from the ss3 with love...

yup, i'm back on the ss3 - this time at sfjt-b (south furious jacket b) performing mostly ct jobs... we're here mostly for the chemicals and also on the pumping side... but then again, once on site, we're all wearing blue coveralls and we all have this big word 'schlumberger' plastered on our back... =)

this time around, i guess i've been busier than most of my other experiences offshore... barely had time to spend with my camera or books and i guess i only called home once in the 2 weeks i've been here? but i somehow still manage to sneak in a few shots...

the now very familiar view of the ss3 with sfjt-b in the background

sunrise from the ss3 with mt kinabalu to the right

i thought i've missed the sunset...

and 1 minute later, the sky turned bright orange...

i know my offshore posts are laden with sunrise/ sunset pics... but truth be told, i'll never get tired of these views... it is amazing to be in the middle of the wide blue ocean and let the beauty of nature take your breath away... i could honestly stand on the heli deck for hours (if only i had hours to spend...) during sunrise/ sunset times just to watch the skies above... so when i get the opportunity, i'll snap away hungrily at these views but my pics never do nature justice... it is something that you have to see it for yourself to appreciate it's beauty...

oh yeah, on another note... i think cl mentioned before that my offshore posts are always very dull without much description on my job... i've explained that i didn't want to reveal anything that i should not disclose on a public site... and just 2 weeks ago, we received a mail asking us to be prudent in making online statements via blogs, facebook groups and etc... i guess a world without boundaries has it's ups and downs...

then again, when have i ever said anything negative about slb, right? =)

whatever the circumstance is, the experience gained over the past 2 years (almost) is definitely character building experience... and every job that i've been to adds to my personality and broadens my horizon... for that i will always be thankful of this opportunity... yes, the work is tough and the hours are sometimes almost impossible... but i've been warned before and i've accepted the offer knowing the path ahead... so can't complain much there can i?

note: i'm working nights on this campaign (6pm to 6am) so i wake up to sunsets instead of sunrises... which is pretty weird... makes me feel like i sleep too much... =)