I am back

 

I was lost and now I am found.

I am back after a long lost in internet world when I redirected this blog to other server many years ago. Its a tough time as I missed blogging and I thought it's been deleted as that particular server was closed too.

I have travelled to many places all these while which I had captured in photos in my Flickr account.

John Ragai | Flickr 

You are free to roam my Flickr account if you like to view my photos over the missing years.

New Opening: dal.Komm Coffee

As I walk from Maybank to HSBC Bank in UPTOWN, Damansara this afternoon, I can not help but eager to know more of one new coffee drinking outlet opening which I later known the outlet as dal.komm Coffee. The unique name and beautiful bouquet of congratulating flowers at the side and entrance of the outlet drive my wife to push me to press the auto-door.

Reluctantly I pressed the auto-door and a soothing music with friendly smiles of the staffs greet us. Not bad for first impression.

I am not a heavy coffee drinker but I love roasted coffee once awhile and not to forget Alicafe Tongkat Ali and Old Town White Coffee original, two of my favourite.

Superb interior design with soothing music and well trained staffs with friendly gesture and fast helping hands with alert eyes for the guests in need for their help.

Location wise, it's very strategic as at it's back is Maybank and at the side is HSBC. A Good place to catch-up with friends after office hours or cut a deal with customers.

The offering: Customers seemed satisfactory and my wife seems happy with her take-away drink.

Here is the images taken during our visit to the outlet taken with Olympus OMD E-M5 and lens 45mm f1.8

Tan Tiong Choon: Old face with Passion

Thanks God for this beautiful sunny Saturday morning with a nicely formed clouds and superb blue sky. As plan, we go for our Perkeso Medical check up at BP Healthcare in Taman Sea. This is no connection with my earlier visit to Assunta Hospital as Assunta visits were purely on the matters of the Heart.

Yesterday at Assunta Hospital, I met Mr Thon Lek, one my admired wonderful people whom I long to follow their footstep. Today after completed our test, we went for breakfast at UPtown and an old couple came in and guess who.....

It's another passionate people whom I admired whom I have not meet for years. I knew him as a very talented and passionate manager who can do anything either in marketing or sales. He can even relieve his boss for almost a year without any problem. When you meet him, you can be sure that the fire and passion within still burning strong.

His name is Mr Tan Tiong Choon.

His advice: Keep on exercise and keep a healthy lifestyle.

Sir, I always salute you! May God bless you and your wife with good health and joy of hearts.

 

John Ragai shutdown and rise again

As my earlier promise to you, my dearest friends who were eager to know what actually happen to me which lead to my visit to Assunta Hospital. I will share with you my life experience since last Saturday, Oct 16th 2013.

Actually I was banned from shooting in the street by my beloved wife as sometimes I can be carried away in my street shooting and chasing after the pickpocket in October was not of her liking. Due to her love for me and my passion in street photography, she allowed me to roam the street again on Saturday, November 16th.

On that Saturday, I sensed that I am not well and I took one soluble panadol with a bottle of mineral water as an insurance. But I WANT to go for the street photography whatever it takes.

I have a good times doing shutter therapy at Petaling Street, Jalan Masjid India, Jalan TAR and Chow Kit Road. I covered these areas from 9.45AM to 2.30PM but the rain started to fall when I returned back from Chow Kit. Upon reaching Masjid Jamek LRT Station, I am wet and I love it as I have more subject to shoot in the rain and I love reflections on the road. But the rain took a tool on me.

Samantha's Birthday 2012

Today, June 26th is a special day for Samantha. It's her birthday. 

The serenity of the Kuala Lumpur night skyline is perfect view to celebrate her birthday.


View from 22nd floor Endah Promenade.
Camera Setting: 17mm(25mm), f/8, 15s, ISO100



Seng Ping ready a cake for Samantha



Seng Ping lighted the candle.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMANTHA.





Samantha feeds Seng Ping





Birthday Cake



Memory picture with Seng Ping's Father

 

Memory shots with Agnes and Father



And final discussion between Agnes and her father on Seng Ping and Samantha marriage arrangement.

 I think they have to continue some other time as it's a bit late now.



View 22nd Floor Endah Promenade.
Camera Setting: 50mm(75mm),f/2.8, 3s, ISO:100
Lens: Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 VC

Good night May you have a great and peaceful evening.

Ngieng and Low: Meeting of Two Parents

The time has come for Seng Ping and Samatha to bring their parents for a meeting to discuss a serious matter concerning their future.

They agreed for the meeting to be held on Sunday, June 24th 2012 and they have chosen Restoran Thing Hoo as the place for the meeting of the two parents.

The parents:


Seng Ping's Father

Samantha's Mother

The loving Couple:

The couple seems to be in the best of time and ready for the next step in their friendship.


And they are looking at the same direction for the common goal.

For the rest of us, it's time to order the food for the night.



Food Ordering

Honey Fried Chicken

Mixed Vegetables with Seafoods

Tom Yam Seafoods - my favorite

Tom Yam Seafoods in Coconut

Steamed Sea Bass/Siakap - also my favorite

Kailan

Seng Ping and his nephew, Robert Ngieng

The main negotiator, Agnes Ngieng

The main language used during the discussion were Mandarin (Chinese dialet) and I think they are talking about the couple marriage arrangement; how much $ to give out and when is the date, how many table for the reception dinner, transport. Photography? No worry, I am always available.

Dinner is great. The food delicious.

My personal comments on the food:
Overall the food were delicious and perfectly to my taste. The Tom Yams were great and the seabass was prefectly cooked. Friendly and helpful staffs.  Price wise, it's worth it. Love to come again and I would recommend this restaurant to my 'love eating' friends.

The meeting and dinner is over and everyone is in a happy mood.


Time to say, "Good Bye and see you again."

Time for Agnes and I to make say, "GOOD NIGHT" and make our journey home to Puncak Alam.

See you next time. May you have a great evening.