Today I learnt that spanking new phones with all the bells and whistles were not made for tech dinosaurs like my parents. It works out for my dad because he’s contented with just a simple phone that has call and text functions. However, for tech dinosaurs like my mum who wants the latest technology, it’s a whole different story. Last…
in love with USA
I can’t believe it. First we got Carl’s Jr., then we got Quiznos, now there’s even Church’s Chicken?! But it doesn’t even beat the taste of KFC! So how come so many USA food chains are opening in Singapore?! I was flipping through today’s edition of TODAY and saw this… Yes, it’s called Texas Chicken in Singapore. I saw the…
my life as of now
No, this blog is not dead yet. At least it was for a long long while. I have since graduated with a B.S. in Advertising with honors (proud of that!) I’ve completed my graduation trip to L.A, Hawai’i, Macau, China, and HK. I’ve packed a little of my room and stuff. And now…I’m officially unemployed. I’ve finally come to the…
a week of self-discovery
Last week, I travelled to New York for AAF Most Promising Minority 2011. It was a 3-day award ceremony + professional seminars + recruitment fair. While many would say that they received valuable lessons about the advertising industry. I would say that this trip was one of self-discovery. On the last day of the program, a top executive from Leo…
la cinco peso
“[some mumbo jumbo] la cinco peso!” After hearing so many street vendors yelling that on the streets of Mexico City, it’s stuck in my head now. Things I learned so far in/about Mexico: The only way to get onto the metro is to push. Like just fuckin’ shove yourself into the metro no matter how crowded it is. Graciousness gets…
silver fish hand catch
As requested by Nad, here’s the Old Spice ads to have a good laugh over. Some things just don’t die… Not going to post all the video replies to tweets, just the finale. Even Grover was inspired by the Old Spice guy.
kid needs to grow up
This kid needs to grow up and understand that things don’t just fall into your lap without working hard for it. 信じられない。 He really needs a reality check. I dislike kids who think that they can just run to the States or some other country (probably on their parents’ money) if they don’t make it in the exams in Singapore.…
hello, my name is peggy
Was talking to Prof. Vargas today and he brought up the Old Spice guy and how people liked the character so much that they got persuaded to buy the products. Hmmm…seriously, I don’t think I’m like most people who get persuaded to buy something just coz I like the ads for it. Just like how I find the Discover ads…
problem after problem
Probably flunked my Stats exam. I think the only good thing that has happened this week is tonight’s dinner with Christina and Stephanie. Ok…maybe the “loot” I got from attending the talk by Mary Kay Haben and the Stats homework deadline got extended to Monday. Just when I thought I could enjoy a breather from exams and homework, another problem…
my life is officially screwed
All the coffee I downed just to stay awake has gone to waste. My life is officially screwed by the stats exam. Almost panicked and blanked out. Told myself to calm down and think, but ran out of time to think logically. To think that I was half confident that it would go ok since I did one practice exam…