Friday, August 29, 2003
Last Day
Boohoo. It's me last day at work at Channel i News @ (alias, not 'at') ST-TV. So sad, it's the nicest, most down-to-earth place I've worked with. Not just the people and my supervisors but the workload is easier and more fun to handle. Sniffle. You won't see me on telly tonight tho, since I'm on standby today.
On the bright side, after today I'm free to do all the things I wished I could do normally. Like exercising more, reading my required texts for next term, doing up my blog and the Chinsoc site, plan for Chinsoc events next year, write my resume and apply for a termtime job, get a tan, go swimming, visit teachers in MGS and VJC... Or, actually study!
Hmm. What else. Well last night I went to watch The Wiz, in support of my dear friend Spencer who played the Tin Man. The show is still running till Saturday I think, so if you're looking for a entertaining night out, you should consider watching it. Honestly speaking I'd thought it'd be basically another RE:Mix (re: school musical with bigger budget) but the costumes and dancing really perked it up. And the guy who played the Scarecrow was actually very talented. So there you go. It probably is a far cry from the original Broadway production that featured Diana Ross, but one shouldn't write off Young Company productions just yet.
What cracked me up though was the RJC playlet that preceded it. More like a skit actually. It was a classic case of secondary school playwriting/acting. I was sniggering throughout the first five minutes when I suddenly remembered that I did my fair share of similar writing/acting when I was in sec sch and JC, even in TSD. After that I sat through it dutifully.
When the entire programme was over, the musical's cast members filtered into the crowd in the lobby, and I overheard one of them laughingly ask her friend, "Did you see that RJC play?". Not trying to take the moral high ground here, but I thought that was unfair even though I didn't think much of the skit either. The point is, not only would it be mean to sneer at it, but she and the rest of the cast members probably produced similar stuff in the past, so what right would anyone have to laugh at the JC students anyway?
Hmm. Apart from that, the musical was uneventful. I also met an old acquaintance who was a backup dancer. She was one of those girls who kept on appearing in every ACS production, and who is more familiar to the rest of Singapore for her recurring role in Moulmein High. Also met a TSD great-grand-junior who scored a major role in the production! Was very impressed as that's probably a great coup for a junior (and, knowing TSD's ever-present politics, probably stoked jealous fires amongst her seniors, harharhar).
Ok. Long post that has suddenly tailed off to nowhere. Time to figure out a way to end it... oh, lunch!
posted by wessatong | 5:09:00 AM |
Boohoo. It's me last day at work at Channel i News @ (alias, not 'at') ST-TV. So sad, it's the nicest, most down-to-earth place I've worked with. Not just the people and my supervisors but the workload is easier and more fun to handle. Sniffle. You won't see me on telly tonight tho, since I'm on standby today.
On the bright side, after today I'm free to do all the things I wished I could do normally. Like exercising more, reading my required texts for next term, doing up my blog and the Chinsoc site, plan for Chinsoc events next year, write my resume and apply for a termtime job, get a tan, go swimming, visit teachers in MGS and VJC... Or, actually study!
Hmm. What else. Well last night I went to watch The Wiz, in support of my dear friend Spencer who played the Tin Man. The show is still running till Saturday I think, so if you're looking for a entertaining night out, you should consider watching it. Honestly speaking I'd thought it'd be basically another RE:Mix (re: school musical with bigger budget) but the costumes and dancing really perked it up. And the guy who played the Scarecrow was actually very talented. So there you go. It probably is a far cry from the original Broadway production that featured Diana Ross, but one shouldn't write off Young Company productions just yet.
What cracked me up though was the RJC playlet that preceded it. More like a skit actually. It was a classic case of secondary school playwriting/acting. I was sniggering throughout the first five minutes when I suddenly remembered that I did my fair share of similar writing/acting when I was in sec sch and JC, even in TSD. After that I sat through it dutifully.
When the entire programme was over, the musical's cast members filtered into the crowd in the lobby, and I overheard one of them laughingly ask her friend, "Did you see that RJC play?". Not trying to take the moral high ground here, but I thought that was unfair even though I didn't think much of the skit either. The point is, not only would it be mean to sneer at it, but she and the rest of the cast members probably produced similar stuff in the past, so what right would anyone have to laugh at the JC students anyway?
Hmm. Apart from that, the musical was uneventful. I also met an old acquaintance who was a backup dancer. She was one of those girls who kept on appearing in every ACS production, and who is more familiar to the rest of Singapore for her recurring role in Moulmein High. Also met a TSD great-grand-junior who scored a major role in the production! Was very impressed as that's probably a great coup for a junior (and, knowing TSD's ever-present politics, probably stoked jealous fires amongst her seniors, harharhar).
Ok. Long post that has suddenly tailed off to nowhere. Time to figure out a way to end it... oh, lunch!
posted by wessatong | 5:09:00 AM |
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Oh What Fun It Is To Ride On A One Horse Open Sleigh
It's the little things in life that count. Like the occasional bizarre lines you read from the incoming foreign news wires.
#49097 MADRAS, India, Aug 27 (AFP) - Two Indian men who had
stuffed 960 endangered tortoises into their carry-on luggage in hopes of selling them to Singapore restaurants were Wednesday taken off a flight and arrested, officials said.
