i love it!!
Sunday, 28 October 2007
Horseshoe Crab Watch with NSS
Joined super enthusiastic Nature Society members and NIE students at Mandai mudflats (off Kranji) yesterday afternoon (see event) to "rescue horseshoe crabs trapped in discarded nets" and to bring in horseshoe crabs for further study. Managed to find quite a lot of them, some really tiny (less than 2cm wide) and some big spiny ones (almost 20cm wide).. many were embedded in the calf-deep mangrove mud and i sustained multiple shallow cuts on my fingers digging them out :(
The area we were searching was right next to an interesting hindu shrine.. and before we went for our search, we were given a briefing by this lady (Lesley Cartwright-Taylor - shown in the pic below holding the molted shells of horseshoe crabs) who appeared to know quite a bit about them.
Some interesting things i learnt about horseshoe crabs:
Joined super enthusiastic Nature Society members and NIE students at Mandai mudflats (off Kranji) yesterday afternoon (see event) to "rescue horseshoe crabs trapped in discarded nets" and to bring in horseshoe crabs for further study. Managed to find quite a lot of them, some really tiny (less than 2cm wide) and some big spiny ones (almost 20cm wide).. many were embedded in the calf-deep mangrove mud and i sustained multiple shallow cuts on my fingers digging them out :(
The area we were searching was right next to an interesting hindu shrine.. and before we went for our search, we were given a briefing by this lady (Lesley Cartwright-Taylor - shown in the pic below holding the molted shells of horseshoe crabs) who appeared to know quite a bit about them.
Some interesting things i learnt about horseshoe crabs:
- they are not really crabs but more closely related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions
- they have been around for over the last 350 to 400 million years, and have been described as "living fossils" and "remnants of the age of dinosaurs"
- despite their intimidating appearance, horseshoe crabs are not dangerous
- a horseshoe crab's tail, while menacing, is not a weapon. Instead, the tail is used to plow the crab through the sand and muck, to act as a rudder, and to right the crab when it accidentally tips over
- the medical profession uses an extract from the horseshoe crab's blue, copper-based blood to test the purity of medicines and to detect any bacterial contamination as it clots when it comes into contact with bacteria (pretty cool, huh?)
- and for that ever popular Singaporean/Chinese question on everything and anything that moves... i.e. "can it be eaten?"... check this out ... nonetheless, i am aware that they are a protected species..
Saturday, 27 October 2007
The Value of a Good Getaway
My dad believes that travel is bad for us.
Yes, he really does. And we’re not just talking about the money spent.
A person of routine, including eating the same dishes from the same stall every time he has to buy his lunch or dinner from outside, waking up and sleeping at the same hour (as far as possible) every day, engaging in the same activities in the week (his taichi sessions every wed evening), keeping a meticulous record of his expenditures and daily happenings without fail every evening, buying the same brand of toiletries, biscuits and for a while, even cars (he used to only buy Hondas!)..
And so he hates having the routine broken up by going to a new place and with it, having to eat new things, to see new things and to wake and sleep at a different hour. As I was bugging him today to bring mum traveling cos I know she had been waiting for him for many years to retire so that they can go sightseeing together, he quipped:
“aiyah, what for? whenever we go traveling, we always end up overspending, overeating and everything is in excess. our life is disrupted and when i come back, I always feel that the money wasn’t well spent. Just walking around, seeing things and eating, for what? Can do the same thing in
I suppose he has his point. If that’s all travel is to someone, watching National Geographic and Discovery Channels would certainly be enough and definitely much more comfortable and infinitely safer. Which then set me thinking..
Why do I travel?
Why don’t I just stick to watching Channel 16 (Discovery Travel and Living, in case you don’t know), which incidentally is one of my favourite SCV channels?
but the problem with this channel is, instead of satiating my lust for travel, it tends to evoke it even more! Seeing on screen the sights, sounds and “adventures” of the travel hosts, I wish myself to experience the same, usually as soon as possible, before “things start to change”.. as I always tell my friends.. Quick! See Potala before they shut it cos it’s made of wood and it is going to collapse soon with all that human traffic brought in by the new Qinghai-Tibet railway!! Or..
and that is of cos based on my assumption that people care about seeing these things at all! And the fact is, I probably take traveling a tad bit too seriously as compared to many others, who really just want to get away and relax and for whom the company is more important than the actual destination..
and that is certainly entirely valid and good enough reason to travel too…
onwards to the next destination in Dec! whee!!
Thursday, 25 October 2007
Section 377a vs. Section 498
While debate raged fiercely over whether Section 377A (Outrages on decency): It is an offence for any male person, who in public or private, commits an act of gross indecency with another male person. should be repealed, with the main views diverging on whether:
"Homosexuality is something you do"; vs. "Homosexuality is something you are."; and on whether the govt should "lead change" vs. "reflect the view of majority of society"...
the govt went ahead and repealed Section 498 (Enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman): It is an offence to entice, take away or detain a married woman with the intention of having illicit intercourse with her. (i.e. adultery), on grounds that "it is an archaic offence which is no longer relevant in today’s context."
In contrast, as we all know by now, it was at the same time decided that Section 377A should be retained, with the key reasoning being that the repeal of 377A would run counter to the govt's stand on "the family (being) the basic building block of this society... and by family in Singapore we mean one man, one woman marrying, having children and bringing up children within that framework of a stable family unit." (PM Lee)...
