Today I attended a session of wine appreciation after lessons and boy was it fun. Haha. Learnt the basics about wine tasting and then we had some cheese and crackers with our wine. Tasted 4 different wines and I will try to remember the taste of wine from now on.
Being lovers of alcohol, Law and I ended up drinking 1.5 bottles of wine each. Towards the end it wasn't so much about appreciation anymore. Lol. Still, it was fun getting tipsy in class even before the sun has set. The night seemed to be much longer and there wasn't a need to take a cab home.
Maybe I should consider starting my drinking sessions earlier. We can even make good use of the happy hour deals. ;)
Friday, September 30
Thursday, September 29
Ambitions
In the past few months, my frequent travels on the train has been faithfully documented in my head or in a notepad. Why am I doing this, you may ask? It is part of my (yet another) ambitious plan to have a book published (and it may never be).
Through the stories I conjured or observed, I am trying to paint a diaspora picture of the life of Singaporeans.
By formally stating this in print, I am trying to use one of those psychological motivational tools (can't remember the name) to get me going.
Check your bookstores in a few years' time. I hope.
Life is so full of wishful thinking, at least on my part. Shrugs. Time to head to school.
Through the stories I conjured or observed, I am trying to paint a diaspora picture of the life of Singaporeans.
By formally stating this in print, I am trying to use one of those psychological motivational tools (can't remember the name) to get me going.
Check your bookstores in a few years' time. I hope.
Life is so full of wishful thinking, at least on my part. Shrugs. Time to head to school.
Curses!!!
After much contemplation, I decided to synchronise Powerbook's Mail to the school network. The school is full of self-effacing IT personnel who worships only Microsoft, which means I couldn't rely on them. Through the reading of some forum articles, I finally have VPN and mail set up. Crap. It is so frustrating. At least I have my homework .
My mom was trying to get me to go out with her in the morning but I just turned over and slept. Work up with a slight panic attack. The project execution is next next Monday and we have yet to have the bus or food or water arranged. What the hell. Sponsors have yet to get back to me. Sigh.
Crossing my fingers.
My mom was trying to get me to go out with her in the morning but I just turned over and slept. Work up with a slight panic attack. The project execution is next next Monday and we have yet to have the bus or food or water arranged. What the hell. Sponsors have yet to get back to me. Sigh.
Crossing my fingers.
Wednesday, September 28
Mind Blockade
Dear all,
I am so used to writing emails these days that it feels natural to begin like this.
I hope life has been treating you fairly, your karmic returns equal to the deeds in your life.
Last night, I watched Old Boy (finally) and it was quite a gratifying experience. I love senseless violence on the screen sometimes. It was painful to watch one's realisation that all he struggled for was all because of something he said and forgotten. Much of the show had little realism yet the story and the fights were often exagerrated. I still loved the show.
I cannot forget the excellent cinematography. If more films were made this way, we would all be happier. Screw Hollywood blockbusters.
After such a fulfilling show, I spent more hours together figuring out my financial accounting. And I am sad to admit that I am getting more lost as I read the text book. Crap.
That's all for now, dear folks. Remember to keep dreaming and schedule your time properly.
Bye.
I am so used to writing emails these days that it feels natural to begin like this.
I hope life has been treating you fairly, your karmic returns equal to the deeds in your life.
Last night, I watched Old Boy (finally) and it was quite a gratifying experience. I love senseless violence on the screen sometimes. It was painful to watch one's realisation that all he struggled for was all because of something he said and forgotten. Much of the show had little realism yet the story and the fights were often exagerrated. I still loved the show.
Woo-jin Lee: Remember this: "Be it a rock or a grain of sand, in water they sink as the same."
I cannot forget the excellent cinematography. If more films were made this way, we would all be happier. Screw Hollywood blockbusters.
After such a fulfilling show, I spent more hours together figuring out my financial accounting. And I am sad to admit that I am getting more lost as I read the text book. Crap.
That's all for now, dear folks. Remember to keep dreaming and schedule your time properly.
Bye.
Monday, September 26
Sold!
Within one week, I have sold off my ipod mini and my camera. Trying to apply what I learnt in class about unearned revenue and assets acquistion to prevent myself from overspending and encountering any cash flow problems. Haha. I am so screwed for FA.
Check out One Man's Eye for some portrait shots by Alan Siegel. Love the simplistic design of the site.
Kurt Arrigo has got some really amazing landscape photos.
It is all these inspiration that spurs me on. Can't wait for my next photo trip!
