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Soon after blogging about Border’s closure in Singapore, we were hit with news that another popular bookstore, Page One, was exiting the Singapore market. Another crying shame, even more b …
This Christmas, three of my friends encountered very different life-changing experiences. First, just before Christmas Day, I was elated to hear that a close friend of mine was going to become a mother. My longstanding prayers for blessings have become...
So, I’ve gone nearly 3 months without a blog post here. The hectic life of (relatively) young couples in Singapore leaves little room for leisure, especially when tying the knot. In Octobe …
Borders, as everyone should know by now, has closed its chapter in Singapore. Many of us took for granted that it would always be there, and it was said that this branch was more profitable than the stores in the...
With less than 3 months to the wedding and me wanting to be a generally sharper and more effective person, I realise I need to heal quickly, tone up a little and be mentally alert. In order to achieve this,...
I sought a second opinion this morning and learned that I had been walking about for the past 3 months with a fracture in one of my metatarsals. Interestingly, I had correctly diagnosed my own condition when I first hobbled...
Yesterday morning, I attended a lecture by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. I was dressed formally to befit the occasion, in a black pants suit and white shirt. Then I headed back to my office to attend a meeting, walking briskly...
Hopefully so. This is the year that I’m getting married and moving out; moving into unchartered territories at work as well, and realigning my priorities; realising I can’t do everything a …
Last week, I was invited, as part of a select group of bloggers, to dinner with the BBC’s Economics and Business editor, Jeremy Hillman. Jeremy and I happen to come from the same law schoo …
Travelled to Spain (Granada, Valencia, Cuenca, Madrid) and Thailand. Saw 2 world heritage sites in Spain. Had 4 massages in 2 days in Bangkok before flying back to Singapore. Decided to look up an English friend from Bristol whom I...
R and I had supper at a restaurant which usually gives us 50% discount when we use a certain card. However, this time, we only had one main course and one starter and drinks (as I wasn’t f …
There’s plenty of information and commentary on the ongoing crisis in Japan, so I won’t go into that. What I will delve into is what will happen after all this is over. Re-assessment of nu …
You have to be thankful for the Mosaic Music festival. Decades ago, it was unusual for big acts to come to Singapore as part of a series; now the young generation can take it for granted. It seemed like that...
Again, it’s been a while since my last update. Every time I think of this blog, I wonder whether it is time to bring things to a close. It’s not easy finding a common theme for this blog a …
[Important note: My blog posts reflect my personal opinion and not that of my employer or any other association I belong to.] For a good part of today, I listened to what other Singaporeans thought of Singapore and its future....
I was inside the office lift when 2 colleagues from another department walked in. (This happens to be a department that I praise a lot, because of their efficiency, promptness and cheerful attitudes) I must have done something right, because...
Just over a year ago, I listed 3 resolutions for 2010: Exercise more and the right way, be more strategic in life and work, and get to the root of problems to grow closer to God. I did manage to...
I read an article in the Straits Times today (an extract from an upcoming book called The Price of Everything) on how talent in itself may not come to much, if you were born in the wrong e …
Saying no has been a resolution of mine that I still feel bad doing. Yet, this ability frees people up and allows the requestor to look for alternatives. In fact, I think I should say No more often, for any...
Recently I was updating different groups of seniors (including an elderly relative) on how information can be easily found on the Internet, say, about myself. In fact, someone did discover my online profile prior to meeting me, and I was...
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