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Chui Sun’s Family Portraits

Portraits

30 May 2009

Chui Sun’s about to give birth in a couple of weeks time and before she does, I had the opportunity of capturing her in ‘maternity mode’ together with her husband Henry and their son, Donald. The shoot was at their family home and on that day itself, whilst driving to their house it started to drizzle. I vividly recall doing a mental ‘sun dance’ and sure enough! Once I was near their house the rain stopped. Somebody up there loves me ;) Yay!

Despite the humidity, Chui Sun and her ‘boys’ were absolute troopers throughout our session. I found it absolutely hilarious that Donald was fidgeting throughout the whole session and refused to look at the camera most of the time. I always love a challenge and with abit of patience and A LOT of baby talk, we managed to get shots of lil’ Donald looking absolutely happy. Happy babies make me happy :D

Hehehe….a fave of mine. Donald looks adorable here!

Yes, I know the shot isn’t focused properly. But I love, love the feel of it :D It makes me feel warm and snuggly inside :)

This is a favourite of mine too. Chui Sun, I think you look absolutely beautiful :)

Ok ok. THIS is my utmost favourite shot from the session. They’re such a happy family :)

Chui Sun, thanks again for having me shoot your maternity and family portraits for you. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you, Henry and Donald. All the best with your latest addition to the family too :)

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The Hare & The Tortoise

Fitness

30 May 2009

So there’s been a bit of a dilemma with my so-called-running regime. Been jogging somewhat consistently in the past couple of weeks (except for my brief holiday in Manila) but my time doesn’t seem to be improving and I’m still left breathless after (a mere) 3km run.

Friends are saying, “But Anna, you should be able to run faster! You look fit!”. As I’ve said to them for what seems like gazillions of times, I’m all about poser muscles and not about cardio. Man, conquering all these cardio workouts are elusive to me.

Despite ranting and raving about how I suck with cardio, like the slow but steady tortoise, I’ll continue. I’ll continue jogging despite being damn slow at it. So if you see me at a run in the near future, well, yes I’m the one who’s swearing breathlessly near the end of the pack.

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“Karen” 150 Wallballs for Time
Result: 23:39 (10lbs)
OMG! I died-ed! I think I took the longest time ever to finish off this workout. My cardio’s so bad that it sure ain’t funny.

Did about 50 pull-ups (CTB) before heading off to TTDI park for a short jog (where I added another 25 pull-ups thereafter). Managed to cover approx 3km. Averaging about 7 mins per km. FML -____-”

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Jogged approx 3km (forgot the time -___-”), did 60 pull-ups (CTB) and 100 sit ups.

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Five rounds for time of:
10 Pull Ups
10 Goblet Squats @ 32kg
10 Box Jumps @ 24″
Result: Approx 20mins (24kg)
Slow and steady, it’s all about the form bay-beh :p (Excuses, excuses). Did the pull ups on rings and twas ok. The goblet squats and box jumps combined together were quite a killer.

Started my deadlift 30-day challenge as well today. It’s supposed to begin on June 1, but as I’ll be away for about 10-days in June, I’m starting it a tad bit earlier so that I don’t have too much to catch up on when I get back to town come mid-June. Anyway did 2 reps of 130lbs before I left the gym.

As of today, I have approximately 730 pull ups to go. Eeks! Godspeed!

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Away On A Break

Personal

22 May 2009

The past couple of weeks has been absolutely crazy.

Shoots throughout weekends, midnight editing marathon sessions, working out, meeting couples, sourcing new suppliers – I wanted to do it all. Wanted to do it all to the point where I’ve only been getting an average of four to five hours of sleep a night.

But I’m not complaining. I’m just writing this down to remind myself that though I absolutely love what I’m doing now and think that it all can be done, a break needs to be taken. A break to refresh myself, to work those kinks outta my body, to clear up my mind, body and soul……oh yes, I am super cliche.

I’ll be outta town in a couple of hours for a short break and I’ll be back next Tues. At the same time, I’m already anticipating coming back refreshed and recharged for I’ll be shooting quite a number of awesome people in the coming weeks. Can’t wait!

Till then, live long and prosper…….been wanting to use that line for a blog post for awhile now ;p

I’ll be checking my emails regularly. So just drop me an email if you can’t reach me via my cell. Ta!

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