I went to Singapore for a couple days, my first time there in the last 13 years. A short trip for an interesting event, a competition organized by Brand’s that we eventually came up first… running up (which involved only two teams.)
Details of the trip shall come soon, but first, I want to also make you envy by showing you this little toy David sent me a day prior to the Singapore trip for review. A Nokia XpressMusic 5800!
Nokia XpressMusic 5800
The phone actually exceed my expectations, very polished touch enabled user interface. Still a few bugs to iron out prior to the full release I bet. Full review on this blog soon, stay tuned.
Singapore MRT
Singapore MRT is a lot busier than I remember, and commuters don’t seem to line up nor actually let passengers get down first prior to barging into the train. I thought that was a little surprising.
Brand’s bloggeer’s challenge
The Malaysian team did not win (sorry folks!), but Red Diva, KK, Suanie, Sultan Muzaffar, and I did try our best. It was a pretty close call. More on the event on this blog soon.
Brewerks at Singapore
Suan brought me to Brewerks, a microbrewery along the Singapore river. Good beer, good company, but my alcohol tolerance is still tragically low.
this reminds me of the Rainbow bridge in Tokyo
The scenery at Clark Quay at night is very nice. The photo above is what you can see from Brewerks. Strangely there are quite a few people jogging along the riverside at 9pm, and they’re almost all whites. We’re still deciding if they were exercising or showing off.
Singapore River at night
The river cruise looks like something I might want to try in my future visit, Sheryl and I had a pretty good riverboat tour back when we were in Chicago a number of years ago when we were both very much together in the States.
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By PenangTuaPui on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
wow… represent Msia… dun be sad… still got 1st runner up… always look at the bright site….
your Singapore night shot is nice…. love it..
By Suertes on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Hello, I used to run along the riverbank at night also… and I am not white.
By Huai Bin on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
You have defiled the great name of Alla…I mean, Malaysia!
I hereby issue a fatwa against you. Jihad! Death to KY for losing to the infidel Singaporeans!
By KY on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
PenangTuaPui,
Hahaha, I’m not sad at all, and thanks for the compliment.
Suertes,
Ya but you’re mighty fair.. so.. :/
Huai Bin,
Hahaha shut up!
By Alice Teh on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
The Clark Quay night scenery brought back fond memories. I miss Singapore…
By Angie Tan on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
How can.. How can you lose to Singaporeans….
By eiling on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
so why your tolerance of alcohol so low? Never learn a thing or two from me or huai bin meh?
By KY on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Alice Teh,
Why, you were there for extended period too ah?
Angie Tan,
Er.. short answer: we’re more multilingual.
eiling,
It’s a good thing la, cheaper to get drunk.
By beetrice on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
*tsk tsk*…apa ni la KY – mana the Malaysia Boleh?
you went to brewerkz after, or BEFORE you went for the brands challenge?? o.O (that could explain a lot!! LOL)
By ahmike on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
awesome phone. I think suanie , smashpop and you have it
By vialentino on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
yeah…u did malaysia proud….at least u try ur best….yeah, nokia 5800 still got some bugs….sigh…lots of new phone to test…sian
By JustJasmine on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Congrats for representing Malaysia
By KY on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
beetrice,
Err.. before. Shhhh. :X
ahmike,
Thanks!
vialentino,
Haha good maa, can play.
JustJasmine,
Hahaha noooo! That’s a misrepresentation!
By harmony on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Yeah , we dun line up , we’re a bunch of kanchiong spiders.
Now with the influx of chinese nationals….
:(:(
its your fault you cant get in the train anymore
By Aaron on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey KY,
It was nice knowing you at the challenge. It was great fun!
And your observation about our trains are spot on. I am very annoyed by my fellow Singaporeans who just rush into trains and not let people come out first. Terrible behavior. And of course, the trains are super crowded these days. The government is allowing so much immigration that maybe Singapore might sink soon.
Anyway, if you’re thinking of coming back, feel free to drop me a note. Maybe I can host you at my place or something.
By Jolyn on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
The chicken essence PoR not enough eh.. =P
By KY on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
harmony,
Hahah, oh well. Fast pace life heh.
Aaron,
The feeling is mutual.
Jolyn,
Hahaha, just .. er.. language not powderful enough. :S
By kimberlycun on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
it’s definitely the beer!
By Huai Bin on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
eiling: We shall drink with KY in Singapore.
By KY on Dec 5, 2008 | Reply
kimberlycun,
Shhhhh :/
Huai Bin,
That we shall!
By Wilfrid on Dec 5, 2008 | Reply
Very nice pictures taken of the night view of the Singapore River!
By KY on Dec 9, 2008 | Reply
Wilfrid,
Thanks!