To KK: bon voyage! Have fun at Ireland. Do not come back weighing 80kg!
Check out One Man's Eye for some portrait shots by Alan Siegel. Love the simplistic design of the site.
Kurt Arrigo has got some really amazing landscape photos.
It is all these inspiration that spurs me on. Can't wait for my next photo trip!
To KK: bon voyage! Have fun at Ireland. Do not come back weighing 80kg!
Saturday, September 24
Reflections in the middle of the night
Been successful at creating a bad name for myself thus far in school during my classes. I am a horrendous oversleeper and I am always late for my 8:30 classes in the morning. Today was no exception and now the professor knows me by name. She even cited what I wrote in an introduction of ourselves during the first week, in front of the class. I wrote that the greatest achievement for me is to wake up early to attend a 8:30 class in the morning. Ah, well.
But sooner or later, i will just fade away from their memories like I always do. Nothing exceptional, just like any another student.
Perhaps the need for a positive mindset for all endeavours should be in place. At least, I can prevent myself from adopting a laissez faire attitude after the initial excitment in whatever I do.
Sometimes, you make a mistake and you wish you hadn't. Everything prior comes to a standstill, you can't think, you don't know what to do and you just hope with all tiny strains of faith within you that everything would be alright. Would you devise a way to escape your problem? Or would you just stay calm and wait till an oppurtune time to proceed?
But sooner or later, i will just fade away from their memories like I always do. Nothing exceptional, just like any another student.
Perhaps the need for a positive mindset for all endeavours should be in place. At least, I can prevent myself from adopting a laissez faire attitude after the initial excitment in whatever I do.
Sometimes, you make a mistake and you wish you hadn't. Everything prior comes to a standstill, you can't think, you don't know what to do and you just hope with all tiny strains of faith within you that everything would be alright. Would you devise a way to escape your problem? Or would you just stay calm and wait till an oppurtune time to proceed?
Wednesday, September 21
Counting Sheep
Finished Murakami's A Wild Sheep Chase. In a poignant and deliberate pace, I find myself pondering deep about many things that, in my haste to "live" life, have forgotten that I once thought about them. I find awareness to be a rather weird concept. The thoughts are still nascent now but perhaps more will come when I really go think about it.
I particularly enjoyed the little bit of the author's staring into the him that was in the mirror. Was the mirror a reflection of him or was he a reflection of himself in the mirror's world? This level of consciousness has been discussed over and over again; yet, each time I find myself enthralled by it.
Perhaps, whenever I stare at myself in the mirror, I am engaging with a stranger whom I see everyday but forget about his existence. Oh maybe, it was him who forgot about me. We, however, share the same will perhaps, mimicking each other's actions. When I walk out away, would it be leaving myself behind or would he be leaving with me too?
I am eagerly awaiting the chance to get myself another Murakami's book. While I read an article in the newspapers once lamenting the fact that Murakami has been degraded to pop culture but seriously, how many would just read and enjoy it for its weirdness and not ponder upon its deeper meaning.
(I for one, sheepishly, admit that at times, I do not think beyond the words. I also found the poetic prose soothing, cool but somehow, hurting a little.)
I particularly enjoyed the little bit of the author's staring into the him that was in the mirror. Was the mirror a reflection of him or was he a reflection of himself in the mirror's world? This level of consciousness has been discussed over and over again; yet, each time I find myself enthralled by it.
Perhaps, whenever I stare at myself in the mirror, I am engaging with a stranger whom I see everyday but forget about his existence. Oh maybe, it was him who forgot about me. We, however, share the same will perhaps, mimicking each other's actions. When I walk out away, would it be leaving myself behind or would he be leaving with me too?
I am eagerly awaiting the chance to get myself another Murakami's book. While I read an article in the newspapers once lamenting the fact that Murakami has been degraded to pop culture but seriously, how many would just read and enjoy it for its weirdness and not ponder upon its deeper meaning.
(I for one, sheepishly, admit that at times, I do not think beyond the words. I also found the poetic prose soothing, cool but somehow, hurting a little.)
Tuesday, September 20
The Terrible Procrasinator
I have been a terrible procrasinator lately. Been sitting on several projects and just got myself woken up to the amount of work that needed to be done. If you had something that has been stewing for weeks and each week more comes on top of the mount that is already piling up, which should you do first? I would have gone off and escaped everything by doing inane stuff like clip my toe nails or sort my photos on my computer. Lol.
