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OMG! It has been more than a month since my last post….again and again I have to keep apologizing to my readers that it has become a habit…a very bad one indeed!

Not to worry though, I’m just extremely busy with work and by extremely busy I really mean that. Things are so fast paced here I sometimes feel I can’t keep up and lost at the same time. There really is so much to do and so little time that I sometimes have to resort to skipping lunches or just having quick snacks in between as I have deadlines to meet and manage. By the time the day is over, I’m usually so tired to think of anything else…let alone blog!

Some people say it’s normal here, but I already know what to expect even before working at this new place. The thing is, I’m relatively new in this industry, and managing a super fast paced account and super demanding clients while trying to learn more about how things work can really take a toll on someone. Also don’t forget, I’m responsible for my team and everything else. Not that I’m complaining, it’s just that it’s really different from what I use to do for the past 5 years or so.

Am I really cut out for this? Well, it’s still too early to say, but I’m not giving up just yet. It’s only been 3+ months that I’ve been here. In terms of learning and career, it’s definitely there. Let’s see how long more I can take this kind of lifestyle.

They say “the grass is always greener on the other side”….well I beg to differ. Some things are, some things are not for now. I wouldn’t say it’s a stroll in the park. But let’s just wait and see what happens next. Until then, I’ll will be taking one day at a time. :)

IT’S FRIDAY! Finally. I’ve been extremely busy of late that I don’t even have time to update the blog. Thank goodness for the existence of micro blogging via Twitter so that people can still know that I’m still alive. Anyway ever since I returned from my holiday, it has been somewhat short of being “crazy”. So many projects, so many meetings and so many deadlines to meet. You can’t imagine how I long for a relaxing time this weekend. Right about now, my body needs to be refuelled with alcohol and relax with some chill out music. I always lived by these words “Work hard, play harder”. So it’s time to PARTAY!

I just got back from Penang last night. My Senior Art Director and I, along with 2 photographers were there for a corporate photo shoot for a client which requires pictures to be featured on their company’s website and also corporate brochures. Well, I must say, the trip was a successful one and we did have fun throughout the whole 3 day ordeal. We did not have time to go binge eating though since we were on a really tight working schedule.

We touched down on Wednesday evening and proceeded with checking in to our suite. We then proceeded to recce our shoot location, followed by dinner. We had loads to eat (duh!..it’s Penang!) from the famous Oyster Omelette to Penang Rojak. Sorry I won’t be showing any food pics that we ate because I feel it wasn’t really the highlight of the trip. After dinner, we went back to our suite, and briefed the photographers on what is to be done for the next day.

Our hotel suite and jacuzzi

The next day starts with us waking up around 630AM as we had to meet the client downstairs for breakfast at 7AM. After breakfast, we went to the shoot site and started setting up before the talents came in. Now, we didn’t have professional talents to work with. We used talents and background of all their staff since it was for their corporate collaterals anyway. I must say, most their staff had some form of hidden talent. A few were quite photogenic and looked like they done photo shoots before as they do not seem shy in front of the camera.

Make up and prepping the talents

Briefing the talents

Sample of a corporate photo shot

Oh, checkout the view from this office. Don’t you wish your office view were like this?

The day ended with us going for happy hour drinking with the client and followed by a scrumptious seafood dinner which is like a freaking 40 minutes drive from where we were, but no doubt the seafood dinner was absolutely fulfilling. By the way, the place is called Teluk Kumbar in case you want to go…I highly recommend it.

Happy hour drinking with the client

After dinner I met up with a high school friend of mine who took me out for drinks and a short tour of the “happening” areas of Penang. It’s been good seeing her again and catching up. By the time we finished, it was already 230AM….and I have to wake up at 630AM! Gahh!!

The next day, the photo shoot was of more casual in orientation. All staff were told to come in casual clothing which includes sun dresses, shorts and bikinis (no I’m just kidding…but how I wished).

Some casual photo shots with the talents

The excellent photographers together with the client

Us and the client

We wrapped up around 430PM as we had a 640PM flight to catch back to KL. I must say, the whole photo shoot was all smooth sailing and quite an experience. My only disapointment with the trip is that I couldn’t stay longer as the tickets were arranged and paid for by the client. Oh well, I guess now I have reasons to go back to Penang again ;)

NOTE: There are actually more pictures of us taken together with the “talents” which might not be too appropriate to be posted. I shall just leave it to your imagination for those shots then. ;)

Me and 2 other colleagues had an afternoon meeting with a client at D’sara Heights. The meeting ended around 5PM and it was raining at that time. The client thought it would be a good idea to go get coffee and chat to avoid the traffic back to the office. Well, all I can say is, the coffee magically became 2 bottles of white wine, and with an empty stomach….not a good combination I might add. Ended up being tipsy before dinner time. As if I didn’t have enough to drink during the weekend. What a way to start the week! *hic*

For this entry, I shall let the pictures do most of the talking. This is what took place today.

The location

The setup

The preparation

The briefing

The shoot