Getting sick again

Singapore's weather is horrible. One moment, it was very windy and dark clouds covered the sky, showing signs of rain approaching. But the next moment, it was sunny and hot. I think the strong wind blew it away.

I woke up today with a mild sore throat. I promptly had Pi Pa Gao in the morning, before lunch, and after lunch. Not only it did not work, the itchiness seems to be getting worst. The sore throat even cause me to have a mild headache.

I don't get sick so often in Tassie. But when I am back in Singapore, falling sick seems to be an almost weekly affair. I miss Tassie.

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Sony Alpha Nex-3 and Nex-5

Sony came out with its prototype launch few months back and the design was slammed.

The design was some what looks cheap, but of course, they had already said that is is a prototype.

Then, just a few weeks ago, Sony announced the preproduction models of the nex-3 and nex-5 (below with thicker grip but smaller body).


Reviews by friends and members from forums said that it is as good as the α550 and possibly even better. Being a user of α900, the nex-5 is a camera that I will want as a compact yet able to produce DSLR resolutions images. No it is not micro 4/3. This small beast packs a APS-C size sensor.

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HSBC Treetop walk @ MacRitchie

It was quite a disappointment that pets aren't allowed in parks. Probably they are right about the introduction of domestic animals that will disturb/confuse the wildlife. Anyway, there are many restricted places in Singapore that do not allow pets. I wonder if Singapore is a good place to keep pets, i.e. dogs. I think there are still lots of restriction here. Even pets are not allowed around outdoor eating area.

We had to put Trio, Laney's dog, in the car while we, together with Laney's ex-classmate, made our way to HSBC Treetop walk. A very long journey in and It wasn't as fantastic as I thought it would be. The one way regulation was one of the let down. Anyway, good exercise and a healthy walk.

This image is not suppose to be B&W but somehow it turned out that way.

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Ubin Trip

The last time I went Ubin was in early 2008. There isn't much changes on the island, which is great. This time, I went with Lixia and Laney. That's the way it should be. It was fun to cycle around, enjoying the wind 'gusting' onto my face. Our trip was cut short due to the rain. But it's okay! I had lots of fun and there will be next time.

image courtesy of Laney

image courtesy of Lixia
From my iPhone

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Zoomscape

Finally I bought this book last week. Hardly any bookstore sells this book, even on-line.



I think I will bring along to read it in the train during my journey to work. I have been wanting to get this book since last year.

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Changing blog template, again...

I decided to change my blog template... The previous template seems to be a bit crappy after sometime. Looks refreshing initially but it doesn't have the timeless quality I am looking for. Therefore, I recreated my blog and came out with some personal touch in this template. I hope it works wells, at least it does now.

Thanks for viewing

tata...

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Losing people who I loved

There are a lot of changes in my life again. I lost my father 2 mths ago during CNY. It has been hard for me and I to think everything is my fault to have them happened. I have too many regrets. I wished I can turn back time.

farewell...

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No Time for Blogging

There are a lot of changes in my life. First priorty is given to my family, then to work. Have been busy juggling them

Tata...

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All happened in just 2 weeks

Everything is happening so fast. I am still unable to accept the fact. After coming back to Singapore, I reunited with my family once again, hoping to spend more time with them and take care of them. I missed them a lot.

my father was weak, from his last chemo treatment session. Chinese New Year was approaching and I am looking forward to relatives to come over my place and getting my father to have some lively company during this festive season. But on the 2nd day of CNY morning 2.45am, a fatal accident happened. My father fell at the kitchen entrance. He did not yell, nor I heard anything from him. I heard scrambling sound of chairs. When I went out of my room to check it out, he was lying on the floor, almost motionless. I panicked.

I woke my family up, called the ambulance, and did CPR on him. I trembled. My mind was in complete darkness. I was in shocked. The only thing that I was in my mind was to hope that my father is still breathing. 5 mins gone and no movement. Then there was a slight movement with a faint breath. My hopes was up. But very soon after, I was distraughted. with grief. My father is no longer moving nor breathing. I checked his pulse, nothing. I felt around his neck, was stiff. I looked into his eyes, silent. Where is the ambulance!

He was later brought to the hospital after sometime when the paramedics try to resuscitate him but there was no respond. My heart sank. We raced to the hospital.

After few hours, my father was pronounced dead. I cried. My family cried. We were all unprepared, with regrets, with helpless minds. How could this happen. If only... The only thing we thought was if only... if only... We had a terrible trauma. We will never forget that morning. We missed him. We still think he is still by our side. We hoped he will be in peace. He looked peaceful. We prayed, chanted and do what ever we can to help him in his afterlife journey.

Even now when I looked back at the photos we took, I will still cry and missed him.

You are our beloved and treasured member in the family.

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Back in Singapore

I had a very weird feeling when I flew out of Tasmania on the 27th Jan 2009. 3 years of studies ended. I enjoyed the studies, the lifestyle, and the landscape. There is nothing more I can ask for while staying there. Some may say it is only a place for retirement, some may say there is nothing much to do there, but it is a place where I can do what ever I want and be truely feel alive.

As I flew from Launceston to Melbourne, I looked out from the window, seeing the plane flying over Launceston city, then over the tamar river towards batman bridge, towards Lowhead, and looking across the whole stretch of northern coast of Tasmania, leaving Tasmania for good. I had mixed feelings. A feeling of sadness and happiness. I enjoyed my days in Tasmania for the past 3 years, and I do not wish to loose that lifestyle.

Goodbye my home for 3 years. We shall meet again.

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