Have you ever dreamed of flying? I mean flying freely in the sky. If I remember correctly, I dreamed of that only once when I was a kid. I think flying is kind of a sign of freedom. You float in the sky, go to wherever you want to go. The next closest thing is floating in the ocean. But the difference is of course being surrounded by water and the saltiness.
The dream I had was actually quite funny. For a man to fly we need at least one of the followings:
1. A pair of wings
2. Some kind of machine
3. Some alien powered suit
4. Some alien power
Although it's in my dream, I was trying to be as realistic as possible. I couldn't possibly grow a pair of wings. And I was no alien like Superman. If it's a dream, riding on a plane was not my type. Therefore, in my dream, I had the 3rd one.
There was an old TV series, called Greatest American Hero (飛天紅中俠). I doubt anyone younger would have watched it. Anyway, there was a guy who got a gift from the ET. A red colored suit, which let him do almost anything Superman could do. Flying, super strength, etc. But because he forgot to get the "operation manual", he didn't really know how to use it. He was not managed to use his power very well and act like a super powered clumsy. Anyway, in the dream, I was in that suit.
But the strange thing is if you could fly in dream, you'd fly like "normal". Instead, I put myself in a big round trash bin and flied with the bin. Regardless the bin, the view was magnificent. But I have been thinking, why the heck I wanted to fly in the bin, if I could actually fly. I guess it is the sense of security. It is free to float in the air. However, you are surrounded by nothing really. I guess that's why people choose to stay on the ground. If we want to see that magnificent view from the sky again, we borrow the wings from the others. For me, the wing still resides in my dream. The Lindbergd's Wing.
- JAY
2006年8月31日
Otaku
Ever since I bought my macbook, I carry it to work everyday. With the Spire backpack, short sleeve shirt, and khaki pant, I found that I really look like an Otaku, as the one in Densha Otoku. Sigh... Need to change the look.
Anyway, carrying a backpack of 10-15 pounds everyday doesn't seem to help any on burning my fat (of course). Therefore, I am back on my exercise mode. 15 minutes cycling, 15 minutes weight lifting, and 30 minutes panting. I love the last part of course. But usually, my enthusiasm dies in 3 days. I did that 2 days in a row. But yesterday, I was too tired after work. So, I practised my trumpet instead (excuse!). I hope this exercise enthusiasm won't break my 3 days record.
Anyway, carrying a backpack of 10-15 pounds everyday doesn't seem to help any on burning my fat (of course). Therefore, I am back on my exercise mode. 15 minutes cycling, 15 minutes weight lifting, and 30 minutes panting. I love the last part of course. But usually, my enthusiasm dies in 3 days. I did that 2 days in a row. But yesterday, I was too tired after work. So, I practised my trumpet instead (excuse!). I hope this exercise enthusiasm won't break my 3 days record.
2006年8月30日
A Piece of Memories: Glorious Day
(Actually nothing really glorious.)
As I planned to write about my memories, this came first in my mind. No idea why. Anyway, when I was in the primary school, I was a very talkative person (still am). I believe this happened in P.3. I was so talkative that my teacher put 8 girls surrounding me. But I still managed to talk to the boys in the "outter circle". At that age, I was bound to the rule, boy talks to boy. So, the teacher gave up on me, and complained to my mom. And I think I was cursed because of that. 身在福中不知福, which made me end up being stuck in a boy's secondary school for 7 years!
Although the latter part is not quite pleasant, being able to make the teacher doing that was quite a "remarkable" experience for me, not to mention the fact that I was surrounded by girls. Those were the glorious days. HA!
As I planned to write about my memories, this came first in my mind. No idea why. Anyway, when I was in the primary school, I was a very talkative person (still am). I believe this happened in P.3. I was so talkative that my teacher put 8 girls surrounding me. But I still managed to talk to the boys in the "outter circle". At that age, I was bound to the rule, boy talks to boy. So, the teacher gave up on me, and complained to my mom. And I think I was cursed because of that. 身在福中不知福, which made me end up being stuck in a boy's secondary school for 7 years!
