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Super long time since I`ve been blogging. Did not have the luxury nor the desire to to so for a long time. Wonder if I should continue writing here, but im here now so how? Seems a waste to let it go and its a good outlet. Always has been. But all the words and letters on the screen is just so irritating. Months of void to be filled. The past seems a mundane vapid life when reread.

Been at two minds bout lots of things recently. I wonder what it means? Moving to a new place does indeed free one of past restrictions and ways of thinking. Strands of thoughts seem to weave in new directions and form new patterns. Glad for it. Change is ever so welcome in my life.

But I`ve been detecting changes that are somewhat discomforting. Can`t decide on it yet and im wondering if it needs to be kicked out. What to do, what to do. I`ll just let it sit and see.

HApPY hApPY HaPPy CNY EBriONe!!!!!

Yeah, its that time of year again.... when there`s lots of excuses to go shopping for new clothing, food and drinks and anything you want....muahahaha. With lots of red red and more red. Red decorations all over the house, red baju to wear, red ang pau to recieve, red lion dance troupe, red fireworks......

Huhuhu.....but all that seems so far away. Cos im stuck here in Japan, facing exams next two weeks, so ...... studying lor this CNY. Fact of life and used to it already. But you know, there`s still this longing to celebrate. Haha.... so..... i do little things to remind me of the tradition that im so used to and love to bits. Like buying kam and placing it next to my lone CNY card to "decorate" my room, cleaning room, wearing new baju tomorrow, cooking wif kohai`s (we is making shark fin soup-but instant one lar) :DDD

Ok la. Not too shabby. Haha..... then come march and I can fly back home to meet my family <3

Enough of me rants. Wishing everyone a

HAPPY HAPPY CNY !!!

all the best wishes this new year. Have a blast and live life to the fullest!
:DDD

On being ladies and gentleman

Liz and Jack went out to dinner at a very chic restaurant. As they sat down at the table, Jack immediately moved the candle from the center of the setting to the side of the table. Liz looked at him kinda funny, not understanding why he did that but, not really caring either. Later, however, when Liz reached across the table to steal some of Jack's food (as she always does), she realized he moved the candle so her sleeve wouldn't catch fire when she reached across the table. Jack's manner and grace were so attuned to her as a friend, that he knew her moves before she did. That tiny gesture ended up becoming the pivotal moment of the episode and changed the course of their business relationship.

I'm telling you guys again, women notice the small stuff. They notice the gentleness/gentlemenliness more than if you use the right fork at dinner. I'm a very lucky man, Garance notices every little kindness I offer her, she doesn't miss a thing. Knowing that makes it so much more rewarding to do even more little things for her. I'll be honest, my biggest obsession in life right now is not better shoes, more suits or a bigger career but, to simply be a more graceful man for my graceful woman.

This is a part of The Sartorialist post that I saw today. And as I read it I went "Yes, here's a guy that gets it!" Its all about the manners. It does not matter what kind of relationship we are talking about here, manners are super important in all our interactions with other people. Be it our friends, family, or the shop keeper. A dusting of P's and Q's goes a long way. I find its like a dying art form. Most people hardly bother anymore. I am not saying that I am the most polite person around. In fact, I am quite ashamed to own up to some of my past transgressions. But I do try. I feel its an important part of what being human means.