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MADRAS, India, Aug 27 (AFP) - Two Indian men who had stuffed 960 endangered
tortoises into their carry-on luggage in hopes of selling them to Singapore
restaurants were Wednesday taken off a flight and arrested, officials said.
The early-morning flight from the southern Indian metropolis Madras returned shortly after takeoff when the star tortoises were spotted in three handbags in the overhead compartment, wildlife warden K. Reddy told reporters.
Reddy said the star tortoises were each worth one million rupees (21,850 dollars) on the international market.
The arrested men, Mohammed Ayiah and Mohammed Arithu, confessed to having captured the star tortoises in the forests of the southern state of Andhra
Pradesh and taking them by train to Madras, Reddy said.
He said the star tortoises were destined for kitchens in Singapore. Conservationists say there is also a vibrant trade in star tortoises kept as pets.
Reddy said 2,100 star tortoises have been seized at the Madras airport over
the past month.
The star tortoise, which is indigenous to India and listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, gets its name from the stars on a pyramidal hump on its shell.
posted by wessatong | 11:14:00 AM |
It's the little things in life that count. Like the occasional bizarre lines you read from the incoming foreign news wires.
#49097 MADRAS, India, Aug 27 (AFP) - Two Indian men who had
stuffed 960 endangered tortoises into their carry-on luggage in hopes of selling them to Singapore restaurants were Wednesday taken off a flight and arrested, officials said.
------------------------------------------
MADRAS, India, Aug 27 (AFP) - Two Indian men who had stuffed 960 endangered
tortoises into their carry-on luggage in hopes of selling them to Singapore
restaurants were Wednesday taken off a flight and arrested, officials said.
The early-morning flight from the southern Indian metropolis Madras returned shortly after takeoff when the star tortoises were spotted in three handbags in the overhead compartment, wildlife warden K. Reddy told reporters.
Reddy said the star tortoises were each worth one million rupees (21,850 dollars) on the international market.
The arrested men, Mohammed Ayiah and Mohammed Arithu, confessed to having captured the star tortoises in the forests of the southern state of Andhra
Pradesh and taking them by train to Madras, Reddy said.
He said the star tortoises were destined for kitchens in Singapore. Conservationists say there is also a vibrant trade in star tortoises kept as pets.
Reddy said 2,100 star tortoises have been seized at the Madras airport over
the past month.
The star tortoise, which is indigenous to India and listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, gets its name from the stars on a pyramidal hump on its shell.
posted by wessatong | 11:14:00 AM |
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Snifflies
I'm missing Chi Onn so much. Am trying not to think of how he's coming back even later than expected. That will only spend 3 weeks with him before I have to fly off. That next time I see him will be 2 and 1/2 months after that. That from that period onwards I'll be able to talk to him only occasionally as he'll be off at sea, virtually uncontactable. Oh gawd. *bawls*
posted by wessatong | 5:09:00 PM |
I'm missing Chi Onn so much. Am trying not to think of how he's coming back even later than expected. That will only spend 3 weeks with him before I have to fly off. That next time I see him will be 2 and 1/2 months after that. That from that period onwards I'll be able to talk to him only occasionally as he'll be off at sea, virtually uncontactable. Oh gawd. *bawls*
posted by wessatong | 5:09:00 PM |
Monday, August 25, 2003
Paralysis
Ok. Am starting to get increasingly disgusted with my web design for the Chinsoc site. You can't see the design I'm talking about cos I haven't uploaded it to the server yet, but rest assured it's very 1995.
Have enlisted help of design wunderkind Ci'En and am thinking of borrowing backgrounds and adorable icons from Pixture like she has. But it's either a cunningly deceptive simple-retro look like the fleamarket (deceptive precisely because it's simple and I have the web design skills of a monkey, aha!), or an impossibly complicated but cute one where users navigate on a Tahitian beach. Umf.
posted by wessatong | 9:45:00 AM |
Ok. Am starting to get increasingly disgusted with my web design for the Chinsoc site. You can't see the design I'm talking about cos I haven't uploaded it to the server yet, but rest assured it's very 1995.
Have enlisted help of design wunderkind Ci'En and am thinking of borrowing backgrounds and adorable icons from Pixture like she has. But it's either a cunningly deceptive simple-retro look like the fleamarket (deceptive precisely because it's simple and I have the web design skills of a monkey, aha!), or an impossibly complicated but cute one where users navigate on a Tahitian beach. Umf.
posted by wessatong | 9:45:00 AM |
Saturday, August 23, 2003
For Those In The Know
limpfreak (11:18 AM) :
Joe coming??
possum (11:18 AM) :
for what?
limpfreak (11:18 AM) :
sonic fest
possum (11:19 AM) :
oh dunno about that.
possum (11:20 AM) :
will have to ask.
limpfreak (11:20 AM) :
oh alrite:)
possum (11:21 AM) :
hehe did u invite him for your birthday?
limpfreak (11:21 AM) :
yeah definately
limpfreak (11:21 AM) :
he said too early to confirm wheather he can make it
possum (11:21 AM) :
hehe
possum (11:22 AM) :
macham he damn busy right
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
yeah boy
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
irritating hahah
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
maybe he has plans to take over the universe haha
possum (11:23 AM) :
haha you think he pinky and the brain issit? hahahahah
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
hahaha he and ming jie hahaha
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
ming jie can be pinky
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
haha
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
Joe is the brain muahahah
possum (11:25 AM) :
HAHAHAHA
possum (11:25 AM) :
ahhaha thats damn funny
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
hahhahaha
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
can u imagine??!!! hahahahahaahha
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
POWER!!
