Qi In The City

PEEK!

2010-05-03T21:58:00.003+08:00

WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO YOU?

I'm sure many of you are asking this.

Simple. I'm on hiatus. And if you haven't figured this out yet, congratulations, you must be the first person with a negative IQ.

I'm not happy with the way my photos are turning out recently so until I find my muse, I won't be back.

Besides, there just might be something more exciting in store for you. If I have the time to do it that is.

Be good and remember to miss me. I will be back.

Fur Real

2010-04-21T02:50:00.001+08:00

For those of you who have been missing out on the flying fur, here's the Prince.

Looking at him like this now, it's hard to believe he was once aggressive.

Lao Nua

2010-04-20T02:31:00.002+08:00

Still no time to edit pictures.

Please graciously accept my iphone entries instead (again).

If you thought Megan was greedy, think again. At least, Meg has expensive sweet tooth. This bugger however, is in a whole different league altogether.

Mekyo!

2010-04-19T12:55:00.002+08:00

Every week, a new toy enters my house. It won't be long before i run out of space on my shelf.

My latest baby Ming is a toy of few words (unlike a certain DOLL) so it can be quite hard to figure out what he's saying.

Apparently he's not very happy that Ali has a flower and he doesn't.

Mid Week Peep

2010-04-15T02:47:00.002+08:00

So I decided to pop by today because I had a nasty feeling my readers are getting impatient for their photos.

I know I missed quite a bit this week but work has really been crazy and I am undertaking a project right now so cut me some slack yea.

I'll update when I have the time. I took some pictures this weekend though, but no time to edit, so feast your eyes on my iphone pix instead.

Black Pepper Chicken from the Imperial Restaurant.

Slurp.

Namely Love Part II

2010-04-09T04:48:00.003+08:00

Shall post this early so it won't be forgotten again tmr morning.

x2 days photos of love = awesome.

I think my Nikon camera is insanely jealous of the iphone already.

Namely Love

2010-04-09T04:38:00.003+08:00

Can't believed I missed out on Thursday post when I had a photo all ready.

It's total war at work these days. I don't even have the energy to play games when I reach home!

Anyway, Thursday's share featuring my 2 darlings Alex and Sam.

<3

2010-04-07T04:26:00.003+08:00

"You took my advice!" my baby girl was quite bewildered when I came back.

"Why not? It seems like pretty good advice to me," I replied as I took her out of her homebox, picked out an outfit and settled her on the ground.

Thanks Meg. <3

Superstar

2010-04-06T15:06:00.003+08:00

I'm seriously running out of ideas these days.

I took out my camera during the weekends, but couldn't find my muse. Even Megan, as lovely as she is, couldn't spur any inspirations as she sat sweetly and quietly in a corner, waiting, and waiting. (And for those who really know this fiesty girl, you will know that sweetly and quietly is not really her style, despite her demure appearance.)

"No luck?" she asked as I sighed and packed up and brought her back to her home where she lay, naked and disappointed.

"It's just one of those days," she said encouragingly as I closed her box lid. "Maybe you should go out for a breather and take random shots, without thinking, without pressure."

I did exactly just that.

Not photobook quality but the company was great.

Thanks guys. =)

Back In Black

2010-04-05T10:53:00.002+08:00

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Tell me if you liked the photostory so I can decide if I want to continue!

Egghead

2010-04-03T19:37:00.003+08:00

Late Friday post (AGAIN!) and done so in a haste!

Meg sends her love on Easter. Hope all of you have been good lest you-know-who would have died in vain.

Whats Easter without egg(head)s?

Love you all!

Chapter 4 - Reactions

2010-04-01T14:54:00.004+08:00

There was a strange silence.

And bubbles of giggles soon erupted from the strange girl at the corner.

"So YOU're Emma. I have been waiting so long!"

Did this strange girl know Emma's dark secret?

Chapter 3 - The Greeting

2010-03-31T16:21:00.003+08:00

It wasn't really her style, but she had made a promise to be 'normal' to avoid getting whisked to another town again.

So Emma took a deep breath, and put on her best expression (the one she picked up during her frequent people-watching escapades), and approached the strange girl behind the laptop.

"Hi, I'm Emma. It's great to meet you!"

