First day of the New year

Happy new year to DuDu, Tweety and all readers of this lousy blog. Donald Duck would like to wish all of you a prosperous and sweet new year!!!

I can't do a recap of my 2007 because I remember nuts about what happended throughout the whole year. Well, you may say that my memory is really bad but it could be due to the fact that my life is so bland that nothing is worth to be remembered. 365 days passed my life and not a single day left an impression...

Most would set a new year resolution but I guess I would give it a miss. Afterall, new year resolution is just a goal which would be aimed but not fulfilled. In this case, I think its more practical to do what you deem to be right and make you happy!



Donald Duck quacked happily

and its the last day of the year.

this blog is getting stagnant for quite awhile.
we shall and will have a new change in the new year.

2oo7 has been good, despite the various issues that we've discussed earlier on.
and before the year comes to an end,
i love the noseytrio* regardless of how noisy we are everyday =P


many many more to come.


love =)

du du panda dooms

Good fare hike!

For poor student like me, the fare hike is definitely going to make a difference.
I have just caught a segment of the news, and it seems like the price increased did not solve the problems they intended to... Such as more cabs available during peak hours. Instead, many cabs are still waiting for On-Call!

Hopefully both parties will reach a compromise. But yep, i do agree that price increase must be matched with better service.. or at least, do solve problems like cabs going into hiding before midnight charge timing, waiting for on-call, rejecting those who are travelling short distances...

And why is the fare hike GOOD?

1. Love the environment! haha. More people switching to public transport means more efficient use of public transport and will also in general reduces the harmful gas emitted per person!

2. People will try to be punctual. Punctuality is important... and one of the times when people need to cab is when they are in a hurry. So now, they ought to be more punctual.

3. More time at home. Nights out means expensive midnight charges, and hence, a BIG hole in the pocket. Thus, going home early is the best solution. This makes papa and mama happier too.

Of course, some will be happy, others (like those late night hangout places) would be sad if these happen. =D


tweety stomped off.

fair fare hike?!?

Attention to all consumers out there, today is the day! It's the day of the official cab fare hike in Singapore. A glance at the details of the price hike appear to me that those who tend to travel within short distances will be dealth with the greatest blow. The starting fee has a slight increase, some changes were made to midnight charges, huge changes were made to the travelling meter and city charge during peak hour.

In other words, I am going to reduce my use of cabs in Singapore. Upon hearing this, do not view me as a penny pincher even though I am really quite stingy. Haha. The main reason for doing so is because I felt that this price hike is not justified. According to all those theories we studied, price = value. The rise in price should be matched with a rise in value and not a result of rising costs. Afterall, if we consumers value the service of cabbies, we would be more than willing to fork out more for it. So, just how could they increase cab fares fairly? The answer is as simple as ABC, and that is to raise their service quality (if there is any quality in the first place)! I would not say that all cab drivers deliver really bad service but I have had many unpleasant encounters with them. If the customers are playing their part by forking out more money, the cabbies should fulfill their part by providing us with a pleasant service experience. Only nuts would be willing to pay a high price for a distressing service experience.


DD quacked

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So just how poor is poor and how rich is rich? Ain't they subjective? Whether or not one is rich or poor, it only matters when one lives the life to the fullest.


I stand by Tweety's view that being poor might serve as a motivation for us to strive harder. Afterall, we have been through hardship and would cherish the wealth earned through out own effort. Moreover, when one is desparate, the drive to work towards success would be even greater. I guess, this is some what like human instinct when we would fight for our survival in the harsh environment.


Let's live each day as if its the last!


I wonder when would I get to earn my first pot of gold? I'm waiting ...

Money money, still money

I don't love money. But i won't reject money.
I mean, that' obvious.

I am not from any rich family, I understand hard-earned money. As much as i don't wish to be poor, I don't want to fall in love with Money. People gets crazy over money, people betrays friends/partners and even family for money, people commit crimes because of money... Money is evil, and I don't want to fall into the trap.

But, face it, money is important. Desires are unlimited, money is a crucial factor to satisfy them (esp material stuff). Money gives you the courage to dream... Like for me, I went to learn more about photography from a friend, and it's just a harsh fact that it is such an expensive hobby. Even if i do have the passion, I am afraid, i can't afford it.

And then again, since i am just back from Singapore's annual biggest drama event- Star Awards, I should relate money to this event too. There is a trend of voting in Singapore, be it for whatever competition like superstar to star awards. Hence, to support your favourite artiste, you ought to vote, and that means, money. So, if your family does not have that much to pump in for you, you ought to pray that you have fans who are rich or be like Fann Wong!

It's sad to admit the power of money, but let' not get disheartened!! Being poor can be a motivation for us to strive harder!
With a bit of luck and opportunity plus the talent and hardwork, everyone stands a chance!!



it' tweety!