What Other People Accomplished at Your Age
Posted on October 9, 2007 - Filed Under Offbeat News | Leave a Comment
While the title may seem daunting, or even frightening, it can also be inspirational and motivational. I guess depending on where you are in life, this can trigger a serious case of mid-life crisis (WHAT have I done with my life???) or inspire you to burn all bridges to follow after the dream you’ve always […]
Read More..>>Circumnavigation in 13 Years!
Posted on October 9, 2007 - Filed Under Offbeat News | Leave a Comment
On Oct 6, a man called Jason Lewis completed his circumnavigation journey around the world in 13 years! In an effort to raise funds for humanitarian causes, he decided to do this journey based entirely on muscle power, alternating between the bicycler, roller blades, boats, etc.
His journey was interrupted by one accident along the US […]
The Mango Heist Affair
Posted on September 15, 2007 - Filed Under Offbeat News | Leave a Comment
Ok, so the heading is a tad dramatic. However, given that it involves my aunt, and a 79 year old lady at that, you can understand the impact it had on me.
The caption to the photo on the right reads:
“FEISTY: Mrs Eunice Tan, 79, helped the police to nab the mango thieves along Seletar Road […]
My Favourite Things
Posted on September 14, 2007 - Filed Under Offbeat News | Leave a Comment
For some reason or other, one day I just started thinking what were the things I truly like. Like the song starting with “Raindrops on Roses” and “Mittens on Kittens”… Well, the things that I like are not so charming, and some of them definitely not as simple.
What are my favourite things?
1. Evenings where sunset […]
Willy Wonka
Posted on September 11, 2007 - Filed Under Offbeat News | 869 Comments
If that name sounds familiar, you will remember the five gold tickets…
Yesterday evening, I was seated in front of my TV set AND my laptop, trying to put together some materials I was presenting for a telecon at work. As usual, I had the TV set on for distraction, and decided that HBO would be […]
