Financial Freedom - National Treasure : Book Of Secret

Went to watch the National Treasure with a couple of friends. Quite an interesting show. If you like part 1, then this episode will not be a disappointment to you.It all started when Mitch Wilkinson, presents a missing page of John Wilkes Booth's diary which Ben's great great grandfather was mentioned in it. The diary shows that Ben's ancestor could be involved in the assassination of Abrahim Lincoln's death. Determine to clear his family name, Ben seeks help with his family, Ben Abigail (Diane Kruger) and partner, Riley Poole to solve the mystery.

Interesting to note : There's a smaller size statue of liberty located in Paris.


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

The Book Of Secret is a secret book which passed down from one generation of president to another . In that book , it has record you ever wonder about from J.F Kennedy's conspiracy to Rosewell reports. Does this book really exist ?

Financial Freedom - 13 Dec Meteorite, Geminid

Last night, I laid out a bench and placed outside my house to view meteorite, Geminid in the sky. Some what disappointed as I managed to spot only 2 for about about 1 and half hours. I started watching at 12am - 1.45am before knocked out in bed. In the past, I'm able to catch a good view but not now as the two new bright lamps situated near my area was hindering...sigh.. I've read from http://www.singastro.org/ , meteorite peak will be today, which is 14th Dec. This might be a good opportunity for me once again as I'm going for company dinner held in Sentosa, located at hilltop.

Useful Link
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/12/071210-geminid-meteors.html

Financial Freedom - Kayak 1 Star Course At Mac Ritchie Day 2

Finally it's our last day of kayak 1 star course. Today's program was to learn the various methods of rescue for individual and with assistance.

Our first day of learning planned capsized was used when we were required to act as victims. One will be the rescuer and another the assistance. Only the rescuer will sound out instructions to both parties. First step, was to keep close to the victim and ensure he was safe and sound. Next, hand over his/her paddle before letting him/her swim towards the rescuer bow. Assistant was to stay side by side of rescuer and support rescuer by moving the paddles behind him/her and grab both hands along the comb of rescuer's kayak. Rescuers will then adjust the kayak to form a "T" with bow facing him/her and lifted up closed to the cockpit. Jerk upwards twice or thrice, to and fro to allow the water to be released out before flipping back the kayak. Lastly, rescuer has to grab hold two corners of the comb in order for the victim to slide to his/her kayak. A thing to note as victim when entering back in kayak : Lay flat by looking upwards and tuck your legs in the kayak before sliding in.

In the afternoon, our instructor took us to explore around Mac Ritchie. It was a fun and enriching experience especially kayaking in the cool raining weather and mammals like turtles could be found swimming near. The amazing of nature I've seen was when during drizzling, droplets that hit the water became "crystals" or small balls floating along the water.. Its awesome !

Financial Freedom - Kayak 1 Star Course At Mac Ritchie Day 1

First day of my 1 star kayak course which started from 9am to 4pm. Paid $55 for registration fee. Total of 11 people had signed up for the course. In the morning, we learnt some basic theory of a kayak like where is the bow and stern. Also on the various methods of carrying a kayak by 2 or individual persons, how to swim out when kayak was capsize with retention of kayak and paddle , towing the kayak together with the paddle and emptying of water.


Kayak 1 Star Course Registration Counter

After lunch, which was in the afternoon, we moved into ways of kayaking forward, draw , reverse, demonstrate the ability to spin the kayak on the spot using alternate forward and reverse sweeps, launching and coming ashore , disembarking and embarking, stopping, moving sideways 'J'-draw and 'Classic' and stern rudder.


Kayak Which We Used For 1 Star Course

Financial Freedom - Jet Ski At Batam View Resort

Batam View Resort Layout

On the 1st and 2nd December, went Batam View Resort for jet ski. S$50 for 1/2 hr accompanied by a instructor who will seat behind you. We tried the 1/2 hr ride and its AWESOME !


Batam View Resort Hotel Booking

Start and stop buttons are located at the left handle. A chain is attached between the instructor hand and the knob on the handle. This is to ensure the jet ski came to a halt if the chain is released. Maneuver of the jet ski is very similar to a motorbike. Only difference is there's only a right side "brake" which act as an accelerator. To stop, simply release. As a beginner, I did some practise around the enclosed area before moving to the open sea. Once at open sea, I started pressing harder at the "brake" to gain higher speed. REAL COOL AND SHIOK ! However, all good things always come to a short end as we are caught by an increasing high tide weather. This was quite an experience which the tide was about 3-4 metres high. Its like riding "Viking". Feeling unbalance, I was instructed to return back to the enclosed beach.

Overall, I enjoyed every moment even though its just 1/2 hr ride. Its the speed and freedom that u felt while jet ski.


Activity Price List At Batam View Resort

8-9 Dec : Kayak 1 Star Course