01.01.10 –  I was back to Kuching, my beloved hometown to attend this freaking fun & loving wedding of our secondary school mate. Finally, EJ is tying his knot with Jamie Lo after 5 years of being together. Oh, that's what his proposal video said. It's loud and clear. The SFW – it all started from Form 5 I recalled, bunch of adolescences dunno where to wander and tarry around town, being sluggish. Oh yesh, we're young and energetic and game frags were part of our topics. We gathered around kopitiams and discuss about tactics and strategies. The boys are real pro in this.

"We'll name this group THE SFW, how's that?" EJ asked feveredly some 10 years ago.

Everyone agrees and that's where the name came by. There were 8 members initially,  and everyone was crazy minded. Other than frags, there's no other thing we could do. But of course, we have our tertiary studies later on. Time passe! We're now at our 27/28 and do you see how time flies? Which reminded us what we've achieved in this 10 golden years. Mid-life crisis in mind, yeah… apart of that we're still looking for options to live with, for better lifestyles, compassionate love we sought and enigmas that'll surface sooner or later.

Well, back on the track. After I touched down, the boys gathered @ my house for some preps & formation discussions for tomorrow but of course, it's our EJ's BACHELOR'S NIGHT! So, we've prepared something unusual & memorable for him – and it's gonna go WOW factor for the general audience. It was Mike's idea after analyzing a few youtube clips from KL-gites and since nobody's doing so in Kuching, we'll have to be the first batch to start with. 

THIS IS SCOOBY DOO EPIC @ THE SPRING.

EJ had no idea what we're up to. We blindfolded him and he was thrilled with amusement when we groom him up. He thought it was some sorta pig costume or stuff like that. LOL!! We're all burst with laughters. We roamed around The Spring Shopping Mall (Kuching) and pedestrians at the concourse was elated with The Costume in which they thought it was The Spring Management's idea. Well, we've again surprised the crowd.  We unfold EJ @ Silhouette (restaurant) and thank god he was sporty – He as well was burst into laughters. 

We had some plans for him after the dinner. Task 1, to buy strangers ice-creams but it must be a lady / girl. Fair enough, the only place to buy ice-cream is sugar bun and look what we have there, superb scooby with tons n tons of admires. WOhooO! Task 2, roam around the mall and say 'HI' to everyone whilst me & Bernard went to Parkson to buy white sleeves. I bet that scob was enjoying shaking hands around. Do enjoy the photos & descriptions below!

The day after we set forth to Hilton early in the morning and the heng tai (bridegroom-men) was being mock by the sisters' (bridesmaids). Well, not to say mock, we need clearance to enter the bride's chamber. That's why the games seemed to be intense. Luckily we had our fun-filled bachelor's night (which was a good training ground before this very day) and passed all sectors prepared by the jee mui's (bridesmaids). The bitter gourd doesn't taste bitter to me at all. I had a few bites.. It goes YUMMY & 'sweet' – same goes to the plum… Ice-cream is easy case for BLCC & Robin. The chung brother's had those WASABI Biscuit. Gab did hint Adrian about the wasabi but he ain't listening… so he got a throb on later afternoon after consuming the wasabi… LOL! As for Mike, I can't recall what he had.. LOL!! EJ is so darn lucky to have the heng tai's around! We covered him!!!!! 

Later on… we attended mass & nuptial ceremonial at St. Joseph cathedral – the mass ended at noon. We had a pleasant lunch at 3rd mile's Dong Guan Restaurant. EJ was not present… he had fine dining with Jamie @ Hilton. How sweet! Afternoon was chaos… I compiled the video with limited resources and dang I hate that last minute job to be frank! Luckily I managed to finish it off by 6PM again…. last minute job sux to the fullest! The dinner was held @ Hilton as well and I had my little surprise for the couple which was the music video that I did with together with Adrian, Mike & Gab @ Penang back in November 2009. I palpitate the moment the clip was being broadcast, oh dear. I have no idea what I've came through but that feeling was scary; fear of chastise. Don't ask me why… I dunno where that came from. Adrian saw my expression and he stared at me like he'd seen a ghost! So I just ate my duckling while the rest of the clip were being broadcast to the curious audience. Glad there were applaud heard and laughters too. LOL! Why worry? .____.|| Enough rants.

Alright enjoy the pictures & videos prepared for this special coverage of THE SFW Memorable Wedding!!

Note : SFW (Sick Freaking Weirdo) , Halycube (Halycube is trademark of Halyconstudio & Cube Photography)

I see Adrian is more embarrassed than EJ (blindfolded) here. Cuz' EJ's blindfolded and nobody knew who he was.

