Tranquility Realm

Focus-Staking

2010-07-18T06:22:00.000-07:00

Trying out focus stacking of 3 pics.

Relationship

2010-07-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

Iris will be going back to China in Aug which is like next month.
As usual, she will be showing temper about me nothing going back to china with her, find job in china. Her mother saying that she does not approve us in different country. Told me to go for my Masters which is something that I am wanting to do. The cost per semester is about 6k which means I will have to start saving now for it. She also agree me on going for my Masters which I think is because in Chinese thinking both must be of the same qualifications.
Now is to pray hard to be accepted into the Uni which will only begin the application in Jan 2011 and the course will start in Aug 2011, please help to pray for me to be selected into the program.

Also hope that the relationship between us will be strong enough to overcome this.

So stressful now.

Life so far

2010-07-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

Life is such cruel. Been working in this line for about 3 yrs since the day I graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 1997. What have I learn from these 3yrs of working in this company? Frankly speaking, I feel that I did expose to areas and things which I have not seen or heard of, thats it. Perhaps this is the experience that mots ppl will say. Ok, at least when I leave the company I will leave the experience of the panel works, wiring, oxygen analyzer and SCADA software with me.
Exposed and liase to many type of ppl. Seen many tempers by me as well as by the colleagues in my company.
I feel that I really need to work on my temper as many has told me that but I still cannot control my temper could it be the thinking that I am having? Or me not being able to accept others?
I really hope to move on from this spot but I guess in order to move on I have to first work on my temper as well as the stupid travel membership which I have been bind to. I can say that in the past my ear are too soft and easily believe what others say.
Well, ever since that incident, I have been alert and be doubtful on things that are too good to be true.

April

2010-04-15T02:14:00.000-07:00

Recently has been quite a busy tiring week for me.

Why do i say that, the reason is simple. As on the 5th of April I have taken 2 days MC after which I am required to attend a training/seminar from Schneider Electric at Singapore Poly for 3days. After which is the end of the week. Although I no need to be in the office is a good thing but attending the seminar is both boring and enriching as I have gain extra knowledge on the products which maybe I could not be able to do so in other company. Just as what Mr Ong, my software manager often indicate, if u listen more, it will more or less drill into your mind even if you do not remember exactly the items. Well, I have understand what he meant as I can understand the products more better as compared to the time when I just first got to know them, but I still required to read more about the products. After that Monday, I was to be in KL attending another software training; Wonderware.

Through these 3 days of learning, I have a better understanding of the program as well as the basic usage and operation of the program which is currently being used in the project in KL office. The original plan was that I to go over to do some hands on after the training is completed but seems like that idea has been burst as the pricing has not reached to an agreement. As such only Mr Ong with the China colleague are there to work on the project with the engineering team in KL. I was so looking forward to do some hands on but that wont be happening soon. I shall look forward for the next project from KL which could be a joint project.

Through these training, not only did I learn a different program other than the one which the Singapore company is using, I also got to know new friends from Malaysia Company. 2 cheerful ladies fetch me to and fro from the training center as they are also attending the training as well. Through them, I found that they have a very strong belonging to the company which I think that the Singapore company is lacking of.

While in KL, how could I resist the temptation of making a short visit to Chinatown to search for my item and without much effort I found it. Overwhelmed I am by her sight, I made a terrible mistake which is never inspect her properly and not firm enough to " KILL KILL KILL" the price. Although she is a replica of the original but it was the poor inspect which made it significant differ from the orginal. The Tachymeter numbering on the face is not aligned with that of the numbering on the inner face. Sad I was but it was i to blame for not inspecting properly. I am tempted to go back and search for another and with a proper inspect and "KILL KILL KILL" the price

Well here is the pic of her.

Malacca Trip with my Photography Gang

2010-04-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

In the beginning of this month, went to Malacca with my photography gang. Theme of the trip was shoot / eat / booze. Shoots from landscape to portrait to street scenes. Eat from chicken rice ball to cendol to cool the body under the heat from the sun. Booze all the way to 2plus.
Well do enjoy the pics hope I have improve.

Memoriable day

2010-04-05T19:00:00.000-07:00

Has been ages since I have updated this space of mine.
A blog which jots down the events that happen in my life.
Well, not sure where I have stopped but I guess I will just start from some of the memorable things that happened to my life in the month of Feb 10.
In the month of Feb, I was in KL for 3days with my software manager for a short training on one of the products which is going to ship over form KL to Singapore customer. We were there to know how the system works and help to install plus commission the unit in Singapore. Was quite a short training and the next day was a off day for me. Know that I will be in KL for that few days, I somehow knew that one of the photography friend was in KL so I contacted her. Yes is a lady, named Vivian Koh. A very elegant lady, outspoken and is very sociable, and so we made arrangements to meet up that night after my dinner with my boss and the manager there.
OH did I mentioned that the hotel that we were staying was one of the more expensive on in KL, Summit. A very cosy hotel and seems to have around 4 stars I guess. Well, Vivian came over to fetch me to Sunway Lagoon for a nite shoot where we went to Ministry of Sound to chill out. As mentioned, she is very sociable very much indeed she was talking to the group of ppl sitting next to our table.
Partied all the way to 2plus in the morning, drunk she was so i accompanied her at the car where she vomitted about 5 times before she was sober enough to drive home. The next day we met again which is also my last day in KL. We went to her hometown which was only 2hrs ride from KL. There at her hometown I witness the padi fields. As the sight of golden shimmered crops segmented with the grey boundary of dirt, I was attracted to it. However, most of the rice has been harvested and only a few fields are left for me to take pics for memories. Tat place was also where I witness the beauty of Vivian. Walking in the the midst of the path guided by the padi, the breeze blowing across the padi, as if the padi were waving at me. There she was holding an umbrella looking far away. Quickly taken a few snaps of it. Mesmerized by her beauty.
The place was so tranquil, i wish that time will stop at that moment.

But good moments always pass very fast. Soon time has come for me to depart. A sudden sadness fill my heart.
Below are some of the pics which I have taken do enjoy.

Jan 2010

2010-01-12T00:17:00.000-08:00

A brand new start in a brand new year.
2009 has left us with memories that are good and bad.
Lets embark on 2010 and build a new one which will be good.
Well, this year seems good as if everything goes well, I will be going to KL with my manager in the end of the month to visit the sister company regarding some of the software thingy for a project.
Beside that, he recent also seems to have obtained a project which involved in software which he is trying to coach me. He did indicated to me that I might be going over to Shanghai to assist in the project while he stay over in Singapore to oversee the project.
Tats if everything goes well.
Going to KL is something that I am looking forward to as if going I will make time to meet a very old friend whom I go to know in Aus during my 1st semester there. It has been a few years since that time so I am looking forward to meet him as the last time I went to KL he was on holiday back to his hometown. Another friend is one whom I got to know through the gang of mine. A very elegant gal though and a model like features.

Well today Iris has went back to China with her friend who came over for a 2 day stayover from Sydney.Back on the end of Feb.
Brought them around Singapore to visit Sentosa, Orchard Road for a short shopping tour.
Some pics which I took.Watching the sunset on the flyer is such a romantic thing to do. I am happy to share that with her and her friend although I would very much be happy if it was only me and her.
Well, 1 more day to a special day. But will be alone this time, used to celebrate alone but since last one which she was here the feeling was different, although she gave me a puzzle which she pieced together but its something which I cherish alot. Coldness slide down my cheek. Well, just a normal day for me then.
Till that day.

Silly me/

2009-12-27T05:14:00.000-08:00

Wedding shoot another try

2009-12-20T06:40:00.000-08:00

Asraf Sister Engagement

My first try in taking wedding pics.

Saturday

2009-12-05T23:32:00.000-08:00

A wet wet Saturday it has been.
Raining every min every hour.
Saturday was the shower of Baby Jaen.
Son of Ms Jas.
Went over to see this wonderful baby of her, visit and catch up with her.
But also to take pictures of the handsome boy.
Noticed that his hair was naturally dyed and highlights on the tip of his hair.
When we reach her place, little Jaen was still as usual.
Sleeping soundly, wrapped like a small little pressie.
Little Jaen was so adorable and small.
Another life has been brought to this world and I hope that he will be blessed forever.
Well this is something for you Jaen.
Hope to photograph you every month to capture the growing up stages of your life which has just begin.

Sunday

2009-11-29T07:09:00.000-08:00

Well on a hot and cloudy sunday nothing much done.
Just practicing shooting and a last minute shoot at Marina Barrage.
Great sky, clouds.
Got to fly kite courtesy from my photography friend who was at the place as well.
Well got to know a new friend and shoot some pics.

Well enjoy them as much as I enjoy taking them

Another Week

2009-11-23T17:11:00.000-08:00

Well, has been a while since I have last updated this small little place of mine.
Yes becoming lazier this dude has.
Well, recently there is this AFA'09 happening locally. Is one of the coolest event to me that was held locally beside the annual computer fair which is going to happen at the end of this week. AFA is somewhat like cosplay cum anime fan gathering event locally. Ever since it has started like 2yrs or 1 yr ago, I have been a vivid customer here. Cosplay, BJD aka Ball Joint Dolls, figurines and anime related stuff. The one thing that attracts me to this event is none other than the amazing cosplayer who never fail to fascinate me with their hardwork in replicating the costumes of their favorite anime characters.
Well it happen on Sat and Sun which has just went by. Before going to the event, was helping out a friend in a shoot for a competition. The 'Fortis Watch' competition. Fortis watch is the first watch that was worn to the space by the Russian during their expedition to the space. From the catalog, I can see that the watch is more for the adventure seekers/pilots. As expected by the name of the watch, one can expect the price of one piece to be over1K.
Well, the lady who brought the watches out for us to shoot was nice and did I forget to mention that she is hot and sexy. Fun outgoing and damn is she "hot".. The moment I saw her, the song by Black Eye Pea came to mind, "My Hump".
Hard to concentrate when she is shooting as well. A beginner but with that body she can be the model of my shoots. : )
Well, after shooting the watches and the babe we continue to the event till about 6pm where little did I know that my forearms are like lobsters poached in hot water.Luckily it did not turn out to be sun burn though.
Lucky. Well here are some of the shots I have taken so do enjoy.

Week to remember

2009-11-14T04:05:00.000-08:00

This week has been a very fun stress boring one for me.
Well like my friends always say dun care about it just live ur life and everything will be fine. If keep thinking about everything it will never end and will affect the way u enjoy life.
So here are some pics i took.

Well i hope you enjoy them as much as i enjoy shooting them

Till another time

Friday

2009-11-07T06:49:00.000-08:00

Friday nothing much just to update.
Attended a friend ROM at ROM, met up with friend wanting to shoot some portrait but no models came down :(, then came across Women Rugby 2010 match went in and shoot, after friend went back stay around and shoot some street scene.
Here are some of the pics do enjoy.

LAzy Bum

2009-10-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

I believe you all should agree with me since I have not been updating my blog for a very very very long time.
Well for once I am lazy already in updating this, ha ha ha ha.
Well, recently have been very very the busy, stress and confused.
Busy - work
Stress - work, relationship
Confused - Direction in my life.

Enjoyment in shooting ppl is the one thing that make me happy.
Like what my god mother say :"Life is beautiful" Always keep that in mind and you will be able to make your life more beautiful and happy. She said that everything in life is balance and fair.

This is the photo which I submitted for an online photo competition which the theme is "Halloween".

Well, this is just a lucky one which got me the first place. This is the first time I enter a contest and actually won it.

Well, on last Sunday went out with a group of friend to Chinatown to take some pictures and this is one of which I quite like it.

What do you think?

Well, I dunno what I should head from now since I have complete my part time diploma in Multimedia Design recently.

Argh

this that this is more like a place where i vent my anger more than a blog

Sunday

2009-10-25T06:12:00.000-07:00

Today is another day.
Went out with photographer friends and did a walkabout shoot in chinatown.
I feel so happy when shooting but will have to cut down since someone has forbidden me to pick up the gear.
Well do enjoy these pics taken today.

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2009-10-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

Today is the start of another week.
Stressed.
Tired.
Issit common for a company to have 3 months notice prior to tender resignation?
My company need and should i tender first and he search?
Cos the pay is damn low.
sending out resumes and no reply.
this is the economy now.
What if i cannot find a job within 3 months of the tender?
Upon chatting with mother about this, the issue of my PR status arise.
As i have to renew my passport next year.
Argh some many things are interlinked.
Stressed.
Friend said that the design cannot make it.
Tat a big stab into my heart.
Not cut out to be a designer

-_-"

2009-10-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

Another go at the design for my freelance.
Client say too kiddish and too sch work for the previous one.
Wan something abstract.
Hope this is abstract.

So wat you think?

Simple?

Abstract?

Kiddish?

School work?

WAt is my standard?

"_"

2009-10-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

Just came back not long ago from a Halloween shoot at Night Safari.
Was a wonderful shoot.
Time to rest
Enjoy this pic.
Taken Friday morning on way to work

TOday

2009-10-15T04:55:00.001-07:00

Was back home early today and got the chance to catch a glimpse of the beautiful sunset.

Enjoy
:)

Tired

2009-10-14T06:06:00.000-07:00

Just finish some draft for a logo design.
Has been quite stress over this since the first draft which I send over.
Frankly speaking even I myself dun like the first draft, without liking it I send it over to ppl hoping that they will like it? It is so nonsense. Well, learnt it the hard way when lecturer and friends also stated the same thing. So in the end, redraw and redesign it to the current one.
Made some modification to the design.
Hope this goes through as this design is something I like and hope they like it.
Well, been wanting to hone my skills in photography as recently has not been touch "her".
Need her to perform at her best in an event in dec. Now need to find some models to introduce to "her".

Work/Stress/Tired

2009-10-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

Last week was a challenging one why did I say so the reason being that I went for an interview for a Product Development Engineer post on last friday. All seems ok just the fact that after the interview I was walking to the MRT station to catch the train to Pioneer when my shoes started to talk. Yup it started to talk so loudly that I have to get Super glue to shut it up. It was so embarrassing as one of them actually gave way. Well, staying cool and calm I walk to the provisional store to buy the super glue and shut it up before taking the bus to NTU to meet Iris.
At NTU, painting jobs were going on as the smell of the thinner and paints filled the air making it very difficult to breathe. Iris told me that even in the lab that she was in was also in the midst of the paint job. Stayed with her till 6 plus accompanied her to buy some groceries and dinner before I rushed down to meet my lecturer who I was supposed to meet to assist and learn about taking interior of the apartment. But by the time I reached there was already 7 plus and they have already completed the shoot and therefore missed the chance to learn that. Accompanied my lecturer to rent the video camera for his videoing session for the client and have a wonderful chat with him regarding the industry as well as my interest in photography.
After the chat, reach home about 11plus sat down freshened up and continue my battle with the portfolio which I have to submit on the 12th of Oct.
Yesterday was the 12th and I totally forgot about it and thus have to submit it today instead.
Some of the preview of the portfolio has been uploaded on my previous entry. Yah after submitting the portfolio I am considered graduated from the private school of ISDT.
Yesterday nite also did out some logo design for a freelance. Hope the design is ok.
Well here is the logo which I did up.

