FATHER AND SON AND BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

After my son's maiden photo shoots, I took him to yet another journey of  looking at beautiful models through the lens.  This time the location was at I-city , Shah Alam, very much nearer to home.  I have been to quite a few shoots and most of the organisers are men. However this  time the organisers were the models themselves. They goes by the name of D.S.L.which is the acronym of their names  namely
Denise, Sandy and Lydia. Since it is almost Christmas time and naturaly the theme they selected was Santarina and I city has lots of Christmas trees and so it was quite obvious why they choose the location at I-city.  There were about 9 photographers and since there were 3 models, we were asigned to one model each for a 20-30 minutes shoots and later to rotate. During the last shoot it rained heavily and we ran for shelter . In an event like this,it  is customary to have a group photograph,but since it was raining cats and dogs , bufallos and horses,we told the model, it was alright ,but the models being professional, insisted. She somehow was able to arrange for 3 cars to ferry us from where we were and took us to a shelter area and had our group photos taken before we call it a day.


Here are some pose by
Denise Tai

The three together as D.S.L.

GUESS WHO IS BOSSING AROUND HERE

I was awake by my wife this morning around 6.30am. She brought baby Darissa into my room as she wanted to go to the toilet and later to clean the house.  It's the grandparent's turn to take care of the baby, as her parent have been kept awake all night and they need to catch some sleep.  Darissa had been staying with her other grand parent(on her mum's side) since the day she was born. She came back after her full moon and since I am back for the week end I am doing my bit to take care of her.
It's been almost 29 years since I last take care of a baby and I have to relearnt everything all over again. I did not do a good job with Darissa's father, I guess this is the time I will have to redeem myself.
Ok when baby cries it could either means she is wet or hungry. So that  ought to be easy to remember.
It is true what they says a cute is only as cute as they can be until they cry. I rediscovered that truth again.
Seems that is their secret weapon. My cute granddaughter drives me nuts at time. She does not know the meaning of patient, she will just wailed whenever she finds convenience. She knows no time. My second son complaint she cries is lounder than a siren. Anyway I think since they can't talk  yet, that is the only way to get attention for just about anything: when she has done her business, hungry(most of the time for this) and when she is uncomfortable. One thing  I got to admit she sure shows who is the boss around. Everybody will drop what they are doing when she let out her war cries.

yes, I am the boss

What I want, I get pronto

CHLOE SWEE

This morning, I brought my son to go for an outdoor photo shoot.It was his first and he enjoyed it. We started our journey to Sekinchan, Kuala Selangor as the organiser has choosen the paddy field theme for this shoot. I had been to this location before and so finding the place was no problem. In fact we arrived half an hour earlier , even had time for breakfast. A few minutes later the organiser arrived with the model Chloe Swee,but the rest of the photographers had not turn up. Just typical of malaysian to be late for every thing. They finally shown up fifteen minutes later and we head for the paddy fields.  I think the weather has changed so much. Those days at 9.00am it was still cool, but not the sun was already up and burning hot. So we had to rush with our shoot in order to complete it as fast as possible. I really admire the model who did not complain despite of the scorching sun. Took quite a number of shots, but these are my favourite and hope you will like them.  More photos here on my facebook album.

Show Gratitude for Your Spouse

Found this interesting article. At last something about appreciating the husband. A must read for wives(hint hint)

In my new book, 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband: Put a Smile on His Face, my friend K!mberly shares how picking up a pen helped her create a Thanksgiving attitude all year and fashion a long lasting love:

I love keeping a handwritten journal. . . . exhausted after one too many international moves   . . .  I found myself having less and less on my mind that I wanted to write down and let anyone, even if it's just me, remember. The handwritten journal turned into one long chronicle of a pity party. Among other physical issues, I  . . . was diagnosed with depression. 

One of the antidotes for this was starting an exercise of "choosing joy." I bought myself a little week at a glance calendar and made a pact with myself that everyday I’d write only the highlight, or even multiple highlights, of each day.  . . . I want to remember the good. I’m sticking in the business card from the nail shop where a friend took me for my birthday manicure; the theatre or movie ticket from a night I got out of the house . . . ; the rare note from my 12 year old son that says “you are awesome.” It’s becoming a little treasure book. . . .  God has new things for me.  Scripture says his mercies are new every morning. With this joy journal, I’m keeping track of it.

read the rest of article here

FULL MOON

Today is Darissa's full moon.She is now one month old according to chinese calender.  As it is customary to give out red eggs and red cake(Angku kueh) to let relatives and friends know. Of course it is easier to order packages from some of the company who provide such facilities. Another option is order from Ayam mas. Since I had to attend a meeting at PJ Hilton I was not around when all the ceremony was carried out.
Here are some photos of her.

Come with the full moon package.

IT'S OUR 30TH YEAR

God Bless the day I found you.  No words can expressed how much I appreciate and love you.
Just say it the best way I know how. Happy 30th Anniversary darling" Love you  so much. Thank you for sticking and puting up  with me all these years.

with my sweetheart, taken during cny 2010

With my Darling wife and my grand nephew

LEARNING THE ROPE

Yes, I am learning the rope literally.
Ever since love for wall climbing have been rekindled, I have been visiting the local wall climbing gym on a regular basis. Last week when I  make my trip there together with some friends, we discovered the boss had gone on a holiday and there was no one to belay us. We had to rely on a customer to assist us. Since it was not fair to him, I volunteer to take over from him. My over problem was I have not done it for over a year and have forgotten some of the basis things. So it's time to refresh my memory again.
The first thing one need to know is how to tie a figure 8 knot, on the rope that will be secure on your harness, This procedure is for both the climber and the belayer.

