Friday, May 22, 2015

Thoughts on IMDEX 2015

As a person who was frequently involved in IMDEX (a maritime defence exhibition held once every two years in Singapore), I must say that my short visit to IMDEX 2015 left me with some thoughts.

Compared to past years, IMDEX 2015 seemed to be less crowded, with less interesting displays. In fact, my walk around the booths didn't surprise me with any new and upcoming defence technology. The things on display were the routine, standard stuff. Yes, they are new stuff, but not the cutting edge stuff (during its time) that used to be on display. In fact, some booths didn't really have anything on display; they were just booths with the company's name and a few staff.

Maybe it was a bad idea to have IMDEX 2015 so close to another defence exhibition; just a week ago, there was a defence exhibition in Japan, the first since Japan decided to loosen its laws regarding export of military technology. From the news, it seems that the exhibition in Japan was a great success; it is expected, since defence contractors are probably looking at Japan being the up-and-coming player/market.

Maybe that's where all the good stuff went. And maybe that's why they didn't make it to Singapore in time.

Or maybe, IMDEX has lost its appeal. After all, it is the same broad programme year after year. And in this fast changing world, if you don't adapt or evolve in time, you risk becoming obsolete.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Prep for sea

Preparing to embark on a new journey in life.

Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Professional pride

The sushi chef is a professional, an expert in his field (making sushi). The guy working in the kitchen at a sushi chain is no expert, simply following a set of procedures. Both make sushi, but what's the difference? Ask Jiro.

Same tea leaves, same water. But the difference between tea made by me and a tea master?

There are things beyond the material form that cannot simply be seen by the eyes, felt by touch, heard by the ears or tasted by the tongue, but must be appreciated with the heart.

静夜思亲

静夜思亲,
明月传心,
千里家音,
贵如千金。

A full moon tonight prompted me to come up with this.

Monday, May 04, 2015

May the 4th

May the Force be with you!

Happy Star Wars Day!