I Miss You...

Please come home to me. I'll pay your hospital bills. I miss you... Please...

A New Friend!

Meet Pinko (Because it's back has pink paint on it). A new friend who suddenly showed it's face today... :D

Insomnia Relishes...

Meet Enter Shikari with their song No Sleep Tonight.

Frankieeeeeeee

Currently Stuck On This Video

There's nothing better than Kids In Glass Houses and Frankie Sandford of the group The Saturdays

Photos Per Day Post 2! Momo's Pimped Up Ride!

 

Post 3! Outdoors With Momo! Coming Soon!

Photos Per Day Post 1!

I've been meaning to do this for some time now. As some might think it's easy, but, honestly, it's not! Been reading a lot about Brett Harkness and the tip that he keeps giving, that is to practice by limiting yourself with only a 50mm lens. Hasn't been easy. But, finally did some for today. Even managed a self portrait too! :D

All grown up

Everyday I think about what's going on in my life and I realized that I need to look closer around me and see what's important and what I need to focus on. One thing I notice the most is how slowly my photography is growing. Weddings are one thing, but I need to get some serious time to go out and just shoot. Street photography is one thing I love doing as it's a good practice for me when it comes to capturing moments. Now, all I need is the time to just go out and shoot.

Another thing that I've noticed, and this is the most important thing for me, is that how fast time flies and how fast my daughter is growing. Even now I still remember how she was when she was just born. Now, she running all over the place and best of all is that she understands things that we say to her. That is thanks to the multi lingual house we live in at the moment. I'm glad to see that she can understand both Iban, Bidayuh and even Malay (Thanks to her uncle Paul). Now, I'm seriously eager to see her grow up even more. Not to mention when she's going to have her very own little brother/sister later on.

For me, whatever skills I've attained with my photography, job, music, there's nothing that can beat the feelings that I've gotten from being a father to my beautiful daughter. Looking at her every day just gives me the wonderful feeling of absolution and comfort that no other things I own can give me. And seeing her smile, it just takes away any pain or stress that I have on any day.

And her mother, my beautiful wife, being with her and spending my whole life with her and our children will be the best gift that god has ever given me and I'll cherish it for as long as I may live. I love you my wonderful and beautiful family.

Family Trip To Borneo Highland

It's been a while since I've wanted to go to Borneo Highland with my family. And now that I'm working in Kota Samarahan, it's just an hour or two away. Which would mean that I can go there whenever my budget permits. And since this month, my budget did permit it and also my wife was on holiday, we were on our way to Borneo Highland.

A family trip portrait.

Before we started our journey on that morning, we had our breakfast at Uncle Apek's noodle restaurant. It's a family favorite noodle place since it's owned by my wife's uncle. I had my usual Kolomee Special, while everyone else had their own choices of different noodles.

Kolomee Special. Yum... 

And after the yummy breakfast, it was time to go to Borneo Highland. It was roughly and hour and fourty minutes from our place to Borneo Highland's gates where we can buy tickets and use their bus-trucks to reach the peak. You can use your own cars, BUT, it's at your own risk. And trust me, I wouldn't risk it at all. Not our precious car.

This road was steep. And this area was not the steepest.

Riding on the Bus-Truck was not as comfortable as we'd expected, but it got the job done. Even Momo was sweating all the way to the top due to the non air-conditioning, but she was ok about it. Even wanted us to put her down so she can walk around, but obviously that's not happening since the ride was really dangerous and she's not complete balanced with her walk yet. But, she was a little trooper, so, she sat quietly with mummy and papa.

I didn't notice that the guy behind us was playing with Momo. A million Thanks to the guy. He helped us quite a lot during the trip. And we didn't even know him. Thank You.

With Aunty Bibiey and Uncle Paul.

Upon reaching the top, we got down the Bus Truck and was told to get on another bus to go further up the top. While waiting for the driver, Momo got down and wanted to go for a walk and explore her new surroundings. 

Exploring time while papa takes pictures.

After the bus driver arrived, we got on as he explained about our trip and where we'll be heading. First off is the tea house and the garden. Reaching there, I saw a few photographers taking pictures of a married couple. That somehow gave me an idea of where I'll be taking my next wedding job for their outdoor portrait shoot. And before the tea house, it was group photo time.

Family photo before the tea house.

A lovely lake outside the Tea House. Beautiful settings for an outdoor shoot.

