Pikachu, I choose you. (A Pokemon Go Love Story)

Pokemon Go Server had gone live in Singapore on 6^th Aug 2016(Saturday), just three days before the SG 51 National Day. Mathew woke up by a Whatsapp Notification, he slowly drag his feet from the bed and walk to the desk where his phone is charging. His friend had send him a message that the long waited Pokemon Go Game has just started in Singapore, he quickly open his Google Play Store App and start the download of the Game while he wash up and get ready for a day of adventure.

They had use to play a argument reality game name Shadow Cities on iPhone quiet a few year back, but the Developer decided to shut down the server only after two years of operation. They had waited so long for another game which is similar and they are excited that it is finally here. Mathew had not been a big fan of Pokemon, but his friend had update him with so many information that they had research before the game was even launch in Singapore. They had expect it to be launch two weeks after it had went live in US and Australia, but it actually took one whole month for the server to finally went live in Singapore.

Mathew had pack some biscuits, water bottle and portable battery in his back pack before he set off to meet up with Ken at their favorite location Bugis Junction. Their plan is to explore around the town area and see what kind of Pokemon they are able to catch for the day. Ken was late as usual while Mathew wait at the fountain, he observe that the crowd had been bigger than usual as a lot of people had also start playing the game.

Just as he is deep in his thoughts, a rather cute girl who is playing Pokemon Go bump right into him.

“I am so sorry.” The girl said. “I am trying to catch this Zubat and I didn't notice you were standing there.”

“It's ok.” Mathew said. “I am just waiting for my friend here.”

“You don't play this Pokemon Go Game?” The girl ask.

“I had already downloaded the game, but my friend and I would like to test out a theory of getting Pikachu as starter Pokemon. So I had to wait for him to be here before we do that.” Mathew said.

“Really? I didn't knew that. I just choose Chamander instead because I find it cute. I would had choose Pikachu if I knew there is an option. By the way, My name is Fiona. My IGN is LunaVenus, it is a pleasure to meet you.” Fiona said

“Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus?” Mathew said. “You just gave me an idea for my IGN.”

Fiona just smile and proceed with her search for other Pokemon in the area, and Ken just finally decided to show up after making Mathew waited for almost 30 mins.

“I am sorry, the MRT had break down again.” Ken said.

“Oh Please! Skip the Bullshit. I got MyTransport App on my Phone, I will have receive some notification for that.” Mathew said. “Let get some lunch and start our journey as soon as possible.”

“McDonald or KFC?” Ken ask.

“Too crowded today, let go Ajisen instead.” Mathew said.

“Hey, you see that girl over there? She look kind of cute.” Ken said.

“Ya, her name is Fiona and her IGN is LunaVenus.” Mathew smile as he walk away.

“Hey, wait up!” Ken said. “Did you actually Pika her Chu and Poke her Mon?”

“I think you need a Brain Wash Machine for your coming Birthday.” Mathew said.

Ponggol Park and Yishun Park had become a Hot Spot for Pokemon Go, Mathew and Ken decided to celebrate their National Day at Ponggol Park to see if they are able to catch some Rare Pokemon.

“Damn! I really thought I could complete the Pokedex in over the weekend.” Ken said. “We are not even half way there man!”

“Nah! You didn't think the developer would make this game that easy.” Mathew said “We would be lucky if we are able to get 100 if we work hard enough today.

“Hey, don't that girl look familiar?” Ken said. “You think she is Fate or Destiny?”

“Come on! This is a popular spot for the game.” Mathew said. “Any hardcore player would had gather here for the Lure Party.”

Mathew quietly sneak up behind Fiona and give a light tap on her shoulder.

“Hi, My Name is Mathew. My IGN is ApolloMars.” Mathew said as Fiona turn around and look at him with surprise.

“You really brought me luck, I just caught a Snorlax.” Fiona said. “The CP is Low but I really hope it got good IV.”

“Nah! I think having a Good Skill Set is more important than IV.” Mathew said. “You would not want to waste your Stardust on it if the CP is low. Better wait until you are level 20 and hatch one from a 10 km egg, usually it will had 80% IV or more.”

