Closing 2010 Chapter, Opening more in the following years

I am blessed to have met you this year. I am blessed to be able to have you as my partner. I want to hold your hands and walk the rest of our life together. 2010 is a blessing in disguise after the unfortunate accident that happened to my family. To me, you are already part of my family. Thank you so much Dear. Love you!

tata 2010...

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Un-romantic

I know I am not a very romantic person, who doesn't know how to sweet talk to my girlfriend. I am someone who always say anything and it can be very annoying because that ends up being indecisive. I do not know how to change myself. I wished I can get a new firmware to upgrade my brain and heart, so that you can feel that I am a hunter instead of you being one.

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A Dream

I had a dream... a dream that imprinted on my mind.

I dreamt that I bought a 2nd hand 2-storey apartment with my 婷婷. The house was cosy. As we enter the house, on the left was the staircase to the upper floor, the bedroom which does not have any walls, with open low railing and overlooking downwards into the living space.
Beneath the stairs, a open riser stairs, was a small wooden boat-like item that allows people to sit in it. It was left behind by the owner. on the right, was a brick finished wall.
Moving further in, the open kitchen is on the right and living space on the left, with an island counter top in-between.
The living and kitchen was spacious. We held a house-warming and it can easily accommodate 2 families and friends with ample space to move around. I even invited some of my Australian University friends over for the house-warming.
I remember vividly another item the previous owner left behind. a small lamp under a table that is just beside the island counter top. The lamp, though not to my or 婷婷's liking, was old, and some old books are laid around the base, creating a ring around it. We have no idea why it is placed that way. Can it be that the previous owner dislike the base design? Curious, we were staring at it for a long time.
These are the 2 items that were left behind, both under something.

Earlier the day, I was at HDB hub for a meeting. I sat at the waiting area, and saw people queuing up to select their flats. I wonder when will I have the chance to be there, waiting for my turn. Happy! At least we agreed to get our own place first when the next Dawson BTO launches. Praying hard that we will get it.

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walk walk....

I enjoyed the time we spent walking from Farrer Park to Tiong Bahru. We went shopping in NTUC and etc at City Square, walked through Serangoon Plaza and Mustafa, shopping in Sheng Siong and etc at The Verge, then around Bugis Junction, next, National Library, walked pass Clarke Quay, Chinatown, Outram Park and lastly, to Tiong Bahru. It was a great night, holding your hands as we chatter all the way from day to night during our walk.

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strangers to lovers

Blessed and unexpected, we were strangers when we met, and now lovers after we knew each other.

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Stronger Bonds After Obstacles

Every obstacles and difficulties we went through makes our bond stronger. We learn to accommodate, understand, and accept each other's short comings, to move forward into our next step in life.

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The Unexpected You, too...

With gratefulness, I found someone who:

1. I met through an virtual medium, went on a blind date, and turns out to be my soul mate.

2. I can share my joy and sorrows with, no matter where, when, what, how, and vice versa.

3. I can relate to no matter what kind of topics we talk about.

4. seems to have known me, and vice versa, for several years.

5. likes to plan many years ahead and is open to many topics which most 'fresh' couples don't talk about.

6. likes the same breed of dog as much as I am; the Golden Retriever.

7. as boring as I am, as weird as I am.

8. enjoys the time with each other, and knowing what each other thinks without a single word.

9. loves me as much as I love her, and very firmed and ready for our future bonding.

10. and most importantly, we wanted to take another step forward from courtship.

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DIY

@ Scotland, Greece, Spain... it will be fun and exciting!

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Holiday on Wednesday!

XOXO

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The song that will be played on our special day, and this one from the previous dedication too.

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Happy Saturday

I had a very great day....

I attended my cousin's wedding in the afternoon, and had many thoughts during the lunch reception. I want mine too to be special.

Later in the evening, I gave a bunch of roses, specially picked by me from my cousin's wedding (people are picking roses from the tables and alley in the reception after the reception ended :P), wrapped by my youngest sis, to my beloved 徵婷.

