Project 365

Project 365 is a photography project documenting a year of your life whereby you take a photo each day of the little things that make up your life. I loved the idea the instant my sister in law told me about it. And if I keep it up for a month, she'd do it for a year.

The CHALLENGE is ON!!

And if that wasn't enough to motivate me, I'm keen to see my photography improve, see snapshots of captured memories and it will inspire me to blog frequently.

So here goes....

Be warned - my life is a routine. Some shots may look exactly the same but rest assured they're not.

:)

To infinity and beyond

A UK study surveying 2000 children between the ages of 6 and 12 revealed one in five children believe Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear was the first person to step on the moon.

UWA Spring Feast 2010

UWA Spring Feast is an annual event and the highlight of Multicultural Week. From far and wide, Perth's Asians flock to sample food, drinks and desserts. We reminisce on street side food that is rare to come by. The main difference is the exorbitant prices, yet many still deem it worthy.

It's been years since the husband and I have attended. Unexpectedly it's gotten bigger and better. But with that the swarm of Asians seems to have grown too. It's not surprising that we managed to only stay 15mins. How times have changed.

The two most popular stalls:

Satay

Twist Potato

As we were leaving we cut through the back of a row of stalls and there a young toddler slept on a sheet on the floor under the watchful eye of his father whilst the family cooked up a feast. I couldn't help but smile. In that moment, it truly felt like Malaysia.

Can I have $2?

The bright flashing lights, the shouting, the laughter, the excitement... it's easy to get caught up. We walk past rows of tables with huddled groups of people. Finally we stop. Why? Perhaps 'the feeling' is just right... this is where fortunes are made!!! But more likely there was a gap in the crowd and I could finally see what the commotion was. There in front of me, a mesmerizing, shinny red and black patterned wheel of spinning fun - Roulette.



It was intense, exhilarating, thrilling! I wanted in. I was feeling LUCKY. I felt invincible.

And there in my mind, popped a flash of red and the number 5. Clear as day.

I turn to the husband and over the noise say "RED 5, Baby RED 5! Can I have $2?" The husband turns to look at me. In my eyes he sees it. It's only a slight glimmer but it's there... GAMBLOR!! Quick as lightning and bluntly he responds back with a resounding NO.

Before I had time to protest the dealer calls out no more bets and the wheel spins. All eyes turn in a daze to watch the swirling white ball determining our fortunes. I gasp as the ball stops. As I turn to the husband, the dealer calls out "RED 5, RED 5!"

Eyes wide, grin on my face, I exclaim, "Dahhh did you see that? Baby we would've won HEAPS! I told you I felt lucky. Ok Black 13, Baby Black 13!! Now can I have $2?" And again the resounding No.

The wheel spins again and the swirling white ball commences its dance of fortune. I begin to laugh and twist around to face the husband as the dealer calls out "Zero". I notice the husband isn't laughing with me. Instead he bends down to whisper in an urgent tone, "Let's Go! We're leaving." Even before I could object, I was being led (pulled) away from the fun.

When we're out of hearing distance from the roulette table, the husband's grip relaxes and we finally slow down to a normal pace. The husband asks me if I noticed the old man standing next to us at the roulette table. I shake my head as I try to recall. Apparently the old man had been listening to me yelling out my predictions (guesses). And unlike the husband who is quick to judge my silliness and say no to me, the old man believed me. So much so that he put a sizeable stack of chips on my second prediction/guess.

Hand in hand we leave, chuckling all the way to the car.
Who knew I was that convincing? Who listens to the crazy Asian girl jumping up and down yelling out random numbers?


Some things don't change though...

Babe, can I have $2??

A walk on the beach...

A whole other world

A little boy followed me home...
After dinner this is what we made.

A castle with a Doraemon Chef

And the Ruler of this fine castle? - King Homer

Skynet is that you??

This is the beginning..... of how Robots take over.

TV doesn't lie!

There's some genius kids out there plotting their revenge with military funding.

The BEAR Project (Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot) - Be warned!!



I like how BEAR turns the door handle then decides to smash through the door.

Why?

Cause it can.