Chapter 2 - Not Alone

2010-03-30T15:13:00.002+08:00

To blend in quietly was Emma's mission of the day.

Entering into the classroom, just as the morning rays kissed through the glass panes, she'd expected to be alone.

But that was not to be.

Chapter 1 - A New Beginning

2010-03-29T14:03:00.002+08:00

The sun's first rays shyly peeped over the horizon, slowly chasing away the chill of the night breeze. But it was still not enough to stop the shivers running through her spine as she walked silently, slowly, into the building.

She had dreaded this day for months, longed for it never to come, but time takes no command from anyone, least of all a girl like her with nothing to her name. Nothing good at least, but that's her secret to keep. A deep dark secret she has to hide or risk moving home yet again.

As memories of the past slowly engulfed her mind, she almost missed the room. The sign 4-1 loomed menacingly above her head and seemed to mock her in the shadows.

This was it. She took a deep breath and opened the sliding door.

Today is Emma's first day of school.

Late Friday - Suicide

2010-03-28T20:56:00.002+08:00

Busy busy last week which explains the missing posts.

But before you fling 'em rotten eggs at me, take delight that I have finally picked up my camera for a shoot!

Awesome. (You can keep those eggs now.)

The bad news though, is I shall skip Thursday's post.

But in lieu of something new happening, you shall forgive me won't ya. ^^

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Alright, as mentioned, I'm gonna try something new for the whole of this week - a photostory! I'm not sure how it's gonna end up, but well, it's all in the name of fun and photography. Behold Friday's post and enjoy!
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Prologue

Panning

2010-03-24T17:00:00.003+08:00

I'm beginning to like Pano shots!

A pity scenery isn't my forte.

There again, I'm not very sure what's my forte anymore.

Eew

2010-03-24T16:57:00.003+08:00

Tuesday Post:

While I think nature is so beautiful and wonderful, there are times it gives me the creeps too.

I feel itchy just looking at it.

Peep!

2010-03-22T02:07:00.002+08:00

Someone hasn't been making an appearance lately, and she's not exactly happy about it.

"Are you gonna shoot anytime soon?" she grumbled as I took out my K2 and HK416 guns instead of the D90.

"I don't think so." I apologised. "I'm taking a break for the moment."

"It's hellava long break!" she pouted. "My fans are gonna miss me."

Oh such arrogance.

"Fine. I'll let you say hello then." was the best reply I could give.

Yes, go on fans of Megan. Tell her how much you miss her.

'Sup Pup?

2010-03-19T04:44:00.002+08:00

Puppies are a bundle of joy, oozing cuteness from every pore.

Until you have to take a picture of them and realise they can't stay still for nuts.

At least, that's what the owner told me, after she realised I actually took a still shot of her pup and asked if I could send to her.

My pleasure.

Bun of Memories

2010-03-18T10:31:00.003+08:00

A special someone was was the one who introduced this dish to me, being the kokster that I am in the arena of food.

This dish, filled with all its magical soupy galore, thus holds some juicy memories whenever I take a bite.

Hey special someone, let me give you a treat of this someday. =)

Ghost

2010-03-18T10:25:00.002+08:00

Wed's share:

I've been experimenting more on my iPhone's camera these days.

Granted, the camera really sucks as compared to other phones, it does however offer an artistic value.

And for some arty farty reason, or is it just plain bad taste, I just love this picture a lot.

Ghostly really. A scary sight.

I like! =)

Cluck

2010-03-16T02:37:00.001+08:00

Why did the chicken cross the road?

To show you today's picture, duh.

The General

2010-03-15T02:16:00.003+08:00

We choose our friends.

We choose our enemies.

We choose our battles.

But we cannot choose our generals.

The one who should lead us, the one who should guide us, the one who should inspire us and make us better soldiers in this wartorn field.

Sometimes it's the perfect mentor.

Others, it's the witty mind.

All too often, it's the blind heart.

Love Prisoner

2010-03-12T03:00:00.002+08:00

Hey you,

Don't walk away.

Your love has kept me prisoner.

Do you even see?

Locked, bolted, bounded, shackled.

Won't you look this way?

Won't you look at me?

Is this jailbird so unworthy?

This jailbird who, despite all, doesn't want to be free.

iTry

2010-03-12T02:55:00.002+08:00

I missed out on Thurs post, so here it is:-

Because old is new.

