Sunday, June 29, 2008

A Visit to the Toy & Comic Convention


Mum, YOU need a Nintendo Wii. It's good for YOU!


We visited the Singapore Toy & Comic Convention at the Suntec Exhibition Centre on Saturday. Three interesting observations we made:
(1) There were more adults than kids at the fair.
(2) Darth Vader and the stormtroopers were pretty friendly - shaking hands and taking photos with the kids.
(3) McDonalds had a big booth showcasing all their wonderful toys. I always knew that McDonalds was a toy company that give away hamburgers.

The boys had great fun playing with the Nintendo Wii. They are quite convinced that MUM needs it. "Mum, there are lots of games to help you exercise and keep in shape!" Good try, boys!


The Imperial Choir


The Padawan


OK - Game Over!



Friday, June 20, 2008

Island Getaway



We are thankful that we were able to make our annual pilgrimage to our favourite island getaway during the last week of the June holidays. The weather was fine and the water was clear. What more can we ask for? We really enjoyed each other's company.
Armed with my second-hand Olympus underwater camera (mju 720sw), I was able to experiment with it during the trip.


Friday, June 6, 2008

Boys and Soccer


J's Soccer Annuals (circa 2008)


My Soccer Annuals (circa 1975)



What is it about boys and soccer? Throw a ball to a group of boys and they can occupy themselves for hours! When I was in Primary School, we would kick a plastic ball around the basketball court during recess till our shirts were drenched.

Many boys look up to soccer players to be their role models. Unfortunately, there are not many good role models around these days. The big money in the game is making them all puffed up with big egos (check out how Ballack and Drogba from Chelsea quarrel like little boys). Lack of sportsmanship on the pitch and unruly behaviour out of the pitch makes very few soccer stars worthy role models.