TimT
Betrothed to the SAF.
Wishes he was betrothed to something else.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
YES, IT LIVES!!!
Woah didn't expect that did ya. Army is SO SIAN that I decided to revive this ancient thing.
I have decided I am going to blog whatever I want even if nobody sees it. HAH.
But maybe I'll try Twitter.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Found this on ErnestK's blog.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
OK, I'm officially down on blogging. Apart from being a month behind everyone else in the dynamic Blogosphere, or cursed be without a camera for photos to liven up this corner of the Web, I've run out of steam.
I know there's been lots of stuff going on lately that deserve some sort of mention (O1 rocks!), but I just don't feel like blogging anymore. Maybe because my blog is more stagnant than a dead Hippie in pajamas. It's like talking to a empty world.
Hoho. This must be the real definition of zi yan zi yu rite? I've got nothing to say.
Besides that, here's a reward for those who still spare a minute to visit this cesspool of nostalgia.
THE Orientation Videos. :)
Day 1 - The Beginning
Day 2+3 - COW Revealed + Spy's Flashback
Day 3 - Credits
Thursday, December 07, 2006
SDD was a mess for us infocomm (iCOMP) people. In short, whatever could go wrong, did go wrong. And so wrong it was. From a minor technical misunderstanding, it somehow almost tore our whole plan apart. I had to scurry all the way from Ritz-Carlton to VJ and back and...almost didn't make it.
In the end, we somehow managed to get the streaming system in the ballroom set up.
On the brightside though, I got to spend one night in a Ritz-Carlton suite! Cozy...well cozy as it could get with 5 guys sleeping on a queen bed. Unfortunately, none of us could really get much sleep that night. Maybe because lights-out was at 4am. Or maybe because we were concentrating on trying not to touch each other so much as to be considered gay and trying not to snore in each other's faces. Oh, and the hotel's posh bathroom door didn't have any sign of a lock on it. Ritz-Carlton huh?
Too bad I didn't have a cam handy.
SVA submission's tomorrow. Our film's almost done. I'd think our entry, "The Scar" is quite a piece of work, despite our being n00b at professional film-making. Haha at least that's what I think; not sure if the judges will agree with that. I'll try to upload a copy to Youtube sooner or later.
I'm missing badminton.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
I'm sure everyone secretly aspires to become the next Brad Pitt or Kate Moss. But how'd you like to be a director of your own movie? Steven Spielberg, anyone?
It's one hell of a job.
Being in SVA means making your own movie. With your own crew & your own smarts; source out, schedule, manage, direct, and produce a movie within 2 months. For us, 1 month. Not an easy task at all.
Everything, from the actors' & crew members' schedules & the scripts to the hired musicians needs to be pre-arranged and planned out. Should anything go wrong, there needs to be a backup plan. Then there's actual production, where stuff you never thought about (i.e. Team morale) comes into play. Blah, blah blah. Gosh, I don't know where to go next.
Stressful, this has been. Only 4 more days till the deadline. Then OGL training. Not forgetting planning of the concert in January. Plus the holiday homework crap that's lying in pieces across my bedroom floor.
I'll grow white hair soon. And I haven't even started working yet.
Meanwhile, I'm still trying to figure out how to embed some music into here.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Found this on Clar's blog, thought it was really meaningful. Ah that says alot, coming from a guy. Kinda like the Ode to Nice Guys I read. My guess; probably a couple did them.
No matter how I look at it, we're all selfish people. Though we may often play the role of being the friend in need, the one who's always caring for others, when it comes to the crunch; we always take the road that benefits us the most.
Like they say; randomness here. I really am bored. :(
Lol, emo stuff this is. I see heartwarming words like these, penned down by those kind souls who care enough to lift other people like myself out of their misery and cold, it makes my day.
And it's hard to come by.
Friday, November 24, 2006
For the benefit of those TIPers who come here (dunno how many).
台湾
Taiwan
Taiwan
The main areas I got to visit were Taipei(台北), Hualien(花蓮), Taitung(台東), Kenting(墾丁), & Kaohsiung(高雄). Also Nantou(南投), but only its Sun Moon Lake.
Stuff to look out for:
- Photo spots. Taiwan has some great scenery around the more sub-urban places, so do take lots and lots and lots of pics. I mean LOTS.
Here are some shots I took.
Great stuff eh? That's called perfectionisim. :P
- Shopping. Ok this needs some coverage.
Taiwan does have alot of stuff to shop, especially if you're planning on doing the window version. But if it comes to cold hard cash, consider first.
The exchange rate from SG$ to NT$ (New Taiwan Dollar) is about 1:21, meaning one buck in sunny Singapore is worth 21 in Taiwan. Sounds good? Not exactly, because the stuff in Taiwan isn't exactly cheap. Most would go for clothing (Taiwanese fashion is hot!), and the price of one shirt in the night market ranges from NT$200-300 (SG$10-20).
Another thing would be the food, which is really cheap. (I'll talk more later)
One thing to note though; deciding to get anything special (like Royal Jelly or the infamous SK-I) will most undoubtably burn holes in your pocket. Prices are...crap. High.
Ximenting in Taipei is good for trendy clothes and the latest fashion, but prices aren't very cheap.
The various night markets, on the other hand, sell at cheap prices while having reasonably good quality. They're quite easy to find; almost every urban city will have one somewhere. The best ones are all listed in Wiki.
- Food. Oh, my favourite part.
Taiwanese cuisine is really a must-try! Stalls in the night market will spoil for choice, but do note that hygiene is important. A few dishes to note:
- Taiwanese meatball soup.
Looks like ordinary meatball soup, but the meatballs are stuffed with a second layer of meat. Sometimes with soup inside.
- Xiaolongbao & Xiaolongtangbao. Definitely worth it, although hard to find on the streets. Make sure to suck it dry before eating.
- Dou Kou Beef Noodles. Didn't try this, but heard the beef is good.
- Fried Ice Cream.
This one was recommended by my tour guide, but so far I've seen only one stall. (Leo Ho Night Market in 高雄) - Muah Chee. Like a dessert, but these have jam inside. Bought 4 packets home. :)
- Grandma's Iron Egg (铁蛋). Tastes like a tea egg, said to be one of Taiwan's unique eats. Not fantastic, but try anyway.
Last but not least...
- Chou Tofu.
The stink is incredible. I smelled it from 4 or 5 shops away. The way they make this is...i'm not saying. It really isn't worth mentioning. Just...free your mind and eat. While holding your nose shut. I didn't dare try this, but it's supposed to be really tasty. If anyone finds out, tell me about it ok??
With all that smell, it has to be. Very easy to find because of the smell.
I would have added Peking Duck to the list, but it's too pricey. NT$1000 at its cheapest.
- Taiwanese meatball soup.
- Locals. It's a real asset to be fluent in Mandarin if you wanna get around. Knowing Hokkien helps, too. But most of the people seem quite friendly. What's better, they get even friendlier when you give them money. In the night market, in particular.
- Transport. Easiest way to get around in Taipei is by Metro, so make sure to get a full-day pass. Works exactly like our EZ-Link system, down to the NT$50 deposit. (Hmm might be wrong about the amount)
Roads, on the other hand, are long and winding. I sat a bus throughout my tour and was duly rewarded with a splitting migrane. Ow.
That's my 101 guide to Taiwan.
Speaking of which, don't forget to take a pic of Taipei 101, the world's tallest building.
And light some fireworks before you get back! :)
-timT
Taiwanese survivor.