Ironic (or iconic) picture of Singapore society

I found this picture from HardwareZone. I think it really depicts the state of Singapore society. The government is always advocating to help the poor cope with rising costs, but there're still so many people living in a bad state. Just take a walk around Boon Keng estate and you can see the poor living conditions many people have.
Lets see what the Jan 22 Budget have to offer to help the middle and lower-income citizens.

Happy 2009!

Yeap, it's finally 2009. It's about 6 weeks till I finally get out of army. My camp is getting more regimental, early life runs and compulsory 1st & last parades. Regimentation really spoils the relaxed environment that we used to have and enjoy. But well, just hang on for another 6 weeks and it'll be all over. Several of my friends have already ORD'd and I long to have the freedom they enjoy.

What I did and achieved in Year 2008
1. I spent many months (March till Sept) doing NDP08 together with my battalion. It was super fun though, best experience I could ever get in NS. Hope to get involved in NDP09 somehow.

2. Attained driving license in May. It was my 2nd test attempt, and I spent almost $2k to get it. I know it's not possible for me to own a car yet, so I'll just drive my Dad's car.

3. That's probably about it, cause NDP took up so much of my time. I must achieve more in 2009!!

I've also set my 2009 resolutions and targets:
1. Join Nike Human Race and Standard Chartered Marathon this year. I missed out on the 2008 Nike run as I didn't know about it, I'll not miss it in 2009.

2. Get a job from March till August when I start my course in NTU. Also to earn enough money to pay off at 1 year of tuition fees.

3. Meet up with friends more oftenly.

4. Get my first IPPT Gold as a NSmen. I'll probably have to take the test after April.

I found this video online, a guy proposing to his girlfriend during a NBA game.