Night Shoots

Had some free time on some evenings after work, so i did some night photography around the office area.
Results were so-so but I think there's still more room for improvements. Agree?

Ho Ho Ho....

Cant believe myself for being a Santa Claus for this year's CSR project. This is my very first CSR with the company.. and there's more to come!
Being Santa really ain't that easy after all - you have to tolerate those kids poking(*bashing actually) your belly, pulling your beard etc.

But never mind... being Santa is for good cause, to spread the spirit of sharing. Here's some photos of me... the not so "Fat Santa"
Ho ho ho... Merry X'mas!!

A brand new month!

A new month is here!! This time round, I wont be staying at home... instead I'll be busy with my work. Just realised that I've lots of reading up to do just after the 1st day of work.

Topics covered in school was just only a tip of the iceberg... Now with the current job scope, I need to have a better grasp of the mechanisms on those financial derivatives. Very soon, I will have to work on some models and testing as well!

Wish me all the best during this probation period! I want to perform well!!

At Last!

What can I say? They have called me up this afternoon and gave me a letter of offer! My prayers have been answered - Looks like I've got 2 more weeks of lazing in bed before the usual routine of waking up early and preparing for work.... for the next 30 years?

Oh man... Whatever, at least I will have some income and not mop around at home. Wish me all the best in my new job!

Test shoot

Added this 28mm - 105mm USM to my current lens collection and tried some shootouts on my cousin's dog: Princess

Guess this will be my new walkabout lens for the moment. I was thinking of getting a 2nd hand 50mm f1.8 lens at $100. Shall I? Will see about it when I get a job. Here are some of the test shots I took. Please feel free to comment.

Experimenting in Progress

I was kinda bored for the past few days, so I decided to take out my camera and go round snapping some pictures. The lift uprading works are completed, but it seems that the facade of my lift lobby is worse than before. They spray painted that HUGE 17 STOREY on the wall. ~UGLY~

I did a little PP on it to evoke that old and run-down feeling, just to emphasise my feel for this lift lobby. So what's your comment on this photo?



Had this pile of clothes lying in my room for 2 days, which i haven't put them into the wardrobe.
Am i getting lazy?



And finally, a night scene of a road junction from my house at 3am:

Can you see it?

Try and see if u make out what is the wording. Yes, it's "Happy Birthday" - made with M&Ms mini.

This is my birthday cake - mini cupcake series. Ying has been making birthday cakes for me since we were together. As for this year, it' not the usual cheesecake - but it's cupcakes!

The cupcakes are soft and fluffy in the middle, with chocolate chips in the middle. Yummy!! Want to try some? Too bad... it's all kept in my stomach.

I really appreciated her effort in making birthday cakes for me year after year without fail. I would just like to say "Thank You!" to you.

What would u do with a faster connection speed?

Time is running out

4 months. Till now, I am still jobless. Been to countless interviews for the past 2 months, sent out CVs but nothing's happening. September is coming to a close and October is nearing, moving in to the 5th month soon.

The only glimmer of hope for a job lies with this bank. Did I mention to you that I've already waited 2 months for them after the 'final interview'?

There's no indication if they do not want me.

Should I still wait? Initially I thought that the programme will kick off immediately once MAS approves it. But now, HR department called me a few days ago saying that there may be another round of test/interview by the department before they can offer any positions.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?

I need the income.... Savings are depleting. Giving tuition is my only source of income, but it's not sufficient.


Please, let me find a job by the end of October. I need it... ANY JOB!!

Guide to Taking Better Photos

A nice and simpe guide to better photographs, self potrait especially.
What do u think?

Back from Hokkaido

Went to Hokkaido for my grad trip with Ying and her family. The summer scenery there is absolutely mesmerizing. Flowers are blooming everywhere and we visited some of the tourist attractions in Hokkaido. We visited places like Otaru Canal, Isakyu Chocolate factory, Sakae brewery, Ashahi brewery and many other more.

For more pictures, visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/ziqrob/SummerBreezeInHokkaido

Dinner in a Ramen shop


Oragami placed on the Yugata

Picture in the Japanese Shrine

It's sugar icing!


Water fountain in the chocolate factory

Snapshot of flowers

JP holding the 7-tier rainbow ice cream

Otaru Canal

Manhunt is over!!

Mas Selamat Kastari, Singapore’s Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) leader who escaped from Whitley Road Detention Centre last year, has reportedly been arrested in Malaysia. -Channel NewsAsia - Friday, May 8

Like so finally boy.... It has been so long ever since we have last heard from him. I really want to know how he managed to escape from everyone's "watchful eyes" to eleswhere. Maybe he can open a workshop session on "How to disguise" or "101 Ways to be undetected".

Well since he is caught, rumours about him being drowned in the canals during the heavy rain last year or whatsoever is BUSTED!! (watch too much Mythbusters.. haa..)

Who can you see?

Was looking for picture illusion examples for my ESAP and happened to stumble upon this picture.

If you can see Albert Einstein, you have normal vision. If you are looking at Marilyn Monroe, better go visit the optician for an eye test.

Interesting ya?

Final Sprint

In just 4 weeks, the final exams will be here. Preparation for it seems to fall short of acheiving my target for this year. Please let me see some light in understanding the topics, hopefully the questions set by Dr. Norvald wont be too demanding. Haa... and the questions in MSM will be of similar standard in the Mock (yeah right...)

There are so much things to do after the exams... Finding a job, tidying up my room and hee... pack my luggage for Japan. I'll definitely look forward to it! Right now, at the moment, will just have to focus and focus...