Kirby's Blog

Blogger for iOS

2011-09-09T11:19:00.001+08:00

Finally they have an app for this. Thinking if I should revive my blog with this.

Dell Data Centre at Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur

2011-02-25T20:24:00.001+08:00

For the past couple of days, Dell invited us to their data centre in Kuala Lumpur and learn from their gurus. I have gained a lot of knowledge regarding data centre management from this trip although it was my first business trip. Even though it was only 3 days, it was a well balance trip with work and play all bundled during those days. I would like to thank Dell for hosting such an awesome trip for us.

Sentosa Flowers 2011 (preview)

2011-01-29T14:39:00.001+08:00

Checking our the flower exhibits before it is offically opened next week.

Adidas Star Wars

2010-12-06T23:13:00.001+08:00

Got myself a double sided jacket from Adidas with a Star Wars theme. One side shows Yoda while reversing reveals Darth Vader. Isn't that cool!

Adidas Star Wars Jacket

2010-12-06T22:40:00.001+08:00

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Just picked up this cool double sided jacket from Adidas. So cool!

OpenNET

2010-11-30T18:22:00.001+08:00

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The contractors from OpenNET are doing their fibre installation. Lucky don't have to tear down any walls or drill huge holes on the wall.

BMW World 2010

2010-11-14T02:21:00.001+08:00

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BMW World is held in the exhibition hall of Sands Expo and Convention, Marina Bay Sands. Occupying 50,000 square feet are 50 BMW models, from 1-of-a-kind to the rarely seen 1950s models. The event ends on 14th November 2010, so don't miss it!

Samsung Galaxy Tab

2010-11-06T19:31:00.001+08:00

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Had a chance to try the upcoming tablet by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Recommended retail price at S$998.

vForum 2010

2010-11-03T09:58:00.001+08:00

Attended from vForum 2010 at Raffles City and brought home quite a number of door gifts, from cap, t-shirt, bag to bathroom radio.

vForum 2010

2010-11-03T09:56:00.001+08:00

Attended from vForum 2010 at Raffles City and brought home quite a number of door gifts, from cap, t-shirt, bag to bathroom radio.

Big Bar

2010-10-31T14:37:00.001+08:00

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Hershey's just open an outlet at City Link. That's me with a 2KG chocolate bar which cost S$60.

Spruce

2010-10-30T20:20:00.001+08:00

Having wine and dinner at Spruce. (http://www.spruce.com.sg/). Nice environment but just abit out of the way.

...almost 10 years

2010-10-30T11:48:00.001+08:00

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Just had my haircut and the hairdresser told me she has decided not to renew her lease and will be relocating to Bukit Timah. I wonder if it is because of the new shopping mall nearby.

CF is the way to go...

2010-10-28T08:45:00.001+08:00

Changed my original strap on my new watch to the DIEVAS carbon fibre. Not only it is thick and light, now it doesn't slip. Love the weaving pattern!

Nikon D7000 Launch

2010-10-28T08:26:00.001+08:00

Attended the Nikon event yesterday where they launched their 2 new DSLRs, the D3100 and D7000. Along with those are more P&S cameras and a new range of lenses.

Sleek & Extreme

2010-10-25T01:17:00.001+08:00

Finally migrated from my "dying" Linksys wireless router to the Apple Extreme base station. Dual channels! 1GB! USB connectivity...WOOHOO!!

My Super Titanium

2010-10-24T17:13:00.001+08:00

Just picked up a timepiece from Peninsular.

Nano Watch

2010-10-23T14:58:00.001+08:00

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My new watch...i mean iPod Nano...it's both. Found the strap at Plaza Singapura.

Supreme Court...another piece of Singapore history.

2010-10-16T22:48:00.001+08:00

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Attended a guided tour of the old Supreme Court today. Tomorrow will be the last day before it will be closed for renovation into a museum.

Light Up The Bay

2010-10-16T20:07:00.001+08:00

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Walking around the Marina Bay to see the lights display.

Swedish meatballs at Fika

2010-10-15T20:18:00.001+08:00

Found this restaurant along Beach Road which serves Swedish food. I ordered the meatballs. Check out www.fikacafe.com

7200rpm little bugger

2009-05-25T20:06:00.001+08:00

7200rpm little bugger
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Going to upgrade my netbook with this speed demon.

