Just Having Fun

Kuala Lumpur. 

- No Pictures Were Taken -

All right, the story basically goes like this. One day, Rasyid decided to plan on a trip to Universal Studios Singapore. So, Taufik, Hafidz, Zubair and I agreed on it, but we did not set the date yet. We asked Arif if he could provide us the accommodation to stay for one night there in Singapore. But then, difficulties sets in and conformations has not been made. So we figured, we cancel the trip, instead we go "somewhere less expensive".

So, the three masterminds (Taufik, Zubair and I) decided that we should go to Genting Highlands Theme Park on the 25th of July, as a substitute to our original plan, which was going to USS. So, what we need was transportation, accommodation, budgeting and invite two other friends to join us. The transportation, accommodation and budgets were all ready settled. All that was needed now was to find another two friends, which should be easy to do, but I was wrong. 5 invitations were given and only one confirmed. WTHeck? So, 4 people were supposed to set out to Genting Highland, but then at the last moment, Zubair can't make it. Which kinda pissed me off. Really pissed, I mean. So, the trip was again, CANCELLED.

Then Taufik had this idea; we should go to the Times Square Theme Park, which basically situated at the heart of KL. Since he was the thinker, I had to be the doer. I provided the transportation and invited Shurayh to come along with us, at the same time requested Shurayh if he can provide us a place to stay for one night. Only the three of us go, and didn't invite anyone else because we couldn't take the risk of any uncertainties which could possibly ruin the whole plan. The date was then set, on the 28th we go. Yes! Alas, a trip was successfully planned and organized! I was very much excited to go to such thrilling place. The last time I went to USS, I was unable to try all the thrills provided there due to the time constraint.

Outing With Taufik

Recreational Park, Taman Mutiara Rini, Johor.

It was a boring day, had nothing to do. Then Taufik called me, he wanted me to accompany him eating somewhere. Then he suggested that we should go outing together, shoot anything outdoor. So I thought it would be nice if we go to a recreational park in the evenings, but was not sure where. Then I figured, we should try Taman Mutiara Rini's recreational park. But then, I was unsure if the place have completed it's renovation. The last time I passed by that place, it was under construction. But that was a long time ago, so I had to confirm it with a friend. I called Afif, asked him if he had been there recently. He confidently affirms that the recreational park is already open for public use.

Taufik and I set to go after completing our asar prayer. I picked up Taufik at 5.15pm, then we were off to Taman Mutiara Rini. We searched for a descent place to eat. Then we found this particular place, it was kinda descent, not many people around though, so we tried to eat there. Basically, I wasn't hungry, Taufik was, so he ordered nasi goreng kampung and a bandung cincau. I ordered a bandung suam. After finishing up the meal, we headed off to the recreational park. As we reached the location, we were shock to see so many people there, it was congested, there were not enough parking spaces. People were parking their vehicles everywhere. It was a challenge for me to squeeze around the area, searching for a space to park my car. Fortunately, I found a space. It was a great relieve. But I didn't think further, like how am I gonna get out of this congestion, with cars parking everywhere. Heck, I was confident enough that I can handle my car through challenges of tight spaces. haha..

As soon as I parked the car, Taufik and I immediately went searching for anything interesting to shoot. It was windy at the time, it was warm, very nice evening basically. Since it was windy, many people played kites. There were people exercising, jogging, playing badminton, skating, dating, and etc. There was one open area, which also has open roads, used for playing remote control vehicles. These remote control vehicles were engine powered, which are powerful and fast, and not to mentioned, they're pretty cool too! I always wanted to buy one, but I already spent my money on cameras. haha.. ^^,

So here are some of my shots. ^^,

Kids

These are some of the photos taken during a Family Event at Pekan Rengit, Johor. It was my friend's event, she invited me to come and be her family's photographer. It was my first solo "mission", so basically, I was kinda shy and all. She told me, "you're a photographer, you shouldn't be shy.." haha.. Guess she's right. ^^,

The sole purpose of organizing such event was to gather and get to know all the families. Because all of them are from far, and most of them do not recognize all their relatives. So, many families attended the event and they all brought their kids, of course. They played games and enjoyed the activities in the event. So, here are some shots of them. ^^,

Reunion X-JPP KMJ

Tebrau, Johor.

Last time I arranged a reunion at Melaka, there were supposed to be 7 or 6 people attending, unfortunately it end up to be only four people (which includes me) who attended the reunion, all costings were to be bared by these four people. Heck, barbecued foods had to be finished by these four people too, which was a lot at that time. Those other 2 - 3 people canceled their attendance at the last minute, which was a big bummer for us. Definitely, we felt very frustrated. But, its not worth it if we spent the reunion with frustration, so we just go on, enjoying, and get along with what we have that time.

