Obsessive Consumption.
An art concept that speaks to the crazy consumerism we live in and ironically links closely to my own profession. I am one of the culprits who makes it our culture and the surroundings we embrace. But I do recognize and aware, and at the same time, appreciate people talk about it, make fun about it and hence, make it's an interesting subject for more people to think about, when they are not busy shopping.
Now did I say "shoeshopper" on my business card?
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Monday, February 13, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Birthday night @ up lounge
Jen, Janette, Francois, me, Ryan, Carina, Christina
Originally uploaded by Toad Lily.
I am used to low-key bday, want to kick off new tradition this year- birthdays should be loud and upbeat, lots of food and company. Mission achieved this year. Me and the crew @ up lounge. Thanks to everyone who could make it out last night.
Rock on!
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Powerful thoughts from Dr. Phil
Life Law #6: There is no reality, only perception.
Strategy: Identify the filters through which you view the world. Acknowledge your history without being controlled by it.
You know and experience this world only through the perceptions that you create. You have the ability to choose how you perceive any event in your life, and you exercise this power of choice in every circumstance, every day of your life. No matter what the situation, you choose your reaction, assigning meaning and value to an event.
We all view the world through individual filters, which influence the interpretations we give events, how we respond, and how we are responded to. Be aware of the factors that influence the way you see the world, so you can compensate for them and react against them. If you continue to view the world through a filter created by past events, then you are allowing your past to control and dictate both your present and your future.
Filters are made up of fixed beliefs, negative ideas that have become entrenched in your thinking. They are dangerous because if you treat them as fact, you will not seek, receive or process new information, which undermines your plans for change. If you "shake up" your belief system by challenging these views and testing their validity, the freshness of your perspective can be startling.
From his website, it's quite an empowering thought. When this life strategy is applied, there really isn't much is impossible.
Enlightenment of the day.
Strategy: Identify the filters through which you view the world. Acknowledge your history without being controlled by it.
You know and experience this world only through the perceptions that you create. You have the ability to choose how you perceive any event in your life, and you exercise this power of choice in every circumstance, every day of your life. No matter what the situation, you choose your reaction, assigning meaning and value to an event.
We all view the world through individual filters, which influence the interpretations we give events, how we respond, and how we are responded to. Be aware of the factors that influence the way you see the world, so you can compensate for them and react against them. If you continue to view the world through a filter created by past events, then you are allowing your past to control and dictate both your present and your future.
Filters are made up of fixed beliefs, negative ideas that have become entrenched in your thinking. They are dangerous because if you treat them as fact, you will not seek, receive or process new information, which undermines your plans for change. If you "shake up" your belief system by challenging these views and testing their validity, the freshness of your perspective can be startling.
From his website, it's quite an empowering thought. When this life strategy is applied, there really isn't much is impossible.
Enlightenment of the day.
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Tentative wishlist for 2006
Wow another year... time for the list again.
Well let see there are few stables already on my before 30 one. I will just consolidate all and see what I have here:
• go to Europe
• drive a convertible
• have a puppy
• be comfortable in my own skin
Carried forwarded from last year's resolution:
• learn 1 new sport per year
• go to a new place never been per year
Hope I can check off most for this year.
Well let see there are few stables already on my before 30 one. I will just consolidate all and see what I have here:
• go to Europe
• drive a convertible
• have a puppy
• be comfortable in my own skin
Carried forwarded from last year's resolution:
• learn 1 new sport per year
• go to a new place never been per year
Hope I can check off most for this year.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Leafs vs. Devil
Went to a hockey game tonight. Wow! It's addictive. Now I see why people pay this much money to see a real game. Rob was nice enough to treat me. It's like $187 per tix. Felt a little bad after seeing the price. ;-P
After all great game - leafs won 2-1, so that's good. Went to Bier Market after, interesting hang out place... since at least 2 years ago - I haven't been to the area. I got nostalgic since the Esplanade was where my first agency was. I used to walk to work from Go Station every day 4 years ago.
