From nothing to something.
Today im a family man, i didnt expect myself to start a family at the age of 25. However god have his arrangement. I decided to keep this pretty girl instead of letting it go. And we both got married.
Soon affter we got married the little one have already start to grow inside her tummy. It make the life really womderful.
Appreciate what she did for me, i love her alot...
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Stop acting like everything is fine if it isn’t
Stop acting like everything is fine if it isn’t. – It’s okay to fall apart for a little while. You don’t always have to pretend to be strong, and there is no need to constantly prove that everything is going well. You shouldn’t be concerned with what other people are thinking either – cry if you need to – it’s healthy to shed your tears. The sooner you do, the sooner you will be able to smile again.
path of least resistance
Stop following the path of least resistance. – Life is not easy, especially when you plan on achieving something worthwhile. Don’t take the easy way out. Do something extraordinary.
Chinese New Year
happy chinese new year, celebrating in the year of dragon.
gambling and eating.
chinese new year is the best i could ever get ... simply enjoyment... to the maxxx
gambling and eating.
chinese new year is the best i could ever get ... simply enjoyment... to the maxxx
Thursday, January 12, 2012
impossible task again
life suck when you have to survive on a little amount of cash. rreally tough.
with 70 buck in my pocket till my payday which is about 10 day away. hwo am i going to do it or achieve it...
breakfast $2
lunch $3 or less.
Dinner $3 or less
if all this is possible then .... i would need only 10 x 8 = $80 to reach my pay day ! omg really tough i wanna make it possible !
basic wage drop.
Basic wage increases and hiring prospects are expected to take a hit this year against the backdrop of an uncertain economy.
But a survey released on Thursday shows that reality hasn't hit home for many employees.
If the numbers are any indication, then it looks like employers are spooked by the uncertain economic outlook.
Data from consultancy firm, Remuneration Data Specialists (RDS) show that basic wage increases this year are expected to drop to 3.6 per cent compared to the 4.1 per cent growth seen in 2011.
Coupled with an inflation rate of about 2.5 to 3.5 per cent, and you're likely to see your total wage go up by only 1.3 per cent.
This is according to a survey of 151 companies in October by RDS.
Variable bonus, excluding AWS, for the year is expected to drop slightly to between 1.8 and 2.1 months, compared to the average 2.2 months workers got last year.
Peter Lee, managing consultant, Remuneration Data Specialists, said: "I think employments prospects will get a little bit tighter. We have everybody from government to the private sector economists saying, be prepared for a grimmer 2012.
Companies are also easing off on hiring.
The RDS survey showed that 54 per cent of respondents said they are likely to hire in the first half of 2012 - that's down from the 77 per cent of companies which said they hired staff in 2011.
Job portal JobStreet.com said 54 per cent of the over 300 employers it surveyed, felt this year's employment outlook is worse than last year's.
95 per cent think the economy is slowing down or stagnant and uncertain.
While about 66 per cent said they are not hiring or only replacing essential positions.
But a separate poll of 2,799 employees revealed a different outlook.
55 per cent of them said it was a suitable time to change jobs and 79 per cent said they want to explore a career switch, while citing increased pay as the top reason to jump ship.
Experts said this confidence may be misplaced.
Khoo Wei Ren, manager, Solution Sales, JobStreet.com, said: "A lot of companies are more cautious especially going into this year but this information has never channelled down to a person that's just graduated. So some people will definitely struggle to secure a job and it will probably take them longer as well".
Mr Khoo said most workers can expect to wait three to six months to land a job.
"This includes applying for more jobs, going for more interviews, it's because employers will have a wider selection. So they probably see like 10, 15 people, as compared to before where it's tight right? I just see three to four people," he added.
Experts said workers should therefore moderate their expectations.
As a pre-emptive strike, some Community Development Councils have come up with schemes to help those who may be affected by a possible recession.
These include interim measures like giving away transport or food vouchers to families as well as job matching services, for the jobless.
In a separate survey on women in leadership by the Singapore Human Resources Institute, statistics show that women still face challenges in the workforce.
Common complaints include - not being given challenging assignments or leadership positions and not being as equally rewarded as their male colleagues in similar jobs.
"I think one of the reasons could be the competencies of these respondents, it could also be their priorities in their career and work life because if they hit a certain age, they are probably thinking of having a family. Or even the opportunity to undertake an overseas assignment, they may not be prepared to take that up because of family or private reasons," said Executive Director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, David Ang.
He added the workforce participation rate of women has been going up over the years but said there is still a huge pool of untapped potential among the group.
This is especially so, for women who seek to get back into the workforce after starting a family.
"We must be prepared to open up the opportunities and also when they come back into the workforce, give them some form of orientation, some form of refresher in terms of where they have left off, in terms of their skills and abilities", said Mr Ang.
"Organisations, in times of this talent crunch, should look at these people," he said.
But a survey released on Thursday shows that reality hasn't hit home for many employees.
If the numbers are any indication, then it looks like employers are spooked by the uncertain economic outlook.
Data from consultancy firm, Remuneration Data Specialists (RDS) show that basic wage increases this year are expected to drop to 3.6 per cent compared to the 4.1 per cent growth seen in 2011.
Coupled with an inflation rate of about 2.5 to 3.5 per cent, and you're likely to see your total wage go up by only 1.3 per cent.
This is according to a survey of 151 companies in October by RDS.
Variable bonus, excluding AWS, for the year is expected to drop slightly to between 1.8 and 2.1 months, compared to the average 2.2 months workers got last year.
Peter Lee, managing consultant, Remuneration Data Specialists, said: "I think employments prospects will get a little bit tighter. We have everybody from government to the private sector economists saying, be prepared for a grimmer 2012.
Companies are also easing off on hiring.
The RDS survey showed that 54 per cent of respondents said they are likely to hire in the first half of 2012 - that's down from the 77 per cent of companies which said they hired staff in 2011.
Job portal JobStreet.com said 54 per cent of the over 300 employers it surveyed, felt this year's employment outlook is worse than last year's.
95 per cent think the economy is slowing down or stagnant and uncertain.
While about 66 per cent said they are not hiring or only replacing essential positions.
But a separate poll of 2,799 employees revealed a different outlook.
55 per cent of them said it was a suitable time to change jobs and 79 per cent said they want to explore a career switch, while citing increased pay as the top reason to jump ship.
Experts said this confidence may be misplaced.
