There really is no need for a title....

Yet another Food Trail with Omy - Bugis+ Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:47:00 +0000

Once again, I had another chance to gorge myself with great food around Singapore, and this time I'll be food from Bugis+ (Formerly known as iluma)

Don't forget to check out my previous food trails, I guess Omy is the reason why I'm not losing weight.....

Photos with Omy.sg logo by Omy.

Our first stop, Taipei Station

Our first stop with all the rest of the local bloggers.

The cosy cafe with stools all over.

One of my favorite by Taipei Station(台北站）, Cheese Crispy Chicken 乳酪鸡排

Indeed, cheesy and crispy, with heavily coated skins, one of the best foods you can ever attempt to smuggle into cinemas too!

Original Crispy Chicken 香炸盐酥鸡排

Close up of the Original Crispy chicken.

Crispy Tempura 香炸盐酥甜不辣, Fried pumpkins I think.

Also great for smuggling into cinemas.

Another interesting item on the menu, fried vegetables, but I still prefer my broccoli steamed or poached instead.

Some other more filling items available are Braised pork with jasmine rice and Oyster Mee Sua, also one of young singaporeans favorite.

And not forgetting Taiwan bubble teas.

Taipei Station(台北站）

201 Victoria Street
#04-03 Bugis+
Singapore 188067

Our Second place to eat on the list, Laksania

The very kind ladyboss(I suppose) introducing us to the variants of Laksa found around the region of South East Asia, from Singapore to Borneo.

Sarawak Laksa

Close up of Sarawak Laksa

Singapore Laksa

The variant of Laksa found commonly around Singapore, still my favorite, especially with lots of cockles.

Kelantan Laksa

Another nice item on the menu, Chicken satays, thick and juicy, served without the common Satay peanut sauce, I have no idea what that deliciou sauce was.

Delicious!

Laksania is also available at 3 locations in Singapore as follows.

Nex Mall
23 Serangoon Central
#B1-08
Singapore 556083
Tel:+65 6634 2645

Bugis+
201 Victoria Street
#04-04
Singapore 188067
Tel:+65 6636 9776

East Coast
382 East Coast Road
Singapore 428987
Tel:+65 6346 2026

The third station, Crystal Jade HK Cafe IN

I forgot to take a photo of the exterior, but anyways, Crystal Jade provided one for me.

Our starter, Old time Hong Kong Biscuit with malt sugar as filling, a luxury snack for hongkie kids as a snack back in the 60s.

as well as the Chilled Hong Kong Milk Tea, dramatically presented to your table with dry ice in the hollow segment of the vase, sibeh gao gao and thick milk tea. Price : S$3.90

Crispy Macau pork chop bun, a fusion between eastern and western cuisine, a burger set in short. served with fried pork chop, sliced cucumber, tomato, lettuce and crispy bean curd skin.

Price: S$4.80

Corned beef and cheese toast. (accidentally ate one without taking photo, costs S$4.80 for 4toast)

Probably my favorite of all, Deep-fried Spring Chicken with lemongrass. S$8.80(half) S$16.80(whole chicken)

Juicy juicy chicken.

Another closer look to make you drool, no matter which part of the chicken, it's all tender and great tasting.

Hong Kong Cart Noodles, filled with pretty much what you are able to think of, cuttlefish, fishball, chicken sausages, at only S$4.00.

Our local bloggers habit, thousands of photos first before eating, while I already started eating.

Crystal Jade HK Café
Singapore
Bugis+ #04-05
T (65) 6509 9698

This is the end of part 1 of my food trail at Bugis+ , I'll continue the rest within the week if time allows. :)

*UPDATE**

Part 2 available now! Link

Sabah under attack by guerrillas from the Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:18:00 +0000

This is one disturbing photo taken during a rally by the MNLF(Moro National Liberation Front), picture via EDMW Loves Singapore.

The state of Sabah is a beautiful place with many exotic plants and creatures, I've been there once and am looking forward to another trip in the near future. Please don't destroy such a beautiful place created by mother nature?

Let's have peace internationally, shall we?

Speak good english movement - How good is your english test

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:04:00 +0000

Happened to stumble upon this web quiz by our local Speak Good English Movement campaign, click here to do the test online!

I scored a 16 our of 30.....wow....ok, better work on my ang moh more now.

I've got a question, shouldn't "Laid" be correct?

Magnetic fields in trains

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:44:00 +0000

Will this work in Singapore trains?

