As an avid gaymer, I not only play but also do covers of the theme songs that I like. My last cover was from "Horizon: Forbidden West" and you can listen to it here. Since then, I've complete quite a few games including "Hogwart's Legacy", "God of War: Ragnarok" and "Final Fantasy XVI".
I'm currently back at home recovering from COVID (all thanks to Ision) and this is the second time I've gotten it (I also got it from him the last time). Fortunately, I'm feeling well enough today to resume playing "Dragon's Dogma II" with the intent to finish it by the end of my break, before moving on to "Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth". As you can clearly see, I'm heavily into the RPG genre.
This month's musical journey is my cover of "Blood Upon the Snow", which is the perfectly-written theme song to "God of War: Ragnarok" by the ultra-talented Bear McCreary and Hozier (original version is here). Writing game soundtracks is talent on another level and I wish one day I'll be good enough to do just a little bit of that, but in the meantime, do enjoy my cover. I hope I've done this song justice!
Today is my 4th day back in PNG for Rotation #17 after a relaxing break mainly playing PlayStation 5 game "Dragon's Dogma II" (Ision is now playing too in my absence). During my break, I also applied for another FIFO job based in Egypt where my ex-boss is working now. This is a funny story because he left the company and took over my current's boss's previous job (they were back-to-backs before).
When my ex-boss departed, I did ask him to pull me into whatever company he ended up at, as I really enjoyed working with him. That was at a time when my old company just got taken over and I was extremely unhappy with how the re-organisation was managed. But fast forward one and a half years, though there's still unresolved frustration, things have eased as people inevitably resign to fate when there's nothing they can do to change things around. Hence, I'm not desperate to leave now but he did ask me to apply for the job, and since I did ask him to pull me in, it's only right that I put in an application.
This would be a step-up and a much more difficult position as well, so I asked for a pay rise and quoted a seemilngy impossible number to test the waters as I really don't know what the current "market rate" is for that region. Let's see if I hear back from them. This is not a new position but rather they are back-filling someone who has transferred, so the recruitment process won't be a protracted one.
In the meantime, let me settle into this new hitch and leave you with the next installment of my busking-in-busy-Chinatown series, where I covered the song that drew me to my all-time idol Faye Wong (in the original key no less), and it's titled "我愿意" or "I Do" (the magical-sounding and crystal clear-voiced original is here). Also, do check out the other entries in this series (here: 12345) and I'll see you all here next month!
It's been a REALLY hectic 4 weeks but now I'm almost through it as I have my bag packed and ready to leave PNG for Brisbane where I'll have a full-day meeting before enjoying my well-deserved rest back home. I have several things to look forward to this break and of course that includes new PS5 games "Dragon Dogma 2" (trailer here) and "Final Fantasy VII Remake: Rebirth" (trailer here). Aren't they beautiful? I'll finish the former first hopefully by the end of my 4 weeks off before I buy the latter.
When I'm at work, I don't have much time to myself and so I lose out on my number one hobby. No, it's not gaming but song-writing. I realised recently that I'm probably addicted to writing songs (not sure how many people are like me). That being said, it's a very pleasant addiction and I totally am willing to indulge and go deeper. As for my other addictions (no, it's not coffee).... let's just leave it there.
So, without further ado, let me present this month's musical offering. It's a new composition telling a fictional story of how a guy is trapped in a maze of despair after a gut-wrenching breakup and the poor soul cannot find his way out. Enjoy!
The last time I posted a musical cover (here) was just before I left for my previous Singapore trip. This time, I have another cover now that I've returned from my latest trip back home where I spent Chinese New Year with the family. The song I'm covering is by the same singer 李荣浩 and is called "模特" or "Model" (one of my favourite songs of his). I had two karaoke sessions when I was in Singapore and his songs always feature high on my list to sing.
Work wise, I'm due to depart for my next rotation tomorrow, and after the recent unrest in Port Moresby and political instability in the country, there's even more bad news with critical fuel shortage and the worst tribal killings in years. The Akom village mentioned in the last article is about 150-200km north of my camp and perhaps this is why many people refuse to work in Papua New Guinea. It's also likely not wrong to say that PNG is one of most dangerous places on the planet to work in, especially when you look at the threat/violence level vs law enforcement ratio.
