Nervous abt change

2mor going to work at the new company after abt 2 weeks of break. Feeling nervous about meeting new people, colleagues, adapting to the new culture and everything.

Self doubt begin to set in before i even started. Wish i have more confident in myself that i be able to deliver what i promise.

Yummy models

Surfing the local forums, there are plenty of opportunities to have photo sessions with models, with a price tag of cos, ranging from 40 bucks to 150 bucks. Some of them from Japan, Taiwan and local talent.

As much as i want to, i have to know that i want to take great portraits rather than ogling at the models wear their lingerie. Its good money for the models.

Perhaps i should invest on how to get the correct technique than to pay to shoot these gorgeous mei meis. Or better yet, get a galfriend to do shoots for me...haha

12 min on the treadmill

Clear 2.4km on the treadmill after about 4 days of rest, that is no exercise.

Not sure if i can do the same on the tracks, with hot sun, and after my static station.

I was running 2.10min for the 1st rd, 2min for the 2nd, i cant remb my 3rd and 4th. By the 5th round, i check it was about 9min plus.

Wish this was my 2.4km test, i will be jumping to the sky.

Can i create this miracle...

Hooked on action photography

Got sun burn after standing in the sun over the weekend to catch the formula drift. 1st day we are under a bridge, there is shade. The 2nd day we are at a better position, but it was directly under the sun.

It was tough, standing, taking pictures continuously. I was tired, after the 1st day of shooting. But looking at the photos, i knew a large chunk of photos are meaningless, despite the speed and quality. Im looking for the feel, the atmosphere rather than just how sharp is the picture. Im glad the 2nd day i have better rewards. The drivers are tired as well haha...

The race queens from Taiwan are also a nice addition to my portfolio, but it seems my photos didn't catch the right lighting and exposure. I also didn't manage to get emotions portrayed by the race queens.

My holidays is ending, and i saw there is a martial art road show at RWS. Hot gals and demo fights. Maybe i should make the trip down on Sat...if im interested after the 1st day, perhaps i come down on the 2nd day as well...haha

Boring...wihout work...im nuts

today is the 6th day of my long leave...doing exercising, reading books, surfing forums, looking at market... it seems little to do...haha...im a boring person.

Finish War of gods 3 normal mode, gave up on GTA Vice City which is a old game.

Been reading CFA book 6, Derivatives, which is useful in the new job im taking. I feel more assure having the knowledge at my fingertips. Do not want to feel alien when the colleagues speak of these technical jargons

I have already made a few plans to make my weekend more fruitful...but somehow it feels to me if its plan, it doesnt feel that exciting anymore...perhaps im afraid of the turnout.

Sat, RT again for me, evening, not sure if i still want to do a make up for it on Sat morning.

Sat, there will be a ceremony opening of the helix bridge at IR, suppose to have firework and parade and 930pm, ppl can use that bridge...hmm...since i have nothing much to do, and i have bought a tripod, y not join in the fun??? Define fun??? Photograph ppl having fun while i act like a "professional" photographer....well...i just want to make use of my investment...haha.

Sun, actually, Sat also have, that is the drift formula at F1 pit. Aside from the fast car, drift actions, there will be race queens as well. Not sure if i can get the tixs on that day itself. Panning is a technique i wish to use, focusing on the moving object, while blurring the surrounding.

To live as a monster or die as a good man

This is a quote from Shutter island movie. It started off slow, soon it grasp my attention and i totally stay awake to finish the show.

The ending was totally unexpected. Leonardo DiCaprio is brilliant in his role. There are times i wonder if the scenes protraying are his imagination or are they real. Great movie!

I guess the when Teddy say this above quote, most probably he is hinting he is sane, but choose to remain delusional to received whatever treatment he is getting.

Question about citizenship

I came across a article in a HWZ forum, about a person blogging about leaving Singapore to Canada. The thought of traveling overseas for a holiday did occur to me, but to stay permanently there i never really serious consider about it.

But when i read these various comments and sources, i also feel i shouldn't be bonded to an island where i was born and should explore overseas opportunities if i can. Before i do consider, i should also think of my parents, friends, work that i be leaving and how feasible for me to leave to that designated country.

Maybe i should take a 1 yr break, traveling around the world, ok, not the world, but across the main major cities and experience living aboard for a considerable amount of time. This will be a major plan that will upset my career path, but if i do choose business building or other sources of income that i manage to build, that would be optimum.

Goal, to take a yr break just traveling and living abroad.
Goal, to grow business, other income to generate cash flow in my absence, to sustain my way of life and family.
Deadline: 2015..seems long, but feasible....hehe

I have to remind myself to update this blog 5 yrs later whether did i accomplish this goal or done it in another way.

HWZ forum: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2739018&page=6
Another source: http://intelligentsingaporean.wordpress.com/2006/09/21/why-i-would-like-to-leave/