October 29, 2006
yay!! happy day today!! bought my SLR (finally).... so, this blog will be on holiday for a short while... at least until i figured out how to use the camera! :) then we get lots of pictures!! yay again!
i must say, the photographers for Teik Lee & Lena's wedding is pretty darn good!! Just like the photographers for Cara & Edwin's wedding! These are super talented people who deserve a mention!! (applause!!)
also happy to report that I have bought the lonely planet phrase book - Thai. So, let us all speak thai in 2007!! Sat wat dee -kah!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
male dominate - why?
Ever wondered why male dominate the world? (most of the areas anyway)... could it be due to the way we introduce each other?
"Hi! This is Peter, and this is Peter's girlfriend/wife, Jane" <-- you remember Peter and that he has a girlfriend/wife.
Then Peter and Jane broke up. You see Jane on the street.. and you whisper to your friend "Say, isn't that Peter's ex-girlfriend/wife?"
The guy is remembered, the girl is remembered in association to the guy. sigh... no identity...
So girls, in future, introduce as follows :
"Hi! This is Jane, and this is Jane's boyfriend/husband, Peter" !
"Hi! This is Peter, and this is Peter's girlfriend/wife, Jane" <-- you remember Peter and that he has a girlfriend/wife.
Then Peter and Jane broke up. You see Jane on the street.. and you whisper to your friend "Say, isn't that Peter's ex-girlfriend/wife?"
The guy is remembered, the girl is remembered in association to the guy. sigh... no identity...
So girls, in future, introduce as follows :
"Hi! This is Jane, and this is Jane's boyfriend/husband, Peter" !
Monday, October 30, 2006
On the other side of the fence
Grass always looks greener on the other side. So, I suppose only the wise ones know that one should always appreciate what one has in hand and enjoy this part of the long and unpredictable journey.
Then again, we were told time and again to not be complacent.
Such a fine line... we must strive for excellence and yet learn to be contented...
Then again, we were told time and again to not be complacent.
Such a fine line... we must strive for excellence and yet learn to be contented...
my first crush is getting married
*sob*.... my first crush is getting married! sigh... this calls for some serious heavy duty retail theraphy :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! May you have a wonderful marriage. As a wise friend once tried to drum into my head, "Enjoy the journey!"...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! May you have a wonderful marriage. As a wise friend once tried to drum into my head, "Enjoy the journey!"...
2007
next year's resolution will have to be.... cheaper.
1) Learn mandarin
2) Learn thai (the whole lonely planet phrase book) - just bought the phrase book today! (29 Nov 2006) :)
3) To lose 4kg
Anymore suggestions? This is subject to change... until 1 Jan 2007.
4) To learn Digital SLR, and to be good enuf to get photo jobs!
5) To learn Hokkien (added 17 Nov 2006)
6) To get nice abs! (added 2 Dec 2006)
7) To buy at least one new lense for camera (added 2 Dec 2006)
8) To attain "lui yan mei" (added 6 Dec 2006)
1) Learn mandarin
2) Learn thai (the whole lonely planet phrase book) - just bought the phrase book today! (29 Nov 2006) :)
3) To lose 4kg
Anymore suggestions? This is subject to change... until 1 Jan 2007.
4) To learn Digital SLR, and to be good enuf to get photo jobs!
5) To learn Hokkien (added 17 Nov 2006)
6) To get nice abs! (added 2 Dec 2006)
7) To buy at least one new lense for camera (added 2 Dec 2006)
8) To attain "lui yan mei" (added 6 Dec 2006)
bkk
bangkok... loved it! loved the city, the people, the markets (jj & suan lum), the tuk tuk, the energy, the mango sticky rice, the sparkly gem showroom, the massage, the slippers, the thai pants (sarong type), the temples,... etc etc
rat race... to run again or not to run again
imagine u are this rat... in this building with many different wings, all connected... with many many flight of stairs. on top of each building is cheeseland! path is quite clear... just run up the stairs. if u get bored, run to connecting wing, and continue up the stairs. sometimes, the building is not very tall, u get to cheeseland faster. and sometimes, u run in circles and never find cheeseland. and sometimes, u might be running downwards when u think u are running up. but it's pretty predictable. just keep running. and be careful of other rats going the same direction...
then at every level, there is a special exit. once u exit, it's dark outside. no longer within the building. but u know there is also cheeseland out there... somewhere... u've heard stories... stories of cheese so much u swim in it... cheese so easy, u dun have to run very long nor very far... then again, there are also stories of rats being eaten by owls before they can run very far. stories of rats getting lost, and never never finding cheeseland... very uncertain out there in the dark. but if u work at it, take the right steps, cheeseland can be nearer than you think!