I always tell others that they have to live or work in PNG to really experience how unusual the country is. Where people can be so friendly, yet violent in equal measure. Where landscapes can be so pristine yet hide much danger. Where natural resources are plentiful yet the country still so poor and backward. To the last point, I don't blame the foreign companies like the one I work for, but the corrupt government (and that's a whole other long story).
All that being said, we all have to pay the bills and pay them we must, so onward I head to Rotation #16 tomorrow. I'll post pictures from the Singapore trip soon but in the meantime, enjoy this month's musical journey.
It's been a challenging Rotation #15 with one of the worst civil unrest in recent years in Port Moresby. I guess years of government corruption finally boiled over. There were also multiple issues at site including poor network, WiFi outage, a leaking room toilet, being locked out of my room and then locked in all because of a faulty door knob, a tree falling on gas pipeline due to strong winds, multiple site evacuations due to gas releases and the list goes on.
But no matter how bad it is, I know there's an end to the 28 days. The weekly video chats with my 🥟🥟 also helps a lot. And today is my last day on site as I fly to the Port Moresby office tomorrow to spend some time with colleagues there, and then back home the next day. Now that the 14-day emergency period is over (since two days ago), I hope the unrest in the city has truly died down and the Port Moresby office is safe again.
Fortunately, it's not all bleak, doom and gloom because there's actually some good news. My PNG visa has been extended for another 3 years! It was a little nerve-racking not having my passport with me (I only get to collect it with the visa affixed on it tomorrow, just a day before I fly back to Australia). Also, I'll be in Singapore for Chinese New Year this year, so I'll get to enjoy all the festivities and food! Growing up, I used to think that the CNY songs were cheesy but now I miss them as they signify the time of the year when family and friends reunite, just like what I'll be doing in a few days' time!
It's also the height of summer in Australia right now and Singapore will be even hotter, which is the perfect time and place to have some fun. To celebrate summer and all the action it brings, I've written what I think is my catchiest song to date. I seldom write songs with rap in them but when I do, I always enjoy it greatly. So come have a listen to this month's musical offering and then go out and catch some one night love!
[一夜的热恋]
词 ／ 曲 ： 锦泉
今晚我总感觉怪怪的
胸口以下慢慢开始热
桌上还没喝完的可乐
抵挡不住解不了的渴
想要睡但还是清醒着
绵羊一小时前累死了
浑身滚烫汗早流成河
混乱的思绪非同小可
压抑不住心中的忐忑
拿出手机寻找帅哥哥
人与人之间彼此交涉
按赞来表达比较深刻
猛刷过无数个丑角色
终于决定要进攻哪个
瞄准了简讯利马发射
希望他也和我一样饿
快点传几张性感照片
要无修图的不要照骗
我吃肉的口味重了点
没有全见只能说抱歉
收到的简直让我傻眼
那分明是把尚方宝剑
不自觉燃起熊熊火焰
二话不说十分钟后见
来玩玩一夜的热恋
就算大家都没有太多的时间
都要尽全力一起疯狂一起癫
PO上网那一幕幕激情的画面
优步光速在往前飞奔
千万不能够错过良辰
为这身材谁不愿献身
注重内涵的人才叫笨
心跳根本赶不上兴奋
来不及走到你家大门
一丝不挂肯定的眼神
那利刃是如此地诱人
突如其来那一股晕眩
像被龙卷风刮过几圈
若有一个未完的心愿
你来实现我死而无怨
吻你不知吻了多少遍
上面下面换左边右边
是否满意这样的表现
为你我没有任何底线
来炒炒一夜的热恋
这年头还有谁在乎精神层面
在这个微醺喧闹炎炎的夏天
一触碰就能飞到天堂一瞬间
来尝尝一夜的热恋
少一些废话用肢体代替语言
启动所有的肌肉顺便锻锻炼
硬起来后保证能让你爽翻天
来谈谈一夜的爱恋
放下无谓的包袱才能放放电
只要每次能享受不同的新鲜
饱足口福不去管它肤不肤浅
陶醉在一夜的爱恋
这是人性怎么可能轻易改变
不遵守规则若想见第二次面
就把你拉黑拜托离我远一点
[One Night Love]
Written By: Kim
I feel strange tonight
All warm below the chest
That half-drunk can of cola
Can't quench my thirst
Wanna sleep but still wide awake
All sheep has died of fatigue an hour ago
Body's burning up and sweating profusely
These wild thoughts are no small matter
Can't suppress this uneasiness
So I hop on my phone searching for hot guys
Communication between human beings
Is better expressed with a "Like"
Vigorously swiping through countless car wrecks
Finally there's someone to attack
Target locked and shot with a message
I hope he is as hungry as I am
Quick, send me some sexy pics
I want the real deal, not photoshopped
My tastes are a tad heavy
So full nudes or bust
What I got shocked me
That's not a tool but a weapon
Unconsciously igniting the flame in me
Not a word more, I'll see you in ten
Let's fall in love for one night
Though we don't have much time
Let's give it our best, get crazy together