(video)

KNS INDIAN MUSLIM FOOD

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:52:00 +0000

Spotted this around Block 107 Hougang Ave 1, will definitely give it a try someday soon!

Oh.....the letters "KNS" is actually a known abbreviation of a vulgar phrase in Singapore FYI.

To give, or not to give?

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:33:00 +0000

Following the recent post on STOMP, about a man asking for money to public transport fare,(link) I was approached by a man in his late 40s last thursday(6th January 2013) at around 5:40pm at Ang Mo Kio MRT station.

Dress in rugged clothes, he asked "对不起小弟，我不够散钱买ticket, 我可以跟你拿一块九来搭车回家吗？"(Sorry kiddo, I don't have enough change to buy a train ticket home, may I ask you for $1.90 spare change for me to purchase a ticket?)

Out of his very sincere approach and innocence, I decided to look into my wallet, and wala..... there was indeed some spare change amounting to $1.90 exactly, I gave it to him immediately, before I could make a move, he asked me what am I doing at the moment(working or studying), I told him i was an NSF with the Singapore Armed Forces of course...

He then asked "哦，真的谢谢你，不过你自己够用吗？。。。。“(oh, thank you very much, but do you have enough for yourself?...."

I am drawing only S$446.40 in allowance from the army monthly....what is "enough"? (certain amounts deducted for comchest charity and insurance), I am even struggling to save up for further studies and rainy days, but hey, if someone needs help, it's always good to help in any way you can afford to.

For some strange reasons, the number 1280 kept coming to me that day, I then head to a Singapore Pools outlet at AMK Hub NTUC. While in line and almost making it to the cashier through the long queue......guess who did I spot(and spotted me) before getting in queue?

THE SAME MAN, holding a bunch of coins with a $2 note, he approached me with a smile and asked me to help him make the bet purchase.....of course, I did it with a what-the-fuck expression.

I felt cheated, I didn't mind the $1.90, I felt my trust stolen, but whatever, I do hope he won(so he probably won't have to beg again).

On the way home, I joked about it via SMS and whatsapp with friends, later in the evening as I checked the results, guess what, I STRUCK 4D LOTTERY! WOOHOOOO, although it was only a winning of $3, it felt real good.

My point is, whatever happens to money you donate away to strangers, don't feel bad about it, I believe whatever you sow, you'll reap it again in some ways or another, for me, I struck the lottery.

Be kind to strangers. :)

Mint Showcase II

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:45:00 +0000

My good friend Mint is having her second ever music showcase, in pursuit of her dreams of becoming a pop star!

Do show your support for local talents!

Details of Mint Showcase II

Dates: 12th (Saturday) and 13th (Sunday) of January 2013
Time: 1pm to 4pm on both days

Venue: All About Eve Bar
144 Arab Street #02-01, Singapore 199829
(Opposite Golden Landmark Hotel)

Ticket Prices: Online purchase $22.00 per ticket (for 1 day),
At the door on performance days $25.00 per ticket (for 1 day)

Visit http://tinyurl.com/MintShowcaseIITicketsto register for your tickets online.

When I'm missing you(Demo cover) - Yong Wei

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Merry christmas everyone! I've been MIA for a while.....been busy serving the nation!
(Photo by Omy.sg a few years back)

I have lost 18kg so far, ever since I enlisted into the army 6months ago, my face looks a lot sharper now. Another 18more months to go to finish up my conscription duties! I'm damn happy that I'm constantly losing weight in the army!

In my free time, I really would just like to be playing music these days, here's a new(Actually not so new, written a few years back by one of my close music friends.) song demo recording I did in a hurry, written by my good friend Jacky Cheng not the Hong Kong famous Jacky Chueng hor, enjoy!

(Soundcloud link)

Songwriter : Jacky Cheng
Singer/Demo mix : Goh Yong Wei

Verse:
Day and Night
I've been thinking of you
Every Night
I've been missing you
It's been so long since we last talk

Remember then, I'm thinking of when
I'm by your side all this while
when you cry then I ask why
and you deny
Oh please don't cry

Chorus:
Now again I try to chill but not frill
but you have over done it
It's okay in any way you'll realise it anyway
Here again you never change or even think about it
You didn't care that's what I fear

Verse 2:
Remember then times we spend together
things we talk like forever
we took pictures with beavers
I... miss those times, I... (miss those times)
but its all memories in my mind...

