How would you like to work on Public Holiday? (Deepavali) muahahahaha .. *sighz*
Hokkaido fair is here again at Takashimaya. And if I remembered correctly, it ends today (i.e 27 oct 2008). The ramen looks delicious but I was eying the Cod fish instead. Bought 2 pieces of Cod at the fair @ $3 each, I think that's good value for money.
A quick & simple meal of pan fried Cod with Bunashimeji saute with garlic ... yum!
= THE END =
Monday, October 27, 2008
Pan fried Cod with Bunashimeji
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Music: Lene Marlin ~ Faces
Seems like a very long time since I updated! LOLz
Me still pretty much alive BUT still buried in work!
And still thinking how to work less enjoy more!
Meantime, just chill out with one of my favorite song ...
Faces - Lene Marlin
Pour me some wine, join me tonight
Surround me with your happy faces
Share some fun stories, stay up all night
Surround me with your friendly faces
Then look at me, when I'm not aware
Then you'll see, I cannot do without you
I'll be right there, if you ask me to
If you're feeling sad, I'll stay with you
And if you're scared, I'll hold your hand
Like I know you'd do for me too, like I know
You'd do for me too
Pour me some wine, join me tonight
Life is so good when I'm with you
I needed the laughs, I needed you tonight
So look at me, when I'm not aware
Then you'll see, I cannot do without you
I'll be right there, if you ask me to
If you're feeling sad, I'll stay with you
And if you're scared, I'll hold your hand
Like I know you'd do for me too.
I'll be right there, if you ask me to
If you're feeling sad, I'll stay with you
And if you're scared, I'll hold your hand
Like I know you'd do for me too.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Slow Dance
Some thing I pick while reading "The 4-Hour Work week" by Tim Ferriss.
This Poem is written by child psychologist David L. Weatherford
Makes me step back to reexamine my life.
SLOW DANCE
Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-around?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down
Don't dance so fast
Time is short
the music won't last
Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask: How are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done,
Do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast
Time is short
the music won't last
Ever told your child,
We'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see his sorrow?
Each lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say,"Hi"?
You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast
Time is short
The music won't last
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there
When you worry and hurry through your day
It is like an unopened gift thrown away
Life is not a race
Do take it slower
Hear the music
Before the song is over
=THE END=
Monday, September 1, 2008
Mutton matters
On those days when I'm feeling tired and/or cold, mutton soup is always a perfect remedy for me. But on those days I just like to have some preventive herbal soup, our local mutton soup is really too heavy for me. So when I found another mutton soup that taste light & yet nutritious, I jumped in delight!
Chuan Yang Ji (川羊记） serves chinese style mutton soup / steamboat. Unfortunately, I was alone while I was there, so no no for steamboat, I go for their mutton bone soup set @ $7.00
The portion definitely generous (by my standard), light sweet broth with loads of tender juicy ribs. Best of all, there is only a hint of mutton odor. For those who like mutton but are often put off by the smell, this is certainly good news.
Just look at this piece tender delicious ribs soaked in szechuan style chilli, which surprising isn't really too hot. Perhaps they are toning down to adjust for local palate. What a pity! Perhaps they should have option for those time when I crave for heavier taste. Whatever, this will be on my regular visit list from now on.
WHERE
Chuan Yang Ji (川羊记） - Mutton Steamboat
Public Mansion 432 Balestier Road #01-434 Tel 9003 3244
Open 5pm ~ 1am (Sun~Thu), 5pm ~ 3am (Sat, Sun & PH)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Kurobuta
Our NTUC is certainly getting more up market nowadays. They now have 2 Supermarket (called Fairprice Finest)that stocks gourmet food, one at Bukit Timah Plaza and the other Thomson Plaza. Culina branches are also located inside these 2 supermarket too.
Bought a small piece of Aussie Kurobuta ((Black Berkshire Pig) to sample, cost about $4.50 which was pretty affordable for me. I first tasted Kurobuta when I was traveling around Kyushu, the taste & aroma was simply divine.
