I can remember the day when I first saw Shaoguai, the toy rabbit that I got from my uncle. She has a pink nose, some runaway whiskers, a yellow coat of fur, and two intelligent eyes. My uncle's sister makes dolls and this rabbit was one doll that she made. Shaoguai has been my friend ever since.
Fuzzy and I had a party with all our furry animal toys once. We poured juice and played piano with our dolls. They sat on the piano chair and sang with us. That was a fun day.
I can also remember the day when I left Taiwan and I had to leave all my dolls there. What kind of life will I have in New Zealand? I know it's going to be great, but I will miss my dolls. It's great that we have finally moved our dolls here.
Paul the cute rabbit was originally known as Posh, the older rabbit, Ginger was his friend. Dad found him on Mr. Ho's farm. We later found out that she is a he, so we renamed him Paul. He likes to eat grass, apple peel, and other fruit. He doesn't like silverbeet so much. He had escaped several time, but didn't know that he had to leave our house to get back to the wild. He just hid under our house. Dad eventually caught him with a torch light that petrified him.
Richard said Shaoguai should have her own TV show. It just reminds me of the rabbits cooking stew for the lion to eat so the lion won't eat the rabbits. What kind of TV show should Shaoguai be in? It must be a comedy or a game show, where all the furry animals answer questions and be smarter than people!
Why do people keep pets and furry animal toys? They are friendly and they listen to you. You can play with them, have party with them, and have lots of fun with them. When you are down, they are there for you. They are cuddly and warm.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The Fashion police is out
I love watching Project Runway! What's hot and what's not? These designers have talent, and they deserve to go to New York and show their work on the runway. We are not talking about amateurs. We are talking about designers who have already been making clothes for years. We are talking about people who have good ideas. http://www.projectrunwayshow.com/ I think that it's a great show and it's the program to watch for princesses!
I just can't take my eyes off the Lancome Colour Design award in Sydney http://images.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://anina.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/04/24/b_02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://anina.typepad.com/anina/2007/04/lancome_colour_.html&h=500&w=670&sz=103&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=UfD7Pvf9qmr0WM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3DThe%2BLanc%25C3%25B4me%2BColour%2BDesigns%2BAward%2Bfor%2BModern%2BFemininity%2B-%2BRobby%2BTjia%2B%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den If you want femininity, this fashion design award showcases dresses that goes with the softest pink and light purple, honey yellow and futuristic silver. What's not to love?
It's almost November. Just keep your eyes peeled for the summer fashion. It's time to get your colourful tops and short skirts out! There's no excuse for dowdy winter things anymore. It's time to put on bright colours and say hi to summer. Don't forget to put on sunscreen before you leave the house otherwise you may turn into a very red lobster! That's just not a good look.
Going to Europe soon. I heard on the radio that men in Paris are wearing wool and nothing underneath. Yes, it's going to prinkle your skins. I don't know how they manage that, but it's supposed to be chic???? That's the price you have to pay for being handsome, I guess.
I just can't take my eyes off the Lancome Colour Design award in Sydney http://images.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://anina.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/04/24/b_02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://anina.typepad.com/anina/2007/04/lancome_colour_.html&h=500&w=670&sz=103&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=UfD7Pvf9qmr0WM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3DThe%2BLanc%25C3%25B4me%2BColour%2BDesigns%2BAward%2Bfor%2BModern%2BFemininity%2B-%2BRobby%2BTjia%2B%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den If you want femininity, this fashion design award showcases dresses that goes with the softest pink and light purple, honey yellow and futuristic silver. What's not to love?
It's almost November. Just keep your eyes peeled for the summer fashion. It's time to get your colourful tops and short skirts out! There's no excuse for dowdy winter things anymore. It's time to put on bright colours and say hi to summer. Don't forget to put on sunscreen before you leave the house otherwise you may turn into a very red lobster! That's just not a good look.
Going to Europe soon. I heard on the radio that men in Paris are wearing wool and nothing underneath. Yes, it's going to prinkle your skins. I don't know how they manage that, but it's supposed to be chic???? That's the price you have to pay for being handsome, I guess.
Princess
There's an academy for princess. You can learn to become a princess. You can marry a prince to become a princess. Apparently, princesses write diaries, too. So how do we become a princess?
Sarah, the most inspirational princess in "Little Princess" said that every little girl is a princess in their father's eyes. How do we grow into a mature and beautiful princess and learn to be independent? The answer is not simple, but you don't have to have piles of gold or live in a castle, you can become a princess.
The first thing you have to do is to understand the quality of a princess. A princess is compassionate. She cares about other people in the world. You can help the others by doing volunteering work, like reading for people, taking people to where they want to go if you have a driver's license, or you can garden for them. You can do many things for the community, for example, recycle rubbish and plant trees and flowers in your garden. Flowers and trees will make your home look like a castle.
A princess is also intelligent. You can learn languages so you can communicate with people from other countries, and you can find out about their cultures. The history of the world will help you understand what is happening right now because it is like a mirror to the current events. How do you know which tiara to buy if you don't know math? How can you pick the best diamond if you don't know minerals? Before wearing your lipstick, have you ever wondered what's in the make-up? Chemistry will help you understand the natural ways of making yourself beautiful, and how beautiful rubies and diamonds form.
Love is also important to a princess. What do you love to do? Do you like singing, or playing guitar? A princess will develop her hobby and be good at what she's doing. Riding a horse is also important.
I think the most important quality of a princess is that she has to be brave. Who needs a prince to slay the dragon when you can do it? We go through life solving many problems and go through obstacles everyday. We are brave and strong. A princess who is strong and brave will take on the challenges in life and win.
You go to work everyday thinking that your life is so hectic that you never have the time to live in a fairy tale. You go to school to study and other people keep getting you down. You sit in front of the computer trying to find a person to talk to, but you can't, because you are too afraid to talk to anyone. You wonder where your childhood dream of becoming a princess have gone. It's not too late. You can start on changing your life and become a princess and everybody can do it. You don't need a tiara to be a princess, but you have to get off the couch and act right now.
Sarah, the most inspirational princess in "Little Princess" said that every little girl is a princess in their father's eyes. How do we grow into a mature and beautiful princess and learn to be independent? The answer is not simple, but you don't have to have piles of gold or live in a castle, you can become a princess.
The first thing you have to do is to understand the quality of a princess. A princess is compassionate. She cares about other people in the world. You can help the others by doing volunteering work, like reading for people, taking people to where they want to go if you have a driver's license, or you can garden for them. You can do many things for the community, for example, recycle rubbish and plant trees and flowers in your garden. Flowers and trees will make your home look like a castle.
A princess is also intelligent. You can learn languages so you can communicate with people from other countries, and you can find out about their cultures. The history of the world will help you understand what is happening right now because it is like a mirror to the current events. How do you know which tiara to buy if you don't know math? How can you pick the best diamond if you don't know minerals? Before wearing your lipstick, have you ever wondered what's in the make-up? Chemistry will help you understand the natural ways of making yourself beautiful, and how beautiful rubies and diamonds form.
Love is also important to a princess. What do you love to do? Do you like singing, or playing guitar? A princess will develop her hobby and be good at what she's doing. Riding a horse is also important.
I think the most important quality of a princess is that she has to be brave. Who needs a prince to slay the dragon when you can do it? We go through life solving many problems and go through obstacles everyday. We are brave and strong. A princess who is strong and brave will take on the challenges in life and win.
You go to work everyday thinking that your life is so hectic that you never have the time to live in a fairy tale. You go to school to study and other people keep getting you down. You sit in front of the computer trying to find a person to talk to, but you can't, because you are too afraid to talk to anyone. You wonder where your childhood dream of becoming a princess have gone. It's not too late. You can start on changing your life and become a princess and everybody can do it. You don't need a tiara to be a princess, but you have to get off the couch and act right now.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The most lovely thing
It's rare to see
The most lovely thing
Showing on his face
Like summer's light
Warm up your inside
You can almost sense
His gentle presence
Caressing my mind
Through the longest night
The most lovely thing
Comes from within
Like the whitest snow
On the slippery slope
Or the tasty fish
Caught on our line
The deepest wood
Failed to consume
The boat anchored there
Will one day sail
To the lovely place
Where we embrace
The most lovely thing
Is when we begin
The most lovely thing
Showing on his face
Like summer's light
Warm up your inside
You can almost sense
His gentle presence
Caressing my mind
Through the longest night
The most lovely thing
Comes from within
Like the whitest snow
On the slippery slope
Or the tasty fish
Caught on our line
The deepest wood
Failed to consume
The boat anchored there
Will one day sail
To the lovely place
Where we embrace
The most lovely thing
Is when we begin
What to do when it is raining and cold
What should you do when it is raining and cold outside? I recommend reading, listening and playing music, cooking, and crafting. Can you not find a suitable book on your bookshelf? Try the local library, and if you live in Hamilton, New Zealand, try http://www.hpl.govt.nz/ for online catalogue. I remember that the slogan goes something like this: you can sit in your living room and drink coffee in Paris, walk down the street in New York, go deep into the ocean, climb to the moutain top, ride a horse in the Wild Wild West, because you can dive deep into books with facinating stories when it's wet and cold. What's your favourite kind of book? Mystery, romance, history, Western, non-fiction, magazines, they can all be found in the library.
