August 23, 2005

My friend Tut

well..nothing exciting is currently happening in singapore..so I am gonna take u guys back to US and my trip..

on my way back to singapore, I took a break in san diego..and from there had gone to LA..to see the world famous Tutankhamen collection currently showing at the LACMA

I have always been fascinated by egyption civilisation...and this visit for me was like a trip to meccca...guys..i have absolutely no words to describe the exhibit..it is just too good..and a must-must see if you ever get a chance...it is permanently placed in the Cairo Museum..

The amount of detail in carving and intricate patterns on the gold sarcophagus and other items is just remarkable..this boy pharaoh lived around 1300 BC..and I simply couldnot imagine how people back then were so advanced and had such a good aesthetic sense...the artwork, the stone sculptures, also the old furniture is designed in such fine detail..it is just amazing!!

Anyways...I am just so glad I got this opportunity to see this collection belonging to the incredible Tut.

Tut as king of Lower and Upper Egypt
The famous Tut mask

My return to the La-land

ya la..i am back to singapore la...:)

it does feel good to be back..meeting all my friends and catching up with them...enjoying nice cheese-less food in the food courts...

but at the same time I now miss the quiet life in Austin..the amazing weather..the picturesque landscapes...and on top of all that..what I miss the most is my car!! back to my EZ-link and "Doors Closing...ta.ta.ta.ta.ta...."

August 12, 2005

My Adieu to Austin

Time really flies and it is already six months since I came to Austin. I really enjoyed these six months in the US..learning and working in the office..meeting new people and best of all travelling around and visiting new places.
well...at the same time, now, I am really looking forward to return to the Lion City..eager to look at my new house..meet all my friends..and maybe have some chilli carbs!!

Anyways, I shall always remember and cherish the time I spent in Austin.