Chorus: x2
Now again I try to chill but not frill
but you have over done it
It's okay in any way you'll realise it anyway
Here again you never change or even think about it
You didn't care that's what I fear

Outro:
When it's time to say goodbye
It's tight to say goodbye
Don't wanna go
Cos I'll be missing you so

Youths queueing a week before SMTown concert part 2

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:03:00 +0000

Story via STOMP, continued from here

Go ahead and cry you big babies, do something more meaningful with your lives instead of chasing idols.

Anyone can be stupid, but no one should be allowed to be f*cking stupid. This whole story on queuing up 7days for kpop idols has made me so outraged! How in the world can we depend on these youths to take care of Singapore in the future?!

Here's something for youths to start becoming more intelligent, here, listen to some TedTalks here.

Actually, if you think about it, these girls can queue for 7days and night, through rain or shine, even more satki than me doing Guard duties or even outfield trainings leh, these girls should really serve National Service too lor!

Youths queueing a week before SMTown concert

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:17:00 +0000

New via Omy.sg

狮城“伟大父母”，儿女追韩星，排队7天霸位，他们日日开车接送，还负责送食物。

下周五（23日），本地的滨海湾浮动舞台将举办众多韩国明星云集的SMTown演唱会，众多少男少女为了霸占演唱会狂舞区最好的位子，从本周五上午就开始排队，排足7天。

排在最前面的少女梁小姐（18岁，理工生）受访时说，她和约14名年龄介于14岁到18岁的朋友，将一起观看演唱会。

她说，演唱会狂舞区（moshpit）的票价是245元，她们无需存钱买票，票都是父母出钱买的。
- 父母忙张罗食物　确保孩子不会挨饿完整报道请看18.11.2012的》新明日报》。

In summary, youths queue up 7days in advance for SMTown concert, parents paid for tickets, parents drove daily to provide the youths food while they queue.

I can't believe how f*cking useless this generation has become of young Singaporeans, no backbones, no brains and no idea how hard money is earned.

Why not spend the holidays taking up courses that are useful, First-Aid, CPR, Photography or even volunteer instead of rotting around in the queue?

theRAshow celebrates Deepavali

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:08:00 +0000

Another awesome local productions' production produced, this time teaching people about Diwali, the festival of light, celebrated mainly by Hindus around the world.

Support theRAshow by visiting their site!

Melinda Ulyssa

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:46:00 +0000

Via EDMW facebook

Melinda, I phark you, idiot.....

Where got time?

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:10:00 +0000

As much as I'd love to blog, to sing, to cover events, to meet all my amazing media friends.....I really don't have the time anymore....for now....I'll have to serve my nation in the military, I'll blog when I have enough free time, meanwhile, remember, I'm not dead yet hor.

Do follow me on twitter @yongwei92 to chat and keep up with me, I'm still very active on microblogs.

Items to giveaway for free!

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:51:00 +0000

Did a bit of clean up in my room and round loads of treasures I've kept since I was in primary school a decade ago, I think it's really time I let them go and let some other kid enjoy what I had when I was younger.

I'm still digging out from my room more items, possibly coming up with a part 2 giveaway soon!

Do drop me a mail at yw(at)iamnotfat.net with your

Name
Phone

I will get back to you as soon as possible on weekends when I book out of camp(heh, ya, I'm serving the army at the moment.). Do note all these are based on first come first served basis.

Conditions for taking these items from me

You will not sell it for any profits, unless it's for charity purposes.
You will continue the chain, pass it down to someone else as a free item.
Take good care of it.

Mr.Kiasu comics, Almost complete set, with book number 2 missing.

My "huge" collection of Lao Fu Zi comics, mixed series.

Popular Chinese Joke book.

YG Riddle fun.

Megabest jokes.

Other than what I owned since my primary school days are

N.E.Mation 3 and 4 DVDs

Pulse 3 movie DVD.

Something is wrong with my BurgerKing breakfast platter.....

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 03:56:00 +0000

I ordered this....

I received this, and not realize that my hashbrowns are missing till I got home....errrrr, utterly disappointed.

F.M.L. Fachai Meets Lily - Another free screening!

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:06:00 +0000

Screening details
Monday, 1st October 2012, 7:30pm
The Substation Theatre(Directions)
Admission: Free
Usually happening every first Monday of the month at The Substation, is a popular screening of new local short films and is followed by a session with the filmmakers.

