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Ain’t these fellows cute? To the right is a Wind Rider Cub. Cynthia and I call him or her Hairy. We are still debating whether Hairy is a boy or girl. And to the left is a Grypho …
Couple of days ago, I wrote an entry called A Typical Day. As I keep reading the entry, I realize that last Tuesday is not as typical as it sounds. Is there such a thing as a typical day …
I overheard in the radio one evening that Emily Blunt has rejected quite a few movie proposals lately including Captain America. Yet she has decided to take on Salmon Fishing in the Yemen …
This morning, some time between seven to eight, I had this wonderful idea. Why not write a blog entry on what I do today? I mean, I have been encouraging people to start blogging, or at …
Books and movies tell us stories of heroes whom we may or may not be able to relate. Video gamers are at the frontier of active entertainment. When you play an epic game like Mass Effect …
Do you dig magic? Do you dig love? In a circus setting? If yes, look no further. Grab a copy of The Night Circus and start reading. Like now. You won’t find anything quite like …
Every country has her unique ways to resolve conflicts and day-to-day issues. Take Singapore as an example. If a motor incident involves two cars – front and back, the claim proces …
“What Matters Now” calls for a deep reflection on where your organization is, and to be. And as a leader, what you should do now. This book is divided into five sections: val …
Nokia passes me a review unit and wants to hear what I think of the Lumia 800 Windows phone. Sure. Especially some of you have expressed your interest on this phone. As always, I am not …
While our friends were changing diapers, feeding toddlers, and making babies, Cynthia and I watched yet another rock concert in Singapore. I wonder how many of you can spell Evanescence c …
Here in Singapore – or it could well be anywhere in the world – we are suffering from a severe movie dry season. There are just not enough movies these days that entice the Mo …
It sucks to be away from my family for three days. But it is best to stay positive. So I have decided to discard an entry drafted during my business trip and replace it with this shiny, …
I seldom celebrate anything in a big way these days. Why is it so? Perhaps novelty wears off after years of the same motion. Last Tuesday, attending our weekly Spanish class was a bunch …
“My name is Cara. I was dead and am resurrected at the Well of Souls. I am reborn with no destiny, thanks to the gnomes. I am the fateless one. And I choose my destiny. I cannot …
It is time of the year, when love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is round the corner, and I have a little something for you towards the end of this entry. I hope though, you have t …
In the opening scene of Final Fantasy XIII-2, when protagonist of the previous episode Lightning rode in her new divine outfit carrying a silver shiny shield, I was in tears. I could not …
Let’s not dissect Lord of the Flies in an academic style. I am sure that has been done professionally over and over for decades. Some studied this book in school. As for me, when I firs …
I have not heard of Reckoning until recently, when the media starts to pick up on this upcoming western role playing game. Some label this as one of the most anticipated games in 2012. W …
Contrary to everyone’s belief, Cynthia and I did not spend 4 days in front of our computers playing our favorite online game. We have hardly touched that game during this holiday. Ha! I …
I have always been curious about Pulau Ubin – an island off our mainland. For more than a decade, Cynthia and I and some of our friends have been talking about visiting Pulau Ubin. …



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