Just wondering how many movies did I watch in a year.
This list include new movies screening in cinema, dvd & old movie I watched on TV for the first time.
Jan
Red
Megamind
Unstoppable
The Town
February
No Strings Atached
March
Mars Need Moms
Rango
May
Rio
Source Code
Thor
Kungfu Panda 2
June
Twilight
X-men: First Class
July
Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen
Transformers: Dark of The Moon
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows (Part 2)
Your, Mine & Ours
Captain America: The First Avenger
Aug
Rise of The Planet of The Apes
Valkyrie
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
U Town Rocks!
Ever since we moved into Clementi, we have been witnessing the exciting development around this area. From ground breaking of SST (School of Science & Technology) to opening of Clementi Mall. From sale of DBSS (Design, Build & Sale Scheme) site to SERS (Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme) of old blocks at Clementi Ave 3. Now another attraction added to the already very crowded Clementi is finally open to public, THE UNIVERSITY TOWN!!
As usual, we can never wait to see a new cool place. So this weekend we invaded U Town from the link bridge between the main campus and U Town.
There are at least 10 buildings constructed for different purpose.
2 of them are Graduate Residence. Enhanced securirty features such as gate and gigantic louver actually make them look like a prison. How does it feel like studying (and living) in a prison? :p
The overall design is quite impressive. Thanks to their environment friendly initiative, many old giant trees were conserved.
But I not very sure why they torture the tiny young trees by striping seemingly heavy light features onto the tree trunk. Maybe that's a form of training. Gambatte young trees!
There are also many other things put in place to show off the advance of science & technology. Such as...
Not only U Town has brought happiness to Ung, who always enjoys seeing new stuff. It has also somehow triggered my brainwave.
We looked forward to seeing another master piece, Yale-NUS College set open in 2013, nurturing our next generation.
As usual, we can never wait to see a new cool place. So this weekend we invaded U Town from the link bridge between the main campus and U Town.
There are at least 10 buildings constructed for different purpose.
2 of them are Graduate Residence. Enhanced securirty features such as gate and gigantic louver actually make them look like a prison. How does it feel like studying (and living) in a prison? :p
The overall design is quite impressive. Thanks to their environment friendly initiative, many old giant trees were conserved.
But I not very sure why they torture the tiny young trees by striping seemingly heavy light features onto the tree trunk. Maybe that's a form of training. Gambatte young trees!
There are also many other things put in place to show off the advance of science & technology. Such as...
A big fan. It doesn't really produce much breeze though
Big fat columns supporting the whole building. Strong...
Latest Dell i7 pc in every single seminar room
Not only U Town has brought happiness to Ung, who always enjoys seeing new stuff. It has also somehow triggered my brainwave.
I am on cloud nine
I feel smarter already
We looked forward to seeing another master piece, Yale-NUS College set open in 2013, nurturing our next generation.
Monday, August 1, 2011
KTMB without 好料的 KTM
Effective 1 July 2011, KTMB track & Tanjong Pagar KTMB Station officially returned to Singapore in exchange of a few plot of land downtown. Arrival of the last train marked the end of KTMB service in Singapore. Before the tracks were removed, the green corridor is open for public. Many shutter bugs, who have never step foot on the train rushed to take pictures before it is long gone.
The track spanned across Singapore Island for 26km. Over a weekend, we join the herd and started to trek from Rifle Range Road to Holland Road. We got off Ulu Pandan CC for breakfast partly because we were tired already.
Along the way we took some pictures for remembrance. True enough, the tracks near Ghim Moh & Holland were removed after 2 weeks. These pictures will be very valuable after a while.
We probably only walked for 2km. If we ate something in the morning, we could have walked further down. Some ministers even the finished the 26km journey. Urban development is behind landscape transformation. KTMB sacrificed & gave way to development such as condo, flats, shopping mall, schools etc. We will always remember KTMB's contribution to bring together people different countries.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Marina Bay Link Mall
Found a new makan place at Marina Bay Link Mall.
Paradise Pavilion
I am sooooo glad that I came. This place is nice n quiet. The caramel coated walnut is delicious. I am drooling already.
After eating, we took a stroll to the nearby Marina Bay Link Walk. The weather was good. Not too hot and not too cold all you need is a light jacket. I feel like Miss Rhode Island.
