Nationalism-effect

I'm still feeling the buzz from the National Day weekend. The celebration was simply explosive, one of those where one had to be there at the Taman first hand to savor the moment. Magnifique! This is also my first to take part as a shutterbug. I was like a child in a candy store, so many Kodak Moments if only our memory card are endless. It was also the biggest gathering of shutterbugs, who came out in full force.

More snaps HERE

Right after the National Day, I hurriedly scoot to attend the nephews birthday and later on in the evening another birthday do. What a rush....Happy Birthday Rozia!! Much Lovexx....

Warna Kemerdekaan: After

Warna Kemerdekaan: Di Padang

Warna Kemerdekaan: Perbarisan Lalu

Warna Kemerdekaan: Bersiap

The 23rd Brunei National Day was a kaleidoscope of colors and patriotism ; a shutterbug's paradise.

Happy 23rd Birthday Brunei...

ILTIZAM MEMPERKASA KEUPAYAAN BANGSA..

Seafood Platter and Lemon Mayo

This has been long overdue. Sorry Mrs Q...

A never ending seafood platter and in the company of the beautiful...Excellent. Happy Birthday again...belated one. Will shoot again anytime in exchange for food. *Wink!

Mandarin Lanterns and Baby Shower

We're a phone call away, when baby will make three.....

The New Lunar Year

Tonite I went to the Chinese Temple in bandar to witness the ushering of the new lunar year at the stroke of midnite and I also made a stop to the other popular festive landmark in town... Gong Xi Fa Cai to all family and friends..........

6 Days

Rehearsals for the 23rd National Day today, was a concoction of vibrant colours and this is not even a full dress rehearsal. This evening on the way down to bandar for a quick bite, I noticed the cloudless fiery sky creating a silhouette of the SOAS mosque....

On a roll

What a wicked weekend! Saturday night; attended a friend's dinner party; tasty food and a good dose of music from the rocking live band. Sunday; the next day followed with the raising of the gigantic National flag ceremony in bandar....and Tonite; attended the birthday bash of a dear friend with a big heart. I will post the photos from tonite soon. Happy Birthday Mr Qlap!

Music is good for the heart and soul....

Patriotism

Today was the largest gathering of photographers and photobloggers, who came out in full force to capture the colourful ceremony. I saw some new tricks; the art of holding a brolly while u shoot and met some new friends; Zack check out his site HERE and the rest of you who I met today; " ..start your photoblogs!"

Faces of Patriots

The Flag Raising Ceremony is one of the events leading up to our National Day which falls on every 23rd February. Despite the rain, the spirit of patriotism are evident in all the faces present from my fellow shutterbugs, the flag bearers to the uniformed personnel.

Meow...

Potrait Shots with a 50mm.

Think it over

Decision, decision, decision.....New Opportunities. What have I got to lose?

Sleepy Sunday

Feeling slightly under the weather lately.

Moving Forward

Saturday is always hectic what with errands and everything else. Traffic, traffic everywhere and no parking spot was vacant, atleast the sun was glorious.

The privatisation of the Muara Container Terminal will come to an end in April 2007 after only operating for 6 plus years of the 25 years contract. Pioneered with an objective for a global player to market Muara globally and to give Muara a competitive edge in the BIMP-EAGA trade. Time was a factor, market fluctuates, the project was initiated when the market was conceivable and during the pre-Asian economic crisis. The MCT contract takes up the chunk of the container operation only. Before the privatisation project, Brunei Govt. under the Ports Dept. run Muara Port fully 100 percent including the container operation. Why can't we run it now?

Photo taken 3 weeks ago with the largest ever cruise liner calling to Muara.

RandomFriday

Today is splitting headache day, all day. The gloomy and depressing weather is not helping either. At one stage, the sky opened up to reveal the sun but soon afterwards it rain. Bonus fever is still evident with many shoppers causing havocs in the the shopping areas all over town. Yikes>

It's been a while since I had a good night out like tonite, catch up with the gangs over drinks and good music. Feels good. TGIF!


Still waiting for my sunset.....