Hole Puncher iPhone (or iPod) stand

2009-04-06T09:55:00.001+08:00

Hole Puncher iPhone (or iPod) stand
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Found a good use for my hole puncher in office.

GoThere.SG

2009-04-04T07:41:00.000+08:00

One Way Out Preview

2009-03-21T23:19:00.001+08:00

Looking forward to see this on Discovery Channel, next best thing to the other documentary, Time Warp.

Tang Dian Wang

2009-03-21T19:20:00.001+08:00

Tang Dian Wang
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Belated birthday dinner for Yi Chuan at Tang Dian Wang Shanghai Restaurant at Suntec City. Check out the spread!

Clarivue

2009-03-18T23:21:00.001+08:00

Clarivue
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

After 2 weeks, the screen protector for my Samsung P3 has arrived. Best of all, it is free shipping!

Economy downturn?

2009-03-16T16:11:00.001+08:00

Economy downturn?
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

After braving the recent IT Show at Suntec City, i noticed the crowd there doesn't show that Singapore is having an economy downturn but nevertheless i've gotten myself a NetBook, the Lenovo Ideapad S10.

AppleCare Protection for my MBP

2009-03-13T23:38:00.002+08:00

Just got a good deal for my AppleCare Protection Plan for my MacBook Pro. Ease of mind now. *phew*

BikeAsia 2009

2009-02-28T12:43:00.001+08:00

Was helping out at a Nikon photography outing at the Singapore Expo this morning.

DropClock

2009-02-14T23:40:00.001+08:00

A very cool screensaver which i came across!

Flickr

2009-02-09T11:20:00.001+08:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Heroes Super Bowl Commercial - Football Promo

2009-02-05T00:00:00.001+08:00

This commercial is cool! Check it out either in normal mode or HD. The latest season of Heroes has began!

Sentosa Flowers 2009

2009-02-01T15:18:00.001+08:00

Sentosa Flowers 2009
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Checking out the exhibit under the hot sun.

CNY 2009 Reunion Dinner

2009-01-25T18:39:00.001+08:00

CNY 2009 Reunion Dinner
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Waiting for more dishes then it is time to eat.

...full liaos!

2009-01-23T14:00:00.001+08:00

...full liaos!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Now that we are done eating, we are heading back to office.

What kind of service?

2009-01-23T13:10:00.001+08:00

What kind of service?
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Nobody is helping us to clear our table!

Eat! Eat! Eat!

2009-01-23T12:43:00.000+08:00

Eat! Eat! Eat!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

My first wave of food from the buffet spread. It's about S$20.00 per person and can see the lunch crowd coming in right now.

Department Lunch

2009-01-23T12:26:00.001+08:00

Department Lunch
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Heading for lunch at Woodlands now.

Jawbone

2009-01-17T23:21:00.002+08:00

Jawbone
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Finally got my Jawbone today from a friendly MO seller. Gave it a test run today and it really lives up to its reputation. Check it out at www.jawbone.com.

The food is good!

2009-01-15T13:18:00.001+08:00

The food is good!
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

From this photo, you can tell the food is good. Other than the utensils, nothing is spared.

Jln Malu-Malu

2009-01-15T13:05:00.001+08:00

Jln Malu-Malu
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Out now at Jalan Malu Malu, near Sembawang. The bar kut noodles here is popular, long wait but worth it.

Lunch at Swensen

2009-01-12T12:46:00.001+08:00

Lunch at Swensen
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

I am now at the newly opened Swensens at Northpoint for department lunch. Surprising no crowd during lunch hour.

Fortune cookie

2009-01-11T19:47:00.001+08:00

Fortune cookie
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Went 7-11 to get drinks and they gave me a fortune cookie.

24hrs back in time

2009-01-08T23:20:00.001+08:00

24hrs back in time
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

I've been not blogging this week as i just got back my notebook on Monday after getting the harddisk replaced. Now that i am using the Apple Time Machine on my new external backup drive. I can eat, sleep and work in peace since now i can go back in time on the Apple Time Machine to restore my system at any of my desired timeline.

Take no chances

2009-01-03T00:16:00.001+08:00

Take no chances
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

This afternoon, i've just purchased my new 1TB external storage specially for both my Apple systems. My advice to all who owns either a desktop PC or laptop, spare no expense in your backup media because data is 'king' no matter how high end your workstation is.