Khoo Wei Ren, manager, Solution Sales, JobStreet.com, said: "A lot of companies are more cautious especially going into this year but this information has never channelled down to a person that's just graduated. So some people will definitely struggle to secure a job and it will probably take them longer as well".
Mr Khoo said most workers can expect to wait three to six months to land a job.
"This includes applying for more jobs, going for more interviews, it's because employers will have a wider selection. So they probably see like 10, 15 people, as compared to before where it's tight right? I just see three to four people," he added.
Experts said workers should therefore moderate their expectations.
As a pre-emptive strike, some Community Development Councils have come up with schemes to help those who may be affected by a possible recession.
These include interim measures like giving away transport or food vouchers to families as well as job matching services, for the jobless.
In a separate survey on women in leadership by the Singapore Human Resources Institute, statistics show that women still face challenges in the workforce.
Common complaints include - not being given challenging assignments or leadership positions and not being as equally rewarded as their male colleagues in similar jobs.
"I think one of the reasons could be the competencies of these respondents, it could also be their priorities in their career and work life because if they hit a certain age, they are probably thinking of having a family. Or even the opportunity to undertake an overseas assignment, they may not be prepared to take that up because of family or private reasons," said Executive Director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, David Ang.
He added the workforce participation rate of women has been going up over the years but said there is still a huge pool of untapped potential among the group.
This is especially so, for women who seek to get back into the workforce after starting a family.
"We must be prepared to open up the opportunities and also when they come back into the workforce, give them some form of orientation, some form of refresher in terms of where they have left off, in terms of their skills and abilities", said Mr Ang.
"Organisations, in times of this talent crunch, should look at these people," he said.
relationship
Stop rejecting new relationships just because old ones didn’t work. – In life you’ll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.
just grab any new relationship. life isn't that bad i believe
just grab any new relationship. life isn't that bad i believe
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University will carry out a joint study which aims to encourage off-peak travel on the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit system.
The aim is to reduce peak period travel by 10 per cent. The researchers reckon between 6.30 and 7.30am, or 8.30 and 9.30am, would be ideal.
Some S$260,000 is also being pumped into a study that hopes to encourage off-peak train travel with credits-based incentives.
The two universities, with the support of the Land Transport Authority (LTA), will embark on a six-month study starting Tuesday.
Called INSINC (Incentives for Singapore's Commuters), the web-based study comprises a reward system where commuters earn credits proportional to the distance travelled on the rail system, with extra credits for shoulder-peak travel.
Credits are earned based on the start times of commuters' trips at the MRT stations and the distance of their journeys on the rail system.
This will be tracked through commuters' EZ-Link cards.
The more you travel during off-peak hours, the more credits you're likely to get. You can then use the credits to redeem rewards, or money credited straight into your travel card, for more trips.
A total of S$100,000 in redeemable cash has been set aside as a carrot for commuters to make diligent trips over the six-month period of the study.
The entire experiment to induce off-peak travel will cost around S$450,000, with financial support coming from authorities and private companies.
Professor Balaji Prabhakar, Stanford University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, said: "If you want to not be in the absolute peak, you really need to move either 20 minutes to the left or 20 minutes to the right, depending on where you are with respect to peak.
"We're not asking you to come at five in the morning, we're not asking you to come at 11 in the morning either. So really is a modest change, not that frequently, one or two times a week."
William Wong, director, Corporate Development and Research Land Transport Authority, said: "If this study proves that it's successful, then of course we will go back and see how else we can look at deploying it bigger, in a bigger manner.
"Because today we're looking at only the morning peak. So we will then look at whether there's a chance to look at the evening peak as well because evening peak are more diffused so in the moment, we can't really define where is the peak hour."
The researchers are looking to enlist some 20,000 commuters in Singapore to take part in the INSINC study.
The public is invited to send their ideas and suggestions to LTA from January 10 by writing in to lta-traveldm@lta.gov.sg.
LTA will look through all the ideas and suggestions from the public on travel demand management and identify useful ideas for further study and possible implementation in the future.
Commuters who wish to participate in the study can visit https://www.insinc.sg for details.
Explaining LTA's support for travel demand management initiatives, Mr Lew Yii Der, group director of Corporate Planning and Research said: "Even as we expand the rail network and bring in additional trains to enhance rail capacity, it will take some time for these improvements to fully come on stream.
"Travel demand management is an area LTA has been actively exploring as it encourages more optimal use of public transport capacity, especially during the shoulders of the peak periods. More importantly, shifting some of the current peak period travel demand for rail to off-peak periods will help reduce peak period crowdedness on the rail system and bring about a more positive travel experience for all commuters."
The aim is to reduce peak period travel by 10 per cent. The researchers reckon between 6.30 and 7.30am, or 8.30 and 9.30am, would be ideal.
Some S$260,000 is also being pumped into a study that hopes to encourage off-peak train travel with credits-based incentives.
The two universities, with the support of the Land Transport Authority (LTA), will embark on a six-month study starting Tuesday.
Called INSINC (Incentives for Singapore's Commuters), the web-based study comprises a reward system where commuters earn credits proportional to the distance travelled on the rail system, with extra credits for shoulder-peak travel.
Credits are earned based on the start times of commuters' trips at the MRT stations and the distance of their journeys on the rail system.
This will be tracked through commuters' EZ-Link cards.
The more you travel during off-peak hours, the more credits you're likely to get. You can then use the credits to redeem rewards, or money credited straight into your travel card, for more trips.
A total of S$100,000 in redeemable cash has been set aside as a carrot for commuters to make diligent trips over the six-month period of the study.
The entire experiment to induce off-peak travel will cost around S$450,000, with financial support coming from authorities and private companies.
Professor Balaji Prabhakar, Stanford University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, said: "If you want to not be in the absolute peak, you really need to move either 20 minutes to the left or 20 minutes to the right, depending on where you are with respect to peak.
"We're not asking you to come at five in the morning, we're not asking you to come at 11 in the morning either. So really is a modest change, not that frequently, one or two times a week."
William Wong, director, Corporate Development and Research Land Transport Authority, said: "If this study proves that it's successful, then of course we will go back and see how else we can look at deploying it bigger, in a bigger manner.
"Because today we're looking at only the morning peak. So we will then look at whether there's a chance to look at the evening peak as well because evening peak are more diffused so in the moment, we can't really define where is the peak hour."
The researchers are looking to enlist some 20,000 commuters in Singapore to take part in the INSINC study.
