random shots at smcgc

Last Saturday night I paid a visit to SMCGC as the English-speaking Christian Small Group held its last session for this year.

Most of its members are from Curtin.

The three-month long holidays will commence once their exams end this week.

My sons Aaron and Abel have been active serving in SMCGC for a couple of years now.

Here are some of the random shots I took during their warm fellowship. As you view the pics, you can see much of God’s grace, :p.

This is one of my fav angles, .

Group pic with pose, :p.

Celebrating a birthday. Lights were dimmed.

Peter (standing) lead in the ice-breaker. A Final Year student from the School of Engineering next year, Peter has been active serving since his youth days at Wesley Methodist Church, Sibu. I praise Peter for he serves our Lord wholeheartedly. And he’s a good cook too! :p.

My sons enjoying themselves, :p.

And so did she, :p.

The Small Group will meet again in Jan 2010. Time really flies! :p

brunei trip – kaizen sushi

Last Tuesday evening I drove across the border to Seria to visit my photographer friend Jan Shim. As I was craving for Japanese food, we agreed to rendezvous at the popular Japanese eatery Kaizen Sushi.

As the eatery is situated on the 1st floor, lanterns are hung down from the staircase ceiling.

A shot at the sushi train with focus on the backdrop.

Jan ordered sashimi.

I ordered ebi tempura.

Tori teri don.

Another fav of mine – softshell crab tempura.

Salmon skin.

The top-notch Bruneian photographer was definitely enjoying the dinner, :p.

Overall we had a good time with Gavin joining us for drinks. What did we talk about throughout dinner? Photography, of course! :p

random shots – kaak 21

Some random shots I took last Saturday when I dropped by to visit my wife during the closing ceremony of the Kursus Asas Asuhan Kanak- Kanak Ke-21 (KAAK 21) in Miri.

The course for teachers working in childcare centres was held from Oct 19 to Nov 7. Organized by the Persatuan Pengasuh Kanank-Kanak Berdaftar Sarawak, the course is essential for teachers and childcare operators alike as it is endorsed by the governing authority, Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia.

My wife has had a hectic time as Coordinator as well as Facilitator during the past three weeks. Consequence? I think she has lost some weight, :p.

kristy’s birthday

Last night we celebrated the birthday of our Small Group member, Kristy. All of us contributed a dish and we had a great time of fellowship.

We sang the birthday song with much gusto!

Because Kristy and her husband are hearing-impaired, they sang the birthday song using Sign Language. Their two sons are normal and proficient in the Sign Language too.

One for the album from the ladies, :p.

snap of the day – listening

Oct 18, 2009 – Grace Methodist Church. I photographed Rev. Dr. Tie King Tai as he listened intently when my church member shared his testimony at the pulpit.

seasons in the sun

Have you ever come across a photo that sweeps you back to the past?

It happened to me this morning as I browsed the folder of old photos my school mates have emailed me. This particular one from Lawrence Ling stands out so prominently; the more I look at the pic, the more I love it! This photo is a classic! It reminds me of the days when we had no worries. It also reminds me of the song “Seasons in the sun” by Terry Jacks (a big hit when we were in Form One in 1974).

In case the song doesn’t ring a bell, fret not! We have the YouTube vid here to refresh your memory, :p.

snap of the day – gifted preacher

Rev. Dr. Tie King Tai, the Principal of Methodist Theological School Sibu was a guest preacher at my church on Oct 18, 2009.

bro albinus drops by

Much to my surprise and delight, I received a call from my school mate from Sacred Heart Sibu yesterday evening. Chia Ah Fook, a year my junior (Class of 79) was in town with our beloved principal Brother Albinus O’Flaherty. It was wonderful to catch up with the Brother Director again after so many years!

With Brother Albinus. Except for myself, the rest of my school mates are from Class of 79.

orang ulu costumes

During last Saturday’s wedding banquet, I had the opportunity to shoot a few lasses in traditional orang ulu costumes.

She’s in traditional costume.

This red version has a modern flavour, :p.

peggy and lucas – wedding pt.4 banquet

Here is the last installment of the wedding photos taken on last Sat.

I want to thank the friend who hired me to photograph the most important day in the lives of Peggy and Lucas.

Weddings are so wonderfully special; to enjoy the joyful fleeting moments which are priceless; and to be able to document them is a great priviledge.

Years from now as Peggy and Lucas recall their big day and view the photos – well, I can see the smile on their faces, :p.