Season with only black pepper and Himalayan pink salt
Taste good though still not quite as good as those I had in Kyushu which are more tender which melt-in-your-mouth kind of fats. Hmm ... I wonder how they done that, perhaps I should slow cook at lower temperature? Whatever, going to buy more to indulge soon ;)
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Notebook conked out!
What bad luck, my personal notebook decides not to bootup. The PC Tech confirm harddisk had crashed and was reformatted with Window Vista reinstalled. And finally I have to reinstall all my personal applications which, fortunately, aren't a-lot.
Coincidentally, 2 of my friends have had similar issues with their notebook/desktop, would you called that "fate"? LOLz
grrrrrrrrr ... I need to vent my anger on a baddie!
= THE END +
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
No Glitters, Only Shivers
Unfortunately GOLD didn't rebound, broke the support. Weaken Oil and sudden bullish dollars drove it down - oh well, they are all inter-related. Expensive Oil drove inflation, coupled with already weaken dollar, one would have thought traditionally precious metals will be in vogue.
Dollar turnaround was really surprising! This happen after FED, BOE, ECB decides to hold Interest Rates. Initially, I suspect their strengthening of dollar were due to massive carry trade unwind.
However, after reading an insightful article, I'm beginning to believe it was due to FED intervention. While they have temporary halt the weaking of dollars, unfortunately, the underlying fundamentals issues remains unresolved.
Dollar Index - Mystery Solved
Of late, I reading about mishaps in some oil fields (explosion) which may leads to supply issues. Oh dear, does that means high oil prices is coming back once again? :(
= THE END =
Thursday, August 7, 2008
GOLD Go go go!
We seem GOLD falling down along with Oil lately, and Dollar has been strengthening against EURO. But today, we see an inverted bullish hammer, which indicates a trend reversal is on the way. (i.e GOLD to rebound).
We will probably know the outcome after BOE & ECB rate decision today.
Seriously, I hope it will rebound since I'm vested in Precious Metal Fund LOLz. If it breach this support level, I believe the down trend will have been validated.
Source: stockcharts.com
= THE END =
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Dreams & Goals
Was chatting with a friend recently, and topic of setting goals & achieving dreams pops up. I was lamenting how long it was before I could fulfill my dreams & Goals, but my friend's comments sort of enlighten me in another different way
ME: Arghhhh ... wonder how long I need to work before I can achieve my dreams!
FRIEND: Aiyah, Dreams without action will forever remains as dreams.
ME: But so troublesome & lazy to action leh
FRIEND: My friend, you have to start planning your steps & actions to actualize your dreams lah. No action, no dreams fulfilled.
ME: Soooo troublesome hmmm ... but what if I don't have dreams? That's means I don't need to headache over planning right?
FRIEND: ........ Well, I guess that right
ME: Thanks for your fantastic idea! I think I just ditch my dreams in the dustbin so that I can do away with all those troublesome planning, goals setting etc. Living in the present, one day at time is not a bad idea too! No dreams, no goals, no headache hahahahaha
FRIEND: erhhh ... but I think you should still ... *interrupted*
ME: Brillant! Simply brilliant! Life is too short to waste on dreams & goal setting shit, C'est La Vie!
FRIEND: -_-;;; ...............
= THE END =
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Away & Back to reality
The 3 day break away from work seems so bloody short! Oh well, vacation ALWAYS appear shorter than expected, doesn't it? Nevertheless, it was real nice respite from work and doing whatever I wanted to do.
I didn't get out of country anyway. Even on the eve of my short break, I'm still rushing out work & all the madness.
So I took this opportunity to clear all outstanding errands, thoughts clearing & day dreaming etc ;P
My Scooter finally got back, almost complete except for non available parts which should arrive in few weeks time. So I'm back to my normal lazy ways of scootering around. Also completed my car service maintenance schedule. So it's 10,000 km before the next service.
It's scary how fast time passes. In a blink, half of 2008 been gone to nowhere & I still gone anywhere yet! So I better get moving before I lose the other half as well.
SO WHAT'S NEXT?
