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A Rock That Didn’t Begin Here
A newly acquired 2.5kg stony iron meteorite joins the collection. Dense, magnetic, and nickel-positive, it invites both scientific curiosity and quiet reflection. This post explores identification basics, the temptation to slice it open, and the strange calm of holding a fragment of deep cosmic time.
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A Wall That Remembers
The content reflects on a 2026 tear-off calendar featuring the horse, symbolizing swift success. Instead of discarding it, the author preserves it on a wall filled with personal memorabilia, emphasizing the importance of tangible reminders of life experiences. This chaotic yet meaningful display serves as a living archive, highlighting enduring values.
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The Blue Tick, and What It Actually Means
I woke up to a small icon that carries more weight than it looks. Meta has officially verified all my accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The blue tick now…
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2025 – Channel News Asia | Hobsessions: Blades of Passion
Watch The Re-Play Here Blades, Obsession, and What Didn’t Make the Cut When Hobsessions: Blades of Passion aired on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 8.30pm on Channel NewsAsia, I watched…
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Rail Corridor Trail: What Nature Shows When You Slow Down
I took a slow walk through the northern rail corridor recently, starting at Yew Tee and ending near Kranji Reservoir after passing the War Memorial and State Cemetery. It wasn’t…
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A One-Minute Win and the Illusion of Safety
Earlier today, I wrapped up an online chess game in under a minute. It was one of those quick, instinctive matches where you barely have time to breathe, let alone…
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A New Mystery Arrives On My Desk
There’s a small thrill that comes with a new hardcover arriving by courier. Especially when it’s wrapped in that unmistakable Dan Brown energy, the promise of codes, symbols, conspiracies, and…
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The Ritual of Wrapping Books: One Story at a Time
There’s a kind of ritual I’ve come to cherish, especially when a fresh stack of books arrives. It doesn’t involve reading, not yet. It begins much earlier, with scissors, contact…
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The Quiet Art of Ex-Libris: A Personal Reflection
I grew up in a time when ex-libris bookplates were still quietly present in homes and personal libraries. They were small printed designs or stamped seals, placed carefully on the…
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A Book Arrives: Melayu Mahawangsa
Earlier this afternoon, a package arrived by courier. No fanfare, no prior hint. Just a quiet delivery left at the door. Inside it was a book titled Melayu Mahawangsa: Tanah…