Friday, December 31, 2010

Ushering in 2011 and quick recap of 2010

2010 A year of tears rather than smiles or triumphs (for me anyways) this is the year I'll always remember as the worse year I've ever had. Hurdles and hurdles of shit piled 6 foot high for me to jump over and nothing to look forward to and those piles of shit just kept on coming. But hey its going to be 2011 in a few hours and that only means the finishing line is in sight and the podium to the medal is not far away.

Of course there are the "special" few that I'd love to thank for making this year such a bitch. Go figure. But I really meant that I really want to thank you, simply because..

What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger.

I'm not gonna name anyone but you have my thanks. You should feel proud. Its not everyday somebody thanks you for being an asshole :D

While this wasn't quite a memorable year but there were a few things that happened here and there that brought happiness to me. I will list these things down because these are the things I would very much like to remember. The very shiny silver linings of the endless vast gray clouds that haunted the year 2010 for me.

College
While it wasn't all honeymoon and fun, I met a lot of new awesome friends here at TARC. Chief among them is Horng Liang haha brother you're the only one thick faced enough to withstand my verbal lashing and still hangout with me through out these 2 semesters. Group works with you are easy because I know I can count on you to get something done and you know how to ask me questions when you don't understand something related to the assignment (although I've always never given you a straight answer or teased you for not listening in class). While I was leader in most of the assignments, you were the pillar there who held the group together making sure everyone is doing what they should be doing. Bro I'm sorry that I have always unknowingly dragged you into my conflicts until you always become the innocent victim hahahaha.

Khuat Seng Fatt. You have an unhealthy obsession with my fishes particularly my white koi. While I was never close to you during the 1st semester, I believe we both found out we can be psycho together during the 2nd sem haha good times with the "spoon". It was a pleasure to have worked with you on our Understanding Type final assignment.

Lee Rou Wei. Small girl that drives a small car with a big smile on the face. The final assignment wouldn't be as
nice as it is if you weren't in our group haha you're the hardest working one amongst all of us. Props to you. Keep on smiling, stay awesome.

Low Teck Soon. I hate you. Because everytime you play basketball with me I cannot be point guard LOL. Kanasai arh berani engkau curi posisi aku dekat gelanggang bola keranjang! All in all the funniest guy in class.

Low June Binn. I hate you also. Because every time you to drive to the basket I always get injured haha. And when I want to drive to the basket, you're always there to make sure I don't score. But when we're on the same team you're an awesome teammate.

Siang Lin. D1 tall fella! 1st time I play basketball against you damn unfair lor. You and Kar Hong vs me and Jeff walao cheating sia hahaha but still I can score :P. I know you admire my hair wakakaka.


Jeff. Always the technical expert in class. One of the few I can relate with in terms of music and interests. Want any latest news can just ask this guy here lol.


Ms. Pauline. Nah teacher how could I forget the lecturer which I gave a hard time to :D I've thoroughly enjoyed your class hehehe. While I wasn't the model student but you know that having a student like me is "refreshing" from the normal routine. Best thing I can remember is that I can make you laugh until you wont even want to look at me but just mutter empty threats to cut my hair hahahaha. Yes I'm a horrible student but you know you've enjoyed teaching the crazy one. Wait CNY I will bring the D2 gang to your house and collect angpaos :D

And of course the rest of CGD1 - D2 I haven't forgotten you just not much to say. Hope you guys enjoyed me as you classmate as much as I've enjoyed being yours. 2 more semesters for you guys to see my face hehehe.

And those peeps I know I can count on. In no particular order :D

James. You black and white son of a gun! haha bros since 1997 while you are always blur and always a big lummox you're a good friend to have around. You have the thickest skin and toughest skull to have withstand me for almost 14 years haha.

Wei Ken. Always the youngest one there. Knew you back from the BB days bro haha. Always my partner in crime as well. Always enjoyed the times when we were making fun of James. Take care in Singapore, see you during CNY.

Kevin Ng. Coach Anzai! nyahahaha biggest buddy around. Always the emo one xD. Always nice to hangout with you. Despite your size I'm always amazed at the amount you can eat haha. Later we have a date with bottles of beers hahaha.

