Hello From Bangkok **Pics from my shoot with Mohamed Irwan-Photography**

I have more updating to do from my birthday celebrations, but really wanted to provide a few details of where I am and what I am doing now. But first here are some treats courtesy of Irwan. mohamedirwan.photography

I did it, or I should say I made it, I am now in Bangkok. My last day in Singapore was pretty good, made a fantastic bacon and egg breakfast, said my fair wells to the agency, enjoyed a fresh juice (apple, lime, orange and starfruit), watched a snowboard video while packing (That's it that's all, rather fitting title I must add), then was accompanied to the airport by 3 wonderful ladies (thanks Caryn, Teng and Zora for the send off).

My departure from Singapore varied this time from my trip to KL as I was not flying out of the budget terminal. Still a budget flight though. I could not believe how easy and efficient the process was, with security, immigration and boarding. I slept for a portion of the plane ride and the finished watching D3. Man I love that movie.

Immigration was just as painless in Thailand, took only a few minutes. Grabbed my bags then was on my way. I headed towards the elusive Door #3 where I was to meet my driver. While waiting to meet up, I changed some of my SGD to Thai Baht. 100 bucks was worth 2300 TB or something along those lines. My blood sugar levels were starting to get low as I was approaching on 5 hours without food. So I stopped at the convenience store and bought some dehydrated mango. 12 TB, divide by 30 and thats about what the cost is in canadian.

I was surprised to see that the "van" is actually maybe a 2008 Toyota Sequoia. This was a bit of a relief that it's not some ghetto mobile. After about a 20 minute drive we arrived at the apartment. There is gate security which is always nice to see. The building is probably 20 years old but its by no means a dump. Nice hardwood floors, leather couches, and a room to myself. There is no landlords living with us this time like at the place in Singapore and for the time being it's myself and a fellow canadian Kevin. I have full access to my kitchen and a decent sized living room. While its not like where I lived in Canada, I think I will enjoy it.

I am going to bed now. Tomorrow is a busy day with, snaps at the agency, a casting at 1 for an orange juice tvc and a casting at 3 for a movie.  Rock on!

Snap to it! PICS COMING SOON!

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to shoot with Irwan again. Those of you may recall a few shots with him a few weeks ago, and hopefully some more to come. Irwan is as I mentioned an incredibly nice and patient guy. This was seen as evidence from Sunday.

Our plan was to meet up at 10 am. I received a text from Irwan at 8:30 confirming that he would be on his way. We were going to shoot in Sentosa today. Being the guy that I am, I asked if we would have a beautiful accomplice for the shoot. In luck Irwan found one.  A beautiful dame from Brazil, I had met her before, she speaks limited English and is quite shy. Irwan and I also discovered one more thing about her. Tardiness. In a world of being professional to keep clients, photographers and agents happy, being on time is a big thing. As I have discovered already many people in Singapore are chronically late. After an hour of waiting she finally arrived.

Once we got to Sentosa things went smoothly, doing a couple individual shot as well as some couples shots. I look forward to seeing them, Irwan has been pretty busy lately so it will be a little while until we get them, but I will post them in here for you. 

I have some other good news! I have confirmed a job for March 3 with Crocs. I laughed pretty hard about this. Especially when conversing with mom on this regard.  Crocs? She says animal or sandals. I say sandals brand, but it’s for glasses. She then asks eye or drinking. You have to hand it to mom I kind of set her up for this.

Last week I was also shortlisted for a job with Holiday Inn. It is kind of interesting in the castings I have had lately because many say I have a unique look. This could be a bit of a double-edged sword, but I like to think of myself as an individual.  For this casting they wanted a 25-30 yr. old Caucasian male, with a good natural smile.  Score that’s what sets me apart, I am happy 99% of the time and in turn am always smiling. My smile looks something like Arnold in terminator when Jon Connor is teaching him to smile.