Marking the View

the sacred weekend wasn't so sacred after all.

at a quiet cafe in town, with research papers and reflective journals for company.

thanks for the memories, 4b1!

The Wingtip

"Follow your instincts, fly off into the horizon. Chase the sun like you would your aspirations; a wondrous future lies ahead"

(inspirational words from hongwei, who was on his way to Genting)

A Glimpse of the Fireworks

the fireworks from Universal Studios, as glimpsed from our hotel's balcony through further windows.

after all the antics, chatting, junk food and monopoly deal, the four of us, from our blue-pinafore days, went into a satisfying 9-hour slumber.

An Artificial World

i have never been a fan of artificial worlds - never quite saw the appeal of the Disneylands. suffice to say, i wasn't quite entertained by our little red dot's newest tourist attraction, Universal Studios.

a picture taken from the window of one of the many shops within.

The Sky

"The merciless winds of change; overshadowed by the drone of construction and the lights of the enveloping skyline, the unforgiving barriers of buildings that mar our view of the angry sky."

(gui an, a first submission from a student of mine. brilliant!)

Late Night Marking

the slashing of the mighty red pen, accompanied by the occasional droning car engines.

taking a breather, from the 19th storey.

Weaving Through the Traffic

we had just attended our Commencement ceremony and were heading out for drinks and dessert after packing our robes, when we saw this man, with his amazing eco-friendly vehicle, zooming down the road.

-s

A Teochew Lullaby

"the window of Kopitiam Hougang Mall, on a rainy morning a year ago. a Teochew lullaby that coos a bustling HDB estate to sleep."

(jw, he who is oddly at the university's library despite the fact that we've already graduated)

The Calm of the Business District

"Singapore's Central Business District in the cool late evening, through the frame of two coconut trees at Kallang Riverside Park. On an occasion which can no longer exist. The Ephemeral and the Eternal, concurrently, yet one never knows which is which."

(jw, who should be studying for his finals)

Jesus, I am your Father

"On the LAST DAY OF MY EXAMS (!!!!) in NUS, to celebrate, I went driving around Singapore. I came across Sacred Heart Church (built in 1910) in Dhoby Ghaut and saw this sight. It was Jesus holding six lightsabres. "Jesus, I am your Father!" it screamed to me. So, I took a photo."

(david, he who came in a shirt and tie for his final examination)

Kembangan, Singapore

"the view from my window on a good fine day" (debbie)

"my good friend, Debbie, a fellow Perthling has been introduced to your wonderful site by meee! And she would like to pass you this photo taken from her window from her house back home (the REAL home) in Kembangan." (ellies)

(in a a chain - debbie sent an email to ellies who forwarded it to theviewoutsideyourwindow)

From the Singapore Flyer

jw has included his captions within his picture.
but just let me say this, we often proof-read his essays and would either get lost in 1. his maze of long sentences, or 2. his incredibly long and explanatory footnotes.

(jw, he whose brains i would love to pick)

With the Singapore Flyer in the Background

we were stuck in two traffic jams, i was really frustrated with the rush hour traffic, we were supposed to meet our friends for drinks and were hopelessly late. when we were almost reaching our destination, we saw this from the bus.

a soon to be married couple creating new (photographic) memories.

(siok, theviewoutsideyourwindow)

We are Graduating Soon

"from the NUS Science canteen, can we just stare at the skies instead of working on the final year project"

(angie, who says we are less than a month away from our 18 year struggle with education)

Singapore, the Dispersed Clouds

"the sky from my window, somewhere in the east."

(po, the optimistic one)

From Inside a Capsule on the Singapore Flyer, Singapore, 23 March 2008

"this is where im proud to call it my home.there's a connection between us"

(khairunnisa osman, she who flies)

Hall, Singapore, Night

after a day of running around like a headless chicken, gaping in astonishment at the sudden downpour, stranded with five copies of my thesis screaming to be bound, returning to my room only after the sun has set - i was ready to surrender to the forces above which all seemed to work entirely against me today.

and then oscar said, "hey, look."

so what if we're both swamped, epiphanies are, after all, still waiting to be discovered.

(s, theviewoutsideyourwindow)

Singapore, Hall, Rain

it's a rainy afternoon, and i've just taken an afternoon nap. i love how the roads look glossy with rain. i would like to sit by my bed and watch the droplets fall, but my thesis is waiting for me.

(s, theviewoutsideyourwindow)

Singapore, Morning

the magnificent morning view from the office window, sure beats the Monday blues.
though, why are you at work so early?

(alvin/madmacs, the friendly photographer)