Gurrrl…

Fri, 14 Dec 2012
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I was at the M1 Shop at 313 Somerset last week to repair my cracked iPhone 5 screen.

For the record, the phone isn’t actually repaired – you have to pay $350 for your phone to be exchanged with what seems to be a new iPhone 5, although I suspect it’s a refurbished set (somehow).

Anyway, I encountered another “gurrrl” moment while I was waiting in the queue.

(Unfortunately, I can’t find the post that explains what a “gurrrl” moment means.

Suffice to say, it refers to a moment when someone says something that is so… innocently naive? That all you can do is to just stare at the person helplessly and say, “Gurrrl…”)

There were two people in front of me in the queue – a girl and a guy.

I had the impression they were the Singaporean equivalent of trust-fund kids: pampered young adults who don’t need to worry about work and money because they live off their parents’ wealth.

Also, they were hanging around the M1 Shop early in the day, and it is my fervent belief that there can only be so many unemployed self-employed people in Singapore.

Employment rates aside, this is what I overheard her telling him the moment I entered the queue:

“I know he loves me – and it’s not for my money.

“…he’s a famous photographer in Guangzhou but he can’t get any work because his charges are too high.

“…I’ve been using my own money – not even my mother’s money to support him. Every time I go over I leave S$2000 in his drawer.

“And I bought him an Armani watch… And I was planning on buying him a MacBook.”

When I heard that, I was like, “Gurrrl…”.

I didn’t say this out loud though. On hindsight, I should have – maybe she might’ve fallen in love with me and even bought me a new iPhone. And a MacBook.

Stuff you must read today (Thu, 13 Dec 2012)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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  • Bogus Bonuses and C.E.O. Salaries | Dan Ariely
    “One of the most common justifications for hefty C.E.O. compensation packages is that if the leaders of industry are not paid well, the so-called best and brightest will no longer flock to fill the corporate ranks, and will instead go elsewhere… . While this sounds somewhat plausible, as it turns out, a new study shows that it’s just not true”.

  • When Forgiveness Isn’t a Virtue | The Wall Street Journal
    “…research shows forgiveness has a dark side. At first it may help the person who has been hurt to let go of anger, resentment and desire for revenge. But forgiving also may encourage the transgressor to do it again. Experts say reaching true forgiveness is a journey that may take years. And it is best not to forgive too soon”.

  • Mock the Vote | The Bygone Bureau
    Mock elections in US schools – when do you think this’ll happen in Singapore schools?

  • Guardians of Privacy | The Scott Adams Blog
    “Apparently there is a right kind of guardian for every type of asset. I was thinking about this as I wondered about the best way to protect personal information. My suggestion is nuns… . That sort of person is unlikely to suddenly turn evil and accept a bribe. And nuns don’t fear death because they are sure the afterlife is an upgrade. I think nuns would be well -suited to resisting government pressure”.

  • An Alternative to Democracy? | Freakonomics
    Conceptually interesting but I think it’ll create an even greater imbalance in the Singaporean political system.

Singapore-themed Tipsy Trivia!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012
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I’m organising this with a bunch of friends so please join us – we appreciate the support!

Alternatively, come down to grab a beer or two (or three or four), or leave some money in the donation box; it’ll go a long way in helping save The Pigeonhole.

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Singapore-themed Tipsy Trivia

Not everyone bothers about the important things, like how long a pig’s orgasm is, or the National Day Parade themes from 1965 till today.

But if matters like these are everyday knowledge for you and your friends, then join us at The Pigeonhole on Thu, 27 Dec 2012 at 7.30pm for a night of Singapore-themed Tipsy Trivia!

It’s the only pub quiz in town with a Singaporean theme, in which each category has six Singapore-themed questions and four international-themed questions.

For $5 per player, your team of six players gets to flex your brains over six rounds of trivia.

What’s more, the winning team stands a chance of bringing home a bottle of beer per player along with 60% of the pot for the evening!

You’ll also be joining the quiz for a good cause – as The Pigeonhole needs to raise $15,000 to carry on operations, we’ll be donating 40% of the pot to keep The Pigeonhole alive!

So do join us – because, really: how much more fun can you get up to on Duxton Road on a Thursday night?

Singapore-themed Tipsy Trivia!
(Event Listing on Facebook)
#SGTipsyTrivia

Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Pigeonhole
Price: $5 per player (max. of six players per team)

Top Prize: One bottle of beer per player + 60% of evening’s pot
Remainder i.e. 40% of pot goes to saving The Pigeonhole.

Email us at eisenteo [at] gmail [dot] com to reserve a table for your team. There are limited spots so reserve your table now!