I regretted being too camera-shy. Well-known as a wedding photography hotspot, how could I NOT work on capturing more photos? At least more than 100, maybe? The worst part of it, I only managed to stand at 2 different spots, so I had managed to shoot like what? 20? Anyway it's pure sharing of how JOYFUL of my models were at that time. No alcohol but some pulsating lucky draw moments. ASUS Netbook, my friends.
Thanks to the professional Alvin, Marilyn, Fiza and CT for staying. So this is it.
Shimmering of HOPE, perhaps the lucky draw
Very-soon-to-be Mommy andKak Fiza
Kak Fizaand ______
There's a saying in Chines, laughing with a 40k mouth. Understand?
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. -Marcel Proust
FRIENDS Season 11
FRIENDSHIP OVERDOSE
Please call me if you would like to meet People's Magazine Bachelor Poser of The Year
The only thing you take with you when you're gone is what you leave behind. -John A.
I was texting with someone while setting my hands to upload these tiny batch of photos. People were enjoying at a misty theme park and I was busy with my fun-filled delusions. Consider I was lucky, I decided to bring the Rebel-lious one out on a after-rain Sunday night, last week. Being pretty reluctant before it happened, I was glad that I decided to set my feet on the stony (play)ground. It was the last day of their biz. Thank God.
An amateurish photographer always fears a lot. Angle. Lighting. And sometimes, Crowd. I couldn't recall how many times I've heard that their biz was not really good, but looking at the parents and kiddos who swamped the place, it told me people are always going for the last best thing. (Saving for the Last Dance).
The Queensbay Sixers (originally from Philly?)
No, the Ferris wasn't a bad one, it just moved slower, under my bad influence.
The floating Ferris wheel, that only appeared in my childhood dreams.
Silence (all these years?)
I have always thought about capturing the quietness of a theme park. Other than silence, it's still silence.
Discovering the Fun Fear
Believe it or not, this fun ride wasn't fun at all. I dropped my glasses when I was upside down, up there.
(p/s: @ Sunway Lagoon but not this little one)
Delicious lollipop out of the darkness, stunned some passers-by to drool over it.
Wonder the machine ever loses its fame?
I spent a sweating night moving the tripod and avoiding crowd disturbance. Somehow it gave me the satisfaction at last, finally getting my chance to shoot what I've been telling my friends since the first day of the fun fair arrived. A lot of thanks to my good friend 绿叶 who always be there whenever I needed her to go out with me. The good thing is I always had fun going out with her (even though the last food-searching outing ended up with me getting food poisoning :P - God's will maybe).
Thanks to our effort and our manager (whom will be seen in the coming up photo series) and our manager's managers, we had a quite "full and satisfied" evening at the Gurney Evergreen Laurel Hotel. Below are some of the snapshots that I took to entertain myself besides eating (not that much for me, trust me).
Glow
A little light deco at the lobby. Spacious and simply grand for a 4-star hotel.
The lounge at the other end of the lobby. Love the light-illuminated effect.
Clarity
Everything was just at the right place for me =)
Light on the evening glasses.
Delicacies
Playing with DOF on these tiny cuties =)
They said cakes are for kids =)
Ladies and Gentlemen
2 of our team greatest treasures =P
I'm SO sorry guys. I just don't want others to miss laughing at something really fun. =)
SC's daughter, Jiayi =)
Mix and Match
Diversity is strength =P
One is for Wanting More.
Two is for Together We Enjoy.
Three is for Trinity of Eat, eat, eat?
For better resolution images, please click on the photos, or visit the Flickr.
This is to celebrate the very first batch of photos captured through the new lens. I know I am late, always.
You know what they say if you don't try it you never know how it's going to feel like. So after I was handed the toy, without any hesitation, ka-cha and Russell is going UP, trying to match the height of Komtar.
I always have the strangest taste, ferry ride next.
Every weekend it's my routine to be on the Penang Bridge, no more ferry since secondary school. A ride brought back memories.
I just love the scene in the ferry. No more ferry commuting? It doesn't look like so.
You must be wondering why it comes with the theme "Boundary". The way those old fishing boats lazing around in front of those factories in the background, it tells the strong contrast of HOW TO MAKE A LIVING.
I was crossing the railway at the Butterworth railway station. These unintentional shots has become the favorites of the day.