Unfold!! Finally! Welcome to the party!

That spec was from AVATAR screening in Brisbane LOL! I wonder if he sees twinkle twinklehere

And Scob did some promo for this restaurant! LOL! That display board is a bit misleading though

Taste a bit sweet and not so dry.

Seafood Carbonara @ Silhouette

Seafood Spaghetti @ Silhouette
Too salty!!

Before the real thing! Here's the mennequin.

This picture goes LOL!!!!!

 

EJ Wedding Day. The fun has just begun!
(This is the first time I shoot wedding photojournalism while parting the event with Bridegroom's Men… Never before I've did such crazy stuff before)

 

This is Father Albert

It goes WOW for the Sarawak Laksa (Golden Arch)

Oh YEAH!

LOL!!! Man… this is awesome!

Bride was proposing to have a shoot on stage. So here u go

~ The End ~

(who's next SFW to get married? Stay tune!)

Thanks for viewing & your wonderful time here.

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Scooby Doo Epic @ The Spring

SFW Love Story
(Premiers shown during wedding dinner)

 

30.01.2010 – I was back in Kuching for my 2nd sister's wedding and it was a real challenge for me to work solo but luckily a primary school mate buzz up and offered help the following day, also a Nikon D80 user so it's pretty easy for me to guide through just in case. Am totally embarrassed that I had totally forgotten about Wemine's ang pao (red packet) after the shootings. Guess I have to postpone and pass to him during CNY.

Met up with fellow EJ @ Tarot cafe on 31st afternoon while waiting for his wife. OMG! That MangoMelon was really awesome! You gotta try that if you have the chance. The ingredients are pudding, mango slice, cincau, watermelon balls and sago. (see photo here and here)

After the wedding dinner on 31st evening, I had some catch up with Darren & Shirley @ Atmosphera Cafe – just opposite The Spring Mall. Man… the ambience of the cafe are too comfy and you could doze off anytime (see photo here, here and here). I must say that banana smoothies was really tasty and slurpie! Definitely a place for everyone to gather!!

Albeit the busy schedule, am glad to meet up a few local photographers in a singular timeframe. I met Nolan.C (plurkers) @ Pandungan and the herbal tea prepared by him was awesome (so good of Nolan to treat me but I have to pay him since he's doing business… thanks for his generosity); cool down body temperature and heat inside my body. Good start for the rest of the day just in case I have anything that's oily; whilst Edwin.L at Starbucks, Percint88 on that night – just some 5 minutes drive from home. It's been a year since we last communicate and glad he still remembered me; we shared some insights there as well but too bad I gotta leave early for my sister's wedding preps. The conversation lasted for half an hour.

Also, met Gerard.L and Allen.A at Chang Chun Coffee (Abel Rd) shop on monday morning for laksa breakfast. An hour chat with Gerard and another half for Allen and oops… guess what? Allen was late cuz' he woke up late. LOL! Then, there came an old man selling a basket of snacks / fruits. I've heard pathos & stories about this old man so I purchased 2 packets of banana snacks for RM6 (although it's a bit pricey but I hope that amount of $ could buy him 2 meals). Click here to read his story (picture attached on site).

Before I depart off Singapore on Monday afternoon, I had a pleasant lunch with mom @ Imperial Duck (see photo)… and bought some TOTO (Lotto) for mom in case if luck spurs on her. hehehe! Gawd… I almost miss my flight again and it was already 1.30PM and my flight was scheduled to depart @ 2.50PM Luckily I sped off to the airport on time and reached within 7 minutes. Phew! If not, I'll have to accept similar fate just like my past KL incident. 

Tiring week indeed. Enjoy the photos & descriptions.

Kolo mee at large! Well, this is the only stall found at Pandungan that's still opened late afternoon (about 3.30PM) and also nearby Nolan's Liang Teh Shop Taste good though… any kolo mee made in Kuching taste good

Ordered some wanton and aw!!! It's soft and delicious!! Just like those made by Hong Kee's.

Our famous Kuching 3 Layered Milk Tea or what is called as ' Teh C Peng '. Only available in Kuching and you cannot find anywhere else . Bottom part is syrup, center part is milk and top part is the tea itself.

Of course, not forgetting our famous Sarawak Laksa. This stall is @ Chang Chun, Abel Road. Had this on monday morning with 2 peeps.

Gerard Nokia-ing.. Taukeh si beh eng….

Late comer… Allen with his Teh C.

Wemine, my primary school friend with his new toy!

