Yay~ =P

Good evening all~

I'm back home~ And it feels good. Gonna be home till Thursday morning. Meantime it's 'Sunday Routine' =). Basically means off day haha... Well, wasn't supposed to be sailing, but they required my services elsewhere.. So off I go for more sails... At least they let me rest, which is a good thing, of course..

A good start to the new year; won a little Toto money.. hehe... Yay? They say it's a good start to the Lunar Year if you win. I pray that the old adage runs true...

Alright, going out to see Saturn (what I heard...). Seeya later~

JZ

Lonely rivers flow to the sea

Hey all.

Tis' f-ed up. Waited so long for ship to finally go for repairs, so that I may rest; now they attach me out to another ship... Grumble... Oh well, I suppose it's good exposure anyway. Always a good thing to be in demand =D.

Toto opens tomorrow. Tons of people are buying or have already bought. I just know, don't act coy... Well, like they say, 有买就有的中，没买连想都不用想. Have you bought yours today? =)

Take care world~

=D

Update after so long =)

The Lunar New Year was good, with lots of food and extra moolah~ =)
Got to see alot of my relatives, including cousins and niece/nephews. My, have they grown.
Visited Nick after such a long time. Seems he's doing fine. Had a huge meal at William's, with food to waste as usual... New Year feast onboard was fine too, especially with a budget that size...

The day that just passed happened to be Valentine's. This year, Valentine's is quiet for me. Not too quiet actually, considering I just came back from a get-together with a few friends. =) I find that many people (guys especially) do silly things on Vday and not other days... They tend to spend more than what they can; for attention or for kicks? I don't know.. All I know is that now 2 guys are stuck out there with no way to get back home (spent all their money..) and 1 guy probably emo-ing away somewhere with cig and beer in hand (got 'pwned' by a girl). I pray for thee...

Nonetheless, thanks for the company yeah =). Appreciate it~

Vday is so overrated...

大年初一

Hello~! It's the Lunar New Year~!

It's 2hours 20minutes into the New Lunar Year, and oddly, I don't feel as much enthusiasm as in the previous years. It seems, that the New Year just feels like any other normal day right now. Odd indeed. I remember I used to get really excited as the new year draws near, where I'd get to see my relatives again, get to eat whatever I like, and most of all, get to take money from others in the form of red packets (It's just fun to receive money in little coloured packets). This year, the New Year spirit isn't felt as much as before. I seriously wonder, does age play a part in this? Do people dread the New Year as they age?

My guess? Once you're married, you'd find the New Year a chore. Why do people still celebrate the New Year then? Ritualistic tradition? Or just to find a reason for everyone to gather and dine together and catch up on the past years' achievements? Children aren't spared, as parents promptly recite their exam scores and aims for the honour of 'Family Top Scholar 2008'.
Bullshit.


Yesterday the ship hired a lion dance troupe to perform their usual mumbo jumbo for the formation and the ship. Watching it can get addictive, but it passes real quickly. Why do people still shell out $588 for a short performance anyway? Sure pays well to do all that. Nonetheless, good effort; was an enjoyable day. =)

Much is going on in my mind. I'm confused. Once again. Going to bed soon. Good night.

JZ

Blargh~!

Today is the day for randomness~

=)

As the Chinese New year draws near, many are itching to get their grubby hands on the red packets... Sigh... Those days are over for me... No, don't get me wrong; I'm not married. It's just that the money that used to seem like treasure now seems like pocket change... Oh well, all I look forward to is to see my extended family after so long. It's always amusing to go back and see new members in the family, and new dress senses. Some realize their errors of past years, and as for some, some things never change... =P

Had been busy these days... Such is the life of a sailor. Well, at least I get a short break for the moment, before I get busy again.

Went shopping for CNY clothing. I hope for the best of luck for this year, therefore I bought a red shirt.. =) How traditional indeed... But as with all things, balance is important, so I bought a black and white short sleeved shirt. =D How rebellious. Random? Indeed.

Feeling pissed, annoyed, yet calm, composed. What's right and what's wrong? What's better, what's worse? I don't know for sure. All I pray for is wellbeing for the new year. I can only pray.
Heed my prayer. Please.

JZ