Showing posts with label Trigger Happy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trigger Happy. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Krabi Countdown:
4 days left!!!
FINALLY - after living in Thailand for 5 years, I'm FINALLY making it to the Southern beaches!
WOOHOO!!
Will be taking the overnight train to a nearby town, then bus to Krabi.
Can't wait!
Time is just zipping by at the moment - I anticipate Xmas slamming into my face in what will seem like but a few weeks.
This week I'm busy acting as stage manager for the Grade 4 & 5 Diwali (/Deepavali) celebrations. I've got Hindi music stuck in my head, and bangles and a bindi ready for tomorrow!
More this week:
- Leading my last Thrill the World dance rehearsal before I leave for Krabi. It's gonna be awesome!
- Checked out the King of the Jungle exhibition at Emporium Mall yesterday and today.
Here are some pics:
Made a double take at the sight of this creature - the Kangaroo Rat!
FINALLY - after living in Thailand for 5 years, I'm FINALLY making it to the Southern beaches!
WOOHOO!!
Will be taking the overnight train to a nearby town, then bus to Krabi.
Can't wait!
Time is just zipping by at the moment - I anticipate Xmas slamming into my face in what will seem like but a few weeks.
This week I'm busy acting as stage manager for the Grade 4 & 5 Diwali (/Deepavali) celebrations. I've got Hindi music stuck in my head, and bangles and a bindi ready for tomorrow!
More this week:
- Leading my last Thrill the World dance rehearsal before I leave for Krabi. It's gonna be awesome!
- Checked out the King of the Jungle exhibition at Emporium Mall yesterday and today.
Here are some pics:
Made a double take at the sight of this creature - the Kangaroo Rat!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Back in the swing of things...
I guess it's been a while since I've written - really written about what's going on in my life.
Maybe cuz there's been so much!
I'll start with the "lighter" stuff before getting deeper.
Last night I played for a charity gig - the August Bangkok Tweetup organized by In Search of Sanuk. It went swimmingly! Admittedly, it was a little challenging - being a one-woman band playing for such a noisy crowd. But I knew they were having a great time and couldn't help the noise level. Hope I didn't come across to pissy asking them to shut up hahahahahahaa... It's just - unless you have been a solo performer, it's really hard to explain how frustrating it can be (and challenging) singing to a crowd that is too busy shouting at each other than listening.
(tho I know there were some avid listeners, and I was very very thankful for that!)
Anyway, 2 weeks before the gig, I came up with an idea - to make a "Fan Card" to give to people at my shows - just to publicize my music. Yes, it's time to get serious about my music - I did say I'm getting serious now!
So I approached my good friend Deanna cuz she does great designs.
Here's the finished creations (modelled by my gals).
Charmaine, Chervie, Deanna.
Fiona and Laura.
Simply Shimona! ;)
You can read her blog post on the process by which Deanna designed my cards. (I chose 3 designs for print, in the end)
It's been a while since I've posted pics up.... so here are some from last night:
Dolled up for the gig, and ready to go!
Mini-MC Reunion!??!
Look at this MC Alumni crowd! It was awesome! (I didn't even get a proper shot with all the MC alumni in.... too bad.)
Serenading the hot night away....
****
Work this year is different.
I have a completely different role, new challenges, and a new approach to work: it is not my work - it is God's.
I finally came to the realization that I'm not here simply because this is what I like to do, but because it is what I have been called by God to do.
It's very easy to separate spiritual matters from work... but why... really?
Every minute that I live, I am called to live for God.
What I do at work, and how I do my job is no different.
So now I'm learning to let God teach me what I need to do at work... and also to go to Him for advise. Instead of leaning on my faulty human intellect/emotions.
****
Friends/Family/Community
This aspect of my life has been a very interest facet. Well, ok... obviously, it always is - but I've been thinking and praying about it all lot more lately.
The people we interact with - whether it's the family that God chose for us to be born in, or the friends that we make... are put together for a purpose - the purpose of refinement and workign towards spiritual maturity.
One thing I noticed, pre-dominantly in the female friends I have... is that we go through SO much of the same struggles.
Relationships are tough.
Whether they be platonic friendships or more intimate relationships, or familial ones.
We human beings are so prone to muck up everything because of our own selfish desires... and just lose sight of the bigger picture altogether.
Then we have to most important relationship of all - the one that we are so lucky to be able to have - the one with our Creator.
Weighing all the time I spend contemplating my human relationships, how much time do I spend pursuing my relationship with God?
Food for thought..... ;)
****
There's so much more... but I've gotten lazy to write. hahahahaha...
So I'm just gonna post some more pics of my activities over the last few weeks.
