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I believe that you need to let go of things in life to make room for new experiences. It sounds hypocritical coming from a former hoarder like me, but it is quite possibly the most important lesson I've learnt these past two years. Decluttering or tidying up is cathartic. That's why I feel clearing out your house can improve your life. Like many, I discovered this before moving into my BTO, as my better half and I attempted to clear out our guest room. Horrifyingly, it had become 'The Room of Requirement', also known as the place-where-you-dump-things-you-think you-need-but-really-don't. But the problem went beyond that. After living in our resale flat for 12 years, we had accumulated a lot of stuff. The plague of junk had spread to the study and living room as well. This is a just a portion of the junk the disposal company had to clear. We recycled and donated as much as we could and tossed out everything else. But over a decade's worth of barang is not easy to get rid of. After spending two or three hours sorting through junk while pausing to reminisce, you become sian and refuse to deal with it till next week. So, the problem persisted. Professionals were called in and even they took nearly four hours to clear our flat. The first lesson of decluttering is not to bring stuff home in the first place. Now, after over a year in our BTO, we remain clutter-free. Besides, there's no space for junk in a smaller flat. Moving office back in 2018: I ended up throwing away most of the items on my old desk. The mess is real. Attachments While there are many reasons for people to hoard, mine is simple: I tend to attach memories to items. Case in point: Parting with my second motorcycle was nearly as hard as parting with my first one. This, despite preparing for this eventuality from the first day of ownership. I purchased a Yamaha FZ16 in January 2024 and nicknamed her 'Zoey' the day I rode her home. The COE expires in November, so you can say I've been readying myself for nine months. Every day I repeated this mantra: Only by moving on can I own a newer machine with better performance and comfort. In September, I agreed to transfer ownership of the bike to a good friend 'when the time comes'. I thought I'd have Zoey till the first week of November. But the time to say farewell arrived sooner than expected. Letting go with a grateful heart helps you move on quicker. A sudden goodbye As I write this, my friend just told me he wants to take over as soon as possible. At this point, what else was I waiting for? So, I said yes. My heart immediately sank. It's like in the movie Inside Out when Sadness takes over the controls. The realisation that I would be saying farewell sooner than planned was harder to take than anticipated. Moving on doesn't mean I'm unfeeling or uncaring. In fact, our time together has become cherished memories - the best way to remember my ownership experience. Zoey, thank you for forgiving my noob-ness and at times, ineptness. Thank you for the funny moments and learning opportunities. Thank you for keeping me safe. You are a good bike, and I appreciate our time together. If you go to 'bike heaven', I hope it will be painless. Before we part ways, I shall also pat you like your previous owner and say, "Good luck!" And to whoever gets you next: "Ride safe, always." The pent-up emotions have been released. Catharsis is on the way. – Jeremy
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Car enthusiasts are an emotional bunch. So, I naturally develop feelings for things on wheels, be it four wheels or two. However, I was surprised to discover that I had become attached to my old pair of sneakers, whose soles are so worn that it hurts to wear them. That is the unequivocal signal to retire them. But I must say "Thank you" before bidding them goodbye. The laceless design is convenient, saving time when you need to rush off in the morning Through thick and thin These Adidas Ultraboost sneakers were purchased during a holiday in Taipei over six years ago. Back then, I saw them as shoes to wear on Thursdays and Fridays. The fact that they didn't have laces added to their appeal. Indeed, this was their purpose for the next two years. I wore them sparingly - no more than once a week and not when it was raining when I was about to leave the house. Then COVID came. It put an end to work trips and twice-yearly holidays - these shoes accompanied me on such occasions. But the pandemic was also a blessing, for it allowed me to reset and chase after better health. These sneakers became my workout companion. As my other pair of running shoes wore out, this pair accompanied me on numerous walks, jogs and runs. Kilometre after kilometre, they plodded along with me as I strived to improve my fitness. I went from being haggard after walking two kilometres to being able to easily walk 10 kilometres - with plenty of 'petrol' left in the tank. Walking for two hours straight is now easy. This newfound fitness continues to pay off during holidays. Of course, all this pavement pounding took its toll. Wear patterns emerged as the once-fresh soles became flatter. I washed them whenever they began to smell. They began to lose their 'bounce' as well, with the springiness lessening each month. At the same time, these sneakers continued their service as part of my casual Friday ensemble. Or, if I had to go somewhere where a lot of walking was involved, I would slip them on. When I began pursuing my 2B licence last May, these sneakers were once again called to action. They were my de facto choice of footwear for practical lessons. (I wear proper riding boots now with protective D30 inserts.) I really put these sneakers through hell. Many of my practical lessons occurred during heavy downpours, leaving them and my feet soaking wet. Still, they soldiered on. The 'tread' is worn and flat, and the soles have actually cracked Age sets