Finally, I have decided the shooting angle and the shot list for my script for Lover or Friend Version. Again, thanks for my classmate that really give me some good ideas of how to organize a phone conversation. As I found it is a bit distoring if I change the scene of one and other (to the one who is speaking) evertime, then I asked ArYa and Jin(thanks so much), they advice me to use the vioce over and I can use the Garage Band in Mac to put effect on the voice, so it will become more real.
Unfortunately, I have found I made a mistake again that is I break the time code. We want to watch back the shots that we have finished during the shooting, yet we don't release that we should take some 'rubbish scene' before watching. So, we have broke the time code three times. And I know that it may make the editing part more difficult. Therefore, for the second shooting, I will definitely remember this.
Indeed, there is a tiny problem about finding the actor, actually we have already confirm with other classmates to be our actor. However, they change their mind and don't want to join the shooting, luckily, after my group mate's persuation, the actor is willing to join and really feel happy about this. Also, we have to face a challenge about the time, because some of our actors are not avavilable all the time. Then we have to consider about the shooting schedule in order to fit their time. In addition, as mentioned before, the second shooting take place at outdoor, thus, we have to finish shooting at 'daytime' anyway otherwise the ligting or the scene will be different.
We feel shocked about the weather as it changes from good to bad and it is not really suitable for shooting outdoor. We have considered to change the location to indoor, yet, luckily we can still finished the filming before it rains. Another big obstacle that we came across is the battery level. Since we haven't consider about the battery level and we collected the camera, we found that we can only use the small battery. And we need to shoot outdoor which means we have no where to charge the battery. It is really fortunate that we just finished everything right after the battery gone out.
We are going to capture the clip to mac so we can edit it lateron.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
First Filming Day*
At last, our group begins filming this week. Indeed, I found that the shooting schedule is quite simple although we have to make 3 short video. We only have 2 different shooting place, one is indoor which is located in our group mate -- Dama's home; another is outdoor which we plan to shoot in front of Blue Building, then we need not to carry the camera gear for a long way.
The first filming location is Dama's home.
Before the taking of the film, I consider the 3 videos' total duration may not fulfill the minimum requirement of 3 mins as we found that the products may be rather short according to the script, but anyway we are going to shoot them first and make decision. Also, when I am designing the shot list for the Lover or Friend Version, I planed to have some scenes that the screen is cut into half and both sides are playing at the same time. Yet due to the technical problem that is the function of iMovie does not have this editing function, I have to find another suitable method to present the video which I am still considering now.
The first filming location is Dama's home.
Before the taking of the film, I consider the 3 videos' total duration may not fulfill the minimum requirement of 3 mins as we found that the products may be rather short according to the script, but anyway we are going to shoot them first and make decision. Also, when I am designing the shot list for the Lover or Friend Version, I planed to have some scenes that the screen is cut into half and both sides are playing at the same time. Yet due to the technical problem that is the function of iMovie does not have this editing function, I have to find another suitable method to present the video which I am still considering now.
During the first filming day, we have invited one of our classmates and Dama's friend as actors in the Family Version. However, since we have a little bit delay of our shooting schedule, the actors can not be join the shooting. Luckily, our group member -- Dama and another classmate -- Faye, help to participate the shooting so that we can complete the filming.
Really really Thanks for Faye. Indeed, we didn't expect Faye to help on acting, she just plan to come to our shooting location to help us about the shooting problem about camera (which is also a great assist to us), finally she become our actress. And she is really good at acting, most importantly she provided us some useful suggestions on how to shoot and she really cooperate well with us.
During the shooting, when we are setting the gear, we are not able to hear both sides from the headphone. Luckily, after we asked our classmates(thanks Alan), we have fixed the problem. We are not able to hear because we plugged the microphone in the wrong channel.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Script & Concrete decision for Shooting
Our group plan to film the video on week 6 Friday originally since we think we can have more time to edit it and finish the rush first. Then even we found any problems or mistakes so we can still manage 1 more day for shooting. But, due to the huge workload during the week, we are not able to finish the script and shot list. So we decided to postpone the filming date to week 7's Monday and Friday.
So in this week, we have to finish the script and shot list. Before we have decided the role for each group mates, originally Hitomi is responsible to write the script, because she write the storyline for the video. Yet, we found that it would be more efficient if we separate the work. Finally, Hitomi only have to write the script and think about the Family Version, Sujin and I wirte the script for the Emotional Management Version and Lover or Friend Version.