And post our sex videos online
On an Uber to you travelling at the speed of light
I'm not going to miss this opportunity
Who wouldn't put out for that hot body
Those who focus on inner beauty are fools
Heartbeats failing to catch up with excitement
I haven't even reached your door
There you stand stark naked with that swagger in your eyes
That sword so sharp and tantalising
Suddenly overwelmed by dizziness
Like I'm trapped in a tornado
If I had an unrealised dream
You make it come true so I can die with no regrets
I've lost track of how many times I've kissed you
Up and down then left and right
Are you satisfied with my performance
With you, I have no boundaries
Let's fall in love for one night
Who still connects at a spiritual level these days
In this tipsy and noisy summer
One touch can send you to heaven in an instant
Let's fall in love for one night
Let's talk less and use more body language
Activate all muscles and train them well
Once hard, they'll make you feel so good
Let's fall in love for one night
Dump all meaningless baggage so you're free to flirt
As long as I get to enjoy something new every time
With my appetite satisfied, who cares if it's superficial
Let's get intoxicated by love for one night
This is human nature that can't easily be changed
Should you not follow the rule and wanna meet a second time
Time really flies and before you know it, it's the last day of the year. As I soon prepare for my return to the great wilderness of Papua New Guinea, I shall finish up the "Homecoming" series with this post.
During one of the lunches in Bangkok on our shopping day, we realised there was busking going on in the food court which was highly peculiar, not least because they were school students in uniform. Strange or not, it's an opportunity not to be missed. Hence, I asked my friend to approach the young Thai buskers to slot me in and to seal the deal, she said I'm a singer too. They had to check with management as I quickly decided on what to sing. Approval was then granted and off I went!
I was grinning constantly in the clip as I felt so odd singing in a Bangkok food court! But I guess the risk the food court management took paid off as I did quite well belting out Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up", if I could say so myself (I used a free karaoke track online). After my performance, I paid the buskers 100 baht (I didn't know what the "market rate" was for busking in Bangkok) and the cute busker boy asked for my YouTube channel. I hope he didn't think I was a famous singer and had high expectations. Regardless, I left the food court highly satisfied. Have a listen and tell me how I fared.
At the end of this homecoming trip, I only had a couple of days to prepare for my
next rotation in Papua New Guinea and sorely needed more rest from the
holiday. Hence, for my next homecoming trip in February during Chinese New Year which I already bought the tickets for, I'm shortening the visit slightly and shifting it such that I have more rest time before getting back to work. Who would have thought holidays could be so tiring?
PS: The entire 5-part series can be found here: 12345. Do watch out for my next series!
Merry belated Christmas and happy Boxing Day! I had a quiet one at home with Ision which was great and just what I like. Christmas is almost always spent with family for those who celebrate it and I had a lot of time spent with my Mummy this homecoming trip and boy did I miss her and her cooking! Much of this time was also used up sifting through hundreds of old family photos and taking pictures of them. I took great pains editing them so that I can share them online. These photos brought back sweet memories but the sad thing is that Papa didn't feature in most of them as he was always behind the camera. Hence, any photo of him is deeply treasured.
I also took a day trip with Mummy and my eldest sister to our closest neighbour city Johor Bahru (JB) of Malaysia. Visiting JB is always like going back in time but it was nonetheless a breath of fresh air (figuratively speaking). As we didn't do our research before getting there, we couldn't venture deeper into JB but we will do that in our next trip.
