Here's 2 stories I wish to share:
One:
Once, there's a guy who faces retrenchment, leading him into unemployment, and due to financial crisis, he went into bankruptcy. Eventually with nothing left, his girlfriend left him.
Living in such misery, he decides to tonsure. However, his luck was really so bad that, even the abbot rejected him.
The man knee down and begged the abbot, "Please don't reject me, if I can't tonsure, I've nowhere else to go but here...otherwise I'm dead!"
The Abbot slowly lift him up and said, "How is that possible? Before this, you're also an ordinary man, and how did you live?"
"I had a girlfriend, someone to relay on, but not now!", in agony the man cried.
Abbot, "Before you met your girlfriend, isn't you alone too?"
The man, "It's different! I had a job that provide me wealth than anyone can wish for!"
Abbot, "When you just graduated, you've no wealth no jobs, isn't it?"
Then the abbot stops, the man thinks, deeply.
The abbot smiled at him and pat his shoulder, "Now what causes the misery is not jobless, bankrupt nor single, but "not wanting to lose." Before having all these, isn't you living as per usual? The only thing is that you've turn back the clock."
TWO
I personally know this mother who is very disappointed with her son. Whenever she mentioned him, her heart attack will strike.
Suddenly one day, she said, "Just take it, I don't have a son!" Unexpectedly, after thinking so, her health improves.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
PINK DOT 2011
This is a short promotional video for PINK DOT 2011 by Boo Jun Feng.
It was my first time working with my senior, Jun Feng.
Sitting beside him was an amazing experience.
He knows what he wants and he directs the talents was amazing.
But I doubt that's the best of him. haha...!
Click it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrIB5Ojbqns&feature=youtu.be
It was my first time working with my senior, Jun Feng.
Sitting beside him was an amazing experience.
He knows what he wants and he directs the talents was amazing.
But I doubt that's the best of him. haha...!
Click it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrIB5Ojbqns&feature=youtu.be
Saturday, May 14, 2011
這一輩子，至少覺悟這一次
每個人都要過他的一生，但是人的一生為的是甚麼？
大多數的人都像跑道上的跑者，卻不知道自己要跑到哪裡？
要跑去做甚麼？甚至跑到人生的終點死了，還不知道自己這一生
為的是甚麼？
就像江河的一滴水，隨波逐流跟著大家走，終是在途中，別人跑得比較快，
就傷心，嫉妒； 別人跑得比較慢，就洋洋得意。
有時候他跑累了，想停下來休息，但看到許多人飛快地超過他，他有身不由己
地追上去。這樣跑啊，跑啊，直到累死為止。
你也許會說：是為了追求理想，目標，才不斷地追趕；是因為要快點到達終點，
所以才用跑的。但是你有到達嗎？
沒有人正真到達，即使你已經越過許多人，但是不管你在哪裡，總有人在你前面，
也總有人在你後面，為甚麼呢？因為所有人都是繞著圈子在跑，你看到有人在你
在你前面，就以為別人想到達了，以為自己不夠快，於是就更加快腳步，其實大
家都只是在兜圈子。
我們就和那些蹬著小鐵籠不停的小老鼠一樣。老鼠的小毛腿蹬得飛快，小鐵籠也
轉得飛快，可是第二天早上醒來，他們卻發現自己依然困在老鼠籠里。
這小鐵籠代表得不單是每個人追求的理想，目標，同時也代表我們生命中發生過的
各事件和問題。輪子每一圈，便會重來一次。
你有跳出那個鐵籠嗎？還是只是不斷地在繞圈子？
覺悟就是跳出那個鐵籠，只有跳出來，你才會發現：原來那是一個圓圈，別人是在繞圈子，
而你也跟著繞。
這些年，你都在忙甚麼？是否也該靜下來想想：你要跑到哪裡？你要跑去做甚麼？
（你要的是甚麼？你有得到你想要的嗎？）
知道自己要甚麼，才不會隨波逐流，你可以不必理會跑得比你快的人，因為你有你要的，別人
有別人要得。
知道了生命只是一再重複的模式，你才能有所醒悟，接受變化，並轉化為面對生命各種情境的
智慧。
我們努力的一切都是為了讓自己幸福快樂，這時努力的目的，不是嗎？但是你的努力有沒有
將你引至這個目標嗎？還是越離越遠？
大多數的人都像跑道上的跑者，卻不知道自己要跑到哪裡？
要跑去做甚麼？甚至跑到人生的終點死了，還不知道自己這一生
為的是甚麼？
就像江河的一滴水，隨波逐流跟著大家走，終是在途中，別人跑得比較快，
就傷心，嫉妒； 別人跑得比較慢，就洋洋得意。
有時候他跑累了，想停下來休息，但看到許多人飛快地超過他，他有身不由己
地追上去。這樣跑啊，跑啊，直到累死為止。
你也許會說：是為了追求理想，目標，才不斷地追趕；是因為要快點到達終點，
所以才用跑的。但是你有到達嗎？
沒有人正真到達，即使你已經越過許多人，但是不管你在哪裡，總有人在你前面，
也總有人在你後面，為甚麼呢？因為所有人都是繞著圈子在跑，你看到有人在你
在你前面，就以為別人想到達了，以為自己不夠快，於是就更加快腳步，其實大
家都只是在兜圈子。
我們就和那些蹬著小鐵籠不停的小老鼠一樣。老鼠的小毛腿蹬得飛快，小鐵籠也
轉得飛快，可是第二天早上醒來，他們卻發現自己依然困在老鼠籠里。
這小鐵籠代表得不單是每個人追求的理想，目標，同時也代表我們生命中發生過的
各事件和問題。輪子每一圈，便會重來一次。
你有跳出那個鐵籠嗎？還是只是不斷地在繞圈子？
覺悟就是跳出那個鐵籠，只有跳出來，你才會發現：原來那是一個圓圈，別人是在繞圈子，
而你也跟著繞。
這些年，你都在忙甚麼？是否也該靜下來想想：你要跑到哪裡？你要跑去做甚麼？
（你要的是甚麼？你有得到你想要的嗎？）
