2011

In a flash, 2010 is over, and here comes 2011. One more year till we get attacked by aliens if what some ancient race predicted is true. ;) Oh well, we best enjoy life while it lasts eh?

The usual thing to do in the beginning of the year is to look back at what we have done in the past year and what we hope to improve in the new year.

Heres some of the things that i hope to improve in the new year @:

Work:

Hopefully i do get some "actual" (promotion, etc) recognition instead of the usual "You know we want to push u up but this but that..." I don't think i can tolerate that kind of crap anymore.

Play:

More of the same please. Going out with friends like Edward, Malcolm, Enyao, Dave, etc, etc always make my day.

Paintball:

I hope to bring my team to greater heights. Hope to be a better captain for my teammates too.

Photography:

I hope to be able to bring my level and knowledge to greater heights so that one day i might be able to do this full time.

Love Life:

Still no inroads with this one, hopefully i can overcome my shyness and find the one and only in my life. ;)

Well, nevertheless if i manage to achieve what i have set for myself this year, as long as my friends, family and i are safe and happy, i guess nothing else matters.

Have a great 2011 everyone.

NeX

Welcome to NeX ala Vegas Style?

Finally, after waiting for a few years, the MRT line and the mammoth Shopping Centre - NeX - is open. The SC wasn't officially open yet but there were already hordes of people there.

I took some time off my "busy" schedule (actually i had nothing to do cos Dave canceled a photography session and my backup plan of going to ECP to shoot some failed due to the weather) and walked over to the SC.

Its big and already about 70% of the stores are opened. It took me about 15-20 mins to finish walking the entire SC with exception to the top floor which houses the Sky Garden as well as the National Library. From the floor below it looked like there is a playground for kids too similar to that of Vivo City.


I liked the store name.


Kiddie chairs in the form of race cars and bikes... look there's Barney playing on the TV in front of the seats at Super Cuts!

Restaurants, Eateries and Fast Food Joints occupy most of the shop space - in addition to the ever present ladies wear/shoe shops. Surprisingly, there were many - too many IMHO - EyeWear and Salons under one roof. What's disappointing is that there were no major clothing brands - with exception to prolly Esprit (does Isetan count?), no major Sporting brands - only Sports Link and World of Sports. I didn't manage to see where the Cinemas' are at too.


Yohoho Carl's Jnr!


Mad Cow lol

In conclusion:

Good(s) and Bad(s) about NeX

The good(s) about NeX would be the choice of Eats, Party World KTV, the library, the no. of Cinema Halls, the (relatively cheap) parking - YES BIKES CAN GO IN TOO - Car rates are at $1.20 per hr, $0.60 per half hr thereafter - Sat, Sun and public holidays are an additional $0.10, bikes go in at a flat rate of $1.20 per entry, EVERYDAY.

The bad(s) about NeX would be the lack of Major brands (i'm guessing cos it's still a neighborhood shopping mall) and the lack of a dedicated Men's clothing store.

SPS REF

Imma Paintball Referee now!

I'm gonna be refereeing games at the coming Singapore Paintball Series - the biggest Paintball event in Singapore to date this weekend at East Coast Park starting at 8-6pm, Angsana Field near CarPark E2. If u are interested to know more about paintball, wish to try out paintball, come and see us in action! Wait no more!