The Lost Codger

“My friend went to Denmark and all she got me was this.”

With my impending vacation only days away, I’ve been clearing and tidying up my flat so that it would be pleasant to come home to later, rather be in shock to see a pigsty. My dining table is now a dining table again with all my computer tools and packing materials from my eBay business put away. All I need to do left is get rid of some rubbish and some hoovering and that will be it. Property hunters take note: if you’re planning to live alone in a 3-bedroom house/apartment, do you yourself a favour; hire a cleaner.

I’ve brought down my suitcase from the loft days ago. It’s still bare open right next to my bed. Dust have started to accumulate in it. I confess, I absolutely hate packing.

The last time I went home (or did any travelling for that matter) was back in 2003, when I was still in the possession of my passport. It was only for two weeks and I hardly went out. To be honest, I can’t remember what I did back then. I may have attended a friend’s wedding reception but I don’t recall anything else. I do know the main reason was to celebrate Hari Raya with my family.

One thing that I do remember is how much the roads have changed and how many new buildings have appeared. I had to rely completely on my sister to show me around and drive me to places. It was kind of depressing to not be able to know how to get around in the city that you were born in. However, that was only for two weeks; there was hardly enough time for me to adjust and get familiar with the roads. This time, I’ll be home a lot longer.

Do they have satnav back home?

Of course, there will be a few things to look forward to:
1) the abundance of food
2) old friends, family and loved ones
3) plenty of photographic opportunities
4) Low Yat

Although, I’m a bit concerned about the following:
1) the unbearable heatwave
2) the B-I-G question from my mum
3) the possibility of reverse culture shock
4) never being able to find Low Yat

So now, what do I need to pack?

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I came across this trailer of Good Luck Chuck, about a guy named Chuck who all girls believe possesses the ability to find them true love. The only thing they have to do is have sex with him (lucky bastard). The problem arises when he comes across a girl who he thinks is the girl of his dreams. He fears that if he has sex with her, she’ll find true love with somebody else, just like all the other girls.

Testosterones everywhere will be pleased to know that Jessica Alba plays the girl whom Chuck falls for.

Can’t wait for it come out. I’ve never been more exited to see a penguin.

Don’t believe me? Check out the clip and wait for the timer to go down to 0:11.