If you know how to play a music instrument, winter is the best time for you to stay inside and make some noise. If playing is not your forte, you can always turn on the radio or put on a CD and listen to music. Piano is not a hard instrument to play, and you can play the classics and the contemparory songs without sounding funny. Guitar is also a good choice, you can also sing along with family and friends. Playing in an orchestra is also a good activity, and no matter how hard it rains, it can't stop you from playing! Radio plays all sort of good music, and you can choose a station that plays the songs you fancy. It is also cheaper than buying records and CD. There's always iTune and downloads nowadays, but if you are fed up with broken iPod, just turn on your old radio. You may find something refreshing and the radio may still be working.
Cooking is enjoyable as long as you know what you are doing. The first thing is to go to the market and get your ingredients. Good ingredients will make cooking easier for you. Choose fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products for cooking. Remember to check out what's on sale, lamb chops and salmon can be cheaper and affordable when they are on sale. The second important step is getting the right tools. Knives, chopping board, pots and pans are essential if you want to make a good meal. Recipes also helps if you want to try something new, however, if you find a good recipe that works for you, stick to them. Build a few signature dishes and you can branch out from those. It is always easier if you have some ideas about what to put on the table, and if you want to do something fancy, practice before inviting twenty friends to party at your house. Soup is great for cold winter nights, and one that's not so hard is beef soup. Chop four potatoes, one tomato, and one onion into small blocks. Chop gravy beef into similar size blocks, and boil it in water. Pour off the water, add chopped onion to the beef. Add potato and tomato and water enough to cover all ingredients. Stew until the meat is tender. Does it already smell good in your kitchen? Yes? Good on you.
Are you keen on cross stitch? Or are you more of a quilter? Cross stitch is a great activity in winter time when you can't go out walking or running. Kids can also do it, my friend's made a cute duck cross stitch when she was in high school. You can also do it with your friend. I remember making a small quilt bag in primary school. It was so beautiful. You can also knit a jersey to protect yourself from the cold, make hat and socks for your little niece and nephew, or make a scarf from your darling man. I also read about making doll house, sewing, scrapbooking, making beads, and putting jigsaw puzzle together (that's not really crafting). Where is your doll going to sleep tonight? She needs a house. Make small chairs and bathtubs and she can live in a dream world in no time. Do you like the blue lake, the green grass, beautiful fairies, cute cats and nice puppies? Yes, you can sew them and keep them on your wall, put them on your pockets or bags and show them off to your friends. Do you have photographs and don't want to stick them into photoalbums? Have you been travelling and never got around to putting the photos and tickets together? You can put them in your scrapbook. Use vibrant colours, borders, and put together a scrapbook that's full of memory. Colourful beads, starts and hearts, you can get them in emporium or from mail order catalogue. Mix and match the colours and try something different. You will be amazed by your own creation, and it is better than something that you buy from a shop! Jigsaw puzzles start off as something that's out of order, and when you complete the picture, it can utterly beautiful, stunning, moving, and it's worth spending time doing them. Put it together with your sister, brother and friends. It can be a challenge, and something fun to do when you can't go outside.
What to do when it is raining and cold? You can try different things and can't complain that you are bored in winter time anymore.
If you know how to play a music instrument, winter is the best time for you to stay inside and make some noise. If playing is not your forte, you can always turn on the radio or put on a CD and listen to music. Piano is not a hard instrument to play, and you can play the classics and the contemparory songs without sounding funny. Guitar is also a good choice, you can also sing along with family and friends. Playing in an orchestra is also a good activity, and no matter how hard it rains, it can't stop you from playing! Radio plays all sort of good music, and you can choose a station that plays the songs you fancy. It is also cheaper than buying records and CD. There's always iTune and downloads nowadays, but if you are fed up with broken iPod, just turn on your old radio. You may find something refreshing and the radio may still be working.
Cooking is enjoyable as long as you know what you are doing. The first thing is to go to the market and get your ingredients. Good ingredients will make cooking easier for you. Choose fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products for cooking. Remember to check out what's on sale, lamb chops and salmon can be cheaper and affordable when they are on sale. The second important step is getting the right tools. Knives, chopping board, pots and pans are essential if you want to make a good meal. Recipes also helps if you want to try something new, however, if you find a good recipe that works for you, stick to them. Build a few signature dishes and you can branch out from those. It is always easier if you have some ideas about what to put on the table, and if you want to do something fancy, practice before inviting twenty friends to party at your house. Soup is great for cold winter nights, and one that's not so hard is beef soup. Chop four potatoes, one tomato, and one onion into small blocks. Chop gravy beef into similar size blocks, and boil it in water. Pour off the water, add chopped onion to the beef. Add potato and tomato and water enough to cover all ingredients. Stew until the meat is tender. Does it already smell good in your kitchen? Yes? Good on you.
Are you keen on cross stitch? Or are you more of a quilter? Cross stitch is a great activity in winter time when you can't go out walking or running. Kids can also do it, my friend's made a cute duck cross stitch when she was in high school. You can also do it with your friend. I remember making a small quilt bag in primary school. It was so beautiful. You can also knit a jersey to protect yourself from the cold, make hat and socks for your little niece and nephew, or make a scarf from your darling man. I also read about making doll house, sewing, scrapbooking, making beads, and putting jigsaw puzzle together (that's not really crafting). Where is your doll going to sleep tonight? She needs a house. Make small chairs and bathtubs and she can live in a dream world in no time. Do you like the blue lake, the green grass, beautiful fairies, cute cats and nice puppies? Yes, you can sew them and keep them on your wall, put them on your pockets or bags and show them off to your friends. Do you have photographs and don't want to stick them into photoalbums? Have you been travelling and never got around to putting the photos and tickets together? You can put them in your scrapbook. Use vibrant colours, borders, and put together a scrapbook that's full of memory. Colourful beads, starts and hearts, you can get them in emporium or from mail order catalogue. Mix and match the colours and try something different. You will be amazed by your own creation, and it is better than something that you buy from a shop! Jigsaw puzzles start off as something that's out of order, and when you complete the picture, it can utterly beautiful, stunning, moving, and it's worth spending time doing them. Put it together with your sister, brother and friends. It can be a challenge, and something fun to do when you can't go outside.
What to do when it is raining and cold? You can try different things and can't complain that you are bored in winter time anymore.
Sandcastle
I was reading a craft magazine last night, and one of the cross stitch reminded me of the fun of making sandcastles. What's the best way to make a good sand castle? The expert online http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/262547/sandcastle_building_101_professional.html?page=2 explains that adding sand to water to form a wet mixture is the best way, and true enough, that's what I had always done when I was a kid. Wet sand is easier to manipulate, you can form the mixture into shapes and forms easily, and after I had made the sandcastle, I put a layer of dry sand to solidify the sandcastle.
I always had the urge to build a castle with river around it, and this wasn't easy. If you have too much water, your castle crumbles and gets washed away. After several attempts, I found that a shallow river around the castle works best.
What other shapes can you build on the beach? I saw a TV programme once, you can build a dolphin large enough to be your dinner table, and form low benches beside the dolphin and have a nice beach picnic. You can use the material on the beach to decorate your sandcastle as well. Small stones, seashells, grass, and seaweed all give the sandcastle an authentic look.
There are more possibilities when you can get some of your friends involved in the sandcastle making processes. You can build a bat mobile, dinosaurs, or even a peguin if you want. Let your imagination run wild, you can spend hours building the sandcastle and when the project is finished, what an accomplishment! It can be big, it can be small, it can be scary, it can be cute.
Next time when you go to the beach, you can sunbath, swim, and don't forget to bring bucket, spades, and start building a sandcastle. There are sandcastle building competitions around the world. When the sun is out, the beach is beckoning, remember to have a lot of fun getting dirty in the sand dunes.
I always had the urge to build a castle with river around it, and this wasn't easy. If you have too much water, your castle crumbles and gets washed away. After several attempts, I found that a shallow river around the castle works best.
