武侠小说里，桥下往往会杀机重重 ，陷阱密布。也在桥下，武林侠客们隐身密会，商谋武林大事。
现实中，闹市的桥下，有时会是无家可归者的落脚地。
当然，也有能者，会把桥下改造成运动通道及休闲所在。
To make it pleasant to roam under the bridge, firstly the river must be clean, and walkway clear of any clutters.
It will be better if gentle breeze whistles through under the bridge!
台上一分钟，台下十年功。很多绝学，不是随便接触几回，便能上手。
即使天生有那天赋，也要小心栽培，天赋才能发光发亮！
摄影这一门学问，也不例外！
这几年来，偶尔会把玩手上的相机，拍些照片来自怡。还没有真正往外逛，捕捉些街影。只有在慢步运动时，趁机拍些照片。
也观看了不少油管频道的基本摄影课程，应该学以致用了。
There is no shortcut in learning new skills, but to put into practice the various knowledge we learnt.
I am very tempted to purchase new lenses to complement various styles of photography. But, eventually reality gets the better of me ... there is truly no need to spend tonnes of money on new lenses or camera, I am just an amateur photographer!
夜深人静，若没有灯光照亮，可能会误打误撞，半路绊倒，或走错路。
在夜灯的照耀下，前路变得清晰，相对减少意外事情的发生。
在繁华的城市，极少碰到漆黑的状况。但在落后的乡下，夜里伸手不见五指的情况，屡见不鲜。
Groping in the dark can be quite daunting.
Fortunately, a garden city like Singapore is spared of such predicament. The streets and roads are lit up by street lights.
That's why for those pampered few, driving along state roads in Malaysia can be quite a challenge. The entire road can be pitched dark, unless there are other vehicles coming from opposite direction (with their headlights shining bright).
前阵子，回老家过清明，以及奔丧时，亲戚朋友们都异口同声的说我发福了！
我当然知道自己发福了，但不知到了什么境地！
但从近照看来，是有些过分了！
所以，这几个星期来，我开始慢步运动，希望能挽回”失地“ -避免体型加大！
在运动时，也趁机拿起相机，捕风捉影，拍下一些照片。
(hint... to an unhealthy level)
Not that I was oblivious of it, but I was astounded by the extent of my body "expansion" when I looked at my recent photos!
Yes, it is time to loose some weight. There is no better way to lose weight than doing some brisk walking and snapping photos at the same time.
Hence, my new hobby in chasing light and shadow!
Mantis, our adorable dog, has been with us for nearly 6 months.
He has improved a lot since his first arrival to our home ... within one month or so, he learnt to pee and poo in grass patches outside our condominium. From being totally mute, he started to bark when we teased him with his evening meals. He even barked when there were delivery men knocking on our door.
However, he is still rather timid - avoiding crowd and other dogs if he can. Even when we brought him to dog run park, he never approached other dogs voluntarily. Even when we call him /ask him to come to us, he will hesitate, unless we have some food items with us.
One good thing about him - he never rejects any food offered, and will clean up all food without any traces. We joked that he is truly a "vacuum cleaner" - his bowl is sparkly clean after every meal.
These are his many facial expression...
螳螂，我家的狗狗，已经追随我们将近六个月。
它是只蛮随和的狗，绝不挑食，也不吵闹。
唯一的缺点，就是它有点“自闭”。不主动与其他同伴接触或互动，也不主动与家人搭讪。
它，就是那么可爱！
It's good to go outdoor and enjoy the sunshine.
It may surprised many that despite staying in the midst of tropical country with sunshine throughout the year (except for days of sporadic showers), many people in Singapore have insufficient or sometimes deficient level of Vitamin D in their body. Perhaps, many of us have been rather comfortable with the cool comfort of home.
