for 2005 year end
celebration on 29 Dec 05
Post dated entry for 2005
Welcome 2006!
A breath of fresh air simply rejuvenates
Sometimes, when things don't go your way, look on the bright side. It may be a blessing in disguise. There is always a silver lining in every cloud. The massive tsunami was indeed a wrath of nature and many people were killed. But it serves as a wake up call that disaster warnings can be signalled early to reduce the casualties. Humans will always be at the mercy of nature. We cannot predict the future and we cannot change the past. The only thing you can change is today. I was watching the movie "Vertical Limit" on channel 5 over the weekend when I came upon this phrase.
All men eventually die,
But it is what he does before death
that really matters.
"When was the last time I ever held a paper bus ticket? Ever since that magnetic bus card to the current ez-link tap card, many singaporeans have done away with paper tickets. Fares are all deducted electronically nowdays."
"Bo bian, they all have no choice. What else can they do besides waiting? It's part of their job. They have a family to feed back home. At least they can listen to the radio. Still not so bad being stuck in the jam."
NOTE TO MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS-
Please put a clear sign to infom all visitors to collect the immigration card at a particular spot. I'm sure many first time visitors (like me) will appreciate it.
NOTE TO MACDONALDS SINGAPORE-
We want RIBENA too! :)
PS- It's pronouced as RIE - BEE - NAH and not REE - BEE - NAH.
Mud Paths? Jungle? (-_-")
RESULTS R OUT.
DO CHECK IT OUT.
Special thanks to Jer who helped me study smart
by making brief and concise notes for me.
Although the latest National Library has been opened for almost half a year, I never really found time to enter and explore. So, after months of procrastination, Jer and mavis got me down to explore and experience the hype about the newest state of the art building at Victoria street on 18 Dec 05 17 Dec 05. This library was constructed to replace the old red brick wall library at stamford road.The library building itself was really tall and it stretched way above 17 stories high. Impressive, considering that 17 (or more) stories were nothing but library exhibitions, galleries, books, drama centres, historical references and etc...
My first impression upon entering the library was like... "Woah... Almost 70% of the external architecture was made up of glass and metal. Totally futuristic. There were almost no sign of bricks and the ugly grey concrete. Just white, black, silver and transparent materials. Simplistically classy.
Futuristic Architecture (1)
Futuristic Architecture (2)
Upon entering, one will be overwhelmed by its massiveness. Warm lights made the place comfy and art pieces displayed gave the place an aura of tranquility.
Library entrance view from top level
Drama Centre
There were interactive exhibitions, level after level showing the stuff ranging from history to modern day facilities and services provided by the library. To be honest, I was never a fan of libraries until today. There are so many unique things to explore at every corner. You just have to see these exhibits!
As I went up the building, there was something which I totally did not expect. Huge plasma televisions were on every level greeting visitors coming up form the escalators. They were showing various information on upcoming events and workshops. There was even a SKY GARDEN! Awesome. Sometimes, people even forget that they are stepped inside a library. There were even couples taking wedding photo shots at the sky garden. How cool can that be?
Sky garden at the library