The public is invited to send their ideas and suggestions to LTA from January 10 by writing in to lta-traveldm@lta.gov.sg.
LTA will look through all the ideas and suggestions from the public on travel demand management and identify useful ideas for further study and possible implementation in the future.
Commuters who wish to participate in the study can visit https://www.insinc.sg for details.
Explaining LTA's support for travel demand management initiatives, Mr Lew Yii Der, group director of Corporate Planning and Research said: "Even as we expand the rail network and bring in additional trains to enhance rail capacity, it will take some time for these improvements to fully come on stream.
"Travel demand management is an area LTA has been actively exploring as it encourages more optimal use of public transport capacity, especially during the shoulders of the peak periods. More importantly, shifting some of the current peak period travel demand for rail to off-peak periods will help reduce peak period crowdedness on the rail system and bring about a more positive travel experience for all commuters."
grudges
Stop holding grudges. – Don’t live your life with hate in your heart. You will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate. Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.” It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.” Forgiveness is the answer… let go, find peace, liberate yourself! And remember, forgiveness is not just for other people, it’s for you too. If you must, forgive yourself, move on and try to do better next time.
Stop complaining
Stop complaining and feeling sorry for yourself. – Life’s curveballs are thrown for a reason – to shift your path in a direction that is meant for you. You may not see or understand everything the moment it happens, and it may be tough. But reflect back on those negative curveballs thrown at you in the past. You’ll often see that eventually they led you to a better place, person, state of mind, or situation. So smile! Let everyone know that today you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday, and you will be.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
phone spoil
HTC spoil..
phone down. 2 day no acebook and no internet connection.
life really not good... is like a drug addicted to facebook...
anyway phone lag, auto brightness hopefully all will be fix soon...
phone collection today at shawn place... finally back after 3 day.
phone down. 2 day no acebook and no internet connection.
life really not good... is like a drug addicted to facebook...
anyway phone lag, auto brightness hopefully all will be fix soon...
phone collection today at shawn place... finally back after 3 day.
coe drop
SINGAPORE: COE prices closed lower for all categories except motorcycles on Thursday.
The biggest fall in monetary value was in the Open Category, where the COEs can be used for any vehicle type but end up mostly for cars. The premium for that category dropped S$5,300 to S$65,700.
The COE price for small cars (1,600cc and below as well as taxis) closed at S$46,889, down S$3,112 from the previous tender.
The COE premium for big cars (above 1,600cc) fell S$4,202 to S$65,801.
Meanwhile the COE price for commercial vehicles ended S$890 lower at S$38,699.
Motorcycle COE bucked the trend, ending S$201 higher at S$1,682.
It was the first open bidding exercise for this year. The last bidding exercise for 2011, on 21 December, saw COEs falling across the board.
Director of operations at Cycle & Carriage, Mr Alvin Ang, attributed Thursday's dip in COE prices to the holiday period, which may have slowed down showroom traffic.
He said people are also more cautious in light of the poorer economic outlook this year.
The biggest fall in monetary value was in the Open Category, where the COEs can be used for any vehicle type but end up mostly for cars. The premium for that category dropped S$5,300 to S$65,700.
The COE price for small cars (1,600cc and below as well as taxis) closed at S$46,889, down S$3,112 from the previous tender.
The COE premium for big cars (above 1,600cc) fell S$4,202 to S$65,801.
Meanwhile the COE price for commercial vehicles ended S$890 lower at S$38,699.
Motorcycle COE bucked the trend, ending S$201 higher at S$1,682.
It was the first open bidding exercise for this year. The last bidding exercise for 2011, on 21 December, saw COEs falling across the board.
Director of operations at Cycle & Carriage, Mr Alvin Ang, attributed Thursday's dip in COE prices to the holiday period, which may have slowed down showroom traffic.
He said people are also more cautious in light of the poorer economic outlook this year.
paycut !
SINGAPORE: Most Singaporeans Channel NewsAsia spoke to said they welcome the move to cut the salaries of Singapore's political appointment holders, with some saying it was long overdue.
They also felt the new pay structure, which includes a National Bonus linked to socio-economic indicators such an unemployment rate and income growth, is a step in the right direction.
Noel Zhang, a financial consultant, said: "This further substantiates the fact that... they want to not just benchmark against how the economy is performing as a whole just by a raw GDP score, they would also want to factor in how the rest of the economic indicators are doing, such as the unemployment rate (and) the bottom 20 per cent, how they are doing.
"This would probably give policy makers and the government more incentives to make sure that the whole economy moves together as a whole and not leave anyone behind lagging too badly."
Some felt that what matters more for political appointment holders is their passion to serve the people.
Eric Chiang, head of a wholesale business, said: "People who want to go into the public service, I think apart from the pay, it is the passion and heart for the people. So frankly speaking, even if it's a 38 per cent (cut) for the PM, for those who have the heart, perhaps they will even settle for less."
Others voiced concern as to what the government would do with the monetary savings after the pay cut.
Lee Wan Rong, a financial services consultant, said: "Maybe they can tell us, (with) the pay cut, [where would the money go to?
our minister pay cut ! when is ours ? our paycut seem soon... since our own minister has taken his move...
ver sad life...
They also felt the new pay structure, which includes a National Bonus linked to socio-economic indicators such an unemployment rate and income growth, is a step in the right direction.
Noel Zhang, a financial consultant, said: "This further substantiates the fact that... they want to not just benchmark against how the economy is performing as a whole just by a raw GDP score, they would also want to factor in how the rest of the economic indicators are doing, such as the unemployment rate (and) the bottom 20 per cent, how they are doing.
"This would probably give policy makers and the government more incentives to make sure that the whole economy moves together as a whole and not leave anyone behind lagging too badly."
Some felt that what matters more for political appointment holders is their passion to serve the people.
Eric Chiang, head of a wholesale business, said: "People who want to go into the public service, I think apart from the pay, it is the passion and heart for the people. So frankly speaking, even if it's a 38 per cent (cut) for the PM, for those who have the heart, perhaps they will even settle for less."
Others voiced concern as to what the government would do with the monetary savings after the pay cut.
Lee Wan Rong, a financial services consultant, said: "Maybe they can tell us, (with) the pay cut, [where would the money go to?
our minister pay cut ! when is ours ? our paycut seem soon... since our own minister has taken his move...
ver sad life...
new relationship
Stop rejecting new relationships just because old ones didn’t work. – In life you’ll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.
