Holler from Aussie!

I AM IN AUSSIE!!

Ok I sound UBERLY under the coconut shell...But we're lovin it here!!

Blog more when i get back. Not blogging from personal computer and only have limited time on the computer. Just wanna leave a trace here while I'm in Aussie! *smiles*

LATERS!!

'Clothing' for Instax

Last week, I got myself a Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S’ camera. Then I felt that my poor camera is too naked and white and that I might easily scratch it (mum calls me destroyer). Then when I saw that there’s casing for my Instax Mini, I immediately decided to get it. Don’t wanna scratch it too soon.

My white Instax Mini 7S

The pink 'clothing' I got for my Instax

My Instax no longer naked

Nice eh? ;P

First Roll from Golden Half

Here you are, a few from my first roll. Using Kodak 400 film. Its supposed to be in half frames but the person who scanned it for me thought he was doing a favour. Oh well....

Beginning of the New Obsession

I kept talking about my new found interest in lomography but never seem to have actually posted something on it.

You can read about lomography *here*.

How did I find this new obsession? I heard about the term lomography years ago during my college days. Back then, I didn’t have much resource to further explore what it is all about. So I left it there and continued with whatever I had to do. WORK!

After four years, I started seeing pictures in friends’ facebook, of them holding some weird camera that somewhat looked like toy. Shy to say that I didn’t know how a lomo camera look like back then. What else after? Research on it la! Four years delayed and still wanna wait? No way!

Found the first online shop that sells lomo cameras, accessories and films. The Click Shop.

Not bad service according to review. I was so tempted to order and get my hands on one of them. Then I found out they have a few products in The Rooms (they let you rent a small space to sell your stuff), and I went to check it out. That was when I got my first lomo camera. A Golden Half Chelsea Maika Edition. Totally looked like a toy camera.

Sweet huh?

Did I mention you have to manually turn the film spool when loading it and after each time you snap a picture? Yes, you have to MANUALLY turn the spool. Not battery operated mah. Interesting leh..*hehe*

So that was how I got my first lomo camera. During end of April 2010. Thus, my obsession begins!

Happy with Half the Day's Errands

I woke up early today. In fact, most mornings I do get up early but I normally go back to sleep after Clarence has left for work. This morning I decided not to because I had to go out and run a few errands. Actually just one lah!

I need to bank in money for someone I bought films from. Yea, films for camera. Incase, you didn’t know yet, I picked up two new hobbies; Lomography and photography.

Another thing was getting a Yukata a.k.a. kimono from Queensbay. Gonna wear it to Bon Odori Festival this weekend. I hope it doesn’t rain or rain later in the night. I noticed every year’s Bon Odori rains. I’ve never been to this yearly event since they started a few years back. Didn’t really have that urge to go. Don’t know why. But this year, since a friend of mine says she’s gonna wear it to the event, I thought it‘ll be fun if I join in. *haha* More like I want to wear the Yukata.

Yukata Fair by Jusco in Queensbay Mall

Teaching customers how to wear the Yukata

It's easy to manage cos the obi is ready made

So I came home around lunch time. Felt good that I did something. Even though its not a lot. Otherwise I usually sleep in til 10 something or 11am.

**Photos taken from Georgetown, Penang's Facebook page

21598 Unread Mail in my INBOXXX!!!!!

Buffet Lunch Tasting

I’m looking for a place to celebrate our ROM after the ceremony at Penang’s Federal Building (if that’s what Bangunan Persekutuan is called in english). After considering a few places I thought that G Hotel is the best option I have at the moment, in terms of location, convenience, environment and food. Mum accompanied me to G Hotel to try the buffet lunch today since Clarence is working and mum had replacement holiday.

The buffet lunch is at the G Cafe (next to the lounge). They have international buffet from Monday to Friday at RM45++ per person. For those who love and appreciate wine or beer, just add Rm30 and get free flow of it.

Sorry for the bad quality of pics. Shot it using an old not-that-many-functions camera.

I love the dessert! XD

Oh, we even got 15% off our bill 'cause we paid using Citibank's credit card. I was told that same goes to other credit cards of OUB, AMEX, Maybank and HSBC.

I guess I might have the luncheon there afterall.

polaDroid

Ever since I got my new Instax Mini, I’ve been obsessed with instant photos. Well, more like I love the white borders actually.

Was browsing around Facebook and next thing I know I found this interesting application and thought I’d share it here.

It’s by San Cora Paint (as in paint for your wall), with their project of “Malaysia: Poladroid Project”. You can find it at here and download the app at Poladroid's website .

It’s very easy to use. After you’ve installed the application, you’ll find a small Poladroid 'camera' and you can start by dragging your desired photos and just drop it onto the 'camera'. Then some sound effects like you’ve just snapped a picture with it and then you just have to wait for a while for the photo to ‘develop’. That’s it!!

I’ve tried a few and added some text to it using Photoshop. Love it!

Flying to Guilin

To fly to Guilin, we had to fly from Kuala Lumpur. And the flight was 6.25am! So three of us flew in to KL on the day before and checked into Concorde Inn KLIA. That’s the most affordable lodging with the nearest to LCCT airport that we’re able to find. Been there a few times, so far so good until this time where Clarence booked the dates wrongly! To make matters worse, the receptionist attending to him is new staff and doesn’t know the policy and correct procedures. Thus, slows down in our check in. And we were sooooooo hungry!!!

We had buffet dinner at the hotel as that’s the only choice (as far as I know) but, I really enjoyed the dinner. Luckily! We went to bed at about 10pm as we had to get up at 3am. Mum fell asleep easily, Clarence was still busy with his work on laptop and I was twisting and turning on the bed. By midnight I’m already in dreamland. We woke up on time the next day and by 4am we were already checked out and waiting in the lobby for our transport to LCCT.

By 5am, we’ve checked in our luggage and sitting in McDonald’s for breakfast. Flight was on time. YAY!! XD

I've Got My Hands on It!!!

Instax Mini 7S is in my hands! Muahahaha!! After the long wait finally decided to get it :P

Instax Mini 7S is...well..the name says it all...Its an instant camera. Mini version of the old polaroid cam that's no longer in production (as I come to know). The picture is only the size of credit card and you can keep your photos in your purse or wallet (or anywhere you can think of). However I do wish the film cartridge is cheaper.

One cartridge of 10 exposures costed between RM25 to RM28! If you're lucky you could get it at RM20 each if you buy in bulk. Geezzzz!!!!

Can't Wait!!

Tomorrow I'll be getting my hands on this!!
*devilish laugh*

Half The Year Has Gone

Its already July. It means half the year has gone. So fast!!

What have I achieve during the past six months...? NOTHING! While everyone was busy working and working their way up(or at least towards their goal), I've been sitting at home most of the time! OK la count me lucky...but I cant help feeling a lil empty sometimes.

Earlier this year I WAS busy looking for a job. Went to quite a few interviews and when I finally got accepted at a MNC company, I turned it down. I thought I'm gonna be leaving for Aussie during mid-year mana tau plans tergendala...sighs! But I didn't regret giving up the opportunity. I get to spend time with my family, did things I never get a chance to do when I had a job and found my new obsession (photography and lomography)!

Got plus got minus la...

Looking back, I could've done more. I do wished I had. Another 6 months before the year ends. Lets just see if I'll make it better.