la dolce voce

I've watched this numerous times and have been moved to tears in every single instance. The first note that leaves his mouth mocks all skepticism and gives you goosebumps. As a fellow blogger described, it's a feel-good story if there ever was one.

a tear for africa

I remember reading someone describing Africa as a "continent forsaken by God". It is not difficult to appreciate the validity of that epithet. But the hope of that hopeless continent really lies in the grace of Humanity, not figments of divinity.

I came across this video on one of my favourite blogs. While I never really cared much for Carrie Underwood (always felt her vocal quality subpar), I certainly can't say I feel the same disregard to the plight of the subjects of this video. This is sweet. It made me cry.

amazing wildlife video

Video shot at Kruger National Park in South Africa. Brutally dramatic, with a cast involving a herd of buffalo, a pride of lions and a pair of crocodiles. It speaks to the unpredictable vicissitudes of the savanna and the amazing tenacity of life.

kopi peng siew tai!

Hilarious! You should however, have at least a rudimentary knowledge of kopitiam Hokkien to appreciate this. The pant-peeing clincher comes toward the end...