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Mandarin Soaps

2011-12-18T22:21:00.002+11:00

Freshly made and cut mandarin scented soaps.

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Marina Bay Sands

2011-11-30T11:14:00.004+11:00

Marina Bay Sands is Singapore's new icon. I haven't set foot there, just passing by and the photo was taken from a balcony. Have you been there before?

Under The Shade

2011-10-26T11:12:00.002+11:00

Firm dry ground, fresh smell of green grass and mild breeze. A perfect time to enjoy the spring weather.

Evidence - The Trail Continues

2011-10-01T13:34:00.000+10:00

I think the name said it all. It's made of plastic bottle caps.

Market Equilibrium

2011-09-01T00:00:00.004+10:00

A perfect market equilibrium would be when demand and supply meet at the same point of time and price. But there is no such thing as a perfect market equilibrium. Whether it's a commodity, stock, forex, real estate markets etc. When we buy or sell to one extreme we'll create bubbles causing boom and bust.

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Three Samurai

2011-07-01T00:00:00.003+10:00

I haven't stopped posting yet. Just a bit busy with my recent house move and also work to be done. The phone/Internet had given me some hiccups but glad to be back again.

This is for 3 of you who've recently left comments and/or greetings - Happysurfer, Filip and Hui Ming - The Three Samurai!

A Kilo of Soap

2011-05-28T18:16:00.003+10:00

Sea Cells

2011-05-04T17:33:00.001+10:00

I realised I haven't updated by blog for quite a while. Been tied up with stuffs as usual. Here's one taken a while back.

Summertime, the blue water swells,

The fish are jumping to greet and farewell,

We all admire the aquatic life very well,

In fact, these are not real sea shells,

They are merely look alike marine life minus the water,

Simply made from thread and dryer lint.

Concrete Blocks

2011-04-20T00:00:00.003+10:00

Recently, I saw some quite amazing residential properties in Kuala Lumpur (in Cheras). The unusual part about the properties is that they are all 3-level, whether they're terrace, semi-D or detached. What's with so many levels anyway?

Do you find any fascination in modern days concrete blocks?

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Come and Play Outside

2011-04-06T10:56:00.000+10:00

Kids - their world without worries.

Hypnotized

2011-03-22T11:44:00.001+11:00

You are feeling relax and when I snap my figures you've been hypnotized, now give me your money. Just kidding ʘ‿ʘ

The picture makes you feel dizzy, doesn't it? Can you figure out what is it?

Soap Opera

2011-03-08T11:53:00.001+11:00

Bert and Ernie getting acquainted with some swirly soaps.

This is a rare find, there's a ghostly figure in my soap. Do you see it?

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Crack The Code

2011-02-25T19:08:00.002+11:00

I've been spending a hell of time tucked away trying to solve some problems. Towards the end of the week I'm finally feeling a bit happier at least I'm getting somewhere.

Problem solving can be fun when you don't know the answer you can search at the library, ask around, or even do the google. Unfortunately, the answers to my problems can never be found anywhere. Cracking the code can be frustrating and lengthy. But when you get there, it's a priceless relief!

Have you been doing some serious problem solving lately too?

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Shark!

2011-02-14T10:42:00.001+11:00

Luckily sharks don't swim in sand or walk on land. This shark fin is a pile of discarded bonnets of motor vehicles.

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Ka Boom

2011-02-01T10:13:00.002+11:00

Diprotodon or giant wombat, extincted just 40,000 years ago.

Somewhat 13.7 billion years ago,

The universe was hot and expanding,

Ka boom!
Evolution unveiled this magnificent land,

Reptiles emerged from water*,

Mammals eaten by hunters,

Hunter gatherers (we) build shelters,

Knowledge becomes power,

Everything started with that big bang.

*Fish evolved into amphibians, amphibians evolved into reptiles.

Adaptable Migrant

2011-01-06T13:52:00.001+11:00

This piece of sculpture is called Adaptable Migrant.

There were merely 170,000 population back in 1868. When gold was discovered. The Chinese were the first to appear. Almost 50,000 Chinese arrived in Australia to try their luck. They were not welcomed by the local Australians and miners.

In 1901, the "Immigration Restriction Act" (White Australia Policy) were formed. This was when Europeans, Americans and Canadians made their great ocean crossing to become Australians.

Today, 142 years later, Australia has approximately 22 millions populations (as of 26 Nov 2010).

I'm a migrant myself, in both Malaysia and Australia. Are you a migrant too?