Although the latter part is not quite pleasant, being able to make the teacher doing that was quite a "remarkable" experience for me, not to mention the fact that I was surrounded by girls. Those were the glorious days. HA!
A Piece of Memories, A Piece of Dreams
I was writing this in the MTR. But somehow the thing got deleted... What was I trying to say le...
Ar... Originally, I wanted to post something here other than a diary. Although no one really reads this blog but myself, I don't want to bored the only reader, myself. I thought about writing Thought of the Day. But then, I really doubt I could have so many different thoughts, even though with so many silly crazy things running in my head. Therefore, I am going to bring back the memories of mine when I was a kid. I have poor memory. But there are certainly some things which I can never forget. Same for little pieces of dreams I have, before and now. Getting late tonight after posting a comment on the other's blog. Better start tomorrow. So, stay tuned.
Ar... Originally, I wanted to post something here other than a diary. Although no one really reads this blog but myself, I don't want to bored the only reader, myself. I thought about writing Thought of the Day. But then, I really doubt I could have so many different thoughts, even though with so many silly crazy things running in my head. Therefore, I am going to bring back the memories of mine when I was a kid. I have poor memory. But there are certainly some things which I can never forget. Same for little pieces of dreams I have, before and now. Getting late tonight after posting a comment on the other's blog. Better start tomorrow. So, stay tuned.
2006年8月27日
漫漫長路
(First of all, my Chinese input is not moving at all. Writing blog in Chinese seems to be a forever deadline for me. But at least I got the subject right... I guess...)
Today, I had a very long walk. I started at TST. Then I walked along the back street. I passed Jordon, Mongkok, Prince Edward. I walked pass a few wet markets, small gardens with old people hanging around, empty fruit market, closed shops, etc. Then somehow I ended in Shek Kep Mei. Actually, I was lost, as I wanted to end in Shum Shui Po. So, I found my way to Shum Shui Po. And I of course brought my camera along. Took quite a few snapshots. Nothing special about those shots. But it's a very relaxing afternoon. Nothing with me but my camera and iPod.
http://vlikeit.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13082&g2_fromNavId=x0aa58b10
But tomorrow is Monday again. Arrrrg.... I hate Monday.
Today, I had a very long walk. I started at TST. Then I walked along the back street. I passed Jordon, Mongkok, Prince Edward. I walked pass a few wet markets, small gardens with old people hanging around, empty fruit market, closed shops, etc. Then somehow I ended in Shek Kep Mei. Actually, I was lost, as I wanted to end in Shum Shui Po. So, I found my way to Shum Shui Po. And I of course brought my camera along. Took quite a few snapshots. Nothing special about those shots. But it's a very relaxing afternoon. Nothing with me but my camera and iPod.
http://vlikeit.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=13082&g2_fromNavId=x0aa58b10
But tomorrow is Monday again. Arrrrg.... I hate Monday.
2006年8月26日
Coffee Break
After the session, I joined my friend to have a coffee in Crema. I found it to be a very nice place to "hei", although it's not convenient for me as locating in TST. The coffee shop is a lot busier than it used to be. I am sure good word of mouth does spread.
I gave some thought to what I said earlier today. I think the problem I have is not willing to feel content. As a Christian, although a confused one, 知足常樂 should be well understood. In most situation, I feel very contented and blessed. I have family to love me. I have money to spend. I have a good pair of eyes and and my finger to click the shutter. I guess what I hope is a recognition from the others. The proof of my existenece. And I believe it's quite common among 30mething.
