Tag Archive for 'singapore'

Swimming for a cause

Last year, I had never competed in any race, in any shape or form. After I survived the 1.9km swim as part of the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore Corporate Challenge, it gave me a great sense of accomplishment. So this year, I wanted to do something extra – race for a cause.
This year, I am [...]

Scam-dalous Service

I’ve been scammed twice in 24 hours with a new trick to earn restaurants a few bucks more – taking down the incorrect order and charging a higher price for it.
The first time it happened was at The Villa Bali last night. Apparently some genius decided that it would be clever to call the alcoholic [...]

Hot Bod anyone?

I was somewhat amused that my PR agency felt I had the right stuff to appear in the Hot Bods section of the Sunday Times. My boss evidently wanted to whore me out for the experience but even I know I shouldn’t inflict that on millions of Singaporeans.
Actually, it also requires a training programme [...]

Baiting Kiasu Drivers

Sometimes I see the funniest things. A biker pulled up in the lane next to a BMW when the light was red. The bike was only a few centimeters in front the BMW, but its driver still felt the need to be that much further forward than the rider. So the biker did a little [...]

Smoking Singapore Sense

I am pleased to note that the crusade against smoking is firmly taking hold around the world. The motherland1 has decided rather annoyingly to ban smoking at the airport of all places. You actually have to walk out of the building. Nice for travellers needing a fix to see them through the next 12 or [...]