Many thanks to my cousin who presented us the opportunity to have a go at viewing one of the National Day Parade rehearsals from a 19th-floor room in the prestigious Ritz Carlton hotel! Unfortunately, I did not manage to capture any decent shots of the splendid fireworks that garnered the canvas of the night sky [...]
Archive for July, 2009
17 Jul
Sometimes, some people just dunno how to “close one eye”
I was watching a social documentary (I think it is called “Focus” or something) on Channel 8 and this particular episode showcased a topic that piqued my interest: old folks selling tissue packets illegally along the streets being rounded up by NEA/HDB officers. Now, I do not wish to keep typing “NEA/HDB officers” repetitively throughout [...]
14 Jul
15-JUL-2009
I’m sorry I couldn’t think of a more apt title. You know your life sucks when almost daily, your posts can be “filed” under the “Roadblocks” section. Anyway, decided to try some “Triple Cod Liver oil”. Hope it enhances my well-being. Didn’t buy the “Fish Body oils” in the end even though it has a [...]
10 Jul
Watched some movies
Terminator Salvation – Mr. Bales totally carried over his Dark Knight persona, kinda no effort on his part. Begins to dislike him because learnt from Wikipedia that he is not supposed to play John Connor initially. This sequel severely lacks the humour and “human” feel of previous Terminator movies. Arnold is still the “life” of [...]
9 Jul
NUS, making things difficult for students. Again.
Once again, due to the magical & potent combination of lack of manpower, location booking, curriculum arrangement, faculties’ position, I am coerced by the wonderful NUS to have back-to-back lecture for 2 of my necessary modules in this coming semester. It seems that despite paying a premium school fee, NUS students often are unable to [...]
8 Jul
Alternative to Fishing
Found something cheaper than fishing (what with the need to find good ponds, high pond rates as fish are more expensive, rod & reel & lure, boat trips, etc)…& it’s Prawn Fishing. The pond I frequent is the one in Sin Ming Ave, Bishan. Though the location is close to an hour’s ride away, I [...]
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