What other shapes can you build on the beach? I saw a TV programme once, you can build a dolphin large enough to be your dinner table, and form low benches beside the dolphin and have a nice beach picnic. You can use the material on the beach to decorate your sandcastle as well. Small stones, seashells, grass, and seaweed all give the sandcastle an authentic look.
There are more possibilities when you can get some of your friends involved in the sandcastle making processes. You can build a bat mobile, dinosaurs, or even a peguin if you want. Let your imagination run wild, you can spend hours building the sandcastle and when the project is finished, what an accomplishment! It can be big, it can be small, it can be scary, it can be cute.
Next time when you go to the beach, you can sunbath, swim, and don't forget to bring bucket, spades, and start building a sandcastle. There are sandcastle building competitions around the world. When the sun is out, the beach is beckoning, remember to have a lot of fun getting dirty in the sand dunes.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
House update
We have bought a house in Dinsdale. It has six rooms, three kitchens, three lounges and four bathrooms. Huge house. Fuzzy and I have each been assigned two bedrooms, and we have plans for the new house as well. We will move into it on 1 June.
I may be living in the rooms in front of the house so I can see people coming and going. Those rooms will be at the back of the house. Mum and dad will live in the largest bedroom and the bedroom beside it. They will have the bathroom with disability features.
I am looking forward to decorate my room to my liking, and hopefully will get a computer set up in my office that is connected to the internet. There are three computers available at home and only two of them are online.
I will sleep in the other room. It has two wardrobes! I am so happy.
I may be living in the rooms in front of the house so I can see people coming and going. Those rooms will be at the back of the house. Mum and dad will live in the largest bedroom and the bedroom beside it. They will have the bathroom with disability features.
I am looking forward to decorate my room to my liking, and hopefully will get a computer set up in my office that is connected to the internet. There are three computers available at home and only two of them are online.
I will sleep in the other room. It has two wardrobes! I am so happy.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Renovation plan
Previously, this blog has been the place where I post what I have written, and it had been a while since I have posted serious stuff here.
I think I will just write little snippets below. It's not necessarily an article or poem that I have written.
"Corner shop of seashell and Turtle" is the title of this blog. I like marine life, but have a phobia of swimming in Open Ocean. I guess it is a phobia that I must conquer one day. It is also a phobia that has real base: what if a big fish comes along and bite you? I have to learn more about fishes to not be afraid of them.
We are moving into a new house soon, and I hope we will get to buy this house north in the city. The house is not huge, but it sits on a huge section. I already have some ideas about how to decorate my room. Dad said that he wants to get gray carpets and paint the wall creamy white. I like it! It's a great idea. We will also get short hair carpet, but of course, we need to look and touch the real carpet in the carpet shop before we buy anything.
I have collected a lot of seashells from the beach, and when I buy my own house, I may get a turtle from the pet shop. I had a turtle once when I was two years old. It was caught by my uncle, and it ran away after a while. Mum reckons that it ran away back to the ocean during a flood, and I dread that the Chinese person caught it and ate it! I hope not. He was my favourite pet. I took it around the house in my tricycle.
I also own a marine life duvet, and blue bed linen. One of my dolls is Nemo. I am all set for an ocean life deco.
Don’t know whether we will change the curtain or not. I am sure we will do something about it. Dad also said that we will buy new electrical appliances! Ya! New washing machine and refrigerator will be bought after we moved into the new place. I am looking forward to moving now. However, we are still at the packing stage right now. Previously, this blog has been the place where I post what I have written, and it had been a while since I have posted serious stuff here.
I think I will just write little snippets below. It's not necessarily an article or poem that I have written.
"Corner shop of seashell and Turtle" is the title of this blog. I like marine life, but have a phobia of swimming in Open Ocean. I guess it is a phobia that I must conquer one day. It is also a phobia that has real base: what if a big fish comes along and bite you? I have to learn more about fishes to not be afraid of them.
We are moving into a new house soon, and I hope we will get to buy this house north in the city. The house is not huge, but it sits on a huge section. I already have some ideas about how to decorate my room. Dad said that he wants to get gray carpets and paint the wall creamy white. I like it! It's a great idea. We will also get short hair carpet, but of course, we need to look and touch the real carpet in the carpet shop before we buy anything.
I have collected a lot of seashells from the beach, and when I buy my own house, I may get a turtle from the pet shop. I had a turtle once when I was two years old. It was caught by my uncle, and it ran away after a while. Mum reckons that it ran away back to the ocean during a flood, and I dread that the Chinese person caught it and ate it! I hope not. He was my favourite pet. I took it around the house in my tricycle.
I also own a marine life duvet, and blue bed linen. One of my dolls is Nemo. I am all set for an ocean life deco.
Don’t know whether we will change the curtain or not. I am sure we will do something about it. Dad also said that we will buy new electrical appliances! Ya! New washing machine and refrigerator will be bought after we moved into the new place. I am looking forward to moving now. However, we are still at the packing stage right now.
I think I will just write little snippets below. It's not necessarily an article or poem that I have written.
"Corner shop of seashell and Turtle" is the title of this blog. I like marine life, but have a phobia of swimming in Open Ocean. I guess it is a phobia that I must conquer one day. It is also a phobia that has real base: what if a big fish comes along and bite you? I have to learn more about fishes to not be afraid of them.
We are moving into a new house soon, and I hope we will get to buy this house north in the city. The house is not huge, but it sits on a huge section. I already have some ideas about how to decorate my room. Dad said that he wants to get gray carpets and paint the wall creamy white. I like it! It's a great idea. We will also get short hair carpet, but of course, we need to look and touch the real carpet in the carpet shop before we buy anything.
I have collected a lot of seashells from the beach, and when I buy my own house, I may get a turtle from the pet shop. I had a turtle once when I was two years old. It was caught by my uncle, and it ran away after a while. Mum reckons that it ran away back to the ocean during a flood, and I dread that the Chinese person caught it and ate it! I hope not. He was my favourite pet. I took it around the house in my tricycle.
I also own a marine life duvet, and blue bed linen. One of my dolls is Nemo. I am all set for an ocean life deco.
Don’t know whether we will change the curtain or not. I am sure we will do something about it. Dad also said that we will buy new electrical appliances! Ya! New washing machine and refrigerator will be bought after we moved into the new place. I am looking forward to moving now. However, we are still at the packing stage right now. Previously, this blog has been the place where I post what I have written, and it had been a while since I have posted serious stuff here.
I think I will just write little snippets below. It's not necessarily an article or poem that I have written.
"Corner shop of seashell and Turtle" is the title of this blog. I like marine life, but have a phobia of swimming in Open Ocean. I guess it is a phobia that I must conquer one day. It is also a phobia that has real base: what if a big fish comes along and bite you? I have to learn more about fishes to not be afraid of them.
We are moving into a new house soon, and I hope we will get to buy this house north in the city. The house is not huge, but it sits on a huge section. I already have some ideas about how to decorate my room. Dad said that he wants to get gray carpets and paint the wall creamy white. I like it! It's a great idea. We will also get short hair carpet, but of course, we need to look and touch the real carpet in the carpet shop before we buy anything.
I have collected a lot of seashells from the beach, and when I buy my own house, I may get a turtle from the pet shop. I had a turtle once when I was two years old. It was caught by my uncle, and it ran away after a while. Mum reckons that it ran away back to the ocean during a flood, and I dread that the Chinese person caught it and ate it! I hope not. He was my favourite pet. I took it around the house in my tricycle.
I also own a marine life duvet, and blue bed linen. One of my dolls is Nemo. I am all set for an ocean life deco.
Don’t know whether we will change the curtain or not. I am sure we will do something about it. Dad also said that we will buy new electrical appliances! Ya! New washing machine and refrigerator will be bought after we moved into the new place. I am looking forward to moving now. However, we are still at the packing stage right now.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
To my dearest turtle
To my dearest turtle,
How are you today? I hope you are working hard out on your assignments. You told me that you have four assignments before the holiday. You will be able to finish them all with flair! I am sure of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed our day together listening to the guitar duo. It is the hours that I spend with you that are precious, my turtle. You are so lovely in your dark shirt...it feels so smooth.
You are going over the Tasman to enjoy the sunshine coast and warm sea water. You are taking the current from New Zealand to Melbourne, Autsralia. You will sit on the beach and get tanned. You will shop till you drop. You will be happy in the summer holiday, won't you? Don't worry about what will happen later, just enjoy the hours of your life. The sand will not change until infinities and the time will slip through your fingertips. The rain will come again, and the sky will change its colour, but my love to you will never change. It will always be there in the air, following you and guarding you against harm.