It is my first time as a script writer, the video I have to write is an telephone conversation. This conversation is quite imaginative, i.e. there is not much limitation that what should be included in it. On the one hand, it is good that I can write what I want to write and I am not bonded by the story, on the other hand, it is out of my surprise that script writing is more difficult than I think.
After I written my first draft for the script and showed it to my group mates, they found that I have included some abundant content for the conversation, some points are not clear. Also, after I re read my script, I found that the sequence of the content is not coherent and the context can be improved. So, I cut and changed the script. I intended to move the later part to the front, but I discovered that if I moved it, I need to move the whole story again otherwise, the story would not be completed. Finally I re write nearly the whole script. The feedback of the second draft from my group mates is better than the first one.
There is another hindrance for the script-writing, because we plan to invite our classmates as the actors, I have to consider if they are willing to do part of the act in Lover or Friend Version. Since in the ending of the video. The couple have to hug each others, and my classmates if not willing to do this, another problem we have consider is the height different between the actor and actress. So, at last we amended the story to replace the original scene. And we are looking forward to the filming.
So in this week, we have to finish the script and shot list. Before we have decided the role for each group mates, originally Hitomi is responsible to write the script, because she write the storyline for the video. Yet, we found that it would be more efficient if we separate the work. Finally, Hitomi only have to write the script and think about the Family Version, Sujin and I wirte the script for the Emotional Management Version and Lover or Friend Version.
It is my first time as a script writer, the video I have to write is an telephone conversation. This conversation is quite imaginative, i.e. there is not much limitation that what should be included in it. On the one hand, it is good that I can write what I want to write and I am not bonded by the story, on the other hand, it is out of my surprise that script writing is more difficult than I think.
After I written my first draft for the script and showed it to my group mates, they found that I have included some abundant content for the conversation, some points are not clear. Also, after I re read my script, I found that the sequence of the content is not coherent and the context can be improved. So, I cut and changed the script. I intended to move the later part to the front, but I discovered that if I moved it, I need to move the whole story again otherwise, the story would not be completed. Finally I re write nearly the whole script. The feedback of the second draft from my group mates is better than the first one.
There is another hindrance for the script-writing, because we plan to invite our classmates as the actors, I have to consider if they are willing to do part of the act in Lover or Friend Version. Since in the ending of the video. The couple have to hug each others, and my classmates if not willing to do this, another problem we have consider is the height different between the actor and actress. So, at last we amended the story to replace the original scene. And we are looking forward to the filming.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Project Proposal & Specifications
Before week 5, I prepared for the Presentation and Outline for the Project Proposal & Specifications. Because I was the one who type the power point and outline, thus I have a very clear ideas of the aim, the target audiences of the video. Our group also mentioned some basic information of the organization that we are going to promote.
We have also think about the project thoroughly that we are going to present the 3 videos through different medium. We understand that TV is a really effective medium to present the video, yet it is unusual that a TV commercial is long. So finally we decided to put 1 shorter video -- Emotional Management Version as a TV commercial which lasts for about 45sec to 1min while the other 2 -- Family Version and Lover or Friend Version, which is going to last for about 1&1/2 min will be post in the website for the campaign.
We have separated the crew role:
(Pre-production)
Storyboard – Sujin
Script – Hitomi
Treatment – Dama and Winnie
(Production)
Director – Winnie
Camera -- Dama
Sound -- Sujin
Assistant -- Hitomi
Although we have separated the major role and our responsibility, we think it is good to assist each other when making the project because every position is highly related. Also, in the three videos which we are going to shoot require at least two actors and actresses. We have found some people who are willing to be our actor, and our group member, Dama, is one of them.
In the presentation, Sujin helps to make a simple storyboad which really helps our group to interpretate the three video, also thanks Hitomi for the lively explanation of the video.
We have also think about the project thoroughly that we are going to present the 3 videos through different medium. We understand that TV is a really effective medium to present the video, yet it is unusual that a TV commercial is long. So finally we decided to put 1 shorter video -- Emotional Management Version as a TV commercial which lasts for about 45sec to 1min while the other 2 -- Family Version and Lover or Friend Version, which is going to last for about 1&1/2 min will be post in the website for the campaign.
We have separated the crew role:
(Pre-production)
Storyboard – Sujin
Script – Hitomi
Treatment – Dama and Winnie
(Production)
Director – Winnie
Camera -- Dama
Sound -- Sujin
Assistant -- Hitomi
Although we have separated the major role and our responsibility, we think it is good to assist each other when making the project because every position is highly related. Also, in the three videos which we are going to shoot require at least two actors and actresses. We have found some people who are willing to be our actor, and our group member, Dama, is one of them.