The fact that one act (i.e. that covered under Section 498 - adultery), which in my opinion would clearly break down the "stable family unit, family values and social fabric," was repealed; while another (i.e. that covered under Section 377A - consensual, private sex between two adults) whose so-called adverse impact on the "stable family unit" is still under great debate and study was nonetheless retained, made the recent changes all the more difficult to comprehend, even for a fairly open-minded and somewhat intelligent person like myself....
i am all for good debate as it helps all of us to have a clearer picture of the diversity of views present... but i am also for consistency in the reasoning used to justify any actions carried out by those in power... and i'm afraid i had difficulty seeing it this time.... :(
While debate raged fiercely over whether Section 377A (Outrages on decency): It is an offence for any male person, who in public or private, commits an act of gross indecency with another male person. should be repealed, with the main views diverging on whether:
"Homosexuality is something you do"; vs. "Homosexuality is something you are."; and on whether the govt should "lead change" vs. "reflect the view of majority of society"...
the govt went ahead and repealed Section 498 (Enticing or taking away or detaining with a criminal intent a married woman): It is an offence to entice, take away or detain a married woman with the intention of having illicit intercourse with her. (i.e. adultery), on grounds that "it is an archaic offence which is no longer relevant in today’s context."
In contrast, as we all know by now, it was at the same time decided that Section 377A should be retained, with the key reasoning being that the repeal of 377A would run counter to the govt's stand on "the family (being) the basic building block of this society... and by family in Singapore we mean one man, one woman marrying, having children and bringing up children within that framework of a stable family unit." (PM Lee)...
The fact that one act (i.e. that covered under Section 498 - adultery), which in my opinion would clearly break down the "stable family unit, family values and social fabric," was repealed; while another (i.e. that covered under Section 377A - consensual, private sex between two adults) whose so-called adverse impact on the "stable family unit" is still under great debate and study was nonetheless retained, made the recent changes all the more difficult to comprehend, even for a fairly open-minded and somewhat intelligent person like myself....
i am all for good debate as it helps all of us to have a clearer picture of the diversity of views present... but i am also for consistency in the reasoning used to justify any actions carried out by those in power... and i'm afraid i had difficulty seeing it this time.... :(
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Check out this incredible little boy! my godson! :)
he already looks like he wants to say something, doesn't he?? haha...
welcome to the world little Dylan! you'll be much loved.. :)
(and check out his sister's pic taken about a year back! will take new pictures of her again soon!)
he already looks like he wants to say something, doesn't he?? haha...
welcome to the world little Dylan! you'll be much loved.. :)
(and check out his sister's pic taken about a year back! will take new pictures of her again soon!)
Sunday, 21 October 2007
Canon Photomarathon 2007 - my (uninspired) entries
Themes: Passion; Challenge; Playtime!
couldn't bring myself to the right mood to shoot all of yesterday.. morose and unimaginative, i shot no more than 30 shots in total (i'm sure others did hundreds or even thousands!) and handed in all my photo assignments way before time (we're given 3 hours to shoot each theme before the next one is announced).. i'm ashamed of how i let my emotions overwhelm one of my greatest interest and passion.. but i am after all, only human..
*hangs head in shame*
Themes: Passion; Challenge; Playtime!
couldn't bring myself to the right mood to shoot all of yesterday.. morose and unimaginative, i shot no more than 30 shots in total (i'm sure others did hundreds or even thousands!) and handed in all my photo assignments way before time (we're given 3 hours to shoot each theme before the next one is announced).. i'm ashamed of how i let my emotions overwhelm one of my greatest interest and passion.. but i am after all, only human..
*hangs head in shame*
Monday, 15 October 2007
Left Brain or Right Brain?
she spins both ways.. apparently, if you see her going anti-clockwise, you're a predominantly left-brained person...clockwise means u're more right brained.. technically should be able to see both after a bit of effort..
Tip:
if you really can't, try this - cover her torso including her bottom with a paper or card and just stare at her legs going round and round (plus the shadow). after a while you can suddenly see the switch in direction.. with a bit of practice, you can switch the direction easily..
control! wahahaha...
she spins both ways.. apparently, if you see her going anti-clockwise, you're a predominantly left-brained person...clockwise means u're more right brained.. technically should be able to see both after a bit of effort..
Tip:
if you really can't, try this - cover her torso including her bottom with a paper or card and just stare at her legs going round and round (plus the shadow). after a while you can suddenly see the switch in direction.. with a bit of practice, you can switch the direction easily..
control! wahahaha...
Sunday, 14 October 2007
Monday, 8 October 2007
A random joke (Not for children below 21)
A male whale and a female whale were swimming off the coast of Japan when they noticed a whaling ship.
The male whale recognized it as the same ship that had harpooned his father many years earlier.
He said to the female whale, "Let's both swim under the ship and blow out of our air hole at the same time and it should cause the ship to turn over and sink."
They tried it and sure enough, the ship turned over and quickly sank.
Soon however, the whales realized the sailors had jumped overboard and were swimming to the safety of shore.
The male was enraged that they were going to get away and told the female, "Let's swim after them and gobble them up before they reach the shore."
At this point, he realized the female was becoming reluctant to follow him.
"Look", she said, "I went along with the blow job, but I absolutely refuse to swallow the seamen."
The average blue whale produces over 400 gallons of sperm when it ejaculates, but only 10% of that actually makes it into his mate. So 360 gallons are spilled into the ocean every time one unloads, and you wonder why the ocean is so salty...
A male whale and a female whale were swimming off the coast of Japan when they noticed a whaling ship.
The male whale recognized it as the same ship that had harpooned his father many years earlier.
