Christmas in Penang and a Happy New Year!
Looking back, the last quarter of 2008 was fantastic for me. I became single again, had a few big assignments, did a couple of photo talks, a couple of photo workshops, travelled all over Malaysia, picked up pipe smoking, made a lot of new friends, found new loving relationships, spent Christmas in Penang, and I had a blast of a New Year’s Eve party. It was truly a wonderful time in my life.
I promised I’d show you the most magnificently decorated home Christmas tree I’ve ever seen and here it is!
I spent Christmas in my friend Nicky’s house. The five days there was great. I had great food, great company, and a lot of fun joking about the ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his performances with Sarah, Nicky’s sister. Her mom Janice made a great dinner – leg of lamb, and to be really honest, I truly had a wonderful time being at their home and spending Christmas with them.
Here’s a photo of me with Nicky next to the beautiful Christmas tree:
It has been so many years since I actually celebrated Christmas I can’t even remember when was the last time I did. I got presents..! And that’s really something I haven’t gotten for years..! Being in the field as a photojournalist most of my life, I didn’t really have proper Christmas experiences. I mostly remember the times I was out shooting decorations in shopping malls and streets all over the city.
The last few weeks has been really special and I am truly grateful to everyone who has contributed to my life and my career. I am grateful that I can spend quality time with the people I cherish instead of being out on assignment in my previous job with AFP. I look forward to a better year in 2009 and I hope to make many more friends, shoot more assignments, do more workshops and have more fun!
Happy New Year 2009!!
i know her…she’s nicky a.k.a jiwah’s future sis in-law…weeeee~~~
p/s: finger cross
cool. lovely decoration.
It would be nice if we could get to that place again and with our daughter Megan. We did have a good relationship for many years. Sad that it had to go though such a rocky time. Megan and I both miss you.
Hugs and Love