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Misses everyone out there

Yoz everybody,

Is everyone doing fine?

It's been a long long time for us to update this blog.. Tzm still got heart to give a little post in Jan. Lolx..

Time flies very fast, most of us already left ANL. It's really very enjoyable days with everyone out there. I missed all the fun I had in ANL. We can performed the most crappy things and the lamest things during working hours in ANL. Nowsaday, I only faced my double screen pc infront of me at work, I dont look forward to come to work as I was in ANL.

Tzm: ya, i think only left very few of us still in ANL.. i think ANL should give Eka a long service award!~ lolx..

I think its had been a long long time for everyone gather.. I tot we could probably meet up on last year xmas at gentle giant place but he last min cancel it. Lolx... * Yes, Mr Felix I am putting the blame on you!*

When will we be meeting up again ya?

Wassup People!!

Hey Hey Hey!!

Wassup everybody...?! =)

Hmmmm.... The last post was like er... 6 mths ago?
OMG man... Wake Up! Wake Up!
I see the list of contributors i guess most of us not in ANL anymore. Lol...
but hey it's still the place where all of us met and did our stupid shit guys. =)

Let's keep this blog fresh like it's always out from the fridge!!

olLa

Ah, the last post was from Mahathir in December. It's been awhile since I talked to him. Hopefully all goes well in his life, and you too my dear colleagues and ex-colleagues ... and hopefully a good love coming your way (if you still don't have any). Amen! Was it last month the brokenhearted season? So I am hoping a good love, not just any kind of love for you.

Anyways, not having a good day today. Bound to happen I suppose. Life cannot be all smooth sailing, ya? Wait! When have my life in ANL been smooth? Actually it was rather okay the past few weeks then today just have to happen. God!!! :'(

Was it my fault? Does it matter whose fault it is? My head tend to work in a "it's a problem or if you want to be optimist a situation and then find a solution to fix it" kinda way, but I just can't wrap my head around this one.

Okay, that's all, just wanna rant anl related something. It's a tough one for me currently ... God, I want to cry and yet I couldn't let it out :'(

Well what a pity this blog is dead for sometime.

Anyhoo, 2007 has been a blast for me. Glad all the things happened did happened this year...except for one minor thing. But acceptance is part of life. And i accept it with much honour and gratitude for what was left behind was a legacy and wonderful touch to the heart.

Not all resolutions met...for once haven't lose weight to expectations...haha. Well 2008 will be another blast on that for sure. One thing certain tho, long-awaited dream come true, well not exactly working in pixar or dreamworks, but turned CG artist after dreaming of it for 7 years. Remembered telling Paul long long time ago while running around the nyp track on a usual after school run, to have animation as a career. And i'm glad i held that promise to myself.

Guess luck and destiny played an important role in that as well. And the journey getting there was tough and clueless, but glad i was part of the ANL family, cos this was where i met people who really make my decisions and gusto happened. Not to mentioned, friendship and family'ness built and treasured.

One thing Astley left a meaningful lesson for me, is that wherever you are, no matter if you feel stuck, sucky, contented, or blessed, sometimes just dun see all that is happening on the surface, look around and see what u have. Even in the cloudiest of days, there's a warm breeze somewhere. All those nights spent doing things in the morning hour in the office and eating pizza getting fat (tho, in only affected me and not him, Lol), never fail to complain about things, yet we always laugh at somethings. And we kept doing it for time and time again cos it felt good. Guess the lesson was, no matter where you are or what you do, always look on the bright side and treasure that. Cos only when we look up, there's always hope for a better day.

Well my wish for 2008, is to build on what i have. Increase maximum competency in my career and expand job capability and skills. Spend more normal hours at work, increase fun time with family and friends, go thailand roadtrip...haha...ok ok this is secondary. Lose weight...this applies to Ashlynn as well, Lol. Dun miss any cool concerts. Spend less on bike. A much peaceful world, and more blissful enchanted life for all my friends.

Cheers to 2008`

Hi Yuki,

Thank you. :)

Words from Yuki

This blog was created by Astley
He wish all of you who working in AnL will drop by and say something
No matter happiness, sadness, tiring, anger
I will not close off this blog because this is only thing Astley left for AnL folks
Hope you all still drop by always

Best regards from Yuki

The gift

I guess this blog really has its meaning....who would have known. One day he left us, but not before he gave us a gift. A gift where we can write our thoughts and always be connected no matter where we are yesterday, today, or tomorrow. Guess in a way it says...strangers don't leave one another once they are called friends. Thanks Astley! :)


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A Trip without you

Few days ago, we went for a trip in a very big group.I believed none of us will wish to go. A trip to Ipoh, your hometown, and it was last trip to send you off. All awhile, you had been organizing a trip for us. Unfortunately, due to our busy schedule, we can’t have a chance to go together. I wish it was a happy trip with you acting as a clown in the long journey bus.

On the way down to Ipoh, I was feeling very down and tired. Had been crying the pervious night, but I couldn’t slept. The journey seems to be very long that night. The jokes we used to share, the Fion’s name symphonic we used to perform, the brotherly hug when I was down, the hell week we had been going through, kept appearing in my mind while I was way down to your wake. I wish I could tell you that you are a great manager, friend, and brother to me. I wish I could tease you once again on the Old Man and his Parker Pen and your long winded explanation and my Jelly drink. I think I could only wish.

Although it hard to adapt your absence; I told myself I had to bury my grief and move on while I was on my way back to Singapore. I hope you will cope well of being an angel watching over us.

Thank you Mr Astley and May God Bless you. Rest Well!

My Noble Manager.

Tell me this was jus a dream. August 15, 3:15

August 15,

the day started out pretty ok. till i went to the balcony to have
a cigarette. Just then, a friend SMSed me and at that point, i saw
the time, it was 3:15.

When someone broke that tragic news to me, i couldn't say a word.
Its hard to swallow the fact that the person who i just saw the day
before, is now gone.

Usually, every time i walked past the sales room, Astley's place would always
be empty, cos he'd be out in schools. But I had always known that
most of the times, he'd be back in the office by 6+ and both of us would
be at the balcony to enjoy the last stick of the day before i head home.

Now, when I walked past that room, i still see his empty place. But things
are different now. He's never coming back. We never had that last stick
on that day.

Old people and sick people, when they passed, even though its painful,
you have more or less psyched yourself for the worst.

But how was i supposed to be psyched for this?

I couldn't forget that day and I wouldn't forget the memories
that we had. Astley, thank you for the treats, all the rides home
and finally, thank you for giving me the chance to get to know you.
It's been an honour.

Only time could heal this pain that all of us are feeling.

Tell me this was just a dream, August 15, 3:15.

May you rest in peace, my brother.

-gazza