Of course a visit to the train station I should also serve you a portrait - the resident of the Butterworth station. Yeah, old one - the Jet Fire of this station.
Another shot from the side of his body. Since I was already there no point not shooting more if I could.
At the end of the day, the most unexpected finding is:
She insisted she is from Penang and a photo with the train from Kuala Lumpur is rather odd. Oh ya, and her name is Siew Siew. What a coincidence, I have a colleague named Siew Siew as well.
Sorry guys I have not been prolific and consistent enough to update my blog. So today here it is the consolation of bringing myself back to business.
Meet my latest obsession: Photography
Anyway, please don't expect me to upload jaw-dropped photos. I am really still in the learning process. So the very first motivation for more photography in my life, our group has won 2 of the 4 prizes from a department photo contest, with one of the photos coming from my Canon Rebel Xsi.
I shall share it here so that you know I'm really serious about this. Let's hope the fire keeps burning and the real best is yet to come.
I know this looks odd but the theme is even "odder" - Diversity.
The photo was taken on the last day before due and we were scrambling all over, sticking little pieces of papers, shooting from "rare" angle (up on a desk and shooting inside-out from a cubicle) and finally managed to hand in the submission. A big thank you to FF for the idea and all those who have contributed in the process.
So now everyone knows where I work.
The image that I thought would come out top but eventually it didn't; most probably because of the capture of a brand that could bring copyright issue to the company.
So this is it, a very small baby step to fully decorate my blog with my so-called Artistry of the Century. -ROFL-
I don't talk much these days. I used to. My time, well-spent? Guess no, mostly watching Glenn Close playing games with vengeance. Thank God, there's the little lesson I've learnt: No matter how unethical you're, if you play the right game, and help the people in need (truly), you win the world.
Love the opening theme from this show - Listen up, the humming at the beginning of the song.
Ah! I didn't expect this will happen to me, a very low profile blogger in comparison with the always controversial Perez Hilton. Please expect this entry to be simple, innocent and story-telling-alike.
Reaching the QBM car park at 5.50pm, I got a strategic parking lot just outside the 5th-floor lift. After rushing to pick up my ticket at the reservation counter, spent some time at the washroom giving myself a really clear mind, I jogged into Hall 1 with some pace. (OK, the story began after this, be patient.)
Sitting at G12 was a guy. Apparently I would be sitting at G11 (left-hand side of this guy). When I approached the seat, placing my laptop heavy tortoise-shell-like bag on the floor and prepared to sit down, the guy suddenly LEANED AGAINST my direction and said: "Hi. Excuse me. (About 2 seconds of weird feeling and unexplainable curiousity set in.) Do you mind if I put my drink here? (He's pointing at the cup-holder on my right)." With a voice as polite and gentle, I managed to spill out a couple of words: " Yeahhh... Sure."
So the light dimmed out and the film started rolling, I was still in awe. What's the problem with me, huh? I managed to send a message to SS telling her about this before the first Autobot appeared in the movie and she was kind enough to advise me not to get over-excited and hug him. (This's not gonna happen since I know myself good enough to be very self-control.)
Again, I couldn't explain why this overwhelming feeling struck me and left me come up with the THOUGHT PROVOKING comment at the last entry. I might be too excited because he's well-dressed, busy dealing with his Palm before the show started, eating popcorn throughout the show, covering his mouth and watched with a little tensed expression when the Autobots were in danger, sipping the cup of coffee slowly, his politeness, he is OLD (*grin*)...... I think it's because I have already got it right prior to seeing him - When I bought the ticket online, I had told SS that this guy, the only seat sold out on the row "G", must be watching it alone as well.
So much of pre-show excitement has turned into little silly type of overrated (by me) unexpected experience. Guys and girls, don't keep speculating anymore on what I said at #5. This, in fact, is NOT as provoking as what you've thought.
NOTE: I'm going to watch again on this Wednesday - because of this little "innocent crush" I have. So, next time, don't be too busybody about what's happening beside you and pay attention to what you are watching.
Signing off with Megan "Mikaela" Fox's FHM photoshoot vid. (Rated 18SX and for guys only).
My Windows Media Player is playing New Divide, my head is still spinning with the robots who could run, joke, swim, joke and even tease. It's not their fault though, the foxy lady is just too hot to resist. Oh my.