How are you today? I hope you are working hard out on your assignments. You told me that you have four assignments before the holiday. You will be able to finish them all with flair! I am sure of it.
I thoroughly enjoyed our day together listening to the guitar duo. It is the hours that I spend with you that are precious, my turtle. You are so lovely in your dark shirt...it feels so smooth.
You are going over the Tasman to enjoy the sunshine coast and warm sea water. You are taking the current from New Zealand to Melbourne, Autsralia. You will sit on the beach and get tanned. You will shop till you drop. You will be happy in the summer holiday, won't you? Don't worry about what will happen later, just enjoy the hours of your life. The sand will not change until infinities and the time will slip through your fingertips. The rain will come again, and the sky will change its colour, but my love to you will never change. It will always be there in the air, following you and guarding you against harm.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Seashell Number 2 - Kung Fu Hustle
I don't care what other people think about this film. I love it. There are those blockbuster films that are so annoy and crudely done that after you come out of the theatre, you forget about it. Then there is a film like Kung Fu that will stay in your mind because it is so different to all the others, a dark stone in a bottle of white.
A funny film, a parady to The Matrix and many old matrial arts movies in Hong Kong, Kung Fu follows the steps of a unknown guy from the city full of sins and money to the poorest apartments in 1940s.
What does a fat landlady, a thin landlord, a sissy tailor, a quiet chef, a coolie, a nobody, and an old crazy man have in common? They are all masters in martial arts.
The choreography is great. The color and the cartoonish presentation of the story are mesmerising. You are treated with quick cut and straight forward story.
We are living in a world where reality and imagination blends and blurs our vision. Kung Fu is so unrealistic, yet the emotion in this film is so real that you can cry and laugh long after you come out of the theatre. There is love. There is friendship. There is fear. There is rich and there is poor. There is inequality, and there is justice.
Just feel that this movie is a little bit too short because it is so good that I didn't want it to end. I just want to live in that dream world where the good guys will win and the bad guys will lose.
A funny film, a parady to The Matrix and many old matrial arts movies in Hong Kong, Kung Fu follows the steps of a unknown guy from the city full of sins and money to the poorest apartments in 1940s.
What does a fat landlady, a thin landlord, a sissy tailor, a quiet chef, a coolie, a nobody, and an old crazy man have in common? They are all masters in martial arts.
The choreography is great. The color and the cartoonish presentation of the story are mesmerising. You are treated with quick cut and straight forward story.
We are living in a world where reality and imagination blends and blurs our vision. Kung Fu is so unrealistic, yet the emotion in this film is so real that you can cry and laugh long after you come out of the theatre. There is love. There is friendship. There is fear. There is rich and there is poor. There is inequality, and there is justice.
Just feel that this movie is a little bit too short because it is so good that I didn't want it to end. I just want to live in that dream world where the good guys will win and the bad guys will lose.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Seashell number 1 - The Legacy (Virginia Woolf)
Virginia Woolf's three pager The Legacy is a great little piece about English love. It is set like a detective story. You believe that the hero is in love with his wife, who recently died and left a legacy to all her friends. He is totally unaware of what had happened in her life before her death because he had been busy as a politician. He had been ignorant until after the funeral when he is left alone with all the things that she had in front of her.
He has been given the legacy of her diary. A happy marriage she had from the beginning: travelling, listening to speeches he made in a big hall... He was her God, he was the centre of her universe. However, towards the end of her life, she met a mysterious B.M., initial of a man who is possibly a left wing activist who thinks that she should change for the better. Who is B.M.? This mysterious person is soon transformed from just friend into someone who is more intimate. She dined with him alone when he is not in town.
What is happening? The man is totally clueless until his past finally catch up with him: his wife is having an affair with B.M., and B.M. is his wife's secretary's brother.
B.M. and his wife have killed themselves because their liason is forbidden. Their affair will destroy this man, his career in the parliament, and will destroy each other's life. They have no children: there is certain amount of regret in his tone, but the reason may also be apparent: she is still a child.
A short piece showing the love between two person can be so disatrous. The man will be forever affected but unable to do anything because he didn't do anything before her death. His career is saved, but his heart is not.
This short story reminds me of Romeo and Juliet, the couple who came from rival families. The woman in this story comes from the upper class, with good breeding and sensible brain. She wants to do something in her life to make the life of others different so she goes and help the poor. However, can she really change? No. She is unable to give up her easy life to be with someone she loves. B.M. was unable to do anything, either. Is it because he is poor? Is it because he had to work to earn money so he killed himself to be with her after death? We are not given the details, but we can picture him in our mind. He is a ragged man, wearing old waistcoat and dirty hat, possibly no hat because he is a socialist. He does not have a proper job because he does not want to work for the upper class, but he does not have the labour skills to do the hard job, either. He probabaly come from a middle class family, but his parents didn't leave him much to go by.
I like this story because it is short and to the point. It finishes at the right point, not revealing much so you can be imaginative. Virginia triumphes again.
He has been given the legacy of her diary. A happy marriage she had from the beginning: travelling, listening to speeches he made in a big hall... He was her God, he was the centre of her universe. However, towards the end of her life, she met a mysterious B.M., initial of a man who is possibly a left wing activist who thinks that she should change for the better. Who is B.M.? This mysterious person is soon transformed from just friend into someone who is more intimate. She dined with him alone when he is not in town.
What is happening? The man is totally clueless until his past finally catch up with him: his wife is having an affair with B.M., and B.M. is his wife's secretary's brother.
B.M. and his wife have killed themselves because their liason is forbidden. Their affair will destroy this man, his career in the parliament, and will destroy each other's life. They have no children: there is certain amount of regret in his tone, but the reason may also be apparent: she is still a child.
A short piece showing the love between two person can be so disatrous. The man will be forever affected but unable to do anything because he didn't do anything before her death. His career is saved, but his heart is not.
This short story reminds me of Romeo and Juliet, the couple who came from rival families. The woman in this story comes from the upper class, with good breeding and sensible brain. She wants to do something in her life to make the life of others different so she goes and help the poor. However, can she really change? No. She is unable to give up her easy life to be with someone she loves. B.M. was unable to do anything, either. Is it because he is poor? Is it because he had to work to earn money so he killed himself to be with her after death? We are not given the details, but we can picture him in our mind. He is a ragged man, wearing old waistcoat and dirty hat, possibly no hat because he is a socialist. He does not have a proper job because he does not want to work for the upper class, but he does not have the labour skills to do the hard job, either. He probabaly come from a middle class family, but his parents didn't leave him much to go by.
I like this story because it is short and to the point. It finishes at the right point, not revealing much so you can be imaginative. Virginia triumphes again.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Ideas
Zoospy in Dynasty of Qin.
What kind of animal?
Boy or girl?
Timeline?
Plot? What kind of story?
Is it going to be a series?
What kind of animal?
Boy or girl?
Timeline?
Plot? What kind of story?
Is it going to be a series?
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
One raining afternoon
One raining afternoon, I went to university to wait for my friend to turn up to see me. I can't explain the expectation that fills my heart, it is like a full cup of delicious coffee. I can't keep my eyes on the screen when he walks up to me. We start talking. It is like magic. I stop pretending to do any work and stand up with him so we can walk together and enjoy this chilly afternoon together.
He is sick. He has too much pressure these two months, doing homework, solving problems, having tests and exams. Everything seems to pile on him and driving him up the wall. That's why he is sick. His body is telling him to stop, but he can't. He has to face the challenge and stand up to it.
I am glad that I came to see him. We walk together to the clinic. Not wanting to read any magazines because they don't appeal to me anymore, I enter the doctor's office with him. Get a steam bath, the soothing doctor says.
He is sick. He has too much pressure these two months, doing homework, solving problems, having tests and exams. Everything seems to pile on him and driving him up the wall. That's why he is sick. His body is telling him to stop, but he can't. He has to face the challenge and stand up to it.
I am glad that I came to see him. We walk together to the clinic. Not wanting to read any magazines because they don't appeal to me anymore, I enter the doctor's office with him. Get a steam bath, the soothing doctor says.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Glass shoes
Once upon a time there was a girl who was poor. Her fairy godmother gave her the pair of exquisite glass shoes so she can attend the prince's ball. She turned the pumpkin into the carriage and the mice became horses and horsemen. When the clock struck twelve, the carriage turned back to the pumpkin and horses back to mice. The girl ran down the stairs and lost one of her glass shoe on the stairs...
The story of Cinderella had captured thousands of girl's heart, including most of my clients. They come to seek that perfect pair of shoes. Comfortable shoes, impossible shoes with high heels that are definitely not healthy to your feet, boots that are sexy, and sneakers so they can run away from unsuitable boyfriends.
