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.

*Click on the images for a better view. 

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-

Have a nice day and stay cool as always.

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.

Little lamb......
Smile......

不知道这是哪来的冲动，还是本来就压抑了好久。

刚刚打了一通电话，朋友的爷爷中风了，她从新加坡赶回来照顾他。

电话接通的瞬间，不晓得是不是心理作用，感觉她的声音竟然特别沉重。

五年前爷爷中风的片段，现在又重重的压着我那颗还会跳动的心。

上个礼拜回去探望爷爷，买了淡文饼，他认得是我，慢慢的坐起来，然后和我聊了几句，然后累了，再躺下去。

每次见了他，我都会埋怨自己，为什么没常回去和他聊天。虽然每个星期都回去，但是多数的时候看到爷爷躺在床上，都不敢去打扰他。

爷爷中风的前一个星期，他还帮我开了一粒榴莲，然后和我一起吃。现在的他，吃饭时也需要帮忙。有时候看着父亲或姑姑帮他喂饭，我真的很痛心，心里头真的很希望从五年前的那一天开始，所有的事都是一场梦。

我真的真的很怀念，二十年前他用单车载我上学和回家，还有我们常常停驻的那家小杂货店，我总是拉着他的衣袖，希望他心太软而买下我想要的。有玩具枪、零食、自动笔、风筝......

或许现在的我会问，为什么人总要老死，为什么我们总是抓不住最美好的，为什么我不是那个人人都希望我当的医生，为什么我没有办法为他留住健壮的两条腿，为什么我不能？

就是因为经历了这么多的力不从心，让我了解了原来最害怕失去的，便是人生中最美好的。

要是你问我现在最想做什么，我想回家。

这是我步入工程师生涯的第四年，生活有时潦倒有时万事如意。自己在大学时期就是个懂得享受生活的书生，吃得好，住得好，打肿脸皮充胖子的情况更多的是，因为政府的资助不够花而打电话回家要钱也不出奇。踏入社会工作后，吃喝更是有过度挥霍的迹象，扣剩不多的薪水存到现在还不够付一间小公寓的头期，房里却堆满了追随潮流的玩意儿。钱财身外物，我总是安慰自己，活在当下，开心是最重要的。我硬着头皮，熬过了好多追问薪水、身家、职位的问题，一直告诉自己，视之而不见，听之而不闻吧。

今天的午餐，在粥面家吃了到味的皮蛋瘦肉粥和白滑的豆花，走到了食品部，想买点吃的回家，让父母在看戏时可以边吃边追。上个礼拜买了几包花生回家，结果自己就在电视机前吃了大半。看了看豆类的柜子上不同的包装，无意中看见了包装别致精巧的开心果。看了看价钱，好便宜，才不过几块钱，妈又特别喜欢吃，伸手就拿了两罐，打算把其中一罐送给姑姑吃。在不远处溜达了不久，又不经意的回到同一个地方，这时定神一看，原来那小罐的开心果竟然要二十多块。心里大叹一声好彩，放回了两罐吃了未必会开心的果，在附近买了两包入口的三楂饼就付钱溜了。

放工后驱车回老家的路上，突然间想起了父母，还想起了母亲每次都为我准备了等我回家就吃的晚餐，想起了疲惫不堪的父亲为我的9754洗澡。一瞬间的记忆倒流充斥了我本来已经疲累的中枢神经，眼眶不禁泛起泪光。自己开始觉得愧疚不堪，挥霍的恶习竟然让自己无法买点稍微贵的零食给母亲吃，这是第几流的孝顺女。

踏进家门，爸妈就问我想吃饭了吗，于是就盛了碗汤，我坐下来就吃那五菜一汤的晚餐。吃着的同时，爸妈不时走过来寒暄几句，脸上欢喜的谈着弟弟的升学计划和叫我多吃菜、多喝汤。看见近年来老了不少的父母嘴边流露的笑意，我突然惊觉原来让他们快乐的，是我每个礼拜踏进家门的时刻。我给他们的礼物，除了有小时候让他们骄傲，原来长大了没什么成绩的我也能够让他们老怀安慰。

简单的快乐，总是流露得最不经意。我开始相信，爸妈心里总是载着我26年里送给他们最不起眼的回忆。

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).