I do not know what took me so long to post this entry up, since the draft was already created almost four days ago. Actually, there are a couple more things still left outstanding but they seemed destined to be unaccomplished and left for dead.

About iforgothowmanydaysago, San came over to my place for her green packet. She just wanted that and that only. So I made her stay on longer of course because I love hanging around with her so much! She pleaded with me to just let her go because she could not bear to be with me as she feared I would be too much of a temptation for her — she said I looked delicious.

LOL KIDDING!

Hahahaha!

But I really do love hanging around with her — she wrestles, and has the potential to break my strong fingers into pitiful pieces. She is like a guy’s worst nightmare. Like totally.

(Meet my babe, Lubi..)

That is my new-found beauty, Lubitel aka Lubi aka sexybeast. A Russian guy sold it to me through eBay and this metal chick looked so cosmetically-pristine despite its age! She runs on 120mm film but recently I modded her to accept 135mm since I had no 120mm with me but only a Provia 100 which was originally intended for Denise’s F75. Now speaking of Denise, that girl better be glad now that no more fungus is on her lens and her F75 is seriously spanking clean now. She should totally consider leaving this hottie with me for ever and ever and ever and ever and ever.

And ever and ever.

Like seriously.

Really, no kidding.

Anyway, I did a test roll on the Lubi and sent it to Uncle Mike of Triple D to have it cross-processed with sprocket holes! Oh boy, I really hope the photos will turn out fine when I collect it later on! Ohmygodohmygodohmygod, they better be!! I will have to fork out like twelve freaking dollars even if they do not turn out to be like how I wished. And that is so ohmycrap expensive!

Punch.

(The real San..)

I think I will look like Evil San if my Lubi photos turn out to be craptastic, or fantastically crap, or fantacrap, when I collect it from the lab after school. Have I mentioned anywhere that I will still be working part-time with Watsons even when school starts? So this trip to Burlington Squre better be worth it or I will be crying my snot out regretting not buying this month’s train fare concession.

(Oh my gosh, her French Toasts totally rocks!! With the kaya, it was swwwweeeeeett!)

Ever since we first hung out at Raffles City’s Ya Kun Kaya Toast, San and I had totally fell head over heels over their simple but irresistably-yummylicious toasts! Remember my forty-third P365 entry titled ‘BLEED‘? It was taken there just before I gobbled down on those super huge eggs. Actually, I am not so sure what eggs were used but they were amazingly huge, like twins!

San had them and it will be good if she has twins in the future but she mentioned to me that she does not want to be married so now I have no idea where her twins will come from. Hmm..

That ‘TWO THUMBS UP’ shots of San was taken at The Cathay after she spared some of her precious time modelling for me at my place.

And my Lubi is looking so photogenic in it! Awww!

Hugs.

Oh, the both of us are planning to visit all the Ya Kun outlets in Singapore. BUT, I wonder how many are there in total?

Hee.

(San is now officially famous, widely-known amongst my group of international friends! Woah!)

School will start in a few hours time and I am still so wide awake. I think I could be too excited for school to officially begin. San is meeting me at Toa Payoh later on before school so I guess that is double joy for us? Oh man, I better fall to sleep soon before the sun rises!

(But my fan broke down, I have not gotten a replacement yet so now I am too restless to be comforted enough to sleep. Oh, plus the ever-so-irritating mosquitoes, my night-life is a mess right now. Pfft.)

Enjoy your new school semester my friends! <3

Yesterday was a beautiful Saturday but not due to the weather because it rained on me when I left my house.
Rather, it was because Joonies wore something beautiful for our class meet-up! I was stunned, literally.

HAHAHA!

(Joosty getting hungry already. Where is my food?)

“Joosty was a university student who was looking for a diamond ring for his mother’s birthday on Sunday;
Rooshdee was a working student who had to survey for a diamong ring for his soon-to-be fiancee in two
months time.
They found this jewellery shop and decided to source around..”

The act was so convincing, I think the sales assistant got fooled. Nice one Joosty!

(Sometimes, being narcissistic is good. Like Joosty, the photogenic!)

So that was basically what we did for our next IDEAS assignment. Hmm.. I wonder what is this night
cycling trip that Ms Yip mentioned about to 1A02. It involves the photographers of 1A01 (Joosty and I)
so that is why I am a little concerned here. Ahh..

(Grr..)

So who came for this outing this time?
Evon, Joonies, Joosty, Jackfruit, Ah Siong, Delvin, Keech, Bengee, Wilfred, Yinsan and I of course.
Keech got for himself a no-degree pair of spectacles for a change of style and ended up making himself
looking far geekier — a cute geek Joonies cannot resist, definitely. How Keech, how?

