I used to dread it as a child and would wail louder than a fire engine but not anymore. In fact, I look forward to cutting my hair every month.

Trust me, it’s really therapeutic. A good hair cut makes you look younger, fresher and more alert. And for some, a hair cut is significant of a brand new beginning as you snip away the past. I heard about this one from a friend who went for a hair cut immediately after the relationship ended. And when she emerged from the salon, her long tresses were traded in for a chic bob cut.

It won’t be long before I need to go for another hair cut. Blame it on my hair which grows so fast. I think it has to do with my durian theory. Truth has it that when my mum was pregnant with me, she ate heaploads of durians…that’s why my hair is so thick and black…and now I steer clear of durians like the plague.

And when I need to cut my hair again next month, I don’t know what to experiment with. First, it was having the conventional slope. Feeling bored, I kept a short tail, then I allowed it to grow longer…and also allowed the rest of the back of the hair to grow long…Then I did the japanese straight perm. Last night I walked away with a swallow back…err…what’s next?

Beats me. But that’s not going to be my headache but the hair stylist’s one…Everytime I sit on the chair…my instruction is simple: Just give me a hair cut which looks good on me and suits my facial structure. There’s only one contention I have to bear in mind: do I want a hair cut which would make me look more man or a hair cut which will enhance my boyish features?

The most in hair cut may not be suitable as you may not be able to carry it off but a good hair cut does go a long long way.

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I have to confess.

I did something sinful.

I can’t forgive myself.

I don’t know what happened but it just happened.

I gave in to my inner desires.

Maybe I had been controlling myself for too long.

Maybe it’s the temptation.

Maybe it’s just me.

I ate a KFC Zinger Burger for lunch today. And it felt really good. In fact, it felt heavenly.

I can’t recall when was the last time I sank my teeth into a meal from a fast food restaurant. But it definitely was a long long time ago.

Now I have this guilt inside me…I guess I’d just have to burn it off over the weekends…sigh…

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I was waiting to cross the road outside Tekka Mall yesterday when I overheard this very interesting conversation.

This woman asked this group of men where they were from – India or Bangladesh. They replied the former.

“Ah, India is a nice country. You all tourists ah? How many days you all staying here?”

Then she went on to tell them about Little India, Esplanade, Chinatown, Bugis etc. “All tourists must visit. You all can speak English also, so don’t need to scared.”

Then she gave a last sermon…”oh yes. You see red man over there means cannot cross the road. As tourists, you must follow the law. Only green man comes out then you can cross. Safe you know. Don’t put your life in danger.” And when someone from across the road dashed across, she shook her head…“See see what I mean…tsk tsk”

Then the green man came on.

She crossed the road. And her audience? They crossed too, but kept a noticeable distance from her.

Yes, we are all ambassadors. We are happy tourists visit Singapore and help contribute to our economy by their spending. But is there a need to effect the “I know it all…Listen to me” mode?

It left me wondering…

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Thought I’ll blog in Mandarin for this one as it expresses my thoughts better. Here goes…

昨天在闲聊时，老板问我们谁已婚，谁未娶，谁没有对象。。。我无法隐瞒，只好说出真相。

把真想说出来后，就接到老板和同事们接二连三的问题。这是无可厚非的，早已料到的事情。起初是有一点无奈，但想想又不是第一次被盘问，也就见招拆招。你用蛤蟆功，我就用祥龙十八掌。来吧！何况每一年去拜年时，也同样面对同样的问题。早已习惯了。

“以你的条件，应该不难找到适合的对象嘛。。”

“我看是你太挑剔了吧。”

“你喜欢哪一类型的？”

“说嘛，别害羞。。。”

看样子，老板好像要和我做媒。。。可不是说笑。。。哈哈。

说真的， 我不介意他的好意。。。反正多认识一些人也是好事。。。有多一点选择。。。所谓有选择好过没选择。

这也让我想起了过去那几段恋情。虽然说不上是什么轰轰烈烈， 刻苦铭心的爱情，但毕竟也是尽力了。

在学业上，事业上，我还称得上是一帆风顺。可是在感情上，我就是老交白卷。老天就是不眷顾我。谁不要经历缠绵悱恻的那么一次？

我虽不是个高头大马，玉树令风的铁汉子，但毕竟也长得蛮OK的。

今早，老板说他的大门仍然开着，随时都可以进去和他闲聊。我点了点头，微笑了。心里的那把声音告诉我。。。应该是时候行动了。喜欢就是喜欢，不喜欢就是不喜欢。。。抉择在于我。不要拖泥带水了。

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I was looking forward to the weekends with much anticipation as there was a secondary sch gathering. Gosh…it’s been more than 10 years since I last saw my classmates…wonder how’s everyone been these years.

Miss Clarity Cafe. Venue correct. 12 noon. Time correct. I took a deep breath before stepping into the place. And I spotted a familiar face. Hey, BW’s still the same…didn’t change after all these years. It took him a while before he could recognise me.