so, here i am... out here in the dark. the door to the building still visible... barely. the lights are fading out. walking around a little aimlessly. cheeseland nowhere in sight. then suddenly, a door back into the buildings is open... right in front of me. do i run in? what do you think?
then at every level, there is a special exit. once u exit, it's dark outside. no longer within the building. but u know there is also cheeseland out there... somewhere... u've heard stories... stories of cheese so much u swim in it... cheese so easy, u dun have to run very long nor very far... then again, there are also stories of rats being eaten by owls before they can run very far. stories of rats getting lost, and never never finding cheeseland... very uncertain out there in the dark. but if u work at it, take the right steps, cheeseland can be nearer than you think!
so, here i am... out here in the dark. the door to the building still visible... barely. the lights are fading out. walking around a little aimlessly. cheeseland nowhere in sight. then suddenly, a door back into the buildings is open... right in front of me. do i run in? what do you think?
lost
ever felt lost? no? let me tell you how it feels like...
imagine you are a tiny piece of white styrofoam (white = boring), floating out in the big big ocean. no shore in sight... not a ship/vessel/sampan in sight... no direction... just floating in whatever direction the wave brings you.
then a very wise and very optimistic friend (another friend, i have tonnes of very wise friends!) told me... "sounds good. styrofoam is good... luckily u feel like styrofoam. very light, won't sink. somemore white in colour, easy to spot. last very long, won't bio-degrade! somemore if u find your direction already, add a sail, u will move very very fast in that direction!!"...
now, that is positive thinking...
imagine you are a tiny piece of white styrofoam (white = boring), floating out in the big big ocean. no shore in sight... not a ship/vessel/sampan in sight... no direction... just floating in whatever direction the wave brings you.
then a very wise and very optimistic friend (another friend, i have tonnes of very wise friends!) told me... "sounds good. styrofoam is good... luckily u feel like styrofoam. very light, won't sink. somemore white in colour, easy to spot. last very long, won't bio-degrade! somemore if u find your direction already, add a sail, u will move very very fast in that direction!!"...
now, that is positive thinking...
always check before making a scene
G = girlfriends out for movie (world trade centre)
C = girl at cinema counter
G : xcuse me, how come our tickets are J6, J14, and J15? you print out wrongly ar? we asked for J13, J14, J15 wor...
C : you bought the tickets from different counter, so maybe you requested for different seats?
G : kenot be!!!! we bought all tickets from her! we paid 27 ringgit... for 3 tickets.. din buy from different counter lar...
C : but it is stated that this ticket was bought from different counters... actually bought on different dates! for different movies!!
G : let me see... (eyes big big)... oh.. hehe... nvm...
after leaving the counter very quickly,
G : OMGaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwdddd, so embarassing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (lol)... J14 and J15 was for rob-b-hood... we watched last week!!! today's tickets J4, J5, J6!!!! how long should we avoid this cinema ar???!!!
lesson learnt : always check carefully before making scene
mitigating factor : nobody was in line (thank gawd!!)
C = girl at cinema counter
G : xcuse me, how come our tickets are J6, J14, and J15? you print out wrongly ar? we asked for J13, J14, J15 wor...
C : you bought the tickets from different counter, so maybe you requested for different seats?
G : kenot be!!!! we bought all tickets from her! we paid 27 ringgit... for 3 tickets.. din buy from different counter lar...
C : but it is stated that this ticket was bought from different counters... actually bought on different dates! for different movies!!
G : let me see... (eyes big big)... oh.. hehe... nvm...
after leaving the counter very quickly,
G : OMGaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwdddd, so embarassing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (lol)... J14 and J15 was for rob-b-hood... we watched last week!!! today's tickets J4, J5, J6!!!! how long should we avoid this cinema ar???!!!
lesson learnt : always check carefully before making scene
mitigating factor : nobody was in line (thank gawd!!)
wat do i wan?
1) funny
2) passionate, driven, ambitious, confident
3) not eldest with control freak parents (potent combo)
4) preferably with superbike
5) nice built, preferably tall
6) treats me super nice
7) damn sure i'm the one!
kekekekekke.... ok.... am i ever gonna find this? i wouldn't bet on it. so how? dunno... just go with the flow and see what happens i suppose... any suggestions?
