Life 101

Alrighty~! We are finally at post 101 !! =P And here is a small look-back into my life so far, and some stuff that I have wanted to update, but never found the time to =x

First up, would be the BodyGuardz   I got for my PSP phat. Wanted protection from wear but didn't want to add bulk to my PsP Phat. And BodyGuardz did just that. Below is a picture of the package when in came.

Ordered online from the webby. USD$40.95 inclusive of shipping.


And within there are instructions, application solution, and TWO sets of BodyGuardz adhesive protection.


A close-up view on on of the Adhesive protection and the application solution. You can roughly see the thickness of the protection covering. Interesting note: The application solution is made of water and Baby shampoo. Or so it says =P


Not going to bore with the application procedure. There is an official youtube video online on it already. And the wet end product~ Ta-Dah~! Notice how the skin fits over the rounded corners


And you can see some bubbles trapped under the skin while it is still wet. Alittle blur due to it.


Another close up look at the bubbles while it is wet. Notice how some of the edges have a problem sticking firmly while wet. It will get quite wet during the application phase, as the solution allows you to position the adhesive shield as you want it, and prevents it from sticking firmly to the psp. Do note on the thickness it adds to the psp. Quite negligible.


Takes quite awhile to dry. The instructions said 12-24hours. But for me it took about 3 days. But that might be due to the rainy season providing minimal sunlight. But when it is dry, the shield sticks nicely over the corners securely. Note how it covers the curved surface of the PsP nicely. A down point would be the holes, are slightly off, as you can see. But still there, so not much of a factor really.


Close-up on the front side of the PsP. The holes for the analog stick and buttons fit nicely, but results in the analog stick being slightly tighter. But after playing a few games, it is barely noticeable. Notice how the screen is smoothed out after the drying process. The bubbles disappear as the application solution dries up from under the shield.


An attempt at the clarity of the PsP. Not affected at all. Appears more glossy under the light, but barely noticeable on the game screen. The shield also provides a better grip on the PsP, and greatly reduces the amount of fingerprint stains on the surface of the PsP.

Overall, I find the BodyGuardz was a good buy. The downsides are the cost and the long drying time. Time taking to attach it onto the PsP was about an hour, due to the repositioning process. It thoroughly covers the PsP with minimal thickness added. And it is transparent!

Coming with 2 sets, I feel it is a great investment if you get it with a friend. If anyone wants to order in future, do contact me. There is a discount given to returning customers.

And bros, I do have a set left-over from my box. Can take alook at my PsP and if you want, I can sell it to you cheap cheap =x


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Next up, is my new slippers! =P Bought them from BHG during the Great Singapore Sales. Been looking for a pair since I worn out my tribal pair from Thailand.

Love the brown =leather texture and lazy slip ons. Strapless =K


A closer look at the running stitches along the perimeter of the slipper. Love the detail!
Although Eelin has been saying it's too old for my age =K hmph!

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As of Last Friday, I joined the unwise gang with the removal of my 2 upper wisdom teeth. Thankfully they were just extractions. $65 a tooth at Dentist Inc.

Dang! My teeth do look badly stained despite the cleaning job done prior to the extraction. Crumbs. No more Teh-C for me :(


And a look at the weird root that my right upper wisdom tooth had. Took quite awhile before this bugger came out. Left a gapping hole and hours a bleeding too =(

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Finally got some clothes today. Been on a drought since the spree in Thailand. Here is shirt I bought with Nick at Queensway today. Followed him to AH for his check. Got this for $40. Nick got 2 other shirts, 1 is a nice vintage piece. Might take a photo of it later =x *wahaha* Photo-whoring

Another brown piece, a long sleeve one for casual look at more formal places =P Love the worn look.


Close up on the details. Nice monochrome effect.


And a close up on the tattered look. Only down point is that it will most probably fray with each wash =P Thus, a limited lifespan. Well~ It will be good while it lasts ^_^x

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Last but not least, a clip of a soccer traning session by Nick. Featuring our great Nigel, giving us first hand, an impression of John Terry at the Champion League Finals.


And...... If you Really have no idea what John Terry did at the finals.
Well, at the penalty shoot-outs, it went something like this.




Love Song.

Sara Bareilles. Cute video and lovely art. Upbeat piano rhythm. Happy tune with emotionally complex lyrics. Love Song - Sara Bareilles

I'm gonna need a better reason,
To write you a love song today.




Nathan Sawaya

New York-Based Brick Artist. Nathan Sawaya.   Amazing sculptures from LEGO® bricks. Never thought LEGO® could have such form.

Permanent installation at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Iwo Jima Replica. Sep 2006.

Portrait of Lindsay Lohan. Nov 2004.


Exhibition at Lancaster Museum of Art. Red, Blue, Yellow. Aug 2005 - Feb 2006.

Apple. Apr 2005.


Gray. Mar 2006.




Something more recent, Eelin's Birthday in April. We went to Glass Bar at Jewel Box, Mt Faber for dinner. Nice ambiance and great view.


Just be advised that they are currently renovating the area, you can catch a glimpse of the renovations to the right actually =P Drank some cocktail before dinner. Must say that they do have a wide selection to choose from.


Her Choice: Teriyaki Cod Fish. Fresh, tender and juicy. The potato wedges and mushrooms were just right too.