Unfortunately I will not be around as I'll be in camp preparing for my Passing Out Ceremony to upgrade from a Recruit to a Private in our armed forces.

But hey, my super cute director Qiu Kairu will be around for any questions or a chat if you were to head down!

When I was in the army(Demo) - Yong Wei

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Here's another song I've written, inspired while I underwent Basic Military Training, featuring one of the SAF marching songs often sang by almost everyone in the mornings.

(Soundcloud direct link)

Original song by Yong Wei
Verse source: Somewhere from the corners of SAF, unknown.
Chorus: Yong Wei

Lyrics
In the early morning march
With my field pack on my back
With an aching in my heart
and my body full of sweat
I'm a long long way from home
and I miss my lover so
In the early morning march
when the cold wind blows

I know I know
You had to go
(so please)Hurry back home
Cause I miss you so

Chorus:
While I was in the army
you know I missed you dearly
Got my pillow to sleep
I wish you were beside me

You know my heart feel lonely
without you here beside me
Be my other half
I don't want to fall apart

Oh oh oh, when can I go
woah oh oh, two more years to go

My new ride - Raleigh Lahar 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:19:00 +0000

The Raleigh LAHAR 2.0, with almost identical specifications as the late Raleigh Diablo Pro, I purchased mine for about $420 along with some accessories.

Unfortunately, the front tire punctured just minutes before Jalan Kayu, I swear it has nothing to do with my weight......

Here's an old photo of my bicycle that got stolen a few months ago, please help me whack the rider if you see him/her.

All these years, I've been very enthusiastic with riding 2-wheelers, I'm even taking up Riding classes for a motorbike license, unfortunately slots are very limited and with my limited time out from national service, I think I might have to even forget about it for now.

I am usually a lone rider, cycling across the eastern region of Singapore, usually as far as Changi Airport. Usually no one believes my passion for cycling, simply because I'm overweight.(thanks ah)

Whether people believe it or not, it is still a personal hobby which I enjoy a lot, it also serves to me as something to look forward to every time I book out from camp. On another side note, quite some time back I even got mentioned by the Singapore Sports Council hor! Read it here!

There I was a few years ago at Singapore Sports Council at Kallang receiving my prizes! And yes, I cycled there.

Nonetheless, drivers, do keep a lookout for cyclists, and cyclists, remember not to demand the right of way, your life is at stake. Most importantly, remember to enjoy your ride and ride safe!

Where got time?

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 10:01:00 +0000

I am Recruit Goh Yong Wei, I am on course to become a Technician for the Singapore Armed Forces......Just saying.

In the early morning sun
I am training having fun
I'm a soldier, I'm a man
Got the best job in the land.
TECHNICIAN!

Where got time to blog often now...

Fabulous You Episode 1: The Audition

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 10:15:00 +0000

I was suppose to join this new reality TV show as invited by the director, part of a Lose Weight Feel Good program, but too bad, I had to enlist into the Singapore Armed Forces for 2 years as part of Singapore's conscription act, so no media programs for me planned anytime soon......

But hey, do read about my experience during my first 18days of BMT(Basic Military Training) here, it's not that bad after all! I've lost 8kg so far by the way!

Look Fabulous, Feel Fabulous and Be Fabulous! More than 100 people joined the audition held at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard to take part in our new web TV reality show Fabulous You hosted by Sabrina Wang with Mr Singapore Kevin Chiak, Miss Singapore Valentane Huang and local celeb Vincent Ng as our star judges. Fabulous You is brought to you by the Fabulous Group - http://fabulousgroup.com.sg/

By the way, the host is also a chio bu blogger, check her out here! http://www.sabrina.sg/

Little Pancakes @ Upper Thomson Road

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:08:00 +0000

Photos by Magdelene

Even though my "civilian social life" is quite limited now, that doesn't mean I can't have some fun outside.

After getting rejected from the Music and Drama Company because I couldn't dance, I had to cheer myself up, how about some little pancakes?

Here's Malcolm, and his girlfriend Magdelene(Chiobu blogger hor).

Malcolm and I, Malcolm is one of my buddies in Pulau Tekong Basic Military Training Centre. He was also rejected from the Music and Drama Company because he couldn't dance as well.....

I had the All Day Breakfast set.

Close up shot, everything is just so well prepared and fresh, much effort has been put to this breakfast set during lunch time.

Happy Kid.