He said to the female whale, "Let's both swim under the ship and blow out of our air hole at the same time and it should cause the ship to turn over and sink."
They tried it and sure enough, the ship turned over and quickly sank.
Soon however, the whales realized the sailors had jumped overboard and were swimming to the safety of shore.
The male was enraged that they were going to get away and told the female, "Let's swim after them and gobble them up before they reach the shore."
At this point, he realized the female was becoming reluctant to follow him.
"Look", she said, "I went along with the blow job, but I absolutely refuse to swallow the seamen."
The average blue whale produces over 400 gallons of sperm when it ejaculates, but only 10% of that actually makes it into his mate. So 360 gallons are spilled into the ocean every time one unloads, and you wonder why the ocean is so salty...
Friday, 5 October 2007
Canon Photo Marathon Asia 2007
i've signed up for the above.
see link
sms or email me if u would like to join me on that day for some sighseeing and shooting.
i've signed up for the above.
see link
sms or email me if u would like to join me on that day for some sighseeing and shooting.
Sunday, 30 September 2007
Pengerang... Of roadkill, pillboxes, pink chendol and other such wonders..
today I went to Pengerang in Johore for a 1-day cycling trip.. the way i did it was: i went to changi village early (about 8.30am) for a yummy nasi lemak breakfast and to rent a bike from one of the numerous bike shops there (whole day rental $10-$15).. then we transported our bikes via bumboats from changi ferry terminal (the same one that has bumboats bringing you to Pulau Ubin) to pengerang ($8 +$2 for transporting the bike).. we took the boat at about 9.30am.. the journey is about an hour. once we hit the jetty on the other side and cleared customs (quite fast), it was a pretty straight road all the way to the main town Sungai Rengit, with a need to make only a single right turn, well-marked, along the way.. distance is about 19km one-way (takes roughly 1 and a half hours), pretty flat road with occasional traffic.. we got there in good time for a delicious but affordable lunch at the ever-popular-with-singaporeans crystal jade (no affiliation) seafood restaurant. then we spent some time exploring the town before heading back to the jetty, visiting a mango farm along the way to buy honey mangoes (RM5 per kg). latest boat leaves pengerang for changi at 4pm. don't miss the boat else have to stay overnight in pengarang.. :p
anyway, here are some pics...
on the way there...
on the way to largest town Sungai Rengit...
in Sungai Rengit itself...
anyway, i've decided not to post pics of the roadkill.. have decided it is a bit too distasteful.. :)
today I went to Pengerang in Johore for a 1-day cycling trip.. the way i did it was: i went to changi village early (about 8.30am) for a yummy nasi lemak breakfast and to rent a bike from one of the numerous bike shops there (whole day rental $10-$15).. then we transported our bikes via bumboats from changi ferry terminal (the same one that has bumboats bringing you to Pulau Ubin) to pengerang ($8 +$2 for transporting the bike).. we took the boat at about 9.30am.. the journey is about an hour. once we hit the jetty on the other side and cleared customs (quite fast), it was a pretty straight road all the way to the main town Sungai Rengit, with a need to make only a single right turn, well-marked, along the way.. distance is about 19km one-way (takes roughly 1 and a half hours), pretty flat road with occasional traffic.. we got there in good time for a delicious but affordable lunch at the ever-popular-with-singaporeans crystal jade (no affiliation) seafood restaurant. then we spent some time exploring the town before heading back to the jetty, visiting a mango farm along the way to buy honey mangoes (RM5 per kg). latest boat leaves pengerang for changi at 4pm. don't miss the boat else have to stay overnight in pengarang.. :p
anyway, here are some pics...
on the way there...
on the way to largest town Sungai Rengit...
in Sungai Rengit itself...
anyway, i've decided not to post pics of the roadkill.. have decided it is a bit too distasteful.. :)
Monday, 24 September 2007
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Sunday, 16 September 2007
My Life in Pictures
Those who know me well enough know these two months haven't been too easy for me.. particularly since there were all these visits to hospitals, some planned, some unplanned.. btw, the last pic shows the pulling cord that patients in ward toilets are supposed to be able to use to get help if necessary.. my sis tells me patients (or even their visitors) often mistake it for the toilet flush, which is pretty amusing to us but definitely not to the nurses who are already running around like headless chickens during their busy shifts... :p
but thank God for all the much needed support from some wonderful people like my best fren kai.. who knows, even better than me, what it really means to be "there for me when i need it"... thank you..:,> .. here's us having hotpot lunch at Hey Hey Hotpot, with her precious other half who looks like the store mascot.. he's very game to pose like this for my amusement.. haha..
when i'm feeling down i tend to notice buildings and scenery around me more... here's my all time favourite "condom building" (of cos it is NOT as 'phallic' as these..) and the view from above Labrador Beach..
and also a splendid view from a friend's condo taken recently; as well as the cranes and construction of the ION Orchard, like temporary sculptures erected against the deep blue sky.. i think construction can be quite pretty sometimes..
and then of course there is my lovely goddaughter Daphne who's growing up so beautifully and quickly! She's gonna turn 1 soon!! :) umm... wonder what i shall buy for her.. can't wait to teach her art and craft once she stops putting everything into her mouth.. :p
and have slowly but surely returned to my all time favourite pasttime.. running! starting really slow though cos technically not allowed to do any vigorous sport yet...
so that's a summary of my life recently.. it's a pretty personal post but I use my blog as a diary, so it's more for me than for you.