Then, the rest came…and guess what? It was easy recognising them as they didn’t change much…still the same face I knew back then. Even for those who changed (size-wise), it wasn’t a drastic change.

I soon became the ice breaker for my ex-classmates. Many had a difficult time guessing who I was. It then dawned upon myself that my appearance had indeed changed.

“I remember you used to wear specs mah…”

“Yaa…guai guai one”

“Like书 生 lor…”

“Your face like become sharper leh…”

“Waah…Now so fit…”

“Hey, you sure you are my classmate or not?”

I had a good time fielding questions and answering them. Yes, I am still the same old me…Don’t worry. Appearance size, I think I have indeed changed. Looking at the old sch photos and comparing them to me now, I like the present me better. I went from cherubic to scrawny and now just above average (must be modest…hahahaha)

After having a good laugh, we lauched into the Q&A sessions….where are you working now? Married already or not? Got kids or not?

In fact, we were so engrossed in talking and catching up rather than ordering the food.

All of my classmates are doing well. I’m happy for all of them And, I hope it’s not going to be another 10 plus years before we meet again.

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So now that Christopher Lee is out of Queenstown Remand Prison (QRP), what’s next?

Apparently, the media had a field day camping outside QRP as they didn’t know what time he would be released. And the moment the familiar figure emerged, the reporters rushed to snap pictures….click click click.

Waah…Chris Lee looked thinner and had significantly more white hair after his 6 weeks stint in prisons (was less actually)…

And did you notice none of his fans nor manager was there to receive him? His was a forlorn figure which took a taxi away from the hordes of reporters…only to switch to another vehicle half way during the ride.

Bet poor Fann must be crying her heart out when she holds him in her arms. 没有你的黑夜特别漫长。Anyway, she was the good gf who listened to him and didn’t visit him at all. Aiyah…I think Chris will be drinking lots of New Moon bird’s nest or going to Bella for facials soon (courtesy of Fann who is the spokesperson). So fret not, if you are a Chris Lee fan.

And according to The New Paper, ICA is going to review his case in two weeks. And will he lose his PR status?

The whole episode is like a drama saga in the making. Just imagine if Tan Ah Chiow or Lim Tua Tow was sent to QRP for drink driving and hit-and-run accident, it would not have batted a single eyebrow…not even mine…Blame it on the fact that Chris Lee is a celebrity…and celebrities are BIG in Singapore no doubt. Just to sidetrack a bit, remember how David Gan “brought” us into his new BLVD apartment which he bought for $5 million?

There is a price to pay for everything. And being in the media spotlight makes it even more difficult. Remember, you can run but you cannot hide….谁叫你是名人？

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It’s been some weeks since I last watched Desperate Housewives but they sure still look desperate – the whole lot of them…plus now the desperateness has shifted to the kids as well…OMG!!

Gabrielle, as usual, is flirting around. This time, it’s with the man who wants to run for governer.

Susan, as of yesterday, has made up her mind to marry Ian. Previously, she was still deciding between Mike and Ian.Lynette, again has a war of words with Tom. I particularly liked the part whereby she was shivering in the cold, wearing the red cocktail dress with a bouquet of flowers. As Murphy’s Law kicked in, it started the thoughts in her mind and she finally appreciated Tom’s gestures in organising a memorable nine year anniversary celebration. Aawww…so sweet

Edie, the flirt, had another night out. That woman…ha! And surprise surprise, she has a son from an ex relationship. Very interesting. And we see the softer side of her when she shares a little bit about her past…

In last nite’s episode, I felt the men featured rather strongly.

Carlos, long portrayed as the other bickering ex half (they are now divorced) of Gabrielle, showed his paternal instincts. He chose to take care of Edie’s son and by doing so, gave up a sexciting night with a girl. Again, when he gave Edie the lecture on responsibility, I felt for him. He longs for a son which he never will have.

Tom went to such lengths in planning the surprise for his ninth wedding anniversary. First, a limo will pick Lynette up and then ‘abandon’ her at a secluded place…while shivering in the cold, the knight in shiny armour (Tom of course) rides up in a carriage and whisks her off to a candlelight dinner. This is so sweet

Ian and Mike were seen fighting over Susan over a card game. As is the rules of the game, the winner takes it all (ie. Susan as the bride) and the loser must never see Susan again. I was kicking myself when Mike lost. Why not Ian? I asked myself…Must ask the scriptwriters. Anyway, I like the picture of the guys taken together above – it’s so man…so cool. And like the hot babes above, all have dark secrets of their own.

And the biggest surprise as I already said earlier came in the form of the kids. Danielle (Bree’s daughter) is pregnant! And the father is Austin (Edie’s nephew) who has the hots for Julie (Susan’s daughter)…You bet it’s going to be another complicated mess….But I’m not complaining…In fact, I’m loving it.That’s what good TV is all about. The mess, the scandal, the love affairs, the SOB…hehehehe

Oh yes, and I have some good stuff to share. Click on the hyperlink below and answer 15 questions. Your answers will determine the housewife you are. I did it twice. First, I was Edie. Second time I did it, I became Gabrielle…Oops…

http://abc.go.com/primetime/desperate/quiz/index.html

Have fun!

