Thursday, February 26, 2009

STOP TEMPTING ME!

the cool and smooth silver surface of the mac is so pretty. Have been raving and wanting to get one myself. BUT when will that be? Wait for the next OS launch? Wait for I-Life 09 to start shipping with the macs?

blabber blabber.... I am so fickle.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Similan & Richelieu Part 2 - Thailand, January 2009

::The 2nd Installment::

With lowered expectations we embarked on the journey to Similans. I thoroughly enjoyed my dives despite not spotting any pelagics in the 1st couple days. And there was a strange tension on board, everyone doesn't seem to be as lively and bubbly as before. But the heavens gate opened, and against all odds the Manta Rays showed up at Koh Tachai during a late afternoon dive on the 3rd day.

Till date this will be the most exhilarating encounter with the Mantas. They came straight at me twice and I froze in my tracks. Looming towards me it took a suddenly turn and glided gracefully above me. I swore it was only 2 arms length away from me. If it gets any better I'll be riding it!

Other than the encounter with the Manta, I saw many interesting stuff, big ass groupers, trevallies, snappers not to mention the close up with a lone barracuda. (Wish I had a video camera to document) I even got an insight on the 2 different kinds of Mantis Shrimp (might attempt to summarize a video for you guys at a later date).

(Video Courtesy of Albert Kang)


Friday, February 6, 2009

Somethings Missing!!!




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when autumn comes, it doesnt ask
It just walks in, where it left you last
And you never know, when it starts
Until there's fog inside the glass around your summer heart

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
something's missing
And I don't know what it is
At all

Lyrics from "Something's Missing - John Mayer"
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Mayer
afternoon.. his music, his you tube videos, his pictures and of course...

Screaming along with his song: " I DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT"

Whatev
er I am doing in my life is amiss, can't seem to get anything right. There is no joy, wrong diet, futile exercise regimes, spiraling weight condition, introvert artisan brother. Does things get any better!!!! Just as in the song, "autumn walk in without asking" (in my case WINTER. Brrr..). The cold blizzard has blown into my path covering me under layers of thick fresh snow. Impenetrable and unreachable. Will it all end.. will the life, the walk, the people, family, love all fade away.





Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Similan & Richelieu Rock Part 1 - Thailand, January 2009

Yesh.. the Similans Island, Phuket is just the place to get away from the Lunar New Year hordes back home. Decided to give it another shot as we were unable to reach the famous Richelieu Rock on the last two trips. Expectancy was high among all the divers most of whom were embarking on their maiden trip, hoping to spot the whale shark or Manta ray that are in season. For me I was just contented to be diving, had to constantly remind myself to just enjoy the dives regardless of the conditions.

In torrential rains we headed to the docks to equip our dive gears and dinner on board the vessel. A series cracking sounds emitted from Firecrackers (a Thai seaman's tradition for protection) disrupted our bubbly conversations. That was the sign for us to set sail for the Similan Isles and Richelieu on a 14 dive 4D/4N adventure.

(Video courtesy of Albert Kang)

A New Era



Past the Facebook and Multiply there's BLOGGER. Decided to give it a shot to pen down my thoughts and travels on a regular basis. Not sure how will this turn out but keep your fingers crossed that I will have interesting stuff to share with you peeps.

Romey