Sidetrack : and I do digress

Saturday, March 31, 2001

01 Apr : The most unexpected thing happened last Friday.

Friday, March 30, 2001

After a brief chat with Med, I agree with her that the website is but a place to publish the writing. Keeping it simple.

Wednesday, March 28, 2001

29 Mar : As much as I hate to admit this, think am losing control. Now that's a good reason to be distressed.

Be careful of your thoughts
for your thoughts become your words.
Be careful of your words
for your words become your actions.
Be careful of your actions
for your actions become you habits.
Be careful of your habits
for your habits become your character.
Be careful of your character
for your character becomes your destiny.

28 Mar : Sharon left me a message in my guestbook. It came rather unexpectedly.

Tuesday, March 27, 2001

VegDining & Singaporean Vegetarian Society. Hope it's useful, Lucy.

Received an email from Ling asking about what constitutes a Singaporean Identity/Culture. I didn't know how to answer. Am I just part of the apathetic lot?

You have reached The End of the Internet. It made me laugh. Thank you.

Should I be rushing home right now to upload the new layout? Hmm. Heh. I'm not that crazy.

Heh. Good point. I hate that rose too. Tori Amos? Never did listen to her songs. Anyway, this particular 'review' will probably haunt my upcoming layout which was done before this entry was posted. Shrug. Who's gonna believe me?

Monday, March 26, 2001

1GHz powerhouses: Five new notebooks that'll blow you away. Out of the featured 5, only Gateway Solo 9500 is available in Singapore.

Sunday, March 25, 2001

How to Become a Doctor in Four Weeks

Whoopie! Roberts and Gladiator won. Not that I'm a fan, watched just one of the nominated films, but I do want to win this (semi-dumb) contest. Heh.

Under "hi, my name is Jack", I distinctively saw untitled states instead of united states. Then again, it's just me.

I like the name - intricacy.

Speed Up Your Startup. I always knew that there must be a way to do this. Now here it is.

Thursday, March 22, 2001

"If you are not already aware, a new product has broken into the market, directly threatening yours. No matter how successful you've been with your product, develop a new idea now, or perish." Right on!

Alexander Chen, a design student and aspiring musician. Very neat. So neat that I don't remember even visiting it, but there I was in the guest list!

22 Mar : Have no idea what a Sarsaparilla Root is. Wonder if it's even real.

It's outrageous, Roberta. Too stunning.

What's the beef? Interesting article.

Rather informative. Good way to start knowing England.

Wednesday, March 21, 2001

I never could understand why is a MBA so valued. So much so that there's an admission test, GMAT, that is specially formulated just for potential students. Other admission tests - GRE for graduate students, the infamous SAT for undergraduates, and the English Proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. Sometimes I wonder if we are taking too many tests. Shrug. Tough competition I guess.

21 Mar : I don't want to talk about it. Neither do I want to think about it. This is it.

Tuesday, March 20, 2001

On Woman (again) - Give credit where it's really overdue.

So this is why they are always on the roads - their websites are shut down!

Monday, March 19, 2001

Weights and Measures Convertors

Sunday, March 18, 2001

As at 19 March 2001 11:51:16 AM SGT, 1 Sterling Pound is to 2.5470 SGD! I need to go to the bank!

MediaWatch. How delightful. I feel that they do not really need a watchdog, they only need to watch where they're heading without burning everyone who's in their way of rising to the top of table. Oh there's a word for it - Integrity. Media credibility has long been doubted. So it is only a luxury, a luxury that Singapore has been enjoying for some time. Perhaps it's due. However, if basic humane integrity is what they cannot uphold whilst churning out the daily 'wry' commentary about someone else's projects, it is not something that a watchdog community will be able to change. I don't mind the sensationalism, but once is enough. Harping on dated issues only waste their time and our time. Oh and the column space.
Am not pointing fingers, both are equally guilty of trashing one another with total disrespect for their line of work. Afterall, they are in this together. It's time to stop behaving like pre-school children.

Tsk. 8 out of Cnet's top 10 most popular notebooks are Sony VAIO.

MediaCorp's millionaire hotline heats up. At S$3 per call, the 5000 phone calls (as of 17/03) have invested S$15,000 into this game even before it starts on 18th April!

Saturday, March 17, 2001

Ignore this entry. I just want to remind myself to visit Annie again when I have the time.