And yes, I was back for my sister's wedding. Something wrong with this pix. By right parents should sit down LOL! Oh well, we don't mind and no taboo about that.  

2010 with a bliss and indented perspective. This is The Opera House on one sunny day. The bay was windy but this is definitely some of the greatest structure ever invented by men. Of course, this is just part of the 'big picture'.

Details : 18mm, Shutter speed @ 1/640, F stops @ 3.5, PS B/W.

 ：：GEMINI MAN ：：

A man in this Zodiac has a thin long and proportional face. He has a high forehead and very cleaver. He looks like he can not stand or sit still, a very fast person. His nose is just right in size, thin lips, talk fast and very talkative. He can think faster than he talks, but once he start talking, he will talk non stop as if god has gifted him with that special talk machine mouth. He likes to cut his hair short and he is very athletic. He is a tall, slim and every movement of his is 'Fast' or nearly call 'Hyperactive'.  He has a long fingers and always tapping on table or moving his finger as if he is trying to grab something. He is the type who will write or scribble on paper, he never stay still. His hair always well comb or neat. He will spent a long time to comb his hair. He will keep his manicure and pedicure clean. He is a well dress and clean guy, so if you like cleanliness, you will love him.  He will keep all his cloth in big closet, and never throw away even shirts he never wear any more, but yet he still keep buying new cloths and make sure he is in style. He knows how to dress well even with a low budget. He get bored easily with his favorite cloths , cologne. He is very picky, so soap and his cologne even have to be in the same trend or same scent.  If you date this kind of guy, you might think you are dating 2 guys, you will have to guess his feeling and emotion. Is he doing thing because it is a duty, or is it because he wants to?  He change his mind as fast as he change a new pairs of shoes. He can pick up a book and roughly read through and understand it's contents, so if you see a Gemini man who reads the whole book, then he must be influenced by other Zodiac.  He hate to set fix schedule, and dislike a boring same routine job. He could hardly be on time, and can only keep time if it is complete important and necessary. He does not come late because he forgets, but because he always find other attractions along the way. He likes to act opposite to what he wants to do. He is a very good speaker and make a very good politician. He can easily persuade other people and well presented himself in public, a real charmer. If he is a writer, he will write the best seller.  He always search for truth and constantly study himself. He never satisfy about his fame, his reputation or money, because he thinks he deserved more. He will keep searching even he is not sure what is his ultimate satisfaction.  Woman in love normally wants to feel secure and stable, but if you fall in love with this guy be prepare to be alone. He will come to see you when he feels like it. He won't even know how he spent his days everyday, so adjust yourself if you love him.  Dating him is like dating 2 guys, so today he can tell you how much he loves you, but tomorrow he might call you to cancel your date. When he upsets, he could tell you he hate your dress, even it is the same dress he used to tell you make you look very sexy. Do not ask him why he is that's way for he won't have any explanations too. When he is back to normal mood, he will take you out again and forget what just happened.  You can not expect him to be the same person now, and forever. His changes will depend on you, for better or for worst. If you like to take risk and dare for challenges, you will get along with him fine. He keeps his emotional secretly as if hiding it, so you will not be able to see if he crazy in love with you, or does not give a damn at all, but be calm and patient.  He will never leave you if he thinks you are a puzzle, then he will spent times solving this puzzle.

Haha….

Gab sent me this horoscope read up and I found it amusing. It says 89% of Joseph Teo in the passage and I shouldn't mull over my erratic muse. Heed on, it's the little Giminian's secret and shall be unveiled right here right now.

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Glimmer alike facet of gems – yes, he's got that slanting cheek, not hot, ain't chubby either. That's how he looked like 8 years back. But I still prefer the Joseph in the year of 2005. He looks definitely chubby and plump. What The Fish? You there might be wondering if this chap is very much a narcist himself. Not so! He look into the mirror everyday to wax, comb his hair for occasions but it looks like he's growing more mature antecedently. Holy, some said he looks like 배용준 (Bae) oh NOoo! He'll die laughing out loud and went insomniac! Well, he's as good as a proud Kuchingite, that's for sure. 

Puberty was fun! You can still poke those pimples on your face without anxiety. Hey, there's even some hot missy approached him and asked him out for a drink. I envied him! But one thing good about him, he dislikes visiting rowdy crowdy places like the pub. Cafe or Lounge suits him with smooth jazz is a definite. Not bad after all but this Giminian is way too eccentric than any other kind. Maybe he is the mama's boy or way too picky on preferences and I always heard that he rejected offers.

Uh oh!