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I went to the Wywy shop at Novena Sq wanting to buy a hp cover but ended up engaging in a very interesting conversation with the sales assistants (abbreviate to SA and Girl respectively). Here’s how it went.

SA: Hi, looking for anything?
Me: I’m juz looking around. Thks.
SA: U looking for hp cover izit?
Me: Ah ya. Juz looking lah.
SA: Got different hp covers for different hp. Which model is ur hp?
Me: This one.
SA: U sure?
Me: Yes lah. SE 810i. Btw, are these reliable? Will they peel off after a certain time?
SA: This one from Japan, very gd quality. Confirm won’t peel off.
Me: U sure?
SA: See, i also have one myself (and whips out his hp).
Me: Okie. How much?
SA: $8.
Me: Huh?
SA: From Japan mah…
Me: Okie. U stick for me?
SA: Can, no problem. (takes hp from me)
SA: First, I wipe away the bubbles and dust for u k?
Me: Okie. U look very pro.
SA: No lah. First time i’m fixing the cover on the 810i.
Me: Okie.
SA: Don’t worry. Anything wrong, bring back and change. Guarantee ok one.
Me: If u say so lor. This hp is new hor. Bought last wk from ur shop u know.
SA: Huh…really? Who served u huh?
Me: The girl standing next to u lor…
Girl: Sorry, i don’t remember u. Did u come?
Me: Yup.
SA: Aiyah, she only remembers 帅哥 “shuai ge” (good looking guys)
Girl: (laughs)
Me: It’s okie. So long as u remember ur pay day can already
Girl: That’s true. (laughs)
SA: After gym huh?
Me: Yup
SA: Where u gym?
Me: Cali
SA: Oic. How much u pay per mth?
Me: I’m a lifetime member so i paid a one-time fee
SA: Oh ok. I want to join also but no time
Me: Hahaha.
SA: U working around here?
Me: Yup
SA: Where?
Me: Behind Tan Tock Seng
SA: Then u know XY? (gave me a name I can’t recall now)
Me: Er..no
SA: He’s my good fren
SA: See? Ok already…nice, no bubbles
Me: Thks. Anything wrong i come back, u say one huh.
SA: Hahaha…ok no problem.
Me: I’d pay by NETS
Girl: Huh for what?
Me: For the cover. If u want to give me free, i won’t mind…hahaha
Girl: Oh ok ok. (Swipes my NETS card)
Girl: Sorry, I did something real terrible.
Me: What? U swiped $80 or $800?
Girl: No lah…joking wif u only. I tore the charge slip
Me: No worries lah.
(All laugh)

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I adopted three bears and a dog yesterday. Less you think I’m going to start a circus of sorts at home, don’t fret and call the SPCA….hahaha

The name “Kubrick” wouldn’t sound alien to adult toy fans out there. Seeing that my relatively empty cubicle needs some deco, my colleague urged me to start adopting them from his vast collection of toys. What I like about them is each has a different expression on the face which makes him appealing (oh ya…they’re all boys…hahahaha).

As a new ‘parent’, I mustn’t show favouritism to anyone, less they complain. This is the foundation of any relationship – parent/child, teacher/student, employer/employee, supervisor/staff…but then it’s inevitable that we tend to have our own blue eyed boys. We are humans and humans have biases. Difficult as it may be, I’ll try.

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Thought I’d write a part 2 to the “What Goes Around…Comes Around” blog. Just like all good movies..hahaha..

What goes around…comes around. It’s a mantra which is so true even in today’s society. I remember studying Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in secondary school. One of the main themes of the play was the deep rooted hatred between the two feuding Montague and Capulet families. As my literature teacher then would say…violence breeds violence.

“There lies the man, slain by young Romeo,/That slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio” (3.1.144-145)

The end result? Tybalt kills Mercutio, and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge. How true. In layman terms, we call it ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’.

And in the wuxia epic “Return of the Condor Heroes“, Guo Fu severed Yang Guo’s right arm. In a bid to address justice, her father Guo Jing, intended to chop off her right arm too. Even though he did not succeed as Huang Rong intervened, but that’s a different tale. We are talking about intent here.

Away from the Elizabethean and pugilistic world and back to modern Singapore, the same mantra of “what goes around…comes around” is practised too. Just this morning when I was putting my bag through the scanner, I was pleasantly surprised when the cisco guard greeted me ‘good morning’. I reciprocated. And after I collected my bag, he said “thank you”. Similarly, I reciprocated. He made my day. Politeness begets politeness. What goes around…comes around.

Such a stark contrast to Doraemon. When he shows me his black face, I’ll return a Justice Bao face to him too. Simple human behaviour 101.

Similarly, if you do something wrong, there’s no use justifying or associating blame. Be a man. Do the right thing. Own up. Even Christopher Lee owned up to the drink driving and hit & run charges.

Be nice to me and I’ll be nice to you. Be nice coz I won’t bite.

What goes around…comes around…

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