I'm A Mint!

I'm coming back. Slowly but surely. ;)

You Are Mint

You are a honest person with a strong personality. Your frank point of view is refreshing. You've been quite lucky in your life, though you have made more of your own luck than you realize. You are engaging and disarming. You definitely have the "gift of gab!" You live an edgy, dynamic life. Sometimes you get a little burned, but you always bounce back.

What Herb Are You?

2009 Resolutions

The thing about how each year unfolds itself is how it is so unfathomable that it seems pointless to make any new year resolutions. Take last year for example; I set myself out with a list of things that I barely completed by the countdown last month.

And now, before I know it, it's already officially the 4th week to the new year, and I'm left with less than 50 weeks (48 to be exact) to carry out my resolutions. However, if I am to stop short and not have any new year resolutions, I fear that another year might just slip by again with nothing to account for at the end.

Hmm.. Ok shall stop my long winded introduction (read: lamentations) and start penning down what I originally wanted to do since weeks ago. :D

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#1 Sleep latest by 11pm daily
Over the last year, I find that late nights were really detrimental for me. No matter if the cause is TV, surfing online, gaming, or work, sleeping late is just bad. That's why this is my top resolution this year, and I'm proud to say that till today, I'm keeping it! At least roughly~ :P

#2 Get to work on time
This resolution has a small clause, which is "even if late, don't be too late". *loL~* Due to my previous job nature, I was accustomed to flexible working hours. I carried that habit to my current work and for the past year, I think the number of times I reach work on time can be counted by the fingers of one hand. I'm happy to say that I've kept this resolution intact till today too! :D

#3 Spiritual Growth
Read the following books for my spiritual growth this year (apart from the Bible of course) :)


#4 Exploration in my career
Self study the following for my career (will definitely spill into the following years). I won't be elaborating what they are or my decision to study them. If you want to know, just chat me up. Think not many people who read my blog are really interested in these dry topics. REALLY. *loL~*

• php
• jQuery
• dojo
• Adobe Flex
• Adobe AIR
• Design patterns
• Technical mathematics
• Game programming
• Artificial intelligence

#5 IPPT
I dint exactly get a chance to blog about it, but I got silver for my IPPT last year. Shall blog about it in another entry, but the resolution for this year, is that I'm aiming for GOLD. ;)

#6 Spend less time on games
Spent so much time on casual games last year that I really under perform in many areas of my life. I'm just going to spend at most *2 hours per week* and I shall stick to it.

#7 Blog more on all my blogs
Blogging is good. That is why people blog. To pen down their thoughts, to leave a mark in history, so that they can look back. I need to spend more time to pen my thoughts down. It makes reflection for the year a lot easier too. :)

#8 Japanese studies
Planning to make a trip down to Hokkaido this year with my bestie. Really want to brush up my Jap again before I head there. Shall see how aye?

#9 Build an application with Adobe AIR
Again, techy stuff. Just thought of building some applications that you and I can all get to use. Just have to pen down again what I should build. Anyhow, gotta start somewhere.

#10 Start using more social network services
Rarely will I upload photographs online because I'm not really an online social networking person. But since last month, spending time on facebook, commenting on friends' photos and stuff have really made me realised that a lot more things are more fun when it's social. At last, I will only do all those things if I have time left from what you see above. haha..

#11 Learn guitar
Been a resolution for a couple of years now, but still no time for it. Shall still put it here and see what turns out for this year. :P

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As I reflect on this list, I think I'll be just contented to complete till Resolution #6. The rest I will leave it to their initiation in God's time. *loL~*

Increasing Responsibilities

I'm feeling pretty awesome today. It could be the fact that it had been a joyous weekend spent in church being with my Father and siblings-in-Christ, could also be the nap that I stole in the afternoon, or could just be the worship songs that I'm listening to now. :)

Anyway, I wanted to write this post about two weeks ago, on Oct 31, but I just got too busy. The reason for this post is let you get a little into my life and understand "why am I always so busy?" *loL~*

If you check out over at my resume at linkedin.com, it should give you a small hint.

Obviously at the moment, I'm working full-time at my current job, five days a week. Come every weekend, I have committed my time to serve in the choir of my church. This of course is nothing new. :)

For the past year till now, I am also in the committee of the Singapore Flex Usergroup, which is a local technology focused group on Adobe Flex. We are not just a technology focused group though; we just organised the first ActionScript conference in Singapore, called The ActionScript Conference (TAC). It was a really good experience to be involved in organising the conference in Singapore, with all the event planning and stuff. :)

The reason why I wanted to write this post in October is because in the last month, I have *three* new responsibilities now.

When Frank, the product manager of FDT came down to TAC, we hit right off. Since I was very enthusiastic about their product, we had a great chat over it, but I never thought that would land me as FDT's Official Technology Evangelist! You can see the official announcement at their blog.

