spacemonkey is looking for the ugly.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

AR 5421 Architectural Pratice

DIE

I am sitting in the Lecture hall...

Waiting for the Exam to start...

This must be the strangest Exam...

Not only is it an open book Exam...

We are also allowed laptops....

And oh yea... I did not study for this....

Pray for me.

Peace

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Dog Run Run

We met Max at the Park!

Doesn't he remind you of Snowy (Milou)?

Pepe was trying to get to know his new friend better... Ahem....

While Patches tried to sneak away....

...

That day was awesome....

Last Saturday's Brunch at Jon's

I had to think twice about posting the picture of Beatrice...

but decided to anyway... haha

Thanks Jon, we'll do this again soon?

Thursday, October 22, 2009

PPP - Poolside Panini Party

Fresh Herb Chicken and Cheese Panini

Oven-cooked chicken, arugula, fresh basil leaves, brie, mozerella and a drizzle of olive oil in a toasted panini.

Loads of fun making it with friends.

Thanks Thomas for hosting!

Silly Owen

Owen's attempt to be Korean.

Happy Birthday Mummy!

Mummy's Birthday dinner at

J u S h i n J u n g

Korean BBQ Restaurant

Monday, October 19, 2009

Ali & Ilgar

Today I visited 2 Azeri Engineers who are currently based in Batam, they are helping me out for my Thesis on an Oil Rig in Azerbaijan.

Meet Ali and Ilgar.

After an insightful conversation in Ilgar's living room,

we had lunch which Ilgar prepared for us.

Pink Pickled Cabbage.

Cabbage, carrots, beetroots and small green chillis pickled in salt.

A traditional Azerbaijan side made by Ilgar's wife.

Lamb Stew.

Prepared by Ilgar and made with fresh lamb chops, potatos, aubergine, chilli peppers and caramelised onions, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Ramen Santouka

R a m e n S a n t o u k a

Central

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Hearty Dinner

D i n n e r

T A M A K O

taken with the E-P1

Monday, October 12, 2009

Architours 12.10.2009

26 CABLE ROAD

I P : L I A R C H I T E C T S

I attended the Architours for the first time.

The tour showcased 4 residential projects (one of which is featured above)

and concluded with a visit to the office of

f o r m w e r k z.

I was slightly disappointed by a couple of projects but to each his own right? The Home is such a personal space. I really wonder how people allow architects to formalise and materialise their "dream home" (if it should ever exist). I also think about how the owners allow strangers with probing gazes, into their homes, as if scrutinising the way they live, what they buy, their activities... although most owners were not home when we visited their homes, I could not help but let my mind wonder...

Who are they?

What do they do?

What do they like?

What are their habits?

Brave.

Respect.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Updates

This place is so quiet because my camera died on me.

Pray for my camera....

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Ethan K.

Montaigne Bag in Niloticus Crocodile

Envelope in Navy Blue lizard and Flame Red Crocodile details

Day by Night Oversized Clutch in Ostrich

Saddlery Bag 40cm in Alfe Crocodile

These arm candy bags are designed by Ethan,

an old friend I have not seen for a long time, under his own label,

Ethan K.

These bags are custom orders using the finest exotic leather you can find and the details and joints and well put together and constructed. He has also branched out to create accessories like wonderful to-die-for crocodile bracelets and python bangles.

To see more of his designs click here.

For queries, email him at ethan@ethan-k.com.

Custom orders take 1-2 months.

Thanks Ethan for the images.

Camera Dreams

Yes, even your techno-doofus friend

is capable of some sort of digital-fantasizing.

My new eye-candy is the E-P1 Olympus Pen.

No, don't ask me for technical specifications

but I just love the fact that it takes SLR-esque pictures in such a handbag-friendly frame, not to mention its eye-candy appeal!

Love love.

Image from the official Olympus website, http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/products/dslr/ep1/

Image taken from the online Lomography Shop, http://shop.lomography.com/shop/

On a different note, the Qing Hua Diana F+

is a much more affordable option but no, it will never be an alternative!

This is probably the best looking version of the Diana F+ kit in my opinion.
Designed by illustrator Dorophy Tang,

this pretty plastic is the newest of the highly successful Diana series.

Blame me for indulging in a little eye-candy!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

View of Feringgi Beach from our private balcony

A sketch of the room floor plan.

Photo of a similar room, taken from Shangri-La

We stayed in room 2538 which is located on the top floor of the Rasa Wing. The room was Ginormous!! The 667sqft room was an open plan room with a private balcony which had a large soaking tub where the staff could draw a bath with exotic bath salts and rose petals! So you can soak in the tube while enjoying the wonderful view of Feringgi Beach and the gardens of the Shangri-La estate.

I miss the place... and how the sound of the waves made me fall asleep...

*HINT HINT*

Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang - Food Part 2

Cocktails & Canapes

Afternoon Tea
complete with scones with fresh cream!

We stayed in the Rasa Wing, which means we could use the Rasa Wing Lounge where they served juices all day long, as well as wonderful sweets, pastries and canapes with cocktails. Breakfast was also served exclusively for guests of the Rasa Wing at Feringgi Grill.