Those who know me well enough know these two months haven't been too easy for me.. particularly since there were all these visits to hospitals, some planned, some unplanned.. btw, the last pic shows the pulling cord that patients in ward toilets are supposed to be able to use to get help if necessary.. my sis tells me patients (or even their visitors) often mistake it for the toilet flush, which is pretty amusing to us but definitely not to the nurses who are already running around like headless chickens during their busy shifts... :p
but thank God for all the much needed support from some wonderful people like my best fren kai.. who knows, even better than me, what it really means to be "there for me when i need it"... thank you..:,> .. here's us having hotpot lunch at Hey Hey Hotpot, with her precious other half who looks like the store mascot.. he's very game to pose like this for my amusement.. haha..
when i'm feeling down i tend to notice buildings and scenery around me more... here's my all time favourite "condom building" (of cos it is NOT as 'phallic' as these..) and the view from above Labrador Beach..
and also a splendid view from a friend's condo taken recently; as well as the cranes and construction of the ION Orchard, like temporary sculptures erected against the deep blue sky.. i think construction can be quite pretty sometimes..
and then of course there is my lovely goddaughter Daphne who's growing up so beautifully and quickly! She's gonna turn 1 soon!! :) umm... wonder what i shall buy for her.. can't wait to teach her art and craft once she stops putting everything into her mouth.. :p
and have slowly but surely returned to my all time favourite pasttime.. running! starting really slow though cos technically not allowed to do any vigorous sport yet...
so that's a summary of my life recently.. it's a pretty personal post but I use my blog as a diary, so it's more for me than for you.
Saturday, 8 September 2007
Yoga for Special Needs Children
if you know anyone (parents, teachers etc etc) who may benefit from this, please do help to spread the word.. this is a rare opportunity to make a difference to the special children around you!! :)
check out also www.specialyoga.com
if you know anyone (parents, teachers etc etc) who may benefit from this, please do help to spread the word.. this is a rare opportunity to make a difference to the special children around you!! :)
check out also www.specialyoga.com
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
Sunday, 12 August 2007
The Cruelty of Foie Gras
I've tried it and I must say the taste is heavenly.. but since I found out how cruel it is some 2 to 3 years ago, I've stopped eating it, alongside with sharks' fin .. but only a video can let us see what the fuss is all about.. nonetheless, there is now "ethical foie gras"..
Synopsis of Video: Most people that have a problem with foie gras, have a problem with the way the French force-feed their goose. There is good news though. What’s really pissed the French off, is that Spanish producers of foie gras have won the prestigious medal for innovation at the Paris international food salon for their product, an ethical version of foie gras. It’s supposed to have all the yummy goodness, without the force-feeding cruelness. According to Gordon Ramsay, there is still a big difference in taste, and he will continue to use ‘real’ foie gras in his restaurants instead of the ethical foie gras made by Patería de Sousa.
I've tried it and I must say the taste is heavenly.. but since I found out how cruel it is some 2 to 3 years ago, I've stopped eating it, alongside with sharks' fin .. but only a video can let us see what the fuss is all about.. nonetheless, there is now "ethical foie gras"..
Synopsis of Video: Most people that have a problem with foie gras, have a problem with the way the French force-feed their goose. There is good news though. What’s really pissed the French off, is that Spanish producers of foie gras have won the prestigious medal for innovation at the Paris international food salon for their product, an ethical version of foie gras. It’s supposed to have all the yummy goodness, without the force-feeding cruelness. According to Gordon Ramsay, there is still a big difference in taste, and he will continue to use ‘real’ foie gras in his restaurants instead of the ethical foie gras made by Patería de Sousa.
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
What Car Matches Your Personality?
Brought to you by Tickle
You're driven by adventure
That's not to say we'd necessarily find you rafting wild rivers or climbing tall peaks — it's just that you're curious and enjoy exploring the world around you. You're probably more likely to be out hiking a mountain path or wandering an urban trail than sitting at home watching someone else do it on the Discovery Channel. There's a part of you that just loves a thrill — whatever form it comes in. That's why you're not afraid to try out new things, even if it means taking a risk or two.
But what does this mean about the perfect car for you? Your car better be able to keep up with your unpredictable pace, and unpredictable circumstances. You need a vehicle to get you into, and out of, the thick of things — not to mention a car that can haul all the necessary gear around with you. Your four-wheeled friend needs to perform just as well in the snow and rain as it does in your everyday routine. You can't experience the thrill of a new adventure if you can't get there!
Who's the perfect car companion, the vehicle to fit your adventurous lifestyle? It's an SUV or sports wagon like the Ford Explorer, the Subaru Outback, or the Chevy Avalanche. Your ideal ride might be more affordable than you'd think! And adventures await.
Brought to you by Tickle
You're driven by adventure
That's not to say we'd necessarily find you rafting wild rivers or climbing tall peaks — it's just that you're curious and enjoy exploring the world around you. You're probably more likely to be out hiking a mountain path or wandering an urban trail than sitting at home watching someone else do it on the Discovery Channel. There's a part of you that just loves a thrill — whatever form it comes in. That's why you're not afraid to try out new things, even if it means taking a risk or two.
But what does this mean about the perfect car for you? Your car better be able to keep up with your unpredictable pace, and unpredictable circumstances. You need a vehicle to get you into, and out of, the thick of things — not to mention a car that can haul all the necessary gear around with you. Your four-wheeled friend needs to perform just as well in the snow and rain as it does in your everyday routine. You can't experience the thrill of a new adventure if you can't get there!
