Did you know that the winter Olympics is just round the corner. Come 12 Feb 2010, the opening ceremony will be held in Vancouver Canada. I'm just so excited for them.
I know, most of us on this part of the world are not in tune with the winter games. I mean, what do we know about snowboarding and ski jumping? Though I can relate to the summer games better. And btw, just to create awareness, Singapore is hosting the first ever Youth Olympic this Aug.
Canada is a immigrant country and they are so open to the idea of people coming. (though I know there are people against it too) One news about the Olympic that caught my eyes is figure skater Patrick Chan.
First of all, Patrick is only 19 this year. He has won many medal, currently ranked 9th in the world!! That's impressive. A quick reference from the wikipedia revealed that Patrick is Han Chinese descent as both parents immigrated from Hong Kong to Canada. Patrick is now second generation Canadian. And he is representing Canada this year at the winter games.
I want to say to my fellow Singaporean- Have a immigrant attitude. Accept the people who are coming or are already in Singapore. After all, we are immigrants too!!! Remember that not too long ago, your grandparents or even your parents are nation of another origin. Why take pains to differentiate one's place of birth.
As for me, if you are willing to come, I'm willing to accept you. I've got at least 3 close friends who become Singaporean. And even is they are non-Singaporean, so what? Big deal!! My close friend Jason is Malaysian and Bernard is Filipinos. So come one, come all!
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Monday, 13 October 2008
Singapore Vancouver Singapore
I am returning home to Singapore. Yes, leaving Vancouver and Canada for good.
In Jun 2008, I made a trip from Vancouver to Singapore. What was suppose to 1 month break extends to 3 months. It's not a break actually, going back to Singapore was meant for me to get financial assistant. So one thing lead to another, I manage to get financial assistant. But instead of continuing my flying course in Canada, I am going to Malaysian Flying Academy to get my pilot's licence. Yes, it's a major change and I didn't anticipate it coming.
In Sep 2008, when everything that has to be done is done (bank loan application, enrollment into new flying school), I felt a need to return to Vancouver. Besides going there to get my belongings, I really wanted to see the disciples. I miss them. Some nights just before I fall asleep, I think about them and Vancouver. I think about Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.
And so I flew to Vancouver in mid Sep 2008. Before I knew it, it's mid October, and it's time to go home.
Kathleen Hammer ask me how I felt about my visit. It has been a wonderful month. It's quite painful to leave. But I have to go at some points. So when Fang contacted me to offer me a part-time job in the company she's working in, I took up the job offer. I know God is signalling me to go to Singapore.
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving-"A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed ..." Indeed, I am thankful to God for my Canadian experience and the bountiful harvest of meaningful and deep friendship I've forge over the year. My heartfelt appreciation to the love that was showered upon me.
Thank you...
Kathleen Hammer for cooking me Chilli Crab when I was struck with homesickness.
Mike Hammer for showing me around Seattle.
Mike and Ivy for offering their place to sleep over on countless occasion.
Danny Young for taking time out to hang out with me on weekends, knowing that I travel for hours to get to Vancouver from Chilliwack on weekend.
Jameson and Sylvia for inviting me over and to play with the Jonathan
Ed for your PS2 and oh, the lunch BBQ at your place
JJ for showing me the way to be a better communicator.
The Ross family for Curry Crab
Cliff and Angela for the best homemake Hop Pot and a night of good friends and wine
Kim Ritchie for being a prayer warrior and for praying for me.
Liz for showing me how beautiful the heart of a woman can be.
And thank you for the friendship-Brian and Sarah, Alanna, Vienca,Kathy and Andy, Leslie and Chee, Ashley, Elaine, Ephie, Jocelyn, Andrew and Hanah, Carlene, Samuel and Rita, Wilson and Mitzi, Doug, Kris, Mike Morritin, Donovan, Roy and countless others.
In Jun 2008, I made a trip from Vancouver to Singapore. What was suppose to 1 month break extends to 3 months. It's not a break actually, going back to Singapore was meant for me to get financial assistant. So one thing lead to another, I manage to get financial assistant. But instead of continuing my flying course in Canada, I am going to Malaysian Flying Academy to get my pilot's licence. Yes, it's a major change and I didn't anticipate it coming.