Portfolio in progress

2009-10-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

A busy Weekend

2009-10-05T00:45:00.000-07:00

Weekend was a very busy one.
On Sat, in the morning went to Botanic Garden to attend a short class organized by my lecturer cum friend. Learned something about fill in flash and how to set the flash of the camera. Also did some macro shots and the difference in quality between an actual macro len and the attachment. Of course, there is a drop in quality but its a cheap version of having a macro len and getting the feel of doing macro shoots.

After that, immediately headed over to camera rental shop to rent the len for the wedding shoot which is held at Riz Carlton Hotel. Went over to fetch Iris before heading to the hotel and when I saw her in her attire I was stunted by her beauty. She was gorgeous and elegant looking.

Its is the wedding of my second god sis. I am so happy and with red eyes when I attended the wedding. It was a good and bad experience. Good experience being that I was able to practice my wedding shoots as to how to do the settings and compensate for the colour. Bad experience is for the slow serving of the food. Due to there are 72 tables and being the food is served to individual there is a big drop in the speed at which the food is served to us. Imagine the surrounding table are all having their second dish while we have yet seen the tail of the first dish. Even when the dish arrive, the number of items on the dish does not tally with what the dinner menu indicated and again it took them quite a while to change it.

Overall the atmosphere is quite quiet as compared to the rest of the wedding which I have attended. Well, the sight of my god sis getting married somehow compensate for that.
The whole dinner ended around 12mid night and by the time I send Iris back its already 12.30am and I reached home at around 1.20am.

Sunday I also went to Crowne Plaza hotel to assist my lecturer in his ROM shoot. There I learn more lesson as to how to adjust accordingly to the lighting, how to capture the essences of the wedding. How to pose the ppl.

Overall is a good experience and is making me to observe and change according to the circumstances. But still need more practice and opportunity to do so. So if any of you readers have the opportunity for me to practice my shots do let me know.

By the time i reached home, I was dead beat and after touching some pics and took a rest on the bed and without knowingly slept all the way to 7 plus without having any meal and went out upon hearing a knock on my door when i notice i have dozed off. Went out took a drink and went back to sleep till the morning which is another start of a terrible week

Is a great opportunity to learn from so many ppl ranging from my lecturers to my photography friends.
Thanks to all
Will upload pics at a later stage.
Take care

2009-09-29T19:15:00.000-07:00

Wats lacking from this pic to give the WOW factor

F1 over

2009-09-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

Well, last week was the F1 fever among all Singaporeans and I am lucky to one of the few to have actually been there and experienced the atmosphere is like. The pass was for the Friday walkabout which is the practice session for the vehicles despite being the practice session, they really gave it their best. Enjoyed the night and also the sharing session with the photography friends.
Well, is an experience never to forget with just "LOUD" engine noise as they sped through the circuit.
Some pics i took

A holiday Part 2

2009-09-22T20:23:00.000-07:00

Cont'd

Having eaten the expensive Wanton Mee, walked around abit before heading to the lobi to wait for our number to be flashed on the display board. Finally, the number was flashed and we approach the counter to find out that I was required to produce a hotel voucher so that they can process the check in procedure. Not having the voucher, called the agent and soon was settled and proceed to the room where we rest a while and went down to explore the new and cold environment. Walked around the lobi and saw the internal roller coaster, monorail (caterpillar style). First we went to the Ripley;'s Believe It or not to look at the amazing and bazaar stuff that Ripely has collected and experienced. About 30mins or so, the walk was over and we proceed over to the amusement park/ entertainment centre where the all ages ppl was battling their wits out with the machine to get the most number of tickets. We tried a few games before finding the comfort one which we played to get us 769 tickets. This can be addicted when one sets the eye on the type of soft toy that one wans.
Iris actually wanted to get the soft toy which will cost 2500 tickets to redeem. But having seen that the amount of money spend of getting the tickets is not worth buying one of the shelf, so we settled with the number of tickets which we have and exchanged for 2 cups with the Genting logo on them. Before leaving the entertainment centre, I went to the enterance where I took a number of shots of the Genting logo among the nite and foggy background. Took me a while before i got a shoot. Apparently, the shot I took was quite similar to that of the postcard which we happen to came across on the last day of our trip. After the shoot, we went to have our dinner where we have Fried Kwey Teow, Laksa and mix fruit juice. Food is extremely expensive at such place I say. Well, after that we browsed through the shops around the hotel before heading back to the room to put down our stuff and proceed to the Casino to have a feel and view of wat it is like.
While in the Casino, was the most embarrassing moment. Changed Rm10 chip and placed Rm5 on the table when the min bet on the table is Rm20. So 'malu', then a uncle then ask me to pass my chips to him and he added his onto it and place the bet but did not win.
But it was a good exposure. Too smoky though.
After which we went to take a rest as the next day we going to KL for shopping and visting KLCC.

20th Sept 09

Had a late breakfast. The crowd is huge, its like the ocean of ppl all flooding into the cafe for the breakfast buffet. The morning air was cool and was a good weather for some shoot of the surroundings.
We went ahead to take the public transport down to KL which took about an hour or so. Reach the terminal, took train to KLCC and then took some day shot of the Petronas Tower before heading out again to KL Sentra where we took the train to MidValley MegaMall. Man was the train slow and packed. Can see that Iris was not that happy with the transport. At the megamall, walked around and did the window shopping.
After having our lunch there and visited the pet station on the same level as the food court. There are so many species of animals ranging from, rabbits, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parie Dogs, Iguanas, Spiders , hedgehog, fishes, dogs and birds.
From there we headed towards, Sungei Wang which is the KL Far East Plaza. Went there and shop around and found the shop which I came across quite some time back which sells BB guns. But unable to buy and bring back to Singapore. Walked around and went to a shop which sells some dresses where Iris bought a dress.
After we walked over to Berjaya Time Square where there is an indoor roller coaster within the mall and hotel together as one.
After that we went to KLCC again to have our dinner and also to shoot the night view of KLCC. KLCC at night was lighted up and making it ever so silvery. Took a couple of shoots, since there I din bring my tripod down, I have to use my backpack to act as a temporary one and the outcome is nice.
Then was the ride back to the terminal to take the bus ride back to Genting highland. I believed that the bus driver must have been in the F1 race before as he is making full use of the bus full potential.Swirling in and out of the lane really gave us an experience of our life.
Went back and rest as the next day is our check out day. we roam round the indoor theme park before heading to the bus which will bring us back to Singapore.

Overall was a wonderful experience at Genting together with Iris.

A holiday Part 1

2009-09-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

Last week was a festival event for all Muslims around the world.
Its their New Year also know as Hari Raya Puasa. During the period of this month, they will have to "fast", meaning that they have to eat before the sun rise and dine in when the sun sets. In between the period they are not supposed to eat or drink. Before they break their"fast"in the evening, they have to perform their prayer in the Mosque and eat a "preserved" date before they proceed for their meal.
This is also the period that we get a chance to see them wear their traditional costumes. Somethings you will see families wearing the same colours of their traditional costumes while others will be of different colours or shades of the same colours.During the Hari Raya Puasa, they will go house visiting as what the chinese will do, they also give our 'green packet' like that to the 'Ang Pows' of chinese which we give out during the New Year. For the Muslims, they will have 2 New Years within a year.
During the 19 - 21st of this month, which is also the long holiday for the rest, went for a short holiday at Genting Highland. It was quite a last min booking through a friend who finally help to make a hotel booking for me. Was looking forward for the holiday at Genting as it has been ages since I last visited it. Its was during my kindergarten times when I visited there. Looking back at the old, sepia photographs kinda bring me back to the period that I was still the small little chubby boy. 19th came and woke up quite early in the morning to catch the 0645am bus from Lavendar to Genting. Missed the first train and so have to take the next one which is about 6mins interval. Reach Lavendar at 0630am, which was abit late and Iris was there already. The moment I saw her, somehow it warms my heart in the cold morning station. Then we proceed to check in to get the coach number and then proceed to board the coach. The coach was already quite packed with families and individuals going to the same destination as us. @ 0650am, the coach closed the door and our journey begins. First we headed towards 2nd link while picking up a few passengers at Jurong East. All was smooth and fast going on the track to 2nd link and once we crossed the check point, we were on the bridge that links to the Malaysian checkpoint. As its the festive season, having a traffic jam seems quite normal. This is the first time that Iris has been in a traffic jam like this. All those of you who has been to JB and back must have experience the traffic jam like non other. The movement was slow and that we saw passengers from private cars stepping out and taking a walk up and down the stretch of noisy engines. And suddenly, Iris, pointed out to me that she saw a lady suddenly tripped and fell while walking the stretch. During the wait, we chatted and laugh while she listen to the mp3.
Soon we reached the Malaysian Custom, alighted and proceed to the queue where we will have our passport chopped and signed. During the wait(yes another wait), we saw the other coach which ferried an excursion team from the local oversea school scout group. Once the door open, different ages of young boys alighted and carried their "Battle Order" bag pack and among the fine young boys was a young lady. Now who say that young girls are different from boys. After observing them for a while, it was our turn to "chopped and Scan" our passports. Then its off to the bus, but before that is 1 stop to answer the call of nature. And since we are in the Malaysia Territory, the toilets standard are similar to that of the environment. Iris din know that, went in and came out to tell me that the standard of the toilet has the ability to compete with that of the village back in China.
After the custom, the journey begins with 3 stops interval for toilet breaks and some refreshments.
Throughout the journey, we were watching movies and there are so many movies that is not released in Singapore. About 7hrs later, we reached the foot of the highland. We brace ourself for the thrilling ride up the steep and winding road up. As we ascend, the temperature dropped. The turning and winding road made me coach sick, maybe is due to the fact that i did not take enough food. Reached the summit and went straight to queue up again to get the check in number from the check in koisk. At the "lobi" Malaysia pronunciation of lobby, was packed with families and ppl from all around the region. Since there is still an hour or so before our queue number will be called, we proceed to the satisfy our grumbling tummy with Wanton Mee which is an expensive one even if one convert the currency back to sing dollars.

Monday

2009-09-13T21:51:00.000-07:00

Its Monday once again.
How was the weekend been for you all?
Mine was a mixture of 30% happiness and 70% gloomy cum sad.
Saturday was the usual photography outing with my group of friends. This time round we are going to the Central Fire Station for the open house shoot which can also be said to be an event shoot. The reason for going there is that there is a photography competition going on in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Singapore Oldest Fire Station. It was built in 1909 and till date 2009 is exactly the 100th birthday of this fire station.
Well, tat day was quite a gloomy day for me as Iris did told me that my counts of going to photography is increasing and is affecting the relationship. So I told myself that I will have to cut on going to these outing already. Having said that, I still went for this shoot but I did told her before hand and I think that is wat I am lacking with her. Communication. In the past, before I know of these gang, I seldom go for any outing organized related to Photography. Therefore, my usual routine is going to gym and followed by meeting her on every Saturday.
Well tats in the past, and now I think have to organize the time properly to make way for both.
But as usual, being someone who talks without thinking, I have done it again. Tat day, gotten a pair of tickets to the premiere of a 15mins local produced movie, brought her to watch and I think that she dun like it very much. Then after the show, went to walk down along Taka and towards HMV. I think is during the part nearing to Herrenwhere I said something foolish which made her angry and the mood totally changed. Well, the whole day the mood was very funny. We din hold each others hand.
We had some desert at HMV and then continued to walk down towards Illuminia where we have another drink at Cheeky Chocolate Cafe. Shae had a warm chocolate cake and camomile tea while I have a pineapple ice. We chat and laugh like normal. Then we did chat about my god sis wedding coming up. She then told me that if she is unable to find the clothes to wear then she will not go. Upon hearing that, my mood kinda dropped further. I have informed her of this wedding before she left back for china for holiday and yet she did not prepared clothes for this. Then I brought her over to Bugis to look at the clothes suitable for her. She then told me to chose for her. OK then walk around bugis to look for any suitable for her but nothings seems to suit her.
Then after which went to bought some groceries for her before heading over to Illumina for dinner at Ebiboshi the Japanese resturant.
During dinner, chat as well, and i as usual cleared the leftovers.
Send her back home and was surprise to see that the train was not that packed. So i assume that the crowded are still within Suntec City grabbing the items from Comex.
And tats the end of Saturday.
Sunday went out to shoot the firestation at nite with my god brother.
Went to comex to hunt for DVD Rom for his son and then went to Xin Wang for dinner and chatted before heading to shoot the nite fire station.
Somehow the outcome was not wat i wanted, since the time is not getting any younger so we parted and headed home. The concluded sunday.
Today early in the morning, I did something foolish. I send her another email. But I think that further make things worst. She then told me "please dun send such mail to the China Facebook, and she dun like to receive such mails. Also said that if sms no reply how come i dunno how to call her? She dun like to sms as if got time to sms might as well go and find job"
Wel I guess that does it rite.

Well, tats so far wat has happen till this time and this day.
If a Kat do come over to read this, do comment n advice even though ............

Things to Ponder

2009-09-10T20:04:00.000-07:00

Recently I think that things are not going well for me be it in terms of work, life and skills.
Seeing that many of friends doing well, and some even able to get freelance jobs. Upon seeing them, things keep running into my mind.
"Why can they get freelance so easily?"
"Am I too damn coward to communicate to others to get freelance?"
"Where do they get these freelance from?"
"Guess my social circle is not wide enough"
"My skills are not as good as them to get freelance. Which I think is true"
"WHY ARE THEY SO SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR LIFE."
These are the things that keep hovering within me. All these times I have been thinking what is my purpose in life? Ever since I got my hands on DSLR, I thought to myself this is the thing that i wan to be. A photojournalist, freelancing, taking down memories of others through my view finder? Having to know Jason, my photography lecturer also increase my skills and also enjoy discussing with him about his knowledge on this field.
Also got to know a group of photographers whom I enjoyed the company. Learn lots of new things as well as the different view to see things. Looking at their shoots do motivate me to "copy" their shots and perceive the view they see when taking the shot. Another person who motivate me is Jingna aka zemotion. I came across this talented young lady while browsing through Deviantart. An online art community where people from all around the work come together to showcase their works as well to discuss. Came across her fashion photography and from there I started to keep track of her works. The works are ever so stunning and fascinating that make me wonder how she does it. It has always been a dream of mine to be at the set when she is taking the shots to see how she shots and how to communicate with the models to execute out the kind of shots that she produce. It was this shot that capture me.

