HUNTING WHALES
For Those Needing To Hunt Down WhalesJANUARY 2007 - MAY 2007 SPRING SEMESTER '07 @ MARQUETTE, Milwaukee, WI, USA
FEBRUARY 12 - 16: EXAM WEEK, Milwaukee, WI, USA
MARCH 09 - 18: SPRING BREAK, Milwaukee, WI / Chicago, IL, USA
2040 West Wisconsin Avenue
Loft 214Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States of America
(414) 344-2040 (Ask for Alvin @ Loft 214)
Direct Line: (414) 455-0545 SKYPE Based Technology
Officer Duties: (2315 hrs - 0715 hrs)
Academia: Political Science (Global Politics) . Criminology and Law . American [Pre] Law
Intellectual Pursuits: Research . Theological and Philosophical Research
Hobbies: Magic . Scuba Diving . Aikido . Ju-Jitsu . Photpgraphy . Lifestyle . Living . Travel. Investments . Mutual Funds . FOREX
Institutions Attended At: Tao Nan Primary . Nanyang Primary . Yio Chu Kang Secondary . Catholic High Secondary . Assemblies of God Bible College . Marquette University . National University of Singapore
Monday, September 3, 2007
No Wonder Hearts Melt...
Asked me to Dance
In the Pouring Rain
.
Said we were gonig to Dinner
and took me to Paris
.
Serenaded me in his Tuxedo Jacket
and Nothing More
.
Never Ceases to Surprise Me...
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Monday, September 03, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
My All Expenses Paid Trip to Down Under...
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Monday, July 23, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
MAN IN TIGHTS ...
Doesn't Whale look good in uniform?
FINALLY... After missing for MOONS, I find my way back to this blog.
Thought I'd post photos of my recent travel but before I do that... just so I remember in years to come and to serve for good stories to my grand-children, I wanted to post this series of Air Force pics I found lying in my External Hard Disc.
Doesn't Whale look good in uniform?
Man... Ha.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Thursday, June 21, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
McDonald's and my USD47c
Five for Fighting was a GREAT performance. With loads of photos and stories to tell, I'd do so the very moment I have free time. For now, its me busy packing up as people are moving into the apartment.
Well, with the need to rush the packing by the time set by 2040's management, I have pretty much given up cooking the last few days. For dinner, I went to McDonald's and ordered a great tasting Grilled Chicken Sandwhich and 10 pcs nuggets.
What shocked me was upon looking at the receipt, I noticed a EAT-IN TAX ! Well, I certainly can accept the notion of food being more expensive in France if you decided to eat-in then take-out at fine restaurants, given the space constraints or even the service rendered... but for Macs to have to charge a EAT-IN TAX?
Man..I even had to clear my own tray! ...well, although I always do so at e fastfood restaurants back in Spore, I'm just amazed by the EAT-IN TAX. After all, no other restaurant charges that tax beyond the obligatory Service-Charges.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Friday, May 18, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
I, LIN ZHI'EN, ALVIN, HEREFORTH RESOLUTE AND RESOLVE TO DIET THIS FALL 2007 FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF BEING SLIM AGAIN.
I THINK I'M FAT.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Thursday, May 17, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
My BESTESTEST Salad Ever ...
Deciding to settle at a upscale but casual dining, we waded into Coast for what turns out to be my BEST salad to date.
Maine Lobster Tail Cobb
Avocado, Roasted Corn, Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Egg, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Herb Dressing 23.
Although, without a hint of doubt, it being the most unhealthy and cholesterol packed salad I've 
ever sunk my teeth into, it is, for me, as close as Salads can be to heaven as may be.Pictured here is a selection of butters that went with the bread that was just about OK.
And yes, I'm going on my own quest to master the art of Lobster Tail Salad Making... Grins... Soon.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
REPORT CARD
With the results due in 12 hours, heres what I expect for my courses. Of course, without doubt, I "hope for" straight As... but well
Course - Expected Grade - Attained Grade
American Politics - AB - B
Bioethics - A - A
Criminal Law - A - A
Fundamentals of Maths - Anything above a 'D' - AB
Child Abuse and Law - A - A
Lets keep our tails crossed ...
Really nervous abt Math...
