Aye. Finally got some time off to actually go out and enjoy the outdoors. Though that pretty much meant my Mac at home overheating, overworking and generally being overloaded by rendering and exporting all those photos and videos. Haha. Like, 5 different outputs and formats took pretty much about, 34 hours? Pretty long eh?

Am thinking if I should get a second Mac machine. Perhaps a 8-core Mac Pro for those serious editing and rendering stuff. Then my MacBook Pro still can do it’s email, MSN, web surfing and stuff while waiting for it to render.

In fact, I can’t exactly remember the last time I opened my Mail application. Have been relying on my iPhone for that.

But seriously, it’s good to go out and catch up with old friends.

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Went out with Audrey (my pri sch classmate) to Pasir Ris Park. Though, it wasn’t exactly the right time of day to do so seriously. Like, by the time we reached there, it was already near noon time. Should have gone there earlier. Dang.

Oh did I mention? Pasir Ris Park have horses there??

Okay perhaps I’m a bit slow. But I seriously didn’t know these creatures were at Pasir Ris Park! And they’re not exactly fenced up or anything. So if someone does know how to control these creatures, he or she could easily take them away. Hmm.

This one kept eating stuff off the stump there. Odd.

And here’s Audrey trying out my DSLR. Everyone seems fascinated by DSLRs nowadays huh?

We’ve been friends for what, 10 years now. That’s a very very long time.

Okay back to the horses, seriously, they’re just there, right beside a pedestrian walkway. But I suppose they can’t be all that dangerous or what right?

See!

Apparently, Audrey said this one was the stinkiest.

I’m not sure if that was true, or my nose was blocked. Hmm.

All of them were eating at that point in time. Lunch time eh? Yeah it pretty much suits the time too since we were there around noon time.

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nom nom nom. This is probably the cleanest horse there. Like, the rest had flies and what not flying all around them, covering their eyes and stuff.

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And then this bird comes along and tries to have a snack out of them too.

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They were too busy eating anyway, to notice us, or at least that’s what I think.

See, didn’t even bother to look up from it’s food.

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And the stores there weren’t open too for some reason.

Anyhow, after that we went cycling through Pasir Ris Park, taking in the sights and the wind and stuff… Very nice…

Audrey was like tired already, and trying out shots and stuff..

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Think I nearly fell off my bike. The tyres were like bald man.

Oh! And we spotted this cat. Sleeping I think? But it’s like out in the damn hot sun. Must be enjoying itself or something cos I was like, melting.

Super orangey tan to it too.

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Went out to the beach to enjoy the wind too! Oh notice the clothes there?

No idea whose that is, but it was like laid out there to dry I suppose. Either that, or the said guy had gone for a swim, naked.

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Okay it wasn’t really much of a beach. It was like high tide at the time.

Didn’t check NEA’s website first. Darn.

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A bit sad without the beach. Aww…

So we tried out some other different shots with my camera.

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The grass ain’t suppose to be that color I think. But oh wells.

Don’t really see me in berms often do you? HAHA!

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And so we carried on cycling…

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Until a certain point when it got too damn hot…

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Told you it was too damn hot.

After we got tired, went over to the playground.

And on the swing we go. Lol. Seriously, haven’t been to playgrounds in a while, and this one’s huge!

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And it’s my turn on the swing and Audrey’s to take photos. LOL.

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I kinda like this shot.

I know there’s an excess of head room and stuff. Hmm. But it still strikes as a nice photo.

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Tried this other, thing. I don’t know what it’s called, but it looks like a flying fox thing, only at a very low level. VERY low I must add.

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Don’t think it’s fast, I just happened to be bouncing from the tight line at that time. LOL.

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And at the other playground attractions.

It’s seriously melting hot.

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This one is like supposed to test your balancing or something. But I think too much sand got stuck, didn’t even move and inch.

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Kena mosquito bites already.

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Audrey kept asking me to hold it there while she frame up the shot.

But I was like, burning!! Ass burning there on the PVC slide which has been under the hot sun for hours before we got there.

Ingenius right? Why couldn’t I go to the other side. Hmm…

Okay so luckily after saving my hot burning ass, we went to the other “attractions”.

And I have no idea what this thing I suppose to do. It didn’t move, shake, or pivot. Just stood there, and nothing happened.

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Told you it was TOO DAMN HOT!

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Don’t act la… HAHA. I know you’re melting too. LOL.

Maybe it’s because of me that it’s too hot there. Can’t help it. LOL.

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Took quite a while for me to persuade Audrey to go up the playground too. LOL!

And see how happy (and childlike) she is up that playground. ROFL.

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Oh oh! There’s this pyramid thing that resembles the one at West Coast Park?

But it’s on a much smaller scale though, and there’s a slide out of it too. LOL.

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Taking a rest and a view from way up there.

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I have to say, this is one lousy slide. Either that, or my pants is made of rubber.

I can’t slide down that damn thing! No matter how I tried, I just won’t slide down!