From then on, has been following her works.

As i was doing my part time studies in ISDT on diploma of Multimedia design, the thought of mixing both photography and design together was what i wanted to do. Something like a digital photo montage. But till date have yet the ability to produce wat i dream of. Got to know friend in process of learning and they come from different aspect of life. Being with them seems like a good choice to learn but on the other hand is making me thinking if my passion is the same as them or the same as before.
Taking a step back and thinking, I find that my passion has gradually moved over to photography which I keep denying that I am not. The fact is that I still do like to design and some wat of doing the photomontaging.
Well, having to complete my course, now is preparing my portfolio and I find that I have more picture than design which is a very head aching part for me. I am studying multimedia and yet I have more photos than design. So have to think of more design to come up with but so far have none except for the previous one which I have uploaded. Do have some idea in my mind, but Haiz there is laziness in me. Well have to slap me on the face to wake myself up. Anyone care to help me?
Work is getting very very much the same and boring since there is not many projects that the company is getting except for the servicing portion. Well, just have to learn to do all these things as this is wat the real world is.
Looking at other with their partners together chatting and laughing and giving things to each other made me wonder about mine. Chatting and laughing yes i agree which we do if not how would we communicate. The latter part seems erm not tat much of each other but to her. Well, I am just happy with the happy look on her face when she received them. (taking a rock and smashing my toe)

Well, wat do you say after reading this?

A Tiring Nite To remember

2009-09-03T21:25:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the performance of a gig by the band of my friend, Yosh. The drummer of this band, a web-designer, graphic designer. The location of the gig was at "Home" club which is very near Clark Quay for those who do not know this club. Was also once the performance location for my lecture, Jon.
Well, was there quite early so sat outside enjoying the humid weather as well as sweating. Took out my camera and started snapping away. Kinda like the feeling of just sitting there snapping always practice my skills and eyes.
Frankly speaking, actually that day was also the 3rd day of the National Lion Dance Competition.Was suppose to go and join another group of friends in the shot but since have verbally agreed to attend the gig, went then to the gig.
At the gig, feel like the odd one out as most of them are band members, couples and strangers whom I have seen but did talk to.
Well, the gig started well from 9plus onwards to 11plus. The bands played a series of chinese songs which are the current hits on local radios or on KTV.
Well the place is a tough and tricky place to shoot.
Nothing to shoot in the club environment, thus shot alot outside.

This is really not my cup of tea. Too noisy.
None that i know and i feel like the odd one out when most of them are couples.
Well here are some shots.

A try of my skills

2009-08-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

Mid Of Week

2009-08-25T20:27:00.000-07:00

As u have notice the above image, this is the image which I thought of using for the entry for a headphone design competition. This is for the sticker on both side of the headphone. Shown this to my lecturer and he indicated to me just to use the Camo design with the motiff. And so I did, having uploaded the final image to the competition I find that I dun have much hope in being the lucky 48 to be selected for winning. Well, its an experience though. I will still try to complete this current image hopefully with the correct feel that I wan to portray.

You must be surprise as to why is this dude blogging in the mid of the week when he usually blogs only on Sunday although he also seldoms keep tat routine though.

Well, reason for blogging today is that been very boring in work and feel like updating tats all.
Time for nagging.

Week has been not bad, activities such as Macro Shoot on Sat was fantastic as I was brought into the world of the insects, flowers, etc by a group of wonderful friends which I got to know by chance. A very happening group of people from all ages and industries. Sat was also fantastic as that was when I got to go out with Iris. But seems like Singapore is truely too small as one can cover the places quickly in 1 day. Going back to the places over again seems quite boring as the stuffs are the same, prices are the same. Nothing interesting. Sometimes wonder how come the youngsters nowadays can go back to this same of road going through the same stuffs again. Well, maybe thats the thrill of it, browsing over and over again.
Having said that, maybe I just dun like to stay at home or perhaps I just wan to go out and do the things they do; browsing over and over again. Watching movie seems very popular, I do wan to watch but drag and drag till the thought of watching the movie subsides. Watched 2 movies with her and tats it. Nothing else, ha ha ha.
Now that the design for the headphone is submitted and no chances of winning; its time for me to get down to business. The business of doing my portfolio. Yes, PORTFOLIO. As I have completed my course, I am required to produce a portfolio in order to graduate. But looking back at my stuffs, I find that I do not have enough stuff for the portfolio and also that the standards of the works back then seems quite low. Therefore have to think of way to add more things in for my lecturer to select. Guess will be quite busy.

Although will be busy but looking forward for this coming Saturday as it is the Xtreme Games Event happening at East Coast Park; Inline Skate, Skateboarding, Bike, volleyball, etc. A chance for me to practice my Panning Technique which I sucks in well, I sucks in many things. Ha ha ha

Now time to drift to another topic. The topic of friend gathering.
Yesterday was a small gathering with my secondary schoolmates cum birthday celebration for a very special gal, "Whale" Jas. The celebration was an early one for her as her birthday falls on the 1St of Sept 09. Well, there are Xiaoti aka Nick You(Yew) or Unique( Yew Nick), Joyce aka teacher and her husband to be. Well, as usual I am the one listening to them talking while Nick was creating the atmosphere of fun and laughter and lame jokes. Were discussing on the name of his god son which is also the little one inside "Whale" Jas tummy, ops forgot to mention Jas is pregeant. The name that jas initially selected and now KIV was Jaen, quite unique I must agree. Well, the teasing of the name for the boy goes on from name of Jas boy to the future name of Nicks children. Names such as: F Yew, Hate Yew, Slap Yew, etc all came out. Very hilarious and funny, then the present of a cook book for babies, a photo ablum and a cake from Baker's Inn was presented to the birthday girl.

After walking around in cold storage, we departed heading in different directions.
Was a enjoyable day.

And after that day is back to the working day although yesterday and the day before was already the working day.

Ok then.
I will end here with a ........
Wait for the next time then.
take care
adieous

Design Out.

2009-08-18T23:54:00.000-07:00

Design for the Sennheiser HD 418 is out and I have till next week to finalise and submit it.
Colour wise still unsure.
Should I combine both or will it be an over kill?

Will upload the draft later.

Just send resume to 2 company which is on the local On Job Training Scheme by EDB Singapore.
Hope that I maybe shortlisted for an interview in either one of them.

Fingers Crossed.

A day to remember

2009-08-14T08:45:00.000-07:00

Today is Iris Birthday. Took leave from work to celebrate this special day with her.
In the morning, was still downloading the drama tat she wanted as well as waiting for the limited edition toy from Deviant Art. Is a plush toy which I assume she would like it.
Yesterday went to Tiffany & Co to look for a ring which she saw it and liked it. Actually she saw 2 rings 1 from Tiffany & Co while the other was at Swarovski. Prices was around the same just that the name of Tiffany & Co is more appealing to her that the other. Well, went to the shop and found the ring. Choosing the size is quite a tedious thing though but finally settled on the size and bought it.
Back to today, waiting for the plush toy to arrive which finally did at around 11plus. Accepted the parcel, bathed, a light lunch and went out to Far East Flora. Gone there to collect flowers for her which I have made an order yesterday online.
Collected the flowers and went on to meet her for a movie at Cathay.
Went to watch "Where Got Ghost" by Jack Neo. It was a very hilarious and funny movie to watch. There was a scene which was taken during the NG session. In chinese there is a saying 不要逞强 or in hokkien "Ge Qiang" but the indian guy keep saying "Qiang Gen" which made everyone in the theater laugh non stop and I then release why the movie eneded quite late.
Well, after that we went down to Vivo City to the Pet Shop to look at some cute puppies which include, Chow Chow, Chihuhua, Shih tzu, Pug. Was so cute and was quite hesitant to move but still went on as the time was around 6 plus.
Brought her for a cable car ride to Mount Faber where the Jewel Box was. The scenery there was superb but sad that i did not bring my gear there. Finally we settled dinner at Opal located at the Jewel Box. Ordered the set dinner, and I went to ask the captain if they have any form of cake for birthday, he said there is none but most ppl will order the Jewel Peak, Jewel Peak it is.
Throughout the 4 course meal, we chatted and laughed. When the Jewel Peak came, it was lighted with a candle and the captain personally brought it to our table and wished girl a Happy Birthday. After the wonderful and delicious meal at the superb atmospheric resturant Opal, we took the cable car ride back to Vivo City where I send her back home.

Was really a wonderful time spend with her. This is totally different during the first birthday tat I celebrated for her back in Australia,remember that I brought her to eat Fish and Chip Australia style and then followed by a chocolate cake with sparkles as a candle.

Well, I hope that she enjoyed today's celebration of her birthday and hope tat there will be more chances of celebrating her birthday together.

Dishearted

2009-08-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Well, Happy belated Birthday to Singapore.
Sunday was the 44th birthday of Singapore and I am glad that I was there to witness the parade with a group of friends whom I really got to know abit closer as I know them through some photography course, clubs, events.
A fun and interesting group with all sorts of talents but with one thing in common that is the passion for photography.

Well, I think that I should keep my comments to myself as other might think that I am a two faced guy. Not knowing when I am telling the truth or telling a lie. Sometimes, I figured that I maybe like wat a friend once told me is that I like to attract attention from others tats why I am the way I am.
Well, maybe my friend who say I am a 2 faced person is true. One side i say this and that while the next moment when facing another i say a different thing which contradicts with wat i previously did.

Sad to find that I am a 2 faced person. But in the past I have already been putting a mask when i go out. At home, I am one type while outside i am another. I find it so tiring during the secondary times till army. Through then I developed depression and always tweet wat ppl say. From the good to the bad. Well, recently I know tat I am the same person be it at home or outside. But I find that the real me is still in the internet where I can speak freely and express.

Last sat, went otu with girl to meet a secondary friend. Chat alot of things from the wedding pics of a friend to the part of giving birth and that there is actually a formula in achieving a baby boy or girl. How cool is tat.

After that around 3 plus, we departed and went down to Orchard to visit the newly opened shopping malls just to find that it is the same with the fact that the malls have clearly been classified in to the high end, mid end and the low end.

Really seems like singapore has more high end spenders from the sight that even secondary students are already capable of getting the branded stuff. How can this be true when they say that the economy has yet recovered?

Well, I have to started to talk less and talk when needed again.
Funny to think that this has happen to me while my studies in Aus, but tat time was that ppl say that I have attitude problem and they boycotted me.

Should not bring up the past, should not be gloomy.
A smile must be shown a friend once told me so that I may once again get back the feel of smiling.
Well, hope that I can do better.
Looking forward for the followings:

Toy and Comic convention
Adidas Beatbox Show down at Butter factory

Chao
Adios
bye
zai jian

Something I m troubled

2009-08-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

Well, hi all.
You must be thinking why am I blogging on a weekday since I use to be blogging during the last day of the week.
Well, is just that something has been really bothering me and dun wish to bottle it within me as I am afraid that something will go wrong with me like what I did during the army days.

Well, back to this things that is very very confusing and troubling me.
"I" is back from the holiday. Somehow I feel that there is a distance between us, but I am just sure cos that feeling only comes when she and I are talking on MSN or smsing. When we are face to face talking, everything is just like friends and not like in a relationship.

Before she came back, she indicated to me why must she come back. I know that this means that she will go back no matter wat. Friends told me that they dun think that this relationship will last since that she will go back no matter what. I know that "I" wans me to go over there but finding job over there is not as easy as there is more of the IT based company. Beside, "I" can easily find a job with a word from the father.

Should this relationship end before it is too late?
I remember once in Aus when "I" and I was quarrling, she told me that once we break up there is not even a chance of being friends. There will be no communication between us. I wonder if she has ever loved me?

Wat you think? My friend told me that this could be just a feeling that we have while in Aus and continued over here. Once she is back in her country, she may find someone and since we are in 2 diff country, who knows.

Oh dear readers, what do you advise me?
I am afraid that this is a one sided relationship. But she is a gal that once she is in a relationship she will not betray, tats what her friend say.

Another ............

2009-08-02T01:41:00.000-07:00

Time really pass by so quickly and now we have welcome the month of August.
Wat is happening in August? Well, is the same thing tat we will celebrate every year which the birthday of Singapore.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE"
A sad thing to note is that the fireworks each year is more or less similar. I wonder issit due to the lack of space in singapore to introduce more spectacular pyrotechnics. Well, having said this I for one has been going down to snap pics of the fireworks every sat. Got to know some friends and also see old friends whom we went to snap models once on an outing. Singapore is really really small as you all should have known.

Recently have been poisoned once again by Macro once by the gang. Once the macro shot of water droplet has already fascinated me into the realm of Macro, this time round is the macro of creepy crawlers. But is through this outing that i got to know more friends and more sharing sessions.

Having known these group of friends really brighten me up. Jokes, outing, sharing, comments on how to take better pics.

Well, tomorrow is a birthday of a friend whom I know erm not long.
I wish him a Happy Birthday and hope his dreams of further studies, more design work will come true. Most of all is that he and his cute girl will be together always.

Today is also the day that L returned from her holidays.
Sad to hear her say that she did not want to come back since she is comfortable back in her own country. Guess this more or less signify something for me.

Here are some shots I took. And before I forget, Arina the shot in for you.

A Damn Week

2009-07-25T17:24:00.000-07:00

This week is a very damn and not my day week.
Throughout the week, at work I was like been thrown with alot of work and the worst part is that the supervisor who was suppose to teach me just throw me the damn thing and expect me to know it without any guidance. What the hell.
He is the one who has gone through the training for the insturments that we are handling and servicing, and he only taught me 1 instrument of the whole range. Everytime ask him he will say just read the manual, do according to the manual. If everything is according to the manual, then why the hell do the customers need us to troubleshoot it?
Last week was also tackling a unit which was a killer and headache for me. I was sad by the words he say:"You dunno know how to read the email? Did you read the email carefully? Why cant you follow the steps stated in the email" How i was to say to him that, your email is not clear, and how am I suppose to know what is what!!!!!!!!!
But i have just to endure it as I am just a employee and I am just piss off that the salary I am taking if not even worth the work that I am doing. Pay so little, do so many work altough there is flexiblilty.
I am damned so going to change job. I cannot handle this company already, the management level sucks, ppl do their own things.

Sat went to took macro shoots with a group of photographers. Learnt alot from them but the attachment was too little to share around and take the macro shoots so i just walked around and observe how ppl take the shoots. Took 1 shot of the macro and was quite nice. Damned the posion is coming already. The posion of macro.

