Anyone on boh? Edd + Boon sounded quite interested. We set time = 2pm+-?

-Thomas

p3k's singnet is down. may be offline a wk + or -. arrrrrrrr.

I'm back online. - p3k (04th Sept 2004)

-Thomas

The blog appearance has been edited. Here's the prob.

IE: Solved. Looks good. Ad banner gets blocked, everything is laid out ok, world peace. (no human sacrifices made)
Firefox: BAD NEWS - Appearance is fucked (slight improvement over previous situation though)

-Thomas

Hey guys, I'm thinking of shifting the weekly rock climbing day to SATURDAY. Here are my reasons:

1. It allows for my weekdays (and my studying schedule) to not be interrupted. My exams are coming very soon.
2. Edd is doing his job attachments = weekdays are fucked.
3. Most people are almost 75%+ confirmed free on weekends (army guys book out on Sat. Edmund,Justin,Remy - hint hint)
4. We tried out a climbing session last Saturday. (15th August) Boon+YY+p3k+Remy. Yea, it was cool.

On the negative side:

1. People who are members (Boon,edd,p3k) will not be able to enjoy the $4 weekday entry charge privilege. (Saturdays = $6 flat throughout the day.. $2 more.)

What you guys think? pls comment. (ROC members - this especially means YOU.)

-Thomas

Posted by Remy


Dedicated to all my frens whom my heart treasures dearly..


MAYONNAISE JAR AND COFFEE story

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar... and the coffee...

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed."Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.
The sand is everything else - the small stuff."If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups

Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal."
"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that
no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

-Jeiel Aranal

Comments by p3k:
Firstly, a BIG thanks to everyone who came down. A BIG w00t to Kheng Mun for organising & inviting us to his chalet.

I think I speak for everyone when I say that the chalet was at the very least, a disappointment. The sad thing is that it is totally NOT kheng's fault. There was shitloads of food. Plenty of sleeping space.

On my own part, I apologise for being quite tired @ times. (Slept earlier on Friday + Slept quite earlier on Sunday) Had to worry about Church commitments on Sunday.

What I feel screwed the fun level of the chalet were these factors:

1. Lack of commitment from people - I personally saw how some people couldn't even confirm whether they will be coming or not even at the 11th hour. Seriously, they never gave a thought about how much of an organising headache that caused kheng. WTF, you wanna come, say YES. If not say NO. Don't give half-assed answers. What's so hard about that?

Others come down after their clubbing/gai-gai/beach/other activities & sit around to stone. OK, some cases (eg. edm/remy/justin booked out from NS) can't be helped, but I feel that for the others, the very least we could do is to be hyper & excited.

2. No planning of activities to do - Maybe in hindsight, we should have put off playing RISK to Day 2. We (boon+p3k+edd+kheng) neglected the others. We could have done other fun things (night exploring/beach walk/alcohol/talk cock/cards games) that would involve more people = more shiok fun. I'm not blaming anyone. Its just one of those things that we didn't realise at the time. Maybe there should have been a little more planning.

3. No techno/rock/bangra/whatever music & dance - Did anyone feel a lack of ambience @ all? I think next time we have a chalet.. fuck.. better get a laptop filled with great music + a gd set of speakers. Bring the fucking house down.

Its sad really. The food & drink was excellent. Kheng's family & relatives were very friendly & hospitable. There was such a great potential for the chalet to have really JTFUed.

On the bright side, here's my personal memories of the chalet:
1. Lots of makan (damn shiok)
2. Climbing up to the roof with Edd (you explored the rooftop. you found (1) soccer ball!)
3. Being a mad parkour-ninja & confused Kheng's relatives when playing Hide&Seek
4. Bowling with the guys & nightwalk around DTE

Sorry if this post sounds negative. I just felt I had to say these things. Please do comment.

- p3k
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Justin's self reminder: owe kheng $5 for the food :p
p3k's reminder to everyone else: Guys, pls pay Kheng the $5-$10 if you haven't already done so. Thanks.

-The Bear

LAST CHANGES (Please change this part when you add on to the post): p3k @ 03rd August

PLEASE NOTE!
* Feel free to add on details/ideas by adding on onto this post -OR- Writing in the comments area.
* We will try to confirm other details as soon as possible within the next few days.

BASIC INFO
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Chalet's Location: Aloha Loyang Chalets - Chalet no. B16 (near Downtown East) [map] [directions to get there]
Date: 6th, 7th [BBQ], 8th, 9th August 2004
Organiser: Kheng Mun
Co-Organisers: Chip Wee + Heng Boon
Invited: All who are interested, pls put down your names please.
Contacts: Khengmun ( 96223741 ) Chipwee ( 91446077) Heng Boon (93364097)

FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA
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* Swimming pool
* Beach
* CHEERS™ 24-hours Convenience Store
* Downtown East (Arcade+LAN Shop+Fast Food+Other great shites)

LODGING & STAYING OVER
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1. You have all the freedom to do what you want outside the chalet, but be careful of what you do/say in the chalet as kheng's relatives are there. Give them some respect.
2. You can stay over for as many nights as possible, but please remember to bring enough clothing!
3. The chalet may get crowded at times. People, (especially the guys) please take turns to sleep in the bedroom & the living room.
4. Be friendly & sociable!

GAMING LIST
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1. Push-up/Sit-up card games (Bluff/"Highest,Lowest Value")
2. RISK (Boon settle)
3. Laptop? (Anyone? Edd/Boon?)
4. PS2 (Kheng settle)
5. Soccer? For good ol' memory's sake

THINGS TO NOTE REGARDING ITEMS:
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1. Bring swimwear if you wanna swim @ the swimming pool.
2. g07 b33r? w4n7 b33r? Come up with your own $$$ please.
3. Take care of your belongings. There will be quite alot of people @ the chalet & we will be moving about alot.
4. Bring whatever stuffs that you think can make this chalet outing more interesting!

OTHER MISC THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF:
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1. Take care of your own transportation. Kheng has no access/authority over the car.
2. Try to pay at least $5 for the food to lighten the burden of the organisers. (Kheng's parents) It will be appreciated if you all can come out with $10 even. (edited by p3k, Aug 03)

Make it HOT.. Make it ROCK!
LOOKING FORWARD TO KHENG's CHALET 04'! - p3k

PS: PLEASE DO COMMENT BELOW! >:]

-Thomas