Diary of Botak Chand

Friday, June 17, 2011

The New Begining .. ....

Exchanged our very first gift in midst of working hours while both sneak off from office for a short rendezvous.

Believed most would say "it's the thoughts that counts". .. Yes.. though it might be something not significantly expensive to most, i felt it's kinda sweet & of cos not to say important.

Thanks ya ;) ~! Now i'm gonna think where to hang it inside the car since she had made suggestion.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

You know it's been way too long when....

you have completely forgotten your blogger password.

Just read some previous entries and was quite amazed how my life have moved on . A lot had happened in career and social fronts, but it's time to walk the road to recovery ( scar and all ). Can't really say that i'm back for sure, but i sure miss chucking in random notes like this after having spent couple minutes plus + plus worth of password trial and error.



Friday, May 27, 2011

For better or for worse, I DO ...

"I, (Bride/Groom) take (Bride/Groom) to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward till death do us part."

Wondering how many couples have actually taken steps back to ponder upon those responsibilities associating this vow. Society itself had evolved in such that responsibilities in life can be easily cater out to others through monetary means, like hiring of domestic maids or private nurses etc not mentioning about love. An impulse desire for love which lead to "Will You Marry Me ?", can now be easily settled through procedure of papers signing in order to get out of this "misery". What has happened to "till death do us part." ? This has greatly put shame upon marriage vow as it used to merit utmost respects between the binded ones.

Malicious occurrences during this wrenched process further inflates heart twinges within, forcing individuals to appeal sympathies from families & friends. Such poignant episodes never fail to recur around us. But what much could we do to help in such case since we'll not in their shoes ? What or how could bypassers' comment enlighten either party ? Seriously, i thought none.

Sad but true, believed that the once upon time "happily forever after" had already lost it's preeminence over changing time. Therefore how could those once hurt, dare leaping steps forward into relationship again. Through sincere & genuine efforts perhaps, some says .. ... This i'm still seriously pondering bout .. ..



Thursday, October 8, 2009

"Could Have" by Wislawa Szymborska

It could have happened.
It had to happen.
It happened earlier. Later.
Nearer. Farther off.
It happened, but not to you.

You were saved because you were the first.
You were saved because you were the last.
Alone. With others.
On the right. The left.
Because it was raining.
Because of the shades. Because the day was sunny.

You were in luck -- there was a forest.
You were in luck -- there was no trees.
You were in luck -- a rake, a hook, a beam, a brake,
A jamb, a turn, a quarter-inch, an instant ...

So you're here ? Still dizzy from
another dodge, close shave, reprieve ?
One hole in the net and you slipped through ?
I couldn't be more shocked or
speechless.
Listen,
How your heart pounds inside me.



Thursday, September 10, 2009

Latest Musing ...

It's really been awhile that i actually scribble something here. Sometimes just come to a standpoint feeling if i have to write .. It has to be something meaningful. On the other hand, isn't blog suppose to be something for us to KP whatever or whenever we want ? .. Make up your mind Chandler ~!!

While being totally tied up at work which can be quite choking at times .. Seems like gaiety is far from nearby. Maybe having amnesia as my best friend wasn't a bad idea after all huh .. !!!

Read an article written on Tanya's facebook some days back & was enthralled by the way she writes .. those sentenses, evoked certain degree of emo within as it's quite poignant. Words ... so powerful indeed. After reading, can't help but started to reflect those sweet nostalgia we had.

Exactly 2 years ago, life seems devastating and dreadful to move on after being handicapped by a failed relationship of 7 years. I must really thank my family & many other kind souls for giving me a lift back to where i am again. Looking back, things doesn't seems that bad after all as i rediscovered many things along the way. Though i haven't recollect the courage to fall again, probably explain why i'm still single .. .. think better things are good for a wait.

There's a say, "Ones never cherish the warmth of Spring if ones never been through the cold merciless Winter." Sunshine is within reach i believe hence i just have to brace ahead ... Gambatte ~!

That's all folks .. maybe i'm just writing for the sake of celebrating my 2nd year singlehood hahaha ...

Monday, May 11, 2009

孙燕姿 我怀念的 完整版MV

Recently got hooked with this song. Loved the lyrics which shares my same thoughts as well.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Dinner which is called Reunion .. ~!

It's been a tradition that every year, our family will arrange a reunion dinner held in some resturants with 1st aunt & youngest aunt's whole family ( or should i put as families .. since some of my cousins already got married .. haha ) ...

This year, M Hotel which won the pageant .. Well, the food somehow rather i felt was overly price as far steamboat makan is concerned. However, it's the people that add the extra flavours ~! ...


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*Pictures courtesy of Sh3ng Pizture.. ~!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Made in Italy ... ...

While still haven't get over the bereavement of my braun buffel loafers which offically retired last week due to a big hole in the front tip.. ( yea, this pair of loafers carries a lot of sweet reminiscences )

Happened to know Moreschi is having some great sale from Salman hence went over sat noon to check it out. Actually was thinking of having a pair Tod's but no harm having a look over there ya ....

& after seeing & tried a few pairs .. . ... "TA DA" .. ~!!

