This afternoon I had the most interesting online conversations about ego and its manifestations. I chuckled when Emily mentioned of his ex who had a huge ego. All he talks about himself. What a major turnoff for anyone. And whether ego is a good thing. Look at Donald Trump himself. Big ego but modest during [...]
Category Archives: Journal Entries
Lester’s Mad Hatter Party
2008.08.19 – 4:59 pm
Figure 1. Group photo after dinner in Lester’s kitchen
Early this year, me and the rest of the group were privileged to be invited to Lester’s residence for a ‘Mad Hatter’-themed private party. This, I tell you, is a rare opportunity. It was essentially a potluck dinner so we brought a dish each. Lester wore a [...]
Antihere antithere
2008.08.17 – 11:59 am
One should never use Google to try to diagnose a condition. I did and all it did was just make me more worried which led to my visit to the nearest pharmacy at City Mall shortly after. “Injured knee… fell down… scab… pus… swelling… medicine?” I muttered, only to be faced with more questions. “Has [...]
Chivalry on Gourmet Lane
2008.08.16 – 11:49 pm
Figure 1. The crowd forming at the Gourmet Lane, 1Borneo.
I just got back from the musical concert I blogged here. The crowd went wild as each star took turns coming up on stage to perform. And from where I stood, everyone around us were sweating profusely! That said, instead of carrying a camera like everyone [...]
A birthday gift from us
2008.08.16 – 3:57 pm
Figure 1. Sister’s birthday gift from us to her
With my sister’s birthday looming just next week, Yien and I brought her out for dinner last night and got her a surprise birthday gift from both of us. Originally, under the pretense that we were accompanying her to look at mobile phones (as she is seeking [...]
The juice extractor
2008.08.12 – 7:42 am
Figure 1. fsfsdd
Every other day, if daylight doesn’t wake me up, the home juice extractor would. In the kitchen, we have this retro-looking juice extractor as old as my sisters. The design is surprisingly simple, nothing like the all-in-one machines we see nowadays. There aren’t any dials or knobs — just one on/off switch. Brilliant, [...]
A visit to the florist
2008.08.11 – 4:23 pm
Last Saturday, I paid a spontaneous visit to the local florist in Damai to get Yien a bouquet of flowers before picking her up for lunch in 1Borneo. There wasn’t any special occasion to celebrate but I merely wanted to buy the flowers for her as a surprise. Flowers are best given when least expected, [...]
Before the Olympics
2008.08.09 – 10:48 am
Figure 1. Unagi dinner set
Last night after work, I picked up Yien from home for an early dinner at Umai. As I waited in front of her home, she walked out in a gorgeous striped dress with pair of earrings I’ve never noticed before. Can I tell you she just amazes me everytime I see [...]