Anyway last 2 Sundays, I had a chance to take part in the  Scott Kelby Annual Worldwide Photowalk for my home town organised by HM Yusof, a veteran Brunei photography figure. This time around it kicked off at the Damuan Recreational Park at the edge of the capital overlooking  the Istana Nurul Iman, His Majesty the Sultan’s Palace. The walk covers about 7 km from the park through the Kg Ayer ( water village) and ends in the majestic SOAS Mosque in the capital’s epicentre.

All photos from the walk can be accessed here ! However as you can see, I missed the submission dateline for the photos upload but it was a worth it , the photowalk. It was a good event to catch up with some local friends and togs. On a personal level I needed a weekend of photography and a boost juice as I have been very busy with work.  Just to share some humble photos which I got during the walk. Enjoys.

So on the nite of the race, at a friend’s dinner with all friends support and reassuring me that I should be able to do it. I said yeah, I should! Half heartedly!? Only then, I feel confident doing it, but jet lag made me sleepless that nite. After a 2 hr of sleep on race day morning, I met up with some running mates who are taking part in the warm up, helps me gain some confident boost. My strategy is just start slow steady and conserved fuel and whats left inside me then. So after the flag off, I just ran on my own pace with the Black Eyed Peas’s song blazing in my ears, watching everyone else passed me along the race. One by one, people passed me. I’m pretty sure that I’m in the last segment of the race worm. My nike ipod keeping me up the time every 5 minute intervals every step of the way.  20 minutes into the run after the Ministry of Finance building and Madonna’s ‘Jump’ song, my body starts to warm up, the natural endorphine kicks in and I am in my zone. There’s no stopping me now. I continue and start running, picking up a faster pace. Finishing line is imminent now. I picture it in my head. At the Ministry of Defence checkpoint, it was a struggle, the leg started to get fatigue but I continue my pace. In my head, mind over matter. I can do this. You can do this. I said. Picturing the finishing line. This race is against my competition, that is me.!

Finished line was a good feeling. I did it in 62 mins. Not very me but I did it. Needs room for improvement. Thank You and Well Done to the organisers Standard Chartered for a great event not only to run and keep fit but also a good way to give back and big Thank You to my office mates for sponsoring their personal contribution to me. By the way so u know, I did try #HSBC but I was down with flu and the marathon was full then.

Click below to unveil my new website on 4ormat for the new year. Appreciate comments

Having said that, it has been a fruitful  year and a year of rewards. New opportunities. I have worked more with publications, international and locally. I also made progress in breaking contemporary photography to the Brunei photo community and the BFF forums. Made new friends, new people. Travel to new places. One in particular is the island paradise of Semporna and also revisited the new cities of ASEAN.  Oh yes, that beautiful wedding in Bali of my dearest friend, Sheryl. I discovered new places in Brunei and yet to discover more.

Most importantly, my family and friends are an integral part of my life; so to them; ‘You complete me.!’. Goodbye 2010. All the ups and downs, I count it as a blessings.

Merry Christmas to all friends & family. Drive Safely N Buckle Up…