First beer of 2009

2009-01-02T22:16:00.001+08:00

First beer of 2009
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

I'm out with my primary school classmates for dinner and drinks gathering at Far East Square.

Jurong Point extension

2009-01-01T15:27:00.001+08:00

Jurong Point extension
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

My first shopping centre in 2009 to visit, the new extension of Jurong Point.

Last dinner of 2008

2008-12-31T21:01:00.001+08:00

Last dinner of 2008
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Dinner is now served.

Hong Kong Street Family Restaurant

2008-12-31T20:52:00.001+08:00

Hong Kong Street Family Restaurant
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Having our dinner at Novena.

Bag clips

2008-12-31T01:41:00.001+08:00

Bag clips
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

These clips are from the Ikea in Sweden. Now i can seal those half eaten packets of chips without using rubberbands.

Lightsaber

2008-12-31T01:29:00.001+08:00

Lightsaber
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

This lightsaber lights up when plugged into a USB port. It can also be removed from the holder and still light up.

Turn & Light'em

2008-12-31T01:26:00.001+08:00

Turn & Light'em
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

These Star Wars keychains flash and turn when placed together with mobilephones.

Star Wars from Stockholm

2008-12-31T01:16:00.001+08:00

Star Wars from Stockholm
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Previously i got my 4 Star Wars soft toys from a local forum. Over at Sweden, i saw these which were missing from my collection, so i bought all 3.

Memories from the Ice Hotel

2008-12-31T01:09:00.001+08:00

Memories from the Ice Hotel
Originally uploaded by Kirby Ong

Finally got time to unpack stuff which i bought during my recent trip. These are from the Ice Hotel in Kiruna.

Last day at Holiday Club

2008-12-25T12:46:00.000+08:00

All good things must come to an end. So today is our last lesson at snowboarding before we return our gear and bid farewell to our friends whom we have met during our 3 days here.

Christmas dinner

2008-12-24T19:42:00.000+08:00

Over here, most places close by noon time. So after snowboarding lesson, we got on the bus, back to Holiday Club and into Sauna World and the indoor pool again. Thereafter we went for their dinner buffet, it ain't cheap but i get to experience what they eat during Christmas and it's a wide spread of meat and raw stuff.

Snowboard Cam

2008-12-24T12:52:00.000+08:00

Strapped the camera on myself and experience the thrills of snowboarding downhill and crashing! Ouch! Butt still sore from yesterday snowboarding lesson and today more!

Snowboarding lesson 2

2008-12-24T12:37:00.000+08:00

Here i am still trying to control my snowboard. Slight better than yesterday but still fall as usual. And the last photo is with my snowboarding instructor.

Uphill then downhill (wEeEeEeEeEeE......CRASH!)

2008-12-24T11:37:00.000+08:00

Today is lesson 2 of snowboarding, learning the most important thing, BRAKES!

Hot & Cold

2008-12-23T17:00:00.001+08:00

Just came back from here and here.

Holiday Club Sauna World

2008-12-23T16:47:00.000+08:00

I am now in the Sauna World of Holiday Club in Sweden. Here you get to experience different types of sauna from -10°C to 80°C. This is just one of the rooms.

My first snowboarding lesson in Sweden

2008-12-23T14:25:00.001+08:00

Signed up with a Ski School here in Sweden for 3 days of snowboarding. Rented my snowboard, boots and got my snow pass before heading uphill. And for today at my first Snowboarding lesson out in the open with a temperature of -9°C, i've learnt to strap myself to the snowboard, move S-L-O-W-L-Y with it, take the lift and slide downhill.

Time to get a board

2008-12-23T08:33:00.004+08:00

After breakfast, i went to get my ski pass and snow boots and snowboards. Off to our first lesson in snowboarding.

Back to Sweden

2008-12-22T20:28:00.000+08:00

I'm now taking a plane back to Sweden and then to catch a train to Holiday Club for snowboarding and spending Christmas there too.

Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik

2008-12-21T16:24:00.002+08:00

We are now at Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrim's Church) in Reyjavik. It is the tallest and most striking church in Iceland. At this moment, they are having major construction on the external walls of the church but it is still open for visitors.