Ah... I ran into a blog today (http://monkeybe.mysinablog.com/index.php). I don't know why it's titled "Life Sucks". The blog is so funny. I find the writer has a very interesting life. So, I don't understand why he thinks his life sucks. And I saw that he likes Kay too. His blog on Ksus2 is very detailed. Amazing. And feel shame on me with what I wrote. But then, blog is something personal. It's not for grading. And I am not good at expressing feeling. ;p
I gave some thought to what I said earlier today. I think the problem I have is not willing to feel content. As a Christian, although a confused one, 知足常樂 should be well understood. In most situation, I feel very contented and blessed. I have family to love me. I have money to spend. I have a good pair of eyes and and my finger to click the shutter. I guess what I hope is a recognition from the others. The proof of my existenece. And I believe it's quite common among 30mething.
Ah... I ran into a blog today (http://monkeybe.mysinablog.com/index.php). I don't know why it's titled "Life Sucks". The blog is so funny. I find the writer has a very interesting life. So, I don't understand why he thinks his life sucks. And I saw that he likes Kay too. His blog on Ksus2 is very detailed. Amazing. And feel shame on me with what I wrote. But then, blog is something personal. It's not for grading. And I am not good at expressing feeling. ;p
Junior Achievement HK
Just spent the whole afternoon in an orientation session in JAHK, and met the teacher of the school we are going. After learning from the past advisor's experience, and the background of the students, I am not as confident as before that we can win some awards. But when I think about it, I don't expect any smart students to start with anyway. The most important thing is participation. So, we will try to package this programme as something fun, rather than a course, to attend. I cross my fingers that we won't be "played" by the students. HA!!!
So many things running in my head these days. After cleaning my messy desk, I finally have a chance to slow down and think...
Feeling very empty recently. I tried to find things to fill up my time. But still feel very empty. I bet it's with the job. When I practise my trumpet, I pay my full attention. When I write my blog, I write down my true feeling. When I shoot a photo, I also do it seriously. Those volunteer works are also something I enjoy doing. But at work, nothing exciting happening. Feel like wasting my time, which a 30mething doesn't really have. I think the job itself is not boring. It's still challenging in some sense. Maybe it's just my expectation. I found myself being a very initiative person. Or I cannot get to the position I am today. I guess I just foresee something I cannot get in this job.
Photography. After getting my new toy, I want to shoot so much. Almost want to take a few days off just to hang around and shoot whatever I see beautiful. Too bad that I have so many meetings filling up my scheduler. But tomorrow is my chance. It's Sunday!!!
Trumpet. Bought a book for animation songs in Miyasaki movies. I bought one from Disney before. Very difficult!!! But this one is a lot easier. With some time, I think I can master a few. The trumpet itself is getting pretty dirty inside. Really need a good clean.
JAHK. The Junior Achievement programme is going to begin soon. Getting really excited. I don't know what kind of students I'd get. I don't know if I can really lead them and have anything good to share with them. Nothing but trying my best. I drag a friend along. Therotically, with our experience in setting up a business, we have no reason to lose!
The book. Progress: 0%.
Stomach ache. Got a stomach ache in the past few days. I believe it's something wrong I eat. Strange that there is no diarrhoea. It's just a constant pain from stomach. Then it went down to intestine. And then gone. Strange... He... But because of that, I couldn't really practise in the past week. Better squeeze some time, before getting humiliated in class again. Last time, my lips could not buzz at all without practising for a week. He...
Obsessed with Kay Tse. Is obsess the proper word? But her songs have really filled up my mind. Anyway, after seeing her performance, her songs have been playing on my iPod day and night. Technically, lunch time as well. Again, listening to her song is just like putting sugar in my mouth. Funny that when I told this to my buddy, he said I am still like a teenager. I think she is something more than an idol to me. But what's wrong being a teenager. Stay young, live longer, is what I told him. When I took a picture with my mentees, their parents couldn't believe that they have such a young mentor. I guess personally, no doubt that it's a good sign. At work, it's something difficult, as appearance is something people look at and judge on in the first place. But then, I don't care. Ha!