- Planning for a Road Trip
Somehow this website got me kicking again. Though still felt a little tired to travel.
- Declutter & Simplify
- Stay Healthy
- Reorganize Financial Plans
- Reorganize Priorities
Goodluck to myself! -_-;;;
= THE END =
Monday, July 21, 2008
Wakashachiya Curry Udon
Wakashachiya Curry Udon
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#03-93/95 The Central @ Clarke Quay
Tel: 6534 9984
Well, Wakashachiya is nothing new if you been following the Singaopore food scene. Unfortunately, I haven't been tracking them for a long time, I spent more time tracking stocks & indices instead LOLz
The CENTRAL is one of the many shopping malls that I have never ever step into yet. The rain finally made me rush into the mall for cover. And I was surprised to see a Japanese cuisine paradise right inside.
I picked Wakashachiya because I missed Japanese style curry rice/udon, however, I ended up with Hitsu Mabushi (Grilled Eel) instead @ $18++
Their food presentation really got me excited! The unagi is already enough to make me drool.
The set comes with condiments (seaweed strips, spring onions & wasabi) & bonita stock. It even comes with instructions on various way to enjoy the meal. I followed out of curiosity.
The first, by far the most usual method I had with Unagi - simply with rice. textures were soft & delectable. However, I would prefer a bit of crisp on the grilled skin
Second way merely adds condiments. I knew some people aren't fond of unagi strong taste/smell (though I found it heavenly). The condiments, especially the wasabi, seems to help mellows it down. Of cause, you better make sure you can handle wasabi in the first place. My trick was to breathe only through the mouth while having wasabi.
Third, added conditments as well as Bonita stock. Bonita stock itself light & pleasant with rice. However, it sort of wash down the unagi, I would make sure the eel don't touch anything wet next time.
All in all, I enjoyed Hitsu Mabushi (Grilled Eel). Services is fast & friendly though the place is kinda small, but it's comfortable enough. Will surely return to try their curries one of these days.
Monday, July 14, 2008
SPC (Final)
OK, just an final update before the battle ;)
Often, one signal/indicator is not enough to confirm the trend and breakup. Hence a few are usually used to positively confirm and reduce the margin of errors. So what got here?
1. Alligator mouth opening up for action (3 moving average lines branching out)
2. GMMA (Guppy Multiple Moving Average) signals crossover to bullish trend
3. MACD inching up
4. Stochastic hook up again
It's look affirmative. The last close price is $.698, ideally I could like to have it at $6.85 (which is around 50% ~ 62% fibonaaci). Well, I think $6.9 will do, 1st target $7.8, 2nd target $8.2 ..... let see if these work out by end of next week. :D
= THE END =
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Evanescence - Hello
Still of my favorite song after all these years. Admittedly, I didn't understand what the title "Hello" got to do with school, playground, dreams et al.
But when I read that this song was written in remembrance of her younger sister, who pass away when she was just 6 years old. All these lyrics start to make senses again.
Well, I think she received a shocking news about the demise of her younger sister at school on a gloomy rainy day. But she just couldn't make herself believe that the news was for real, and in deep denial by communicating with her dreamy state of mind. Needless to say, she have to wake up from dreams eventually and accept the harsh reality.
It's amazing how she could still remember her emotional state so clearly now and expressed it fluidly in few sentences. I heard She never perform this song live as it was too emotional for her.
Amy Lee rockz!
Evanescence - Hello
Playground school bell rings again,
Rain clouds come to play again,
Has no one told you she's not breathing?
Hello, I'm your mind giving you someone to talk to,
Hello...
If I smile and don't believe,
Soon I know I'll wake from this dream,
Don't try to fix me, I'm not broken,
Hello, I'm the lie, living for you so you can hide,
I don´t cry...
Suddenly I know I'm not sleeping,
Hello, I'm still here,
All that's left of yesterday...
= THE END =
Isetan Hokkaido Fair 2008
Have been buried in work for past few weeks (if not months),hence haven't been in touch with the latest happening around. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that I still have till 13 July 2008 for Isetan Hokkaido Fair 2008.