This is the reason why I'm being interviewed today with Roy for a documentary about Singaporean gay history. Hope it goes well! 🤞
Yummy mee rebus. Another one crossed off the list!
Seen at a kebab restaurant... Not too relevant but still tickled me a little.
It was such great fun to be interviewed with my dear friend Roy this afternoon. Can't wait to see the finished documentary!
Been spending a lot of time taking pictures of old family photos and uncovering rare gems like this. There are just SO few photos of them together! #MummyAndPapa
Finally a post-gym/shower selfie. I'm SO glad this is the last time in a while I'm using an ActiveSG gym 'cos they're full of inconsiderate people that need to be schooled on gym etiquette. #KampungPeople
It's a hawker feast! #GoodCompany #FatDieMe
Family trip! Guess where we are heading? You'll know soon enough! #Wefie #Holiday
Yes, we are in JB! It's nice to escape to a different land once in a while to get another perspective of things.
A lingerie shop without lingerie. Oppression by another name maybe? #MalaysiaTrulyAsia?
Coffee time, and not kopi for a change! #FamilyTime
The view on the way home, take from the land connection between two seemingly similar but vastly different worlds.
Thanks for a great lunch and catch-up! You're a perfect example that shows why mothers are the most 伟大! ❤️
Another series of topless KTV clips done and now it's the arduous task of editing. #Singer
I've been here many times but not realised these creatures. Moral of the story - slow down and take a minute to observe/appreciate your surroundings.
Thanks girlfriend, for a fab time in Bangkok, and this morning's McRitchie jog and breakfast. Till next time!
Oh no! The police are on to me! How? 🤣
It's been almost 4 years since we've caught up but when we meet, it's always like we've never been apart. Thanks guys for a great catch-up. I'll see you all again soon!
My skin has almost finished peeling, on the last day of my Singapore stay. This picture is one of the contributing reasons for getting sun-burnt. #NudeTanningInSingapore #CensoredForFacebook
Even though my flight has been delayed by almost 3 hours, it's all good as I've had a great holiday and achieved my aim of catching up with friends and family (especially Mummy). I've already booked my tickets for my next trip so I'll see you guys again soon!
A musical offering awaits in my next post, which will be the concluding one. The entire 5-part series can be found here: 12345.
During this homecoming trip, I was interviewed for a Netflix gay documentary series as one of the "pioneers" of Singapore gay history by marching in the first gay "contingent" (of two people) in the 2010 Chingay parade. It was lots of fun doing that with a fellow gay activist and the interviewer didn't even have to ask questions as we knew exactly what he wanted and blabbered away non-stop. I also visited my Papa's new eternal resting place, which was one of the highlights of my trip.
On a less serious note, the itinerary of any of my overseas trips will always contain some
nudist activities and where better to be nude than at Lazarus Island?
Although the island is getting more populated with new resort hotels and
water sport facilities, we were lucky to still have the secluded part of
the beach to ourselves. That's where got one with
nature and engaged in other naughty shenanigans, including non-conventional water
sports, hehe. The posts below start from the day trip to Lazarus Island.
And we're off! Guess where we're heading?
I'm so burnt and will so peel in a few days but it's worth it! We'll cherish this place because it'll soon be developed and not as isolated anymore for nudity. More sexy pics to come. #Flex #Naturism
Bangkok memory #3 - Gnawing away at gigantic pork ribs. No complaints there as pork is my favourite (non-human) meat. Hehe.
Penang food for dinner and then yummy dessert with my best girlfriend. It's been too long!
I'm part of an exhibition due to the fact that I marched in the Chingay parade as part of a 2-strong first-ever gay "contingent". That was a fun night and there's a clip I can share too.
This is what I got myself burnt for. Hope this makes all Singaporean nudists a little jealous. #Naturism #SingaporeHoliday
D24 durian balls... another item crossed off my list. Yes, they are quite good. PS: The balls were freshly-fried and hot hence the face.
Bangkok memory #4 - this is apparently the night market closest to the city centre. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
It was a great catch-up yesterday. Other than your body, you've not changed a single bit since JC days! Still as animated and I love it. See you again when I'm next back!