Who's the perfect car companion, the vehicle to fit your adventurous lifestyle? It's an SUV or sports wagon like the Ford Explorer, the Subaru Outback, or the Chevy Avalanche. Your ideal ride might be more affordable than you'd think! And adventures await.
Monday, 23 July 2007
Fake fake bun story!
everything in china is fake! even stories about fake buns! read here..
in case u haven't seen the original video...
so anticlimactic!! but so hilarious! :D
i love that country! i'm soooo going to visit china again soon! wahahaha
everything in china is fake! even stories about fake buns! read here..
in case u haven't seen the original video...
so anticlimactic!! but so hilarious! :D
i love that country! i'm soooo going to visit china again soon! wahahaha
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Sir Ian McKellen on Channel NewsAsia
Description: Singapore is known for being extremely straight-laced, a city where homosexuality is frowned upon and oral sex is a criminal offense. On the other hand, Singapore has also in the last few years tried to promote creative thinking and the arts. Singapore's dual personalities collided rather embarrassingly when acclaimed actor Sir Ian McKellen appeared live on Channel NewsAsia's morning show. An innocuous question by co-host Suzanne Jung (no doubt suggested by the Singapore Tourism Board itself) led to this unexpected answer...
hahaha..
Watched King Lear just this weekend.. it was EXCELLENT! Ian McKellen was such an amazing actor... whee... :)
here's a clip i found on youtube..
Description: Singapore is known for being extremely straight-laced, a city where homosexuality is frowned upon and oral sex is a criminal offense. On the other hand, Singapore has also in the last few years tried to promote creative thinking and the arts. Singapore's dual personalities collided rather embarrassingly when acclaimed actor Sir Ian McKellen appeared live on Channel NewsAsia's morning show. An innocuous question by co-host Suzanne Jung (no doubt suggested by the Singapore Tourism Board itself) led to this unexpected answer...
hahaha..
Watched King Lear just this weekend.. it was EXCELLENT! Ian McKellen was such an amazing actor... whee... :)
here's a clip i found on youtube..
Friday, 20 July 2007
Good and Bad Me
i know i sometimes annoy you...
i know i can be a pain in the a**
and i know i need to improve..
but maybe i have some plus points too i don't know about?
blind spots perhaps?
maybe there are some reasons why u still wanna be my friend?
if you happen to be a personal friend or close acquaintance of mine, or even someone who has had a certain amount of interaction with me in the past or currently, can you kindly do my Johari Window (Angel-me) and Nohari Window (Devil-me) please..?
Thanks a bunch.. :p (last ditch effort to get more plus points for my Johari window.. wahahaha..
i know i sometimes annoy you...
i know i can be a pain in the a**
and i know i need to improve..
but maybe i have some plus points too i don't know about?
blind spots perhaps?
maybe there are some reasons why u still wanna be my friend?
if you happen to be a personal friend or close acquaintance of mine, or even someone who has had a certain amount of interaction with me in the past or currently, can you kindly do my Johari Window (Angel-me) and Nohari Window (Devil-me) please..?
Thanks a bunch.. :p (last ditch effort to get more plus points for my Johari window.. wahahaha..
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Homosexuality in Singapore
MM Lee Kuan Yew recently said that "homosexuals are mostly born that way." The Government has in effect adopted a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. With Singapore becoming more cosmopolitan, should society also be more open towards homosexuality?
Take the ST Poll
Take the ST Poll
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs.
cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,
it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm.
Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on !!
i've seen tihs brfeoe sroemhwee but its so cool so let's eonjy! :)
cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,
it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm.
Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs psas it on !!
i've seen tihs brfeoe sroemhwee but its so cool so let's eonjy! :)
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Recent sightings...
pics from my samsung x820 .. what strange images i document on seemingly average days.. sometimes i don't even remember until i see the pics again for downloading...
from top (left to right): 'L' from Deathnote acting all aloof, a goldfish ignores ChannelnewsAsia, new HDB blocks, a gathering of chihuahuas, cold cream noodles from waraku (ummm.. nice..), a standard poodle pensive and pondering, reflections on Riverside Point, overhanging clouds, a bizarre soft toy, hideous crow paper decor hanging in the NIE canteen (couldn't figure out if it was for attracting or to ward off the crows??), a frighteningly enormous moth, leaf silhouettes outside suntec mall
pics from my samsung x820 .. what strange images i document on seemingly average days.. sometimes i don't even remember until i see the pics again for downloading...
from top (left to right): 'L' from Deathnote acting all aloof, a goldfish ignores ChannelnewsAsia, new HDB blocks, a gathering of chihuahuas, cold cream noodles from waraku (ummm.. nice..), a standard poodle pensive and pondering, reflections on Riverside Point, overhanging clouds, a bizarre soft toy, hideous crow paper decor hanging in the NIE canteen (couldn't figure out if it was for attracting or to ward off the crows??), a frighteningly enormous moth, leaf silhouettes outside suntec mall
Saturday, 12 May 2007
Visit to the Esplanade area
yet another visit to this definitely over-photographed tourist spot but this time with an excited group of photo club students and no tripods :p.. made good use of railings, lampposts and steady hands... pardon me if these pics are rather cliché.. i wasn't particularly imaginative on Friday nite..haha...
yet another visit to this definitely over-photographed tourist spot but this time with an excited group of photo club students and no tripods :p.. made good use of railings, lampposts and steady hands... pardon me if these pics are rather cliché.. i wasn't particularly imaginative on Friday nite..haha...