I find Marukumi to be an excellent read. He is like Kafka, except easier to digest. Incorporating some of his philosophy in normal mundane life has set me thinking. And then, I am inspired to write again.
I think I should start sleeping earlier from now on. Will be staying in school to study tomorrow, as well as complete a small side project that I have been sitting on for the past two months or more. I need some study buddies in school. Lately, I find myself coming home late from school, trying to complete my homework. I am so not a social butterfly.
I find Marukumi to be an excellent read. He is like Kafka, except easier to digest. Incorporating some of his philosophy in normal mundane life has set me thinking. And then, I am inspired to write again.
I think I should start sleeping earlier from now on. Will be staying in school to study tomorrow, as well as complete a small side project that I have been sitting on for the past two months or more. I need some study buddies in school. Lately, I find myself coming home late from school, trying to complete my homework. I am so not a social butterfly.
Sunday, September 18
Chinatown
Visited Chinatown yesterday with the SMUSAIC people. Really pleased with my results. Take a look at my gallery to see full size pictures. There ain't no Hello program for Mac, so it really is quite a hassle to put them up here. lol.
Asia - this building was built in 1939. And I was standing in the middle of the road trying to capture its juxataposition against the more modern things around. Should have set a smaller aperture for it though!
Chinatown Hotel
I found this quaint hotel an oxymoron because of its un-Chinatown outlook.
Dream Door
Found this door looking out of place in one of the side lanes, wonder who could have been using it.
Erhu Player
This old man was rather happy to let us take photos of him. And I tried several shots from different angles. But somehow, I feel that I did not capture the mood as I had intended.
Culture for Sale
So sad to see these "cultural" goods being sold. But this is how commercialization of our culture goes.
Afternoon Siesta
Tried several shots of this sleeping man. Wanted to go for a wider angle but too many distracting things on the left.
Watch Repairman
This trade is getting rare here. The old man said he wasn't photogenic but I took a picture of him anyway. He's been in this trade for 30 over years!
Asia - this building was built in 1939. And I was standing in the middle of the road trying to capture its juxataposition against the more modern things around. Should have set a smaller aperture for it though!
Chinatown Hotel
I found this quaint hotel an oxymoron because of its un-Chinatown outlook.
Dream Door
Found this door looking out of place in one of the side lanes, wonder who could have been using it.
Erhu Player
This old man was rather happy to let us take photos of him. And I tried several shots from different angles. But somehow, I feel that I did not capture the mood as I had intended.
Culture for Sale
So sad to see these "cultural" goods being sold. But this is how commercialization of our culture goes.
Afternoon Siesta
Tried several shots of this sleeping man. Wanted to go for a wider angle but too many distracting things on the left.
Watch Repairman
This trade is getting rare here. The old man said he wasn't photogenic but I took a picture of him anyway. He's been in this trade for 30 over years!
Friday, September 16
Lanterns
When he was young, he used to have lanterns everytime the Mid-Autumn festival came. He remembers the anticipation of lighting up the candles and gingerly putting them into flimsy paper lanterns.
They don't make them the same anymore.
He wished he held memories of his younger days closer to his heart. But somehow, the shadows had darken. There was once when one caught fire when he wasn't careful. He remembers seeing it burning brightly on the ground, tears welling up in his eyes.
It was the one of his first lessons on mourning and loss.
When the times moved on, he graduated to battery-powered plastic lanterns. Maybe it was the last year of his innocence and the light-emitting lanterns could hardly hold onto his fleeing heart. Deep down, the flames of yesteryear felt stronger and more vibrant.
You could hold onto a memory tightly and yet, as time passed by, the clarity would fade; interjunctions would become hazy and songs would turn into echoes. Do you remember the exhilaration and excitment? Do you remember your own fires?
Sigh, the bittersweetness of memory.
(Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, my dear readers. Eat more moon cakes!)
They don't make them the same anymore.
He wished he held memories of his younger days closer to his heart. But somehow, the shadows had darken. There was once when one caught fire when he wasn't careful. He remembers seeing it burning brightly on the ground, tears welling up in his eyes.
It was the one of his first lessons on mourning and loss.
When the times moved on, he graduated to battery-powered plastic lanterns. Maybe it was the last year of his innocence and the light-emitting lanterns could hardly hold onto his fleeing heart. Deep down, the flames of yesteryear felt stronger and more vibrant.
You could hold onto a memory tightly and yet, as time passed by, the clarity would fade; interjunctions would become hazy and songs would turn into echoes. Do you remember the exhilaration and excitment? Do you remember your own fires?