This is what I look like driving to work every morning. The glasses are to stop the dust from getting in my eyes. Why ELSE would I wear pink glasses??? :p
The chaos that IS my Counseling Room every lunch hour. (It doesn't LOOK too chaotic, but trust me - you can't HEAR what it's really like!)
Staff "Field Trip" - on the way to a fab Mexican Buffet.
Enjoying the fantastic food... Mmm....
Teachers at work - Staff Training session. (We work hard and play hard!)
I FINALLY got to see the fountain outside the park near my house in action. :)
Dinner with Charz and Ben (not pictured) at our newly dubbed favourite restaurant!
Fooling around with a guard's cap. SSSssshhhh!!
Cute earrings! :p
My flooded soi - the day I wore my gum boots to school (Friday) and STILL got my feet wet.
Maybe cuz there's been so much!
I'll start with the "lighter" stuff before getting deeper.
Last night I played for a charity gig - the August Bangkok Tweetup organized by In Search of Sanuk. It went swimmingly! Admittedly, it was a little challenging - being a one-woman band playing for such a noisy crowd. But I knew they were having a great time and couldn't help the noise level. Hope I didn't come across to pissy asking them to shut up hahahahahahaa... It's just - unless you have been a solo performer, it's really hard to explain how frustrating it can be (and challenging) singing to a crowd that is too busy shouting at each other than listening.
(tho I know there were some avid listeners, and I was very very thankful for that!)
Anyway, 2 weeks before the gig, I came up with an idea - to make a "Fan Card" to give to people at my shows - just to publicize my music. Yes, it's time to get serious about my music - I did say I'm getting serious now!
So I approached my good friend Deanna cuz she does great designs.
Here's the finished creations (modelled by my gals).
Charmaine, Chervie, Deanna.
Fiona and Laura.
Simply Shimona! ;)
You can read her blog post on the process by which Deanna designed my cards. (I chose 3 designs for print, in the end)
It's been a while since I've posted pics up.... so here are some from last night:
Dolled up for the gig, and ready to go!
Mini-MC Reunion!??!
Look at this MC Alumni crowd! It was awesome! (I didn't even get a proper shot with all the MC alumni in.... too bad.)
Serenading the hot night away....
****
Work this year is different.
I have a completely different role, new challenges, and a new approach to work: it is not my work - it is God's.
I finally came to the realization that I'm not here simply because this is what I like to do, but because it is what I have been called by God to do.
It's very easy to separate spiritual matters from work... but why... really?
Every minute that I live, I am called to live for God.
What I do at work, and how I do my job is no different.
So now I'm learning to let God teach me what I need to do at work... and also to go to Him for advise. Instead of leaning on my faulty human intellect/emotions.
****
Friends/Family/Community
This aspect of my life has been a very interest facet. Well, ok... obviously, it always is - but I've been thinking and praying about it all lot more lately.
The people we interact with - whether it's the family that God chose for us to be born in, or the friends that we make... are put together for a purpose - the purpose of refinement and workign towards spiritual maturity.
One thing I noticed, pre-dominantly in the female friends I have... is that we go through SO much of the same struggles.
Relationships are tough.
Whether they be platonic friendships or more intimate relationships, or familial ones.
We human beings are so prone to muck up everything because of our own selfish desires... and just lose sight of the bigger picture altogether.
Then we have to most important relationship of all - the one that we are so lucky to be able to have - the one with our Creator.
Weighing all the time I spend contemplating my human relationships, how much time do I spend pursuing my relationship with God?
Food for thought..... ;)
****
There's so much more... but I've gotten lazy to write. hahahahaha...
So I'm just gonna post some more pics of my activities over the last few weeks.
This is what I look like driving to work every morning. The glasses are to stop the dust from getting in my eyes. Why ELSE would I wear pink glasses??? :p
The chaos that IS my Counseling Room every lunch hour. (It doesn't LOOK too chaotic, but trust me - you can't HEAR what it's really like!)
Staff "Field Trip" - on the way to a fab Mexican Buffet.
Enjoying the fantastic food... Mmm....
Teachers at work - Staff Training session. (We work hard and play hard!)
I FINALLY got to see the fountain outside the park near my house in action. :)
Dinner with Charz and Ben (not pictured) at our newly dubbed favourite restaurant!
Fooling around with a guard's cap. SSSssshhhh!!
Cute earrings! :p
My flooded soi - the day I wore my gum boots to school (Friday) and STILL got my feet wet.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
His Eye is on the Sparrow...
2 weeks spend "down under" - in Sydney Australia... what an experience!
I think I enjoyed the beauty of God's creations immensely - truly the highlight - the scenery, the clean mountain air, the animals.
This is one of my favourite pics from the trip. Took it while sitting alfresco after finishing lunch.
