RayRay 1YO

HOORAYRAY!!!! Today is RAY RAY's one year old birthday!!! 21st May!!!
Despite being so busy with moving hse and stuff, i've decided to do a quick doodle to celebrate RayRay's BIG BIG DAY!!!

I wish Ray Ray will stay forever young, nice and lovely!!!!

hope Ray Ray will like this gift of mine! :P



omg, tml is another super busy day, gotta slp now!! goodnite!

i for information

I think the main reason why it's kinda hard for me to post frequently is because i don't like to blog over casually, like..'crap, i hate the weather and tuesday sucks.' -end post.

in the end, i've chose to sum up things and blog about it in monthly basis and also provide some little details here and there..and then post some art works, links or photos to make the posts more 'yummy' to read hahaha

but it's kinda slow...

then suddenly facebook emerges and has become our ultimate 'information and daily updates' platform for our family and friends. it is EXTREMELY casual, informative and accessible. not bad~

but i feel abit uncomfortable when those informations (from me or from my friends) can vary from absolute nonsense to something totally personal. some are just seeking for attentions, some are really casual comments abt daily lifes, some are pretty good infos that are worth sharing. so there are alot of good infos and bad infos coming in 24/7...come and gone. abit too fast for me, abit too casual for me. and of cos, not everyone is expected to follow all the updates from the facebook, so it's perfectly fine to M.I.A and then miss out everything, if not tons of infos.

yea, u can always back-track on those 'missed out infos' by going to your friend's profile page and go thru what he or she has been doing over the week or weeks. no prob at all. but sometimes i think that i have been wasting time, instead of saving time to catch up with my friends or keeping in touch. hahaha, i can't really sort out evidence to support this statement, but thats how i feel now.

i feel that keeping my account 'alive' or ultra-responsive means that i'm living in/with facebook. not a very healthy sign for me. there should be a 'safety' distance between the user and the facebook.

btw, let's say i totally dun wana attend to my facebook account...your friends can still write on your wall and 'help' u update abt the things u've done with them. what's better, they can post photos with u inside and share them with all your friends. ...nope, u can't delete those comments and photos with u inside. those comments and photos belong to your friends'. it's already out there. probably 20 ppl saw the comments or photos when they are uploaded 5 secs later lol. too fast too furious isn't it?

yea, i dun really like this aspect of facebook. not that i have much to hide. I jus prefer more privacy and control over things that involves me.

now, facebook is almost a must-have. so, we will have to deal with this ability given to the users. some enjoy it while others don't. I will still keep the account because it really is wonderful in many aspects...but the 'good stuff' can also back fire on you in a way u may not even know it.

(and if the piece of information really needs to reach to u. i think that handphones and email is still the best way. )

my (rather casual) conclusion abt facebook, is that it is overly informative and accessible, hence we have to use it very carefully and wisely to our advantage. and bare in mind that facebook can be equally devastating as how helpful/useful it is.

well, I still like blogging alot. i have 100% control over what is going on on my blog. all the contents are generated by me, and sincerely from me. the informations will stay as long as the blog exists. i'm the writer as well as the creative director for what i've 'published' on my 'monthly magazine' for my readers. and then i can always go back to my first posts and relive my life all over again. the flow and connection from post to post is quite special to me, and i value it.

note that facebook is not equal to blogging. both are very different thing. but i'm trying to compare them from accessing and providing information's perspective.

i stll have alot of other things to talk about...but i hav tons of things waiting for me to accomplish in a very short time.

luckily i managed to squeeze some time and energy to write a post for now....when all things are pretty much settled down...i would like to write something more personal and detailed for sharing as well as review in the future.

Blogging is a 'gentle' platform.....Lee Hou Yeung likes this.

motivations

heyo! today i shall tok abt things that motivate and inspire me greatly...


Kenji Kawai's music has shocked my soul 360 degree!!! recently i've been playing his music using the ipod touch that my sis gave me (thanx sis!)...and i shut myself off from the real world...looping the sound tracks and jus kept on writing on my story ideas...and of cos, these ideas share similar feel or approach with the music.
and this live concert performance is so fantastic that i mus share with u all! how i wish i was there!!



if i introduce the music, then i must oso introduce this epic sequence from the anime movie, Ghost in the Shell:Innocence. this sequence has consumed my mind and soul...probably because of the chinese futuristic themes...the details...the effort...the creativity...and the music....
so ya, 'Butterfly Language'(my humble creation) will try to match that, LOL!


SHANGHAI EXPO 2010! i really love Shanghai's Pavilion's design. there are quite a lot of great architectural designs in here...enjoy!


this is a great preview of the place! definitely mus visit there one day! yea, i don't think the end result will look SO nice....but this set-up/ plan is pretty epic..i like!

btw, i hope more buildings that carry cultural background and a sense of identity to be built in the future...imagine a city of futuristic chinese buildings!wowowow!!!
i shall come up with the blue print asap...haha!


alrite, i've just visited Pixar's exhibition at Singapore Science Centre yesterday. Its a great experience...everyone who watched any of Pixar's films and like it should pay a visit.