This is what i got ~!! ... yea, the price is "good" ..haha ..


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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happie 2009 ~!! ...

A steamboat gathering with kofu comrades at Tiong Bahru Plaza after attending New Year Gongyo at ICA ~! .. what a year to start off with. ..


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* From the front ..


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*From the back ..

Sunday, December 28, 2008

When a wedding theme turn very wrong .. ~!!

Yea .. this is the theme for Joseph's wedding on Sunday( School Boys ) ~!! ..
Was trying out the costume with Sheng & "Ta DA" ~!! .. .


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* Looks abit like Ronaldo ya .. haha ..


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* MEEeeee ~!!!


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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Bday Present ~! ..

Hey Guys ~! ..Thanks alot for the gifts ~!!! ..

ya , the most embarrassing moment is when i'm having a conversation with my boss in the meeting room & right there was Recept , walking over to hand-delivery a bouquet of flower & a soft toy ( goaty ). .. .. This .. gotta specially thanks Beelin + Peter ~!! ..
(-_-")



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*Sencer's present . ... Thanks dude ~!

Friday, December 12, 2008

V8 Vantage

Remember the post regards shoots on Vantage V8 fr BHP group. Attached is it's montage .. cool rite ~!

Friday, December 5, 2008

In remembrance of Lo Hwei Yen.

Yup , would like to dedicate this blog to Hwei Yen & Michael.

Hwei Yen, 28, was among the least fortunated who have been taken hostage & killed in a shooting & grenade rampage at Oberoi hotel last week.

Losing someone close & dear , somehow it evoked the dim feeling within me as well.


The nation will miss you, Hwei Yen .. .

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Ikeda sensei's word of encouragement ;

++Qte++

The important thing is to overcome the sorrow that accompanies any type of separation, such as death or divorce. The vital thing is to continue advancing. Do not look back. Just forge on. There are many reasons why people bid farewell to one another. People have their own thoughts and situations. The deep scars within your heart may not heal quickly. Yet brace yourself so you can look forward. You should strive to move on, cutting through the clouds in your heart. As long as you advance, new hope will be born. The sun will rise. Only when you continue to advance can you encounter an even better, more wonderful you

++Unqte++

Thursday, December 4, 2008

♥Olivia Ong- Sweet Memories♥

Maybe it's the weather ... runnin low in spirit . ..

Friday, October 24, 2008

Vantage equal Superiority ..~!!

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V8 Vantage, hand built by the Brit car manufacturer Aston Martin. The "Vantage" name on high performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based supercar of the 1990s. It's the leanest and most agile car in Aston's current three-model lineup hence, is intended as a more accessible model to compete with other power cars especially directly with Porsche 911.

Was given the opportunity do a commercial shots for BHP Group & .. Wah Lah ~! ... Result of Sheng's & mine teamwork. More to come man .. . so STAY TUNE .. ...

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* Fact of the day: I still perfer Maserati's GranTurismo since the price is almost the same ... . "400++K... ~!!!".

Had also attached pic of that car just in case ur're clueless of which model/what car we're talking here .. haha .. ..

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Friday Rendz Oct Concert poster

Boy .. Take a look at Zirong's creation ... Almost fell off my seat when i saw this.
Try spotting me haha ....

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Need for Speed .. .. F1 nite race .. ~!

Popped by Probulk's office which is situated on 43rd floor of Suntec tower 5 on the actual day race. Having the view of first 3 bends of the 5.067 kilometre track, "damn" it was clear...

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* Capturing the moments with Sheng's 70 - 200mm, F2.8 Missed the startoff shoot ... damn . .....


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* Crowd Stand.

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* The winner, Alonso

Note of Day : I almost puke when the cars dashed past me as it's REALLY DAMN LOUD .. ... the sound ... it's giving me the love & hate feelin ..

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Matrimony .. ~!

Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.. . ..
I believed all will agreed with me regards the quote. Blissful moment captured at a Air Base ... . by Sheng & me .. ..

"Chanquan & Huiying's" ..


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* Candid shot ..



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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Food Cinematography ...

Sheng got an assignment to do up shoots for 1 of food menu. This is his first time doing product shoot hence got me along to assist / provide ideas .. & wah lah ~~!! .. I incidentally became his art director ~!! .. how u fare our maiden collaboration ...??


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* Testing .. Chicken cutlet spaghetti .. ..

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* finish pix .. . Teriyaki fried chicken cutlet with spagatti

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* Sausage Pasta ~!! .. ..

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What say ya .. haha .. I think it's cool ~! ... Comments are welcome irregardless good or bad. ciao now ~! .. .

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

HGC & HGS chapter excursion..

Battling to rouse from bed early Sat morning really not a good thing to try after having a late drinking session @ Grapevine on the day before.

Jameson organized a hiking trip for HGC & HGS , starting from Mount Faber which links to Faber walk & then all the way to Hortpark.. Though the distance is kinda short, but lot's of fun there.


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* Gather point

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* Steve being arrowed to entertain the crowd.

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* In high spirits

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* Cool forest walk .. ..

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* Snack time ~!!

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*Finally .. Hortpark .. ...