Neglected blog.....

I've neglected this blog for more than a year!!!!

Selling Olympus Lens 17mm f2.8

Camera and Messenger Bags for sale

Posting these online for sale. I've collected and bought quite a few bags over the years. Some are so brand new that I've not used it before.

Anyone interested in buying over from me?

1) Bagman messenger bag (Brand New) - Able to hold a 15" laptop and documents in separate compartments. I've got 4 colors (Red, Brown, Green and Blue). Selling at $20 each.

2) Bagman Camera/Laptop backpack (Brand New) - Able to hold a DSLR (Nikon D300) with zoom lens attached, another 2 smaller lens or 1 zoom lens, flash and other small items in the main compartment. Separate padded compartment for a 15" laptop. Bag unzips from behind so it's super safe when traveling (no worries for pickpockets) and when unzipping to get equipment. Camera compartment removable so it can be used as a regular backpack with a laptop compartment. Front compartment of backpack able to hold stuff like keys, MP3, phone, charger, additional batteries and more. I have 4 colors too (black, red, beige and brown).

Selling at $50 each.

3) Lowepro Nova 2 Camera Bag (Used) - I've an old Lowepro Nova 2 camera bag for sale. Able to hold a compact DSLR (Canon 550/600D) with standard zoom attached, a flash and a small lens in separate compartments. Has a removable pouch in front for storing your batteries and memory cards. Selling for $25.

Posting sale at Clubsnap/Camera accessories for these items.

Chinatown Walk

Went to Chinatown today for a walk. Decided to try out a lens that I bought some time back. Haven't had the time to try it out. Bought it via ebay from Canada. It's the Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 ED lens. One of the few full-frame lenses that can be use on both DSLR and SLR cameras. The colors produced from this lens is fantastic!!! Here's some photos taken with the lens.... (I've posted them on Facebook too).

2011 already...

Looks like I've not posted anything here for almost a year... How could I!!!

I promise to update with some shots I've taken this year... Look out for them!

Photos of Bedok Reservoir

There was a photo competition that has to do with the lifestyle and activities in Bedok Reservoir. I had the impression that it would be hard to take photograph of the place especially when everywhere is just gravel and soil mostly. I was also not able to participate in the competition so I thought that I might as well try to take some pictures to upset the competition ;-)

Here's what I took...

Video on DSLR

It's been a while since I've posted anything here...

Recently I've been exploring the possibility of video using a DSLR. The temptation to change my gear is great. Imagine...able to take video on a DSLR with just the flicker of a switch or a turn on a dial.

Not sure how clear the DSLR would be compared to the usual HD Camcorders...Until I stumbled onto this website... http://philipbloom.net/films/dslr-films/ .

Check the website out. Love it!!!

(I promise to update more often...)

Dec Updates

Here is an update on my blog. Realized that I have not updated it since June.

I was holidaying in Hong Kong this Nov/Dec. Was there for 2 weeks. The weather was pretty decent (17-24 degrees celcius). The trip was memorable apart from the fact that I came back with a muscle strain on my back.

My back has been giving me problems this whole year. Just did a MRI scan yesterday. The doctors are using the scan to see if I needed an operation on my back or not. Let's see what the doctor says in 2 weeks' time. :-)

Anyway, here are some pictures from the trip:

Stanley in the evening.

MongKok Streets (about 5pm)

Fa Yuen Streets (You can buy almost anything there!)

June Holidays 2009

It's the June holidays finally!!! Half year gone. We have been 'taught' to do reflections. I hated reflections. I believe in moving forward but not keep reflecting and looking back. Have wasted too many years reflecting.

Many events have passed by and many more to go.
Some of my thoughts:
1) Many things/frustrations I want to say but decided to keep quiet.
2) I missed my sec 2(2007) form class in my old school.
3) Love my current sec 1(2009) form class in my current school.
4) Confirmed that there are really people in this world who loves 're-inventing the wheel' and 'without brains' (aka walking zombie).
5) Confirmed that there are students who what we say in Chinese 'don't cry till they see the coffin' or worst case...blond walking zombies.
6) This is a very very hectic year. I don't understand why we are stretched like that.

Will explain later...

Photographs that you kids wanted

Haven't had time to upload or to update any pictures taken over the past few months. I'll start by uploading one now...

Bery Nice Singlish...(Pls control your laughter...)

Happened to chance upon this youtube version... Control yourself ok? :-)

How brainless can you get?

