Go watch Titoudao!
When Yh told me she had booked tickets to watch Titoudao, I must say I wasn’t all that ”jumping for joy” mood. Had not much idea what the play was about and the weird sounding title didn’t seem to hold much promise. Boy was I wrong!
Must say I haven’t seen a play that infuses wayang, getai, disco into 2 threads of stories (about the fictional Titoudao and Ah Chiam). As usual, Pam Ooi shines in the role of Ah Chiam and although I had a hard time catching the hokkien during the wayang sections (luckily there was “lyrics” next to the stage), I thoroughly enjoyed the very flashback scenes as Ah Chiam narrated her growing up years.
Rather amazing how a small cast of Pam Oei, Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Karen Tan, Sebastian Tan, Chua En Lai, Aidli ‘Alin’ Mosbit, Gordon Choy and Judy Tan brought wayang to life at the Drama Centre Theatre.
Titoudao is an English music drama about the life of a Hokkien street opera actress, Madam Oon Ah Chiam. During her early twenties, Madam Oon performed the role of this incorrigible but likeable character – Titoudao, to such perfection that the public fondly called her by this stage name. This is a play inspired by Madam Oon’s memories and experiences.
Source: About Titoudao
The Trekkie Test
I think almost everyone who knows me will know I’m a huge fan of Star Trek and science fiction. Guess the test below proves it!
Top Gear
Just got acquainted with this seriously funny motoring show on BBC. Its called “Top Gear” and now into its 9th season. Featuring the antics of 3 guys and some serious hardware, it features top racing cars and “experiments” with cars.
Growing in vs. growing out – Signal vs. Noise (by 37signals)
Doing some reading on business / finance etc.. and came across an article by 37signals. Since I’m also in the software building business, was definitely hooked by their philosophy below.
We’d rather our customers grow out of our products eventually than never be able to grow into them in the first place.
Source: Growing in vs. growing out – Signal vs. Noise (by 37signals)
Walk to Run : Beginner (Week 1)
2007-01-31 Nike Running Training Schedule
Originally uploaded by m.ong.
Week 1 of my getting fit program begins! Actually I started one day late because of my work schedule and had to start on 30/01. It was pretty easy, just a 15 min walk following by another session of (Walk 5 min, Run 1 min) x 2. Walk 5 min. Didn’t manage to find the Nike+Ipod system (so no distance clocked) but think I’ve got to at least get new shoes, my trusty SAF shoes gave way pretty much after one round 
Felt pretty good doing this at the park opposite our house so shall aim to continue the rest of the schedule this week.