As the second match of the invitational tournament, Singapore faces Saudi Arabia.Lions did well in the opening 20 minutes as they attack the Saudi goal and restricted their movement.However,Lionel Lewis gaffe allowed Saudi to score from a free-kick and soon it was Saudi turn to dominate.A loose ball was picked up in Singapore half and the Saudi striker beat 2 defenders before slotting home.Half started brightly for Singapore and luck seem to be on their side as the saudi were reduced to 10 men.From there the Lions lay siege although poor finishing and lack of ideas seem to outdone them.Ashrin Shariff scored the goal deep in the final minutes.

Semper Fidelis Afro..

cant wait for SG-Aust!

Labels: Lions

guitars games soccer @ 11:38 PM



Did a crazy thing yesterday when i took 66 all the way to Bukit Timah!The journey was about 1hr 20mins and it left my butt real sore.After i reached Bukit Timah Plaza waited for Dennis and we went to check out the guitar shop.It have the sunburst Les Paul that i always wanted but it cost $400! and i never even heard of the brand..metal gear!.But it certainly have alot of amps and it cost around $120.Waited for Azhar cos he went to Bukit Timah Shopping Centre instead of Plaza.

We went straight to PS and had a meal at McD before going to catch Fantastic Four..finally!.Yup it had been postpone for 3 times already!The show was great except that Jessica Alba doesnt really fit the role as Sue.She look funny when exerting her power and the fact she is casted is just to be an eye candy?Well other then that the CGI is great especially Silver Surfer.Although i dont collect/read Fantastic Four comic,im glad they did justice by doing a great movie out of it.The Fantasti-car is cool as well!On my way home while i was inside 65,i saw Hanif, my sec school pal!The thing was i totally didnt saw him on the bus and spotted him only at Bedok!He didnt saw he going up the bus as well!He told he got into police and will be going in at 10 july..I was like great!..another buddy there.See you there mate!

Semper Fidelis Afro

*hmm..who is that girl on the bus..*

Labels: Fanfour

guitars games soccer @ 12:20 PM



In their opening game against the relatively unknown Koreans,Singapore did well to secure their first win in the invitational tournament.However,the Koreans stamp their authority earlier on with some slick passing and they bossed the midfield.Bennet was having problem coping with the pacey right winger.They could open the scoring but the boots of 
Lionel Lewis prevented that.In a complete against the run of play,Ridhuan collected a lon punt from midfield and shimy his way past thru goal.Superb finishing as well planting it at the top corner.Singapore improved in the 2nd half and dominate the game and could have extend their lead if not for some lack of composure infront of goals.The Koreans too did that when they had 2 one-to one opportunity but really squandered their chances.However,luck seems to be on their side when they scored what seem to be a lucky goal as Lionel Lewis was caught in no man lands.This spurred Singapore to attack and Indra finally extend the lead with a well taken header.Final score Singapore 2 DPR Korea 1

All and all it was a good game and if Singapore played like in the 2nd half,we sure can beat Australia!Come on lads!..If any of you wanna watch Sin-Saudi,call me ya cos so far nobody wanna go!

Semper Fidelis Afro!

Labels: Singapore

guitars games soccer @ 12:12 PM

Since i reached PS quite early before the guys,i went to the Yamaha shop to scout around for their amps.Turns out not only are they expensive but are only 10 watts!..Yamaha definitely is not the place for my budget.Walk around inside Baleno and saw the pants  i always wanted to buy and it was only $19!Bought it after i try it on and seems like my waist have definitely dropped from 33 to 32!And even 32 seems a bit loose.Finally met azhar and dennis and bought the tix for the singapore-australia match.Cant wait for the match cos i really dont like the aussie team.Dont know why maybe because they "sibok2" join AFC and proclaimed they are the favourites to win the Asia Cup justified my anger?Animosity aside,i hope the Lions can do well that they and show the aussie what we are made of!

Semper Fidelis..Afro

*2 more weeks left*!!

Labels: aussie, Lions

guitars games soccer @ 12:00 PM


Dob holding the TGM guitar


Spotted a rainbow!


The Shine Guitar which i plan to buy except that it is white


Meet my good old buddy Dob after friday prayers' today.As always,Ghufran is packed even though i consider myself quite earlier!..Had to pray at the staircase!.We went to Davis to check out the guitars prices.I managed to narrow down the model that i want and its Les Paul.Considering Gibson Les Paul cost me a bomb and i have to rob a bank just to buy it,i had to settle for a different brand but same Les Paul model.

Davis had this promo of $235 and its a SX guitar and its a package that comes with a 15w amp.But the colour,haha,very the dull.Plain black!After that we went to the other shop around Penin and saw this baby..a white Shine Les Paul!..but the price was $400!..We went back to Davis again but the Les Paul there didnt interest me.So we went to Bras Basah Complex and Dob said there are 2 guitars shop there.We went to the shop(i forgot the name!) and saw the White Shine again!..This time the price is $335 and after a 20% it is just $300!..WoW..great diff!

The shop had 2 guitars that i fancied and Dob and i tried the both of them.The TGM guitar is $250 and quite nice but when comes to sound,the Shine brand wins it hands down.So i have the guitar in mind and next on my list is amp.The shop had this sucky sounding TGM amp for $50 and naturally,its not worth buying.So we went to Swee Lee and saw this Ibanez amp for $100 after discount!Haha..i ask the salesguy if its possible the amp will be there in 2 months time and he say he cant confirm it.Dob then suggested we go Dhoby Ghaut as he said he have seen a cheaper amp there.This part i cannot tahan..Bulu,my other friend give wrong info!

