In case you haven't noticed, I have been missing for the past 3 to 4 days, not coming online at all, let alone spamming... err posting in the forums.

This is basically because both my computer and modem/router broke down. For 3 days I was left without a computer (quite a pain since I'm hooked to it) and for 4 days I was left without internet connectivity (which a bigger pain since I am quite obligated to um.. spam/post in the GS forums).

One interesting thing to note though, is that the cause of computer breakdown was a faulty SATA cable. (In case you're wondering, it is basically a cable connecting the motherboard to the hard disk.) But because the hardware shop misdiagnosed the problem in the first place, instead of replacing that cable, they decided to reinstall Windows... and darn all my stuff went poof just like that. Irritating isn't it? In any case though, I've managed to reinstall everything I have... but no more Office 2007 beta :cry:

The next interesting thing is that the cause of breakdown for the modem/router combo was... guess what? Power surge from some lightning strike. :| I've been using the internet regardless of thunder and lightning for 2 years... and this has to happen. Looks like nature has something against me.

On the bright side though, I managed to complete watching the first season of Prison Break on VCD (strange that they don't have a DVD version in the video rental shop)... and found it pretty good, save for the cliffhanger ending. Guess I'll have to wait another few months before the sequel is broadcast on television here in a laggy Singapore.

Last note: I might not be able to comment in all of your blogs, but I'll make an attempt to comment in at least all NEW blog updates as of this update.