~~ Irony Indeed ~~
Ever had the feeling of expecting something to happen but everything just came to naught at the end? Then when you decide not to ponder over it and least expect it, it just happened effortlessly? Irony at work again. But I seriously do not mind it. :p
That's enough nonsense for now....had an event-filled weekend I must say
Met up with Nat and Jeremy for the past 3 days consecutively....haha. Buey sian meh!!
FRIDAY
Went to Sitex at Singapore Expo on Friday evening. Its damn huge!! But..nothing much to see...haha. However it seems like the whole world was there because within the 2hrs I was there, I had the good fortune of meeting 4 friends from different cliques. Clarence from sec sch days, Sharon from my poly days, Junren from my BMT...haven't seen him for like 2-3yrs and Beatrice an ex colleague.
Anyway, back to Sitex, it seems like almost every booths are selling similar products and it really does not help in capturing the interest of people like me who are typical laymen in IT products. Certain parts of the exhibition even appeared to look like a mini Sim Lim Square to me...haha. Actually had in mind of getting a multi-function printer(print-fax-scan in one) but pondered over it for awhile. Didn't want to make a hasty decision. Blessing in disguise indeed since the model I wanted to get was a Brother new range that cost $200+. A check with Daping made me realise that I could actually get a cheaper one from Epson and the quality could be better still.
Its also interesting to find out that Jeremy was actually known by his internet and gaming friends by his online namesake Bluecoral rather than his REAL name. Haha...had a good time laughing about it with Nat.
After Sitex, we adjourned to good old Simpang Bedok for dinner. Was tempted by the steak that lotsa people ordered so we settle down at Spize. I had bullet steak while Nat and Jeremy ordered a Roti John each. I think one of the reason why Spize's business is better than the other few outlets there is because they took extra effort to make their food look appetizing. Appearance does matter, and if your food looks good, you'll probably feel it tastes good even before you start on it. Of course the food must be nice to start with. Haha...
SATURDAY
Arranged to meet up at a coffeeshop in Bedok South to watch soccer. Purpose of meeting was to meet Dicky Sam who came back from Australia for his term break. But too bad he still gotta serve time in the prison we call army because he still owed them 50 days of service....wahahaha!!
It was nice of Daping to drop by along with his girlfriend and pick me up in his new Lancer. As usual, the rest were late. Basically, we caught a boring game and much of the time was spent more on catching up with each other rather than watching Peter Crouch TRYING to score for the 22nd games in a row.
SUNDAY
Met up with them yet again on Sunday at Singapore Expo.(yet again :p) This time round, it was for the Big-Boyz-Toyz Exhibition. Jeremy had complimentary tickets for us so why not man...haha. I was expecting to see lotsa flashy cars but it turned out to be disappointing though. The Ferraris and Porsches from AutoBahn were all old models which were previously displayed in car shows last year. Same goes for some of the other Japanese made racing cars. Nothing spectacular.
Headed to Katong for steamboat after that. Hidden in one corner of the basement of Roxy Square, the stall offers the same varieties as the one in the foodcourt of Parkway Parade. Was told by Vic that it actually originated from the Parkway outlet. That explains why it taste as good.
After dinner, we had a few games of pool over at PoolClassic. Its been a long time I played pool. Same goes for the rest of them. I am glad I have not lost touch with it despite having not touched a pool cue for months.
Headed down to GrapeVine at Kovan to watch the match between West Ham and ManU. Edwin was already there when we reached and so we had seats ready for us...haha. To my horror, the score read West Ham 1 ManU 0. Apparently, West Ham scored within the first minute of the game. Not a good way to start a game man. It stayed that way until halftime leaving me frustrated with ManU's typical sloppy play. The only saving grace was the Grilled Sotong that tasted really nice.
Had another round of pool during the interim and somehow my luck amazed even myself as the balls sort of queued up in line for me to pot one by one. Winner again!! Haha....
As we settled down again for the 2nd half, it was obvious that ManU decided to step up a gear and it was not long before Rooney finally brought ManU level. A good goal by Rooney and ManU is back on track again. The goal must have been a real good confidence booster as ManU went from stride to stride wrecking havoc in West Ham's half. They finally got their break when John O'Shea headed in a powerful header of a corner from Rooney. Of all people it had to be John O'Shea...haha.
Edwin and I were commenting that the players Roy Keane singled out to criticise had all scored crucial goals for ManU in the past few EPL matches. Fletcher with the winner against Chelsea, Alan Smith with the first goal that set the game for ManU against Charlton and now O'Shea with the winner against West Ham. So...any takers for Rio Ferdinand to score next weekend? Haha...
Anyway, the game stayed that way till full time despite both teams having good chances to add to the tally. Great comeback by ManU and certainly a deserving tribute to legend George Best. Bestie would have been proud of Rooney's performance too. Perhaps we should never speak of replicating Bestie at his prime but if there is anyone that comes close in Britian, it has gotta be Rooney. Sharing similar traits, a good football brain, fast thinking feet and the immense passion for the game, who is to say Rooney would not be held in regard like Bestie is now come 30 yrs down the road. Let's just hope he keeps it up for ManU.