possum (11:26 AM) :
actually can joe be smart enuff to be Brain..
possum (11:26 AM) :
hahahahhahaha
limpfreak (11:26 AM) :
hahahaha!!!
limpfreak (11:26 AM) :
wah damn bad!!!
possum (11:26 AM) :
hahahahhaha
possum (11:27 AM) :
this conversation is cracking me up
posted by wessatong | 4:32:00 AM |
limpfreak (11:18 AM) :
Joe coming??
possum (11:18 AM) :
for what?
limpfreak (11:18 AM) :
sonic fest
possum (11:19 AM) :
oh dunno about that.
possum (11:20 AM) :
will have to ask.
limpfreak (11:20 AM) :
oh alrite:)
possum (11:21 AM) :
hehe did u invite him for your birthday?
limpfreak (11:21 AM) :
yeah definately
limpfreak (11:21 AM) :
he said too early to confirm wheather he can make it
possum (11:21 AM) :
hehe
possum (11:22 AM) :
macham he damn busy right
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
yeah boy
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
irritating hahah
limpfreak (11:22 AM) :
maybe he has plans to take over the universe haha
possum (11:23 AM) :
haha you think he pinky and the brain issit? hahahahah
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
hahaha he and ming jie hahaha
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
ming jie can be pinky
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
haha
limpfreak (11:23 AM) :
Joe is the brain muahahah
possum (11:25 AM) :
HAHAHAHA
possum (11:25 AM) :
ahhaha thats damn funny
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
hahhahaha
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
can u imagine??!!! hahahahahaahha
limpfreak (11:25 AM) :
POWER!!
possum (11:26 AM) :
actually can joe be smart enuff to be Brain..
possum (11:26 AM) :
hahahahhahaha
limpfreak (11:26 AM) :
hahahaha!!!
limpfreak (11:26 AM) :
wah damn bad!!!
possum (11:26 AM) :
hahahahhaha
possum (11:27 AM) :
this conversation is cracking me up
posted by wessatong | 4:32:00 AM |
Thursday, August 21, 2003
Aunteh
There's this office aunty in ST that's really quite something. You can always hear her a mile off with all the jewellery jingling-jangling, and suddenly you see this petite figure scurrying across the newsroom decked out in a tight ruched T-shirt, punk-rock belt, stonewashed jeans, and a helluva lotta bangles, earrings and rings. She looks like she's forty and could be serving beer to loutish ahpeks in coffeeshops. Instead she's got cropped dyed hair and dresses better than my 17-year-old ahlian neighbour (and me, I'm ashamed to add).
posted by wessatong | 10:17:00 AM |
There's this office aunty in ST that's really quite something. You can always hear her a mile off with all the jewellery jingling-jangling, and suddenly you see this petite figure scurrying across the newsroom decked out in a tight ruched T-shirt, punk-rock belt, stonewashed jeans, and a helluva lotta bangles, earrings and rings. She looks like she's forty and could be serving beer to loutish ahpeks in coffeeshops. Instead she's got cropped dyed hair and dresses better than my 17-year-old ahlian neighbour (and me, I'm ashamed to add).
posted by wessatong | 10:17:00 AM |
Goo
Am convinced there's a conspiracy between doctors, corporations, government, and whatnots. In an attempt to boost private health sector they are now making companies have ultra-cold air conditioning in their offices. As a result your average office drone is forced to walk in and out extremely hot (weather outside) and extremely cold (office inside) environments, and falls sick. Hey presto! Resulting headache and fevers are compounded by stuffy air tinged with BO in taxis when they have to zip off to a doctor.
posted by wessatong | 7:59:00 AM |
Am convinced there's a conspiracy between doctors, corporations, government, and whatnots. In an attempt to boost private health sector they are now making companies have ultra-cold air conditioning in their offices. As a result your average office drone is forced to walk in and out extremely hot (weather outside) and extremely cold (office inside) environments, and falls sick. Hey presto! Resulting headache and fevers are compounded by stuffy air tinged with BO in taxis when they have to zip off to a doctor.
posted by wessatong | 7:59:00 AM |
Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Nauf
I'm young! I'm restless! And bored out of my mind! *does a polka dance*
Think I'm playing GTA: Vice City too much. Or rather, letting my youngest brother play it for me since he's real ace at car chases and fast getaways.
Anyway have been hearing way too much 80s music. Let's see you guess which band sang which song!
(a) Take, these broken wings, and learn to fly away, fly once agaaaaaaain...
(b) I just dieeeed in your arms tonight, musta been something good, I just, dieeed in your arms toniiiighhht...
(c) Billy jean is not my lover, hoo! She's justa girl, and, and ah, I am the one... but the kid is not my son... yeah yeah yeah...
If you can't even get (c), then, my dear friend, what kind of nostalgic 20-something wannabe are you??? As punishment, you will have to have a good dose of Class 95 and at least 26 consecutive Mambo Jambo nights.
posted by wessatong | 4:01:00 PM |
I'm young! I'm restless! And bored out of my mind! *does a polka dance*
Think I'm playing GTA: Vice City too much. Or rather, letting my youngest brother play it for me since he's real ace at car chases and fast getaways.
