This Is Bangkok

Ten days in Singapore have gone and past, and now here I am in Bangkok. The only thing I can say is, traffic is unbelievable and the characteristics of the city is most unusual. I feel like this is what I would imagine China or Cambodia to be like.

Quite hard to explain but let’s just say the number of flyovers, abandoned looking buildings with a mess of electrical wires hanging off just about every where, added with the throngs of people, hawker stalls, overuse of cars with yet no sense of traffic direction, it’s like being the epitome of Asia. Oh and let’s not forget about the big-ass ultra modern looking shopping malls as part of the skyline either.

Anyway, Singapore was incredibly busy. I feel like I’ve been there for a month, yet it also just feels like a couple of days. Shoots, meetings, shoots, shopping, you know the usual activities. Unfortunately I didn’t have much time to check out the nightlife there but I did manage to make it to the closing party of KM8 at Sentosa. My best description of it would be like Miami Spring Break.

The birthday boy, Vishnu.

The party went from 4 pm till 8 am the next day!

KM8 had a hot tub/pool right in front of the bar, which is also affectionately named as the Sperm Pool. Now, let’s not get into any details, but it’s a good thing I was not near the pool that night because I heard from my friends about some pretty nasty things going on there. I didn’t even think that was legal in Singapore!

These people are pretty scary when they’re drunk especially when they already have so little clothes on. All that sand and water makes them very creative. I myself go to parties a lot, but nothing really quite prepared me for the craziness of KM8. Oh, and it’s also mostly attended by 80% Caucasians, 20% Asians.

The four models, Vishnu, Mikkel and Emilia. They do enjoy being photographed.

Me and the four models. They tower over me so I had to make them bend down. He he.

Ok, I’m sorry I didn’t take THAT many photos of my trip to Singapore. I’m so upset that I have to miss Craig David playing a show at Zirca on 8th April! Nooooooooooooooo! Sob

It’s Finger Lickin’ Good!

This time I’m blogging to you from KFC. They have the awesome-st free wifi, even better than Coffee Bean or Starbucks, but I think it’s only because nobody actually uses the internet here! If you could only see me now, a big fat burrito (the Twister) in one hand, a Pepsi in the other, staring intently at the computer screen and madly typing away.

Don’t ask how I can hold food in both hands and still write this. Use your imagination.

So much for my diet, this meal itself has already taken up 900-1000 of my daily 1000 calorie allowance. Gloom. Yes, I admit that I’ve been doing a strict calorie watch for the past two weeks, coupled with some exercise. And yes, losing weight the old fashioned way is actually really effective. Probably slower than starving myself to death, but at least I can still enjoy unhealthy food once in a while.

I’m leaving for Singapore in about 6 hours but I still have so much to do. Photos to deliver to clients, clothes to return to sponsors, pack for my 6-week trip (seriously, the 15 kg allowance is just IMPOSSIBLE to deal with), print all my required documents, reply my mountain of emails, finalise arrangements for all my upcoming shoots. It never ends!

It’s gonna be so incredibly hectic in Singapore but hopefully a little more calm in Bangkok, my next destination.

If you’re reading from Singapore, drop me a message and say hi!

p.s. I hate crying babies, especially at fast food joints. They drive me insane. Worse than nails on a chalkboard, no kidding.

I’m Back!

Well, sort of.

My 3-month journey to Australia ended 2 weeks ago, then I was in Singapore and now Kuala Lumpur. I should’ve started this blog earlier while I was in Australia. Obviously I would’ve had much more interesting things to write about then but I guess this is what you’ll get for now.

The multiple trips to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart was a great experience and chance for exposure in a foreign country. Heck, a whole continent on its own! The thing I love about travelling alone is that it allows me the chance to meet new people, handle difficult situations (ie. missing a flight in the wrong city, surviving off credit cards for the last 3 weeks–no kidding), learn how to adapt to constantly new surroundings, while building a reputation in what I do no matter how small.

Budgeting was tough, especially when I enjoy eating and drinking so much. I loved the fact that I was able to have a pint of beer at 2 pm with no judgemental looks or walk down to the nearest neighbourhood pub, not dodgy at all! It helped a lot that many friends opened the doors to their homes and housed me for the time I that was there (Stephanie & Arum, Ryan, Fiorn & Francesa, Frankie, Jack). Much love.

I was also lucky enough to work with many fantastic people from France, Denmark, England, Belgium, Czech Republic, North America, Korea, Indonesia and of course Australia and Singapore. It’s amazing how so many people from all over meet in a country other than their own to create their visions and interpretation of art.

I’ll post some of the works done there as well as behind-the-scenes photos quite soon. I know reading too much text can get a little hefty not to mention boring.

I must say I’m starting to miss staying at home for a little while, meet up with old friends and relax. Great thing is a lot of people are coming back to town for the holidays so at least I won’t be too bored. Come and say hi to me sometime!