Talk a little bit more about Kay. Sometimes, I wish that she can do well in the future, so that she can continue to sing to us. But sometimes, I wish her not doing TOO well. I'd miss her as what she is now. Her first album is really good. If there is something for improvement, it'd be the packaging. The photos taken by Quist were too "serious". Nothing like the content of her album. To be consistent, I'd mix in more artwork. And use funny and crazy photos of Kay, something like the one in the blog. I don't even mind using some lomo photos, or even a row of circle cut fish eye lomo of her making funny faces. Although at that time she was having braces, I think it didn't really matter. Now, the feel is more towards the style of 我歌...故我在. It's a lovely song. But because the album has so many different varieties. The album design itself should be more flexible. On the other hand, it tells us that they're focusing on the songs a lot more than packaging. That's why we can hear the lovely songs from her. Ha!
Feeling very empty recently. I tried to find things to fill up my time. But still feel very empty. I bet it's with the job. When I practise my trumpet, I pay my full attention. When I write my blog, I write down my true feeling. When I shoot a photo, I also do it seriously. Those volunteer works are also something I enjoy doing. But at work, nothing exciting happening. Feel like wasting my time, which a 30mething doesn't really have. I think the job itself is not boring. It's still challenging in some sense. Maybe it's just my expectation. I found myself being a very initiative person. Or I cannot get to the position I am today. I guess I just foresee something I cannot get in this job.
Photography. After getting my new toy, I want to shoot so much. Almost want to take a few days off just to hang around and shoot whatever I see beautiful. Too bad that I have so many meetings filling up my scheduler. But tomorrow is my chance. It's Sunday!!!
Trumpet. Bought a book for animation songs in Miyasaki movies. I bought one from Disney before. Very difficult!!! But this one is a lot easier. With some time, I think I can master a few. The trumpet itself is getting pretty dirty inside. Really need a good clean.
JAHK. The Junior Achievement programme is going to begin soon. Getting really excited. I don't know what kind of students I'd get. I don't know if I can really lead them and have anything good to share with them. Nothing but trying my best. I drag a friend along. Therotically, with our experience in setting up a business, we have no reason to lose!
The book. Progress: 0%.
Stomach ache. Got a stomach ache in the past few days. I believe it's something wrong I eat. Strange that there is no diarrhoea. It's just a constant pain from stomach. Then it went down to intestine. And then gone. Strange... He... But because of that, I couldn't really practise in the past week. Better squeeze some time, before getting humiliated in class again. Last time, my lips could not buzz at all without practising for a week. He...
Obsessed with Kay Tse. Is obsess the proper word? But her songs have really filled up my mind. Anyway, after seeing her performance, her songs have been playing on my iPod day and night. Technically, lunch time as well. Again, listening to her song is just like putting sugar in my mouth. Funny that when I told this to my buddy, he said I am still like a teenager. I think she is something more than an idol to me. But what's wrong being a teenager. Stay young, live longer, is what I told him. When I took a picture with my mentees, their parents couldn't believe that they have such a young mentor. I guess personally, no doubt that it's a good sign. At work, it's something difficult, as appearance is something people look at and judge on in the first place. But then, I don't care. Ha!
Talk a little bit more about Kay. Sometimes, I wish that she can do well in the future, so that she can continue to sing to us. But sometimes, I wish her not doing TOO well. I'd miss her as what she is now. Her first album is really good. If there is something for improvement, it'd be the packaging. The photos taken by Quist were too "serious". Nothing like the content of her album. To be consistent, I'd mix in more artwork. And use funny and crazy photos of Kay, something like the one in the blog. I don't even mind using some lomo photos, or even a row of circle cut fish eye lomo of her making funny faces. Although at that time she was having braces, I think it didn't really matter. Now, the feel is more towards the style of 我歌...故我在. It's a lovely song. But because the album has so many different varieties. The album design itself should be more flexible. On the other hand, it tells us that they're focusing on the songs a lot more than packaging. That's why we can hear the lovely songs from her. Ha!
