Esplanade
Was down at the Esplanade to watch Aubrey sing and it was packed like a neighbourhood shopping center. There were ah peks sitting on the floor queueing up to enter the concert hall. I'm still bugged by the fact that the hall doesn't have a center aisle for people to walk through, so you probably have to stomp over 100 people's feet if you're seated somewhere in the middle and arrive late. I think someone commented it lacked the human touch, and can't help but agree. The acoustics are good and the place does look grand. I think it will put Singapore on the map, and it's nice to have some interesting architecture even though some people think it sucks.
Had to give a brief talk thing yesterday at this Society of Literacy and Reading and the other speaker was Catherine Lim. Boy she's well-preseved and still has a killer figure. She says she has closed door sessions with the gahmen and gets asked some very interesting questions. She's a very good and frank speaker, and really keeps the crowd on its toes. Funnily enough, they were having an Anthony Robbins session in the next conference room at the same time.
After that, it was back home, a short nap and then off to meet Kevin, Mel, Vaya and Yoyo for dinner. Went to First Thai which was pretty good. Yoyo warned against a more posh-looking Thai place on the same street. I was worried he was talking about First Thai cos the food there is TOO GOOD for me to give it up. ;) And then to Poolitix where I haven't been for half a year. Place is much quieter now. Had a few games of survivor pool. Best strategy I think is still to go for the kill and eliminate players, rather than just settle for easiest shot. ;) Fun evening... and it's a new week and almost October. Time has flown. I should have done much more this month. Will go see if they've okayed the business name tomorrow.