And wrong is right.

Still love the vintage lomo effect.

Still trying to achieve it.

Still too dumb to master it.

Not What You Think

2010-03-10T13:23:00.003+08:00

I'm really not who you think I am.

So quit your stupid fantasies.

And open your eyes and listen to these words I'm saying.

Wrong

2010-03-09T03:30:00.003+08:00

Because all things have its right time.

And somethings just pop up at the wrongest of times.

Like my latest toy who is either 3 months late or 9 months early, whichever way you think of it.

Foodie That's Goodie

2010-03-08T04:05:00.002+08:00

I'm back!!!!!!!!

Did you miss me so my darlings?

Believe it or not, I sure as hell miss this blog so here I am, back from the land of the busy and dead!

-throws confetti-

Herbal Imperial Chicken from Imperial Treasures

First picture to celebrate my homecoming will be that of foodie, since that's what i have been doing these days - home, work, foodie with friends, home, work, foodie with friends.

Great life. Not too great for my mission to lose weight though. =(

HELLLOOOOoooooo

2010-03-01T19:04:00.002+08:00

Gomenasai minnasan

Was loaded with work this week and couldn't find the time to shoot.

Soon soon I promise!

Honto desu!!!

See The Light

2010-02-23T18:29:00.004+08:00

Night burnt with N.

Morning burnt with T.

In just a single day, 2 different guys made me see the light of life.

It's a kaleidoscope of possibilities, hindered only by our own fear.

Road Block

2010-02-22T04:58:00.002+08:00

I can't move forward, I can't go backwards.

Stuck. Trapped. Binded.

To you. Still.

Bah.

You think this one's different, but the ending's the same. So don't hate the player, just hate the game.

F.L.Y

2010-02-19T04:07:00.003+08:00

All the talk about going holidays makes me wanna hop on the nearest plane for a short getaway.

And I want one where I can have gorgeous eye candies like my darling girl.

I miss her so much!

K.E.Y.I

2010-02-18T14:45:00.001+08:00

Keyi decides she wants a portrait shot too.

But she caught me at a bad bad time.

Somehow am losing my touch. Argh. I need to focus, literally!

Paw-ed

2010-02-17T02:21:00.001+08:00

Because somethings just don't belong to us.

No matter how hard we try.

And sometimes, even trying seems so wrong.

Wrong Right Left

2010-02-17T02:13:00.002+08:00

Tuesday's share:

Behold my second nendo Kitty. No prizes for guessing what's my obsession now. =^.^=

Can you see what's wrong with the picture?

Loving you was wrong
This raw instinct is right
But what is left after this?

The Reunion

2010-02-16T04:05:00.002+08:00

Monday's share:-

Meals are a social affair.

It brings people together.

And for that one time in the year, it brings families together. There are no excuses to go out, no excuses to escape. A compulsory tradition, a reach into our heritage and roots.

Happy Lunar New Year!

XDD!

2010-02-16T03:59:00.002+08:00

I'm so late for Friday's post!

But its CNY and in its spirit, thou shalt generously forgive me.

After 'Da Xiong', how can we forget about the main character of the story?

The magical cat, whos such an adorable friend, with endless tricks up his pockets!

Here's to Karen, my buddy!

Da Xiong

2010-02-11T02:52:00.002+08:00

Lol. Somebody has a new nickname, which is quite apt actually.

And coincidentally, I found figurines of him while my colleagues were clearing out the store room.

Perfect timing, me thinks.

Here's to my shifu. =)

New Kid On The Block

2010-02-10T03:12:00.002+08:00

I'm back. Alive!

Feels great to be well again. Health is the best wealth indeed.

Over the weekend, a visitor from China has decided to stay for good.

Everyone, this is my first nendoroid, Keyi. ^^

Still Down

2010-02-09T21:36:00.005+08:00

Please note that Photographer is down for maintenance as the following bugs have been found:-

1) Flu bug
2) Food poisoning bug

Your kind patience and understanding is much appreciated while the issue is being resolved with lots of TLC and KFC.

Wait

2010-02-08T12:54:00.000+08:00

Sick like a bulldog over the weekend so photos will be up only later if I am well enough.

