Tet in Saigon

It's the time of the year again. Tet, the new year welcoming the Golden Tiger.

We did our shopping yesterday, and wow how noisy and crowded it was. I'm staying here this holiday. We have food stack to the top of our fridge.

I was working all day preparing for the coming of new year's eve. There are so many things to do! It's like Christmas in the West except much bigger here. The preparation is longer than how Tet last. We have to clean the house, decorate it, cook lots and lots of food. And as a buddhist, we offer buddha, the land god and my ancestors a meal consist with all sort of food. (After that, you eat it, because it brings you blessing) There are prayers to be made, fruit dishes to put up and paper to burn (it is my job this year to burn the clothing, gold, money made by paper for the gods)

The fruit dish must have 5 types of fruit. Watermelon is a must, Pamelo and others you can choose. There are traditional dishes like Banh Chung and Banh Day, pickles, chickens more more and more. Although eat vegetarian on New Year bring you good luck. Flowers and trees are sold everywhere. It's my favourite time of the year because my entire house is filled with nature. It's beautiful!

Another thing about Tet is that you get presents, taboos, I still get lucky red pocket! and everyone seems exceptionally nicer (not any of the sellers... they get lots of money during Tet) and well it brings

Hmm but think again, we had a great dinner tonight, with family and friends. The work to be done isn't over yet. School didn't close until yesterday, which was really a pain. I don't think they've quite understand or see the real work behind Tet.

Oh well, I'm off to more things to do! Wish you all a happy, prosperous year of the Tiger. Fill your pocket with money!

GUNG HI FAT CHOY!

See you in the year of the tiger!

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Back from Cambodia!

I'm back from the beautiful kingdom of Cambodia, more like 4 days ago.

Post for the tattoo I drew and for the photos I took. It was such a wonderful trip and so much love and enjoyment. Of course like all time, I love spending time with these beautiful kids. It filled my heart with so much love, so much happiness. I have no word to describe how I feel but amazing and awesome.

I haven't catch much sleep back from those 4 days waking up early (4 something...) to charge camera 's battery. I'm not complaining about looking after cameras, I like having things occupied me... haha Well, I have more books, great movies and awesome clothes plus super duper awesome memories. Check the site to find out more about our days!

I better catch some sleep because I have been stressed out the whole week. Artistic photography from the trip will be on the next post.

Overloaded?

A lot of homework!

Yup.

With the film shoot last week, catching up is a bit of a hectic...

Well no, of course not that much compare to "PROPERLY BUSY" people. Besides, I think I should work harder anyway xD.

5 times electricity BOOM OFF AND ON AND OFF AND ON... I was sleepless and have been annoying people 2 days now, by my non-stop-hyper-talking! Seriously, my head is going to explode anytime soon... (Obviously not now because I'm still bla-bla-ing here =.=)

Anyhow, I finally find out how to connect my ipod to TV. I don't get why I can't connect my mac. It wouldn't open...

So anyway, I'm preparing to come back to Cambodia again this weekend to spend lots and lots of time with all the beautiful kids. *big smile*

Wait wait, before I go off... errrm... I want to try this new say:

Ta ta for now! xD Pathetic?

Stay The Night - the making of

There is a first time for everything!

Jacob first time with camera and Liam first time with a real big tripod!

First time for the Furry Micro- BOOOM!

My first time with HDV camera.

OUR FIRST DAY AND FIRST OF MANY FUN TO COME!

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SECOND DAY with sound recording.

Percey and Mum

Let's get serious!

"It's raining outside babe."

Kate Torrens - the making of and Neng Neng Song -editor.

Last but not least - Dung - my favourite lady :D - hiring backdrops and sacrifice her office...

TOO CUTE!

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LAST DAY - IT'S TIME FOR A GROUP PHOTO!

BYE BYE TO CHRISTOPHER :D

BYE JACOB! BYE APSARA!

Learning from Charu and Jack. I feel so lucky!

It's getting late now...

Actors and director squeezing a little time for fun and photograph.

By now I realize we don't have so many photos of Jack Rath - the "Big Director" of Stay The Night - all the way from Berlin with the lovely Regina Gyr.

Charu and Eunice - one of the director working with script writer and other directors tireless.

To conclude, this has been one great experience, heaps of fun and lots of hard work.

Film Workshop with Jack Rath

MORE THAN EVER THIS HAS BEEN ONE AMAZING WORKSHOP FOR ME!!!

I've always love to work with camera, filming and photography. I learnt so much about camera, framing, filming techniques and so so much more, including lots of fun the past week. Jack Rath is pretty much an awesome awesome person to work with. He shows you how to use everything most effectively, suggesting ideas but at the same time let you be as creative as you can. I learnt about filming, lighting, and sound all at once! How awesome! Jack can't work with too much noise and he is serious when working which is just exactly what I want. I can't work with too much noise and I do want to focus on doing the best.

Regina Gyr is so fun and enjoyable. She knows acting very well of course.

Charu... hmm... Firstly, she is indian! So awesome! Charu also taught me and give me tips on how to pan the camera smoothly and how to zoom so that it doesn't goes kaboom. :)

Enough of that and move on to the great actors, and adorable, beautiful and talented little kids. LOVE THEM! Jacob, cute little Christopher and naughty Apsara! Wonderful, wonderful directors Joshy and Eunice and more (a lot of directors) who worked so hard on script with writer - Cindy. And of course, the camera crew - Bobby, Tuan and super duper cool Liam. I have to tell you more about Liam. He is younger than me and he is like me, has a great interest and talent in filming and movie making. I had so much fun working with him!

More to come (once I get hold of them first)

Mystical Jane

Well Mystical Jane sure has her way of appearing in the dark of the night. Errrm pardon me! She is more of an evening lady.