Hayley's Writings: September 2017

Parents want to put their young children in prime position to succeed in every little thing that they do in life because they know fully well that they will not always be by their side as they guide, instruct and protect them from all sorts of harm due to the fact that sooner or later, they will have to learn how to survive, fend for themselves and stand on their own, two feet. To prevent their young kids from falling on hard times, filing for bankruptcy, wallowing in the muck of poverty and crying in misery as they sell property in Singapore just to get by and survive, they put them through top of the line Ivy League universities like Yale, Harvard and Princeton so that they can receive the quality education from world-renowned professors. This is due to the fact that they firmly believe that quality education will give their young, naive and innocent children the training, knowledge and wisdom that they need to succeed in the outside world and they are not wrong or paranoid to assume that because life can be cruel and unforgiving to the uninitiated and ignorant.

And that is why when they finally reach the top, succeed in all fronts of their career, achieve their long-term goals and make their parents proud who are thankful to the old gods and the new, young professionals are able to spoil themselves, indulge their innermost desires and enjoy the finer things in life that they world has to offer. Aside from snazzy sports cars, designer clothes, impressive gadgets and gaudy jewelry, everybody thinks about the future as they look for landed property for sale so that they can finally settle down and establish their roots as they enjoy the best years of their life. But before cashing their checks, putting all their eggs in one basket and making a long-term investment that they would have to live with for as long as they are alive and kicking, homeowners have a to think long and hard before making any rash decisions.

First of all, they need to look for the best deals where they can get the most bang for their buck because they do not want to be duped by some fast-talking real estate agent who are only aiming to make a quick buck because they do not have the best interest of their clients in mind. And before they look for property to buy in Singapore and some other foreign country so that they can have a fresh start, they should talk with their friends and family first because they do not want to be alone for the rest of their life in a foreign land surrounded by a sea of unfamiliar faces.

They should also check if they will be living in a nice, safe and secure neighbourhood and this goes especially true for concerned parents out there who have young, impressionable and easily influenced kids because they do not want to settle down in area where crime is commonplace due to the reality that the predators freely roam and prowl the streets as they look for easy prey and vulnerable victims.

September 25, 2017 No comments

Fitness enthusiast nowadays, have more options with regards to the activities they would partake. Most of the people still prefers running while a considerable amount of people are turning to biking. In Singapore, most of the bike enthusiast, would visit an online bike shop, in purchasing their own bikes. The reason why most Singaporeans prefers these online shops, is due to the convenience. A serious amount of time is being saved when an individual make their purchase through these shops.

There are plenty of ways on how you could access these online shops. If you wanted to have a local Singaporean online bike shop, all you need to type and search on your browser's search box is online bicycle shop Singapore and your browser would give you a long list of online bike sellers, which you may even meet up within the said place. You can also search second hand bicycle shop Singapore if you are looking for pre-loved bicycles.

The good thing is, Singaporeans maintains their bicycles very well. They do periodic maintenance of their bicycles. They even replace the worn out parts of their bike as soon as they notice it. Which is why buying second hand bikes in Singapore would also be a good deal.

There is a running argument on forums online between bike enthusiast. Some of them insist that buying a brand new unit or assembling bicycles using brand new parts are much better than buying second hand bicycles. On the other hand, some bike enthusiasts are proud to say that their second hand bikes are much better than buying brand new ones.

Each side has their own points and their own advantages as well as the disadvantages. In defence of brand new bikes you would be sure that the parts are not yet worn out as you would be the first owner to use it. You are also assured of the manufacturer's service warranty as long as you bought your bike on those authorized online dealers. The disadvantage of it, is the fact that brand new bikes are much pricey, compared to the pre-loved bikes.

As what has been mentioned previously, second hand bikes are much cheaper compared to the brand new ones. Also, some of parts of these bikes has been upgraded. The disadvantage of these second hand bikes is that the bike has been used several time, which means that these bikes might already have the wear and tear effect due to prolonged usage. But the thing is, a buyer can actually discern if the bike is already on its worn condition. So before buying a second hand bike, proper research should be done by an individual. They should know the most common parts, which are prone to wear and tear, how does a bike with a good, excellent, or almost brand new condition would look like.

