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Ion Orchard, 313@Somerset, Orchard Central, Peninsula Plaza, Far East, Bugis Junction, Wisma Atria….

I can go on and on till the cows come home. Literally.

There is at least more than a hundred shopping malls which spreads across Singapore. Based on my research from Wikipedia, Shopping Malls are categorized in two groups. Dedicated & Incorporated. From the moment I clicked on Wikipedia and type out my search, “Whoa” is the word. I had no idea that, from a country that has a land size of only 710 km, it is filled with shopping malls. 

Not that I want to criticize Singaporeans or the Government. Sometimes, I really wonder if our small country is truly in a recession. 

To be honest, the number of newer and bigger shopping malls is springing up like daisies! To be honest, I am not sure if this is the government’s plan to boost economy. Imagine having loads and loads of new shopping malls but no one to spend their precious money in it.

Or maybe the government will be hoping that the tourists who come to Singapore may boost their economy by spending in Singapore. Then again, the tourism industry can only produce that much revenue annually. Furthermore, with the ongoing recession, things look bleak.

I can assure you, come this June or till the Q4 of the year, new shopping malls are going to be completed. By then Orchard Road WILL be filled with malls like, Ion Orchard and Orchard Central. Causing richer Singaporeans to spend their money like there is no tomorrow. For that reason, it really puzzles me to see so many Singaporeans queuing up for discounts and cheap but good clothings.

I mean, won’t the fashion craze die out someday? Won’t a newer and even better design of clothing be released later on?

Hence, sometimes I find Singaporeans who are extremely frugal with their income. However I have also found some Singaporeans who are also spendthrifts, who seem to think that money will always be available to them.

Which brings a nagging question into my mind, Are We In A Recession?

- Stuff for us to REALLY think about eh? -

Till next time readers!

Zakee.

Sims, Left 4 Dead, Star craft 2, Spore, FIFA , NBA Live, Need For Speed  and Call of Duty.

All of these are adrenaline pumping, hair-rising and oh-so-cool games!

But sadly, these games are either not compatible with Mac OS or are too expensive. Sometimes, as I walk into either Challenger, Best Denki, Courts or even Popular, I envy the people who buy computer games and are even spoilt for choice! As for Mac, there ARE games that are made for Mac but just not to my liking.

WHY OH WHY ?!?

To be honest, I sincerely do think that when it comes to gaming, the MacBook really loses out. I guess, it may be due to the lack of support Apple gets from serious gamers. As I Wikipedia the section on Mac Games, I found out that there is so many out-dated games such as Crash Bandicoot, Diablo and even Duke Nukem 3.

I mean, COME ON MAN!

DUKE NUKEM?!?!  

That was released during a time……….when DINOSAURS walked the Earth!  (No Pun Intended!)

I remembered playing that game on my Game boy Pocket back in Primary School…. Technology was so new to me, going gaga over the latest game being produced.

Only for me to realize, years later, that the graphics in the past was horrendously bad!

Dude…. typing out this blog post made me realize just how time flies. From the time since the first ever Game boy was release, to the time whereby the latest “PSP GO” is announced only recently. It gives me a sense of nostalgia as I gaze upon my Game boy Pocket, Digivice, Game boy Advance, PSP and PSP Slim.

These are digital devices that really bring out the techno junkie in me. WHOO!

However, I will put my foot down when it comes to being addicted to gaming. This is because I have seen many of my friends who are always playing either “DOTA”, “Counter-Strike” or even “ Sims”.

From my point of view, I do think that those who are able to spend 8 hours a day just by sitting on their fat bottoms and playing games, do not have a life on their own.

I dare say that they can spend an ENTIRE day doing nothing but playing games. These are people who should spend more time on work, family or even friends. As it is far more engaging and productive than playing games all day.  

Would you not agree?

Till next time readers!

Zakee Teo.

Week 5: If I Never See Their Faces Again…

It has been six years since I last saw my primary school mates. Between you and I, chatting with them after six years of absence can be quite awkward!

I mean… imagine not talking to your best friend after six years?!

To some, I guess the feeling is mutual huh? – I reckon some of my poly mates are in constant contact with their primary and secondary school peers. Sometimes, I honestly envy those who keep their friendship for more than 10 years. That is something that I think is really admirable.

For what is worth, I do have a friend with whom I have a 14-year friendship.

14 FREAKING YEARS!

I guess she is the only one whom I have been in constant contact with. Her name is Pearlyn and she is also in the same polytechnic as me. I presume it is probably by mere coincidence that we were in the same polytechnic.

But hey, who gives a shit!?

On a serious note though, she is an amazing friend to have. She helped me during the O’s when my subjects were failing one after the other. I am really indebted to her when she came to my aid.

On the Macro view, I do think that keeping friendships alive are just as important as breathing.        Why?

Is it not obvious?

A world without friends is similar to a world that is dead.  Back then I have contemplated on the idea of having absolutely no friends, unsurprisingly the mere thought of it gave me the shivers.