I had one of the happiest night, though short, but wonderful. I wished the night can be longer, time goes slower, maybe pause, when we are enjoying our time together. I guess I have to wait until the next time we date again!

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Timeless

no less than 30, no more than 40, somewhere there, reluctant to stop

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Hunting for...

芳心暗许
or no? what is 28082010????

28/08/2010 -> 我爱大傻瓜

Finally I complete the mission! Took me 5 days -.- at least not 3 1/2 years :P

Next... Final Stage of the game...

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Still awake

Still awake... Can't sleep... Is it because I did not receive the usual good night messages, even-though you gave it to me yesterday in-advance?

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Hiking at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Peak of Bukit Timah Hill, tallest hill in Singapore.

Singapore Quarry.

Rainbow, can you see it?

Cheeky monkeys stealing bread from the bag brought by a retired uncle.

When was the last time I came to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve? Years, I think more than 10 years ago? It have been long. It feels great to be back to the nature, listening to the sounds of cricket, birds, walking through the forest and breathing fresh air, and being accompanied by someone I love dearly.

Oh there's a new place we discovered, the Singapore Quarry. It had been redeveloped. Very nice place to relax and those retired uncles are there to feed the Koi in the quarry. NParks sure made good effort to clean up the place and redevelop it into another great destination for everyone.

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Singapore iLight at Marina Bay

It was a great day for a walk around Marina Bay for the iLight sustainable light exhibition. I like the one along Helix bridge which you have to spin the "reel" to generate electricity to light up the "fishing line".

Thanks dear for accompanying me and waiting for me to take photos of the exhibits.

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Secrets In Stereo - Happy

I just received this song dedication from my little lamb dear :D



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Our Encounter

"being able to know you out of so many people in this world is the happiest thing I encounter in life, thanks for your presence in my life :)"

Because of you, a whole new chapter is opened, and we just got into chapter 2. More chapters are waiting for us to continue.

Our encounter was unexpected, and our paths were different, but our goals are similar. Thank you for giving me the chance to know you, to be able to start a relationship together, and to work towards our goals and going through the hurdles that may arise in the future together. Although you may not be able to participate in my past, what is most important is now and future. Almost 3 months of history have already written, and more to come.

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A New Chapter

Yes! I brought my courage out today and I do not have any problems with my eyes :D

Oh yah, forgot to add, I hope I can bring you to the World Expo 2015 at Milard, Italy!

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Shanghai -> Singapore (Day 8)

more can be found on my facebook photos!

Overall, my Shanghai Expo trip was a great one. It is nice to see many countries were addressing the issue of sustainable futures for our future generations.

World Expo 2015 at Milano here I come! Yes dear, I will be bringing you there!

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Black Glutinous Rice Dessert

My mum just made this dessert for lunch. I love it so much! This was one of the dessert I always look forward to when I was in OCS SAFTI MI. I like it with lots of coconut... sweet and yummy!

Enjoy every spoonful of that in my mouth.

After dessert, is another dessert. One of my childhood favourite Hello Panda!

Last but not least, fried fish fillet! That's all for my lunch on Sunday.

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Windows Live Spaces backup in WordPress

ok... now that Windows Live Spaces is closing and we are told to migrate our blog to wordpress, might as well migrate it first and keep all my entries here for safekeeping. But I will still be blogging in blogspot.

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Auto Draft

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My Birthday

24th September 1983 2322 hours is the time I was born and today, I had a wonderful day.
I was treated by a bowl of delicious 寿面 by special someone, brought out for lunch today, a movie after that, and off we went to Ikea for a walk and had dinner. I made 2 wishes because I was presented with 2 very nice cakes. I received 2 very cute gift and a very nicely made and written birthday card. Thank you so much for making my day so meaningful and memoriable.

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两个月

这两个月过得很快。
It has been fast. Another 2 months just flashes past us. I have also been working for 6 months 4 days. Many many more to go! 好开心。

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What molds the way I believe in life

Some people might think I am weird, some people might think I think too far, and some people might think I am too practical. Nevertheless, it is the way I believe, the way I was brought up that molds the way I work in my life.