In the presentation, Sujin helps to make a simple storyboad which really helps our group to interpretate the three video, also thanks Hitomi for the lively explanation of the video.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
HeyHeyHey *our video (outline) born*
Thanks for the ideas provided by my nice group mate -- Hitomi. She came up with some really good ideas for the video on week 4, within them, we have picked up 3 which we decided to make. They are
1) Emotional Management Version:
A young man was hit by another pedestrian when he is walking on the street. Although that person had already apologized immediately, the young man loss his temper and get angry.
2) Lovers or Friends Version:
A girl is talking on the phone with her female friend about her romantic vexation. However, the female friend begins the lost patient and even cut the line when her boyfriend comes to meet her. That girl feels frustrated and decides to make a phone call to Kids Help Line who is willing to listen to her.
3) Family Version:
A young boy is in a family which everyone is not caring each others. He tries to break the ice between each family member, for example showing his interest in what his sister is doing and tries to talk to his brothers. Unfortunately, he doesn’t success, so he counsels the Kids Help Line.
These three topics are chosen because they are the most common problems that our target audiences (young people aged between 18 and 25) have. Also, we found that the stories are easier to present and shooting.
During this week, we developed a more thoughtful proposal for this video project and this gives us a clearer picture of what, when and where we are going to have the filming.
1) Emotional Management Version:
A young man was hit by another pedestrian when he is walking on the street. Although that person had already apologized immediately, the young man loss his temper and get angry.
2) Lovers or Friends Version:
A girl is talking on the phone with her female friend about her romantic vexation. However, the female friend begins the lost patient and even cut the line when her boyfriend comes to meet her. That girl feels frustrated and decides to make a phone call to Kids Help Line who is willing to listen to her.
3) Family Version:
A young boy is in a family which everyone is not caring each others. He tries to break the ice between each family member, for example showing his interest in what his sister is doing and tries to talk to his brothers. Unfortunately, he doesn’t success, so he counsels the Kids Help Line.
These three topics are chosen because they are the most common problems that our target audiences (young people aged between 18 and 25) have. Also, we found that the stories are easier to present and shooting.
During this week, we developed a more thoughtful proposal for this video project and this gives us a clearer picture of what, when and where we are going to have the filming.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Some ideas
I have think about some ideas for the video. However, I have to consider about possibility of making the video. So, it is a hinder for me when I think of a story. Also, I must consider the angle of the video because it is for people aged between 18 and 25.
For the slogan, I come up with one idea: 'Kids Help Line, We are here all the time."
For the video, the one i have designed is separated into 5 parts,
1) A youngster is sitting in a park, looking at the sky and waiting for the sunrise, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you looking for the light?
2) A youngster is sitting in front of the computer, viewing the google site and typing 'help' in the search bar, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you seeking for help?
3) A youngster is sitting at the bar table and going to reach a glass of wine, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you hoping for relief?
4) A youngster is holding a phone and waiting for someone to answer his call, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you looking for someone to listen to you?
5) The Kids Help Line logo, phone no. and website address appears. syn-sound: Kids Help Line, We are here all the time. Just give a call.
Although the aim of the video is obvious, I found this idea is not fun enough because young adult is more likely to look for humorous in the video. So, I will keep thinking about the video.
For the slogan, I come up with one idea: 'Kids Help Line, We are here all the time."
For the video, the one i have designed is separated into 5 parts,
1) A youngster is sitting in a park, looking at the sky and waiting for the sunrise, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you looking for the light?
2) A youngster is sitting in front of the computer, viewing the google site and typing 'help' in the search bar, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you seeking for help?
3) A youngster is sitting at the bar table and going to reach a glass of wine, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you hoping for relief?
4) A youngster is holding a phone and waiting for someone to answer his call, then the screen goes black and a description appears: Are you looking for someone to listen to you?
5) The Kids Help Line logo, phone no. and website address appears. syn-sound: Kids Help Line, We are here all the time. Just give a call.
Although the aim of the video is obvious, I found this idea is not fun enough because young adult is more likely to look for humorous in the video. So, I will keep thinking about the video.
Inspiration
During this week, I am still thinking about the story of our video. Since we have decided to make a commercial for the Kids Help Line. I have watched a few similar advertising videos for Kids Help Line or other similar organization. These videos used to have a common feature -- first present a story, usually about a kid's problem, and he felt very confused or hopeless. Then the logo of the organization and the phone no. would appear on the screen. And say chilren can call them any time when they have a problem and the organization is here to help them all the time.
