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December 31st, 2008
11:12 am - 2008: In Review
For my take on the great year that was 2008, point that browser here --> www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k/index.php
Have a great 2009 ahead peeps! Colin @ yw[ :) ]
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October 30th, 2008
10:31 am - Yippie! Singapore Here I Come!
Heya! Will be in Merlion City this weekend with my fellow close gymmates, from Friday till Monday for a weekend getaway.
Will be catching the Saturday afternoon performance of Avenue Q at the Esplanade, and might go clubbing on Fri and Sat night, so catch ya guys if you guys can spot me... Hahaha.
Might hop over to VivoCity during Fri/Sat night, nothing is concrete yet... Everything will be by ear, so see yahz!
p/s: If ya need to contact me, you can find my hp number on my blog at www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k . It's there.. Juz look closely (top left... Haha)
Cheers!
Colin @ yw[ :D ]
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September 22nd, 2008
02:45 am - I'm BACK! (By Popular Demand!) :P
My Livejournal acc has been dormant for as long as I can remember, but nevertheless, I still continue to blog on my main blog at www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k
I still update that blog once in a while, so here, by popular demand, I'm mirroring my latest entry here.
You can read all my previous entries, some 869 of them over the span of nearly 5 years there as well... Feel free to post comments, and will get back to you on them in the soonest time possible.
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| | | Friday September 19 | | | [11:23 am] The Magic of My Circle Of Friends....
This week, has to be in record, one of the most challenging weeks in recent memory.
Not only in the sense of my work, but also in the sense of some of the problems that some of my friends are going through. And how things that happened around them are affecting them.
One of them is having family problem, another lost someone close to him, a couple going through some tough times, another kid who's kinda lost and confused, one friend who's unsure of his relationship, one friend undergoing an operation... The list goes on.
Also, on Monday night, I guess I did something, something that came straight from my heart. I bought a book for someone that I hold close to my heart, who is going some tough times now, but unfortunately he's someone that I'm unable to reach to as he's walking this difficult path. I'm sad that I wasn't there for you, but I'm always a phone call away, yea? :)
Wanna give a special hug out there to several of my friends, and hope that whatever problem they face, or whatever bad news they received, they'll still be ok.
At times I wonder how do I sustain the positivity in helping them to deal with their problems/situations... And then I realise that well, they are in a much harder/sadder position, and thus they are going through much more.
What I can do, or some of us could do, is to help the other when the other is feeling sad and down.
That's the magic of my circle of friends, and that despite our differences, our disagreements and our 'dramas', we still very much take care of each other.
We are family, and I'm proud that I have you guys, my brothers and sisters, with me.
Love,
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January 31st, 2008
12:34 am - Let's Tag!
Leave a comment and I will:
1. Tell you why I friended you.
2. Associate you with something - a song, a color, a photo, a word, a smell, etc.
3. Tell you something I like about you.
4. Tell you a memory I have of you.
5. Ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
6. Tell you my favorite user pic of yours.
7. In return, you must post this in your LJ. Let's revive this dormant account... Leave a comment and I will try my best ok :D
Colin
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January 21st, 2008
04:15 pm - Conquering The Wall!
(My main blog is located at www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k. I'm mirroring this entry over here, so that you be able to read it if ya don't access my other blog. This is an sentimental entry, and worth the read. Keep those comments cming if ya feel like saying something. Thanks!)
It's the new year, and with new resolutions, this year I aim to try up new stuff, challenging myself to places that I've never dreamt of being before. Ceh wah... so ambitious!
Note: Whatever that is written here is in fact a true account of my climbing experience that happened last Sunday. Special thanks to my "bradae" for his listening ear last night. Greatly appreciate it man!
My close friends SC and LR have been encouraging me to try new stuff for the past year, and this year I guessed we all wanted to start with a BANG. The gang have been planning a wall climbing outing for several weeks now, as a prelude to our Mount KK trip sometime later this year (that I really dread and always pretend to 'tak tau' :P) and to be honest I really have to say that I really wasn't looking forward to it. At all!
At one point I nearly used the reason that I have blue-black left knee (I hit the hidden rock underneath the waterfall when I was sliding down the waterfall rocks during the picnic) and in the current state of mind that I was in, I wasn't really up for it.
After persuasion, and on Saturday night I decided to give it a try. I know that scaling a wall wouldn't be easy for someone like me (I'm like carrying extra load! All around my waist!) and with weak upper body strength I think I could perhaps scale a positive-angled wall, maybe at the very best till the 1/3 point and not the very top.
We all met at Summit USJ at 1pm, and headed off to the wall climbing gym. I was joined by 4 newbies (SC, LR, Ant and KK) and Ehsan and being new we all underwent the safety briefing which was compulsory for all beginners. We learned how to secure the rope, the do's and dont's during climbing and belayor-ing (the belayor is the person who secures your climbing rope in the event of your fall) and I was really nervous at that time.