The story of Cinderella had captured thousands of girl's heart, including most of my clients. They come to seek that perfect pair of shoes. Comfortable shoes, impossible shoes with high heels that are definitely not healthy to your feet, boots that are sexy, and sneakers so they can run away from unsuitable boyfriends.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Fairy Tale represents The Love Story Series
Fairy Tale represents The Love Story Series
Greeting to readers to my column. From now on I will post a series of stories, short and long, about love in exotic places, foreign countries, tropical paradise, busy cities, and quiet suburbs. You will see desperate housewives, confused teenagers, beautiful women and handsome men meeting one another, falling in love and solve problems lying in front of them.
First up, I am very happy to introduce Glass Shoes to you.
Greeting to readers to my column. From now on I will post a series of stories, short and long, about love in exotic places, foreign countries, tropical paradise, busy cities, and quiet suburbs. You will see desperate housewives, confused teenagers, beautiful women and handsome men meeting one another, falling in love and solve problems lying in front of them.
First up, I am very happy to introduce Glass Shoes to you.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Dawn and Dusk
Dawn and dusk
Prologue
I have dreamt of living a life that is simpler, slower and more pleasant. When morning finally comes and the dream fades into the background, I know my life will go on as it is. Murders and conspiracies, misfortunes and unpleasant dealings follow me everywhere I go. This is the life I chose to live, and it is not for the faint hearted. I had wanted to lead a life that is normal like other women, but I suppose it was predetermined even before my birth. I can’t choose my parent, and sometimes, I am glad that they are who they are, and I am who I am. Sometimes, when I can stop and think, I fear the darkness that follows me. I fear that one day I will end up dying slowly in a black ally, with blood pooling around me, helpless to do anything to change my fate. Sometimes, I feel dying is the glorious way of escaping this harsh life. I intend to have some fun first.
The weather is extremely well. The blue sky greets me as I fry a sunny egg and pour orange juice into the glass. Toasts jump out of the toaster and my breakfast is served. Changing into my gray business suit, I check my bag before locking the door. My roses are still competing for the crown of being the largest, sweetest, and most attractive queen. The lawn needs mowing, but it will have to wait.
Backing the Toyota Camry out of the driveway, the road is still empty as I leave the tree-lined street and enter the newly awaken city.
Dawn and Dusk stands formidably in the middle of the main street in the city. Dark glasses exterior conceals any activity from the inside to the outside, giving us some privacy. To the unsuspecting public, we are just another corporate entity that is driven forward by greed and creed. To the informed few, we are a spy agency with funding coming from Dawn and Dusk, Inc. Dawn and Dusk is essentially a seafood and shipping company that has resources all over the world. It is easy for us to do any spy work because if there’s fish, then we are there.
Cameron Brown Senior first set up Dawn and Dusk after the Second World War. He owns a seafood company in Tampa. His son, Cameron junior, is taking care of the company now.
The glass door revolves as I push through into the cool interior. She smiles as I nod good morning. She hasn’t stopped typing.
“Mr. Brown is waiting to see you.”
Cameron’s office is usually squeaky clean, but today it’s in a mess. That usually means trouble overseas.
“Celine, how much do you know about Angelina Simmons?”
Angelina Simmons is a famous actress who had made her name in Hollywood by starring in a historical war movie The Conqueror. She transformed her former vase status somewhat and has earned accolade. Her latest movie, Dream World, has been nominated for the Oscars. She is certainly on the way to superstardom.
“I have heard rumours about her. Why do you ask?”
Angelina has became a model in Starstruck Inc. Starstruck Inc. is a model agency and a front for an international spy ring. In other word, a company that is similar to Dawn and Dusk, only they recruit stars, and we recruit normal people.
“Two hours ago, Angelina has been kidnapped from Heathrow Airport. I need you to get to England as soon as possible and find her.”
“I will do my best.”
“Bring yourself back in one piece. I want no drama.”
Drama seems to follow me around. I can’t help it. Closing his door when I leave, the airplane ticket is sitting neatly on my desk. Taking the ticket and the file on my desk, I leave Dawn and Dusk as more people come into work. The traffic is getting worse by the minute when my car speed towards the airport in the countryside.
I wish this time I will be able to come back without too much trouble, but I have a hunch that I may not come back at all. Why should I care so much? I choose to live dangerously and this is a small price to pay.
The plane safely leaves the ground. Silently waving goodbye and whistling a tune, I close my eyes as the sky caress the white plane in the cloud. I will be there in no time.
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London, Heathrow Airport, two hours ago
My dream to work with the delicious Sean Thompson has finally come true, and I have arrived in London without too much trouble. I wish I look better, but as travel don’t agree with me, I wish the cameramen will spare me before I freshen up.
They are like rabid dogs. I hate them, but you can’t escape them. They are everywhere you go, following you like a plague that wouldn’t go away. You have to be very careful about what you wear and what you say. They note everything down. I should get used to it now, but I can’t.
Dean has been an angel. I don’t know what to do without him. He has made sure everything is in order so I don’t have to worry about a thing. When he said he couldn’t come to England with me, I almost fainted. He said I am a big girl now. I should be able to take care of things. I wish I could.
I would feel better once I leave the airport and get to the hotel. I am sure of it, but the tiredness finally gets to me in the comfy taxi. I fall asleep once my head touches the soft cushion.
The next thing I know is that I am not at the hotel. I don’t know where I am. A black bag covers my head and my hands are tied behind my back. Is this some kind of joke? This is so dreadful. I haven’t even been activated as an agent yet.
I can feel my bag beside me. Dean has packed for me before I leave. Yes, that must be the reason why I am here. He has packed a surprise for me. I have been kidnapped for something he has packed in my bag and I have absolutely no idea what it is.
If I survive this ordeal, I must ask Dean NOT to pack for me in the future. He will only get me into trouble.
“Get up, you lazy bitch.”
A man kicked me in the stomach. I struggle to stand up with my feet bound.
“What do you want?”
“Shut up and listen.”
A tape clicks as the man leaves the room. His footsteps echo eerily in the room.
“Open your bag and take everything out of your bag. Put everything on the ground. When you finish, sit down and wait for further instruction.”
A mechanical voice fills the room. It’s shrill and cold, reveals no emotion.
I can feel my clothes falling onto the ground. A satin dress for the dinner is in my hand, which I will not be able to attend. A pair of Capri pants and a white shirt has been folded neatly into a pile. These are my favourite. My makeup has been packed in a bag. More clothes, then my music box. I open and let the beautiful tune into the room. The jewelry is all in order. Diamond earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are tucked away in the compartment. There is an extra item in the box, a brooch. It is shaped like a flower.
This must be the item they are after. I close the lid and carefully placed the box on the ground. What are they going to do? Are they going to take the brooch and kill me? I hope they will let me live.
I can’t be more wrong.
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London, the film set for Dream World
George Simmons is waiting for her wife to turn up on set. He knows that she is never punctual, but a one-hour delay is almost too stylish even for Angelina. Something must have happened. He has to call Dean.
“Dean, Angelina is a no show. Have you talked to her after she arrived?”
“No, George. I haven’t heard from her since she got on the plane. Are you sure that she’s not just late?”
“No. It’s impossible. It’s been an hour after her starting time. You have to call Cameron.”
“I will do that right away. We must expect the worst.”
“You mean that the map and the key are missing.”
“Yes, she doesn’t know that she is carrying them, but she is. We must assume they are compromised.”
“That’s dreadful. Do you have another copy of the map?”
“Yes, but if they found the key then we are done.”
“Let’s hope she is good enough to protect these two items. I will call Cameron.”
“All right. Hope you find her.”
“I hope I do.”
Sean Thompson is ready for action. George will have to make the phone call to Cameron, and then he will have to film the York scene first, and then film the scene with Angelina now. That is if they can find her at all. If they can’t locate her, then they will have to find another actress who will fit the role. He hopes that Dawn and Dusk will be able to find Angelina for him because this movie needs her. Without a real star, the movie is sure to bomb and he will never be able to find another job again. His life is at the stake here.
He will try to help Dawn and Dusk to find Angelina. No matter what happens, the show must go on and the lead must be found.
Chapter 1 The missing star
Sean Thompson is a handsome young man with a perfect athletic body. God has blessed him with the gift of acting and good looks, so his rise in Hollywood is no surprise to anyone. Dream World is a great story. He liked the script the first time he picked it up, and is more than willing to try out for the role of Donovan Lancaster. Donovan is first knight who lives in York. Edward French will play Michael Cunningham, the princess’s fiancé. Steven White will play Fraser Wood, knight in the court. Damien Mark Mason will play Toby Englewood, the King’s council. Angelina Simmons will play Princess Gabrielle and her twin. Donna Avery will play the Queen and Tony Rathbone will play the dying King.