This video is a production of a final year student who studies in film school. The video is stunning. The concept is very clear that people should call, if they have problems. Since there is no second chance for life and they should seek for help if they had worries or problems in stead of commiting suicide. The ending of the video brings me surprise and the actors act very well too. However, I found it's opening is too long, so a little bit of it can be cut.
This video is a production of a final year student who studies in film school. The video is stunning. The concept is very clear that people should call, if they have problems. Since there is no second chance for life and they should seek for help if they had worries or problems in stead of commiting suicide. The ending of the video brings me surprise and the actors act very well too. However, I found it's opening is too long, so a little bit of it can be cut.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Brain Storming
Our group (which consists of Hitomi, Su jin, Dama and I) has decided to design a campaign for the Kids Help Line which is
Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specially for young people aged between 5 and 25.
We found that the making of a short video would be great for promoting this organization. We are still brain storming the content and style of the video at this stage, and the following two videos which are the TV commercials of Sony, I found they are quite interesting.
Both commercials are very professional and obviously these large scale ads. were made by huge budget and involve lots of special technical effects. Although the short video which our group is going to make does not the same scale as them, our group's video can use the same concept that is using simple style to bring out the key theme (for them is the celebration of colour) and in the Sony's ads, they don't have any script which break the boundary of language.
New Semester Begins =]
Hello everyone.
My 4th semester has just started and I will continue to post more entries here to talk about my design ideas as well as research notes of video-making for COMM416.
So, welcome to my blog again. Enjoy.
My 4th semester has just started and I will continue to post more entries here to talk about my design ideas as well as research notes of video-making for COMM416.
So, welcome to my blog again. Enjoy.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Spread of Love (Blog Critique)
In the blog, Sandee recorded her days and the painful experiences of fighting with the cancer since October 2006. Although these days are hard for her, it is surprised that her words are full of hope and thankfulness. Everyday she express her gratitude to others and thanks for all the positive things happened on her, just on 3rd September this year, she thanks for her 9 years survival which is extremely remarkable.
Her positive attitude and determined will expressed in the blog gives support to people with similar situation as well as the people around them. The blog is a platform for them to share their experience and spread the message of love, thankfulness and care to others.
I really appreciate the courage and attitude of Sandee as well as what she has contributed to the society. Even she is the victim of cancer, she doesn’t get upset and blame the unfortunate things. She turns this negative experience into a positive force in the community. In the blog, I strongly feel the message of ‘never give up’ and ‘give thanks’ in every blog entries. It could be this love that filled in Sandee’s mind that makes her survive until now.
This blog also remind ordinary people that they should cherish their own health and people around them. Nowadays, most of the people are so busy with their life, like the pursuit of fame and fortune, thus, they do not pay attention to what happened around them. Yet, it is always too late when the consequences carried out, for example the breaking up of relationship with others, the discovery of sickness, etc.
Through this blog, I have learned that I should always keep an optimistic attitude towards unpleasant situation. For me, I always think of the negative side of one thing, indeed it can not improve the situation. However, if I can look at the opposite side and think another way round, this could be a powerful positive force that can influence others around me.
I strongly recommend this blog to you and hope this meaningful blog would also give you some inspiration about your life.
Memory
I am a kind of person who forget everything very easily, from tiny things like what did I eat last night to what is my mobile phone no. Before I am naively believe it is good, so that I can forget all the unhappy things or unhappy experiences happened on me quickly, however, now I found the loss of memory is not that good indeed.
1. There should be something good happened in your life and you should memorize them which could cheer you up when you are down.
2. You should always remember those mistakes you have made since you have to learn from them.
3. Never forget the harm that you have done on others because you need to remind yourself not to do them again.
It is time to be mature and not to use 'forget' as the excuse when I did something wrong. I need to bear the responsibility and consequences. I have just discover that I forget the expiry day for the lent book of library, thus I need to pay the huge amount of fine. However, I totally understand that many things in the world cannot be solved so easy. So, hope that I can remember things better lateron.
How about training my brain by doing soduku?
Maybe it helps.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Week 11
Finally week 12 is coming and the semester 3 is going to finish. Have you decided what to do for the holiday?
I look forward to this coming one month holiday, but not feeling as excited as last time when I wait for the last semester break. I really want to have a "meaningful" holiday, at least find something concrete to do. For example, find a job or find something to learn.