Later the in the day went to take fireworks again. Yes again, many will think tat i am crazy to take fireworks for such continuous sat. Well, I treat it as a form to practice and honing my accuracy. I am sorry that I made a mistake in the timing of the firework when I told a friend and made her miss the fireworx.

Well do enjoy the following fireworks pic.

Moody/Gloomy

2009-07-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Ever since L went back to the country for holidays, life seems to be quite empty. Am I too deep into L? This always happen when L goes back for holidays, sms and msn seems very rare and sometimes to the zitch(nil).
The only thing that L sms me is to help to harvest and plant things on the online game. Am I only remembered when such things are need to be done? Many ppl told me that I should stop and back up abit, but I think the depth is quite deep for me to back up. Well, currently I believed that I have been taking a step at a time. The words tat L said keeps appearing in my mind and that is wat making me to take a step at a time. "No matter what I will still go back." Sometimes I wonder since this is the case why did L in the first place came here to study? If nothing here is worth for L to stay then why come? Still have to be bonded for 3yrs to pay off the tution loan. I really dun understand.
The funny thing is that even with this sentence that L said, I still like L and is like I only have 3 yrs to live with L beside me. Am I stupid in thinking so? Too traditional guy am I? Seeing the couple beside me whom just got together recently, I find them very different from L n me. Could it be that we are from different country and that the thinking is totally different? During the times in australia, L and I seems to think similar in some way but sometimes do have lots and lots of conflict.
Have hurt L so much, began to think back and reflect. Changed from the time I was in Aus and now. Well, at least I tend to listen to wat ppl say, change my attitude, smile more often(which some say I have yet done so)

Well, L is coming back soon and I am anxious to see her but on the other hand I am holding back.
Wat am i suppose to do?

Someone helpppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How true

2009-07-15T06:55:00.000-07:00

Have been very busy with shooting and has caused me to rethink and ponder what is going on with me. Is this a sudden interest in shooting or am i really wish to improve myself and venture into this field.
Frankly speaking, the interest and passion I have for photography and design is strong. BUt just that I find that I don make use of them like practicing them as much as I can.
Like wat a friend lectured me, knowing is the 1st portion and doing is the 2nd portion. Now that I have the 1st portion, its bloody hell time for me to proceed to the 2nd portion instead of saying that I have not improve nor say that other works are better than me.

Like my lecturer said, I take criticism to hard, which is my stumbling block. I think I have set to high my expectation and should try to take criticism not too hard.
They say that they can see that I have the passion for the design and I have the artistically side and I should work towards the envision which I forsee myself. I should take things slow and that the improvement might be faster ..... they say. This i agree, I myself is a very anxious guy.
I should learn how to slow down.

Haiz so many things to teach myself.

To change for the better. I hope.
Do give me your support.

Haiz again

2009-07-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

Well, I think I am going to be dead as my brain has the image of what i wan to do for a logo but somehow or rather i dun think that it is related to photography. It is more like a tattoo design more than related to camera.
Argh.
Back to the board i guess.

Haiz

2009-07-08T18:58:00.000-07:00

Is another boring week for me.
I have been thinking again on what my dreams are really meant.
I know I have been through this things once again too many times. Looking at my friends blog and seeing them produce such stunning and breathe taking works, make me wonder why did I chose to take up the Multimedia Design Course when I seldom practice what I have learn from there?
Did I take that path just for the sake of taking?
I am really truly very confuse as to what is the direction which I am heading.
At work, I am just a taker. Whatever they tell me to do, I do. I like to defend myself to the max when talking to them which I know is not the correct way to do in the working world.
Want to change job but none that is interesting. Going into another line also make me wonder if I am really up to that challenge?
I am really in a state of confusion.

I think i will need to borrow a pic that is done by my friend.
I need to credit him for making such a piece which suit the mood and feeling that I am in now.
So "Yosh, I hope you dun mind me using your pic here in my blog"(I using it already)

New Toys

2009-06-30T08:51:00.001-07:00

Well, some new toys which have came in today.
They are something which I have always wanted in a way.
Have been waiting for their arrival and today they came into my arms and be part of my family.
One of them was being taken away before I could even see her.

Wat are these new toys i am blabbering about.
Well here there are.

Weifeng Tripod

Weifeng tripod is an addition to my camera gear as it is a must for me as recommended by most of the ppl I asked. So here it is.

A4 Tech G7 Wireless Mouse

For the mouse is to be used in the office. I wanted to get this from the It show but it was sold out on the 2nd day. :(
I manage to find the shop that sells it and bought it.

Shine_ Kurobara

2009-06-29T06:49:00.001-07:00

Shine @ Orchard

2009-06-28T22:03:00.000-07:00

Well, Saturday was actually a very hectic day for me since I had migraine on friday and even till now I still feel that my head is being banged and drilled non stop.
Saturday as usual went for my gym session which I really need as I was to busy for the week that I have not gone down to torture my body.(sound like SM) ha ha ha but this is a way for me to relax my body after a day of work.

Well, after the session, went back and taken my medication and it is supposedly to make me feel drowsy and things like that but I guess that the medication was not that strong enough for my body to take the effect of the medication. So I was still up and active beside the constant sore of my body due to the gym session which I have just have.

Soon it was time for me to head down to taka where the venue of the Shine event was. But by the time i was there there was not much cosplay for me to take except for the KuroBara girls. (Kuro bara was the japan phrase for black rose)
Well, it was said that the Kurobara was actually founded by a young gal and one of a cosplay house owner. They at first thought of just organising cosplay with the dolls which is quite common in Japan.
Then they had the copany set up and was quite well received by the youngster who are into cosplay at that period of time and soon it grew to a big fan group.

Soon the fashion show began and I was there crazy shooting and competing with the professionals there. There is also a world guiness record for the most number of bandanas within an enclosed place. (Gosh and I was part of it).

As the night slowly blanket the earth, the segment which most of the people who were mots interested in was the jpop band such as 异世界, saikosex, lemon, etc.
Well I do know 2 of the bands. The songs are nice and I did enjoy my day there.
Sometime i wonder if these is another way of relieving myself.

Lemon

Last Day of Timbre/Milestone for me

2009-06-26T09:24:00.001-07:00

Dancing to the move

Some apples given in promo of the Cider

Today marks the end of my flea market career.
Seems like today was the most happening day for the Singapore River Fest, it is today that I saw the happenings of the river fest along the river/Clark Quay.
Artistics dudes giving out flyers and free barcadi mojito, i think cos i saw so many of the passerby has had one in their hand.(damn, how i wish I have one to try)
Well, today again ppl came and browse through but not a single one was sold. Was not depressed or sad though as least I know that the pics are good enought to be browsed through and was given the "Thumbs up" by some of the browsers.
Well, they maybe good to see but they aint good to be sold.

Just reached home and now is already 28 pass 12.
Read some of the few blogs by friends and was envy of the things and stuff they did. They are persuing their dream jobs like creating name card, logos and stuff. What about me? Well nothing much. The same old things. Sometimes wonder, am I not the type that will strive for the best?
Friends and their partners, friends all doing well, with their partners supporting them. Really envy them.

Seems like I have once again drifted away from the new friend which I found and whom I wish will be in contact like buddies for a long time.
Well, i think will soon be back into my small little universe.

Some pics to see.

Damn she is pretty elegant and the x factor

River Fest

2009-06-24T17:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday collected the postcards which I have done for the flea market located at Timbre, Singapore River Fest.
The postcards turn out quite well, and the moment I received the cards, I was so happy. At that moment, I was like deceiving myself, heart thinking"Woah my pics are on a postcard". Thick skin rite?
But anyway, went down to the "booth" and saw the girls on my left have already sold 3 bags and left with 1 on the display table. Woah, seeing the spending power of women, (no offense to the ladies out there).

Well, started to set up the booth by spreading the postcards onto the table. Placed them in such a messy way but noticeable. Well, there are some patrons but none that bought the postcards. They were admiring them and then showed the "thumbs up". At that moment, I was delighted that people thinks that the pics are good, disappointed as there was none that purchase a single one. Got to know the event photographer who was there shooting the event, he was in the industry for 4 yrs. 4 Yrs! woah he must have lots of better pics then me. But according to him, most of his shots were for church and he just started to shoot event recently. God Bless him.
He too thinks that the shots that I did was nice. Even high, :) :)

On and off there were patrons that visit and admire the pics. Mostly, foreigners and some locals. With the current increase with ppl going into photography, I guess that there are more and more ppl who can take better pics then me since children whom i think as young as Sec 1 has already started to get in touch with DSLR.

Well, yesterday nite was quite enjoyable, maybe because of the music that is being played, the 80s. I think I must be from that era. Ha ha ha ha. The girls on my right has ended their sales and was taken over by the organising committe. They are selling cds. For those who are CDs fanantics do pop over to browse through, who knows you may find the one that you have been searching for or the one that you have always wanted but could not get hold of them at that time.

Now back to the girls on my left. bad of me but I overheard their conversation as they have earn some profit so they asked for the "Menu". They ordered cocktails and lastly they ordered beer. As vendors there will have 15% discount over the bill, so thats why quite a number of the vendors ordered food and booze. Well, not for me though. But the fragrance from the pizzas, finger foods was floating through the air and in the direction of 'ME'. And the worse thing, is that I have yet taken any dinner and it was like 9 plus. Its was really tempting but actually no mood to eat but just to enjoy the aroma from the thin crisp pizza.

Soon, the time arrive and packed up and left for the day.
Well, another day will begin again

Pics which was Selected

2009-06-23T21:31:00.000-07:00

The pic that was selected by my lecturer for the flea market
Wat you think?

Flea Makret

2009-06-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

Recently was informed by a friend of mine about a flea market in conjunction with the current Singapore River Festival @ Timbre. Well, frankly speaking when the moment he called me on the phone asking me if I have photos to sell, I was quite caught back and was confused at that moment.
But having replying "yes" to him, I am not sure if I am capable of setting up a flea market which I have none / Zero experience in such events. Soon later, the organiser , Ben, called me and settled the agreement stuff as well with emails of the location and the allocated spots.
As it was a last min confirmation, I rallied all my contacts which I then notice that I have only a hand full.
Contacted them and none was interested in chipping in stuff for the flea market. Some agreed in the beginning but later informed me that it was too rush for them to get together all the things they have for sale. Feeling quite despair, just have to make do with the current things which I have brought down for sale.
A very pathetic list for sale:

underused telescope
gundam model mastergrade
a collection of Sesame Street Push Toy missing the Count
4 A3 size photos mount on with frame taken by me
5 set of 17 postcards which I did out yesterday

Yup there you go, such a small amount of things to sell as compared to the heaps and mountain of clothes on my left and right hand side stalls. They are selling clothings and bags for the females, while I am suppose to be selling male stuffs.
Together with me at the stall was a poly friend of mine, Jisheng. I was very mean as he is down with illness and yet I ask him to tag along to accompany me. Feeling very bad as at the flea market was humid, quite boring. Worse is that I myself is not a very good talker so hard to strike conversation with him which made me feel that he is feeling very bored as he started to play his PC games.

Well the event started from 6pm to 11pm. But as you know at work so I was there at 7 pm and left about 15min to 11pm.
During that period, things start to come into my mind. Why am I doing this? Answers started to appear:

for the experience
train to overcome my fear of presenting
earn some money

Well, i have even thought that this is a waste of time and money as the money which I have spend of fabricating the stuff for sale is not worth and not sure if i am able to get back. Having said this, the stall selling female stuffs on my left has already sold off at least 10 items and her friends came down to restock the rack.

Well, since I have agreed to the flea market then I have to endure to the last day which is on the friday. Should not regret rite.
I am also sorry to my mother who will be fetching me home from the mrt near my house at around 11plus. I feel so bad making her to lose her sleep just to fetch me. But if not there will no buses to my house at that hour.
Sorry and Thank you Mum.

Well, today is another long wait. I brought along my black friend to see if we can capture something together.

Tomorrow then.
Or perhaps later to talk about some other things

MOnday

2009-06-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Today is my off day.
Well basically slacked the whole day by play Final Fantasy IX on my PSP.
Reading the comments which was contribute by friends on the pics which I have uploaded for the DJ Fest 09.
TOday also went to YCK gym with buddy Kevin.
Work out with him hope I did not injured him if not someone will kill me.
Guess have to slowly train together with him.
I also have to buck up in training.
Gosh I think I am too engross in weight training. Am I?
What do you think?

Well some pic on Cosplay.

A Week

2009-06-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

Greetings
This week is the week of sales, exhibitions and concert.
Sale is the Great Singapore Sales that is going on and with all the great discounts and stuff, there is an increase in the number of Porsche on the roads. Those from the Indonesia, tourist are seen all around Orchard Road going in and out of the shops and malls. They are happy so are the owners of the boutiques.
Exhibitions are the Singapore Art Fest, PC Show (ending today).
Wanted to go for the concert which plays all the songs from Final Fantasy but missed it.
Went to the PC show hoping to get something and walk around and around before I spotted the thing that I wanted. An MP3 player. Although I save about 9 bucks on that thing but its ok. I am bored with music on the go therefore have been wanted to get it real soon and now I have gotten it I am jumping up and down. (crazy dude)

Concert is more like a performance by my friend who is in the band "Weekend Vacancy". More into J-pop songs. IT was held at Youth Park yesterday and there was cosplay. Dun get your hope too high up for the Singapore version of the cosplay as they can never be up to the standard of that of Japan. Frankly speaking there is not much unique design for this cosplay, well I have only hoped that the Toy convention will be able to showcase a better one.

Friends do ask me if I wanted to go into the line of Photographer. Well, I did thought of but I have no confidence in my skills as I still have a long way to go not to mention the gears that I would need to get. But if there is opportunity for me to practice I would go for it. Well, recently did a shoot for a friend which I think have mentioned before. Well the shoot was good and was a good exposure for me. Yesterday went to the performance and I put my skills to the test again and I find that I really need lots and lots of practice.

Hope that I can do the wedding journalism photo for 2 of my friends at their consent that is. Hope that i can take pictures while they have their main photographer. I just take as a practice as well as an exposure. Haven spoken to them though.

Members of Weekend Vacancy

Photographer?

2009-06-07T04:57:00.001-07:00

Been busy with work until I am quite sick and tired.
As you know that I have been taking photography and I have tried different types of photography to see which is the area which I like to do and practice more.
Current doing landscape, scenery and portrait.
Portrait is recently which I did a photo shoot for my army friends and today which i joined an outdoor photography trip.
The exposure was terrific.
Joining these trip really broaden my eye and knowledge. See how the photographer shoot and the way that they ask the models to pose and how they use their equipments.
Attended another class outdoor.
During the photoshoot of my army friend my lecturer came along and guide me along.
I really learned alot and make me wan to venture into this field.

