The menu of Sho-U at the Central listed an array of interesting dishes. Those that caught my eye included the Unagi Tofu Steak - river eel sandwiched between silken tofu cooked in sweet teriyaki sauce with grated Japanese yam poured over it - and the Ika Onsen Tempura - squid rings stuffed with half-boiled egg, wrapped in seaweed and fried with ( Read more... )

Nothing unusual, nothing strange
Close to nothing at all
The same old scenario, the same old rain
And there’s no explosions here

Then something unusual, something strange
Come from nothing at all
I saw a spaceship fly by your window
Did you see it disappear?

After looking back and reflecting on what happened, I can’t say that I didn't see it coming ( Read more... )

As I sat along the Singapore River taking in the sights and sounds while waiting for him to arrive, my heart was filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Much as I tried to calm my nerves, I knew I was fighting a losing battle. I looked into the distance, attempting to relax myself, and began reflecting on how life sometimes has its little ( Read more... )

When I unfolded the letter and read its contents, I couldn’t believe the words and the figures that greeted me. Handed to me by my bosses, the letter informed me of my promotion and a generous salary adjustment, both of which will take effect from next year. Then, the letter went on to mention my receiving an additional performance-based bonus, ( Read more... )

Before the weekend arrived last week, my mum suddenly came down with a viral infection that gave rise to a terrible cough and a sore throat. Thinking how bringing back dinner on Friday evening would be a good idea, I wondered about the food choices available after wrapping things up in the office. After narrowing down my options, I finally settled ( Read more... )

Many have given the movie 881 rave reviews. Some found certain parts of the movie wacky. Then, there’re some who didn’t think very much of it.

( :: Beware of Spoilers :: )

In a post some time back,
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On Wednesday morning, I boarded the bus feeling a tad irritated by how the bus had taken ages to arrive and how the morning seemed unusually warm. Since my office was only a short bus ride away, I decided against finding a seat and stood at a spot that faced the exit door ( Read more... )

Almost immediately after switching off the TV, a heavy silence descended upon the house and it felt as if the world came to a standstill. I remained seated in the living room, laid down the remote control and took a look around the house ( Read more... )

Over lunch many weeks ago, my bosses and I were chatting about life in the department. Along the way, they reminisced about how I came on board and commented that I had grown since then to become a very valuable member in the office. Besides feeling flattered by the compliments, getting to know that my bosses recognize and appreciate the effort I ( Read more... )