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Domokun Ipod Case
someone make me a Domokun Ipod casing pleeeeaaaseee!!!! this is sooooo cute!!! the "furry monster ipod casing" tutorial is here..
on the side.. am waiting for the "other colours" of the Creative Zen Stone to come out.. S$69 for 1gb.. something to accompany me on my runs... :)
finally.. i'm persuaded to switch from Ipod... :p .... half the price leh!! (instant lesson for econs students: consider cross elasticity of demand for ipod with respect to the price of creative's mp3 players..:p)
someone make me a Domokun Ipod casing pleeeeaaaseee!!!! this is sooooo cute!!! the "furry monster ipod casing" tutorial is here..
on the side.. am waiting for the "other colours" of the Creative Zen Stone to come out.. S$69 for 1gb.. something to accompany me on my runs... :)
finally.. i'm persuaded to switch from Ipod... :p .... half the price leh!! (instant lesson for econs students: consider cross elasticity of demand for ipod with respect to the price of creative's mp3 players..:p)
Saturday, 5 May 2007
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Dolphin Slaughter
i dont' know if this is going to offend anyone but if it is the truth and the truth offends, so be it..
nonetheless, maybe the eating of meat will always be an act of cruelty.. and in that sense, i am a hypocrite... :(.. i don't know.. maybe one day, i'll turn vegetarian after all..
in case u wanna petition.. u can try this site or this one, both are addressed to the "Prime Minister of Japan".
i dont' know if this is going to offend anyone but if it is the truth and the truth offends, so be it..
nonetheless, maybe the eating of meat will always be an act of cruelty.. and in that sense, i am a hypocrite... :(.. i don't know.. maybe one day, i'll turn vegetarian after all..
in case u wanna petition.. u can try this site or this one, both are addressed to the "Prime Minister of Japan".
Wednesday, 25 April 2007
Otters holding hands
i've been meaning to post this up for a while but never got round to it.. more than 5 million views, in case u haven't seen it..enjoy :).. the lighter coloured one is asleep and just floating around, held on by the dark grey one...watch it till the end, it gets really really cute!!
i want to be an otter too!! :) hold hands, float around and get fed.. no more marking!! wheeeee...
i've been meaning to post this up for a while but never got round to it.. more than 5 million views, in case u haven't seen it..enjoy :).. the lighter coloured one is asleep and just floating around, held on by the dark grey one...watch it till the end, it gets really really cute!!
i want to be an otter too!! :) hold hands, float around and get fed.. no more marking!! wheeeee...
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
The Nest Outside My Office Window
when this female olive-backed sunbird began building its flask-shaped nest a couple of days ago, just a mere 10cm from my office cubicle window, i couldn't believe how lucky i was...
it's so incredibly lovely..
i still can't believe how lucky i am... from what i read, it looks like she's going to be around for at least another month or so... :)
life is made up of little pleasures just like this one :">
when this female olive-backed sunbird began building its flask-shaped nest a couple of days ago, just a mere 10cm from my office cubicle window, i couldn't believe how lucky i was...
it's so incredibly lovely..
i still can't believe how lucky i am... from what i read, it looks like she's going to be around for at least another month or so... :)
life is made up of little pleasures just like this one :">
Saturday, 21 April 2007
You say it is a frog and I say it is a horse!
We have to respect each other's opinion;
You're not wrong but neither am I! I'm not wrong but neither are U!
We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view;
Make a conscious choice to figure out why the other person sees it the way they do..
We might just discover something new for ourselves too! :)
We have to respect each other's opinion;
You're not wrong but neither am I! I'm not wrong but neither are U!
We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view;
Make a conscious choice to figure out why the other person sees it the way they do..
We might just discover something new for ourselves too! :)
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
Farm Visit to Kranji Countryside
yet another visit to the farms of the far (then again, how far can far be??) north of Singapore ... but still quite fun.. :) the area has some nice new eateries around worth dropping by for lunch or a snack.. check out Petals & Leaves Bistro (Ngee Phoe) - food's pretty ok and great ambience, open only in the weekends... and there's of cos Poison Ivy Bistro at Bollywood Veggies.. a good morning out before the midday showers came :)
yet another visit to the farms of the far (then again, how far can far be??) north of Singapore ... but still quite fun.. :) the area has some nice new eateries around worth dropping by for lunch or a snack.. check out Petals & Leaves Bistro (Ngee Phoe) - food's pretty ok and great ambience, open only in the weekends... and there's of cos Poison Ivy Bistro at Bollywood Veggies.. a good morning out before the midday showers came :)
Saturday, 7 April 2007
SPCA visit
dropped by SPCA yesterday afternoon to rub the tummies of the doggies, scratch the faces & necks of the kitties and pat the furry heads of the bunnies.. the cats were sleepy, the dogs were frisky and the rabbits were .. err..quiet..
therapeutic. :) albeit the crowd...
lots of beautiful and friendly pets awaiting good homes.. please don't buy pets from the pet shops. Please adopt if you can.
dropped by SPCA yesterday afternoon to rub the tummies of the doggies, scratch the faces & necks of the kitties and pat the furry heads of the bunnies.. the cats were sleepy, the dogs were frisky and the rabbits were .. err..quiet..
therapeutic. :) albeit the crowd...
lots of beautiful and friendly pets awaiting good homes.. please don't buy pets from the pet shops. Please adopt if you can.
