Innumerabilis

On this day the 4th of May 2011 I took the last paper (EL4201 Syntax) in my NUS BA (Hons) life.

Just recording the moment down.

After coming back to Singapore, I found that a lot has changed. There is a new circle line, the hawker centre near my house has been demolished, there are two casinoes, and according to Samuel the Marina Bay skyline can now beat Hong Kong’s. So with Chee Kern and Julius, we ventured to see it for ourselves.

Beautiful waterfront.

Impressive skyline.

Inside the Marina Bay Sands.

To the casino. We didn’t go in cos the minimum age is 21 and Singaporeans/PRs have to pay $100.

The iconic 3 buildings.

Helix bridge linking to promenade. This is modelled over the double-helix DNA strands, and at intervals there are lights on the ground with the letters A, T, C and G, standing for the components of DNA. A little tacky though.

Quite a mouthful, but every year the High Commissioner hosts a reception in the major Australian cities for Singapore students. I guess its to persuade them to stay connected, go back to Singapore, etc. This year it’s held at Crown Plaza and there’s free flow of drinks (including wine) and a buffet dinner. Not bad.

View from the top of Crown Plaza. Adelaide has so few tall buildings that this is a relatively rare sight.

Group picture.