8) always wanna make me happy :) (added 21 Dec 2006)
2) passionate, driven, ambitious, confident
3) not eldest with control freak parents (potent combo)
4) preferably with superbike
5) nice built, preferably tall
6) treats me super nice
7) damn sure i'm the one!
kekekekekke.... ok.... am i ever gonna find this? i wouldn't bet on it. so how? dunno... just go with the flow and see what happens i suppose... any suggestions?
8) always wanna make me happy :) (added 21 Dec 2006)
accident
was involved in an accident today. sprint. opposite damansara intan, futher down the road near a bus stop. blue sentra emergency brake, i also brake, inches from sentra. then taxi bang from behind, i also hit sentra. then getz hit taxi, and again, taxi hit me and i hit sentra... SIGH.
i'm alive and well. car's in workshop. will be car-less for at least 1.5 month. anybody with an extra lamborghini in the garage? i would be very grateful if can borrow... :)
i'm alive and well. car's in workshop. will be car-less for at least 1.5 month. anybody with an extra lamborghini in the garage? i would be very grateful if can borrow... :)
why photography?
a very wise friend once said photography makes you appreciate the wonderful little things in life. if you are to take a picture of your food before devouring it, you'll notice that it looks very yummy! and beautiful...
therefore, i would like to pick it up. would like to learn to see the little stuff that matters... and appreciate them...
therefore, i would like to pick it up. would like to learn to see the little stuff that matters... and appreciate them...
Sunday, October 29, 2006
do u miss me?
have u ever wondered why u miss a certain somebody? why he/ she pops up in your mind, quite involuntarily? frequently? distractingly? irritatingly? over and over again?
is it because u like the person? or u think u like the person? or u like yourself alot when u are with the person, and therefore would like to be with the person all the time? or u like what the person think of you and would like to hear it again?
i think it's because u like the person... and would like to be with the person. but you can't. and so u miss... u miss things u can't get enough of...
what do u think?
is it because u like the person? or u think u like the person? or u like yourself alot when u are with the person, and therefore would like to be with the person all the time? or u like what the person think of you and would like to hear it again?
i think it's because u like the person... and would like to be with the person. but you can't. and so u miss... u miss things u can't get enough of...
what do u think?
comments ! :)
yay!! i've finally received comments on my blogs~
then i get questions like who's hsin yee?... so, those who leave comments will be described here...
1) rix - current best male friend, "fai" to the max, fun-loving, carefree, fun to talk to
2) hsin yee - best friend in high school (still one at this very moment), did tonnes of school projects together, been through many many last minute assignments together, a world of knowledge and a big big heart :)
3) cara - best friend in a-levels (still one at this very moment), saw her grow from a lovable but spoilt brat into a lovable woman with a beautiful personality... very pregnant at this very moment :) , and i'm sure she'll be a wonderful mother...
4) paul lim @ p - thorn among the roses in PwC group, looks quiet (cool guy wannabe) who turned out to be quite talkative and have a pretty good sense of humour! good listener, thinks of really "chim" stuff at times (especially at times when he agrees with me!) kekekekekekeke... now in NY, miss ya!
5) yean - an extremely good friend since primary school, owes me 13 kids!!, about to be married to a drop of sunshine (selina)...i used to think he was the nicest guy in the whole wide world (that was when he was nice, polite, don't smoke, mild mannered guy), then he went to australia... now, he is still as nice but would not let everybody know he is, not very polite (but i like it that way), smoke (he should quit since he need to produce 13 kids), and definitely not mild mannered... very aggressive (which is great!)... so, now i think he is still very nice, one of the sweetest guys around, and definitely one of the bestest friend a girl can have...
6) angie - one hell of a netball player, gorgeous to boot!! wish we were in the same team! hope to get to know her better... currently residing in Bangkok...
7) kent ee - aka "colour wolf", ex-best male friend.. kekeke (since he has been seconded to Japan, I had to find a replacement), to all my single gal friends - a pretty good catch i must say - kent ee, the bill will be sent to your house!
8) jaime - friend from A-levels, fellow bridesmaid in Cara's wedding, super nice, currently in UK
9) jaimie - happily married with 2 lovely kids, juggling career, family and in-laws expertly, always on the quest to ensure her friends achieve the same! wealth of knowledge for mothers-to-be! :)
10) yuen - my international bestest darlingest friend in the whole wide world! since primary 1. The mostest gorgeoustest chick in the whole wide world too... Smartest...Most understanding, thoughtful and caring.. almost unreal!...."yan kin yan ngoi, che kin che coi" (translation : people see, people love, car see, car fetch)... nuf said...
