Goin' Solo

My solo drive to town turned out pretty fine until I missed the carpark entrance to Suntec. In the end, I circled around the area for more than half an hour, failing to cut lanes when I need to. That's not all. I had an adventure after sending Ms. Wee (ex-colleague-now-friend) home. She led me through a shortcut in Seletar Camp and on my way back, I was lost in the dark roads a few times, coming to dead ends and dark empty streets. Finally, she was nice enough to drive out with her hubby to 'save' me though I was already on the right way out. To be frank, I did enjoy it, for it gave me plenty of private time with myself in my car. And I came by this place before the bridge across Seletar Reservoir, a perfectly serene and godforsaken road that's dark enough for lovely star gazing. I stopped for a while to enjoy the view before calling for help. Yes, if you are lost, be lost in style. Hah.

My First Car

Hah I am not on-the-road yet after five and a half years of hibernation. Should be ready pretty soon.

Turning 27...and Giving Thanks

I turned 27. Not exactly frightful of the increasing numbers but more amazed at how time catches up then surpasses you without any indication or warning.

As I grow older, birthdays seem less important, but this year is quite a surprise. There were many people with me, my close friends from college, new friends from school and ABS. I am appreciative of the efforts put in by the Singatouchers who tried to 'surprise' me.

I am also very overwhelmed and touched to receive 27 precious gifts from Irene/Zhong Jin and later, the (not-so-)surprise birthday celebration at the airport (though Miss Moi's acting wasn't convincing enough). So there, you guys have made my day... a very special one indeed. Thank you.

On a separate note, I'd like to say thanks to this friend who has always remembered my birthday every year since knowing her a good 20 years ago in 1985. Gosh! I am older (but wiser)! Thks, Juan.

AuralAssualt: World Music? Bossa Nova? It's Bebel's music!

First of all, thanks to this wonderful person who introduced me to the world of world/bossa nova music (or whatever other genres people call it). A case of you never try, you never know. I've never imagined myself appreciating such music. So it was songs by this lady called Bebel Gilberto (right) which serenaded me and unknowingly, she had already been introduced to me in the movie Closer (which I absolutely love in 2005) where her song Samba de Becao was played in one of the scenes at the art gallery. I love her songs - laidback, warm and summer-ish. Try her 2000 album Tanto Tempo (one of the songs So Nice is a staple advert song for one of the condos) (A+).

Once again, I must thank this person for this. Cheer up, don't be so sad... :)

Dylan

Dylan's my barely one and a half-year old nephew. He just learned to walk and it's really amazing how each day makes a great difference to his and our lives. He knows three words, "mump mump" and "bear." He says "mump mump" when there's any food within sight and for anything else that requires him to emote, "bear" is what comes out of his mouth. And it is also such simplicity that's perfectly understandable by everyone. I am happy to witness his formative years.

Stars

I just remembered the beautiful stars I saw at SparkC that night. I love star gazing, and opportunities like that are rare to come by. I relished that night. It was the perfect setting for a night under the stars, with the person you love where no words are needed. If I have the opportunity again, I would just sit back and enjoy the moment with my loved one, uninterrupted...