A cyclist once mentioned that beginner cyclists, as well as hobby cyclists, does not necessarily need to buy an expensive and advanced bicycles. They should consider their need, their budget, as well as their willingness to do the said activity, before buying a brand new or a second hand bike.

September 24, 2017 1 comments

Updating your space will help you rejuvenate your space without having to move out or doing comprehensive renovations to your place. In this article, we are listing down some ideas you can use to decorate your home with using modern furniture. Great thing is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to update your space.

1. Mid-Century Modern Makes a Come Back

Mid-century modern has been gaining traction and it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It is such a classic look and it is constantly being updated to today’s tastes. Often associated with Scandinavian design, mid-century furniture in the country is defined as neutral colours and natural materials. This is why leather sofas in Singapore have been getting updated with mid-century designs.

2. Clean Lines

Cabinets, TV stands, desks, and tables have to come in sleek and clean lines. Say goodbye to curvy designs. Office furniture in Singapore is a testament to this. Modern homes and workspaces prefer clean lines when it comes to big furniture like desks and tables. It makes all the other furniture in your home or office pop. Paired with natural plants or natural materials (such as leather and organic fabrics), it will help these elements pop in such a complementary way.

3. Mix Old and New

Contrast is a big design movement now. Mixing modern elements such as warm metals like copper and gold with natural elements such as wood and fabrics are the norm now. Be careful what you mix though because you might overdo it. Too much of one design element, can be very overwhelming visually. (Example would be a room full of antique furniture can make the room feel quite heavy.)

4. Dual Use Furniture

With space being a big factor to homeowners, learning about dual use furniture can be very beneficial and cost-saving. There is a lot of dual use modern furniture in Singapore available in the market now. Smart furniture can be very beneficial for people who want to save space in their home. A simple couch can now transform into an extra bed or a bed can also have smart storage solutions under the bed. There are so many available in the market available today that all you have to do is choose one that fits your design preference.

Are you redesigning your space soon? What designs or furniture pieces are you considering? Let us know in the comments section.

September 22, 2017 No comments

In this cruel, cold and unforgiving world where the rules of the challenging game is survival of the fittest and the battle cry is every man for himself because people cannot rely on other folks around them if they want to reach the top, everybody needs to pull their own weight, prove their sand, earn their salt and push themselves past their limits. If they do not do all of these things and more, then they will surely fail and live a miserable life and nobody wants to be regarded as underachievers, utter failures and lazy couch potatoes who do nothing to become valuable members of society because they are too pathetic to work hard and bring home the bacon so to speak. And that is why if people want to succeed, they should start getting their act together and this begins in school as they do their best in all of their subjects and that special Mandarin class for kids in Singapore and other developing countries around the globe like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

But the cold hard truth and inescapable reality of life is that a lot of these young students around the world are wasting their prime years doing inane, ridiculous and deplorable things that do nothing to help them achieve their long-term goals and biggest dreams in life. Instead of burning the midnight oil, reviewing their lessons, studying for exams and acing their battery of tough tests and excruciating exams in all of their subjects like math, physics and chemistry, they hang around with their friends in shopping malls and goof around all day. Instead of focusing on their Mandarin classes in Singapore to help them master another language and earn a new soul as wise men love to say, they just play video games, watch movies and waste all their time and energy with stupid activities.

And the worst part is that a lot of them join gangs and run around the streets wreaking havoc in their community and getting into so much trouble by committing criminal activities, misdemeanors and felonies because they think that this is only way for them to be cool and accepted by their peers. And that is why they play hooky, skip school and ditch their Mandarin playgroup which may seem harmless at first but will snowball into something more serious later on because they are taking their education for granted instead of working their way to the top of the class. But before giving up on these misguided and misled young people and branding them as hopeless cases that will never amount to anything good in this world, parents, teachers and other guardians should do everything in their power to save their future and help them avoid spiraling downwards to their own doom and untimely demise.