in Midway through my nine-month journey (which included a two-month wait for the TP test availability, during which I kept spamming circuit reviews), I began to worry that my shoes wouldn't last till the end. I had ceased wearing them on Fridays and had bought another pair for workouts. But they still performed exercise duty from time to time. My concern then was that I did not want to alter my riding footwear. When you're a newbie, you're scared of having to get used to something else. What if your other shoes are slippery, causing you to miss a shift and even fail the test? Well, these sneakers held, and I passed my 2B licence in them. Calling them my 'lucky shoes', I promised I would throw them away right after earning my 2A licence this year. That deadline has long passed. Goodbye and thank you Now that I've written this sole-ful tribute, I am ready to bid these sneakers adieu. My rational side knows that there's no point in keeping shoes I can no longer wear, and that throwing them away frees up space for a replacement pair. But rather than parting with them with a heavy heart, I wish to send them off with a grateful and happy one. To my long-serving sneakers: Thank you for being there for me each time I needed you. Thank you for standing up to the rigours of my lifestyle. Your worn soles are a testament to how far we have travelled. Thank you for being my initial riding companion and getting me through the first riding licence. And for always being there for all other casual occasions. If shoes could tell a story, you would be a diary that chronicled my journey over the last six years. I have worn you till you wore out; it is only fair for you to retire. Life is about choices, and it's also about learning to let go to make room in your life for new experiences. Should Adidas make another pair like this one in a colour I like, I would probably buy it. It won't be the same as my old pair of sneakers, but I'd still be excited to see where they take me over the next few years.
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Cars are becoming more and more homogenised. No, I'm not saying that cars are becoming identical, but as more and more cars become electrified and more EVs come to market, they will tend to feel the same. You see, consumers want cars that are quiet, spacious and convenient, and manufacturers are giving us just that. Some of us (not everyone looks at the list of standard safety features, sadly) want safer cars, too, so carmakers are bundling in more safety and driver assistance functions. So, most modern cars today are easy to drive and have numerous amenities that cater to drivers and passengers. But if you love driving, you would have surely noticed that driving a modern car doesn't deliver the same engagement that driving say, an older manual car does. Congestion, the enemy Can you drive a manual sports car today? Yes, enthusiasts do. But not me, because it's not rewarding to drive a manual car when my daily commute to and from the office happens during peak hours. The mere thought of repeatedly shifting from first to second and second to first, with some second to third thrown in from time to time, twice a day, is abhorrent. It is a chore. One might ask, "Well, why not go for late-night drives then?" After 8-10 hours at work, which also involves a fair amount of driving (test cars), I need to rest. A fatigued driver is a dangerous one. The writer gearing up for his first ride on his first bike Swopping four wheels for two So, how can a keen driver still feel engaged? Interestingly, one alternative is to ride a motorcycle. If you've never ridden a motorcycle before, imagine this. In a car, with an automatic transmission, you can pretty much just look out for traffic and steer. Only your right foot needs to work, and you're insulated and physically protected. On a motorcycle, you'll need all your wits and your senses (including whatever sixth sense or premonitions you can muster) to keep yourself safe. Looking out for other traffic is just beginning, because you need to even predict 'car and driver language' based on how a vehicle is being driven. And we haven't even gotten to operating a bike with a manual gearbox. An ignition that needs an actual key, analogue gauges, and yes, a 10,000rpm redline For the uninitiated, the clutch is a lever on the left handlebar and the shifter is a peg below your left foot. The accelerator is on right handlebar, which you twist towards you to accelerate. In front of it is the lever for the front brake and below your foot is the pedal for the rear brake. Your entire body is involved in riding a bike, and this is especially true when going around corners. And if sightlines in a car are important, they are everything when it comes to riding - where you look is where the bike will go. On a bike, looking the wrong way could end with you becoming a part of the scenery or taking an unwanted dip in a longkang. That's more than enough to keep me alert. Risky, but that's life in general If you're a biker, you'd undoubtedly have heard all the questions about risk and danger, especially given how vulnerable one is on two wheels. Is driving safer? In a sense, yes. But how much safer, actually? To me, riding a motorcycle is as risky as riding my bicycle on the road. So is crossing the road. Even walking on the pavement is dangerous, especially if there are cyclists are intent on zipping by you. I could as easily trip while walking as I could bump my knee on a table leg (it just happened again today). If I were to analyse every action I intended to take and anticipate its danger potential, I'd literally be stuck at home, which by the way is where most accidents occur. If you think most cars are becoming staid and uninteresting, I recommend taking a bike lesson (or two). Even if you're a die-hard manual sports car enthusiast, you may end up finding the experience to be an eye-opening, and perhaps addictive one.