I'm totally motivated to work on my own projects now :)

and there's more motivations and inspirations...

Wong Kar Wai's films. OMG. his films are f***ing good! I feel that he is so underrated. but there's no surprise here, cos his films aren't dedicated to the mass audience due to his themes, pace and probably execution wise. but thats what make his films so nice to me!

i love the approach abt the bird with legs. Featuring one of my fav actor, Leslie Cheung. i'll rewatch the show when i'm free!

haha, now i even have plans to make a short film abt Chinatown of Singapore. i'll try my best to make this possible.

and i've been consuming weight gainer recently! for a month already :) have been working out...drinking the chocolate taste drink with 55g of fats per serving, twice a day! and luckily, i'm really putting on some weight...but very slowly hahaha! will persevere! i can do it!!!

and i've been reading Tao De Ching (by Lao Zi)...will go read up abt Zhuang Zi...and will continue to read up abt I-Ching...i'm jus trying to understand more abt Chinese culture and the wisdom from the great thinkers.

going to ORD soon...there's no better news than this.

alrite, tats my update for now, take care guys :)

133!!!

finally reach to 133rd post! (will post more frequently after i ORD haha)..and it's time to share some of my works again!

yeap, i wrote this lame shit to laugh at myself haha! It has an interesting point of view about my career versus my love life.... How i can't afford to commit myself in a relationship while i longed for one. It may be funny to read, but it ain't funny to live in such situation, lol!

haizzz....sibei sian ah...hahahahaaa!

(yup, i did an english version as well)

如果我是你的男友

如果我是你的男友

我会把你冷落在一旁 因为我在画画、写作、想点子

如果我是你的男友

我不会请你吃饭 因为我在省钱开公司

如果我是你的男友

我不会打电话给你 因为我在画画、写作、想点子

如果我是你的男友

我不会买礼物给你 都说我在省钱了

如果我是你的男友

我不会陪你逛街 因为我不想浪费时间

如果我是你的男友

我不会在朋友面前说我爱你

因为我会忙着和他们分享我的作品

完全忘了你

如果我是你的男友

我不会和你争吵 因为很无聊

如果我是你的男友

我会送你回家 才怪

如果我是你的男友

我只会给你带来更多的不快乐

如果我是你的男友

那你可犯了一个很严重的错误

可是

我超想做你的男友

哈哈

有谁能了解

我的寂寞幽默

If I’m your boyfriend

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would neglect you most of the time, for I’m spending my time drawing, writing and thinking.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not treat you a meal, for I’m saving money for setting up my own company.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not call you, for I’m spending my time drawing, writing and thinking.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not buy you gifts, as you know I’m saving money.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not accompany you to go shopping, for it’s a waste of time.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not say I love you in front of my friends, for I’m showing off my works to them and had totally forgotten about you.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would not quarrel with you because it’s lame.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would send you home

Not.

If I’m your boyfriend,

I would only give you more unhappiness.

If I’m your boyfriend,

Then you have made a grave mistake.

But

I so want to be your boyfriend.

Haha

Who would understand

my lonely humor.

haha, hope that this is not the 'future me'...a workaholic with no freedom, no love, no money.



Marker pen and pencil used. Another abstract art from me :)


Hmm, i've left my wallet at Macdonald twice before, and found it after i've left the place for 5 to 10 minutes long. The 3rd time aint so lucky for me, haha! I lost my wallet at the cinema after watching Summer wars...damn, forgot to do 'Equipment Check'! (the army always do this to ensure nothing is lost as we move from point to point.) it's one of the most useful practises that i've learnt from the army and i just failed to apply it before I've left the cinema :(
but luckily, my 11B and camp pass is not kept in that wallet. Phew!

i am not very productive recently, but it's okay, haha!

aniwae, here's a few more casual movie reviews...

Summer Wars:
It costs me 100 plus dollars (my wallet) for this show. yes, the movie is so entertaining, hahaha!

Hurt Locker:
Great movie about the army boys, specifically the bomb specialists in this case. The script is good, the acting is good, the action is good, the director did a great job.
Yea, this show OWNED Avatar in the Oscars. but if you let me choose who's gonna win for Best Picture, I would say its a draw! and if i really have to choose, i would say it's Avatar. (lazy to explain, but tats my choice.)

Silence of the Lambs:
Anthony Hopkins is freaking awesome in this show!!

Nana:
Jap movie based on a popular manga. I kinda like the movie.

Goemon:
The visuals are pretty fantastic. I like the city, the costumes, and the show's 'colour scheme'. but there are just too many little flaws that pull you away from this world.


