Final Countdown

5 days to go...

how do you describe such mixed feelings...

of excitement and happiness, but yet filled with so much emotions and sadness,

Wanting to laugh and yet knowing that i will burst into tears just as easily.

Hachiko

The real Hachiko

In 1924, Hachikō was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo. During his owner's life Hachikō saw him off from the front door and greeted him at the end of the day at the nearby Shibuya Station. The pair continued their daily routine until May 1925, when Professor Ueno did not return on the usual train one evening. The professor had suffered a stroke at the university that day. He died and never returned to the train station where his friend was waiting.

Hachikō was given away after his master's death, but he routinely escaped, showing up again and again at his old home. Eventually, Hachikō apparently realized that Professor Ueno no longer lived at the house. So he went to look for his master at the train station where he had accompanied him so many times before. Each day, Hachikō waited for Professor Ueno to return. And each day he did not see his friend among the commuters at the station.

The permanent fixture at the train station that was Hachikō attracted the attention of other commuters. Many of the people who frequented the Shibuya train station had seen Hachikō and Professor Ueno together each day. They brought Hachikō treats and food to nourish him during his wait.

This continued for 10 years, with Hachikō appearing only in the evening time, precisely when the train was due at the station.

*Excerpt taken from Wikipedia.

The statue of Hachiko at Shibuya station in Tokyo, Japan.

One more leaving

More farewells as more and more colleagues leave...

Our turn next week for most of us...

You do it

Why do people like to ask,"What are you busy with?"

How about i pass all my work to you, and then you will have the answer.

Prezzies!

Bought my hubby an iPhone.

And knowing that i am still not sure if i should also switch, he surprised me with an iPod Touch instead, and it is the one and only in the world! Thanks so much dear!

11 Jan - 6 years together and 5 years ROM anniversary

Started the day with a sweet surprise delivery to the office.

My favourite Care Bears and geberras! :)

Went to Dozo for dinner again. Excellent food, excellent service. The waiter even made us take a "romantic"pic... hee...

Astons - cheap and good!

Astons at Sembawang Shopping Centre

Cheap and yummy! And nice environment too (we like the outdoor seating)

But must be prepared for long queue into the carpark PLUS long queue at the restaurant.

Countdown

15 days

to go... just can't wait!

New @ Babybeans - Flippers

The Flipper is an ingenious device that automatically snaps open and closed when a toothbrush is inserted or removed. Winner of several international design awards, the new Animo Jr. range now comes with Hygienilac -- an organic, non-toxic and FDA approved anti-bacterial that has been shown to kill 99.9% of bacteria within 24 hours. Made without phthalates and boasting two super-strong suction cups, the Flipper is designed to make your life easier and healthier.

I want to... (Ant Version)

hmm.. so jealous that my wife has got this "impending break" coming and that she has came up with this list of "want to do" during her "holiday"!

Me also have one ok! and longer! me although dont have this "holiday", I'm gonna be free from studies! finally!

1) clear my notes and books (yeah can throw oredi!)
2) clear wardrobe and clothes (give give give, throw throw throw!)
3) clear and tidy the study table!
4) file my pile of "shit" there
5) go meet my "long lost friends"
6) read that piling books (wonder if I can even finish them!)
7) go pick up a language (hai hai hai arigato!)
8) go get another certificate (maybe some professional courses)
9) format study room PC
10) go back to golf!
11) get back to exercise routine. go swim or whatever. as long as can cut fats! better start burning!
12) oh yes. go bai shi xue yi! learn some cooking skills from my "masters"
13) ... and counting...

Cool gadget!

Get it at www.cottoncandy.sg now at only $10 each!

Book - Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Good read. If i had not already watched the movie, I would have been reading non stop. A little different from the movie, but i still enjoyed both.