Life & Sundays

I don't know why I push myself so hard sometimes. I don't rest enough, I try to fill my daily schedule with as much activity as possible, and I worry over meager things at work (which I am doing right now). I hate Sundays because that means tomorrow is Monday. Sigh.

Took the day off last Friday and spent a few hours in Malacca for a short retreat. Twas a bloody hot day, but it was a very good and relaxing one.

Christ Church Melaka

Night market at Jonker Street

I don't want to worry over stupid plans and reports at work anymore. Especially 'certain ones'. I've realised that I am someone who really loathes 'plans', especially planning them. However, executing is not a problem. Sigh.

Life shouldn't be all about work work work and stress. It should be about living life to the full. So what am I doing? Do I need a change again? What is my passion? Whata do I want to do for the rest of my life? What makes me happy? My life seems to revolve around work, gym, and repeat.
Even gym is becoming a slight hindrance. Sigh.

I know some answers to that, but will it stay that way in the long run? I love taking photographs and am learning as much as I can. I have a long way to go but am loving every minute of it. Haven't even had enough time to write something in the Chronicles recently. Most of my time online the past week is spent on Facebook, Flickr, and America's Next Top Model (brilliant :)).

Met up with an old aquzintance recently and managed to get her to 'sign on' as Brytography's next top model. LOL. Esther was so easy to work with. We had a tiring but satisfying day out shooting at Bukit Jalil park. So many spots to see, so much to do. Didn't manage to finish the shoot proper due to time. That 11am sun is a killer.

An exclusive first look at Esther only at The Chronicles Of Bry

Head on to http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianjchong to see pictures from my Malacca visit and photoshoot of Esther on Saturday morning (which should be up soon).

San Fran 3rd Shot!

Another meeting at Menara Citibank heralded yet another visit to San Fran Coffee (3 in 3 days). wOOt. Had the Mocha this time. :)

These 'Sausage McMuffin' lookalike thingies look yummy. Hmmm...

San Fran Double Shot

Yesterday evening during a day out with Cherry and Lisa (it's work ok..), we ended the day with a visit to Lot 10's San Francisco Coffee. Hmm..can't recall when's the last time I set foot in SFC. While ordering our drinks, Lis pointed out one of their new fruity drinks, namely 'Berry Bryz'. Heh. Had to order it and have a go at my nicksake drink. Not surprisingly, it was good and lives up to its name. *wink*

This morning while waiting for my colleagues and bosses to arrive at a meeting in Menara Citibank, I patronized the SFC there and had a 'Coffee of the day'. Hmm.. That's two visits within 24 hours. Hmm.. I wonder if it was some mind trick that made me go there again, or maybe it was just convenient. Hmm..

In other news, 7-11 is now serving Fergie juice.

D to the E to the LICIOUS *Fergalicious*

Nubeo makes a Splash! debut

Newbies Nubeo timepieces have made their way to Malaysian shores. Ranging from Rm16k to over RM100+++, these watches look pretty damn good (not that my other fav. luxury watch brand doesnt ;)).

Gotta love that camouflage BlackJellyfish watch

Making their splishy splashy debut at Splash Poolside in Westin KL, I personally enjoyed the event which featured bikini clad models and *ahem* a very nice opening gambit (with wet models and all *wink*). Inspired by the models flair and presence, Lisa and I decided to model our watches as well.

Bry wears a Fossil BigTic timepiece with steel bracelet. Lisa has on a ladies Guess Steel timepiece

The founder of the brand, Ivan Castro is a really cool dude who was very accommodating and appreciative. No airs on this guy at all. His assitant, Malcolm was also very nice and shared a common interest with me, which is photography. He carries a Nikon D70 but has a D2X at home in Switzerland. Sigh. Will be looking forward to see this brand grow locally soon!

Ivan, Bry, & Malcolm

Merdeka # 50!

....is over.