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January 29, 2006
CNY is a season of thanksgiving ~~
The CNY mood isn't exactly proliferating, but at least its got me motivated to catch up with friends around the world.
Going down the list on my MSN contacts, I've sent out greetings to friends i've not spoken to for way too long. And its been great catching up with them, checking out how they're doing, and simply to wish them a pleasant year ahead.
Being abroad for the past 2 years and separated from the life i once lived, the people i once met up ever so often, i seem to have left my shady past behind me. Even though its a brave new world and a challenging new life i lead now, looking back and reminiscing is always meaningful. And to be reminded of the life i once led, should in one way or another drive me to look further ahead for other greater achievements in life.
Anyway, to all those who've been checking in here. Happy Chinese New Year.
Its the year of the dog. So, for all those who've been my classmates, that means you're turning 24 this year. And if you happen to be Chinese, whether you're a stauch Buddhist or not, it'll be good to drop by a temple and 安太歲 this year.
Well, Feliz ano nuevo Chino ~~
等待
有些事情 就 just not waiting for
等到了, 反而會換來一種空虛的寂寞感
與其忍受 '等帶' 過程中的無助
以及
'等到' 之後換來的空虛寂寞
不如, 放下.......
別再等待
一個不會發生的結果
不值得等待的ending
不應該等待的someone
January 26, 2006
I AM THE KING!!
I don't care if others tell me otherwise.
I don't even care if I'm not good enough to be King, yet.
Well, right now, i just want to keep reminding myself that "I AM THE KING!" and maybe, just maybe it'll set me in the right mood and motivation to work past this pressure point.
話說, 昨天飯後座車回家. 車子開往辛亥隧道的煞那, 我心突然一怔.
突然覺得累積已久的壓力 澎湃的傾洩出來 排山倒海
很少這樣 甚至應該說 我從來不曾突然這樣過
或許 經過慈恩園的那一刻 某位過路的仙人提醒了我
我還有數不盡的工作要做 清不完的責任要背負
我竟然就這樣 心寒了那一刻
想得到的太多 想完成的太多 放不開的太多 捨不得的太多 做不到的太多
做得到的太少 能完成的太少 放得下得太少 懂得太少 會的太少 聽的進的太少
雖然 我承認是時候認清自己的實力
不過 我不願改變我冥頑不靈的任性
I AM THE KING !!!
我如是鼓動我自己
若我有選擇 我不想當逞強的 項羽
我寧願當 沒有失敗的 劉邦
造物弄人
也是沒有辦法的事 只好接受
January 18, 2006
Today
Was a great day, to a certain extent, i suppose...
With great news from many directions coming at the same time...
It was also a very productive night, accomplishing much of the work i set out to do .. 'cept for the minutes and the terms of reference for the Grad Expo.
But well, at least i had my first meeting as Productions Dept Manager, as well as the first L'oreal Brandstorm meeting.
But this great day has its downsides as well..
Cos my darling returned to M'sia today...
Thats enough to bring this day down to a meager "good" instead of "perfect"
Sigh ...
January 16, 2006
Ad Graduation Expo'07
Well, I've taken up the provisional post of President of the Graduation Expo Committee.
Its subjected to the agreement of the rest of the class, who at this point in time, are not even sure if they want to participate in the exhibition at all.
Anyway, its the start of the winter hols. And its been so hectic, i haven't felt like its the hols yet.
This holiday, there are a few things going on.
1. L'oreal E-strat, which we're taking it easy, because its quite easy...
2. L'oreal Brandstorm, which i haven't really started on, but really should start tomorrow...
3. Graduation Expo.. The forming of my "cabinet" as well as the preliminary plans for the expo
4. Family trip, to 阿里山, 日月潭, and 台中... Afterall, after 3 years in taiwan, its about time to
travel a little around the country.
5. GMAT preparations... Should start a little of this, and get a feel of it...
6. ATCC preparations... well, we all know how tiring this promises to be... after all, theres little
time away from the opening session.
7. AVLAB... Productions Department Manager.. Thats what i'll be next sem.. so there're some
preliminary plans to prepare.
Thats about it for this month... But, by the look of it.. I'm better off studying in school ...
January 13, 2006
*Phew*
The exams are finally over.
Days without sleep and a night of continuous staring at my Laptop LCD, whilst hitting away at the keys, i realised i was suffering from Techno stress ... My fingers were cramped, my eyes were blurry, my head was spinning, and most of all, i was vexed and irritable.
Well, with the semester behind me... Its now time to sleep ...
Hello Winter Hols ~~~
January 12, 2006
[Loreal] Estrat Period 2
*Phew*
The results for the Period 2 are out.
