According to the Plan

Hello, today is Wednesday July 31. Andddd,, taadaaa~

Familiar store in Bras Basah Complex

I started the day with shopping in Artfriend. Hahaha, yeah I know, NAFA peoples usually set foot in this store very often. I bought material for 3D Fundamentals and Drawing Fundamentals tomorrow.

The next destination is Punggol. Why Punggol? Because when I searched on Google on the beach in Singapore, I found this picture:

Image on Google with keyword : "Punggol Beach"

Beautiful, isn't it? I have a plan to photograph this beach today \(^o^)/

But when it came in Punggol, and followed the instructions in the internet, took a bus 82 to the end of Punggol Road, I did not find a trace of sand beach at all. Hahaha~ So, I only took a walk around Punggol Road. (T_T)

Bench, Tree, and Punggol | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

I arrived at Punggol Park.

Many people were exercising and children were playing around. There was an uncle who sat on the bench and played the flute, but I forgot to photographed him because I was sitting next to him, listening to his music.









I also saw a homeless uncle who was sleeping. So I secretly photographed him. Hehehe. This is his photo :

Homeless Uncle | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

I also found Buddhist and Chinese building (apparently a temple) near that park. And see artistic sculpture and statue.

Buddhist Statue, Punggol Road | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Chinese Statue, Punggol Road | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Chinatown from Flyover 1 | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Time flies so fast, it was nearly 7 PM. So, I decided to stop by at Chinatown once before returning to the hostel. I ate noodles and look around Chinatown. The place is very crowded and full of places to eat.

I walked on flyover there, I took some pictures of the buildings in Chinatown.

Chinatown from Flyover 2 | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

“The future depends on what you do today.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

A very tiring day. Indeed, the plan from the beginning was photographed beach in Punggol. But who knew that this day did not go according to the plan. The future is unpredictable, but we can not stop time.

The Beyonce's song : I was here, echoing in my mind.

"I want to say I lived each day, until I die

And know that I meant something in, somebody's lifeThe hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leaveThat I made the difference, and this world will see"
"I just want them to knowThat I gave my all, did my bestBrought someone to happinessLeft this world a little better just because
I Was Here"

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” ― Mother Teresa 

The future does not always go according to plan. But don't waste your day, let's start to live every moment every day! 

With Love, Your Children

Hello reader, this time I'm gonna share my thought about pictures I have taken a year ago. I took this pictures in my holiday vacation to Kupang, Indonesia last year. The object is native people on that beautiful, unspoiled island.

Native 'Baun' Children | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

What did you see from this photograph?

A girl with a blanket? A boy who starring at me? Sad faces? Innocent faces? Two homeless child?

Play

Well, I took this photo in the morning when go to secluded waterfall in one area. The breeze was cold, and this two children sat on the rock near the waterfall alone. I have no idea where their parents are because I think this two children slept in that area overnight.

     But I don't want to criticize the parents in this post, I want to discuss about how the children should feel and think about their parents.

Youth age is a great time to play and have fun. When I see children, I do not see a human being, but I see a freedom. I see honesty in their eyes, and I really can't bear to see these things disappear.

What I saw that morning were two children who lost their joy. It is very sad to see the children bear the sadness in their hearts.

Water Fall

I was a child who doesn't have a mother since I was 6 years old. My parents divorced and I feel that sadness. I really do not want anyone else experienced this. Fortunately, I have a great father. He is my first hero. He is my first teacher. He is a good listener and also a good adviser. He is my best friend and He'll always be there for me and my brother.

Holding Hand | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Parents are the most valuable things owned by a child even though they do not realize it. Over time, children grow up and parents getting older. Often, we do not realize that time is a thing that can not be repeated and replaced.

This is my first blog post and I dedicate this to my father in Indonesia. I miss him very much. I realized when I started my life in Singapore that I really really love him.

This is the first showcase about my feeling right now. When I see this photograph on my laptop, I remembered the beautiful thing that God gave it to me in my home. Even though I didn't remember the detail of every childhood memories, I realize that I didn't only feel a sadness. I feel the joy overflow like a fountain in the garden and it never dries. I can feel the struggle

"What it's like to be a parent: It's one of the hardest things you'll ever do but in exchange it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love. ― Nicholas Sparks, The Wedding"

Let me share my photoworks that time here.

Grilled Banana in Lasiana Beach | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Curiosity | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Se'i | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi

Sunset at Lasiana Beach | Photographer : Yonathan Mulyadi