Sigh, the bittersweetness of memory.
(Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, my dear readers. Eat more moon cakes!)
Lanterns
When he was young, he used to have lanterns everytime the Mid-Autumn festival came. He remembers the anticipation of lighting up the candles and gingerly putting them into those flimsy paper lanterns.
They don't make them the same anymore.
They don't make them the same anymore.
Wednesday, September 14
Mediocracy
How would you feel if it occurred to you that in whatever you, you are only mediocre at best? Nothing special, just like 95% of the entire human population out there. I mean, what's so bad after all? Weren't your parents mediocre too? They had nothing to show except the misery of living in this world for far too long. You are perfectly fine living the life you are living now, what more could you ask? There is no sickness, no poverty, no conflicts and things just go linearly. A spiral in either direction, upwards or downwards, would be so much fun, wouldn't it?
What if there was a guy who promises you to bring you out of your comfort zone? To allow you to tap into the hidden potential within? And that he sees something in you?
Would you abandon all you have now and join him? It is all about belief and are you ready to take the leap of faith?
To rise above the mediocracy that surrounds everything around you, soar higher than the birds that are flying above you now, leap higher than the tallest buildings in the world; can you take the pressure?
Or would you just remain where you are and hold your grounds?
What if there was a guy who promises you to bring you out of your comfort zone? To allow you to tap into the hidden potential within? And that he sees something in you?
Would you abandon all you have now and join him? It is all about belief and are you ready to take the leap of faith?
To rise above the mediocracy that surrounds everything around you, soar higher than the birds that are flying above you now, leap higher than the tallest buildings in the world; can you take the pressure?
Or would you just remain where you are and hold your grounds?
Blog Search
Just released today is the new blog search by Google. It's most amazing how fast they come up with new products each time. Maybe it's time to say good bye to Technorati. Blogger was quick to have it integrated on their front page.
As usual, being the paranoid android that I am, I did a quick search on my name to see what gets dragged out of the closet. Thank goodness there ain't any dirt out there. Lol.
Stayed in school to do some homework today and before I knew it, it was already 9pm. Tomorrow is yet another day of the Labrious Tedious Bullshit meeting. Growl. So much for doing thankless work. Maybe I will just do all the filming and photography from now on and leave the other crap to people in the group. I just hate to have the proposal I wrote up to be dissected and taken apart. And taking the credit for it? Geez.
Here's something to laugh about. Ah the joy of tech!
As usual, being the paranoid android that I am, I did a quick search on my name to see what gets dragged out of the closet. Thank goodness there ain't any dirt out there. Lol.
Stayed in school to do some homework today and before I knew it, it was already 9pm. Tomorrow is yet another day of the Labrious Tedious Bullshit meeting. Growl. So much for doing thankless work. Maybe I will just do all the filming and photography from now on and leave the other crap to people in the group. I just hate to have the proposal I wrote up to be dissected and taken apart. And taking the credit for it? Geez.
Here's something to laugh about. Ah the joy of tech!
Tuesday, September 13
40 Year Old Virgin
Check out the trailer for the 40 Year Old Virgin. It is really quite hilarious, though the plot may seem contrived. The hair removal part looks quite painful. Ouch.
I am in some need of slapstick humour in my life. Lol.
I am in some need of slapstick humour in my life. Lol.
Monday, September 12
Lelong Lelong!
I am selling my unopened Ipod Mini and 1-year old Panasonic Lumix FZ20 (well maintained, almost mint). I have put up several auctions but sadly there are no takers yet! Anyone out there interested in getting the above mentioned? I am like trying to sell off as many things as possible to feed my new baby.
Please do help me spread the word. Do need the cash quite badly.
Please do help me spread the word. Do need the cash quite badly.
Sunday, September 11
Dreamlike
Yesterday, I acquired yet another asset, the camera that I dreamed so much of...the Canon 20D! I still need to wait to get the 17-40mm L lens. And also a flash and a remote shutter. It's buy buy buy all over again. (I am so broke!!)
Another few thousands cashed out, I do need to balance my books more effectively from now on.
I have a plan to turn this place around. Can't wait to play with my new toy soon!
Am thinking to do more fashion and portraiture shots from now on.
Check out chromasia for some stunning photography.
Another few thousands cashed out, I do need to balance my books more effectively from now on.
I have a plan to turn this place around. Can't wait to play with my new toy soon!
Am thinking to do more fashion and portraiture shots from now on.
