I can’t believe that just a couple of months back, I was discussing with my friends that this economy crisis isn’t going to hit us, the average “white collar”, that badly.
Guess what? I think things are only beginning to happen.
Everyday, other than clubsnap forum which I was browsing thru the great deals of 2nd hand cameras, every single news website is talking about job loss, retrenchment.
Even after measures announced in US or even the 2009 Singapore budget, nothing seems to bring the market up with more optimistic news.
Just yesterday, Lala was telling me that she might get laid off this coming week. I wasn’t spared either in my “secured” job environment. I heard PSD is releasing a circular on pay adjustment soon and this round, adjust downwards. I think in moments like this, there are no secured jobs and only till we see the end to this crisis, we can then assume that at least good things “might” come our way.
Meanwhile, let us tighten our belts and cross our fingers. Be grateful that we still have a job.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Baby's Ian First month
Cheryl's baby, Ian, had his first month celebration today and I was invited.
As the past few visits to her place was at night, I had problem navigating her block and spend several mins roaming around the same area.
What can be worse when she is living on 12 floor and the uncooperative lift failed to function. I climbed all the way up to level 4 before the lift starts operating.
Its more of a Catholic gathering and I felt rather out of place..
Haha, I passed my token to the host and grab a bite at the catered buffet.
And left before Olivia came…(or was she coming).
None-the-less, I found this gift pack rather interesting. Creativity in Tradition and Custom.
As the past few visits to her place was at night, I had problem navigating her block and spend several mins roaming around the same area.
What can be worse when she is living on 12 floor and the uncooperative lift failed to function. I climbed all the way up to level 4 before the lift starts operating.
Its more of a Catholic gathering and I felt rather out of place..
Haha, I passed my token to the host and grab a bite at the catered buffet.
And left before Olivia came…(or was she coming).
None-the-less, I found this gift pack rather interesting. Creativity in Tradition and Custom.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A try at different things, different angle
I mentioned i didnt take much pictures of my relatives..
Ermm i took pics of these instead. Enjoy =)
Last but not least.......
My Chu 1 & Chu 2
Basically if you are reading this post, most of the pictures are just me and my family and more of me. I took the camera out but i didn't manage to take any pictures.
Okay, life without my sis...a picture of just 3 of us in the house. In the past we used to keep taking self shots while waiting for my mum to get herself all prepared.
The newly wed couples giving out hongbao.
First visit to the old folk's home.
My grand aunt.
My cousin among themselves playing poker cards.
My cute cousin that everyone tried to avoid while playing cards.
Okay, life without my sis...a picture of just 3 of us in the house. In the past we used to keep taking self shots while waiting for my mum to get herself all prepared.
Not so much of a visiting on Chu 1. Basically we just went over to my uncle's place and play cards.
The newly wed couples giving out hongbao.
Chu 2 is more of visiting distant relatives.
So long since i last post a pic of me...so its all about me here.
So long since i last post a pic of me...so its all about me here.
First visit to the old folk's home.
My grand aunt.
My cousin among themselves playing poker cards.
My cute cousin that everyone tried to avoid while playing cards.
Basically this new year unlike those in the past was a short one. I was so tired at the thought of going to work today. None the less, i was quite blessed. I received my first hongbao at my workplace after so long!
Huat aR!!!!
Huat aR!!!!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
HAPPY CNY!!!
My wishes for this new year???
Like many others, Prosperity, Health, and Progression.
Progression in social life, career as well as knowledge!
Likewise to many others out there, despite the many uncertainties and gloomy economy, we should learn to take things with an optimistic view. Bad things will happen if you expected them to.
This coming new year, lets learn to treasure our families, friends and whatever that we currently own...
My resolutions? Travelling..more travelling around the world!
Happy Chinese New Year to all!
Like many others, Prosperity, Health, and Progression.
Progression in social life, career as well as knowledge!
Likewise to many others out there, despite the many uncertainties and gloomy economy, we should learn to take things with an optimistic view. Bad things will happen if you expected them to.
This coming new year, lets learn to treasure our families, friends and whatever that we currently own...
My resolutions? Travelling..more travelling around the world!
Happy Chinese New Year to all!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Mount Faber...Henderson Wave's Live Journal
Firstly, yes, indeed I finally changed my blog’s display.
Complains from others that black with white wordings seems a little hurting for the eyes, I decided to go light on colours.
The theme picture was taken by me.