Life in Bintulu

2009-05-17T05:48:00.000-07:00

A Random view from the hotel window

A Family day out on Sunday

A game that is very popular among the locals

Yup they are using cans of drinks as "Tokens"

Fishermen unloading the fishes at the port

The Fishing port

The Chinese temple

Old transportation boat

A curious looking chicken (Fighting Rooster)
Look at the colours of their feathers

Another breed of fighting rooster
Posing for the shot

Poor rooster despite being tied up still poses for the shot

Spent the whole Sunday walking around the small like town of Bintulu.
It seems like the town is busiest in the morning but dies down as the sun goes down.
Since there is no work on Sunday, I guess is a perfect day for the family to gather and go out for shopping and having meals together for family ties.
Was an eye opener for me when I entered the wet market. It was very organized as the place was seperated into fish section and the vegetable sections. In my mind, I thought that everything will be cluster together regardless of the type of food or races. But there is actually a chinese market and a malay market which practically sells things that are similar with both cater for more of the similar races.
The most interesting thing is that at a park behind the only chinese temple, vendors are selling fighting rooster. Something which have never seen before.
Went to the local shopping centre were pirates ship stormed the whole shopping centre.
Was tempted by the pirates therefore joined them by purchasing their loots. Gosh, I am one of their accomplice.
Back at the hotel wanted to try out the loot just to find that the laptop could not read.
Wanting to go back to the pirate hoping for an exchange of loot but my manager took the loot and slot it into his laptop and it can read perfectly.
Retried again and this time using another method to read the loot it works.
And enjoyed the loot perfectly.
Thus the day ended so quickly and soon by the time I open my eyes will be the start of the new day and back to work.
Till again.

Days in Bintulu

2009-05-17T00:46:00.000-07:00

Good Day to all

I know that I have not been updating this blog of mine for a very long time.
All of you must be thinking that I am a very lazy person. But well, tats me.
I know a blog is something similar to that of a personal dairy but for this case is online where ppl can view. OK Ok enough of this blabbering back to proper.

On Monday, I and my manager went to Bintulu, Sarawak to calibrate and setup a new system at Petanak. Petanak is a company that manufacture glue and adhesives. Seems like this industry is still in high demand.

Well, according to the schedule I will be here for 2 week which means that i will be leaving this place on Friday.
Argh another few more days to go.
HOpe that everything will be going very well for these few days.
I think the ppl here really have no life except for those who like to drink. There are so many pubs and pubs and pubs. Some may like to go to cyber cafe or play snooker. I heard from the workers that there are ppl who are being killed. So scary.
Well did took some pics though.

Another Week

2009-05-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hi there.
Has been a long time since I have updated here.
Can see that I am a very very lazy person.
Well, some updates then.
The week before I went to Tioman with a special someone.
Just wan to spend some time with her together for a few days, although I do meet her every sat.
I know that things will change when the time comes for her to go back to her home country when she finishes her studies and unable to obtain a job here.
Having to remember this made me thinking to have some happy moments with her not in Singapore but somewhere quiet peaceful and to have a view of the sunset.
Then Tioman came up and we went. The place was so quiet, peaceful and sunny. Practically uninterrupted by any vehicles. Is a good place to sit back and relax and enjoy the splashing of the waves. Just one thing, its hot. BUt is worth it.

Came back to reality and last week was a damned sad/moody/gloomy week.
Being said by others that taking silhouette pictures are very easy and nothing new. Having heard this made me wonder, is it taking those pic really that simple and that everyone can do it?
Makes me wonder my direction of photography. They even say that i take nothing else by sunset. Is like wasting my money to go there just to take sunset and nothing else.
Being said by my boss that he doubt i will read things that he send to me. Frankly speaking I dun, cos i am also busy doing my school work. Sometimes i really dun wan to read the stuff that he send to me.
Read who also know how to read, but i just cannot understand. He wont teach just use his mouth to speak and speak. NOT everyone has the same brain power as he has. I for instance is bad in studying. I have a bad memory and no initiative ok.
Dun treat me like i know everything , if you dun wan to tell me wat to do then dun tell me.
I am not a good reader as I will doze off after the first page. Sometimes I rather I am just an assistant not an engineer, but for the future i have to.
Labour met up with girl and went around to walk and also shop around.
BOught a Givenchy perfume for mother as an early mother day gift.
NOthing much done, except for buy eat walk sit. Ha ha ha ha
Sat went to work in the late morning till early afternoon and then met up with girl. Bought a cheap eyore which was her fav plush toy. After which we met up with my poly gangs for gathering. Had dinnder at Shokudo at CIty hall after which we proceed to Coffee CLub at millinium walk for tea.
After which at around 11plus we left the place and headed home. Did not send her back as there might not have the train for me to go back if were to send her. Then parted at city hall mrt and reach home at past midnight. Yup train and bus. But forgotten to pass her back her phone and today went to pass her and have lunch with her before proceeding to national library to do my research on my project.
And thats the week been for me.
Till another Sunday

A Saturday

2009-04-18T06:48:00.000-07:00

Hi there ppl,

Its a damn hot Saturday for me.
Why is the weather tat freaking hot?
Well, today meet up with Girl after 2 weeks.
Woah her hair has grown so much since then, maybe its time for a hair cut?
But she say is long enough to tie them up like a bun.
Well, met her for lunch. Today is the first time that I ate my food that slow. Even she also noticed that, well tats because we are talking most of the time while eating the meal. Was telling her about the trip to Redang. You ppl should know bout it right.......... oh dun shake that head of yours. Telling her about the sunburn, the interesting things that happen during the trip. Even talked about how sea sick I was while sitting the ferry to Redang. So malu.
Well seems that she also have been ages since she sat on a boat. She is wondering if she can take it for the future trip that required her to be on a ferry.
Now is the midst of her exam, I wish her good luck and pass with flying colour. I noticed that today, we talked alot more than usual over a meal. Maybe is because there is interesting things that happened and able to talk about it.
The funny part is that during the journey to meet her, I was running late so i assume that I maybe able to bump into her on the train while reaching the destination. And true enough, she board the train at the location which I knew she would. Upon see her at the platform, I move to the carriage which she will be stepping into. The moment she stepped in she saw me, and was quite shocked. Seeing her smile, and her messy hair due to the wind. At that moment she looked like she has been studying so hard that the hair was messy and uncombed.
After the lunch, walked around and bought some groceries. Carried back to her place and went off to Bugis where the National Library was located.
Doing a research on Tattoo for my project by my part time course. This is the last semester of my course though and yah this can be considered my final project. Sad and Malu to say that this is the first time I step into the library from the last project thesis that i have to do for my project in Australia.
And sad to say that all my books are in the reference section which means that I am unable to borrow them out. I din even know that I am not allowed to bring writing materials into the library. What is this rule. No paper but laptop.
Well, went in found the book and used the small pieces of paper that is found at the computer for us to search for the book that we want.
Read and took some small notes and bang i shoot off the place like a bullet. Have to go back again with my Lappie.
Wat an Experience.
Sad thing is that I have send in my fossil watch for repair due to the chain gave way. At that time, the girl at the service centre told me that they will have to contact the HQ if the chain is still obtainable, so I agreed to leave it there and allow them to call me to pick it up. After like 3 months, they called me which is like 2 days ago. Was hoping that the watch can be repaired but they told me that the chain was out of production and could not be repaired. Upon hearing this, I felt very moody as that was the fav watch. :(
So today while was at Bugis Junction, went to G-shock to look at the one watch which caught my attention. It was the watch that was use to promote the redbull race. Cannot see the name of the model though. It was so perfect except for the price of it, about 400. Staring at the price and the watch, I reluctantly left the shop.
Guess will have to stick do with the current watch I am wearing. Very light as compared to ny fav watch.

Why Why Why

No $$
have to save. yah an all in the insurance company as i have signed up for the saving plan.
If only I can get some cash out from them to buy that watch. ( I think is Mission impossible)

Well, guess will have to see me wearing it in my dreams then.

Till next time.

A pic from Redang

Trip to Redang

2009-04-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

Hi ppl,

Back from my trip to Redang from wednesday nite till yesterday.
It was both a happy and sad trip.
Happy in the way that I got to take a rest, outing to the place that I have been to again but with my trustee DSLR, accompany by friends. Sad is that shoots taken are not that fantastic, sun burnt. Now my back is an exact replica of the back of a steamed lobster, "RED".
The day that we reach Kuala Trengganu it was raining heavily. Waiting for the agent to arrive to pass us the tickets for the ferry to Redang Beach Resort, the place that we will be staying. Finally the hour came for us to board the ferry. Board the ferry and was disturbed by a gang of JB Ah Bengs and Lians. Speaking loudly singing out loud. That was ok, the most furstrating things was that 1 of them owns a Canon 50D DSLR. I was feeling unjustice for that camera, from the way that he is holding it, the shots he take. Argh damn, I think a compact camera will be fine for him. but what the hack, he is rich I can conclude.
A 2 hrs ferry trip to the island, and to think that I am ok with the sea sick thingy. Wrong, i am not, feel naueous. Started to breath deeply. Soon reach the transit point, where we have to transfer to a smaller ferry in.
In the rough sea, the small ferry made the way to the island. Checked in, and had out lunch before waiting patiently for the announcement to be made for the snorkeling activity to begin. Praying so hard and sincere that the weather will be fine for the activity. And truely enough at 2.30pm the annoucement was broadcast, like children going to the playground, with high spirits we marched down to the snorkeling centre to get the equipments and listen to the briefing by the staff, KAI. A very funny and tanned guy.
The first sentence that came out was"Today arrival guest piss come here." The malaysian slang, and the action made the tensed atmosphere loosen up. There one things that he said" If you lose the snorkeling mask it cost Ringgit 100 only, the life vest, Ringgit 100 only, breathing tube, Ringgit 100.......", you guessed it ONLY. Imgaine saying that with the particular malaysian english slang and you will be laughing.

FInally the word that all of us there were waiting for, "Today Arrival Guest Piss board the blue ship". Orderly we proceed to the boat, and the snorkeling adventure begins.
Diving into the clear bluegreen ocean, like entering another world of garden. The view of the corals were magnificant. Me and a friend was surrounded by a school of needle fish. Circling round us, what a view. Too bad, do not have the underwater camera. The divers, brought out a sea cucumber the length of my arm and the size of my fist.
Throughout the 3 days 2 nites, was nothing but eat and snorkeling. I think I have grown fat and worst SUNBURNT.
Ouch Ouch Ouch.
Well, it was worth the sunburnt to see such beautiful views.
The most happy thing was that I saw the sunrise. The anticipating for the rays of the suns to greet u on the face was just stunning. Nite was also stunning, clear blue sky lit up by the moonlight. Rays of the moonlight reflected on the calm sea, with occasional waves. Peace in the nite, but that was when there is no beach party blasting with the loud techno, pop, rNb music and especially the MACARANA Dane redang Style.
Its really a very romantic place at night. In the morning, when the activity has yet started it is a moment of peace and tranquility.

Another ............

2009-04-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

What a week it has been.
Raining sunny raining again sunny again.
Back to going to gym and Man do I feel good when I go to gym.
Torturing myself, working out, sweating as if I just came out from the shower, its good.
A way to de-stress myself.
Counting down the days to the my first trip back to a place that I have been too during my poly days, and unfortunately I fell sick there. Horrible and could not enjoy much.
But this time round, hell am I going to get sick. Happy with a bit of disappointment. Happy yes going on vacation, disappointment having to miss the Macro Shoot outing by Singapore Photographers. And my lecturer is tempting me by saying all the pics taken that day will be posted up, with all those magnificent pics, close up views/shoots. Argh I am tempted.
Consoling myself, I have to buck up on the shoots I will be taking at the destination.

Yesterday, girl will be having her exams soon and quite stress out about it since she has no break therefore she has to keep studying. Din go out much, just had lunch and some shopping for the groceries near her area. That was after my gym session. Raining heavily after meeting her, went to Taka to look around for sister's birthday cake. Finally found 1, that is from Bakerz Inn. A small yet delicate looking one.

Today, was a photo outing. Went to Little India for the shoot and was very fruitful.
Got to practice what we have learned.
Looking forward for the critique session tomorrow.
Yeah Yeah Yeah.
After that, went with lecturer and friends to Newton Circles Food Court for some dinner.
First time there though, first impression was not bad although the constant reports of the hawkers over charging the customers.
Had sugar cane juice and fried rice( oily, super oily)
Went home and then prepare for the torture week to begin.
Till next time.

Something 2 Remember

2009-03-29T00:06:00.000-07:00

Yes, once again it has come to the day that we bid good bye to the rest day.
Saturday was actually the day that I should have gone with my father sister for the Tomb Sweeping. But as I have an outing by my class I have to forgo it.
The outing was for the photography class, location was at Botanic Gardens. Ah yes, Botanic Garden such a familiar, common place that you might heard. I have head of it as early as primary school but have never been in there once though hard to sad. The experience there on Sat was a very valuable, fruitful and eye opener for me.
Such beautiful landscape, architecture and plants. Took pictures with the guidance of the lecturer and experiments. This type of knowledge is some how not able to be taught within 4 plain walls, with an overhead projector reflecting the RGB colors onto the white screen. This is priceless.
The one bad thing is the sun. With the scorching UV rays shining over us, each of us was becoming like the reaction of Ice under the sun. Melting and with droplets of sweat over the foreheads, slowly sliding down the contour of the organic structure of our facial organs. Me was intense, beads of droplets rolling down like a droplets of water descending from the atmosphere. Yes, my shirt was drenched, glasses fogged and the whole body was like being coated with a layer of slime, sticky and wet. This is one thing that I myself cannot withstand. Sweating and clothes clinging onto your body like inseparable twins, and it gets even better.
When it come to a half time break, the welcoming of cold, breeze as we took the first step through the automated sliding enterance to the public dinning area.
The feeling was mutual for all of our comrades for the outing upon entering. Sat around 2 circular tables connected tangent to each other communicating, getting to know each other. Then suddenly, at a corner sat 3 fellows of the comrades unconnected to that pack. Savoring the meals that 2 bought, with one ended up emptied the remains of what is left.
Well, time pass by like F1 monsters zooming past the audience stand. The second round of the outing was on the way with us journeying through the blazing sun, high over heads .
Continued with our purpose, "Shooting" innocent lifes.
It was during 4pm where out mighty leader concluded the fantastic journey of discovering Botanic Garden, then did we notice of the extreme speed that time greeted us. Slowly after the debrief, made our way to the enterance of the place, where we bid each other and went our ways like the disbanding of a wonderful team of players.
My skin was like the color of Ferrari Red. Thus givinga distinctive high contrast of color of my arm. Had a small treat of Ben&Jerry at Dempsey Hill, before heading out to meet the other half.
Was at Jurong east, went to IMM for a dinner and some groceries shopping.