Wednesday, 4 April 2007
Kiwi!
the youtube award winner, in case you haven't seen it.. so meaningful... the kind of stuff i like.. :">
"Kiwi!" is an animation about a Kiwi - a type of bird that cannot fly, who spends its whole life working towards achieving his dream. The kiwi strived to create the illusion that it was flying over a forest as it soared down through the sky from the top of a cliff. Thus, the kiwi spent what must have been its whole life nailing trees to the side of a cliff. All this, to fulfil its one dream of flying, even though it was technically unable to. There are several powerful messages behind Kiwi, but mainly, it makes you think: no matter how absurd and seemingly out of reach your dreams are, what's stopping you from achieving them?
something to encourage all of us dreamers out there.. :)
the youtube award winner, in case you haven't seen it.. so meaningful... the kind of stuff i like.. :">
"Kiwi!" is an animation about a Kiwi - a type of bird that cannot fly, who spends its whole life working towards achieving his dream. The kiwi strived to create the illusion that it was flying over a forest as it soared down through the sky from the top of a cliff. Thus, the kiwi spent what must have been its whole life nailing trees to the side of a cliff. All this, to fulfil its one dream of flying, even though it was technically unable to. There are several powerful messages behind Kiwi, but mainly, it makes you think: no matter how absurd and seemingly out of reach your dreams are, what's stopping you from achieving them?
something to encourage all of us dreamers out there.. :)
Monday, 2 April 2007
Sunday, 1 April 2007
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Forces at work and at play
i love watching stuff like this.. reminds me of the amazing Honda Accord commercial that was done entirely without the use of computer animation and made up of all the different parts of a Honda Accord car.. here it is (below) for those who missed it.. and of course for my friends who were there with me back in my London days, you may remember the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in Covent Garden to be one of my all time favourite places... ah...with these amazing toys, i think i'll never see the need to grow up.. :p
i love watching stuff like this.. reminds me of the amazing Honda Accord commercial that was done entirely without the use of computer animation and made up of all the different parts of a Honda Accord car.. here it is (below) for those who missed it.. and of course for my friends who were there with me back in my London days, you may remember the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in Covent Garden to be one of my all time favourite places... ah...with these amazing toys, i think i'll never see the need to grow up.. :p
Monday, 19 March 2007
krabi getaway
thanks to tigerairways, managed to grab return air tix to krabi for $50 (excluding taxes of $90)! apparently not the lowest it can go but still a steal.. sun sea and lots of snorkling plus lots of bowls of tom yum goong, plates of phad thai and jugs of Singha... ha.. nice..
post more pics in a while.. :)
thanks to tigerairways, managed to grab return air tix to krabi for $50 (excluding taxes of $90)! apparently not the lowest it can go but still a steal.. sun sea and lots of snorkling plus lots of bowls of tom yum goong, plates of phad thai and jugs of Singha... ha.. nice..
post more pics in a while.. :)
Monday, 12 March 2007
Sunday, 11 March 2007
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
Stuff i grew up with
someone just sent me this!! wah!!! SBC somemore! hahahhaha... nostalgic sia! I think this show is called "Mystery" or something.. I was still in Primary school then!!
See also: Flying Fish, Five Foot Way, Son of Pulau Tekong, Strange Encounters, Kopi-O...
and who can forget the mid-air somersault attack in Moero! Attack! (or as i read somewhere "the Japanese drama "Moero Attack", 《排球女将》 where volleyball chicks can leap, do a 360-somersault turn, spike, fly to the other end, spike back, go for manicure and tea before the ball hits the ground." ...hahahah... maybe that's why i don't watch TV nowadays.. cos i wanna retain my memories of these 80s shows.. wahahahah...
someone just sent me this!! wah!!! SBC somemore! hahahhaha... nostalgic sia! I think this show is called "Mystery" or something.. I was still in Primary school then!!
See also: Flying Fish, Five Foot Way, Son of Pulau Tekong, Strange Encounters, Kopi-O...
and who can forget the mid-air somersault attack in Moero! Attack! (or as i read somewhere "the Japanese drama "Moero Attack", 《排球女将》 where volleyball chicks can leap, do a 360-somersault turn, spike, fly to the other end, spike back, go for manicure and tea before the ball hits the ground." ...hahahah... maybe that's why i don't watch TV nowadays.. cos i wanna retain my memories of these 80s shows.. wahahahah...
Monday, 5 March 2007
Saving starfish
If you're not familiar with the tale, it goes like this:
A man was walking on the beach saw that it was littered with thousands of starfish. A little boy was picking up the starfish one by one and throwing them into the ocean. He asked the boy, "What are you doing?" The boy replied, "I'm throwing starfish back into the water. If I leave them here they'll dry up and die." The man said, "But look how many starfish there are. What you're doing can't possibly make a difference." As the boy picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean he said, "Well, it makes a difference to this one!"
the results for my first mischievous bunch of students, who tortured (:p) me all of the last two years just came out and i'm glad that (some? most?) of the starfish i attempted to save, through the gruelling 4 months of last minute work (Gosh! realised i had slogged all the way from 10 Jul to 15th Nov!!), did make it in the end... :,).... (sense the exhaustion i felt at that time)... it's a feeling that i can't quite explain.. though i won't claim credit for their entire success but i'm glad i was there on their journey to where they want to be..
all the best little starfishes! **waves**
If you're not familiar with the tale, it goes like this:
A man was walking on the beach saw that it was littered with thousands of starfish. A little boy was picking up the starfish one by one and throwing them into the ocean. He asked the boy, "What are you doing?" The boy replied, "I'm throwing starfish back into the water. If I leave them here they'll dry up and die." The man said, "But look how many starfish there are. What you're doing can't possibly make a difference." As the boy picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean he said, "Well, it makes a difference to this one!"
