I'm in early today, working on our exhibition. Just got my logo sorted. It says Anz, but also says "Mui" or "Mei", which is what I'm called at home...what can't see it? It's in Chinese XD
Monday, June 15, 2009
Anz Logo
I'm in early today, working on our exhibition. Just got my logo sorted. It says Anz, but also says "Mui" or "Mei", which is what I'm called at home...what can't see it? It's in Chinese XD
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Chekk ma Photoshop SkiLLz
Trawling through some old stuff and found this image. Twas an exercise we did at the Liverpool Arts Centre....what a load of rubbish. I can honestly say that I learnt very little from those classes. Look...lens flare!!!!!! Argh!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009
Testube
Watched a really old TVB series and wondered how we ever suffered such poor acting. There are some funny things about TVB though, like how they call youtube "test tube" (in Tung Si 3 Fun Chun).
Anyway, that's where I've been the past hour or so, on testube and there are stuff that is just plain silly and stuff that's pretty inspiring too. I think as far as my occupation goes, I won't escape engineering easily, but animation still has a few glowing embers of passion inside.
I have always proper enjoyed this Ben Folds song cos it has such a strong narrative. It's even better that it's inspired Ed Skudder to make a fantastic animated video for it. Effing A. This next video by Aiden Gibbons, although could be even more polished, still has good character to it. Plus these days I have more appreciation for how difficult 3D is for organic movements.
Anyway, that's where I've been the past hour or so, on testube and there are stuff that is just plain silly and stuff that's pretty inspiring too. I think as far as my occupation goes, I won't escape engineering easily, but animation still has a few glowing embers of passion inside.
I have always proper enjoyed this Ben Folds song cos it has such a strong narrative. It's even better that it's inspired Ed Skudder to make a fantastic animated video for it. Effing A. This next video by Aiden Gibbons, although could be even more polished, still has good character to it. Plus these days I have more appreciation for how difficult 3D is for organic movements.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Final Hurdles
It's coming to the end of the Easter hols already, not that I took much time off, have been working through the vacation. Final few hurdles to go before we are released (back) into the big wide real world. Last time this happened, it wasn't a very positive time for me. But this time, hopefully, will be much more focussed, positive and successful.
Wish me luck....Thanks :)
Wish me luck....Thanks :)
Monday, January 26, 2009
Loser: Looking for strength
Ok, it was just a joke about starting 2009 as a loser. It wasn't funny when we lost our grandma a week into the new year. We had only seen her earlier in the week, out and about. I was shocked but I was numb.
In fact, apart from a few late night sobs, I still haven't had a really good cry. At first I didn't want to make a big drama in front of people who don't even know me and my family. Then I thought I was in denial and then I thought I would wait til the funeral for a good cry.
That was Thursday.
I still didn't really cry. I don't think I am heartless because god (who knows grandma) knows I miss her and love her, but when I am sad I feel strong. I feel like I should be channeling these emotions to good use.
At the funeral, I asked everyone to be inspired by our grandma to be strong. And I should really listen to my own advice. This week has been hard on all the family, a farewell quickly followed by peculiarly early chinese new year celebrations. CNY is always a tough time and everyone is tired. I am tired. Which makes me quick to forget that those I love are also tired.
I mustn't allow this tiredness to become an excuse to shut down. It's a crucial time in my life, graduating into a recession won't be easy, so it is now more than ever I need to look in all those nooks and crannies, not for those forgotten pennies, but for all the strength I can muster to do what I need to do. Keep focussed on my goals. And to repay all the kindness and support my family has always given to me, even when I say I am too tired and want to give up. No giving up any time soon.
It's showtime.
In fact, apart from a few late night sobs, I still haven't had a really good cry. At first I didn't want to make a big drama in front of people who don't even know me and my family. Then I thought I was in denial and then I thought I would wait til the funeral for a good cry.
That was Thursday.
I still didn't really cry. I don't think I am heartless because god (who knows grandma) knows I miss her and love her, but when I am sad I feel strong. I feel like I should be channeling these emotions to good use.
At the funeral, I asked everyone to be inspired by our grandma to be strong. And I should really listen to my own advice. This week has been hard on all the family, a farewell quickly followed by peculiarly early chinese new year celebrations. CNY is always a tough time and everyone is tired. I am tired. Which makes me quick to forget that those I love are also tired.
I mustn't allow this tiredness to become an excuse to shut down. It's a crucial time in my life, graduating into a recession won't be easy, so it is now more than ever I need to look in all those nooks and crannies, not for those forgotten pennies, but for all the strength I can muster to do what I need to do. Keep focussed on my goals. And to repay all the kindness and support my family has always given to me, even when I say I am too tired and want to give up. No giving up any time soon.
It's showtime.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
In hiding but in gear
I am amazed by how much you can get done when your brain is in gear. Things that were once chores and dragged my feet on, just get done like that *clicks fingers* when you basically...aiyee can't believe I'm about to say this but...just do it.
I sprained my back lastnight moving my piano in the middle of the night (there was a valid reason)...but actually having an achey back is good in an odd way cos it wrecks when I slouch and sitting up actually helps with the brain in gear thing... cool
Anyway, xmas was cool a couple weeks of rest, maybe a bit too much rest, I had a panic moment a few days ago. Totally panicking about all the things I want to do and not enough time to do it. I have a few ideas on how to improve that, routine being a very big part of it.
The festivities themselves were quite low key. Hopefully by next year I will have a job and can buy my loved ones proper bo gifts. I got some proper bo gifts this year too, ie things I really like mainly from my sibs. A handbag in just the style I wanted. A pair of boots I can actually walk in to keep my toes warm but in style. And finally a mini-present from my sis of two mini robot charms on a necklace, they're like mini-mes of my big robot I got for my bday. Super cute.