He knows that Angelina is late to the set and they are supposed to start shooting the first scene where he confronts her and Michael. That will have to wait now. What has happened to her? He wonders. He can’t do anything if she doesn’t show up.
“Is Angelina coming today?”
“No. We don’t know where she is. I have called the police. She may have been kidnapped.”
“What? Really? Who is the last one she contacted?”
“It had to be Dean, her manager.”
“So she left Los Angeles safely?”
“Yes, it seems that she has disappeared after getting off the plane in Heathrow Airport. She definitely left Los Angeles because the people at the airport confirmed that. We are trying to track her down here.”
“That’s awful. What if something happen to her?”
“Exactly. We don’t want that to happen.”
“No. I hope she is okay. I don’t care if this movie doesn’t go ahead, but I want to know that she is safe.”
“Yes. If she doesn’t come back, then this movie is not going to be filmed. I don’t think we can survive this time.”
“No, we can’t. How much have you spent already?”
“Quite a lot. We’ve made the set, the costume, and we’ve got people over in France filming as well.”
“I know. It’s going to bring us all down.”
“I have also called Cameron.”
“Is he going to help us?”
“Yes. He will help us to find Angelina.”
“Thank God. You have gone to the right people. I hope she will be found.”
“Yes, and as soon as possible. We can’t afford to lose any time now.“
Prologue
I have dreamt of living a life that is simpler, slower and more pleasant. When morning finally comes and the dream fades into the background, I know my life will go on as it is. Murders and conspiracies, misfortunes and unpleasant dealings follow me everywhere I go. This is the life I chose to live, and it is not for the faint hearted. I had wanted to lead a life that is normal like other women, but I suppose it was predetermined even before my birth. I can’t choose my parent, and sometimes, I am glad that they are who they are, and I am who I am. Sometimes, when I can stop and think, I fear the darkness that follows me. I fear that one day I will end up dying slowly in a black ally, with blood pooling around me, helpless to do anything to change my fate. Sometimes, I feel dying is the glorious way of escaping this harsh life. I intend to have some fun first.
The weather is extremely well. The blue sky greets me as I fry a sunny egg and pour orange juice into the glass. Toasts jump out of the toaster and my breakfast is served. Changing into my gray business suit, I check my bag before locking the door. My roses are still competing for the crown of being the largest, sweetest, and most attractive queen. The lawn needs mowing, but it will have to wait.
Backing the Toyota Camry out of the driveway, the road is still empty as I leave the tree-lined street and enter the newly awaken city.
Dawn and Dusk stands formidably in the middle of the main street in the city. Dark glasses exterior conceals any activity from the inside to the outside, giving us some privacy. To the unsuspecting public, we are just another corporate entity that is driven forward by greed and creed. To the informed few, we are a spy agency with funding coming from Dawn and Dusk, Inc. Dawn and Dusk is essentially a seafood and shipping company that has resources all over the world. It is easy for us to do any spy work because if there’s fish, then we are there.
Cameron Brown Senior first set up Dawn and Dusk after the Second World War. He owns a seafood company in Tampa. His son, Cameron junior, is taking care of the company now.
The glass door revolves as I push through into the cool interior. She smiles as I nod good morning. She hasn’t stopped typing.
“Mr. Brown is waiting to see you.”
Cameron’s office is usually squeaky clean, but today it’s in a mess. That usually means trouble overseas.
“Celine, how much do you know about Angelina Simmons?”
Angelina Simmons is a famous actress who had made her name in Hollywood by starring in a historical war movie The Conqueror. She transformed her former vase status somewhat and has earned accolade. Her latest movie, Dream World, has been nominated for the Oscars. She is certainly on the way to superstardom.
“I have heard rumours about her. Why do you ask?”
Angelina has became a model in Starstruck Inc. Starstruck Inc. is a model agency and a front for an international spy ring. In other word, a company that is similar to Dawn and Dusk, only they recruit stars, and we recruit normal people.
“Two hours ago, Angelina has been kidnapped from Heathrow Airport. I need you to get to England as soon as possible and find her.”
“I will do my best.”
“Bring yourself back in one piece. I want no drama.”
Drama seems to follow me around. I can’t help it. Closing his door when I leave, the airplane ticket is sitting neatly on my desk. Taking the ticket and the file on my desk, I leave Dawn and Dusk as more people come into work. The traffic is getting worse by the minute when my car speed towards the airport in the countryside.
I wish this time I will be able to come back without too much trouble, but I have a hunch that I may not come back at all. Why should I care so much? I choose to live dangerously and this is a small price to pay.
The plane safely leaves the ground. Silently waving goodbye and whistling a tune, I close my eyes as the sky caress the white plane in the cloud. I will be there in no time.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
London, Heathrow Airport, two hours ago
My dream to work with the delicious Sean Thompson has finally come true, and I have arrived in London without too much trouble. I wish I look better, but as travel don’t agree with me, I wish the cameramen will spare me before I freshen up.
They are like rabid dogs. I hate them, but you can’t escape them. They are everywhere you go, following you like a plague that wouldn’t go away. You have to be very careful about what you wear and what you say. They note everything down. I should get used to it now, but I can’t.
Dean has been an angel. I don’t know what to do without him. He has made sure everything is in order so I don’t have to worry about a thing. When he said he couldn’t come to England with me, I almost fainted. He said I am a big girl now. I should be able to take care of things. I wish I could.
I would feel better once I leave the airport and get to the hotel. I am sure of it, but the tiredness finally gets to me in the comfy taxi. I fall asleep once my head touches the soft cushion.
The next thing I know is that I am not at the hotel. I don’t know where I am. A black bag covers my head and my hands are tied behind my back. Is this some kind of joke? This is so dreadful. I haven’t even been activated as an agent yet.
I can feel my bag beside me. Dean has packed for me before I leave. Yes, that must be the reason why I am here. He has packed a surprise for me. I have been kidnapped for something he has packed in my bag and I have absolutely no idea what it is.
If I survive this ordeal, I must ask Dean NOT to pack for me in the future. He will only get me into trouble.
“Get up, you lazy bitch.”
A man kicked me in the stomach. I struggle to stand up with my feet bound.
“What do you want?”
“Shut up and listen.”
A tape clicks as the man leaves the room. His footsteps echo eerily in the room.
“Open your bag and take everything out of your bag. Put everything on the ground. When you finish, sit down and wait for further instruction.”
A mechanical voice fills the room. It’s shrill and cold, reveals no emotion.
I can feel my clothes falling onto the ground. A satin dress for the dinner is in my hand, which I will not be able to attend. A pair of Capri pants and a white shirt has been folded neatly into a pile. These are my favourite. My makeup has been packed in a bag. More clothes, then my music box. I open and let the beautiful tune into the room. The jewelry is all in order. Diamond earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are tucked away in the compartment. There is an extra item in the box, a brooch. It is shaped like a flower.
This must be the item they are after. I close the lid and carefully placed the box on the ground. What are they going to do? Are they going to take the brooch and kill me? I hope they will let me live.
I can’t be more wrong.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
London, the film set for Dream World
George Simmons is waiting for her wife to turn up on set. He knows that she is never punctual, but a one-hour delay is almost too stylish even for Angelina. Something must have happened. He has to call Dean.
“Dean, Angelina is a no show. Have you talked to her after she arrived?”
“No, George. I haven’t heard from her since she got on the plane. Are you sure that she’s not just late?”
“No. It’s impossible. It’s been an hour after her starting time. You have to call Cameron.”
“I will do that right away. We must expect the worst.”
“You mean that the map and the key are missing.”
“Yes, she doesn’t know that she is carrying them, but she is. We must assume they are compromised.”
“That’s dreadful. Do you have another copy of the map?”
“Yes, but if they found the key then we are done.”
“Let’s hope she is good enough to protect these two items. I will call Cameron.”
“All right. Hope you find her.”
“I hope I do.”
Sean Thompson is ready for action. George will have to make the phone call to Cameron, and then he will have to film the York scene first, and then film the scene with Angelina now. That is if they can find her at all. If they can’t locate her, then they will have to find another actress who will fit the role. He hopes that Dawn and Dusk will be able to find Angelina for him because this movie needs her. Without a real star, the movie is sure to bomb and he will never be able to find another job again. His life is at the stake here.
He will try to help Dawn and Dusk to find Angelina. No matter what happens, the show must go on and the lead must be found.
