Following past years tradition in 2007, 2008 and 2009 where I round-up the year with an “Alvinology Award”; here’s my slightly belated list for 2010.
I always love to compile summary listings – how can I miss out the chance to do so once a year? 
So… here goes! Alvinology’s list of TOP FIVEs for Year 2010!
(NOTE: The casual lists were compiled by a very biased yours truly, favouring things that rock my boat and also mainly stuff that were recorded on this blog in 2010.)
TOP 5 TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Shantou plane solemnisation with Jetstar
Alvin and Rachel tied the knot on an airplane! How can I ever forget this trip?
I got to be among the first to visit the Coca-Cola Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo on the launch day as well as meet many fun and interesting bloggers from around the world.
I made lasting friendships with the ten Singapore Blog Awards 2010 winners and Vivien from the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Good food, endless shopping and excellent companionship, what more can one ask for?
Blogfest Asia at Penang, Malaysia
I got to know many bloggers from different countries and gave a presentation to a room packed full of enthusiast bloggers.
My Sydney Honeymoon with Rachel (Blog posts coming up soon!)
Rachel and I met up with an old friend, Xai, who is studying there as well as a bubbly Aussie Alvinology blog reader, Tinlok. Rest of the time we were enjoying each other company as we were on our honeymoon mah. 🙂
TOP 5 MOVIES
I watched this on a plane flight home from Hong Kong. The movie did not do well in the Singapore box office and most Singaporeans may not even know of its existence. Nonetheless, the movie has received good reviews from critics. It is a heart-warming movie that is not overly artsy.
There are cute minions and a likeable lead villain-turned-hero. Absolutely love this.
The dragons were like real animals!
Korean R21 Movie, The Housemaid (下女), 2010
I haven’t watch R21 movie in the theatre for a long while. The Housemaid was enjoyable because of the superb acting of the female lead.
The world of superheroes and super villains get confusing as they swapped places in this Dreamworks animation feature.
TOP 5 BOOKS
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium I) by Stieg Larsson
Harry Potter for adults. There’s politics, sex, gore and all sorts of hardcore stuff.
Jake Adelstein’s Tokyo Vice: Underground with the Yakuza
An ang moh journalist takes you into the queer world of the Japanese underground.
Misha Glenny’s McMafia: Seriously Organised Crime
The world is evil. That was what I concluded after reading this book.
Chetan Bhagat’s The 3 Mistakes of My Life
This book has a very simple, straight-forward narrative. Chetan Bhagat is currently the bestselling English author in modern India and his book gives us a glimpse into the lives and aspirations of the urban middle-class in India.
Yoshio Yoshimoto (吉本佳生)’s 大杯星巴克比较划算
Teaching you how to make economic senses of simple things in life, much like the international bestseller, The Undercover Economist.
TOP 5 TURN-OFFS
Downtown East Murder: 4 arrested, 6 still on the run
This gang slashing in broad daylight resulted in the death of a teenager. The incident shocked Singapore. A slew of other gang-related fights and arrests were to follow.
The 7 Kallang Sarawakian Monsters
Crazy Sarawakians made Kallang an unsafe place by slashing and robbing random strangers for a tiny pittance.
Public molestation at Siloso Beach Countdown Party 2009
New Year Countdown went seriously wrong.
Ladyironchef (Brad Lau) vs Private Affairs
This incident cast bloggers, particularly food bloggers in a very bad light to the public.
Singapore auntie beating up her dog for chewing on cushion
Netizens started a witch hunt to sieve out this dog abuser.
TOP 5 LOLS
Jeanette Aw (欧萱)’s Crazy Animated GIF
Just watch and you will know why.
Cutest bear ever.
Flood Again? You can always canoe on the Singapore street
Guy in canoe FTW as Singaporeans learn to deal with frequent flash floods.
Steven Lim哥哥 is Seriously Into Singing This Time
The dude even bought airtime on prime time TV slots to promote his music videos. However, no one seems to be taking him seriously.
Celebration@Marina Bay – Concert Fail
A concert for the living or getai for ghosts?
TOP 5 WOWS
omy.sg wins 1 Gold and 2 Bronze at the inaugural Asian Digital Media Awards 2010
Congratulations to omy.sg for another great year!
Alvinology wins a Silver at W3 Award 2010
Congratulations to Alvinology too! This was for my wedding proposal – Project R.
Alvinology goes Dot Com… Finally
What took me so long?
Plane Solemnisation – Photos Galore!
First couple in Singapore to solemnise our wedding on board a commercial plane.
Singapore Youth Olympics Game Opening Ceremony
Singapore hosted the first Youth Olympics Game.
TOP 5 FOOD DISCOVERIES
Food for Thought @ Queen Street
Good food for a cause.
Keng Eng Kee Seafood Restaurant @ Alexandra Village
Quality chow at a reasonable price.
Really minimalist restaurant.
Pizza delivery gone hi-tech. I appreciate their 30minutes delivery guarantee and online GPS tracking for pizza orders.
Republic of Steak @ Victoria Street
An alternative to Aston’s for reasonably priced steak.
TOP 5 EVENTS
Singapore Blog Awards 2010 – Event Videos
It gets bigger and better every year.
Singapore Entertainment Awards 2010
I learned the power of K-Pop at this year’s event.
Jack Neo Affair Scandal Press Conference – Full Video Recording
My experience as a paparazzi for the day.
Bras Basah Bugis Trishaw Night Tour with Radio 100.3 DJs Jianwen & Kemin
My first time riding on a trishaw in Singapore. The experience was pretty exhilarating.
The New Museum Open House @ City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings
An interesting walk down memory lane in two iconic buildings.
TOP 5 NEW PRODUCTS
Yeah! There is finally a heartland mall near my residential area.
“Live Life in the Clear!” with Crizal lenses by Essilor
After discovering Crizal, I shall pay more attention when choosing my lenses from now on!
Get Giving with GET SINGAPORE This Festive Season!
Go local when buying presents for your loved one. Support Singapore brands under the GET SINGAPORE collective.
Four Birthdays Together on a Private Yacht
Neo Yacht makes yacht rental with catering affordable for the masses.
Glacéau’s Vitaminwater® Launched in Singapore
Singapore now join the rank of other cool cities like New York and Shanghai where Vitaminwater is available.
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