Happenings

Wow, been a while since I last updated. Quite a bit has happened, but has been too late to update, and sometimes not really up to it.

Just came back from Singapore today. Drove down (in a friend's car) on Friday night, after work (3 in the car). Quite rushed actually, and it was raining quite heavily in certain stretches. Got into Spore after midnight, and only checked into the RELC International Hotel at about 2am. Hotel room was quite basic (3 star), but comfortable. Quite reasonable at S$60 per room per night. However, location was not as strategic as Phoenix Hotel, in that had to walk a bit to the MRT or otherwise catch a cab.

Went down for an a capella camp held in the Republic Polytechnic, organised by the Acappella Society of Singapore. "The Idea of North" (Trish, Naomi, Nick, and Andrew) was there, to conduct certain sessions, as well as holding a charity concert in the National University of Singapore. Learnt quite a few new things about Acappella, experimented with different forms of singing the music. Also had a masterclass session with The Idea of North, where they critiqued The Wicked Pitches group, giving pointers here and there on how we can improve. The concert in the evening was quite good. Brought acappella singing to a whole new standard.

Was also in Spore two to three week's back for a holiday with some friends. Previous time I went down was for work, so had no real time to look around. This time, purposely went as "a tourist", and did the touristsy thing. Visited Sentosa, the Zoo, as well as the Night Safari. Sentosa was quite nice. Liked the orchid garden. Went on the Luge ride, and found out that the Msia Tourism thingy had a special package for Malaysian passport holders - show your passport, fill in a form, and get another 2 rides for Free!! So, there we went again for 2 more rides. Liked the zoo quite a bit, but didn't fancy the night safary. Over hyped I think.

Other than that, quite busy at work. Was analysing and proposing to buy some new bonds, as well as doing bits and pieces of reporting, and other internal stuff. Should be quiter in December (I hope!).

Now gearing for up for some carolling sessions, but not many gigs this year, so pocket money lesser. :(

What else has been happening? Oh, saw previews of "Memoirs of a Geisha", and sort of remembered my sister has the book. Finished reading it already. Quite ok, and interesting to read about the life of "Sayuri". Not sure if the movie will be good. Hopefully watchable.