Chapter 1 The missing star
Sean Thompson is a handsome young man with a perfect athletic body. God has blessed him with the gift of acting and good looks, so his rise in Hollywood is no surprise to anyone. Dream World is a great story. He liked the script the first time he picked it up, and is more than willing to try out for the role of Donovan Lancaster. Donovan is first knight who lives in York. Edward French will play Michael Cunningham, the princess’s fiancé. Steven White will play Fraser Wood, knight in the court. Damien Mark Mason will play Toby Englewood, the King’s council. Angelina Simmons will play Princess Gabrielle and her twin. Donna Avery will play the Queen and Tony Rathbone will play the dying King.
He knows that Angelina is late to the set and they are supposed to start shooting the first scene where he confronts her and Michael. That will have to wait now. What has happened to her? He wonders. He can’t do anything if she doesn’t show up.
“Is Angelina coming today?”
“No. We don’t know where she is. I have called the police. She may have been kidnapped.”
“What? Really? Who is the last one she contacted?”
“It had to be Dean, her manager.”
“So she left Los Angeles safely?”
“Yes, it seems that she has disappeared after getting off the plane in Heathrow Airport. She definitely left Los Angeles because the people at the airport confirmed that. We are trying to track her down here.”
“That’s awful. What if something happen to her?”
“Exactly. We don’t want that to happen.”
“No. I hope she is okay. I don’t care if this movie doesn’t go ahead, but I want to know that she is safe.”
“Yes. If she doesn’t come back, then this movie is not going to be filmed. I don’t think we can survive this time.”
“No, we can’t. How much have you spent already?”
“Quite a lot. We’ve made the set, the costume, and we’ve got people over in France filming as well.”
“I know. It’s going to bring us all down.”
“I have also called Cameron.”
“Is he going to help us?”
“Yes. He will help us to find Angelina.”
“Thank God. You have gone to the right people. I hope she will be found.”
“Yes, and as soon as possible. We can’t afford to lose any time now.“
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
My life is not a fairy tale
Once upon a time, there was a prince who lives in a castle. She has been put into a deep sleep after getting pricked by a needle. She is waiting for a handsome knight to come to rescue her from her sleep.
When will the prince come to rescue the beautiful princess? When will he break her out of this stupor? When will they live happily ever after?
I wish that my story is fairy tale, but it isn't. I am not a beautiful princess who lives in a castle. I have not been put to sleep by good witches who protect me. I doubt that I will ever get rescued by a prince, but then again, I may be wrong.
Here it goes. Hold on to your seat and turn the pages to find out what is happening in my life. In the end, you can decide whether my life is a good one or a bad one, but not until you finish this story. Be patient.
When will the prince come to rescue the beautiful princess? When will he break her out of this stupor? When will they live happily ever after?
I wish that my story is fairy tale, but it isn't. I am not a beautiful princess who lives in a castle. I have not been put to sleep by good witches who protect me. I doubt that I will ever get rescued by a prince, but then again, I may be wrong.
Here it goes. Hold on to your seat and turn the pages to find out what is happening in my life. In the end, you can decide whether my life is a good one or a bad one, but not until you finish this story. Be patient.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Stalking should be made illegal
Stalking in any form should be made illegal, for example, it should be made illegal on internet to search about a person's e-mail and private address. If you are smart enough, you will never leave any traces of your home address or telephone number on net. However, some people leave their details on because they want to attract stalkers. Doctors. Dentists. Pharmacists. There are also people who make up identities because I did a search on rugby players and found one. Of course his detail is not real.
Physically stalking someone is illegal but if you can't find the person, and he/she does not know you have been to his/her place, then your act is not illegal. Or is it? Can you be found out if that person is unaware of your presence? What about checking their mailboxes? New Zealand post has done something naughty recently. They send out posties to check other people's houses. If they need painting, then the posties will report back to the paint company to send ad to these houses. That should count as stalking. However, New Zealand Post has discovered this is a serious breach of privacy so stop doing that. Good on ya.
What about stalking using e-messenger, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ and AOL? As long as you don't get on line, you will not be stalked. E-mail, by the same analogy, should be save as well. You can always have a second e-mail handy.
Privacy, at this day and age, is sincerely dead. Your phone number is listed in the Yellow Pages. Your address is listed as well. Who knows when The Terminator will find your house and come to eliminate you? Who knows when The Borg will come to assimilate you into their race? It's scary, but it is so easy to find someone now it's not funny.
Can we actually have any peace?
Do a google search of yourself. Don't be too proud if you find yourself because somewhere, some time, someone is on the internet doing the same search as you. Delete it.
If you are paranoid about not being found, don't list your phone number and address in the telephone book. That does have its downs because like the Telecom ad states, if you don't list your mobile, when your car breaks down and has no petrol, there's no way your relatives can contact you. There's also no way of trying to tell you there's no parachute in your bag. Haha. Seriously, that's life threatening.
Also, don't leave your bank account number out anywhere on net. That's dangerous. This also applies to Visa and other credit card numbers, Eftpos numbers, your pin number, you password, and so on and so forth. You never know when your account is going to empty. That's why I always worry about people in movies who transfer their money into foreign accounts. Even though they are major crime heads or thugs most of the time, but what if, at the same time, someone hack into their computer and take all their money? Wouldn't that upset your master plan of transferring your money to Swiss Account? Haha. Gotcha!
Physically stalking someone is illegal but if you can't find the person, and he/she does not know you have been to his/her place, then your act is not illegal. Or is it? Can you be found out if that person is unaware of your presence? What about checking their mailboxes? New Zealand post has done something naughty recently. They send out posties to check other people's houses. If they need painting, then the posties will report back to the paint company to send ad to these houses. That should count as stalking. However, New Zealand Post has discovered this is a serious breach of privacy so stop doing that. Good on ya.
What about stalking using e-messenger, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ and AOL? As long as you don't get on line, you will not be stalked. E-mail, by the same analogy, should be save as well. You can always have a second e-mail handy.
Privacy, at this day and age, is sincerely dead. Your phone number is listed in the Yellow Pages. Your address is listed as well. Who knows when The Terminator will find your house and come to eliminate you? Who knows when The Borg will come to assimilate you into their race? It's scary, but it is so easy to find someone now it's not funny.
Can we actually have any peace?
Do a google search of yourself. Don't be too proud if you find yourself because somewhere, some time, someone is on the internet doing the same search as you. Delete it.
If you are paranoid about not being found, don't list your phone number and address in the telephone book. That does have its downs because like the Telecom ad states, if you don't list your mobile, when your car breaks down and has no petrol, there's no way your relatives can contact you. There's also no way of trying to tell you there's no parachute in your bag. Haha. Seriously, that's life threatening.
Also, don't leave your bank account number out anywhere on net. That's dangerous. This also applies to Visa and other credit card numbers, Eftpos numbers, your pin number, you password, and so on and so forth. You never know when your account is going to empty. That's why I always worry about people in movies who transfer their money into foreign accounts. Even though they are major crime heads or thugs most of the time, but what if, at the same time, someone hack into their computer and take all their money? Wouldn't that upset your master plan of transferring your money to Swiss Account? Haha. Gotcha!
Friday, February 11, 2005
Admiration of the opposite sex
Opposite attracts. People are like magnets, you have a certain feeling about the others, no matter good or bad. Your childhood sweetheart may turn out to be a big jerk. Your long time friend may become your future partner. Who knows what's around the corner?
People who fall in or out of love know the feeling. You can't live without them. You have to tell them everything even though it's just about a new handbag that you've brought. The other will listen to you as if the handbag is Prada and must compare price with you. He will be there when you are shopping, swiping the Visa card without breaking a sweat. Why? Because he loves you. He doesn't care if you are stupid. He doesn't care if you are smart. As long as you love him in return, he will do anything for you. You will cook for him no matter how late he comes home. Fill up the tub with hot water. You will clean his house. You will drive him to places. You will ask him to do impossible things like getting a rock from the moon. You will bring up his kids. That's what love is all about.
Before Valentine's Day, let's review the present status of the relationship between men and women around the world. At least the part of the world where I live in.
Most of my friends have a partner or a boy/girlfriend. They are happy with their relationship, if they are not, they are breaking up with them. The people who are single are reasonably happy, but some are trying to find the one in the crowd. Congratulation to those who found their love ones, good on you. Work hard on it. Relationship can't be taken for granted. If you've sow the seed, you have got to water it so it will grow up and flower in the spring and summer. You have to pull out the weeds around the flower so it will get all the nutrients in the ground. You have to get rid of the dead plant in the winter so you can sow the seed again. Love is a lot like a garden, it requires tender loving care.
