The Big and Small Things in Life

The Singapore Flyer is scheduled for its inaugural ride today. The formal opening will be in March and from now till then, it's all fully booked. To get on today, you will have to pay S$8888. How auspicious! *rolls eyes

It's said in the article that they could put more than 1000 people on the wheel within an hour but really, given the population and the limited tourism we have due to our "sheer size", what makes them think that they are going to work. We're not in London! Having said that, it is a nice touch to our landscape and I have to admit that having the biggest Ferris wheel in the world for now is quite a cool thing. I believe with the right people, the ride can be rather enjoyable as well (er... considering I'm "mildly" afraid of heights) *shiver

This other piece of news is pure hilarious. Another set of loggerhead neighbours! If only law can help them get to the bottom of their problems and solve it... Unfortunately, life isn't all that simple.

Geek.

Gambling becomes like part and parcel of Chinese New Year celebrations in most parts of the world where there are Chinese which essentially means, EVERYWHERE. The kids in my family brings out their bigger than life red packets and boxes of cash and mind you, they ARE still kids with ages ranging from 8 to 21. This year, the scene is rather toned down compared to 2 years back when the winnings (and losses) go by the hundreds. And again, they're still kids and 2 years back, they were 6 to 19!

Friends are another source of this poisonous addiction which the government is strongly discouraging by wanting us to pay the extra 100 bucks to get into the IR thinking they will deter these people and all they have achieved is to make Singaporeans feel like they are all second class citizens.

Lastly, something really sad. Utterly romantic and with no effort, wet my eyes. In Florida, a bride dies within an hour into her new marriage. At least we know that she died when she was living her best moments.

He consoles himself by reading a list of "101 Reasons Why I Love You" that Sjostrom gave him their first Christmas together. "Number 1. You make me smile."

No. 98 is especially difficult, the one not meant to be: "You're the one I want to grow old with."