I visited Hokkaido many years back and have been yearning for another return trip. But whenever I looked at the work schedules, I just have shake my head. So I can only relish my sweet memories from photos I took while in Hakodate
Live King Crabs!!!
Freshly "slaughtered" uni (Sea Urchins)
Amazing sweet & fragrant musk melon, not to mention their prices too!
Delicious Ice Cream Mochi!
AWESOME!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
愈放下愈快乐!
偶而看到,非常非常的喜欢。所以在此分享。
可是真正能放得下的有几位呢？简直比登天还难呀！哈哈哈...
躲避 不一定躲得過
面對 不一定最難受
孤單 不一定不快樂
得到 不一定能長久
失去 不一定不再有
轉身 不一定最軟弱
別急著說別無選擇
別以為世上的事只有對與錯
許多事情的答案都不是只有一個
一切的一切都有它的因因果果
不需要我們去辯駁
所以我們永遠都有路可以走
你能找到理由難過
也一定能找到快樂
懂的放下的人 找到輕鬆
懂的遺忘的人 找到自由
懂的關懷的人 找到朋友
=完=
Thursday, July 3, 2008
TradeSetup: SPC (Updates)
I must have been very bored to do all these hahahaha ...
Anyway, the pullback finally happened. But there are a little more downside still coming according to those indicators below.
More importantly, we will wait for signs of reversal. Tomorrow Mr Market might be indecisive as our Straits Time Index was down 1.62% today. Probably we could decide to enter or scrap the trade based on signal (candlestick) on the following day.
Today's market having "diarrhea" again hmmm ... wonder when this will end!
Anyway, trying the 2 trendy trade setup which I hope to find out if it will work for stock as well. At this juncture, not playing any real money yet.
So the price line breakout the blue trend line, it should end up at green target line . However, noticing RSI & Stochastic are showing hook down, there may be a retracement which gives an opportunity to enter the trade (about 6.8) before it start moving up to target again @ 7.8. Stop loss at 6.3 support.
Will this works? will see ...... ;P Read More...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
乳= 小？
Got this in mailbox, can't help laughing out loud!
一小学老师在解析“乳“字的含义：乳即是小的意思，如：
乳鸽、乳猪、乳牙……要求用小明乳字组词并造句。
小明说：因为现在房价太高，所以我家只能住50平方米的乳房。
老师汗，说造一句。
小明有说：我太小了，连1米多宽的乳沟都跳不过去。
老师大汗:再造一个。
小明:老师,老师，我真的想不出来了,我的乳头都快想破了!
= 完 = Read More...
Monday, June 30, 2008
Earth Gingers - Etlingera
Back in 2007, a friend suggested that the ID for this Earth ginger should be Etlingera coccinea. However, I wasn't so convinced as it didn't really looked like those I googled. But I didn't any good reference books on Gingers, so I excepted what he proposed.
Finally Axel help to ID as E. megalocheilos which looks more close & agreeable to me. :)
References
http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/herbarium/digitallib/collections/hlaplants/pdfs/Zin_Etlingera_megalocheilos_w.pdf
http://www.dalbergpoulsen.com/gingers_gallery.html
http://www.dalbergpoulsen.com/ginger_poster.html
= THE END =
Tobiko Pasta
I fond of quick & easy meals. No fuss & easy to cleanup. I remembered reading somewhere about using Japanese Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) with Italian Pasta.
This was really easy to prepare.
1. Cook pasta (read instructions on package)
2. Brown minced garlic in Olive Oil
3. Toss pasta into Garlicky Olive Oil
4. Finally, sprinkle Tobiko over ... toss evenly
And I feel that it goes well with eggs too!
= THE END =
Parking Blues
I always find parking a car the most arduous driving task. My parking skills is something that I don't pride myself with. Not until I see this ~ finally I gladly comfort myself that my parking skills wasn't that bad after all. ;P
Another aspect of parking I try avoid is doing parallel parking. Thanks to strategically marking (done by my instructor) in my test car during driving test, I went thru test without a glitch.
