Happy New Year!

When in Singapore, do not miss the Songs of The Sea, an award-winning show featuring a spectacular display of live cast, pyrotechnics, water jets, laser show and flame bursts.

It was my first attempt at photographing water-fire works show with my DSLR and I thought it would be appropriate to share these photos with you to welcome a brand new year.

I love the beautiful bursts of lights and cascading stream of colours. The above shots are some of my favourites that came out pretty well. Hope you enjoy them too.

Here's wishing you and yours a happy and blessed New Year.

Our World

Hello 2009!

This is my first ever post for 2009 and this being the third day of a brand new year. I love new beginnings. Despite the tough economic times, I remain optimistic and excited about this year. My instinct just tells me that some of the great things will happen in near future.

I know I really should post something profound for the brand new year, but I just don't have it in me at the moment. But seriously, the word 'school' seems to be lingering on my mind so, I will just post this.

There are only a couple of days left before the new school semester opens which means a new class, new teachers, new lessons and everything new. This will be the last few days of the kids to indulge in cartoons and video games before homework starts piling up. It seems my kids are now enjoying every precious minute of their remaining holidays. On the other hand, I guess they are enthusiastically looking forward to the new semester to start, and so begins another year of fun, challenges and excitement. Needless to say, the past few weeks have been a great escapade for the kids away from their stressful moments, thoughts, and concerns.

Orientation session begins today but this time it is for my daughter's brand new year in school for the Secondary 1 classes. My hubby drives her to school today and hopefully she'll adapt to her new environment and everything will work out fine for her.

The first week of school has always been the toughest moment as everyone struggles to get back into a routine and remember the daily activities that help make things work smoothly. As school begins, I guess I would need to wake up early with the help of my alarm clock, of course and ferry them to school. That said, there will be the usual morning rush hour when school is open. Of course the school bus schedules play a major factor as well.

Anyway, here’s to another incredible 365 days of:

Much to be thankful for
and
Much to look forward to…

Cheers to 2009!

Happy New Year!

As the year ends, I find myself looking back at 2008 and taking account of everything that had happened. There are times when we may find ourselves facing certain upturns and downturns in our lives but that's what makes it memorable.

At the start of the New Year, it's quite the norm to make resolutions and I hope 2009 will be a better year - financially, mentally and physically. I remember vividly over some resolutions I made last year but unfortunately, I haven't been able to fulfill them. More often, my resolutions will either be broken, forgotten, or easily ignored. :D Perhaps I'll simply continue from where I left off. As everyone is also keeping an eye on the economy, the best way is to buy only the essentials, spend wisely and try to resist indulging in an expensive lifestyle. I understand that it's easier said than done for some people. If credit cards are in hand, would you care about temptations or affordability? Whatever it is, let's put our worries aside and be happy celebrating life towards the New Year.

Above all, may 2009 bring prosperity, peace, fun and a better sense in money management for all of us. To those people who are getting ready to rock and roll at countdown parties tonight, be good, be safe and take care throughout the joyous celebrations.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!