That's enough nonsense for now....had an event-filled weekend I must say
Met up with Nat and Jeremy for the past 3 days consecutively....haha. Buey sian meh!!
FRIDAY
Went to Sitex at Singapore Expo on Friday evening. Its damn huge!! But..nothing much to see...haha. However it seems like the whole world was there because within the 2hrs I was there, I had the good fortune of meeting 4 friends from different cliques. Clarence from sec sch days, Sharon from my poly days, Junren from my BMT...haven't seen him for like 2-3yrs and Beatrice an ex colleague.
Anyway, back to Sitex, it seems like almost every booths are selling similar products and it really does not help in capturing the interest of people like me who are typical laymen in IT products. Certain parts of the exhibition even appeared to look like a mini Sim Lim Square to me...haha. Actually had in mind of getting a multi-function printer(print-fax-scan in one) but pondered over it for awhile. Didn't want to make a hasty decision. Blessing in disguise indeed since the model I wanted to get was a Brother new range that cost $200+. A check with Daping made me realise that I could actually get a cheaper one from Epson and the quality could be better still.
Its also interesting to find out that Jeremy was actually known by his internet and gaming friends by his online namesake Bluecoral rather than his REAL name. Haha...had a good time laughing about it with Nat.
After Sitex, we adjourned to good old Simpang Bedok for dinner. Was tempted by the steak that lotsa people ordered so we settle down at Spize. I had bullet steak while Nat and Jeremy ordered a Roti John each. I think one of the reason why Spize's business is better than the other few outlets there is because they took extra effort to make their food look appetizing. Appearance does matter, and if your food looks good, you'll probably feel it tastes good even before you start on it. Of course the food must be nice to start with. Haha...
SATURDAY
Arranged to meet up at a coffeeshop in Bedok South to watch soccer. Purpose of meeting was to meet Dicky Sam who came back from Australia for his term break. But too bad he still gotta serve time in the prison we call army because he still owed them 50 days of service....wahahaha!!
It was nice of Daping to drop by along with his girlfriend and pick me up in his new Lancer. As usual, the rest were late. Basically, we caught a boring game and much of the time was spent more on catching up with each other rather than watching Peter Crouch TRYING to score for the 22nd games in a row.
SUNDAY
Met up with them yet again on Sunday at Singapore Expo.(yet again :p) This time round, it was for the Big-Boyz-Toyz Exhibition. Jeremy had complimentary tickets for us so why not man...haha. I was expecting to see lotsa flashy cars but it turned out to be disappointing though. The Ferraris and Porsches from AutoBahn were all old models which were previously displayed in car shows last year. Same goes for some of the other Japanese made racing cars. Nothing spectacular.
Headed to Katong for steamboat after that. Hidden in one corner of the basement of Roxy Square, the stall offers the same varieties as the one in the foodcourt of Parkway Parade. Was told by Vic that it actually originated from the Parkway outlet. That explains why it taste as good.
After dinner, we had a few games of pool over at PoolClassic. Its been a long time I played pool. Same goes for the rest of them. I am glad I have not lost touch with it despite having not touched a pool cue for months.
Headed down to GrapeVine at Kovan to watch the match between West Ham and ManU. Edwin was already there when we reached and so we had seats ready for us...haha. To my horror, the score read West Ham 1 ManU 0. Apparently, West Ham scored within the first minute of the game. Not a good way to start a game man. It stayed that way until halftime leaving me frustrated with ManU's typical sloppy play. The only saving grace was the Grilled Sotong that tasted really nice.
Had another round of pool during the interim and somehow my luck amazed even myself as the balls sort of queued up in line for me to pot one by one. Winner again!! Haha....
As we settled down again for the 2nd half, it was obvious that ManU decided to step up a gear and it was not long before Rooney finally brought ManU level. A good goal by Rooney and ManU is back on track again. The goal must have been a real good confidence booster as ManU went from stride to stride wrecking havoc in West Ham's half. They finally got their break when John O'Shea headed in a powerful header of a corner from Rooney. Of all people it had to be John O'Shea...haha.
Edwin and I were commenting that the players Roy Keane singled out to criticise had all scored crucial goals for ManU in the past few EPL matches. Fletcher with the winner against Chelsea, Alan Smith with the first goal that set the game for ManU against Charlton and now O'Shea with the winner against West Ham. So...any takers for Rio Ferdinand to score next weekend? Haha...
Anyway, the game stayed that way till full time despite both teams having good chances to add to the tally. Great comeback by ManU and certainly a deserving tribute to legend George Best. Bestie would have been proud of Rooney's performance too. Perhaps we should never speak of replicating Bestie at his prime but if there is anyone that comes close in Britian, it has gotta be Rooney. Sharing similar traits, a good football brain, fast thinking feet and the immense passion for the game, who is to say Rooney would not be held in regard like Bestie is now come 30 yrs down the road. Let's just hope he keeps it up for ManU.
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