Timmys, visit Canadian Tire, and drop by BTBC. Was really exhausted at night with blood-shot eyes. Slept from 9-2, then woke […]
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Sketch-a-thon
Realized that I missed my chance of getting a laptop for my trip to Toronto, I figured I might as well try to free myself from staring at a computer screen for a few weeks. Bought myself a new sketchbook and pens, thinking about indulging myself in a sketching feast in the coming weeks…
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Living Things @Home
Took an inventory of the flora and fauna I have acquired since returning to HK. There are 30+ pots of plants (mainly succulents and cacti) and an aquarium with 6 corydoras, 7 neon tetras, 10+ cherry shrimps, 6+ assassin snails, and lots of aquatic vegetation. I can honestly claim that I’m making good use of […]
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Assignment Re-submission
Just when I thought school is finally over for me, I received a phone call on Monday morning saying that I have failed one of my assignments. FAILED?! I’ve received low grades but I can’t remember the last time I failed in any academic course! My ego overwhelmed me and manifested itself into anger, rage, […]
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Cleaning Up
Busy cleaning up my place recently. About 75% done for my studio, and there’s also the bedroom and bathroom that I’ve yet to start. Got to get everything done before leaving for Toronto on the 29th. The way I’m rushing through everything and trying to properly leave behind the things for my family to take […]
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Soccer
Played 3 hours of soccer on a rainy night. My big toes are hurting and my bones are aching, but it feels good. One of these days I shall start some regular training and get myself into shape…
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Parent’s Return
My parents just got back home from their 6-day trip to Malaysia. Wasn’t expecting any souvenirs, but they used their leftover money and bought me loads of coffee, enough for a few months of breakfast! Spent close to a week home alone, and nothing really special happened. Started cleaning up and re-organizing my place, it’s […]
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Pixar: 25 Years of Animation
Took my 6 y/o nephew to see the Pixar exhibition, it’s been months since I last took him out. Other than the occasional nagging to do this/that like all children, it’s always delightful to hear him openly talk and reason. I probably enjoyed seeing the sketches and drafts in the exhibition more than my nephew, […]
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Mother’s Day
Last year for Mother’s Day, we bought flowers for my mother and resulted in her whining about how the flowers would wilt in a week and we were wasting money, even though there was an obvious smile on her face. This year, I decided to buy her orchids, something I’ve been wanting to try cultivating […]
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