ZERO

Goodbye 2007

It's 7.45 in the morning here in New York but I'm going to bid an early farewell to 2007, Singapore time. 2008 looks hopeful from here. I can literally see the gloomy clouds clearing from the sky. To a better future...
Have a fabulous New Year's folks !

Buh-Bye

TWO

The Big Apple

New York. One city which gives meaning to what I do. The yellow cabs, angry Italianos, Broadway, bagels in the morning, brunch at Balthazar, the galleries in Chelsea, starbucks at every corner of every block, vintage finds in the village... I could do this over and over again for years.

Tiny glimpse of Central Park

Waking,

and bathing to New York.

Went for drinks at Stay, a 60s inspired modernist lounge, with oversized furniture and wood veneer accents housed in a monochromatic space. Playing mostly soul, old school and music from the 80s, Stay was just nice - with good company and countless glasses of wine.

as mentioned

with Enid and Karen

the people

yours

truly

heels are essential

Jews looking for Asian Jews... good luck finding 'em.

- FIN -

THREE

Guten Tag

It's -2degrees here, with the hours of night occupying three quarters of a day. Despite the crispy cold wind and blurring fog, I took a stroll down the village. Nothing has changed since the first time I was here. The bakery was still displaying neon colored, diabetic-prone looking cupcakes, and the Italian who makes the best pizzas in Frankfurt still had his moustache intact. Well, maybe a little greyish now.

- FIN -

FIVE

One in a Million

Work today was easier than drinking water. Six people to two in one class alone..?
One in a million indeed.
Blessed with nothing to do and ample time, I went on a photo-taking rampage.

It's full... of empty seats

walking down the aisle

solitary mistletoe

idleness encourages gluttony

an inside to true comfort

Frankfurt, 30,000feet from above.

- FIN -

One down, Five to go.

The year is coming to an end. And I just can't wait to say goodbye.
2007 was a whirlwind of ups and downs, was a year which marred many memories, and caused countless heartaches. Though I give credit to the good times, this isn't a year to remember.
Drowned by litres of Merlot, I count the days till this comes to an end.

drink and be merry

Haven't done this in a while. It's good to be back.

Home's with me for Christmas

I've always said, "If I were a man, I'd marry you."

a Love like No other.

Little Things

Clay coffee shop cups. Traffic lights. Childhood candies. My first tutu. The door knob. Sunrise. Dandelions. Bygone cars. The person next to us. Green grass. Roadworks. The sea breeze. Stars. A child's innocence.

All that surrounds us. All that we tend to neglect in life.


I went out one morning. And these were what I saw.






















Because we hardly look around. Because we never look up.
We miss what's small but significant. We miss all that is beautiful.

PERTH

Laid-back. Simple. Quiet. Has the tendency to get a wee bit boring after a while. Especially for a city-person like yours truly.
Sat on a bench with nothing but some coffee and my trusty marleys.
No magazines. No cell. No sitting-alone-gear.
People-watched, struck conversations, re-ignited inspirations.

- FIN -

parlez le français s'il vous plaît

I've always been fascinated with the French, their language, the way they speak.
Sounds ever so smooth and sophisticated. As if every word meant something substantial.
I got my first christmas gift and best surprise yesterday - a self-taught French speaking cd from Mummy, slipped in my bag before I left for work. How lovely !
You know me best Mummy. Love you till the sun don't shine :)

MILAN

Beautiful.

ZOUKOUT twodoubleoseven

Flew back just in time for this.
Massive night. Blinding lasers. Crazy visualizations. Armin. Cox. Aoki.
D Y N A M I T E .






































close to Heaven.

TAIPEI

Not much of a difference as compared to China, when lifestyle, people and vibes are concerned.
A cleaner, odor-friendlier, more Japanese-inspired place, maybe.
18 degrees. Just nice. Made it for breakfast. Realized I should look left and right more often.
Else, I wouldn't have seen what I've captured on camera.


First and foremost...

style check

check

While at the traffic lights, happened to look to my left...

he must love his dog to bits

Brekkie time...

one which I'll never miss

While eating, looked to my right...

strangely drawn towards the display of these electrical boxes

On my way back...

ain't that the life ?

- FIN -

The Idealist

Lying on a bed of roses, she stares at the sun.
Peering through the clouds, she searches;
For rainbows, For angels.
The silver lining, The gates of heaven.
For eagles, For cupids.
Infinite freedom, True love.

Lying on a bed of roses, she waits;
For a hand, For chivalry.
Her hero, Her knight.
To lift her, To save her.
Fight for her, Die for her.

With patience, she waits;
For the perfect moment, The perfect day.
The ideal start, The ideal end.
For no defects, For no flaws.
For faultlessness, For perfection.

Lying on a bed of roses, she awakes;
To dusk, To the world.
To disappointment, To sorrow.
No angels, No heroes.
But bleak skies, But muddy waters.

Eyes shut tight, she floats;
Back to her slumber, Back to the clouds.
To the rainbows, To her knight.
Her hopes, Her dreams.
Her wishes. Her visions.

Eyes shut tight, she floats,
On what she deems ideal.

Eyes shut tight, she floats,
On what seems so unreal.

ALIVE

Ten years following Alive1997, Daft Punk is back with a vengeance. One that will conclusively show the world, the definition of a live music exhibition.
Recorded in front of an assembly of 18,000 fans at the Palais Omnisports de Paris, Bercy, home to Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, the vigor and dynamism displayed in Alive2007, are solid proof that Eurodisco is indubitably not Dead.




Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger
Alive2007






Astounding. Phenomenal.

Maison

I miss...

Mummy's cooking,
Po po's nagging,
Debsterz' 'in-a-trance' look when watching canto soaps,
Percy,
Blossom,
Dim sum in the morning,
Talking till the wee hours,
Mummy's lame jokes,
Sleeping till noon,
Driving around the neighborhood,
Fried noodles for supper,
Not having to lift a finger,
Mummy's contagious 'airy-like' laugh,
Debsterz' sarcasm,
Po po's bitching about other ladies at the mahjong joint,
Herbal soup for breakfast,
Walking around old town,
Coffee White (kao),
Old school sugary pastries,
Percy's doggy morning breath,
Blossom's 'wake-up' call,
Red bean 'tong sui' with black sesame 'tong yuen',
Nyonya 'kueh' from the tuck shop,
Looking at the youth of today,
Driving past the old pet store,
Mummy,
Debsterz,
Po po,
Percy,
Blossom,

GB (r.i.p.),


Home.

Steamboat CNY '06