Orangeous Dailies tag:www.orangeous.org,2007-10-21:/dailies//5 2010-05-14T04:34:47Z Abso-fuckin-lutely Orangeous Movable Type Pro 4.32-en Announcement tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1923 2010-12-31T03:10:56Z 2010-05-14T04:34:47Z There is an on-going PSB Academy marketing campaign on Orangeous from 080510 to 280610. All the entries for Room 101: No Room For Fear can be viewed at: http://www.orangeous.org/dailies/room-101/... Sukianto H. Christopher There is an on-going PSB Academy marketing campaign on Orangeous from 080510 to 280610.

All the entries for Room 101: No Room For Fear can be viewed at: http://www.orangeous.org/dailies/room-101/

]]> Dakota Residences Handover 030810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1989 2010-09-01T16:51:10Z 2010-09-03T06:32:51Z Main entrance. Finally, we got the keys to our unit at Dakota Residences @ Dakota Crescent.... Sukianto H. Christopher Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Main entrance.
Main entrance.

Finally, we got the keys to our unit at Dakota Residences @ Dakota Crescent.

Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Main entrance view.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Main pool.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Our kitchen.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Our kitchen.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Our balcony.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Our balcony view.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Spa pool area.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Living room.
Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Master-bedroom toilet.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Michelle's room.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: My room.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Dakota handover pack consisting of keys, documentation and remote controls.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Jessie.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Master-bedroom toilet.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: My room.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Our balcony view.
Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Gym.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Spa pool area.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Jessie in the jacuzzi pool.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Block 36 lobby at night.Dakota Residences Handover 030810: Main entrance at night.

]]> Dakota Residences Steam Room 010910 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1988 2010-09-01T15:37:18Z 2010-09-01T15:48:01Z Guns are prohibited. Sorry, they really are prohibited.... Sukianto H. Christopher Dakota Residences Steam Room 010910: Guns are prohibited.
Guns are prohibited.

Sorry, they really are prohibited.

]]> Cafe Iguana 290810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1986 2010-08-29T16:36:38Z 2010-08-29T16:55:52Z Beer and dinner with the boys after exams... as promised! (From left) Kelvin, Aldo, Alex and Jude. (From left) Jessie, me, Firdaus and Samuel.... Sukianto H. Christopher Beer and dinner with the boys after exams... as promised!

Cafe Iguana 290810: (From left) Kelvin, Aldo, Alex and Jude.
(From left) Kelvin, Aldo, Alex and Jude.

Cafe Iguana 290810: (From left) Jessie, me, Firdaus and Samuel.
(From left) Jessie, me, Firdaus and Samuel.

]]> Those Were The Days 2003 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1985 2010-08-29T08:22:03Z 2010-08-29T08:33:40Z It's fun to look back at old, outrageous photos of yourself and swear never to do it again. Pang and I. Those were the days... When I thought this was cool. When I thought having my hair bleached for 8... Sukianto H. Christopher It's fun to look back at old, outrageous photos of yourself and swear never to do it again.

Those Were The Days 2003: Pang and I.
Pang and I.

Those were the days...

Those Were The Days 2003: When I thought this was cool.
When I thought this was cool.

Those Were The Days 2003: When I thought having my hair bleached for 8 hours straight was cool.
When I thought having my hair bleached for 8 hours straight was cool.

Oh my... what a mess.

]]> Graduation Parties 2010 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1984 2010-08-28T06:34:25Z 2010-08-28T07:32:03Z A series of graduation parties, before we 9 to 5. Beach Cabana 200810 Wen Jie and Sylwyn. Justin, Meng Chang and I. Meng Chang, me and Jessie. Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub 200810 (From left) Me, Justin, Wen Jie and Meng... Sukianto H. Christopher A series of graduation parties, before we 9 to 5.

Beach Cabana 200810

Graduation Parties 2010: Beach Cabana 200810. Wen Jie and Sylwyn.
Wen Jie and Sylwyn.

Graduation Parties 2010: Beach Cabana 200810. Justin, Meng Chang and I.
Justin, Meng Chang and I.

Graduation Parties 2010: Beach Cabana 200810. Meng Chang, me and Jessie.
Meng Chang, me and Jessie.

Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub 200810

Graduation Parties 2010: Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub 220810. (From left) Me, Justin, Wen Jie and Meng Chang.
(From left) Me, Justin, Wen Jie and Meng Chang.

Graduation Parties 2010: Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub 220810. Meng Chang, Jessie and Sylwyn.
Meng Chang, Jessie and Sylwyn.

To be continued...

Photo album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sukianto/sets/72157624699079663

]]> Mira's 22nd Birthday tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1982 2010-08-28T04:48:05Z 2010-08-28T06:38:59Z Our dear classmate Mira turns 22! Dinner at Ayam Penyet President, followed by coffee at Starbucks. (Front, from left) Jessie, Sylwyn, Mira, Fauzan. (Back) Me and Wen Jie. Mira and her birthday cake. Mira and Fauzan. Mira and her present.... Sukianto H. Christopher Our dear classmate Mira turns 22!