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How much does it cost to complete a 2B course nowadays?
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Is the weather really that warm that you need to ride without clothes? This motorcyclist thinks so. Spotted on SGRV's Facebook and many other sources, a short-hair motorcyclist can be seen riding nude by the camera bike traveling along PIE towards changi. The nude rider then left the highway via the Bedok North Rd exit with the camera bike following closely, allowing us to get a closer look at this bewildering sight. Thankfully, the video that has been uploaded to the web doesn't show his private parts...
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Watch Vaune Phan on CNA, for those who like her. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/this-weekend/biking-in-mindoro-philippines-10256760?cid=vaune
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I promised him I will start a thread for him so here goes. Congrats bro in your quest for your Class 2B license which you have embarked on since........... 11 November 2013 And I am not proud to say that you are currently still at Lesson 1 to date. Take this thread as your "hall of shame" (kidding la) for being the King of Procrastination or you could use it as a motivation and channel it to your advantage now that you have so many others here rooting for you (I am sure they will) haha. Will be documenting his whole progress here. @kobayashigt
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Is that whose name we shall not say ???????????? https://sg.news.yahoo.com/she-riding-mt-everest-solo-042601898.html SINGAPORE — What to do when life puts obstacles in your path? If you’re Vaune Phan, you think of them as mountains to climb. That’s why the 27 year-old biker has decided to set off on an epic journey in June, starting from her comfortable home here and crossing 8,000km of mixed terrain, all the way to Everest Base Camp. “This trip signifies there can be “mountains” in our lives, but if we remain determined and persevere on, we will conquer the “mountain”, we can achieve our dreams,” she says. MORE: Another female rider who is braver than you
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Apart from the dangerous traffic condition in SG, owing a bike seems economical yet, don't have to wait and wait for bus arrival and don't have to wait to flag a cab with green sign, even, if they bother to stop for you. Pro:- 1. consume less petrol 2. easy maintenance 3. free parking ( any corner below HDB blocks, pedestrian walkways) 4. no need pay ERP (push thru pedestrian walkways) 5. short cut road (no need to make big detour to get to the main road or expressway- again, by means of pedestrian walkways) No. 3, 4 & 5 really can save a lot... My parents always discouraging me to get a bike... but judging from the savings and convenients... hmmm... should I?
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http://transport.asiaone.com/news/general/story/cyclist-spotted-riding-along-mce-during-morning-rush-hour SINGAPORE - A cyclist was seen pedalling on the road shoulder of the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) this morning. A Stomp reader told the citizen journalism website that he had thought it was a motorcyclist. He said it was during the morning rush hour at about 8.30am when he noticed the cyclist entering the MCE from the East Coast Parkway (ECP) towards the city. He told Stomp: "Initially, at the first glance it looked like a motorcyclist, but I was shocked to realise it was a cyclist pedaling on the road shoulder! "I hope LTA can do something about this incident." Cyclists here face a fine of $20 for riding on an expressway, which is against the Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules.
