Friday, April 11, 2008

Logical Quote

Note:I'm going to Port Dickson for the weekend.

Heywood Broun Quote

"The tragedy of life is not that man loses, but that he almost wins"-Heywood Broun

When I first saw this quote, it reminds me of certain events of my past. It relates to my life. I really believe in this quote as I felt extremely bad when I lost in a competition few years ago due to unfair judge panels.

Heywood Campbell Broun (December 7, 1888 - December 18, 1939) was an American journalist. He worked as a sportswriter, newspaper columnist, and editor in New York City. He founded the American Newspaper Guild, now known as The Newspaper Guild. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is best remembered for his writing on social issues and his championing of the underdog. He believed that journalists could help right wrongs, especially social ills.
Source:Wikipedia

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

March '08 Orientation

March 08 orientation

2 and a half weeks ago, it was APIIT/UCTI's March Intake 2008 Orientation week.

I was involved a little in programme ideas and helped here and there.

The coolest part of this time's orientation is the Mini sketch. Students were asked to dress a model with newspapers and the thread given. Then perform a short sketch with the model. I suggested the theme to be "Futuristic" as they are fresh technology students with good imagination in a high tech way!

technology students working hard apiit

What impresses me the most is having the students to give their best shot for the activity. The attitude was great and the energy level was high.

DIY shoes

Nice shoes huh?

double happiness

The leading designer and her model. Both with a wide smile :)

politician in the making

Most of the costumes and sketches were great. This costume really caught my eye having the Malaysian Government Cabinet attached to his body. Take note of the Malaysia's current Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak on his shoulder. Haha :D

sexy bunny
He's a dude k!
Here comes our sexy bunny. I admire his courage. He reminds me of myself when I used to cross dress for sketches. This concept works most of the time, its always funny and attracts a whole lot of attention. This dude actually asked whether I will post his photos in public but I told him no names will be shown.

Bollywood Spartan

Bollywood's version of King Leonidas? Haha! He should have shouted:"This is Bollywood!"

most creative newspaper outfit

Thumbs up to this group! In my opinion, this was the creative outfit of the day!

Zorro Time travel to the future

This team with the Zorro concept was quite good with their sketch. They paid more effort towards the sketch than the outfit and it paid off. He can actually time travel to different time dimensions to save the day. Plus, he's contacted through his high tech cell phone that can call even from few thousand years ahead. Sounds absurd? hey peeps, its a skecth!

apiit ucti auditorium orientation students listening

Everybody paying attention to the performances.

March 2008 college orientation fashion show group picture
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At last the large group pic of the designers and models.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I left out your picture doesn't mean that you don't get to see them. I've uploaded the rest of the photos into my facebook photo albums.

Below are the links for the photos:

APIIT/UCTI March '08 Orientation pics Album 1
APIIT/UCTI March '08 Orientation pics Album 2

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Photoshoot at Kanching Waterfalls

2 weeks ago, I went for my first blogger photoshoot outing. The destination was Hutan Lipur Kanching a.k.a. Kanching Forest Reserve. This recreation park is located off the trunk road between Selayang and Rawang. I was told that there's 7 waterfalls in that park, that's why I'd rather call the place Kanching Waterfalls than Kanching Park.

Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Kanching Waterfalls Beautiful waterfalls Gorgeous Waterfalls Nice Waterfall

Now who says we can only get good waterfalls overseas? Well, some people get really proud when they talk about traveling around the world to many different countries but they never realise the true beauty that is just few miles away from their doorstep.

Decaying Leaf Kanching Waterfalls Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Selayang Rawang

It was kind of an easy hike to all 7 waterfalls, mainly because I used to hike a lot during my high school days. Some of my friends had quite a hard time and had to stop for some rest in between.

Insect bug Kanching Waterfalls Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Selayang Rawang

Kanching Waterfalls is still in good condition without any major destruction of flora and fauna. But near the camping and picnic section, there are a lot of unwanted littering by uncivilised homosapiens.

Garbage Kanching Waterfalls Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Selayang Rawang

This is a sore in the eye and also a painful sight for our camera lenses. I hope that the Selangor City Council will pay some effort to to remove this unsightly view, but it is the civic consciousness of the visitors that needs some rectification.

Hair wash Kanching Waterfalls Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Selayang Rawang

At first, we thought this must be a deserted park but after some time, more and more people came in. People were there to hike, swim, picnic etc. There were a group of people having a seafood barbeque, the aroma of the crustaceans being cooked made our stomach drum roll.

AlvinC kanching waterfalls

Guess? Leaves? WTF?

Lizards at Kanching Waterfalls

It was this little lizard that caught all of our attention.

the lizard movie cicakman poster

At one point, all the DSLRs were pointing towards it. I bet it felt like it was the attending the premiere of "The Lizard" starring the Lizard from Kanching. It's acting standards might surpass Malaysia's very own superhero - Cicakman. Cicakman is actually nothing like the Handsome saves the Beauty type of superhero, it is a witty comedy with some really irritating characters in it.

Kanching Forest Reserve Hutan Lipur Kanching Kanching Waterfalls Beautiful waterfalls Gorgeous Waterfalls Nice Waterfall

I'm a person that really have a soft spot for waterfalls. Especially the cool and refreshing feeling that it gives when the water slides between and over the rocks. At many points, I wanted to just jump into the water but I didn't prepare any spare clothing.

Bloggers at Kanching Waterfalls

It was my first time going to a photoshoot with bloggers. They taught me a lot of stuff about photography. I was a little disappointed when I found out quite a number of my pictures turn out quite badly but everyone has their first time. I hope to capture and immortalise more and more beautiful scenery for my viewers in the near future.