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I was having dinner at my parent’s place last night and here’s an excerpt of a conversation I had with dad.
D: how do you say “tio beh pio” in english?
Me: “I struck lottery”
D: So “struck” means “tio”?
Me: Yup.
D: what about “tio summon”?
Me: ………… *tio snook*
LOL. I love talking to my parents.
Ah… so that’s how it felt to be on the other side of the camera. After finishing up the family portraits for my (ex)housemate and his family, I got to carry baby Isaac. And they were busy making Isaac smile and the picture of 3 adults doing a “peek-a-boo” action in unison is just way too funny. Alright, it was fun. And credits to Eugene for the photo. See, anybody can shoot:)
Oh yes, let not my mum see this. Else, I’m gonna get a earful of nagging again.
Barely a week into the new year and I was tasked to take some family portraits for my (ex)housemate’s family. We had a little session out at the grasslands in the north of Singapore. When his mum saw me, she said, “so I heard you don’t eat and you survive on just tic tacs…”. So… that’s the impression I left on someone I’ve stayed under the same roof for about 2.5 years:D lol! Then she said again, “but you don’t look like it (someone who just survive on tic tacs)…”.
Actually, it’s true:x I used to think, “if you don’t work, don’t eat”. When I held a full time job, I used to skip meals on weekends. So when I decided to quit back in 2007, it was really hard to adjust… it’s much better now.
Just another late night post. More to come tomorrow!:D
Isn’t it nice to have 2 days of holidays. And people going around going “huat ah!” I love CNY:D
To my valued readers and clients, thank you for your patience and I’m sorry if I could not reply to your emails as soon as I wanted. Things are back to normal now and we’re in full swing:)
Just an hour ago, the last piece of furniture -the refrigerator – rolled into position. The move is finally complete. Started on the 3rd day of this new year, I moved my office equipments into the new shophouse along Joo Chiat Road. From then on, I have been spending most of my time setting things up, unpacking, repacking, mopping (constantly checking my sole to see if it’s dirty), tossing coins (heads keep, tails throw), etc. Last night, I was incredibly relieved that everything was done up the way I wanted. And I can call it home. At least for the next few years.
Next up, I’ll be delivering passion (well, some call it work) to the couples whose wedding I have photographed for the past few weeks. Then, I’ll look through my archives for images to be hung up. All these are getting me excited!:D
I look forward to seeing you guys at my new place!:)
It’s so quiet here isn’t it? Yes it is. I didn’t even open up my blog for the past 2 weeks. When I clicked on it last night while trying out the new browser from my phone, I was both shocked and ashamed that it hasn’t been updated as much as I’d like to. Being busy is just part of the reason (the more legit one).
Been working on alot of images lately. From Bali, dogs, weddings to portraitures. Beyond that, I was looking for an office space, which I’ve just more or less settled. Now, the things are going to get REAL busy from here. I will keep you folks updated once things are formally finalized. For now, just bear with the silence for awhile. There will be a series of announcements out later this year and early next year. Watch this… empty space. LOL.
I got this rather interesting link from a friend. And if you see someone familiar in it. Yes… he is the hero.
Take a chill pill. Go do something else. Stop replying emails. Have a milkshake. Talk to strangers. Check the weather report and compare it with the real thing. Have dinner with parents. Watch some silly taiwanese variety and laughing with my folks. Racist jokes. Computer maintenance (another reason why I have to take a break).
There you go.
After that, no more work. Just an urge to complete something I’m looking forward to.
But, before that. Sleep. I’ve been sleeping really early after I returned from Bali. And it’s an amazing feeling to beat the sunrise without the alarm clock’s assistance. I posted this on facebook few days back (no offense, just give it some thought).
“those who stay up late, only look good in the dark.”
Final day of diving was spent at Padang Bai. And it’s on one of those fishing boats that I have seen so often but never got the chance to ride on. It’s a really narrow boat with enough space to fit a single file of “not too oversized” people.
Visiblity was pretty bad with strong underwater surges due to the full moon as was told. It seems like there’s alot happening when it comes to full moon here. Saw some interesting critters and also a small school of squids. They look really “spacey” in those cloudy waters, moving in perfect unison. Calamari will never look the same again on my dinner table.
Not wanting to spend too much on hotel stay this time round, I put up at Kelapa Mas at Candidasa at a discounted rate given to me by the dive operator. It was a clean, no frills cottage along the main street of Candidasa, right in front of the beach and breakwater. I was recommended to this Restaurant Rendevous by the money changer. It’s a really cosy restaurant right by the beach with a spectacular view of the waves breaking lit by the full moon. From there, I could see the waves crashing onto the breakwater right outside my hotel. It’s like a symphony of waves, looks something like a digital equalizer on the radio. I stood there for a good 5-10mins, mesmerized by the combined work of man and nature. If only it’s bright enough for images… too bad, it’s not and it’s kinda dangerous (not worried about dying, more worried about getting wet and having to take a shower again) too.
The following day, I took a fishing trip out to sea before checking out of the hotel. Minutes after we left the shore, a huge 5kg red snapper got hooked and I was thrilled!! But watching the fish die after that wasn’t that great a feeling. I had to decline lunch with that fish on the menu offered by the fisherman. I was kinda glad it was the only catch of the trip. Now I have to figure out how I’m going to handle the spear fishing trip.
Some images for the two days.
Agung and beyond
The classic photographer’s self portrait. Tried to kill my shadow by putting it in the middle of the road. Didn’t quite work.
The cute little bugger. Still trying to ID it. We had fun playing hide and seek… for awhile.
Trumpet fish (me thinks)
“We come in peace… please don’t put us in the deep fryer!” Don’t they look like alien spacecrafts? How different when deep fried… better alive than dead really.
And they decided to come into my “photo booth”.
School of yellowtails (I think… based on visuals) fighting the current. I was swept all over the place. It was nature’s rollercoaster ride. One word, FUN!
The breakwater in front of the hotel. A few hours after this was taken, the crashing waves went up like 5 meters when they hit the breakwater. Amazing amazing sight! (ok, maybe I come from land of swaku, but you get the idea…)
Hope: the name of the fishing boat. Not the one I went out with though:P
Made (pronounced as Mar-day, means 2nd child of the family) with his 5kg red snapper!
The Kuta dog. This time, a rottweiler. These so called “dangerous dogs” (in Singapore) roam freely on their crowded beaches. Maybe maybe if you walk them enough everyday, they aren’t that dangerous. Geddit?
My favourite ship. Where are you sailing today? Gets more dramatic everytime I see it.