About this blog

The name of this blog is small alley. As in an alley, I hope to post a variety of things that I find interesting and as you walk through the alley, you would find things that you like.

I have posted some songs that I wrote. I am not a great singer. I sing and play the guitar purely for fun and I hope people who thinks they can't sing can be inspired by me. No former singing lessons and no former guitar training. Just pure fun......

The recording is also done at home with a drum machine and one guitar through a small amp. The sound file has been touched up slightly by removing the noise. Otherwise the songs are as original as it gets.

I practise Taiji regularly. For me, it is a great exercise requiring control of mind and body to perform well and for it to be enjoyable. You can get more videos of Taiji from YouTube.

Other posts include places and events that I think are interesting and more important, which I have time to upload.

Enjoy your walk through this small alley.....

Saturday, August 31, 2013

King of fruits in South East Asia

Heard of durian?  Well it is regarded as the king of fruits in South East Asia by many.  This year we have a bumper harvest.

It is an acquired taste.  Some find is repulsive but many in South East Asia likes the fruit very much.

It takes skill to select and open one.  However nowadays, most sellers are honest and they will select really good durians for you.  One of the seller allowed me to video tape his durian opening skill.  Enjoy the art form...