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Wednesday, July 31, 2002
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Happy 23rd Birthday to Leonard!!!
I wanted to write a lot, but I'm really starving. So will just rush a few words then go stuff my face.
Spent the afternoon at the NUS Museum's open house. It was actually meant for freshmen, but I saw a couple of university staff as well. Missed the Peranakkan (i can never spell this word) bead handicraft demonstration, but managed to go for the guided tour of all 3 galleries. Wish you were there, Len.
But the most fun part was the Chinese painting demonstration by Ang Cheng Chye, who churned out 4 pieces in just over an hour. I especially liked the last piece which was 2 long-stemmed orchids with 2 butterflies hovering around them, entitled, 'Couple'. Actually it was called some fancy, ultra-poetic Chinese name, which I can't recall. The artist tried to explain the significance to me, which was really nice of him.
And I'm super impressed that he has his own website. How organised of him! Pity that the works online are not his best. I think the stuff that are in his books and in his photo album are better. Will look forward to seeing more of his stuff in art galleries, and such.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Buddha ... with his philosophy of non-attachment leading to tranquility and an ultimate end to the cycle of samsara, of rebirth and suffering.
(taken from Len's journal)
I'm struck by these words because, as a self-professed anal-retentive person, non-attachment is virtually impossible. My problem has always been that I'm too attached to everything, even the smallest most inconsequential things. That's why my room is filled with clutter. What others would classify as junk I treasure for sentimental reasons.
There are so many things (and people) that I'm unhealthily attached to. But where does one start in the quest for non-attachment? How to let go?
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Wednesday, July 24, 2002
When God closes a door, He opens a window
Just when I'm prepared to be utterly miserable, something wonderful happens. Thank you!
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Saturday, July 20, 2002
Just came back from an art symposium, organised by the RJC Art Elective Programme and hosted by the NUS museums. Pretentiously entitled "Entry Point", it was held at the ungodly hour of 9am (when I'm usually only just started to sleep). Sigh... wish the world operated on my internal clock. It was not too bad, no earth-shattering discussion actually took place, but I did pick up some useful nuggets of information (i.e. trivia). Not too sure if I'll turn up for the next one, perhaps I'll just leave it to these AEP-ers.
Afterwards, I stopped by the Ceramitivity exhibition, with the intention of buying the catalogue/program. I didn't manage to get it before, cos I visited the exhibition without bringing my wallet. Anyway, since today's the last day of the exhibition, I got the booklet for free! Yay, me! :) According to Len, the latin word 'CERA' translates as horn, so he now he goes around calling this exhibition 'The Horniness'.
I'm headed for Len's farewell party (official name: Yay, we're finally getting rid of him!) now. Hope it's fun.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2002
One last thing, found this website which is really fun (at least to a couch potato like me): Television Without Pity.0 comments
I'm reading voraciously! My average is a book a day. This probably tells you that I currently (or should that be still?) have no life, so my nose is constantly buried in a book. Not that I'm reading anything of worth, its mostly pulp fiction. And all the authors names start with H: Holt, Harman, Harris and Harvey. When I've read all their books, maybe i will move on to G: Gaiman, Gaardner, etc. Kidding!!! Or perhaps pick up the rest of Hardy. I usually read him when I'm depressed, to cheer myself up. Yes, I know his books are tragic, but knowing that my life does not suck as much as his characters' (e.g. Jude) do, makes me feel damn good.
I'm pretty anal when it comes to reading. I love to read a wide range of authors, but I prefer to 'finish' each author before moving to the next one. For example, I've just finished reading all of Elton's books and am now trying to complete Harvey. I also try to read the books in chronological order, even though they are not related. I feel that this method allows me to assess the way that the author's writing has matured. I am sometimes disappointed with the author's maiden book after reading his prize-winning novel. So, if I keep to my 'method', I reduce this kind of disappointments. Plus, it helps me to remember (in a flash) what I have or have not read.
I've managed to do this for several authors, and am now waiting for these folks' latest books to be available at the library. I'm really glad that the national library is quite fast in updating their collection. I can already find books that were published in the 1st quarter of 2002. Go NLB!
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You're sweet at first, but like all good things, people get sick of you after a while. One good (or bad, depends how you look at it) thing though: you're not available in the US.
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Friday, July 12, 2002
I saw Gosford Park with Len on Tuesday. I absolutely adored it! If you have a penchant for all these little British eccentricities, you'll love the movie too. It certainly appealed to my inner-snob. Call me elitist, but who wouldn’t want to live in such a social structure? Perhaps I spent too much of my childhood surrounded by books and movies which glorify the division between the privileged and those that serve them.
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I’m going to see the Rodin exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum tomorrow. I'm pretty excited about it, as Rodin is my favourite sculptor. So far I’ve only seen his works in books or on the net. But tomorrow, I’ll be able to see some of his original works in the flesh. I’m really fortunate that my little hometown is one of the exhibition’s stop-overs. After all, who knows when I’ll be able to travel all the way to France?
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Tuesday, July 09, 2002
Just a 'short' blog to let everyone know I'm still alive. I'm completely recovered from my bout of gastric flu, though I haven't finished my medicine. It seems silly to continue taking it when I'm perfectly fine, but also such a waste to throw it away. Guess I'll just add it to my family's medicine cabinet and hope someone uses it before it expires. (Anyone needs anti-nausea pills?)
By the way, Tjin-Kai thinks I spread the virus to his girlfriend cos she's now sick too. But gastric flu is not airborne and I don't recall swapping saliva with either of them. Heh!
I've seen Minority Report which is a way cool show! Its borderline Hitchkokian in places and has loads of thought-provoking themes. It also has plenty of eye-candy and excitement, so you can leave your brain at the door too. Go see it!
I've had loads of fun at VSA, so many thanks to Len for introducing me to it. I made friends with Victoria, one of the vendors at the exhibition. Although she is hearing impaired and I don't understand sign language, we somehow managed to 'converse' with each other. It was a blast helping her sell her self-made pouches and bags. She's been very kind to me: When i was ill, she gave me some medicated ointment and she also rewarded me with drinks whenever I manned her stall. Hope I'll see her again.
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Wednesday, July 03, 2002
I've been really ill for the past 2 days with gastric flu. But the medication has kicked in and I'm feeling a lot better now.
I'm not in a blogging mood though, but I just wanna promote the Very Special Arts annual exhibition which is on at the Raffles City Atrium until Sunday, 7th July. The opening hours are 10am-10pm. Please come down to take a look or to buy something. There are some great bargains to be found!
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