Yo, 7 more weeks to ORD! chiong ah!!!!

let's see...or let's watch

wulala~

it's time to blog something.

so i shall just do a recap of the movies i've watched recently!
some watched in cinema, some watched on psp, some watched online...
I'll oso provide some short and casual comments for the films...
not in orders to which i watched them...

No country for old men:
i enjoyed how the killer deal with things, and how he kill the people. style.

Apocalypse Now:
from the director of Godfather. worth watching, but not super fantastic as i expected it to be.

Juno:
I love Ellen Page's role. I like the whole show very much.

Couples Retreat:
Funny and entertaining. its a show good for singles to watch too.

Pursuit of Happyness:
its not the hardest pursuit one can imagine of. but its really quite inspiring to watch. i watched the show partly becos i wana see Will Smith's son who is acting as his son in the show, nice.

Zombieland:
best cameo ever. super entertaining for me. the final showdown abit poorly handled, in other words, dumb.

Bodyguards and Assassins:
nice storyline. leon lai made me laugh. Wang Xue Qi's acting damn good. One of my favourite actor of the older generation.

Mei Lan Fang:
Leon lai (acting as the old Mei Lan Fang) fails again. Wang Xue Qi rocks. and the guy acting as the young Mei Lan Fang is pretty perfect haha!

14 Blades:
Just watch for the actions.

Percy Jackson and the lightning thief:
freaking silly plot.

Schindler's List:
One of Steven Spielberg's great works. The ending is very touching. I like Liam Neeson.

Taken:
yeah, Liam Neeson rocks.

Sweetney Todd:
'I'll steal you Joanna~' very nice song

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus:
so-so show. but its nice to see those movie stars coming together to finish this film.

The Wrestler:
Awesome show. the lead actor (the wrestler of cos) will be casted as the villain with some electronic wip in Iron Man 2.

Hangover:
I don't like the show.

Ponyo:
Nice 2d film. i'm not sure abt the story telling, abit too simple? Nonetheless, it's a magical film. And after i've watched a documentary abt the making of, I began to appreciate the film much much more. Long live Hayao Miyazaki.

Daybreaker:
the second half of the show is extremely disappointing.

Storm warriors:
Error 404. (damn, i just can't stop slamming this show, lol)

Avatar:
the technology for the captured performance is outstanding. the visual is great. but i'm not a big fan of that world or the story though.

Bright Star:
Ben Wishaw is truly amazing. and of cos, the film is beautifully shot. i like this show!

I believe that are some shows that i've watched but just can't rmb...but anw, this shall be all. and there are still a lot of shows that i want to watch but haven't watch, haha!

i wish time can pass by a little slower sometimes, cos life is too good rite now!

Singapore Citizen

What is similar between Gong Li, Jet Li and Lee Hou Yeung? [3marks]

Model Answer: They are Singapore Citizens. [3marks]
Abstract Answer: They have 'Li' in their names. [1mark]
My Answer: They are Superstars. [-30marks]


Yes!!!! i've finally took my Oath to become a true Singapore Citizen at the age of 21 :)

serving 2 years of army and then go back HK for good sounds absurd. but i have no regrets. In fact, i want to serve the army. I love to torture myself. I want to throw myself into a shit hole and then experience all the negative shit that can happen when u've lost your freedom and to do something against your will...i intend to overcome the shit and then return to the 'civilian' world with a new insight abt life. cos i've never think tat i'm 'strong' enough for this world...and i believe that taking in more shit now will help me to make less 'fatal' mistakes in the future.

but of cos, i mus know how to convert shitty experience into golden wisdom (if u noe what i mean)

yea, 2 years of shit is really a freaking long period of time. especially when it occurs when you're most youthful and energetic. what a waste. I mus be crazy to be enjoying this..... no, i don't enjoy this at all. but i'm just believe that this is the correct path to take. i have a hunch that this experience is gold, haha!
i must be a sadist to be laughing abt this.

aniwae, I think i've finally come to a stage where i can hate nothing, and can love and appreciate everything. I love every single bit about life and the universe. it's a great feeling. and i have this feeling with me all the time now!

one can actually train/practise to acquire such an attitude towards life...

join the army now! :)

2010 LOL!!!

okay, my 130th post for the new year. not bad~

2 things is gonna happen this year for me.

ORD (getting out of army) and getting my ass back to Hong Kong.

I've been anticipating this since last year haha!

unlike last year, i'm expecting A LOT from this year. and any year after this year...until 2012, lol!

it would be best if there's an overseas trip with my frens this year after i ORD.

okay, another big transition is going to happen. but i'm 30% ready only, haha!

lots of prep-work needed to be done.

Hou Yeung's 2010 living lifestyle?
keep talking!!! keep drawing!!! keep playing!!! keep reading!!! keep eating!!! keep watching movies!!! keep watching NBA!!! keep laughing!!! keep dreaming!!! keep bleeding, keep keep bleeding love~!!! keep breathing!!!!

kk, take care everyone!

super good mood today btw :)