Friday, May 27, 2011
ALDAR HQ @ Abu Dhabi
"The HQ has building really put us beyond on the world map. If you ask me today, we are not yet into the world with Singapore, New York, Paris, or London. But when we get there, I'm absolutely believe so we will."
(Singapore is mentioned first. Wah, Impressive.)
Anyway, ALDAR HQ was voted “Best Futuristic Design” by The Building Exchange (BEX) Conference.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Japanese Milk Advertisement
I think this was posted quite some time ago, but still funny after watching it for the 2nd time. So share it here with you all.
What should I say... Japanese never fail to amuse me. Haha.
What should I say... Japanese never fail to amuse me. Haha.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Went for a run :)
Went jogging this morning. No particular reason, just feel that I should drag my feet to do some exercise.
Gosh, after the run, I checked my running history. Guess what. The last time I ran was June last year. =.=' Still remember I told myself that I must run once every 2 weeks when I moved here last year.
Nothing impressive. Shouldn't be also, since I didn't exercise for so long. First few minutes, I also start to feel my breath getting heavier =.='
Anyway, you can see my running record below.
Gosh, my whole body is aching now. Muscle pain =.='
Gosh, after the run, I checked my running history. Guess what. The last time I ran was June last year. =.=' Still remember I told myself that I must run once every 2 weeks when I moved here last year.
Nothing impressive. Shouldn't be also, since I didn't exercise for so long. First few minutes, I also start to feel my breath getting heavier =.='
Anyway, you can see my running record below.
Gosh, my whole body is aching now. Muscle pain =.='
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Political Demise of Lee Kuan Yew
Just some random thoughts of mine after reading The GE 2011 Political Demise of Lee Kuan Yew: A Supreme Irony
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So many seems to lean towards the idea of "end of LKY's era is a new Singapore."
Locals might think that LKY's result-oriented system is heartless, because they never experienced the political/social instability of a third world country, like it neighbouring countries - daylight crime, living in fear-whenever-someone-walk-near-you kind of life... and many more that you cannot imagine..
Best example, watch this video from Facebook. You will NEVER experience this kind of daylight-robbery here in Singapore.
Singapore have achieved first-world standard, and people start wanting more than just stability, and forget the system that served and bring them to where they are now.
LKY may have ruled Singapore with iron fist, but at least he steered Singapore towards 1st-world country.
People complained about the cost of living and housing. Maybe its time for them to travel around to other major cities around the globe and compare the cost of living.
Actually, don't need to travel far, just head 300KM north to KL and take a look at the standard of living - Definitely not first world standard, but beyond the cost of living in Singapre.
Very simple illustration. KL average salary of < RM2000, with plain chicken rice of > RM5; Singapore average salary of >$2000, and still can get chicken rice of < $3.
Be grateful of the luxury of what you have.
Its always easier to sit back and criticize. Take a look around you. You'll appreciate the systematic, result-oriented system that you have.
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On another note, saw a comment on “young and restless, who think mainly of themselves”.
Couldn't agree more. Teenagers nowadays are brave and individualistic. The don't think about the consequences and the butterfly effects of their action.
Take some of the recent (growing number) of cases of suicide incident happened (around the world). Example here. You'll see that there are many youngster agree that we must respect suicider's action.
Just one simple question: "Do your parents give birth to you just for you to end it lightly?" or maybe re-phrase it in this way: "Do you want your child to do the same thing?"
Just few cents of mine.
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So many seems to lean towards the idea of "end of LKY's era is a new Singapore."
Locals might think that LKY's result-oriented system is heartless, because they never experienced the political/social instability of a third world country, like it neighbouring countries - daylight crime, living in fear-whenever-someone-walk-near-you kind of life... and many more that you cannot imagine..
Best example, watch this video from Facebook. You will NEVER experience this kind of daylight-robbery here in Singapore.
Singapore have achieved first-world standard, and people start wanting more than just stability, and forget the system that served and bring them to where they are now.
LKY may have ruled Singapore with iron fist, but at least he steered Singapore towards 1st-world country.
People complained about the cost of living and housing. Maybe its time for them to travel around to other major cities around the globe and compare the cost of living.
Actually, don't need to travel far, just head 300KM north to KL and take a look at the standard of living - Definitely not first world standard, but beyond the cost of living in Singapre.
Very simple illustration. KL average salary of < RM2000, with plain chicken rice of > RM5; Singapore average salary of >$2000, and still can get chicken rice of < $3.
Be grateful of the luxury of what you have.
Its always easier to sit back and criticize. Take a look around you. You'll appreciate the systematic, result-oriented system that you have.
--
On another note, saw a comment on “young and restless, who think mainly of themselves”.
Couldn't agree more. Teenagers nowadays are brave and individualistic. The don't think about the consequences and the butterfly effects of their action.
Take some of the recent (growing number) of cases of suicide incident happened (around the world). Example here. You'll see that there are many youngster agree that we must respect suicider's action.
Just one simple question: "Do your parents give birth to you just for you to end it lightly?" or maybe re-phrase it in this way: "Do you want your child to do the same thing?"
Just few cents of mine.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
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