Saturday Social Adventures

I made my way to Vivocity early in the morning to meet Ruth, a lady who is involved in the Pop and Talent Hub (PaTH) social enterprise, for the discussion of a web site I agreed to help them set up. Apparently, this enterprise, fronted by Elim Chew of 77th street, provides a channel for the talented or the underprivileged people to showcase and sell their handicrafts. They hope this establishment can inspire the young to give and care for others. Just about anyone can set up a stall at the market, as long as they do it for a social cause.



Although the meeting time was scheduled for 1pm, I was unwittingly tricked by Jervais to come early, only to realize I have to help him hang the paintings up. Crafty, eh?



Well, not that I mind, really. Some of the paintings are really pretty, with the most amazing kaleidoscope of colors, especially the ones done by this girl with Down's Syndrome called Fern Wong.

I returned home in the afternoon and decided to bring Toto to explore the nearby Bukit Batok Nature Park, despite some people's kind warnings about supernatural and crimes.


So, what's my verdict?

I like it! This shall be our subsequent hangout instead of Kent Ridge Park which was nearer to my old home. Ho ho! I think Toto likes it too.

The only grouse is that the trail kept going uphill at the start. Stairs, stairs and more stairs!

Hurry up leh, why you so slow one - says Mister Toto


After both of us panted our tongues dry, we reached a lookout point that displayed a pictureque view of a quarry.


Toto takes a break.


We, or rather, I, decided to make our way up to the WW2 Memorial.


It was rather disappointing, though.

The Bukit Batok Memorial is just a copper book monument. Yawn.


Anyway, we will leave more exploration and sniffs for other times, won't we?

Oh yes, I have guests this evening to attend to. Some of my college mates are coming for a visit and more tennis sessions. Another of my ex-neighbor is coming to visit on Labor Day. He is so spoilt that he thinks 10 minutes drive is considered far. Rich brats, tsk.

water__one@hotmail.com says:
you
lost duckie says:
me!
water__one@hotmail.com says:
you moved !
lost duckie says:
yeah lor
lost duckie says:
told u already
water__one@hotmail.com says:
but when
water__one@hotmail.com says:
i know u were going to
water__one@hotmail.com says:
but i didnt know so soon
water__one@hotmail.com says:
where r u staying now ? never say bye..
lost duckie says:
aiyo so near
lost duckie says:
not as if i going to another country
water__one@hotmail.com says:
where ?
lost duckie says:
bukit timah
water__one@hotmail.com says:
so far
lost duckie says:
oh come on!
water__one@hotmail.com says:
v farrr
water__one@hotmail.com says:
u know i sold my plc too right
lost duckie says:
eh i dunno!
lost duckie says:
u told me u considering
water__one@hotmail.com says:
foudn a good buyer
water__one@hotmail.com says:
letting me stay till end aug
water__one@hotmail.com says:
>1.8
water__one@hotmail.com says:
hee hee
lost duckie says:
wah lao
lost duckie says:
rich man already la
water__one@hotmail.com says:
move out leh, lets get a plc
water__one@hotmail.com says:
i go visit u on labour day
water__one@hotmail.com says:
bah we are no longer neighbours
water__one@hotmail.com says:
so sad
lost duckie says:
come la
lost duckie says:
move here
water__one@hotmail.com says:
i tell u if i move to parc palais and u go to hk
water__one@hotmail.com says:
i will go there and virginia tec u ah

That is my hilarious ex-neighbor for ya.