Paradise Pavilion
After eating, we took a stroll to the nearby Marina Bay Link Walk. The weather was good. Not too hot and not too cold all you need is a light jacket. I feel like Miss Rhode Island.
Marina Bay Link Mall - Facade
Marina Bay Sands from afar
Marina Bay Financial Center
Fullerton Bay Hotel previously Clifford Pier
Home Flooding History
Flooding is nothing new in Singapore. I witness a few times.
Incident No.: FL-00D-001
Date: May 2010
General Description: First ever flood case.
Root cause: Water supply for washing machine not fixed properly.
Damage: Kitchen floor flooded. Laundry basket collected water & clothes wetted.
Incident No.: FL-00D-002
Date: Dec 2010/ Jan 2011
General Description: First case caused by inferior fixture material.
Root cause: Water spray from punctured sanitary spray rubber hose.
Damage: 1 toilet roll soak in water beyond salvage.
Incident No.: FL-00D-003
Date: 29 June 2011
General Description: Most dramatic case so far, again caused by inferior fixture material.
Root cause: The sanitary spray rubber hose snapped. Water gush out from the hose. Stopped at 5.30pm when witness arrived at scene. Starting time unknown.
Damage: Water stain first noted at the front door step. Bedroom, living room & kitchen were all flooded. Plenty of dust & hair found in puddle. We believed those were accumulated at least for a year under the bed and sofa. 1 pair of totally wet GEOX shoes belong to witness found in front of shoe rack. Victim took 1 hours to mop the house.
Incident No.: FL-00D-001
Date: May 2010
General Description: First ever flood case.
Root cause: Water supply for washing machine not fixed properly.
Damage: Kitchen floor flooded. Laundry basket collected water & clothes wetted.
Incident No.: FL-00D-002
Date: Dec 2010/ Jan 2011
General Description: First case caused by inferior fixture material.
Root cause: Water spray from punctured sanitary spray rubber hose.
Damage: 1 toilet roll soak in water beyond salvage.
Incident No.: FL-00D-003
Date: 29 June 2011
General Description: Most dramatic case so far, again caused by inferior fixture material.
Root cause: The sanitary spray rubber hose snapped. Water gush out from the hose. Stopped at 5.30pm when witness arrived at scene. Starting time unknown.
Damage: Water stain first noted at the front door step. Bedroom, living room & kitchen were all flooded. Plenty of dust & hair found in puddle. We believed those were accumulated at least for a year under the bed and sofa. 1 pair of totally wet GEOX shoes belong to witness found in front of shoe rack. Victim took 1 hours to mop the house.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Returning to Melaka... Again
Took a short break to Melaka. Did the same things over again because there is nothing much to do in Melake. Visited the same old A Famosa, St Paul church, red house & Maritime Museum.
A good guide always tells great story. Heard this story about the cross on the crab shell. St Xavier once sailed in a boat and he met with heavy thunderstorm. He prayed. Unfortunately his favorite rosary & crucifix dropped into sea. Sad.... After a period of time, while walking along the beach he saw a crab carrying his rosary. To his delight, he blessed the crab with the crucifix & that's how the crab got it's remarkable cross on the shell.
Ate the same chendol, muah chi & laksa. Strolled along Jonker Walk & had drink at San Shu Gong. Very predictable. Anyway a good trip always ends with good movie. Yup.. We watched RIO. Very colourful.
A good guide always tells great story. Heard this story about the cross on the crab shell. St Xavier once sailed in a boat and he met with heavy thunderstorm. He prayed. Unfortunately his favorite rosary & crucifix dropped into sea. Sad.... After a period of time, while walking along the beach he saw a crab carrying his rosary. To his delight, he blessed the crab with the crucifix & that's how the crab got it's remarkable cross on the shell.
Friday, March 25, 2011
巴黎? No... Is 巴厘
We travelled again! This time got cheap flight tickets to Bali. Our travelling principle is always to use minimum money for maximum enjoyment. My initial plan was to have SPA, water sport, and a relaxing Balinese style accommodation. I heard they are quite value-for-money in Bali. Due to limited fund, we chose a modern style apartment located near Kuta Beach, AP Suites & Apartment.