Given the B attained form American Politics, I remain disappointed at the overall performance. It should have been an "A"
With the results due in 12 hours, heres what I expect for my courses. Of course, without doubt, I "hope for" straight As... but well
Course - Expected Grade - Attained Grade
American Politics - AB - B
Bioethics - A - A
Criminal Law - A - A
Fundamentals of Maths - Anything above a 'D' - AB
Child Abuse and Law - A - A
Lets keep our tails crossed ...
Really nervous abt Math...
Given the B attained form American Politics, I remain disappointed at the overall performance. It should have been an "A"
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
A Perfect Response
In Response to the Following Question, raised in my Bioethics Final Exam, worth 20% of the essay section, I provided a reply that I shall frame and showcase in my hall of academic honor:
Q3. What significant moral issues would come into play if the woman in question was not Mrs. M but one of her underage daughters? Explain your answer with at least two strong moral points aside from legal issues.
Kindly note that, as detailed in the submission, I have politely declined an affirmative response to Question 3 but do so not out of disregard or disrespect. I 'merely' see that an affirmative response will lead to 'perverse consequences' that I do not stand for...The application of any ethical principle which leads to a disastrous end cannot be, by itself, the basis for action.
At the expense of 10 points, I must politely decline the opportunity to raise “other significant moral issues” where the question focuses on a matter of individual age. While it will be of no difficulty to suggest principles, I find it difficult to adopt any knowing that such would lead to perverse solutions.
Essentially, by virtue of moral conviction, I declined the opportunity to answer the question.... Of course, while anyone could provide the response, it is the ability to receive an affirmation from your professor that the above response is in-itself adequate and proper for the question that makes my response MINDBLOWING.
I am still expecting an A1 / A2 for my Bioethics Class... but once again, I don't see how I can ever do badly in ethics. Ever.
In Response to the Following Question, raised in my Bioethics Final Exam, worth 20% of the essay section, I provided a reply that I shall frame and showcase in my hall of academic honor:
Q3. What significant moral issues would come into play if the woman in question was not Mrs. M but one of her underage daughters? Explain your answer with at least two strong moral points aside from legal issues.
Kindly note that, as detailed in the submission, I have politely declined an affirmative response to Question 3 but do so not out of disregard or disrespect. I 'merely' see that an affirmative response will lead to 'perverse consequences' that I do not stand for...The application of any ethical principle which leads to a disastrous end cannot be, by itself, the basis for action.
At the expense of 10 points, I must politely decline the opportunity to raise “other significant moral issues” where the question focuses on a matter of individual age. While it will be of no difficulty to suggest principles, I find it difficult to adopt any knowing that such would lead to perverse solutions.
Essentially, by virtue of moral conviction, I declined the opportunity to answer the question.... Of course, while anyone could provide the response, it is the ability to receive an affirmation from your professor that the above response is in-itself adequate and proper for the question that makes my response MINDBLOWING.
I am still expecting an A1 / A2 for my Bioethics Class... but once again, I don't see how I can ever do badly in ethics. Ever.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Monday, May 07, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
A Brilliant Whale
While working thru the mid-night shift, I took the opportunity to scan thru my bank statement and while doing so, came by a master plan which sought to obtain maximum credit card / frequent flier miles with minimum spending.
My calculations gathered that based on this newly hatched scheme I had running in my mind, it would cost no more than US$320 for a FIRST CLASS return ticket from Asia - USA and in all that excitement, focused the next 3 days figuring out the legal issues and loopholes that my master plan depended on.
After deciding that there was indeed no legal issue I could figure out, but not wanting to run the risk of being afoul of the law (after all, what would the whale know), I sought the advice of my Criminal Law professor - a certain administrative judge, and a visiting prosecutor who specialized in nothing but White Collar - Financial Crime.
Presenting to both individually my master plan, It is with deepest pride to announce that both specialists could not figure any criminal element within the master plan and that my Crim. Law professor considered it a Brilliant Plan.
Needless to say, I aced the course and had been exempted from Finals...
In case you're pondering, no, I did not pursue with the plan out of consideration that I have a far brighter academic and professional prospect and shall not hold these hostage for the sake of cheap air-fares...sorry.
P.S: In case you're wondering, or trying to figure the drawings out, the plan utilizes the establishing of 2 different bank accounts in respectively different banks, the use of a credit card thru a 4-5 step financial transaction process and requires the moving of funds from one account to another, constantly. The ultimate aim of the project would be to obtain a Free First Class Ticket on any airline for a trans-atlantic route at the mere cost of US$320. The investor need possess no more than US$18 000 at any one point if he desires a free ticket every 3 weeks
While working thru the mid-night shift, I took the opportunity to scan thru my bank statement and while doing so, came by a master plan which sought to obtain maximum credit card / frequent flier miles with minimum spending.