But still until this moment, I don't have any ideas how can I spend this vacation.
I found it so funny that I even need to find something to "do" in my holiday. Holiday should be a time to relax and take rest (maybe prepare for the next semester). Yet, it seems a waste of time to stay at home and do nothing.
But before the holiday, we still got 2 weeks to go which is the hardest period. Thousands of assignments are waiting for me, but if there is no stress and workload, we wouldn't cherish the holiday.
So, hope that everything would be alright and enjoy the holiday 2 weeks later (a wish for every lovely classmates!!)
I look forward to this coming one month holiday, but not feeling as excited as last time when I wait for the last semester break. I really want to have a "meaningful" holiday, at least find something concrete to do. For example, find a job or find something to learn.
But still until this moment, I don't have any ideas how can I spend this vacation.
I found it so funny that I even need to find something to "do" in my holiday. Holiday should be a time to relax and take rest (maybe prepare for the next semester). Yet, it seems a waste of time to stay at home and do nothing.
But before the holiday, we still got 2 weeks to go which is the hardest period. Thousands of assignments are waiting for me, but if there is no stress and workload, we wouldn't cherish the holiday.
So, hope that everything would be alright and enjoy the holiday 2 weeks later (a wish for every lovely classmates!!)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Learn something NEW
Since I need to find a podcast for my presentation in class. It is my first time to use iTunes. I have heard about this program for a long time already. Before, I think it is only for iPod, so I haven't use it and try to understand it. However, after I downloaded it, I found it is so interesting, there are so many function in it and it is so informative.
Ha... sometimes I feel that I am not a person living in the contemporary "technological" society. So many new things I don't really know and understand. But it is always good to stay with the latest news and technology. Here, I am not talking about iTunes as I totally understand it is not a new innovation. Besides new inventions, so many exciting things happen around our world everyday. It would be so great if I can have more and more time to try them, then I can broaden my mind and my knowledge.
Sometimes I imagine what would I do if I got more than 24 hours a day, for example 36 hours. I think I would definitely sleep more as I just love and enjoy sleeping. Then for the rest of the time, just spend it with friends, family, learn new stuff and know more about the world. It would be perfect!!!
How about you? If you have 36 hours a day, what will you do?
Ha... sometimes I feel that I am not a person living in the contemporary "technological" society. So many new things I don't really know and understand. But it is always good to stay with the latest news and technology. Here, I am not talking about iTunes as I totally understand it is not a new innovation. Besides new inventions, so many exciting things happen around our world everyday. It would be so great if I can have more and more time to try them, then I can broaden my mind and my knowledge.
Sometimes I imagine what would I do if I got more than 24 hours a day, for example 36 hours. I think I would definitely sleep more as I just love and enjoy sleeping. Then for the rest of the time, just spend it with friends, family, learn new stuff and know more about the world. It would be perfect!!!
How about you? If you have 36 hours a day, what will you do?
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Being Lazy
Recently, I always have the feelings of being lazy. I don't want to do anything, in-class, after-class, before-class. In conclusion, that is, I just don't want to do anything anytime. I don't want to think and just want my brain free 24hours a day. The feelings is so strange as well as familiar, because, indeed, I have the same feelings in the end of every semester end. Maybe, I am just tired about the assignments and all the workload.
Those assignments: Aborigines, Semiotic, Shot list, Presentations.... never end. They really make me crazy!!
I know I need to go on and face all the work. I always give myself many many excuses that first give myself a little break or rest today and I will work hard on the next day or next time when I have chance since I will have more energy.
I think I need some motivation, but where can I find it? Hopefully my energy and motivation will come back soon. I need you!!
Those assignments: Aborigines, Semiotic, Shot list, Presentations.... never end. They really make me crazy!!
I know I need to go on and face all the work. I always give myself many many excuses that first give myself a little break or rest today and I will work hard on the next day or next time when I have chance since I will have more energy.
I think I need some motivation, but where can I find it? Hopefully my energy and motivation will come back soon. I need you!!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Parents
I have read an article before which talks about parents, it is originally in Chinese:
So, being a responsible son or daughter, we should treat our parents as good as we can. Actually not only after our parents got old, we should treat them the best right from this moment.
If not, sure we will regret afterwards.
If you are born in a normal family,
If your parents are still alive.
No matter you are living with them or not,
If one day, you discovered that your mother's kitchen is not as clean as before.
If one day, you discovered that the dishes at home are not clean.
If one day, you discovered that your mother's pot is not shiny.