知道自己要甚麼，才不會隨波逐流，你可以不必理會跑得比你快的人，因為你有你要的，別人
有別人要得。
知道了生命只是一再重複的模式，你才能有所醒悟，接受變化，並轉化為面對生命各種情境的
智慧。
我們努力的一切都是為了讓自己幸福快樂，這時努力的目的，不是嗎？但是你的努力有沒有
將你引至這個目標嗎？還是越離越遠？
When Autumn Starts and Summer Ends
Autumn 2010, I officially started my journey in Puttnam School of Film (Lasalle).
I believe no one in our batch will forget how I introduce myself.
As usual, I'll build a barrel from people. I was kinda depress with the class situation.
Anyway, we started with planning our portfolio (autobiography).
For some reason, we have to do it.
So I experienced the process of being a director + actor.
I've to trust my crew and I just need to do my job. haha...
INSIDE THE OUTSIDE
Inside The Outside is basically about how I struggle with myself and at the same time,
I used my dialect, Teochew as the language, because it's my identity.
As much as possible, I tried to portray myself in a 3 dimensional figure.
Living situation, hobby, my idol, my relationship with my mum....etc...
We're fortunate to be issued with a camera and a sound boom. haha....
It was not a easy work, cause I insist of finishing the shoot in a night, and we
managed to do it....*clap clap...haha!
Sound: Theron [Alway so committed]
Acting + Directing is really not easy!
Check Sound...Check Check Check....
TRAILER: INSIDE THE OUTSIDE
XIAO TING
Xiao Ting was a portfolio project I did in Semester 2, we were tasked to film a portrait of
someone. Xiao Ting is the real name of the cast, Xiao Ting, however it was based on a true
story of a friend I know long ago. She's a contradiction for me. I don't know if she's noble or
stupid. For love, she's willing to sacrifice anything. The fortunate thing for her is that the man
she loves is nice and loyal to her so...ya...
Anyway! ya...haha! Initially, I wanted a sex scene, however my lecturers told me, it's cliche...
they believe I can do better than that, so they challenge me to represent her in another way...
So I've to crack my head...rewrite the script and stuff...it was quite a pain in the ass...but at
least I realize that, thinking process are very essential in film making...everyone can make a film,
but how are one present it is the main factor.
Also in the first place, I challenged myself that I'm going to minimize the use of the dialogue,
using camera shot and props to tell a story. A lot of planning was considered, the cloth she wears, the kind of shots...are very essential....lucky it turns out well...haha!
Again I used my room, I've to reset the setting of my room to create a more girl feel, but I think it
didn't turn out well...haha!
DP: JAN [Damn fortunate to have him as the DP]
Cast: Xiao Ting [Haha...I think it's a bad experience for her...haha...!]
Sound Dept + Voice behind the radio: [Shan, Jessleen + Vicky very tough girls]
TRAILER: XIAO TING
From The Negative
From The Negative was the Major project for us the Level 1, which revolves around a depress, hopeless girl enlighten by a blind man who loves photography. Inspired by my friend Daphne, Life is like photography, it develops from the negatives.
I was lucky that I was privileged to direct my own story, and that time, we had the privileged to
use most the equipments, such as the light, dolly etc...however we had restricted areas of usage.
The process from Pre-Production to Post Production was very intense. However I chose the path of restricting myself taking control. I gave them the space to enjoy the process and learn from each other, including themselves. It was a fun experience for me at least...I keep pushing my crews thought....haha! I think it was hard for them...haha!