Sunday was just another boring day where no one seems to have the idea of going out.
Why is that so?
Have all the people been infected by Sunday Blues instead of MOnday Blues?
Used to go out on sunday to meet father but now its like getting less and less why you may ask, because of mother who do not wish to go out. The reason being that going out is just going repeated to the same location without any variation. But sunday is suppose to be a family day, but i guess that it is not the case for my family. Father working, sister going to sch, mother not wanting to go out while me stuck in the room faing the 4 walls and a LCD where I am am connected to the world through.
I am very sick and tired. Every time mother would say to me that I can go and go out with father. I rather not as I have nothing to speak. Therefore, I am constantly thinking why has this happened?

I am confused years ago and am still confuse now.
Weird u say. Well I have nothing to comment on that.
Thats why I am so damned displease, unaccepted with the day that they name SUnday, the day of ending and beginning..

Till another period of the time

Something New by http://www.wordle.net/.

2009-03-24T21:43:00.001-07:00

Anime Fest 2008

2009-03-21T22:04:00.000-07:00

Cats

2009-03-21T22:03:00.001-07:00

Haiz

2009-03-21T06:41:00.000-07:00

Today is another another another Saturday.
Just another another another normal Saturday that everyone live by.
Today was a cousin of mine birthday. And I bought her a gift only yesterday night and it took me quite a while before finally settling on the cat cushion that was sold in Taka.
Before that I went to The Camera Workshop with my malay friend to see if they have the eye piece for my D70s. But seems to me that every shop do not have stock for that eye piece, which was quite a sad thing.
Well, guess i will have to do without that eye piece. Well was looking at the forum where I saw quite a number of people throwing D300 (selling). Not sure why though but I think they are going to upgrade to a better and powerful one. Was so tempted to upgrade myself but with a price of 1500 really make me hesitated. The reason is that that after spending about 600 plus on a trip with her to an island has made me in a very hard financial crisis myself. On top of that, with the insurance bill argh it is really tough to make end meet now.
To make things worst, going out with her also is quite a tough time as you all should know it is nataural that the guy pays for most of the dinner and movie stuff. Now if i am able to order something that is enough for her to eat is ok cos I will not be eating even if so I will be eating the cheapes thing.
Haiz who ask me to take up such an expensive hobby.
On top of that, also another island trip coming up with my classmates from the part time course that I am currently taking. That burns anoth 300plus from my pocket.
Argh Argh Argh.
Today went to watch the movie"Race to Witch Mountain", and man does Dwyne Johnson bicep and body look nice. ( in the view of a fellow wrestling fan and a wightlifter) Enjoyed the movie very much although I find that he has slim down quite abit as compared to the Scorpion King movie. Although I wonder why Disney?
Today bought a book entitled:"Prozac Nation". This is something related to how to deal with stress and other psychology stuff.
This is the first book that I ever bought to read, the reason of buying this book is that my lecturer recommended me to read. Maybe I can find some form of method to destress myself and relax? Who knows.

Argh Argh Argh
D300 when can i get to own you?
Am I ready for you?
Wat lies in the future? So gloomy and misty that I cannot even have a clear glimpse of my hand which is so attached to my body.
How How So HOe?

Another Day

2009-03-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

This week is the week of the Geeks, why you may ask. The reason being that there is the IT fair, a fair where all geeks and IT enthusiastic are looking for to.
I till now do not understand nor figure out why do ppl go there despite knowing that there will always be a flood of people there.
Sad to say that I am also one of those who are adding to the flood.
Oh forget to mentioned that last friday was Friday the 13th. Hope nothing bad happen to you all. If there is, well just be careful and dun be superstitious.

Well, Sat was a normal day. But with a bit of change. Change yes a change, the change is that instead of going out shopping with her, went to Kbox for a session of singing with her and her friend. I did some singing but not up to the standard. And I think I really sux at that sport although I do know most of the songs that they sang. Sang for a total of 4hrs, wow and to think I actually did sing and was still awake through that session as in the past during the singing session with my poly friends i am the audience that enjoy the concert session.
After that marathon of singing session, went to meet with my poly god sisters and gang.
Had dinner at Far East sq, korean food. After which we went to meet the gang at the coffee club near Liang Court.

On this sunday, supposing to get a camera with my friend. (she is the one who is getting the camera). But I did not know that the shop was close on a Sunday. Then before i met them and wen to check out the shop, I was at the IT fair and hooted something.
After which I met them at the flyer after which we head of to the Airpot to have a snack at Popeyes. This is the first time I had Popeye. Heard of it but never tasted it. After tasted it, the feeling is that is nothing much different to that of KFC and fries by Mc during the CNY. The only thing that is nice about that is the mash potato. Man it is the far way better than that of KFC. Sorry KFC you have an opponent.

And today the heavy rain was so heavy that I think for those who have bought stuff from the IT fair and taking bus will be soaked. But I am happy, laughing and Rolling here and there.
Another day to start. May it be a nice one, NOT. IF you can see and figure out from the pic that I have posted, you can roughly guess wat did i buy from the IT fair. For those who do not know, well just ask me then.

Sundays (Murderious)

2009-03-08T03:31:00.000-07:00

Sundays are meant to be the last day of the weekend and also the time where we are suppose to keep our mood and prepare ourselves for the coming week.
I can say that this is a kind of routine for most of us except for those ppl in the insurance industry and some other jobs which I do not know.

Well, Sunday is a very boring day for me. Something which I could not understand.
Why is sunday such a boring day for me? I get very fed up on sunday, could it be that I do not want to go back to work thus having such a moody mood.
Sometimes I do wished that there is no other day rather than Sat. I once saw a T-shirt that says this: In Bali, there is no Monday, no Tuesday, no Wednesday, no Thursday, no Friday, and no Saturday. There is only Sunday for me."
How i wish that it is true. NO weekdays except for the last day of the week, but I doubt that this is no possible as if there is no weekdays this means that there is no work and no work means no income and no income means no matter what day it is you cannot enjoy the food the drinks and many other typs of enjoyments in the world.
Well, now I was thinking should I go and get a SD Gundam model to build every Sunday to keep me occupied? But i think will be a bad choice as this will be wasting my money.
Haiz I am so confused.
I think that I am very very the crazy, bad and dun deserved to be on the world. Really sometimes I wonder why in the world am i living here breathing. I am such a pain in the ass, even I myself hate me. How can i be living on this land when even me myself dun like me.

I wish to be alone, a loner. Why because i am so suspicious of everything and anything.

haiz

2009-03-06T00:46:00.000-08:00

Today is yet another friday.
What does this means? Do you know? Does anyone know?
Well, it means that the week has come to an end but you will have to face it once more. This is just a temporary stop for you to recharge.
This week is the start o my new and last semester in my part time studies for Diploma in Multimedia Design. This semester has got to my favorite semester as there is a photography module included which I have interest in.
Yah this is my favorite module.
But I still feel like I am very lonely. Beginning to anyhow think again.
The period where I msn ppl and they dun reply has come back. This time it really make me wonder if I am really such a nuisance that I keep disturbing them. Guess I am.

Well, will be looking forward for the 2 holidays that is installed in April. To relax and to take pics of the places that I will be going. Where you ask.............. well I am going to ....................... the place for you to guess and ponder.

Now that time is abit relax for me, I have gotten back to the usual regime of going to gym. My friends at the gym all indicated that I have slim down and not nice. Myself I also think that the 'me' during the previous gyming time was much better as I feel confident due to the body that I have gained, broad upper body and some muscles ha ha ha. Aint I shameless. Ha ha ha ha

Well, career fair is coming and I am going to go for it. Looking for new jobs submitting resumes.

Haiz
Haiz
Haiz
Will there be a chance for me?

Uh UH
no i guess not.
Why. Poor interaction skills, gloomy face, no smile, no skills. Thats the reason.
Well wat to do but to face the fact.

Another End of a week But a Begining of Anothern

2009-02-22T05:39:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day of a 7-day week but it also mark the beginning of another week.
Week that will be the past was quite a very normal one.
It was a week of stress, busy and illness one I presume although the flue and cough are still surrounding me.
I suspect that my cold is due to the insufficient dosage of Vitamins. If not what could have been the reason for me not recovering from the cough and flu? I will have to go back to my regime again and hope that it will help to drive the flu and cough away from me.
Sat went out with that special someone and it was raining so heavily. Was at Kinokuniya at Takashima, where she bough a latest book by Stephen King and 女人我最大 magazine. Since it was still raining we walked around the shopping mall and then went to the near by Isetan followed by going under and over to Tangs where it was so packed.
Saw a group of street dancers promoting the phone by Nokia. They were doing breakdance and Poping near the underground passage connecting tot he Station.
After we continued to walk to Far East plaze where we saw groups and group of Japan Student. Suprisingly the people around Orchard has been to the minimum. Where could all of them been?
POndering about this question, we made our way over to the Duty Free opp the plaza. Walk and surprisingly tourist are more than the local over at Far East. Walk and looked and tried. Could not find Loccitane Rose solid perfume.
I then promise to bring her to the shop near centerpoint to check if there is stock.
When to Shaw Isetan and went down to the supermarket where bought a Puff from japan. Freshly baked. and yes there is the mini food fair from japan. And the aroma of the freshly baked Ouff with the freshest and creamy custard was so tempting. She enjoyed it very much. She like to eat soft things. After that we made our way slowly to Paragon where we had Julius Orange and bought Newspaper to look at the classified section. Yes, we are looking for JOb. Both of us sat outside Ting Tai Feng and was browing through the papers. Really like those people looking for jobs.
Having rested enough (not true), we made our way from paragon all the way to suntect where we had our dinner and bought some groceries.
And boy can we walked. Ha ha ha

Today was quite bored.
Rained. Stayed at home.
Did this

Judgement Day

2009-02-19T08:41:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day of my 3rd semester in my current part time diploma.
And yes today is the day that we all have to verify our project and present them.
Today is the worst day of my life. BEing to get sick , rush for submission, get all the negative comments and critics by not 1 but 2 lecturers in a row.
At that moment, a sudden sadness seems to be building up within me.
I siad to myself, I must be able to handle this and this is a learning curve that I must go through.
Having said this, the emotion did not get better but instead got stronger. The reason for this is also the fact that I saw a well organised, designed and planned presentation which make me like a totally failure.
Learnt new stuff through this critic session, and got to see how unorganised, immature thinking and poor time management i have. Was totally set back. GOt hit such bad that I got myself thinking, am I really cut out for this?
Now its time to ponder this question.
Another day then

Take care
Ciaos

Valentine Day

2009-02-14T06:03:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINE DAY
Hugs and Kisses to you.

Today is Valentine Day.

To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day,
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your Valentine.
Then up he rose, and donn'd his clothes,
And dupp'd the chamber-door;
Let in the maid, that out a maid
Never departed more.
(William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5)

A small literature that I found out regarding Valentine day.
Well, today I am sure that all of you will be either out with your loved ones having that romantic dinner, stroll, overseas trip or maybe just staying at home having some quality time together. Different people have their own variation of celebrating Valentine Day.
As for me, I went out to meet Her.We started th day by meeting at Orchard MRT station where I saw groups and groups of individual selling gifts for this special V day. Couples after couples holding flowers gifts balloons. Common stuff that you and I will see during this day or maybe we ourselves also did prepared similar gifts.
Had lunch at Mos burger where she ordered a Oya Ko Rice Burger which was superb. After which we went to buy 2 mochi ice cream at Isetan Shaw Tower. Heard that the stall is the most famous and popular mochi chain shop in Japan and today was the last day of the promotion. Boght Sakura and Melon Pudding filling mochi, the flavour was very strong and was satifying.
Walked around in this humid weather from Isetan all the way to suntec where we then walked over to Esplanade. Went into the Cool Bear Workshop where she chose a Piggy plushie to make. The name of the plushie was "Xiao Zhu " as in Small Pig. The birth certificate number was of the DOB of me and hers so it make P0101408014L.
Can say that our baby pig was born. What a handsome young fella he was, yes the gender of the pig was male.
After which we walked to have our dinner at Kura No Naka a japanese resturant located near Liang Court. After the meal, strolled along Boat quay and then slowly make our way to the train station.

I really enjoyed this valentine day wth her.
This was the first Valentine Day that we celebrated together as in the past we are in different countries. I really hope that this and the on coming Valentine Day can celebrate with her and that today was a sepcial one for her to remeber. Once looked at the horoscope, said that for the first valentine day that you spend together with your loved one make it a special one that she can remember forever. I din know that this could be so accurate.

Something that I will Cherish forever.
Thank you Dear
Lover you 4ever.

A day to jot down

2009-02-09T04:33:00.000-08:00

Hi there,
Was a Saturday, which is a day of enjoyment and a day of activities.
Stayed at home in the morning, doing the PROJECTS that was going to due next week and the worst part is that nothing is coming into the empty and desert dry brain of mine.
As usual, sending msn messages to her and no reply until some time later, the reply is I was washing my face. when the sms that i received was that she was up an hours ago. Well, I just took her word for it.
Decided with her the place to meet up for the day as she is going to redeem her Kris FLyer mileage for a free ticket.
Meet up at City hall and had lunch at the Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe at Marina Square. NOt a bad place as there is not many people patroning the place. Ordered a Back Pepper Chicken Chop rice and a mug of orange juice while ording a plate of Char Siew Rice with Wanton and a cup of cold barley with the fact that I am having a sore throat and a bad cough. (cold drink is not good for cough).
Chat alot mostly regarding the career fair that was held at NTU. Talking about the type of job opportunities that was available as well as some of the political events. After which we walked or stroll down all the way to Paragon where the Singapore Airline service centre was. Redeemed her ticket and then head down to the Pacific Tower where I had to send my Fossil watch for repair since that the strap gave way. The worst and shocking part is that they dun have the strap and have to order from US which will take around 2-3mths. The first time tat I heard that I have to repair my watch for 2-3mths. Well, accepted the wait and then head of to the DFS which is just next door.
Walked around the place looking and admiring the BRanded stuffs. After which we went to Taka to look for the present for my mother who hapend to be having her birthday on Sunday. Walked around Taka and finally bought a Cat shaped pouch as a present for mother. Stroll around the place for a while before making our walk Paragon to look at some Crumpler bag then to PS where we too a rest and then continued to SUntec where we had our dinner.
After that took the MRT back to Jurong East Interchange where I changed to my route back home. During the ride, chat again, laughter was present just like a couple talking. Listened to the music she had on the ipod which was very vulgarity. The lyrics of the songs is purely cursing and swearing. Apparently she understood some of the phrase but mots of all is the music that is very smoothing
And thats the day spent for a Saturday
TIll next time

A Mistake

2009-02-06T04:07:00.000-08:00

Could I have been mistaken about her?
About her no replying to my msn/sms?
Today I asked her a question, that is :"You are busy?" and the reply she gave me was "yes".
Base solely on this statement I pondered to myself, could I have wrong in saying and thinking all those things? She is busy with her studies as well as her project as well as the submitting of her resume.
In the past, i used to offer my assistance to her but in the end, I was not of any help at all. I was so ashamed of myself. Now I find that I am in no position to say bad things about her when I could not even offer my help to her. The one that I love. That is why I said that I have failed being a boyfriend.
But after that, I do sometimes offer help that is within my ability. Maybe due to that reason she is hesitated in asking me for help.
But sometimes I find her quite arrogant. For instance there was one instance that she required a software for her project in the Uni, I helped her to sourced for the software but the sales engineer need to know some of the details for the project and I related that to her and she replied why is that so troublesome. And just told me to forget about it. How come she dun know that this is the criteria of the sales to ask more about the project that she is working on.
Well, I guess she just want to get what she wants.