Conservation

2010-12-24T00:00:00.000+11:00

Sydney Town Hall - Interior

In the early 1800s when a town was still small and manageable, people came and gathered for all sort of meetings and updates. I don't think Sydney Town Hall is used in such a way anymore. It is now rewired and a sort after venue for all sort of functions, community celebrations and corporate events. That means, it is for hire. They did a good job preserving the building over such a long time, don't you think?

These days people get updates through emails (you even email the person who sits beside you, don't you?). Time and technologies sure change our way of communications.

Red Lobsters

2010-12-14T00:55:00.002+11:00

It's that festive season again. Sydneysiders consume lots of seafood during Christmas/New Year time. Unfortunately, some seafood will be expensive and it's all depending on the fishermen recent catches.

I'm don't like last minute rush. The seafood is already in my freezer and I'll be cooking all seafood dishes ~ tiger prawns, calamari sofrito style, tomyam with fish tofu and belachan noodles.

What will you be having?

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Tyrannosaurus Era

2010-11-30T00:00:00.005+11:00

A replica of Minmi paravertebra

It's spring/summer clean up time. We decided to sell some old stuff and managed to get rid of 1 mini tripod, 1 Benro tripod and 1 compact Canon camera. The sale person said that a 6 megapixels compact camera was a t-rex model. Too old, he commented.

"Duh!" that's why we wanted to get rid of it.

Right after uni, I tried to sell my laptop which I owned for about 3 to 4 years. Unfortunately, it was labelled as "t-rex model" too. I tossed it away. It was a total "write-off". These days technologies are considered out of date after 3 years, old but not 67 millions years older than the T-rex.

Do you keep all your old stuff and hardly toss them away?

Skywriting

2010-11-20T21:15:00.001+11:00

Skywriting is a common process where a small aircraft would expel readable smoke in the sky where people can read from the ground. The messages are usually of good gesture, greetings, sometime as advertisement or marriage proposal.

The Dancer and Bureaucratic Tank

2010-11-10T00:00:00.011+11:00

Sculpture by the Sea is an annual event. This is the 14th time, the coastal walkway has become an artspace. With local and international artists contributing sculptures small to grand and made from steel to recycled products, there is a real diversity in the 2010 Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. This year it will be held from 28 Oct - 14 November 2010.

There are 109 sculptures on display from Bondi to Bronte Beach, but I missed the indoor display. This is the consequence of being too occupied in taking photographs.

(Above) I love this reflective artwork. It's called "The Dancer". You'll see your own reflection dances.

(Above) Edward Horne's artwork, Bureaucratic Tank. This piece has lots of detail, look closer and you'll see filing cabinets, steels, office lights and other discards.

Don't you just love their creativity?

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Bondi Beach to Tamarama Bay Coastal Walk

2010-11-03T00:00:00.013+11:00

This is Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach to Tamarama Bay coastal walk. The route is about 2.5km (one-way).

It is located about 8km away from where I live. This is my first visit because of an exhibition. When there is an event it is usually not advisable to drive as parking is impossible. I took the bus yet for such a short distance it jammed all the way to Bondi Beach.

What a beautiful day and a fantastic sight, seeing those enthusiastic surfers surfing in the clear blue water. The coastal walk was pretty crowded as artists from all over the world came to display their artworks and sculptures.

When was the last time you hit the beach?

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Rainbow Shoes

2010-10-28T11:25:00.006+11:00

This Rainbow Shoes change colours everytime you wash them!* A surprise when you get it clean up, won't it be fun? I want a pair of these colourful shoes but they are limited edition for men only.

Don't miss the asterisk above ~ *I'm kidding

Do you have any funky or colourful shoes?

Topping Up

2010-10-24T18:56:00.000+11:00

Have you ever come across something new that you're so curious, so obsess with it that you'll keep on doing? Some people like to paint, some would enjoy making their own super powered boats or motorbikes.

Making soaps used to be fun when I started making it in 2008. Later, I started making my own hair conditioner, body and facial cream. After some time they don't entertain me no more. I get bore very easily, don't you? Especially when you knew the secrets behind those stuff. I reckon I need new hobbies! Perhaps I should pick up a musical instrument.

Anyway, this brings me back to the fact that I still need to shower and moisturise. So, I made some top up during the weekend.

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The Bike Bike

2010-10-14T10:19:00.000+11:00

What do you get when you stake those big and small bikes together?

This giant penny farthing is a sculpture made from pre-loved bicycles and it stands at 12 metre-tall in Martin Place, Sydney CBD. This piece of art draws attention to current trends towards bicycle commuting and celebrates the fact now that Australia sells more bicycles than cars.

The Bike Bike challenges all of us to think about building greener cities and a major component towards the city's plan on building Sustainable Sydney 2030. The Government even reserving part of the roads as bicycle lanes.