double take

you know one of those moments where you do a double take and ask yourself if you really did see what you just saw?

the second guy from the left...DOESN'T HE LOOK LIKE ME!?!? from a side profile? look again...i sure think so and it was kinda freaky actually. its not everyday you (think) see your face on anywhere else but in the mirror.

then i decided to blow up the picture

...but then i wasn't so sure anymore....

but that top photo...sent chills up my spine. those of you who know me well, will understand why.

isn't that kind of a picture(pardon the pun) of what life is like sometimes? you're so dead sure about a perspective, and you may even believe it to be passionate about it.

then upon closer observation, its not quite what you thought it was. even though, its not like the previous opinion was dead out wrong, its just changed or evolved.

i'm awarding my very first KUDO to the person who can guess what I could be applying the above in my personal life to. its the first ever here at pilgrims progress, and would probably be best guessed by someone who's actually spoken with me in the last little while. of course, some of you are psychic as well, so go ahead and guess, it'll be fun.

the winner will be awarded their well deserved KUDO on no better day than Christmas Day. first to guess most accurately by Christmas wins. of course, if no one says anything by Christmas, cos they actually have something to do (unlike me), then we might extend it longer.

news from the UK

I was reading the BBC today and came across an article that sparked my interest. Granted, I was more intrigued at the word Belfast than the terms "gay weddings", but as I read story I experienced two very differing emotions - joy and disgust.

As I read the article, I was just pained at how insensitve some Christians can be. Can you imagine what it would be like if, at your wedding, you had a rowdy crowd of fundamentalists screaming bloody murder about how an abomination it was that you wanted to celebrate your love with your partner? Even if I didn't agree with the crowd, it would probably the worst day in the world to hear about a mob of people protesting my relationship.

this is not a theological discussion. its a discussion about respecting people, and treating people with the same kind of grace that Jesus exemplified in His life. People lead different lives from you, and do many things that you don't like. Some people hand wash their dishes, others sink wash. Some people like their hair curly, others like it straight, still others like the variety in between. Why is there a demarcation that some things are obviously ok to leave people alone, and certain others are suited for abuse. thats just not right. let people be.

if you really want to influence somebody, bashing a bible over their head is hardly the way to go. why don't people see this? its SO frustrating!

top photos of the year

some of you might know that before i moved to caronport, i was actually a part time wedding photographer. i've been doing photography since my highschool days, but after i got into the police when i was nineteen, i began my first works as a professional. To see some of my work over the years, click on the filmworks link on the right and try to find my portfolio, and interactive e-album, scroll down from that page and you'll find a sneaky link for other works.

as a photographic artist, i'm not alone with the slow adoption of digital photography. I really do prefer the medium of film much better than the digital. but with the times comes adjustment, and this year i bought my first non professional point and shoot digital camera. for your viewing pleasure, i've decided to round up some of my favourite pictures of the year. granted, I'm not going to tell you that any of this is close to my best works, but it'll be a fun time of reminiscing...join me, won't you?


On an evening walk with my dear friend Dell, i got bitten like nobody's business that night, but this shot was worth the pain. I always think twice now when Dell invites me for a walk...we were literally bushwacking thru grass that was taller that most women.


i went back to BC in March to shoot a wedding and spent some time with my friend Irina at this West Vancouver beach. it was good times....


I also got to go to this night bazaar with my buddy Shandalin, i love open air markets!!


Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. one of the nicest and most expensive places i've ever been to. i parked for an hour, it cost me $21 usd.


The High family from Marcellus, MI. An example of what it means to leave behind a truly significant legacy. Don High is one of my truest heroes.


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