Waves

This is the part where it gets hard; So many decision, so little time.

Greener

The grass is greener here. Leave the negativity behind...

Lunar Ghost

This week is the start of the Chinese Ghost Month, that time of the year where you will see incense and offerings light up at roadside entrance of Chinese residence, as offerings for the spirits of the underworld. Somehow rather it has an effect on people too, Ooh the drama. Coincidently this is also my pink elephant week, the part only one can see it's all wrong but nothing you can do about it!
Drive safely everyone....

The Breaking Shot

This was taken during the recent royal wedding dinner.
After this shot my SLIK tripod went snap, it broke! My immediate reaction at that time was to grab my camera and lens safely in my hands. Pheeeww! The tripod had served me well and I had it for ages since 1999. Oh well.
Dreaming of a MANFROTTO.

Ber Shall Blog

Today in the middle of a meeting break, I was asked the question about blogging and about this site. WTF, I wanted to run but I was cornered and all eyes were on me waiting as if I'm being preyed on. What happen to my anonymity? Out the window.

It was not bad actually, it was all just in my head. In respond I went on to explain that this is a photoblog, my photojournal on anything and everything, with my passion for photography. In other words, I blog because I want!

Zero Sunday

I missed out on a good JC morning eventho I came in earlier, but had to leave for duty. Sorry bugs! My whole Sunday gone, zero and to top it off it was an exhausting one.

My Monday was a long one too....*sigh

Its a good thing I came in for the Y-class today, helps me relax and clears my head!!

Selamat Malam BSB

I have been blogging in public lately since my home line is still down. Tonite it was coffeebean bandar as I m a big fan of their Moroccon Mint Latte plus the manager is friendly and pleasant. I also enjoy absorbing the bandar atmosphere with the majestic golden dome in the background.

I also had a preview of my latest project due out next week.....

Stop and Listen

When in doubt, trust your gut instinct, trust that inner voice... Just because things are moving left doesn't mean you have too.

We tend to forget to stop and listen to that inner voice within and end up making the wrong direction...

Sunday Drive

On my way home after bf at JingChiew, I heard an unusual sound from my car so had to make a quick stop and check. Turns out it was some piece of rope that got caught on the wheel.

Coincidently, I stopped here... a Sign? See u Sunday..

Feels Like This

I have been attacked by a Psycho-Bully, brushing off his negative chi.....

Looking forward to a positive weekend!

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.

Mission Macro

Knackered is what today should be called. Exhausting day...........

Last Monday, I was on a nature adventure, to shoot the flora and fauna in macro and especially insects. I turned rocks and logs, rustled leaves and twigs but nothing except for the boring ants!!! Maybe the crawlies can smell me a mile away, maybe its the fact that whenever I found one in the house it usually is followed by a CRACK sound or the smell of shelltox! Ha

My search started from Shahbandar in the morning and then to Tasek Lama in the afternoon joined by fellow shutterbug Zadm. It was not as productive as we would expected with the light condition not favourable for macro but at least we get to shoot the waterfall in all its glory and a mini workout.

Sunday Morning

When I found out that this is going to be a long weekend, I preplan what I wanted to do in the next 3 days. The plan mostly involved photography. The photography bug has caught me like crazy even more than when I was an undergarduate not so long ago and partly due to my shutterbug friends. Thanks guys. Still reveling from yesterday's outing, I was out and about all day meaning my Sunday was anything but lazy.

The last time I went to Serasa,I didn't get my golden sunrise. Never want to accept defeat, I went again this morning.....

Finally...

I noticed some fishermen on the shore catching fish using the net or rambat, also known as merambat and started talking to them. The father with his 2 sons, merambat to catch plaice ( a flat type of fish) and other small fishes in the early morning. He said the catch is for their own consumption and sometimes they catch prawn on their boat.

Picking the catch, Memisi rambat

Next posts: Sunday Evening......

