YY's Little O.L. Notes

Friday, May 22, 2009

Published.

Changi Class Magazine

My photo was used for the May 2009 issue of Changi Class, a magazine published by Singapore Changi Airport.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

First Place of Winner's Circle Contest #334 - Stock Photos

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

2nd Place of Contest #289 Keys/Locks - Winner's Circle

Rusty Door

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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Photo Short-Listed for Schmap Paris Guide


My photo is short-listed in the fourth edition of the Schmap Paris Guide, to be published at the end of this month.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Sleeping & Dreaming

Today, I had a strange dream. I was lying on the bed and I dreamed that I was sleeping. How I know that? I heard noise from TV which I did not switch on. When I increase my awareness, the noise of the TV faded, but when I relax, the noise got louder. I opened my eyes and I found myself in the same room, but I know that I was dreaming. I got up from the bed and walk to the toilet. Now I really confirmed that I was dreaming as the toilet I was in was different from the actual one. I found it hard to maintain my awareness (that I know I am dreaming), and once when I lost the concentration, I really fell asleep.

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Back on Track

I have lost the momentum of yoga practice since April this year. My favorite instructor, Yograj, has left the studio, then I hurt my back, always on business trips and I fell sick (fever and cough). All these has disrupted my usual 3-4 times a week's practices. It's a big wastes of my limited membership fee and I am now trying to get back on track.

I went for a Hatha 1 session yesterday evening and I was shocked that my body has deteriorate so much. Back then, I only attend Hatha 2 as Hatha 1 was too easy. But now, even a simple "Tree Pose" is challenging. The deterioration covers all aspects, strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, even concentration.

I need to resume my normal alternate-day-practice and I need to find a good instructor again. There are quite a number of new instructors joining my studio, it would take me quite a while to find one that suits me.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

WINNER of Contest#103 Exits and Entry

Here's my winning shot for the contest #103 Exits and Entry on the "Ratings and Contests Amos7 Group".

Connection Tunnel

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Monday, August 06, 2007

Life in the Big City*WINNERS Posted

I'm so lucky to be one of the winners for the contest of "Life in the Big City".

Here's my photo:

Busy Street in Central

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Winner of Weekly Scavenger Hunt (9th Jun - 17th Jun)

Mirror Effect

I won the challenge and my above photo, "Mirror Effect", was blogged by the Admin of The World Through My Eyes!

Click here to visit the Group.

Click here to visit the blog.


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Sunday, January 28, 2007

Interview Q&A

You may not believe it, but the following are actual account of my interview session with a potential candidate last week.

Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: It's all in my resume, read it yourself.

Q: Why do you want to apply for this job?
A: I didn't! I don't know who send my CV to your company...

Q: So, are you looking for a new job?
A: I don't know. I'll see how the offer is...

~ a total waste of my time...

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Profile Widget

I have flickr account for quite a few years and I always dream that some day my photos would be selected for Explore, where the 500 most interesting photos are selected among all the uploads each day.

I did not know any of my photos are selected until recently I found the Profile Widget which can count it. I am so happy when I see that 3 of my photos are really interesting enough to get into Explore.

YY. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Winterbells Game

A very interesting game introduced to me by duma. Enjoy it!

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Reflection

Reflection

I never know what is the use of manual focus until recently. I always thought that since auto focus is so quick and easy, and wonder why people still have to waste time doing it manually.

I discovered the greatness of manual focus when I attended a business event. I saw the reflection of the candelier on the dinner table. It looked interesting so I wanted to capture the image. Very soon I realised that it cannot be done with auto focus, so I have to switch to manual focus. The result is amazing, the image is better than what I saw throught my eyes. I am so happy that I have found a new way to take photos :D

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Thursday, December 07, 2006

A Small Bump in Yoga

My usual yoga practice schedule was affect by the personnel changes at the yoga center. My favorite instructor, Yograj, was transferred Centrium, and the Hatha 2 classes at Langham Place was replaced by other instructor.

The classes started to suck. Even thought it's Hatha 2 lesson, it feels like going back to Hatha 1. The postures taught were simple, no challenge. Most of the old students have disappeared, replaced a bunch of newbies, who can't even do the posts. And some of them even complained about the lesson being too difficult on the internet forum. Why don't they just stick with Hatha 1?! I think the poor instructor is really at the losing end, with experienced students complain too easy and beginners complain too difficult.

I was unhappy that even if I carry on, I won't be able to advance in my practice. After considering for 2 weeks, I finally decided to upgrade my membership to "All Centers" so that I can stick on with Yograj's classes. I re-joined Yograj's classes at the Centrium last evening for a session of YIN. The lesson was great and I learnt a few new postures, so I'm back on track again! *muahmuahmuah*

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