Perceptions are the truth

What if i cant blog anymore..
Would you miss my entries? Would you miss me?
Would you still be around if i ever write again?

Regards
Troubled.

Apparently, i'm rather trendy.
Despite being old enough to have kids call me UNCLE, im still able to keep myself at the forefront of the latest fashion.

Errmm..
Im unsure where people go to club nowadays.
Im unsure if Pink is still the rage now..
Heck, im not even sure if anyone in the upper secondary are still sporting center parting..

But i know for sure that spotting overfilled trashbins is all the rage now..
*all photos adopted from stomp.com.sg









SHould i stomp my trashbin too?

Regards
Litterbug

"S'pore on track to hit 60% recycling rate by 2012
By Dominique Loh, Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 13 April 2008 1449 hrs

SINGAPORE: Singapore is on track to achieve the recycling rate of 60 per cent by 2012, says the National Environmental Agency (NEA). In an effort to get more Singaporeans to recycle, a group of teens spent time on Sunday to redesign some familiar recycling bins. - CNA/ir "





We are doing great...arent we?

Regards
Environmentalist

"I always knew i was easily satisfied. "

My english is getting from bad to worse.

It should really read "I always knew i am easily satisfied."

Regards
Bad English....

Im un-officially off to my new workplace.

Unofficial. WHY? Because my boss hasnt received the official letter. Nevertheless, they included me in the farewell party yesterday. I think they must be happy to see me go.. until i recieve the following



Maybe they just wanna make me feel better about myself. Oh well, i feel good. I always knew i was easily satisfied.

Regards
Satisfied.

Okok...
I know the young generation nowadays are very up to date and are keen followers of the latest trends.. But sometimes, its good to reflect on the past.

As such... a flash from the past.



Can someone tell me why aint he hip anymore?? He was all over town just a month back.. Out of sight, out of mind?

Regards
Trend setter.

Apparently, Mr SiBeh Sian is far more popular than i ever thought..

http://the-hb-diaries.blogspot.com/

A pity, he aint blogging anymore. =(

Regards
SiBeh Sian fan

"Worldwide insurance business expected to grow by threefold
By Timothy Ouyang, Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 08 April 2008 2121 hrs

SINGAPORE : The worldwide insurance business is expected to grow by more than threefold, boosted by growth from wealthy clients in Asia, according to Switzerland's largest life insurer Swiss Life. "

Only one place in the world where insurers lose money (car insurance). Losing 100 million isnt a joke. The joke is on the insurers..

Regards
Unquie Singaporean

I think im pregnant.

Nope, i didnt find out via a pregnacy test kit.
Nope, i dont have morning sickness.
Nope, i dont get motion sickness easily.
Nope, i dont have special food craving.

But i weigh 66kg. Something is growing inside me.

Regards
Soon to be Mama Papa

"Singapore News
New ERP gantries catch some motorists by surprise
By Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 07 April 2008 2204 hrs

SINGAPORE: Some motorists were not aware that five new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries were activated on Monday.
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In a statement issued on Monday evening, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said traffic volumes went down at the five gantry locations on the first day of operation. This led to an 8-25 per cent increase in travelling speeds on the affected roads. - CNA "

Overheard..
A few gantries along stretches of road leading to the country's central business distinct shows a remarkable enterprising spirit by the country's management to manage traffic flow and generate positive income.

Gantries erected all over the island however, simply shows a lack of considerable planning and poor judgement.

I hope the next election comes soon.

Regards
PAP supporter

"F1 racing simulators more popular ahead of September Grand Prix
By Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia
Posted: 06 April 2008 1757 hrs

SINGAPORE: From kids to students to adults, many in Singapore are taking to the F1 racing simulator for an adrenaline rush of speed before the city-state hosts its inaugural Grand Prix in September. Entertainment establishments which have brought in the race simulators, such as Thumper, are drawing big crowds to their businesses. "

Yes, Singapore is getting into the mood. Its just a pity that only cable subscribers gets to watch F1 live on weekends. The rest of us who refuse to be con into getting cable TV will have to rely on newspapers and websites for updates.

Anyway, i came across the above article by CNA. Just a single thought came to my mind..

Are the patrons of thumbers allow to drive the simulators after drinking/clubbing??

Regards
COncerned Citizen.

Dear all,

What was suppose to be an eventful day for me turn out to be nothing more than another lazy weekend.

A Nap that lasted 4 hours in the afternoon resulted in me missing out on..
1) A trip to the barber to get my haircut
2) A trip to MSColors to get more accessories
2) A trip to the library to get more books on photography.
3) A jog to kickstart my yearly IPPT training.
4) Learning to use the god damned Photoshop.

On the bright side, theres a reason why i was so tired... I kinda woke up at 5 this morning to go jogging photoshooting at punggol beach.
Didnt exactly get fantastic photos but hey, i got to enjoy the morning breeze and sunrise.. It was nice. Really.

Oh well, heres like 1% of the shots i got this morning..



The sun actually does rise rather rapidly. In fact, i swear i thought i could see it move northwards.



Before you know it, its already gone into the clouds. Im not sure about the couple in front of me but i was sure a tab bit disappointed.



