I like to take photos

 Since young, I had always been a happy snapper.

Back then, taking photo was expensive. Having to buy the film and to have it developed. So I wasn’t allow to take photo “for fun”. It was very much later that I got the chance to be the happy snapper.

Nowadays, I can take as much photos as I like, as well as taking videos. Anyone with a mobile camera phone or a digital camera can do the job.

Few years back, I bought an beginner series DSLR (Nikon D40) but soon, I was blown off by the many accessories that followed. The camera lenses, the lenses filters, tripod, camera bag and the list went on. And the most crucial part was, I wasn’t a learner, I relied so much on my friend that I was just the one to do the snap, while the settings were all setup by him. After a year then I realized I only enjoy taking photos but like what the professionals or expert does… going into the setup, the framing etc.

And when the Olympus OM-D camera came, I quickly jumped right into it as I thought it would be more “idiot proof” for me. And once again, I let it become yet another white elephant.

And from then on, my mobile phone was my camera (and still is).

I definitely enjoy taking photos for my memories sake.

Photo taken with my Nikon DSLR D40

Photo taken with my Olympus OM-D (can’t remember the model)

Photo taken with my mobile phone

Always Check What You Bought

 Recap of my encounter

Went to the nearby supermarket to get some fresh noodles for dinner.

As usual, I was spoilt for choice. I couldn’t decide which brand to settle for. The type I was looking for was those that are fresh with moisture within.

I remembered my mother recommended this particular healthier choice brand. And it wasn’t difficult to locate.

I took a pack of it off the shelf.

A quick glance and I saw some milky liquid that settled with the noodle. Confused, I searched for the expiry date. And I was right, it had turned bad.

The expiry date was 28 Jul 2021 and today is 21st Oct 2021.

I found a staff nearby and alerted her about this. She apologized profusely before she quickly removed all of the affected batch off the fridge.

I did get the noodles I wanted but at another place.

So, always check what you buy especially those with expiry dates

• Check the content (if it’s viewable)
• Check the expiry date

Did you know that beauty products and toiletries have expiry date as well?

MY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE

In the past when my tube of toothpaste was almost finished, I would still try to:

1. the motion of pushing the content from the end of the tube and till the front (just to check if it is indeed all used up);
2. bended and pushed the front of the tube till the extent the front part was almost folded (As there might be still content settled at the front base/round part);
3. to use the toothpaste clip which helped to roll up the tube while it pushed the content to the front;

After trying any or all of the above method and nothing could be pushed out, I would discard it.

But no no no…

Actually the best method is: Cut tube into 2 pieces and open the tube to get whatever that is remaining to use!

MY BOTTLES OF SHOWER GEL & SHAMPOO

How I tried various way to get the content out of the bottles. 

Be it my shower gel, shampoo or kitchen washing liquid, they are all in pump bottles.

When the contents are almost all used up, the pump just couldn’t get any more content out of it. (Or maybe just a bit more with numerous press.)

What I did, was to remove the lid to pour out the content.

However, the content doesn’t flow out instantly and/or completely within a short time.

I tried by adding some water to make the content less concentrated. It worked well.

(But do take note if I placed the bottle upright, after some time, there will still be some content settled at the bottom of the bottle.)