Goodbye...you have served me well for the past 3 years

It only seems like yesterday when I first purchased you to replace my dying Neckermann sandals. I still remember how much you cost me. S$68 dollars.

You have been with me to places both near and far. Your rock solid durability endured countless punishments while trekking through the jungle paths of Bukit Timah and Machritchie. Your impeccable reliability ensures my safety while sauntering along the dusty paths of Kolkata.

Regardless, your cocooning fit ensures sanctuary for the feet of this restless traveler. Yet, your memories are not restricted only to the physical realm. You have accompanied me throughout my trials and tribulations of the past 3 years; seen countless of situations surrounding my life unfurling; shared my every triumphs and failures; stood silently with me in my happiest and in my darkest hours. You have been a good pair of sandals to me.

I will remember you.

Pictures in the evening...

-:: Saturday :: -




































-:: Sunday ::-

Food delivery to needy people living around Telok Blangah on Sunday.

Simplistically meaningful.

It is you...

Dana Glover It Is You (Shrek soundtrack)
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There is always something different about the both of us.

Perhaps it's the look. Or the smile.

Whatever it is, a perfunctory glance is always enough to reveal to others the amorosity between the both of us. Try as we might, we can never seem to conceal the ingrain feelings emanating from us.

Not that it matters.

What matters most is that because of each other, solitariness had already ebbed away since the last crossing of the winter solstice.

Compare and contrast

Reports of slowing Singapore economy from Bloomberg















Similar news from the India economic times














yet another similar article from Wall street journal














Strangely, The Straits Times reported a similar article BUT carries a completely contrasting title compared to the other three articles. Interestingly enough, it was printed side by side to the article commenting on justifying ministers pay increment.

realpolitik I say.




















(disclaimer: credits goes to someone else, it's not my print capture here)

Princess mononoke MV

Hauntingly mesmerising and intimately touching music that encumbers your heart