Monthly Archives for August 2010
Return to the Dark Age
Singapore 11th August 2010 Today’s I read a news report about desperate attempts by American state governments to save money that came as quite a “culture” shock to me…. Some states like California seem to be on the verge of … Continue reading
Back to work
Singapore 10th August 2010 The first day back from leave is always tough isn’t it? Certainly if you add some jetlag and climate change in the mix! Your sleep and eat patterns are thrown upside down, let alone that your … Continue reading
National Day Celebrations
Singapore 9th August 2010 Today, on my arrival back in Singapore, it is national day, the day that Singapore celebrates its birth as a nation, now 45 years ago. Though a tiny nation with relatively little history, the national day … Continue reading
Paris by night
France 8th August 2010 On a stopover in Paris on our way back to Singapore. Decided to do Paris by night, what else should one do as a lighting designer! Isn’t Paris called la “Ville Lumiere?” Two unfortunate things, first … Continue reading
Son & Lumiere
France 7th August 2010 I am not sure who invented the sound and light shows, but the fact that they are also commonly known as Son & Lumiere does give thought that it may have been invented in France. The … Continue reading
Changing a lightbulb
France 6th August 2010 Do you realize there are people who do not know how to change a light bulb? I have been brought up by a dad who was good in handy work and me and my siblings have … Continue reading
Come to your senses
France 5th August 2010 Continuing on my blog from yesterday, one of the main things when you relax is that realise that you have more than one sense… :). Certainly as a lighting designer always focused on the visual! True enough, … Continue reading
Back to basics
France 4th August 2010 At the moment I am pretty much getting up when the sun rises and go to bed at sunset, sometimes even earlier. This is because of the summer time here with the sun coming up around … Continue reading
Just looking…
France 3rd August 2010 One of the things we do when strolling around markets or shops is just looking…we look at beautiful things we can’t afford or just imagine how it would fit you or suit your home interior…you know … Continue reading
Filters
France, 2nd August 2010 When you are out in the sun like I am at the moment, you really need to put on some protection. With that I mean UV protection. I have a tendency to “burn” quickly, so I … Continue reading
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