October 19, 2011
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我並不是一個等待提領的箱子，而是一個可以裝載許多故事的包包. ~ 程又青 《我可能不会愛你》 Translation: I’m not a piece of luggage waiting to be picked up [by a man]. Rather, I’m a bag that can be filled with many stories. Upon a friend’s recommendation, I have started watching the Taiwanese … Continue reading
September 10, 2011
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好朋友只是朋友還是朋友 不能够占有 好朋友瘋狂以后 就一个人走无所求 好朋友只是朋友 只能保留一点点温柔 我知道什么时候回头 不打扰你的自由 認識你也许我就足够了 緣分的神奇我都不管了 可能你感動也看不见我心如刀割 哪怕很痛过至少就不算错过 ~ 郁可唯 – 好朋友只是朋友 最近在追台灣偶像剧《小資女向前衝》, 听到了剧里的插曲, 郁可唯的 “好朋友只是朋友“, 令我有些感触。 以上的第一段是副歌, 而第二段是我覺得歌里最动人心弦的词。还有一句 “朋友再好也不能牵手” 也令人非常心酸. 我最討厭做朋友的了。
May 6, 2011
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I don’t think there has ever been a time where Singaporeans in their 20s-40s have been more politically aware as compared to the past two weeks. This Saturday’s General Election is exciting since most Singaporeans who are eligible to vote … Continue reading
March 9, 2011
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In yesterday’s edition of mypaper, there was an interview with Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua in the Chinese section of this bilingual newspaper. The headline read 蔡健雅叹新加坡太完美 (Tanya Chua laments that Singapore is too perfect) and the rest of the article … Continue reading
April 7, 2009
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If only more advertisers advertised in this way… It’s quite a thrill receiving food in the mail even if it’s just a small little packet of snacks. I think it’s a brilliant way of advertising for food-loving Singaporeans! The back … Continue reading
June 1, 2005
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While doing some fact checking as part of my mundane editorial work, I discovered that one of the world’s longest dating (albeit fictional) couples, Barbie and Ken, had broken up as of February 12, 2004! Mattel had even issued a … Continue reading
May 4, 2005
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Apparently there is now a new form of dating called “cook-dating” (note: the website’s in French). And who better but to come up with this new phenomenon but the French, the people of ardour? Go here to read more about … Continue reading
April 7, 2005
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The Sound of Music is sacred. No one, absolutely NO ONE, should do cover versions of songs from the film or worse, stage musicals, no matter how big a fan. The Sound of Music musical that’s coming to Singapore looks … Continue reading
March 18, 2005
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For a good newspaper which The Straits Times (ST) proclaims itself to be (at least they think themselves good enough to charge subscription for online access. Come on, even world-class newspapers like The Guardian and The New York Times don
March 11, 2005
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I’m not sure why the producers of American Idol haven’t already fired Paula Abdul from the show. ‘Cos given me, I would have done so long ago. She’s neither a top-rate singer nor is she any fantabulous eye-candy. First of … Continue reading