Jann's BLoG

It's been seven years since I last posted in this blog. With the advancement of FB and Instagram, blogging seems so passe! And yet, when out of curiosity, I revisited this site recently, I found much joy in reading my own past blog.  Trivial it may seems.. but definitely makes an interesting read for myself.. There's a lot of "really? " and "did I actually did this or felt his way? " So I think it's most appropriate to refresh this blog with my recent pursue.  I had in the past two years learnt and still learning to meddle with my Canon EOS 760D.  Though I definitely can't say that I have some great shots to boast about, but looking back at those previous photos taken before DSLR days, I think I've come a long way.  One of my greatest joy is to be able to capture the Milky Way and showing it off without the needs of much PS treatment. The following photos were taken at Penyabong, a small village near Mersing, Johore. We had over

Back from Bhutan for almost a month already. And you know what, I miss that place, the last Shangri la. No a city girl like me will probably not survive there. But to be able to go there once in a while (maybe twice a year) would be quite comforting. Scaling new heights and getting back to nature - that will do one's soul good ;p And of course, being away from the hustle bustle and not having to work; who would complain? I've made my way up there. No kidding! Nomads staying up in the mountains. . they usually stayed in one place for a month or two while their yaks graze in the vicinity.

5 peaceful days had just slipped me by..but memories of it will be forever etched on my mind. Solo trip to an unknown destination. And not just some major city but remote Bhutan with one nite camping under the stars too. Bhutan is indeed the last Shangri la, still unspoiled by civilization. It's fall, so no blooming flowers along the hike, but the mountains n valleys are still captivating even without that. Weather for the past few days were perfect for my hikes. A bit chilly in the nite but that's expected. At this point I've totally agree with Jessica from Country Holiday, CNN weather forecast is not reliable. At least not for remote Bhutan. Now I am saying really remote. There is only one bank in Bhutan; Bhutan National Bank. So if u pay for your purchase with credit card, it will have to be during banking hour in order to get an authorization. And of course only in major establishment like 5 stars hotels. No shopping mall here. So when Bhutanese travels abroad, they ca

It's finally happening! A solo trip to an unknown destination. I've done solo trip before, but that's different. The last time to Japan was to visit Eve. Then Phuket is such a tourist hot spot, u don't even feel u r alone. This time it's different. Not sure what to expect, but will definitely be an adventure. Especially since it involves one nite under the starry sky. Just pray that the weather is great n not rain as forecast. Will try to take as many photos, even if it turns out blurry , another reason to get a new camera :) Ok so as long as there is wifi, I will post n upload fb photos. This is my Eat,Pray, Love...

Cliche, but true...Been a long long time.. n time flies.. Can't say I have forgotten about this space call Jann's blog.. but guess after a while, everything become a bit stale n boring. Even with FB; lesser and lesser posting these days.. Hahaha, definitely no more "poking" ;p Well lot's happen this year. Major major of course is my new found career with OrangeTee.Com. No, not to replace Jazz it Up! Definitely not cos that's my one true love and to declare your business as a true love, I am not sure if that is healthy or not. But at least that brings home the bacon, and in my case, the meat, the cheese, the sausages...the list goes on as my 2 boys have a bottomless appetite. Ok, back to OrangeTee. A property consultant or rather I shall position myself more as a relocating specialist. I think it is a pretty natural flow over, not really getting too far off my usual track in Jazz it Up. Afterall, it is also a people business and more specifically lodging and ac

Time flies and we are almost to mid 2010 already.. With facebook, this site been ignored. Maybe one day when something "major" disrupt facebook, I will be back to blogging with a vengeance. But for now, here's some of what've been going on... So happy that I managed to gather the gang into doing something healthy for a change ;p We all, including Bezner, took part in the 6km Earth Run for Water. It was 6km because that's how far some natives have to walk to get water. I am not sure if any of us runners actually become more conscious of the water we used but at least we all had a good work out. What more, now apparently Dom is back into his running routine and has even entice Alvin to start running. Maybe we can get Alan & Frenchie to run next! Well, we have beeen promoted to the Greens. I've this nightmare that I will never make past the first hole and will be stuck sinking balls into the pond nearby ;p But here we are... not bad for 3 virgin golfers..