Valentine day is coming as all you should know.
Maybe you all have already prepared what to do on that day or might have made reservation for that favorite restaurant to surprise her.

I am still ......................

Becoming more and more distant

2009-02-05T08:03:00.001-08:00

Hi there,

Have been thinking that the distant between me and her is getting further apart each day.
In the past, whenever we see each other online on msn we would exchange greetings and often called each other nick names such as "bao bao" or "wife".
Ever since the trip to China, things have taken a big turn. Now whenever we see each other online, I will still msn her but the reply I get is just a 'en' or no reply at all. Sometimes I wonder why is she being like what she is now? Just because that I will not go to work in China, dunno the etiquette of being a Chinese, the table manners? Or issit the fact that I am not looking towards the futher or not improving myself to get a better pay and higher position instead of doing these things that i am doing now? Yes I know that I am not like her so capable of studying to the level of Masters nor have the good memory/knowledge. But there is always a limit to each individual. I know I have definitely fail in all aspects.
Whenever I say things like these she will always say that I think too much and then she will get angry. Did she ever think that what make me say these words? Always saying how bad here is, how troublesome it is how crazy the government is. And always say that she will go back to China to find a Job which is better than finding one here. Then why in the first place did you chose to study here? Because of me? If thats the case I rather not, why come to a place to study when you dun even enjoy? I am happy that you chose to come here to study because of me but I rather you go to a place and study where you are happy.
Getting more and more stress. Homework is getting no where and to make thing worst is due in a weeks time. How lucky can that be?

Time Is coming to an End

2009-02-01T07:35:00.000-08:00

Hi there once again,

My female friend has came back from her mother country on the 28th f Jan which is the 3rd day of Chinese New Year. Was still deciding whether or not should I go and fetch her from the airport, but after having a wonderful afternoon tea with my sec. friend decided to go and fetch her after all.

Went down to the airport at around 1830hrs, had a large fries at Mac before going to the sit around the arrival hall to await for her arrival. During the period of waiting for the confirmation of the landing of the aircraft, many thoughts was going through my mind. What will her reaction be like if she saw me here? Was coming here to fetch her correct? Could she has expected that I would not have come to fetch her? and so on. But I told myself that well since I have decided to come and fetch her, I should not bother so much.

Soon at 1903hrs the plane has landed, and I waited patiently for her to come out.
She came out through the opening of the clear glass door, was in front of her and some how she did not notice me for a sec. Maybe is due to the change of my hairstyle. Well, the reaction she shown was just a smile and that how come I did not tell her that I am coming to fetch her. I just smiled and said to surprise u.

After she has came back, I notice that there is a delay in her replying the sms as well as the messages on msn that I send her. Cannot help thinking that she is like avoiding me. Maybe she is just busy with her studies. When I asked if she got received the sms, the reply I get from her is always the same: "I did not noticed it." Common, even if you have set the phone to silent mode the vibratioin of the phone should still be able to notify you that you have a message. For the msn, she could take ages to reply me or even not go online. Remember that she once told me that she seldom or will not reply to msn. Then once i was at her place she was like replying to the msn as well as QQ. Linking all these together is like giving me quite a clear picture that she is avoiding me and maybe a sign of telling me that the time for this relationship is coming to an end.

Maybe this is the retribution for me for hurting her so many times in the past. I think I may not cut out to be a good bf. Sometimes I even think that going out on the Sat for her is just to clear her mind of the studies nothing else.

Well, take a step at a time then.

Till next time then.

Arrival Of the"Earth Cow"

2009-01-26T05:11:00.000-08:00

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO ALL

sO how was Chinese New Year been for all of you out there? Good and delicious I presume. Good in the way that there is holiday, catching up relatives and friends that you have last met, buying new clothes although this is an on going event for most of us and not to mention the portion where "Ang Pow" is given and received.

Yes indeed this is a start of a brand new year accordance to the lunar calendar. So many customs to follow and for us to remember them for that is our identity.

All of us must be busy visiting and eating and playing. But also do watch out for health and also to practice cautious especially to those who are driving as during the festive season each of us will tend to drink a little.

Well although is good to have holiday and to get together with families. I on the other hand feel that yes this is a happy occasion but somehow I just feel that the family ties for me with the family is not that strong. Within me I always felt that I do not belong to the family. I know that all of you will be saying that I am wrong to say that as no matter what family will still be family as this is the fact. Nothing can defeat that. Yes I do know that this is the fact but just cannot help to have that feeling. I think it all come down to myself, as it is what I am thinking. Therefore, it is something that I myself have to handle and change that mindset.

Knowing all this and yet I did not do anything about it is my fault. Just hope that this Cow year will prove to be a better year. As until this very moment, I am still blur about the vision for my future.

Take Care young man

2009 The Year of the Cow

2009-01-24T07:40:00.001-08:00

Hi there stranger,

Tomorrow according to the lunar year is the last day of 2008.
Well, now that the year is coming to an end , we should plan ahead and wish for a better lifestyle and year.

Birthday just passed like a week ago, and somehow is that I dun feel much happiness in this year's birthday. Maybe is due to the trip that I have taken or maybe it was some other stuff. What the hag. The actual day of my birthday, I have to work which is a setback, no one actually remembered beside family and a couple of friends. Well what can you expect for someone who has such a small social circle, shame on me for complaining.

The most happiest that happen was that a simple "Happy Birthday " send to me through msn at the moment the digital number of the clock at the task bar was set to 00:00:00. It was just a simple msn from her to me. I was so touched since it was the first time that I received these words.

There was this debate that was going on within me regarding whether i was born in the year of the dog or the rooster. According to the calender, those born of 1982 is of the animal "Dog" but accordance to the lunar calender, on the day of my birthday it was still 1981 and have not been the new year. Therefore I am born of the rooster instead of a dog. According to the facebook application, that year for me I was the metal rooster. My parents then indicated to me that i was of the head of the dog and the bottom of the rooster. So that ended the debate. The conclusion is that I was born of head of the dog and bottom of the rooster.

In the rest of the year of 2009, have to attend quite a number of weddings. I was envy with my friend who have married. The reason of my envy was that they have earn enought to start a family while i have just started to step into the working world. How long will it be my turn to start a family or perhaps i may be single for what i may know.

Well, putting that aside.
I hereby wishes all of you my friends a very Happy Niu Year.
May you be wealthy, healthyall year round.

The Past?The Present?The Future?

2009-01-06T05:29:00.000-08:00

Hello there stranger,

Welcome to the 'Niu' Year of 2009.
All these years have been in local to celebrate the crossing over to the year but this time round I was out of the country and was in China during the crossing over to the year 2009.

Going over to China was supposedly to be a very happy event for me as I have been waiting for this time ever since the start of 2008. But having gone to China, I felt within me a seed of sadness been planted and sprouting. Things have happened while the stay over there. I was happy at first having to meet up with the person who is the local there. Great hospitality to the extend that I feel very uneasy.
Upon arrival at Pudong Airport, we went to take the long distance bus to Hang Zhou, which is the destination for my trip. After settling down at the hotel, went for a dinner at one of the relatives place and I think the first impression that I gave them was that I was not much of a drinker nor a speaker. I feel very uneasy, as the dialect which they are speaking is foreign to me and that they can speak of any topic.
This event of meeting ppl for meals carried on throughout the whole period of time while i was there except for the last 2 days. Where I walk around on my own and eating meals as and when I feel appropriate. This is something that I feel easy about. Having company for meals are ok but for the people in China I think if they were to sit down and have a meal with me they will regret it and will boycott me from inviting to a meal. The reason is that I cannot drink/smoke nor speak. These 3 things are the most common things that one will face in China.
China citizens also honor the 5Cs as that of Singapore, which are Cash/Condo/Career/Car/Card. In China, for guys the parents will make the downpayment for the flat for them while the monthly installment will be settled by the Son. Only then will they be able to get a wife. Another thing is that the position you hold in the company or the salary that you are currently earning. The real estate price in China is so scary that you really need to have a high paying salary in order to support the family or the housing loan.
Thats why we can see that China people are able to spend on things so often without hesitation.

What lies in the future? It is unknown, but if you were to work hard and pave out your path then the future will be known.
Present is current. The current status issit satisfying to you? what can be done to make it a better one for a better tomorrow?
Past is over. Do not dwel in that but look forward.

Having said the above is very contradicting as I never did those things.
But for the 2009 new year resolution, those things will be the one that I will strive to do.

Do take care.
The Tough Get Going.

A Band

2008-12-20T21:56:00.000-08:00

This is the ring that I have previously mentioned which I have gotten for the special someone in my life. Although it is very expensive but for her I think is worth it. Now I have to start saving and become thrift again.
Took a while to chose this ring as I have not knowledge about these things so went to ask around and seeking advice from people. When I ask them about this question they were all guessing and saying that "Why you getting married ah"/ "When arh". Upon hearing all these I just smile at them saying nothing as I am uncertain what will happen when and during I say those words to her.
Well, having bought this ring is something that I had never thought of. On a fine sat, went to walk around and then saw this exhibition about rings by Lee Hwa, just walked in and was browsing through the display of rings where this one caught my eyes. The design was simple but yet very unique. Then I knew that this is the ring that I want to get for her. And there it was, I bought the ring. Just collected yesterday.

Birds Another Day

2008-12-17T05:59:00.000-08:00

Today is yet another day in the island of torture and misery.
Seems to me like I have become more tanned and also getting sick as have been drenched in the rain for a few days.
Well, project have been extended and delayed but the project manager wants everything to be done by the 19th of this month which is like this Friday. Is he nuts or what. Have been enduring his constant rushing me to complete the job abide to the date set by him. He assume that everything is so easy to be done. He even suggested that we do until 2am. So what if we do until 2am and then have to come back at about 7am. Whats the use of that if the workers cannot get enough rest for the next day?
Getting very very pissed off about this though.

So I did a sketch to cool myself down. Although I am still stress about the logo name card and the resume. This resume is not similar to that of what we usually do for an job interview as this is a resume as a designer to apply for jobs. So is abit tough and the worst thing is that the due date of these mentioned stuff is by next Tuesday. Guess have to burn the Gazer oil to do so.

SO tired.
Even so, I still miss someone dear and special to me. She is the reason that I can overcome all this obstacles which I have met.
Another day

A Sunday of flash back

2008-12-07T04:53:00.001-08:00

Today is a very very normal Sunday, went for my driving lesson after which I went to meet a friend to pass the sketch book which was requested to purchase for.
After that went around Orchard road to take some snap shoots of the Christmas Decoration in the day.
Having said to walk around, saw many tourists with different types of DSLRs as well as seeing couples walking pass me. With each passing couple, a sudden sadness arose from within me. Making the mood of the day somehow or rather quite gloomy and sad. Then memories of Iris walking together with me, holding her hand walking down each shopping center with her looking at the cosmetics, having meal at the Gyoza stall at Orchard Point.
Seems like I have missed her much more than I expected.
Met with parents and talk with mother regarding the idea of proposing to Iris. She began to talk many things about the proposing to a girl. Proposing to a girl means that we are ready to get married, after the proposal what will be the next step? Having listen to what mother has told me, I begin to wonder if my decision to propose to her was a bit too early as she is still studying and I have just started to step into this working world.
Much thoughts have gone through my mind, and I think I will postpone the proposal to her till she has finish her studies. Although have bought the ring, but will keep it until a later date.

Iris and me

2008-12-06T08:23:00.000-08:00

Well, this is something which I am very shy to say; that is about me and Iris.
Having to know each other during our studies in Australia, QUT. I always find it hard to believe that I can get to know such a wonderful, caring girl like her. I remember that she was a very quiet and sweet looking girl. It was her cuteness and adorable look and character that attracted me. She is strong girl which I admire very much. Got to know her through her friend and then after a few months I actually summon all my courage and ask her the question:"Can you be my Girl Friend." And yes she accepted. During the period where we were studying, we have stayed together rented apartment and most of all conflicts disagreement as well as the wonderful memories that will always be a part of me.
Counting all these times, we have been together for 2 yrs plus. From Australia studying our Bachelor to her now studying her Masters in Singapore. The road has not been very smooth sailing. At last all have passed and I hope that the futher will be good.
While she was studying her Masters here, we have had lots of wonderful moments. This is wat I thought not sure if she felt the same way. Celebrated her Birthday here.

Never have I stop wonder this question: Should I proposed to her?
Remember her saying that she do not wan to get married, and this has been in my mind for a very long time. Wat is she reject me? Wat if she really dun wan to get married?
All the negative thoughts are way to strong for the positive thoughts.
No confidence though .

Review 2008

2008-12-06T08:04:00.000-08:00

Have been a long time since i have written down anything in this space since the last entry........ which I could not remember when was it.
Well, just an update though.
Have been working as an engineer in a small local company for like coming to a year. Currently is involve in a project which is located in Jurong Island and yes have been under the sun everyday becoming very tanned.
Went to Perth recently for an exchange program organised by the sch which I am currently studying part time. Has been an interesting trip learn lots of things and also met new friends.
Time really flies and now is already is the last month of the year. So many things have happened and memories are being filled up.
Have been also to the comic fest which was held in suntec. I saw many cosplay and my favourite Imaginary Friends.