In Sep 2008, when everything that has to be done is done (bank loan application, enrollment into new flying school), I felt a need to return to Vancouver. Besides going there to get my belongings, I really wanted to see the disciples. I miss them. Some nights just before I fall asleep, I think about them and Vancouver. I think about Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.
And so I flew to Vancouver in mid Sep 2008. Before I knew it, it's mid October, and it's time to go home.
Kathleen Hammer ask me how I felt about my visit. It has been a wonderful month. It's quite painful to leave. But I have to go at some points. So when Fang contacted me to offer me a part-time job in the company she's working in, I took up the job offer. I know God is signalling me to go to Singapore.
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving-"A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed ..." Indeed, I am thankful to God for my Canadian experience and the bountiful harvest of meaningful and deep friendship I've forge over the year. My heartfelt appreciation to the love that was showered upon me.
Thank you...
Kathleen Hammer for cooking me Chilli Crab when I was struck with homesickness.
Mike Hammer for showing me around Seattle.
Mike and Ivy for offering their place to sleep over on countless occasion.
Danny Young for taking time out to hang out with me on weekends, knowing that I travel for hours to get to Vancouver from Chilliwack on weekend.
Jameson and Sylvia for inviting me over and to play with the Jonathan
Ed for your PS2 and oh, the lunch BBQ at your place
JJ for showing me the way to be a better communicator.
The Ross family for Curry Crab
Cliff and Angela for the best homemake Hop Pot and a night of good friends and wine
Kim Ritchie for being a prayer warrior and for praying for me.
Liz for showing me how beautiful the heart of a woman can be.
And thank you for the friendship-Brian and Sarah, Alanna, Vienca,Kathy and Andy, Leslie and Chee, Ashley, Elaine, Ephie, Jocelyn, Andrew and Hanah, Carlene, Samuel and Rita, Wilson and Mitzi, Doug, Kris, Mike Morritin, Donovan, Roy and countless others.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Ehpie's birthday lunch celebration
These are my good friends from the Vancouver Church Of Christ. We hang out for lunch almost every Sunday after church. Today, we are at this Japanese buffet restaurant to celebrate Ehpie's birthday (1st on the left). Can you spot the sushi on the plate? Yes, we over-ordered.
Friday, 19 September 2008
Vancouver and then Chilliwack
Hi there,
touch down at Vancouver at 1230hrs. Was in line for almost 2 hours to get thru the immigration, that was the longest queue I've experience at Vancouver.
I was warmly welcome by JJ, Gi Gi, Ivy and Liz. So touched by their kind gesture.
Well, I've spent 4 days in Vancouver. Now I am home in Chilliwack. Yes, home... It's strange how a foreign land can feels like home. As we approached the exit for Chilliwack on Highway 1, I saw the Sumas Mountain, the fields, Chilliwack Mountain, Vedder Mountain. I am sure I've entered the valley where Chilliwack is situated.
touch down at Vancouver at 1230hrs. Was in line for almost 2 hours to get thru the immigration, that was the longest queue I've experience at Vancouver.
I was warmly welcome by JJ, Gi Gi, Ivy and Liz. So touched by their kind gesture.
Well, I've spent 4 days in Vancouver. Now I am home in Chilliwack. Yes, home... It's strange how a foreign land can feels like home. As we approached the exit for Chilliwack on Highway 1, I saw the Sumas Mountain, the fields, Chilliwack Mountain, Vedder Mountain. I am sure I've entered the valley where Chilliwack is situated.
Saturday, 14 June 2008
SQ 17: YVR-ICN-SIN
For the first time in my life, I am onboard the world renown national airline of Singapore. Total time for SQ17 to fly from Vancouver to Singapore via Incheon is 18hrs. Nope, I am not the pilot of this flight, I am just occupying an economy seat.
