Monday, June 23, 2008

Retirement


Sad to go...
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

Such a negative word to me. As if one has ceased to be relevant anymore in the working world. At 55 for most of us there's still so much left to contribute. But when companies can hire people half your age at a fraction of the cost and seemingly do the same work, the choice appears obvious. To my colleague Swee Peng, I know you'll find fulfilment in the next phase of your life. Take a break, bro...

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Kimchi


Kimchi
Originally uploaded by
Lye Hock.

Peter's birthday was celebrated last weekend in Desa Sri Hartamas at a Korean reastaurant called Bon. Quite a nice clean place with good ambience. Lots of pickled & fermented veg to go with the meat. Korean wine was something else though. Smoke from the BBQed meat was cleverly diverted out through many ventilation outlets. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and emerged from the place without having like coming out from a smokehouse.....

Steamboat


Steamboat
Originally uploaded by Lye Hock.

The aunties from Taiping & Penang dropped by the place over the Wesak weekend last month.

Photoshopping...


Ily 03
Originally uploaded by
Lye Hock.

Read somewhere that said....time & photoshop heal all wounds. Was doing a spot of portraiture at the current watering hole in Samantha's Pub & Bistro. Most shots of the girls need some heavy "healing" procedures. Must be the strain of late nights and the smoky joint getting into the way of healthier skin.

Decided to also put up a dedicated site via blogspot for the various shots taken in Samantha's.