the results for my first mischievous bunch of students, who tortured (:p) me all of the last two years just came out and i'm glad that (some? most?) of the starfish i attempted to save, through the gruelling 4 months of last minute work (Gosh! realised i had slogged all the way from 10 Jul to 15th Nov!!), did make it in the end... :,).... (sense the exhaustion i felt at that time)... it's a feeling that i can't quite explain.. though i won't claim credit for their entire success but i'm glad i was there on their journey to where they want to be..
all the best little starfishes! **waves**
Sunday, 4 March 2007
Bak Chor Mee & A Famous Ang Moh Man
saw Anthony Bourdain, famous cook and host of the "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" travel food show on Discovery Travel & Living, together with the Makansutra guy KF Seetoh when i went to eat at the famous Tai Hwa Pork Noodle stall in Crawfod lane today (website: www.taihwa.com.sg --> hahaha.. got website some more!)
.... i want to write more but i'm too sleepy.. i'll carry on this blog entry tomorrow.. haha.. :p...
saw Anthony Bourdain, famous cook and host of the "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" travel food show on Discovery Travel & Living, together with the Makansutra guy KF Seetoh when i went to eat at the famous Tai Hwa Pork Noodle stall in Crawfod lane today (website: www.taihwa.com.sg --> hahaha.. got website some more!)
.... i want to write more but i'm too sleepy.. i'll carry on this blog entry tomorrow.. haha.. :p...
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Life Cycle
| Your Expression Number is 8 |
Driven and ambitious, you have the potential to reach great things. You're both good with money and good at getting things done quickly. You are an excellent leader and a great judge of character. Full of energy and confidence, you undertake projects that seem impossible. Dependable and determined, you are able to understand the bigger picture. Even if you are not in a position of power right now, it will fall to you. At times, you can be very materialistic - and obsessed with status and power. While this isn't always a bad thing, you sometimes take it to the extreme. In order to be truly happy, you must balance the material and spiritual in your life. |
Sunday, 11 February 2007
Slob Evolution
this is kinda cute, though a couple of comments have said that its a tad bit rude for its dig at the so-called "ugly people".. well.. i can see the innocent funny side of it so i don't quite agree..
here's a non sequitur link.. seems like everyone's playing with the Candybar Doll Maker to make their msn avatars.. have u made yours yet??
here's me..
hahaha.. ok.. not very well done but i went mad after being on it for an hour.. what a *&^$#*)?<:+ waste of time!!
and besides, i can't find anything that remotely looks like me which isn't surprising anyway cos... I DON'T LOOK LIKE A BL****Y DOLL IN THE FIRST PLACE!!! grrr.. :p
this is kinda cute, though a couple of comments have said that its a tad bit rude for its dig at the so-called "ugly people".. well.. i can see the innocent funny side of it so i don't quite agree..
here's a non sequitur link.. seems like everyone's playing with the Candybar Doll Maker to make their msn avatars.. have u made yours yet??
here's me..
hahaha.. ok.. not very well done but i went mad after being on it for an hour.. what a *&^$#*)?<:+ waste of time!!
and besides, i can't find anything that remotely looks like me which isn't surprising anyway cos... I DON'T LOOK LIKE A BL****Y DOLL IN THE FIRST PLACE!!! grrr.. :p
Tuesday, 6 February 2007
Friday, 2 February 2007
Please Adopt These Kittens
These four lovely kittens are looking for a good home..
I don't know when HDB will finally agree to drop their archaic laws against keeping of cats in government flats. According to the President of the Cat Welfare Society, if only 10% of HDB dwellers take 1 cat home, there would be no more strays on Singapore's streets! Think about that! Cat owners all know how wonderfully apartment-friendly cats (which have been sterilised) can be. In fact, cats are usually quieter and can be confined in apartments for long periods without problems than dogs and can keep themselves clean.. This clearly shows our authorities have some mysterious reasons for insisting on continuing this archaic practice (supposedly from the time of the Brits).. maybe they think like this silly person who wrote to ST forum on 25th of last month...."Why HDB should ban cat and dog ownership in flats"
i almost fell off my chair in sheer astonishment the first time i read the letter! this guy clearly knows nothing about cats and dogs and only manages to make himself sound silly and intolerant... i can't quite fathom what made ST publish this letter.. to make a mockery of this guy?? ... ok.. i shan't be mean.. just rather incensed by his letter, that's all..
so.. any kind cat lovers out there? email me.
These four lovely kittens are looking for a good home..
I don't know when HDB will finally agree to drop their archaic laws against keeping of cats in government flats. According to the President of the Cat Welfare Society, if only 10% of HDB dwellers take 1 cat home, there would be no more strays on Singapore's streets! Think about that! Cat owners all know how wonderfully apartment-friendly cats (which have been sterilised) can be. In fact, cats are usually quieter and can be confined in apartments for long periods without problems than dogs and can keep themselves clean.. This clearly shows our authorities have some mysterious reasons for insisting on continuing this archaic practice (supposedly from the time of the Brits).. maybe they think like this silly person who wrote to ST forum on 25th of last month...."Why HDB should ban cat and dog ownership in flats"
i almost fell off my chair in sheer astonishment the first time i read the letter! this guy clearly knows nothing about cats and dogs and only manages to make himself sound silly and intolerant... i can't quite fathom what made ST publish this letter.. to make a mockery of this guy?? ... ok.. i shan't be mean.. just rather incensed by his letter, that's all..
so.. any kind cat lovers out there? email me.
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