Coming home experience starts from the moment I took a photo of the 777 SIA aircraft with the bright red and white Singapore flag. I was greeting by beautiful stewardess dressed in Sarong Kebaya and well-presented steward in suit. And then, there's the Straits Time, my daily dosage of local and world news.
18hrs of flight was spent watching movies, listening to CDs, visiting the toilet, stretching at the area near the toilet, talking to people hanging around the toilet and back to my seat. I so not looking forward to that on my return flight.
1130hrs- Flight arrived in Singapore according to schedule, I am now in the brand new Terminal 3 of Changi Airport, the best airport in the whole universe.
My sister Jasmine and Jocelyn pick me up. As I step out of the airport, I braced myself for the humid climate, true enough, it felt like walking thru water. We heading straight to Sembawang for Chong Pang Nasi Lemak. I like driving on the expressway at night. The city is so beautiful.
I am in a state of euphoria after tasting the Nasi Lemak
6hrs later...
Got out of bed, meeting my running kakis at Harbour front. I felt disoriented so I spent the next 15 mins KLKL in my house. At Admiralty MRT, I tried to top up my EZ-link card with my UOB card. "Cannot leh" the machine says. So I went to UOB ATM to get cash, then I realize I've punched the incorrect PIN at the EZ-link machine.
Finally at 0830hrs, I met Deon and Anna. And I met the hottest babe in town.
5 hotties, the hottest one in red
When we arrive at Harbour Front, Fang, Raymond, Jason were there. It's so great to see my buddies. I am so crazy about running, especially with them. Today, we want to do a 9km run thru the latest attraction in Singapore-the Alexander Wave, Henderson Bridge and the Hort Park. We plan to turn around at West Coast Park.
Unfortunate, 30mins into the run. we were split into 3 groups. I'm with Jason, the girls are together and Raymond is on his own. We probably took different route but 1 thing that is in common- everyone of us didn't make it West Coast Park as planned. At Science Park 1, Jason and I lost the park connector that links to West Coast Park.
My bestest friend Raymond in white and my wacky friend Jason in red (but the not so hot one).
Monday, 9 June 2008
望春风 Spring Breeze
Last Sat, I had a blast!!! Together with Helmut, Mike, Ivy, Liz and Elaine, we attend the inaugural Vancouver Singapore Film Night featuring Singapore-made movie Just Follow Law, Singapore Dreaming and 3 short films. Our movie marathon lasted from 430pm to 1030pm. It didn't feel that long because we were having a great time.
I am a soundtrack lover and I went away from the event with a melody stuck in my head. That melody was 望春风 (Wang Chun Feng).
Singapore Dreaming is directed, produced and written by husband and wife team Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen (founder of talkingcock.com). While they were writing the scripts (while they were in New York), Yen Yen called home in Singapore and ask mom to recall some songs when she and dad are still dating. Mom could clearly remember 望春风 (Wang Chun Feng). Hmmmm... I wonder if my mom and dad knows this song?
Modern A Capella version by David Tao.
Singapore Dreaming capture my heart with the honest story telling, delivered by a talented crew of actors who bring to the big screen an astonishingly real side of Singapore and Singaporeans.
As the host of the VSFN said, :"Singapore is not about caning and banning of chewing gum. " We are ordinary folks just like you.
I am a soundtrack lover and I went away from the event with a melody stuck in my head. That melody was 望春风 (Wang Chun Feng).
Singapore Dreaming is directed, produced and written by husband and wife team Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen (founder of talkingcock.com). While they were writing the scripts (while they were in New York), Yen Yen called home in Singapore and ask mom to recall some songs when she and dad are still dating. Mom could clearly remember 望春风 (Wang Chun Feng). Hmmmm... I wonder if my mom and dad knows this song?
午夜无伴守灯下 春风对面吹
十七八岁未出嫁 见到少年家
果然标致面肉白 誰家人子弟
想要问伊惊歹势 心里弹琵琶
想要郎君做红婿 意爱在心内
等待何时君来采 青春花当开
听见外面有人来 开门该看见
月亮笑阮憨大呆 被风骗不知
-1933,
I stand alone at twilight under the lamp
The spring wind blows across my face
At 17 going on 18, I remain unwed
And then I see the young man
His face glows like ivory
To which family does he belong?
