{ The Wedding of Mike + Suong }

{ The Wedding of Mike + Suong }
Originally uploaded by +kdis

My old workmate + good friend, Mike, had asked me to photograph his wedding + I was very honoured to do so. I invited my one + only brother along all the way from Miami to partner up with me + shoot the wedding. It always helps to have another perspective when shooting such an important event.

This is a collection of photos from my point of view. Just a small sneak peek for now. The couple still needs to see their proofs. :)

_ 29 Aug 2k9
_ @ Wakefield Chapel
_ Annandale, VA


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putting my 3D sculpture art skills to good use

putting my 3D sculpture art skills to good use
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Renovation projects:
• windows replacement/installation
• kitchen counters + sink replacement/installation
• dishwasher installation

My project:
• homemade fence + barb wire

_ 04 Sept 2k9
_ around the house

Week 52 // hard to say it's over

Week 52 // hard to say it's over
Originally uploaded by +kdis

This applies to a few things going on right now.

First of all, this self-portrait marks the completion of my second 52 Weeks project series! I can't believe I've already reached Week 52. It kind of caught me by surprise as I've just been going through the motions of surviving whatever life has been throwing at me while taking self-portraits simultaneously. As I've said before, this hasn't been the most inspired set of portraits that I've done, but I guess completing it is what counts. I haven't given up on the project even though there were many times when I just wanted to throw in the towel. Hopefully if I choose to commence another series it will be more creative + thought out.

This week also marks the last week that me + J will be living in our city apartment in the sky. Kind of sad about it as it's been our trusty home for the last 4 years with the best view on this earth. :) Our apartment is also in the middle of a great location just up the street from the shops + restaurants of M Street / Georgetown. The parking wasn't the best as we would park as far as 4 blocks away on a consistent basis, but we would always feel safe.

Now, we will soon begin a whole new chapter in our lives with owning our first home. I am excited to take on the many challenges of being a first-time homeowner. It hasn't been easy thus far + we aren't even living there yet. ;) Life just continues to get more + more interesting as each day goes by.

_ 26 Aug 2k9
_ around the house [which you probably can't tell, but is in disarray from moving]
_ Week 52 / 52 Weeks

the night before Delve:UI NYC

{ Delve:UI NYC }

Some things I noticed while meandering around the day before the event.

_ 04 Aug 2k9
_ New York, NY

my new little friend

my new little friend
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Your eyes aren't deceiving you. My new tiny amp is as big as the head of my guitar.

I received a $5 gift certificate from being a Rewards member at Best Buy [thank you, Canon 40D] + couldn't think of anything to get. Sure, I could grab a DVD, but I wasn't feeling it. While roaming the store, I ran into this little guy in the Guitar Hero aisle. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with Guitar Hero on the Nintendo DS + Sony PSP, but my original intent wasn't to use it with my GH Nintendo wii. A bit extravagant if you ask me.

So, now I have a little amp for my Strat. Not bad for 8 bucks [the amp costs 12 sans tax]. Isn't it cute? :)

_ 16 July 2k9
_ around the house

a few things I noticed today

something I noticed today
Originally uploaded by +kdis

_ 12 July 2k9
_ @ H Street
_ Washington, DC



_ 12 July 2k9
_ @ Costco

12:34:56 7/8/9

12:34:56 7/8/9
Originally uploaded by +kdis

RT @ev @ejovi Shortly after noon on July 8, comes the moment that can be called 12:34:56 7/8/9. Happens only once over the course of history.

It might not have been exactly that time, but it was close enough to mark the occasion.

_ 08 July 2k9
_ around the house

Sunday morning sunrise

Sunday morning sunrise
Originally uploaded by +kdis

5:32 - 5:45 AM EST

{ unedited, unprocessed, SooC, straight out of the camera }

_ 05 July 2k9
_ Washington, DC

Happy Independence Day 2k9

Happy Independence Day 2k9
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Best seat in the house yet again.

» View the last minute of the pyro show

_ 04 July 2k9
_ around the house
_ Washington, DC

Week 39 // house-hunting on 2 wheels

Week 39 // house-hunting on 2 wheels
Originally uploaded by +kdis

SP-shooting while driving. ;)

_ 24 May 2k9
_ @ Capitol Hill
_ Week 39 / 52 Weeks

admiring fireflies that are too fast to capture on camera

admiring fireflies that are too fast to capture on camera
Originally uploaded by +kdis

_ 14 June 2k9
_ Washington, DC

local Iranian protesters

local Iranian protesters
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Freedom of speech + the right to assemble

Mir-Hossein Mousavi supporters wearing all black +/or green + face masks, holding signs that read "Revote", "Ahmad Get Out", "Where is my vote", + showing large posters of the bloody protests on the streets of Iran were just in my hood. The U.S. secret service police scooted them out shortly before 8pm tonight.

Always something interesting happening in DC.

_ 18 June 2k9
_ Washington, DC

JAX airport - His + Her restroom icons

Originally uploaded by +kdis

In other news, my bro-in-law is getting hitched this weekend! Many congrats to another J+K couple. ;)

_ @ JAX airport
_ Jacksonville, FL

Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant

1/2 chicken w/ Peri Peri hot sauce, fries, + garlic bread
Originally uploaded by +kdis

J read about a new restaurant in the Washington Post that just opened in Dupont [the chain has been around since 1987 in South Africa]. Their flame-grilled chicken + flavours derive from the countries of Mozambique + Portugal. It sounded pretty good so we decided to check out. Pretty inexpensive for the both of us. Our meal came to about 18 bucks including the bottomless frozen yogurt. The chicken portion seemed kind of small at first for each person, but the choices of 2 sides [we got fries + garlic bread] helps you fill up + feel satisfied.