I emphasized alot on safety and respecting each others more than the outcome of the film. haha! Try not to be too egoistic. haha!
TRAILER: FROM THE NEGATIVE
I believe no one in our batch will forget how I introduce myself.
As usual, I'll build a barrel from people. I was kinda depress with the class situation.
Anyway, we started with planning our portfolio (autobiography).
For some reason, we have to do it.
So I experienced the process of being a director + actor.
I've to trust my crew and I just need to do my job. haha...
INSIDE THE OUTSIDE
Inside The Outside is basically about how I struggle with myself and at the same time,
I used my dialect, Teochew as the language, because it's my identity.
As much as possible, I tried to portray myself in a 3 dimensional figure.
Living situation, hobby, my idol, my relationship with my mum....etc...
We're fortunate to be issued with a camera and a sound boom. haha....
It was not a easy work, cause I insist of finishing the shoot in a night, and we
managed to do it....*clap clap...haha!
Sound: Theron [Alway so committed]
Acting + Directing is really not easy!
Check Sound...Check Check Check....
TRAILER: INSIDE THE OUTSIDE
XIAO TING
Xiao Ting was a portfolio project I did in Semester 2, we were tasked to film a portrait of
someone. Xiao Ting is the real name of the cast, Xiao Ting, however it was based on a true
story of a friend I know long ago. She's a contradiction for me. I don't know if she's noble or
stupid. For love, she's willing to sacrifice anything. The fortunate thing for her is that the man
she loves is nice and loyal to her so...ya...
Anyway! ya...haha! Initially, I wanted a sex scene, however my lecturers told me, it's cliche...
they believe I can do better than that, so they challenge me to represent her in another way...
So I've to crack my head...rewrite the script and stuff...it was quite a pain in the ass...but at
least I realize that, thinking process are very essential in film making...everyone can make a film,
but how are one present it is the main factor.
Also in the first place, I challenged myself that I'm going to minimize the use of the dialogue,
using camera shot and props to tell a story. A lot of planning was considered, the cloth she wears, the kind of shots...are very essential....lucky it turns out well...haha!
Again I used my room, I've to reset the setting of my room to create a more girl feel, but I think it
didn't turn out well...haha!
DP: JAN [Damn fortunate to have him as the DP]
Sound Dept + Voice behind the radio: [Shan, Jessleen + Vicky very tough girls]
TRAILER: XIAO TING
From The Negative
From The Negative was the Major project for us the Level 1, which revolves around a depress, hopeless girl enlighten by a blind man who loves photography. Inspired by my friend Daphne, Life is like photography, it develops from the negatives.
I was lucky that I was privileged to direct my own story, and that time, we had the privileged to
use most the equipments, such as the light, dolly etc...however we had restricted areas of usage.
The process from Pre-Production to Post Production was very intense. However I chose the path of restricting myself taking control. I gave them the space to enjoy the process and learn from each other, including themselves. It was a fun experience for me at least...I keep pushing my crews thought....haha! I think it was hard for them...haha!
I emphasized alot on safety and respecting each others more than the outcome of the film. haha! Try not to be too egoistic. haha!
TRAILER: FROM THE NEGATIVE
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The Ghost Writer
The “Desired and Wanted”, Roman Polanski latest’s work; The Ghost Writer is very much a shadow of his 1974’s masterpiece, Chinatown.
In Chinatown, featuring Jack Nicolson who is about a private detective investigating an adultery case stumbles on to a scheme of murder that has something to do with water.
In Ghost Writer, featuring Ewan McGregor who’s a gifted ghostwrite is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan), he quickly find himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration’s harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician’s past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever.
They were simple stories concept but complicated structure. That is what Polanski is famous for. When I sat down and watch this films, at the start of the story, I understand what is the protagonist is tasked to, in Chinatown is about a private detective task to look for a man, who was later found dead, similarly, the writer was hired to write the memoirs for the former British Prime Minister. However, as the story progress, I slowly realized it’s more than just looking for a man (Chinatown) or writing the memoirs (The Ghost Writer). The truths slowly surface and always we have to expect the unexpected when nearing to the end of the films.
Polanski made used of death to as a start of everything or the truth; the death of the mayor in Chinatown and the death of the former ghostwriter in The Ghostwriter. Both dead men had no reveal in the show, they never appear on the screen, but what appears are the things they leave behind, and that’s what Polanski is good at; using the traces of the dead to carry on with the stories.
The way both films end is the most unexpected ways and yet they have a similarity in it. Chinatown ends it with his partner saying, “Forget it Jack, it’s Chinatown.” Which imply that, that’s nothing he can do about it, this is how things runs in Chinatown. The shot went up with a car leaving, the crane slowly rise up and….THE END. In The Ghost Writer, the protagonist walks out with the stack of papers, and BANG!, he got knock down. It was a still shot, pan from the moment he walk out of the building, to the road, hiring a cab, looking lost, he walks out of frame, later a car dashes by the frame towards the direction where the protagonist walks……BANG! We know that the car hit him, we got even more confirm when pieces of paper fly pass. It was the stack of paper he’s carrying. And that’s what a Polanski’s films.
