The results for the General Elections for Singapore are out, and living in the Aljunied area means that I'm now officially under the Worker's Party. I had guessed it'd be like that, sharing George Yeo's sentiment that this was a tide that they'd be unable to stop. Whether or not this result will turn out... Continue Reading →
Back from Taiwan!
I haven't written here for so long I think it's probably time for me to write something, eh? Just to let you know (if by any chance you're interested) I just recently got back from Taiwan where Lix and I got our pre-wed photos taken. You wouldn't believe how different Lix looked on that day,... Continue Reading →
Flies in Urinals – Truth or Fiction?
I saw the following image online many years ago (well, maybe a couple of years ago), showing how having "flies" in urinals (apparently in Amsterdam) helped ensure that toilet floors stayed clean: Well, apparently it is a fact. At least according to this source (trutchorfiction.com), which verified that flies in urinals do indeed exist. As... Continue Reading →
Lix Has Gone Overseas
On a business trip. Belgium -- can you believe it? Back in a week, it's probably as short as most business trips go. But still there were many times I think we both felt that it felt like Perth all over again (four months of not seeing each other!) I still remember when she went... Continue Reading →
The Bus Ride
On my right, an open patch of grass with varying heights, with trees scattered randomly; leaves bustled as an impatient wind waltzed past. A beautiful pre-sunset sky provided the perfect backdrop. (Hot as it was outside, I was in air-conditioned goodness.) For a few seconds I lost myself. Perhaps this is what it's like to... Continue Reading →
I want to be so many things
These past few days I've been engrossed by Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark. It's made me want to be a scientist, and a little of an activist and politician. Prior to that I was reading Haruki Murakami's What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, a wonderful book given... Continue Reading →
The Lost Pencil
Where’s my pencil?! Someone stole my pencil She screamed. Cursed thieves, stealing Her pencil, I thought To myself. Where is my PENCIL she asked Once more But only An empty silence Replied. Around she went, Searching for her lost Pencil. No one saw it, she Sighed. And I signed With her. Then I FOUND MY... Continue Reading →
Hidden Truths
The truth revealed Then hidden, Like a frightened kitten Peering beyond a wall. Not quite sure if 'twas Right or wrong, Perhaps silence was The better option. The word not spoken From birth till death, It touches nothing, And everything.
It’s no use crying over spilled milk
I don't know why but this thought suddenly came to me: the next time a toddler or anyone who's small and/or light enough for you to carry (preferably one you know) starts to cry, quickly go grab some milk and pour it on the floor; then grab that toddler/insanely light person up and carry him... Continue Reading →
Our Punngol Topaz Flat
I just realised I hadn't written about Lix and I getting our flat -- @ Punggol Topaz! I'm absolutely excited at the prospect of oving in -- even though it's still about four years away from being built and the keys being handed over to us o_O. The flat selection process itself was a thrilling... Continue Reading →
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