And it’s not like I’m too light or what. Or perhaps I am but I seriously doubt that’s the reason.

Cos there’s this small boy after me, clearly laughing at my misadventure of being stuck on a slide.

And guess what, he happily slid down the whole thing with no issues at all! Urgh.

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TOO DAMN HOT!

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Trying to act cool sia… Like she’s not sweating and melting at the same time too. LOL.

Anyhow, after that went to get drinks from the vending machines, went out to the breakwater to sit and relax. Super tired.

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Audrey with her Vitasoy. Hmm. Not sure if that tasted good.

But the wind was good that’s for sure. Super love winds at the breakwaters.

And reason for the strong wind?

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Dark clouds over at JB. Heading our way. Hence the strong winds. I kinda like it though. LOL.

Best if it rains, then the weather won’t be so hot either. Haha.

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Drinking by the seaside.. Acting emo all. LOL.

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Lol. I think I sat there for quite a while. Seriously was just enjoying the wind and stuff. Very nice. Haha…

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Anyhow, left after that, went over to White Sands to arcade for a while and stuff.

Hard to find a friend (especially a girl) that actually ENJOYS arcades huh? LOL!

Caught your dimples again. LOL!…

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Okay, after that, Audrey went for her family gathering up north. So we parted ways… Awww.

But then I went over to the west side by train. Luckily there was a place to sit and sleep. The usual stuff I do on the trains eh? Just sleep, sometimes snore, rarely drool though. :S.

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Went all the way to JW Church building to meet up with Jiahui, since she was having her City Harvest Got Talent auditions there. LOL. See I so nice? Moral support you know, even though I can’t sing.

But then, I think we must have missed each other by just that little bit. Cos when I was there, after a while, she called to say she was on her way to Jurong Point already!

Kill me. But anyhow, had to go back and get my TVM tag anyways. LOL. And it also feels great to be in church again, no matter how short the time.

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Finally managed to reach JP, met up with Jiahui, Wilson and Kelvin. Haha. And first order for the day,

Bam. Grab the DSLR and do the classic camwhore. LOL!.

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Doesn’t matter if it’s right smack in the middle of JP and their walkways, with everyone staring at you as they walk past. Nothing can stop a girl if she wants to camwhore. LOL.

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Oh, and not to mention that gorgeous purple dress as well. It’s a very nice purple dress right??? HAHAHA.

Look at it. So pretty and beautiful. LOL! Hmm, I wonder where she got that dress from….. HAHA!

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After that transited over to McDonalds to sit down instead of trying to find a place to roam around.

Yeah sit down and camwhore in McDonalds.

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With no food on the table at all.

Wilson and his Canon EOS 500D. Correct model right? Heard it’s a good entry level DSLR to start with.

Though I still like Nikon better. Nikon DSLRs just feel more like a camera than Canon’s…

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Okay this is personal preference la. But I just don’t like Canon’s DSLR’s shutter sound.

It makes it sound like your camera is gonna split apart in two. Eek.

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Then Renfred took it took try out as well…

Caught off guard.

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This is one nice sweet photo of Jiahui. Haha.

Your hair really well done leh! And everything really goes well with your dress! Awesome look!

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And now Jiahui’s turn on the camera…

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“Yes, finish taking already?”

Okay moving on to other subjects.

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And guess what, yet more camwhore. LOL.

This one is scary siol.. Haha. But guess it would work better in the dark or something. McDonalds is just not the place to do Ju-On style.

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I hate McDonald’s lights though. Their lighting is just odd. Or maybe it’s just me, I can’t figure out the right settings to take photos there.

It’s fluorescent, but there’s a yellowish tinge to it too. Dang.

I had to leave earlier though, made my way down to town area again.

Literally travelled the entire MRT line that day.

And guess what I spotted?

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A WHOLE DAMN CONDOMINIUM!

Imagine all the rooms that I can sublet from there. And all that rent! Oh my goodness. Anyone joined that contest???

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Anyhow, met up with Nicole Phoebe at Tiong Bahru, then went down to have dinner at Carls’ Jr at Marina Square. Heh. Haven’t seen her in a long long while. It’s good to catch up again.

And we walked around the Marina area too, walked and talked and walked and talked, as usual eh? Haha. And get super distracted by people around us as well.

Went over to the Hilex Bridge leading to the Marina Bay Sands too! Looking good, only the initial extra lighting had already gone by then. Aww.

Oh, I have to say this, the walk to Marina Bay Sands, is just too damn far.

TOO DAMN FAR! You’re better off on a bus or car or cab.

Or am I the only one missing a shorter way to get there other than from Promeade MRT Station? Cos it’s seriously damn far. Not to mention the construction that’s still ongoing as well. Totally spoils the mood.

TOO DAMN FAR!

Anyhow, took a couple of photos there of the Marina Bay Sands.

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Yeah I know it’s blur, That’s because I don’t have a damn flash, and I’ve got no tripod too.

