Since its the first day of 2013, lets begin on a positive note where one of my resolutions includes reading more and penning down my thoughts. Turning thoughts into action has been tricky for me (yes I love procrastinating), but all these has to change sometime, no? Lets begin!

Street life in Singapore is not as interesting after visiting vibrant countries such as Bangladesh and India in 2012. It seems docile in this city state of Singapore. Better known as the 'Little Red Dot' of Asia, we literally look like a red dot on the map. If you even spot it, that is.

Check out how we visually destroy your joy of washing your hands. I mean come on, cant we have some peace?

Singapore is obsessed with 'educating' where we claim we are all educated people, with fancy Degrees and education certifications that ensure jobs and a good salary.

The 'Mad Rush' for life, thats what I would rather call it.

Chinatown, Singapore.

Little India, Singapore.

Double exposure on my Leica M2.

Singapore is known for being a 'Garden City', a vision that has led us to become a leader in creating a City in a Garden.

This is a simple 'no frills' bus depot where you can catch a coach ride to neighbouring Malaysia. The cost is S$2.80 for a trip across the Causeway where you can visit Malaysia as a day trip or longer.

We are so small that we have to reclaim the seashore to build housing. These two buildings are built by the Housing Development Board (HDB) for residents. Each 'flat' ranges from 2 - 5 rooms, costing an arm and a leg.

So we have to find a cheap way to relax. One of the favourite pastimes for the elderly would be to have a game of chess at the void decks or local community clubs (CC). This one was shot at the infamous Chinatown square area.