Throughout the years, I have learnt not to expect much for a sequel especially with the first one received enormous praise. After all, it's just too hard for me to get NOT excited about it. Even before the premier I have sworn to watch for the 2nd time, probably the next Wednesday when I could get cheap ticket. The last one I watched it twice, the 2nd time alone, managed to grab the last ticket of that session.
Did I mention I watched it alone again, this time?
I would say my 10 bucks has been well spent. Better than eating a set of McDonalds Value meal or KFC Snack Plate, or gulping down a Starbucks Mocha Frap (still need to top-up I know).
Words I should tell you guys before stepping in for the show, do NOT expect things that you have NOT seen before. The robots are still robots. Megan is still hot, still has her hair sweeping and sweats all over her tanned body, her lips, her over-excessive romance with Shia, and the still very ridiculous Witwicky family.
I would suggest that you watch as an entertainment and do not try to explain the movie. Talking about fascination, for me this is less impressive than the first one, even though the robots could tear the Eiffel down within a split of second.
I'm just mean, I guess. Sue me for this, and I still think the jokes in there (stupid one) ruin the movie. Anyway, Transformers is still my favourite action movie after the Iron Man. Let's see how Mr. Downey can do himself justice next summer.
Keynotes:
1) 9pm show is sold out as well as Friday night 9pm.
2) Do NOT watch a DVD please or you should screw yourself.
3) Guys please bring a glass of ice-cold water in case of excessive heat generated.
4) Girls please listen to the fast-flowing dialogues instead of staring at the subtitle.
5) It's absolutely right rated as PG13. Kiddos are allowed.
6) Girls should consider watching it alone, maybe you will have some UNEXPECTED experience. *wink wink*
This is the most anticipating match for me, and maybe for all of us, your fans around the world. When you stepped out of the tunnel and waved, I said a prayer. I believe all of us did. "Please win" is the only thing we kept in ourselves and wish you could hear it from far.
The Beginning
We love to see you making ground strokes, especially those you did to create winners, and forced errors from the opponent. Today, you didn't let us down. The start was as great. We know once you are in the lead, it's no turning back. The brief first set somehow settled everyone in the PhilipeChartierdown, and I managed to gulp down a glass of tea. Vamos, Rog!
The Momentum
I had always like to throw words and phrases on my friend's faces while they were criticizing particularly the teams I love, the sportsman I admire. So many have been there, telling me on my face that you would never win at Roland Garros, even after your nemesis Rafael was out. They were presuming your days of great tennis has gone. As a fan of yours for 6 years now, however, I think the best element in you, is rise to match or exceed the expectations. Good players need a set to gear up the momentum and go on to win, top players just need a game, or maybe a point to make it. You're in that range, and it's that quality that makes you a true champion.
The End has just Begins
The history is renewed, the French Open new champion is born, another career Grand Slam winner. We don't know, for sure, how many championships you will win again. We don't even want to mount that 'beat Nadal' pressure on you. The only thing we have in all of us, your true fans, is the faith that continuously we have for several years. You have shown us the way to be a champion, graceful and gracious one.
The Emotion
For me, an over-the-top and extremely emotional fan of yours, the recent years were tough. I saw you lost the French 2 times with close fights, once so badly that I couldn't get over it after a week, surrendered your throne at the Wimbledon, and the worst one in Australia, which I broke down in tears seeing you wept on the court. After your capture of this final Grand Slam, you told the world, I could play tennis with no pressure now for the rest of my career. We all hope that the joy of this win will carry you to the next level, when winning is not just about winning, is about giving the world a man everyone remembers as a tennis icon.
I know a competition could be somehow truly cruel when the result is revealed. Today I saw my favorite singer Danny J. Gokey voted off and misses the cut for finale.
I think we all need a big heart to accept failure, everybody has his/her own choice. I still prefer Gokey. There are people who talked about his fans base due to the passing of his wife, sympathy is what people have labeled the support. Well, to me, someone has to be really good to impress, if he doesn't have a big voice, nah, it's just pure waste of time to listen.
It's just another chapter of American Idol I see, I'm a fanatic supporter for him but after enduring so much as a Gunners' fan throughout the weeks, I could see this is a time for Danny to turn to the next page of his life.
Have faith, Danny. Come rain or shine, the world is going to be kind to you.
Thanks for a soulful and passionate season. Signing off......
What hurts the most Was being so close And having so much to say And watching you walk away And never knowing What could have been And not seeing that loving you Is what I was tryin’ to do