Rantings of an Urban Frog

My photography, my encounters and my whatever…

Hair for Hope 2009…I finally did it…

Posted by diligo on July 6, 2009

It is strange but it is true…

I have attracted strange stares on the train today…1st day being bald that’s it. ..You know what is the best thing of being bald? It is the coolness that it brings. And yes, there is no need to wait for the hair to dry out. And most importantly, I feel the reason to shave bald for children cancer is indeed very meaningful cause.

And pete, by the way..my hair is way shorter than that of 2008! On that fateful day when we met and of course get acquainted with that big boobs chest of yours. Incredible! I am instantly transported to 11 years ago..reminscing the moments in police academy. And believe me, Cheeko would have said the same too. Remember how you

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An inspirational message from Paulo Coelho via facebook

Posted by diligo on July 2, 2009

This message came in today in my inbox via facebook. I cannot understand latin, so I got it translated via google translate.

“Soñar es muy cómodo, siempre que no nos veamos obligados a hacer aquello que planeamos.
Así, no corremos riesgos, ni sufrimos frustraciones, momentos difíciles, y cuando seamos viejos, podremos culpar a los demás, por no haber realizado aquello que deseábamos” [...]

Once Minutos.
Paulo Coelho
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4×2x2(300609)

Posted by diligo on July 1, 2009

4×2x2(300609), originally uploaded by iwynx.

The update on taken on tuesday 30th June 2009.

Added 100 pieces of cardinal tetras and 80 odd pieces of mosquitoes rasboras…

Why 80 odd pieces ? Cos they came in 100 pieces, the remaining pieces went into my nano tank.

Tank glass surface is clearing up with the addition of seachem phosphate. Remember the episode with the green dust algae.

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BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Singer Michael Jackson dies at 50

Posted by diligo on June 26, 2009

This is indeed a shock…The ah soh seated next to me got an SMS saying that Michael Jackson is dead. I looked at her and she asked me if I knew..I said no..I couldn’t believe it… Gone too soon…

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Singer Michael Jackson dies at 50.

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Blogging from SGH

Posted by diligo on June 25, 2009

Here I am ..still logon to the internet ..to blog this while waiting for my turn to see the doctor. What a difference a few days make, monday when I was in SGH to do my blood test, no one issued me a mask, today everyone is issued a mask and there are people posted to teach people how to wear a mask.

Anyhow, sitting here in the clinic, I see people from all walks of lives…some can’t be bothered to wear their masks, some very kiasi..and some doesn’t know how to wear masks..and some simply cannot be bothered…

Anyway, I think those who cannot be be bothered to wear a mask so be shot! It is not because that they might catch the disease more rather it is because they might pass on the germs to another person. I think wearing mask is a personal protection and what a responsible frog should toward our society at large. Anyhow, it is better safe than to be sorry :D

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HASBRO – Marvel TRANSFORMERS CROSSOVERS Wolverine

Posted by diligo on June 25, 2009

HASBRO – Marvel

TRANSFORMERS CROSSOVERS Wolverine.

Wah lau…like that also can? quite lame if you ask me…Wolverine as a transformer?

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jiu fen

Posted by diligo on June 23, 2009



jiu fen, originally uploaded by iwynx.

The super crowded place we went to during our visit in Taipei. It took us a day trip to see jiufen and jinquashi. Honestly, jiufen was quite a disappointment, I was hopping to see really old building, houses, etc but what greeted us was shopping and more shopping. Okay, admittedly the foodie was quite excellent.

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Official Movie Site & Trailer

Posted by diligo on June 19, 2009

Yup, the long awaited sequel of the transformer the movie. Can’t believe it is next week. This animation rocks. Check out the webbie below. I heard devastator is in as well. Devastator was one of my favourite transformer back then, formed by 5 decepticons robots. It really rock…back then the toy was simply too expensive. We shall see how the current version of devastator looks like.

devastator

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Official Movie Site & Trailer.

Oooh..I can’t wait…

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Children’s Cancer Foundation – Hair For Hope

Posted by diligo on June 19, 2009

Children’s Cancer Foundation – Hair For Hope.

Yup..I have taken the plunge to go bald on 5th July 2009.  Trying the skin head thingie is always on my mind but I just could not muster enough courage to do it. Anyhow, since watching a documentary about shin and then reading her blog about fighting cancer. I have gained and extra insight into what it is like and yes, I did learn this event through her blog. Sadly, she has already left the world this february.

So, my readers are reading this, please kindly donate to the children cancer foundation cause. I think it is a good one and therefore I am participating this year.

Oh ya…you can go support the event too. It will be held at Novena Square on the 5th of July. See you there.

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Iwagumi Trial

Posted by diligo on June 19, 2009



Iwagumi Trial, originally uploaded by iwynx.

Iwagumi trial. The stones are picked from reservoirs..I think.

Linda did all the planting of the hairgrass while I did the rock placement and tying some of the mosses to the rocks.

Wonder how this tank will go?

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