I think of asking for his hand
But my heart beats too furiously
I see him as my groom
Feelings of love fill my heart
Oh, when will the gentlemen bring
The spring wind so flowers can bloom?
I hear someone at the door
I open it to see who it might be
But I see only the moon laughing at me
I have been deceived by the wind
十七八岁未出嫁 见到少年家
果然标致面肉白 誰家人子弟
想要问伊惊歹势 心里弹琵琶
想要郎君做红婿 意爱在心内
等待何时君来采 青春花当开
听见外面有人来 开门该看见
月亮笑阮憨大呆 被风骗不知
-1933,
I stand alone at twilight under the lamp
The spring wind blows across my face
At 17 going on 18, I remain unwed
And then I see the young man
His face glows like ivory
To which family does he belong?
I think of asking for his hand
But my heart beats too furiously
I see him as my groom
Feelings of love fill my heart
Oh, when will the gentlemen bring
The spring wind so flowers can bloom?
I hear someone at the door
I open it to see who it might be
But I see only the moon laughing at me
I have been deceived by the wind
Modern A Capella version by David Tao.
Singapore Dreaming capture my heart with the honest story telling, delivered by a talented crew of actors who bring to the big screen an astonishingly real side of Singapore and Singaporeans.
As the host of the VSFN said, :"Singapore is not about caning and banning of chewing gum. " We are ordinary folks just like you.
Friday, 9 May 2008
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
T-shirt and shorts
Finally, spring is here.
Today, I went jogging for the first time in shorts and T-shirt (in canada).
Average temp for the next 2 weeks is 19 deg C. Forecast to be 29 deg C on 20th May. Whoow....
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=fourteenday&placecode=cabc0057
Today, I went jogging for the first time in shorts and T-shirt (in canada).
Average temp for the next 2 weeks is 19 deg C. Forecast to be 29 deg C on 20th May. Whoow....
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/index.php?product=fourteenday&placecode=cabc0057
Thursday, 1 May 2008
Sunrise and sunset
I remember the position of the sunrise was about 10 o'clock from my window and sunset was about 3 o'clock. Well, the last time I took note of that was 1 month ago.
Now, I can't even see the sunset from my window. The sun sets at 5 o'clock relative to the position of my window. I don't know how to better word it. Now I can only see the sunset from my roommate's window, which is 180 relative to my window.
For me, this is new and takes a little bit of getting use too. I remember those days when I cycle to work on my morning shift. The sun always rise from the same position. Same goes with sunset.
Sunrise and sunset time has lenghten quite significantly too. Last year Dec, sunrise is 0800hrs and sunset is 1615hrs. Now, Sunrise is 0540hrs and sunset is 2030hrs. I like it better now.
Now, I can't even see the sunset from my window. The sun sets at 5 o'clock relative to the position of my window. I don't know how to better word it. Now I can only see the sunset from my roommate's window, which is 180 relative to my window.
For me, this is new and takes a little bit of getting use too. I remember those days when I cycle to work on my morning shift. The sun always rise from the same position. Same goes with sunset.
Sunrise and sunset time has lenghten quite significantly too. Last year Dec, sunrise is 0800hrs and sunset is 1615hrs. Now, Sunrise is 0540hrs and sunset is 2030hrs. I like it better now.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Road test result
I know this is funny but I failed my road test because I am driving much slower than the posted speed limit.
Also, I was faulted for waiting too long on making left turns. My examiner said that on many occasion, I didn't cross the intersection when I should be. I was just trying to give more space and be extra caution. Isn't safety the no. 1 priority on the road? sigh...
Overall, I think I am too cautious. I should have been more aggressive. The truth is, there are disparity between road test driving and in-the-real-life driving.
I'll try again on 18th Apr 2008.
Also, I was faulted for waiting too long on making left turns. My examiner said that on many occasion, I didn't cross the intersection when I should be. I was just trying to give more space and be extra caution. Isn't safety the no. 1 priority on the road? sigh...
