So, we had PSI401 on Friday noon. \u00a0Record breaking reading, at least in SG history. \u00a0But there’s still no stop-work order from the government… so we had to still commute daily to work despite the worsening haze conditions.<\/p>\n
With N95 respiratory masks going out of stock everywhere, we managed to order quite a few cartons of those masks from our suppliers. \u00a0I got myself 5 boxes, of which 2 I gave my sis for her family, while keeping 3 for my own’s use. \u00a0It’s not 3M, but Kimberly-Clark, which is a pretty reputable maker too, you know. \u00a0Don’t understand what’s the fixation with 3M products…<\/p>\n
With the mask, it really makes my throat less itchy when I’m outside. \u00a0Thank goodness I got more than enough. \u00a0At least I don’t need to worry where my next mask gonna come from when my mask goes out of shape or when it loses its effectiveness.<\/p>\n
Today the haze conditions are slightly better, with PM10 readings dropping to just moderate level, thanks to the updraft winds bringing the smoke to our neighbour (sorry, Malaysians :( ). \u00a0So we are enjoying a temporary respite… but the PM2.5 readings are still staying at unhealthy level. \u00a0Which explains why when I open the windows to let the air flow, I started to cough after about an hour or so. \u00a0Bleh.<\/p>\n
What can be worse with such bad air quality going on at the same time?<\/p>\n
When you wake up one morning and realise one of your eyes’ vision is extremely blurry. \u00a0And then when you go to the eye doctor’s, he told you that you have dead virus in your eye.<\/p>\n
Yeah. \u00a0The dead virus from the previous eye infection is still in my eyes, and my eyes’ immune system is reacting to it, causing white spots in both corneas. \u00a0And since my left eye had it worse during the infection, it’s now also suffering a worse vision compared to my right. \u00a0So, back to the steroid and antibacterial eye drops.<\/p>\n
And even more bad news? \u00a0After I get weaned off the steroid eye drops, it has the chance to recur again. \u00a0Sigh seriously………<\/p>\n
So since I have trouble reading words on the computer screen (they aren’t as sharp as what they should be, and if I squint or try too hard to focus, I’ll get a bad headache), I had to resort to “listening” to The Voice Season 4 episodes. \u00a0And then I came across this extremely talented (sans her worst performance – Fireworks) young country singer – Amber Carrington. \u00a0She’s a country singer at heart, but I’m so glad Adam turned around for her and true to his words, he didn’t limit her in the Country genre. \u00a0He pushed her limits, and she really can sing everything. \u00a0One of the best (if not THE best) performances is surprisingly – Skyfall, by Adele. \u00a0And in all honesty (no offence to Adele, who’s an awesome and unique vocalist), I think she sang this song better than Adele. \u00a0And Amber’s live performance is actually better than her own studio’s recording (which was on iTunes), lol. \u00a0She seems to be an exceptional live singer instead of a studio recording artiste.<\/p>\n
Anyway, \u53e3\u8bf4\u65e0\u51ed. \u00a0Here’s her live performance for you to judge for yourself:
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