http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/a little more broken.ennoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:15:27 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com690125noreply@blogger.comnoa little more broken.http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-love-lans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:07:15 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-4407732509250349545[thoughts of a half-asleep half high fish] i've had my fair share of traavelling and experiences, but there's just something about a LAN event, experience which just cannot be replaced. and it can be experienced in so many different ways. allow me to elaborate. attending a lan event as a competitive team this is a good mix of fun and not fun. its definitely an attention fest, but there are 2012-01-22T12:07:15.824+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-smm-2011-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:34:50 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-3547522524377912985i've had a few people asking me about my SMM experience, and i guess i should just do a blog post so that i can refer them here rather than telling them individually. on the whole, it was a pretty good trip, for the team. our group for the competition had Nirvana.cn, Neolution (runner up at ESTC 2011 Winter), and a local malaysian team who qualified (sorry but i can't remember the team name right2011-12-07T03:34:50.127+08:002http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/11/wdc-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:50:43 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-7060123358362390743hi world! in case you've been wondering why i've been MIA for the longest time, it's cos i've been doing some secret training for upcoming competitions. i'm not sure if they secret training worked, or if it was effective... but oh well, the time has come for it all to be put to the test. i'm off to china, wuhan for WDC from the 8th to the 14th november, playing as last for MiTH-TRY, the female 2011-11-08T02:50:43.799+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/10/difference-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:22:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-3260087104991029966i'm a competitive gamer, not a gamer. i say this, because there are huge distinctions between a normal gamer, and a competitive gamer. the main distinction is that a competitive gamer spends inordinate amounts of time on one game. its not possible to be better through natural skill alone, which is why competitive gamers need to spend a lot of time trying to make the difference in skill between 2011-10-17T19:22:59.082+08:003http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/10/arrrhgh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:41:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-6170300734467887663LF : web design / photoshop courses! any good, recognised certifications and schools to recommend? part time studying! oh well, i don’t really expect any replies on this, but i guess there’s no harm asking. in the meantime, i’ll do some searching on my own. i do also want to take jlpt, but i figure that i’d need to go do lots of revision first and do a refresher course. other than that, i still 2011-10-13T02:41:30.692+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/09/fund-raising-extra-lifes-24hr-gaming.htmlrazerpmsclanfund-raisingextra-lifenoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:29:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-7062182247920197137 You thought that games were all bad, and gamers were all sloppy, aimless d00ds. You thought wrong, my friend. We’re inspired, and on a Mission. A Mission started by Sarcastic Gamers in 2008 in honour of Victoria Enmon (aka Tori) – a young girl who despite her sickness, went on to inspire many with her spirit, determination and love. Initially, Sarcastic Gamers donated games and other 2011-09-28T16:29:59.346+08:001http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/09/power-struggles.htmlnewspaperspmsfurryfishyanelizainterviewmsjovialpmsasteriskstraitstimeselizaongasteriskdigitallifehuayannoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:02:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-5666844711349835134Most of the time, it’s better to take the carrot approach, as opposed to the stick approach, even if you’re in the position to use the stick.Recently, some people in my life have been insisting on certain things, and most of the time, I comply, not because I can’t say no, but because I’m trying to be gracious.I wonder though, if people realise they are getting their way, not because they are 2011-09-28T18:02:55.774+08:001http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/09/being-woman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:54:13 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-3699119325478945275it's really difficult being a woman. if you look too good, people will be too afraid to approach you. if you look bad, you'll be insulted even if you don't purposely draw attention to yourself. you have to look pretty without trying too hard, and you have to do it tastefully enough so that you don't seem like a slut. as i get older, i realise that it's harder and harder to maintain yourself. (or2011-09-20T01:54:13.734+08:002http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/09/of-female-divisions-and-sideshows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:54:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-1199089206462959705i've been asked about what i think about competing in a competition divided by gender. i have to admit that competing in an all-female division sounds pretty good to me. before you judge me, here's why - the dota market is saturated right now with highly skilled players i echo the sentiments of chawy and hyhy when they spoke about considering switching to LoL as their main game. the top players2011-09-03T00:54:55.740+08:004http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/08/incomplete.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:13:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-1389644678917701592i started out writing this post because my mind was boiling with all the information, post-scythe interviews. i'm not sure what exactly i wanted to achieve out of writing, other than it helps me put my thoughts in order, and is somewhat therapeutic to me. so, since i expended the effort to write a whole wall of text, i figured i might as well post it, even if there is no aim to it other than self2011-09-01T13:13:10.786+08:002http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/08/please-step-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:46:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-1787961688953689383there's been great furor and uproar in the Singapore community, and i have to say that it can be attributed to Phirkan and PMS Asterisk. and of course, the golden team Scythe.sg. i think the amount of feedback has been stunning, and the support shows that there is a community out there who feels so strongly about this. which takes me to my next concern. someone, some organisation, something. 