Bulu said there is shop at Parklane Shopping centre and i was like "parklane"?Where got?There is only Parkmall!..So we went inside there like tourist and couldnt find the shop!It was mostly high class shop inside!Then Bulu said in was near Paradiz and finally we saw Parklane!..BUT!..the shop in still not inside there!..The shop is actually in Peace Centre which is BESIDE Parklane.Alamak Bulu..give wrong info la!So finally we got to the shop and saw this Vox amp which after discount is $100 as well.Sounds as good as the Ibanez amp.

So fingers cross will be getting the Shine Les Paul and either amp in 2 months time!Thanks Dob for your company and advice!Semper Fidelis..Afro

Labels: amp, Guitar

guitars games soccer @ 8:24 PM

I found this off the web and the test is to see if you are a techie genius or a n00bs!..Haha..go on try it...TQ


guitars games soccer @ 12:05 PM

FIFA just released its World ranking and i must say:What are hell are you thinking FIFA?My anger stem from the fact that Singapore is ranked a lowly 131!Yes...131..and the fact that Thailand is ranked higher then us makes it worse!.Click HERE

Labels: Crap, FIFA

guitars games soccer @ 11:44 PM

Today's soccer get together was quite an emotional one as 2 of my mates are goin NS next week!..Yup..how times fly.This is our last get together presumably although we can meet up and chill when they book out.The last game of the day quite "drama"..Haha..The reason this guy was not happy with our style of play which he consider "rough".Dude..grow up man!..This is soccer and if you dont want get hurt stay at home and play PS2 at the comfort of your home!

I might be biased but we didnt actually play rough and like the rest of the lads pointed out,they were the soft type and i totally agree!After the match we chill around and i heard a shock of a story!!.The geek/nerd from our school was arrested!.i was like shell-shocked!..My friend said that he saw this geek at CGH handcuffed and being escourted by 2 guards.He in trouble with the law?..that is so unbelievable!..It is said that he invented a device that can steal motorcycle but i didnt know if he actually got caught while doing it.So the moral of the story,dont study too much and end up in prison!

Semper Fidelis Afro

PS..good luck lads to your NS and i will remember the Oreo "trick"..Haha

Labels: Bye

guitars games soccer @ 6:30 PM

Went to watched Shrek 3 yesterday.Supposed to meet Dennis for a chill session but during my ride to Bedok MRT he said Haja is joining us.Meet at Raffles cos Haja wanted to buy his stuff.The shop didnt have it but it have Spidey!..haha..spotted a Spidey figurine with a comic attached and its the first appearance of Silver Sable.Too bad they didnt have the one with #252.Then Dennis played with the cool-looking lightsaber complete with light and sound!Just like the real thing!I also saw they have Chewbacca figurine.Look cool but no space to put him if i buy him.Better stick to my Spidey comics collection.

After that we went to watched Shrek 3 at Cathay but Dennis played arcade since he watched it earlier on.Hilariously funny and left me in stitches!..As for Justin Timberlake debut in a cartoon as Artie,he sounds not bad and suits the whiny character well.Cos i always picture him as a whiny guy..dont know why..maybe because of his boyband past??

We then went to arcade.There we played racing games and the picture game.Each of us have their own speciality.Dennis do well in pictures containing bikini clad women,Haja in pictures containing foodstuff while i do pretty well for buildings picture.Played for 2 rounds and cant seem to get past level 18!..Damn..it got harder and the time ticks faster!McCafe is our next destination and the lads bought themselves drink while i just sat they looking at empty space.Haha..to sleepy and tired maybe because of all the running??..not complaining cos i starting to feel the improvement.

Semper Fidelis Afro!!

Ruby,RubyRuby!

Labels: 18, Shrek 3

guitars games soccer @ 3:59 PM

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

D+63 years on

Today mark the 63th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.For those of you who are rusty with your history,let me give you a brief overview of the event.

The Battle of Normandy was fought in 1944 between Nazi Germany in Western Europe and the invading Allied forces as part of the larger conflict of World War II. Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied invasion of northwest Europe, which began on June 6, 1944, and ended on August 19, 1944, when the Allies crossed the River Seine. It remains one of the largest seaborne invasion in history.

The primary Allied formations that saw combat in Normandy came from the United States of America, United Kingdom and Canada. Substantial Free French and Polish forces also participated in the battle after the assault phase.

The Normandy invasion began with overnight parachute and glider landings, massive air attacks, naval bombardments, and an early morning amphibious phase began on June 6. The beachheads was divided into Juno,Omaha,Gold,Utah and Sword.Different countries took different beach heads given by them.About 155,00 soldiers participate in the battle in what proved to be the major turning point in the war.

The men who gave their lives in deserved my outmost respect because i dont know if im brave enough to do what they have done,which is to give their lives so that the future is a better place to live in.

When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today

PS..try listening to Iron Maiden "The Longest Day"..its about the Battle of Normandy

Labels: 6 June, D-Day

guitars games soccer @ 12:14 PM

Friday, June 1, 2007

Im Ok

Well, finally able to blog after my unofficial "break".The truth is got a bit busy sometimes with my new found fitness regimen.Yup,with the enlistment day drawing nearer,i got to improve on my fitness.My 2.4km is especially rabak but i really hope that my fitness level will be like the Kenyans!.Haha..just joking..no amount of training will transform me to be like them.I started on quite earlier on but it just went downhill with the graduation stuff and all that.I got back on the jogging trail when nana said to beep her if i were to jog again.Well,thanks for that nana!I finally got back to my fitness regimen and as of this week,i have been out jogging 3 times already!.Not bad for my standard actually.


Well,hopefully i can ace that IPPT in NS and get gold and $200 as well!Fingers crossed!.Really need the discipline to stick to my regimen. On another note, found out that my current guitar machine heads is really hard to unscrew!..damn..have to find another way to fix the replacements i bought!

Labels: fitness, regimen

guitars games soccer @ 11:37 PM