If you have no idea who Roman Polanski, go google.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Despite, .....
Despite we might be talented, as the world change, will this talent be necessary?
Despite we might be nice, are we appreciated or taken for granted?
Despite we might be hardworking and diligent, will these bring us far?
Despite we might have dreams, when we wake up, will these dreams turn into reality?
Despite we might be realistic, do we still need to dream?
Despite we might have goal, will it score?
Despite the moral value or religion value exist, will we be able to keep them till the day we see our individual god?
Despite we might be nice, are we appreciated or taken for granted?
Despite we might be hardworking and diligent, will these bring us far?
Despite we might have dreams, when we wake up, will these dreams turn into reality?
Despite we might be realistic, do we still need to dream?
Despite we might have goal, will it score?
Despite the moral value or religion value exist, will we be able to keep them till the day we see our individual god?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
SIM Track n' Field 2010
To SIM Track n' Field,
Firstly I've to thank you all to give me this great chance working with u all.
You're the best. Run towards your goals and not run away. =)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
First Act
During my summer break, roughly 2 months ago, I work again with Sherman on a project.
This time I join in the acting part. It was a wonderful experience and the most interesting thing is that, it was my first acting going into the public and I did something which not many dares.
The link is as follow.
Do check it out. Mine is walk 2.
http://www.ghostwalking.sg/index.html
This time I join in the acting part. It was a wonderful experience and the most interesting thing is that, it was my first acting going into the public and I did something which not many dares.
The link is as follow.
Do check it out. Mine is walk 2.
http://www.ghostwalking.sg/index.html
Friday, August 13, 2010
He's a farmer
So far, it has been 17 years together with Ant and Qiang. Usually I would be their part-time companion. I would either be hang-out with either one, unless time allows we will definitely meet up together.
On this special day, we catch our what we missed last weekend. From his conversation, I realize that in his specialism, he's like a farmer. I don't see him so much as what he works as but what he does and how he does it. The process is simple, he plants the seeds and wait for harvesting. But in between this waiting process, he has to take note of many little process, like watering them, look after them, etc...and at the end of harvesting, in fact during harvesting he had to expect couple of failures. Isn't that what life is about or should be?
On this special day, we catch our what we missed last weekend. From his conversation, I realize that in his specialism, he's like a farmer. I don't see him so much as what he works as but what he does and how he does it. The process is simple, he plants the seeds and wait for harvesting. But in between this waiting process, he has to take note of many little process, like watering them, look after them, etc...and at the end of harvesting, in fact during harvesting he had to expect couple of failures. Isn't that what life is about or should be?
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Gangs Of New York
Consider the one of the busiest city today, New York had her very own story to tell in the "Gangs Of New York", a film by Martin Scorsese.
This story was told in the time of New York Draft Riots,
that break loose on July 11 to July 16, 1863, where a Irish American young man, Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) who held vengeance against his enemy, Bill William Cutting (Cameron Diaz).
Cutting killed Amsterdam's father (Priest) in a battle between the Natives (True Americans) and the Dead Rabbits (Other Races, mainly Irish), and little Amsterdam was locked up in the Hell Gate for 16 years. Cutting was fighting for his father's name as an true American, who hated the
Irish, and the African Americans, whereas Priest fought for his fellows. Amsterdam never understood his father's action, all he cared was to revenge.
On the other hand, Boss Tweet, consider one of the most corrupted politician ever in American history, sided whichever party that benefits him. In order to stay in his post, he had to get votes, which upset the New Yorkers.
This films tells me, at least, about how corruption and racism can overturn a city, which brings death and misery.
However, if the story was meant to be written and presented in a confusing manner, it succeeded. I was lost couple of times during the show. At times I was pretty disturbed by the soundtracks and sound effects, and I realized one part, where sound mis-match.
I wasn't very much impressed by the camera angles, not that it's bad, but it's fair.
As for the ending, it's good but maybe could end in another way.
During the 190mins, as the show proceeding something reoccurring in my mind, the 1964 Race Riots in Singapore (Geyland). I always tell my friends and family that...One day, I'm going to bring this story up onto the screen, to commemorate Racial Harmony Day.
I know it sounds ridiculous and corny, but as much as I concern, it's my dream, not that I'm patriotic but at least to me......
"Our past is the torch that lights our way."
This story was told in the time of New York Draft Riots,
that break loose on July 11 to July 16, 1863, where a Irish American young man, Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) who held vengeance against his enemy, Bill William Cutting (Cameron Diaz).
