Water is a very precious resource for any nation, especially a land like ours where rainwater is our only supply of freshwater. Besides importing water, recycling waste water and desalinating seawater, reservoirs are important water resources to us.

Marina Barrage is our island’s newest reservoir created by building a dam across a channel. This reservoir not only collects rainwater but serves as part of a flood control scheme to stop flooding in low-lying areas in certain parts of the city. In addition its calm water body is intended for recreational water activities.

Hub and I were at the barrage on Saturday, a day after its official opening.

The mascot, Water Wally.

Many Wallys were smiling to the crowds who were strolling + posing above the dam-bridge.

Something new has recently arrived at one of the largest malls on our island – an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Hub says the glass isn’t difficult to break…one can use shoes or just bare hands, during an emergency.

These are the words below the figurine on this debit-like card. I saw this poster while walking pass a gift shop two days ago.

Not just lovable but Precious Moments little messengers are encouraging and uplifting. Remembering those days when I had a couple of their badges which were simply the sweetest looking among all other badges! And when hub and I were dating right up to those honeymoon years, we love to hand each other Precious Moments Hallmark cards and stationery which come with wonderful reminders like ‘Make a joyful noise’, ‘Count your blessings one by one’, ‘To God be the glory’, ‘Love one another’ and ‘Nothing’s sweeter than a friend’.

I have since lost track of their ever expanding range of merchandise. But I have seen their chopsticks.

Last night our little island played host to the first ever F1 Grand Prix night race. Race proper started at 8pm.

Hub and I were a short distance away from the street circuit in the city’s shopping area. The sound of the speeding cars spinning away sounded very much like fighter jets.

The live telecast was shown free on a wide-screen in a nearby mall and that’s where I took these pictures. Half the time, I find myself staring at the sponsors’ names displayed prominently on each racer’s car and helmet. Now I understand why these cars are called the world’s fastest moving billboards.

This should be a guest post by my husband because I don’t know much about Ferrari and Formula 1 in relation to this bicycle. But since he’s at work, I’ve asked mine little friend to show you a few more bike pics taken at a sports fair during the weekend.

I would love to.

Every Wednesday is Bring Your Own Bag Day, otherwise buy a reusable bag or donate 10 cents to a green charity for every plastic bag taken.

I really don’t like super crowded places and yet I was there. At the IT fair, during the weekend. If it wasn’t because we were thinking of getting a laptop.

There were all sorts of freebies for every shopper. One even gave free Formula 1 jackets with their notebooks and desktops. Hub bought some blank DVDs and was handed free TDK earphones and 3 ink markers for the DVDs. We think it’s clearance.

Eventually, we decided to continue to wait to buy a laptop though we found Acer’s to be the best in terms of price and configuration. There were also some entertaining highlights for me, like the antibacterial keyboard from Lenovo and the 12.1″ ultra light NEC notebook that weighs a measly 1.25kg with a 6-cell battery!

After dinner one evening, we saw the lights of Wihardja brightly lit and so thought we should pop
in for a look. They have such gorgeous teak furniture and home accents which we only get to peek from outside.

You see, though this outlet appears like a retail front they are closed most of the time. We heard before that it’s used more for storage. They supply to local and overseas establishments but for walk-in shoppers like us, their doors are opened only when a sale is on. Like now.

With less than 15 minutes to closing, my sis and I each bought this teak tissue box. Everything is made in Java, Indonesia and prices are really attractive!