I'm still feeling the after-effects of last week's (and the week before's) hectic work schedule. Still haven't had the chance to really catch up on sleep, even during the last weekend (the fiancee and I had a trip to Malaysia on Saturday, for which we woke up early to avoid the jam; this was followed... Continue Reading →
Why I don’t speed
Today while I was driving home from the fiancée's, I was overtaken by a Kia Picanto. For those who do not know, the Kia Picanto is a relatively small car, and one that generally doesn't (cannot, and is not recommended to) go very fast. I had half the mind to increase my speed, which was... Continue Reading →
Parkour in Singapore?
Yesterday I saw an ad by StarHub for a parkour-inspired run they were organising and it got my heart racing! Called "StarHub Urban Freestyle", it is according to them (and as far as I know) the first ever parkour-inspired run organised here. The first thought that ran in my head was that this was too... Continue Reading →
I had a busy week… and a nerdy revelation
What a busy week this last week has been -- I've been swamped with work! On top of my usual monthly reports, I've had to run several of the daily reports as well due to a change of roles for one of my colleagues. I'm starting to develop the "overworked, underpaid" syndrome. ********** Okay, here's... Continue Reading →
On Forgiveness and the Justice System
I'm currently reading a book called Between the Monster and the Saint by Richard Holloway. The book is essentially about the battles between good and evil that go through each one of us all the time. In one of the chapters, Holloway writes insightfully on the western justice system -- how it lacks an emphasis... Continue Reading →
They Made Fun of Her
Just read a chain letter sent to me by the future wife's sister. Apparently, if I didn't repost this, Then Carmen will get you, either from a sewer, the toilet, the shower, or when you go to sleep you'll wake up in the sewer I'm not too sure why, but the first thought that went... Continue Reading →
A Singing Voice
I just came across a poem called A Singing Voice by Kenneth Rexroth. It's not the first time I've read it, but it's been years, I believe, since I last did so. I recall the very first time I read this poem; I got goosebumps and experienced an extremely strong sense of nostalgia. I may... Continue Reading →
Going to the Zoo Tomorrow
I tried getting the corporate pass to the zoo today but was told that it was all taken up for the month of February. Thankfully the fiancée's company has the pass to the zoo too, and hopefully she'll be able to get one in March. Then we can finally sing this song with gusto: PS:... Continue Reading →
Falling in love during CNY in Malaysia
Just came back not too long ago from Malaysia, after spending the night at my aunt's Malaysian home. She had been urged by her Malaysian neighbours to return to Malaysia to see the firecrackers and fireworks -- "Singapore's too quiet!" her neighbours told her. The transition into the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year... Continue Reading →
Focus IT Investment on Training in 2010
I read with interest an article in the magazine "business minds" emphasising the importance of IT investment, and how the tough economic climate has been forcing companies to cut their IT spending. It reported that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the worst off, with their already lean budgets being squeezed even tighter. I agreed... Continue Reading →
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