A Realised Dream

Pai seh the ending sucks....was out of idea. lol.

Anyway, there's a lag between the music & pictures.

I'll upload onto Photobucket for better quality soon.

Irasshaimase!

Started work already!! Thats why I haven't been updating regularly. Sry!

Btw I'm working at Daiso.

And I'm not telling you guys which branch! xDD Haha.

Anyway, 1st two days at Daiso was ....

3rd day onwards was fun already! LOL!

The staff there are all really nice ppl & also mostly foreigners.

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Here are some of the Really Good Questions asked by customers!

-This 1 how much ar?

-How come all the things here no price tag?

-Where is the Exit?

-1 packet how much ar?

-Where is the Cashier?

LOL!!

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Some ppl also very rich...

There was 1 auntie go buy almost a basket full of Bamboo Charcoal.

Until the display section almost empty.

Woah! Then I must go replenish lor. Give me more work only! lol.

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The worst part was customers take the product alrdy then walk here walk there.....half way dunwan alrdy....then anyhow put =.=

I hate that ahhh! Only waste our time to put it back at the correct place... T.T

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Haha. At least I didn't did much of the food section. It was hell for Wayne & Syaz. Haha...especially the Peanuts!! xDDD

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Shikkari!

Genki!

Akaruku!

Keizoku!

Day 1 to Day 204

Its been so long since I've setup this tank & its still going strong!

Here's the pics over the months:

Day 1: Simple setup that suffered from ammonia poisoning. LOL.

Upgraded to OHF.

Added livestock & hardscape.

And finally this. Day 204.

Changed filter again & also added 2 internal filters;
Corner Box Filter & Sponge Filter

When I grow up...

I wan a car like THIS!

Up Close & Personal with the Dragons @ Imperial Arowana

Imperial Arowana Farm presents "Up Close & Personal with the Dragons."

Once a lifetime experience !!

Members of Arowana Fanatics Club gets to participate as crew of Arowana Harvesting Team.

Harvesting!!

Open your mouth...

...& all the babies comes out!

Carefully counting the baby Aros...

"Wiggle, Wiggle"

Ahhhhh......

Vincent & his harvest. Altogether we harvested 150++ juvenile arowanas from 3 brooders.

Wahh...wanted to catch this fellow...but...

...had to release him cos I wasn't

wearing gloves. :(

Great food after a quick shower!

Drooling....

This is just the Highlights.

For pictures of "Flying Dragons" & more, check out to my album on Facebook or visit the Discussion thread at: http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395433

More details & pictures from other members from the above link.

the Glass Box is back in operation!

Whew! N lvls are over already!!! haha.

Gonna update on my hamsters. Also added 2 new sections on my blog.

1st is the 987 Top 20 Charts.

2nd is New This Week.

Both sections will be updated weekly so u guys wont have to pester me for the titles of new songs! lol.

My hamster's Escape Theme Park! lol!

I was feeding him a piece of grape & he just turned upside down to eat... so lazy sia!

Took away my hand to let him get back on his feet but...he just continued eating lazily....lol

They love Cabbage!

Eating Cauliflower.

Who's there?

LOL...go hide inside & eat. haha.

Cabbage buffet!

Share!

More updates Later!

NO PICS!!!

I cant post pics! The button "disappeared"!!

Spent abt 5 hrs today rescaping my tank. It has a new concept now.
Also changed filter from Eheim to Fluval. I've heard many gd reviews abt it & decided to try it out. Eheim ecco has been decommissioned, and replaced by Fluval 304.

I've also delayed my plans for the 3ft Discus Planted. All other plans have also been posponed to after my N lvls.

AND...









The weekend is finally here!!

Not Good!

Didnt slp at all last nite as I had a chill. My temp hasnt dropped since last nite, was hoovering ard 38.0-38.9. Been lying on bed for the whole of today. Except for now. My headache got worse, I cant even balance & walk properly. Also vomited once. :(

53% H1N1

Today went to sch as normal, execpt for a headache. Then took 1st temp reading, it was 36.5. So I wasnt worried. Felt much better after Chinese & went for recess. I was eating half way when the headache came back. Took 2nd temp reading after recess & is was 38.9. Mr lim tot i was playing & tell me its nt funny. I was also shocked. Then took agn, 38.8. Sian, I have to wear mask all the way down. Many ppl looking at me sia. Damn ps. Even teachers also like stare stare. Haiz. Then Mr Yeo made me wait for 45 mins outside Spin rm. Damn long sia. I think he was taking revenge on me for going art rm. Haha. Abt 30mins ltr, Mr Lau came.

Mr lau: wads yr temp?
Me: 38.8
Mr Lau: huh?! you wait here i go call ambulance
Me: eh, eh cher. Serious ar?
Mr Lau: ya! Now Tan Tock Seng very famous
Me: huh.
Then he went in to take his Infra-red thermometer. Scanned me & temp was 37.6.
Mr Lau: Neh! where gt so high! This one is plus minus 2. so highest is 37.8.
Me: ok....
Mr lau: Your thermometer spoil already la. I see.
Me: ok
Mr lau: this one how old?
Me: Frm pri 4. Tat time SARS.
Mr Lau: Wah. come-on la. go get a new thermometer. this one so old already.
He went in agn & gave me water, ask me drink half.
Mr Lau: Nah! Drink half. If yr temp lower then u go back.
Me: ok....
Ard 15 mins he came back & took my temp. It rose to 38.0.
Then bla bla bla. Mr yeo called my mom & I waited agn. Sian.

Ltr my mom picked me up & we went straight to limbang doc.
The doc told me I gt 53% chance that I have H1N1. Then gave me the longest mc i ever had. Sian la. Stay at hme so boring.

Going Green - Plants!

Went to C328 that time & bought quite a few items. Scroll down to find out more!

Drained some water to allow for displacement.

Couldn't resist this beautiful piece of Driftwood with Java Fern

growing healthily on it. Bought it in the end.

Also got 3 pots of Vallisneria Americana.



Rinsing with water.




Ha! I've finally got an External Canister Filter!!! Woo hoo!
Got it from my favourite shop in Clementi for $ 138.
It also comes with a 2 year warranty. Nice!




Sweet. It comes included with filter media.




2 litres of Eheim Substrat pro Bio-media.

Dismantled the unit to check out the Filter Baskets.

I've altered the manufacturer's

media configuration to allow for more biological activity.

Manufacturer's configuration (from bottom to top):

1st layer - Eheim Mech Ceramic Rings

2nd layer - Eheim Coarse Foam

3rd layer - Eheim Substrat pro

My personal configuration (from bottom to top):

1st layer - Eheim Coarse Foam
2nd & 3rd layer - Eheim Substrat pro

Placed the Canister Filter on top of my DIY shelf.

Connected the pipings.

Here is the best part of the filter!!

Its the priming function providedby the 3-in-1 Multi-Function Handle.

Just pull down the handle...

...to this position and...

...water starts flowing into the pipes, filling up the canister.

Instant & easy priming!

Can see the bubbles of air escaping as the canister is being filled.

Once it has been fully primed, just push back the handle...

...to its original position & you're done!!

Switch on the power supply & the filter is in operation.

Check out the powerful jet of water shooting out of the outlet pipe.

Full tank shot. With plants, the light will now have to be

switched on for 12 hours per day. I've added a timer to operate the lights.

Photoperiod will be from 9am to 8pm.

A little tunnel created by the Driftwood.

Lush, green plants!! The aquarium really looks much better now.