First and foremost, parents should sit down, talk with their children and get them to share their dreams, innermost thoughts, opinions and fears because this will assure them that they have the unconditional love and undying support of their family no matter what. Teachers should also take the time to help these young kids cope with the hardships and challenges that they face in school because it is their duty and responsibility to mold their minds and guide them as they sharpen their skills as well as harness knowledge and wisdom. Last but not the least, children should also help themselves by avoiding bad friends who can lead them astray and cause them to lose focus on the things that really matter in their life.

September 19, 2017 No comments

In hindsight, and understandably enough, the safety of the home relies heavily on the foundations and pillars which are responsible for the over-all structural integrity of any home. But next to these, the roof is perhaps a critical part of the house in terms of safety and protection but is nonetheless often over-looked.

The roof of course protects home occupants against rain and sun and other falling debris. The strength of a roof is contingent on variety of things primarily the type of material. Asphalt shingles is the cheapest type of roofing material and relatively the one easiest to install. However, they fade easily, are not very durable and is regarded as a poor insulating device. Roof contractors in Singapore often reinforce asphalt shingles with fiberglass or organic materials such as cellulose to improve durability of the roof. Clay and concrete tiles on the other hand are extremely durable but they are heavy and are difficult to install. Often, the labor for installing clay or concrete tiles are costly and so most roof specialists in Singapore instead recommend metal roofs due to their weather-resistant properties. Although they are more expensive than other materials, they are lightweight, recyclable, and generally longer lasting. Overall labor costs for installation of metal roofs are also cheaper.

Recently, newer materials like slate, apparently the most distinctive, elegant and durable material, require special framing needs. Wood shingles and shakes are also cheaper options but are also not endorsed by roofing specialists and contractors in Singapore since they are fire-hazard materials. Synthetic roofing products from rubber, plastic and polymer roofing gives homeowners more aesthetic options for a variety of styles but these are often brittle or fragile and therefore least durable.

Meanwhile, aluminum composite panels (ACP), level panels consisting of two thin loop covered aluminum sheets attached to a non-aluminum center, usually transfer wind loads to the supporting structure but do not necessarily contribute to the over-all stability of a structure and are therefore utilized by Singapore roof contractors as light-weight, strong roofing materials for makeshift, transient structures like expo corners and transit tentage.

Recently too, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), which is designed as single ply membranes as opposed to traditional multiple plies laminated together, and is made of ethylene and propylene, mine components of rubber, have provided a new inexpensive material with life expectancy of 15-25 years. The polyvinyl chloride, PVC is also a single-ply roofing membrane, are also being recommended by roof specialists and contractors in Singapore since they reflect nearly 90% of heat of the sun. PVC roofs can last for more than 30 years. Lastly, single-ply roof membrane made from thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), made from pigments that provide consistent weld of top and bottom plies fillers and are being recommended by Singapore roof specialists for their excellent flexibility, ozone resistance, safe and easy installation requirements, and outstanding durability against tears, impacts, and punctures.

The strength of roofs often also depends on adequate support from walls, beams and thickness of timber joists. Roofing contractors and specialists in Singapore makesure that roof structures can carry its own load and pressure from heavy wind and rain and must be made to withstand changing weather conditions. To optimize the protection provided by roofs, they must also be properly insulated to control heat absorption and release. In terms of design, gable, where roofing materials are arranged in two opposite slanted formations best for mid-sized houses with simple architectural design is perhaps the most popular one. Meanwhile, shed and saltbox are also popular among smaller infrastructures while hexagonal designs are usually used for gazebos and outdoor structures.

September 16, 2017 No comments

Nobody wants to be all alone in this cold, hard world because human beings are naturally social creatures that thrive when they are surrounded by friends and family who love and support them especially on dark and depressing days when nothing is going their way. And that is the reason why single folks are braving the dating scene and taking the risk of getting their hearts broken and torn to pieces just to find that special someone who will turn their whole world upside down and inside out in a good way because they strive to be the best version of themselves. But because they are often so busy with their hectic and tight schedules, these people do not have the time to work out and take bellydancing lessons to get the physique that they have always wanted all their life.

