As an avid traveller to Japan, and soon to be temporary resident, I have always been fascinated by the country’s history. In fact, it was the story of the Shinsengumi, the rag-tag group of samurais who rose in fame and were instrumental in defending bushido in the wake of theContinue Reading
Singapore celebrates its 50th birthday this year and leading up to our national day on 9 Aug, the whole nation is in preparations for the year of Jubilee. 50 years of independence but what did we actually gain independence from and why was it so important? I decided that itContinue Reading
Recently I found the love for reading again hence the missing in action from blogging. I started with a few random books I bought from Popular bookstore. Some trashy romance novels under the Little Black Dress Book label, then 3 more best sellers: 1. My Story by Dave Pelzer –Continue Reading
The months of October and November went by in a blast. It was my busiest period this year chasing deadlines, preparing papers and presentations, organising events and attending numerous thank you meals. And it sucks that this had to come at a time when everyone else in my department isContinue Reading
I was inspired. So I plugged in my earphones, passed the commuting crowd of Tanjong Pagar and started a stroll down Singapore CBD. The streets of Singapore CBD are very different at night. As I pass the Starbucks round the corner, I saw executives loosening their ties and shirts, slinkingContinue Reading
Yesterday is Mid Autumn Festival and my favourite time of the year. I have always enjoyed the mood during this period of time when family and friends exchange mooncakes and children and adults alike descend upon the park to light candles, sparkles and carry lanterns. The celebration using these traditionalContinue Reading
On March 11, an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the richter scale rocked the very foundations of the northern coast of Japan. The tremors and ensuing 10m high tsunami wiped out coastal towns, made hundreds of thousands Japanese homeless and shifted the country about 2-3 metres from its position. It isContinue Reading