Anyway have been hearing way too much 80s music. Let's see you guess which band sang which song!
(a) Take, these broken wings, and learn to fly away, fly once agaaaaaaain...
(b) I just dieeeed in your arms tonight, musta been something good, I just, dieeed in your arms toniiiighhht...
(c) Billy jean is not my lover, hoo! She's justa girl, and, and ah, I am the one... but the kid is not my son... yeah yeah yeah...
If you can't even get (c), then, my dear friend, what kind of nostalgic 20-something wannabe are you??? As punishment, you will have to have a good dose of Class 95 and at least 26 consecutive Mambo Jambo nights.
posted by wessatong | 4:01:00 PM |
Tuesday, August 19, 2003
Hufflepuff
Yay! Best friend not going tmrw. In fact staying for 3 weeks! Actually not very good cos she wants to go back to Melbie to work, but she's glad still to stay with all of us for a longer period of time. I'm not complaining!
Would like to dedicate this blogpost to Michael. Mike, I owe it all to you - my life, and where I am today. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been able to crack the Guardian Angels level of GTA: Vice City, kill the stupid Cubans, win the mission, and (very possibly) go on to be a drug kingpin in the game. So, thank you. I am forever indebted. *bows*
posted by wessatong | 5:51:00 AM |
Yay! Best friend not going tmrw. In fact staying for 3 weeks! Actually not very good cos she wants to go back to Melbie to work, but she's glad still to stay with all of us for a longer period of time. I'm not complaining!
Would like to dedicate this blogpost to Michael. Mike, I owe it all to you - my life, and where I am today. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been able to crack the Guardian Angels level of GTA: Vice City, kill the stupid Cubans, win the mission, and (very possibly) go on to be a drug kingpin in the game. So, thank you. I am forever indebted. *bows*
posted by wessatong | 5:51:00 AM |
Monday, August 18, 2003
Hurfle
Woke up early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep, especially after reading newspapers. Have this bad habit of reading something immediately after I wake up to give my brain an intellectual morning boost. After trying to understand new CPF policies (how is having a cut in contribution rates bad?), pottered around the house, ate cereal with banana and ham (not all together, as banana and ham cereal would be just plain disgusting, but with banana in cereal and ham on the side), and sniffled a bit in my room. Talked to Chi Onn over ICQ.
Feeling depressed still. My best friend is going away tomorrow. Sniffle.
posted by wessatong | 2:44:00 AM |
Woke up early this morning and couldn't get back to sleep, especially after reading newspapers. Have this bad habit of reading something immediately after I wake up to give my brain an intellectual morning boost. After trying to understand new CPF policies (how is having a cut in contribution rates bad?), pottered around the house, ate cereal with banana and ham (not all together, as banana and ham cereal would be just plain disgusting, but with banana in cereal and ham on the side), and sniffled a bit in my room. Talked to Chi Onn over ICQ.
Feeling depressed still. My best friend is going away tomorrow. Sniffle.
posted by wessatong | 2:44:00 AM |
Saturday, August 16, 2003
Breaking News
A special article on telly (9.30pm, Channel i News) tonight, with special guest star appearances! Chekkit!
Update: If you missed it, catch it on the ST website tmrw when they update the news clips. And keep an eye out for the ST article on mobbing tmrw...
posted by wessatong | 10:18:00 AM |
A special article on telly (9.30pm, Channel i News) tonight, with special guest star appearances! Chekkit!
Update: If you missed it, catch it on the ST website tmrw when they update the news clips. And keep an eye out for the ST article on mobbing tmrw...
posted by wessatong | 10:18:00 AM |
The Return of Bugrit
Ahhhhhhh!! When tried installing The Sims Unleashed, it broke down and uninstalled my original The Sims! Now I can't even play it cos the original CD (pirated as well) is lost in the depths of my house. Let's hope GTA goes down good.
Anyway, see u all at the flash mob later!
posted by wessatong | 4:54:00 AM |
Ahhhhhhh!! When tried installing The Sims Unleashed, it broke down and uninstalled my original The Sims! Now I can't even play it cos the original CD (pirated as well) is lost in the depths of my house. Let's hope GTA goes down good.
Anyway, see u all at the flash mob later!
posted by wessatong | 4:54:00 AM |
Thursday, August 14, 2003
If I Had A Walnut
Well I couldn't think up of a proper arty sounding blog title.
Going through my pictures stored on my hard disk and about to burn them all (double copies) using my zippy new CD-RW drive, when came across this pic of the Industrial Museum in Bristol. This is one of my all-time favourite pix I've taken. The sort that I'd put up for show if I ever get good enough to have an exhibition (unlikely that might be).
I know I know, a picture's worth a thousand words. But wld just like to say why I love it so much. I took this when I was sitting by the pier near the Arnolfini and it was evening and about to rain... and it struck me that the old port cranes look like big metal birds. Like birds which were turned into machinery and doomed to be stuck there forever, always looking up at the sky and wondering what it'd be like to be free again.
Hmm. Anyway, finally uploaded my Paris pix. See all256 280 of 'em here in their full glory.
posted by wessatong | 2:46:00 PM |
Well I couldn't think up of a proper arty sounding blog title.
Going through my pictures stored on my hard disk and about to burn them all (double copies) using my zippy new CD-RW drive, when came across this pic of the Industrial Museum in Bristol. This is one of my all-time favourite pix I've taken. The sort that I'd put up for show if I ever get good enough to have an exhibition (unlikely that might be).