Day 1
Touch down at DPS. Check-in in the afternoon. Roam around the busy street under the hot sun. Did a bit of shopping in Matahari, a departmental store. Looked for dinner place.
There are many foreign familiar restaurant around. After much consideration, we settle with Bubba Gump. The staff here are more lively than those in Japan. Nothing comes without a price. The bill here is also bigger than what we had in Japan.
Day 2
No drivers available. So we have to venture Bali by ourselves. First spot, the beach, Kuta Beach. There are many surfer babes & hunks on the water.
Panaroid Mun is scared of Tsunami so we only hang around & watch them surfing from afar. Along the beach vendor touting & trying to lure you into doing manicure, pedicure or hair plaiting.
Service is cheap as long as you bargain. Just bargain for anything, everything. Today is a shopping day although the shopping street is not very great. Also catching up with Bubba Gump picture taking frenzy. Dinner at some Warung... forgot the name. The locals recommended for tourist but I was not really impressed by the food.
Day 3
Hotel helped us to get a local driver. He brought to do everything a normal tourist does in Bali. We visited hindu temple, volcano Gunung Batur, picturesque Tegalalang rice terrace, cultural Ubud.
During the journey, we witness a wedding ceremony. Decoration is quite eleborated.
Dinner at Jimbaran. Supposedly good but we are really disappointed. All food basically cooked in 1 and only 1 way, GRILL. Prawns, fish & meat taste absolutely the same. And they are not cheap.
Day 4
Nothing much to do other than snapping a few more shots... Pack up and catch my flight back in SIN. Spent all IDR but forced to change somemore SGD at DPS airport for airport TAX payable at airport only. Not included in airfare, weird. IDR150,000 per pax which is SGD25. I was sceptical but have to comply. True enough the regulation is posted in IATA website so we are not cheated.
Bali, located in the west of Java Island, where Jarkata is. It's about 8 times the size of Singapore populated with ~3.9 mil people. Unlike other parts of Indonesia, majority of the locals here are Hindu. So we could see Hinduism element reflected in cultural pieces, souvenirs & building decoration.
Day 1
Touch down at DPS. Check-in in the afternoon. Roam around the busy street under the hot sun. Did a bit of shopping in Matahari, a departmental store. Looked for dinner place.
There are many foreign familiar restaurant around. After much consideration, we settle with Bubba Gump. The staff here are more lively than those in Japan. Nothing comes without a price. The bill here is also bigger than what we had in Japan.
No drivers available. So we have to venture Bali by ourselves. First spot, the beach, Kuta Beach. There are many surfer babes & hunks on the water.
Panaroid Mun is scared of Tsunami so we only hang around & watch them surfing from afar. Along the beach vendor touting & trying to lure you into doing manicure, pedicure or hair plaiting.
Service is cheap as long as you bargain. Just bargain for anything, everything. Today is a shopping day although the shopping street is not very great. Also catching up with Bubba Gump picture taking frenzy. Dinner at some Warung... forgot the name. The locals recommended for tourist but I was not really impressed by the food.
Hotel helped us to get a local driver. He brought to do everything a normal tourist does in Bali. We visited hindu temple, volcano Gunung Batur, picturesque Tegalalang rice terrace, cultural Ubud.
Temple. Need to wrap this cloth.
Gunung Api Batur
Telalang... It is big and very er... green
During the journey, we witness a wedding ceremony. Decoration is quite eleborated.
Besides we also tasted Kopi Luwak & famous Ibu Oka Babi Guling. Even my Indonesian colleague likes this roast pig. Definitely must try.
Kopi Luwak and some other interesting drinks
Dinner at Jimbaran. Supposedly good but we are really disappointed. All food basically cooked in 1 and only 1 way, GRILL. Prawns, fish & meat taste absolutely the same. And they are not cheap.
Day 4
Nothing much to do other than snapping a few more shots... Pack up and catch my flight back in SIN. Spent all IDR but forced to change somemore SGD at DPS airport for airport TAX payable at airport only. Not included in airfare, weird. IDR150,000 per pax which is SGD25. I was sceptical but have to comply. True enough the regulation is posted in IATA website so we are not cheated.
In-flight food
I am still hungry
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