Monday, January 2, 2012
When they wan to do something they do big !
BEIJING - China's state broadcaster has test-launched a 3D television channel, state media said, in a bid to draw viewers and drive consumption by encouraging people to upgrade to 3D-capable sets.
Viewers in the world's largest TV audience now can watch the China 3D TV Trial Channel with a 3D TV, special glasses and a set-top box, Xinhua news agency said.
The 3D channel broadcasts three daily rotations of four-and-a-half hours of 3D content such as performing arts, cartoons, movies and sports, and promises programming from the upcoming London Summer Olympics.
State-run China Central Television launched the service Sunday, initially free of charge, with partners Beijing TV, Shanghai Media Group, Jiangsu TV, Tianjin TV and Shenzhen TV -- reaching China's biggest viewing and advertising markets.
To make up for current slim pickings in 3D programming available in China, or elsewhere, each partner broadcaster has established specialist 3D production units, Xinhua said.
The channel is due to have its full official launch on January 23 to mark the start of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, when Chinese traditionally travel home and watch special variety TV programmes together.
In a year when the central government in Beijing has warned about a slowdown in China's economic growth, its head broadcast regulator told Xinhua the 3D channel can create demand for 3D TV sets "worth hundreds of billions of yuan."
"The launch of the 3D trial channel is a significant step in the development of China's television," Cai Fuchao, head of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, told Xinhua.
CCTV has in recent years fought fiercely not to lose viewers to more progressive programming at BTV, SMG and satellite channels such as that from central China's Hunan province.
China has roughly 500 million TV sets, according to Xinhua, and now also is home to more than 500 million Internet users and the fastest growing movie box office in the world, up more than 60 percent last year to US$1.5 billion.
With their eyes fixed on the 3D channel test, some retailers of Chinese-made 3D TV sets slashed the prices of a typical 42-inch model, often in half, to around 5,000 yuan (US$790), the Made-in-China tech gadget blog reported in November.
Viewers in the world's largest TV audience now can watch the China 3D TV Trial Channel with a 3D TV, special glasses and a set-top box, Xinhua news agency said.
The 3D channel broadcasts three daily rotations of four-and-a-half hours of 3D content such as performing arts, cartoons, movies and sports, and promises programming from the upcoming London Summer Olympics.
State-run China Central Television launched the service Sunday, initially free of charge, with partners Beijing TV, Shanghai Media Group, Jiangsu TV, Tianjin TV and Shenzhen TV -- reaching China's biggest viewing and advertising markets.
To make up for current slim pickings in 3D programming available in China, or elsewhere, each partner broadcaster has established specialist 3D production units, Xinhua said.
The channel is due to have its full official launch on January 23 to mark the start of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, when Chinese traditionally travel home and watch special variety TV programmes together.
In a year when the central government in Beijing has warned about a slowdown in China's economic growth, its head broadcast regulator told Xinhua the 3D channel can create demand for 3D TV sets "worth hundreds of billions of yuan."
"The launch of the 3D trial channel is a significant step in the development of China's television," Cai Fuchao, head of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, told Xinhua.
CCTV has in recent years fought fiercely not to lose viewers to more progressive programming at BTV, SMG and satellite channels such as that from central China's Hunan province.
China has roughly 500 million TV sets, according to Xinhua, and now also is home to more than 500 million Internet users and the fastest growing movie box office in the world, up more than 60 percent last year to US$1.5 billion.
With their eyes fixed on the 3D channel test, some retailers of Chinese-made 3D TV sets slashed the prices of a typical 42-inch model, often in half, to around 5,000 yuan (US$790), the Made-in-China tech gadget blog reported in November.
North korea took a better turn...
SEOUL - South Korea's President Lee Myung-Bak said Monday the divided peninsula is at a turning point after the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, with opportunities to improve relations.
But Lee also vowed to hit back hard against any provocations from the North under the leadership of its young new chief Kim Jong-Un, son of the late leader.
Pyongyang kept up a barrage of criticism of the conservative South Korean leader's government, telling them to "apologise on their knees" for alleged insults during the 13-day mourning period for Kim.
Lee, in a televised New Year address, said the peninsula's political situation "is at a turning point. But there are new opportunities in the changes and uncertainties."
"We are leaving the window of opportunity open. We will be able to open the door for a new era in the Korean peninsula if North Korea shows sincerity," he added.
The North has stressed continuity since long-time leader Kim Jong-Il's death on December 17 and Jong-Un's elevation as "great successor".
Last week it warned the world to expect no policy changes under the son, and threatened unspecified retaliation against the South for its perceived disrespect to the late Kim.
Seoul expressed sympathy to the North's people but not its regime over Kim's death and allowed just two private mourning delegations to visit Pyongyang. It did not send an official delegation.
Lee said the South "will respond strongly" to any aggression but also raised the prospect of "big changes" following the death.
He said he hoped 2012 would be a milestone in years-long efforts to negotiate an end to the North's nuclear weapons programmes.
Six-nation talks could resume as soon as Pyongyang halts its atomic activities, he said, but did not elaborate further on what possible changes lay in store for the Korean peninsula.
Policymakers are waiting to see whether the untested Jong-Un, aged in his late 20s, will be a forceful leader of a nation with the world's fourth-largest military, or a figurehead for powers behind the throne.
Some analysts see the possibility of border attacks to try to bolster support for the new dynastic leader against a perceived external enemy.
"We... will never tolerate the inhuman crime committed by Lee Myung-Bak's regime and will fight till the end if they do not apologise on their knees," the North's party newspaper Rodong Sinmun said on Monday.
Pyongyang has already vowed never to deal with the government of Lee, who under the constitution must end his term in February 2013.
On Saturday it threatened to "settle accounts" unless Seoul apologises for the alleged insults during the mourning period.
Cross-border ties have been frosty since Lee took office in February 2008 and scrapped his liberal predecessors' policy of near-unconditional aid and engagement with the North.
Relations turned icy when the South accused the North of torpedoing a warship in March 2010 with the loss of 46 lives.
The North denied involvement but killed four South Koreans in an artillery attack on a border island in November 2010.
On Sunday, in a state newspaper editorial setting policy for 2012, the North urged its military to become "human rifles and bombs" to defend Jong-Un and to rally behind him.
It called for a nationwide struggle against what it termed the hostile and confrontational policy of "traitors" led by Lee.
