24seven’s Hat-py Party

Sorry for the belated post! The new year has been such a busy period for me, went to Kuala Lumpur (more on that in  a later post) and got back to work with shitloads to do (basically because I’ve been slacking a bit near the holiday period).

Anyway, I was invited to the Year End Blogger Hat-py Party by the kind, lovely and pretty folks at 24seven (oh, Kris… you can be pretty too right? no prob? ok, handsome lah). The party was held on the second last day of the recently ended decade (30 Dec 2009 for those of you who have problems with dates).

Anyway, I thought it would be a great time to try out my X’mas present from Ai Lin – the Diana F+ Instant Back!! For the unitiated, the Diana F+ is a remake of a dirt-cheap 1960s 120mm (medium format) film camera. It generates soft & dreamy images, super-saturated colors, unpredictable blurring, and random contrast. The Instant Back allows me to use the Fujifilm Instax Minis with my Diana F+ for instant lomo goodness! Drools…

ok, sorry for that random outburst. where was I? Oh yeah, I got to try out my x’mas pressie.

I decided then that it would be fun to test out the Instant Back and shoot people at the party.

If you haven’t realised by now, it’s a Hat-py Party cos the theme was Crazy Hats! And did we see many different different hats that night:

There was the condom (ribbed) and duck hunter…

The Ris Low (leopard preens), rooster and M1 supporter…

The oversized woman with tiny hat and pirate (arrrr!!)…

the horny (literally)…

the multi-purpose 3-in-1 hair/hat/tiara combo…

and others…

and not forgetting the ugly mohawk worn by Ben while standing next to his lovely wife…

oh hang on… Benjamin’s not wearing a hat in that one… oops (hee hee hee – I’m kidding man! I always like your hair, or at least the fact that you can get away with it while still in gahmen).

We were treated to an aural feast of music by the Black Diamond Ninjas and Only After Coffee. To be honest, I wasn’t really listening to the music cos I was too preoccupied playing with my lomo. Sorry guys, but from what I heard at the rehearsal, you sounded pretty good.

The hosts 24seven had a whole line-up of games as well, in conjunction with the Singapore Art Museum (who was venue sponsor). They also had Bingo, of which I won the “whole card” round! woo hoo! Never won bingo in my life. I won a complimentary visit to Sentosa 4D Magix “Pirates” and CineBlast “Desperados”. Must have been the pirate hat I wore.

… but just hope that doesn’t spoil my chances at the TOTO that molemole and I bought that afternoon. Huat Ah!

Anyway, fun was had by all that night and it was great meeting past acquaintances (like brad aka ladyironchef) and new people too like dblchin and gang (sorry forgot your names liao)

Oh and don’t forget the ginormous goody bag which was given to us… check out the loot! It’s like X’mas all over again.

Thanks once again to Eevon, Diana, Claudia and the man.. Kris from 24seven for a great party.

Many thanks to the sponsors as well! Thank you National Heritage Board, Singapore Art Museum, Samsung Mobile, Sentosa, Singtel, The Lens Men, Sentosa 4D Magix, Sentosa CineBlast, MegaZip Adventure Park, Wave House Sentosa!

Did you know that 24seven’s so addicted to parties that they’re throwing one again on 13 Jan 2010? It’s a Potluck BBQ and Games Night. I am excited!!! Wondering if there will be alcohol there… maybe I should bring some.

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For more photos from the party, check out the following slideshow of my photos (below) and other photos by 24seven.