We also had the Nutella chocolate pancake set, shared among the 3 of us due to the high calorie risks.

Two happy kids.

The very last bite of sin.

Sinful lunch.

Located just a few bus stops away from Nee Soon camp, I'd say it's a great place for soldiers like us to visit with our girlfriends......oh wait....most of us don't have girlfriends...

Little Pancakes
200 Upper Thomson Road, #01-04,
Thomson Imperial Court
Singapore 574424

Opening hours
Sunday to Thursday: 12:00-23:00
Fridays and Saturdays:12:00-01:00

Interesting door

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:40:00 +0000

Saw this at Central mall, just who in the world uses this door?

My first 18 days of BMT

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:36:00 +0000

*Disclaimer*
Since no cameras are allowed in all military camps in Singapore, I'll be using screenshots from this video and other interweb sources to illustrate what I've gone through my first 18days of Basic Military Training with the Singapore Armed forces, I own none of the following contents.....

Content sources: CyberPioneer video "Every Singaporean Son", EDMW forums.

Abstract off the Wikipedia page for "Every Singaporean Son"

Every Singaporean Son is a Singaporean documentary released in 2010. It serves as an education tool for all pre-enlistees during their Basic Military Training in Singapore. Most of the episodes were filmed at Pulau Tekong. 18 episodes were released. The first episode airs on 7 July 2010 on Youtube, subsequent episodes were released on every Tuesday, each clip lasted for 6 to 8 minutes.

On the ferry towards Pulau Tekong, an "isolated" island off the shores of Singapore catered for military trainings in Singapore. Upon embarkation of the ferry, all enlistees were ordered to tuck in shirts and remove caps.

After disembarkation of the ferries, all enlistees are gathered for a short briefing, I'm glad I enlisted along with a few ex-schoolmates that I know, so I wasn't really lonely at that point of time.

This was pretty much how everyone looked, confused and low on morales. With everyone being clueless about everything, at the time it was hard to spot the blur sotongs.

Coincidentally(or not), I was enlisted into the same company as these guys in the video, Orion Company of BMTC School 2, so whatever that you saw in the episodes of Every Singaporean Son, is pretty much what I'm seeing as well.

Everyone then falls in the parade square, getting one final look from friends and relatives.

Just look at all the sad faces.....

At the haircut sessions, most people would be giving an emo expression.

And always I believe, there will always be one joker smiling away.

The first night involved a lot of unpacking from the "goodie bags" issued, containing over 80 items, better than the typical NDP goodie bags hor.

How my bunk looks like, oh yes, we're required to arrange dozens of items into the cabinets according to the standards.

the daily and nightly parades.

The bunks of Orion company, the red arrow indicates which bed I'm sleeping at, window bed leh! Best ventilation! While my buddy Joseph sleeps above me, I guess the officers were afraid if the upper bed sinks down and crushes my buddy....

One of my favorite activities, firing a SAR21 tactical rifle.

I managed to spot the exact rifle my buddy uses, number 48 SAR21 of Orion company, while I used number 47. The daylight firings were pretty easy, I believe I scored either 15/16 or 16/16 if my memory is still working fine.

However at the night shoots, due to my poor night vision and slight night-blindness, I missed most of my shots at night, and there my chance of becoming the company's best shot was withdrawn, disappointed I was.

Also, my bunk is only metres away from Pegasus Company, where female recruits train, so I'm not really stuck with seeing men every single day.

Thanks to IZreloaded, here's a link to all photos of the graduated female recruits from Mindef site.

They go through the same trainings as every other men inside, don't mess with them hor, they are combat-effective.

BMT can be tiring, exhausting, it also can be mentally and emotionally stressful not being able to surf 9Gag or see your families throughout the confinement periods, you'll find it very rewarding and fruitful at the end of the day.

Every Singaporean males have to go through with it, it's up to you whether if you wanna take it positively or negatively, initially I was negative of course, my perception of National Service was pretty much changed after my confinement period.

I got to meet all sorts of people, from ah beng ah sengs to graduates that specialize in the finance markets, BMT is probably a dream-come-true for people interested in Marketing fields in the future.

There is only 1 thing I hate about Tekong, the food doesn't seem to have enough fibre, I used to take a dump about 4 to 5 times a day, and in Tekong I only took a dump once every other day!

Heading towards Tekong Paradise

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 03:00:00 +0000

It's 11am, tuesday, 31st July 2012.

