It is near the end of January in this new year already. My blog is severely under-updated. Time for a rambling post about nothing in particular (this proves that I am living the typical Singaporean life-- mundane, sterile).
I am not cycling as often as I like.
Grace and I caught the sneak preview of Babel, and it was worth it, despite the tinge of Hollywood that Brad Pitt brings. Not surprised that Babel garnered those Oscar nominations.
Putting baby Christian to sleep at night is a trying affair at times. But it is easier if we simply accept (and not fight) these facts of life:
1) He will cry loudly at times.
2) He does NOT like being put down into his cot. So bedding is a mattress on the floor now.
3) Some nights, he will only become sleepy at 10.30pm, so it's useless trying to enforce a regular 9.30pm bedtime.
4) He will not finish his pre-bedtime milk on some nights.
Despite his occasional shenanigans, it is a joy to monkey around with Christian.
I have to profess my admiration for Rolex, despite the many negative connotations attached to their more-bling watches. Their ads are so dignified, and timeless. The company is 'still privately owned, and the principal shareholder is a private family trust all of whose profits are given to charity' (as Timezone Rolex Forum puts it). They have the Rolex Awards, which is a generous grant given to selected individuals who have initiated projects for the betterment of humankind or the environment.
Here are a couple of my favourite Rolex ads:
What can be cooler than featuring Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay? I love it that the ad mentions how Edmund Hilary has benefited the Nepalese after his conquest of Everest. I recall seeing a statue of Sir Hilary outside a children's school in one of the village stop-overs on our trek to Everest Base Camp in 2003. He loved the Nepalese, and the Nepalese loved him too.
Another great hero featured - Ed Viesturs. I first read about him in the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. You have to admire that man who selflessly helped the members of the disastrous Everest expedition, AND who has conquered Everest without bottled oxygen!
I am not cycling as often as I like.
Grace and I caught the sneak preview of Babel, and it was worth it, despite the tinge of Hollywood that Brad Pitt brings. Not surprised that Babel garnered those Oscar nominations.
Putting baby Christian to sleep at night is a trying affair at times. But it is easier if we simply accept (and not fight) these facts of life:
1) He will cry loudly at times.
2) He does NOT like being put down into his cot. So bedding is a mattress on the floor now.
3) Some nights, he will only become sleepy at 10.30pm, so it's useless trying to enforce a regular 9.30pm bedtime.
4) He will not finish his pre-bedtime milk on some nights.
Despite his occasional shenanigans, it is a joy to monkey around with Christian.
I have to profess my admiration for Rolex, despite the many negative connotations attached to their more-bling watches. Their ads are so dignified, and timeless. The company is 'still privately owned, and the principal shareholder is a private family trust all of whose profits are given to charity' (as Timezone Rolex Forum puts it). They have the Rolex Awards, which is a generous grant given to selected individuals who have initiated projects for the betterment of humankind or the environment.
Here are a couple of my favourite Rolex ads:
What can be cooler than featuring Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay? I love it that the ad mentions how Edmund Hilary has benefited the Nepalese after his conquest of Everest. I recall seeing a statue of Sir Hilary outside a children's school in one of the village stop-overs on our trek to Everest Base Camp in 2003. He loved the Nepalese, and the Nepalese loved him too.
Another great hero featured - Ed Viesturs. I first read about him in the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. You have to admire that man who selflessly helped the members of the disastrous Everest expedition, AND who has conquered Everest without bottled oxygen!
