Night biking

Neglected this bike in the storeroom for more than 10 yrs. Test riding both the bike and my stamina at the moment. Took 39 mins from home to work office. Now, it's gonna be the ride home... 

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Japan trip so far

My Japan trip so far had been met with lots of ausome-ness. Visited many places, ate my favorite food, seen lots of snow, visited a couple of my Japanese friends, took some interesting landscape photos, and lots of shopping! Yet to completed all my agenda for this trip but I'm still very looking forward to the balance few days in Japan.

A very nice serving of sushi

A very nice serving of sushi

on way to Shirakawago.

on way to Shirakawago.

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One year ago - 1st serious piano rectial

It had always been a dream of mine to be able to perform piano on stage one day. On 29th Dec 2013, exactly one year ago, I made it. A major milestone for myself. I was nervous and didn't manage to sleep the night before. Can't remember when was the last time I was that nervous. But the memory was a sweet one. Definitely one which I do not want to forget.

The last Naruto

Saw this by chance and since I happen to be free... Having been reading it's comics for the last 10 years (yes, every chapter of it!), it's hard to give this a miss. Well, watching movies in Japan includes giving freebies occasionally. This time, received this special edition Natuto comic that's not sold outside.

 

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Another 2 weeks in Japan

Gonna be in Japan again for alittle close to 2 weeks. Officially, I'm staying in Japan more days than I stay in Singapore in the year 2014. Will be in Tokyo - Yamagata - Tochigi - Shirakawago. 

Yearly gathering

Our yearly Xmas gathering, with the group of us who has more than 20 years of friendship. From cycling, taekwondo, soccer, basketball, and now half of us have their own kids. Precious moments.

New member in family

Attended my brother's wedding AD yesterday. It was a beautiful and memorable one. Happy for him and great to have a wonderful member joining the family. Given the chance, i would like to know my new sis-in-law a lot more.

 

New member in the family

New member in the family

Wedding banquet @ hotel intercontinental SG, the nicest I've seen so far.

Wedding banquet @ hotel intercontinental SG, the nicest I've seen so far.

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Bad luck

Today has got to be my most unlucky day in a long while. But I also have to blame myself for not being able to handle the situation with a cool head. Better EQ, one area I need to work on.

2TB NAS, resurrecting in-progress

My 7 years old NAS storage's raid just got degraded. My 7 years of archive documents and photos... It's gonna be a long night trying to recover it :'(

 

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Koh Samui getaway, 5D4N

Was in Koh Samui for most of last week. Been longing for a getaway and it was a really good one. A relaxing trip doing nothing but enjoying the sun, Thai food, massage and the sea. Was sick after coming back though, fortunately or unfortunately.

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Taken from the plane as I reach the island koh Samui.

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A typical Thai meal. One of the best fried rice I've eaten.

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Sun bathing -> swimming -> sun bathing -> jacuzzi -> swimming -> ....

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View from my room

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Whole street of shops selling very interesting t-shirts. 

Downtime

💗 herbal tea from my lovely sis-in-law. Been a long while since I'm this sick.

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Standchart Run 2014

Good morning everyone. One of those extremely rare times when I wake up before the sun is up. It's gonna be a good day

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New toy - Canon Powershot N

Just arrived today. Saw someone playing with this during my business trip in Japan and it seems to be pretty fun with the 'creative shot' option. My 1st point-and-shoot camera since I've shifted to dslr. Let the fun begins!

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Saturday breakfast

Happy local breakfast on a Saturday morning. Laksa! Great start to a weekend, although I know I'll probably be working most of the time...

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Sport Wireless earphone

Got this today to add some music to my run. 'Backbeat FIT' from Plantronics @ S$199. One lesser excuse not to go for a run.

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Another 'Red bomb'

Another wedding invitation accepted. This one is scheduled in December and it's my brother getting married. Really happy for him.

 

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