At the tea house, there was supposed to be a tea ceremony demonstration, but when we reached there, there was nothing much happening. But there was this guy who was playing a Chinese instrument that really got me. His was really awesome with that instrument and really have to credit him. Love the music he plays. And always a great thing for me to see someone who can read musical scores. A musician myself, I was more self taught, so, I never learned much about musical scores. I played my instruments based on what I like while playing random chords.

Amazing music by a great musician.

One of the instruments they had around.

After going around the Tea House, decided to go out and take a few shots of Momo, Mummy, Bibiey and Paul around the garden before we went off to our next pit stop.

Momo in available light.

With the Peacock. Momo couldn't get her hands off the peacock.

Momo with Mummy at the doorway.

After leaving the Tea House, we boarded the same bus to go to our next destination which would be the peak of Borneo Highland and also the border between Sarawak and Kalimantan. First off, I'd have to say that the view from up top is absolutely breathtaking. It was absolutely a landscape photographer's dream come true to shoot the scenery from the peak.

Beautiful isn't it?

And since we're at the top of Borneo Highland, a family portrait was a must. And another must was that I had to be included in the shot. So, it was time for my trusty tripod to do it's work. And after a few failed attempt of jump shots at the Tea House Garden, we did another one at the peak as well. Thank God it worked.

The Family Portrait

The Perfected Jump Shot!

Mummy and Papa posed while Momo took the picture. :D Just Kidding. Taken by Paul or was it Bibiey.

While we were at the peak, I decided to take a few couple shots of Bibiey and Paul. The grassy area of the peak was absolutely beautiful and simple. As Chase Jarvis says, "Less Is More". And only after taking all these shots I noticed that they were having a hard time keeping their eyes open while looking at me since I was standing on a step ladder while taking their picture. Anyways, it WAS a random photoshoot anyway.

Bibiey reading her juju before we started. :P

Then we went up a small hill where my in-laws were waiting for us kids to finish our shooting so we would go up and join them for a picture. After a few group shots, my father in-law showed us a small peak behind us that was covered by clouds that was really pretty to be used as a backdrop. So, got mummy and momo to pose with the peak as the background.

The clouds were moving too fast. Can't see much of the peak.

After this shot, I decided to do something "Fun" aka "Stupid". I wanted to push momo's stroller down the hill and let it roll and see how far and fast it can go. That went well, only problem was, the grass in that area was really slippery, and I was wearing only slippers. I fell like a rotten durian on the ground. Embarrassing moment much? Good thing everyone else was already at the waiting area and wasn't watching. Thank God.

A picture right before the eventful happened

At the waiting area

After a few laugh over the incident, we were on our way to the Floral Nursery where the flowers are. It was the place that I really wanted to go to and do some floral close-up shoot. Love the flowers and all their colors and all the varieties.

These two cactuses were placed facing each other. Wonder what's their story

Over all, I'd have to say that it was an eventful day for us all. My goal has finally been reached that was to go to Borneo Highland and get as much picture as I can. Mummy and Momo had a great time and so did the rest. Will go up there again another time but not too soon I hope.

Time For A Change

Today was finally the time to change.

Yeap. It's time to change my bike's oil. Supposed to change when it reached 800KM. When I changed it just now, it was 1180KM :D went overboard with that one. Next Change will be at 2000KM.

A View Of The Future

I've always thought of getting a Mac for myself. But with my current financial situation, honestly don't think I can afford one yet. But, that's the magic of the whole word "YET", which would also mean that I will get one for myself some time in the near future. What's in mind currently is to replace my current PC with a...

Mac Mini! :D

Why the Mac Mini? Because it is the cheapest Mac in the market at the moment. At first, I was bummed that there was no DVI video connection at the back of the unit which means that using my current Dell 22" LCD Monitor was a No Go. But after reading further through the Tech Spec, A HDMI to DVI adapter will be provided! Yay! So, means that, I can use pretty much all my current Pc peripherals on the Mac Mini! All I need to purchase is the unit itself. :D And that's just for the "At Home" unit.

For the Office and Study unit, aka "Mobile" unit, I leaning more towards the,

MacBook Pro 13".

And at the moment, they only come in these two flavors. Honestly, I don't really see that much difference in the packages other than the processor upgrade and the hard disc upgrade. And somehow, that, I think I can do it myself. :D

So, this is what I have in mind at the moment. What do you think? Is it worth it? 

I AM SO MUCH IN LOVE WITH THIS CUTE BABY!!!! Aren't You????