Watch this space.

Woman's Best Friend

2010-02-05T11:59:00.002+08:00

What is better than spotting a cute fluffy dog?

Spotting a cute fluffy dog with his lady owner with a wee-o-wee figure.

She is so fking gorgeous.

Blossom

2010-02-04T14:54:00.002+08:00

Today's a special day.

1) The tiger actually enters today . So we are officially in the Year of the Tiger now.

But that's hardly the thing that makes it special.

Today is a special day because...

2) This photoblog is exactly one year old.

Time really flies! With my fleeting interests and constant distractions, I bet many of you (including myself!) never would have thought this photoblog could have lasted this long. The past year has been an interesting journey to say the least, and when I look back at my past photos, I hope I have improved a wee bit.

Even if I did not (which I strongly suspect anyway, lol), I hope that for the past year, this photoblog has provided some form of entertainment and recreation to your life.

Though my entries could be erratic at times, I had a lot of fun maintaining this photoblog. And I hope you had as much fun reading as I did, shooting and writing. I thank my readers for their support. Love you guys!

Now that everyone is feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, perhaps its a good time to say....

I didn't have time to prepare a special photo for the day. :X

So sorry! I promise to make it up soon, when I have more time to shoot over this weekend. For now.....

Darling Skyla has been neglected these months because of her failing body. But this girl is the first one to "open" this blog, so I thought it apt to feature her once more in this anniversary post.

An old photo, but I'll shoot her more often when her operation is complete.

Until then,

You know you love me.

XOXO,
Mel Qi

Through The Heart

2010-02-03T13:54:00.003+08:00

I ended up not taking the chance.

And to stop it from coming back, I stabbed it right into its heart once and for all.

I'm sorry, but it's the best thing for you and me.

Thread Linkx

2010-02-02T11:22:00.002+08:00

When the silver thread of opportunity rolls to your feet, will you be able to recognise it and seize it before it rolls by again?

Or are the consequences so uncertain that you are more than willing to let it pass you by?

Chance. Should I take it?

4 Beauties

2010-02-01T10:13:00.003+08:00

They say looks are not everything. That at the end of the day, its what inside that counts.

It's a load of crap, almost akin to saying money is not everything.

When you have the Face...

You have already won half the battle.

Anything else that you lack thereafter is still being compensated by your asset above the neck.

That's why some people are lucky, while others, not so.

Charlotte

2010-01-29T04:24:00.003+08:00

Hardly what I'll deem a winning shot, but if a good photo is determined by how close it hits to home, then this pic is good enough to be the photo of the day.

Charlotte, the beautiful, gentle, giantic holland lop who eases an easy charm to captivate anyone in a matter of seconds. I hope you will be happier in your new home.

The Good Side

2010-01-28T12:00:00.003+08:00

He said there is a good side to everyone. It's just whether you stay long enough to uncover this part of all beings.

All too often, we merely focus on the bad, and seldom on the good. Could this be why we are never satiated with what we have until the pain of losing it hits us so?

Lousy guard dog?

Or trusted companion?

My Special Day

2010-01-27T09:13:00.002+08:00

Jean says it's a year of milestones.

As my age takes the form of my favourite number this year, I am determined to make it one of the best and most memorable year ever.

A big thank you to my dear friends for your time and effort to make it so wonderful for me. I'm really touched! =)

And Megan decides to grace the post on this special day because she was sculptured and delivered with the love of everyone who loves me. Muakz to you all! ^^

It's Our Destiny

2010-01-26T02:11:00.002+08:00

A talk with friends today brought upon some insightful revelations.

That the people we meet, are not merely coincidental, not a stroke of chance.

The friendships that we forge are intricately weaved into our destiny, the thread of fate so fine that it is almost impossible to connect the dots lest one really sits and looks at the big picture of life.

Today I close my eyes, and reach out for that silky thread of fate. The one that brought me many good friends I am glad to have. And the thread led me to someone I know so well.

It is funny how one thing can lead to another, a falling domino structure so simple yet complicated at the same time

Flight

2010-01-25T02:54:00.002+08:00

I'm starting to dread Mondays.

As every ticking hour brings me closer to the grind house, I can't help wishing that we can just take flight and leave everything behind.