Check out chromasia for some stunning photography.
Saturday, September 10
Weird!
Haha. Why was my blog linked to a certain Nicole Peters?
32J! Adult discretion only though. Personally, I find them to be rather too overwhelming for me. Eew.
32J! Adult discretion only though. Personally, I find them to be rather too overwhelming for me. Eew.
Friday, September 9
Normal
Normal is being regular. Like a regular cup of coffee, the right amount for any healthy adult.
But why be normal when you can be a grande? Fifty cents for (an) upsize (of the meal) sir?
When you are normal, nothing happens much in your life. There would not be much variety, you would not meet interesting folks. And how sane is that?
Society defines normal and many would fall out of that subset into what the normal people define as eccentric.
Some try hard to be someone they are not. They pretend to be normal or pretend to be not normal. And all you end up with is a mushy pack of fries that is tasteless.
Somehow, I think I am not making much sense here. My homework is still unfinished and I got to wake up in five hours' time.
I am glad each week, I am blessed with an extra 4 * 5 hours in my life because I don't sleep much.
p.s. i love my Powerbook! Today, no less than 4 people mentioned how cool it looks and how they want to be Mac convert too. Lead the way! Mac Evangelism! (We are all just being the typical suckers for consumerism!)
But why be normal when you can be a grande? Fifty cents for (an) upsize (of the meal) sir?
When you are normal, nothing happens much in your life. There would not be much variety, you would not meet interesting folks. And how sane is that?
Society defines normal and many would fall out of that subset into what the normal people define as eccentric.
Some try hard to be someone they are not. They pretend to be normal or pretend to be not normal. And all you end up with is a mushy pack of fries that is tasteless.
Somehow, I think I am not making much sense here. My homework is still unfinished and I got to wake up in five hours' time.
I am glad each week, I am blessed with an extra 4 * 5 hours in my life because I don't sleep much.
p.s. i love my Powerbook! Today, no less than 4 people mentioned how cool it looks and how they want to be Mac convert too. Lead the way! Mac Evangelism! (We are all just being the typical suckers for consumerism!)
Thursday, September 8
Network Woes and Burnt Pockets
With the new Powerbook, I purchased a router, a new mouse and a laptop protection cover. I still have some other accessories to buy to complete the tech geek outlook. Haha. I am eating bread for the rest of the month...
Been trying for the past few hours to get the network up but the wireless is intermittent. And I have been trying very hard to copy files over from my PC. Bah. Who said it was easy? Lol. The steps are simple but Windows is so unreliable. It hangs whenever I want to access my mac throught My Network Places. When I try connecting from my powerbook to my PC, I get an error! And my network seems to be shaky. I hate network related stuff!
I should be doing my homework and preparing stuff for school. Argh!
Been trying for the past few hours to get the network up but the wireless is intermittent. And I have been trying very hard to copy files over from my PC. Bah. Who said it was easy? Lol. The steps are simple but Windows is so unreliable. It hangs whenever I want to access my mac throught My Network Places. When I try connecting from my powerbook to my PC, I get an error! And my network seems to be shaky. I hate network related stuff!
I should be doing my homework and preparing stuff for school. Argh!
Tuesday, September 6
My Powerbook is finally here!
As I am typing this, I am drooling at my Powerbook. After such a long wait it is finally here! Phew.
Excuse me while I go fiddle around with it. Too bad I gotta wait for awhile before I get all the software I need.
Oh well! What's 2 days of waiting?
Excuse me while I go fiddle around with it. Too bad I gotta wait for awhile before I get all the software I need.
Oh well! What's 2 days of waiting?
Friday, September 2
Sheeps in Disguise
Today I made a rather interesting observation about Singaporeans. Due to the obscene way the society is being managed, many end up so constrained and behave like sheep.
Take for instance the MRT gantry. There is a green arrow that points to the exit/entrance and normally people use it as a visual cue to get out/in. At the station near my place, there happened to be one exit gantry between two other similar gantries that did not have a green arrow. Naturally, everybody just did not pass through that gantry, all preferring to stick to something they are sure of; something safe and ended up in a long queue for the two gantries.
Finding it weird that the one in the middle was not used, I went ahead and got through without queueing up. When I turned around, nobody followed me, all herding together like sheep. While it may only be a very generalised view, I feel that Singaporeans could benefit more from getting out of their comfort zones and test uncharted waters. Very often, we are left behind because we did not dare to try; even if the thought existed in our heads. We dismiss these thoughts as crazy, scary and pointless.