Dinner at Ayam Penyet President, followed by coffee at Starbucks.

Mira's 22nd Birthday: Starbucks. (Front, from left) Jessie, Sylwyn, Mira, Fauzan. (Back) Me and Wen Jie.
(Front, from left) Jessie, Sylwyn, Mira, Fauzan. (Back) Me and Wen Jie.

Mira's 22nd Birthday: Starbucks. Mira and her birthday cake.
Mira and her birthday cake.

Mira's 22nd Birthday: Starbucks. Mira and Fauzan.
Mira and Fauzan.

Mira's 22nd Birthday: Starbucks. Mira and her present.
Mira and her present.

Photo album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sukianto/sets/72157624823331668

]]> Michelle's 21st Birthday tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1981 2010-08-26T17:12:37Z 2010-08-27T10:11:51Z Michelle's 21st birthday, held onboard John's yacht. Big thanks to Hui Ching for planning such an awesome party and John for lending us his beautiful yacht! John's yacht. John's yacht. John's yacht. Jessie and I. (From left) Joycelyn, Hui Ching,... Sukianto H. Christopher Michelle's 21st birthday, held onboard John's yacht.

Big thanks to Hui Ching for planning such an awesome party and John for lending us his beautiful yacht!

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch.
John's yacht.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch.
John's yacht.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch.
John's yacht.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. Jessie and I.
Jessie and I.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. (From left) Joycelyn, Hui Ching, Michelle and Jessie.
(From left) Joycelyn, Hui Ching, Michelle and Jessie.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. (Back row) Joycelyn, Chor Kwan, Sabrina and Yeejie. (Front row, from left) Jieping, Yunxin and Michelle.
(Back row) Joycelyn, Chor Kwan, Sabrina and Yeejie. (Front row, from left) Jieping, Yunxin and Michelle.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. Michelle jumping in.
Michelle jumping in.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. (Back row, from left) Me, Michelle, Yeejie, Jieping and Hui Ching. (Seated, from left) Yunxin, Sabrina, Chor Kwan, Jessie and Joycelyn.
(Back row, from left) Me, Michelle, Yeejie, Jieping and Hui Ching. (Seated, from left) Yunxin, Sabrina, Chor Kwan, Jessie and Joycelyn.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. The girls on the rubber dinghy heading for shore.
The girls on the rubber dinghy heading for shore.

Michelle's 21st Birthday: John's yatch. Someone arrived here before us.
Someone arrived here before us.

Photo album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sukianto/sets/72157624812753574

]]> Argos A700 Drive Recorder tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1980 2010-08-26T04:54:51Z 2010-08-26T05:31:32Z Got an Argos A700 Drive Recorder for the car. I believe it is Korean-made. Argos A700 Drive Recorder. Pros Cheap, around $150 to $200. I find the G-sensor recording function important. It records a separate 30-second video upon the slightest... Sukianto H. Christopher Got an Argos A700 Drive Recorder for the car. I believe it is Korean-made.

Argos A700 Drive Recorder.
Argos A700 Drive Recorder.

Pros

  1. Cheap, around $150 to $200.
  2. I find the G-sensor recording function important. It records a separate 30-second video upon the slightest impact and the sensitivity can be adjusted. Pretty useful if someone hits your car (from the front) when you are away and tries to run off.

Cons

  1. The manual is poorly translated.
  2. Can't seem to find the site to download upgrade firmware. Can't seem to find an online support site.
  3. Player software is provided and it is the only way you can adjust unit settings.
  4. Time and date setting has to be adjusted every time the SD card is removed from the unit. Otherwise all future recordings will show Year 2000, 1 January. If you do not set the date and time, you will have a lot of difficulty searching for a specific video, as the folders are name according to MM-DD-TIME.
  5. Registration plate numbers can't be seen clearly. Then again, we get what we pay for.

Specifications: http://telexy.en.ec21.com/Mini_Driving_Recorder_Argos_A700--3970548_3970555.html

]]> School Life 200810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1979 2010-08-25T16:20:56Z 2010-08-25T16:40:53Z Final exam paper at Henderson campus. School is finally over. Not forever, but for a long long time. (From left) Han Yang, Justin, Wen Jie, Gabriel, William, Zung, Alan, me and Meng Chang. (From left) Aisha, Clarisse, Jessie, Wen Jie,... Sukianto H. Christopher Final exam paper at Henderson campus.

School is finally over. Not forever, but for a long long time.

School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Han Yang, Justin, Wen Jie, Gabriel, William, Zung, Alan, me and Meng Chang.
(From left) Han Yang, Justin, Wen Jie, Gabriel, William, Zung, Alan, me and Meng Chang.