Reject offers? What's so charming about this bloke? Well, tell you what! You'll get a pulse vibe when you stare at his eyes for more than 5 seconds. That's a record breaking time frame! Nobody could deliver the message within 5 but usually 15 seconds or so. He's eyes…. pretty deceiving. It goes like this…  

—–  .. —— 
  -,_____,-

I can't see his oculus under that starking sun. You can just see a horizontal line on his eyelids. No wonder people around said he looks like a korean more than a local Sarawakian. Okay…. maybe a Japanese or Singaporean (he wears glasses) but he's english and mandarin was kinda….

Uh oh!

I was just wondering where his origin was from? Pass that! He won't elaborate further. It's kinda like a dispute to him. Influential mediums surrounded him maybe. That's what I thought! It's much of a peculiar individual around the region. Back to topic —-

He's fast but too bad he's a dumb dork! Reactions seemed retard! I guess he should really go for that lady and stop mingling consequences & loyalties. Pass that… There's no such thing as a perfect couple of the century. I'll just have to laugh at him! This is not Tang or Ching dynasty. 

Sometimes I pitied his contretemps. He could do better than those ah bengs! Well that was years backs. Out in the working force, he's more reliant and responsible of his works. I knew he love OTs and work long hours to achieve something otherwise, he'll rate them as failure of acceptance. His dignity is high. Therefore, you could hardly be aware with his findings.. Sometimes, am really surprised with what he could came up with, his dire and passion of something could drive you mad. That's what I observed as a reader. Remember… he's got two personalities.

Like the scribbles online scattered all over. Flip back on his journals you could find some! Oh yeah, sometimes he rants too but that's part of his cognitive content. Learning is fun and it applies to everyone. I am very use to his attitude of being a sloth. Sometimes, it's really hard to drag him on the table burning midnight oil but he's got a brilliant resolution for himself – trance music that was. Every beat keeps him awake and ease him from memorizing something tedious. Recently, he's into fusions and people categorize his music taste as… gothic. No worries, he told me that the process of learning is to throw yourself into something that's particularly alien to you. There, you absorb the essence of knowledge and extrinsic nature of something. So… I learnt his secret!

OH!!!!! I can't take further more.

That's a lot of cloths… from blazer to zara jeans! Speak of fashion…. he's literally good in dressing himself up, No doubt! Spendthrift is his friend and I hardly spoken to them cause it's a lof of money and very time consuming but fortunately that's seasonal and mostly done overseas – not Singapore nor Kuching – just once in a blue moon perhaps. He seemed pretty elated to shop in the foreign land more to get himself panache. Oh, come on! You're not doing that cat walk thingy aren't u Joe? Guess not! He loves copycat I reckon! No wonder those fashions look so familiar elsewhere but only if you chance upon, that is

And yes, I observed something unusual. He's a very lame organizer and doesn't seemed to get a clear prospect on matters due to his vagary. I know why… It's his mind playing tricks on him. First  decision was always crucial but there came the second and third and eventually he couldn't get an exact resolution on things. That's why he needs his friend around to assist him on routine checks & exact answers if possible. Am always there for him (if time permits). If you're saying he's capable of doing big things. HAHA… still a long way. Just like some parlance, "it takes years to furnish your skills, seconds on misusing one."

"The truth is out there!", he claimed. Possibly he had watched too much X-files back then. Mysteries surrounded us and the most intrigue moment is to see those infinite possibilities. He only knew how to talk but don't how to act. That's the weakness in him. Sometimes I felt like slapping his words half way through and asked him, "Where's your action?" I noticed he's pretty much sensitive if you look down on him. And that's where he's anger ignites and push him forward. Not a bad thing either. At least some indirect motivation there for him. He could do better but not into perfection. Jesus had given him so many chances in life, but he doesn't really seemed to appreciate what was given and presented in front of him. One thing I know… he'll keep himself intake with the society and acquiring new abilities from time to time.

I believe he will change the future. Of what? I dunno… I preserved that through my 7th sense.

Though some said he's asian version of Jim Carey. Yeah…. no doubt about that… He can be silly at times but not too often. He's also a being and always create attention to others. You feel that too? I have no idea with his intention but it seemed positive to me. No sign of a negativism brought into other's mind. But unfortunately jealousy is his greatest enemy to counter. He always swallow a few bottles of vinegar first without second thought and ended up diarrhea in the toilet. Man, can you imagine how his arse exploded? It goes putt putt puttttttt.. OWH!! That awful stench in the toilet – you cannot imagine. I better stop here before he checks back the log and found out someone saying something bad about him

 

The Inner Soul.