Soon it was my turn to try climbing up the wall, and somehow it wasn't as tough as I expected it to be. We were afterall training on a positive-angled wall (is this the correct term? It means that our bodyweight is still leaning on the wall)
as opposed to a negative-angled wall where you'll be dangling with just your hands (legs are hanging because there the stones are not positioned for stepping)
(So much for ASCII text images! :P)
I guessed the key to scaling any wall is not by just using your hands, but is by using your legs. If ya are gonna pull your body all the way up to the top with just your hands, it ain't gonna work - afterall your legs should be the main pushers in your climbing attempt (ckp macam expect aje... LOL!). So instead of just pulling, if you try more pushing, it would be easier (at least for me lah who is wide at the waist with non-existent tricep/biceps)... Haha.
So during the training on the positive-angled wall, things were smooth and I managed to reach the top! Yahoooooo!
I felt very, very happy, I hit the headstone (my own term for the last stone at the very top) at the top a couple of times before being lead down by my belayor partner. After training briefing ended, we rested for a short while before starting on the vertical wall....
Which is without any gradient... Something like this... :P
At first it's a bit nervewrecking, our instructor went off, leaving all 6 of us free to try any of the walls. I watched as SC and Anthony tried to scale this particular straight wall which is joined with a negative slope at the top portion, and somewhere along 2/3 of the way there was a missing right-side handstone (ok maybe its not missing but it's not there for increased difficulty).
(The wall looked something like this, a vertical slope with a negative slope at the top portion)
The left-side handstone is actually not for grabbing with your left hand (it's slippery with no grip-able surface), the shape is such that its only for stepping actually, and the next right-side handstone is about one feet away from the previous handstone and since you can't grab with your left hand you're virtually stucked at that position. The only way to get pass that part was to make a leap of faith, trying and jumping high enough to catch the higher right-side handstone with both your hands!
SC and Anthony tried but both failed to get pass that missing handstone. LR and KK persuaded me to try it, I did scrutinise the wall carefully before attempting to scale it. It went smooth all the way till that dreaded portion. I was even shorter than SC and way heavier than Anthony and I told myself, there's no way in hell that I could actually jump in mid-air and catch that headstone with both my hands (my legs will be dangling since they are not stepping on any footstones).
Soon I was at the very same place, the very same spot as SC and Anthony were. I thought that by some magic I would able to grab the next handstone but I was so WRONG. I was then stucked in a very weird situation, there were neither other footstones that I could step on nor was there a left handstone that I could grab to propel myself further.
I must really say now that at time I really wanted to quit. If SC and Ant couldn't do it, I'm quite sure that I couldn't do it at all. The giant word "QUIT" was flashing repeatedly across my head, and I almost threw in the towel then.
And then at the height of the emotions of the entire week, it all suddenly came back flooding to me. I remember the fun times at the waterfall with my friends. I remember the smile on someone's face. I remember the sound of someone's particular laughter. I remember the missing note. And the sms that came in the next morning which made my day.
I smiled. I really did, 8 metres above the ground.
One thing I realised in life, is that things are never always in your favour. There will always be obstacles and things that never go your way. You can never get everything that you want, but it doesn't mean that your life ends when something is not within your reach.
"The next handstone is just a feet away. Just a feet away!"
And then in that short moment, the statement above flashed in my head. And then another one came straight in as well -
"Live life with no regrets, Colin".
Don't give up, just try. At least you know that even if you failed, you did try, and you gave it your very best and you will have nothing to regret at the end.
I took a look at that handstone. I sized it up. I would need to jump.
The flashing red "QUIT" in front of me vanished suddenly, and in its place it was replaced with an equally bright "TRY" in green.
I know that I will most likely fall after I made an attempt for that handstone, but at that point in time, I really didn't care if I was going to be injured. If I'm gonna die, I rather be dead TRYING.
I positioned myself carefully, and in a split second, I leaped upwards.
"I know that I do not have the chance but I want to! I must try! And I'm doing it for YOU!"
And as I leaped upwards, I caught the elusive right handstone with both of my hands. My legs were dangling, and all 76kgs rested on both of my bare hands.
I could hear my friends below cheering. I could hear their claps and their encouragement. I know all of them were staring upwards, and I can sense that they are now cheering me to scale the tougher negative slope.
"It's near... You've come so far to give up now!" I said to myself.
And as I close my eyes for a brief moment, I see that very familiar smile again.
"Colin... You can do it! I know you can!". The voice came from that all too familiar face.
