The first thing that came into my mind is: Absolutely wonderful blog friends. From Matty to Benji, whom I have met in person, to Peter, Wil, Kenny, SH, etc. etc. The list is too long for me to list down everybody here, but I believe it is fate which has brought you to my blog and I treasure each and every comment/tag you leave behind. :)

Secondly, blogging has helped me keep a track record of the things that I have been doing, and the magical moments I encountered during my travels. As the saying goes Carpe Diem, I have been able to seize most of my magical moments by jotting them down and posting them up on my blog. Re-reading my entries gives me absolute pleasure as I am constantly reminded of how beautiful life can be, as long as you stay optimistic and positive.

5) Are you not afraid that your employers would find out about this blog? And how it would affect you?

Yes, that problem did arise earlier this year in April, and I actually took down all my entries on Memory Lane for 2 weeks. It was a very painful decision to make as I had already fallen in love with writing and everytime I looked at the one mundane post when I clicked on my web address, I felt pain in my heart. Therefore, I decided to take the risk and start all over again. There are about 70 entries which I have decided not to re-post for personal reasons, so now what you are seeing are snippets from the past and of course recent bits of my life.

I do not blog about what happens at work, and I do not talk about people behind their backs, so whatever anybody reads here, are my heartfelt opinions about current issues and the things that I have been exposed to, or the places I have been. Of course you are entitled to have your say but at the same time, I have the right not to agree with you. ;)

6) Why don't you ping PPS?

Actually, I do like PPS. I find that a lot of good bloggers are out there, and PPS gives them an avenue for them to post their painstakingly written articles. Personally, my blog is my take on life, my journal, my life script which I am the main actress, the director and the producer. I do browse blogs which interest me and leave comments where I can. And usually this is how I get feedback from bloggers. I like to interact on a personal level and know the person better. And since I do not write jokes like Rojaks Daily/Kenny Sia, it is highly unlikely that people would actually revisit my blog unless they more or less know me. I leave it to fate really. Too much fame can be dangerous... I prefer to be known as a person, the friend who would always be there for you, rather than the fella who has balls the size of coconuts (hahahaha). But this is personal preference really. Some people like the attention. I like attention too, but not from everybody... just a few good friends would do.

7) What plans do you have for Memory Lane?

To be honest, 2005 has been a rather slow year in terms of my personal development. Therefore you may find that sometimes I do not update as regularly as I would like to. Of course it goes without saying that work does come in the way (or is it the other way round?) and I need to prioritise. Due to budget constraints and work commitments, travelling would be minimal at the end of this year. However, I hope to be able to cover some places of interest in Kuching which you would not normally visit if you follow a standard tour group. Sarawak is a place with much to offer, and I am working on the sights and scenes of Kuching, to let all of you have a better idea of what its like to stay and work here.

So you can expect to have more travel pics/food pics as I venture into the newly established eateries in town, or some secret hideaway which no one knows about...

My involvement in music will also mean that I would be updating readers with concerts I have attended, introducing new musicians I have seen on tv or in person. For those who are not into music I do apologise... but I need to keep a record of what I have been doing in the music field so far, so please bear with me. :)

Fourthly, I will also be following closely the development of China, and you can expect me to put in my two cent's worth on some issues concerning the politics, economics, etc...for those of you who need first hand advice on finance and econs, go to Peter's blog. Its absolutely fantastic!

8) What are you working on at the moment?

My ongoing project at the moment is my Nanowrimo attempt this November. As stated earlier I would be writing a novel beginning 1st Nov and attempt to hit 50,000 words on 30 November local time. With my work commitments it would appear to be an uphill climb, but I want to challenge myself and put myself to the test. I know that I work best under pressure... sad I know. Thanks to you all who have been giving me support and blessings! I will attempt to acknowledge each and every one of you in my ahem, novel. :)

You know what this means, right? It means that I am also part of the bangsa lain category then! Hahaha... mom said that "no wonder you kids are so bright, you had genes of the natives and ang mohs, plus your paternal grandfather's genes from China, a mixture of east and west..."