A downer to the celebrations was getting a parking ticket. However, I look upon it as a £35 lesson in listening to your instincts and not to be so easily influenced. Forget Jim Carey/Danny Wallace, sometimes it's good to say No.
I saw in 2009 as a loser..haha just cos I lost a few games we played but like I said on the night, I do hope to lose a few things this year:
1 Student status
2 lazy ways
3 my old wardrobe that I have still not cleared out!
I remember this time last year, a friend asked me if I had any new years resolutions and they are the same every year, drink more water, work harder, play harder....And I disagree with the mental charity reported on Sky News saying it puts too much pressure on our mental healths. It is a gentle reminder and push to strive to be the best we can and the new year is a chance to reset our efforts and to start anew if we waivered in the past year.
Ok, now is also a good time to reflect on the year past. Last xmas doesn't seem that long ago but actually when I think back to all the things I have done this year, it's been busy. The first term of 2008 I was staying at the B&B, real-life Fawlty Towers. At that time I started to stay late at college, sometimes as late as 10pm. I had no problems with that and I liked the feeling of really putting effort into my work. Besides, I would only have watched TV/frozen at the B&B anyway. Oh and I survived the food poisoning.
My second quarter was spent far away from my loved ones in a beautiful house in Oxfordshire. Despite being alone, life was great. I had a good routine, my weekends varied from shopping in the snow to shopping in the glorious sun, going for walks and finding hidden cafés behind independent bookstores. Work was not particularly special but definitely comfortable, the people were good to work with, there was always a parking space, the bus sucked but the red oxford buses were lush.
Autumn saw my first holiday in years and my first with Ray. Strangely, I have no photos from this trip and there was not a lot to buy when HK is supposed to be shoppers' delight. It was good just to chill out and eat...now that is THE reason to go there...What did I learn? Not to wear wired bras going through airport security, nuff said. It was also great to meet up with people. In the past, trips to HK were always a bit lonely, but this time we met up with friends, it was quite splendid. Another splendid trip, elevated by good company was Centre Parcs! I had a really good time!
And the latest part, back to college for the final push. In 6months time, hopefully we will all give birth to a fat portfolio. Or a "phat" one...oh my...I think I'm getting old, this youth lingo makes no sense to me. It's still a bit too fresh to reflect on, so here's checking out and checking in for 2009 x
I sprained my back lastnight moving my piano in the middle of the night (there was a valid reason)...but actually having an achey back is good in an odd way cos it wrecks when I slouch and sitting up actually helps with the brain in gear thing... cool
Anyway, xmas was cool a couple weeks of rest, maybe a bit too much rest, I had a panic moment a few days ago. Totally panicking about all the things I want to do and not enough time to do it. I have a few ideas on how to improve that, routine being a very big part of it.
The festivities themselves were quite low key. Hopefully by next year I will have a job and can buy my loved ones proper bo gifts. I got some proper bo gifts this year too, ie things I really like mainly from my sibs. A handbag in just the style I wanted. A pair of boots I can actually walk in to keep my toes warm but in style. And finally a mini-present from my sis of two mini robot charms on a necklace, they're like mini-mes of my big robot I got for my bday. Super cute.
A downer to the celebrations was getting a parking ticket. However, I look upon it as a £35 lesson in listening to your instincts and not to be so easily influenced. Forget Jim Carey/Danny Wallace, sometimes it's good to say No.
I saw in 2009 as a loser..haha just cos I lost a few games we played but like I said on the night, I do hope to lose a few things this year:
1 Student status
2 lazy ways
3 my old wardrobe that I have still not cleared out!
I remember this time last year, a friend asked me if I had any new years resolutions and they are the same every year, drink more water, work harder, play harder....And I disagree with the mental charity reported on Sky News saying it puts too much pressure on our mental healths. It is a gentle reminder and push to strive to be the best we can and the new year is a chance to reset our efforts and to start anew if we waivered in the past year.
Ok, now is also a good time to reflect on the year past. Last xmas doesn't seem that long ago but actually when I think back to all the things I have done this year, it's been busy. The first term of 2008 I was staying at the B&B, real-life Fawlty Towers. At that time I started to stay late at college, sometimes as late as 10pm. I had no problems with that and I liked the feeling of really putting effort into my work. Besides, I would only have watched TV/frozen at the B&B anyway. Oh and I survived the food poisoning.
My second quarter was spent far away from my loved ones in a beautiful house in Oxfordshire. Despite being alone, life was great. I had a good routine, my weekends varied from shopping in the snow to shopping in the glorious sun, going for walks and finding hidden cafés behind independent bookstores. Work was not particularly special but definitely comfortable, the people were good to work with, there was always a parking space, the bus sucked but the red oxford buses were lush.
Autumn saw my first holiday in years and my first with Ray. Strangely, I have no photos from this trip and there was not a lot to buy when HK is supposed to be shoppers' delight. It was good just to chill out and eat...now that is THE reason to go there...What did I learn? Not to wear wired bras going through airport security, nuff said. It was also great to meet up with people. In the past, trips to HK were always a bit lonely, but this time we met up with friends, it was quite splendid. Another splendid trip, elevated by good company was Centre Parcs! I had a really good time!
And the latest part, back to college for the final push. In 6months time, hopefully we will all give birth to a fat portfolio. Or a "phat" one...oh my...I think I'm getting old, this youth lingo makes no sense to me. It's still a bit too fresh to reflect on, so here's checking out and checking in for 2009 x
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