After 3 years of blogging, I've decided to move my blog to my own domain. To explain my decision, I have created this welcome post over at my new blog.
You may now follow my new bog at www.5stonesphoto.com/blog
The new blog launched today with 3 brand new photo essays featuring working kids in Batsm and the closure of the KTM railway in Singapore.
Update your bookmarks today and see you over at the other side!! :)
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A Surprise Package
A Surprise Package
Today, I received a surprise package. Ok, so my darling and I had to go down to Singapore Post to claim it, namely because
1) It's addressed to her
2) It was held by Singapore customs who insist on charging GST on what was essentially a gift from her brother....
Astute readers and followers of my Facebook page as well as Twitter have already guessed it - inside the package originating from San Francisco is the shiny new iPad 2 which my darling's brother have kindly helped her purchase in the US. (He stays and works in US, most recently in Google :))
Whisky with iPad 2
Whisky was just as excited as us regarding the shiny new package. Well actually, she is excited about ANYTHING new that we bring back to the house.... (she was there when I unboxed my Macbook Pro last year....)
But on to the obligatory unboxing pictures.....
The Box
Opening up the box, we have the shiny new white iPad 2 in all its glory....
Unboxing the iPad 2
Note the front facing camera adorning the top of the iPad 2...
Rest of the package
This is the usual Apple styling inside the package - clean and neat.
And finally, just to show this isn't a hoax.... the iPad 2 itself...
iPad 2 Wifi + 3G White 32 gig
This is the white version of the 32 gig Wifi + 3G iPad 2 which my darling will be using from now on. Why am I so excited about it? Well first of all I'm a gadget freak, and at a time when I'm still not feeling 100% well from the flu, it's something I can get excited about :)
Also, one year ago, I braved the long queues in Singapore to purchase the original iPad for my wife as her birthday present. This time, not only do we avoid the craziness of launch day in Singapore (still an undetermined date to boot), I will now get to inherit her original iPad!
Now, I can stop looking enviously whenever she uses her iPad, and I can be envious with new stuff, like oh, the slimmer design and the front and back facing camera of the new iPad.... :p
Whisky does feel a bit ignored though!
Whisky with doeful eyes...
Today, I received a surprise package. Ok, so my darling and I had to go down to Singapore Post to claim it, namely because
1) It's addressed to her
2) It was held by Singapore customs who insist on charging GST on what was essentially a gift from her brother....
Astute readers and followers of my Facebook page as well as Twitter have already guessed it - inside the package originating from San Francisco is the shiny new iPad 2 which my darling's brother have kindly helped her purchase in the US. (He stays and works in US, most recently in Google :))
Whisky with iPad 2
Whisky was just as excited as us regarding the shiny new package. Well actually, she is excited about ANYTHING new that we bring back to the house.... (she was there when I unboxed my Macbook Pro last year....)
But on to the obligatory unboxing pictures.....
The Box
Opening up the box, we have the shiny new white iPad 2 in all its glory....
Unboxing the iPad 2
Note the front facing camera adorning the top of the iPad 2...
Rest of the package
This is the usual Apple styling inside the package - clean and neat.
And finally, just to show this isn't a hoax.... the iPad 2 itself...
iPad 2 Wifi + 3G White 32 gig
This is the white version of the 32 gig Wifi + 3G iPad 2 which my darling will be using from now on. Why am I so excited about it? Well first of all I'm a gadget freak, and at a time when I'm still not feeling 100% well from the flu, it's something I can get excited about :)
Also, one year ago, I braved the long queues in Singapore to purchase the original iPad for my wife as her birthday present. This time, not only do we avoid the craziness of launch day in Singapore (still an undetermined date to boot), I will now get to inherit her original iPad!
Now, I can stop looking enviously whenever she uses her iPad, and I can be envious with new stuff, like oh, the slimmer design and the front and back facing camera of the new iPad.... :p
Whisky does feel a bit ignored though!
Whisky with doeful eyes...
20110328 - Afternoon Tea at TWG
Over a period of 2 days, while I buckled under the influence of an unexpected bout of flu, I've had some time to do quite a bit of thinking and reflection, and one of the things on my mind is this blog - you see, the original idea of this blog was to support my photo-a-day project since the year 2008 - you can actually trace the beginnings of this blog to 31st Dec 2007.
Well, without trying to overstate things, the blog is back, and I've decided to restart my photo-a-day project, a project which I stopped since I came back from Paris and Switzerland (hey I needed a break :)). So, starting from this post, I'll do my best to post a photo everyday, and also talk about my Europe trip.
So, over a relaxing afternoon tea at TWG at Ion (fantastic place by the way), the decision was made to go back to blogging again!
TWG at Ion
Interesting teapot
I love photogenic tea pots :)
A Variety of Tea
Starbucks is more of my place, but my wife is a tea lover! TWG actually stands for "The Wellness Group", and is the embodiment of the luxury concept of an elegant English tea room. The place, and the service, is first rate!
Afternoon Tea Time
I wish I can do this everyday - lounging and sipping tea in the lazy hours of the afternoons :)
Tasty Scones
Sandwiches
The scones are good, and so are the sandwiches. They are also healthy enough for someone like me who is recovering from a bad bout of flu. Overall it's a little pricey, but the experience is worth it!
At 313 Marche
My darling wife (third from left!) and I ended the day goofing off with some good friends at Marche at 313. It's a relaxing day, but one that is badly needed for me as I recover from my flu!
Till the next post! It's great to be back :)
Well, without trying to overstate things, the blog is back, and I've decided to restart my photo-a-day project, a project which I stopped since I came back from Paris and Switzerland (hey I needed a break :)). So, starting from this post, I'll do my best to post a photo everyday, and also talk about my Europe trip.
So, over a relaxing afternoon tea at TWG at Ion (fantastic place by the way), the decision was made to go back to blogging again!
TWG at Ion
Interesting teapot
I love photogenic tea pots :)
A Variety of Tea
Starbucks is more of my place, but my wife is a tea lover! TWG actually stands for "The Wellness Group", and is the embodiment of the luxury concept of an elegant English tea room. The place, and the service, is first rate!
Afternoon Tea Time
I wish I can do this everyday - lounging and sipping tea in the lazy hours of the afternoons :)
Tasty Scones
Sandwiches
The scones are good, and so are the sandwiches. They are also healthy enough for someone like me who is recovering from a bad bout of flu. Overall it's a little pricey, but the experience is worth it!
At 313 Marche
My darling wife (third from left!) and I ended the day goofing off with some good friends at Marche at 313. It's a relaxing day, but one that is badly needed for me as I recover from my flu!
Till the next post! It's great to be back :)
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