11) selina - the drop of sunshine, captured yean's heart at first sight!
12) carman - super lui keung yan, wonderful travel nanny... when is your next trip?
13) victor - this is the ultra positive guy who told me styrofoam dun sink... always a source of motivation!
14) ming fong - have you ever met somebody who's still smiling at the end of an RPM session? well, meet ming fong!! the gal with the loveliest smile in the whole wide world... and very generous with them too! ever helpful... genuine gem really...
15) terence fu @ terry - don't know what you waiting for ler...
16) hobbes - he takes nice pix... that's all i know....
17) siew keng - i think sometimes she thinks i'm mental... and yet she has the courage to befriend me! kekekekekeke... ar.... quiet contemplative sort
18) JC - unpredictable... a mystery at times, an open book at others... hot hot one minute, cold cold another minute... hard hard on the outside, soft soft in the inside... dunno ler.... did i mention unpredictable?
20) may pin - an swt, with expensive taste in food
then i get questions like who's hsin yee?... so, those who leave comments will be described here...
1) rix - current best male friend, "fai" to the max, fun-loving, carefree, fun to talk to
2) hsin yee - best friend in high school (still one at this very moment), did tonnes of school projects together, been through many many last minute assignments together, a world of knowledge and a big big heart :)
3) cara - best friend in a-levels (still one at this very moment), saw her grow from a lovable but spoilt brat into a lovable woman with a beautiful personality... very pregnant at this very moment :) , and i'm sure she'll be a wonderful mother...
4) paul lim @ p - thorn among the roses in PwC group, looks quiet (cool guy wannabe) who turned out to be quite talkative and have a pretty good sense of humour! good listener, thinks of really "chim" stuff at times (especially at times when he agrees with me!) kekekekekekeke... now in NY, miss ya!
5) yean - an extremely good friend since primary school, owes me 13 kids!!, about to be married to a drop of sunshine (selina)...i used to think he was the nicest guy in the whole wide world (that was when he was nice, polite, don't smoke, mild mannered guy), then he went to australia... now, he is still as nice but would not let everybody know he is, not very polite (but i like it that way), smoke (he should quit since he need to produce 13 kids), and definitely not mild mannered... very aggressive (which is great!)... so, now i think he is still very nice, one of the sweetest guys around, and definitely one of the bestest friend a girl can have...
6) angie - one hell of a netball player, gorgeous to boot!! wish we were in the same team! hope to get to know her better... currently residing in Bangkok...
7) kent ee - aka "colour wolf", ex-best male friend.. kekeke (since he has been seconded to Japan, I had to find a replacement), to all my single gal friends - a pretty good catch i must say - kent ee, the bill will be sent to your house!
8) jaime - friend from A-levels, fellow bridesmaid in Cara's wedding, super nice, currently in UK
9) jaimie - happily married with 2 lovely kids, juggling career, family and in-laws expertly, always on the quest to ensure her friends achieve the same! wealth of knowledge for mothers-to-be! :)
10) yuen - my international bestest darlingest friend in the whole wide world! since primary 1. The mostest gorgeoustest chick in the whole wide world too... Smartest...Most understanding, thoughtful and caring.. almost unreal!...."yan kin yan ngoi, che kin che coi" (translation : people see, people love, car see, car fetch)... nuf said...
11) selina - the drop of sunshine, captured yean's heart at first sight!
12) carman - super lui keung yan, wonderful travel nanny... when is your next trip?
13) victor - this is the ultra positive guy who told me styrofoam dun sink... always a source of motivation!
14) ming fong - have you ever met somebody who's still smiling at the end of an RPM session? well, meet ming fong!! the gal with the loveliest smile in the whole wide world... and very generous with them too! ever helpful... genuine gem really...
15) terence fu @ terry - don't know what you waiting for ler...
16) hobbes - he takes nice pix... that's all i know....
17) siew keng - i think sometimes she thinks i'm mental... and yet she has the courage to befriend me! kekekekekeke... ar.... quiet contemplative sort
18) JC - unpredictable... a mystery at times, an open book at others... hot hot one minute, cold cold another minute... hard hard on the outside, soft soft in the inside... dunno ler.... did i mention unpredictable?
in response to her comment, i would like to clarify that she's unpredictable, but not in a psychotic kinda way. definitely not humpty dumpty coz this gal is hot!!! :) ... available or not? ...ar... i'll ask when u wanna know. coz that's unpredictable too!