This time, someone suggested to organize a reunion during this long 4 months study leave. With the creation of a closed group in Facebook, it makes things easier to discuss and post the particulars regarding anything relevant to the group. It was suggested to be arranged in KL, within July, but the costings, transportation, accommodation and all other relevant things have not been discussed, let alone the attendances were unable to determined yet. Somehow, a friend of mine appointed me to be the head organizer, so I accepted. Since the attendance was so difficult to be confirmed (due to the lack of responses and supports), I've created this provision whereby all the group members were given a week (which starts from the date of the posting) to make their final conformation and were set a limit that it must exceed 5 confirmations in order for the reunion to be continued, otherwise it will be canceled. And so, a week has passed, the total confirmations did not exceed the limit, thus the reunion was canceled. So, some other time, maybe.

Then, last week, Syamim made a post in the group, asking if there were anyone in JB to be hang out with. Well, certainly, there was. Syamim works at Pasir Gudang, and he is free during the weekends. Currently in JB was Najlaa, Nurul and me. So, a small reunion was arranged at Jusco Tebrau. We hang out, we ate pizza together at Pizza Hut; we talked and talked. Then we performed our zohor prayer. After that we went bowling at Daiman Bowl. We enjoyed our time together even though it was a simple gathering. ^^,

I brought along my camera with me, so here are some shots. ^^,

Hanging Out

It has been a while since the last time I ate Secret Recipe's cake, so I had this kind of crave for delicious cakes. haha.. At first, I invited Taufik to come along with me, but he had to babysit his little sister at home. So, I asked Rasyid and Hafidz to join me instead. I thought I was gonna pick them up after zohor but then Afif sent me a message, asking me a favor. Afif had to meet Zuhaili and Zuhaili's friend to discuss about an interior decorative pre-design for a particular event at 2.30pm. In order to meet them, I had to send him to BBU. So, logically, I can bring Afif along too. 

I picked up Afif first, then picked up Rasyid at BBU. Hafidz had some things to settle first, but he'll soon meet us at Zuhaili's place. So, the three of us went straight to Zuhaili's location. Then Zuhaili brought us to meet his friend at his friend's house. Zuhaili, Rasyid and I had some chit chat while Afif discusses regarding the pre-designs with Zuhaili's friend. Then moments later, Hafidz arrived. So he too went inside and joined our chit chat. After Afif and Zuhaili's friend was done with the dicussion, Zuhaili invited us to have some drinks outside and have some more of our chit chat. 

So, we all went out and settled at this particular stall that sell foods and drinks, and we all took our orders. We talk and talk with Zuhaili. Zuhaili sure had lots of stories to tell us and he too makes lots of jokes. hehe.. Well, it has been a while since the last time we've met. We all shared our joys and laughter together but then we had to go because I was so eager to get my cakes. haha.. So, all four of us headed off to Jusco Tebrau.

On-Job Training

Royal Johor Country Club, Johor Bahru.

Early last month, my friend Radzi asked me if I would like to be his assistant photographer for a wedding reception. I figured, it would be best for me to gain new experience in wedding photography since he is my friend in the industry and a professional photographer & editor. So I've made a promise to him that I'll help him. This was a priceless opportunity for me. Basically, the wedding reception was associated with Radzi's family, relatives of Radzi's, something like that. So the job that we were doing, was kinda of a noble help for his relatives. Asyraf also tagged along with us, so Asyraf and I helped Radzi for this wedding photography.

At first, Asyraf and I met at Restoran Osman, then waited for Radzi to come. He had some things to settle first, then moments later he arrived. But then, he was informed that the make-up session will start at 12pm, so we went to another restaurant and had some few drinks there. 5 minutes before 12pm, we were off to this bridal "store" and patiently waited for the brides to come. And when they arrived, immediately I got myself ready to shoot photos for Radzi. I stayed there till 1.25pm, because I had to go to RJCC's banquet before the brides do, leaving Radzi and Asyraf with them. I arrived there at 2pm, and by 2.30pm the brides came. During that 30 minutes, I took some shoots of the place. 2.30pm, the real moment has started, all three of us took places and started shooting. Radzi taught me lots of things like angles, the dos and don'ts, etc. I obtained lots of useful tips from Radzi along the session. Thanks Radzi! ^^,

So, here are some of my shots. ^^,