Think Sugary Thoughts

"Will those BeanBoozled jelly beans from Candylicious make my day or ruin someone else's?"

A Scene from...?

...a kempeitai orientation film? screw those worthless banana notes!

Indoor Tanning

What do they use for indoor tanning? Ultraviolet light? What do you do inside the coffin...pardon me, tanning bed? Meditate? Call me a chicken, but I find this stuff all too scary. Maybe it's because I saw FINAL DESTINATION (forgot which installment), but getting trapped inside one of these confined spaces isn't the least funny. Why don't we just head out to the beach, instead??

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Add, Add, Add!

No spice and seasoning = no go! People who know me know I'm heavy on flavorings. You can gimme a bowl of bland soup and I'll turn it into a 'heavenly brew'. Serious!

AVA Club

What ECA/CCA did you guys join back in your school days? Does anyone remember the Audio Visual Aids (AVA) Club? (I believe it's called AV Club these days?) A couple of 'techno geeks' would set up the video recorders and/or overhead projectors (OHPs) before any 'multimedia presentation'. Those were the times at the theatrette.

WE ARE SINGAPOREANS

One of our most underrated local comedians, Hossan Leong, has returned to the small screen to host this wacky gameshow "about everything and anything Singaporean - from history to culture to trivia!". Hmm...sounds like a hoot already. Keep those send-ups coming, I say!

天 堂 鸟

还 未 绽 放？

Memories at Old Ford Factory

Formerly known as Old Ford Motor Factory, this national monument located along Upper Bukit Timah Road showcases articles of and artifacts from the painful WWII period - particularly the dreaded Japanese Occupation of Singapore. There's also an actual diary belonging to Force 136's Lim Bo Seng and a 20-minute documentary screening. Admission's only $3.00 for adults. A gem :-)

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Human Barcode

In Isaac Asimov's science fiction vision of the future, will human beings be branded (or embedded) with barcodes that provide instant identi-fication? That way, we won't need IC or passports or even credit cards if your bank account can be accessed via these black-and-white strips :-D

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

"Good morning to youuu...", crows Mr. Cockerel at the break of dawn. You may not be living in a kampung or taman, but that doesn't mean you should oversleep and be late for school or work. Alarm clocks can cock up (pun not intended) from time to time; roosters, on the other hen, are always ready and reliable!

More Toilet Tips

(1) Flush after use. We don't want - much less need - to inhale the ammonia in your urine and hydrogen sulfide in your feces.

(2) Wash your hands with soap. We don't know which part of your body you have just come into contact with (and don't wish to know, either).

(3) Do not wet the floor. Slipping and falling on cold hard concrete can cause really bad headaches.

Ballet

Darren Aronofsky's BLACK SWAN might have invoked the darker side of ballet, but this formalized performance dance, which originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, is still fervently honed and honored around the world for its infusion of grace and beauty. Which little girl doesn't wanna be a ballerina? What about the boys?

It's Freezing!

Make no mistake, Singapore's clime has been hyper-erratic as of late. But one thing remains rather constant - the Reykjavik-ish temperature inside our office that causes this proofreader to lose feeling on his fingers and toes. Behind me is OLM in her green cardigan, another 'frostbite victim'.

Black Pepper Beef Fried Rice

As much as I find fried rice oilier than a mechanic's garage (hmm...), I still decided to give this $4.80 hot wok dish @ Raffles City's The Food Place a try and - boy - did I savor it. Ended up finishing every single grain of rice and every bit of egg. If there's such a thing as 'sinfulicious', this is it!

Elizabeth Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)

Best remembered for her acting prowess and eight marriages, two-time Academy Award winner and screen legend of Hollywood's Golden Age, Elizabeth Taylor, has passed away at 79. As for best forgotten? Her swansong performance in THE FLINTSTONES.

Evening Stroll

Wife: Ah Lao, do you remember when we were young we said we would take evening strolls together even when we're old?
Husband: Don't call me "Ah Lao".
Wife: It's a term of endearment.
Husband: I don't find it endearing.
Wife: But I do.
Husband: Suit yourself, since this shall be our last evening stroll. Ever.
Wife: ...

The Arsonist

when runners run out of dulux...

"Ohhh...ching chong ling long ting tong..."

DISGRACED UCLA STUDENT ALEXANDRA WALLACE MUST BE FEELING DAMN REGRETFUL OVER HER RACIST RANTS AGAINST ASIANS IN HER SCHOOL. HOPEFULLY.

EPS

Ever since the Electronic Parking System (EPS) swang into effect at Beo Crescent exactly a month ago, we're seeing fewer 'coupon cheaters' in action. Concurrently, Sitis in straw hats also have that many more extra hours to slack over a cup of teh tarik.

Holey How?

what's the aim, purpose and objective of this piece of playground equipment? to prep kiddos for WIPEOUT?

Beast of Exmoor?

Even if 3this really was the carcass of the notorious Beast of Ex-moor, an elusive 'phantom cat' that roamed the fields in Devon, United Kingdom, and slayed sheep by their throats, I say "so what?". At the very most, it's still a cat. It's black, so it actually resembles a panther. 'Cryptid' much?

Reveal | Regret

In other words: hao lian (showoff) = hum bao (crybaby).