Overall, I think I am too cautious. I should have been more aggressive. The truth is, there are disparity between road test driving and in-the-real-life driving.
I'll try again on 18th Apr 2008.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Long run plus walk
I just went for a 18km run plus 10km walk. The 10km walk wasn't plan for, it was because there is no bus operating the route on wed night. Evening bus operates on Thurs, Fri and Sat. How strange? I just need to get use to it.
I like the Greendale leg. Country, barns, nice houses, large fields, horses and sheeps, little traffic. The Vedder River leg was great too, with mountain views and river running.
I like the Greendale leg. Country, barns, nice houses, large fields, horses and sheeps, little traffic. The Vedder River leg was great too, with mountain views and river running.
Saturday, 23 February 2008
Friday, 8 February 2008
大年初一 First day of Chinese New Year
After observing the tradition all my life, I woke up this morning wanting to change into new clothes. It's new year- new shoes, new pants, new shirt and new underwear. I was brushing my teeth and realize that I didn't buy any new year cloths this year. Also, there is no one here to visit and 拜年．Reality sets in. I am not in Singapore and Chilliwack is a 'white' town. It'll be surprising if anyone know it's Chinese New Year.
But I did receive 1 Ang bao this year. My worst record was 2007 when I was in Korea. Zero Angbao. This year 1, still better than yesteryear. My classmates and I went to 2nd floor (where my boss stay) to 拜年． He was expecting us and we receive our first and last Ang bao for the Rat year.
The rest of the day are uneventful, went for class from 6pm to 9pm. No Bak Kua. No new year goodies. But also no one to ask me the same new year question "when you getting married huh". So good luck for the singles out there. For those married without kids "when you going to have baby huh?" And the married with kids "when you going to have more kids huh?'
But I did receive 1 Ang bao this year. My worst record was 2007 when I was in Korea. Zero Angbao. This year 1, still better than yesteryear. My classmates and I went to 2nd floor (where my boss stay) to 拜年． He was expecting us and we receive our first and last Ang bao for the Rat year.
The rest of the day are uneventful, went for class from 6pm to 9pm. No Bak Kua. No new year goodies. But also no one to ask me the same new year question "when you getting married huh". So good luck for the singles out there. For those married without kids "when you going to have baby huh?" And the married with kids "when you going to have more kids huh?'
新年快乐 Happy New Year
發啊! 大家發啊!!
Chinese New Year AKA Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. Koreans called it Sollal. I just learn from my Bhutanese friend that they celebrate lunar new year too. Others culture include Vietnamese, Nepalese, Mongolian and formerly Japanese.
I wish everyone
恭喜發財
歲歲平安
年年有餘
And prosperity in every area of your life, especially your waistline!!
Oh, almost forget. I accept e-Angbao (e-红包), you can transfer to my UOB account.
Chinese New Year AKA Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. Koreans called it Sollal. I just learn from my Bhutanese friend that they celebrate lunar new year too. Others culture include Vietnamese, Nepalese, Mongolian and formerly Japanese.
I wish everyone
恭喜發財
歲歲平安
年年有餘
And prosperity in every area of your life, especially your waistline!!
Oh, almost forget. I accept e-Angbao (e-红包), you can transfer to my UOB account.
Monday, 21 January 2008
Richmond
I mentioned before that Vancouver has a huge asian community. Today I went to the heart of the Chinese community-Richmond.
I joined Danny for lunch with his girlfriend, gf's sister and gf sister's boyfriend. I felt slightly out of place having dinner with 2 couples. We went to this high class Cantonese Restaurant that serves really delicious Dim Sum. It is so good, probably the best I've tasted in my life. A Hong Kong brother (Ryan) once told me that Vancouver, and especially Richmond, has really good restaurant, many of them are even better than HK's restaurant where most of these chef in Vancouver probably come from. Maybe all the good chef come to Vancouver liao, deserting HK.
We went to Aberdeen Mall. Feels like any other asian city. We spent some time in a totally Japanese store that sells everything that you can ever imagine and everything you would never imagine.
