Things to do in Singapore!

Wed, 2 Sep 2009
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Most people assume there’s nothing to ‘do’ in Singapore, but in truth – there are many things to do, though the experience might not be as culturally rich as, say, a visit to the American Museum of Natural History (RAWR!) or a stroll through Central Park.

Well, perhaps it’s just the prejudice innured into us by politicians past and present, that we have never been good enough, aren’t and never will be good enough. But I think that one will always find things to do as long as one gets access to the information from the organisers themselves.

It’s not always easy, and I don’t have the perfect solution (though Facebook + Google Reader + Twitter + a whole host of other Web 2.0 apps, along with mailing lists help a lot in getting info), but as part of my belief that we need to share as much info as we can (perfect knowledge and all that jazz), I’ll do my bit to advertise about stuff that’s happening which is relatively affordable for anyone, from couples on dates to students.

So!

In the next few months or so, I’d ideally like to go for these two things (click on the links for more info):

  1. The Image of Our Landscape (Price: Free!).
  2. Baba Bling: The Peranakans and Their Jewellery (Concessions on Fri evenings.)

I know, I know – some of you might be thinking: ee yer, so [insert appropriate pejorative here].

But believe you me – it’s good for all of you to start going for these things. Without not being preachy enough, it is all too often that Singaporeans ironically end up becoming tourists/foreigners in their own land.

Valentine Willie’s FTW.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009
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I just came back from watching Recalling Mother. I was not only moved by the piece, I was also very impressed by the space in which it was performed.

There’s an exhibition going on now called The Air-Conditioned Recession: A Singapore Survey and it showcases works of art that reflect the attitude in Singapore toward the strictures and structures of modern life.

I must say that this is ONE OF THE MOST THOUGHT-PROVOKING Singaporean art exhibitions I’ve seen in my entire life (26 years) and I was very impressed by the works + proud of all the artists who have contributed to this exhibition.

Please go check it out if you can. I promise you will not be disappointed.

P.S. unfortunately the exhibition only runs until today, so if you have nothing to do on a Sunday afternoon, GO FOR THIS.

P.P.S. I heard that there are LIMITED seats available for Recalling Mother too, so if you have $31 to spare, GO FOR THAT as well.

Defence of the Ancients v2009 (REV: AWESOME).

Sat, 22 Aug 2009
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VISWA SADASIVAN pwned 44 YEARS OF DOGMA for 210 gold!
VISWA SADASIVAN just drew First Blood! (+200 gold!)
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MM LEE has denied a tower.

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This is probably old news for everyone else but I only just got round to reading about it today.

Nevertheless, it’s rather unfortunate that I don’t have 1337 Photoshop skills, otherwise I’d have conjured up something with a screenshot from DotA.

In any case, the picture below and its caption really made me laugh when I saw it: “Imagine you’re damn serious pawning enemies while your team mate [is] lining up chickens to impress his girlfriend“.