hweiming's blog: 2013

Monday, 4 November 2013

Happy Teachers' Day 2013

Happy Teachers' Day 2013 to everyone who have taught me one thing or another.

To my teachers in SCGS Primary, in SCGS Secondary, in NJC, in UQ, in NIE: thank you for passing on the knowledge and values.
To my former students in SCGS: thank you for teaching me the joy of lifelong learning (you girls spurred me on to do my Masters!).
To my former colleagues in SCGS and MOE HQ: thank you for showing me and teaching me how to deal with the world.
To my current colleagues and friends in NIE: thank you for teaching me about research and stats.
To my family, especially my mother: thank you for teaching me that there is more out there and that I can be anything I choose/want to do/be (which encouraged me to do my PhD!).
To all my friends (local and overseas): thank you for teaching me how to be a better friend.

To all who have taught me something, here's wishing you a Happy Teachers' Day!!

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 2013

I had the most exciting and wonderful day at The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) 2013, Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall! This year, I went with my colleagues/ friends and it was a totally different experience, even more fun. :) I guess it is the fun of sharing our excitement of seeing something with each other. :) Again, like STGCC 2012, four phrases to describe:
Amazing artwork!
Awesome cosplay!
Masssive crowd!
Incredible fun!
This year, Iron Man seems to be the highlight of STGCC. He is everywhere! Lol.

My friend/ex-colleague, Han Jing and I with Iron Man :)

Sexy Iron Man girl lol

Adi Granov, the illustrator involved in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3 and The Avengers

My Iron Man "date" lol

Iron Man's Hall of Armour from Iron Man 3

Life-size displays from Mark I to Mark VII, Mark I and II shown here

Iron Man Mark III to V

Iron Man Mark VI and VII

Holographic displays of Iron Man

See anything strange?! Singing Bones Iron Man model in the top row! Lol

I love the amazing artworks, and the beautiful craft pieces at the Artist Allery. There are lots of talented local artists!

Comics by Sonny Liew

Love the humour displayed in the art works :D

Cats! My girls love the art works of SlothStudio

Awesome figurines

My favourite art work by Keh Choon Wee, a local artist!

"Err, who copied who?!" LOL

Singapore-style Transformers! :)

Liselle, my favourite store. Lovely t-shirts and art works too

My girls thought these were super cute.

Another of my favourite store!! Bought from Kush Kush + Mari at STGCC 2012 too!

The talented Mari of Mari Brand, Japan and Em of Kush Kush, Singapore

Goodies bought at STGCC 2013: comic books for the girls, and the rest for me - art prints by Keh Choon Wee, Liselle t-shirt, tote bag and draw string bag from Kush Kush + Mari :)

The awesome cosplay never cease to amaze me. I still marvel without fail at the amazing details that some of the cosplayers have put into their cosplaying! Really hats off to them. There is a good mix of both the Western and Japanese cosplay.

I turned to the Dark side when I started playing Candy Crush Saga lol :P

Cosplay inspired by The Hobbit/ Lord of the Rings(?)

Japanese manga cosplay

Lots of photographers were taking her photo. I wonder why?

Heard this is an original cosplay. What a riot of colours! I like. :)

From The Hobbit/ Lord of the Rings

I also met my student, Andrea whom I taught in Primary 4 in 1998! It is really wonderful to see her again after so many years! :P It was fantastic catching up with her and hopefully, I will see her again at other cosplay events. :)

My student and I :)

There were also a massive amount of figurines on display. Some of them were so life-like that I couldn't help but take a second look. See for yourself.