But back to the real world, I'm really avoiding parallel parking at all cost. Well, not until I can master this parking method from Precision Driver Legend, Russ Swift. :D
= THE END =
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Close Shave
Damage claims process Scooter still underway, hopefully it can be sorted out this week so that the actual repair work can proceed. Fortunately, the Scooter still working so I can still ride around. But I had a close shave today with Yellow Taxi.
It's well known that these taxi drivers take their "CUSTOMER FIRST" policy very seriously. I usually either stay away behind them or make a quick pass as they are known to make sudden moves when potential customer waves for them, with total disregard if there are any vehicle close behind them.
I forgot and I met one such incident today, nearly crashing into the Taxi. Fortunately I emergency braked on time. *phew* He apologies profusely and since there was no damages or injuries, I let him off.
NOTE TO SELF: Remember to stay away from Taxi!!!
= THE END =
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Blogthings: The House Test
It's really amazing how a few questions could reveal so much about yourself, or was that purely coincidental? Anyway, I gave the House Test @ Blogthings a try, and the results were pretty close, except for the line which I strikeout ;P
What the House Test Says About You |
 You are happy with who you are, and you don't have an inflated sense of self importance. You do your own thing quietly. You don't take up a lot of space. You aren't against being community oriented, but it's not really your thing. You tend to prefer to focus on your family and not the neighborhood around you. You are creative, expressive, and bright. You are always in the middle of some amazing project. You are moved by what's exotic and unique. You often have the mentality of a traveler, even when you're not traveling. |
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Hibernate Mode
I almost felt like this poor chained up Yellow-crested Cockatoo. Unable to fly anywhere. Well, at least its being well cared by the owner.
He even has a Yellow-streaked Lory and many more others exotic parrots.
Anyway, life been chaotic & volatile of late. So this blog going into hibernation for now, hmm ... may be for a few months ;P
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
= THE END =
Friday, June 13, 2008
Still Water
I accidentally left a glass of cold water overnight. In the morning, I was surprised to see many air bubbles clinging inside the glass wall.
Curious, I search & got the answers. But if you are lazy to read through the more scientific explanation, here is a short answer:-
When you draw a glass of cold water from your faucet and allow it to warm to room temperature, nitrogen and oxygen slowly come out of solution, with tiny bubbles forming and coalescing at sites of microscopic imperfections on the glass.
Rick Watling, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, offers this explanation.
Why do bubbles form if a glass of water is left alone for a while?
Another answer went as far as explaining why gushing hot water looks milky! Hmmm ... interesting.
Water Chemistry
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Roti John
Hearsay that Roti John was invented by Shukor stall in 1975 when it was located the old Taman Serasi Hawker centre opposite Botanic Gardens.
Since there are a lot of expatriates staying around Cluny Road area, they try to garner more business from them by pan-frying slices of french loaf with eggs & onions. Essentially, that's a basic omelette sandwiched between baguette.
SO how the name "Roti John" come about? Roti is malay for bread and as for John, that's because they are hell lots of expatriates named John in those days ... so Bread for expatriates called John. hehehehe ... ok the last part was just my foolish guess. ;P
The above has been one of the nicest (i.e presentation) Roti John @ $3. Taste-wise, they are OK, you have choices of filling - minced chicken, mutton or sardines etc. One difference with others that i tried is that, they had flatted the Roti (bread) during pan-fried, makes it easier to eat, imho.
Unfortunately, I forgot the name, they are along Pasir Panjang Road (Opp O' COnners Building) & operates 24hrs - perfect for those nights when I need to burn some midnight oil.
Burmese Buddhist Temple
I was around Balestier area (well, actually Toa Payoh) since I have to send mum for her mahjong session. The huge Burmese Buddhist Temple ((Maha Sasana Ramsi) certainly looks interesting, and most importantly, I haven't been there yet! So I decide to swing by and take a look at the Burmese temple, experience some Burmese culture as well too!
Layout is typical of any Buddhist temples, perhaps there are fine differences in architectural details & statues which more closely resembles those in Northern Part of Thailand.
