life @ shenton....

Im gg to upload a few pictures that i took at shenton.. When life gets too bored, i guess thats what i will do to kill time at lunch time.. But things took a turn for the better, a new drafter came onboard and she is same age as me! woohoo.... i guess sometimes, when life treats you bad, they will suddenly rmb you, and starts to treat you better again! gambatte!!!

Im not sure why, but i am always fascinated by the way these trees contrast with their background... The tall, unbending, unyielding and the ability to stand tall, is something i always wish i could be...

I like the way the older and smaller buildings stood in contrast to the skyscraper... how lives have changed and how society has developed...

While walking along somewhere, i stumble across this temple.. Not sure about the name, but i shall go check it out soon.... coz i was just doing some random shots that day, so i dint find out the name...

I went to the back of a lane when i saw a group of women eating around the round table. Actually i want to take a shot of them, but i don think they will welcome me, so i took it another way..

My cute colleagues who is the first group of people i went lunching with!

This last pic also signified the ending of my lunch break..... :) Lunch time is usually my most peaceful, and my collecting moments. I tend to do reflection or just walk around on my own, to take in the sight of the city skyscraper, or just to wander around. Sometimes, it is really nice to be walking around aimlessly, not knowing your ending destinations, and letting your mind free from all things. At this particular moment, my senses will be put on alert, and i tend to observe things and people more carefully. Be it just a small building, a small construction sites or construction workers, cleaners, normal working people, they all played a role in making my lunchtime more eventful.. :) I know there is a big world out there, and i have learnt, what is important in the industry is not how many people you know, but how many people knows you... Life is practical, in a pathetic way, but no matter, i believe we still have to take the time off to observe the beauty that it brings us.

Following will be shots taken when i am off work!! I guess the mood strikes me because it is a FRIDAY.... :)

How many people could walk like that, to sustain a relationship for this long i wonder..... Not much i guess, which is why i like taking photos of old couples... The peace and serenity and the sense of belonging to each other brings me a huge sense of relief knowing that life has more to it than just work, money and survival in the society.....

The music studio in Shenton... I remembered i saw this building years back when i was finding Deborah for lunch during her PA... :)
The sun is already setting down by the time i finish taking the photos... As i look through the window from the bus, i am always looking for the sun.... i always wonder why sun is so important. It can signify the start and the end of each day. It gives us light, allows trees to grow, and to provide a source of life for us all. Sun is never selfish to keep all the good things to himself...

As i recalled what one uncle taught me, he asked me a simple question which left me dumbfounded: 'Is this the job that you want to do for your life and why did you chose this industry?' I couldnt answer him... I have always like ships, but he told me that he used to tell himself that he liked ships as well.. But he wasnt happy working there. He has a high paying job, and a stable post, a family of his own. He has everything but he wasnt happy... Isnt that a sign? He wanted to move on, to change job, but there just wasnt any opportunities any more......

i took a long time to ponder over...... Am i really suited to this industry? Am i going to like what i am going to do? Am i going to be influenced by all the networking...

But there is one thing i know for sure, When i go into this industry, I am not going to change, to change to suit the environment, I want to be myself and retain my sanity. Maybe its too early to say all these, but i know, somethings just dont change, like our own principles.... Maybe that will help to anchor me, and keep me rooted to the ground....

Im glad the uncle spoke to me, im really glad he posed such a tough question to me.... :)