The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race came and gone on 28 Sept 08. It was definitely a success, thanks to Ferrari, Massa and the 2 crashes, which happened near to where i was seated. I was seated opposite the floating platform (which has been turned into a soccer field?!!). I was there since 3pm. I paid a visit to the Singapore Flyer (1st time) and visited my friend who was working at the flyer. Thereafter, I took a stroll around the cirucit park and had the famous Hong Lim Curry Chicken noodles at Marina Square Food court. Yum Yum. The race started punctually at 8 pm. The grandstands were crowded and there were many people taking photographs with DSLRs, including yours truly. Unfortunately, most of my photos turned out real bad and I did not have a clear view to take the photos.
We have to wait till next year to find out whether this year's success was a fluke. Will next year;s race be as exciting as this year? Can the nation's interest in the event last for 4 consecutive years? Can the organizer improve the event further and make it a bigger success? I am not sure whether I will watch the race next year. Maybe I shall work as a volunteer...But I will definitely go to watch the race once the Marina IR is completed. The night scene will be a beauty to behold and hopefully, my photography skills have improved.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Singapore Grand Prix Formula One
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Inaugural Singapore Grand Prix
It's finally here. The Formula One race in Singapore. The above picture shows the track route. The first night race in the Formula One calendar. This will be my first time watching Formula One race live this Sunday. Please, grant me good weather on Sunday *cross my fingers*. I will be supporting the Ferrari drivers!!! Go Ferrari!!!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
I love the above photo taken from Woody Allen's latest movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona. I like the way they gaze into each other's eyes. so loving...
Friday, September 19, 2008
updates
busy busy busy. In three words, i sum up everything about my life.
Photograph by Mitchell Feinberg for New York Magazine, 2006
I really love the above photo, which show a step-by-step examination of slowly diminishing biscuit. I found this photo in the interesting article here from Design Observer.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Floating stairs
Monday, September 8, 2008
New Paris Interior
Check this out. The online edition of New Paris Interior. Here are some of beautiful photos found inside this edition.
"Ooh La La, c'est manifique!! living the life in the capital of class"
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Ramblings for the week
This week, i purchased a 2nd hand D70. I am still trying to grasp the various functions of the camera. I fell sick on Monday and went to see a doctor on a Saturday. As usual, the polyclinic was filled with people on a Saturday morning. I managed to have some catch up time with friends on Friday night and Sunday. Luckily, the coming week will be a good respite from work, i hope.
I chanced upon the following meaningful poem when i was watching the movie "Akeelah and the Bee" on cable. I enjoyed the movie very much. It is about the journey of a black girl from a poor neighborhood who tried to make it to the national spelling bee compeition. Her coach told her to recite this poem, which was hung on the wall of his home.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves,
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest
the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
- Marriane Williamson