Now after 2 days at the Blue, I really need to put my snowboarding attitude into practice, when it comes to life situations: when you fall, GET UP! That's what I like about it. Also - poker teaches me life lesson too... you never if you have a bad or good hands until the end. That sums up all :-)
After all great game - leafs won 2-1, so that's good. Went to Bier Market after, interesting hang out place... since at least 2 years ago - I haven't been to the area. I got nostalgic since the Esplanade was where my first agency was. I used to walk to work from Go Station every day 4 years ago.
Now after 2 days at the Blue, I really need to put my snowboarding attitude into practice, when it comes to life situations: when you fall, GET UP! That's what I like about it. Also - poker teaches me life lesson too... you never if you have a bad or good hands until the end. That sums up all :-)
Friday, December 23, 2005
Pre-holiday reflection
So in a week or so will be 2006. I set my year of 2004 as my vacation year. I wanted it to be a breather year so I can refocus the purpose of my life and chill and enjoy.
So what about 2005? I think I gained a lot of new experiences.
• Tried Snowboarding - stilll need tons of practice
• Visited Kyoto, Osaka and Shanghai
• Tried Lavalife
• Joined Dragonboat team
• Won 2 medals first time ever in life
• Tried volleyball
• Did first TV commercial
• Went to to film fest and saw Michel Gondry in person
• Went to 1st time fashion show
• Dated 2 white guys
• Learnt the art of move on quick
• Learnt the great love of self
I am yet to draft up my to-do list for 2006... still have few days to ponder upon.
So what about 2005? I think I gained a lot of new experiences.
• Tried Snowboarding - stilll need tons of practice
• Visited Kyoto, Osaka and Shanghai
• Tried Lavalife
• Joined Dragonboat team
• Won 2 medals first time ever in life
• Tried volleyball
• Did first TV commercial
• Went to to film fest and saw Michel Gondry in person
• Went to 1st time fashion show
• Dated 2 white guys
• Learnt the art of move on quick
• Learnt the great love of self
I am yet to draft up my to-do list for 2006... still have few days to ponder upon.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
80s Prom. Hot Pot. Rotating sushi table. Santa Baby.
Recollection of last weekend's events...
Fri
Went out with Jen to a 80s prom. Quite silly and fun. This band called Fantasy played all 80s music. This reminded me of 80s was such a happy times. To most people, it's their high school, to me it's my childhood. I recognized some songs, coz' I was still in Hong Kong during that time. But definitely fun times.
Sat
Hot pot with the grade school gang. It's kinda pack but I guess it's worth it, coz' its' the real thing from HK.
Sun
Went to Mochizuki, a Japanese restaurant with rotating sushi table. Grab what you like and pay after. It's kinda cute. Paul and I were trying to stack the plates up to the ceiling. Also tried the really sweet Sake, it's not clear kinda milky white. I don't usually like sake, but the one we had were kinda nice.
Mon
Bought a ribbon door bell and a singing tree with high heels that sings "Santa Baby". Now it feels like Christmas in my lilypad.
Fri
Went out with Jen to a 80s prom. Quite silly and fun. This band called Fantasy played all 80s music. This reminded me of 80s was such a happy times. To most people, it's their high school, to me it's my childhood. I recognized some songs, coz' I was still in Hong Kong during that time. But definitely fun times.
Sat
Hot pot with the grade school gang. It's kinda pack but I guess it's worth it, coz' its' the real thing from HK.
Sun
Went to Mochizuki, a Japanese restaurant with rotating sushi table. Grab what you like and pay after. It's kinda cute. Paul and I were trying to stack the plates up to the ceiling. Also tried the really sweet Sake, it's not clear kinda milky white. I don't usually like sake, but the one we had were kinda nice.
Mon
Bought a ribbon door bell and a singing tree with high heels that sings "Santa Baby". Now it feels like Christmas in my lilypad.
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