I know I know, a picture's worth a thousand words. But wld just like to say why I love it so much. I took this when I was sitting by the pier near the Arnolfini and it was evening and about to rain... and it struck me that the old port cranes look like big metal birds. Like birds which were turned into machinery and doomed to be stuck there forever, always looking up at the sky and wondering what it'd be like to be free again.
Hmm. Anyway, finally uploaded my Paris pix. See all
posted by wessatong | 2:46:00 PM |
Humdrumble
So sad. PaunchMonkey has finally ended its run, and I enjoyed reading her unaffected style of writing. Also pix of all her friends and family in NZ, the hip 'n' happening overseas lifestyle that I always wanted (which I sadly did not quite achieve. Ah well there's still postgrad!).
Can understand why she closed it, have felt as nervous about unknown people (i.e: potential stalkers) at some point of time.
Anyway two amusing things have happened at work so far, which has otherwise been a v.boring day cos haven't got an assignment to do.
At lunch at Nanbatei at Far East:
Steve: I first came here to this restaurant at.. ooh.. 1993.
Me: Wah!
Jessica: I think we were only Primary 3 then!
Steve: Oh my God.
About 5 minutes ago:
Two middle-aged businessmen (MAB) wander past my area.
MAB #1: (points to Fauziah sitting next to me) Hey. You! (smiles and wanders off)
Me (exchanging weirded out looks with Fauziah) Do you know him?
MAB #1 looks over and waves.
Fauziah: No-ooo.
Fauziah by the way, is one of the newsreaders for our channel.
posted by wessatong | 8:24:00 AM |
So sad. PaunchMonkey has finally ended its run, and I enjoyed reading her unaffected style of writing. Also pix of all her friends and family in NZ, the hip 'n' happening overseas lifestyle that I always wanted (which I sadly did not quite achieve. Ah well there's still postgrad!).
Can understand why she closed it, have felt as nervous about unknown people (i.e: potential stalkers) at some point of time.
Anyway two amusing things have happened at work so far, which has otherwise been a v.boring day cos haven't got an assignment to do.
At lunch at Nanbatei at Far East:
Steve: I first came here to this restaurant at.. ooh.. 1993.
Me: Wah!
Jessica: I think we were only Primary 3 then!
Steve: Oh my God.
About 5 minutes ago:
Two middle-aged businessmen (MAB) wander past my area.
MAB #1: (points to Fauziah sitting next to me) Hey. You! (smiles and wanders off)
Me (exchanging weirded out looks with Fauziah) Do you know him?
MAB #1 looks over and waves.
Fauziah: No-ooo.
Fauziah by the way, is one of the newsreaders for our channel.
posted by wessatong | 8:24:00 AM |
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Woo Woo
>>>>>>>>>
Thanks much to everyone who made it for the rather quiet but amusing
Test Mob: The Spontaneous Orchestra on July 17th. The phones might
have not gone off at the same time and while we didn't exactly form
a particularly large mob, all that mattered was that you were there.
And that's very encouraging. So hurrah! And kudos too to those who
gave it some thought but didn't turn up.
---
It's been almost a month since and we've got the logistics all
planned out to have a truly serendipitous/spontaneous affair. So
again you're invited to take part in the project that's created an
inexplicable mob of people for a couple of minutes around the
world... and now in Singapore. Please forward this to other people
you know who might like to join.
Flash Mob SG #1.5
Start time: Saturday, August 16th, 2:15pm
Duration: 2 minutes or less
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) At some point in the morning on August 16th, synchronize your
watch to http://www.singaporestandardtime.org.sg. This is important,
we need the accuracy.
(2) By 1:30 PM, based on the month of your birth, please situate
yourselves around the places below. Get a drink, have lunch, check
out the guys/chicks, read a book, act casual. Oh, if you are
attending with friends, you may all meet at the same place so long
as at least one of you has the correct birth month for that spot.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr: Coffee Club Express (cafe in Kinokuniya, outdoor
seating), Ngee Ann City
May, Jun, Jul, Aug: Subway (seats closest to the Japanese
restaurant),
Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec: Burger King (seats closest to the Orange Julius
stand),
Liat Towers
(3) Then or soon thereafter, a representative will appear to pass
around further instructions. Calmly approach him/her and get your
set of instructions. The instructions will specify the mob site, the
start time, and the exact duration. The instructions will give you
what you need and then some.
(4) In particular, the instructions will tell you when to disperse.
Make sure that two minutes after the specified time, you are no
longer at the mob site.
(5) Return to what you otherwise would have been doing, and
gleefully wait for instructions for Mob #2.
NOTE:
If you are curious as to what the flash mob phenomenon is all about,
http://www.cheesebikini.com will tell you all about it and provide
some good reference sites. This is a highly peaceful, non-commercial
project designed purely for mindless fun. Hey, all work and play
makes... yadda yadda yadda. And you've heard and read about how it's
started/happened and is spreading worldwide so it's high time we saw
the action here. Just a friendly note, it's not been stressed enough
that the project is not designed to harm anyone or cause nuisance to
others. Please follow the instructions carefully and oh... behave.
Meanwhile, stay chirpy and sane...