“Wow! You are really an expert in this.” Fiona smile.

“Nah! The credit actually goes to my buddy Ken. He is a Big Fan of Pokemon.” Mathew said. “He is standing over there, let me intro him to you.”

“Hey Ken! Come over here.” Mathew shouted. “Fiona just got a Snorlax.”

Before they even realize, the whole crowd had stampede to their location before they are able to get out of the way. They manage to escape from being stomp and sat down at a Coffee Shop nearby to take a break from the crazy crowd at Ponggol Park. Ken start to brag about his expertise knowledge of the game and the day went by quickly and soon it was night fall.

“Let's head to Kallang River, we should be able to see Firework there.” Mathew said after they had their dinner.

So the three of them spend the reminder of the evening catching Abra and Vulpix along the Kallang River.

Mathew really enjoy Fiona company, he decided to ask her out for a date over the weekend.

“Hey Fiona, I was wondering if you would like to catch a Movie at Vivo City and catch some Dratini later?” Mathew call up Fiona and said.

“Sure, I will meet you at Starbuck Cafe.” Fiona said. “Would Ken be coming too?”

“Nah! Ken is down with Fever from catching Pokemon.” Mathew said. “It will be just you and me today, we can show off our Dragonite to him when we get back.”

Before they realize, they had been going out every weekend to various hot spot hunting Pokemon together. Fiona Birthday is coming and she haven't caught a Pikachu until now, Mathew decided to bring her to Universal Studio and he heard there had been frequent spawn of Pikachu over there. He had brought a few Lure Module with the Poke Coins which he had earn from the Gym Battle and decided to give Fiona a surprise when they arrive at the rumored Pikachu Nest.

Spending $74 on the entry ticket to the Theme Park just to catch Pokemon is crazy, but Mathew really wanted Fiona to feel special. As the Lure Module are activate at the Pokestop that surrounded them, Pikachu started to spawn to witness the couple special moment.

“Don't you want to catch Pikachu?” Mathew ask.

“Pikachu can wait, I choose you.” Fiona said as she gently kiss Mathew on the cheek.

Legend Of Singapore Feng Shui

WHY PLANT TREES?

Ever wonder why Singapore is known as a Garden City?

Why would Singapore go around planting trees?
After all, maintaining a Garden City is very expensive.

Well, here's the answer:

If you were to look at Singapore from the top, Singapore resembles a Crab, with its Mouth the Singapore River and its Back facing Malaysia. We all know that Cooked Crab (that means Dead Crab) is Red, the colour of Barren Ground. But a Live Crab is basically a Dark Shade of Green.

So,by planting trees, you make Singapore look Green and not Red, and therefore alive.

TWO PROMINENT DISTRICTS:

Lee Kuan Yew runs Tanjung Pagar while Goh Chok Tong is in Marine Parade. If you look at Singapore as a Crab again, these two locations are situated at the positions where the Claws of a Crab will be. We know the strongest parts of a Crab are its Claws, so there they are.

HOW SINGAPORE WAS CONQUERED:

To kill a Crab, you stick the Chopstick at the side of the Crab, which is exactly where the Japanese attacked and conquered Singapore.

KALLANG RIVER CLEAN-UP:

Why clean up a River that spells different memories for many Singaporeans and was one of the reasons for our Prosperity in the early years?

During the 80's Recession, we had just completed the Benjamin Sheares Bridge, which happens to suspend over the Singapore River, the Mouth of the Crab. This is as good as tying the Mouth of the Crab, thus choking it which explains the Recession. In order to get out of it, one way was to clean up the River so that the Mouth is Clean and Wealth can flow in without Obstruction. Sounds Unbelievable? But it seems Logical, doesn't it?

ONE DOLLAR COIN:

Here's another thing for you to think about whether you believe it or not. Please reach into your Pocket and search for a One Dollar Coin, and take a good look at it. It is round, no doubt, but it also has a unique Octagonal design which is an important Symbol in Chinese Geomancy or Feng Shui. This is where the Story of this Coin begins. On the Island of Singapore lived a very Influential Man named Lee. He is very particular about Feng Shui, Man's Balance with Nature. There is a particular day and also time of day to inaugurate any important Event. There is also a particular colour of Dress, when it comes to important Occasions, and so on. He has a Feng Shui Mentor - a Famous Monk, a particular Venerable who died recently. Lee would seek the advice of this Venerable, whenever he had to make an important decision.

