309 of Project 365: 以人为本的设计

I need a bag to replace my old trusty shoulder bag from UNIQLO which has served me for more than 3 years. So I went back to UNIQLO hoping to find something similar but I was disappointed by the limited range which is catered more for lugging the laptop. 

My next best bet is Muji. I need a bag that is sturdy & big enough to carry my camera, with many compartments within the bag to keep all my barang barang, lightweight, waterproof, ...... The list goes on and on. It didn't take me long to find what I want but I had a small problem. I was looking at the zipper at the bottom of the side pocket which can be unzipped. It doesn't make sense to expose the bottom because it would mean that I won't be able to put anything in the side pocket when it's unzipped. But in my mind I know that the design must serve a purpose, and given the thoughtfulness of Japanese designs, I'm sure it's there for a purpose.

I found this piece of instruction slip in the bag and viola, mystery solved! The side pocket when unzipped at the bottom actually serves as a flap where one can hook the bag through the handle of a luggage handle.

Guess I might not be using this function much because I much prefer to keep it zipped so I can put my stuff in the side pocket for easy access.

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/6 sec

Aperture: 5.5

Focal Length: 34mm

Flash Used: No

308 of Project 365: Paris

法国 - 巴黎 - 自助

France - Paris - Free & Easy

Yes, free & easy, a word which I fear the most because it takes a lot of planning & research.  But for once I can go on a free & easy trip planned by someone else, my sis.

As usual, my holiday planning can be stressful right from the start. Firstly, getting approval for my leave application is always a nightmare. Well, it's never a straight forward "ok" when it's subject to the whim of one's bosses.

Then it's booking the flight. Different airlines, different dates, different timings and most importantly, prices that can fluctuate so much.

Then comes lodging. Everything seem so expensive in Euro. Even at the supposedly strong SGD rate, nothing looks cheap when you have to multiply by 1.60 times.

Finally, we have to start digging into the guide books, online research for the places to go and things to do while we were there.

This time round, I'll take it easy and let my sis do most of the planning for I shall be a faithful follower.

Au revoir!

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/15 sec

Aperture: 5.3

Focal Length: 30mm

Flash Used: No

307 of Project 365: Harmonie Du Soir

A picture of perfection for the record before I dip my brush and paint the window to my soul with a rosy view of the world.

Regard Signe De Chanel

Ombres A Paupieres Quatuor

Quadra Eye Shadow

Harmonie Du Soir

ISO: 400

Exposure: 1/30 sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No

家常菜: 砂锅鱼头

开饭了！

好久没吃的家常菜 - 砂锅鱼头！这应该是一道广东菜式的代表菜之一吧！

有点像大杂烩，因为光看就可以看到很多的料扑在鱼头上，所以完全看不见鱼头的踪影！

我想这也可以叫 “一锅搞定”， 可为均衡的一餐，有鱼，有肉，又有菜。

I Cooked Curry Again!

Haha, can't help but smile when I entitled this post!

Yes, I cooked curry again! And this time with greater success after some modifications.

The colour is not as dark compared to my first try because I didn't poach the purple carrot. What I did was sauteed the onion, white radish, red carrot, purple carrot and chilli padi. This process took the longest time, at least 15 minutes before the onions & carrots are soft enough before adding water, bring it to a boil and finally add the curry cubes. Besides the chilli padi to increase the hotness of the curry, no additional seasoning is required. Easy, peasy right?

306 of Project 365: 45-65: Liberation, Unrest... a New Nation

I can't help but take a picture of this printed silk screen which is part of the "45-65: Liberation, Unrest ... A New Nation" exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore. 

Frankly, I quite enjoyed this exhibition which is both nostalgia & unfamiliar at the same time. Nostalgia because there are some artefacts on display which I can recognized but unfamiliar because some it was an era which I wasn't born yet.

 Besides the numerous printed silk screens and artefacts, there is also a black & white film screening of early Singapore. I noticed that there are numerous headphones around which I believe provide oral narration of Singapore's history. There are many seats provided, so you can really take your time to sit down & enjoy the exhibition. The best thing is admission is FREE. Can't beat that!

ISO: 160

Exposure: 1/30 sec

Aperture: 5.5

Focal Length: 14mm

Flash Used: No

305 of Project 365: Frame

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/125 sec

Aperture: 5.6

Focal Length: 45mm

Flash Used: No