If you're ever in Dupont near 18th St NW + Connecticut Ave NW, you should definitely check it out. They also have another location in Chinatown at 7th + H Sts NW.

_ 24 May 2k9
_ taken w/ my new LG phone :)
_ @ Nando's Peri Peri Restaurant

in rehab

in rehab
Originally uploaded by +kdis

our mini palm

This poor fella hasn't really been 100% healthy/happy for awhile now. We got it from IKEA a few years back + it has always had all sorts of issues [brown tips on its leaves, never grew taller]. Some action needed to be taken. So, I brought it with me to my office to meet its fellow potted palm at work so that it hopefully will be able to see its full potential. Maybe it just didn't like the taste of DC water.

This is the "before" portrait of my mini palm. If he gets better + livens up, then a respective "after" portrait will be posted.

_ 07 April 2k9
_ @ the studio

portrait of our pets

portrait of our pets
Originally uploaded by +kdis

{ Nala + Simba illustrated }

The gift I made for my parents last Christmas...

_ 22 Feb 2k9
_ MO*DOWN weekend
_ @ the rents' house, FL

hand-lettering for mila's niece

hand-lettering for mila's niece
Originally uploaded by +kdis

my workmate's 2nd birthday gift for her niece

"Isa-bear" is her little nickname. :o)

Boy, that was fun. :) Mila asked if I could hand-letter a birthday message on her gift for her niece who is turning the big 2. I haven't used chalk in ages + have forgotten how unruly it can be while trying to draw curves. Not bad for not having to erase anything... Well, I did have to have a second try at the bottom-left flower. :)

_ 13 March 2k9
_ @ the studio

Week 27 // looking up by looking down

Week 27 // looking up by looking down
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Today marks the second official day of snow in the district. It's the fluffy kind, too. So pretty. Photos here.

_ 02 March 2k9

cloaked

cloaked
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Experimenting with an antique aging photo filter.

Compliments of Bakumatsu Koshashin Generator.

I'm not one to favour using too many actions or filters on my photos, but this one I just had to try. Maybe I should have added worn + torn paper edges, too...

_ 25 Oct 2k8
_ Week 8 out-take

Obama gleeing

Obama gleeing
Originally uploaded by +kdis

OBAMAMANIA

Taken during Inauguration weekend. So many people flooded into town from all corners around the world, it was insane, but bearable. Georgetown was packed, but nothing close to NYC's Chinatown crowds.

_ 19 Jan 2k9
_ Georgetown, DC

the Victoria Memorial by night

{ Thoughts of India }

After a long day of surveying the hospital grounds, our kind hosts at CMM took us to one of Kolkata's architectural treasures: the Victoria Memorial.

_ 02 April 2k8
_ PROJECT INDIA 2K8
_ Kolkata, West Bengal, India

my new office buddies

my new office buddies
Originally uploaded by +kdis

I can't even think straight right now. 0__0

These 2 critters came to visit me at the studio this afternoon. I haven't ordered anything recently, so I was racking my brain thinking who could have sent these two bulky mystery packages. I haven't even opened them yet! Delayed gratification, you know... Lots of work to do today.

Then, my bro emails me that he + my sis sent belated Christmas gifts my way + wanted to know if I got them yet. I haven't verified what lies behind the corrugated cardboard, but my spidey senses are giving me strong inclinations of what they could potentially be. I think the return addresses by the names of "GameStop" + "Amazon" are dead giveaways though...

!!!

must. work.

X__X

_ 27 Jan 2k9
_ @ the studio

snowman for my sibs

snowman for my sibs
Originally uploaded by +kdis

First snow day in DC, 2k9.

Since they live in FL, I made a tiny snowman for my sister + brother to enjoy. :)

_ 27 Jan 2k9
_ on the hood of my automobile

< plug >China Bistro< /plug >

pan-fried Mama's Dumplings stuffed w/ pork, shrimp, napa cabbage + chives
Originally uploaded by +kdis

We { heart } dumplings + we were on a mission.
J sent me a link from the Post about a restaurant by the name of China Bistro. Upon his workmates' recommendations, he suggested we should go check it out one weekend. The place was tiny enough to fit four 4-seat tables—although, I suspect there was additional seating in the back room behind the counter—but we only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Our food didn't take too long to arrive either. It probably came about 15 minutes after we ordered.

It's a great spot if you want more of the authentic Chinese cuisine. The dumplings were all fresh, hand-made, + oh so good. After each bite, I kept telling J that I was so happy he brought me here. I know, I'm an odd one. ;)

The drive was a bit more tedious than what we're used to, but it was well worth it. What's funny is that they are located on "Hungerford Drive". ;) *nyum*

If you're in the area, you must check it out. They're open all week till 9:30pm.



_ 11 Jan 2k9
_ @ China Bistro
_ Rockville, MD

.:* peaceful holidays to you all *:.

.:* peaceful holidays to you all *:.
Originally uploaded by +kdis

Me + the mister are staying put during this year's Christmas holiday. Sure, I may get homesick missing my family + friends, but I am more than pleased + excited to have much needed rest + relaxation time with J. :)))

Cheers to a better + brand new year!

_ Winter 2k8