Okay, I haven't udpated for ages. Haven't written much, and have had many doubts as to the feasibility of actually writing 50,000 words. But I'll push through till the end, and if it doesn't happen, there's always next year. Current word count stands at 11,335. You may miss the story, but this chapter's a mini-story... Continue Reading →
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When the Community Chest (Singapore) sent me an unsolicited e-mail, it was quite an unpleasant surprise. So imagine my horror when I scrolled down the page to "unsubscribe," only to find that unsubscribing was not only difficult, it even required a donation!
the appraisal
the appraisal. he tells me it's like walking the plank. will there be be butter on his bread this christmas? -- will there even be bread? i tell him he is exaggerating. he smiles worriedly. the phone rings; he jumps -- michael jordan would have been proud. i tell him it is his turn to... Continue Reading →
I Got Myself a MacBook
I just bought myself a MacBook! I got a refurbished one (some 20% off retail), and I must say that I'm absolutely delighted at my purchase. Aesthetic Risks Getting refurbished does have its risks, as explained on this page on the Apple's website. The risks associated with refurbished products are generally aesthetic, with things like... Continue Reading →
On Time and Clips
I'm planning on setting up a site dedicated to clips of text I find, be it from a book, website, magazine piece or tabloid feature. Clips are extended quotes, or quotes that are long enough to contain quotes that can stand by themselves. Take for example the following quote, from the book Revolutionary Road by... Continue Reading →
Book II: Hear He, Hear He: At the Train Station
Book II is called "Hear He, Hear He". Writing from a different perspective now. I think this should be one of the most interesting parts of my novel. Current word count stands at 6501. My hair is growing all over the place. You know how hair grows when it’s short? Badly. Yes, that’s right. Badly.... Continue Reading →
Chapter 6: Life as it was
A short chapter to conclude Book I. The next book will start getting interesting. We'll start hearing the voices in Dresden's head, see what made him do what he did. This is the entire chapter. Enjoy. And so life was as it was before the two had met. He carried on his semi-reclusive lifestyle, while... Continue Reading →
Are We Chinese Losing Our Culture?
A discourse on what culture really means. Is culture based on race? Is it based on skin-colour? Culture is really what we define it as, so why kick up such a big deal when "culture" is threatened?
Chapter 5: The Call
Really falling back. But I'm optimistic about the last leg, so I won't be too worried yet. Shall let the story get a feel in my mind, as I'm currently a little lost as to where it should go... Current word count stands at 5074. Ro expected Dres to call that night. She really wanted... Continue Reading →
Chapter 4: The Apology
Ooh, weekend's come and gone, and I didn't write at all on Saturday! Falling back a little on the averages, but if I'm not wrong, the last week should be the one filled with the most activity, so I'm not too worried as yet. Present word count at 4,286. “Hey,” said Dresden, “I’m just joking.... Continue Reading →
Donn, fragments 