I walked from 1400hrs till 1700hrs

31st Mar 09

Today is the last day of March 09. Will like to talk about my trip up the Long long walk on last Wednesday, 25th Mar 09.

It was my off-day. On 24th I was still clueless of what to do, where to go on the next day. I just feel that I need some relaxing outdoor trip. Not window shopping this time... I decided on that very day morning 11am.

I got dressed in a tees, short, shoes plus my Deuter bag. I took a bus to HarbourFront Interchange, spending almost 45 minutes in there and I almost fall asleep. *As usual... I started off my walk at Hort Park. I was floating around under the extremely hot sun, searching for those fun memories I had there. Looking around, there isn't sight of tourists nor visitors. Only 'Ban-ga-la' workers walking around with waterhose.

So there I gently strolled along, trying hard not to disturb the plants who are busy doing photosynthesis.

A few windmills here...

Glasshouse filled with pretty flowers!!

When my time is almost up, I managed to take a few shots of these black buzzing bugs near the entrance of the park.

It took me nearly 15minutes there to take this shots.

Out of Hort Park, I proceed towards the Alexandra Arch.

The sun continue to prick my neck, arms with it's heat... I simply ignore it, as I walk on this long up slope bridge ALONE..

I believe there are hardly any one else up on the bridge, especially during weekdays. So these itching hands students decided to engrave their 'love declaration' on this poor bamboo... I thought they only do that to bus seats... Now here!! They are harming the nature...

Upon reaching here at around 1610hrs, the sun hide away. Not from the shady canopy of trees, but hiding within the dark clouds...

It was so much cooler up here on Henderson Waves. But I feel my legs are weary and tired..

My vision turn blur... *Haha!! Just kidding!

So the dark sky started rumbling... Signal that I have to fasten my pace down hill.

Reaching Jewel Box, I saw lightning few kilometres away.. But I still take some time to shoot this pretty flowers by the roadside, before making the dash down.



I let my legs free-wheel down the slope... Nearly collapsing down the steep stairs while heading towards HarbourFront MRT station...

Moving at lightning speed, I reached Raffles Place to fetch Jazs from work at around 1735hrs. While waiting I shifted 3 times JUST to move away from those silly smokers sitting in front of Chervon House. As I waited on, I saw Real-Life Buddhas!!!
I can't believe they are doing that at CBD area!!! That's crazy!!!

Till then, I have to think hard where should I go the next time.....

My Dinner & Dance 2009

15th March 2009

1 day has passed. The scenes of yesterday night Company D & D still flashes across my mind... And I am certainly relieved that it went really smoothly, especially with everyone sent laughing in tears!

Flashes back to April 08, I was selected to be part of the Staff Leisure Committee. I felt that I was simply cursed.... Sometime, I really felt like giving it up, after a few events. Can hardly cope with this plus my Day-work. So I was absolutely relieved that yesterday night have descend to clear about 90% of my 1 year duty.

I started planning this Dinner & Dance since August 2008, with my committee members. Liaise with the Event Company and sourcing out for Hotels. Take us quite some time, added to that, our committee of 8 persons kept changing (due to resignations). I thought that will hit us hard, but fortunately, we held on....

Rendezvous Hotel was the selected venue. On 14th March 2009, a warm afternoon, 1540 hrs, I reached the hotel. While waiting for rest of the committee to reach around 1620 hrs, I went checking the site and spoken to the Hotel person-in-charge about the arrangement later on.

1730 hrs, I changed into my soccer suit, went down to the dinning area.

1. Finalize the layout of tables,
2. Had a short meeting with Event Company and Emcee, and
3. Briefed my committee for the last time.

By 1820hrs, fellow colleagues started arriving. By 1945 hrs, the whole event commenced. I started 'Shuttle - runs' thr and fro the Stage and my dinning table. Eat halfway, there comes, "Antz, time for Prize Presentation." if not, "Antz, check out where's the Prize Presenter." (By the way, I'm suppose to pass the awards to the Prize Presenter) I simply didn't have time to slowly chew those dishes, just pour whatever edible down my throat.

There was one part, I was made to dance along the song, "Y-M-C-A!!" in front of the whole chunk of guests. (That's was so 'ma lu'....) After that, was another round of prize presentation

Finally, 2230hrs, the event was called to an end by the Emcee. While Fellow colleagues started taking photos with one another, I was again hopping around for the payment for Hotel, Event Company and Photographer.

Only after that, I was given a break... *Phew...

Sat down one corner with my un-used camera (I starting hearing others' cameras ticking away, one even claim batt flat!!) still hanging around my neck, I requested for a glass of ice water. Pour it down my throat. *Arhh.. Took a few photos with colleagues, changed and dump those pair of soccer socks into my bag. Saw the few groups happily chatting, thinking that there's isn't room for me in there, I left the hotel after glupping down a mug of beer.



Walking to the bus-stop under the drizzling red sky, with my camera (still un-used) with 2 fully charged batteries. Took a bus home (by then, it was raining heavily), lie flat on bed, thinking that I still need to work on 15th March, morning. *Anti-climax....



I was really glad it's all over, and after seeing those appreciating comments on my Facebook just now, I felt even better! And I'm really thankful for that little pat on my shoulder. = )

I like....

7th March 2009

Recently I have been listening to these songs. Plug on your headphones, start enjoying them on your MP3 player!


This song is "Lucky" - Jason Mraz feat Colbie Caillat. From Jason Mraz's album, 'We sing, We dance, We steal things'. Hear how their voices flow beautifully along together!





Also a duet, "Broken Strings" - James Morrison ft Nelly Furtado. Many fans comment that Nelly fare quite badly in this song. You may check out other James Morrison's 'Live' clips on YouTube with other singers, to compare.




This is one of Jazs & Antz fav song. "I'm Your" - Jason Mraz. I love this version, simple tunes with guitar and drum. I like the backing vocal! His voice blends in so well with Jason Mraz!! From this clip, you may also see how creative, how talented Jason Mraz is. Enjoy!

I did them...

2nd Mar 09

After seeing friends who posted on Facebook on '25 things of ME', I thought, I can come out with a few posts regarding me. Not willing to post it on Facebook to declare to ALL... my friends there, I decided to post it here. Rather remote for my colleagues ba...

Let's starts with...

THINGS ANTZ DID IT ALONE

1. Watching numerous movies (E.g. LOTR series, MI series, Wu Jian Dao series), + Munching of Popcorn and Coke combo.
2. Walked from Far East Plaza to Suntec to Bugis for window shopping in a single day.
3. Brought my Timberland shoes, Soccer jerseys
4. Grab a drink at Boat Quay TCC
5. Lunch at Wheelock Place - Fish & Co.
6. Dinner at Suntec - Carl's Jr, Subway
7. Went Kallang Bowling & Community Centre for Basketball
8. Cycle from my house to Botanic Garden & East Coast Park - New park connection to Changi Beach (on 2 separate days)
9. Jog from my house to East Coast Park - MacDonald
10. Went Sentosa for a walk