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Nice one! East London resident Martin Le-May captured this incredible photo of a baby weasel on the back of a green woodpecker in Essex, England, on Monday. Martin Le-May As much as we’d all like to believe this is a wondrous tale of friendship wherein two mates go on an epic adventure featuring a baby weasel and his magnificent flying steed, sadly it’s NOT. It’s a photo of a weasel trying to kill a woodpecker. Le-May spoke to BuzzFeed News about capturing the moment he described as “the struggle for life.” Le-May, a hobby photographer, was taking a walk with his wife through the Hornchurch Country Park in East London in the hopes of her seeing a green woodpecker for the first time. In an email to BuzzFeed News, he described what we’re calling “The Thrilling Tale of the Woodpecker and the Weasel”: “As we walked we heard a distressed squawking and I saw that flash of green. So hurriedly I pointed out to Ann the bird and it settled into the grass behind a couple of small silver birch trees. Both of us trained our binoculars and it occurred that the woodpecker was unnaturally hopping about like it was treading on a hot surface. Lots of wing flapping showing that gloriously yellow/white colour interspersed with the flash of red head feathers. Just after I switched from my binoculars to my camera the bird flew across us and slightly in our direction; suddenly it was obvious it had a small mammal on its back and this was a struggle for life. The woodpecker landed in front of us and I feared the worst. I guess though our presence, maybe 25 meters away, momentarily distracted the weasel. The woodpecker seized the opportunity and flew up and away into some bushes away to our left. Quickly the bird gathered its self respect and flew up into the trees and away from our sight. The woodpecker left with its life. The weasel just disappeared into the long grass, hungry.” Today, it's a meme!! kekeke
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(News) 'Hello Kitty biker' dies in crash with lorry MinMin Jun 29th, 10, 08:22 PM #1 (permalink) 'Hello Kitty biker' dies in crash with lorry Boyfriend rides past accident scene and recognises her bike from decals He was puzzled when his girlfriend didn't send him a text message from her mobile phone, as she usually did upon arriving at her work place every day. Then something caught Mr Steven Tan's attention as he was riding his motorcycle to her workplace. There had been a fatal accident on the PIE. Mr Tan, 26, told The New Paper: "I saw my girlfriend's motorbike with all its Hello Kitty decals on the extreme right lane at the opposite side, and I knew it was her. "When I saw that, I stopped my motorcycle, broke down and cried." Mr Tan said a lorry was also in the lane, and a motorcycle helmet belonging to his girlfriend, Miss Candy Kwek, 21, was lying on the road. The accident happened around 10.20am on Monday. Police said the accident involved a lorry and a motorcycle. The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News I always notice that many female bikers are not riding with proper footwears. They are always seen with sandals or slippers when they are biking. Dun they realised that it is very dangerous cos when they skid, they will suffer serious injuries on their foot.
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Heard abt this recently. Good initiative to reduce fatality on SG roads. http://www.income.com.sg/AboutUs/Releases/2014/Jul01.asp Had seen many possibly young and inexperienced motorcyclist ride dangerously in our roads. Be safe. As motorist, lets watch out/give some space for their presence too.
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Hey folks, I'll be heading to HKT with my gf soon. We will be renting a bike there (I reckon, scooter, thos lau pok one, without clutch). So would need some advise. First off, I dun have a bike licence (is that a problem?? ) Is the scooter easy to ride? How's the traffic there like? anyone who has rode there before can comment? Any other things to take note of (eg speeding, riding without helmet / without license, if I get caught, can kopi $$$ work?? haha) thanks to all
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Just saw one stopping a motorcycle on a chevron at sle woodlands exit around 6pm. The same bike those Cisco/Aetos riding for escort. Uniform and number plate confirmed LTA. So LTA downgrade the bike or outsourcing to 3rd party to summon our rides? Die lah confirm they chase qouta.
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last 10 secs, Would this be reckless riding?
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How do you ride a lorry? How come the stickers for vans n lorry say Pax, instead of Riders?