My calculations gathered that based on this newly hatched scheme I had running in my mind, it would cost no more than US$320 for a FIRST CLASS return ticket from Asia - USA and in all that excitement, focused the next 3 days figuring out the legal issues and loopholes that my master plan depended on.
After deciding that there was indeed no legal issue I could figure out, but not wanting to run the risk of being afoul of the law (after all, what would the whale know), I sought the advice of my Criminal Law professor - a certain administrative judge, and a visiting prosecutor who specialized in nothing but White Collar - Financial Crime.
Presenting to both individually my master plan, It is with deepest pride to announce that both specialists could not figure any criminal element within the master plan and that my Crim. Law professor considered it a Brilliant Plan.
Needless to say, I aced the course and had been exempted from Finals...
In case you're pondering, no, I did not pursue with the plan out of consideration that I have a far brighter academic and professional prospect and shall not hold these hostage for the sake of cheap air-fares...sorry.
P.S: In case you're wondering, or trying to figure the drawings out, the plan utilizes the establishing of 2 different bank accounts in respectively different banks, the use of a credit card thru a 4-5 step financial transaction process and requires the moving of funds from one account to another, constantly. The ultimate aim of the project would be to obtain a Free First Class Ticket on any airline for a trans-atlantic route at the mere cost of US$320. The investor need possess no more than US$18 000 at any one point if he desires a free ticket every 3 weeks
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Thursday, April 26, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
FIRE FIRE... PANTS ON LIAR
And it had to be that after a night's of work, i get awoken by the stupid fire alarm blasting just about after 12pm.
Learning from my earlier experience, I changed into something warm (cause I went out in -0 degrees in tee-shirt and shorts earlier) and snatched my camera along.
As the hunky firemen went about investigating the cause of the alarm, I snapped my shots as
they posed for me like all hunky men do.
Standing outside for close to half and hour... grr... and taking away my precious sleep, it was later learnt that some jerk decided to pull a early morning weekend prank by pulling the stupid alarm.
So yes yes, Fire Fire, Pants on Liar.. Pants of LIAR
And it had to be that after a night's of work, i get awoken by the stupid fire alarm blasting just about after 12pm.Learning from my earlier experience, I changed into something warm (cause I went out in -0 degrees in tee-shirt and shorts earlier) and snatched my camera along.
As the hunky firemen went about investigating the cause of the alarm, I snapped my shots as
they posed for me like all hunky men do.Standing outside for close to half and hour... grr... and taking away my precious sleep, it was later learnt that some jerk decided to pull a early morning weekend prank by pulling the stupid alarm.
So yes yes, Fire Fire, Pants on Liar.. Pants of LIAR
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Sunday, April 22, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Wonders of the Free World
It simply is amazing what deals you can get in America thats simply
not available back in Singapore!
not available back in Singapore!
Returning back to the USA, I have resisted the temptations to download
music off P2P programs given the active work and advocacy by certain music
organizations.
music off P2P programs given the active work and advocacy by certain music
organizations.Thankfully, I found sites that make purchasing the music I want all that
more worthy.
more worthy.
With special thanks to BMG, I got SIX CDs at a the LOW LOW price
of USD$18.73 for 6 CDs, all shrink wrapped. How kewl is that?
of USD$18.73 for 6 CDs, all shrink wrapped. How kewl is that?
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
It Must Be The Whales
I am reading somewhere that some people are falling in love with Disney's Little Mermaid. I'd render the guess that it must be simply cause everyone loves whales! =)
Why am I so not surprised? Ha.
Why am I so not surprised? Ha.
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Sunday, March 25, 2007
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Gearing for a Fight
With all the stress of the Spring semester, what better way to blow it off then go for a fight?
Yups- Whale here has gotten himself front line tickets to Five For Fighting !! How kewl is that? Ha. At US$22.50, I am 4 rows from the front and the first seat of the left block, just right by the centre block.
Amazingly, no matter where U are seated- front row or third level- the ticket price remains the very same... US$22.50. D7 for me
Five for Fighting will be coming over to Milwaukee mid May, just right after my Finals.
Snow Patrol too drops by for a Concert on April 5th with the ticket price being about the same. Open standing, though... and much as I would wanna go for it, I do have several tests over the week.
