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A few months ago, I met a few talented young pianists at public pianos. Then, I saw that the National Library Board was offering a free-of-charge venue to stage a music performance.

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It occurred to me – what if a city has a existence of its own – what was the person you were before you encountered a city – have you ever known a life without a city -

First, we have to define what a city is.

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Yesterday the wind came And pushed some trees over Humans – hairless apes, really - Pointed and stared

The next day

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Deaconess Lian Suan recently shared in her sermon that she used to bemoan the fact that there were no mentor-figures in her life. (According to her definition, mentor-figures have to be of the same gender as the mentee). But then she realised that she did have one older female as her mentor – and then, the rest of her experience as a mentee was in a group setting, not one-to-one.

That got me wondering – have I really developed a sense of appreciation for the mentor-figures in my life?

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I've always loved magazines. I grew up reading CHIP, and Tips And Tricks. One of my favourite childhood memories is visiting Kinokuniya in Ngee Ann City, and seeing a new issue of Tips And Tricks on the shelves.

What do I love about magazines?

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Hi Mummy. Hi. Don't get up, I'll settle down on my own.

Are you cooking something today? Shall I buy some zi char for you? How about your favourite dessert? What was it again?

I'm glad that I'm your son, Mummy. You have annoyed me endlessly, but I got to know some cool music from what you have pumped through the speakers.

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What do some people think about?

  1. how am I feeling?
  2. what is difficult for me right now?
  3. what is going well?
  4. which direction am I heading in?

*from Patrik Rolf,

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In general, it was about the human stories behind the Fossil Fuel industry – also known as Energy and Petrochemical Industry. For example, how do the employees in the industry feel, on the ground? What kind of families do they come from?

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I attempt a haiku as a response to each site that I have visited on this tiny island.

1. Aquarium on Sentosa Island

Flitting past humans Helmets glow and dance. No sun. Life beneath the waves

2. Mandai Zoo

Endless screams and shrieks Long arms – furry – swing past trees Orange men with tails

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Koh and Tan met each other when Koh was around fourteen years old. Tan's school-teachers had sent him to Koh's school to use the latter's workshops. Workshops to train him in professions: woodworking, metalworking, and so on.

One day, Tan asked Koh to play badminton together, and Koh agreed.

What does Koh like about Tan? “His torso and frame have a pleasing shape to the eye. He doesn't drink alcohol, and doesn't smoke cigarettes.”

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