Good thing we noticed that your specs was flawed and bent, if not you will be wearing it to school and
be a walking joke. No kidding! I do not think your eyes will become smaller from its use though. I think..

(A hungry woman is a scornful, emo woman..)

Evon did her own shopping before the guys even met so that saved us some trouble though I would
have preferred tagging along as well. I would love to see your bargaining skills!
But come to think of it, you were right — men will never understand women..
I never knew the distance from Suntec City to Marina Square was so far, it took you girls half hour
to reach us. HAAAH!

(Bengee’s promotional poster for his latest CD album. HAHA!)

Yinsan left even before she met us, which was a bummer but she must have had her own reasons.
Well at least she came right? Maybe next time she can hang around a little longer and crap abit
with the rest of the gang — the more the merrier!

(You do not look like a Chinese in this one, seriously. I think I made you look like a Caucasian!)

The games that were played while we waited for Ah Siong were totally, totally insane but FUN!
To name a few: Game of Concentration, Titititi/Tuki Tuki/Tongka Tongka (WTH!), Ahh What!, etc..
I think I overcooked my brain for these. I am too old for these kind of challenges!
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(Joonies looking as hot and seductive as ever!)

The route to Joosty’s crib was long from Aljunied but it was great going through the different lorongs
of Geylang; and the temples that lined alongside the streets; and that solitary mosque. I love long walks!
Thanks to all of you for showing great understanding, knowing that I am a little particular about food being Halal
for my consumption and all and being accomodating to your fellow Muslim friend here. I love you all loads!!

The ghost stories told between walks were real though I did not mean to spook you all. And yes, I do
believe in the supernaturals. Delvin, you were right in saying that everyone can feel them and not all
are ‘gifted’ enough to see these things. And Joonies, thanks for that ‘light fire’ thingy. I might not have
understood its significance but I was definitely touched by the care shown. And to the others too.
Let us protect each other, not spook each other out, right Joosty?

HAHA!

Thanks Delvin for sharing that dish you bought. You rock!

(Ah Siong with his berms and loafers. Good thing it did not rain on him again. HAHA!)

The camwhoring session after dinner was really funny and all of these photos were already uploaded
on Facebook. I know I have not posted much candid shots of me, so now here is the chance to catch me!
I ended up sleeping at Joosty’s while the others hopped on Papa Jackfruit’s car to be sent home after that.
It has been such a long time since I last showered in warm water and I admit it felt really good..
I prefer cold showers though because it is simply awesome possum and rejuvenating!

Now that Joosty’s kind of familiar with photo-processing using Photoshop, I really cannot wait for him
to get his own DSLR to partner me in the future. We will pair up like Batman and Robin..
You, Robin of course!

Or Pinky and The Brain.
You be Pinky, I am The Brain. Fair enough?

xD

(I should have brought a tripod next time. Than using my bag. One cool shot, this one.)

Thanks Joosty for the hospitality, even though you pulled our shared blanket away from me and left
me frozen for an hour in your air-con before I moved to your second mattress and hid under your
bedsheet. You selfish, greedy punk!

But I carried on sleeping until noon still. Heh.

After one quickie month of lovemaking and bondage between my classmates, I am glad to say that these
young chaps have truly gelled well with each other like both Joosty’s hair and Gatsby’s moving rubber wax do.

I am touched to see how cohesive we are, like how my soldiers used to work so well together in camp —
It brought about an unexplainable taste of delight just by looking at how they cared for each other.
My classmates are more than friends now; we are like one big happy, crazy family.

(Erm Platoon Sergeant Rusydi.. I see something moving behind the tree. Is that our enemy??)

If you ask me, these are colourful people too!

The smart slackers; the stupid cheongsters; the hongsters; the wankers;
The lovely beauties; the sexy beasts; the Smokescreen; the Keech!;
The sportsmen; the hunks; the sportswomen; the bums;
And the photogenic; the matchmakers; the photophobic; the scandalous!

(For your own safety, please stay away from Joosty!)

They are what I go to school for.
Jackfruit cried out foul yesterday during The Great Boredom in Math class, and he said,
“Ahh. Can’t I just drop out and start working already??”

And this guy is such a smart donkey. I mean, from the amount of fruits he consumed after every meal,
I am not surprised at this brainiac — his brain must be smelling fruity always, and the name is Jacky.
You all should have figured out why I call him Jackfruit then.
HAHAHA!

(This reminds me of the statue in Brazil, for whatever reason it can be..)