Flight of freedom is something I do not have now. -sigh-

Leap Of Joy

2010-01-22T12:19:00.002+08:00

TGIF!

Fridays are such love because:-
1) NO WORK FOR THE NEXT 2 DAYS
2) The party begins on this day.
3) Everyone seems happier and more relaxed.
4) I get to see you again.

Now lets leap for joy.

IntoAnother

2010-01-21T15:48:00.002+08:00

Because love does not necessarily mean to have and to hold...

Sometimes it's one or the other.

Sometimes you have... but never to be held.

Sometimes you hold close... but never to be yours.

And sometimes letting go, is proof of the greatest love of all.

Music To My Ears

2010-01-20T13:08:00.003+08:00

The only reason people tell you to work for passion is because they can't pay you the money.

Cos if you think about it, the jobs that are deemed as such, dish out the crappiest pay.

10 years ago, I would believe in working for passion. 10 years later, me says show me the money yo!

LapDoll

2010-01-19T02:52:00.001+08:00

There are lap dogs.

And there are lap dolls.

Lost & Found

2010-01-18T00:22:00.002+08:00

I am missing you so much now.

So lost without you
A wandering ghost
Waiting, waiting
For Friday to come
So I can see you again.

One Year

2010-01-15T02:57:00.002+08:00

It's been 1 year 1 day since you left.

May your kind heart continue to bless the dogs still amongst us.

Hapi Desu

2010-01-14T01:25:00.003+08:00

I've finally finished all my video editing projects on hand, so I am pretty much on cloud nine now and feeling rather reluctant to climb back to earth.

Moetan is feelin' the joy too!

PS: Yes, the nendofever is reaching its peak. Oh, and my birthday's coming. Just so you know. -twiddles thumb-

Nendolurvo

2010-01-13T12:54:00.003+08:00

Nendos are such love.

I fell in love with the whole lot of them in AFA, and have been stalking pictures of them ever since.

I wonder what will Meg's reaction be if I brought home a nendo one day...

Serpents

2010-01-12T01:46:00.003+08:00

Tuesday brings about whole new reflections.

As well as a very apt picture.

There should be warning signs that the worst serpents of all are right beside us. And unlike most snakes who attack only when provoked, and hunt according to the laws of nature, some hissing menace are just... well, a menace. Even to their best friends.

Fatal attacks one after the other, they have done no wrong and the whole world owes them an explanation. You two really deserve each other.

Blurry

2010-01-11T04:19:00.002+08:00

Me likey this shot because it deviates from my usual style, me thinks.

Also, it reminds me of you - how you are always bordering at the edge of my mind, a feathery light imprint tugging my heavy heart.

What exactly is this hold you have over me?

Cartoonized

2010-01-11T04:15:00.003+08:00

Barely 10 days into the new year and I missed a post already. -sheepish grin-

Oh well. What matters is that I'll make it up now yea? ^^

Friday's post:

She reminds me of someone I know. Can you guess who?

Skippity Do Da

2010-01-07T11:32:00.002+08:00

Mudskippers.

It is my first time capturing them, and I must say, they are rather beautiful in their own way.

I wasn't the only one fascinated. Jean was so awed by them she wanted to keep them as pets.

I wonder how they taste like...

Back To School

2010-01-06T02:40:00.002+08:00

One way of knowing if you're getting too old, is realising how much you miss school when you see carefree students on the bus.

I want to be young and innocent again.

Thinking Cap

2010-01-05T02:18:00.002+08:00

So many beautiful quotes and thoughts today.

I am feeling pretty inspired, so much so that Meg went to dig out her favourite thinking cap to match my superior intellect.

"Ask me cheem questions," she challenged me.

"Er," I raised my eyebrows doubtfully. "So what comes first- chicken or egg?"

"Pfft," she rolled her eyes. "Egg, obviously. That's what you usually have for breakfast!"

Misa

2010-01-04T03:12:00.004+08:00

So it's the end of the holidays, and the grind begins in a few hours time.

Everything that has happened seemed like a dream, one that I am reluctant to leave.

I know it's the start of the work week in the new year and all, but I can't help feeling the blues.

As such, I shall mark this day with Misa, one of my favourite DeathNote characters.

Not very auspicious, but she fits my mood right now.

First Day!