I enjoyed listening to colleagues talking about their babies, their kids, and sometimes I joined in for their discussion. It is a topic that most of us will eventually experience.

I enjoyed spending my time with my family, even though most of the time I am just sitting in front of my computer, their presence warmed me. Waking up every morning and knowing that they good and healthy is my greatest wish.

I enjoyed talking about future goals, and enjoyed very much too to share my goals with my partner. I always believe that even though our goals are different, we can still strive together to achieve it, no matter if it is achievable or not, we tried and we can try again.

I enjoyed sharing with my partner about what I are my future family plans when I know she is open to such discussion, being almost on the same frequency as mine. I believe that is what makes us click is the openness to such topic.

I enjoyed sharing with my partner about my thoughts about family values because I know she has almost the same thoughts as mine. I believe that is important when we are planning to move on to the next stage in the future.

I enjoyed the "boringness" of myself because it is me, myself and I. I do not enjoy clubbing, I do not enjoy rock musics, I do not like to attend night activities at Clark Quay or any where those young people are going. They don't bring any trill to me.

I enjoyed the "practicalness" of myself because I like the value logical thinking. I am so practical that most of the things I do or decision I made people might describe it is so "old-fashion". But to me, I think it is down to earth.

I enjoyed my time at supermarket, looking at a single item for minutes, comparing items for many more minutes. People might get irritated by me because it made them think that I am indecisive. I enjoyed being in the supermarket shopping for grocery for as long as I want. I was surprised when I found out that she shared the same enjoyment as I do. I would imagine us going to a supermarket buying grocery after work and ended up having supper, but I do not mind at all.

I enjoyed eating. 能吃是福。It is a blessing. I like my partner who is able to share the same enjoyment as myself. Though we might end up growing horizontally, but I am sure she will be more health conscious so I am not too worried.

The way I was brought up by my family, moulded the way I walk my path of life. They thought me valuable lessons about life. I respect my grandparents, my parents, and my uncles and aunts and many other of my elders. I grew up in an environment that emphasise on family values. Nothing comes first other than my family.

My grandfather thought me how to write calligraphy using a chinese brush. He thought me to use a eastern abacus. My grandfather dote me alot because I am his first grandson. My grandfather is a very good cook, and a very family orientated man. He loves his wife, and was willing to sacrifice himself for her. My grandmother dotes me as much as my grandfather did.

My grandfather and father were good cooks. I miss their orh lua, fried oysters omelet. My father respects his elders. He brought my maternal grandmother along during any overseas trip. My father was always there for anyone who needed his help. He was equally well respected by everyone in my family and relatives.

Their philosophy thought me to what I am.

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My words

我心里已经不把妳当作是我的一位要好的朋友，而是和妳一样，能够牵着妳的手，余生和妳一起走，一起生活和共创将来。
对不起，我让妳失望了。是我的错，让妳有一种追不上的感觉。我想我是太快了。 但是，我那晚所说的每一句话也是我的真心话。我知道我真的是太笨，有时候没有像以前亦样那种默契，也有时候我说的不是妳想要听的。
我好笨啊。。。

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Struck by Cupid

Struck from Davide Nonino on Vimeo.

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我在

看到你性情不好，不能够怎么为你分忧。对我来说你的快乐是我的快乐，你的忧愁是我的烦恼。但是我想要对你说，我会永远在你的身旁支持这你，因为你是我的一部分。
pardon my lousy chinese :P

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《狗狗与我的十个约定》狗狗的离开

生而目标。要说不顺心的事只有一件，那就是爸爸工作太忙，老见不着他。

一天，放学回家的明莉，在院子的树丛中发现了一只可爱流浪的小狗狗。之后，明莉接到一通电话，原来是爸爸来电告知，向来身体健朗的母亲意外因病住院的消息。明莉将狗狗带到病房探望妈妈，希望妈妈能同意自己收养这只小狗，妈妈知道自己往后的日子无法再照顾明莉，所以就笑着答应，让狗狗陪着明莉，好让她在成长的过程中不会寂寞。

