In at the deep end! 100 posts and a give away!

You'll have noticed an anomaly- No Wordless Wednesday- Because instead I have reached my 100th post and decided that needed to be commented on instead!

 

Now for some of you, I'm sure 100 posts doesn't seem a lot- But I never imagined I would write a blog, never mind still be writing it a few months later!

I was, actually still am, a total novice when it comes to blog writing. When I started this whole malarkey back in February I was going to dabble a bit, just test the water so to speak and see how I got on. Five months later I don't think I've done so much as testing the water but ended up throwing myself whole heartedly into a virtual plunge pool!

There were many reasons why I wanted to blog- To be able to join in with photo challenges was the prime reason, and then use this page as an opportunity to share my photos with others. But it's now much more than that- I actually enjoy waffling on, talking about nothing!, I like the whole sense of community in the way we all share and comment. It's been so much more enjoyable than I thought it would be and has now just become a part of daily life.

 

I still can't fathom out how to put things on my pages, or how to make things a little easier to find. I will never be techno savvy- but I'm slowly working my way around and eventually it may be as I want it:)

 

I thought I would perhaps write a post a week or maybe two in a week- Instead I have ended up posting, some weeks, nearly everyday!  I do wonder whether I'll get bored or run out of things to say- But actually I don't think I will- I always have a list of things I want to post about and then other things come along and I add them to my list as well!

 

I'm sure people will get bored soon!

 

But until that happens I will continue to write and put on photos and share a bit more of my world.

 

As a Thank You to those of you who actually read my posts, I'm going to give you the opportunity to earn a giveaway.

 

 

I've a couple of local products I thought you might like.

 Would you prefer a Patchwork batik bag, or some Batik cloth. All you have to do is state your preference and I'll then choose a couple of random winners next Wednesday.

 

 I'll be happy to send it anywhere- and then you can have your own little piece of Borneo, wherever you are in the world.

 

 So a big 'Thank You' to all those who have been along with me on this ride for a while- and for those who have just joined me recently- Thank you too!

Here's to another 100 posts- As I've said before, I don't think I'll run out of things to say and I definitely won't run out of photos.

 

Hopefully you'll be with me at 200 too!

 Good Luck with the Giveaway

Amanda

 

10 Things Tuesday - Sports

 For this week's 10 Things Tuesday I've selected 10 sports that I've tried here in Borneo. There were a couple of new ones in here, that I'd never tried before and of course some old favourites.

 

1) Kayaking

 

 

2) Swimming 





 

 

3) Abseiling 

 

4) Running

 

 

 



5) Diving 

 

6)Parasailing

 

7)Paragliding 

 

8) Yoga

 

 9) Zip wires

 

10) Hiking and Trekking

 

Then there are still a couple more I would really like to try: Surfing and White Water Rafting 

If I'm brave enough, I might try to have a go when I go to Bali in August- But then again- I said that last year- I was too scared!

 

 

White Water Rafting! Well I've done this a couple of times before- but not here- so that's the next one to tick off my list! (I shall have to thank my friend Emma too, as this is her photo of the time she went!)

 

What activities would you like to do?

 

Amanda :)

 

Made with Love Scavenger Hunt

Linking up with Greenthumb at Made with Love and taking part in the photo scavenger hunt. Individual photos are here- but I've also made a few mosaics- as I couldn't decide which photos to post (As usual) so you be able to see them soon Here or by clicking on my tab at the top! These were mostly taken in Singapore and on the day of the Dragon boat festival here in KK.

Tombstone

Our local Chinese cemetery

 

Little

A little girl playing with a big balloon- I like how the balloon matches her dress!

 

Ring



I was struggling for this one- until I saw this ring donut.

 

Rooftops

I liked the contrast between the older Chinese Shop houses and the modern Financial District, taken whilst I was in Singapore.

Purple

A family keeping out of the sun whilst watching the Dragon Boat race.

Light

 Early morning light streaming through my bedroom windows

 

Ice Cream

The Ice Cream seller at the Dragon Boat Festival

Eyes

 Tired little eyes!

Art

I spotted this Art Gallery whilst walking through Chinatown, Singapore.

 

Architectural Detail

This is part of the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple, Singapore

 Animals

Same place as above scared cows guard the rooftops

 

60

60 kmh

 

 

Looking forward to the next set of Scavenger hunt photos:)

Until next time,

Amanda x

52 Weeks of Happy

Hi, It's that time of the week again to show some of the things that have made me happy this week. So linking in with Little Birdie here are this week's happy moments

 

Wk 26

23rd - 30th June

 No more haze = Blue skies, sunsets and sunrises again! Definitely worth a smile!

 

Bird Song- we don't seem to get lots of bird singing around here, but this little bird was singing away merrily, one morning this week.

 

 Crafting: I finally got my crafting mojo back after months of not making anything. Just a bit of paper craft, that I may tell you about someday.

