Entries from December 2006

December 23, 2006

interesting observations

Singapore’s emergency number: 999
Canada’s emergency number: 911
Indonesia’s emergency number: ???
Strange thing is, nobody else seems to know what number to dial to call the Indonesian police. That says so much about the standard of living.
Singapore GST: 5% (going to be 7%)
Hong Kong GST: 0%
Vancouver GST: 14% (including PST)
Yet I see the most number of [...]

December 7, 2006

to do or not to do

I’ll be taking 6 courses next term. This term, I am only taking 4. I plan to be more involved in extra-cirricular activities, whatever they may be. And also, I feel like getting a job. Why a job? Because Urban Outfitters is hiring.
Now for the million dollar question: Can I manage?
Well, I think I [...]

December 5, 2006

if only i had known

1. I would NOT have signed up with a money-sucking but terrible cell phone provider and just get SkypeIn.
2. I would not have taken PORT and ITAL at the same time.
3. I would have passed my driving the other time.
4. I would have done more during the 8 month break, like learn web programming.
5. I [...]