Recce quite outskirt of Jakarta today.
Had time to watch Hereafter in the car
with director.
Pretty good movie.
I like Clint Eastwood's touch to a simple
story. Very moving.
Just watched Spike Jonze 'I'm here' last night.
Had a good touch too.
Good storytellers have the talent of creating
this touch. The journey is the same, is what
surrounds it makes the difference. Experience,
age, treatment, influences and many more
defines this journey. But it reaches to the
same core, of this touch it gives to the
audience.
I wonder what surrounds my journey and whether
will my touch be as great as the 2 directors.
Had a discussion with director about God, religion,
existential and death.
Talking to an atheist sometimes strengthens my
faith again. It reminds me the importance of
having God in my life. That everything happens
for a reason.
That moment, I remembered how chill-out I was
a year ago. How everything I did, I had great
faith and confidence. Even if I was to fail,
I would have believe it was meant to be.
What passed, I shall let it pass.
Who has done wrong, I shall forgive,
and believe that it was meant to be,
to remind me, every failure leads to
a greater success.
Suddenly I don't seem to hold the grudge
anymore, and felt a little lighter.
Movies impact me.
I learn from the lessons in stories.
At the end of the evening, I was offered
to be 2nd AD for a shoot.
Yes! My first break to strive and shine!
Working on a new board.
Till tomorrow.
Thank You.
-chinyew
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 36: Chill
Had superb breakfast today.
Then played FIFA 11 with friend's father.
He then went off to work.
Watched Boardwalk Empire.
Interesting, almost like Sopranos,
but not quite.
Had a nap.
Then went off to work.
Traffic was crazy.
Finally reached director's house,
only been told that meeting was
canceled.
Then I walked all the way to
friend's father's post house.
It was a great walk.
Haven't been walking for awhile.
Great to check out the area.
Had great dinner, local food.
Met some agency people.
Came back home, played more FIFA again.
Then friend's father taught me some
golf. Interesting game. Gonna research
it a little.
Yawn. Not a day goes by I don't think
of her.
-chinyew
Then played FIFA 11 with friend's father.
He then went off to work.
Watched Boardwalk Empire.
Interesting, almost like Sopranos,
but not quite.
Had a nap.
Then went off to work.
Traffic was crazy.
Finally reached director's house,
only been told that meeting was
canceled.
Then I walked all the way to
friend's father's post house.
It was a great walk.
Haven't been walking for awhile.
Great to check out the area.
Had great dinner, local food.
Met some agency people.
Came back home, played more FIFA again.
Then friend's father taught me some
golf. Interesting game. Gonna research
it a little.
Yawn. Not a day goes by I don't think
of her.
-chinyew
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day 35: Buried.
I always get myself into shit.
Involved with the wrong people.
Like I'm subconsciously enjoy
digging myself a hole and falls
into it. Worse, I'll let myself
get buried.
Only when I no longer could take it,
I'll struggle to dig myself out.
Like I enjoy being buried and the
experience of digging out.
I shouldn't have checked.
I shouldn't have seen.
But at least now I know it's serious.
Now I know I have to stay away.
So many people saw it even before I did.
Was too blinded. Now I'm stuck. Buried.
Today starts the digging out.
This is for you:
-chinyew
Involved with the wrong people.
Like I'm subconsciously enjoy
digging myself a hole and falls
into it. Worse, I'll let myself
get buried.
Only when I no longer could take it,
I'll struggle to dig myself out.
Like I enjoy being buried and the
experience of digging out.
I shouldn't have checked.
I shouldn't have seen.
But at least now I know it's serious.
Now I know I have to stay away.
So many people saw it even before I did.
Was too blinded. Now I'm stuck. Buried.
Today starts the digging out.
This is for you:
-chinyew
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Day 34: Sunday
Haven't been to church for awhile now.
Been listening to sermons through my
Iphone everyday though.
Work was ok today.
Test shoot some scenes and rigs.
Spent most of my time researching
on internet of commercials.
My ambition is to tap into the
international market someday.
It is possible, especially when
you are in this industry.
Wish to live in an Europe country
someday. I'm still pretty much
in love with my last trip to London.
Miss Brussels. Miss my special friend.
She didn't call.
Had tons of FB wishes though.
But not her.
Guess she really have moved on
and having a good life now.
Maybe I should to.
My first birthday away from home.
Was feeling a little reluctant to
go home today knowing that I'll
be alone. But I wasn't. Friend's
father and girlfriend was home.
We had pizzas and watch a dvd.
It was fun and cozy.
Still, I miss home a little,
and that cozy small room in London.
-chinyew
Been listening to sermons through my
Iphone everyday though.
Work was ok today.
Test shoot some scenes and rigs.
Spent most of my time researching
on internet of commercials.
My ambition is to tap into the
international market someday.
It is possible, especially when
you are in this industry.
Wish to live in an Europe country
someday. I'm still pretty much
in love with my last trip to London.
Miss Brussels. Miss my special friend.
She didn't call.
Had tons of FB wishes though.
But not her.
Guess she really have moved on
and having a good life now.
Maybe I should to.
My first birthday away from home.
Was feeling a little reluctant to
go home today knowing that I'll
be alone. But I wasn't. Friend's
father and girlfriend was home.
We had pizzas and watch a dvd.
It was fun and cozy.
Still, I miss home a little,
and that cozy small room in London.
-chinyew
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 33: The big 3
No work today.
Spent some time at home researching for
the next project.
Had some time to check out the local
malls. Fancy. Had some coffee, lunch,
then dinner. Nice place to bring a date.
At night went to a club.
Luckily, I had some friends from KL
who are living in Jakarta now, or I'll
be spending my birthday alone.
The club was crazy.
Went back home not too drunk.
