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Its my dear mom’s birthday and she decided to go to the museum. So my bro and I, took the day off work to accompany her. I haven’t been into the National Museum for quite some time and my impression of a museum trip is one that is dry, boring and scary (Yes, i HATE exhibits on the Japanese occupation. They always freak me out.)

This time however, I was pleasantly surprised that I have to admit the Museum is really rather interesting!

It was noon by the time we arrived. I was glad to be entering an air-conditioned place as the afternoon sun is scorching hot. First, we were greeted by pink tanks.

National Museum Lobby Entrance - Pink Peace Tanks

Besides the National History exhibits, we were lucky to be able to visit a guest exhibition – A Story of the Image, Old & New Masters from Antwerp. A very interesting mix of exhibits, majority too bizarre to me. For example, I don’t see how a framed blank piece of A4 paper, titled “Untitled” could be considered wonderful contempory art. *shrug* Perhap I just don’t get contemporary art at all. Nevertheless, there were several interesting installations and photography that I applaud.

Personage by Narcisse Tordoir - A Story of the Image, Old & New Masters of Antwerp

Installation by Gert Robijns - A Story of the Image, Old & New Masters of Antwerp

We proceeded to the main exhibits, Singapore Living Gallery – Fashion, Film & Wayang, Photography and Food, before we went to the Singapore History Gallery. If one should decide to go, one should really cater a couple of hours for the History Gallery. You’ll be given a audio companion with an audio guide throughout the huge maze of exhibits. Very interesting. A pity we went through a little rushed.

Singapore Living Galleries - Fashion

Singapore Living Galleries - Film & Wayang

Singapore Living Galleries - Photography

Singapore Living Galleries - Food

Along the way, there were people preparing the upcoming installations. Here’s a sneak preview. It really looks very interesting!

Giant Mobiles that hung from the ceiling & Putting up timeline decals

Crane - Death by Coke

And what would it be like, if Fashion stayed at the ancient Tang dynasty yet everything else went on forward?

Oriental Lady with her Laptop

Now, with these interesting things coming up, who wants to go to the museum with me? =]

Photographed using Nokia N97

I finally got down to using my Mighty Wallet even though it came in the mail so many days ago.

I like the fact that its lightweight, and I can doodle on it. (should I find the courage and inspiration!) Pity that my whole population of coins have no home anymore. But its great that I can stuff my namecards in to. I’ll never have a situation where I need to dig really hard for namecards or forget to bring any anymore! Besides, this gives me the opportunity to use the gorgeous Kimono coin purse Chris bought for me in Japan. Ahh.. I miss Japan.

Watercolor Mighty Wallet - Reminds me of painted rainbows

If you watching for:

- The story, the plot

[You might reconsider]

- The action, the fightin’

[You'll LOVE the movie]

- The robots, Optimus, Bumble Bee and Co.

[You'll probably watched it before you read this]

- The romance story between the leads

[Not memorable]

- Megan Fox

[Did you know she's a tranny?]

The movie is good. In fact, very good I would say. But I would minus some points for the unbelieveable plot that comes across as forced. Especially at the end. However, Optimus Prime gives the movie an extra edge with his Robot-Man-Bitch comments as he rips through the enemies and fights for his believes. Memorable quotes in the likes of  “You’re a waste of metal” and “I’m gonna rip off your face” has me rather amused. I like this new personality in him. Adds dimensions.

A little too soon to be wondering.. But.. are they gonna make Transformers 3?