This was observed yesterday when a class was playing so much that they got scolding again and again thoughout the lesson... Not surprisingly, they just did not learn what happened yesterday and the scolding continued today. Well, if they still do not understand why they are scolded day after day...then they really should remember to bring their brains to school.

Chinese New Year

It's that time of the year again. Busy period for Chinese, the non-Chinese can probably find some time to take some good rest after 1 month of back-to-work.

Anyway, sorry for not updating my blog for so so long. Was busy with the 'O' Levels, and then gone for a long holiday. After that it's back to work, work and more work.

Don't think I'll get much rest for this CNY.

OK, ending this for the time being. Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! 

(need to go was car now...)

Changi Chalet Details

2E3,
Here are the details for the chalet (again!).

Chalet Name: NETHERAVON TERRACE BLOCK "A" (Corner house) (there's a bus stop just in front of the chalet block)
Date: 02 Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 4pm onwards (should finish latest by 10pm)

Map of the chalet (look for "NB" in the map, across the street and near to "reception"):
http://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/templates/maps/images/map_changi.gif

Food confirmed:
- Chicken wings
- Sausages
- Satay
- Otah
- Fish
- Marshmallows
- Nutella
- Butter
- Fried Bee Hoon / Fried Rice
- Tongs (Yilin)

I will bring:
- Paper plates
- Cups
- Forks/Spoons
- Butter
- Aluminum Tray
- Aluminum Foil
- A bottle of cordial (don't complain)


The boys (leader = Zul) will have the important task of buying the following:
- Charcoal (1 packet - Large)
- Firestarter (1 box)
- Gas lighter (2-3 pcs)
(Please come as early as possible with these, otherwise there will be no barbecue!!!)

Lastly, let your parents know the place especially for those whom will be picked up by your parents after the barbecue!

Any questions post it here so everyone can see it!

O Levels Exams

To all students from Shuqun and Damai taking the O levels...

Good luck to you guys and gals! Follow these few rules:

1) Don't panic.
2) Sleep early.
3) Take a break after one paper before you start studying for the next one.
4) Go for a walk (as a break).
5) Don't cry over spilled milk for the completed paper. Instead, look forward to your next paper.
6) Take care of yourself. Take vitamin C so that you don't catch a bug!

Cheers!!!

Exam time...

Guess what! It's exam time again... This is when:

1) Kids who value their future will panic.
2) Kids who worry about how to answer to their parents will be stressed.
3) Kids who did not study will 'pray' that they will 'advance' to the next level next year.
4) Kids who just don't care about their results will be so bored and will end up getting caught doing 'stupid' things during the exams...

Whichever category you belong to just bear in mind... it's your choice in the first place! No one can force you into doing anything you don't like or don't want to do. So live with it!

Something Interesting from China

Not sure if this is true but really interesting. (why not just give me the car...so wasteful!)

Chinese Blog Pictures

Kids, here are the pictures you asked for... Let me know if I should take this post down after you used the pictures.

Recipe: Cup Cakes

Cupcakes

225g Self Raising Flour, sifted
130g Sugar
125g Butter, soften
3 Eggs, light beaten
60ml Milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Toppings like chocolate chips, raisins, etc.

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Place sugar, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
3. Beat to combine.
4. Gradually add in the flour.
5. Beat well till mixture is smooth and pale.
6. Stir in chocolate chip, raisins, nuts, etc. (Anything you like to add in).
7. Spoon mixture into muffin cups.
8. Bake for 15 minutes till golden brown on top. (You can check if it's cooked using a toothpick)
9. Cool on rack.
10. Enjoy!

Recipe: Yogurt Bread

Yogurt Bread

250g bread flour
15g sugar
3g salt
3g yeast
100g flavoured yogurt (I've used Mango yogurt)
60g fresh milk
25g egg (about half an egg)
30g butter

1. Place all wet ingredient into the bread maker.
2. Add all the dry ingredient on top of the wet ingredient. Make the yeast the last dry ingredient to be put into the bread maker.
3. Select sandwich bread mode. Start machine.
4. Machine will start kneeding and proofing process. Once 1st proofing is done, remove dough from the bread maker and separate dough into small buns. Place buns onto a flat bake tray.
5. Cover the tray with a cling wrap and allow the dough to go for second proofing until double its size again.
6. Egg wash the top of the buns and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of each small bun.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 170-180C for 20 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
8. Remove bun from tray to cool completely.

Note:
- This recipe can also be baked into a loaf. I would suggest baking the loaf at 160C for about 30mins.
- The dough is not sticky and is hence good to use for shaping to make into buns.
- To prevent wastage to the egg, you can adjust the amount of milk you use.