Things just got worse from then on.. The sun seems to be on the run. From me??



Without the sun, i decided to go walk around punggol beach. Apparently, theres a mudtrack which offers makeout opportunities. i be back next weekend night



Well, heres another way of looking at the sunrise.



With no sunrise to catch, might as well go back home and makeout and have breakfast. hahaha...

Oh well, as you can see, i didnt managed to get any decent shots... but its a good thing that the setting wasnt fantastic. It really gives me a good reason to post less than ideal shots. =p

Naaa...im just making excuses for myself. Theres something to learn from every shot...

Regards
Sun lover

Im troubled.
I need help.

I need someone to tell me why Photoshop is so difficult to use?

Im going back to my Picture project software. I hate pictures that are doctored using Photoshop.

Regards
True blue photos lover.

Dear all,

Im down with flu. Im so sick that i didnt even take my camera out of my 'self made' dry box to play with since i came home 2 hours ago.

I spent the afternoon attending a certain ceremony to recieve an award made possible by some of the previously mentioned selfish people at my workplace. Yes, as much as i hate to admit it, they had a hand in it. Oh yes, my friends had a hand in it too..

Big Boss just called. He demanded wanted me to bring the award back on monday as the award belongs to everyone in the office and that i shouldnt be selfish and keep it at home. =(

Okie, he didnt say that. He called and offered me his apologies for not turning up at the ceremony not that i noticed. Frankly, im touched.
My big boss is a scholar and i didnt exactly have a good impression of him prior to his arrival. You know how air-headed some scholars are.. but hes proving himself to be the exact opposite. Some time ago, every one in the workplace recieved a personally signatured letter from him to attend a particular event that he was organising.

Perhapes, its time the fido monarch takes a backseat. Give me a people centric boss anyday.

Pity that im giving all this up for flexible working hours.. hee hee... hee...

Regards
Worker.

Im a serial Blogger...

Oh well, its raining and i cant go out soo.
Lets post something reflective of my mood now.





Rain rain go away..come again another day.

Regards
Loves the sun sometimes.

Hee hee hee...

I love my new workplace.

Hug hugs kiss kiss!!

Regards
Snake eater Challenge seeker

Some time ago, i went to Batam.
Before u get carried away and think that i was there for some hanky panky.. Nope! I wasnt. Im a goody 2 shoe...

I went there in my desperate attempt to brush up my Malay for the upcoming test.
I obviously came back none the wiser but i did get some really cheap bargains there.

Nevertheless, the trip got off to a good start.
I was able to buy condom from the toilet in Harbour front.



This is for those of you who are too shy to buy it over the counters in 7-11.
Max, its on the 2nd floor toilet..

The ride by boat took about an hour and it was fairly uneventful. In fact, the trip was relatively uneventful.

However,
I did visit the supermarket and found that you can actually buy 'fresh' frozen food.. hahah...



TADA! Straight from the freezer! You only buy what you need.



In fact, there no such thing as extra large packet of fries at a discount price. All things there are sold on a 'Buy as required' basis.

Dont believe me?



Heres more... 'Fresh' frozen food! Dont buy more! Buy as required!



Check out the eggs! Buy as required!



Lux Soap! No packs of 5! Buy as required!

I obviously didnt buy any of those. I did brought toothbrush. They sold a particular brand of tooth brush at 3 for $2!!!! Incredible. Last check in my friendly neighbourhood store who is holding off GST increases and hike in essential item, similar toothbrush was selling for $10.

Hee hee... I cant wait for my next trip to BATAM.

Regards
Naughty Naughty.

Oh no...

Its 2nd of april and armstrong is still angry.
How how??

Im so going to get into so much trouble with my work in the future.

'Where is my report?'
'Your reports are late again!'
'Your english is simply atrocious'

Regards
In hot water

HAPPY APRIL FOOL's Day!!!

I hope i get through the day with no one pulling a fast one on me.

Hmmm.... Maybe Armstrong is just pulling a fast one on me. He cant be that petty!
Armstrong & I are best friends. =)

Regards
Friend of everyone!

Sigh..

My friend is angry.



Apparently, we talked about joining photography lessons previously. And i went ahead without him. Hahaha... so he thinks that i flew aeroplane.

I didnt wanna hurt his feelings. All i wanted to do was be considerate.
WHY?

1) Because the course is for basics of DSLR camera.. and he has a Canon G9.
Granted that G9 is a fantastic camera but.... a SLR is a SLR.

Try getting a G9 to do this...


or this...


Easy??
Try doing that at a focal length of 300mm then...

Okie, i digress...im just showing off my camera. But in a class of 25. I have a dozen of D80s, a couple of D300, a couple of 350D and 400D.. where would a D40 stand? let alone a G9..

I dont know about you but if i do sign up for such course, i would wanna make sure i have a DSLR with me when i go for the numerous outdoor shoots that is included as part of the course...

Else..... i would believe that the results between a G9 and a D300 will be too contrasting during the critic session..

Maybe im just being self concious.. but im definately not sorry about joining the course myself.. hahaha..

Armstrong should really have brought a SLR...maybe we would have remained as friends??

Regards
Pilot...