Sunday 28 June 2009

Taking the road less travelled

I must say I have full respect for those who cut themselves from what's 'normal' and familiar to pursue their dreams. Recently, a friend did just that. He knew his calling. And it was not in his marketing job.

While having an easy Sunday morning mamak breakfast with him, he casually blurted out that he has quit his job. I was astounded at first. He is or rather was working with a highly respected corporation. But my amazement quickly turned into awe. This is what in my deepest dreams, I always dream of doing. And here seated in front of me is my friend with out-of-bed hair, groggy eyes and a lopsided grin telling me he has just done it.

I remember many times, during orientations and surveys, I was asked who is your Idol? I never had one. I don't need ONE IDOL, simply because all around me are many many friends who come in and out of my life taking bold steps which are simply inspiring. Their optimism and can-do attitude never fails to put in a better mood. They give strength to the coward that resides in me. And I thank God for having known them.

Sunday 21 June 2009

It's a wrap!!

My eyes are droopy right now, but there's a sense of euphoria for today's accomplishment. Derrik, Burn, Derrik's Hong Kong friend, Tony Leung, and our darling actors Eva and Andrew finally completed shooting by 7.15 pm today! Shooting was meant to be completed last Sunday, but due to horrible weather and all kinds of unplanned for disturbances such as construction sounds, neighbours renovations, sounds of kids playing and nosey neighbours, shooting was, to put it in mild terms, less than satisfactory. But last Sunday's damper is no longer like a heavy rain cloud over head since we finished shooting today in perfect timing, just before it got dark. Plus, the weather was hot but not horridly so, and rain clouds 'blessed' our production team with only a few stray drops. And with very committed actors, shooting was a breeze and not too mention fun with all the silly bloopers. Okay will stop for now, the film now depends on Derrik's superb editing skills. June 31st will be the due date for our BMW Shorties entry and we just can't wait.

At least now shooting is over, I can concentrate on writing the script for the Dalat video. It's suppose to be just a 15 minute script but till now I haven't finish it!! Arghh, there seems to be not enough time....
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