Alicia Voon. Hah the person that will keep me company when I need somebody to turn to. Awesome friend but will always try to contradict me lol. And I'm 15 :D

Xiao-Ly. Future pastry taukei! Hahaha. Been a pleasure to shoot your pastry and eating them after haha. Your pastry photoshoot has expanded my personal portfolio into the food industry as well so I have you to thank. Don't worry your pastries are delicious, you'll be that taukei for sure!

Michelle Choo. Ini Bro or bimbo? (who else would have an IGN of DivaChoo? LOL) haha Thanks again for the AWESOME HAT! You're a nice person to talk to and nice to hangout with also. But wanna ajak you ah susah betul. I think got better chance of winning Toto ah. Maybe me and Kevin will just show up in front of your house unannounced and force you out like that day we go sing k hahahahaha terror betul. Time is running out for you mich! The land down under is calling already haha and remember that little bet me and Kevin have against you.

Sanjay. Bro! Its been a long way man since year 2000. Basketball, photography and rock and roll! Enjoyed the late night shishas, late night basketball, photography excursions, making fun of people. Had a good laugh last night with your "spelling" test with a stoned Justin. Great to have you as my teammate during the old boys games, or better known between you and me as the thrashing of 3rdKL's 2010 basketball team. Good times.

Kok Yau. Ini satu lagi bro back from the BB days haha. Also basketball, late night mamaks, photography and maple lol. You're the most nicest person I've ever known haha stay awesome!


Hiro. Only met you this year, but enjoyed your company immensely. I know if I ever need advice I'll know who to turn to. Truly a person I can turn to during dark days.

And of course a host of many others. Just because you're not mentioned doesn't mean you are forgotten you are all appreciated. I always remember.

2010 in pictures.























Happy New Year everyone! May 2011 bring more happiness.



-Kent


Saturday, September 11, 2010

Pastry and Photography

A joint-venture haha Xiao-Ly's delicious pastry and my skills.
Enjoy folks.

First off.... cheesecake :)



And Strawberry Tarts



Order them delicious pastries down at www.crustz.blogspot.com
This photographer vouches for its deliciousness :D

-Kent

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Second to no one.

Win! Victory. One of the best competition I've ever played so far. Not because we win its because I reunited with my old team minus Kan Huey Ding lmao (Don't worry Ding it was nothing we couldn't handle). Teamwork is still there despite not playing for together for a long long long time. To our opponents, you put up a good fight but didn't give us a good run for our money. I guess when it comes down to it, experience determines the outcome. You get an 'A' for effort and see you again next year ;) keep on practicin'. I had to switch from Point Guard to Power Forward position because in the 3 years we never played together I grew taller than someone hahaha (sorry Yau I had to say it xD)


Exam tomorrow~
la la la

Dear Anderson Ang and Jeffrey Leong you will be missed in Taman Desa. Anderson at least you're still in Malaysia lmao see you in 3 months. To Jeff take care dude hope to see you this December. Remember our business deal arh open mamak in UK hahaha.

I believe my auntie has gotten a wakeup call. Why did I say that? Well as usual during family gatherings uncles and aunties will be talking around about how good their child is or how amazing their achievements are and bla bla bla... but I never attend these gatherings because for one, their not my actual family even though I'd rather call my aunt and uncle as mom and dad I still don't have that sense of belonging to a family (Yes even if I've already lived here for 20 years). And secondly I grew up in the shadow of auntie's daughter and son both graduated overseas and were like model students. Then came along me with only talent in words, sports and music not the type of child any traditional minded parent/guardian would want. And because of this I've always been looked down on, always getting compared to her son and daughter. Whatever I achieved in sports, music, drill, debates etc. etc. were nothing to my auntie and uncle (not even those in National and International levels).

They both always had no confidence in me and so had nothing to say about me during their family gatherings except how lazy I am or how many subjects I flunked. Every medal and trophy I practiced hard and achieved was just so that you could give me a drop of recognition. But I guess now they know that I made it quite far not letting anything stop me till I've gotten what I wanted. Yes I didn't do well in SPM and yes dear uncle I didn't want to study to become a mechanic or real estate even though you generously offered to pay my studies for only those 2 courses. But I took up your challenge and I went to work to put myself into tertiary education. Even though you still disagree that photojournalism / military journalism can get me anywhere I'll still be doing it. I'll do what I love for a living and won't end up as a failure like my parents.