This statue of Buddha is sculpted from white marble found in Sagyin Hill, Mayanmar. It has been transported from Mayanmar in 1916 and eventually arrived to Singapore in 1918. *phew* a 2 year feat!
On 3rd floor, the murals painted by devotees depicts the history of Maha Sasana Ramsi
It also houses another beautiful golden statue of Buddha. It's really an interesting visit, and if not for lack of time, I would surely comb the area searching for Burmese food.
More Info about Burmese Buddhist Temple (Maha Sasana Ramsi)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Buddhist_Temple
http://www.burmesebuddhisttemple.org.sg/index.htm
http://www.livelife.ecitizen.gov.sg/culture/heritage/ht_balestier.asp
Oh, btw Wan Qing Yuan(晚晴园) is just beside the Burmaese Buddhist Temple, pity that they are close for major repair works.
Hit & Run
Like what you see? Certainly not me! This isn't a posed shot of scooter lying down on its side. Some crooks had done a bad 3 point turn and hit not 1, but 3 bikes. Unfortunately, that happens to be my bike (or scooter)!
I wasn't around, fortunately the other owners had already reported to the police before I discovered this dreadful deed on my scooter.
While the act had not being caught got on security camera, the suspected vehicle & number plate was recorded.
I'm going to be busy for days next week. Hopefully we'll nab that culprit and undo whatever damages done to my scooter. Needless to say, we'll be claiming his insurance!
= THE END =
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Pre-Holidays Blues
Planning for holidays is usually a fairly easy task, especially I'm going alone to visit friends as well as taking a breather from work.
I can simply summarize the plans as follows & I'm good to go:-
1. Decide on a destination
2. Pick a good flight (or route, if driving) plan
3. Choose your choice of accommodation
However, the more I yearn for upcoming holidays, the more new work with incredible deadline begins floating up out of the blue. I have exactly map out the regular tasks to complete, but these new work deadline kills everything down the road.
Incredible but true, suddenly I find my boss going on leave, my associates as well too.
Number One Murphy's Law
If something can go wrong, it will.
To counter its effects
If you want to guarantee it will not rain, carry an umbrella.
Yes, I'm going to imagine that I'm going to work oversea instead of holidaying next time ;P
=THE END=
Saturday, May 31, 2008
RIce Plague
You know how frustrating it was to see evil weevils crawling around in my pack of rice when all the commodities prices are shooting up.
While they are not poisonous, and probably have extra benefits in form of insect proteins when cook, I'm still not amused.
The fastest & laziest way to weed them out is simply to freeze them to death! So I open my packet of rice and quickly contain them in another bigger pack, securely tied up.
Throw the pack into the freezer, after few hours, you'll find theses irritating evils frozen & dead in the bigger pack. Neat huh?
Oh Weevil
Dear Weevil
Let me show you
Who is EVEN
MORE EVIL
muahahahahaha ....
= THE END =
Monday, May 26, 2008
Heat is STILL ON!
While the heat (READ: Volatility) on EURUSD may be expected to fall & stagger in the week ahead, the heat (READ: weather) at home (Singapore) don't seems to be dwindling anytime soon.
Well, actually what I'm experiencing now is considered *peanuts* when compared to the insane heat I had while in Bangkok (See thermometer below at Bangkok). Still, for some reasons, it seems more unbearable at home then when I was in Bangkok *shrugged* 
Besides heat from natural sources, heat from work been picking up as well too! It's just gets too intense now. Another week of blog break, and hopefully I can resume with my blogging schedules continuing on my recent escapades like:
Cycling from East Coast - Changi Village via Changi Coastal Park Connector
Relaxing walk at our latest attraction on the westside of Singapore - Henderson Wave Bridge
Thursday, May 22, 2008
How far will it fall?
I always watch in awe in this remarkable free fall. Greenback nearly drop 20% against Little Red Dot. And Aussie close to attaining Nirvana Parity (i.e Equal to Greenback)
Loonie & Swissy had previously attempted at this level, only Loonie maded it.
How far will it fall against our Little Red Dot??!! *phew*
= THE END =
Monday, May 19, 2008
Some like it HOT!