 

Chilling over coffee- End of reports, Magazine at the printers and exams all finished, means that life is a little less hectic and I can chill- well, just for a minute or two:)

Hope you've all had some reasons to smile:)

Amanda x

Saturday Snaps - Where am I?

A photograph, each Saturday- Quirky or Serious?, Fun or Interesting?, Real or Abstract?

A comment or not, a thought, a quote or whatever-Let the pictures do the talking

2 photos today- 2 different places,2 different continents, both taken on this weekend, 2 years and 3 years ago respectively.

But where am I ?

 

Why don't you have a guess?

Let me know what you think :)
 Amanda x

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday : A weekly photo that needs no comment and no explanation- But then again, I might decide otherwise:)

 

One word: Cute!

Amanda x

10 Things Tuesday- Sunsets

It's that time again for 10 things Tuesday- but I couldn't decide this week on 10, so actually its Twelve Things Tuesday! You know I love taking pictures of sunsets, well here we go-Twelve glorious sunsets from around the globe.

1. Biloxi, Mississippi

 

First up was taken at Biloxi, Mississippi on New Years day 2010. The sun was going down across the Gulf of Mexico and it was glorious- My friend Amanda and I had just spent New Years Eve in New Orleans and were slowly heading back across the South and up to North Carolina. A great Sunset to start the year.

 

2. Key West, Florida

The First week of Summer holidays 2010 and we'd headed on a road trip from North Carolina down to the Florida Keys.
 

 

3. San Francisco, California

Another road trip, this time 4 weeks on the west coast. For the most part there were four of us, for some of the trip, there were 7 and at one point about 12 of us were travelling together. It was such a good vacation. San Francisco was our first stop and last stop on a wide circular route that took in 4 states- and a lot of sunsets!

 

4.Near Cusco, Peru

 

Now I have no idea the name of this little place, but it is somewhere near Cusco in Peru. If you look carefully, you'll see a little village with the Andes Mountains peeking through in the distance. The rays of the sun really did look like that. My friend, Anne Marie and I, had been visiting some Inca ruins for the day and were heading back to Cusco, when we stopped to have a look at the view. 

 

5.Islay, Scotland

For the last 4 Summers, my mum and I have gone on a camping trip to some of the Scottish Islands. Last year was the turn of Islay, Jura and Colonsay. We were camping on the edge of this beach, just out of camera shot on the sand dune. Absolutely stunning !

 

6. Temperung, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo



An old faithful. 2 hour's drive from here in KK and you'll arrive at Temperung. My weekend beach retreat. Perfect peace and quiet. I have hundreds of photos of Sunsets from here and for those eagle eyed of you, will now begin to recognise some of these pictures.

7. The Lake District, England

 

Home- Or as near to it as I can be. My home county.

The top image is looking west towards Whinlatter, Causey Pike way. The bottom left is over Bassenthwaite and the bottom right is actually a very poor photograph, taken over my neighbours wall, looking towards Anthorn, The Solway Firth and Scotland in the distance.

 

8. North Carolina

For a couple of years I lived in North Carolina. I loved it- a land of beaches, farms, mountains and everything in between. This was taken at my friends Ranch / stables, one evening- it's not a very clear shot- its a bit underexposed, but I like it.

 

9.Cycladies,Greece

Greece, quite a while ago now, but the scenery was stunning. I was on a walking holiday, taking in various islands, good food, good company and great places. Santorini must be one the worlds most photogenic places- truly beautiful. The bottom pictures were taken on Naxos, equally beautiful:)

 

 10, Miami, Florida

 

A Carnival cruise ship cruising out of the harbour, December 2008. I was on the one in front, heading out for a week's cruise over Christmas, down to the Caribbean. It was a lovely sight! And the ship wasn't too bad either!

 

11. Grand Canyon

I've been lucky enough to visit the Grand Canyon on more than one occasion and each time I have been I still marvel at the greatness of it all. These images were taken from our big West coast trip, at various times, at the Canyon.

12.  Santa Monica, California

 
Another West coast image- A bit dark- but I like the silhouette effect of the Santa Monica Pier in the background- And lots of fit people running in the foreground- Rather them than me!

 

 Oh, Alright, 13! As I couldn't go and not leave a photograph of a sunset of Graham's Landing. It's not a true Sunset either- as it's on the East coast- So we'll call it a sun downer. Of course this isn't really Graham's Landing either. (There is, I believe, and unbeknown to me, a restaurant called Graham's Landing somewhere down in South Carolina- I shall have to visit!)

 

  In reality, my favourite place on the East Coast is actually a small part of Carolina Beach, Near Wilmington in North Carolina- But to me- it will always be known affectionately,  as Graham's Landing :)

 

Until next time,

 

p.s. I have no idea why my photos suddenly decided to put themselves in a white box frame- it was intentional- sorry- but I'm not technologically savvy enough to start to change it all!

 

 Amanda x