Would you dare to try something radical? Plunge into a project that many may find risky? Perhaps, it is this little spirit of daring; a little weakness of the safety net that pulls us back that will make a difference in our lives.
Try something new. Walk home from a different path then you do daily. You will observe something new and interesting. But please, put on your observation glasses first.
Take for instance the MRT gantry. There is a green arrow that points to the exit/entrance and normally people use it as a visual cue to get out/in. At the station near my place, there happened to be one exit gantry between two other similar gantries that did not have a green arrow. Naturally, everybody just did not pass through that gantry, all preferring to stick to something they are sure of; something safe and ended up in a long queue for the two gantries.
Finding it weird that the one in the middle was not used, I went ahead and got through without queueing up. When I turned around, nobody followed me, all herding together like sheep. While it may only be a very generalised view, I feel that Singaporeans could benefit more from getting out of their comfort zones and test uncharted waters. Very often, we are left behind because we did not dare to try; even if the thought existed in our heads. We dismiss these thoughts as crazy, scary and pointless.
Would you dare to try something radical? Plunge into a project that many may find risky? Perhaps, it is this little spirit of daring; a little weakness of the safety net that pulls us back that will make a difference in our lives.
Try something new. Walk home from a different path then you do daily. You will observe something new and interesting. But please, put on your observation glasses first.
Thursday, September 1
LTB!
LTB for the uninitiated is the Leadership & Team-Building module in my school. Basically, for 13 weeks we are tasked to complete a community service project and learn about leadership and team-building(duh!).
Due to a complete lack of common sense, I came up with the following list to explain the abbreviation:
Okay, I give up. I sound lame. Feel free to add your own intepretations.
Right now, I think my team needs some divine intervention!
Due to a complete lack of common sense, I came up with the following list to explain the abbreviation:
- Laboriously Tedious Bullshit project
- Lousy Troubling Boring project
- reaLly Totally Bloody project
Okay, I give up. I sound lame. Feel free to add your own intepretations.
Right now, I think my team needs some divine intervention!
Comex September 2005
Went down to the Comex show before lessons started today. The crowd was rather bad and the offers were worse. It seems like holding the show quarterly each year has been causing the standard to slip. Now it is just like Funan meets Sim Lim. The discounts were minimal and the freebies were dismal.
Seems like Nikon Singapore is going towards marketing to the masses with its giant D50 balloon. Touting the D50 to entice consumers who are bored with their compact cameras or prosumers, Nikon is neglecting its other customer base - more experienced SLR users. When is the D100 replacement gonna be?
At the Canon camp, I overheard the salesman bashing Nikon for its slowness in adopting new technology. This may be true but each camp has its own pros and cons. Nikon has rather good reliability and all-round lenses while Canon has its technological advantages and powerful zoom lenses. Really, at the end of the day, it all boils down to which camera the user feels most comfortable with; which faults he/she can overlook.
Fiddled around with the Canon 20D, I am so going to get it. Bought myself a Brother laser printer because it is the only sub-$200 model that is Mac-compatible. Also bought a 5-port router, a wireless is so not worth it when my desktop and laptop will be in the same room.
Thing is......where the hell is my Powerbook gonna come? I know I have been harping about it for weeks but it is still NOT here yet. I blame the IT show for causing the drop in supply to Apple's distributors. I just hope they wont come out with higher specs in like 2 weeks' time.
Seems like Nikon Singapore is going towards marketing to the masses with its giant D50 balloon. Touting the D50 to entice consumers who are bored with their compact cameras or prosumers, Nikon is neglecting its other customer base - more experienced SLR users. When is the D100 replacement gonna be?
At the Canon camp, I overheard the salesman bashing Nikon for its slowness in adopting new technology. This may be true but each camp has its own pros and cons. Nikon has rather good reliability and all-round lenses while Canon has its technological advantages and powerful zoom lenses. Really, at the end of the day, it all boils down to which camera the user feels most comfortable with; which faults he/she can overlook.
Fiddled around with the Canon 20D, I am so going to get it. Bought myself a Brother laser printer because it is the only sub-$200 model that is Mac-compatible. Also bought a 5-port router, a wireless is so not worth it when my desktop and laptop will be in the same room.
Thing is......where the hell is my Powerbook gonna come? I know I have been harping about it for weeks but it is still NOT here yet. I blame the IT show for causing the drop in supply to Apple's distributors. I just hope they wont come out with higher specs in like 2 weeks' time.
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