Proximity

what's up with the odd weather these days ? it's end of February for heaven's sake! It shouldn't be raining, it should be sunny all day long.  Out goes any outdoor outing.  No photos lately too. Clothing hardly dries even with the assist of fan, aircond and florescent lighting. Perhaps should use the hair dryer instead ?

Been thinking on types of plant to put as display at the balcony. Criteria must be not so easy die, easy to maintain and not so messy. Snake plant comes to mind. In a white ceramic pot. Saw that in the magazine the other day, should and could be nice ? Time to turn into a green hand once again after so long.

Today sermon was pretty reflective on what's our view is on the world today. We are surrounded by too much temptation until we forget our true self as we chase a blinding dream to obtain it all. Is it worth it ? Short answer is no. Longer answer is no, it's not worth it. Simplicity is key.





 

the Calm before the storm

Long time no post, a lot of devastation lately. The destruction of Christchurch is a timely reminder that nothing is forever. I've been following the news of the rescue and recovery ever since the disaster struck. It was heartbreaking to see another human being lost their love ones in such a raw cataclysmic  catastrophe.  No matter what hardship that may come along way, NZ will rise above it all again. All our heart and prayers goes to all those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

It was valentine's day few weeks ago wasn't it ? We just had a simple meal the day before and she made a nice make shift biscuit of a crust basket with a tuna salmon canned topping. Believe me when I say this, it was wonderful. The photo is still with terence, as I didn't have a cable for my extremely basic phone.

Just finish washing and waxing the car, let's hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.


 

Decision Making

Saw my phone rang today, it was none other than Terence on the line. He mention on the renovation thing. I was totally not prepared as the first shop quoted a sum of 7.8 liap for the construction of an extra wall, a table connected with a cabinet with book shelf all the way to the bed frame. Although the pricing wasn't what I envisage (sweating profusely i might add), but the design itself was pretty much decided when I remember how my dear mention she never had a proper studying place. Even taking away the shelf still cost 5.8 liap. I have no problem losing a 24-70 sum in such transaction but I need to make sure the amount paid to the material ratio is worthwhile. After the panic attack, we went to one TJ to try for another quote. The taukeh seem more knowledgeable and he did point out a lot of yes point along the way, but i maintain that my budget for the table, cabinet and bed frame is 5 liap only. Knowingly I still need to fit in the plaster ceiling, lighting and also the laminated flooring. Mattress also lei, photo album lei, ring lei. hehe. I crack my head over the last few weeks trying to fit it all in. Again I maintain the amount spent is really not the main issue here, is the return that we get is the one. Window not yet do, so I can't confirm the go ahead on the interior stuff yet. So the wait begins. 

Sunday Beckons

Good morning. Sunday beckons once again. A day for family and a day for worship. Time to wake up and smell the backyard grass. :)

Vacuum Done

managed to clean the car trunk this morning. Been wanting to do that since 2 months ago but I'm not sure why there is such a long delay. Maybe there is a lot of things to think about lately. Positive ones I'm sure.

Is it dying ?

I notice something happening lately, in fact it wasn't lately but more like almost a year ago. My photo quality started to deteriorate tremendously and at an alarming rate. It is as if my feel for it had died. Did it ? What happen ? I don't even know myself. I have a hunch though. My photography time have been severely limited these day. Could have been my incapacitating work load at work. Could it be the mindless comparison from fellow photographer about how whore-y their gear is ? Or could it be the depression I'm having of not achieving anything as I turn 30 ? Was it because I sold my first love the 400D away ? I miss using a battery grip to be honest. I also miss using that kit lens everyone so hate. I manage to capture some of my best photo ever with that plastic wonder. Then there is that longer range lens of 55-250mm. Man, that lens was the best when it comes to catching people's candid expression. Was it because I no longer have an external flash ? Did I lost my way in the form of my favorite photography type. I love street and landscape but with no time going to the street, there is no street photo. By the time I was free (weekend), the street already empty. Landscape ? It's been a while since I last went into remote places already. Kukuot ? miss that place a lot. Sabah ? still long way to wait. Macau ? No more direct flight and bo lui also. To be fair, I never really did own a GND Filter before, I think i really should get one, if i was really serious about landscape photography.

Seems to me that, the more technique I learn, the worsen I get in photography. Actually, I really have not much time brushing up on the skills lately. Normally i would have started planning where and what to do by Wednesday. I don't know why or how, but I've been unable to catch up on the what date is it today ? There too much negativity faced everyday. So much burden on my shoulder until I'm just too tired by the time weekend come. Only time will tell how or where all of this will lead me. Hobbyist or retired ?

Budgeting Is Hard

Who would knew budgeting work could be such a tedious work. Running through the list of to do things is quite cumbersome and at the same time, daunting. A little mistake in choosing a particular stuff will blow the budget to orbit. Hope to pull this through at the end. You know what they say, 2 head is better than 1.

Longing for Delizze

We had lunch at Delizze yesterday. My first time there. The smoke salmon is pretty affordable there. Should do a weekend cooking when the kitchen is free. Now I wonder how would it taste like if we add some fresh salad to the fold ? The salad offering at Delizze is quite sumptuous, we might add. Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

A Broken Mouse

Had a little pc mouse situation since few months ago, the left click keeps executing a double click even under the pretense of a single click. This causes the whole dragging function to go kaput. Temporary had to swap the left and right button function meaning the right click now confirms an action while the left will open up the menu properties. I suspect the problem stems from a faulty motherboard (Oh God, I hope it's not.) as the problem also occurred in win xp and now win 7. 

The Day Before

The only Chinese New Year pantang that I knew is first day we can't sweep the floor. I learn from last week sermon that the reason why we shouldn't finish the fish is because of the meaning of “Nian Nian You Yu”. Phonetically means "Year Year Got Fish" but actually means "Have an abundance every year". Not too late to learn new things eh ? :)

Red and Wet

Just hit a max limit on my photobucket account. Bummer.

8-Bit World

Hello February