2010-01-01T14:42:00.002+08:00

It's the first day of the new year and Megan insisted that we should start it off nice and sweet.

What a sneaky way to scam for junk food. >.<

Reflections

2009-12-31T12:41:00.002+08:00

It's the last day of 2009.

Time to say goodbye to memories of the year.

And time to reflect upon ourselves, our actions and how we can make the upcoming new year a better one.

Happy New Year everyone!

Teehee!

2009-12-30T04:23:00.002+08:00

I'm happy happy happy!!! ^.^

For small little random reasons, but still, it all adds up to make one happy Mel.

One happy, hungry Mel actually but oh well.

Since moi is in a good mood today, I shall showcase something to hopefully put you in a good mood as well.

Ready?

Here goes.

I would love to share my joy with him, except he's currently too sleepy to bother much about me. Bah.

Peace Out

2009-12-29T04:49:00.003+08:00

Someone was in a mad hatter's mood after yesterday's episode.

She spent the entire evening re-arranging her hats into a new wardrobe away from Skyla and Anya.

"Don't you think that's very selfish of you?" I chided her. "Skyla shares clothes with you all the time."

My spoilt rotten baby looked up and left me astounded with these words.

"Yes, but I love my hats and TV says love is selfish."

Guess who's banned from watching TV henceforth.

Heart Of The Matter

2009-12-28T05:10:00.002+08:00

So, Christmas has come and gone and I have received really sweet gifts from friends. Thanks so much ye all!

The long weekend meant Megan and I got to spend some quality time together, albeit in front of the computer screen, with me multi-tasking between talking to her and trying to improve my sniping skills.

"So what did you get for Skyla, Anya, and Allie this Christmas?" I asked my darling girl.

"Oh!" came a gaspy reply. It was so out of character for my little girl that I actually took my eyes away from my computer screen to peer into her bright eyes. She caught me looking, and changed her flustered expression to that of pure rebellion.

"Well, Allie and I ain't exactly close, so I'm not getting anything for her." she said as she jutted her chin out ever so slightly.

"Fair enough," I said. "Maybe we should get you two together more often then. But what about Skyla and Anya? They are your sisters in a way."

My baby girl averted her eyes while biting her bottom lip, and I had to stifle a laugh bubbling inside me.

"Oh! I'll share with them the new hat you bought for me!" she smiled gleefully as she rummaged through her box of clothes to put on the prized headgear. Her smile soon faded however, as she thoughtfully paced the table.

"It's much too small for Skyla so she's just gonna ruin it," Megan muttered under her breath as she unconsciously thought aloud, totally oblivious to my amused prying ears. "And Anya doesn't have the right outfit to match it and Allie might want to share it too..."

"Well?" I asked as I watched her face crumple into a little frown. "So how are you going to share your new hat with them?"

My little girl pondered my question long and hard.

"I... I....," she began.

"... I'll let them play with my hat's pompoms for Christmas."

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T12:55:00.004+08:00

A day is only as special as you make it out to be.

While many around the world celebrate this day as the birth of their holy saviour, and my family celebrate the art of shopping 1422.51Km away, I mark this day with my two loves: Photography and my darlings.

(I was about to mention gaming but Megan is giving me the evil eye already.)

Alex wishes all who love him a Kikilicious Christmas. That's the word he uses for all things nice and beautiful.

Eve

2009-12-24T22:24:00.002+08:00

Eve of the holy day is time for pigging out.

I just finished a tub of Dreyer's ice-cream and still feelin' rather good.

And I'm not the only one indulging.

Forbidden fruits are irresistable.

Can you blame me for making the same mistakes over and over again?

The Christmas Spirit

2009-12-24T22:20:00.002+08:00

Lazy Wednesday's share:

Noise all around...

Yet the silence deafens.

Just about sums up my Christmas spirit.

Love Breakkie

2009-12-22T15:17:00.004+08:00

Nothing beats a loving breakfast early in the morning to brighten up your day.

Moi is loved. <3

The Big Day

2009-12-21T12:27:00.002+08:00

To the most beautiful bride in the world, congratulations and may your love be everlasting sweet.

I'm sorry I couldn't take a proper shot, but this was my best given the circumstances.

