City Hall Walkabout..

Long overdue archive of photos taken early this month, 8th May to be exact.. I realised that it is a challenge to take photos on a bright and sunny day.. I made several attempts to get the photos right on the "Durian".. manage to get it at the end of the day.

Rule of thumb, subject in the photo is complimented by the background.. bright blue sky with white clouds can be a good background for the subject..

Positioning of camera.. It is best that the sun is shining on the subject to lower the exposure to capture sweet colours of the background..

Shutter speed, slower shutter speed can make flowing water silky, find a railing or any other support to "hold" the camera in place when you are using slow shutter speed to prevent "Blurness" in the picture..

Twist of fate in my career...

I was left licking the wounds of the unfortunate incident that happened months ago.. and was still bitching about the effectiveness and efficiency of my discipinary board..

A pleasant surprise awaits me while I am still mourning over the loss of the greatest match I had witnessed in the wee hours...

I AM PROMOTED IN GRADE...

I was presented the offer of promotion in grade by my big boss just after lunch... (I initially thought that the meeting was to counsel me over the case).. Double happiness... My Apr bonus that was withheld will be reinstated in Jun.. My case is over.. is over....

Without a second thought, I went to my ex-boss to extend my deepest gratitude over his assistance in my case... I have 1 more boss to thank... I must not forget him on how he continue to fought hard for me during my last period of my last tour..

I thank all... I thank Buddha and Goddess of Mercy who have been keeping a watchful eye over me..

Sadness not disappointed with Champions League Loss

I woke up with a persisting nervous feeling in the wee hours.. The biggest game on earth is about to start in 20 mins, Barcelona against Manchester United.

I chose a crowded coffeeshop over cosy bed to watch this game.. Well, i was worried that I might just turn into a vocal nuisance whenever Manchester United attacks or score.. I was well quiet after 10 mins when Eto scores in their first attack.. I lost my mood after Messi made it 2-0 late in the second half.. Manchester United miracle comeback looks impossible..

Manchester United lost to a team who had played a beautiful game with smooth passing game.. The best team won.. Sadness took over the job of nervous system.. We lost after a massively successful season.. Good job done Manchester.. Sad but not disappointed..

My new working space..

I have moved on... To a new appointment.. But I am quite apprehensive about it.. This is a brand new job created to expand the horizon in a nich area that my organisation is still new to.. This ought to be a good news to me, but.. Haise.. The politics aura is so tense here.. My first day on monday was my first experience..

My nearest neighbour tried to poison me about the working attitude and relations of the other colleagues.. Wow.. My first day man, and how sure is he on my character and relationship with the rest.. I have to watch my back..

The next few days of work concentrates on preparation of slides for my new boss who dun even knows what the contents of the slides, by the way, i used the previous slides as a template to start with.. What a joke..

Hows my life gonna be man.. S**t..

Zoo..

Woke up early to catch animals morning activities.. We went to the zoo... This is her first but definitely not the last.. My queen's company benefits.. They got this corporate friends card that admits 4 for free.. Or at least free for us..

Manchester United is the English Premier League Champions for the 11th Time..

1 point is all they need from the home game against Arsenal.. and they did exactly that.. They hold on to a goalless draw against Arsenal to be crowned as the Champions of England for the 11th time since English Premier League first started in 1992..



Let us recap some of the Ronaldo's Goal.. His top 10 goals this season..

Lele's First Crawl...

Finally, she starts to crawl...

Rooney Top 20 Premier League Goals..

14 May 2009.. 4 years on...

How time flies.. Its been 4 years since the day we held hands at Grand Copthorne Hotel... I gave my Queen a surprise by revisiting the first places we been to on that wonderful day..

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (Nagae Japanese Restaurant)

Mount Faber

Wedding Night

Sheraton Towers Hotel... This is where my buddy and his wife celebrate their matrimony..

Kenneth.. My childhood buddy is finally getting married after 12 years of courtship..

1 year after legally married to his wife, Cynthia Choo, they are tying the knots officially in the eyes of chinese customary..
Brothers...





Sisters.. Congratulations...

We had also booked a room.. 2004...

Vesak Day

I had lost count.. This year is probably the 12th year i am walking the 三步一拜. Every years' feeling is different, from praying for health for my family, to now including happiness and well being for my daughter. The usual routine of long wait in the queue for the ceremony was also different, we cant wait for long mainly due to my wife lactating cycle.

Buddha is the greatest teacher.. The tranquility landscape of 光明山 was overwhelmed by the waves of prayers, swarming every single inch of the monastery. Estella will be here in the next few years.. Happy Vesak Day..

Handing over my command

6 May was probably the emotional moment for me in the entire career. After leading my team for slightly more than a year, the fun, love, anger, sufferings will always be remembered and treasured..

Final Journey, last goodbye..

Grandmother in law.. Final goodbye..

第七日 The seventh day

Today marks the seventh day of the funeral which is also known as 第七日, in chinese custom specific to taoism, this marks the completion of the transition journey for my grandmother in law..

Tonight, three priests, looks in their fifties, did the final rituals, sadly, i dun really understand the true meaning and purpose to it.. What I assume is the rituals is done to appease her and prepare her for her next destination and life.. We pray as the priests sing their prayers with breaks in between prayers.

During the prayers, it also occurs to me how much the young generation understood this and how many could or would replace these priests and their honourable job.. I am ashamed.. How many more out there are?