2011-08-26T17:46:19.252+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/08/esports-in-singapore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:50:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-8819689486071244054http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/aeriel-phirkhan/dear-govt-we-just-need-1-chance-to-shine-gamers-do-read-/10150276363362441 Read that link for the background story. We Singaporean gamers are crying for some support, any support. Gamers nowadays are not the useless, sloppy, addicted bums that we've been depicted as. Many of us hold degrees, are active in physical sports and we're driven, 2011-08-21T22:50:16.215+08:002http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/08/monumental-week-in-history-of-esports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:16:33 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-6303713250720410316This week, with today as the midpoint, is probably one of the most eventful, ever, in eSports. with Gamescom going on in Germany, and e-stars in Seoul, we viewers are spoilt for choice. IEM has one of the best streams going on - especially if you have a HD pass like I do (thanks to Julian Ho) http://tv.esl.eu/de/login/validate#/de/esltv_stream/  for more information on how to watch the IEM LoL 2011-08-19T14:16:33.682+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/08/silence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:52:53 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-8204199124970221427ok, so i know i've been really silent for quite a while. and i guess i'm gonna give the same old excuse that i was busy and uninspired. quite a few interesting things have happened in this past month or so that i've been mia - one of them being that i've gotten myself a nice computer. its the first time in years that i have a desktop, my alienware has been serving me faithfully since 2008, and 2011-08-13T02:52:53.049+08:001http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/07/obedient-wives-my-ass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:34:54 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-4693963155879436504http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/06/outrage-at-obedient-wives-club-singapore?INTCMP=SRCH It’s been a while since I’ve felt so annoyed reading an article, but somehow the article at the link above really pissed me off. To be as fair as I can, I do believe that its GREAT for a wife to submit to their husbands, but there's a caveat : the husband has to treat their wife properly, with respect2011-07-09T00:34:54.753+08:004http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/06/prawning-kind-which-involves-live.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:02:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-8540862583926222119When I say “prawning”, I’m referring to the activity which (mostly Asians) people do at man-made ponds whereby they use a rod and hook to catch prawns. I’m definitely not referring to this activity. Anyhow, I realize that it’s a very popular activity over here, even with kids and females.Ponds are normally so crowded with people that everyone is sitting chair to chair along the edges, with no 2011-06-28T10:02:08.700+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/06/photoblog-punggol-promenade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:50:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-8739134677091005351As part of my new healthy living regime, I will get outdoors more and be up earlier in the mornings.Heh.Have no idea how long my resolve will last, but it sucks to keep getting sick.Anyhow, early mornings provide nice photo opportunities...Presenting my latest haunt:Punggol longkang is now a dam, and fishing, swimming etc in it, is now prohibited.There's a red bridge leading to Lorong Halus (ie, 2011-06-20T00:50:05.319+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/06/creative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Sat, 04 Jun 2011 01:23:58 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-2202685951478519935I have decided that I will obtain a Wacom Intuos4 Medium and become more creative. lol. Nope, this isn't one of those split second decision things... I've always wanted to be proficient in Adobe. Time to get software to complement it! *** I don't want to give the kittens back... =( Been looking after them for the past 2 nights and they are easy to manage - when they have their cat litter. And 2011-06-04T16:23:58.826+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/photoblog-marina-barrage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Tue, 31 May 2011 08:00:59 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-6127637406141842951A relatively unknown sweet spot on this island, Marina Barrage attracts many, for different reasons.Car Park B is where you will be redirected to when the main car park outside Marina Barrage is full.Overgrown n and teeming with bird life.Birds, bird enthusiasts, bird photographers.A little Peaceful Dove strutting around the parking lot.Marina Bay Sands as seen from Marina South.From the inside 2011-05-31T23:00:59.585+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/photoblog-daryl-cats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Tue, 24 May 2011 06:55:36 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-6507814039259686247Paid Daryl and his 2 kittens a visit. Although I'm not extremely fond of very young kittens, I have to say it was a pretty good photography session.Hyperactive small animals are very difficult to photograph. But I think I managed to get a few decent shots, in between switching devices - my lx3 and an iPhone.Evening started with a sunset and dinner.Owner of the meows.Then we started on the meows..2011-05-24T21:55:36.433+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/quinn-kitten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 23 May 2011 10:53:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-2366230458116904859Daryl's kitten is a lolcat wannabe.I call this shot : "Ahh! You touch my tralalala!!"2011-05-24T01:53:31.802+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/sigh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Fri, 20 May 2011 10:53:14 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-5755124396113727654I wish I were many things.More determined, mentally stronger, disciplined, heavier. More patient, better able to tolerate all that needs tolerating.I guess I can work on all that - except getting heavier. That's really tough.But I like the way I age.It beats being a 5am-and-sitting-by-the-road-emoing-with-a-friend-who-probably-just-wants-to-go-home teen/tween. Not that I was ever like that, but 2011-05-21T01:53:14.829+08:002http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/evening-at-ecp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Wed, 11 May 2011 08:28:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-4224176222116910923Dinner at the lagoon hawker centre. Camera settings on scene mode, sunset.Happy family gatheringMy age, and also a very nice looking bar/live band/dinner place by the beach. Near the big splash.The side of twentysix which is facing the pedestrian/cycling tracks.I like the colours of this one.I've also been very inspired by camera+. It's a fab little app for iPhones which turns you into an instant2011-05-11T23:28:48.500+08:000http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/travels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Tue, 10 May 2011 22:11:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-4307882714218850765a few places to go to this year! 1. thailand 2. japan 3. Universal studios 4. botanical gardens2011-05-11T13:11:24.758+08:001http://sylvirspydir.blogspot.com/2011/05/housewarming-pinnacleduxton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tammy.)Mon, 02 May 2011 10:12:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5968119.post-6134525664193653628Popped by Sock's new pad and I discovered a few things: 1) pinnacle @ duxton is a really nice place for photography. It doesn't matter how lousy a camera you have, or how bad your skills are, it's almost impossible to make it look bad. 2) having few material objects makes you feel very free. Material things burden me... They take up space... And memories. So I 2011-05-03T01:12:10.234+08:000nonadult