Weddings like this give me a lot to think about, a lot of questions to ponder, a lot of whys unanswered. But that's a discussion for another day.

Cross The Line

2009-12-18T10:47:00.002+08:00

Sorry I crossed the line
That wafer thin divide
Of fairyland fantasy
and cold cruel reality
It was a great show
Of crash and burn
But know that she will rise

The Phoenix shalt be back again.

iWait

2009-12-17T15:01:00.002+08:00

No fate, no destiny, no luck, no love.

It's ok, I'll just quietly watch you by the side.

Till you fade away from my sight.
Till you fade away from my heart.

unf0cused

2009-12-16T04:32:00.003+08:00

In the road of life, we sometimes lose focus.

But it's ok, as long as we don't lose the general sight.

We are all entitled to mistakes every now and then.

Just like we are all entitled to missing someone every now and then.

Breathe - Taylor Swift
I see your face in my mind as I drive away,
Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way.
People are people,
And sometimes we change our minds.
But its killing me to see you go after all this time.
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Music starts playin like the end of a sad movie,
Its the kinda ending you dont really wanna see.
Cause its tragedy and itll only bring you down,
Now I dont know what to be without you around.

And we know its never simple,
Never easy.
Never a clean break, noone here to save me.
Youre the only thing I know like the back of my hand,
And I cant,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to.

Never wanted this, never wanna see you hurt.
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve.
But people are people,
And sometimes it doesnt work out,
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out.

And we know its never simple,
Never easy.
Never a clean break, no one here to save me.
Youre the only thing I know like the back of my hand,
And I cant,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to.

Its two a.m.
Feelin' like I just lost a friend.
Hope you know its not easy,
Easy for me.
Its two a.m.
Feelin like I just lost a friend.
Hope you know this aint easy,
Easy for me.

And we know its never simple,
Never easy.
Never a clean break, noone here to save me.

Ohhh

I cant,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to.

Sorry (oh) Sorry (mmm)
Sorry (eh eh) Sorry (mmm)
Sorry (eh eh) Sorry (mmm)
Sorry

Him: Hey are you into those iPhone and iPod kinda stuff?
Me: No, why?
Him: Let me show you something. (-whisks out something-) This is my iSpecs.

I have an i too - iMissU.

Pain Is Addictive

2009-12-16T04:26:00.003+08:00

Eeeps! Work overload has caused me to slip up on my postings again.

-points to boss- He's the one my miffed fans should be looking for.

Thought I'll take a break from toys after so many days of overwhelming you with them. Is that someone heaving a sigh of relief I hear?

Ah well, Tuesday's share:-

An addictive pain they call it.
Just like love.
The agony and pain that leaves you squirmin'
Are the first things you forget
When you come begging for more.

Rock N Rollin'

2009-12-14T03:57:00.002+08:00

It's a very special day today!

Or so I think.

The lunar calendar is not an easy task to decipher.

Nonetheless, that's not stopping Paja from belting out a birthday tune to me.

Awesome. Thanks so much!

Looking at Paja makes me miss Skyla. Let's hope we can commence her operation soon, so my darling girl can be back in the scene again.

Love's Puppet

2009-12-11T00:21:00.002+08:00

Ahhhh... finally back on track.

This week has been hell. And no, its not just work.

Tendrils of thoughts enslave me...

Thoughts of you.

Thoughts of you.

Mushmom

2009-12-11T00:18:00.003+08:00

Busy like shit these days.

Boy, will I be glad when the week's over.

Thursday's share:-

I thought it was really sweet and cute. A pity about the lens flare and harsh lighting though.

More practice coming right up!

Aristocrat

2009-12-11T00:10:00.003+08:00

For Wednesday:-

Close your eyes
And I'll meet you in dream land
Where opportunities and possibilities
Grow in abundance in its fertile soil
Where we can kiss, frolick and play
Without a care
Of status and class
The aristocrat and the nomad's
Social boundaries erased
And forgotten
Where only the souls linger
Of you and me.

Close your eyes baby
And I'll meet you there.

I'll be there.

Toy Story

2009-12-08T17:53:00.002+08:00

I love this showcase. Unlike the others which featured a single figurine, this display painted a story in it's light box.

I thought it was really cool.

