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Archive for September, 2009

Just Gin And Bear It

In Singapore on September 26, 2009 at 1:39 pm

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[Reminds me a bit of the HC cups we used to use at NCC before H1N1. They're all shots of goodness, just depends on whether they're everlasting or not. You choose.]

We Are Golden

In Arles on September 24, 2009 at 6:58 pm

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[Running around like a clown on purpose. No giving up when you're young and you want some.]

Advanced Style

In Arles on September 22, 2009 at 12:46 am

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[Love all these well-dressed old people. This photo is inspired by one of my favourite blogs- http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/]

One of the reasons why I came back to London quite a bit earlier before school starts is because I’m working on a gin event with The Tasting Sessions. It’s happening tomorrow and I can’t wait. It’s time to take bigger strides.

Love Is Not Rude

In Singapore on September 19, 2009 at 11:42 am

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[Was walking around on a mini photo fieldtrip whilst in Singapore and was sharing with a friend how I started noticing more details in life after I started taking photos. That's when I took this shot. Even seemingly ugly details or mundane visuals can be transformed into something beautiful.]

现在我最讨厌的感觉,是舍不得的那种。

I’m back in London again and it’s always the absence of that makes one more appreciative. Just like how at GenRev it was shared that familiarity depreciates a person, having familiarity taken away from me makes me appreciate everything more.

Tugs At The Heartstrings

In Singapore on September 17, 2009 at 3:50 am

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[Grandma and laksa.]

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[Grandpa after finishing his putu mayam. When grandma asked him what he had ordered, he grinned and pointed at the Indian stall and said 斋米粉. We didn't even realise that he was pulling our legs until the dish arrived.]

This is what I come back to Singapore for. Breakfast with my grandparents the size of lunch and dinner combined. Even though on my own I usually don’t really eat much but just grab a coffee for breakfast, the satisfaction from such big breakfasts fills the stomach…and the heart. I’m heading back to London tonight and I hope I won’t be sad to leave because I hate being sad. I thank God for my precious family. When God blesses people, he definitely blesses through people and relationships.

A Kiss Can Be A Comma, A Question Mark Or An Exclamation Point

In Singapore on September 14, 2009 at 12:42 pm

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[Daphne and Trent.]

Shot Daphne and Trent’s wedding last Friday. Daphne is Singaporean and Trent is Australian but they’re both working in the UK now. So they had one celebration in London, one in Melbourne and their last stop was Singapore. Literally a round-the-world wedding with the destinations back-to-back. They were very relaxed in spite of their hectic traveling, which is amazing.

There’s More To Living Than Being Alive

In Singapore on September 11, 2009 at 6:33 pm

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[Shooting an interesting reflection of myself in a strange coloured glass I chanced upon while recce-ing Fort Canning Park.]

Oriental Scoot

In Singapore on September 3, 2009 at 1:54 pm

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[Saw this on a scooter parked in Haji Lane today.]

Had an activity day today, going to Haji Lane, Casual Poet cafe and then Marina Barrage. Ended with a quick dinner of curry chicken at Killiney Kopitiam. Today’s also the day of bumping into people. Met 4 different people unplanned at different places. Singapore seems smaller today.

Update: Popped by KPO after dinner and met another friend there. What a strangely pleasant day.

I Wish Everyone Was Not Busy

In Paris on September 1, 2009 at 11:45 am

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[Crossing the bridge from the Notre Dame side over to the other side in Paris.]