The unintentional hurt and love..
Sometimes we went too far with our fooleries that we hurt the ones we love, but it was only natural for us
to forgive and forget each other’s mistakes because of the strong phosphodiester bonds between us. Like really!

Delvin especially. Tsk tsk. We hurt because we love.
I think..

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(Jiayang, malu.. Flasher wants to pose, have to suck in his stomach! HAHAHA!)

But best of all, these are my best photo buddies! Especially Joosty! He shares the same passion with me,
he is sporty, he loves girls and we hug each other everyday! Now that is ONE LOVE, is it not? HAHAHA!
Please, hurry up and get your own DSLR!

And our girls are so photogenic, I will never tire from snapping their beautiful photos.
I am not lying! Joonies, there is no sarcasm here so stop hitting me! Wahahaha!

(This is so DOPT/1A01!)

Joosty found out this beautiful D’Kranji Farm Resort where we can spend our vacation week together.
I am just concerned with the size though. If we cannot find some other place, those who intend to sleep,
go and lie on top of each other. Really..

HAHA!

(And this is the REAL DOPT/1A01!!)

Alrighty, I am supposed to meet with these people at 1300hrs for shopping, photoshooting, dinner
and movie probably. And I have not even showered.

Ciao people. You all rock my socks!

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Are my eyes playing tricks on me or what?
I wonder how long have I been cooping myself at home eyh?
The end of the Green Line is no longer at Boon Lay,
but at Joo Koon instead.
Heh. I thought I was boarding a different line when I saw
that sign. Joo Koon eh? Nice name!

Well, after doing some research, I came across this picture
posted somewhere, and it is a map of how our SMRT lines
may look like in the year 2030. Mind you, this was last
updated like four years ago! With a map so extensive like this,
I will not be surprised if the lines extend right to the front of our
doors!

Oh wait. I see a Kaki Bukit station on the map! Woo..
Joy to the world!

More stations, more convenient right? WRONG!
More stations, more stops, more time wasted
just to get from one end of our Singapura to the other! So
to those living near the coasts and work/study at the other
extreme end, good luck to all of you. Nyeh!

Handsome guys and pretty ladies,
I have finally sold off my Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM zoom lens
and Holga 120 CFN for a total of $230!
Good money, since I profited $120 just on the lens itself but
made a negligible loss for the Holga.
With the returns, I had already purchased the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II prime lens
last night at MS Colour in Ang Mo Kio and had placed an order
for the Holga 135BC! Oooh I am so thrilled with these investments!

I forgot one thing though: I did not realise that the prime lens has
a smaller diameter than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens
I have. This means that I will have to get another $10 Hoya UV filter
for this new baby. Darn. That plus a dry cabinet for my gadgets
to reside in. The Singapura weather is pretty harsh so they will
need some proper home to prevent fungus from spreading
in their lenses; my Holga will not be risked either.

My babies..

Oh. Actually, the sale of the zoom lens was initially agreed
with this Malay guy as he had placed a much higher bid
at the very last minute. But sadly, it took him so long
to process the transaction altogether; he never replied
to my text messages plus it took him two days
just to call me back, and that was after I had sold my lens
off to another guy. He just did not seem interested or serious,
and I find that to be kind of rude. He took things for granted.

So I had to repost my lens on the forum, and just within
ten minutes after that, some Chinese guy agreed on the same
price.

We met on the same day itself.

And the Holga deal with the Chinese lady was quick and efficient,
she did not cause any inconvenience at all!

Haihh. Malays. Sometimes, we anak Melayu just need to put in
a bit more effort and hard work to change the already degrading
perspective others have towards the Malay community. This
is not fair to the exceptional Malays who have done their part
and excelled in their respective professions.

Having said this, I am sure the Chinese buyers were having
the same worries as me as they were dealing with just another
Malay guy; I am glad I did not misplace their trusts in me
though.

Come on, Melayu boleh!

Anyway,

There is this Change-of-Command (COC) ceremony going
at my previous unit, 3SIR, later on in the evening. Now,
this is the chance to catch up with my lost jungle brothers
and grab some more photos of them. Can I squeeze
in the camp with my camera? Hmm..

I am selling my Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM zoom lens to fund for my purchase of a prime lens.
I am not really an enthusiast of zoom lenses.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is in my sight,
And will be a fast, bright, wide-apertured lens for me to play with.
Already, I have one bid of at least $160 waiting until midnight tomorrow.
Ooo hurry up.
$200 and it will be yours, nice gentleman.

Oh. And I spent most of my time scavenging for cheap camera deals.
I am so in love with rangefinders!
This is hopeless!
Baah!

“Second to one thing.”