19) austin wang thee kit - sharp witted, tall, not very dark, quite handsome in a corporaty kinda way, a little bit poker face, future CFO/CEO, just given birth to beautiful baby girl Arielle... (did i spell that rite?)20) may pin - an swt, with expensive taste in food
21) sch - ar... consultant... should be analytical?? takes photos too! Nikon fan though...according to sources, super eligible!!! girls if u are reading... pounce away...
22) may li - the world's most gentlest, most "teh" @ manja, most innocent/ naive/ gullible girl on earth... sweet too!!!
23) ujinyee - a super sweetie with heart of gold, definitely deserve that super model gf he has!!
24) froggie - a cutie with a cute personality to match... a lovely laugh
Thursday, October 26, 2006
what should i do next?
a friend-client asked me today... "so, what's your next step?"
i answered "what makes u think this is not it? my final step already? i don't know really... no plans at the moment"
so, dear friends... all u ppl out there ... i'm just curious. based on wat u know about me, wat do u think i should do next? comments pls....
progress check
2006
1) car - checked
2) handphone - checked
3) tennis - started
4) camera - to do -> DONE
5) mandarin class - to do
1) car - checked
2) handphone - checked
3) tennis - started
4) camera - to do -> DONE
5) mandarin class - to do
how much do you want it? do you really really want it?
i was watching a reality show recently... very very interesting. it's called "faking it". this particular episode featured a small town girl with an average figure, timid outlook, works as an assistant photographer. she is suppose to undergo training under a mentor (professional bikini model) for 4 weeks, then go for a professional bikini shoot with 3/4 other professional models, and 3 judges will try to figure out who is the faker... she went to gym to tone her muscles, gone for bikini wax, made to stand in her bikini on the streets to give out flyers (so that she's more comfortable with her body), make up sessions, gotten hair extensions, practise various poses, gone for tryout photo shoots, etc etc... and guess wat?? she made it! the judges did not guess she was the faker!
lessons learnt?
1) an average person can do wonders if he/she has the right attitude
2) confidence
3) definiteness of purpose (think and grow rich)... i was just reading the book... it stresses a lot on this point. and again, during the show, the mentor said after the first tryout photo shoot, that the judges would be able to pick her out, because she doesn't want it bad enough. professional models want to do well very very much. they want it 100%. but if you want something only 50%, it shows, through actions, through body language. and if you don't want it bad enough, you are not going to get it!
other than the show and the book, i was very recently inspired by a friend of mine. she's on a mission to be beautiful. she's going for slimming, facials, checking out lotions, ointments, asking about salons, etc.... i was so impressed! by the definiteness of purpose. she was certain about what she wanted. and it shows. the will power.... it has inspired me to do the same! (thank god i'm kiasu)...hehehe.... i want to play tennis well... and i'm sure i want it bad enough. so, i'm sure the aches and pains i have at this very moment is worth it. playing twice yesterday was good as it yielded progresss! and today i'll play again!!....
lessons learnt?
1) an average person can do wonders if he/she has the right attitude
2) confidence
3) definiteness of purpose (think and grow rich)... i was just reading the book... it stresses a lot on this point. and again, during the show, the mentor said after the first tryout photo shoot, that the judges would be able to pick her out, because she doesn't want it bad enough. professional models want to do well very very much. they want it 100%. but if you want something only 50%, it shows, through actions, through body language. and if you don't want it bad enough, you are not going to get it!
other than the show and the book, i was very recently inspired by a friend of mine. she's on a mission to be beautiful. she's going for slimming, facials, checking out lotions, ointments, asking about salons, etc.... i was so impressed! by the definiteness of purpose. she was certain about what she wanted. and it shows. the will power.... it has inspired me to do the same! (thank god i'm kiasu)...hehehe.... i want to play tennis well... and i'm sure i want it bad enough. so, i'm sure the aches and pains i have at this very moment is worth it. playing twice yesterday was good as it yielded progresss! and today i'll play again!!....
000... i need a picture
i have to congratulate myself for finally getting a blog :) ... a place to deposit all my ideas. now all i need is a picture of myself. friends to read my blog and rain me with compliments on how brilliant/ wonderful/funny/ amazing my ideas are (*hint*hint*)
chicken egg = chicken period
disgusting? but true! chicken eggs are in fact chicken period... serves to feed the embryo (if fertilised) and keep it safe till it hatches..
scramble eggs anybody.. ?
scramble eggs anybody.. ?
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