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Met a guy who rode one at serangoon park connector yesterday.... the bike looked cool and its very low. (3-wheeler, although he said there are 2-wheel version also) I heard before that these bikes are quite ex!! .... GPGT ------------
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When driving /riding along the expressway, pls look out for drunk jay walkers trying to cross the road. ========= Drunk jaywalker jailed for causing fatal 5-vehicle crash 06 Sep 2011; SOURCE: The Straits Times A DRUNK jaywalker who caused a fatal five-vehicle collision on an expressway was jailed for four weeks yesterday. Jeffrey Ching Fook Soon, 30, pleaded guilty to the negligent act of crossing a section of the Pan-Island Expressway without keeping a proper lookout on the evening of March 15, 2009. Ching, who was an operations support manager then, walked away from the accident with bruises and abrasions. But his reckless act resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, who was thrown off his vehicle and run over by a lorry. The traffic accident involved two cars, a taxi, a lorry and a motorcycle. A traffic court heard that aircraft service engineer Tan Ching Beng, 47, was driving his car behind one driven by Associate Professor Arthur Tay Ee Beng, 41, along the centre of the three-lane expressway when they saw a blue taxi either slowing down or stopping along the left lane. They then noticed Ching walking unsteadily across the left lane in front of the taxi. Suddenly, he turned and walked back towards the left. Prof Tay, who thought the man had decided not to cross the road, proceeded to drive ahead at a reduced speed. But Ching suddenly turned back again. Prof Tay immediately applied his brakes but his car hit Ching, who rolled up the bonnet, hit the front windscreen before rolling down and landing on the expressway. Mr Tan also braked and swerved left, causing security officer Rajoo Subramaniam Naidu -
KNN this type of father really should kena . The daughter already uncomfortable liao kena sanwiched then monster father molest her... should kena by the taiwan government.... Duno why cannot embed...only the link here. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=210168765687173
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Not sure if traffic law allows bicyclists to happily ride across the streets using zebra crossings? I have encountered many such cases recently but if safety is not compromised, I dont give them a chance:- I wont stop for them..... if they want to cross, please get off and push the bikes and walk like a pedestrian... especially he/she is a foreigner from either china or india/pakistan etc......... zebra crossings are called and meant for pedestrian crossing.... not bike crossings
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I would like to share a recent experience regarding this subject. I was exiting 10-Mile Junction carpark turning left into Woodlands Road when I almost knocked down this uncle bicycle rider. I was looking right for oncoming traffic. When clear, I released my brakes and moved forward only to see uncle riding his bike right in front of me from my left to right! Obviously, he was riding on the pedestrian pavement and crossed the slip road that I was on without anticipating my movement forward. I wasn't expecting anything to appear, so luckily my reaction was fast enough to stop in time. That guy did not seemed fazed at all as he rode on merrily. I know many of us have encountered such riders, but here is a reminder of how dangerous it can be when people flout traffic rules blatantly, and to always look forward before releasing your brakes to move off. Cheers. -
Was forming up on the second lane for going straight (also can turn right) when this m/cycle suddenly cuts into my lane to turn right. Lucky my car was slow....good to have cam!.....
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I was bugged by him to get the car done. Haha.... It's supposed to be a testimony for Duragloss. Seeing the car a little rough on a surface and it being almost a year old and not clayed BEFORE, i, the NICE COUSIN decided to clay the whole car. First washed the whole car with Duragloss 901 Shampoo. I had a great foam party! Followed by a good 1 hour of claying. Lotsa stubborn stains but Soft99 clay HELD out! I was so proud! Right after the car was clayed, I started to hose down the car again and dried the car. The clay worked by removing the stains and it actually revealed some more shine. (: My steps were 501 Marine Polish with speed 5 on the PC, buffed off with the help of some Aquawax, and then a layer of 105 Sealant and lastly topped up with Aquawax. Didn't want to mix it with EnviroShield or TrackClaw ... Results were..... Stunning Chilli Padi red! (: Woots! Pictures to show!!! Hatch and Bonnet and Roof. (:
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Hi car owners, Do you think riding in between lanes is a form of defensive riding for the riders? Why can't riders ride within lane? Some of us don't mind them to ride between lanes to get to the front at traffic lights. Should we all start to adopt a protocol to honk to alert rider who is riding infront of you but riding in between lanes or by the edge of the lane? Sometimes, I find some of them are opportuntists, machiam seating on fence to see which lane is to their advantages. By doing so, it kinds of inconvenient the drivers behind, i.e. we wonder whether we should just overtake or stay behind them? Your view please. Thank you very much. Regards,
