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I’ve put up a post on Engrish in Rome some time back. Today, I thought I’d share with you a few interesting and somewhat disturbing things that I noticed in the supermarkets of Rome.First off, is the iBulli.Maybe its made to replicate the success of the iMac, the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad. Or ... 
When Yuhui plurked about catching the Teenage Textbook movie, I was intrigued. The Teenage Textbook was a book that I enjoyed immensely through my school years. Although I have no watched the movie before, I think that it’ll be quite an experience to watch the book come to life!In a nutshell, the teenage textbook movie ...
Its been three years since we decided to commit ourselves to each other. Sometimes I am amazed at how well we get along, with our very different personalities. But at the same time, it is our personalities are which complements each other - Your patience, kindness and rationality. My spontaneity, drive and resilience. I believe ...
Watching Kevin’s vidcast for his COM125 class has really left me inspired. Through his video, we can observe his unique style of teaching which makes his lessons engaging and interesting.Netcasting is where one records their own audio or video and post it online. It is a wonderful and effective way of sharing information. I think that more educators should use use this …
Marina’s Bloggariffic is read all over the world. I have to admit that its a huge boost to the ego, but sometimes I’m quite surprised at how readers manage to stumble in this humble blog.But I dont think anything quite prepared me for what happened yesterday.A parent came over to my workplace to meet me. She was keen on helping out with the parent association …
When its summer in Rome, its normal for the temperature to be at 35 and even to 40 degrees Celsius. There is a tradition here for many Romans to head to the beach in different parts of Italy. And some … Continue reading →
Last night, Cartcart sent in this picture which he snapped while roaming around his workplace.Its pretty cool isnt it? A Singapore in Rome :)Speaking of which, I’d be heading there in about two weeks time from now. I cant wait. I’ve missed him so much.Buying the tickets has been quite frustrating for me though. Its common knowledge that prices should be cheaper …
On monday evening, I saw the flickering orange flames from the burning of hell money and joss-sticks. As I walked back home, I noticed a bright rent and white tent and a platform being erected.Picture by amorphityBy tuesday night, I could hear the loud singing of the getai. And I knew then it was the ...
Just got home this evening after spending a wonderful week in Italy with a very special person. Here we are in Capri - Cartcart, who is looking rather sunburnt.I’ll update when I get a chance to. In the meanwhile, you might want to check my tumblr account for some of the pics and this short clip below on how to make grattachecca (Its like the Italian version of Ais …
Monday, 24th DecemberAfter confirming our appointment with the ustadz the previous day, Mum, Cart and me headed to Darul Arqam in the early morning to attend his first Islamic lessons.We were introduced to a Haji Mustafa, a retiree who decided to spend part of his time teaching in the center.It was interesting for me to ...
Doesnt my chicken chop and spaghetti look yummy? I love it! I want to go again!About 6 months ago, after reading the chicken chop and spaghetti post by Sha, I was really tempted and raring to visit the canteen at NIE. But the first time I tried to go there I mistook NIE ...
Despite it being the monsoon season, it was an amazingly beautiful day.Last Sunday, I spent the day with my extended family at East Coast Park for a family picnic. It was a really fun afternoon being with the family and surrounded with good eats like freshly grilled chicken wings :and these yummilicious cupcakes made by ...
If you have a scooter, do come and join us on the 13th of September, this Saturday for the Scooter Charity Ride convoy to the Malay Heritage Center.I’ll be there, as well as the Vesporeans and other various scooter organizations in Singapore. No scooter? Not a problem. You can be my pillion! Convoying is heaps ...
In all honesty, at first I wasn’t that interested in attending the Anti Berlusconi demonstration. I just don’t find politics very interesting. But curiosity got the better of me and Cart and I headed to the Piazza Del Popolo last Saturday. By the time we reached there, it was bustling with activity. All the way ...
As expected, the TAA Charity Ride was fun! It is always exciting for me to ride together in a convoy along with the other two-wheelers. Its a pity that the convoy was much too short though.I was worried that I was unable to get to the Kallang carpark, which was the designated meet point for ...
I dont like many high impact exercises. They are quite challening. I’m losing my joy in running. Doing aerobics with my mum (!) leaves me embarassingly half dead.But I like yoga.I like the fact that I am able to bend and reach and twist about. It makes me feel good. Yoga is about reaching out ...
I havent been watching Joost for a while. After finding out that my old version wouldnt load, I downloaded and reinstalled the new version. To my pleasant surprise, there were a number of new channels which are added. Just for Laughs channels being one of them and even the violent Happy Tree Friends.Eventually, I surfed ...
Its been some months since I’ve been riding my vespa and I think that I’m getting better at riding. Everyday is an adventure, just exploring, travelling and feeling of the wind in my face. I love it! Recently, I’ve received a notification from the Land Transport Authority to renew my road tax. This task wasnt as difficult as I thought it would be - after …
After weeks and weeks of rain, it was finally a beautiful evening out and I decided to cycle to the beautiful Jurong Lake Park.[See post to watch Flash video]Click here to view in youtube
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