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i'm dying for you.

2009-02-04T03:57:00.000-08:00

changeling

2009-01-10T11:25:00.000-08:00

it's a perfectly orchestrated, beautiful, moving, provoking and meaningful piece of film. full of hope, and utterly moving, yet not deviating from its origins to suit the audiences' pleasures with regards to the big screen. truly intoxicating from the very first minute of the film, spiced up with angelina jolie's remarkable performance; one really worthy of a 5 min speech on stage for the award of Best Female Actress. a beautiful piece put together by legendary clint eastwood, and a moving true story, brought Film back to its best.

take it slow

2009-01-09T20:03:00.000-08:00

Here I am, penning my thoughts at Spinelli's, Peninsula Plaza. As I await Sephy getting fixed up, and dear Vanessa to arrive, I sat here comfortably, relaxing to a cup of cappuchino and soft dosages of bossa nova. It certainly is a nice way to slow down the pace of life, the constant rush to sort out thoughts and appointments, to get things done and matters resolved. This is what we locals lack, apart from the huge gap of a sense of culture. Life is pretty much affixed. It could be the government it could be something that held through all these generations. It became such a norm here that not many people pay attention to it. I once considered this as going through the different stages in life, but on hindsight, life's stages shouldn't be things set down by others. Now at the golden age of 21, or turning 21, I feel that we should advance through personal stages in life. It ought to be "I want to pursue my passion in xxx studies" and not "I need to get a degree because everyone else is and if you're not then you're lacking behind", or "I really want to work in this company because I love their field and office culture" and not " I need to work because I need money to start being independent and support myself". Indefinitely, life is not a bed of roses and even so roses are thorny. I believe in fighting for what I want, but more significantly, knowing how to let go of some stuff. You shouldn't let anyone, or society governise and define who you are. And always remember to praise Him for whatever happens. Shalom.

the 7 octavian.

2009-01-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

some of my favorites.

i still believe, that someday you and me...

2009-01-05T06:02:00.000-08:00

2 girls 1 cup

2009-01-02T07:03:00.001-08:00

1 of the many reaction videos posted on youtube, and this is fucking hilarious.

as we welcome 2009,

2008-12-31T12:31:00.000-08:00

here's a tribute to 2008. hold on a second, i'm going to take that back. it wasn't a fantastic year to begin with. fsv ended, which almost literally meant that the best years of my life yet ended. i lost someone i loved so much. i was called up to serve the nation. plus the economic break down, and the usual but even more fervent world events; thai government issues, terrorist attacks, israel vs palestinians etc.

and as 2009 hits, i'm setting high hopes on it. then again, hope is so fragile. but some thai girls brought it forth with such ____. i can't find the appropriate word for it.

anyway, blessings for the year ahead.

while most guys long after rides,

2008-12-27T06:15:00.001-08:00

the beautiful.

Gibson '2008 Les Paul Standard'

the orgasmic.

Gibson 'Doves In Flight'

I.P. Man

2008-12-26T12:19:00.000-08:00

the celebrated i.p. man and its biographical film was an awesome hit. quotes '我也是中国人!'

merry christmas

2008-12-24T10:34:00.001-08:00

and it came, and gone like a thief in the night.

post-production

2008-12-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

i'm editing like there's no tomorrow.

anyway here's a small snippet of the film, and also my favorite part:

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=TTZrYUozTkFsUi9IRGc9PQ

it's a wrap!

2008-12-20T10:50:00.000-08:00

and before every 'it's a wrap', there's a 'martini'. 'martini' is a term used by filmmakers to announce to the crew and everyone else on set that they are set to go for the last take/shot of the day of shoot. it's like the last hour of your 10 hours-long workday; the last paper of your 5-papers long examination; the pre-orgasm before the orgasm itself. you get my point. well, it's the shot when the main crew on set will give their best, the not-so-main ones will start packing up, and you see actors/actresses not need for the last shot bidding their goodbyes. it's an awesome feeling, trust me, when you hear those words.

now, before every 'martini', there's a 'abby singer'. i'm too lazy to google the word, so d.i.y. the abby singer is the term used to announce the 2nd last shot of the day of shoot. right, so there would be terms for the 3rd last shot, 4th last shot etc... nope, it's only the last and the 2nd last, so it's not that mock-able. well, personally i love the abby singer. i adore the words abby singer. it's the 2nd last hour of your 10-hours long workday-the time you start texting your friends to plan dates; the 2nd last paper of your 5-papers long examination-knowing that you already know the last paper's subject is already at your fingertips; the climax of your awesome sex period, knowing it's going to end in 10 seconds. well, you get my point.

anyway, i thought the shoot went pretty well. and thanks to ochre pictures, we only spent 40 bucks! HAH! it was quite fun actually to shoot in town in the midst of the pre-xmas chaos. there were hell loads of people on the streets, but it only served our cause further. and foremost thanks to benjamin's parents who gave their time and effort to help us in our shoot. not forgetting kind augustine and shimei who helped us out as well.

it's a wrap. and merry christmas everyone. cheers to the new year.

the last king of scotland

2008-12-15T06:40:00.001-08:00

a pretty impressive one with forest whitaker taking home an academy award.

if..

2008-12-15T02:35:00.000-08:00

i'd serve willingly.

a million thanks

2008-12-15T02:22:00.000-08:00

i wanna express my gratitude to Ochre Pictures Pte Ltd for being kind enough to sponsor us with a DVX for our shoot. you have no idea how much money we'd save.

christmas shoot

2008-12-14T05:40:00.001-08:00

benjamin tanaka and myself have planned to shoot a short film next week amidst all the christmas havoc in town. i have a pretty assuring feeling about this shoot, and i really hope this one will be of film festival quality.

happy 21st deborah

2008-12-13T08:15:00.000-08:00

that's the 3213890347th birthday party i attended this year, damn.

anyway, vanessa choo you're still the one who can always put a smile across my face allllll the time.

hmm..

2008-12-13T01:59:00.001-08:00

i am quite speechless. is there really a need to?

why?

2008-12-13T01:23:00.000-08:00

i felt it's about time in my life that i keep a diary sort. somethings, worthy or not, ought to be penned into the inks of history, to be read and re-read for whatsoever purposes that might be called for. thus...