It's interesting how one's perspective can be altered just by having a camera in one's hands.
I was constantly on the lookout... and doubt I would've seen some of the little details I did - had I not had a camera to capture the moment.
I guess having the intention adds awareness.
Here's another pic that really captured the magnificence of God's creations:
I took close to 5 gigs of pics. Yeah. I know.
So... here's a selection of pics: in this album.
I think I enjoyed the beauty of God's creations immensely - truly the highlight - the scenery, the clean mountain air, the animals.
This is one of my favourite pics from the trip. Took it while sitting alfresco after finishing lunch.
It's interesting how one's perspective can be altered just by having a camera in one's hands.
I was constantly on the lookout... and doubt I would've seen some of the little details I did - had I not had a camera to capture the moment.
I guess having the intention adds awareness.
Here's another pic that really captured the magnificence of God's creations:
I took close to 5 gigs of pics. Yeah. I know.
So... here's a selection of pics: in this album.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Rayong, Reu, and Stairwell Home Recordings.
Over the weekend, I made a short trip to a quiet beach nearby Rayong - Maerampung Beach.
With a borrowed acoustic, the songs finally came...
... 1 about the twist and turns of life, and another... well, a little more intimate - of how I feel about losing my brother, Reuben.
See, I love water.
Always have been a water-baby.
But nowadays swimming, especially in the sea, is tinged by memories of my brother.
We learned to swim together.
We used to play such ridiculous games and compete to see who was the better swimmer.
Him of course.
But late 2007, he drowned in a murky river in Cambodia.
And ever since then, despite still loving water, I cannot help but wonder how he felt... as his lungs ran out of air and he sank into a deep darkness.
Not to get morbid on you or anything.. but I do wonder.
How painful was it?
Did he suffer long?
Could he taste the horribly dirty water?
Whenever I get a mouthful of salty seawater... I wonder what he thought as he failed to reach the surface for air.
.... so being at the beach again made me reflect on those things - somewhat removedly.
Anyyyywayyy.....
You can listen to my latest 2 songs (I recorded "Beyond" in the stairwell):
Enjoy! :)
With a borrowed acoustic, the songs finally came...
... 1 about the twist and turns of life, and another... well, a little more intimate - of how I feel about losing my brother, Reuben.
See, I love water.
Always have been a water-baby.
But nowadays swimming, especially in the sea, is tinged by memories of my brother.
We learned to swim together.
We used to play such ridiculous games and compete to see who was the better swimmer.
Him of course.
But late 2007, he drowned in a murky river in Cambodia.
And ever since then, despite still loving water, I cannot help but wonder how he felt... as his lungs ran out of air and he sank into a deep darkness.
Not to get morbid on you or anything.. but I do wonder.
How painful was it?
Did he suffer long?
Could he taste the horribly dirty water?
Whenever I get a mouthful of salty seawater... I wonder what he thought as he failed to reach the surface for air.
.... so being at the beach again made me reflect on those things - somewhat removedly.
Anyyyywayyy.....
You can listen to my latest 2 songs (I recorded "Beyond" in the stairwell):
- Beyond - A Song for Reu
- Unfamiliar
Enjoy! :)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Happiest Squirrel in the World
While sitting at a park 2 weeks ago, watched as someone fed a huge slice of watermelon to a squirrel.
I was kinda expecting it to fall off the tree at any minute.
I was kinda expecting it to fall off the tree at any minute.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Oily Piece...
Growing up, my mum would buy you chia kuey (aka you tiao in Chinese) and hot soya bean milk back from the market every Sunday morning.
Today, while walking through the market next to my soi, I stopped at a vendor to pick some up.
Yes, they sell them in Thailand too! :)
Only thing is in Singapore they're much longer - like 2 hands' width long.
My breakfast this morning:
Dunk the you tiao into the hot soya bean milk...
Mmmmmm..... yummy!
OK, given it's pretty dang oily - deep friend and all.
But hey, why do you think they call it "you tiao"?
It's Chinese for oily piece! :p
ps: No, I have no idea what they're called in Thai. Should prolly find out. Heh.
Today, while walking through the market next to my soi, I stopped at a vendor to pick some up.
Yes, they sell them in Thailand too! :)
Only thing is in Singapore they're much longer - like 2 hands' width long.
My breakfast this morning:
Dunk the you tiao into the hot soya bean milk...
Mmmmmm..... yummy!
OK, given it's pretty dang oily - deep friend and all.
But hey, why do you think they call it "you tiao"?
It's Chinese for oily piece! :p
ps: No, I have no idea what they're called in Thai. Should prolly find out. Heh.
Been a Busy Bee.....
I've been working on my professional blog a lot lately.
Videos, pictures...
