Monthly Archives: June 2011

i’m all in, may 09

Posted on June 29, 2011 by visa

Yesterday I played poker with a new group of more experienced players and I got absolutely slaughtered. It was a very humbling experience and made me realize alot of my flaws and weaknesses. I have a sore lack of discipline. … Continue reading →

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setbacks, 2008

Posted on June 28, 2011 by visa

Fallen ill- not terribly, terribly ill, but bad enough. I haven’t studied in a week, and I haven’t been to the gym for about 4 days. The usual cyclic process with me is like this- I get very enthusiastic about … Continue reading →

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Does Racial Harmony Justify Xenophobia in Singapore?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by visa

Is xenophobia justified if it promotes racial harmony? “I am not a racist but I am most certainly a nationalist. In the event of a dispute between a foreigner and a Singaporean, whether he is Chinese, Malay, Indian or Eurasian, … Continue reading →

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with myself, april 2010

Posted on June 26, 2011 by visa

I’m frustrated, but not really. I’m a little bit disgusted, although I shouldn’t be. It’s getting harder and harder for me to live with myself and my state of mediocrity. I wish I could explain to you just what it … Continue reading →

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Knowing But Not Knowing.

Posted on June 25, 2011 by visa

I had an art teacher in secondary school who never taught me anything about art, but he did leave me with a cryptic saying he was particularly fond of. “You know, you know, but you don’t know.” He was a … Continue reading →

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work in progress, june 2010

Posted on June 24, 2011 by visa

It would usually be accurate if you described me as “the guy who always has something to say”. Right now, though, I have no words.I have learnt more than I ever imagined I would. But I cannot articulate it- the … Continue reading →

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armchair critic history

Posted on June 22, 2011 by visa

I’ve definitely missed out a couple of shows here and there, but here’s a list of what we’ve played! Apart from May 2007 and April 2008, we’ve played at least once or twice every single month since we got together! … Continue reading →

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