Well the best part of our Richmond adventure is the desert. Danny brings us to the desert place that serve soy bean pudding (豆浆）. I added black bean to my pudding. Aiyo, it tasted so good. Really didn't expect to get this in Vancouver. Danny says this is the only place he know in Vancouver. Food always bond people together. I went home feeling satisfy that I had a great day in church worshiping God in the morning. And spend quality time with Danny and Mike in the afternoon at Richmond.
I joined Danny for lunch with his girlfriend, gf's sister and gf sister's boyfriend. I felt slightly out of place having dinner with 2 couples. We went to this high class Cantonese Restaurant that serves really delicious Dim Sum. It is so good, probably the best I've tasted in my life. A Hong Kong brother (Ryan) once told me that Vancouver, and especially Richmond, has really good restaurant, many of them are even better than HK's restaurant where most of these chef in Vancouver probably come from. Maybe all the good chef come to Vancouver liao, deserting HK.
We went to Aberdeen Mall. Feels like any other asian city. We spent some time in a totally Japanese store that sells everything that you can ever imagine and everything you would never imagine.
Well the best part of our Richmond adventure is the desert. Danny brings us to the desert place that serve soy bean pudding (豆浆）. I added black bean to my pudding. Aiyo, it tasted so good. Really didn't expect to get this in Vancouver. Danny says this is the only place he know in Vancouver. Food always bond people together. I went home feeling satisfy that I had a great day in church worshiping God in the morning. And spend quality time with Danny and Mike in the afternoon at Richmond.
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Circuits
I practiced Circuits today so many times that I lost count of it.
Circuit puts all that I've previously learned into application.
1. Taxi to active runway
2. Take off and climb to 1000'
3. Climbing turn
4. Straight Climb
5. Straight and level flight.
6. Descending
7. Descending Turn
8. Final approach and landing.
A circuit is this- Take off, climb to 1000', fly a rectangle and land at the same runway. Sounds simple right? Not until you master all the fundamentals mentioned above.
I find myself having difficulty making radio call. I try memorizing them but just can't find the words at the appropriate moment. Making sense of what other pilots are saying is just as tough. I will practice listening to them as often as I can.
For a beginner, circuit is demanding. Everything happen one after another. Take off... BANG...climbing turn....BANG...BANG...radio call... BANG... I find landing the plane the most rewarding maneuver. I was surprise that I handle it almost according to what I visualised. Flare 3mt above runway...Cruise attitude and hold, allowing airspeed to fall...continously pull back until main wheels touch runway... slowly let down control column.
At the 2nd last circuit, I'm almost in zombified state. Exhausted from all the execution and attention that I have to give to flying. After landing, Juan said " Add power" which I usually do it automatically. I turn and ask him "huh, we are going for another round". Because mentally I want to switch off liao. But then I braced myself to give my best for the last circuit and it turns out great. More circuits to come in the coming days.
Circuit puts all that I've previously learned into application.
1. Taxi to active runway
2. Take off and climb to 1000'
3. Climbing turn
4. Straight Climb
5. Straight and level flight.
6. Descending
7. Descending Turn
8. Final approach and landing.
A circuit is this- Take off, climb to 1000', fly a rectangle and land at the same runway. Sounds simple right? Not until you master all the fundamentals mentioned above.
I find myself having difficulty making radio call. I try memorizing them but just can't find the words at the appropriate moment. Making sense of what other pilots are saying is just as tough. I will practice listening to them as often as I can.
For a beginner, circuit is demanding. Everything happen one after another. Take off... BANG...climbing turn....BANG...BANG...radio call... BANG... I find landing the plane the most rewarding maneuver. I was surprise that I handle it almost according to what I visualised. Flare 3mt above runway...Cruise attitude and hold, allowing airspeed to fall...continously pull back until main wheels touch runway... slowly let down control column.
At the 2nd last circuit, I'm almost in zombified state. Exhausted from all the execution and attention that I have to give to flying. After landing, Juan said " Add power" which I usually do it automatically. I turn and ask him "huh, we are going for another round". Because mentally I want to switch off liao. But then I braced myself to give my best for the last circuit and it turns out great. More circuits to come in the coming days.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
报告新闻
-Current flying hours= 11.8 Progress has been smooth and steady. Weather wasn't favorable and so I put my grounded time to good use- Review, review and review.
