Punggol Promenade

To prepare an article on Valentines events, LianHe ZaoBao requested for images of Clique Wise's event that’s going to be held at Punggol Promenade end of this month. Hence I arranged a photo shoot few days ago.

Photographer giving art direction to the models. Check out the view!

That morning, the sky was threatening with dark clouds. I prayed. God answered my prayer exceedingly, it was sunny throughout the photography session. We had a fun and fruitful time together!

Lydia chatting with the models

The article was on the cover page of zbNOW today. I was quoted in the article. My dad saw the news article and asked about this place. Mum pestered me to bring her out. So here I am at Punggol Promenade again. This time— with my parents!


Punggol Promenade is a new park along Serangoon Reservoir. About 10 min walk from Riveria LRT. Ultra-peaceful, scenic and clean. Awesome place to laze, reflect, dine, stroll, cycle, jog and patok!!! 
 

Ideal date venue

My parents and I strolled, basked in cool of the sunset, then dined at a cozy lounge overlooking the park. Imagine a pair of old folks in their 80s, chilling out among yuppies who are drinking wine and cocktails. My parents are totally cool about it! In fact they LOVE it! I am sooooo going to bring them here again!

Beauties in the park

Patok = date in singlish

How to be free from negativity?

I observed that negative people tend to dwell on their negative emotions. They reason why they should feel this way to keep the lousy feelings brewing. As they are negative, they tend to mix with like-minded people and it does not help elevate their situation.

When dealing with negative clients (from LoveAgain.sg), I ask the following:

• Does being negative improve any of your issues?
• Does it earn you more money?
• Does it make you attractive and approachable?
• Does it bring success in your relationships?
• Does it benefit your health?

When they recognised their negativity and are determined to remove this mind-set. I would suggest the following to free it.

1. Outdoor
Go out door and appreciate God's creation. Do simple outdoor exercises like jogging, swimming or simply take a stroll. Bask in sunshine, smell the roses and enjoy the sceneries! When we exercise (in moderation according to our stamina), we feel lighter, healthier and happier.

2. Hobbies

Pick up hobbies and sign up for events (CliqueWise.sg has variety of lifestyle events for both singles and public) that we always wished to try. Keep an open mind to acquire new knowledge/ skills/ experience. Put away the kiasu hat— the stress to win. Just enjoy the classes/ activities and feel the sense of accomplishment for gaining something new. In addition, we get to meet new friends alias activity partners to keep our leisure time occupied!

3. Appreciation

Visit an old-age home, terminally-ill patients in hospital or orphanage, and we learn to be thankful of whatever we have. If this doesn't rekindle any sense of appreciation, consider changing a new heart. :P

4. Food

We need food to stay alive. Likewise, we need spiritual food to feel alive. Read inspiring books on how people overcome challenges, achieve their dreams and be encouraged. Listen to uplifting music instead of emo songs. One of my favourite radio channels are FM91.3 and FM 99.5, I tuned in whenever I feel listless. 

5. Huge Dosage of Vitamin L
Laughter is one of the best medicine. It induced positive energy to our being, help us to see things creatively from other perspectives and heighten our sense of humour. Catch comedies, stand-up comedies, comics regularly to up our humour-meter. People likes to befriend folks with sense of humour (excluding black/ distasteful/ offensive jokes hor). With new friends, new found popularity; we develop confidence, self-esteem and joy!

Give thanks, smile and live it up!

Taiwan - Sun Moon Lake

After the Singles Day celebration dating event on 11 Nov, I flew to Taiwan to join my family for a holiday the next morning.

When I saw this breath-taking view from my room at the Lalu, I was awed speechless. It's a Chinese painting came to live! I was mesmerized by the grandeur of God's creation. I felt small compared to the huge mountains yet connected... Connected with self, God and nature.


Enjoy the panorama view taken from my Canon camera, without tripod.

What an ultra refreshing experience!

Thank God for this wonderful holiday to feel in touch with nature, especially when it was shared with my loved ones.