one20 secs with....Ian.

Ian Robert Knight.
he is;
Gift from God.
Famed; bright; shining
Noble / Soldier.
'nuff said.

This entry where I pay tribute to Mr Knight, the best photographer I've ever met. He looks like a very readable Homo Sapiens, but there are many things I haven't discover about him. So, I sent him a questionnaire and ask him to answer it. Now, I know him better than I used to.
Here it goes;

When were you happiest?
Umm… I’d have to say it’s often. I am happiest when I am traveling.
Particularly, if it’s a new place that I’ve never been to before.

What is your greatest fear?
Failure.

What is your earliest memory?
I have memories of playing with my siblings, when I was about 3 or 4 years old.
I remember we had a basement apartment in Edmonton, Canada.

Which living person do you most admire, and why?
Hard to say, but I admire many photographers.
If it were a non-living person, that’d be my Father.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Laziness. Some days, I can think back and wonder what I did all day.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Disregard for time. I hate when others are late.
If you say 1 pm, be there at 1 pm, not 1:20 or 1:45.

What was your most embarrassing moment?
Honestly, I can’t really think of any.
I don’t embarrass easily.

Aside from a property, what's the most expensive thing you've bought?
Cars, mostly. I’ve had a few.

What is your most treasured possession?
My camera, and the photos I’ve created with it.

Where would you like to live?
Tough call. SE Asia or China.

If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose?
No idea. An extinct dog?

What would your super power be?
Sight. Permanent, strong, and far-reaching.

What makes you unhappy?
When people lie to me, and it affects decisions I’ve made, because I assume they told me the truth.

What is your most unappealing habit?
Gluttony. I get fat easily, because I eat poorly.

What is your favourite book?
I don’t read too often.
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell changed my life, though.

What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?
Something from medieval times, like a royal costume.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Alcohol, I guess.

To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?
My ex-wife, for wasting her time by marrying her.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Ask me before I die. Maybe it is still to come.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
“Gosh”, “mmm…pork”, “venti Americano”, “you’re over 18, right?”

What has been your biggest disappointment?
Not being well known for my work.

If you could edit your past, what would you change?
I would go to University and study Business and Photography

When did you last cry?
Can’t recall, it’s been a while.

How often do you have sex?
Umm….not much. A few times per week, I guess.

What is the closest you've come to death?
I can’t think of anything. I’ve led a pretty lucky + safe life.

Tell us a secret.
I was born a poor black child.

If you wanna ask more questions, please feel free to.
I'll be happy to forward your questions to Mr Knight.

xoxo

The Prayer

Today (July 1st, '10), I went to the Chaiya Mangkalaram Buddisht Temple in Pulau Tikus, Penang. My intention of going there is to wake up the Sleeping Buddha. But hey, I found this awesome wheel of fortune that you insert your 50 cents coin and press the button to stop the neon light at the number that gonna decide your fortune, I guess. I tried it. I get Chiam See #8. (excited since 8 is good #) And here what it says;

Your present position is like a valuable treasure buried under the ground. You dig the ground in the hope of getting it, but you dig the wrong place, and you are unable to find it. Similarly, even if you work hard at the present time, you may not get much benefit by doing so because your present career is unsuitable. In rowing it against the current of water and wind, the boat will naturally not go fast. Do not get discouraged. In future, there will be some people to support and help you. A sick person in your family will recover soon. In case of persecution you have a few hopes to win the case and probably you may be found guilty. Your next baby will be a boy. Your luck in other things is not good.

My first impression was; WHA...?!
I thought 8 was a good number.
Well, its obviously something that I can't celebrate nor argue about since I chose to spin the wheel of fortune. You don't decide on what you wanna hear but what you suppose to hear!

However, it made me think.
"Is this the way religion tries to hold on us and make us pray to the goddess for fortune, luck, love, and many blessings that WE hope to possess??"
Until we would simply give our time, efforts, energy, etc to the goddess??

not that I don't believe in the power of prayer.
I was born in a Christian family and being brought up in its way.
One time in my life, I almost knock on Bible school door to enroll myself to be a priest, all thanks to my late Rev. Dais. (Just incase you think I'm a back slide Christian that write what is right but not what I do for real)
But the power of prayer brought me here where the power wanted me to do greater things in life.

I dunno whats the point of this entry, but I long to write something about my late Rev Dais, prayer and religions.
I guess this is the combination of all.

A dear friend of mine used his time while driving alone to have one-on-one talk to the god. (he's not a religious guy)
Another friend used to pray The Serenity Prayer. (he never been to church nor wanted to) and before he went to sleep, he'll reflect the 10 things of the day (most temple/church goers don't do that)
My mom is very particular with prayer before eating. (be grateful that we can eat)
My English friend, believe that prayer at the end of day can make you recall, refelct and re-evaluate what had happen today (is it good? bad?)
My ex-leader forced me to pray (ain't working)

We all pray, in a different ways.
To who? To the One.

xoxo
Gill Loong.