Sunday, September 30, 2007

Dust removal (from inside)


Dust removal (from inside)
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Finally it is my turn, letting them have my phone to have the dust removed. But in order to do that, they require me to leave my phone with them for 2 to 3 days so that they can change the housing. I told them i'll reconsider.

Sunday Samsung


Sunday Samsung
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just went to Starhub to do a 1-to-1 exchange of my Digital TV set top box and now at Samsung service centre to get them to clear the dust on the LCD of my phone.

No signal?!


No signal?!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just as i was about to kick off my day by watching tv, i get this notice on my TV. I called Starhub to get some assisatance but that didn't work. This is the second time so maybe i might go down to Starhub at Plaza Sing. later to get my set replaced.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

"The kitchen is over there......"

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I am sure most of you have seen this Mocca ad. of the bodybuilder selling his home, it is all over, on the bus mobileTV, at home on TV and even on YouTube. Well now you can download it from here! (you can watch this video with the following software, VLC, Quicktime or Divx player.)

Slowwwwww.....cold & noisy!


Slowwwwww.....cold & noisy!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Oh man! The bus, now along Serangoon Road, is really going slow and easy. I'm on a bus, freezing cold, slow and to make things worse, a bunch of teenagers blasting music from their mobilephones at the back, in the bus. Nowadays, these kids don't know how to behave in public when they go out in groups (or alone).

Front seat view


Front seat view
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just got on the bus from Millenia Walk, heading home. Lucky i am boarding a stop before Suntec as i see a crowd waiting to get on this bus.

Let's do lunch


Let's do lunch
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

While my hamsters are having their lunch, i go have mine too.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Mass Backup


Mass Backup
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just got another external harddrive so i can backup my personal data. Adds to my array of backups i already have, some may think i am insane to have so many backups, but in any case, you will never know in case of an emergency.

Art & Craft @ Mac.


Art & Craft @ Mac.
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

We have just moved down to MacDonalds to get a drink while Michael is making a bounce card.

Beef gum


Beef gum
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

My teppanyaki beef is so tough that i had a hard time chewing them. Feels like eating chewing gum except i can't make a balloon out of this disgusting blob. Gave up on this meal. :(

Teppanyaki


Teppanyaki
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Dinner is now served.

...waiting for food


...waiting for food
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Now we are at Sakae Sushi at Funan, waiting for our dinner to be served.

Long Lunch @ Longhouse


Long Lunch @ Longhouse
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Now having my lunch at Longhouse Foodcourt along Thomson Road. Bumped into an ex-colleague whom i've not seen her for about 3 years.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

What do hamsters do on a rainy day?

Today is mostly a nice cooling day and when i got home, i see my hamsters are not resting instead they actively running around, climbing, wrestling and of course munching their nuts.

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NO crowd please


NO crowd please
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Wanted to get on the north bound line towards Yishun but after seeing the crowd, i went the other direction, towards Marina South so at least i have a seat all the way back to Ang Mo Kio.

coconut + pineapple + milk


coconut + pineapple + milk
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

And here comes my drink.

Cold Weather, Cold Drink


Cold Weather, Cold Drink
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Still waiting for the office crowd to clear, i'm going to order my drink.

Underground dinner


Underground dinner
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After seeing most passerbys drenched by the downpour upstairs, i refused to even go up and see the state, so just remained underground at Raffles Place MRT and just dined at TCC. Here comes my food.

Use the force...


Use the force...
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just got out of Raffles Place MRT and the legendary Yoda is present on location.

Here it comes again!


Here it comes again!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just as i am about to leave my office, another thunderstorm approaches! Check out the dark clouds hovering just outside my office.

Sleep is everything (for this trip)


Sleep is everything (for this trip)
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

On the bus now, where the aircon is turning it into a mobile freezer. Lucky i have a windbreaker and now going to catch a bit of sleep, at least 20 minutes or more as the bus is travelling slowly in this wet weather.

Wet Morning


Wet Morning
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just as i was about to head out to work, a heavy downpour started! Wish i could have slept thru such a weather. :(

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

It's Live, It's Here, It's S$1200.00!!

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And there you have it, a snapshot of the iPhone in People's Park, Chinatown. Couple of days back, when i was in Sim Lim Square, i was quoted a whopping S$1200.00. And so this time round, i didn't ask, but there is plenty to go around if the Mac fans want got $$$ to spurge on a non 3G phone.

