Wrong Food Forward
Wandering downtown on a late Sunday morning in search of food, the red brick building told me from beyond the Metrorail station that I had come to the wrong place.

Houston Downtown

Wooden Shield
The wooded warriors courageously stood between me and the remorseless sun, throwing layers of shadows on my path all the way to the Metrorail station.

Museum District

Palpable Art
Ingeniously designed roof artwork gave the false impression of a lusty presence which seemed to immediately bring the temperature down a few degrees.

Houston Downtown

Dejavu * 10
In the absence of a more exciting pastime, museum-visiting, achievable via a train ride away, quickly became the most preferred form of activity to kill off some idle hours on weekends. I would end up facing this shot again and again, and again.

Natural Science Museum

Lifeless Jungle
Sunday 10:33am. Not a single soul, living or death, human or otherwise, in sight, as far as my traumatized eyes can see. Apparently downtown area is strictly business only.

Houston Downtown

The Twiggy Tale
Bare twigs that were just starting to spring into life gave the false impression of a cooling, breezy spring afternoon. The truth was it was as hot as KL, except that in KL we would be crazy to walk under the sun for extended hours without any form of protection.

Houston Downtown

Combo Treat
Microwaveable chicken nuggets dipped in spicy soupy instant noodle. Summoning increasing courage, I would then progress further to try out other more challenging combinations.

Marriott Springhills

Lost
The colossal being with large protruding eyes and dark spotted skin graciously swam over, and asked in a fishy tone, “Where’s the way to the nearest ocean?”

Downtown Aquarium

Space
A tree, two cars, and one very big carpark.

Houston Medical Center

Mirror Mirror...
Ignoring the little boy eager to catch her in her full glory, the vain tree kept staring at her mesmerizing reflection in the museum glass window and told him to hurry along.

Houston Museum of Fine Arts

Please Come In
“It seems I would suffer the fate of having to bear with a tiny slit to replace a grand entrance and a disproportionately large triangle permanently pointing inside as the entrance sign.”

Houston Museum of Contemporary Art

Red Hot
Having flew all the way from Japan to reach Houston just a few hours ago, the red umbrella complaint of unjust treatment, being forced to start work in such a short notice.

Japanese Festival, Hermann Park

Confused
“Is that Mum or Dad?”

Hermann Park

Capital Punishment
After a disastrous attempt to escape, the orange balloon was banished to the farthest corner of the park and permanently grounded till it pathetic, short life run its due course.

Hermann Park

One Screw Down
“I’m not pointing straight,” the sign groaned till it turned white. “Can you screw me back to normal?”

San Antonio

Too Late
Oops!

San Antonio

Cropped Beauty
“Came out from the pathetic shady corner now and take me in my full glory!” The majestic tree rolled his eyes and ordered.

Alamo Square, San Antonio

Creepy Nightmare
For years, the roaming creepers had avoided the slippery, cold surface of the window, but an ingenious way to expand its territory had only now been uncovered.

River Walk, San Antonio

Market Street Crime
Taking just a two-minute break, the pigeons took time to catch their breath and schemed further on how to administer more killer droppings on unsuspecting visitors.

River Walk, San Antonio

Confessions
“Ok! One of you obviously told me this was supposed to be worth getting up at 6am and for the four-hour drive!”

San Antonio

Red Hope
While its siblings had obviously lost hope, red flower #38 persevered and finally rejoiced at the sight of a eager camera lens pointing her way, launching her into digital immortality.

Japanese Sunken Garden, San Antonio

Drunk Singing
Senior Boy George and a lot of alcohol.

River Walk, San Antonio

Bad Choice
“It seems more happening there. Are you sure we’re on the right side of the river?”

River Walk, San Antonio

Melt The Kisses
In subsequent courageous efforts to discover further wonders of the microwave, chocolate dipped strawberries were finally successfully conceived in hotel rooms.

Marriott Springhills

Milk My Saliva
Tasty bell peppers, succulent shrimps and cuttlefish with dirty rice. Any takers for a franchise business?

Marriott Springhills