The One Dollar Coin came into Circulation at the time of the MRT Construction on the Island (check the date if you don't believe me). The story goes that the Venerable had advised Lee that MRT tunnelling work would be bad for the Feng Shui of the Island, its Prosperity, etc. Firm however on pushing ahead with the project, Lee asked if there was anything that could be done to circumvent the bad Feng Shui. "Yes", replied the Venerable, "but it may be impossible to implement". Said Lee to the Venerable - please speak. The Venerable then said that Every Household on this Island must have or must display a 'Pak Kwa' or Symbolic Octagonal (Eight Sided) object. Oh no, there would definitely be Racial Riots. How could Lee force every household to have a 'Pak Kwa' then at home?

Hehheh... said the wise Lee - I have an idea. I know how to make Everybody like to have as many 'Pak Kwas' as possible and so, our One Dollar Coin was born.

But then, the Economy didn't do quite as well as expected after the Circulation of the One Dollar Coin. Remember the '85/86 recession??

So the Honorary Venerable was consulted again. He said that whilst the One Dollar Coin did symbolise the Pak Kwa, it was of no use if everyone had it in his pocket and failed to Display it. So the next novel idea was born the Road Tax Label If you recall, it used to be round and now, it's Octagon and it is Displayed. Maybe now, you think this explains the many years of Booming Economy Singapore had been experiencing.

However, with the recent turmoil in the region and now that the Venerable is no longer around, what shall we do next? Know any Feng Shui Experts?

By the way, the Monk mentioned is the Ex Head of a Temple. When he passed away several years ago, Bishan Park was born because his Temple was not allowed to be blocked by any HDB Flats.

Guardian Angel (A Singapore Love Story)

Everything happens in your life for a reason. You might not realize it now, but eventually the truth will be reveal to you at the right moment. It is something they call Karma, Fate or Destiny. What you did in the past will lead to other events which are going to happen to you in the future. It is like wandering at the crossroad, the path which you choose will lead you to a destination. The choices you made in your life will decide you fate in the future. The only regret is that you can never travel back in time and you can never change the things you did. It is a one way path once you cross the point of no return.



Fiona woke up and found herself lying on the hospital bed. She should have been dead, but she was given a second chance in life. This chance doesn’t come easy; it was a sacrifice by someone she loves with all her heart.



She met him about three months ago, on Christmas Eve on a rainy night like this. She was stuck in the rain outside Orchard Paragon after her work, while the Christmas Carol sounds cheerfully in the background of the Shopping Mall. It always rain at these times of the year, she should have listen to her mother advice to bring an umbrella when she head for work from home this morning. She is going to be late for her class, but the rain doesn’t seem to understand her difficulty. Life is hard in a country like Singapore, the cost of living is high and the competition is fierce. You will not be able to survive if you do not upgrade yourself, you will not be able to last even a few months if you loose your job.



“Do you need a lift?”



Fiona wake up from her thought and saw a tall and handsome guy smiling and standing right in front of her.



“I am sorry; I was lost in my thought just now.” Fiona reply.



“I am heading to the MRT station; I can give you a lift if you want.” The guy said pointing to his umbrella.



How nice of him to lend a helping hand, Fiona thought. Most people are so busy with their own life that they seldom bother with other people problems anymore.



“I just need to get to the bus stop in front of the Heeren Shop.” Fiona reply.



“Sure, it is along the way.” The guy said as he open up his umbrella.



It was just a short walk from Orchard Paragon to the Heeren Shop, but it seem like eternity to her. They were so close to each other that Fiona was afraid that the guy might hear her increasing heartbeat. She uses to have heart problem since she was very young, now she doesn’t know whether this increase in her heart beat was cause by her physical or emotional aspect of her body. The guy left her at the bus stop and head straight for the MRT station. She realizes that she had forgotten to ask his name. He might just be another stranger that passes by her life for a brief moment.