Cutting killed Amsterdam's father (Priest) in a battle between the Natives (True Americans) and the Dead Rabbits (Other Races, mainly Irish), and little Amsterdam was locked up in the Hell Gate for 16 years. Cutting was fighting for his father's name as an true American, who hated the
Irish, and the African Americans, whereas Priest fought for his fellows. Amsterdam never understood his father's action, all he cared was to revenge.
On the other hand, Boss Tweet, consider one of the most corrupted politician ever in American history, sided whichever party that benefits him. In order to stay in his post, he had to get votes, which upset the New Yorkers.
This films tells me, at least, about how corruption and racism can overturn a city, which brings death and misery.
However, if the story was meant to be written and presented in a confusing manner, it succeeded. I was lost couple of times during the show. At times I was pretty disturbed by the soundtracks and sound effects, and I realized one part, where sound mis-match.
I wasn't very much impressed by the camera angles, not that it's bad, but it's fair.
As for the ending, it's good but maybe could end in another way.
During the 190mins, as the show proceeding something reoccurring in my mind, the 1964 Race Riots in Singapore (Geyland). I always tell my friends and family that...One day, I'm going to bring this story up onto the screen, to commemorate Racial Harmony Day.
I know it sounds ridiculous and corny, but as much as I concern, it's my dream, not that I'm patriotic but at least to me......
"Our past is the torch that lights our way."
3 and the half pop corns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRKx7hd3X9k&feature=related
[Link to the Trailer]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRKx7hd3X9k&feature=related
[Link to the Trailer]
Friday, July 30, 2010
Perfectly Comfortable
There are many people get upset, disappointed
even depress when things ain't perfect.
Whereas some got frustrated and uncomfortable with the word "Perfect",
and they hate The Perfectionist.
However how many people who go thought such emotions wonder what Perfect is all about?
Everyone in the world out there definitely had think about or discuss about this word over and over again. I've heard all kinds of answers - the holistic ones, the wise ones, the smart ones, the stupid ones, the inspiring one...but non makes me comfortable.
The best answer always comes from oneself who realize what's the best answer for him -
Perfection is an idea which is not being executed, as it has not been executed it is perfect.
even depress when things ain't perfect.
Whereas some got frustrated and uncomfortable with the word "Perfect",
and they hate The Perfectionist.
However how many people who go thought such emotions wonder what Perfect is all about?
Everyone in the world out there definitely had think about or discuss about this word over and over again. I've heard all kinds of answers - the holistic ones, the wise ones, the smart ones, the stupid ones, the inspiring one...but non makes me comfortable.
The best answer always comes from oneself who realize what's the best answer for him -
Perfection is an idea which is not being executed, as it has not been executed it is perfect.
Barbarians Vs Modernist
Before I actually finish reading "God Explained In A Taxi Ride" by Paul Arden, not even half way through, something strikes me.I will not literally share with you how good this book is,
but what I've come out with after reading.
Here We Go -
One day 3 barbarians dying of thirst. They were so desperate of water, so they prayed to the Rain God. Rain God gave them rain and they celebrated in joy, dancing in the rain.
One Million years later, 3 modernists suffered the same situation like the barbarians. They prayed to their individual God, and it rained. However, instead of celebrating in joy, they were arguing which God heard their Prayer.
-The End-
Excessive [過渡期]
A glass, empty, waiting to be filled:
- I stare into the space; an emptiness.
(The space I'm having, the emptiness I have)
A glass, filling, waiting to be filled:
- I smoked; filling up the emptiness
(The element I used to fill my emptiness)
A glass, half filled, half empty
- Looking thru. the contact list; venting
(I'm only half way filled)
A glass, filled/empty
- Reaches the limit/nothingness
(I looked empty but I'm filled; I'm filled but I looked empty)
A glass, overflow
- Over the limit; Excessive
(I'm filled, messed up and I crashed)
-----
The last week of my summer break
I realize how much time I have
24hours a day, 168hours in total.
I'm suppose to relax and slow down after a 2 months rush.
However I felt extremely depress.
It's the space that makes me depress -
apart from research and developing
Ant's Track Video and Grace&Guan Chang's Wedding Video,
I've nothing to do.
I looked thru. my contact list, msn list...
Depress.
Space is only useful if I made use of them, but I'm tensed, tight.
My mind is not resting a single min, just like my blood never stop flowing.
I could feel my cell gathering making my tissue
tightening my muscle
pumping the blood vigorously thru. the vain to my brain -
It's like filled and overflowing with memories, ideas, disappointment, fear, death, etc...
It was a self-realization that this is a excessive period, I've to bypass this -
Excessive Period is a never ending period, it comes and go as and when he likes...
My space is just like a glass, empty.
Slowly it's filling, all kinds of funny thoughts starts pouring in.
I'm getting moody but it never stop...it's unstoppable.
