On my second return to capture some of the iLight installations, I made this photograph of the Merlion. I was waiting for the Merlion to be lighted up (it starts at 7.30pm, btw) and couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to try out the LEE Big Stopper. Albeit pleased with the results, I believe that I should be able to make more outstanding pictures. I really can’t wait to explore more of Singapore and Malaysia to make more landscapes.
I took the opportunity after work to make some photographs at the iLight festival at Marina Bay. I was kinda camping at Esplanade’s Outdoor Theatre and listening to some music played by some Korean band and enjoying my light dinner just by the river. People were busy taking photos left and right and I was tempted. I took out my newly acquired tripod (albeit 2nd hand) composed the scene, pressed the shutter and waited for about 65 secs for the...
This particular scene was iconic right before MBS was constructed. One could easily identify this is indeed Singapore just by one glance. Nevertheless, it’s still popular simply because it’s the heart of Singapore’s financial district. Our very own Wall St, if you will. =)
Personally, I have always felt that the ticket price for Universal to be a tad too expensive. @ $70+ per ticket, I couldn’t justify myself to go in. Nevertheless, standing in front of the gate is always FREE! =)
Gong Hei Fatt Choy! wishing one and all a happy and prosperous lunar new year~!
in about 48 minutes left, mr ox will be taking over mr rat’s duties for the year.
so exciting, sounds of firecrackers can be heard since 8pm. however, strange enough, i think the number of people letting off firecrackers seem to have gone down.
i’m still waiting for 12 midnight, where i believe most of the neighbours are going to light up some really long ones!
Learn Morelife can be pretty cool sometimes and life can be rather cruel at times, very much to the point where you think “is someone up there playing a fool on me?”
first and foremost, allow me to apologize for this will be a negative post. you’re welcome to read on, or if you decide to remain positive, please stop here and probably continue elsewhere that is cheerful like so.
i’m feeling kinda shitty right now. well maybe it’s cny, but clearly the cheery atmosphere isn’t helping much. perhaps because it is cny, everybody thought everyone is going to be happy. sorry, but i’m not. i’m seriously perturbed nearly to the point of losing it. granted i may be in a position where i’m more fortunate than some other people at the same time i’m writing this, but i’ve got to think of myself sometimes, right?
i’ve still not gotten over the fact that i was blamed for something that i didn’t do right, or so i thought.
or, was i being judged upon? i’m not sure.
or, maybe i’m stupid enough to misinterpret certain things, i don’t know.
or, could it be that i’m taken for granted, i hope so.
or, perhaps i’m living in complacency where danger is actually looming and i’m still happy-go-lucky.
shit. in this particular moment i’ve almost forgotten that word. happy-go-lucky.
in any case, until this point, if you’re still reading this, i’m sorry to get you confused. my mind is still warped, blurred by the vision of tears, fused with sparks of anger that is seemingly bottomless. really, tell me what you want, K. tell me so that i can help you. do i really need help? i guess i do, but what kind of help? it’s weird when i can’t think anymore. my mind is simply full of thoughts that i had initially wanted it to be important. very much so, until when that something important pierced a blunt knife into my heart, twisting and turning in any way possible.
sigh.
in less than 24 hours, it’ll be the ox’s turn to take over the year. at this period of time where i’m supposed to be resting, i’m given an arduous task that could potentially wreak havoc. failure to complete this task however, would bring on endless hailstorm.
am i still not doing enough? or you just don’t effing understand? or would i have to prove myself lying in a pool of blood holding on to a letter of last words? i’m just standing at a crossroad here. yea i guess i really do need help. is there someone out there? do you hear me? i need a hand, please answer my prayer, grant me strength and wisdom to walk through this valley of deep darkness.
*breathes heavily*
i should be sleeping now, lest my parents need my help tomorrow with cleaning the house. if you’re still reading up till here, my heartfelt thank you for staying with me.
Learn Morei’ve just added a new application called the real estate tycoon. thanks to my friend who sent me the invite, i’ve gotten 1 mil to start trading. buying and selling properties has gotten me to 20mil and slowly i can afford more expensive properties.
within a short period time, i’ve bought 13 units of this particular property at 4.8m each, totalling to 63m. in a matter of 5 minutes, LOL, the damned property shot up to 6.3m each. that brings my networth to 80+mil! how shiok is that.
thinking back, shucks, this could jolly well happen in real life too. =D
true enough, it’s jus a fantasy to buy low and sell high whenever you can, but reality isn’t always the case. regardless, as long as you follow the underlying principles, chances are you might end up like a millionaire. those with facebook who are interested, have a go at real estate tycoon.
Learn Morelol i jus have to post this one! i believe this is a rather standard queue line for lim chee guan’s bak kwa. but at 9am? gosh. i stood a bit further from the end of line to snap this photo. the 2nd image below shows the bird’s eye view of how long the queue is. well, i’m sorry for those unfamiliar with the area.
check it out here.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/10/inaugration.tickets/
can anyone believe it? USD 20K for 1 ticket just cause it’s rare? @_@
speaking of which, who’s staying up to watch the ceremony?
historical, yea.. first african-american elected as the president.
will he save the economy? will he bring back jobs to those half a million plus?
will he _not_ go to war? will he.. oh nevermind..
barack obama’s profile here. don’t you just love wikipedia.
Learn Morefor those who are not aware, my office is located jus above chinatown mrt. from my usual exit on the escalator and guess what? SUPER long queue for lim chee guan’s bak kwa!
i was kinda stoned out early in the morning until i saw the queue. absolutely crazy and do people really DIE DIE must eat lim chee guan’s and be so kiasu to queue since god knows what time. sheesh!
lcg’s has definitely stood against the test of economy downturn.
no $ nvm, got bak kwa can already…
am very tempted to catch a photo of the queue..
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: indeed leafie! natas is happening this weekend! *gleam*
: *mimicking Jetstar Air* K & MC, you need a honeymoon!
: omg, i totally forgotten i have a blog since nov!
: why you like me never update blog ah? hahaa!
: yup, that was on purpose too! you were the 2nd person to spot it! haha
: i just realised.. the K & Q on the ROM invite, looks like King & Queen.. LOL
: I think when someone as life changing as Jobs passes away, whether you hate or love Apple, you still must pay respect to the man.
: nice revamp! 
: Looks awesome bro!
: heh thanks gin!