I did it!
I did it on the bathroom sink!
I did it on the bathroom floor!
I did it with a poster pin-up hunk!
I did it with Reg next door!
A lot of exclamation was required above because it was truly just that... unbelievable.
Nicholas (gee, I don’t even know if that’s how it’s spelt) was gorgeous. We were at the Ritz Carlton suite. The butlerwas summoned to bring up condoms (yes, Ritz really provide it all). And yes, less the door, it would have been a groupie with Al and Reg.
But alas, it is what it is, a one night stand. But sure was an exciting one.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Malaysian Shorts
Just came back from a showcase of various Malaysia short films by Kelab Filem Negara. The standard, I must say, was very disappointing. The future of Malaysia film-making industry is bleak indeed.
Most of these young producers/directors were just trying too hard to be artsy-futsy, to be controversia... yet none of them dare to dwell in with depth. When asked point blank, it was obvious none had firm opinions or deep passion for any of the issues that were raised in their films. They film was made for the sake of making. Most made with vagueness and about nothingness, but they lay their defence behind the veil called art.
Bullshit!
What was supposed to be a showcase of Malaysian film maturity ended being was just an display of amateur college-level work. A bunch of kids claiming to be “independent” when all they are really doing is to try to appeal to the masses.
I don’t understand why people (of at least this bunch of most Malaysian film-makers) feel the need to instill controversies. While inde-films have been an outlet for such issues to come out in the light, it is not a mandatory in the inde sphere.
Film-making is not necessarily about controversies. Film-making is the art of storytelling on film. One could make a darn good piece by just telling a beautiful story beautifully.
Wake up, people!
Most of these young producers/directors were just trying too hard to be artsy-futsy, to be controversia... yet none of them dare to dwell in with depth. When asked point blank, it was obvious none had firm opinions or deep passion for any of the issues that were raised in their films. They film was made for the sake of making. Most made with vagueness and about nothingness, but they lay their defence behind the veil called art.
Bullshit!
What was supposed to be a showcase of Malaysian film maturity ended being was just an display of amateur college-level work. A bunch of kids claiming to be “independent” when all they are really doing is to try to appeal to the masses.
I don’t understand why people (of at least this bunch of most Malaysian film-makers) feel the need to instill controversies. While inde-films have been an outlet for such issues to come out in the light, it is not a mandatory in the inde sphere.
Film-making is not necessarily about controversies. Film-making is the art of storytelling on film. One could make a darn good piece by just telling a beautiful story beautifully.
Wake up, people!
You don't always have choices
It has been 2 rough months. I am just exhausted.
It’s one thing to fire an incompetent staff. It’s horrid to ask hard-working, dedicated staff to leave. And that’s precisely what I have been asked to do.
I spent the last 2 months defending the profitability of my business unit and its potential future. Despite my best efforts and justification and promises, I lost the battle.
I understand the bosses’ point of view. I understand these are practical calls. But I cannot agree with them.
I always thought I have choices. This round, I have very few. And I am struggling with what’s on the table. I am torn, disheartened.
Perhaps it’s much better to get a regular nine-to-five mindless job and not having to deal with such issues.
I know, I know. It’s part of the package. I am the one who coined the phrase, all the more I know what it means.
It’s one thing to fire an incompetent staff. It’s horrid to ask hard-working, dedicated staff to leave. And that’s precisely what I have been asked to do.
I spent the last 2 months defending the profitability of my business unit and its potential future. Despite my best efforts and justification and promises, I lost the battle.
I understand the bosses’ point of view. I understand these are practical calls. But I cannot agree with them.
I always thought I have choices. This round, I have very few. And I am struggling with what’s on the table. I am torn, disheartened.
Perhaps it’s much better to get a regular nine-to-five mindless job and not having to deal with such issues.
I know, I know. It’s part of the package. I am the one who coined the phrase, all the more I know what it means.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Another wedding looms, another family bickering
What is it about Chinese families when it comes to wedding…they always manage to turn a happy occasion into an unhappy one. Expectation and assumptions - a poisonous combination.
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Toilet Breeds Ideas
I had a eureka last week while sitting on the toilet. This is not the first time. Toilets are great places for ideas because for that brief moment in time, your mind is free. You leave all your worries at the toilet door. And when your mind is free, that’s when you brain can start conjuring ideas up.
It’s true. My mentor, SFoo, also get her idea frequently from the toilet.
However, be warned, when the idea comes, the shit doesn’t. My brilliant idea caused me 2 days of constipation.
It’s true. My mentor, SFoo, also get her idea frequently from the toilet.
However, be warned, when the idea comes, the shit doesn’t. My brilliant idea caused me 2 days of constipation.
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