Just before I got on the MRT, I reconsidered my choice of book once more. I always read on the train; but even though I had brought a book out, I had been mulling over that fact throughout the day that I had only brought out one book: John Grisham's The Partner, and had been... Continue Reading →
At the start of our relationship, being new to this game of love, I sought all avenues of expertise asking what I had gotten myself into. One thing that was mentioned more than once was that we were going to go through a honeymoon period and that I should enjoy it while it lasts. Reality... Continue Reading →
Today I ran an impossibly difficult 15km. An impossibly difficult 15km. Who would have thought? I'd always considered myself a runner (not a jogger, mind you), and one who was as serious about running as recreational runners got. 15km? It's a short distance. 21km is a middle-distance run, and 42km and above is long-distance. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
I just like to say thank you to Skype for reversing my order! Though it took a day longer than I would have liked (every hour felt like an eternity), my wrongful purchase of a service I hadn't quite wanted was finally reversed. Great service overall; and I'm one happy camper. 🙂
I'd always wondered what it was like to die. I had dreams where I did; I'd wake up with my heart racing, hands ice-cold and slightly trembling. Then I'd soon realise it was only a dream and, intoxicated with relief I'd smile, thinking how wonderful it was to be given a second chance at life.... Continue Reading →
I sometimes sit in front of my computer, staring at the screen; hands on keyboard, unmoving; mind thinking, recalling past personal literary successes, I wish I could write beautifully again. I'd log onto Facebook, learn2type.com or perhaps powertyping.com and do their typing tests, pretending -- wishing -- the words I typed spewed from my own... Continue Reading →
Today the balloting results are out ger ger! I hope we win! Update: We didn't win... the good news is that in a year's time we'll be up for a $5,000 government grant when we apply. Until then, loving you always ger ger!
"Clive needs you to do this on Saturday," she said. "But..." I paused. I didn't work on Saturdays. It was painful, hearing this. It felt like I was back in the army again, unexpectedly being recalled back for duty. Then suddenly, without much thought, I told her, "No, he doesn't." And I got up from... Continue Reading →
I take a train home from work every workday, from HarbourFront to Kovan. Taking the train from HarbourFront, being the final stop on the NEL (North-East Line), I am almost guaranteed a seat. You'd think this was a good thing; I know I did. But lately I've been questioning the value that sitting gave me.... Continue Reading →
I was looking through the HDB guidelines for buying an apartment (or flat) when I found out how much I would have had to pay as a down-payment for a 5-room one. Being fresh in the job market, a 10% down-payment is a pretty big sum. I simply haven't had much opportunity to accumulate that... Continue Reading →
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