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Took some photos with Nicole together as well! But not using the DSLR though, look super odd doing that. So I brought out my consumer camera too!

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Oh I have to say, after using DSLRs for years, I have no idea how to use this thing other than to set it to Auto mode. How stupid right?

But I mean, that’s like “idiot” mode for most of us anyhow.

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I just can’t seem to find all the setting to be set. Quite frustrating. But oh wells.

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Anyhow, after that walked over the Hilex Bridge itself, into Marina Bay Sand and hung out there for a while.

Amidst all the squealing and “oh my god”s from Nicole over stuff like Chanel, and a whole lot of other brands that I’ve never heard of before.

There’s not a lot of stores open there though, like most of them are closed, or rather, not even opened for that matter. But seems like quite a Shoppe to be at.

There’s stuff like cafes, coffees, make up shops, clothing, winter wear, oh LOTS of jewellery stores, lingerie stores, watches, etc etc. All very high class stuff. Didn’t see that Victoria Secret store that so many people are raving over though. Hmm. Perhaps I was at the wrong place.

And oh, spotted this new look thing. Couldn’t resist taking a few, naughty photos there. LOL.

That lady was too busy looking at the construction behind this wall. LOL.

Couldn’t resist eh Nicole? TSKTSK…

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Don’t worry. Me too.

Some people are saying this makes me gay though, since it’s guy’s bottom’s I’m “touching”. But if I go for the ladies’, that makes me a pervert? LOL. So which is which?? HAHA.

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Those aluminum small panels hanging outside the hotel itself. They look lovely, but it was too dark to take anything. This was the best I could do with that photo…

Anyhow, was getting late by then, saw Nicole home at Serangoon (after rushing for my last bus AGAIN). LOL.

Really enjoyed myself for that entire day. Really felt better after that. Have been emoing the whole week.

Though I wanna hang out with other close friends too. It’s not a lot, but yeah, miss those times? Of course I know you’re busy and tired most of the time. Don’t worry, me understand. Jiayou with your work and studies and what not!

Lets find some time soon ya?

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Anyhow, gonna end here. Ending off with this photo I’m quite proud of. Haven’t taken one like this in like years.

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Took this HANDHELD okay. Can’t remember what’s the shutter speed like and lazy to find out now too. Think it was somewhere close to a second.

Love those light ray effect at the top of the Sands.

Must type something before the crazy weekends starts. Otherwise, I’ll conveniently forget all that thoughts. Thank God for blogs. Especially for those who type a lot faster than they write, like me, who will probably take a few hours just to write what I usually type.

Anyhow, short week this week. Was on leave for Mon and Tue. Fantastic. Somehow, managed to find someone who’s not busy! Praise God for that. Went out to Cine to eat and chill, walked around Somerset area for a tad bit. It’s fascinating. Haven’t been to Orchard in such a dang long time, I couldn’t recognize the structure of the building when I exited Somerset MRT. For a while I actually needed to stop and think where’s the escalator, cos apparently, they shifted it. Bummer. Feels so sad to know that so much has changed.

Anyhow, finally managed to catch a movie. Honored not my friend? My first movie in a super long time too. Watched this movie Kaiji, by recommendation from said friend. It’s not that bad, not fantastic either. But it’s quite funny at some parts, has a very natural Japanese flair in it too. All that computer graphics that they input into the movie itself. Of course, shots wise, could have improve a lot better there. Too many tight shots, and hardly any of those shots that would otherwise make you go “wow”. Just very, mundane shooting style I suppose.

But nonetheless, movie experience was great. Couple seats were fantastic too. Popcorn was definitely overpriced though I have to say. But nonetheless, really enjoyed the movie experience with great company to go with. AWESOME. Seriously. Thanks friend. Touched my heart.

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Tuesday was more of a slack, rest and do nothing kinda day. Though I did go out in the afternoon to visit a primary school friend in school. Kinda cool eh? After so many years, still keeping in touch.

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I’ve been thinking though, all these uni stuff. Every single uni person that I see or know of, are just bombarded if not blasted with work! It’s seriously making me think twice about going to university, seriously.

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Of course, unfortunately, having to go back to camp on Wed and Thu didn’t really help with the mood. Not to mention that the office was literally empty except for 4 people, including me. So it was stoning, more stoning, munching biscuits, more stoning, you get the drift ya?

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Anyhow, anticipating a great Easter weekend ahead. Will be in church for all 3 days from tmr thru Sunday. Want to find an account in LifeBook, but can’t seem to find the “sign-up” button.

Come for Easter! It’s gonna be great!

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Oh, and luckily didn’t get pranked by anyone, though there wasn’t really anyone to prank me either. Had this idea in mind of a prank, but, well, kinda hard to execute it. Hmm. Who wants to be target practice?

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I need to blog more, with more photos too. But with the unfortunately limited of the weekdays being completely unproductive, that’s quite a challenge.