Following our surprising International 146th ranking in Period 1, we managed to climb to 102nd for Period 2. Taiwan rankings are still stagnant at 4th.
Overall, our strategy was successful in pushing for one of the less popular brands, but we're losing steam on our former powerhouse. Especially with a new competitor in the Mkt.
Well, by the look of it, the semi-finals shouldnt be much of a problem.. But if we want to enter the National Finals, we'd have to climb further up the National Rankings ladder, and squeeze our way into the top 3.
Lets Keep On Rolling ~~
Pandora
My God !!
This has got to be the most interesting software/website that i have visited in my life!!!
Damn !
All you have to do is enter your fav singers/bands/songs into the list, and they will immediately create a songlist for you, based on your perceived interests and genre.
The more entries you enter, the more accurate it becomes in recommending similar artistes, and songs.
And along the way, while you're enjoying the great music, you can also commend or slam a song that they're playing, so that they know you like it. And all this just works towards getting your profile clearer.
You can set up multiple stations, for different genres to suit different moods as well..
This is absolutely crazy man ...
I've been listening to it for the past 5 hours and i'm still excited about it ~~
I have 2 current favourite stations :
1. Contemporary
2. Soothing
You guys can check it out some time ~~~~
January 11, 2006
World Business Strategist Association (WBSA)
http://www.wbsa.com.tw/chunfeng/front/bin/home.phtml
Considered the first actual Marketing related license recognised around the world.
Started by China, this license is one of the Golden 8 licenses, the enterprising Chinese world is after these days, and its also supposed to be recognised globally, especially within the Chinese Arena.
I AM tempted to take the course ...
I'll probably give a go at the weekday course, on tuesday and thursday nights, since i have no late night classes, and i definitely don't want to kill my saturdays this way.
Details of the Weekday class :
http://scedna.sce.pccu.edu.tw/webmarketnet/pay/ClassDetail.aspx?DispId=0402&ClassId=0W4595031
5:36 am
It is now 5:36 am.
The library is unusually crowded for this time. Probably cos its Wednesday, and it is the day where there are most classes held in school. So... More people are here to mug for their papers today.
As usual, i'm trying to cram in whatever i can for the paper later at 9, which i should have done with my empty day yesterday. But then again, like i previously posted, i spent it day dreaming. But alas, it was an enjoyable day yesterday. So i shall not regret that much for my philandering ways ayer...
The Countdown timer to the winter hols is set to 3 days.
On Friday, i shall be relieved of my semester of mugging and shag-ness. Though its only going to be a one month break, it IS very much looked forward to. And yet again, i have much expectations and dreams for the winter vacation ahead. Hopefully i get to realise these proposed plans.
But for now, its back to wrestling with the numbers again, in the land of Strat Mgmt.
Cheers.
January 10, 2006
[Chill Out]
Its been an extremely relaxing night, in the midst of the exams.
Here i am, spending the whole night surfing the net, exploring realms i've only discovered on BBS, listening to the familiar tunes on 98.7 FM over the net.
I've set my revisions aside, to relax for a night.
I enjoyed tonight. Despite the fact that i'm luxuriating in the library instead of the comforts of home, somehow, the library is the reason why i'm motivated to relax in a more intellectual manner.
With the end of the Spanish paper today, much of my battle this semester has come to a winding end. Strategic mgmt doesn't sound too tough, and besides i've still got the whole day tomorrow to mug for it. Then finally, Info mgmt shouldn't be too tough either, with another 2 days to prepare for it. Somehow, i'm drifting into the winter vacation mood already.
I like this sort of relaxation. Even though i spend some time posting our ATCC comp Ads over the BBS, i'm taking it at my own pace.
What a tranquil night. If only all nights were like this...
January 09, 2006
Larry Flynt
A Freedom of Speech crusader, better known for his ownership of Hustler Magazine and several other pornographic publications, under Larry Flynt Publications, Larry Flynt is one of the odd idols that one can revere.
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I have to admit that whilst watching The People vs. Larry Flynt(1996), i was touched deep down inside. For one, i admire his determination in pushing for what he believes is right. A trait lacking in most nowadays. For another, i admire the love and affection that he showered on his 4th wife, the AIDS stricken druggie, Althea(played by Courteney Love in the movie).