PSA #56 - Please be careful when you're having fun with people with a biceps fetish. Expect bites. #Ouch
The gods have granted me eye candy this hawker centre dining day. #StraightAndHot #Lucky
Rojak = another dish that's now been removed from my to-eat list. #FatDieMe
Bangkok memory #5 - Apparently this is how I shop. Might as well, given the stifling heat there that gave me rashes. #NakedIsGood
What's with the sprawling picnic-in-the-obscene-heat precinct aka Paya Lebar? These people are NUTS.
Today's the day I sink my teeth into the Nasi Lemak Burger! Verdict: 6 out of 10 (the sambal can be much better).
Mummy cooking... This is now very tiring for her but she does it for me. #Mummy'sLove
In lieu of the 3 reunion dinners I've missed partly due to COVID, this is as good as it gets. #Yumz #HomeCookedDinner2
Laksa and economy bee hoon/noodles, so quintessentially Singaporean and oh so yummy. Now, what to eat next... 🤔
The ultimate 44-year challenge. I welcome you to beat that! #Adorable PS: Looks like my fashion sense (singlet and short shorts) haven't changed a single bit! 😎
My first time visiting Papa's new eternal "home" (columbarium) and paying my respect with mummy and sis. It sure beats his previous "home" (cemetery).
This may be bizarre to some but we had a great picnic with Papa. A reunion dinner of sorts. #Family
If you're after sexy pictures, there will be more in my next post. The entire 5-part series can be found here: 12345.
Hello again. Let me continue with the second part of the "Homecoming" series. There are three things high up in my to-do list for my homecoming trips and they are the three F's. Family, food and friends. That's why you'll see many pictures of food. As for friends, I not only caught up with those I haven't met in a while, I also had a short holiday in Bangkok with a girlfriend.
She was and still is undergoing divorce proceedings. Well, taking her mind off the nastiness of a broken long-term relationship and pesky legal matters certainly presented as a good excuse to visit the place I miss so much. That being said, Bangkok today is not the Bangkok I remember pre-COVID (it's less bustling) but it's close enough. The Facebook posts below continue from where we left things in Bangkok.
First local fare for breakfast and then atas orange coffee. Perhaps this is what they call fusion? #RelaxingDay #BangkokHoliday
Looks like someone is not too fond of what I offer. Oh well, to each his own. Haha. #Pits #Flex #Bangkok
All used up after a visit to Chakran *wink wink*. Tonight I will sleep well for sure. Goodnight Bangkok!
We are here, the place Bangkok-bound pilgrims flock to! Here's to a great day of shopping! #Flex #Holiday
I know I'm way behind the times but this wearable adjustable fan is a godsend! #MustHave #ShoppingHoliday
I think I've found my spirit animal. Will I too be this shredded after years of waving (or in my case flexing) my arm for prosperity?
The ultimate convenience for lazy people. Why just clean when you can play and clean at the same time? 🤣 #BestInventionEver #Bangkok
Another night and another night market to explore. Man, it sure is tough being a tourist! #EnjoyingMyHoliday #Bangkok
A poser through and through. The good kind, that is. #BangkokHoliday
Wanted a challenge so ordered an extra spicy plate of fried rice in the land of spiciness. Not impressed. #ChilliLover #Bangkok
'Tis where we all reflect and contemplate life issues, or get some consolation in this case. #BangkokToilet
It's not all glitz and glamour. #AirportBound #EndOfHolidays
It's been such a long time. Thanks for a great catch-up. I'm so happy
that you're now almost ready for the journey that's ahead of you!
Great food, and just like the good old times sans a few faces. Take care guys and till next time! #ExColleagues PS: I've just realised Gabriel is not on my friends list for this account.
Bangkok memory #1 - I don't have a sweet tooth but this coconut
ice-cream and grilled cheesy durian were two desserts I remember well.
A sumptuous meal cooked with much love and that's love only a mother can provide. #HomeCookedDinner1
Looks like I've been struck off the electoral roll after not voting for
so many years. Oh well, I'm much better off without this burden,
especially for this particular election.
Bangkok memory #2 - I wonder if Ronald has mastered Thai.
Even though I cook a lot of mee pok when I'm home in Melbourne, I still can't get enough of that chewy starchy goodness! #BahChorMee
There are more of the three F's coming up in my next post. The entire 5-part series can be found here: 12345.
