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I don't read the newspapers and I'm not that in-touch with current affairs. That said, I do kind of know what's happening around the world, thanks to my bad habit of reading other people's newspaper on the train. My parents have the habit of spending at least 2 hours a day reading the papers over coffee. Over the years, I questioned if my few good reasons as to why I don't …
I've been asked a couple of times why do I even pay money to run on the road. Well, since lots of people are doing it so perhaps there's something different about it. Hence, I won't reject the idea until I've experienced it for myself. The adidas Sundown is the first run event I've participated. Despite the boo-hoos of the 2-hours wait for the shuttle bus, the intrinsic …
Bryan and I were interviewed by omy.sg when we attended a wine appreciation night at Velvet. If you're interested in watching, just click here. How's your long weekend? I ran for an hour with Alex (because we got lost). Then the lot of us (Bernard, Alex and Fiona) hung out at Serangoon Garden. Today, I played beach frisbee with Bryan's family. I'm looking forward to tomorrow …
As we close in for the weekend, I'd like to share some stuff that resonates well with me - What I believe is that, by proper effort, we make the future almost anything we want to make it. - Charles F. Ketterling Destiny is not a matter of chance; it's a matter of choice. - William Jennings Bryan To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan …
My girlfriend Yali started O' Wedding Days! for her own indulgent planning of her wedding. Last I heard, her boyfriend has not even proposed to her yet. Nonetheless, the blog is so pretty and romantic! If you're planning your wedding, or you're a hopeless romantic, it's the place for you! {image from O'Wedding Days!}
I just had a random thought - what's the worst feeling in the world? Emptiness, rejection, failure, hunger, hangover, scared or (fill in the blank)? I can't decide the worst feeling in the world for myself. Definately not rejection because my skin is at least 10 inches thick. Hangover is pretty scary because I thought I was going to die but it's still not worst on my list. …
Had a pseudo wine-buffet on Friday night and I drank till I almost threw up. They were gorgeous wines, I tell you. Greek wine, Spanish wine, French wine...not that I am able to tell the difference at some tipsy point in time. Hell, not that I am able to tell when I am sober anyway. But the night was fabulous. I just wish more friends were with us so we can do stupid stuff …
Last night's city run was meant to be 8km. I may not be a good runner, but I seldom stop. Last night, I couldn't take it and walked a few times. It's really that true. You must put in the consistent effort to yield results. Stop running, stop training for consecutive few weeks, you must push harder. Maintain the effort but make it consistent, it's effortless. Like the dancer …
I've browsing channels and found The Apprentice (UK) on BBC Knowledge. I thought it was another time wasting effort of entertainment but I gave it a try. Not bad really. I must say I took something away from one hour's worth of time. Lesson #1: Check your pricing. It was a girls versus boys challenge to bid for a laundry job at a hotel. The girls priced each item (think …
1.) Having your own business is much more work than having a job. You're everything rolled into one. 2.) As an executive role, you're a part of a company. Essentially, you're big and spoilt. Your own business is tiny and nobody cares. There's a lot of pride to swallow. How do you make people care? 3.) Having flexible time is only sweet when there's income rolling in. 4.) …
B and I woke up at 7am, went to East Coast Park to take part in a Charity Walk. It's only 3km, but the heat and morning took a toll on us. Uncles and aunties were walking much faster than us. To be fair, we were strolling more than walking. Had a short, short run until I couldn't take the heat. I'm getting worried because SunDown is in 2 weeks time. Although it's just short …
My Lian celebrates her fabulous 26th year on earth today. I like being 26. I'm sure she likes it too. Here's a list of reasons why it's so wonderful to be 26. Still young enough to be reckless, but twenty-sixers are aware that they're being reckless Goodbye awkward twenty-ones. Goodbye I-Just-Got-A-Job-And -I-Am-Fitting-In twenty-threes. We twenty-sixers are comfortable in …
When work doesn't feel like work, I lack structures in life. There's no clear defined time for me to go for a run, meet up a friend or go for a massage. It took me almost 4 months to get used to it. Changes? I stopped looking at the clock. I just get down to doing the work because it doesn't feel like work anyway. I stopped going for my gym classes, because I don't plan to …
I was told that it cost only $10 to grope a prostitute in the red light district of SIngapore My first question was, does $10 allows you to use one hand, or both hands? Whats a $10 grope? If you start groping but accidentally let go of your hands because you sneezed, are you allowed to grope again? Two quick squeezes in the spand of less than 5 seconds will cost $10 or $20? …




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