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert


Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After a hot dinner, down to the next street for desserts, mango with pomelo & sago, milk pudding and pumpkin cakes.

Frogs dinner


Frogs dinner
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After shopping, we are moving next door to have dinner. Frogs legs and porridge, i gave them a treat since it is my pay day. Digging in right after i post this.

Screen Protector Shopping


Screen Protector Shopping
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just got out of the train at Chinatown, meeting up with usual group of friends to shop for screen protector.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Alternate route again but.....


Alternate route again but.....
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Took the same alternate route again and this time i decided to check the buses available at this bus stop. And there it is, i actually have a direct bus home from here and there was i yesterday, walking to another bus. Silly me!

Monday, September 24, 2007

1 more bus to catch


1 more bus to catch
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Apparently this bus stop has only 1 bus which takes me home and here it comes after about 10 minutes of waiting time. So conclusion, by this route, i would save on bus fare and without the rush hour crowd. My usual routes would require either a 45 minutes single bus ride or getting on a train and then taking another bus just to get home.

Hougang Avenue 2


Hougang Avenue 2
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After the first stop at Serangoon, the bus proceeds to move on to the next stop at Hougang. This is where i get off. When i first got off, i had to get my bearings right as this is the first time i am using the company transport. From the alighting point, i had to walk about 8 minutes to a bus stop where i can catch bus 153.

Alternate route


Alternate route
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Following my colleague on the company bus which goes to Serangoon North, Hougang and Tampines. I'm am alighting at Hougang then get on another bus back home. See if this route would be faster than my usual. At least for the company transport it is free, fast and not crowded but just doesn't take me home directly. Let's wait and see.

Fast Free Lunch


Fast Free Lunch
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Now at MacDonalds having lunch because my boss needs to visit the money changer. Managed to pyscho him to pay for our lunch. *hahaha*

Wet Wet Wet


Wet Wet Wet
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

This morning came into office on the company bus and it was pouring heavily so the bus was exceptionally packed today.

Dark Monday


Dark Monday
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just boarded the MRT at Ang Mo Kio. Dark clouds are hovering everywhere and thr news reports it will be a stormy day today. As i passed by Yio Chu Kang MRT, the rain has just begun.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Lelong! Lelong! iPhone for sale!


Lelong! Lelong! iPhone for sale!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Earlier I was at Sim Lim Square, couldn't help noticing the iPhone is for sale at a couple of shops. Out of curiousity, the salesman at Song Bros. quoted me S$1200. So expensive! No 3G!

Check out this site : www.chewontech.com/2007/09/iphone-software-unlocked-in-singapore.html

Check out these footwear!


Check out these footwear!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Earlier (4:59pm) i was on the train heading to P.S after work, spotted dude with hairy leg in berms wearing a semi-transparent white socks and with blue sandals. Power!

40 cents breakfast


40 cents breakfast
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

As i was almost reaching office, it began to drizzle then from far, spotted a $2 note as i as reaching the gate. Since my breakfast cost $2.40, i've got myself a "discount"!

Rain has stopped


Rain has stopped
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just reached Yishun interchange, went to get myself breakfast before getting on bus 811.

Finally it rain but....


Finally it rain but....
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After almost a week of heatwave, it is raining on a Sunday morning but now i am on the bus heading to office to do UAT (User Acceptance Test) from 11:30am to 2:00pm with my vendor. Darn, what great timing this turn out to be!

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Ooooooh! Feels good!


Ooooooh! Feels good!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

After verifying his particulars, the staff finally went to the storeroom and took out his new toy, the Nokia E61i and let him inspect it for physical defects.

I want my new toy!


I want my new toy!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Now verifying his particulars before showing him his new phone.

Queue no. 1155, Counter 3


Queue no. 1155, Counter 3
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

We are now at Singtel shop at Bugis, accompanying our friend, James(man in blue), to buy his new toy.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Monkey Business


Monkey Business
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong.

Just had our lunch at Old Upper Thomson Road, as we are walking back to the car, we see a couple of them loitering at the car park and more among the trees.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

A new home for the babies - Place to rest

And also more space for them to have their own cosy corner to rest.

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...zoom in a little...

...cute even when they sleep!