Hwa Chong Night 2005

As I was looking thru' all my old bookmarked websites, I am in a way, running thru' how I led my life in the 'schooling' era. Of the lot, the most significant (I suppose) will be the organisation of Hwa Chong Night 05 and my two year tenure as the vice-chair of the UK alumni. I'd glad I am able to take a snapshot of my websites - the memories are irreplaceable :)

On facebook...

It's fascinating how, by locating just one friend who I had not contacted for the last four years on facebook, can lead to a reunion with many others (also on facebook). This is really a darn powerful e-social networking tool. But I suppose we have to be cognisant that this is all virtual; there's no way the hugs, kisses and even slaps can replace reality. I guess it's up to the individual to really follow up on what facebook can offer. Do you want to just shout "happy birthday!" on facebook to your peers whom you have not met for 3 years, or would it be more 'human' if you'd met up and enjoyed a face to face conversation together; perhaps reliving the good'old times? Or would the next time you meet your friends be during a wedding, and subsequently during a funeral? This sounds all so morbid, but unless you take leave from you laptop occasionally, this could be a reality.

Friends, it's time to meet up =P

London - Autumn - A figment of my imagination?

Three summers had passed, and school would be starting in two days time. This used to be a period of hustle and bustle, preparing my new 'home' for habitation for another 9 months, preparing for lessons to begin. Even now, I look back on those days fondly. I'm still checking the Singsoc website now and then, and meeting up with my old schoolmates sometimes. But as I prepare to meet the 'old folks' of the alumnus tomorrow for a gathering, I understand; there will not be another four years like the four years I'd spent in London.

My very first photo taken in London

Top of Wish List

I need / want a camera for my holiday to Japan at the end of the year. Given that my aging and trusty semi-dSLR ought to be retired to spend time with his predecessor, I'm now left with the dilemma of deciding how much to splurge on a new camera.

... this probably depends on whether SAF is going to issue us our growth bonus this month..