I recount debating with a senior a couple of months before, on the zest of local journalists in pushing for press freedom and an unintervened journalism. Given the intervention of political and corporate influences, the Taiwanese journalism is far from the democracy our nation claims. Established upon a history of press bans and restrictions under the reign of the pioneering President, Chiang Kai-Shek, the Taiwanese media has been unable to shake off a directorial board of political figures governing the directions of the publications. Despite laws that were passed years back, banning the presence of figures with political status to hold stock and governing control over any Radio, Television or Print media, there still exists hidden influences exerted on the media by stockholders without evident political status, yet are participating political activists.
One evident problem in the Taiwan media is the fact that it lacks a respectable Journalists Union to represent the rights of journalists across the island. As such, journalists are susceptible to blackmails on their positions when a controversial issue of a media stakeholder arises, and the affected editors are obliged to protect the interests of their bosses. Without a decent union, Journalists will never be able to rise to the occasion, to serve the fourth estate power of the media.
What is easy to say, and difficult to act upon, is to call out to journalists to stand united, and wage an open outcry, in order to lobby for a truly free press, in which journalists are at liberty to pry into the dark side of public figures, in the pretext of public interest. One would have to possess the fortitude demonstrated by Mr. Flynt, to disregard personal interest and fight for what is really "right" for the positive proliferation of the media industry.
Like i said, its more easily said than done. And even if there exists an individual with the sights and courage to walk down this path, it takes two to tango. And even more to form a rowdy crowd to actually create enough ruckus to garner the public's attention. Yet, it is still a vision members of the media can strive towards, in creating a respectable and ideal mediascape.
La Final Exams Carnival
Here we are again at the Finals of the semester.
As another friend jokedly described, the finals is like a Carnival..
Complete with bumper cars, roller coasters and haunted houses...
After a week of exams, i've finally conquered the Mgt Maths roller coaster, the political PR wipe out and the Journalism Jap merry go round. Together with a whole lot of peripheral games like the Ad strat and media strat bumper cars.
After a fulfilling half time weekend break, I still have 3 papers to scale.
Which is why at 4am, i am still stranded in the Central Library, mugging for my Spanish paper tomorrow.
Despite the need for mugging, i've spent some time chatting with a couple of friends from Sg.
Albeit of a sudden impulse really. But it bore interesting results.
A junior from Sg who is studying in Taiwan as well now will be going through her final year here. After 4 years in Taiwan, i've hardly met her here, but instead, met her quite many times in Sg. Ironic. But well, feel quite bad that i havent been to any of her productions throughout her time here. So am prepared to visit her FYP exhibition this year. What was more interesting was that shes converted to being a devout christian, and i'd be excited to listen to her salvation experience come next semester.
As for my other friend, shes a very dear JC classmate cum make-up artist. After 4 years of Jap, she actually graduated to work in my very beloved previous company. Or rather, enterprise. Well, in a very cliched tone, "thats life". You seriously never know where you'll end up.
Well, thanks JQ for the motivation... Its really hard to imagine you in a No. 3. But i don't think you'll have to wear that anyway... But i'd love to see your 11B.. hahahaha
Happy pay day..
Thats about it tonight.
Shall post more after i scale Mount Finale...
January 03, 2006
10 days and counting
Its the final countdown to the end of the semester.
There are just a few obstacles lying between me and my well deserved break.
Tuesday 3/1/2006
1. Web Marketing Final Presentation
2. Management Mathematics Finals
Wednesday 4/1/2006
Political PR Finals
Thursday 5/1/2006
1. Ad Strategy Final Presentation
2. Media Strategy Final report
3. Journalism Japanese Finals
Monday 9/1/2006
1. Espanol Examen Finale
Wednesday 11/1/2006
1. Strategic Cost Management Finals
Friday 13/1/2006
1. Info management Finals
Though termed Winter Break, I don't really expect myself to be enjoying it very much.
With outstanding work from ATCC, L'oreal Brandstorm and Estrat to be taken care of,
theres not really much of a break.
Still, things to look forward this Winter :
1. Taiwan trip with family to 阿里山
2. Discussions on Gecko with my cousin
3. Brainstorming for 畢展
4. L'oreal E-Strat and Brandstorm
5. Possible Singapore trip
Hopefully these are sufficient to motivate me towards the end of this arduous fortnight
Happy 2006 ~~~
January 01, 2006
Luc Besson's Chanel No. 5 -- 小紅帽篇x2
加拿大model Estella Warren, 在國際大導Luc Besson(盧背松)的指導下, 為Chanel No.5 香水拍的廣告. 廣告中飾演小紅帽吸引狼群的威力, 而在抹上了香水後, 連狼群都被馴服了.
筆者猜測, 狼群象徵現實生活中之男性. 不論多麼兇猛難馴, 都必須臣服在擁有Chanel No. 5的女性之下.
Enjoy...