Hijrah 1428

Its Friday, which means the start of the weekend and a long one too. All day sitting infront of the pc, I have been mind travelling to a stress free place somewhere under the feather down cover of a cosy fluffy bed like the one at the Empire. Running was a real pushed which drained whats left of the energy in me. I dread the word in my head, Sleep Don't Run....! I am permanently attached to my camera bag everywhere now taking every opportunity to shoot. As a result, my computer is getting really slow due to the fact that the blue piece of pie called Free Space under properties is getting smaller by the day. I have to do some editing and deleting this weekend.

Its the start of the New Islamic Year , Hijrah 1428. Selamat Tahun Baru Hijrah...

Fresh from the tamu...

The last few days, I have been a glass half empty.

Kembayau, scientific name: I have no idea... anyone know?

Kembayau, Scientific Name Canarium odontophyllum. (Thanks Ucingitam)

Negative Chi

Is it me or the internet has been slow as f#!k. Loading the pages is painstakingly slow hence the no photographs in this post. For some reason nothing is going my way lately. My next trip which I have been looking forward to has been canceled and the work starting to pile up. I can hear the words "Take it up as a challenge!, Cubaan..." Ok, taking it in. Company dinners are like sitting thru a crap movie, waiting and waiting till the many many courses ends.

I'm in state of dizziness. The effect of my colleague's drving skills which is like mad, with his braking technique, every minute like nobody's business all the way from KB to Bandar on an empty stomach.

Contemplating of taking other activities this weekend to flush out the negative chi e.g.yoga, fishing, rock climbing, gym, skinny dipping aka as mandi bunga di tasek, calling up Madam Lilian Too etc etc...!

I wonder when the shutterbugs doing their outing again..hmmmm

Chaotic Monday

What an off day it has been? Barely a day back from my vacation and I am busy the whole day running errants dealing with reality.

My aircon spilling out juices probably missing me so much..Damn it!! I need to call the aircon man for the servicing.

I missed the cats appointment to the vet. But a feline friend informed me that apparently the Govt. Vets ran out of worming tablets. Oh well! My household is 3/4 made up of cats, which apparently is getting fatter by the minute. Yes boys and girls we're a household of PUSSY LOVERS...Haha

I went around Gadong to do the car maintenance and servicing. Sorry but I don like dealing with dodgy mechanics when they can't even open my car's boot. I rather pay more to a certified one.

I finally got thru that Ministry's of... hotline and talk to the officer. Its OK operator, I use to work with the Govt. too. I know 830 am is still too early for u the operators aka ladies of leisure. No judgements!!

I was in that early stage of having a good afternoon nap when Kimmy woke me up today with that croaky voice almost like crying. Shocked me for a second..Suspense!. Apparently its the aftermath of the weekends's party which ended till the next morning. Serves u right girl! Now lemme get back to sleep...

Must be the crazy day getting to my head. Love all around......

I miss blogging...Is that normal? After reading this via anakbrunei.com, signs points out to a YES.

To my running gang,

Sorry boys, will join u guys running tmrw. Usual time tu.

Sleepless in HK.

sunset in Kowloon

True to the reference of friends, word of mouth and the many guide books,this city never sleeps. Trams, express trains, buses, ferries and automobiles are all lifeline of the city. Buildings and landmarks are connected by labyrinth of walkways and tunnels which makes it easier to navigate around and escape the chilly weather at this time.The excellent and cleverly layout transport system in this ultra compact, tightly packed city makes it so accessible to move about among the two islands, Hong Kong and Kowloon. It takes a good pair of walking shoes and stamina ( ..and a BIG credit card for the retail addicts!!) to keep up with this fast city. After a few days in this city of colourful nightlife, inhaling the salty air, listening to the sounds of Hong Kong chaos and the sights of being one of the millions crammed in one small place, I'm so glad to be home.

A vacation away from home is good for the mind and soul especially with the one you love, but nothing, nothing beats peaceful home........

Hong Kong lights from the Peak