I am on a ferry alone to an island called Pulau Tekong to stay for the coming months, or two years, for military training.

I will not have internet access, I will not be able to blog regularly anymore.

I will be undergoing Basic Military Training to become a soldier, imagine how man I will become. I will definitely be having sleepless nights worrying about how clogged up my email inboxes will be.

but anyways, I'm seriously hoping to get into Music and Drama Company while I serve the army, you see.....I can sing, I compose, I can play guitar, I can write songs.

So please! Consider me for Music and Drama Company in the Singapore Armed Forces! That is where I'm sure I'll be most productive!

Crazy, one of my best demos.

牛奶都喝不够 techno mix, I've composed the melody entirely.

And on a side note, I've recently partnered with a few fresh graduates from various institutions in Singapore for a small start-up business selling customized badges, Super Store Singapore, it will really be great if you could lend us some support! All profits will go into our further-education funds.

www.superstoresingapore.com
www.superstoresingapore.com
www.superstoresingapore.com
www.superstoresingapore.com

Some of the custom-made badges.

As well as awesome looking photo badges which you can pin on your bags, here's SamInsanity and I while I was in Kuala Lumpur.

I will blog again in a few months time. Ciaos.

Before army......

noreply@blogger.com (YongWei) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:11:00 +0000

I lost all motivation to do just about anything 2weeks before my enlistment, which is on the 31st July 2012, I just wanted to have fun, to eat whatever I like I can before I get my freedom taken away for 2 years.

Here are some highlights from what I did the past few weeks, I may miss out some meet-ups with me because I couldn't find any photos, pai seh ah.....

#1) I bought a secondhand Xbox 360 Kinect bundle along with a copy of Dance Central 2 on impulse, but no regrets, since my parents can use it as a DVD player for our TV as well, and so much easier to use.

Not sure if I really can dance.....or Kinect sensor just gives fat people a chance....

And what's most awesome about Xbox Kinect......you'll perspire this much!

#2) At the 5th annual Singapore Blog Awards 2012, I was nominated as a Super Blogger for my loyal contributions to the social media scene in Singapore through my blog and micro-blogs.
Photo by Eunice.

I had a chance to speak with the Minister of Education, Mr. Heng Swee Keat , I finally shook a minister's hand this year, happy lah!
Photo: OMY.sg

I also managed to chance upon Joey, awesome xiao mei mei.

Not to forget one of my favorite international bloggers, Willy from Penang. Pai seh ah brudder, not enough time to catch up with you, cya in two years after my army.

Also some other notable bloggers I caught and managed to snap some photos.

William Tan, with Terrence Yeo in the background.

very cute xiao mei mei, Kiyomi Lim.

Super cute Mabel, editor of the R.A. Show.

All the award recipients on stage. HUAT AH!

#3) Rides up the Singapore Flyer courtesy of The Singapore Flyer.....

Coincidentally, as I sat in the giant ferris wheel, rehearsals for the National Day Parade were going on!

#4) Eating what I've always wanted...

Mcdonalds' Double Quarter Pounder with McWings......ahhhh.....I've been avoiding it for too long!

Japanese food from Simei ITE campus.

Having a ton of Dominos' Pizza on my own!

Dim Sum with Alan of the R.A. show.

#5)Drinking sessions.

How can I ever forget a drinking session with one of my best indian buddies? Legend says all indians are hardcore drinkers.....I think its really true....

As well as enjoying some badly mixed expensive liquor on my own, that's a Cognac Extra Frapin by the way, I estimate this bottle to cost around S$800.

#6) Free experimental hair cuts.

Under a tree, with Jameson trimming my hair to practice his hairstyling skills.

In his campus for further experimentation and review from course teachers.

Handsome right?

That's not all, we ended up shaving the sides to see how it goes, PUNK ROCKER SIA!

Punk rock hair style.

That's not all, it's been almost a decade since I last visited a Malay barber, decided to try crew cut, very cooling now.

I wanted to "play" even further, decided to shave it all off on my own.....and now I regretted badly because it itches so bad now! Just a few hours before my enlistment!

Finally I packed my stuff, toilet papers, tissues.....slippers....

Everything stuffed into my trusty old backpacking backpack.

Along with some photos with great friends taken over the years to bring into camp with me.

And finally, a group photo with my gang, Ocean30.

I will see you all again soon! Thanks for the sweet sweet diabetic memories, I'll come out of army a man!