My Family and My Thoughts

Friday, November 19, 2010

Blood Donation

During the recent blood donation drive held at Singapore Polytechnic, Jas decided to donate his blood for a good cause.

We are proud of him.

I tried to donate my blood when we held a blood donation drive in my previous company but I was on medication for my high cholesterol condition so I was not accepted as a donor.

SO I am glad Jas did it ....

They gave him a certificate as a small token of appreciation and 2 weeks supply of iron tablets.

David

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Visit to SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands

TC, our friend from Geelong was on a business trip and was staying a few nights at the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

He took us up to the SkyPark on 57th floor where there is the hotel swimming pool and a fantastic view of Singapore city.

Here is a slide show of the photos taken from SkyPark that afternoon:

Public can purchase tickets to go up to the SkyPark.

For details, pls visit http://www.marinabaysands.com/SandsSkypark/Sands_Sky_Park.aspx

David

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Penang Trip - Oct 2010

Visited my parents and Sue in Penang last week.

Celebrated my father's 83rd birthday on 19 Oct too.

Here is a slideshow of a few photos taken during the trip :

Besides taking my parents to the hospital for their appointments, I managed to catch a movie with Sue, and some shopping at Prangin Mall. Not forgetting to mentioned that I ate the local delights like Hokkien Mee, Koay Teow Thng and Char Koay Teow.

I must say that the bus system has improved esp the interchange at Komtar where the bus routes are displayed together with a huge LCD panel indicating when the buses are arriving. I am impressed indeed.

David

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Happy Birthday to ME again!

I just turned 53 and so far, so good...ha...ha......

Here is a photo of me with my family and my durian cake!

We have a very good lunch at a Chinese restaturant and I overate, I think.......!

Then we ate at a Thai restaurant in the evening before proceeding to see The Hosan Leong show at the Drama Centre at National Library Building, and I laughed until I cried.

Our local funny man poking fun at our daily life in Singapore...ha...ha.....

Well, I am happy where I am today and glad to have a great family with me here, including Jack my Beagle.

So once again, a very Happy Birthday to ME....... and thanks to the few who remember it and sent their birthday wishes.......

Good-nite!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival by The River

Lanterns of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals were displayed along the Singapore River at Clarke Quay during this period.

I went to the festival and took along my new Canon DSLR digital camera to take some photos of the lanterns.

Here is a slideshow of the photos:

Lai Meng & I also enjoyed buying the varities of mooncake on sale during this period, especially the durain mooncake....!

David

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Singapore 2010 F1 Night Race

This is the 3rd year that Singapore is hosting the F1 Night Race, the only night race in the world!

I managed to follow the practice, qualifying rounds and the final race itself 'live' on MediaCorp HD TV5.

It would have been nice if I could be on site too but then it is easier to follow the race on TV to get the overall picture on how the race is being run.

But to hear the F1 racing car engine roaring along the race track is also so exhilarating too!

It was a very exciting race and there was a few crashes including a racing car on fire at the end of the race.

The attempt by Lewis to overtake Webber turned into a disaster for Lewis as he was knocked out of the race.

I managed to get some stills off the TV and put them into a slideshow for those who may have missed the F1 race.

I am looking forward to 2011 F1 Night Race in Singapore....

David

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Calligraphy Exhibition

Lai Meng participated in her Calligraphy School exhibition in Sep 2010.

She submitted her writing, framed into a scroll, for display in the recent exhibition.