After all the troubles, I can finally reconnect to the net again!
Unfortunately, there ain't much time left, gotta go back to camp again. My relatives are staying at my place for a few weeks so I wouldn't have much privacy.
Finished Books one and two of the Alexander trilogy. Totally captivating and Aristotle's words still echo loudly within my head.
Every problem has a solution, so there is no need to worry. If there is no solution, why worry?
Such a simple logical statement and what a world of difference it makes to one's perception of everything. =)
Sunday, November 28
Saturday, November 20
haven't been able to get online due to pacific internet's inept customer service, which called me up and told me my renewal and free modem will be coming - after i had called up and queried them on the matter. oh well, another few more years with them...
I made a rather decent linguini boscailo today for dinner. First batch was authentic tasting so I had to modify the recipe slightly by adding salt and parmesan cheese. Result - tasted like a dish in a local Italian restaurant. Very pleased with the results. My calamari were kinda crunchy and yummy but lacked a certain spice. Gotta remember to cater it more to our taste buds the next time I cook it.
My tiramisu however was a failure. Turned out too soggy even though it was kinda tasty but visually, I wouldn't even pay myself to eat it. Haha. Gotta redo it and substitute the ingredients with something cheaper. The mascarpone cheese cost $12+ for a 500g!
I made a rather decent linguini boscailo today for dinner. First batch was authentic tasting so I had to modify the recipe slightly by adding salt and parmesan cheese. Result - tasted like a dish in a local Italian restaurant. Very pleased with the results. My calamari were kinda crunchy and yummy but lacked a certain spice. Gotta remember to cater it more to our taste buds the next time I cook it.
My tiramisu however was a failure. Turned out too soggy even though it was kinda tasty but visually, I wouldn't even pay myself to eat it. Haha. Gotta redo it and substitute the ingredients with something cheaper. The mascarpone cheese cost $12+ for a 500g!
Thursday, November 11
Last night, I got knocked out after an alcohol binge. Puked my guts out and stumbled into bed, somehow.
Had a good time with seng though. It has been a long time since we hung out, must go out with him more often. Too much work stress.
Just woke up by the way and realised that the day is ending! Argh..alcohol bad! My tolerance for it has dropped really dramatically since those crazy days years ago. Haha.
Had a good time with seng though. It has been a long time since we hung out, must go out with him more often. Too much work stress.
Just woke up by the way and realised that the day is ending! Argh..alcohol bad! My tolerance for it has dropped really dramatically since those crazy days years ago. Haha.
Sunday, November 7
gonna eat some pacific internet staff for lunch if nobody offers to help me solve my problem. grr.
Been wanting to comment on the current political situation in the US and how Bush for the next four years will affect our situation over here in Singapore. While I'm no political pundit, I can only offer questions for us to ponder about and perhaps deduce the trend of things in the near future. And the next few years would be crucial for it will be my generation's entrance into the work force and issues such as oil prices, continued war, free trade agreements and jobs will affect us more than we think they will.
Do we still need Bush for another four more years? What changes will he bring this time round to his administration and foreign affairs. I do gather that Senator Kerry perhaps, have a better understanding of foreign policies and will probably try to stop or lessen US's war tendencies. Bush on the other hand, will continue trading punches for yet another few rounds, and how will this affect us in sunny Singapore and youths like me? How will continued rising oil prices affect the trade industry here, oil refinering being one of our nation's key growth generators? And petrol prices?
Another effect of President Bush's last term was the declining US greenback against major currencies. Which has led to a stronger Sing Dollar versus the US dollar. As the Malaysian ringgit is pegged against the US dollar, it would be a good time to visit our neighbour and boost their economy by getting more for our buck. However, a weakening US dollar will not forebode well for many portfolios with interests in America. Besides personal finance, we would see cheaper US imports but the debt accumulated by the Americans might put us off from acquiring more US assets in the near future (yet it might just be the best time as prices are low). We will have to see what the new Bush Administration might pull off and how it will affect our trading ties. The war has perhaps led to more budget deficit than Bush had foresaw.
Bush for four more years would probably equate to a continued war effort, leading to slumps in the economy, more jobs being outsourced (due to his more open foreign trade policy), more conservative American culture and perhaps more threats from the radical Islamists?
On a personal note, I felt that the resurface of Osama dressed in a cleric dress was a rather strategic and controversial move. Why would he? The tape probably swayed more Americans towards Bush and his protectionalism. Maybe the CIA had some part in this? Or did Osama like Bush more than Kerry?
Shrugs. That's all for my limited political view on current affairs, it's been too long since I wrote a proper essay on such issues. Ah, I miss those days.
Been wanting to comment on the current political situation in the US and how Bush for the next four years will affect our situation over here in Singapore. While I'm no political pundit, I can only offer questions for us to ponder about and perhaps deduce the trend of things in the near future. And the next few years would be crucial for it will be my generation's entrance into the work force and issues such as oil prices, continued war, free trade agreements and jobs will affect us more than we think they will.
Do we still need Bush for another four more years? What changes will he bring this time round to his administration and foreign affairs. I do gather that Senator Kerry perhaps, have a better understanding of foreign policies and will probably try to stop or lessen US's war tendencies. Bush on the other hand, will continue trading punches for yet another few rounds, and how will this affect us in sunny Singapore and youths like me? How will continued rising oil prices affect the trade industry here, oil refinering being one of our nation's key growth generators? And petrol prices?
Another effect of President Bush's last term was the declining US greenback against major currencies. Which has led to a stronger Sing Dollar versus the US dollar. As the Malaysian ringgit is pegged against the US dollar, it would be a good time to visit our neighbour and boost their economy by getting more for our buck. However, a weakening US dollar will not forebode well for many portfolios with interests in America. Besides personal finance, we would see cheaper US imports but the debt accumulated by the Americans might put us off from acquiring more US assets in the near future (yet it might just be the best time as prices are low). We will have to see what the new Bush Administration might pull off and how it will affect our trading ties. The war has perhaps led to more budget deficit than Bush had foresaw.
Bush for four more years would probably equate to a continued war effort, leading to slumps in the economy, more jobs being outsourced (due to his more open foreign trade policy), more conservative American culture and perhaps more threats from the radical Islamists?
On a personal note, I felt that the resurface of Osama dressed in a cleric dress was a rather strategic and controversial move. Why would he? The tape probably swayed more Americans towards Bush and his protectionalism. Maybe the CIA had some part in this? Or did Osama like Bush more than Kerry?
Shrugs. That's all for my limited political view on current affairs, it's been too long since I wrote a proper essay on such issues. Ah, I miss those days.
Friday, November 5
Don't know how many times I've to take my driving test. Failed again yesterday after meeting an anal tester. My instructor was so confident I'm gonna pass, at least he managed to get me a test date next month. If not I have to wait till the day after my birthday next year!
On another note, I got my first print assignment in this month's Expat Living Singapore on page 85. =) I need more jobs. Haha.
Been experiencing countless problems with my net connection. Super irritating!
On another note, I got my first print assignment in this month's Expat Living Singapore on page 85. =) I need more jobs. Haha.
Been experiencing countless problems with my net connection. Super irritating!
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