:: first ::




i remember the first time i received a lego set for my birthday. it was a really small car model with less than 20 elements. for the longest of time, i was building it and taking it apart just so i could build it again. the instructions sheet was soon left aside and my car would turn into a plane, a dragster and a jet pack. perhaps i was too young then to realise an important lesson that i knew later in my youth.

what we could have in life may be limited but our imagination to be is not.

fast forward to my rewarding first trip to billund recently. it brought back a lot of memories and reflections of how funny yet wonderful life can be. it was the first time i saw the sun rising above the clouds on my flight (which reminded me of a painting i love; Sky Above White Clouds). it was the first time i saw another airplane cruising across the same sky through the cabin window (something i've always wanted to see). it was the first time i saw hard steel forging a lego brick (reminds me of my hard childhood and the simple bliss of a lego brick that allows me to dream). it was the first time i had dinners that lasted over 2 hours (heck, but the food was awesome, especially that kickass lobster soup and dessert). it was also the first time the team got together in denmark (it's just darn nice to be able to meet up with every one again after our last one in enfield).

the weirdest reflection would have to my first visit to the lego museum. history writes of time gone by. somehow that rule bends here in time when i know the 6 of us (LCPs) are going to partake a space on the wall in the museum before it happens. how often does one know history would be written of us in advance before it happens? i guess the white reflection room at the end of the museum tour does have a real and deeper meaning to it.

i met a lot of interesting people for the first time too. one of them was jaime (cafe corner creator) and i can't help musing over the thought of his remarks on cafe corner. kudos to this humorous guy, who created a really wonderful set and challenge the many concepts of what some perceived lego could not be. it's also the first time we met our newest teammate rené who runs the well known 1000steine.de, the ever friendly annette who helps us with our orders, adam (a real kooky and funny chap), the different lego designers who shared with us their work, the charismatic curator Jette, bubbly Mel and Christian, the engaging team of people from NetDevil (who's creating the next big thing, lego universe), all these passionate people in CED/NBG and many many more.

just a few years back, i had to unwillingly part a big collection of my early lego star wars sets due to a family situation. i felt a loss that's was hard to explain or describe. maybe it felt like i was parting my sanctuary to dream and create, or it could be giving up pieces of my childhood memories that i did not want to let go. for a moment, the idea of paying someone to let me build their lego even crossed my mind because i did not want to own and part them again. either that, it could be i just love to build. (which was a really bizarre thought now that i come to think of it).

i'm really happy to be able to do what i love now. Maybe all those years spent in the creative line of work and life experiences are summing up to this point; just so i can look back and appreciate what i had, i have now and what's ahead.

there's always a beginning to first and ending too. hurray to the approaching end of my first year as a LCP and anticipating to the many more first ahead (well, every new commission and project is always a first since they are always different! isn't life just interesting?)! cheers to all of ya and a whoopy-goody 08 ahead!

p.s. my warmest regards to jan, steve, sean, nathan, robin, dan and rené. already looking forward to seeing you mates again. take care! 0 comments


:: LCP ::



slowly but surely, the word is definitely starting to spread like coloured ink in water. i'm starting to get requests for interview and a little more enquiries on commissioned works.

yes, i'm one of the only six LEGO® Certified Professional in the world and the only one in asia.

in case you are wondering, i create LEGO sculptures, models, portraits, art deco pieces, installation displays, unique personalised gifts or many more stuff full time now. you can see some of my many creations here at blackbulb creations.

well if you have a project in mind, a gift you are planning, a talking piece you want to install, contact me! :) 1 comments


:: the welcomed trip ::

back to singapore for about a week now. the trip to US was long and tiring yet it's a very small price to pay in exchange for the huge rewards i've gained; new friends, one of my dreams fulfilled and an experience i would not ever forget.

i'm sure the big news will be out everywhere soon and i would love to share it right away. well, i reckon there's no harm in waiting just a little longer..

*hint: the big news is one of my 2007 goals listed in my previous post :) 0 comments


:: 2007 ::

though 2007 didn't start off with a big bang as i hope it would, i'm positively certain this year will be one full of possibilities. family and friends have been supportive as always. working closer towards my dreams each day have been tough but yet satisfying. i wish this year will be fantastic for everyone i know. in no order of priority, i'm gonna constantly push forward to realise my dreams of 2007 as below;

• to reach my next milestone for the business (still looking for a good investor and shop space for blackbulb)

• to be able to execute the full potential of the other 2/3 of the business plan (which requires the shop)

• to be the first LEGO® Certified Professional in Asia

• to be able to give back more to the society and the less fortunate

• to settle down soon and plan more for the future

• to have the chance of traveling and visiting more countries

• to live life fully and as always, give the best i could in all 0 comments


:: 30 on ::

it's been one whole year since i wrote. just spent a peaceful birthday and quiet christmas, couldn't have ask for more.

there are both high and low points, as anyone would have. in all, year 2006 wasn't all that bad really.

looking forward to the new year and assending to new heights.

wishing all my friends and family a beautiful year ahead. with all my best, cheers. 0 comments


:: 29th ::

big thanks to all who remembered my birthday today.. i seriously appreciate the thoughts & warm wishes. to all my friends again, cheers. 0 comments


:: simple truths ::




attended chan & june's 20th anniversary reaffirmation of the marriage covenant today.

i've been to many wedding ceremonies, but this is still a first for me. after spending 20 years together, they decided to take their vows again.

it was simple & short, with the well wishes of the relatives & friends.

after the ceremony, the couple flew off to hong kong with their 3 kids for a 2 weeks holiday.

later that afternoon, my colleague was commenting it feels kinda odd to have a reaffirmation. he believes all the little things in life two shares & what they do everyday is more important than a ceremony.

i agreed on that, but i thought my colleague missed one point here..

isn't the reaffirmation a celebration of all that my colleague have mentioned above? reason they are celebrating is precisely because they appreciate every single day that they spent together, the good & bad times, the 20 years they hold dear.

although i'm not a christian, i thought these lines in the leaflet handed out at the ceremony carry simple truths, many which have been taken for granted.

this goes out to all my friends; be you single, dating, attached or married, may you be able to take a little time off the daily busy lives, have a little reflection on the love you have and the ones you care about.

cheers.


1 Cor. 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 0 comments