My Choice: Salmon Pistachio Herbed Crust. Firm yet juicy. Well blended taste with the nuts. Complementing well with the mashed potatoes and juicy sautéed vegetables.


Ordered quite a few deserts, and were disappointed. Nothing spectacular. The cheese-cakes fared the best, bite size pieces of 4 different flavours, Original, Coffee, Oreo and Berry. Worth the try for cheese cake lovers.

(About $80 per person) Overall, felt that the cocktails and main courses were great, but the dessert was disappointing. Worth to visit for the ambiance, but do book in advance and request for corner seats, lest a noisy family or crowd settles down beside you. Might visit again when the renovations are done.

One thing to note about would be the toilets there. Very very impressive. Do be advised though, that as the the building is made of glass, cable-car sitters can catch a glimpse of you while you are at the sinks.
Found that out on our cable-car ride back, when we realised that we were not the only ones taking photos in the toilets

And an interesting find would be this cable car on the roof of Jewel Box, totally made from Lego, showcasing their Cable-car dining.




And yes, the long awaited pictures showing my Bdae, erm *shifty eyes*, from Feb. Thanks to all who came. Thanks to Eelin =P and help from Nick and Fab (or so I heard)




Yes, nice Awfully Chocolate Cake, was yummy! :k



Me, opening the presents, while Nick looks on in disappointment. Some say I don't look excited while opening presents. Well, at least the response ain't like below.



Yes, PinPin's priceless waffak expression after receiving our "Cai Tou" speakers. The speakers are at the feet =P



And while we are on birthdays, lets touch on cakes. When professional cake-cutters are splitting the cake, do state your preference as to how big a slice you would prefer.



Failing to do so, or Saying "Just cute me a slice will do.".... might lead to below.
Yes, the cake was divided evenly between the 3 people eating it. Good job! Pwned.




Baby Instructions

Another great set of pictures from Keeping it Real    Lmao'nade at this set of Baby's Dos and Don'ts.    Really inspired me to work on my comic on Chubbx *ebil grin =3 *






LMAO at these following set of pictures    =P amazing what alittle imagination and alot of time can do with microsoft paint =P




And yes, from down under, comes a product for down-under. The Whiz Freedom.    I guess in the land of surfing and scuba diving, it does help to pee standing up.




Cock Flavoured.

After reading about it on 8Days, I had to google it up.
Apparently, Jamaican folks love their Chicken Soup :p

And yes, it is microwavable :p

And in case you are thoroughly disturbed, spotted = dried fruits, dick = slang for pudding.




Rinpa Eshidan

Focusing on the process of making art, not the end result. Filming the journey. Motion painting projects. Love the execution and the mediums used. The art crew based in Tokyo, Japan. Rinpa Eshidan
A room. Clay. Paint. And a Crew. Watch what happens.


1 week. 1 wall.


And my favourite piece. Puzzle.




Lordy Don't Leave Me.

And yes. By request from Shera. Rant all you want =PpP
"In This World" and "Sunday" by Moby.




Saw the following video on Fabius' Blog

Its a remake of the video for the song "Again and Again" by The Bird and the Bee.

Made by film makerDennis Liu, and featuring the cute actress Larkin Clark

Learn more from this interview and Enjoy!




Amatuer Surgeon

Pizza Slicer. Lighter. Stapler. Chainsaw. Corkscrew.

Race against the clock in this cute game, with a twisted sense of humor. Help Alan Probe turn from pizza delivery boy to great back alley surgeon.

Great for killing time. No pun intended =P




Turn the Wheel.

Man powered ferris-"hamster"-wheel in Tamil Nadu. One Word. Wow.




Bomb A Head.

Been following the series Tenjho Tenge (Heaven and Earth). About a fight school set up to revive the martial arts. Much like the manga Goda-gun. More brawling as compared to the super-natural abilities in Bleach/ Naruto.



Love the anime. Really fast paced and action packed. Though, much milder than the manga in terms of violence and sex. Love the counter-attacks in the fight scenes. A great read/watch if you love action :)




Love the sweet irony of this picture.Banksy never fails to amaze me. In a world where someone is always watching.
Who watches the guards?




Car Wash. Fail.


Visit the Failblog for more hilarious Fail-ures.




Played it over the week. One word. Epic.
The cinematic is great, puts you there and then in the heat of the battle. Great soundtrack to complement. No frame lags or areas of obstructed views from rocks or overlying cliffs. Fluid game-play and giving you full control of the graceful slaughtering. Ruthless. Satisfying. And there is even a parry function for realistic battles.

Yes, your combos do get blocked, and trying to hide behind your shield all the time does not save your skin, pushing the need to parry.

The game does well in making one thing clear. Though you are Legend, the Ghost of Sparta, Champion of the Gods, God of War.... you are still but a slave of the Gods. Small, in comparison to the epic nature of your foes and surroundings.



And what is a God of War, without its perks?


Must say that I love the design of the candle stick holder, and the way the hot wax spray all over it =P
And yes, I have it saved on my psp.

Currently tackling the challenges of hades and God mode, which makes the game ever more epic.

The only downside is that, at best, it provides 7 hours of solid game-play. A tad short, but it was a satisfying ride. Love how the game brings out the puns in the title, the chains of atlas - cursed to carry the world on his shoulders for eternity, and the chains binding Kratos - cursed to forever lose his humanity for the power to change his fate.




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