Journal Entry 
My First Trip To New Zealand
I was asked to look into the ACNielsen Retail Factory database in New Zealand. I was billeted at the Heritage Hotel in Auckland. An office mate in New Zealand was visibly impressed when they learned I will be staying at the Heritage instead of the usual hotel near the office in Takapuna. So, naturally I was a bit excited myself.
Topol in Fiddler on the Roof
Today is the birthday of Jeanne. We celebrated it by having dinner at the Capital Thai Restaurant in the heart of Sydney. Then we caught the 8:00pm show of “Topol in Fiddler on the Roof” at the Capitol Theatre. We enjoyed the play so much that I think we have just found a common interest… Read More ›
The Tumalads in Sydney 2005
“Everytime I come to Sydney, we think about moving here”, says Manang Helen. Sometimes we forget how beautiful our city is and visitors come to remind us. We took a regular Ferry from Paramatta to Circular Quay amidst the line of million dollar houses and apartments. Then we walked around the quay into the Sydney… Read More ›
Continuum Sax Concert
20-Aug-2005 : The sound of classical saxophone is a wonderful experience. The musicians have mastered their instruments that you can close your eyes and hear violins, then every so often, they deliberately add the rough timbre of brass. The complexity of the music kept me at the edge of my seat, yet they play it… Read More ›
The Cost of Running a Car
The family car is intrinsic in the family budget. We don’t really give it much thought on how much we spend to keep it running. Surprisingly, even the ever increasing fuel prices did not dent our driving habits. However, our kids are growing up and needing to learn a life skill called driving. The family… Read More ›
Bicentennial Park Bike Hire Schedule
Schedule to man the Park Bike Hire During the month of September and part of August and October 2005, I will be taking the place of Ivor at the bike hire in the Bicentennial Park near the Sydney Olympic Park. Most of the day will be organising the public who want to hire bikes for… Read More ›
Recent Comments