distractions

from singapore to the himalayas

FRIENDSHIP PEAK HIGH CAMP, HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA 4400M

3 June 2019, 1745hrs

It is so cold. I have vague memories of cold — in the wilderness of Kiruna waiting for the Aurora Borealis to appear, riding pillion on a scooter in Beijing — the kind of cold that bites at your knuckles and toes.

Step by step, cut by cut, trekking through snow is a draining affair. Each step lacks the assurance that you are indeed progressing when you are just as likely to slide back down under your own weight.

Why do I do this to myself?

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones – Netflix (2023)

Co: Make Make LLC Prod: Amanda Rohlke Director: Clay Jeter DOP: Brandon Somerhalder Genre: documentary

Charlie Lim vs The World (2018)

Co: Very Crafty Films Prod: Daniaal Adam Director: Elias Soh DOP: Elliot Sng Genre: branded documentary

The Sustainable Foodie (2023)

Co: Very Crafty Films Prod: Daniaal Adam Director: Devika A Rao DOP: Elliot Sng Genre: branded documentary — variety, cooking