由于它的一只前脚是白色的，就像穿了一只袜子，所以建议明莉将它取名为"袜子"。妈妈告诉明莉，如果要养狗就必须和狗狗定下"十个约定"。这之后，袜子就成了家里一位固定成员。

妈妈不久后去世，爸爸成了名医，工作越发繁忙，陪伴明莉的只有袜子，而它也成为了明莉密不可分的好朋友。因为医生爸爸的工作的关系，明莉必须和袜子分离，他逼不得已把袜子交给了他的朋友看顾。某天，袜子自己跑了出来，回到了明莉的家里，在雨天里等着明莉，可怜的袜子不知道明莉已搬走，独自在外流浪。因为袜子身上项链的联络号码，终于她们又可以见面了，明莉和袜子都很快乐的在成长。

10年后，22岁的明莉在大学的兽医系读书，袜子长成了一只漂亮神气的大狗狗，也慢慢地衰老了。明莉毕业后如愿进入旭山动物园工作，忙碌的生活让她无暇顾及相伴多年的袜子，而渐渐忽略了身边的袜子，然而在明莉需要帮助的时候，袜子却和以前一样赶来帮忙。

直到袜子即将离去，明莉才陪在袜子的身边。这时候，爸爸拿出了当年妈妈为明莉留下的画册《我与狗狗的十个约定》明莉看着看着，不禁失声痛哭。在收拾袜子的住所时，明莉发现袜子藏起来的照片，还有妈妈给明莉的信。妈妈说，狗狗终于代她完成了她的责任，让明莉成长的岁月里不孤单，明莉带着爸爸妈妈还有袜子的祝福,步入教堂。。

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个人感想：
《狗狗与我的十个约定》令人哭泣的原因，除了狗主角"袜子"对主人毕生的忠诚叫人感动，还有一种让人感到绝望的悲伤力量——那便是这些人物永远也躲避不了的寂寞感。它就像死亡一样如影随形，人之怕死，或许就是害怕去到一个永世孤独的世界。 影片结尾，明莉走进婚姻的殿堂，寂寞将此刻衬托得更加珍贵。片头字幕写道：最初上帝创造了人类，却发现了人类的弱小，于是把狗赐予人类。看来，上帝也深知人类害怕孤独的弱点。

看了这部影片，我真感动到哭了出来，是为明莉难过，是为袜子难过，也像是为自己难过，顿时为自己的无知感到惭愧。记得很久以前也养过两只狗狗，因为某些原因，爸妈把它们丢在路边，直到现在，我都不能忘记，还是非常内疚，真的非常对不起它们。也许因为热忱而养了狗狗，却在日子长了以后，忘了最简单也最重要的-和狗狗的约定。这一部影片，深深让我了解领养小动物除了要有爱心，还要有责任感。所以我会疼爱我现在所养的三只狗狗，我会牢记这十个约定~

1.我大概只能活10年，所以请珍惜我们在一起的时光；你的遗弃，是我最大的痛苦
2.为了增进相互理解，请给予我们彼此足够的时间
3.请信赖我就像我信赖你一样；你对我的信任，就是我最大的幸福
4. 你有你的工作，娱乐活动，还有朋友；而我的生活中就只有你
5.请偶尔对我说说话，纵使我听不懂你的话；但我知道，那是你的声音在陪伴我
6.和你一起度过的岁月，我一辈子都不会忘记
7.不要吵架，不要打骂我；我的牙可轻易咬碎你的手骨，但我绝不会做这样的事
8.我不听话的时候，一定有我自己的理由；请你在责备我之前好好地想想
9.即使我老了以后，也请不要遗弃我
10.当我离开这个世界的时候,记得陪伴在我身旁，因为有你在我身边，我才能幸福地去天堂旅行；请你永远不要忘记:"我爱你"!

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shoo.... daddy go sleep too

and it warmed my heart to hearing you say shoo and daddy.

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Lifetime

Fortune teller's shoulder is aching.... know why? I found my answer.

"coz Ms Cupid just shot an arrow on the right shoulder of the Fortune Teller"
芳心已经暗自许配给自己的意中人

So fortune teller will take out his heart and pierce it on the arrow and shoot it at you. But he will die. He wouldn't live for you, because he will die for you.