If one day, you discovered that your father's plants become wither.
If one day, you discovered that the funitures at home are covered with dust.
If one day, you discovered that your mother's dishes are too salty and not delicious.
If one day, you discovered that your parents always forget to turn off the gas.
If one day, you discovered that your old parents lost their habits,
like they don't want to take bath every day.
If one day, you discovered that your parents don't like to eat fresh vegetables and fruits.
If one day, you discovered that your parents like to eat soft vegetables which have cooked for a long time.
If one day, you discovered that your parents like eating soft food.
If one day, you discovered that they react slowly even when they across the road.
If one day, you discovered that they keep caughing when they are having meals.
Don't misunderstand they have catched a cold or a flu,
If one day, you discovered that they don't like going out.
If that day really comes,
I want to tell you, you should realise that your parents really getting old.
Their organs become old and need someone to take care.
If you could not look after them, please at least find someone to take good care of them.
And please visit them frequently.
Don't let them feel that they are being left behind.
Everyone would get old.
Our parents got old before us.
We should think in their position and take care of them,
Then we will have patient and we will not complain.
When parents can not look after themselves anymore, we as their children should be aware,
They may not able to do something even for the basic ones.
It all begins after we were born,
Our parents take good care of us:
Change the napkins, look after us day and night when we were sick,
Teach us the basic of living, give financial support for our studies and entertainments.
Their concerns to us never stop.
If one day,
They couldn't move anymore,
We should change our position, right?
Being a son or daughter should remember
The life of our parents are just like the future of us,
We should show filial devotion for our parents if we have chance.
If one day,
you got old just like your parents, what kind of life do you want to have?
Do yo aware of your parents?
So, being a responsible son or daughter, we should treat our parents as good as we can. Actually not only after our parents got old, we should treat them the best right from this moment.
If not, sure we will regret afterwards.
Monday, August 6, 2007
My Birthday!!
My birthday Dinner on 4th Aug 
Cute Hitomi, Shu Shu, Stephanie.... and who's hand??Guess
Thanks for those birthday gifts and cards, they give me surprise... because when I open it, I think: Why you know what I want? Then the next thing come up in my mind is You guys are too good to me, you don't need to.
I am so happy that many of my friends gathered here and celebrated with me. I feel a bit tired about MARXISM on that day (i know more than half of my guests here got the same feelings as me), but after I meet you guys...
Blossom the dog (lol), DaDa the prettiest at the table, Chips (surprise guest by DaDa)
Luca (surprise guest) & Alan the revolutionists?? ArYa (from other table??) & the mystery guest Peddy (where is she??)
Faye the ms happy (by the way, I like myself in this photo the most)
Cute Hitomi, Shu Shu, Stephanie.... and who's hand??Guess
I enjoy the moments with you guys, do you?
Thank You List:
Thanks for my birthday organizers and satisfied all my strange requests. I know you guys did a lot for me, so touching.
Thanks for my guests who attended the dinner and celebrate my big day. It is my first time that so many people celebrate birthday with me.
Thanks for others who send me blessing, although you may not able to come to the dinner, I feel your care already.
Last but not least,
Thanks for those birthday gifts and cards, they give me surprise... because when I open it, I think: Why you know what I want? Then the next thing come up in my mind is You guys are too good to me, you don't need to.
THANK YOU!!
Friday, July 27, 2007
Shopping
Yesterday, I have spent half of the day SHOPPING!!
A long march from 2pm-7pm, Central -> Town Hall -> Central.
I really thanks Ms ArYa accompanied me as I always always take long time to considerate when I buy clothes, but actually she brought so much more than mine.
I am a devil... haha, I always persuade others to buy. Of course, Ms ArYa became the victim yesterday. So, next time if you want to buy anything, call me to accompany you. I am sure you will buy a lot.
In fact, it is really my very first time to go shopping here (in my eyes, only buy clothes is "shopping"), that means I brought clothes here for the first time. Before, I haven't brought any since I have been here (Oct 06). I love shopping, but each time when I exchange the price of that clothes from AU$ into HK$..... Oh, it is too expensive. I just think about I can buy the same goods in HK with only 2/3 of the price, then I just leave the store...
Yesterday, I saw so many stores are on sale, so finally....
HaHa... actually what I've brought is not that expensive...
the skirt is $26 (50% off & 10%off!!)
the jeans is $44.95 (although I prefer to buy a better quality one, I couldn't find one that suits me...)
Um.... let me save more money for next Shopping Day.