Resulting in overflowing.
*Do not ask me why I choose such a scene to film, figure out yourself.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Dialogue In Between [時話]
I believe that this piece of work is a break through for me
compare to previous works I had, I start playing with lighting and sound.
It was a stressful and worrying process but like what I say, there's always
at least a solution to a question.
I really hope to see comments, regardless good or bad, please find fault with me.
I really appreciate it.
The Person You Need To WIn - Youself
This is the 3rd time I completed a marathon.
Nothing special compare to lot of people out there.
However what make one special is what kind of mentality is he holding.
When I officially started my marathon journey,
it was tough, it was my buddy, Warren Chew who gave me a goal to achieve,
"If I start lifting up my legs and start running, I'll not let it stop until I finish."
When I achieved this goal, I set another goal,
"Even no one train with me, I train alone..."
[Even I'm alone, I still can get things done, I don't need a wall.]
This mentality lasted till my first marathon, Adidas Sundown 2009.
After Sundown 2009, I strongly believe in 1 Chinese saying,
"台上1分鐘，台下10年工" - it simply means you've to spend longer
and more time practicing, just for that 1 moment. - Also, the slogan for
Adidas, "Impossible Is Nothing".
Few months later before Standard Charted Marathon 2009, I continue keeping
this mentality to run and my timing that year proved me that, my mentality is stronger than
6 months ago.
In 2010, I completed my 2nd Adidas Sundown Marathon again, but this time round I'm other than my mental is stronger, I came out with something which I find it very true.
For pass 6 months, regardless long run or short run, I'm always arranging this idea of mine -
"Running is the best to explain Life."
- You don't have to keep up to others pace when you can't, keep it to your own pace. As you keep on training, one day you might just keep up to his pace or even faster. First, you have to find out what kind of pace is the best for you, and you gradually improve - another words, understand yourself. You don't have to rush, just be honest and admit that you're not at that standard yet. Put your winning ego down, you can't be the best, because it just don't exist. Who we're always challenging is ourselves, to push yourself further, nearer to the limits. No matter what, there's always an ending point waiting for us, it is how much you had enjoy the run and how much you have experience during the run. -
This is what I've been thinking all these while, it is not very true, but it's the best for me right now.
- The moment you step over the finishing line, your life changed -
- The Pain I Endure -
- The boys that spend money to torture themselves -
Reason for me to run: For The T-Shirt and The Medal - It significant that, I've once again win myself.
Nothing special compare to lot of people out there.
However what make one special is what kind of mentality is he holding.
When I officially started my marathon journey,
it was tough, it was my buddy, Warren Chew who gave me a goal to achieve,
"If I start lifting up my legs and start running, I'll not let it stop until I finish."
When I achieved this goal, I set another goal,
"Even no one train with me, I train alone..."
[Even I'm alone, I still can get things done, I don't need a wall.]
This mentality lasted till my first marathon, Adidas Sundown 2009.
After Sundown 2009, I strongly believe in 1 Chinese saying,
"台上1分鐘，台下10年工" - it simply means you've to spend longer
and more time practicing, just for that 1 moment. - Also, the slogan for
Adidas, "Impossible Is Nothing".
Few months later before Standard Charted Marathon 2009, I continue keeping
this mentality to run and my timing that year proved me that, my mentality is stronger than
6 months ago.
In 2010, I completed my 2nd Adidas Sundown Marathon again, but this time round I'm other than my mental is stronger, I came out with something which I find it very true.
- Results-
For pass 6 months, regardless long run or short run, I'm always arranging this idea of mine -
"Running is the best to explain Life."
- You don't have to keep up to others pace when you can't, keep it to your own pace. As you keep on training, one day you might just keep up to his pace or even faster. First, you have to find out what kind of pace is the best for you, and you gradually improve - another words, understand yourself. You don't have to rush, just be honest and admit that you're not at that standard yet. Put your winning ego down, you can't be the best, because it just don't exist. Who we're always challenging is ourselves, to push yourself further, nearer to the limits. No matter what, there's always an ending point waiting for us, it is how much you had enjoy the run and how much you have experience during the run. -
This is what I've been thinking all these while, it is not very true, but it's the best for me right now.
- The moment you step over the finishing line, your life changed -
- The Pain I Endure -
- The boys that spend money to torture themselves -
Reason for me to run: For The T-Shirt and The Medal - It significant that, I've once again win myself.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Martial Arts
Recently, I am very obsess with Wing Chun (詠春), due to Ip Man 1 & 2.
At this point of time, I feel that, it's like I'm back to my younger days and at the same time it's refreshing and bringing me back to my childhood dream. I always have the desire to practice Martial Arts, and amaze people, and this desire came from Bruce Lee.
At a point of time, he was my idol, I wanted to fight like him, behave like him, so I started screaming and doing all the monkey stunts, but slowly, idolization fades away as I grow.