When the going gets HOT, the Bougainvillea gets SIZZLING! Smack right in the middle of ECP Expressway, a stretch of Bougainvillea were blooming madly amidst the scorching heat.
They seems to be striving well, unfortunately, not so for the homo sapiens on this little red dot. I seeking temporary refuge in Shopping Centers & Libraries from now on.
Don't really feel like blogging in this heat, so will take a short summer blog break! ;P
= THE END =
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Alexandra Arch & South Ridges
One of the more exciting development in Singapore that got me really trilled aren't the F1 racing nor those Gambling Dens Integrated Resorts. The Park connectors network & various new trails around nature parks takes the cake instead.
Many have been lamenting for years on why we couldn't have a safe & bicycle-friendly road for cyclist, just like those found around Europe.
Instead of these bicycle friendly roads, there have been a network of Park Connectors & new trails been developed quietly & steadfastly.
I have been waiting for the completion of this particular connector at Alexandra. You seen one of side of the Arch in my previous post. Here is another side. Essentially, this is a bridge that connects HortPark to another part of the trail that leads to Telok Banglah Hill.
The Arch connects to another elevated walkway, which at this height, certainly not recommended those suffering from Acrophobia, I guess. But I can certainly foresee an exciting bird's eye of the surrounding forest to feast your eyes.
This, eventually, goes around, down and then up towards Telok Banglah Hill.
The Arch is officially open on 10~11 May 2008 along with HortPark.
It actually part of the the South Ridges 9km trails that goes from Kent Ridge Park all the way to Harbourfront MRT Station!
How exciting! I certainly will check out very soon!
LINKS
Discovery the Southern Ridges
Lazy Food#2 - Prosciutto with Grissini
Another food, or rather snack food for the lazy folks.
Simply just wrap Prosciutto (Dry cured ham) around Grissini (Italian bread stick)
There are nicer Prosciutto around, but I need to pay a premium for them ahhh but I need to think of my budgets :(
Anyway, these are fine for an occasion indulgence during office breaks. And really, create stares in the office, wondering why I'm eating raw meat sashimi on giant glico stick. LOLz
Perhaps I just need more practice more on my wrapping skills so I can create a more presentable glico sashimi stick for photography ;P
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Seasons Change
On 4 May 2008 (Sunday) afternoon, all blue skies & everything nice. I was lazily & happily baking in hot sun treatment (with a layer of SPF50+ of coz ;P) on my trusty 2 wheels.
Everything looks fine and I'm expecting a spectacular sunset to go along with this kind of fine (but hot!) weather
3 hours later, something else came out of the blue instead. Smog begins to appear, clouding the whole skies as if to signify the arrival of an apocalypse.
I immediately felt uneasy & disturbed, but brushed off as yet another Sumatra forest fires at work. 
I was dead wrong! Something more terrible happen elsewhere in Asia. Cyclone batters Myanmar, casualties feared
I'm not too sure if our sudden "Seasons Change" here have got anything to do with Cyclone Nargis @ Myanmar or vice versa. Whatever it is, the no of death & casualties are extremely severe in Myanmar. 20,000 people dead, 40,000 still missing, and hundreds of thousands homeless ... and still counting?!
*sighz* I sincerely pray for safe & speedy rescue efforts and wish those homeless & suffering find strength to tide them through this difficult period.
Links
Myo Kyaw Htun Blog
Globalvoices:Unprecedented cyclone disaster
Google Cares:Google
Support disaster relief in Myanmar
Interactive Map: Myanmar Cyclone
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Lazy Plant#1 - Indian Borage
Indian Borage (Plectranthus amboinicus)
This is one of the easiest plant to grow, perfect for lazy folks. Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
The leaves have got a strong minty scent. Traditionally being used for coughs, relieve indigestion, stomach cramps& even headaches. But I usually use to make tea only.
Typically, the leaves are green. But mine is the (not so common) variegated form, it comes with creamy white markings on leaves margin.
Grow baby grow, let me have some tea soon! :)
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