Fun Pak

Which Kellogg's breakfast cereal's your favorite, rise-and-shiners? Is it Frosties, Coco Pops or Corn Flakes Classic? Good for me, I can have 'em all! :-D

Iggy Pop

How many of you here keep iguanas as pets? Probably not in Singapore (too exotic for us), but I understand it's a popular choice in the States. Similar to terrapins, these folivore reptiles feed on greens and - to the surprise of some - can get aggressive as they become larger in size.

Fill My Tummy

If not for Oreos, my stomach would be growling so loudly at work that Mr. Yoo would think there's a jackal (not jackass) in the office.

Cling Clong Clang

Nope, in case you're questioning your own visual acuity, you don't have astigmatism - and there's also nothing wrong with this photo. This is how Fook Weng Seafood Restaurant's signboard looks like before nightfall (when the neon lights come on). What's so special about this place? Absolutely nothing.

Goodbye, Boon Kiat (1974 - 2011)

Was shocked out of my system when I learned (through another mutual friend Joseph Leong on Facebook) that my secondary school classmate and Ammo Base cohort Tan Boon Kiat had suddenly died last Saturday from a freak canoeing accident (he was struck by lightning). Rest in peace, my friend. You'll always be remembered.

If I Fell

Do I have acrophobia? When I looked down(ward) from this open window my knees turned to jelly and my head started to spin in different directions. So, what do you think? Do I have acrophobia? :-S

Pac-Man

Pakkuman by Namco is here to eat away all that ego. Look out for 'ghosts' and 'monsters' that lurk in every corner.

Forum Etiquette

SOME BIATCHES OUGHTA SUBDUE THEIR BITE. PERIOD.

Singapore Sling

The Singapore Sling is "a cocktail that was developed sometime before 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender working at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel Singapore. The original recipe used gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine and fresh pineapple juice, primarily from Sarawak pineapples, which enhance the flavor and create a foamy top". Hmm...I wonder who wrote this? Could it be, as Eugene Tan puts it, a "Wiki-moron"?

FiSSion

Before anyone should accuse me of being as insensitive toward Japan's plight as Malaysia's Berita Harian, let me first assure you all that this post has absolutely nothing to do with the impending nuclear meltdown over at the Fukushima plants. Ganges Avenue is where this FiSSion is taking place.

Diesel vs Rock

Vinny may be a bigger Hollywood star than Rocky (who looks good with goatee), but in real life the latter will likely whip his Jabroni ass before he can even say FAST FIVE.

Miss Zoned Out & Miss Tai Tai

In happier times: No one will miss Hui Sing (centre) more when she leaves than her BFF Lee Mei (right). Wish her all the best in health! (Seated left is Jiarong, just in case.)

Park Pilgrim

Pot-bellied drifter drifting off to sleep on a sheltered bench. He must be dreaming of stout, shaver and a spanking new BMX. Better not disturb him!

Gecko Driver

With Texas Ranger Earl McGraw hot on their heels, the Gecko brothers Seth and Richie have nowhere else to hide but - what?! - in Kim Seng Community Centre. As if their firearms and bags of loot are not gonna be completely conspicuous.

Miwa Asao

Celebrity athletes don't get any hotter than Japan's Miwa Asao (AKA 'Pixie of Beach Volleyball'). This 25-year-old sports star may not have finished anything better than 17th in international tournaments, but she's got that Anna Kournikova factor going for her (which ain't that bad after all!).

Sunnier Days Ahead

with all the chaos and catastrophes happening around us, we could really use some sunny days!

Tsunami

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the 500-and-rising casualties of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that consumed Pacific coasts. Alerts have been issued for this freak of nature and global stocks are rocked from their bases with shockwaves sent across world markets. Keep our hopes up high!

Signs of Sungei Buloh

Whilst most visit SBWR for wildlife watching, this Bo Liao Lang goes there for...sign snapping??

5No lorries, flatbeds or buses are permitted to park here, obviously, since those unruly monkeys would totally burglarize them.

5No fishing, either, because that's the park rangers' favorite pastime.

5Joking aside, please do care for the nature - at least for the sake of our future generations.

5This sign says it best! "Take nothing but photographs" is actually the preceding sentence.

5And, if all else fails, they'll just dump you into the lake and let the Loch Buloh monster have you for lunch. LOL.

Bam Bam Bigelow

Before he disappeared from the radar and subsequently died in 2007 from cocaine overdose, 387-pound Bam Bam Bigelow recorded an 8.8 on the Richter scale. That diving headbutt from the top turnbuckle was devastating for whomever laid below. Remember his valet/manager Luna Vachon?

Yongping Yu

They say once you see this fish fountain, you'll know that you're in the Johorean town of Yong Peng. Really? I think I'll have to go there a few more times to be sure ;-)

SAP Art

A coupla art pieces gifted to our company as tokens of appreciation (I reckon). They're aligned along the short corridor outside our conference room and Shelia, for one, should be so acquainted with them :-)

JERSEY SHORE

Seriously, the States is airing such reality television series as JERSEY SHORE and KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS that we viewers over here have never even heard of before. If it wasn't for World Wrestling Entertainment's engagement with the former's Snooki to guest-host Monday Night Raw next week, I'd still be living under a rock...

Safe Eater

There are so many different types - rather, flavors - of ramen on the Ajisen menu (e.g. Ton Toro, Nan-Kotsu, Cha Shu and Kumamoto), but the one I ended up ordering was the original soup base. Why? Because I'm not exactly an 'adventurous eater', if you know what I mean. But at least I opted for extra spicy, which wasn't all that fiery to begin with :-P