-Practice Spins and Spiral today. I like the G force. Like riding roller coaster except that I have to do something to the controls to stop the ride. After mastering Spins and Spiral, it's circuit, circuit and more circuits.
Read this to find out about Spins and Spirals. http://books.google.com/books?id=GKMSsue-JW0C&pg=PA88&lpg=PA88&dq=spins+and+spirals&source=web&ots=uhBcORU7PE&sig=S-yFmQ_lOATB40Z2qIuY88lFeTs#PPP1,M1
-Weather in Chilliwack is either cloudy, drizzling or snowing. Sunrise at 0800hrs, sunset at 1645hrs. Rather depression isn't it. However, weather forecast an extended period of sunny days, beginning from 15 Jan, will persist for a good 2 weeks. I look forward to embrace the sun.
-My cooking was a hit and miss. Salad today was great- lettuce, potatoes, apples, blended carrots with creamy caesar dressing. Gong Bao Ji Ding was a miss. I think I shouldn't fried the dried chilli at such high temp. Will attempt again next week.
- In order to save time and money, I usually prepare 2 portion at one go. For e.g., my lunch tomorrow is the same as my dinner tonight. I will packed my lunch to the airport and heat them up using microwave. The other day Kelvin just recommend a few youtube videos on cooking. ( I find the british accent hard on the ears.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz91iI1FNBc
I doubt you'll try them 'cause if I were you, I would rather pop-by the ever convenient nearby coffeeshop for 福建面 or Wanton Mee or 海南鸡饭.
-Practice Spins and Spiral today. I like the G force. Like riding roller coaster except that I have to do something to the controls to stop the ride. After mastering Spins and Spiral, it's circuit, circuit and more circuits.
Read this to find out about Spins and Spirals. http://books.google.com/books?id=GKMSsue-JW0C&pg=PA88&lpg=PA88&dq=spins+and+spirals&source=web&ots=uhBcORU7PE&sig=S-yFmQ_lOATB40Z2qIuY88lFeTs#PPP1,M1
-Weather in Chilliwack is either cloudy, drizzling or snowing. Sunrise at 0800hrs, sunset at 1645hrs. Rather depression isn't it. However, weather forecast an extended period of sunny days, beginning from 15 Jan, will persist for a good 2 weeks. I look forward to embrace the sun.
-My cooking was a hit and miss. Salad today was great- lettuce, potatoes, apples, blended carrots with creamy caesar dressing. Gong Bao Ji Ding was a miss. I think I shouldn't fried the dried chilli at such high temp. Will attempt again next week.
- In order to save time and money, I usually prepare 2 portion at one go. For e.g., my lunch tomorrow is the same as my dinner tonight. I will packed my lunch to the airport and heat them up using microwave. The other day Kelvin just recommend a few youtube videos on cooking. ( I find the british accent hard on the ears.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz91iI1FNBc
I doubt you'll try them 'cause if I were you, I would rather pop-by the ever convenient nearby coffeeshop for 福建面 or Wanton Mee or 海南鸡饭.
Friday, 11 January 2008
Free songs download.
I got free song download from my phone service provider. Since I've been listening to mostly Mandarin songs, I really don't know what songs to download.
Can you recommend some English songs? Doesn't matter if is new or old songs. The website only has English song selection.
Can you recommend some English songs? Doesn't matter if is new or old songs. The website only has English song selection.
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Commuting
Alot of people laugh at the idea of the Off-Peak Car scheme in Singapore but I beg to differ.
In 2006, my dad bought a car for my family's usage. And yes, it has a Off-Peak Car plate. What does that mean? Off-peak cars are allow to be on the road from
Monday to Fri: 1900hrs - 0700hrs (the following day) AND
Sat 1500hrs to the following Monday 0700hrs.