Leavin the lagoon

2008-12-21T13:19:00.000+08:00

Enough of soaking in the Blue Lagoon. I'm now heading back to the changing room to wash up and grab some food.

Inside the Blue Lagoon

2008-12-21T12:14:00.000+08:00

I am now in the middle of the pool where surrounded by hot steam and water.

Entering the Blue Lagoon

2008-12-21T11:16:00.000+08:00

Finally i managed to use my underwater casing for camera. I've just arrived in Blue Lagoon and this is where you get to swim or soaked in the open, surrounded by snow.

The water is HOT!

Blue Lagoon

2008-12-21T10:19:00.003+08:00

Finally we are here at the well known, Blue Lagoon. It communicates world of healing power, wellness and beauty, is founded on a unique source of geothermal seawater that originates in Iceland's extreme environment.

Saga Circle

2008-12-20T21:11:00.004+08:00

The next day tour, Saga Circle, stays on the west coast of Iceland and north of Reykajvik. We had Icelandic Soup and I also got up close with the Icelandic horses.

South Shore

2008-12-19T20:04:00.006+08:00

Today we head on to another day tour, South Shore. South Iceland is a lowland region of lush farmland, striking waterfalls, sandy coastline, glaciers and quaint towns and villages. We also got to see the unique black sands of the Icelandic coastline.

Iceland, Reykjavik (Black Beach)

2008-12-19T11:56:00.000+08:00

Black sand beach at Vik Black volcanic beach in the town Vík on the south coast of Iceland.

Iceland, Reykjavik (...another huge waterfall)

2008-12-19T11:27:00.000+08:00

Iceland, Reykjavik (...a huge waterfall)

2008-12-19T10:27:00.000+08:00

Reykjavik day tour - Golden Circle

2008-12-18T18:37:00.001+08:00

I've arrived in Iceland in the city of Reykjavík, and we are taking the day tour call The Golden Circle.

Iceland, Reykjavik (Geyser)

2008-12-18T13:26:00.000+08:00

The exciting part is somewhere towards to end, have a little patience while watching this video, just like the way i shot it.

Iceland, Reykjavik (Golden Circle)

2008-12-18T10:25:00.004+08:00

In the Golden Circle route, we get to see a power station which harnesses the geothermal to give resident water and power, huge waterfalls in the icy mountains and active geysers. It is a popular tourist route in South Iceland, looping out of Reykjavík closer to central Iceland (where most of the sights are).

Next stop...Iceland

2008-12-17T17:53:00.001+08:00

Catching a flight to my next destination, Reykjavík in Iceland.

Tour inside the Ice Hotel

2008-12-16T11:44:00.000+08:00

Checking out of the Ice Hotel

2008-12-16T11:26:00.004+08:00

"These are the snow mobiles which we were driving last night."

"This is the main door the the Ice Hotel."

"This blocks of ice are carved out of the river nearby and they are crystal clear due to the freshness and cleanliness of the water. Some of these blocks of ice are also transported to other parts of the world for other icy constructions."

"Last looks of the Ice Hotel from the main entrance."

After a good night rest in our warm cabin. We had breakfast, went to the souvenir shop and talk a last walk around the vicinity before getting on the bus to the airport.

Next snowy place, i'm heading to Iceland.

Ice Hotel Dinner-in-the-Wild

2008-12-15T23:57:00.000+08:00

Although we can't see the Northern Lights due to the cloudy weather, we still get to have a cosy dinner by the fireplace in a wooden hut before riding back in our snow mobiles.

Zooming across the snowland

2008-12-15T23:07:00.004+08:00

"After a 10mins crash course on the safety and operations of this snow mobiles, off we go!"

"Dinner cooked with fire and firewood in the wild with everyone surrounding the flames to keep warm"

"For starters there is some bread and a cup for either warm lemonade, coffee or tea. Hot soup and wraps were in our dinner menu too."

"After getting off my ride, my hands still tremble and my butt really hurts coz the terrain ain't smooth too."

After driving almost 30km on the snow mobiles, we didn't get to see the Northern Lights as it was too cloudy. But we get to experience having dinner in a wooden hut located in the forest. A cosy get together, chit chat and more rounds of drinks before getting onto our snow mobiles. Driving a snow mobile for the first time sure causes my hand to tremble in cold and with all the vibrations, an unforgetable experience indeed! I've even tried to go 66km (...can go faster if i squeeze the accelerator) on this cool machine and with the ice cold wind blowing! It's an adrenaline rush!