The Singapore Mob Project
posted by wessatong | 5:16:00 PM |
>>>>>>>>>
Thanks much to everyone who made it for the rather quiet but amusing
Test Mob: The Spontaneous Orchestra on July 17th. The phones might
have not gone off at the same time and while we didn't exactly form
a particularly large mob, all that mattered was that you were there.
And that's very encouraging. So hurrah! And kudos too to those who
gave it some thought but didn't turn up.
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It's been almost a month since and we've got the logistics all
planned out to have a truly serendipitous/spontaneous affair. So
again you're invited to take part in the project that's created an
inexplicable mob of people for a couple of minutes around the
world... and now in Singapore. Please forward this to other people
you know who might like to join.
Flash Mob SG #1.5
Start time: Saturday, August 16th, 2:15pm
Duration: 2 minutes or less
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) At some point in the morning on August 16th, synchronize your
watch to http://www.singaporestandardtime.org.sg. This is important,
we need the accuracy.
(2) By 1:30 PM, based on the month of your birth, please situate
yourselves around the places below. Get a drink, have lunch, check
out the guys/chicks, read a book, act casual. Oh, if you are
attending with friends, you may all meet at the same place so long
as at least one of you has the correct birth month for that spot.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr: Coffee Club Express (cafe in Kinokuniya, outdoor
seating), Ngee Ann City
May, Jun, Jul, Aug: Subway (seats closest to the Japanese
restaurant),
Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec: Burger King (seats closest to the Orange Julius
stand),
Liat Towers
(3) Then or soon thereafter, a representative will appear to pass
around further instructions. Calmly approach him/her and get your
set of instructions. The instructions will specify the mob site, the
start time, and the exact duration. The instructions will give you
what you need and then some.
(4) In particular, the instructions will tell you when to disperse.
Make sure that two minutes after the specified time, you are no
longer at the mob site.
(5) Return to what you otherwise would have been doing, and
gleefully wait for instructions for Mob #2.
NOTE:
If you are curious as to what the flash mob phenomenon is all about,
http://www.cheesebikini.com will tell you all about it and provide
some good reference sites. This is a highly peaceful, non-commercial
project designed purely for mindless fun. Hey, all work and play
makes... yadda yadda yadda. And you've heard and read about how it's
started/happened and is spreading worldwide so it's high time we saw
the action here. Just a friendly note, it's not been stressed enough
that the project is not designed to harm anyone or cause nuisance to
others. Please follow the instructions carefully and oh... behave.
Meanwhile, stay chirpy and sane...
The Singapore Mob Project
posted by wessatong | 5:16:00 PM |
Monday, August 11, 2003
Hurfle
Feeling cheesed off. Money no enough. Social obligations. Just ate a lot of durian so throat's scratchy. And I made yet another careless mistake at work. Paranoid that going to be repeat episode at fracas at Life! last yr. Sister going back to Melbie next Tuesday *sob*.
On the plus side: Chi Onn is coming back soon!! End of the month... only 19 more days. Will be starting work 3rd wk of Sept instead of the 1st. Hence shall not be extending internship so can spend time with my honey. We haf plans to chill out at Sentosa beaches and go driving around SG.
Read the Metrosexual cover story on Life. Think Chi Onn is a metrosexual. Has trendier dress sense than me and a good amt of clothes are from Paul Smith. Finally cottoned on when realised more men were hitting on him than on me. Think it's cos he tends to dress gay trendy (read: tight t-shirts) as opposed to street trendy. Also his favourite pair of shoes are tan leather slip-ons from Miu Miu. First time have boyfriend who (a) knows what Miu Miu is, (b) actually owns a pair of MM shoes (and I don't!).
Am slightly worried at my track record of dating guys who don't exactly look or act very straight sometimes. In fact often wonder if this means I'm actually a heterosexual bisexual i.e. am straight but fulfill my subconscious lesbian/bisexual longings by choosing guys who have certain androgynous, if not gay, aspects to them, be it looks, behaviour or taste.
1st - Had long hair. Sensitive. (now don't make noise! that was back then!)
2nd - Most straight guy I've ever dated. Sensitive too.
3rd - Short, small, wore tight t-shirts and earrings, slightly high-pitched voice. 'Nuff said.
4th - Used to be mistaken for girl when little. Now still looks like could be jail-bait (just kidding! don't kill me!)
5th - Looks like a butch (!). 'Nuff said again.
6th - Chi Onn.
(Needless to say the prize for 'WTF was I thinking when I went out with him??' is a tie between 3rd and 5th.)
Then again, I always breathe a secret sigh of relief when Chi Onn meets me in a normal polo t-shirt and jeans looking very straight. Also am v.glad that he has better taste to look more like a metrosexual rather than a straight out homosexual as opposed to 3rd. Perhaps my sub-sub-conscious preferences are for straight men.
And so.
posted by wessatong | 4:10:00 PM |
Feeling cheesed off. Money no enough. Social obligations. Just ate a lot of durian so throat's scratchy. And I made yet another careless mistake at work. Paranoid that going to be repeat episode at fracas at Life! last yr. Sister going back to Melbie next Tuesday *sob*.
On the plus side: Chi Onn is coming back soon!! End of the month... only 19 more days. Will be starting work 3rd wk of Sept instead of the 1st. Hence shall not be extending internship so can spend time with my honey. We haf plans to chill out at Sentosa beaches and go driving around SG.
