Thursday, February 24, 2011

Gravitating.

5:38 AM

I was transported by an armored vehicle with three armored personnel to a shoot location in Damansara today. I thought the entire thing was made too much of a commotion of even though the task at hand was pretty non complex. But I was carrying thousands of dollars worth of precious jewellery. And it was company policy to be escorted with such care if someone was carrying that much worth to a shoot. Anyhoo, as soon I stepped into the shoot, I was greeted by a very chatty crowd which was pretty refreshing to be quite honest. Sometimes when you're an intern, people start treating you like one and I am glad that this was one group that came across as pretty real to me, not some flashy mob on their high and mighty horse. *Makes mental note to seek professional position at The Peak*

The big bosses daughter was the head photographer me thinks. I judge from observation. What struck me the most was how she ruled the room with her loud personality just like her mother did at the office. And yet how different this little minx of a lady was in comparison to her mother. For one, she seemed completely disinterested in everything that LV cherished. And she did not even try to hide it which I thought was really impressive by the way. Tattoos donned on her torso, ciggie in hand and a spunky haircut to boot I could tell that this little missy swore she would never turn into her mother from the very day she was born. I swear she almost tumbled in laughter when I told her that I had arrived in an armored car with three armed security personnel.

Funny how people either really try and emulate their parents. Or try to be someone completely different.

The days are passing by so fast! What the hell. It's almost March for goodness sake. Perhaps it is a good thing because the year of the rabbit is apparently not the best for the rabbit born. But at times I feel like my youth is being snatched away from me. Soon I will be walking around with a tongkat wondering to myself where the hell all that time went.

It's really not that I don't feel like I am achieving much everyday. Just today I learnt what the 'bcc' column in your email allows you to do. Yes. I never knew. Believe it or not. And my lovely boss gave me my very own big break today, which is coincidently small in the life of any other but significant in the life of an intern. I would explain it here but as it is, people don't really get the physics of my job, so explaining a big break that would bring chemistry into the picture will not really settle well. I don't really know what I am talking about so I will stop bickering about this. So back to point one, I think my achievements range from large to miniscule everyday. But I hold on to the believe that you only actually live when you are completely oblivious to the passing of time. Completely unaware if it's fast or slow. And these days, I am constantly aware. Because I am constantly looking forward for different phases of my life to begin.

I don't even know what to do once my internship at Louis Vuitton has timed out. One month to go. Should I decide to work in Auckland? Should I just reside here for a couple more months and accompany my mother? I guess the bigger question is will the opportunities come flowing or would I be overcome by hardship. It's a tough life. And if it were any easier I would have lost interest a long time ago.

Now on to more important matters. I feel like getting a tattoo

One like this (with different detailing/designs) Somewhere on the shoulder. But the only thing that's stopping me is the question of pain.

And I'm also at that weird point in life where I feel like experimenting with a thousand different hairstyles. Not this one though. I still have my brain in the right position.

Aaaannnddd.. I also want to achieve an inner zen. To breathe rhythmically and relax with the sound of waves.

To end. Ohm....

Friday, February 18, 2011

5:57 AM

I don't like this inconsistency. But I have learnt that sometimes inconsistency may be a good thing. Like how some singer comes up with a really popular hit once and then takes a few years to come up with another really popular hit. Celebrities consistently breaking the rules is boring. Another thing that is so yesterday is me consistently trying to come up with reasons why I blog so inconsistently.

Oh well. Consistent or inconsistent. My last few months have been pretty interesting.


This photo brings forth bubbling nostalgic feelings.

I think the only realization that would cause feelings of denial towards growing older is the drifting apart part of life. My friends are now all over the place. And as much as I love the idea of having someone to have tea with when I'm in Paris (yea right!) or a shopping partner in Melbourne (pfffft!) OR a tour guide in Rome (eerrrr...), I also like the idea of having BIG*HUGE*GIGANTIC*GARGANTUAN catch up sessions where everyone is in a jovial mood and completely at ease talking about the things that least matter in life but are seemingly most important at that point in time. Point is, I like having my close friends nearby, and now everyone is distributed like marbles let lose from a bottle, all living their own strange little lives while I have to resort to figuring out my own odd one.


This photo brings forth more nostalgic feelings.

Two years passed without the presence of this petite missy in my life. Somehow, being in Auckland change a little when she left after my first year. Yet seeing her on my 23rd birthday made me realize that people change, but true friends will always share the familiar things that brought them together in the first place. I wish Joanna was in town for longer, coz then I would have felt like we really stretched our time together to make up for those last two years. But her not being here gives me another excuse to earn money for a massive holiday splurge. Perth. Here I come. Someday.

I've learnt to respect anyone who is able to stay in a committed long distance relationship. For me difficult is an understatement when the other is not around physically. But perhaps that only applies to me because I am certainly not the most patient person in the world. Nevertheless, I guess I have learnt to accept that people get into relationships for so many different reasons. And if I am in this one for all the right reasons, just a bit of distance is not going to be a determining factor as to how the future carves itself. Interestingly, I find that this very distance will galvanize us for more challenging times. And yet. Let's be real about it. I miss this boy everyday of my life. And commands that he concedes and decides to stay with me in Malaysia. At least until I decide on the next destination in my life.

I have been travelling. well. not really. but somewhat. Road trip to Malacca is my idea of travelling. It was a good trip. Coz it involved ALOT of walking. Getting lost. And eating. An adventure in itself. And I had the best company ever. Apart from that, I also did make my way up to Gentings when Akash came to town. I'm trying to make it a point to venture into new areas. Maybe have my own weekend adventures. But I will keep you posted. Coz adventures involve money. And money involves a job that does not spell I-N-T-E-R-N-S-H-I-P.

And speaking of internships. Work at LV is the most rewarding experience ever. Because everyday, when i go to work, I feel like I am on the brink of being pushed over an edge. And everyday I come out alive. It's the survival that immerses me in euphoria as soon as the clock strikes 6 (or sometimes 7/7.30). Bottom line my internship gets me out there. And no, I don't get perks or free bags. I just get to work with an awesome team and along side what may be some of the most demanding people I have ever known.

Goodbye world. Sleepy time.