Pre arranged with Lainey for a photography session after we bought our cameras a week ago and we finally met up at Harbourfront for our first outdoor shooting.
It was both our first trip to Mount Faber. Filled with anticipation and enthusiasm, we climbed up Mount Faber to do some scenic shots on a Saturday morning.
The weather was unexpectedly warm that day and unlike what my sis told me, the journey seems to take more time than I expected.
We didn’t make it to Alexandra Arch and Hort park as well as kent ridge which was initially in our plan.
I had the honour to play around with Canon 1000D and to be frank; a DSLR really seems to be much better in terms of image quality.
Where a DSLR could do with or without photo editing the picture to achieve a certain effect, a compact might greatly require photo editing to achieve the effect. Out of about 50 shots, only a few seems to be taken well enough to display.
Anyway, here are some of my humble shots…
The only shot that i had an edge over her DSLR, macro, that's because she doesn't have the macro lens.
Mixture of colors in this shot
The blue blue sky...Very nice contrast
Complains from others that black with white wordings seems a little hurting for the eyes, I decided to go light on colours.
The theme picture was taken by me.
Pre arranged with Lainey for a photography session after we bought our cameras a week ago and we finally met up at Harbourfront for our first outdoor shooting.
It was both our first trip to Mount Faber. Filled with anticipation and enthusiasm, we climbed up Mount Faber to do some scenic shots on a Saturday morning.
The weather was unexpectedly warm that day and unlike what my sis told me, the journey seems to take more time than I expected.
We didn’t make it to Alexandra Arch and Hort park as well as kent ridge which was initially in our plan.
I had the honour to play around with Canon 1000D and to be frank; a DSLR really seems to be much better in terms of image quality.
Where a DSLR could do with or without photo editing the picture to achieve a certain effect, a compact might greatly require photo editing to achieve the effect. Out of about 50 shots, only a few seems to be taken well enough to display.
Anyway, here are some of my humble shots…
The only shot that i had an edge over her DSLR, macro, that's because she doesn't have the macro lens.
Pretty cooperative, no one in sight.
Mixture of colors in this shot
The blue blue sky...Very nice contrast
The "Professional" photographer adjusting her camera for shots
Funny faces. Totally exhausted!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Camera in the old days
My dad used to be extremely passionate with photography. Participated in numerous competitions and won some award as well.
His forte was macro shots of bees and butterflies.
This was my first camera.
It was also the first camera my dad had. Back in my childhood days, especially after the evolution of camera where dummy camera, point and shoot became widely popular, this camera was a joke to many others.
The only usage of battery on this camera was to get the date printed on the pics when snapping. Basically, it was a fully automated camera. The brand Rolei, was unheard of. According to my dad, it was a local brand and the company closed down many years ago when I was just 7 years old then.
This camera was my dad companion that followed thru him to battle some macro shots of butterfly etc. However, its beyong repaired before even handing over to me...
Although these cameras aren’t going to be used anymore and some even spoiled, I still treasure them. There are memories in them of my dad and I hope it will carry through the generations!
His forte was macro shots of bees and butterflies.
This was my first camera.
It was also the first camera my dad had. Back in my childhood days, especially after the evolution of camera where dummy camera, point and shoot became widely popular, this camera was a joke to many others.
The only usage of battery on this camera was to get the date printed on the pics when snapping. Basically, it was a fully automated camera. The brand Rolei, was unheard of. According to my dad, it was a local brand and the company closed down many years ago when I was just 7 years old then.
This camera was my dad companion that followed thru him to battle some macro shots of butterfly etc. However, its beyong repaired before even handing over to me...
Although these cameras aren’t going to be used anymore and some even spoiled, I still treasure them. There are memories in them of my dad and I hope it will carry through the generations!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Living a Day of my Life
Living a day with zero burden... Living freely without any commitment.. Living a day just for myself.. A day of Care Free
These are the days that i am looking forward to.
Just a day with my MP3, my camera and most importantly ME...
(Pics best viewed at original size, so pls click on them)
Rules of Life
Continuous shots on the same plane…(Click to Enlarge)
Drive of Passions
Colors of Life!
These are the days that i am looking forward to.
Just a day with my MP3, my camera and most importantly ME...
(Pics best viewed at original size, so pls click on them)
Rules of Life
Continuous shots on the same plane…(Click to Enlarge)
Drive of Passions
Colors of Life!
The Long Journey
Facts of Life
Last but not Least
A daily companion
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