Oh wells. I think this is my first concert ! How kewl! And its gonig to be so much cheaper than watching it in Singapore !!
Yups- Whale here has gotten himself front line tickets to Five For Fighting !! How kewl is that? Ha. At US$22.50, I am 4 rows from the front and the first seat of the left block, just right by the centre block.
Amazingly, no matter where U are seated- front row or third level- the ticket price remains the very same... US$22.50. D7 for me
Five for Fighting will be coming over to Milwaukee mid May, just right after my Finals.
Snow Patrol too drops by for a Concert on April 5th with the ticket price being about the same. Open standing, though... and much as I would wanna go for it, I do have several tests over the week.Oh wells. I think this is my first concert ! How kewl! And its gonig to be so much cheaper than watching it in Singapore !!
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Saturday, March 24, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
Single Whale's Diet
Bet many of you would be wondering what a single Whale who chefs for himself would have on a regular basis right?
Wonder No more! But before we go into that, I wanna say that... CHINESE NEW YEAR HAS FINALLY COME FOR ME!! Yups!
An angel has sent to me MANY MANY STUFF!! Including Eu Yen Seng Herbal packets!! Oooo. I'm so happy! Its been my lucky week. Grins. To my santa- THANKS A MIL!
Not knowing if you can expend the pic of my fridge, this would be the general state you will see it early - mid week. As I do my shopping every weekend, it might be pretty much clear sometime
Friday.
As with any week, you'd find Chicken (skinless) and Salmon in the fridge. Every alternate week, I select between Wild and Fresh Farmed salmon for health and cost reasons. Personally, I prefer Farmed Salmon but the Iron aint too good for Whales. For this week, pre-seasoned items include: Lemon-dipped Salmon left chiled overnight, Oven Baked Ruth Ann's Muskego Marinated Chicken and Oven Baked Chicken with Pepper-Lemon Seasoning.
Oh- the pic that U see with the saussage, now, before U start screaming at my unhealthy diet, please know that they are made of TOFU. Totally organic. And seriously, they taste horrible. After forcing myself to eat half, I jsut couldn't go on any further. STAY AWAY FROM IT !
Of course, not forgetting the Eu Yen Seng Herbal Chicken Soup which I have ALREADY opened. Grins. So much chicken, rights?
But hey. Its skinless!
And here you see my old faithful - 5 to 7 cups of Long Jing Tea or Japanese Green Tea, alternating every other day. Now of course, the all important question- What lies in the deep dark, cool air box? For the week of 12th March, the whale has: Fresh California grown Strawberries for fruits, pre-made vaccum sealed Mashed Potatoes, Half open Hard Tofu, 500gms of Honey Baked Ham and 500gms of Shaved Turkey for sandwhich making, Crimini Mushrooms, Thai Dried Mangos, Immitation Crab Sticks, Non-fat Chadder Chese Slices and Non-fat Cream Cheese. As a luxury, there are 3 boxes of Hershey's Dark Chocolates which I purchased one day after Val Day at 75% off.
So there- the current stock that is meant to feed whale. Given my expenses on Salmon and selecting Non/Low- Fat products, my Weekly Grocerries come out to a SHOCKING USD$70 per week. Not counting my once or twice weekly indulgence of don't know what.
PPss.. DO U SMELL THE AROMA OF THE HERBAL CHICKEN THAT IS IN THE SLOW COOKER? OOO...
To the nice person who sent me LOADS OF STUFF... THANKYOU !
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Monday, March 12, 2007
Saturday, March 10, 2007
IRISH STREET PARADE @ DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE, WI
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
Spreading of Wings and Taking Flight... ... Saturday, March 10, 2007
Say What U Say What U Say What U Say... ...
Young.Old Fat.Slim Nice.Mean Excites.Plain Smart.Dumb.Blind.Sharp Asian.Western Whale.Man
Welcome to my World...
"And at 23, with so much [to] fear, all I ask for is of your continued blessings, grace and watching over. That as you have through all my life, provide for me, guide me, mold me. That not a day goes by that I not look up to the Heavens Above praying for that Big Break but yet knowing that success lies in my own doings...
Be with me as I spread my wings. Guide me, as I fly. Hold me, as I soar.... for my life and works are in your hands..."
Be with me as I spread my wings. Guide me, as I fly. Hold me, as I soar.... for my life and works are in your hands..."
For your many many blessings, Thank You