What a day

Dear all

Work was busy, famous artiste checked-in today. Not many fans turned up though. Wonder if his popularity is dropping. On another matter, General Manager supported me in a decision which I made. I'm so touched. Started work today at 0700hrs, completed at 2015hrs. Damn exhausted. Intended to sleep at the locker for like half an hour but woke up 2 hours later. Late big time.

Was supposed to meet up with this guy for a freelance photographer position. It's on part-time basis and on flexible timings. Initially planned on meeting up at 2115hrs but since I'm very late, I thought, there goes my chance. However, I checked my phone and was delighted to received an SMS from him saying that he will be late also. Haha, luck is on me. Made my way to Coffee Bean at Boat Quay, which was the planned meeting point however he called to direct me to his office nearby. His office turned up to be a studio with full set-up. I'm impressed. Had a casual chat for like an hour. At the end of it, he offered me a trial for an upcoming wedding shoot eventhough he knew of my limited experience. What can I say, I grabbed the offer on the spot.

The only setback was my irregular shifts and my lack of equipments. Well, I'll cross the bridge when I come to it.

Heres my wishlist if I intended to proceed further;

1 - Lens 18-70mm f/3.5-4.6
2 - Lens 50mm f/1.8
3 - Flash SB 600
4 - Back-up hard drive
5 - Batteries
6 - Others

Not to worry, there's the option of renting the items if I have to.

Helmi

Cat show (again)

Dear all

Went to a cat show 2 days back on Sunday with my family. Some pix to share.Inside the exhibition hall.

Little bro playing with cats,

participated in a quiz...... and walked away with the big jug that he's holding.

Ok here's the cats..... Time to go home.

Helmi

Off day

Dear all

Finally finished my midnite shifts, 5 nights in total. Off day today but back to morning shift tomorow. Every night, the system need to shut down for the night auditing. Here's a quick summary of my midnite stretch.

1st night, TG, Katie and me. Nice, not busy. System normal.
2nd night, TG, Yenni and me. Very busy. System error, came back late at 0640hrs. Many departures in the morning.
3rd night, TG, Yenni and me. Busy. System error again, came back at 0530hrs.
4th night, TG, Yenni and me. Extremely, super, damn busy. As expected, system error. Came back at 0515hrs. In addition, 3 groups depart at the same time in the morning, cleared 73 departures in 2 hours. Now I'm still wondering how I survive that ordeal.
5th night, Frankie, Yenni, Winston and me. Smooth night. A nice ending to my round of midnight.My team for the 2nd to 4th night. Our combination brings many disasters.

Helmi

Midnite shift

Dear all

I survive my midnight shift, barely scrapping through. Thank goodness was not busy, hope the remaining nights were the same.

2 staffs has resigned and left. Need help desperately. Good news though, increment has been announced. Yay.....

Helmi

Lazy me

Dear all

Was OFF yesterday. How did I spend my day off, sleep mostly. Kind of wasted my day by sleeping through it. On midnight shift today as an AM. Haven't done AM shift for a long time. Hope I can still remember the duties.

Nikon and Canon cameras announced new models to their digital SLR cameras. New models coming out, prices of current camera models will drop. Yay, can get another camera hopefully soon. Or at least another lens and new flash. Or more lens and new tripod. Argh, the list goes on and on.

And to Sadiq, what are you waiting for. As I mentioned, camera prices dropping so grab yours now.

Helmi

Lowepro Nova 5AW

Dear all
This lightweight, feature-packed shoulder bag has our famous All Weather Cover™ and OverLap Zipper™ to resist bad weather and dust; a NoDrop Pocket™ for safer film and filter changes; and a curved, contoured, pressed-foam shoulder strap for superior comfort. Customizable interior fits most SLR systems; mesh side pockets, an inner mesh pocket, back security pocket and organizer pockets hold accessories.

Got this special deal from my Nikon club membership. Costs me S$60 which is a bargain. Can't wait for it.

Helmi

Marina South Pier

Dear all

Headed to Marina South Pier on thursday. Thankgoodness my camera is with me.

The entrance.The interior of the building. The riverboat restaurant. Benches at the rooftop. My very unwilling model for the day. Do not stand between a hungry lady and her meal.

Thanks all

Helmi

3 months ago

Its been 3 months but I'm still thinking of you.

Helmi

Late post: Day at the beach

Dear all

Had a family gathering cum barbeque/camping on 4 August at Changi beach in conjunction with the birthday of 5 family members. Here's some pictures to share.

My granddad and her four daughters.
I really like this picture of me coz it did not show my receding hairline, hehe.

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures. Photos by myself and an uncle of mine. For more pictures please click here.

Thank you.

Helmi

Happy National Day

Dear all

National Day, arrivals about 250, mostly Singaporeans. We waited and we prepared. They came but they failed to conquer, the infamous 'hello kitty queue' somehow went missing this year. Everyone was surprised, I was disappointed.

Rushed home after work to watch the national day parade on TV. Switched on the TV in time as the parade segment just started with the 'Guard of Honor' contingent marching in. Reminds me of the time when I was involved in NDP 98. Proud memories of mine.

Was late 10 mins for morning shift today. Bad start to the day and was busy today, as usual with Singaporeans arriving and departing. Will be on morning shift again for next 2 days, hoping for the best.

Helmi

Back to reality

Dear all

Let me start from a few days back.

3 Aug
Went jogging (Yes people, I am not kidding) with Fasle Jr at marina promenade and then to the gym. Thank goodness I'm still alive.

4-5 Aug
BBQ cum family gathering cum birthday celebration at Changi beach. Wonder how time flies when you are really happy. So much fun, pictures will be updated soon.

6 Aug
Back to work, back to reality. How I miss my days on leave.

Helmi

5th day on leave, another day at another park.

The lonely chair facing the sea. One of the park inhabitants.

Guess who?Coconuts

Thank you.

Helmi

Another year older

Dear all

Happy birthday to me, another year older. Hope I'm only getting wiser.

Helmi

A day at the park

Dear all

My 100th post in this blog so far. Nothing to do so me and dearie headed to the park near my home earlier yesterday. She brought her digicam, I brought along one of my babies. In the end, kind of did a photoshoot for her. Heres some pictures. All unprocessed, no editing done. Posted as taken from camera.

Thank you

Helmi