missing in action
i've been overwhelmingly busy for the month of april. many many big things happened. reshuffling. tension. datelines. debates at work. and for the first time in my life, i was truly busy closing FY07. and as you can see, that leaves very little time to eat, rest, recharge and blog.

just came back from a short trip from bangkok though. when you think of bangkok, first thing that comes to mind? SHOPPING. i wouldn't say i'm a shoppaholic, and i ain't someone crazy over pedicure/medicure...nor am i someone who's longing for the thai massage. i must say my trip agenda is mainly to take a break. i know i'd scream freaking tired if you want me to walk round Chatuchak for 8hours! i'd just die. yar, of course, shan and i went to Siam Square, Siam Discovery, MBK and the famous Platinium Mall. but i didn't expect myself being down at the Safari Zoo at 10.30am on our first day. i have always thought that our Singapore Zoo is the best. yet, i'm pleasantly surprised by the interesting jungle tours as well as the opportunities forcloseup interaction with animals. for me, nothing beats the joy of being close to Nature. it's way different from watching National Geographic on tv or documentaries. it is being right next to them and appreciating the mysteries of God's creation. and something i cherish most from this trip: have never seen a Walrus in my lifetime until the Safari Zoo.

and well, been watching Channel U's -Find Me A Singaporean 2, hosted by Belinda Lee. this 360Productions received overwhelming response in the first series. building on its sucessful first season, the second season continues its search for fellow Singaporeans residing in remote and unheard corners of the world. the recent episode of the Chengdu(China) trip revealed the cruelties of bear torture as well as the illegal sale of bear paw powder. last night's episode featured this singaporean who married a doctor in Botswana (Africa) and how she changed her mindsets of life after stepping into a poverty-stricken place. honestly touched by the various lives other singaporeans are living in other parts of the world. truly impressed and will continue to give support to viewership to this programme!!