In an instant I felt reenergised. I pulled myself up the negative slope with both of my hands while my legs were still dangling. I pulled myself up, one hand at a time, and upon reaching the headstone at the top I slapped it a good 5 times as I shouted in excitement and satisfaction.
I can hear the cheers from below, and I could see that familliar smiling face looking at me.
"You did it, Colin! You did it!"
I felt so happy that I didn't threw in the towel. It's true that you might succeed with another try, and in my case I did.
As I was lowered down to the floor by my belayor partner, I was still stunned and pretty astonished. I was still in disbelieve that I actually managed to climb that wall!
Many (including my climbing buddies) wouldn't have known whose smile was it that gave me that extra-edge that day (they are probably hearing it about it the first time as they read this entry, like you) but that's the whole truth and nothing else but the truth.
I don't know if that person will ever read this entry, in the event that the person does, well, this entry is dedicated to you.
If only you were there to see me there that day, I'm sure you be equally as proud too. I know that you won't be mine, but the fact that it doesn't change how I feel about you.
Special thanks to all my climbing buddies for all their support, guidance, encouragement and for belayoring this baby elephant. Couldn't have done it without you guys either :)
Colin @ yw[ :) ]
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March 27th, 2007
11:00 am - Assa Abloy 128-bit Encrypted Key c/w Digital Signature!
[Fixed] I was ruthlessly tagged by ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) the_ripcurler , and here's the key(s) to my heart....
| The Keys to Your Heart | 
You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart.
In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.
You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as something you don't need. You just feel like flirting around and playing right now. |
And the_ripcurler , I don't ACT innocent... I AM INNOCENT! :P
p/s: I'm not tagging anyone this time around, as I'm not sure if you have or have not done the quiz. If you'd like to do the quiz, why, juz go ahead!
p/s2: "Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment." Hehe. Nearly everyone I know got this statement too... Is it flawed??
Colin
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March 19th, 2007
11:58 am - You've Been Tagged!
I was tagged by ne3kso here are my responses and the list of the 6 people I'm tagging!
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Each player of this game starts off by giving 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write in a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the rules clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names.
1) I think I'm a very obliging person and I hardly (or rarely) say no to people's requests.
2) Although I head to gym on a nearly daily basis, the correct term I use is not gymming, but Jamming, becoz I only do BodyJam (or in occasions BodyBalance). No BodyPump, RPM or free weights :X
3) When I tell people that I have a twin bro, (usually) their first question would be... "So have you done it with your brother?!" WTH?!!
4) I've been rejected 5 times now, and the last one said that I lack 'appeal' and directions in life and career :(
5) My birthday wishes for the past few years always come true, either that I'm lucky or that I'm not that demanding. For two years I wished that I would not give up on improving myself, and so far I've not! :)
6) I always think that I'm smart, but actually it's only to a certain extend with general knowledge stuff. I often realise that I actually don't know MUCH about other things, and at those times I'll feel so stupid.
and a bonus...
7) I'm my biggest hypocrite!
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And I'm tagging ...
charleswanmushi
the_ripcurler
bloodnite
seaweeds
vaslavteddy2046
kerkie
and wiwiwetwet
(I know I must only tag 6 ppl but heck, this is my blog and I can tag whoever I want ok! :P)
You may also tag yourself (if your name is not in the list, its ok!) and post your replies in my comment section. Hehe.....
yw[2k]
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February 18th, 2007
05:15 am - Gong Xi Fa Cai!
To all my fellow blog readers, visitors, friends and family,
Would like to wish everyone a prosperous Chinese New Year and may the coming year be one filled with lots of love, joy, happiness, laughter, wealth, good health and good luck.
Have a safe journey for those who are travelling and go easy on the boose. Don't worry about getting fat, you guys/girls can sweat it out again after the festivities la.... Haha. So chill!
Gong Xi Fa Cai and take care!
And to those who are 'attached', are we expecting to receive some ang pau's this year? He he.
See you guys soon, and to those who call KL as their kampung (like me), let's meet up during the holidays for some minum-minum yea!
Colin @ yw[ GXFC! ]
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December 14th, 2006
09:22 am - My Xmas Stocking
( my xmas stocking )
I've been a good boy all year long! :P
(P/S: Code might be faulty on this page, so to enter your "gifts" please proceed to http://www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k/index.php?action=viewcom&id=742 Thanks!)
Colin
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July 24th, 2006
09:26 am
Hey fellas!
Need a quick favour from any of you guys who might be able to help. I'm heading to Phuket with my ex-unimates in about 2 months time and would like to seek any suggestions or recommendations on hotels at Phuket with the budget around RM 150 - RM 200 per night (SGD $ 60 - 85 / USD $ 38 - 50), preferably around Patong Beach?
