After hours of dreary research on the internet, here are some websites to make your cyber life a little more interesting.

1000 Awesome Things (www.1000awesomethings.com)


1000 Awesome Things is as the name states, a collection of the best things in life. Each awesome thing is coupled with a short explanation which will often have you nodding along in agreement. Some of the things mentioned range from the trivial – such as when a stranger laughs at a joke between you and your friends - or the innocent – such as when your parent checks to see that there are no monsters under your bed.

Needless to say, this site is sure to brighten up your day.

Hyperbole and a Half (www.hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com)


At first glance, Hyperbole and a Half might look like a collection of very enthusiastic childish scrawls. However, read on and you will find many hilarious situations depicted in said sketches. One of her most famous posts has her griping about how people use the word “alot” instead of “a lot”. She finds it incredibly annoying but overcomes it by imagining that the person using the erroneous word is talking about a monster she dreamt up called “alot”. So when you say something like “I drink this alot”, she’s probably thinking of a watery monster that you are drinking from.

The author’s bizarre logic on the many things in life is often side-splittingly funny. And if we dare admit, sometimes we see some sense in her seemingly insane ramblings.

The Scott Adams Blog (www.dilbert.com/blog)


You might have heard of Scott Adams before as he is the creator of the popular comic strip, Dilbert. He is also the 12th most influential management thinker in 2005 as ranked by Suntop Media & the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

His blog is as what anyone would expect from him – a collection of deep thoughts on many issues ranging from the environment to marriage. One such example is when he wanted to build a new home after getting married to his wife. He considered what would be the most energy-efficient way to build and maintain a home and included those ideas in the design of his home. He goes on to explain each idea and subsequently got his ideas published in the Wall Street Journal. He now lives in that home with his wife and cat.

He often brushes off what he writes as being inaccurate and therefore flawed, but he makes much more sense than most analysts could hope of being. Prepare to be enlightened on all issues.

Jason Hahn’s Blog (www.saffyamanda.blogspot.com)


Jason Hahn is a well-known columnist at 8DAYS. His weekly column “First Person” in the local magazine is loved by many for its funny take on Singaporean life. This blog is a collection of those articles published weekly.

For those unacquainted with the column, it mostly revolves around his views on various happenings in Singapore as well as the lives of his exasperated housemates, Saffy and Amanda (hence the blog title). He details how Saffy and Amanda constantly get disappointed in the dating game and how his various comical friends look at local issues.

A blog with a strong burst of Singaporean flavor, this blog will touch on many issues you’re familiar with, adding some humor to make it all go down easy. Plus, it’s free and articles are posted weeks before they get published in 8DAYS.

Stuff No One Told Me (www.stuffnoonetoldme.blogspot.com)


Ever wish there was someone who told you about the more important lessons in life? Stuff No One Told Me is a blog with beautifully illustrated lessons that everyone can benefit from. While most of the lessons are things you already know, it is still nice to have a reminder on some of the more important things in life. Expect lessons such as “things are just things, don’t get too attached to them” and “no one will grant your wishes, you better make them happen”. Tough but true.

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