Archives | June 2011


I like Melbourne. A lot.
18 June 2011 Saturday | 2011/06 Melbourne | Comments (1)

I scribbled a cruel note online just before I left. Something along the lines of “… Off I go to winter wonderland, while the rest of you continue to sweat it out here.” Retribution came swiftly. The seven-hour flight turned into a twelve-hour nightmare. The plane was unable to land because of fog, and while [...]

Melbourne: Decided in the middle of May
10 June 2011 Friday | 2011/06 Melbourne | Comments (6)

There were no concrete plans for a mid-year vacation. Before I went to Sydney in March, we had already confirmed an August shopping (and gorging) trip to Hong Kong. I figured that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to be grounded for the next few months. Then the temperatures soared in Singapore. “Dammit. It’s so [...]

Once again, I’m there to make up the numbers.
6 June 2011 Monday | - | Comments (4)

I doubt I’ll win though I’d really love to get my hands on the exquisite trophy designed by Mr Tan Swie Hian. A big thank you to the organisers. www.cruzteng.com has been nominated once again at the Singapore Blog Awards. Stiff competition is an understatement. Edit: I just re-read the rules. The winner in my [...]

Sluggish week
5 June 2011 Sunday | - | Comments (1)

I didn’t accomplish much this week. It was the usual struggle to get out of bed at 5am and then sound all bright and alert at 6am. The challenge intensified by a few folds in the last few days. Master Control Room, or Radio Technical Centre- every single radio station in the world has one. [...]