My favourite places III

Somedays, when I am feeling particularly stressed out, I take a walk along this stretch. I love this place. It’s a place where I can sit down and reflect on my thoughts while idling watching whatever games that is happening in the field. A haven right in central district, among high rise buildings.

A nice place to walk, unwind a little and destress myself, before heading off to be part of the bustling crowd at the train station.

It is also a good place for a chat with a friend if we do not want to catch up in a crowded restaurant or cafe.

The night breeze and open field make me feel instantly more relaxed.

In this crowded city, I find myself constantly yearning for more space.

It’s finally here

My supersampler here is finally. Took a walk on sat to test it out.

Mind is relaxed. Mood is relaxed. Birds are chirping. Breeze is everywhere.

Snap snap snap! Quite therapatic actually.

More than half the pictures did not turned out well.

But, I am happy. The process was fun. There were a few keepers. Quite by accident actually.

And next time, I know. Sunshine is needed for great pictures. Lots of sunlight. No indoor shots at all.

And the fun part was the element of surprise. I was also surprised to realise that the anticipation of waiting added on to the happiness when I got the pictures. In this world of instant results, I have gotten accustomed to instant delivery and forgotten in that there is simple joy in anticipation. The added appreciation of getting something when we need to wait for it. This appreciation has been replaced with impatience and higher expectation, not in a good way. So, it is good to once in a while to take some steps backward. Just to see little  changes that seem to have gone unnoticed.

Btw, I am really happy with the supersampler. More pictures taking.

We could have weep with joy

We finally managed to complete the deal today. Hopefully, that puts an end to all the earfuls of yelling I have been enduring fm the client this past 2 months. We could have weep with joy. The lawyer and I. We have been surviving on mutual empathy cum sympathy. If it is possible, I will have reach across the phone line to give her a BIG hug. Instead, I showered plenitudes of gratitude on her. Hopefully, we will have another opportunity to work together. In less tedious circumstances.

Over the moon

My Supersampler is finally here! I am just so happy! Anticipating lots of fun trying it out tmw:) Oh, I still can’t find the viewfinder. Doesn’t really matter. The joy of such a camera is the excitement and anticipation of hoping to be surprised with the images you captured.

Not quitting

“Trying times are not the times to stop trying.”

– Ray Owen, Writer

Just a thought

C and A has been talking to me about the same thing.

I wondering if unconsciously I am influencing them with my choice and words.

For C, it is a clear case of opportunity knocking on her door. I guess I have been liberally sharing my views on the subject. When A raised the same subject, I can’t seem to shake of the feeling that maybe I have been too liberal in sharing my views that it is rubbing off on them.

For A,  this is definately not a good thing.

Guess I should leave the subject for the time being where A is concerned.

The good word

It is great to have friend whose boyfriend can cook.

It’s even better when the boyfriend is not a local and can cook authentic overseas cuisine.

Nice and yummy!

Let me say it again. Yummy!

Of course, it is outright bribery.

But, not to worry, dude.

We are decent folks.

Now that you have feed all of us well.

We will put in the good word for you when you need it.

One good word. If you need more, please buy another ticket, fly back and cook for us again.

You are always welcome, you know. 

Meanwhile, please try and limit the need for our good word to ONCE only.

After all, racking my brain makes me hungry and kills brain cells.

So, the decent thing for you to do is to come more often and share the joy of yr culinary skills.

Anticipation

My supersampler is finally on its way! haha!

Can’t wait!

I have plans for it.

To shoot best friend’s boy. To capture his cuteness while I can. The impish grin, determined sparkle in his eyes, little frown with his little nose all crinkled up. He is growing so fast. Every visit brings surprises.

To shoot D’s first born. To capture that little fella upon his arrival. All wrinkled and funny looking. To say Welcome to the little fella.

Shoot my mum. Wrinkled and all. heehee. But, really still pretty for her age.

To shoot my cousin’s new place. Judging by the rate he is tidying up. I should be taking chaos and mess:p

To capture the joyous moments of my friends’ weddings and ROMs. Lots of weddings coming up.

JA, P, HC, A and C. Maybe, more on the way.

D & D too. Almost upon me.

Oh and holidays. Lots of sky, sands, sun and sea! With my Supersampler! Ssssss!

Random pics on random moments.

yeah, supersampler. I have plans for you. lotsa plans. lotsa pics for you to take. Lots of beauty to be captured through your lens.

Simply lunch, simply happy

So, I had lunch with S today. Amazingly, the King of Postpone-ment not only turned up but was EARLY. Wow! As he declared to me with gusto, “J, this is the new ME!” So, we ate, we talked, we laugh, we bitched, we listened to each other and catch up. It is wonderful how much a simple lunch with a friend can brighten up my day!

Thanks for lunch and the talk, dude!

Oh and C called me at 6pm to tell me the most ridiculously funny snippet of grouse I heard all week. So, we had a good laugh. Meeting her for gym tomorrow and we can have another good laugh. The two of us are constantly running into the funniest scrapes.

M is right. I do have alot going for me actually. I have a great bunch of friends and relatives around me. People who care. People who bring me joy and laughters.

It must be the season of fireworks that is putting all these thoughts into my head.

Unwanted yet unrendering.