3 months in, and there are only a handful of apps that I use regularly whenever i am using the iPad mini.The top few most used app are the Kindle app for reading all my favourite e-books, The New Yorker app, for reading my favourite weekly magazine, the National Geographic app to the Nat Geo in its digital format,... Continue Reading →
Crafting New Year Resolutions 2016 and looking back.
It’s the time of the year to come up with my very own New Year Resolutions 2016. But looking back at the New Year Resolutions made this year, how has that fared? Did I accomplished what I set to accomplished for 2015? What were some things that I achieve successfully? What were some of the things that... Continue Reading →
Blogging and writing
I have been blogging for many years now. I enjoy doing it as writing is indeed therapeutic. There is no central theme or topic that I passionately talk about. It's simply about my life in general. No one wants to read about my life. I don't write to gain popularity (or infamy). I just write... Continue Reading →
A haze of thoughts
Recently, for some odd reason, a lot is going through my mind. Perhaps, I am sensing an undercurrent of change that is going to bubble up to the surface in the near future. I have been thinking a lot about it as well, because I know it will come up to the surface sooner, rather... Continue Reading →
App in the Air
I came across a new travel app for the iOS called "App in the Air'. It basically keeps track of all your air travels you have ever done in your life. What you do is simple: Just key in basic information such as airline, flight number and date of flight and it will automatically find the correct... Continue Reading →
Haven’t been running for a month
So there is a lapse. A major one. I haven't been running for a month. That is 4 weeks. 12 session of running not done. The last time I had a major lapse such as this one was when I went back to serve my National Service. But that was a pretty good excuse. I... Continue Reading →
Nexus 7 2014 tablet; 7 months on
I bought the nexus 7 tablet more than half a year back. It was cheap, and it was at that time the all-round best performing android tablet. Even I'm a hardcore Apple fan, I gave the iPad a miss due to several reasons. One, being that I foresee myself not using the tablet as often... Continue Reading →
I need a new hobby.
Lately, I have been thinking of taking up a new hobby to fill in my weekends, something more outdoorsy. I have been doing a little reading on the whole drone thingy. It seems to be the rage nowadays. Some of the drones out there on the market, remote controlled that is, are pretty impressive, if... Continue Reading →
A new journaling app
One Day app, a new journaling app was up for sale on the Apple app store. I knew about the app and all the rave reviews it has received over the years. Now I have the chance to try it out and I am quite impressed by the simplicity of it all. You... Continue Reading →
Lapses
After my IPPT, which was 2 months ago, I have started to find it difficult to keep up with my exercise regime. I can barely complete my 3 times a week running routine and for the past month or so, I am a day short a week on my commitments. This is not a good... Continue Reading →
Added responsibilities
I don't usually blog or write about work related stuff. I try to keep my work life and personal life separated. But lately, I have come to a point where I just had to mention something about it. Recently, I have been delegated to additional tasks and responsibilities in and around the office as well... Continue Reading →
My next computer purchase.
For my next computer purchase, it would most likely be an apple notebook. But exactly which model, I haven’t really decided yet. But one main deciding factor would be its battery life. This macbook air is a workhorse when it comes to battery life. On many occasions when I needed to use it outside for... Continue Reading →
What’s been happening?
It's been a while since I last updated. Lots of things happening and I hate to say it, I haven't had much time writing my blog about it. But I think not being inspired to write is closer to the truth. For starters, I got my nexus 7 table which I recently wrote about and... Continue Reading →
Nexus 7 impressions
I have been using my new nexus 7 tablet and I must that I'm impressed. The screen is absolutely gorgeous and its perfect for watching your favorite TV shows or movies. After all, that has always been the main purpose of buying the nexus 7 tablet. It is small enough to hold and grip with... Continue Reading →
Who am I kidding?
Who am I kidding? I don't think this is working. I tried so hard to keep it together, to keep this group together. But I feel under appreciated. I feel like I'm being used, only when they need me, discard me when I'm useless. Just another person, insignificant. My efforts, down the drain. Why bother?... Continue Reading →
Room improvements an ever continuing process
In the beginning of the year, I changed the sofa in my room to a two seater, red polyester fabric sofa that I bought from Franc Franc. I love that sofa. The size is just perfect for my room. It's soft and comfy and is a perfect place to read your books, or use your... Continue Reading →
Dreams
Lately I have been having dreams almost every single night. At times, very vivid dreams. I know that if you dream, you are in a deep state of sleep. But somehow these dreams are so vivid that it felt as if I had not slept at all. It's as if, I am leading a double... Continue Reading →
That sense of purpose.
It's been a little more than 2 weeks since I started work and things have gone pretty smoothly. As a research officer, I am blessed to be under a supervisor that laid out his research plans and strategies to tackle certain research problems openly with me right at the beginning. This open communication with my... Continue Reading →
Wall of gratitude (Week 2)
I am grateful to be able to do shopping with great friends. I am grateful in finding a great looking shoe just in time for Chinese New Year! I am grateful to experience the Cathay Platinum Movie Suite. I am grateful to have a simple dinner with a friend I treasure a lot and just... Continue Reading →
Best news in a long time.
I received an email this morning. It was the best news I ever had in a long while. I finally have a job.Almost half a year of search and now it's over. Soon I will begin my career in the research field, starting world at Biopolis as a Lab Officer. I am pretty excited and nervous... Continue Reading →
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