But fortune teller still cannot die. Ms Cupid wont want him to die, because he still own her some words to tell her. Have to hold her hand properly, and let her have a chance to hold his hand next time, so he can't die now. He still owes her too many things, including paying off his bill + interest on the invoice. Ms Cupid doesn't allow him to die.

Fortune teller's answer, "you are my life now... because I need you.... so I promise you I will pay my invoice for a lifetime.... plus interest.... and not only lifetime, but for the next life, and next life, and next life..."

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芳心暗许是什么意思

就是一位大家闺秀看中了一位男子，没表露出来，但是心里已经暗暗地将自己许给了他。
多半是古代的女子才有的表现，不能大胆的说出爱，只能在憋心里。
将自己的心成为芳心，暗自许配给自己的意中人。

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我迟到了，也了解了。 你可知道我有一句话好想好想对你说？

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你是我的眼

"and even if ur eyesight becomes so bad that u cant recognise next time. i will hold ur hand tightly and make sure u wont fall down, k?"... so sweet :P

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...continues

Our story.... continues.

"I got smtg special for u, but I wont give u any hint. u got to search for it when u free. sorry, u cant ask anything now. no clue, no hint. depends on ur luck lor."

After she told me and expecting me to search for it without a starting point, I couldn't figure out where, what and how to search for the something. Then, I knew it. I went to my bookmark favourites, and click on her blog. Somehow, my feelings told me that was be the place I should begin my search. Even-though I enter her blog every day and saw no changes, I will still enter no matter what to just take a look.

Entering her secret base, I realised, this time, there is a new wallpaper. There is a new cute puppy golden retriever image on top. I had an immediate connection to this space after seeing the image. In a second, the blog entry appears. She clearly noted down how we first knew each other online, and the first time we met up at Pet Safari Vivo City.

I did not expect myself to be meeting someone through virtual means. I did not expect I will be dating someone who I had just met. It was something "unconventional" I had just did.

A few months ago, I told a friend that I wished there is a girl who will take the initiative to approach me instead of myself approaching a girl. These words seems to be heard by my late father and he granted my wish. In the middle of July, I received a message from her. Being pretty busy over the weekend, I did not reply. Having the problem of short term memory, I forgot. I received a follow-up email. This time, I thought I was impolite to delay the reply, therefore, I took sometime in the middle of the night to respond.

It is on the 19th July when we started to chat online on MSN messenger. I was unsure of what I should do, and she was careful about the person she is conversing to. I still remembered I told her that I was paiseh that I never reply her earlier. Our first conversations then was about our jobs. We had different job nature. She works in a lab as a research student and I work in an architecture firm as an Architect. I was initially unsure if we will hit a road block when we run out of topics to say.

As days past, we got to know each other more and more, and we realised we had lots of similarity. Spot the difference when there was something different between our likings. Both of us love Golden Retrievers. We both like weird "hobbies" such as going to supermarket and standing at the same spot for minutes just to compare products and prices. Not many people will be able to tolerate our "time consuming" habits :P

Many occasions we talked anything under the sun. We discussed about work, family, and play. Both of us are family orientated type of species. The type that is declining in modern society. Our views regarding family and future expectations and goals are similar. Most importantly, we love cooking and food. I can imagine too that we are cooking together in the kitchen, and probably making weird dishes and "fighting".

Oh yes, before our first meet up, we arranged a time and place, and the most important part is that we did not exchange our mobile numbers, nor we told each other what we are going to wear or using something as a signal to each other who we are, probably because we already saw each other's photos. So fate brought us together when I spotted her from a distance in the pet shop. She didn't not realise that I was standing behind her. When she realised, she turned and gave me a warm smile. I was nervous. We had silent moments when we are admiring our favourite Golden Retriever taking a bath, and been groomed. But after dinner, everything seems to have eased up a fair bit. We chatted all night till 10pm when the fireworks started firing away from Resort World Sentosa. Sparkling fireworks ended our day. Still, we did not exchange our numbers. I intend to keep it that way until it is fitting when we require each other's number.