17 Mar : An unfamiliar hand waved furiously in front of my face. It was Neng.

Thursday, March 15, 2001

Company crippled over alleged ICQ leaks.

15 Mar : Well, I will never guess because am not a freaking psychic!

Wednesday, March 14, 2001

Is there a way to locate local news that happened on Feb 22nd? Please tell me, thanks. The papers have been thrown out.

So I'm "unsophisticated enough to be addicted to FreeCell". There's actually an unsolvable instance!

Tuesday, March 13, 2001

First a currency convertor, now a translator. Now what else do I need?

I am interested in the profiling tools that will be used. Simple Q&A? Wonder if I'm "direct, interactive, supportive or conscientious".

apsterN si otN eadD

Ash gray. Visually revamped.

Monday, March 12, 2001

According to the ZDNet speedtest, my line speed is 3709.1 Kbps and 454.5 K bytes/sec, whatever that means.

She's happy.

Via Ling : Britney's turning into Mariah. But I really think Mariah doesn't need to, afterall she sings well.

Sunday, March 11, 2001

Guess what? I found someone who wants to watch the movie. But "I've to work overtime" stands in our way. Anyway go win a car.

Updating myself on Project Eyeball ...
- I know I am no longer addicted to the net. Somehow that makes me a little sad. But am I still passionate? Eh good question.
- Sometimes I wish I can write urban poetry, whatever that is.
- If I've S$35,000, I would rather go through the proper channel and enjoy life as a student, than to just buy the degree. How fun can that be?
- Finally, I cannot believe that they are still talking about the beauty contest. Yes John, I'm tired. Next!

ennui.apathy.nu : 4 poems.

Friday, March 09, 2001

Users can upgrade current Nokia 6210 to Bluetooth for free - Do I need the Bluetooth technology? Well let's hope not, else god knows how much that connectivity pack is gonna cost me. Tidbit: The new CyberSilver weighs 107g; my 6210 in Grey Dusk is 114g. What's 7g? And the picture does little justice to my phone.

"Singapore is an experiment; you will make a difference ...You have a sense of identity with Singapore, a natural bond because of family and friends. You really should come home."
- Source 04.05.99

I like this. Converting currency is never easier.

Thursday, March 08, 2001

Green. I have this strange affinity towards this colour. There's a frog too!

Alright, let it go already. The girls really don't deserve this bludgeoning, regardless of how true some of the claims maybe.

Distinctive is her signature.

The result of severe need to release stress.

Wednesday, March 07, 2001

It's beautiful, Roberta.

Tuesday, March 06, 2001

Heh won a pair of tickets to the show, Chocolat and some Hershey's Kisses. What a wonderful prize for someone who doesn't watch movies.

05 Mar : The bizarre sensation gradually faded as the day went on.

Monday, March 05, 2001

I remember I first found Paul from here. Been some time since I last read his journal. Crisp & succinct.

TSUR. March Issue.

Sunday, March 04, 2001

The recent release of the A levels results reminded me of my JC days at Jurong Junior College. Once, I was called to the Principal's office during the school holidays. She wanted to know how did I manage to maintain my As when I scored 17 points for my O levels. After the conversation, she allowed me to be interviewed by a reporter. I thought that was pretty amusing yet insulting. Anyway, I left before the reporter arrived. She was caught in a traffic jam and I grew tired of waiting. I really do miss my bowling mates and the training days. Most of them have left the country for greener Universities. Hmm.

Will you seek psychiatric help, if required? If yes, it is certainly good news. I must admit that I was rather disappointed by the local media almost-twisted portrayal of this profession.

I cannot think of anything to say. There's something about her that I find so familiar.

I'm on 800x600 and this still looks good to me.

Thursday, March 01, 2001

1 poem.

Or maybe it isn't ironic. Maybe it's only odd. Or maybe I'm just bitter that none of my assignments deviated very far from 10 pages of typewritten words.

I find it ironic that Ling gets web-design assignments for her fundamental course when she's so proficient in that! Same goes to Siew (by the way, am blinded), Avi, and Sheryl. If you don't find that ironic, never mind. Trust me, it is.

True to your heart.

01 Mar : March. Are you really here?

Decided to visit Alvin to check if he remembers his site. No updates. Probably busy with PE. Geograffiti is back up. Well at least the last time I tried to access it, it was down.