A long march from 2pm-7pm, Central -> Town Hall -> Central.
I really thanks Ms ArYa accompanied me as I always always take long time to considerate when I buy clothes, but actually she brought so much more than mine.
I am a devil... haha, I always persuade others to buy. Of course, Ms ArYa became the victim yesterday. So, next time if you want to buy anything, call me to accompany you. I am sure you will buy a lot.
In fact, it is really my very first time to go shopping here (in my eyes, only buy clothes is "shopping"), that means I brought clothes here for the first time. Before, I haven't brought any since I have been here (Oct 06). I love shopping, but each time when I exchange the price of that clothes from AU$ into HK$..... Oh, it is too expensive. I just think about I can buy the same goods in HK with only 2/3 of the price, then I just leave the store...
Yesterday, I saw so many stores are on sale, so finally....
HaHa... actually what I've brought is not that expensive...
the skirt is $26 (50% off & 10%off!!)
the jeans is $44.95 (although I prefer to buy a better quality one, I couldn't find one that suits me...)
Um.... let me save more money for next Shopping Day.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Final Decision
Recently, I am in the dilemma of when should I go back to my home country for holiday.
The coming semester break on mid-Sep OR The end of diploma on mid-Jan??
Actually, I have not go back to Hong Kong for almost a year already... because I came here on Oct 06. That means I have not go back for nearly a year already. I really miss my family, friends and the food.
But if I can wait until mid-Jan, I can celebrate the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, as well as celebrate the end of diploma~~ That means double meanings, rather than only go back for holiday!!
On the other hand, my mum prefer me to go back on the coming holiday. Although she have not admitted verbally, I know the underlying reason is she miss me. She thinks it is too long to wait until 1/2 year later.
Sure, the best solution is go back on both vocations, but for financial reason...
So....
my final decision would be...
.
.
.
.
.
.
wait until the end of diploma.
With the support of all my lovely friend here, I believe I can wait for few more months.
It would be so great to go back at the final end... look forward.
By the way, I feel so warm when I discovered the reason why my mum wants me to come back on the coming holiday. In fact, I have the same feeling as my mum...
My dearest dearest, I really really love you and miss you so much.
(Haha, actually I love my whole family, not only my mum.)
Actually, I have not go back to Hong Kong for almost a year already... because I came here on Oct 06. That means I have not go back for nearly a year already. I really miss my family, friends and the food.
But if I can wait until mid-Jan, I can celebrate the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, as well as celebrate the end of diploma~~ That means double meanings, rather than only go back for holiday!!
On the other hand, my mum prefer me to go back on the coming holiday. Although she have not admitted verbally, I know the underlying reason is she miss me. She thinks it is too long to wait until 1/2 year later.
Sure, the best solution is go back on both vocations, but for financial reason...
So....
my final decision would be...
.
.
.
.
.
.
wait until the end of diploma.
With the support of all my lovely friend here, I believe I can wait for few more months.
It would be so great to go back at the final end... look forward.
By the way, I feel so warm when I discovered the reason why my mum wants me to come back on the coming holiday. In fact, I have the same feeling as my mum...
My dearest dearest, I really really love you and miss you so much.
(Haha, actually I love my whole family, not only my mum.)
Sunday, July 15, 2007
SURPRISE
Two days ago, I have received the parcel from my parents!! Finally!!
This parcel was sent on 23rd of April, that means nearly 3 months ago!!
Because they sent this parcel by ship, I already expected to receive it around the end of May. This is also the receiving date that the postal staff in Hong Kong told my mum.
Day after day, until mid-June, I already lost my hope. I think may be the parcel has been "missent" to other places or taken away by the custom (because there are so many food inside which may break the mailing regulations).
On thursday night.... I am so surprised when I receive a notice that I have to pick up "something" from the post office. Actually I don't expect it is the parcel that sent 3 months ago. But, in fact, I really hope this is the one. Finally...
I am so happy ^^
This parcel gathered all the stuff that I "ordered" 3 months ago. (Thanks to my mum that spent so much time on buying and gathering them.) Although most of them are not important, some of them I can even buy in Sydney, the feeling of receiving something from HOME is far more important than the usefulness of those stuff~~~
I found the content of the parcel is really weird, because I have already forgot what I want 3 months ago. HaHa... I really wonder why I asked my mum to send me so many snacks: biscuits, chocolate, candies, rice crackers... (I forgot to count as I start eating them immediately after I unwrapped the parcel. I recalled there are around 10 different packs of snacks in total.) Of course, there are some clothes and other essentials for girls in the parcel.