But Lee also vowed to hit back hard against any provocations from the North under the leadership of its young new chief Kim Jong-Un, son of the late leader.
Pyongyang kept up a barrage of criticism of the conservative South Korean leader's government, telling them to "apologise on their knees" for alleged insults during the 13-day mourning period for Kim.
Lee, in a televised New Year address, said the peninsula's political situation "is at a turning point. But there are new opportunities in the changes and uncertainties."
"We are leaving the window of opportunity open. We will be able to open the door for a new era in the Korean peninsula if North Korea shows sincerity," he added.
The North has stressed continuity since long-time leader Kim Jong-Il's death on December 17 and Jong-Un's elevation as "great successor".
Last week it warned the world to expect no policy changes under the son, and threatened unspecified retaliation against the South for its perceived disrespect to the late Kim.
Seoul expressed sympathy to the North's people but not its regime over Kim's death and allowed just two private mourning delegations to visit Pyongyang. It did not send an official delegation.
Lee said the South "will respond strongly" to any aggression but also raised the prospect of "big changes" following the death.
He said he hoped 2012 would be a milestone in years-long efforts to negotiate an end to the North's nuclear weapons programmes.
Six-nation talks could resume as soon as Pyongyang halts its atomic activities, he said, but did not elaborate further on what possible changes lay in store for the Korean peninsula.
Policymakers are waiting to see whether the untested Jong-Un, aged in his late 20s, will be a forceful leader of a nation with the world's fourth-largest military, or a figurehead for powers behind the throne.
Some analysts see the possibility of border attacks to try to bolster support for the new dynastic leader against a perceived external enemy.
"We... will never tolerate the inhuman crime committed by Lee Myung-Bak's regime and will fight till the end if they do not apologise on their knees," the North's party newspaper Rodong Sinmun said on Monday.
Pyongyang has already vowed never to deal with the government of Lee, who under the constitution must end his term in February 2013.
On Saturday it threatened to "settle accounts" unless Seoul apologises for the alleged insults during the mourning period.
Cross-border ties have been frosty since Lee took office in February 2008 and scrapped his liberal predecessors' policy of near-unconditional aid and engagement with the North.
Relations turned icy when the South accused the North of torpedoing a warship in March 2010 with the loss of 46 lives.
The North denied involvement but killed four South Koreans in an artillery attack on a border island in November 2010.
On Sunday, in a state newspaper editorial setting policy for 2012, the North urged its military to become "human rifles and bombs" to defend Jong-Un and to rally behind him.
It called for a nationwide struggle against what it termed the hostile and confrontational policy of "traitors" led by Lee.
marriage
Can Lack of Sleep Ruin Your Marriage?
By Marianne Beach, GalTime.com
Newsflash: A new study finds that lack of sleep can make women grumpy. And we end up taking it out on our husbands.I can't say, as a new mother to a three-month-old, that these findings are all that shocking. Between late stage pregnancy, birth and night feedings, I can't remember the last time I got a full night's sleep. And yes, in the AM, I'm not exactly the sweetest wife to ever wakeup with. (Sorry dear!)
Turns out, I'm not alone. And you don't have to be a new mom to suffer the effects. A new study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that women who had difficulty falling asleep at night reported more negative--and fewer positive--interactions with their husbands the next day.
Well, of course! We're freaking tired!
But here's the weird part. They also looked at the husbands' sleep patterns as well. Get this, they found no increase in negative interactions with their wives whatsoever--even amongst those who suffered insomnia. (And yes, their wives weighed in on this -- it wasn't all self-analysis.) So what's the deal, guys? How do you stay so nice after a bad night's sleep?
The interactions were assessed daily over a 10 day period, using electronic diaries to evaluate the positive interactions (such as feeling supported and valued) and negative ones (like feeling criticized or ignored.)
The authors concluded that sleep disorders such as insomnia can have a negative impact on marriages.
So how do you fight insomnia and get a good night's sleep? The National Sleep Foundation suggests practicing "good sleep hygiene." Wake up every day at the same time and don't give in to the temptation to nap during the day. Avoid stimulants like coffee or tea and practice a relaxing bedtime routine. Lastly, create a safe, comfortable sleeping environment to drift off in.
Good things to remember once my daughter heads off to college in 18 years and I finally have an opportunity for a real night's sleep. In the meantime, I hope my husband can be forgiving...
millionair
6 Moments That Make You Feel Like a Million Bucks
With the economy acting like a cat on a leash—come on! come on!—it’s great to know that even the simplest event can make people feel as if they’re swimming in dough.
1. Finding something of value on sale
Melinda Ballengee, 34, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was at an Annie Sez store, “digging through piles and piles of crap,” as she so poetically recalls, when she noticed a dress had fallen to the floor. “Because I am polite and because I worked in retail when I was in high school, I put it on a hanger.”
Good girl. Because when she performed her good deed, she saw what she had there: a $450 Tahari dress. Exactly her size. Exactly her style. And exactly her budget. Squeals Ballengee, “It was on sale for $12!”
Which is not to say that bargains are the secret to feeling incredibly rich.
Scratch that. Of course bargains are the secret to feeling incredibly rich! And happy! And smart! But there are other ways too, including …
2. The help of random strangers
As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone.” High school teachers Bonnie Caul and Gary Silver would have to agree. They were staring at what had been their suburban home a day earlier—but was now a charred skeleton—when a driver stopped by. He rolled down his window and handed Silver a $50 bill. “My house once burned down too,” said the stranger. And off he drove.
That moment, the couple felt inexplicably buoyant. Giddy. Rich. “I just couldn’t believe that someone could be so thoughtful,” recalls Caul. They had lost pretty much everything, yes, but in that instant found what they really had: a network of friends they knew—and didn’t know—ready to pitch in. That sense of community can make you feel richer than anything because it means you’re not facing life’s mood swings alone.
Air Force Major Dean Tow was stationed in Saudi Arabia in 1993 when his wife called from the States to say their landlord wasn’t renewing their lease. There was no way Tow could get home in time for the move, so he called a fellow officer back home. “I expected her to just offer advice or moral support, but instead she mobilized her entire office,” says Tow. “They moved us lock, stock, and barrel from our old place to our new one in about two hours. My spouse provided food and drinks to the ‘crew,’ and what started out as a nightmare concluded with a very happy ending.”
