2014 - A new beginning

I have been lazy. Utterly, disgustingly lazy.

I have neglected my blog which had kept me sane when I first started it. Not that I'm mental.

Anyway, last year was shit. Somehow I have endured it. And I welcome 2014 with open arms and positivity.

I visited more clinics that I dare to count and consume more medicine than a small village. There were good times as well with loads of weekend getaways.

I will be more rooted this year (hopefully!) and continuing with my Beginner 1B Korean Language classes. Another 3 more lessons to complete this level. Yay!

This year is a first for many things. I finally went on a holiday with just my siblings, something that we have never done. Eventhough it's a short trip, we are immensely pleased with the break.

 

I miss the clear blue skies of Bangkok City. The above is taken at Grand Palace Bangkok.

Kodak Portra 160 on Olympus Mju II

This is my first trial with Kodak Portra 160 35mm film. I wasn't sure what ISO to set on my SLR so I chose my first roll on the friendly and handy Olympus Mju II. I quite like the outcome. I see blue tint. I like the colour blue because it's so neutral.

 

CHAIN ME, BABY.

 

DUALITY

 

THIS IS MY WTF LOOK...AN JUA ? BEH SAI AR?

 

PRIDE

 I quite like this film now that I've tried 1 roll. Next round will either be on the Canon AE-1 or Yashica Minister III. Currently both cameras are loaded with film but nothing to expose. 

I'll be visiting Ipoh and Penang next month so keep my fingers crossed that I'll go nuts there.

My first rangefinder camera : Yashica Minister III

Earlier this week I received a text from my favourite person of the film and camera world, Mr KY from Bang Bang Geng (BBG), Publika. He gladly informed me that my Minister is fully serviced and ready to rock and roll. I wanted to leave my chair at work and rushed over to Publika to collect it that instant but it was a super busy week. I had to endure the pain of being away from my rangefinder for at least 5 days.

After our Saturday Korean language class, Mr Hubs and I rushed to Publika to collect my baby. I have named him Prime since he's a Minister...hehe... #stupidpun #sillypun #lamepun.

Enough of my silliness and move on to some visual orgasm. Here is my Prime with his newly pimped look.
Bought a lens cover to protect its sensitive selenium cells, Made in China cover. What is not made in China these days anyway ? Hello Kitty camera strap (i'm not a fan but it's the nicest looking one there) for a kawaii look to mellow down its macho-ness.

 

3/7 angle... the chinese will know what I mean when I say this.

 

View from the top. Equally sexy~

 

Sexy bastard, you~

 

The extremely clean viewfinder after the service. Before this, all I see is green mold. Yucky myyucky~

I will give it a try after this. I was informed that the lens is badly damaged and even after servicing it might not be up to par on what it is capable of. The images might come out to look dreamy. Metal body, Lomo effect. Let's just wait and see, shall we?

Til then folks xoxo

Smash bottles at Smash House

We came across a stress reliever Groupon deal recently and decided to go as a group. 8 of us decided to check it out coz we had nothing else better to do. And see how good a stress reliever this activity really is.

This is a relatively new place in Kuchai Lama, KL named Smash House. It started in May of 2013. Less than a year old. Located above de Asian cafe and along Snowflakes' row.

 

We found the place with ease and the help of Waze app.

Glory board for photography.

 

One of the few photography props.

Happy after all the smashings.

 

You have to sign an indemnity agreement before the start of the smashing activity.

 

 

Bottles smashing area.

 

Me in full gear with my husband. 

 

 My friends and their crazy antics.

 

We get a can of drink after the session to quench our thirst from exerting ourselves.

A great place for some fun in a safe environment. But we all agreed that this is a one time thing until we find something more interesting to do.

Smash House

No.2-1, Jalan Kuchai Maju 8,

58200 Kuala Lumpur.

 Operation Hours : 11am-11pm

016-237 0450

Fujifilm Proplus II at Laman Pesona

I found out about this place called Laman Pesona from my husband's friend. He is a local Raub boy and discovered this place by chance. I looked it up online and like what I see. So I proceed to book for 2 Standard Chalets and asked my parents and brother to join us for the weekend.

 

Legworks by Mike

This place is super steep and requires some strong leg work for the climb back to the chalets. If you're too lazy to do so, you can always request for a ride from one of the two 4x4 vehicle that is provided by them.  Service runs from 8am - 12 am.

 

I love the serenity of this place and wanted to extend our stay but my brother need to get back to work today. The rest of us are on leave or retired. 

 

The viewing deck - the only way up is by foot.

 

View from the top - downwards to the chalets

 

The peak of the resort.

It's very peaceful here with pleasing deco around the resort. I feel like lying on the grass and enjoying the sun.

Mini Zoo for the kids.

All the photos above was taken with a film camera. Canon AE-1 with Fujifilm Proplus II. I love the contrast on this film.

If you're keen to check out this place, here's the website.

http://lamanpesona.com.my/

I'm not paid to write about this but I like the place and wish to share it with you if you love nature.