Ryan from the Singapore Flash Usergroup, which is another technology focused group except that it's on Adobe Flash, contacted me last month as well. He asked if I was interested to be the usergroup's co-manager! It was awesome if you ask me, because I've been messing with Flash since 5 years ago and am ever passionate about the entire flash eco-system. Naturally, I said "yes". :)

My final new responsibility is the one which I felt was a high calling from God. My cell group leaders mentioned to me last month about roping me in to co-lead our cell group. I felt inadequate at first, but thought it should not be my will that is to be done, but God's. You can read my entire post over at my cell group's blog.

Other than this blog, I still maintain other blogs like my walk with God at flashmechchristianwalk.blogspot.com, my tech blog at blog.flashmech.net, and lastly my cell group's blog at infaithwithlove.blogspot.com.

That's a whole lot of new stuff in my life, but I am encouraged daily with this verse from my Father's love letter to me, which you can also see at the masthead too.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

So yeah! That pretty much wraps up my 24th year on earth at the current junction. Just want to thank God for these opportunities and for fueling my passion in all these things. Praise God! :D

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

I don't really know how to start! :D Firstly, the thought that I'm 24 makes me feel old, because contrastingly enough, I feel young. I don't exactly know what to feel. Is that a sign of getting old? :S

Anyway after work I met up with my godmom, kamee, and uncle dan, and they brought me to this "secret alley" in Potong Pasir with VERY GOOD FOOD! *slurp*

We sat at table "57"... the person really don't know how to paint la... :D

This was only one of the 3 dishes that we ordered. The fish soup was super nice and authentic! An ultimate delicacy! I'm still drooling so late into the night by just thinking about it. haha.. Unfortunately, because I was too hungry by the time the other 2 dishes came, I couldn't be bothered to take photos. :P But just for records, they were kangkong (wa... the sambal chilli!!!) and tofu and prawns in chilli-crab-style sauce! Are you drooling?? :P~~~

We had such a filled dinner that I had difficulty walking around (not to mention my sprained leg. haha..)!! Thereafter, we went to kamee's place and, though not convenient to disclose where I got these, I managed to play with computer chips (flash memory to be exact)! haha...

Look at how small they are! Oh gosh!

Curious, I tried to fit as many as I can on the tip segment of my middle finger, and wanna guess how much I managed to balance? :D

A whooping 14!! haha...

Today had been a great great day, and I really want to thank all the people who sent me your well wishes, which had touched different corners of my heart and made me feel so blest. :)

This is going to be a great year. I know it. ;)

The Super Hero Quiz

Your results:
You are Spider-Man

Spider-Man ---------------- 80% The Flash --------------- 75% Hulk --------------- 75% Green Lantern ------------- 65% Superman ------------- 65% Robin ------------ 60% Iron Man ----------- 55% Wonder Woman ---------- 50% Catwoman ---------- 50% Supergirl -------- 40% Batman ------ 30%

You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility.

Which Superhero are you?

Imagini Visual DNA

3D just showed me this nice personality test website, called Imagini Visual DNA, just a while ago. I must say that it was pretty accurate.

Mmm.. but oh well, I don't really find it surprising though. I already know all about me, so I don't really need the system to tell me more about me. haha.. it was just a matter of entering my input, and they build the output from there!

BUT BUT BUT still~~ accurate for me. hahaha... better say this if not next time 3D no longer sends me any nonsense. haha.. feels like I'm poking myself right about... here? :P Well, at least they are clever to build this widget that I can put it here, so for all those who don't know much about me, can read from here. :)

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Here's the extended info! They dint allow me to copy and paste the text, so I typed them all out! Nothing can stop me k? :P

• Non-highlighted materials are accurate.
• Very accurate ones are green.
• Not accurate ones are red!

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Personality: Mood
Dreamer
You're a bit of a romantic and like to get back to basics. The expanse of the wilderness is inspiring and you like landscapes that make you feel calm. When it comes to art, you have a traditional eye. You are passionate about history and skills that have been around for centuries, you believe truly great art stands the test of time. As for music, it's the soundtrack to your world. It gives you focus, and concentration - you might find it hard to switch off. Your choice of treat shows you love being a little bit naughty. Being good all the time is a bore. You've got a good sense of fun and maybe an infectious giggle.

Personality: Fun
Escape Artist
Oh - insatiable! Your thirst for affection never drops. You've got a high sex drive and appetite for lurve. For kicks, you're definitely competitive and easily hooked... You like the discipline of honing your skills and getting really good at something. You tend to stamp your foot when things don't quite go your way! When it comes to holidays, you reckon they should always be indulgent - a very special treat and a chance to recharge your batteries in luxurious surroundings as well as spending quality time with family and friends. What grosses you out? You favour the natural look and can't stand a pumped and plumped, plastic appearance.

Personality: Habits
New Wave Puritan
Even if you have a healthy approach to life, you still have your little vices that keep you going. It is all part of the routine, you're a creature of habit. Your choice of drink shows that on the whole you care about your health and make sure you're putting the right stuff in. As for the home, you have very cool and contemporary taste. It's not just about function - your environment has to be as stylish as you are.

Personality: Love
Love Bug
You're a real romantic and a bit of a dreamer. OK, life may not be a movie, but what's wrong with thinking it is? When you think of freedom, you think of love. The comfort of being loved makes you feel free with your thoughts and words - you're a love bug.