Until I knew Ip Man, then everything comes back, but this time, it's not just about idolization or fascination. It's about respect and learning, they are my role models now.
After watching Ip Man, I was fascinated by the product, his Wing Chun, even till now I am, but what puzzled me was "What is the reason for bring his story onto the big screen?", "Was it because he was the one who broadcast Wing Chun, or was it because he's Bruce Lee's mentor, or he was able to bring the essence of Wing Chun?" "Why is he known as Master of The Era (一代宗師)?"
The answers are all in the video:
1. The Art of Fighting Without fighting:
2. Respect:
3. Dignity:
4. Chinese Martial Arts:
Something wise from his disciple, Bruce Lee
When I'm self-practicing Wing Chun, recently, I know why I want to practice, it's a goal, a process in my life. I just want to do what I like, and enjoy it. This process whether it is perfect or not, it's my form of honest expression, an expression of emotion.
At this point of time, I feel that, it's like I'm back to my younger days and at the same time it's refreshing and bringing me back to my childhood dream. I always have the desire to practice Martial Arts, and amaze people, and this desire came from Bruce Lee.
At a point of time, he was my idol, I wanted to fight like him, behave like him, so I started screaming and doing all the monkey stunts, but slowly, idolization fades away as I grow.
Until I knew Ip Man, then everything comes back, but this time, it's not just about idolization or fascination. It's about respect and learning, they are my role models now.
After watching Ip Man, I was fascinated by the product, his Wing Chun, even till now I am, but what puzzled me was "What is the reason for bring his story onto the big screen?", "Was it because he was the one who broadcast Wing Chun, or was it because he's Bruce Lee's mentor, or he was able to bring the essence of Wing Chun?" "Why is he known as Master of The Era (一代宗師)?"
The answers are all in the video:
1. The Art of Fighting Without fighting:
2. Respect:
3. Dignity:
4. Chinese Martial Arts:
Something wise from his disciple, Bruce Lee
When I'm self-practicing Wing Chun, recently, I know why I want to practice, it's a goal, a process in my life. I just want to do what I like, and enjoy it. This process whether it is perfect or not, it's my form of honest expression, an expression of emotion.
A "Question" Answer
Dear Sawn,
First of all, I wish to show my gratitude by inspiring me with the Facebook comment.
Wonder when you love a piece of artwork, are you fascinated by the product or the producer?
Asked
Sawn Huang, Lasalle College of the Arts, Foundation Lecturer
Sawn Huang, Lasalle College of the Arts, Foundation Lecturer
To me, I react to what I see, I study what I saw, I understand what I studied. So I would say to me, it is a journey of relationship between product and producer. I see this question as,
"When you're at an end point, would you see it as an end point of see it as a start point?"
Asked
Jesmen Tan, Lasalle College Of the Arts, Foundation Student
Asked
Jesmen Tan, Lasalle College Of the Arts, Foundation Student
Jesmen Tan （陳金霖）
Your Sincerely
Your Sincerely
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Bother
This is a song by Stone Sour
a side project by Corey Taylor from Slipknot.
According to lead singer Corey Taylor, this song is about "losing yourself and finding yourself all in one breath." It was written in a car on the way back home to the state of Iowa.
According to me I've 3 interpretation to it.
1. "seeing yourself fail and age. not bothering to help out the dying-self. Everyone has more than one side, it's portraying how ugly one side can be and how helpless another side can be. And how one replace another."
2. "this song is an internal conversation. the lines, You dont need to bother I dont need to be, I'll keep slipping further" is each side telling the other that they are separating, rejecting eachother. the lines, "But once I hold on, I won't let go til it bleeds" is one side saying, to the self, The sin dies, the life stays with me. Watch the video, the faces look at eachother in a conversation like style. One face is remorsefull and seeking atonement and the other is innocent and angry willing to redeam the soul, not the deciet/sin."
3. "The story of life in general. The good, the bad, and the ugly.(No pun intended) The different verse's narrate or tell of different parts of life. During times of pain, addictions, afflections, trying to understand a meaning of God. Like 'zombies' with go through daily life wearing masks, but underneath we're dealing with everything else, 'dying' in a way, getting older as we do. We write down diaries of how we feel inside along the way, even though no one cares. Then in the end we don't 'Bother' with dealing with it anymore, we just carry on. But when he hold onto something that we truly feel is good/right, we "won't let go tell it bleeds." But even then we can't let down what we had in our pasts. Thats just the way I feel. "
I guess words can never describe a universal meaning for everyone. Everybody interprets it their own way.
I was totally attracted to this song and upon listening is not enough, so I move on to the video.
It is simple, but interesting.
Enjoy both the music and the video.