Hmm... I've sourced three hotel search links with many, many results... So maybe if you have any recommendations based on experience or word of mouth, pls leave a comment behind yea? Thanks!
http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/phuket/patong_beach-area.html?sort=price&type=asc#hotels
http://www.hotelthailand.com/phuket/phuket.html?source=googleadwords#byprice
http://www.asiatravel.com/star/th.html#phuket
Thanks in advance guys!
Colin
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June 13th, 2006
09:45 am - Remembering Flamingo...
Not too long ago, after my return from my birthday getaway with the Subang gang to Redang Island during the middle of May last year, I wrote a kinda long entry about the whole trip, detailing our journey to Redang from Subang, what we did there, the sights we saw and the things we did...
Fast forward more than a year later... The Redang Travelogue that I wrote was included in a compendium of travellers' stories about Malaysian Islands that have been published in the US of A....
(Click here for the full story to this entry --> http://www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k/index.php?action=viewcom&id=662)
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May 18th, 2006
02:22 am - A Quarter of a Century Old....
Special thanks to those that had made my life a most meaningful one for the past 25 years... :)
My wish last year came true. Hope this year's wish will come true as well :)
To my family and friends... Thanks for being there! Love ya to bits! *hugz*
And to my bro who's in Labuan at the moment, away from home and friends, here's a warm birthday hug from me! *hugz*
Colin @ yw[ 25.... ;) ]
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March 7th, 2006
02:16 pm - Hug Me!
| Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me" | 
A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out.
Your heart is open to where ever love takes you!
Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned out
Your flirting style: lots of listening and talking
What turns you off: fighting and conflict
Why you're hot: you're fearless about falling in love |
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February 17th, 2006
01:08 am - Click Me! :D
Come and click 5/6 traits about me! :D
http://kevan.org/johari?name=youngwolf2k
If you hv more (and others not in the list), pls feel free to ink them in the comments... Thanks! :)
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February 8th, 2006
04:41 pm - As Hard As Steel....
Your results:
You are Superman| Superman |
| 85% | | Supergirl |
| 80% | | Green Lantern |
| 80% | | Spider-Man |
| 75% | | The Flash |
| 75% | | Iron Man |
| 75% | | Robin |
| 72% | | Hulk |
| 70% | | Catwoman |
| 65% | | Batman |
| 45% | | Wonder Woman |
| 30% |
| You are mild-mannered, good,
strong and you love to help others.
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Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz
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January 27th, 2006
01:59 pm - Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Taking into consideration that most of you guys are heading to your hometown this evening or perhaps tomorrow morning/afternoon and won't be online then till you get back to your PC, I'd like the chance here to wish you all....
May the year of the dog brings you and loved ones joy, happiness, laughter, prosperity, good luck, good health and lots of love :)
Have a fun, enjoyable and safe holidays peeps! See you all when you get back! Drive safely!
Colin @ yw[Gong Xi Fa Cai!]
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January 1st, 2006
02:32 pm - Happy New Year 2006 !!!
I wanted to post this on last night but my neighbour's wireless was off, and so I could only post it up today :)
It's been a most eventful year for me, with many eventful and memorable things taking place, which have shaped me to be the person I am today. With many sweet memories to cherish, lessons to learn, sad incidents and moments to live by and milestones achieved, 2005 has been a great year.
So here's my year in review at http://www.upsaid.com/youngwolf2k/index.php?action=viewcom&id=519
Have a great year people! I know I will!
Colin @ yw[2006!]
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December 26th, 2005
05:39 am - Merry Christmas!
It's about 29 hours late but I guess better late than never...
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Have a safe and enjoyable holidays folks, I know I will. May the new year be one filled with love, joy, luck, happiness and laughter.
God bless! :)
Colin @ yw[Xmas-sy Mood!]
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December 11th, 2005
03:14 am - My Journal in BENGlish?!
Have you ever wondered what my current Upsaid Journal
Did I Leave My Footprints On Your Courtyard Of Sand?
would sound like if it was typed in BENGlish?
Wonder no more!
Read it here
Did Limpeh Leave My Footprints On Your Courtyard Of Sand?
I guarantee you it's so funny!!! I couldn't stop laughing myself! :P
Colin @ yw[Limpeh!]
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December 7th, 2005
11:06 pm - Spank Me!
 Dear Santa...
Dear Santa,
This year I've been busy!
Last Wednesday I ruled Canada as a cruel and heartless dictator (-700 points). In March I helped azu hide a body (-173 points). Last Friday I gave sorrie_bluez a Dutch Oven (-10 points). In January I pulled over and changed mcbealism's flat tire (15 points). In September I donated bone marrow to nasty_boyz in a life-saving procedure (300 points).
Overall, I've been naughty (-568 points). For Christmas I deserve a spanking!
Sincerely,
youngwolf2k |
Oh yea! SPANK ME! :X
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