It was a beautiful Sunday morning, Fiona decide to try rollerblading with her friends at the East Coast Park. With all the work pressure people suffer these days, it is hard to really enjoy a peaceful weekend without even worrying about work. Just as she was trying her best to balance herself on the pair of rollerblade she just rented, a bike screech stop just right in front of her.



“I am sorry, I was trying to avoid a cat which runs out of nowhere and I didn’t saw you. Are you Ok?” A familiar voice sound just as Fiona was recovering from her fright.



She looks up and saw that guy which had offer to give her lift to the bus stop few days ago.



“Hey, it is you. Remember me?” Fiona said.



“Oh, you are the girl who was stuck in the rain a few days ago. Hi, I am Matthew. Please to meet you again” The guy said.



“I am Fiona. I haven’t got chance to thank you for the help you offer last time, let me buy you a drink to show my thanks.” She replies.



“No, no. I should have bought you a drink to apologize for the fright which I had caused you.” Matthew said.



That whole afternoon, they just sat at the Macdonald drinking their ice tea and talking about their life. They exchange their phone number and promise to keep in contact.



It was a Saturday evening, Fiona and Matthew decided to go out for a date. They met up at City Link Mall and take a slow walk to Suntec City Mall. They have their dinner there and decided to catch a movie after that. After the movie, they went over to the water front at the newly build Esplanade to spend the remaining of their evening.



“Fiona, wake up.” Matthew said.



Fiona woke up and realize that the bus had reach Tampines Bus Interchange near her place. She had fallen asleep during the bus trip back and she saw Matthew shoulder was drench wet with her saliva.



“I was so sorry.” She apologizes to Matthew as her face blushes with embarrassment.



“It’s Ok. It’s natural for girls to drool over me.” Matthew smile and joke about it.



Matthew gives her a kiss and asks her to be his lover.



“I don’t know, Matthew. I had heart problem since I was very young. I don’t know how long I can live. I don’t know how long I can love you.” Fiona said.



“It doesn’t matter whether our love last for a moment or a life time. What matter most is that we will always have each other as long as we live. My heart will beat for both of us.” Matthew reply.



“Let me think about it.” Fiona said.



He walks her home as it was already very late at night.



“Ah Girl, why come back so late? Who is the guy who sends you home just now?” Fiona mother asked.



“Nobody.” Fiona replied as she quickly went to her room to prevent her mother from nagging at her even more.



It was Valentine Day, Fiona decide to cook a nice dinner at her place. It would also be a good chance for Matthew to finally meet her parents too. So they meet up after work at the same place when they first met and head for the super market nearby to buy some stuff.



“Oh, how silly of me. I forgot to get some butter.” Fiona said.



“You wait here while I go back and get some.” Fiona said as she turns around and head back to the super market.



“Fiona, watch out!” Matthew shouted



Fiona turns and saw a car heading toward her at high speed. Matthew rushes in and pushes Fiona away from the incoming traffic. Fiona saw Matthew body been throw out a few meter by the impact of the car while she slowly fall to the ground and fainted.



“Matthew is gone.” A Doctor told her as she woke up from the hospital bed.



“His last wish was to give you his heart. We had managed to perform the heart transplant operation while you were still unconscious. He left you this letter before he die.” The Doctor continues.



Fiona stretch out her trembling hand and reach for the letter, open it up and read.



“Dear Fiona,



I am sorry that I had to leave you alone in this world; I guess my time is up and I had to go to a far away place. Don’t blame yourself for it is not your fault. You would have done the same for me if you were in my shoe. Life is never fair, you win some, and you lose some. I want you to carry on living your life happily without me. My heart will always be with you while my soul will always watch over you.



Love Matthew.”



Tear fall from her eyes as she finish reading the letter. The sky is crying with her as if it knows her pain. If they had never met, she would not feel the sadness she felt today. But she will also never felt the happiness she felt for the pass three months. Now Matthew only exists in her memory. He will be her guardian angel for the rest of her life.



Love start with a smile, grow with a kiss and end with a tear.