A lot of people don't take care of their relationships. That's why you break up. Don't expect the other half to wait around for you forever, that's not gonna happen.
So have I got any advice for those people who are trying to find a partner? Yes, I have. Don't take my word if you know how to do it because you know the answer in the deepest of your heart.
1. Find someone who is easy to talk to. I think communication is the most important thing in the relationship. Try to find someone who is easy to talk to. Try to find someone who is truthful. Find someone who will tell you what he/she did and not hide anything. It will be easier to get to know this person, and more you know about them, the more you will like/dislike them.
2. Find someone who is similar/disimilar to you. Yes, this is what happens. Sometimes you want to find a person who is exactly like you, but you may get too bored with this person and long for someone who is different. That's why foreign lovers are in such high demand. Someone who is from a different place. Someone who is from a different background. Someone exotic. However, you may find them so exotic and dispicable that you will want to go back to someone who is more normal. Having the same interest often helps. Watching movies. Reading books. Riding. Swimming. Drawing. You name it, you will find someone out there who likes doing what you do.
3. Find a reliable person. Being reliable may make a person boring, but reliability is very important throughout the life. Someone who is never on time is not reliable. Someone who does not have a job is not reliable. Someone who doesn't have a bank account with money in it is not reliable. Someone who make empty promises is not reliable. Reliability brings stability, and stability brings a good life. Of course some people doesn't want to stay in one place all the time, but a reliable person will go with you to the end of the world because they will always be there for you no matter what. They won't throw stones into the well when you are at the bottom, they will pull you up. They won't let you get lost in the woods and will always check if you are walking too slowly. It's a matter of life and death, so find someone who is reliable.
4. Find a nice looking person. Yes, I mean it. It's important. I don't mean those people who have movie star looks. A person who looks straight and trustworthy. A person who has confidence and stand out in a crowd. A person who believe in themselves. All these qualities make you look good. Tidy and clean. Also, it makes your life easier to look at nice looking person. (I am so shallow.)
5. Find someone who you can work with. That's important because you don't want to fight all the time when you are renovating your kitchen. You don't want someone to pick on you when you have spent three hours in the kitchen making a soup. You don't want someone who doesn't mow the lawn or cut the tree. You don't want someone who will not hand over their money so you guys can buy a house togehter. No. You don't want that kind of person who is selfish and arrogant. You want someone who is willing to share the glory with you when you succeed. You want someone who will cry with you when you are sad, not someone who is cold and distant.
I can't think of any good qualities you can find, so I will end this article with a piece of advice that I have been given by my sister:
"Stop looking for the person who you love. They will come and find you."
Exactly. When you stop looking for love, they will find you.
People who fall in or out of love know the feeling. You can't live without them. You have to tell them everything even though it's just about a new handbag that you've brought. The other will listen to you as if the handbag is Prada and must compare price with you. He will be there when you are shopping, swiping the Visa card without breaking a sweat. Why? Because he loves you. He doesn't care if you are stupid. He doesn't care if you are smart. As long as you love him in return, he will do anything for you. You will cook for him no matter how late he comes home. Fill up the tub with hot water. You will clean his house. You will drive him to places. You will ask him to do impossible things like getting a rock from the moon. You will bring up his kids. That's what love is all about.
Before Valentine's Day, let's review the present status of the relationship between men and women around the world. At least the part of the world where I live in.
Most of my friends have a partner or a boy/girlfriend. They are happy with their relationship, if they are not, they are breaking up with them. The people who are single are reasonably happy, but some are trying to find the one in the crowd. Congratulation to those who found their love ones, good on you. Work hard on it. Relationship can't be taken for granted. If you've sow the seed, you have got to water it so it will grow up and flower in the spring and summer. You have to pull out the weeds around the flower so it will get all the nutrients in the ground. You have to get rid of the dead plant in the winter so you can sow the seed again. Love is a lot like a garden, it requires tender loving care.
A lot of people don't take care of their relationships. That's why you break up. Don't expect the other half to wait around for you forever, that's not gonna happen.
So have I got any advice for those people who are trying to find a partner? Yes, I have. Don't take my word if you know how to do it because you know the answer in the deepest of your heart.
1. Find someone who is easy to talk to. I think communication is the most important thing in the relationship. Try to find someone who is easy to talk to. Try to find someone who is truthful. Find someone who will tell you what he/she did and not hide anything. It will be easier to get to know this person, and more you know about them, the more you will like/dislike them.
2. Find someone who is similar/disimilar to you. Yes, this is what happens. Sometimes you want to find a person who is exactly like you, but you may get too bored with this person and long for someone who is different. That's why foreign lovers are in such high demand. Someone who is from a different place. Someone who is from a different background. Someone exotic. However, you may find them so exotic and dispicable that you will want to go back to someone who is more normal. Having the same interest often helps. Watching movies. Reading books. Riding. Swimming. Drawing. You name it, you will find someone out there who likes doing what you do.
3. Find a reliable person. Being reliable may make a person boring, but reliability is very important throughout the life. Someone who is never on time is not reliable. Someone who does not have a job is not reliable. Someone who doesn't have a bank account with money in it is not reliable. Someone who make empty promises is not reliable. Reliability brings stability, and stability brings a good life. Of course some people doesn't want to stay in one place all the time, but a reliable person will go with you to the end of the world because they will always be there for you no matter what. They won't throw stones into the well when you are at the bottom, they will pull you up. They won't let you get lost in the woods and will always check if you are walking too slowly. It's a matter of life and death, so find someone who is reliable.
4. Find a nice looking person. Yes, I mean it. It's important. I don't mean those people who have movie star looks. A person who looks straight and trustworthy. A person who has confidence and stand out in a crowd. A person who believe in themselves. All these qualities make you look good. Tidy and clean. Also, it makes your life easier to look at nice looking person. (I am so shallow.)
5. Find someone who you can work with. That's important because you don't want to fight all the time when you are renovating your kitchen. You don't want someone to pick on you when you have spent three hours in the kitchen making a soup. You don't want someone who doesn't mow the lawn or cut the tree. You don't want someone who will not hand over their money so you guys can buy a house togehter. No. You don't want that kind of person who is selfish and arrogant. You want someone who is willing to share the glory with you when you succeed. You want someone who will cry with you when you are sad, not someone who is cold and distant.
I can't think of any good qualities you can find, so I will end this article with a piece of advice that I have been given by my sister:
"Stop looking for the person who you love. They will come and find you."
Exactly. When you stop looking for love, they will find you.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Take a stab at the wild direction
The gnome is still struggling, but I quickly withdraw from the helpless animal. Let its body collapes in the fading sun, I walk towards another one.
The green field is filled with gnomes that move to my rhythm. There is no place to hide. It's much cooler now. My sleeve is soaked with blood now as they drop one by one.
The castle looms large as the shadow close in when the sun finally goes down. The forest across the field is as dark as the night. The Southern cross comes out from behind the thick cloud as the moon slide smoothly in the darkness. You can almost feel the air. It envelopes my cloak as I open the castle door.
Move quickly across the hall, I notice the forms glide in the parallel universe. A very young Harry Potter is walking toward his dormitory. Teachers are still finishing their dinner. I open the door of Hogwarts castle as my tired hands can no longer kill any more gnomes in the field.
Say hello to the road that goes towards Penacles. Occasionally, you will be able to catch the glimpse of a rabbit on the road. Most of the time, you see people travelling from Penacles quickly towards where the mob are congregating.
Yes, this is a virtual world filled with mobs that you can kill. Otherwise, how can a student of biology kill gnomes and have tired hands? You can see people from all walks of life playing here. Computer programers. University lecturers. Students. Secretaries. Managers.
The green field is filled with gnomes that move to my rhythm. There is no place to hide. It's much cooler now. My sleeve is soaked with blood now as they drop one by one.
The castle looms large as the shadow close in when the sun finally goes down. The forest across the field is as dark as the night. The Southern cross comes out from behind the thick cloud as the moon slide smoothly in the darkness. You can almost feel the air. It envelopes my cloak as I open the castle door.
Move quickly across the hall, I notice the forms glide in the parallel universe. A very young Harry Potter is walking toward his dormitory. Teachers are still finishing their dinner. I open the door of Hogwarts castle as my tired hands can no longer kill any more gnomes in the field.
Say hello to the road that goes towards Penacles. Occasionally, you will be able to catch the glimpse of a rabbit on the road. Most of the time, you see people travelling from Penacles quickly towards where the mob are congregating.
Yes, this is a virtual world filled with mobs that you can kill. Otherwise, how can a student of biology kill gnomes and have tired hands? You can see people from all walks of life playing here. Computer programers. University lecturers. Students. Secretaries. Managers.
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