School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Aisha, Clarisse, Jessie, Wen Jie, Swati, Mira and Amelia.
(From left) Aisha, Clarisse, Jessie, Wen Jie, Swati, Mira and Amelia.

School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Wen Jie, Thomas, Alan and I.School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Aisha, Clarisse, Jessie, Swati, Mira and Amelia.School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Aisha, Clarisse, Jessie, Wen Jie, Swati, Mira and Amelia.School Life 200810: Final exam paper at Henderson campus. (From left) Han Yang, Justin, Wen Jie, Gabriel, William, Zung, me and Meng Chang.

]]> Working With The Outcasts 290510 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1978 2010-08-22T19:01:48Z 2010-08-23T08:23:26Z The moment they were assigned to my team, I thought... Just when we were doing so well... why? Why?! They were infamous for being difficult to work with. They had strange and different ideas which the majority couldn't accept. To... Sukianto H. Christopher The moment they were assigned to my team, I thought...

Just when we were doing so well... why? Why?!

They were infamous for being difficult to work with. They had strange and different ideas which the majority couldn't accept. To sum it all up, nobody wanted to work with them. They attended all tutorials and lectures, but failed to deliver, and word was going around that these two individuals were really fucking stupid.

My team was worried, so was I.

I was extremely pissed when a few classmates shook my hand and wished me good luck. I told myself that I was going to prove them all wrong.

We watched them closely and sent out reminders before deadlines were due. The written work they both delivered were sub-standard, I have to admit. We didn't know what to do with them. Until one day...

Student 1 came up with a brilliant project idea instantaneously, when all of us (without him) took almost 8 hours and failed to come up with anything half as good.

Student 2 designed a 30-minute long presentation within 2 hours. It would have taken us about 10 hours to do so... Moreover, the animations (done using a Mac) were breathtaking. He was a professional photographer, who so happened to be my junior in Victoria School.

That's it! We realized that they had what we all lacked. While we were focusing so much on productivity, we failed to realize what they had could actually have saved us a lot of time and agony...

Creativity. They dared to think outside the box when it came to problem solving, without any fear of criticism.

We immediately changed our strategy. Those two guys were instantly put in charge of all visual materials. We ended up topping the entire class in those project assignments and proved everybody wrong, but that's not the point.

The point is...

1. Everybody has their own strengths and weaknesses.
2. Leave them out in areas they are weak in, rather than try to force them to improve, unless it is absolutely critical that they do so.
3. Delegate tasks according to their strengths and... most importantly, encourage them!

To the teams who ostracized them... I hope your jaws dropped when you saw them perform well. All I have to say is... your judgement sucks!

]]> Screen Protection Film 130810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1977 2010-08-21T17:25:16Z 2010-08-21T17:43:45Z I was desperately looking for a cheap screen protector when I stepped into Challenger @ Tiong Bahru Plaza. Then I happened to spot this screen protector lying next to the cashier and purchased it in less than five minutes. Samsung... Sukianto H. Christopher I was desperately looking for a cheap screen protector when I stepped into Challenger @ Tiong Bahru Plaza. Then I happened to spot this screen protector lying next to the cashier and purchased it in less than five minutes.

Screen Protection Film 130810: Samsung Pleomax Screen Protection Film.
Samsung Pleomax Screen Protection Film.

It served me well because:

  • No adhesive required. Probably utilizing static to keep the film glued to the screen. I ripped it out almost 15 times for fun, and it still stuck on perfectly.
  • One of the easiest screen protection films to apply. I don't know why. Slap, squeegee it, and it's done.
  • Anti-glare, as promised. Took a lot of strain off my eyes.
  • Only cost me 20 odd bucks, when others were selling for double the price.

I was so pleased with it that I bought it for Jessie's laptop as well.

]]> First Laptop 080710 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1976 2010-08-21T17:05:01Z 2010-08-21T17:19:58Z Finally switched to a Mac. Macbook Pro 13-inch. Can't afford a bigger display, but still loving it.... Sukianto H. Christopher Finally switched to a Mac.

First Laptop 070810: Macbook Pro 13-inch.
Macbook Pro 13-inch.

Can't afford a bigger display, but still loving it.

]]> Dailies 200810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1975 2010-08-19T18:18:59Z 2010-08-20T18:22:56Z That's it. End of student life for me, until approximately 5 years later. I'm going to start clearing up the backlog of posts.... Sukianto H. Christopher That's it.

End of student life for me, until approximately 5 years later.

I'm going to start clearing up the backlog of posts.

]]> Facebook 170810 tag:www.orangeous.org,2010:/dailies//5.1974 2010-08-18T12:12:32Z 2010-08-18T12:19:26Z Funny Facebook account name. People you may know. Add as a friend?... Sukianto H. Christopher Funny Facebook account name.

Facebook 170910: People you may know.
People you may know.

Facebook 170910: Add as a friend?
Add as a friend?

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