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It has been a few weeks since I enlisted, I thought I would not have anything to post since it is quite routine most of the time, plus I couldn’t reveal much here as well. But inside there, I had some interesting encounters. It goes like this:

A few weeks back, we had to go for a swim in the evening.

Before the test, the instructor asked if anyone has any injuries, open wounds or foot rot and so on. Meaning that if we had any of the above, we would not be allowed to enter the pool, to prevent spreading of germs.

One of my platoon mate asked: “Is mosquito bite counted? ” I was quite amused. Interesting question.

On another occasion during our free time at night, I came out from the toilet after showering. Then i saw my platoon mate filling up his cup noodles with hot water from the water cooler. At that moment, I felt abit hungry and jokingly asked if he had anymore to spare, so i could buy from him. He said that he had more in his locker, and kindly offered to give me for free.

Before I accepted his kind gesture. I asked whether after giving me one of his cup noodle, would he had any more cup noodles for himself to last the remaining days before book-out day.

He replied: ” I still have instant porridge! ” I was amused by his unexpected reply.
( Normally, we all bring in cup noodles.) 

Overall, I must admit it had been an interesting journey. I lost touch with the internet, depending only on newspapers.

By now, i had got past 5 weeks of training, found a group of drinking buddies, got used to sleeping and waking up early, eating a balanced meal, my eating speed has increases as well and I had become darker. Two months remaining…

I was browsing youtube for “imitation-theme” videos when I came across this video and i couldn’t stop laughing, really! No matter how many times i watch, i will still laugh. Especially the “sheng yan fa shi” part…

Imitating 吳宗憲、證嚴法師(LOL)、楊宗緯、劉德華、陶晶瑩、陳幸妤(chen shui bian’s daughter)、裴勇俊

Was random-surfing the net and then came upon “business week.” Ya, it’s business week, the business magazine. I clicked on it…

I realised they have very interesting articles. It offers good insights and views on different topics, not only just business news. I think i will read it quite often from now on…

Two sections are quite interesting, design and china. China interests me alot, so sometimes i will read their local news and so on…just to share:

The Cross-Discipline Design Imperative

Rise of Asian Design School

China’s iPhone Fans Find a Way

How to Beat ‘Made-in-China’ Fear

Lastly, final 3 days more to army life.

Firefox and IE have a new rival. Google has introduced its own browser, i downloaded it immediately and was impressed by its speed. Now i am typing this post using Google Chrome…currently on my com, chrome renders the webpage alot faster than my firefox, i dunno whether is the same for others…the interface is also simpler and less cluttered. Should go try…

I realised i’ve not updated for some time. So here are some b/w photos i took a few weeks back. Just some random shots of the streets:

Flat for sale-A shot at maude road
Wishing for good fortune-Two person “molesting” the buddha
Indian temple-The indian temple beside guan yin miao
Within the comfort zone-Old people talking under the big umbrella

Guan Yin Miao- The temple that i normally go
Magical Salesman-Outside guan yin miao, there’s this old man selling his medical oil but is performing magic at the same time to attract people. He has a magic pot and he claims he could use it to create things like rice, coffee and green beans hahaha…which i doubt so.

The old man joked that there are some aunties and uncles who want to buy his pot to make breakfast. I was standing and watching and he kept going on and on about his medical oil and doesn’t want to open his pot which he claims has rice inside, but i left before he open his pot…

Crowd Magnet-The same old man above. I took 2 shots of him in total. I realised he is quite special and have a type of charisma that people will stop to listen to him speak…so in a way i see him as a magnet.

Today is a special day-opening of Beijing Olympics 2008 and opening of our class chalet 2008

Beijing Olympics is only a few days from today, but i am looking forward to it even though i am not there. I always enjoy watching olympics (luckily i am not enlisted into army yet) Thats why i try different cca. I remembered joining mini-tennis and rugby in primary school.

It’s true, I played for my primary school rugby team.(dun think anyone reading this can imagine) But i think i was chosen for my speed, not my size haha. Actually there are 2 types of rugby-singa rugby and touch rugby. Singa rugby is the violent one like u see on tv. Touch rugby is like playing catching, meaning when u are caught, u have to freeze and pass the ball, so speed is more important. But i still prefer singa rugby, because you can tackle opponents and it gets muddy. Other than rugby, I will play either badminton or table-tennis leisurely.

