Jed in Geylang, Part 1.

You can't say that you've truly experienced Singapore until you visit one of its red light districts. I can now proudly say I did as I had finally stepped into Geylang. I know what's running through your mind but rest assured, I was only there for food, okeh? Hey, what's with that look? Anyway, I was there way back in mid of December, paying KYtheMonkey, who lives there, a visit.

First stop, the "Yu Tiao and Soya". I tell you, this is the first time ever I see a shop spanning 2 lots, selling purely Yu Tiao and Soya. So we ordered Soya Bean drink, Tau Foo Fah (topped with baked groundnuts at no extra costs), and of course, Yu Tiaos. And because we're such gluttons, we ordered 4, which is like, dem stupid. The length of the fried dough critters here are twice of what we see in KL, that means each of us is like, eating 4. -_-"

Seriously. Very. Long.

Soft crispiness on the outside but soft in the inside, hence chewing does not tire your jaws. Taste good too, just right, not too salty nor bland.

Tau Foo Fah. Just smooth and somehow tasted great with the groundnuts. Yummy!

Soya Bean Drink. Cold. Nothing special though, tasted like Soya Bean loh. Although cold, but still complemented well with the Yu Tiao. Yah, I dipped 'em cold, cannot ah?

After the mouthfuls of flours and soya, we headed a few blocks futher in search for the femes Fried Beef Kueh Teow. Else, it will be the Frog Porridge. Hence, I'll end this blog letting you guys guess which of those ended up in my tummy. Cause I gotta run for more good food now, had an appointment with friends of the girlfriend.

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New Year Eve, Part 2.

Its true when they say, the best is kept for last. After hours and hours of performances by unknown local/foreign artists, finally, the big shots came out. Oh, I'm talking about Jaclyn Victor and Reshmonu. But once they were on stage, it was worth all the waiting and suffering endured earlier. However, they were only out for such a short duration, dem sad case weh, although we really had loads and loads of fun during the performance, especially Lames who did some special moves to entertain us. The girlfriend was so fascinated by Jaclyn Victor that she's planning to get her CD. After Reshmonu (the finale), the countdown began, followed by fireworks.

Some unknown band from Indonesia.

Reshmonu.

Firework 1: Standing at a bad location taken from a bad angle.

Firework 2: Still standing at the same location, only worse angle.

The duration of the fireworks was the longest I have ever experienced, I think it lasted more than 12 minutes. But definitely not the best. And it also concludes that I take bad pictures of fireworks. Then, if not mistaken, the stage had some carnival-themed performances, then, the crowd dispersed, and the traffic congestion begin, which lasted forever. To kill time, the remaining of us walked somewhere very far only to walk back to the McD next to The Curve, not that I'm complaining. Only after that we headed home, to which fortunately, Ikano's parking charges was flat rate on weekends, I think.

That somehow just felt like the crappiest entry I have ever posted. Don't mind me.

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New Year Eve, Part 1.

I was back in Kl for the New Year, and was I glad I did. Many days back before the Eve, I published an invitation to a year end gathering at The Curve, which didn't seem to have attracted anyone. Maybe the dresscode should have been something more revealing... Anyway, we had dinner at Marche before heading out to the ongoing performances.

The fresh faces (in exception for the two individuals squatting down).

Standing(L-R): Smashpop, Lames, Jen, Jacklyn, Adrian, Me
Squatting(L-R): Ruben, Uncle Ryan

We finally decided on Fooxion's very first official mascot, Uncle Ryan. Initially, it was Adrian but he managed to slip away.

Everyone's favourite question: What starts with the alphabet "F", ends with the alphabet "K" and brings causes anxiety as well as excitement? A Firetruck!!! Though I didn't manage to capture a photo of the whole thing, but trust me, its really a firetruck, albeit an old model. Hence, it really got everyone excited, except me, maybe. Unlike others, I don't have firetruck fetish...

Girls just wanna have fun, but Michelle muka maintain siut!

So do guys.

Much, much, much camwhoring later, we finally proceeded to the concert arena. Last but not least, a photo to show that Adrian can really be a babe magnet if he wanted to...

Adrian, scoring all the girls that night.

Considering the performance of the Internet at current time, I decided to be considerate and break the post, in order not to kill your bandwidth. Please adore and worship me. Next post, the concert as well as the fireworks.

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I had. Have you?

Due to lack of time as I'm meeting up with KYtheMonkey later, I'm gonna have to postpone my New Year celebration post.

This post is just to inform all of you that I finally watch Death Note 2 already. You guys in Malaysia wait until February 2007 lah, okeh? Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha!!!

No worries, you can read on, I'm not writing anything here except that if you've watched the first chapter, the storyline is kinda predictable. Not so much of character development anymore.

Anyway, my ticket cost 9.50SGD, which is like, super expensive (sorry, I still have the habit of converting everything). But the screen, I tell you, is HUGE, like freeeeaaaaking H-U-G-E! Its so huge that its kinda intimidating. I've warned myself not to watch any horror movies in cinemas here.

But then the seats are not really comfortable, seems to be forcing you to sit up straight, unlike cinemas in Malaysia where u can slide halfway down. Gave me a little backache.

Like I said, the screen was way hhhuuuugggeee. Okeh, I think you get my point already.

Gotta run, bye!

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One year old.

Today is a very special day, die die also must blog, because it marks the first ever anniversary for Seeds of Life @ jedrantsagain.blogspot.com!!

Happy Birthday to my blog!!! Fireworks are best for ushering the year ahead.

*Blast those horns* *Throw those confetti*

It turns one today as exactly on this date, one year ago, I published my first post and from that moment on, there has been no stopping on the "Publish" button, literally. Had to let go of my initial plan of a revamp due to limited time and resource here in Singapore. Sad case.

While blogging didn't exactly morphed me into a different individual, it has indeed influenced me to change a little bit here and there:

Also many thanks to her that I am still blogging today.

1. I learnt not to delay onto tomorrow what I can finish today, because there'll be something else waiting for you tomorrow as well. In sum, I'm more initiative now.

2. Speak up! Just say it out! Share your joy, rant your anger, voice your displeasure. No one will ever know if you keep things to yourself, hence none will be able to help.

3. I felt that I can write better now. I laugh at my previous writes, which was kinda ridiculous. I wonder how I came up with those.

4. Be myself. I am unique and exclusive in my own ways, nothing good will come to me if I keep imitating or trying to be like others.

5. More approachable, and able to approach others. Previously, I would just shrink to the corner, then look and listen. Now, I make my presence felt. Hahaha!


One of the best things that ever happen to me since I blogged would definitely be getting to know a great bunch of friends, many whom I've grown pretty close to. What more could I ask for? I am truly grateful being able to know each and everyone of them.

Love each and everyone of you. I tried to include all, but if I left out anyone, its because I don't have your picture. Dun emo okeh?

Is me. If you think I look stoopid here, I felt the same way...

Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to everyone who had spend time at Seeds of Life, know that you being here is a factor that keeps me going on. Thank you. For me, I'll be looking forward to another great year of blogging ahead.

Blog On!

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