In desperate need of a good break

...Work, school, online quizzes, meetings, assignments, last-minute work requests…

I hardly have time to relax anymore. Most days by the time I'm home, my brain cells are pretty much fried - all I want to do is to crawl into bed.

And to think I used to be able to wonder what I was going to do with my weekends, and even take time to go do some photography. Sigh.

I guess I should count my blessings. Given today's crappy economics, I’ve still have a reasonable job which is also paying for my course. I’m relatively healthy but yeah… losing a few kilos would be great tho.

So even tho I’m really busy but life is still quite happy. Thank God.

But yeah... I'm still longing for that 5 day beach resort getaway with included daily american breakfast. heehe

Old & New
My beloved Seiko suddenly stopped working a few months back.

When I brought her in for servicing yesterday, the techs told me that it was beyond economic repair as her internals had been ravaged by rust (due to water seepage).

I was stunned and upset to hear that as I had expected her to be fully revived when they changed her battery and change the faceplate.

Sigh….I really liked this watch because she has a special significance for me (D & S had given this to me for their wedding) and its a really nice clean looking beauty - not to mention she's been with me for almost 5 years now. Rust really sucks.

On a less somber note, I’ve gotten myself a new pair of glasses.

Not bad huh… Ray Bans leh.

For my glasses, I’m rather fussy. I want a frame that is:

• Titanium frame - all the better to resist my corrosive perspiration and once-in-a-while-careless handling

• Spring-loaded hinges – for that snug fit and to accommodate my fat face.

• Wide frame – again to accommodate my fat face.

• Simple conservative design - Bcos I ain't really the flashy type.

Curiously, I’m not that fuss about the design of the frame. I think I tend to keep to a rather conservative design with muted colors. My new pair’s design is rather similar to my old one, except for the color. Plus I usual get someone to help me to chose one that looks ok on me. This time round, J helped to pick this one.

There wasn’t really any wrong with my old pair, except that the frame’s color is faded, and there’s a rather long irritating scratch on the left lens. But I needed a spare pair on standby so I thought it’d be a good time to make a new pair.

Ogre

Ogre is a "Tank" built around a Zamor launching system nicknamed "Hailstorm". It uses three XL PF motors, controlled either by a standard PF remote, or by the on-board (black) NXT using the Hitechnic IRLink. It also has a small wireless "spycam" attached, so that the driver can "see" what the robot sees. The result is a lot of fun to drive around, and even more fun to watch it autonomously detect, target, and destroy loose LEGO targets.


This is way too cool... I WANT ONE!!!!

Imagine the havoc I can wreak with this. heehehe...

So who screwed up?
This explanation by Calvin of his Lemonade Stand's business perspective has resonance with the American Auto industry's position in the economy. Remember that this cartoon was drawn over 15 years ago!

Rainbows

Sometimes, when you are simply rushing through life and dealing with its stresses, little things like a rainbow can be so comforting and inspiring - just like an unexpected kiss.


Of course, it also brings to mind the ultimate song about Rainbows...