And I’m happy that we’ve got 4 placings in the final quarter of the WPJA 2009 Contest. It’s one of those things that makes you smile after a year of making wedding images. It sounds kinda silly, but it’s like having exams. The morning I received the emails, I logged into the website via my phone while still in bed and scrolled through them one by one. It’s just one of those fun things that I miss during school… checking results (not all the time though! lol!). Many thanks to the couples who have given me the opportunity to do this.

Here are the images,

2nd place in Bride getting ready category

12th place in Creative Portrait category

16th place in Groom getting ready category

16th place in Dancing category

D: how do you say “tio beh pio” in english?

Me: “I struck lottery”

D: So “struck” means “tio”?

Me: Yup.

D: what about “tio summon”?

Me: ………… *tio snook*

LOL. I love talking to my parents.

Some memorable stuff I’ve heard over the past week.

Client called “I’m at your place already. Is it at the toilet bowl?” (My neighbour’s shop sells kitchen and bathroom stuff).

Client said “I saw more diving pictures than wedding when I went to your blog” (when asked if he has checked out my website yet, good thing he’s a diver:))

This one abit longer than a week, client said “my friend asked me, I thought you paid alot (ok, that’s not true ) for a photographer to take your pictures? how come a JC boy (that’s not true either:P) turned up?” (But thank you, I take that as a compliment:P)

Oh yes, let not my mum see this. Else, I’m gonna get a earful of nagging again.

Actually, it’s true:x I used to think, “if you don’t work, don’t eat”. When I held a full time job, I used to skip meals on weekends. So when I decided to quit back in 2007, it was really hard to adjust… it’s much better now.

Just another late night post. More to come tomorrow!:D

“your last post was dated 14th January 2010.”

“…and now it’s just a picture…”

“why why why no updates?”

This are just some feedback I got from friends. This blog have been in coma for a little more than 3 weeks now. Which means that I’ve been really working me bottoms off for the past 3 weeks. I wish there’s a device that can write while I talk, so I can update my blog in the car. That’s one space that gives me the most inspiration. For once, I can understand how one felt when they say “the renovations and house is giving me a big headache!”. Well, I don’t think mine’s the exactly the case. I spent a fair bit of time doing up the place a little and cleaning the entire place by myself, but I think changing my lifestyle is the one that took a little time adjusting. eg. not walking straight into the office from the bedroom when I wake up. Now I understand why it’s so important not to have the office in the bedroom or right beside it.

To cut the story short, I love the change of lifestyle here. No Breakfast and moldy food has become a thing in the past:) Let’s hope this New Year will be a good one.

Here are two images I took late last year:)

Just an hour ago, the last piece of furniture -the refrigerator – rolled into position. The move is finally complete. Started on the 3rd day of this new year, I moved my office equipments into the new shophouse along Joo Chiat Road. From then on, I have been spending most of my time setting things up, unpacking, repacking, mopping (constantly checking my sole to see if it’s dirty), tossing coins (heads keep, tails throw), etc. Last night, I was incredibly relieved that everything was done up the way I wanted. And I can call it home. At least for the next few years.

Next up, I’ll be delivering passion (well, some call it work) to the couples whose wedding I have photographed for the past few weeks. Then, I’ll look through my archives for images to be hung up. All these are getting me excited!:D

I look forward to seeing you guys at my new place!:)

Happy New Year!:)

A note to all my clients from the past year, I can’t thank you guys enough for your patience and support. Words cannot express (maybe can, but my vocab is lousy) what I feel about you guys. Big wedding, small wedding, above water, under water… you guys rock!:D

Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and a great year ahead! Keep the passion burning! In work and in love:D

And here’s one reason why you should have kids. They rock!:D