I also remembered playing football at void decks after school, using our bags as goalposts and sometimes the police came…haha, then we will run if possible. In secondary school, i went for a basketball trial as i wanted to grow taller, but i did not got in as i wasn’t good enough, in the end i joined soccer. After O levels, i was at YJC for 1st 3 months and played floorball/hockey. One sport that I played most throughout my schooling days is captain’s ball, haha i think every child in singapore knows captain’s ball. Most PE lesson is always captain’s ball…

In poly days, i was less active, doing design mostly, playing soccer sometimes.

Now Sports + design = “Youth Olympics 2010 Logo design Competition”

Ya, by the way our very own Singapore Youth Olympics is 738 days 11 hours 28 minutes 20seconds counting from this moment. Then there is this “Youth Olympics 2010 Logo competition”. Everyone can join to support.

For more details, refer to http://www.singapore2010.sg/day/index.htm

Just came back from the match. Final scoreline is Brazil 3-0 Singapore (goals by diego, ronaldinho, jo)

Overall it was a good match by both sides. I thought Singapore played very well in the 2nd half and created a few good chances, except the finishing. Singapore played very defensively and compact, with counter-attack using long-ball. Brazil played their trademark one-touch play and one-twos as usual, with occasional long ball…

I arrive at Kallang Stadium at 6.30pm, it was already crowded at the gallery luckily my brother’s friends help us occupy seats. Below is the view of the grandstand from my seat:

Singaporean fans and the Brazilian fans waiting for the match to start.
One more hour to kick-off. The sides of the stadium not occupied yet.

Singapore squad warming up

Brazil squad stretching below.

The referees warming up.

Starting line-up for both teams. Ronaldinho and Pato lead the attack for Brazil, while Indra and Duric lead the attack for Singapore.

Kick-off

Match begins.

Some match action from my memory just now

First half

Brazil starts off very offensively, all-out attack, leaving only 2 centre-backs behind. Typical brazil as usual. Ronaldinho was deployed as playmaker, but seems like a free-role while Lucas played the “makelele” position. Anderson and Diego roam just outside the penalty box playing one-touch passing and one-twos to split Singapore defence. While Pato waits for a through-pass. He is also supported by Marcelo and Rafinha, two full backs who joins attack at all opportunity.

On the other hand, Singapore played very defensive and compact, with men behind ball. Singapore had a few good chances initially, when they exposed the 2 brazilian centre-backs-who join in the attack and did not recover in time. But just lacking the finishing. Otherwise Singapore could score 1 or 2 goals.

Diego scored by shooting into the bottom corner of the net after some passing combination in front of goal.

Ronaldinho scored by hitting on a rebound in the box.

By first 25 minutes, it’s 2-0.

Second half

Pato was kept quiet throughout his game, and was caught offside a few times. He did little impact and was eventually substituted.

Later Jo came on to lead the attack. He plays like adebayo and they are both around the same height, except Jo is more mobile and has better finishing. He came on in the 2nd half, had one chance and scored.

Towards the end of the match, the introduction of Qiu Li gave Singapore more speed for counter-attack, but again the finishing was not there. During the game, i was hoping to see ronaldinho doing his tricks but he did not show much, probably he was lacking match fitness. So i think the real ronaldinho will return at Beijing. Overall, it was a nice match but not as exciting as Singapore vs Ubekistan.

Final whistle

Players from both teams exchanging jerseys.

Final score 3-0

Is this the last match at Kallang Stadium before it is upgraded?

An once in a life-time match-Brazil will challenge Singapore on 28 July for friendly to prepare for olympics…anyone interested?

Brazilian squad:

Diego Alves - Almería
Renan - Internacional
Alex Silva - São Paulo
Breno - Bayern de Munique
Thiago Silva - Fluminense
Ilsinho - Shakhtar Donetsk
Rafinha - Schalke 04
Marcelo - Real Madrid
Anderson - Manchester United
Diego - Werder Bremen
Hernanes - São Paulo
Lucas - Liverpool
Ronaldinho - Barcelona
Thiago Neves - Fluminense
Alexandre Pato - Milan
Jô - Manchester City
Rafael Sobis - Real Bétis
Robinho - Real Madrid(not coming)

Details:

Singapore Select vs Brazil Olympic Squad
Monday, 28 July 2008
8.00pm
National Stadium

Ticket Details
Grandstand-S$120
Gallery-S$60
Gallery Student-S$15 (2000 gallery tickets available for students under the age of 16 years old)

Anyone saw this ad before? Saw this ad last year on youtube and i think it is very creative.

This is our national day video for this year:

Is it Control-C then Control-V?