Read the Metrosexual cover story on Life. Think Chi Onn is a metrosexual. Has trendier dress sense than me and a good amt of clothes are from Paul Smith. Finally cottoned on when realised more men were hitting on him than on me. Think it's cos he tends to dress gay trendy (read: tight t-shirts) as opposed to street trendy. Also his favourite pair of shoes are tan leather slip-ons from Miu Miu. First time have boyfriend who (a) knows what Miu Miu is, (b) actually owns a pair of MM shoes (and I don't!).
Am slightly worried at my track record of dating guys who don't exactly look or act very straight sometimes. In fact often wonder if this means I'm actually a heterosexual bisexual i.e. am straight but fulfill my subconscious lesbian/bisexual longings by choosing guys who have certain androgynous, if not gay, aspects to them, be it looks, behaviour or taste.
1st - Had long hair. Sensitive. (now don't make noise! that was back then!)
2nd - Most straight guy I've ever dated. Sensitive too.
3rd - Short, small, wore tight t-shirts and earrings, slightly high-pitched voice. 'Nuff said.
4th - Used to be mistaken for girl when little. Now still looks like could be jail-bait (just kidding! don't kill me!)
5th - Looks like a butch (!). 'Nuff said again.
6th - Chi Onn.
(Needless to say the prize for 'WTF was I thinking when I went out with him??' is a tie between 3rd and 5th.)
Then again, I always breathe a secret sigh of relief when Chi Onn meets me in a normal polo t-shirt and jeans looking very straight. Also am v.glad that he has better taste to look more like a metrosexual rather than a straight out homosexual as opposed to 3rd. Perhaps my sub-sub-conscious preferences are for straight men.
And so.
posted by wessatong | 4:10:00 PM |
Friday, August 08, 2003
Bleugh
Umf. Today went to JB with parents and sister, and did mandatory shopping spree. Picked up new pair of clubbing heels (finally!), new mascara, pirated copies of The Sims Unleashed, The Sims Superstar, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. And... that's about it really.
Feeling more than a mite pissed off about tmrw. It's all hands on deck and it seems my bosses want me to put more than just two. In a fit of gey kiang-ness I suggested an NDP-related story and the bosses loved it - and asked me to do it (thus have proved stupidity by actually arrowing myself). Then they decided since I'd be in the area, I'd might as well cover this other story going on there earlier in the day. This is, of course, on top of my regular duty for tmrw which is covering the parade screenings.
V.stupid, all this, becos have suspicions that other reporters are not getting so much work as this i.e. they only have to cover the afternoon activities. And I didn't fucken ask for the second story, who cares if it's in my vicinity fer goodness sake? I'm already doing double duty!
And a happy National Day to you too.
posted by wessatong | 3:56:00 PM |
Umf. Today went to JB with parents and sister, and did mandatory shopping spree. Picked up new pair of clubbing heels (finally!), new mascara, pirated copies of The Sims Unleashed, The Sims Superstar, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. And... that's about it really.
Feeling more than a mite pissed off about tmrw. It's all hands on deck and it seems my bosses want me to put more than just two. In a fit of gey kiang-ness I suggested an NDP-related story and the bosses loved it - and asked me to do it (thus have proved stupidity by actually arrowing myself). Then they decided since I'd be in the area, I'd might as well cover this other story going on there earlier in the day. This is, of course, on top of my regular duty for tmrw which is covering the parade screenings.
V.stupid, all this, becos have suspicions that other reporters are not getting so much work as this i.e. they only have to cover the afternoon activities. And I didn't fucken ask for the second story, who cares if it's in my vicinity fer goodness sake? I'm already doing double duty!
And a happy National Day to you too.
posted by wessatong | 3:56:00 PM |
Wednesday, August 06, 2003
Sure Sharply She Shrills?
Despite the rather annoying alliterative opening, I find myself agreeing more with this article than with what a lot of churches have been preaching/doing, including my own.
In particular, I found this paragraph ringing clearly:
"Rising from among the ranks of mainline Christianity, fundamentalists are reactionary groups who think that only they have the truth and believe that they have a divine right to condemn those who disagree with them. They are militant, intolerant and often centre on around personality cults of their pastors and religious leaders. Often the pastors' readings of religious texts are sufficient to put an end to any questions that Church members may have. The followers have not only given up their lives in service of religion, but also their brains."
As you can see, it does make some assumptions and generalisations tho, esp in ref to 'fundamentalist churches': makes churches sound like we're bordering on JI terrorism. On that note, I'd like to add that the general public should not be too alarmed when they hear all the battle-speak coming from 'militant churches'. Yes, they do treat it as a war, but as a spiritual war. They're not going to tote AK-47s and gun down people at Nation 03 any time soon.
However the writer has something there when he talks about personality cults, mindless swallowing of sermons, etc. Really irritates me sometimes when some church-goers I speak to take the line of 'Oh, but my pastor said this, therefore...'.
I've always believed that Christians should shoulder the responsibility of thinking more for ourselves, rather than slavishly follow with whatever our pastor or spiritual leader says. Of course we ought to listen and consider their guidance and teachings, but at the same time we should remember that in the end, we should make our faith truly ours.
For example, for COOS-goers who were at the July 19 sermon, this might add a bit more perspective on Rev Dr Stefan Sos' speech on homosexuality.
"...a diatribe of how the Canadian Church is now being persecuted by gays. In reality, one of his Bishops is currently being persecuted by an international coalition of traditionalists for allowing gay unions."