热带国家长年艳阳高照，除非是偶尔的雨季。
也因为怕热，讨厌汗流浃背的感觉，很多人都宁愿呆在家里享受冷气，也不喜欢在艳阳下走动。这间接导致很多儿童患有高度近视，及身体缺少维生素D的现象！
据说女追男，隔层纱。既然如此，为何急踩铁马，追赶前方慢步徒行的异性呢？
难道说世上好男人是稀货，若不马上行动，把他拿下，错过了可能会遗憾终身！
It looked as if the lady on bicycle is running after the man who was walking leisurely in the pedestrian walkway. There was no way the man was going to escape the "clutches" of the iron lady!
白领工人往往不能体会蓝领工人的烦恼.
蓝领工人大多得付出苦力,有些更要在烈日下汗流浃背的干活.
在亚洲国家,蓝领工人的薪水往往比不上白领工人. 但在西方国家,蓝领工人的收入,有时并不差与一般的白领工人.
工作不分贵贱,但往往因为两者的薪水,距离相当大, 不少亚洲年轻人,都会对蓝领工作敬而远之. 结果，国家得引进外劳来充当苦力蓝领工人！
There is a vast descrepancy in the salaries of blue collar versus white collar workers, particularly in Asia.
As a result, most youngsters shun away from blue collar jobs.
And government has to import foreign workers to take up blue collar jobs. Otherwise, major constructions (those involving housing, shipping) and public hygiene will face major challenges.
Don't overlook contribution made by blue collar workers! Without them, a lot of things will reach stalemate / standstill!
疫情过后，我前后到柔佛/古来自驾游了好几次。第一次是同我老婆在古来住宿一晚，北上到峇株巴辖，然后再转回新加坡。当时下来倾盆大雨，柔佛州有好几个小镇都淹水啦。
第二次是带上靖凯与靖捷，北上古来后便倒回新加坡。
最后一次是在四月份，在婧怡返回墨尔本前，到柔佛/古来走一回。主要是吃当地的美食，及购买一些价廉物美的食品/日常用品。
星期五早上7点离开住家，通畅无阻的过了双边关卡，直奔靠近关卡的乌达鱼饼餐馆。据闻该店的鱼饼蛮火红，早上九点左右便会卖光。我们抵达那间餐馆时，已是8点左右。把车停在餐馆外的路边停车场；因为是公共假期，所以不用付费。
乌达鱼饼蛮厚，有点烧焦的味道，但还可口。
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| 打包了50支乌达鱼饼与两包辣死你妈(nasi lemak)回家 |
下一站是Skudai 的早安粥品（这是我们每次往柔佛时都会光顾的小吃店，粥与豆花水非常好吃）。
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| Kulai town area |
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| Parking lot at Econ Mart @ Kulai |
I have made 3 trips to Johor Bahru / Kulai post-pandemic.
If one has time, it is certainly worthwhile to make a short trip to Johor state - to savour the local food delights, and buy groceries. And of course, don't forget to top up petrol before returning to Singapore.
自从母亲过逝后，心情有点暗淡，总觉得日子过得有点累。
往往在下班后，把车子停在住宅小区的停车场时，便会不自然的浮起浓浓的睡意；暂时紧闭双眼，不知不觉的尽然堕入梦乡。又在不期然间醒来时，有点不知所措，刹那间忘了自己身在何处。也许是晚上睡眠不足的缘故吧？
所幸还有自己喜欢的工作来“打发”时间。不然不知该如何是好！
My mother's passed on 1 month ago. Ever since returning to Singapore after completing the funeral ritual in Nibong Tebal, I felt kind of down and out lately.
Fortunately, my passion for work is still strong. That really keeps me going!
Yes, I am sad that my mother has left us for good. On the other hand, it may also be a blessing that she departed peacefully, without much sufferings. No doubt, she was still bedridden from her neurological disorder. But she left us after her bed sores had healed, and urinary catheter removed. She might have some swallowing dysfunction, but she was still able to take food orally. She was still able to recognise people and converse (albeit in a very soft voice) till the day she departed.
Most importantly, she passed on peacefully at home!