Please drop by, rate, comment, etc.... ;)
Videos, pictures...
Please drop by, rate, comment, etc.... ;)
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Pics from my Trip...
Gorgeous sunrise, quirky people.... enjoy the pics!
Ridiculously excited to get to the beach!
Kristi & Christina....
Me and D-wight!
Cayla and one of those terrorist monkeys.
Can you see the moon?
Sunrise on the first morning.
Teamwork.
Balance.
Ridiculously excited to get to the beach!
Kristi & Christina....
Me and D-wight!
Cayla and one of those terrorist monkeys.
Can you see the moon?
Sunrise on the first morning.
Teamwork.
Balance.
Monday, February 09, 2009
Simply Beautiful
Just what I needed... but now I think I might be in withdrawal.
... of the plain, unfettered, absolutely astounding beauty of His love.... right before my eyes.
Thank you Lord.
... of the plain, unfettered, absolutely astounding beauty of His love.... right before my eyes.
Thank you Lord.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
The Ruler
Recently, I met up with 2 ex-Sec school classmates whom I hadn't seen in 12 years.
YES, 12 years!
We got to talking, and one of them who used to sit behind me in class, told me that he still has a memento from those days!
Just an ordinary ruler.... except for the liquid paper vandalism.
Yes, I got bored pretty easily and sought alternate sources of entertainment.
A little explanation on my lousy attempt at graffiti here....
See, my friend's last name is Kong.
But I used to tease him about how he was too small to be nicknamed King Kong, so I called him Baby Kong instead. Ahahahahaha.....
Well, when I saw him again after 12 years.... let's just say that I think King Kong might actually be more appropriate now!
YES, 12 years!
We got to talking, and one of them who used to sit behind me in class, told me that he still has a memento from those days!
Just an ordinary ruler.... except for the liquid paper vandalism.
Yes, I got bored pretty easily and sought alternate sources of entertainment.
A little explanation on my lousy attempt at graffiti here....
See, my friend's last name is Kong.
But I used to tease him about how he was too small to be nicknamed King Kong, so I called him Baby Kong instead. Ahahahahaha.....
Well, when I saw him again after 12 years.... let's just say that I think King Kong might actually be more appropriate now!
If at first you don't succeed.....
"Try again." The lady at the film shop said to me as she handed me my change.
I guess I must have looked pretty crestfallen at the sight of my long-awaited first roll of fisheye lomography.
Most of the pictures had come out some kind of white, splotchy grainy things....
Unfathomable what the heck I had been taking pictures of.
These are the few that came out moderately alright:
Yeah I know... WHAT is that right???
Car interior.
Stickers, stickers, and more stickers!
At the BTS....
After Fuel @ NewSong.
My very humble yet indie/hippie abode.
Yeah... I'm not sure what this is.....
Lesson learned from this roll of film:
Use FLASH or hold the shutter open LONGER!!!!
Sigh.........
I guess I must have looked pretty crestfallen at the sight of my long-awaited first roll of fisheye lomography.
Most of the pictures had come out some kind of white, splotchy grainy things....
Unfathomable what the heck I had been taking pictures of.
These are the few that came out moderately alright:
Yeah I know... WHAT is that right???
Car interior.
Stickers, stickers, and more stickers!
At the BTS....
After Fuel @ NewSong.
My very humble yet indie/hippie abode.
Yeah... I'm not sure what this is.....
Lesson learned from this roll of film:
Use FLASH or hold the shutter open LONGER!!!!
Sigh.........
Friday, January 30, 2009
Something Smells... No, Looks Fishy...
I'm beginning to see things as if I were a fish in a bowl.
A few days ago, I bought 2 (pretty cheap) vintage film cameras.
One of which is a Fisheye.
Ever since then, I've been clicking practically non-stop.
The world around me remains the same, but somehow I perceive it differently.
Mind you, these are (obviously) not my pics...
I've just finished my first role of film.
You'll (and I'll) just have to wait to see what that roll looks like the good 'ole takes-a-few-days-to-develop way.
Oh, and I've to find a way to transfer my film pics to jpeg or something....
More on my other camera, the actionsampler prolly next week....
Have a good weekend everyone! :)
A few days ago, I bought 2 (pretty cheap) vintage film cameras.
One of which is a Fisheye.
Ever since then, I've been clicking practically non-stop.
The world around me remains the same, but somehow I perceive it differently.
Mind you, these are (obviously) not my pics...
I've just finished my first role of film.
You'll (and I'll) just have to wait to see what that roll looks like the good 'ole takes-a-few-days-to-develop way.
Oh, and I've to find a way to transfer my film pics to jpeg or something....
More on my other camera, the actionsampler prolly next week....
Have a good weekend everyone! :)
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