Lyrics
Wish I was too dead to cry
My self-affliction fades
Stones to throw at my creator
Masochists to which I cater
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
Wish I was too dead to care
If indeed I cared at all
Never had a voice to protest
So you fed me shit to digest
I wish I had a reason;
my flaws are open season
For this, I gave up trying
One good turn deserves my dying
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
[Solo: Corey]
Wish I'd died instead of lived
A zombie hides my face
Shell forgotten
with its memories
Diaries left
with cryptic entries
And you don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on:
I'll never live down my deceit
a side project by Corey Taylor from Slipknot.
According to lead singer Corey Taylor, this song is about "losing yourself and finding yourself all in one breath." It was written in a car on the way back home to the state of Iowa.
According to me I've 3 interpretation to it.
1. "seeing yourself fail and age. not bothering to help out the dying-self. Everyone has more than one side, it's portraying how ugly one side can be and how helpless another side can be. And how one replace another."
2. "this song is an internal conversation. the lines, You dont need to bother I dont need to be, I'll keep slipping further" is each side telling the other that they are separating, rejecting eachother. the lines, "But once I hold on, I won't let go til it bleeds" is one side saying, to the self, The sin dies, the life stays with me. Watch the video, the faces look at eachother in a conversation like style. One face is remorsefull and seeking atonement and the other is innocent and angry willing to redeam the soul, not the deciet/sin."
3. "The story of life in general. The good, the bad, and the ugly.(No pun intended) The different verse's narrate or tell of different parts of life. During times of pain, addictions, afflections, trying to understand a meaning of God. Like 'zombies' with go through daily life wearing masks, but underneath we're dealing with everything else, 'dying' in a way, getting older as we do. We write down diaries of how we feel inside along the way, even though no one cares. Then in the end we don't 'Bother' with dealing with it anymore, we just carry on. But when he hold onto something that we truly feel is good/right, we "won't let go tell it bleeds." But even then we can't let down what we had in our pasts. Thats just the way I feel. "
I guess words can never describe a universal meaning for everyone. Everybody interprets it their own way.
I was totally attracted to this song and upon listening is not enough, so I move on to the video.
It is simple, but interesting.
Enjoy both the music and the video.
Lyrics
My self-affliction fades
Stones to throw at my creator
Masochists to which I cater
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
Wish I was too dead to care
If indeed I cared at all
Never had a voice to protest
So you fed me shit to digest
I wish I had a reason;
my flaws are open season
For this, I gave up trying
One good turn deserves my dying
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
[Solo: Corey]
Wish I'd died instead of lived
A zombie hides my face
Shell forgotten
with its memories
Diaries left
with cryptic entries
And you don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
You don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on:
I'll never live down my deceit
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Why you bother to tidy the table and tuck in the chair before leaving?
Stretch of road lamps made the whole street looked extra foggy tonight.
As I was walking from a fulfilling supper alone.
I remembered that many told me this,
"Why you bother to tidy the table and tuck in the chair before leaving?"
I will always reply,
"This something I can do to show my appreciation for their service, and it's a form of manners."
"We paid for their service, and it's their job."
normal reply.
I always wish I could explain to them more like,
"Money is not everything."
"We are working for others also."
"My mum used to work as such before."
I realize since they don't get the meaning of my first reply; I doubt they will if I argue back, and in fact I will be like them, trying to convince me.
Recently, after watching Ip Man 2, this issue strikes me.
The show makes me think strongly of my belief and clearer.
I don't know how many UNDERSTAND the what Ip Man said.
[Wanted to post a video of what he said but too but all are focus on his fights]
Ip Man: I'm hereby today is not to prove that Chinese Kung Fu is better than Western Boxing. We might different in status, rich or poor, but we should never classified dignity and integrity.
To add on, to be a "quality" human being, that is, the sincere and honest development of potential and self-actualization and life is not about winning or losing but how u live.
As I was walking from a fulfilling supper alone.
I remembered that many told me this,
"Why you bother to tidy the table and tuck in the chair before leaving?"
I will always reply,
"This something I can do to show my appreciation for their service, and it's a form of manners."
"We paid for their service, and it's their job."
normal reply.
I always wish I could explain to them more like,
"Money is not everything."
"We are working for others also."
"My mum used to work as such before."
I realize since they don't get the meaning of my first reply; I doubt they will if I argue back, and in fact I will be like them, trying to convince me.
Recently, after watching Ip Man 2, this issue strikes me.
The show makes me think strongly of my belief and clearer.
I don't know how many UNDERSTAND the what Ip Man said.
[Wanted to post a video of what he said but too but all are focus on his fights]
Ip Man: I'm hereby today is not to prove that Chinese Kung Fu is better than Western Boxing. We might different in status, rich or poor, but we should never classified dignity and integrity.
To add on, to be a "quality" human being, that is, the sincere and honest development of potential and self-actualization and life is not about winning or losing but how u live.
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