It really seems like we have known each other for years. Though we only met up once, but we are looking forward to our next meet up. Still planning...

Till next time...

tata...

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YOG Closing Ceremony Fireworks

This time during the closing ceremony of the YOG, I felt it is quite a let down. Fireworks is not as mind blowing as during the opening ceremony. There wasn't a proper ending to the celebration and fireworks. But I still think Singapore did a great job in hosting the first inauguration of the YOG. Kudos to those who made the event a memorable one.

I dedicate my love for fireworks to someone special. Hope it sparkles you.

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Running away?

No I didn't. And I don't think I will ever do that. Other than those silent moments for the first time, nothing scares me away. 还有可能在见面吗?

The day ended with a display of fireworks. Fireworks from Resort World Sentosa.

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Time flies

"The moon is full", and the fortune teller looked up at the sky and blessing everyone happily in love.

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Seeing from far

The fortune teller got shot by a Cupid's arrow!

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What a Monday

Begining of the week and got stupid request and answers... I don't understand why these people request things that has been a norm for the many past projects. And now he wants it to be done with a site specific perspective. kns... Then later after lunch went for consultation.... got no confirmed answer cos the officer who is incharge of the kind of project got posted out. Why they post someone who is important when we have questions related to these special projects to consult. Now they are making things difficult for people....

Don't feel so well after the trip... Need to get home on the dot to rest. sian...

Updates:
Soon after at about 5pm+, I received a surprised MSN message, and chatted a while about today. Happy that she had a wonderful day, and that cheered me up though mine was opposite.

5:40:56pm
"ok, then i shall pass all my happiness to u then"

you made my day! Thank you for sharing your joy to me!!

tata...

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YOG Torch Relay and YOG Opening Ceremony Fireworks

It was a lucky Friday the 13th. I didn't know until my colleague told me that the YOG Torch Relay is happening in Bukit Merah Central during lunch time. Once in a life time opportunity to witness the relay! That day coincides with the Pinnacle@Duxton trip and I have my camera with me! Early lunch with some of my colleagues to cheer for the runners!


Saturday was the opening of the Youth Olympic Games Ceremony. Fireworks display will definitely be extraordinary. Just not long after the ceremony begins, the first fireworks burst in the air, caught some of us off guard. But that was not the only one. We are all prepared with our hands on the shutter cable release button every seconds waiting for the firing of the fireworks, and off goes our shutter.

Publicity of YOG seems lacking. There isn't many people than I expected during the fireworks. Usually, many people will be standing behind us waiting for the fireworks, standing so close to us until we felt uncomfortable. But that Saturday, the place was free of human traffic jam, free of litters on the floor. Good, yet disappointing. Where are the crowd when we need them during this international event and why is there a huge crowd when it is just a national event?

The YOG fireworks display was one of the best I have ever seen since the last 2006 Fireworks Festival I attended. Hopefully this year, Fireworks Festival will make a comeback after a year of absence.

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Pinnacle@Duxton

Headed to Pinnacle@Duxton with my studio for a archi site visit on Friday the 13th. It was fun and enjoyable. What's more, its free! We had a chance to visit the generous living space of the VIP lounge on the 51st floor. It is just like a penthouse.

My take from this housing design by ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism in Collaboration with
RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers was that it is massive. Façade is messy. Units are small, I think Singapore's public housing is going to be as small as Hong Kong's in a couple of years. Car park entrances and driveways is horribly planned. I was so close to be brushed by a van that was trying to enter the car park at the entrance corner. Other than that, I like the sky terrace. I can sit comfortably on the floor, and enjoy the cool breeze (that day wasn't) and views. Pity the condo that was built in-front of it.

Enjoy the photos!


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Singapore National Day 2010

I haven't post a lot of photos lately on my blog. Facebook seems to be taken over the role for quite a while until just now, I realised that it compresses my images till it looks weird on the screen.

Anyway, those are some of the photos I took during the National Day Parade fireworks. Click here for the complete album. It was great, but lacks variety. I was told YOG's will be better. YOG fireworks, I will be there!

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