Sunrise at Sculpture by The Sea

Woke up very early one Sunday morning and headed to Bondi Beach to catch the glimpse of sunrise at the same time visit the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Sculpture by the Sea is an annual event where artists exhibit their sculptures I think they are quite impressive though some of them I don't understand what they are. It was cloudy and foggy that morning which was dissappointing moreover I didn't bring my tripod but I am glad I came because there were lots of amazing sculptures, some I don't undertstand.

  The man, his dog and a chair...

One visitor in action.....

The biggest tap I've ever seen...

This is very creative...made from tyres.

The whale like ship...

I took a few angles but I like this angle better.

There is a reason why I shoot from this angle...

 

Grand Canyon Bush Walking

Last winter, I along with a couple of friends went bush walking at the Grand Canyon track which is located in the Blue Mountains National Park NSW. We left home about 7am and it took us almost 2 hrs to reach the National Park.   It is a 5km++ walk which normally take 3 1/2 hrs to complete the loop and I think we weren't far behind.  The walk was not a hard one but this old me was struggling with the long steep steps...yeah showing my age. The views were spectacular huge vertical rocks, big trees and deep ravine. We also came across a waterfall which I am sure could get big and dangerous for walkers during rainy season.

Look at how tiny we are ...all along the canyon.

Some of the trickier walk...

It's unbelieveable that somewhere down there is where we were...

Kristen Vigard - God Give Me Strength

Kristen Vigard - God Give Me Strength

Now I have nothing, so God give me strength,
'cause I'm weak anyway,
and if I'm strong, I might still break.

And I don't have anything to share
that I won't throw away into the air.
That song is sung out.
This bell is rung out.

He was the light that I'd bless.
He took my last chance of happiness.
So God give me strength.
God give me strength.

I can't hold on to him.
God give me strength.
When the phone doesn't ring
and I'm lost in imagining
everything that kind of love is worth
as I tumble back down to the earth.

That song is sung out.
This bell is rung out.
He was the light that I'd bless.
He took my last chance of happiness.
So God give me strength.

God, if he'd grant me his indulgence and decline,
I might as well wipe him from my memory.
Fracture the spell as he becomes my enemy.
And maybe I was washed out
like a lip print on a shirt.
See, I'm only human, I want him to hurt.
I want him, I want him to hurt.

Since I lost the power to pretend
that there could ever be a happy ending.
That song is sung out.
This bell is rung out.

He was the light that I'd bless.
He took my last chance of happiness.
So God give me strength.
God give me strength.

Oooooooh. Oooooh.
Wipe him from my memory.
Oooh. I got to him wipe him from my memory.
Mmmm. Ooooooooh.

It's Okay...

It's Okay By Laine Parsons

It's okay to be afraid
Of things we don't understand.
It's okay to feel anxious
When things aren't working our way.
It's okay to feel lonely...
Even when you're with other people.
It's okay to feel unfulfilled
Because you know something is missing
(even if you're not sure what it is).
It's okay to think and worry and cry.
It's okay to do
Whatever you have to do, but
Just remember too....
That eventually you're going to adjust to the changes life brings your way,
And you'll realise that
It's okay to love and laugh again,
It's okay to get to the point where
The life you live
Is full and satisfying and good to you....
And it will be that way
Because you made it that way"

Working from home

My laptop is my office and internet connection is vital to get my job done...thankfully I get access to both. I can't imagine what I will do without both...

I do my work from home but most of the time from client's office. I like doing work from home but the problem is the distraction. Yupp...the kitchen, there is always something there even if it's just making a cup of tea every hour...biscuits, nuts..hmmm. What about the shop...yes I better go and get some groceries at the shop around the corner.

On a hot sunny day, the pool can be a distraction as well. What if your brain is stuffed up, you'd want to cool yourself down, won't you? hehe

My client for the past four years is relocating to a new showroom and warehouse cum office. It's a huge job renovating and setting up the new showroom with point of sale system setup, webstore...one must be very focused and determine...I really admire them.

My part is to export all items in the inventory to the new system and it's not a straight forward job, it's complex. It has to be completed by end of the week...end of the week?...there are thousands of items and that's 3 days to go. Well, that will make me busy which is good for my mind...and my bank account. :-)

I'll miss the old warehouse though but I won't miss the trip which is 30km away, the new office is 5km away from home...yeahhh.. can't wait.

despatching and unloading...

part of the showroom...

Confused, scared and all of the above

I made the right decision, I must have but I am confused and afraid. It was a tough ride and tried to make it worked...I tried my best but my best was not enough. Of course there were great times.

Where did it go wrong?...Just like Rodney Atkins' Song - Honesty (Make me a list)

He said just think it over
write me a list so we can figure out
what we both deserve
She hardly could believe it
their love had come to this
dividing and deciding his and hers
But she grabbed a paper napkin
asked the waitress for a pen
And one by one she wrote down
what she wanted most from him

Honesty, sincerity, tenderness and trust
A little less time for the rest of the world
and more for the two of us
Kisses each mornin'
I love yous at night
just like it used to be
the way life was when you were in love with me

She reached across the table
and placed it in his hand
and said you know this isn't easy for me
As he thought about the new car
the house and land
and wondered what that bottom line would be
and a thousand other things that she'd want him to leave behind
but he never dreamed he'd open up that napkin and find

Well he fought back the tears
as he looked in her eyes and said I don't know where to start
And she said everything on that list in your hand
Is written somewhere in your heart

"Honesty, sincerity, tenderness and trust
A little less time for the rest of the world
and more for the two of us
Kisses each mornin'
I love yous at night
just like it used to be
the way life was when you were in love with me"