Heroes - Clear and Present Danger

2008-12-15T21:39:00.001+08:00

As volume 3 has just ended, this coming 2nd Feb. 2009 sees the continuation in Volume 4, Fugitives.

www.icehotel.com

2008-12-15T14:29:00.003+08:00

"The ones on the left are mine while the ones on the right belongs to the Ice Hotel"

After checking into the Ice Hotel, we chose the warm room. Each of us have to wear the Ice Hotel tag during our stay here. Next we went to draw the gloves, snow boots and jumpsuit as we are heading out on the snow mobiles later.

Kiruna

2008-12-15T13:59:00.003+08:00

Kiruna, home of the Ice Hotel is where i am now after about 1.5hrs of flight time. It's snow everywhere and it's already dark in the afternoon.

Next stop...Ice Hotel

2008-12-15T08:05:00.000+08:00

I am packing up to go Ice Hotel so may not have internet access. Will try to post once i'm back on the information highway.

Sigtuna

2008-12-14T18:03:00.001+08:00

This is Sigtuna, one of the oldest town in Sweden. Here is like a time travel back to olden times of Sweden, where some of the buildings are still around, such as the City Hall and church. As Christmas draws closer, temporary stalls are setup where Christmas goodies are being sold. More info of this town can be found here.

Saint Lucy's Day

2008-12-13T18:01:00.003+08:00

Today i am at Skansen where the people here celebrate Santa Lucia.

X'mas Shopping

2008-12-12T13:37:00.002+08:00

Today is time for me to do my Christmas shopping. The atmosphere is so much better than back in Singapore. Most people are dressed in red and white or have decorated their stalls in a Christmas manner.

Katarinahissen (The Katarina Lift)

2008-12-10T17:18:00.000+08:00

This is the view from top of Katarinahissen.

0°C at Slussen

2008-12-10T17:07:00.005+08:00

My exploration at Slussen today.

That is just a row of snow from last night.

Check out the temperature indicator on Katarinahissen.

A great view of Stockholm from here and also VERY COLD!

Cold or no cold, i still have my Coke with lotsa ice!

Stopped by one of the museum to see the World's largest coin. (Yeap...that rectangle piece is a coin)

The Boat, The Arts & The Animals

2008-12-09T15:12:00.000+08:00

Got up early to get on the ferry tour then i headed down to visit some art museums. *yawn* Before the sky turned dark at 3pm, made a dash to aquariums because they close at 4pm.

Another commercial on Swedish TV....LIPS!

2008-12-08T21:28:00.000+08:00

It was commercial break again and apparently they showed quite a lot of game commercials. This one is cute.

Bjorn Borg - Love for All

2008-12-08T21:23:00.001+08:00

I just saw this interesting commercial on Sweden TV. You won't get to watch this in Singapore Channel. It has its own website!

The Walk Back (Unedited Blair Witch Project Edition)

2008-12-08T18:42:00.000+08:00

More photos coming up but i thought i just post this for fun. Since my camera hanging around my neck, i thought i just let it record my journey back to the hotel. Nothing interesting about this video, just for fun!

Christmas Mood at Stockholm Central train station

2008-12-08T18:12:00.001+08:00

I am on my way back to the hotel and the train station is filled with people singing. Everyone joined in the fun either by singing along or dancing. Now that is what i call a Christmas atmosphere.

(If you do that in Singapore City Hall MRT station, you will either be charged with illegal gathering or be sent to the mental institution for singing out loud in a public place.)

Stadshuset‎

2008-12-08T09:38:00.003+08:00

Today i am here, Stadshuset & Tornmuseet (City Hall & Tower Museum). This is where the 6 Nobel Prize which will be presented later today. Joined the tour and managed to see the preparation in progress for the grand event.

Last stop for the day, IKEA

2008-12-07T17:42:00.004+08:00

My last stop today is at the world biggest Ikea, right here in Sweden. The time now is almost close to 6pm but it looks like 9pm back in Singapore. After taking dinner here, i jumped on the next train back to hotel.

Hotdog

2008-12-07T13:34:00.002+08:00

In such cold weather, hot food is most enjoyable even though it is just a hotdog!