Some people call this the weekend car. Not really. Notice that every weekday evening, you can get on the road. I had good memories of having a car to get to church on Wednesday nite, to the park connector or Seletar Reservior for evening jogs, countless supper at Jalan Kayu or Chong Pang Nasi Lemak, to pick up Zach from his place. You see, the city is very very much alive after 7pm. Unless you are one of those guys who NEED to be a home to catch some TV series.
How about getting to work? I don't need a car, I've got my Kah (my legs in hokkien) My camp is about 8km away and so I cycle to work and back almost everyday even on a rainy day. Once I get to camp, I can get a shower before I change to my work attire.
Singapore has fantastic and cheap public transport. In Chilliwack, the bus comes every 1 hours, sometimes 1.5hrs. And the bus fare is 1.50CAD (2.50SGD). Bus operate from 0720hrs to 2200hrs, Mondays to Sat. 0930hrs -1800hrs on Sunday. No operation on public holidays (about 10 of them). Oh ya, they are not in operation on days if it snows heavily, I don't know how they qualify for heavy snow.
Fares are even higher in Vancouver. Starting from 2.50CAD, it gets as expensive as 5CAD depending on timing and distance. 5CAD can purchase petrol equivalent to 50km for a salon car. Aiyo, the fare doesn't make sense for a commuter to choose public transport over a privately own car. However, the tagline for the public transports says: " I am part of the solution". I'm assuming they are referring the solution of pollution and global warming. But can they make the solution cheaper?
In 2006, my dad bought a car for my family's usage. And yes, it has a Off-Peak Car plate. What does that mean? Off-peak cars are allow to be on the road from
Monday to Fri: 1900hrs - 0700hrs (the following day) AND
Sat 1500hrs to the following Monday 0700hrs.
Some people call this the weekend car. Not really. Notice that every weekday evening, you can get on the road. I had good memories of having a car to get to church on Wednesday nite, to the park connector or Seletar Reservior for evening jogs, countless supper at Jalan Kayu or Chong Pang Nasi Lemak, to pick up Zach from his place. You see, the city is very very much alive after 7pm. Unless you are one of those guys who NEED to be a home to catch some TV series.
How about getting to work? I don't need a car, I've got my Kah (my legs in hokkien) My camp is about 8km away and so I cycle to work and back almost everyday even on a rainy day. Once I get to camp, I can get a shower before I change to my work attire.
Singapore has fantastic and cheap public transport. In Chilliwack, the bus comes every 1 hours, sometimes 1.5hrs. And the bus fare is 1.50CAD (2.50SGD). Bus operate from 0720hrs to 2200hrs, Mondays to Sat. 0930hrs -1800hrs on Sunday. No operation on public holidays (about 10 of them). Oh ya, they are not in operation on days if it snows heavily, I don't know how they qualify for heavy snow.
Fares are even higher in Vancouver. Starting from 2.50CAD, it gets as expensive as 5CAD depending on timing and distance. 5CAD can purchase petrol equivalent to 50km for a salon car. Aiyo, the fare doesn't make sense for a commuter to choose public transport over a privately own car. However, the tagline for the public transports says: " I am part of the solution". I'm assuming they are referring the solution of pollution and global warming. But can they make the solution cheaper?
Friday, 4 January 2008
Moving to Airport Road.
Chilliwack
Originally uploaded by Jerry Tok
Yes, it is confirmed. My boss drop by my apartment last night to inform us the changes. We are moving to a new house. It's a 3 storey house with 4 bedrooms. We were promised everything new-all household appliances, wireless internet, large LCD TV with satellite TV. Really looking forward to it.
My new house is only 300m away from Chilliwack Airport. However, it is far from most establishment (malls etc). Since I am so near to Chilliwack airport, I think I'll prepare most of my meals instead of eating out. Quite a struggle lah. In singapore, I'm so used to going down to nearby foodcourt for meals. Now my food selection is limited to what I can prepare. Nevermind, I shall embrace the opportunity to be a great cook. Watch out for the new chef on the block. In time to come, I may open a Singapore Restaurant in Chilliwack with world famous dishes-best in Singapore, JB and some say Canada.
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