2006年8月22日
幻彩詠香江
I was riding on a cab back home after a late meeting tonight. As the cab ran up the Eastern Corridor, I noticed that the light show had just began. The environment in Hong Kong is getting quite bad in these recent years. Most of that is due to the development in PRD. But we should also take part of the blame. If there is no rain, the dust in the air almost made you not able to see through the harbour. But it's with this dust, you can see the light beam in the show. You don't need to blow smoke as people do in the concert. No other special effect is needed! Excellent. Err....
2006年8月21日
歌神英雄傳 by 好戲量x 謝安琪
I've to admit that the main reason for going to see 歌神英雄傳 is Kay. I like to see drama. But the title of this one back me off a little bit. I still remember seeing its poster on the street. They're just using Kay's new album photo for the poster. At that time, the tickets were still not open to public. I needed to go to the web site, downloaded a form, and transferred the money to their back account first to save a seat. Kind of troublesome. But I like her voice so badly. Therefore, I made all those effort. And it paid off very well.
On a Sunday afternoon...
The seat is on the 2nd roll. Next to us is Eason Chan. Quite a hyper-active guy in person. He walked in after all the light shut off. And he's got his own light torch to light up his path. At that time, I thought what kind of person is so "experienced" in coming in a show late that he brings his own torch. Now, no wonder.
Anyway, so much about him. I came to see Kay. The drama itself is ok. The theme was clear. There were quite a few out of expectation. The overall performance was good, and high energy. And they made good use of the stage to perform. However, it's a shame that at the last 1/4 of the act, the thing was not very smooth. Problem with the arrangement, I feel. Same as the ending. Because the show last about 2.5 hours, the drop in attention really ruined it. If it could keep the flow going, it should be even better.
Finally, and most importantly, Kay. She is sooooooo sweet. The act began with her singing in dark. The voice was so different, as she was trying to pretend the style of the original singers. But I like her being herself better. I've never watched her so close in person. In fact, I like her voice before actually knowing what she looks like. In real person, she's a very sweet face. But I am still amazed by her voice. Soooooo sweet. Listening her songs is literally just like putting sugar in my mouth. Ha! The performance is good. There are some touching moments. And her voice can act. This is out of my expectation.
After the performance, just like a little fans, we'd lined up and got her autograph. And with my so-proud new toy, I took a photo of her. And again I can tell that she is much prettier in person than the photos taken in her albums. The photographers or stylists should be able to do better than that!
~ Lindberg
First Thing First - My New Toy
Yes, another new toy. I want to get a 17-55 range of lens for my digital camera for quite a while. 17-55 is kind of translated to 24-70 for my 20D. And it's the range I use most.
After looking for quite a while, there are 2 lens that fit my requirement. 1 from Canon. The other from Tamron. The latter is slightly sharper. But Canon has USM and image stablizer. And the major difference is Canon is $5K more expensive!!!
So, what I have now is an aim. $5K difference. I told myself if I can make 1/2 of that through the stock market, I will buy the Canon. The main reason why I don't pick Tamron is that I have a lot of non-Canon lens. They're cheap, and useable. But I don't like the phoots they produce. I'm afraid that Tamron will be another one of them. So, lucky me, I bought the new Canon 17-55 f/2.8 USM IS last Friday.
The first one I got has got some dust inside the lens. So, I went back and got a replacement. The lens itself is HK$7,900. The filter is crazily expensive. $750!!! Anyway, although I haven't taken a lot of proper photos, the snapshots I took in Central are amazing. The colour is crispy, and the image is very sharp. After looking at those, I feel bad with the photos I took before. It's such a waste of those beautiful scenery.
My friend asked me whether it's necessary to have f/2.8 and IS for such range. But on Saturday night, I took a photo of Cody, my friend's chocolate lab in a complete darkeness (almost). It's so dark that I need to do manual focus! f/2.8, ISO3200, 1/4 sec! And the photo is still acceptable. Lovely.
But what makes me happier is taking a photo of Kay Tse after her drama performance on Sunday afternoon. To be continued... Ha!
A Lot of Debt
A lot of debt to paid back on my blog. Many things happened in the past few weeks. Want to write them down, but just being far too lazy and with far too many excuses.