The Scheme

2009-12-07T10:24:00.003+08:00

Your heart is a maze within I'm trapped
Monsters of every kind invade my mind
Confused, desperate, the exit I seek
Will I ever be released from you?
God, please show me a sign.

Love's bitter scheme is just too much for me.

Someday

2009-12-04T02:59:00.005+08:00

The Perfect Match

In the darkness, I play alone
Fantasies of mind galore
You were perfect, an angel's halo
The answer to this empty core

The day I met you in the flesh
You turned my world upside down
That of body, mind and soul
To your presence I was bound

What is this hold you have over me
I can't seem to easily break free
I waited, cried, screamed and died
But you never hear my pleas

Reborn again, a second chance
Your lock within unlatched
I steer clear of the trap you set
You're just not the perfect match

- Melissa Wong

Because I will find you one day...

Just not today.

I'll Face The World

2009-12-03T12:32:00.003+08:00

A new start. A huge world ahead.

But I'll take on anything that comes.

I am, afterall, the great Qi.

Dream

2009-12-02T13:21:00.002+08:00

夢.

这是一场梦吗？

罗我们所说的一切，做的一切，都是梦幻的结果。。。

就愿我永不起来，默默地守在你身边。

I'll never want to stop this dream.

Sweet Moments

2009-12-01T02:03:00.003+08:00

It lasted for barely 3 seconds.

But it made my day.

Thanks for that sweet moment.

I miss you.

Thinking Of You

2009-11-30T02:10:00.002+08:00

想念那美好的时光，终是太快离开。
想念你对我的微笑，是多么的温暖。

我好想你，太想你。

但只能静静地等待，希望我们还可以在从来。

你回来好吗？

Haunted

2009-11-27T10:23:00.002+08:00

You are impossibly fast, and strong
Your skin is white pale, and ice cold
Your eyes change colour
And sometimes you speak like you're from a different time
You never drink anything
And you never go out in the sunlight.

I know who you are.

And you're haunting me.

Yeah Baby Yeah

2009-11-26T15:17:00.002+08:00

The show I wanted to catch is so insanely popular, it's beyond my simple-minded understanding.

Heck, it's been screening for 3 weeks already and still full house!

So in summary, I couldn't get the seats I wanted, at the place I wanted.

Maybe I should just strut up to the ticketing counter and do this:-

If I had a figure like hers, I can probably watch the show for free. Oh yea! ^.^

Nom Nom

2009-11-25T01:43:00.004+08:00

Hari Raya Haji is not a time to be fasting, but that's what I seem to be doing these days.

Except my fasting includes chips, Pocky and ice-cream and nothing else. No wonder my weight doesn't seem to be going down. =(

Oh yes, I can see the frowns on your faces right now.

Which probably makes my pic of the day more apt than ever.

PS: I'm starting to love nendoroids. Shit.

Rockin'

2009-11-24T12:51:00.002+08:00

AFA 09 was teh fun.

Thanks to all who were there with me! -hugs-

You guys ROCK!

Oh yea, be prepared for an avalanche of toy-related pictures for this week. <3

Princess

2009-11-23T01:48:00.003+08:00

I just came back from Alice's wedding, and I must say, it is a whole different feeling to see a friend get married.

So far, wedding dinners that I've attended are mostly family members' and half the time, I don't even know them (it's a Chinese tradition to invite relatives to wedding dinner, never mind that you have never seen them before). So this dinner in particular was very memorable because:-

1) I know the bride.
2) I know the groom.
3) The feeling of happiness when you see both of them walk down the aisle.

It's so beautiful.

And Alice looked like a princess for the day.

Which brings me to the photo of the day:-

She looks rather princessy too, don't you think? Very... blue-blooded. ^.^

Drink, Drank, Drunk

2009-11-20T15:24:00.001+08:00

It's Friday.

Time to party!

Weekends are best for boozing and snoozing.

Don't Go

2009-11-19T03:12:00.005+08:00

Raine looked absolutely terrified when we seated her on a tree stump for a photoshoot.

"Don't stand so far ok?" she whined in a small voice when we took the shot.

Gawd, that girl has seperation anxiety issues.

Greener Pastures

2009-11-18T03:29:00.002+08:00

The things we can't get always look so good.

As the saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side.

Yes, the opposite pastures definitely look more delicious.