And due to the fact that they are out of shape because they are either too skinny or morbidly obese, some of these poor people lack the confidence and self-esteem to test the turbulent waters of the dating world. And confidence is the name of the game when meeting strangers for the first time and jockeying for prime position against their fiercest competitors because even if they have expensive cars, tons of cash and fancy clothes, these will be all for nothing if they lack the confidence to assert themselves and make a positive, lasting impact. Therefore, aside from taking belly dancing classes in Singapore and other countries like Abu Dhabi, Thailand and Hong Kong, here are other ways for people to get back in excellent shape that will surely boost their self-esteem and enhance their confidence.

Mix it Up Inside the Octagon

For those who have two, left feet and are hopeless when it comes to busting a move that is why they do not take a belly dance class in Singapore while on vacation, maybe they can try out combat sports like boxing, taekwondo, judo, muay thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And the best way to learn all of these disciplines and so much more is by fighting inside the cage and trying out mixed martial arts. They will get back in tiptop shape in no time at all and they will also learn different techniques that they need for self-defence against all kinds of criminals who roam and prowl the mean streets of the outside world.

Run, Bike and Swim

Participating in intense triathlons like the International Ironman Competition is not a joke because it is physically exhausting, emotionally demanding and mentally taxing. Aside from training hard each and every day and watching their diet, competitors need to have a team who will push them to become the best version of themselves especially on days when they just want to quit and give up. And that is the reason why successful triathletes are in great physical shape all the time.

Pump Up the Volume and Iron

Some people are intimidated to head to the gym because they are surrounded by people with awesome bodies who might ridicule and make fun of them in more ways than one. But in reality, these people are really cool and helpful as they give useful advice and tips to beginners who are just starting out.

September 08, 2017 No comments

Testosterone-riddled men who are drowning and blinded by their own misplaced pride and egos stemming from the patriarchal society they grow up in think that they are the bee’s knees and that they are the best thing in the world since bread came sliced. They strut around with puffed up chests and heads held high with brash bravado and senseless swagger like they own the whole place and this kind of pompous behavior has to stop because they need to focus on things that really matter in this world like world peace and global poverty instead of their bloated heads. This chauvinistic pea-cocking might seem harmless at times but when they group together like a lynch mob out for blood, it can escalate and get out of hand in the blink of an eye.

On the flip-side of the coin and the other side of the fence, women are often undermined, underappreciated and undervalued as the underdogs of society constantly fighting for equal rights and fair treatment from their male counterparts who often look at them patronizingly. Although there are many professional women out there who are dressed from head to toe in office wear bought from the finest boutiques in Singapore and other highly-developed countries like Japan, Hong Kong and the United States of America, they are still treated like second-rate citizens who are a couple of notches below their male colleagues.

Sadly, even if they buy office dresses online that are not revealing, seductive or inappropriate in any way, they still get catcalled as they suffer verbal abuse and sexual harassment from pig-headed, lascivious and uncouth ruffians out there who lack breeding and common decency. This kind of archaic behavior should stop right here, right now because women are integral parts of our lives and our society in general. Without their kind hearts, caring hands, selfless devotion and tender love and care, humanity will wallow in their own filth, desolation and misery because life is not worth living without women in this world.

At an early age when they were just wee infants barely able to crawl on the floor, humans rely on their mothers for sustenance as they suckle the nectar of life from their tender bosoms. And children also run to their mother to kiss away their pain, wipe away their tears and take care of their small cuts, scrapes and bruises whenever they fall down from playing outside with their wild friends and rowdy classmates. And when heterosexual men finally meet the love of their life and significant other who will turn their whole world upside down and inside out, their wives will help them reach the pinnacle of success as they reach their loftiest goals and biggest dreams in life.

As the saying goes, behind every successful man is a woman wearing Singapore office wear and ready to ride or die with him all the way to the top of the food chain. And that is why people should give women the kudos, props, respect and mad love that they deserve because they are the heroes of the modern world who will usher humanity to a brighter future.

September 04, 2017 No comments

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