When I told my mum that I have received the parcel and eatten 1/2 of those snacks within a day. She said "I have spent more than a week to gather those snacks, but you finished them in one day?! BEWARE that you will become fat again!!" I am so scared about this... actually I have finished 4/5 of those snacks at this moment. Those taste of Hong Kong & Japanese snacks is so great. I miss it and love it so much!!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
nature VS nurture
Do you remeber the last video shown in yesterday's class?
Put aside if it is fair or not to the baby who have no say about 'choosing' to become a girl or a boy. (of course it is not fair to 'him'!!)
BUT, i am more terrified by the act of scientists.
Using a human, a living human with blood and flesh (actually he is just a baby!!!) to be the tester in the experiment. I really feel sick about it.
AND, the foolish, arrogant act of human being.
People try to find ways to fight against nature, what do they want to prove? Human can prevail nature?
Have they consider about even they can turn a baby boy into a girl by nurturing him the other way round, his mental anguish would beyond imagination and follow 'him' for 'his' entire life?
Of Course, there are so many contradiction between science and nature. Sure i am not dening all the work of scientists. In fact, I really appreciate them: their contribution on improving our lives. Thanks for those scientific discovery found everyday.
However, refering to this case, i am just shocked.
Put aside if it is fair or not to the baby who have no say about 'choosing' to become a girl or a boy. (of course it is not fair to 'him'!!)
BUT, i am more terrified by the act of scientists.
Using a human, a living human with blood and flesh (actually he is just a baby!!!) to be the tester in the experiment. I really feel sick about it.
AND, the foolish, arrogant act of human being.
People try to find ways to fight against nature, what do they want to prove? Human can prevail nature?
Have they consider about even they can turn a baby boy into a girl by nurturing him the other way round, his mental anguish would beyond imagination and follow 'him' for 'his' entire life?
Of Course, there are so many contradiction between science and nature. Sure i am not dening all the work of scientists. In fact, I really appreciate them: their contribution on improving our lives. Thanks for those scientific discovery found everyday.
However, refering to this case, i am just shocked.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Time Goes By - What happen a year later?
Few days ago was the release day of this year's AL Exam in Hong Kong.
AL Exam is similar to HSC in Australia, a public exam for Secondary School Students. Candidates of AL Exam (in fact, only for those who got high grades) will be admitted to uni. However, Hong Kong students face the problem of insufficent uni places. Every year, lots of students fail to being admitted by uni in Hong Kong and need to find their path after their secondary school study: either continuous study in other institutions or work.
That's why I am here in Sydney: I got poor result for the AL Exam last year >_<
On the other hand, I feel really lucky that I can have the chance to study abroad, get the financial support from my family. If not, I may lose the chance to have a degree or, the worst, need to work straight a way after the secondary school life.
Then, I will probably not having an independent life in overseas that I have now. Of course, most importantly, meet my lovely and "super" nice classmates, teachers and all my dear friends here. Love you all so much**
By the way, the release of this year's AL Exam reminds me the reason why I am here. So I should really work hard!!! (though I am soooo lazy most of the time :P)
Let's Fright for our Bright Future!!
Friday, June 29, 2007
The First
Welcome to my first personal blog.
Actually I want to create my own blog for a long time already, but I just don't have the determination to make it.
I am eager to share my life, my discovery, my words, my photos with my friends. The idea of making a blog pop-up in my mind especially when I have some special experience.
However, most of the time, I am tooooo lazy to type and organize what I have came across in my life.
So, the creation of my blog postpone and postpone until now, I have a better "excuse" to create a blog. Hopefully, blogging is not merely an assignment but become my habit afterwards.
Do you remember your last time to try something new?
Sometimes, we are hindered by our mind and find so many excuses for ourselves. Then, we just lose the chance and regret at last.
What we need is a little bit of determination, right? :-)
Actually I want to create my own blog for a long time already, but I just don't have the determination to make it.
I am eager to share my life, my discovery, my words, my photos with my friends. The idea of making a blog pop-up in my mind especially when I have some special experience.
However, most of the time, I am tooooo lazy to type and organize what I have came across in my life.
So, the creation of my blog postpone and postpone until now, I have a better "excuse" to create a blog. Hopefully, blogging is not merely an assignment but become my habit afterwards.
Do you remember your last time to try something new?
Sometimes, we are hindered by our mind and find so many excuses for ourselves. Then, we just lose the chance and regret at last.
What we need is a little bit of determination, right? :-)
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