Halloween 2010

Growing up, I was never exposed to the idea of dressing up as ghouls and goblins for Halloween.  In fact, I don't even remember when I actually learned and used the word "Halloween".  It was always just "All Saints Day" i.e.  school holiday.

After three nieces and two nephews, I've come to accept that my homeland has taken on this Western tradition as well.  I will admit though, it's not something I can easily join due to my lack of skills in arts and crafts and my imagination takes a while to kick in.  The best thing I can do is take part in some other way.

Yesterday I headed out to the Point Village Market and bought these halloween-inspired cupcakes.  I was in need of something to serve with coffee and these seemed like a good idea.

The main reason why I was there though, was because I stumbled upon Jane Shortall's website promoting their Halloween Flashmob.  Dancers in scary costumes dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller was their way of introducing a new schedule of dance classes in a nearby studio.  I didn't get a good spot as parents, kids, weekend shoppers were already waiting for the show when I got there, but I do have this photo:

 

So cupcakes and watching dancers were the extent of my Halloween celebration.  Sweets and camera in tow, I headed back home for some coffee, cupcakes and X Factor (guilty!).

Sweeter the second time around?

Years ago I picked up an old film SLR camera at home and started trying my hand at photography.  For a time I was joined at the hip with that camera and even upgraded to the entry –level, then-groundbreaking Canon 300D. 

Somewhere along the way, I lost touch with the shutter button and I sold my little Buddy.  That was when I stopped taking photos.  It got so bad, that even after Allan bought and introduced me to Bear, my Canon 40D, I never really got back into the habit of shooting.

A UWA lens and 50mm lens later (both bought in an attempt to go back), I’ve finally found the courage to pay up and sign up for my first ever photography class at IOP.

 I had my first session last night, and it was heartwarming to know that most of the concepts he went through as an introduction were already familiar.  Like old friends that I’ve long lost touch with.  I know that it will take me a while to take decent photos again (yes, “again” because I think at one point, I finally got it) but if the excitement I felt last night and the eagerness is any indication, then this might actually be the wakeup call I’ve been waiting for.

something's brewing!

Its very likely that something's changing quite soon!  Clue:  it's life changing and exciting and scary at the same time....although I have to say, I'm more excited than scared.

Watch this space for future announcements!
(I hope I didn't jinx it by hinting)

Woohooo!!