3. Almost losing the most important things
Haley Haines’s happy ending had a truly horrific beginning. It happened on her last day at a piney Poconos sleepaway camp a few years back, when she was 12. All the other kids had been picked up already, and she was waiting for her mom and brother to come get her. The shadows were getting longer and longer when a counselor finally got a call: Haley’s mom and brother were in the hospital. They had been in a serious car crash, with a fatality in the car that hit them. The counselor was instructed to calm the girl, then tell her that her dad was coming.
It took him six hours to get to his daughter. Together they drove to the hospital, and when they got there, “I just burst into tears,” says Haley. But these weren’t just tears of sorrow. “Seeing the tubes attached to my mom and my brother—it made me realize how fortunate I was.” She had come so close to losing them—but hadn’t. “That’s when I felt rich.”
Now Haley’s in high school. Her mother and brother have both recovered. But tucked into her memory, she will always have that picture of them in their hospital beds. And she can never feel ungrateful again.
4. Giving to others
If Haley Haines felt richest when she almost lost what she valued most, Silvana Clark felt richest when she did lose everything—voluntarily. She and her husband got rid of their house and moved into a 240-square-foot RV. Their chosen vocation: to travel around the country delivering donated shoes to shelters.
“We cooked in a tiny RV kitchen and washed dishes in a small sink,” says Clark. “We drove to battered-women’s shelters, group homes for abused children, and homeless missions to deliver the new shoes.” Seeing people in such desperate situations made Clark realize just how well off she was. “I felt richer than Oprah!” she says. “I had a loving husband, a clean warm bed, and a safe environment.” She no longer took the basics for granted. And she had enough things—material and ethereal—to be grateful for.
5. Finding out you are a good parent
Sometimes it is the gratitude of others that gives us that golden feeling—and that goes double when the folks feeling grateful are our kids. Ask Cat Mosley.
The Virginia publicist and her eight-year-old son were going through some tough family times just this past Christmas when his babysitter gave him a present: $25. The boy actually loves to shop, says Mosley, but that’s not what he did with the money. No, “he handed it to me and said, ‘Mom, this is for you because you have been a good girl.’ ”
Mosley’s heart went to the moon. And the money? She spent that on something really special.
“Him!”
Giving and getting really are the same thing.
6. Realizing being a good person matters
Now if you’re lucky, the whole giving and getting thing comes with a real-world cherry on top. Something substantive. It did for Nicholas Powell, 14, of New York City, last summer. “My friends and I were playing on the street, and there was an old man carrying grocery bags. We asked him if he needed help, and he said no, but we should walk over to his house, he had something to give us.”
Call the cops? Cue the scary music? After all, the kids followed the man. And then, says Nicholas, “he went inside and brought down a football. He said he didn’t need it anymore. And he told us we were going to go somewhere in life if we kept that attitude.”
That attitude of helpfulness, he meant. That attitude of reaching out, even to strangers. Even to old ones.
There’s every reason to believe that those boys will indeed keep it up. Because at that moment, Nicholas, at least, felt richer than anyone.
And smiling at him was an elderly man who no doubt felt the sameRules for Being Attracted
5 Rules for Being Attracted to Other People
Most people find themselves attracted to more than one person, even when they’re in a committed relationship. It’s a perfectly natural happening. We couldn’t stop the attractions if we tried.But those attractions don’t have to hurt our relationships, because we don’t have to actually indulge those feelings by acting on them. But we don’t have to completely ignore them either. Instead, we can use them to improve the very relationships that we’re already in.
The reason we’re attracted to other people is because we’re human. It’s as plain and simple as that. It’s not because we’re bad people or because there’s anything wrong with our partner or our relationships for that matter. The problem is not with the attraction. The problem is with not honoring the commitments we’ve made to our partners, whatever those might be.
The trick is to use the energy and the inclination to better our current relationship rather than destroy it. So, here are five ways to do just that.
1. Reflect back your partner’s strengths
We fall for the people who reflect back the version of ourselves that we want to be. That’s what makes the handsome stranger such a turn on. They think we’re hot so we feel hot and we like that feeling. We need to be that for our partner. And we need our partner to be that for us. We need to reflect the sexy back to them that will inspire them to feel the sexy that they are and be the sexy they can be.
2. Tell the truth
Tell your partner when you’re attracted to someone and tell them why. Understanding and demystifying it will make it less interesting to pursue for you and less threatening to your partner. The truth often seems like a dangerous proposition. But we should never be afraid to tell the person that we love the most how we really feel. We also have to be kind and understanding when our partners are honest with us. If we react badly, our partner may not be inspired to share in the future.
3. Bring the fire home
If you meet someone who turns you on, bring that sexual energy home. Whether it’s just someone you see on the street or someone who you actually meet and click with, you can redirect that energy to your partner. There’s something exciting about being with someone new. But even that new person won’t be new for long. So the feeling is an illusion. Instead of wasting the spark on someone else, bring it home. When your partner sees you lit up, he or she will likely become lit up too.
4. Indulge in safe flirting
There’s nothing wrong with being friendly with people you find attractive. The rule of thumb is this: Don’t do anything that you wouldn’t want your partner to see you doing. That rule can be very different for different people. So the key is to make sure you and your partner are on the same page. The fun thing about flirting is that it can enhance number three above! Just be smart about it and don’t take things to far. Flirting is about the tease.
5. Keep it in your head
Relationships are hard. And, after we’ve been with someone for a while we tend to define ourselves by how that person sees us. But that’s a dangerous game. What if your partner has a bad day and lashes out by being unkind to you about how you look or things you do or don’t do? You might internalize those unkind words and start feeling badly about yourself. Well don’t. Remember you are who you are. Not who you partner sees you as. And you can use the outside world as a reminder of that. Remember that other people think you’re funny and smart and attractive. You don’t need your partner to always do the reminding.
Being involved with another person exclusively can be tough. It puts a lot of pressure on both partners to “complete” the other. It also puts a lot of demands on one’s unwavering focus. And that, quite simply, is unrealistic. There’s nothing wrong with finding other people attractive or knowing that others find your partner attractive. What’s important is not letting that attraction lead you to make a mistake that cannot be undone.