The Figure 8 Knot. Probably the most versatile and common climbing knot. This knot can be tied two ways depending on how it will be used. The first sequence shown below is for tying the knot into a harness or any other type anchor. The second sequence is to create a loop end that can be clipped with a carabiner or locking carabiner.

full article found here

I am never good at remembering things, I guess better remember some of the basis things, as safety is of utmost essential.

I prefer visual,so this video is very handy.

sure hope I will be able to do this one day

HOW IT ALL BEGUN

Here is a little secret I like to share. It all started when I was in Thailand in 2009.I felled in love with this girl with long hair.

Her parent was there for a meeting. During the time there we got rather close and she will stick to me most of the time, except the time when she got a bit moody and only mummy or daddy could handle her. I got to see her again when on a holiday at Kenyir in september, the same year.I did not get to see her again until her parent came to klang for a seminar a year later. We lost touch after that. I retired from work in october 2010 then got reemployed in December and was posted in Johore.

Johor Baru was just a 45 minutes drive from Kulai where I stayed. I had the opportunity to see her again and visit her on a regularlty basis. Sometimes my son will join me when I visit her and her parent , who ran an orphanage home.

My son too took a liking to her. Sometimes we met at a shopping mall in Skudai where she had her music class. We had such good times together. Her name is Darrisa.The name Darrisa means"nugget of wisdom" So when my son knew his first child was going to be a girl and naturally the name Darrisa came up .When I suggested it he readily agreed. That was how my first grand daughter got her name.

Meanwhile here are some of the photos of the first Darrisa I knew.

Darissa at Surathani, Thailand 2009

at Kenyir, sept 2009

Darissa ,Johor Baru recent Birthday celebration.

                                               

Cannot wait for my grand daughter to grow up to her age.

WHAT'S WITH THE DATE.

Seems like everybody gone gaga yesterday.  It was Friday the 11th and not 13th. Why and what's so special about this date.  Well for one it will only happen every century.   Couple rush to get married on that special day. I guess it will be a easy date for them to remember their anniversary.

One of my friend got married yesterday and I took the opportunity to make a trip back to my hometown to attend his wedding .

This couple met at one of the marathon . You might say they ran into each other and now they are running together in their life's marathon.

Congratulations Dannie & Carrie. Maybe you continue to run and stayed in love forever.

HOWS THIS FOR MOTIVATION.?

well you might not had a head start  like this boy here




but surely it is still not too late.If this grandpa can have such a well tone body what's stoping us?




Just thought that will encourage you guys. Nothing is impossible if we put our mind to it.

A LOOK AT INVITATION.

This post is just for fun with no intention to poke fun at anybody.

Senario one : you invited someone over for a drink or dinner and he end up picking the bill?
Senario two is more common:   I am sure most of us gets invited for Wedding, Full moon celebration and all kinds of celebration.  I am sure we give out Ang pows when we attended the functions right?
Have you ever wonder why?  I remember asking my mum when I was younger, but I forgot what was the answer she gave me.
Anyway it has become a norm that Angpow is the way to go whenever we are invited for a function.And for weddings you will note there will be someone taking note of the amount received from a particular person and the reason being, to keep track and ensure the same monetary value is given out when the time comes should they get invited by that particular guest. Not sure if that is the same reason they do for wake service. Why are we doing it. Is it because it is expected of us because every one is doing it? Or is it because it would be very embarassing if we dont?

By the way I had attended two wedding functions where the host insist of No Angpows and would be offended if someone actually tried to pass on the Angpow. The host was very rich . Have you ever attended  one such function before?

WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS MY FRIEND?

This is a sad tale about a friend of mine. He has just retired not too long ago and have the only child, a young man who is already working. Well actually he is an adopted son. He just adore this boy, and seems to get him almost everything, the moon if possible and if he has the means to do it.

I learnt he has spent almost 20k on this son from Lap top to the latest handphone. He even sponsor his holidays but deprive himself of such luxury. That is not all he even gave him a supplementary credit card to him. Oh goodness that is a big mistake. He will go on a shoping spree I told him. He said no lah, he always call whenever he wants to use them and promise to payback. I asked him , so far has he been reimbursed? Silent. Why are there such people who spent on an old man's hard earn cash.? And why is there such silly man who gives in? If he does not take control and put an end to all this very soon his saving from his EPF will be gone in no time.  When you loved someone  does not means you have to give them everything.  I wonder would we have handle it any different if we are in his shoes?

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY THIS YEAR

Here are some of the stuff on my wish list which I got

Multi purpose work out bench

Columbia Hiking shoes

columbia cap and Hiking short

30 Lit dry bag.-good for waterfall hikes

Backpack for hiking(not water proof,but with rain cover)

50mm  Macro and Portrait Len

Yeah October was a good month.