Today I went to Best Denki to buy a brand new Macbook Air for my dad. It’s the base model, gold version that I bought for him. Initially we wanted to head down to the Apple Store to get it, but was informed upon arrival that their walk-in appointment slots were already full. The walk-in... Continue Reading →
So back in December, my parents decided to downgrade their HDB flat from a 5-room to a 3-room apartment. It will be smaller but at least the new flat is just five years old. The new flat is a BTO flat down the street where we used to live, so it was not a complete... Continue Reading →
Up at last. It’s a great start. The speakers is perfect for my small room, and the space fits both the turntable and the speakers. I don’t care what purists say about putting the speakers and turntable on the same platform and affecting overall sound quality or causing audio skips due to the thumping music... Continue Reading →
This week’s vinyl record is Journey - Greatest Hits volume one. I am not a huge fan of their songs, but the biggest reason why this album really means a lot to me has to do with my mum. My mum is a huge fan of Journey and I fondly remember my childhood days listening... Continue Reading →
With the pandemic surging all around the world, it has put the world of logistics into disarray. With passenger flights cancelled all over the world, goods bought online and shipped out to all corners of the globe face hurdles in getting into the hands of online shoppers. Without passenger flights, these parcels cannot get to... Continue Reading →
I have been a long time fan of OneRepublic. They make such great music with meaningful and inspiring lyrics. Ever since their release of ‘Apologise’, their band has shot to fame all around the world. And the years since that release, they are still churning hit after hit after hit, not just for themselves, but... Continue Reading →
Previously I mentioned that Operation Turntable is go for launch. Ever since then I have done some research online and looked through my past (all the old songs I am familiar with during my childhood days) to see just what kind of music is worth getting on vinyl. I have bought a number of them... Continue Reading →
It’s been roughly a week since I gotten my hands on AudioPro’s Addon C10 multi-room speakers. I have tried listening to music from a wide range of genre using the speaker and right off the bat, my initial impression was just how powerful this speaker can get when you really crank up the volume. I... Continue Reading →
Operation Turntable is go for launch. After weeks of researching, I have decided to push through in starting a new hobby: Turntables. I have decided to set up a turntable and speaker system in a small corner of my room. I have finally chosen which turntable to buy, which speakers to accompany the turntable and... Continue Reading →
After more than two months in Circuit Breaker mode (also known as a nationwide lockdown) to stem the spread of Covid-19. The Singapore Government announced a slew of new easing measures that will culminate in Phase 2 of Circuit Breaker. Finally, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Restaurants and retail... Continue Reading →
For the past few days I have been exploring and researching turntable and vinyl records. With the renovation of the new house underway, now that the circuit breaker has eased somewhat, it is slated to be completed in the first week of July. Last week, I was reviewing the renovation plans, particularly for my room.... Continue Reading →
Julie Nolke a YouTuber and comedian recently made a comedy sketch video that when viral sometime in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. In this video, her future self visited her past self just before the pandemic went global to explain to her what to expect and what to prepare in the coming months without... Continue Reading →
So yesterday was the day that I was allowed to head back to the office. After a two-month hiatus, due to the circuit breaker, I woke up earlier than usual on Monday and prepared to head to work. It wasn’t the only thing I miss (which is the office and my desk) after two months,... Continue Reading →
An epic true tale of Jho Low, the central character of this book, who orchestrated the biggest financial heist of the century, is revealed by authors Tom Wright and Bradley Hope. I am halfway reading this book and I am gripped by how Jho Low manipulated the financial levers for his own gain, cheating an... Continue Reading →
The rumor mill has been rumbling quite a lot these days on the impending launch of a number of big tickets items from both AMD and Nvidia. PC gamers, like me, are all eagerly waiting for the launch of new GPUs by Nvidia, as well as CPUs and GPUs from AMD. It seems that these... Continue Reading →
Madison Square Garden was one of our top venues we were interested in visiting while in New York. Also known as the Garden, it is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Midtown Manhattan. That place is rich in history as a premier venue not only in hosting world class sporting events, but also concerts and... Continue Reading →
With most of the world currently fighting the pandemic, and major cities under lockdown, including Singapore, one of the few ways for people to connect with each other, whether professionally or personally, is through the use of the various video conferencing apps and softwares like Zoom, Skype, Cisco WebEx and many more. I use Zoom... Continue Reading →
The ferry to the statue of liberty was one of the most amazing experience I had while in New York City. Yes I know the site is super touristy and kinda overrated, but for a first-timer, we just had to do it. It was beautiful, bright sunny day, judging from the sunglasses that I had... Continue Reading →
After a good night's sleep, we were eager to set out and properly explore the city. We focused on lower Manhattan first and took the subway to the World Trade Center. The PATH station of the World Trade Center is a magnificent piece of architecture. Built from the remains of the former WTC station in... Continue Reading →
A little over a year ago, I went on a trip of a lifetime. I have always wanted to visit New York City. Looking back at my blog, I realised that while I mentioned about the trip to New York, I never really shared any photos or talked about my experiences while being there on... Continue Reading →
