Local Music Scene

Inch Chua, a local singer-songwriter, said something that struck a chord with me. Reflecting on what she said, I think the government could help local singers by creating a platform for them to pursue their music careers locally. I wonder if the government is aware of the fact that all the local Chinese pop singers are now based overseas? Incidentally, Inch is not a Chinese pop singer.

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/musicscene/inch-chua-slams-lack-support-local-musicians-093158107.html

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Overcrowding

Overcrowding seems to be getting worse over the years. If the Singapore Government is going to allow a steady influx of foreigners (FTs, foreign workers & permanent residents), I really can't imagine what will happen in the near future. Overcrowding is bad for one's health in the long-term. But what really irks me about overcrowding is that it actually slows me down. (I walk pretty fast and I can't stand having to slow down because of overcrowding.) I have nothing against foreigners at all. It's just that I really 'tak boleh tahan' overcrowding. Sigh...

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人性的丑陋

我越来越发觉人性是丑陋的。为什么人不能将心比心呢？为什么人会变得越来越邪恶?

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French

French is an interesting language. It is the first language that I know whereby words can be in the masculine or the feminine form. For example, interrogative pronouns (what & which), articles (a & the) as well as nouns have masculine and feminine forms.

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Mental Illness

I have always thought that women are generally more prone to mental illness because they are emotionally more vulnerable. Just now I saw a mentally ill young man (who appeared to be in his mid thirties), which brought to mind the number of mentally ill men whom I came across in the past one year. What could cause these people (and many others) to go bonkers? Is it extreme suffering or pain? Is it mental or emotional anguish that could find no outlet? On reflection, I am thankful that I have the mental & emotional fortitude to withstand the many trials that have come my way thus far.

我一直都认为女性较容易患上精神病，因为她们在情感上较为脆弱。刚才，我看到一位年轻的男精神病患者。这让我想起在过去的一年里所见过的男精神病患者。是什么原因造成这些人（以及很多其他人）的精神失常呢？是极度的痛苦吗？是精神或情感上的痛楚无法得到释放吗？我庆幸自己在精神与情感方面有一股刚强的力量，让我能经得起一切的考验。

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我注定幸福

终于动笔为这首歌填了一部份的曲。弹了好几遍还是不满意。我希望这首歌的旋律能让人听了有一种很温馨、很舒服的感觉，因为这是一首有关幸福的歌。

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Osteoporosis 骨质疏松症

Women are generally more prone to osteoporosis and hence it's important to consume foods that are rich in calcium or take calcium supplements. Yesterday evening, I was having my massage and the masseur who attended to me said that osteoporosis could cause one's calf to twist outward. That got me worried as I am a coffee lover and I must have coffee to perk me up throughout the day. (Consumption of coffee can cause the depletion of calcium.) Sigh...

相信大家都知道女性较容易患上骨质疏松症。因此，女性应该多吃含高钙质的食物或吃钙片以确保体内的钙质不会流失。昨天傍晚，我去了一间连锁按摩院做按摩。按摩师告诉我，骨质疏松症会造成一个人的小腿向外扭曲。他的这番话让我相当担心，因为我超爱喝咖啡，而且每天必须靠咖啡提神。（喝咖啡会造成钙质的流失。）怎么办呢？



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Geylang Checker

I just read the news on the abovementioned at yahoo.com.sg. It is basically a website that is dedicated to exposing men who cheat on their wives or girlfriends. As the name implies, checks are only carried out in Geylang. But there are so many ways men can cheat and there are so many places where men who cheat go to, and thus the effectiveness of Geylang Checker in exposing men who cheat is limited. (Nonetheless, I appreciate the founder's efforts and admire her courage.) Years ago, my friend and I visited Malaysia on a coach and there was this tour guide who told us that there were many Singaporean men who kept mistresses in Johor, Malaysia. Surprising?! No, I don't think so.

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Motivation

Motivation from within is more powerful than motivation from without.

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My Thoughts on Relationship & Marriage

My sister is getting married again...after a failed marriage...I am not in favour of her rushing into marriage but what can I say? I suppose love is really blind or maybe I am too rational...难道一个人一定要有一段恋情或者一段婚姻才会觉得完整吗？难道没有感情的寄托就不会幸福吗？能遇到一个可以交心的对象当然好，但是这世上有多少男生/男人真的值得让女生/女人托付终身呢？我认为很少。。。所以我宁愿单身。

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First World Hotel

Sheltered Bridge Linking First World Hotel & Bus Terminal

在享受自拍 :)

Spacious Hotel Room

Twin-Sharing Room

View from Hotel Room

View from Hotel Room

View from Sheltered Bridge

Outside First World Plaza

这些是我在云顶所拍的一些照片。。。我觉得云顶没什么好玩的，也没什么特别的。。。所以我应该不会再去了。

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Presidential Election 2011

I remember during my university days, I visited a church that was near my hostel. It happened to be on a Sunday when the holy communion was served. I saw Dr Tony Tan & his wife, who were seated just a few rows from the back. When it was time for holy communion to be served, he and his wife joined the queue. This left a deep impression on me, because I did not expect him to join the queue like the rest of the congregation. When it was his turn to take the bread and the cup from the priest, he actually knelt down to receive them. His attitude of humility is what I like about him. It is an apparently rare quality among politicians. Thus, I will be voting for him in the upcoming election. :)

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真理

真理是什么？若所谓的真理是反正义、反公理、反道德、反真实，那究竟什么才算是真理呢?

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Travel Buddy

If everything goes as planned, I will be meeting a travel buddy from Greece in Beijing later this year. :)

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今天傍晚遇到一个老色鬼，让我很生气！不知道为什么，男人越老似乎就越好色、行为举止也越变态。It's so disgusting!

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Dream

A dream without passion is like a car without engine.

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云顶高原之旅

前阵子去了云顶高原散心。。。是我第一次去到哪里。以前其实有想过要去，但是因为听过去哪里的旅游巴士常出意外，所以一直没去。我觉得哪里没什么特别的，所以再去的可能性很低。其实我这个人若喜欢上一个地方，就会去了又去，例如马来西亚的滨城。所以若我是旅游评论家，我一定会推荐滨城给旅客。虽然我对云顶高原之旅感到失望，但是我会推荐哪里的一个地方给读者，那就是Healing Touch 按摩中心。其实这个按摩中心跟一般的按摩中心没两样，但是哪里有所谓的鱼疗。什么是鱼疗呢？鱼疗基本上是用鱼去除死皮。所以，若你不怕痒的话，就可以考虑去做鱼疗，让鱼池里的小鱼儿帮你去除你脚上与脚底的死皮。:)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

I am currently seeking treatment from a Chinese physician. After just a few treatments, I am already seeing obvious results. Hence, I would recommend TCM to anyone with medical problem(s). 因为它治根，所以与西药相比会更加有效。

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