Think my 30-year old body is finally
withstanding the alcohol.
Didn't had time to post, or was too lazy.
Am in production house now waiting
for the director.
Yep, it's Sunday, and I'm working.
But it doesn't bother much to me
cause I'm here to strive.
Happy 30!
-chinyew
Spent some time at home researching for
the next project.
Had some time to check out the local
malls. Fancy. Had some coffee, lunch,
then dinner. Nice place to bring a date.
At night went to a club.
Luckily, I had some friends from KL
who are living in Jakarta now, or I'll
be spending my birthday alone.
The club was crazy.
Went back home not too drunk.
Think my 30-year old body is finally
withstanding the alcohol.
Didn't had time to post, or was too lazy.
Am in production house now waiting
for the director.
Yep, it's Sunday, and I'm working.
But it doesn't bother much to me
cause I'm here to strive.
Happy 30!
-chinyew
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 32: Research
Was researching the entire day
at director's house.
Mind constantly floating everywhere.
Recalling my last holiday at London.
Is Jakarta the city I truly want to
live in? If given choice, where would
I rather be?
I look at Jakarta as a stepping stone.
Always wanted to get out from the city
I grew up in. And now I'm here.
But I truly miss Europe.
I miss the culture.
I miss walking the streets.
Taking the tube.
It gets pretty depressing with your
heart longing for something that is
not at present but somewhere far away.
Finished work early.
Had some drinks with some friends.
Mind was still constantly away.
Not working tomorrow.
For the first time in Jakarta.
Now I'm worried, what am I to do?
Hate not working. Don't like the alone
time. I like my mind to be constantly
busy of something and not think of elsewhere
far away.
Someday...
-chinyew
at director's house.
Mind constantly floating everywhere.
Recalling my last holiday at London.
Is Jakarta the city I truly want to
live in? If given choice, where would
I rather be?
I look at Jakarta as a stepping stone.
Always wanted to get out from the city
I grew up in. And now I'm here.
But I truly miss Europe.
I miss the culture.
I miss walking the streets.
Taking the tube.
It gets pretty depressing with your
heart longing for something that is
not at present but somewhere far away.
Finished work early.
Had some drinks with some friends.
Mind was still constantly away.
Not working tomorrow.
For the first time in Jakarta.
Now I'm worried, what am I to do?
Hate not working. Don't like the alone
time. I like my mind to be constantly
busy of something and not think of elsewhere
far away.
Someday...
-chinyew
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 31: Nothing
Today's pretty chill-out day.
Client canceled on offline preview.
Went to director's house and did some
research. He's borrowing me one of
his macbook pro. Good machine.
Saying goodbye to my netbook.
Came back home pretty early.
For the first time I was back home
before 9pm.
Nothing much happened today.
Today's one of those days.
-chinyew
Client canceled on offline preview.
Went to director's house and did some
research. He's borrowing me one of
his macbook pro. Good machine.
Saying goodbye to my netbook.
Came back home pretty early.
For the first time I was back home
before 9pm.
Nothing much happened today.
Today's one of those days.
-chinyew
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Day 30: First day
First day back at work.
Was at the production house.
While the director was presenting
the offline to the agency, I and
another colleague did some edit
on some random rushes, creating
a TVC for fun.
after work, met up with fellow
Malaysian friend to hang out with
his Indonesian friends.
We drove outskirt of the city that
was filled with big houses.
Very well off friends.
A complete contrast to the city.
Had good food and some wine.
A girl was sharing her tragic love story.
Compared her's to mine, mine doesn't
seem that bad after all.
Came back home, semi drunk.
Shall sleep, and prepare for tomorrow.
-chinyew
Was at the production house.
While the director was presenting
the offline to the agency, I and
another colleague did some edit
on some random rushes, creating
a TVC for fun.
after work, met up with fellow
Malaysian friend to hang out with
his Indonesian friends.
We drove outskirt of the city that
was filled with big houses.
Very well off friends.
A complete contrast to the city.
Had good food and some wine.
A girl was sharing her tragic love story.
Compared her's to mine, mine doesn't
seem that bad after all.
Came back home, semi drunk.
Shall sleep, and prepare for tomorrow.
-chinyew
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 29: Am back
Back in Jakarta today.
Hate waiting at airport alone.
Hate flying alone.
KLIA, hate the airport.
Took the train express,
reminded me of the train rides
from S.Hampton to London.
Always traveled with hope and excitement.
Hate being back in KL.
Missed friends+families, but KL just
doesn't feel the same anymore.
Felt like a ground where I've overused it
and done it all. Butterfly parks.
Am just counting the days of I being
in Jakarta till the day I officially
start directing here.
Tomorrow marks a complete 30 days I've
been here.
More to come, but not too long I hope.
-chinyew
Hate waiting at airport alone.
Hate flying alone.
KLIA, hate the airport.
Took the train express,
reminded me of the train rides
from S.Hampton to London.
Always traveled with hope and excitement.
Hate being back in KL.
Missed friends+families, but KL just
doesn't feel the same anymore.
Felt like a ground where I've overused it
and done it all. Butterfly parks.
Am just counting the days of I being
in Jakarta till the day I officially
start directing here.
Tomorrow marks a complete 30 days I've
been here.
More to come, but not too long I hope.
-chinyew
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Anyone know where's THE place to buy luggage bag and backpack in KL.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Many movies gonna make about Japan's tragedy someday. The scene where people tireless scanning for names in the long list in the hospital is really sad.
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Airasia plane smells like microwave food.
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Odd, I don't have the urge to check out world news when I'm back home in KL. Maybe it's the being away that gave me the urge.
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Taking planes are like taking public transport for the rich. One day I'm gonna have my own private plane. :p
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Cues after cues after cues just to get into a plane. Wish I could just teleport home. :p
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