Well as I said, this is the last month of the year and is often related to Christmas. Took some pic of the Christmas deco along orchard road. The theme for this year Christmas is Sweet Christmas

A Week Of Happenings

2008-08-20T05:20:00.001-07:00

Its has been a while since my last recording of my recent activities.
Well, has been a very hectic and busy and stressful week.

This week marks the start of my second semester of my Diploma in Communication and Multimedia Design. I find that these semester will be a tough one as compared to the previous one as this one has more theory than practical. Well, that is something that I have got to get used though.

Been reading and sending emails out to factory to clear doubts that is been asked by client who
has bought some equipments. And these equipments will be send to Malaysia and Vietnam. The company is still thinking as to who to send to do the commission over at Vietnam as Malaysia there is support there. Well that is something that have to be handled by them.

Recently, saw this brand named: Dr Jart Rejuvenating Silver Label BB Cream 50ml seems like quite a good product among the ladies and one of my girl friend bought it to use and I went to collect it. Ha ha ha . Well, I find that these girls who runs the online shop must have gone through thorough research and sourcing to bring in the goods. Well Done Girls.
Hope that I maybe able to do something similar to that though.

This month is yet again a Pasar Malam for PC fanatics as the Comex is back again people. Starting from 28 to the end of the month. Time for ppl to clear stocks while others buy them up.

This Sat and Sun will mark the end of the National Day Celebration by have 2 days of Fireworks Display.
Will be a good one and will end it with a BIG BANG!!!!!!!!!

NPD 08

2008-08-09T16:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the nation's birthday, and went to take some pics using my D70s.
Was a totally different feeling when taking pics with D70s. Do enjoy.
Forgive for the quality as this is my first time taking pic with this camera.

Flickr

2008-08-02T06:56:00.001-07:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Sentosa Trip

2008-08-02T05:55:00.000-07:00

Today was a very veri sunny day good for a trip to the beach or any type of water activity.
After my driving lesson went to meet Iris to go to Sentosa for a trip as she indicated that she wanted to be tanned.
Ha ha ha, but since that she is so fair having stayed under the sun will make a distinct colour difference on her skin.
Went to VivoCity at about 1 plus. Toured around the place and went to see the pet safari where we saw a couple of dogs including the one I like which is Corgi. But saw this one dog which is very cute and elegant.

Took a tram to the beach station and there our sentosa trip begins.
But 1 thing is for sure is that the weather is super hot and hot and piping hot.
Saw different type of ppl, different builds, tourists. There are ppl playing beach volleyball, basketball and Frisbee. This is a sport which I think has been catching up in Singapore as I got to know about this sport while my studies in Aus. Well is a very intersting sport and can get to see the post of how they do it and the funny posture that they protray.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28314509@N07/sets/72157606501744985/show/

Some of the pics I took during the trip with my D70s

DSLR Here

2008-08-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

My 2nd D70s DSLR.
Today applied for leave to help settle some personal stuff as well as to go and collect my DSLR as shown above.
It was a very funny incident when i went to collect 'Her', DSLR.
At the shop, the owner was like searching high and low for 'her'. Then they finally found her, and again the staff as me if I wan to get a memory card but I remember that uncle Nelson who was also there told me that he will throw in a 2Gb memory card together with a filter.
Then uncle nelson told the guy to check the receipt again then he saw the words and then went to get the freebies for me.
Was so happy that I finally got to own a DSLR. Just one small little minor thing that I have. That is that the set does not come with the USB cable to download the pic i have from the DSLR to the com. Guess will have to get a card reader already. Ha ha ha

Something to Ponder

2008-07-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

Has been a while since I last updated my blog.
Many things had happened since then.
As usual have been very busy with my part time school work, job, driving lessons and most important is the Vitamin M.
Guess most of you should know what is the definition, but for those who do not know what is it, the definition of vitamin M is money.
Well, everything need that and I think I have been using that very fast.
Things have to be bought as I need that for my studies. Recently got to know that for the photography lessons, we are required to use a DSLR either to be rented or owned.
I have a DSLR which is a semipro but it is not wised to used it therefore I have to go and get a 2nd hand. Got to know this professional photographer through my colleague and went with him down to his friend's shop to look at some 2nd hand cameras. Found a Nikon D70s DSLR which is in good condition and is recommended by him to get it as only through friends will the owner of the shop take out the cameras whereby the owner keep them in good condition.
Having found a camera which I like and of a good bargain, I said yes. I know that I should have waited for a while before buying it. But was afriad that good bargain like this will not come along as such. Well, I guess will have to stop buying extra things already after i have bought this and the folio which is going to be used for the submission of the assignment for the Sketch Art.
Iris has came to Singapore in pursue of her Masters in Bio Medical which is the course that she has interest in. Was very happy and glad that she is able to be admitted to NTU. Having said this, the documents required from the Australian Uni was not in order and the original will only be send over in Aug. Now just have to wait for the sch of NTU to reply if they are able to let her study while waiting for the original to be send over. Having printed out the results slip from her student virtual and submitted to NTU, will have just to wait for them to reply by this coming week.
I am starting to feel the stress, confused and pressure.

Have did some sketches to clear my mind but guess it is not working out.
The pressure is still there.
Whats the use of talking to the ppl when I will blew my temper. I have to put on a mask to show that I am fine but will that help?
I still feel terrible and miserable.
I feel very tired stress.

Another Day

2008-07-20T07:48:00.001-07:00

Well, haven been updating on what I have been dong for a while now.
Well basically is still the same usual routine of work study gym and car.
Work going over to jurong island to check the site and also to take down notes of what are the changes that is done. Work also means to stay in the office and to draw and type and also to rest.

Study is basically attending lesson from 7 to 10 and reaching home at around 11 plus. Also to focus on the assignment and the final project that is due in like 2 weeks times. It can be said long and short. Long in the sense of the days but short in the sense that there is not much time on the hand to do it in another words means lazy lor.

Gym and car are the area to relax and to de-stress.
Took a pic of something which to me is very interesting.

Well just completed my dreamweaver course which is on sat and sun meaning that my weekend was burn.
Guess I have to stop here as I am starting to get sleepy and also I am thinking whether to do my assignment.
Argh Argh Argh

Well Take Care
Till Next Time

Sketch Class in Chinatown

2008-07-13T07:12:00.000-07:00

First Sketch

Second Sketch.

Today went for a outdoor sketch class.
Was an experience that I would not forget and will do again.
Above was the 2 sketch i did during the entire 3-4hrs.
Pathetic. Ha ha ha.
Other classmates of mine did alot. Guess I am not that standard yet.
Well have to keep practicing on top of the deadline of the assignments and the final project which will be due in 3 weeks time.
Argh Argh.
O Kami Sama.
Help me.
Pics I took.

Movies

2008-07-13T05:48:00.000-07:00

Above is the Movie entitled: "Wanted"
Went to watch it on a saturday. It was so cool and very unrealistic but being the fact that most movie are built around the area of that its very nice. Like the design of the weapon, tattoo on Angelina Joline, the story line and the effects that is done in the movie.
The storyline is somewhat a bit confusing to me that is. But some how from what i understand from seeing that is it revolves around this guy who seems to be the sons of a famous assassin.
Overall I like this movie, but I really like the structure of the bullets that is being used.
Great movie, but once watch it do not have the desire to watch it again.

Another movie which I have watched. This one was with my family. This was the one movie that I was so touched that I drop tears while watching it. It is about the promises that was made to a puppy by a small little girl.
The girl's mother had cancer and made her daughter to made the 10 promises to the small puppy that she got. Below is the 10 commandments made by the girl.

Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership

1. Listen patiently to what I say.

2. Trust me, for I am always by your side.

3. Play with me a lot.

4. Don’t forget that I have feelings too.

5. Let’s never fight.

6. If I don’t obey you, I have a good reason.

7. You have school and friends, but as for me, I only have you.

8. Stay as my best friend even when I’m old.

9. I’ll only live for ten years, so let’s make every moment count

10. I’ll never forget the life together. So when the time comes, remember I’ll always be by your side.

Was so touched that i will watched it again.

Some of the movies that I would like to catch and watch.

Hellboy 2
Red Cliff
Star Wars Clone Wars Animated.

Plainsunset @ HMV

2008-07-06T05:02:00.000-07:00

This is the local band which I came to knew about when I started my course in Multimedia and Communication Design. Have always knew that there are local bands but just that not very into them, as I am not that into the rock and loud music. But after hearing to some of the songs by this band, kinda enjoy their music.
So Keep up the good work guys.
Looking forward for your new album.

Another Day of Sat.

2008-07-05T01:09:00.000-07:00

Today is the Saturday after the TGIF. For those who do not know what does TGIF means its Thank God Its Friday. Ha ha ha just a phrase I heard from a friend of mine.
Well, the week had been a very busy and tiring one. Towards the end of the wee, I had to go to Jurong Island unexpectedly to do some site works. Again have to sweat and sun tan but its my job anyway.
Have been reading up the Imagine Art Book which I have bought during the STCC aka Singapore Toys and Comic Convention last weekend. Was one hell of a convention, guess will be looking forward for event like this already. Speaking of which there is this event which I just went today.

Cosfest VII

5th July 12pm-7pm

6th July 2-6.30pm

Downtown East

It is similar to that of the STCC but just more concentrating on the Cosplay and some of the artist who were at the STCC as well. Went today and finally met Jingna who was at the STCC 08. Got her book and was autographed by her. Was so glad that was able to see her in person although most of the time is just the pics she post on her blog. I took a pic of her with her assistant but my phone is not that good in quality the image was kinda dark but uploaded anyway.

Started to follow on her news since Dec 6, 2007 which was also the day I become a member of deviantart. Happen to came across her photographs which she took and was so unique that started to become a fan of her.

At the Cosfest, as what the name implies revolve round the cosplay and things related to anime, comic. Was surprise to see that there is also a group of ppl who are into these as cosplay is more popular outside singapore. But can proud to say that the ppl at the fest was pretty good.
A couple of pictures taken by my poor camera phone.

STCC 2008 Pics

2008-06-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

Last Day of STCC 2008

2008-06-29T05:44:00.000-07:00

As mentioned in my previous blog, I will be going to the Singapore Toy and Comic Convention aka STCC 2008 after have submitted my piece for the Heeren Privilege Card. After submitting it, I felt kinda a relax although the thought of if I am make keep passing though my mind. Well, no nid to keep bothering about it though, as I just did it for fun so its the experience that matters.
Immediately hop on a bus and went to the venue for the STCC 2008. Was very much packed as usual but since today is the last day of the convention, most of the items have been slash to have of the usual price though and I have gotten to see lots of creators and artists as well as cosplay ppl. Speaking of cosplay, I must say that they are very pro and din know that there are so many cosplay ppl. Some are very sexy and some are well about there though.
Did I mentioned in the blog yesterday that I have met Jingna whose one of the very first deviant art ppl that have been keeping close track of her pictures since I started joining that website. She is so much different from the way that I imagine her to be but the Gothic part is sure the same.
Took some pictures though, and also bought some stuff.
Also saw something that I have never seen before as I did not have any interest in it until my lecturer mentioned to me, which is Wacom. I think some of you IT ppl should know this product as it is mostly used by anime or graphic artist to do their art piece.
Will uplod the pics once i know how to use to link the flickr photo to here as slide show

A Gathering Day

2008-06-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Today is the day of my poly gathering which I have always been looking forward to attend.
Sadly to say that this is the only group of friends that I have been hanging out with ever since my poly days. A group of friends which I feel comfortable with especially talking about the things that is happening around them or the status of them.
Its funny to see them having some kind of changes be it their working life, relationship, etc.
Went to Azabu Sabo for the gathering, its a dessert shop although they do sell set meals. Frankly speaking I prefer their dessert to the meal.
Some pic i took using the faulty phone I have.

This is the pic of the dessert that I take. It is something like shave ice topped with vanilla ice cream with chocolate dressing and Bananas something which I adore.

This are my "sisters" whom I got to know during the poly days.
All are attached and engaged sad to say. 1 of them is getting married at the end of this year, which is another gathering for us. Looking forward to that day though. I want to wish them all the best to them and may happiness be with them always.

Today is also the start of the Singapore Toys and Comic Convention. I went for a brisk walk through without looking at them seriously. And I found Imaginary Friends was there too. This is a grp of artist who did alot of fantastic art piece. Will be going back tomorrow to get their limited edition art book.

Tomorrow is the last day though. Hope there are sales.

Another Day

2008-06-22T01:12:00.001-07:00

This is a sketch done by my lecturer for he demo on figure sketch

This is a practice sketch that i did to improve myself although I dun see any improvement.
Need to practice more

A Fruitful Day

2008-06-21T09:16:00.001-07:00

This is the Cresyn SC-HP500.
This brand maybe new to me and maybe not for some of those who are into gadgets. For me I only know of Audio Technica, Shure, Bosse, and some of those major/popular brands.
Today I have alot of new things be it driving or air brushing my tank model.
Although driving lesson is quite standard but to me I tend to feel that each lesson is unique and I will be able to learn more things in preparation for my test which is in Sept. Learn to handle the airbrush as well as the technique in doing it as well as to know the different tones to the tank.
Although it has not been completed but the result of my airbrushing is still acceptable though. Some pic of the tank that I had done, it has not been completed as I have yet done the wheels and the tracks.

But I am happy with the work that I have done. Will be continuing to do things like these for my hobbies. But I still have the passion for design although I have met an obstacle recently with my homework for one of the modules, but I hope that I will be able to do it.

A day before friday

2008-06-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

Have been very very busy lately.
Be it going to gym for my regular workout, going to Jurong Island for work or doing the homework for the diploma course. Although it is very tiring and stress, I do find interest in them which is the funny part, guess that I have the passion for the things that I am doing now.
Time really flows like the current of the stream, now it is coming to the end of the month, which means something, the end of the school holidays for the students, payday which is common for all working adults, the start of a new semester for some post grad students while some maybe the start of a new career. Whichever it may be, I wish all the ppl luck and be happy and have the passion for what you are currently doing now.
Took some pics of myself while at Jurong Island, me wearing the monkey suit.

Working in this attire is no fun at all, and beside working has never been fun especially you have to go to Jurong Island to work.
Just finished my Sketch Art class, and today we did model sketching which is to me a very tough module. Since the lecturer cannot get a model for the still life drawing, 1 of us have to volunteer to be the model. So I volunteered, and I was requested to sit down and still for 20 mins. And my lecturer demo to the rest how the drawing was done. Upon completion, I got to keep the sketch, will be uploading it soon.
Guess I really have to spend more time on practicing my sketch although I admit that I have not been practicing.
Well, have to rest soon as I have to go to Jurong Island again tomorrow.
Another , sweaty and busy and hot day.

Something to Share

2008-06-18T19:50:00.001-07:00