The Peranakan Boy

Another year, another day. Very blessed for the wishes that poured in far and wide today (my sincere gratitude to all). It’s felt like a Friday since Monday with celebrating “me” but nevertheless thankful to my family, my friends and my team for putting up with someone like me. To more good times to come! #HappyBirthdayToMe (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/theperanakanboy/p/BxNbATwn5Ae/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f5qvotbw1vfg

Feast and festivities over the last 15 days of 猪年. Of eating, tossing and listening to nothing but blessings, prosperity and hopefully fortune! #huatah (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/theperanakanboy/p/BuG5E4uhrQ3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18mzrv899vmdz

#Throwback to how January wrapped up for me: catch-ups with people who make up all aspects of my life. Colleagues, friends and family. (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btll3WvBhZu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pdsyuusiuuws

Today marks what would’ve been his 65th birthday. In many of our family portraits, there were few that had him in them but all of which he shot of us. Though I don’t hold much memory of this photograph, more than just a rare capture of us both taken almost 30 years ago; I will always know his family meant to world to my father. The look in his eyes here showed the love he had and how much joy I brought him then - which I will never forget. Happy birthday, daddy. (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTZbMfB9wQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=85o01qd4y4di

2018 had its ups and downs - nevertheless, here’s me not giving f**ks for all that crap and onward to just doing better and more for 2019. Happy new year y’all! Much love, no hate. (at Fansipan 3.143) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDtBWKBHXZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zw3rcc09tlty

Fast-forward breezing through the skies after the light trek atop Mt. Fansipan. (at Fansipan 3.143) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDXYe_BXka/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1if7y6e1kvu0o

#Throwback to when celebrated a “going away” to our dear friend @benjaminkan for the quick stint in #Singapore. See you soon back on our sunny shores. (at Publico) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDWH1oh5VE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k29mz2orn81t

Rewind to the hunt for good coffee, people watching and framing a natural candid shot @blackbirdcoffeevn during my latest trip in #Hanoi. (at Blackbird Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDFTcbBmuw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hx8wteo2ewlm

The only time I’d entertain sitting on a chilly surface whilst being 3,143m above sea level - biting a smile as a piercing wind batters my entire being. I’d do it again any day. (at Fansipan 3.143) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDEwIsBoda/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=on4a92eg02s7

Worth the effort to head up to be closer to the clouds whilst in #Sapa - of mist, sunlight and the chill. (at Fansipan 3.143) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7XGhPhjTK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fpcsjnje18gq

In the season of merry making, a throwback to earlier this month revisiting the hilly city of #Sapa where so much has changed over the last five years - especially a train station where visitors can now easily access Mount Fasipan. And the rare moment of a capture of my mug, courtesy of @thefilochino (at Sun Plaza Sapa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br4HUYABQ4p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15wlk8lcdlrn9

It’s only when city dwellers who step into the shoes of a villager, whose trek is a daily affair where the strength to go that mile as a breadwinner for their family is more than “guiding” tourists on leisure treks - it opens the eyes to be content with what you have. (at Tả Van, Sa Pa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrvHwAaB2aB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lnm6ngjvskny

The moment of capturing a quaint space that invites guests into a cosy and rustic shop - and the candid add-on of a human touch (where the staff looks as if he’d intrude in a shot). (at Bev C) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrpHvERBc6n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8oi9kkbodxbc

Back to the weekend across the causeway exploring the streets of Jalan Dhoby and newfound pairing of the famous Hiap Joo’s moist and fragrant banana bread with decadent dollops of ice cream from @tip_theicecreamproject. Definitely worth another trip through bad traffic and long wait to savour bliss. (at TIP, The Ice-Cream Project) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bre8Ga6BTSn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4zllhjr5xo19

The magic moment capturing everything at the “right place, right time” that’ll be etched into my mind forever more. New single by @yuna - glad it’s this version, which is gonna be a hit! (at Fort Canning Park, Fort Gate) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-Hg1_hP0Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17oppmv8pu6uo

#Throwback: Chasing reflections within the palace - witnessing the architecture from within brings a child-like inhibition dreaming of playing with these walls and playing with mirrors. (at Mysore Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVhE64np3Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k3pu1xhexofr

#Throwback: I went on my day trip to Mysore with no expectations - a new way of soaking in what’s to come during my travels. Mysore Palace on the outside seemed underwhelming, however it’s the history, architecture and interior on the inside which appeases the eyes. Simply incredible. (at Mysore Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVe_4rHV7b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3vm0pv5r6hpw