Enjoy the attention but don’t seal the deal. Use the admiration as a sign that you’ve still got it. (And, face it, everyone needs those signs once in a while.) But, most importantly, bottle up that heat and save it for when you get home. There’s nothing wrong with getting a little outside inspiration for some down home loving.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
budget and saving cost
on a first day of the new year 2012, what did i done ?
went to ikea visit...
i took a train ride $0.73 to and fro. $1.46
and they provided a free shuttle bus to and fro ikea alexandar...
well it a deal, it a catch.
so went there and have a walk walk session. spend about 3 hr there walking and looking
don really keen on buying stuff, because i really on debt which i really wan to clear it asap. so i walk around and decided that since i got my ikea friend card i went to get a cup of free coffee... and free refill too. guess what spent 45 min there drinking free refill coffee and relaxing reading their catalogue.
it all free anyway or i should say my spurge payoff... drink n drink since it free and walk around the outlet and check it out what there to buy before making my way home... there nothing and the cashier having a long Q. no point buying any thing home too.
7pm decided to go home and have a good dinner...
the whole day 2012 i spend nothing other than on my transport. well $1.46 to celebrate this day. anything more ? nothing only went out and spend $1.46 on transport hard to believe.
it already been done. and i really enjoy the trip... a bus ride with no bus stop. one destination only. long journey but still worth the "free" transport.
went to ikea visit...
i took a train ride $0.73 to and fro. $1.46
and they provided a free shuttle bus to and fro ikea alexandar...
well it a deal, it a catch.
so went there and have a walk walk session. spend about 3 hr there walking and looking
don really keen on buying stuff, because i really on debt which i really wan to clear it asap. so i walk around and decided that since i got my ikea friend card i went to get a cup of free coffee... and free refill too. guess what spent 45 min there drinking free refill coffee and relaxing reading their catalogue.
it all free anyway or i should say my spurge payoff... drink n drink since it free and walk around the outlet and check it out what there to buy before making my way home... there nothing and the cashier having a long Q. no point buying any thing home too.
7pm decided to go home and have a good dinner...
the whole day 2012 i spend nothing other than on my transport. well $1.46 to celebrate this day. anything more ? nothing only went out and spend $1.46 on transport hard to believe.
it already been done. and i really enjoy the trip... a bus ride with no bus stop. one destination only. long journey but still worth the "free" transport.
hitching a free ride.
SINGAPORE: Two Singaporeans have gone the extra mile in showing a little kindness to strangers this festive season, amid traffic congestion in the city.
Twenty-three-year-olds Isaac Ong and Ruby Tan have been going out of their way to offer free rides to people in town.
Using Isaac's father's car, they have spent some S$30 on petrol, each night.
The pair has made their rounds three times, since last Tuesday, giving free rides to 10 passengers.
But even though it's free, they said it hasn't been easy convincing strangers to get into their car.
"We asked about 30 people, and they all said no. Then finally one said yes. So it takes a while," said Isaac.
"The first one we ever got was at City Hall, and this group of people were like, we got a ride already, so we were ok, and then we went a few more times and finally we got someone at *Scape."
crazy singaporean free ride also don wan... dumb people... we are all typical singaporean anything free we grab. never let go, or be the first to get it.
Twenty-three-year-olds Isaac Ong and Ruby Tan have been going out of their way to offer free rides to people in town.
Using Isaac's father's car, they have spent some S$30 on petrol, each night.
The pair has made their rounds three times, since last Tuesday, giving free rides to 10 passengers.
But even though it's free, they said it hasn't been easy convincing strangers to get into their car.
"We asked about 30 people, and they all said no. Then finally one said yes. So it takes a while," said Isaac.
"The first one we ever got was at City Hall, and this group of people were like, we got a ride already, so we were ok, and then we went a few more times and finally we got someone at *Scape."
crazy singaporean free ride also don wan... dumb people... we are all typical singaporean anything free we grab. never let go, or be the first to get it.
growth
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew 4.8 per cent in 2011, significantly slower than the dramatic rebound of 14.7 per cent growth in 2010.
It is slightly below the forecast of around five per cent by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who announced the growth figures in his 2012 New Year message on Saturday, described the pace of growth for the year as "steady".
He warned that with the external environment uncertain and debt problems in Europe far from solved, 2012 will look like a difficult year for the global economy.
He said that Singapore, as a small, open country, will inevitably be affected.
Mr Lee said 2011 was a significant year for Singapore, when its people went to the polls twice, and elected a new government and President.
He said that having made a significant political transition, the country and its people are now adjusting to new norms in a changed environment.
Mr Lee said that amidst this flux, Singapore needs to be confident of its position and clear about its priorities and plans to build a better country.
The prime minister said the government is working hard to tackle the immediate challenges.
It is committed to keeping homes affordable to all Singaporeans.
In 2011, it launched 25,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, which enabled many first timers to book their HDB flats.
In 2012, it's launching another 25,000 BTO flats.
In the private property market, the new Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty will moderate capital inflows and foreign demand, and help to stabilise prices.
Mr Lee said the government will redouble efforts to improve the public transport system and expand the train and bus network.
It will identify and put right the causes of the recent Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) service disruptions.
The Circle Line, completed in October, now transports 300,000 commuters daily, and more MRT lines are on the way.
Mr Lee said the government will also continue to enhance bus services to improve the daily commuting experience.
But these improvements will take time, and he urged the commuting public to "bear with us".
Mr Lee said beyond these pressing concerns, the government is attending to long-term issues to improve Singaporeans' lives.
Healthcare, he said, must stay affordable and accessible to give Singaporeans peace of mind.
The government is enhancing the education system to give young Singaporeans the best possible start in life.
Mr Lee stressed the importance of upholding inclusive growth and social mobility as pillars of a united Singapore.
He said this calls both for upgrading skills and productivity to improve wages, and for strengthening social safety nets.
And given Singapore's low birth rate, the country needs to find workable solutions to keep society and the economy vibrant and forward-looking.
Mr Lee described population as a "particularly complex challenge" which involves unavoidable trade-offs.
He said these issues will be discussed in the coming year, so that Singaporeans understand better what is at stake, and the choices they must make as a nation.
Mr Lee said overall, there is every reason to be confident and optimistic.
He said Singaporeans pulled together as one nation to overcome the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and stressed that the country must never lose its strengths.
He expressed confidence that Singaporeans will continue to bond as one people and "walk shoulder to shoulder into a brighter tomorrow" in a changing world.
whenever there's growth in out nation we citizen would get fair share. i love singapore waiting for the gst offset...
It is slightly below the forecast of around five per cent by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who announced the growth figures in his 2012 New Year message on Saturday, described the pace of growth for the year as "steady".
He warned that with the external environment uncertain and debt problems in Europe far from solved, 2012 will look like a difficult year for the global economy.