But now recently you both finally realized where my talent lies in and hearing you talk of me proudly as if a blood son. Seeing how you said you saw your niece's photography after seeing mine you said it looked like she had no standard and how you argued with your church friend that I can design a better front page for a booklet despite her saying that the other guy is 30+ years old and a damn good designer and asking whether I won my basketball competitions when I got home (something that has never happened before), You both may not know it and I don't show it but it means the universe to me. Finally... I get recognition by the 2 people I love most in this world. I am at peace. What I've been yearning for has been earned :)

-I am second to no one-




-Kent


Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Lost.

Lost! I freaking lost the tourney... :( The last time I won a Basketball tournament was back in 2008. 2 freaking years ago.. along with Sanjay, Kok Yau, Chee Keong, Faisal, Justin and Captain Ding hahaha.



2008 also happened to be my last tournament before last Saturday. It seems 2 years out of the scene has taken a toll on me. I've rusted a whole lot. Ah... crap... get back in shape Kent! You have one more coming this Saturday. This is win or die! Gold or nothing! Hammer it into my mind... I'm second to NO ONE!

On a better note... semester coming to an end~ woohoo! Been through alot just to get past this 1st semester from waking up at odd hours just to keep up with assignment datelines to uncooperative group mates during group assignments. Once again... this is to all them "leechers" out there. You are pukes. You are the lowest form of life on earth. You're not even human-fucking-beings. You are nothing but unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit.

We're all pretty much in holiday mood now since we have all pretty much handed in almost all our final assignments. Last one to hand in tomorrow and then its MERDEKA! Except for those who need to work hard and score high for Reading and Writing exam next Wednesday. Good luck. Confused about anything please do ask me. I'll be here to share my knowledge :).


-Kent

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Hear ye, hear ye!

Woooh... elected currently as temp vice-chairman for TARC photography society :D Lotsa planning for our next fund-raising. Semester is coming to an end...

Final assignments all commenced, freaking hectic. Already finished and handed in Graphic Design Basic's final assignment. Hence no more classes for Graphic Design Basic.

And goodbye to Mr. Razif Hashim our Graphic Design Basic lecturer. Its been nice to have you to teach me GDB you're the best lecturer I had so far hehehe. Thanks for the ride on your awesome chopper :D See you around.

Mosaic Collage - 30% done
A2 sized Charcoal Still life - 20% done
Study Skills - Science and Technology - 0% done
Basic Software App - 50% done

God help me!

Slash's concert tomorrow~~
Basketball tournament 14th August. And its Elimination... oh God I hope my team doesn't lose on the first round


-pray-
-pray-
-pray-

And jeez why are all the final assignments group work? And why must I always be leader in the groups.... Headache banyak banyak....

-Kent

Monday, July 19, 2010

Bon Odori.

Ladies and gents. Bon Odori 2010 :D
As seen through the 80-200mm lens of Axl Kent.
And as always C&C are appreciated.













Spent about an hour and half there only. Didn't get any food though too crowded. I did however... got myself some budweiser! hehehe.


And

YES YES YES!!

Yes I'm Going! :D :D

HoooOoOoooOOOOoooo~~

If you don't know who Slash is.. you have no class! :D :D

-Kent

Sunday, July 11, 2010

College pastime.

Non-other than basketball with my fellow coursemates and new peeps from other courses.

Pics courtesy of Rou Wei.

Goin' in for the crossover. Look at the dude in blue. Notice his arm is behind my back? I felt full brunt of the force of his arm. I actually got bruised up by the impact lol. Now that is a force to be reckoned with.


Coursemate Teck Soon taking a shot

1 failed steal and 1 gonna fail to block :D

June Binn driving in for a basket.

Decisive moment.

All heads up!

And of course the traditional "High 5" for the victors! :D

-Kent

Saturday, July 10, 2010

More pics!

Been doing some street photography. Enjoy~













-Kent