World Cup Fever 2010 - Round of 16

Never thought I would get so caught up on soccer but I did for this year's World Cup.

Besides floating around to friends' homes to watch the WC, I have been frequenting some 24hrs MacDonalds and pubs to watch the LIVE matches...burning holes in my pocket while trying to comfort myself tat this is a 1 in 4 years thingy and thereby justifying spending hard earned $ as such.

In case any of u wonder where u can watch LIVE WC matches in Singapore (since maybe none of ur friends subscribe or u dun get invited coz u are not popular...haha...kidding), try searching "where to watch world cup in Singapore" in Google. Google is my solution to lots of questions these days. :)

Anyway, this WC gave me opportunities to discover parts of Singapore's nightlife which I was unfamiliar with since the matches are held at night in Singapore times.

I went to Durty Nelly's at Marina Square for one of the Stage 1 Group matches and discovered a cozy Irish Pub with friendly waiters/waitresses and an executive crowd who are not rowdy but yet participative in cheering the teams on.

Durty Nelly's Bar Counter


Big Projector TV at Durty Nelly's


Then there is my visit to Robertson Quay last night for the kick off of the Round of 16 WC matches. The place has changed beautifully.

I remembered Mohamed Sultan Road being the hype of nightlife and the buzzing pubs along the stretch more than 8 years ago. Now the pubs are all quiet with only a few patrons seen going into one of the KTV pub there. The crowd I guess must have shifted to more happening places such as Clarke Quay, Orchard, etc.

Robertson Quay which used to be a rather quiet part of the area is now filled with restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world and a wide selection of pubs and drinking places. And becoz of the many service apartments nearby, the place is frequented by many expatriates and their famliy.

Robertson Walk


Mess of Seatings & Projector Screens at the center of Robertson Walk for WC Fans


The next place I should be going to for WC shld be at Chjimes. I can just imagine the place roaring with cheers for WC, espcially at the center of Chjimes where all the pubs/restaurants are around.

Now for a bit of WC news if u have not been following my Twitter.

The 16 national teams which went into the Round of 16 for the WC are (I have matched them against the team they are going against in this Stage 2 and the results following into Quarter-finals):

Stage 2 = Round of 16 (updated on 30.6.2010)
Uruguay vs South Korea = 2:1 (Uruguay proceeds to Quarter-finals)
United States vs Ghana = 1:2 (Ghana proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Germany vs England = 4:1 (Germany proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Argentina vs Mexico = 3:1 (Argentina proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Netherlands vs Slovakia = 2:1 (Netherlands proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Brazil vs Chile = 3:0 (Brazil proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Paraguay vs Japan = 0:0 [Penalty Kick Goals = 5:3] (Paraguay proceeds to Quarter-finals)
Spain vs Portugal = 1:0 (Spain proceeds to Quarter-finals)

Let's all give our support to the WC teams!

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Updated on 30.6.2010

I found another nice spot for WC watching yesterday. The 24hrs Coffee Club outside California Fitness building at Orchard. Its just right next to 313 Orchard.

A nice cuppa of coffee or tea plus a slice of delicious cake is a good alternative to drinking beer during WC...plus easier on ur pocket.

World Cup Fever

Have u caught on the World Cup 2010 Fever yet?

The matches which started from last Friday, 11.6.2010 are going hot and strong for World Cup fans out there.

I am not really a fan and totally missed the World Cup 2006 but I did watch some of the matches in the World Cup 2002 and remembered being a supporter of Germany then.

This morning while I was sitting in my bro's car listening to the 100.3 radio broadcast, the name "Oliver Kahn" hit a certain nerve in my memory and I remember this favourite goal keeper from Germany whom I was absolutely fascinated abt in the World Cup 2002. Not for his looks (coz I think he looks kind of ugly) but somehow he caught my attention, maybe for his wonderful saves or authoritative presence as the team's captain or maybe for the mere fact tat he looks mean and kinda like a member of the Mafia. LOL...ya, silly me.

As broadcasted on radio, he is the only Goal Keeper in history who has received the Golden Ball Award....I am more awed now....so I decided to Google...

OLIVER KAHN

Here are some links to his glorious history and his profile that I have found online:



By Wikipedia:-


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Kahn





By footballdatabase.com:-


http://www.footballdatabase.com/index.php?page=player&Id=771&b=true&pn=Oliver_Hans_Kahn




Now tat Oliver Kahn has retired, I am not too sure if I will still support Germany in the World Cup but I guess tat remains to be seen.

A look at the current World Cup 2010 match results on Fifa's website:-

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html?cid=google_onebox

Hmm...lets see if I will start following the matches now...

Comfort Zone

It doesn't matter how long u hv stayed in a job. 2 yrs, 5 yrs or 10 yrs...

U know u r in ur comfort zone at work when u:-

1. start going to work as a routine and no longer look forward to it
2. go thru work like a robot set on automatic mode
3. no longer take initiative or volunteer to take on projects coz u think its a waste of ur time
4. keep complaining abt stuff or pple at work but does nothing to improve the situation
5. knock off work on time even though work has not been finished and would think tat there is always tomorrow to finish it
6. keep telling urself to start looking for a new job for months before finally sending out a few resumes
7. attend the 1st interview since ur job hunt and feel demoralised
8. are hesitant abt job advancement coz u r not sure if u r up to it
9. dread having to adjust to a new working environment and getting to know new pple

Realised that I am in the exact situation - I am in my comfort zone.

But since I decided, like all decisions I hv made in the past, I will break out of tat zone.