This in no way should detract from his sermon; however we ought to take it into consideration as a telling sign of how complicated the issue of homosexuality vs. the church really is. We should hardly take the stance of sweeping dismissal or condemnation; rather, we should consider all aspects of the issue before coming up with a proper response. 'Love the sinner but hate the sin' is just not going to cut it; it's still an outright rejection, bundled with a concillatory loving statement to soften its harshness. Things are more black and white than that. After all, how can we apply that to someone who truly believes that being homosexual is a fundamental part of his identity?
In the end I think that both sides are attacking the wrong parts of each other's camp, i.e. the gay camp attacking the Christian fundamentalists, the Christian camp attacking the pro-gay lobby. And with good reason too. Nobody really wants to engage each other's moderate lobbies because then things get stickier and each other's cause seems less 'right'. It's always much easier to put down a rabid pro-gay lobbyist then a peaceful gay guy who sees your point of view - and vice versa.
posted by wessatong | 11:07:00 AM |
Despite the rather annoying alliterative opening, I find myself agreeing more with this article than with what a lot of churches have been preaching/doing, including my own.
In particular, I found this paragraph ringing clearly:
"Rising from among the ranks of mainline Christianity, fundamentalists are reactionary groups who think that only they have the truth and believe that they have a divine right to condemn those who disagree with them. They are militant, intolerant and often centre on around personality cults of their pastors and religious leaders. Often the pastors' readings of religious texts are sufficient to put an end to any questions that Church members may have. The followers have not only given up their lives in service of religion, but also their brains."
As you can see, it does make some assumptions and generalisations tho, esp in ref to 'fundamentalist churches': makes churches sound like we're bordering on JI terrorism. On that note, I'd like to add that the general public should not be too alarmed when they hear all the battle-speak coming from 'militant churches'. Yes, they do treat it as a war, but as a spiritual war. They're not going to tote AK-47s and gun down people at Nation 03 any time soon.
However the writer has something there when he talks about personality cults, mindless swallowing of sermons, etc. Really irritates me sometimes when some church-goers I speak to take the line of 'Oh, but my pastor said this, therefore...'.
I've always believed that Christians should shoulder the responsibility of thinking more for ourselves, rather than slavishly follow with whatever our pastor or spiritual leader says. Of course we ought to listen and consider their guidance and teachings, but at the same time we should remember that in the end, we should make our faith truly ours.
For example, for COOS-goers who were at the July 19 sermon, this might add a bit more perspective on Rev Dr Stefan Sos' speech on homosexuality.
"...a diatribe of how the Canadian Church is now being persecuted by gays. In reality, one of his Bishops is currently being persecuted by an international coalition of traditionalists for allowing gay unions."
This in no way should detract from his sermon; however we ought to take it into consideration as a telling sign of how complicated the issue of homosexuality vs. the church really is. We should hardly take the stance of sweeping dismissal or condemnation; rather, we should consider all aspects of the issue before coming up with a proper response. 'Love the sinner but hate the sin' is just not going to cut it; it's still an outright rejection, bundled with a concillatory loving statement to soften its harshness. Things are more black and white than that. After all, how can we apply that to someone who truly believes that being homosexual is a fundamental part of his identity?
In the end I think that both sides are attacking the wrong parts of each other's camp, i.e. the gay camp attacking the Christian fundamentalists, the Christian camp attacking the pro-gay lobby. And with good reason too. Nobody really wants to engage each other's moderate lobbies because then things get stickier and each other's cause seems less 'right'. It's always much easier to put down a rabid pro-gay lobbyist then a peaceful gay guy who sees your point of view - and vice versa.
posted by wessatong | 11:07:00 AM |
Tuesday, August 05, 2003
Whee!
Have pulled Bristolian friends for drinks at Embargo tmrw nite, looks v.exciting. Usually nothing I organise actually turns out ok, and so far everything looks fine. Let's hope that they've fixed the air-con ventilation by now *cross fingers*.
Me sis is coming along as she and Zong and Neil used to be in the same class in ACJC. V.great but unfortunately now every 5 minutes or so she asks me whether she should wear her boatneck top with linen pants or a black stretchy top with jeans. Think she's getting a wee bit obsessed with the idea of appearing her svelte former self (oops I mean, present self. *snigger*) in front of her former classmates.
posted by wessatong | 2:51:00 PM |
Have pulled Bristolian friends for drinks at Embargo tmrw nite, looks v.exciting. Usually nothing I organise actually turns out ok, and so far everything looks fine. Let's hope that they've fixed the air-con ventilation by now *cross fingers*.
Me sis is coming along as she and Zong and Neil used to be in the same class in ACJC. V.great but unfortunately now every 5 minutes or so she asks me whether she should wear her boatneck top with linen pants or a black stretchy top with jeans. Think she's getting a wee bit obsessed with the idea of appearing her svelte former self (oops I mean, present self. *snigger*) in front of her former classmates.
posted by wessatong | 2:51:00 PM |
Monday, August 04, 2003
Erugh
Ci En's site looks so spiffy. Dangit. The Chinsoc site I'm working on pales in comparison...
posted by wessatong | 11:48:00 AM |
Ci En's site looks so spiffy. Dangit. The Chinsoc site I'm working on pales in comparison...
posted by wessatong | 11:48:00 AM |