Ergo, I have been trying to keep in contact with my school mates, especially my primary school friends. I dare say that all it takes to break the ice is just a little initiative from someone…

*Sigh*

After six years of primary school education, five years of secondary school education and three years of polytechnic education, will I Never See Their Faces Again?

Apparently, that is the case.

Till next time readers…

The first day in school

As of this very minute, I am now sitting in the room #02-10 at block 50. It took me quite awhile to get here as I have such a short memory of remembering places. Mr. Chong is our lecturer for the day and he seems like a nice guy, for now. I was rather disappointed to find that my day has to begin in the afternoon. I’d prefer that my very first polytechnic school day began in the morning. Fortunately, I can “look forward” to a day of “wonderful” things as tomorrow I am starting school in the morning.

Wow!  I cannot believe that Ngee Ann Poly is so huge!

Ever since I first step into NP, I was overwhelmed by awe yet filled with gloominess. For the next three years, I will be studying in the prestigious School of Film & Media Studies, but I will also be trekking up a hill for the next three years! 

I shall not be talking about the school as Leslie thinks school is boring!

My lecturer for Storyboarding and Storytelling would be Leslie. I think he is a cool guy with loads of script writing experience. I do like his classes and his teachings! I really hope his vast experience would help the class achieve the best grades.

Truth be told, I honestly have no idea what to type and am bullshitting all the way!

Hahaha!

Tune in next time readers!

Hello readers!

I shall be talking about my futile effort to improve my artistic skills.

Goodness gracious!

I can honestly say that my artistic skills is the worst in my class.

Ahh..Screw it! I can’t draw to save my life man. The things that I enjoy doing, is to write journals and design web pages. Telling me to draw a picture is the equivalent of asking me to grow 20 cm in one month!

Sometimes, I do envy my friends because they can draw so well. Their objects and their shading is so well done, I could only look at their masterpiece in amazement.

To me, Art is something that I do not really look forward to. I mean, really man!

Spending four hours concentrating, redefining my perception, adjusting my frame and not forgetting to draw a straight line, really exhausts me. In my opinion, I suppose those who really can draw well are mentally strong!

Seriously mate, I do not mind travelling from Pasir Ris to Clementi and spend at least 3 hours on the MRT. However, I am honestly unable to take 4 hours of Art lessons. Be that as it may, my efforts to really improve my drawings are seriously futile.

Anyways, I do appreciate the help of my friends who helped me during Art lessons. Truthfully speaking, I would have lost interest in Art lessons if not for the encouragement given by my course mates. There is two people who helped me during Art lessons and Storyboarding, and I do think they deserved to be mention in my sensational blog!

These two students would be Leon and Lyra.

I don’t like to mention names but the pair has helped me whenever my brain has been “fried” by circles, lines and shades!

I am really thankful for the both of them, as they would help me understand what the heck is going during 3D Art and Storyboarding.

Henceforth, I shall make a conscientious effort to improve my Art. (I think!)

That will be all, my fellow readers!

Tune in next week!

Zakee.

Good Evening my dear readers.

 The 14th of May 2007 would be a tragic day for me. It is on this very day that Eka died.  Only the great Lord knows how much I want her back.

*Sigh*

I do really wish I could turn the hands of Father Time and prevent this heart-wrenching event from ever happening. As I look at the vast amount of photos we have taken together, tears swell up in my eyes. It seems as if it was only yesterday that I was playing with her fur, her alluring eyes kept me in a trance and her soft purring never fails to cheer me up.

Though it has been two years since her death, there is a part of me that has been erased forever. Though it has been two years since her death, there is also a part of me that accuses myself of being guilty.

I always think back at the time when the vet told me her condition, what was causing her to lose her appetite and ultimately, the time she has left. I remembered looking at Eka through an isolated glass box; the tears never seemed to run out as I cried. I wanted to embrace her diminutive body but was unable to do so. My sister was there as well, looking at Eka with the amount of love and sadness one has never seen. I knew that my sister was a strong woman, a woman who would never show her emotions openly. However, her tears kept on coming.

I kept blaming myself over and over again. I asked myself: “Did I caused her death?” My family was in the room as well and all of us mourned her death. My parents have always treated Eka as though she was part of the family. I sincerely believed that my family has given Eka all the love and care that she needed. Letting her go would be a very hard thing to do.

I do remember the very first day when I saw Eka. She was a stray that had been rescued by my sister. Eka was so little then….

She was a bundle of joy, which bonded my family much more closer. I loved her so much and I knew that she could feel the love of my family during her best moments of her life. The number of times which my friends would say just how adorable she was, simply made me proud of her. When news broke out that Eka has passed on, my friends were deeply saddened by this. To them, I think it was a shock as they were only playing with her two weeks before she died.

*Sigh*

Man…typing this blog entry really brings back memories.

I do miss Eka so badly, come to think of it, life is full of happiness yet also filled with much sadness.