He said that Singapore, as a small, open country, will inevitably be affected.
Mr Lee said 2011 was a significant year for Singapore, when its people went to the polls twice, and elected a new government and President.
He said that having made a significant political transition, the country and its people are now adjusting to new norms in a changed environment.
Mr Lee said that amidst this flux, Singapore needs to be confident of its position and clear about its priorities and plans to build a better country.
The prime minister said the government is working hard to tackle the immediate challenges.
It is committed to keeping homes affordable to all Singaporeans.
In 2011, it launched 25,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, which enabled many first timers to book their HDB flats.
In 2012, it's launching another 25,000 BTO flats.
In the private property market, the new Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty will moderate capital inflows and foreign demand, and help to stabilise prices.
Mr Lee said the government will redouble efforts to improve the public transport system and expand the train and bus network.
It will identify and put right the causes of the recent Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) service disruptions.
The Circle Line, completed in October, now transports 300,000 commuters daily, and more MRT lines are on the way.
Mr Lee said the government will also continue to enhance bus services to improve the daily commuting experience.
But these improvements will take time, and he urged the commuting public to "bear with us".
Mr Lee said beyond these pressing concerns, the government is attending to long-term issues to improve Singaporeans' lives.
Healthcare, he said, must stay affordable and accessible to give Singaporeans peace of mind.
The government is enhancing the education system to give young Singaporeans the best possible start in life.
Mr Lee stressed the importance of upholding inclusive growth and social mobility as pillars of a united Singapore.
He said this calls both for upgrading skills and productivity to improve wages, and for strengthening social safety nets.
And given Singapore's low birth rate, the country needs to find workable solutions to keep society and the economy vibrant and forward-looking.
Mr Lee described population as a "particularly complex challenge" which involves unavoidable trade-offs.
He said these issues will be discussed in the coming year, so that Singaporeans understand better what is at stake, and the choices they must make as a nation.
Mr Lee said overall, there is every reason to be confident and optimistic.
He said Singaporeans pulled together as one nation to overcome the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and stressed that the country must never lose its strengths.
He expressed confidence that Singaporeans will continue to bond as one people and "walk shoulder to shoulder into a brighter tomorrow" in a changing world.
whenever there's growth in out nation we citizen would get fair share. i love singapore waiting for the gst offset...
fireworks
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Sunday morning welcomed New Year's Day at various countdown parties across the island.
The main countdown party -- the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which is into its seventh year -- saw party goers ushering the new year with a spectacular eight-minute fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.
The party was broadcast 'live' on MediaCorp Channel 5, and featured performances by local and international celebrities including Sylvia Ratonel, Canada's These Kids Wear Crowns and Malaysia's Siti Nurhaliza.
One of the 300,000 revellers at the event was 32-year-old freelance writer Aaron De Silva, who is counting down for the first time at the scenic Marina Bay area.
"A friend booked a hotel room at Fullerton, and the eight of us are looking forward to a night of partying at Marina Bay," Mr De Silva said.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old sole proprietor Daphne Lee welcomed the new year at Countdown@Boon Lay, with her family of five.
Ms Lee, who lives in Jurong, said she and her family were counting down together for the first time.
Countdown@Boon Lay, which saw about 40,000 party goers, is said to be the largest countdown event in the heartlands.
Other Singaporeans, who preferred to party outside without the crowd, chose to chill out at quieter places in Singapore.
This includes 32-year-old Daniel Chak, who chose to "wine down" at a shop in Rail Mall at Upper Bukit Timah.
"Last year, I counted down at a crowded venue so I want to do something quieter this year," the sales engineer said.
There are also those who prefer to spend the new year at home, such as 27-year-old admin personnel Davide Tan.
"It gives me time to think and reflect about the past year, and what I'd like to do in the new year," Mr Tan said.
The main countdown party -- the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which is into its seventh year -- saw party goers ushering the new year with a spectacular eight-minute fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.
The party was broadcast 'live' on MediaCorp Channel 5, and featured performances by local and international celebrities including Sylvia Ratonel, Canada's These Kids Wear Crowns and Malaysia's Siti Nurhaliza.
One of the 300,000 revellers at the event was 32-year-old freelance writer Aaron De Silva, who is counting down for the first time at the scenic Marina Bay area.
"A friend booked a hotel room at Fullerton, and the eight of us are looking forward to a night of partying at Marina Bay," Mr De Silva said.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old sole proprietor Daphne Lee welcomed the new year at Countdown@Boon Lay, with her family of five.
Ms Lee, who lives in Jurong, said she and her family were counting down together for the first time.
Countdown@Boon Lay, which saw about 40,000 party goers, is said to be the largest countdown event in the heartlands.
Other Singaporeans, who preferred to party outside without the crowd, chose to chill out at quieter places in Singapore.
This includes 32-year-old Daniel Chak, who chose to "wine down" at a shop in Rail Mall at Upper Bukit Timah.
"Last year, I counted down at a crowded venue so I want to do something quieter this year," the sales engineer said.
There are also those who prefer to spend the new year at home, such as 27-year-old admin personnel Davide Tan.
"It gives me time to think and reflect about the past year, and what I'd like to do in the new year," Mr Tan said.
resolution 2012
time to do some planning of goals and resolution.
personnality i prefer to write it on a piece of paper and i see it everyday rather than write it online and never get to see it again.
firstly i would hope everyone reading this blog a happy new year !
next up will be my planning of goals.
1. saving to touch 10k for 2012.
2. clear as much debt as possible.
3. clear some fats estimate 5 kg gone. by dec 2012. 75 currently 70 if possible by then.
4. life gonna get some turning point as soon as i touch my 5k saving. to invest on stock and get 10k in return aim nicely and proceed properly planned.
by 2014.
a saving of 20k in bank and marry the girl i loved !
future planned, but work for present... to reach the destination in future.
personnality i prefer to write it on a piece of paper and i see it everyday rather than write it online and never get to see it again.
firstly i would hope everyone reading this blog a happy new year !
next up will be my planning of goals.
1. saving to touch 10k for 2012.
2. clear as much debt as possible.
3. clear some fats estimate 5 kg gone. by dec 2012. 75 currently 70 if possible by then.
4. life gonna get some turning point as soon as i touch my 5k saving. to invest on stock and get 10k in return aim nicely and proceed properly planned.
by 2014.
a saving of 20k in bank and marry the girl i loved !
future planned, but work for present... to reach the destination in future.
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