A blog between two friends- seeking happiness every day, in each and every way.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Surprise award!
Hi Chia!
Oh my god! So something awesome has happened! I've been dying to tell you, but I was waiting till it was announced officially.
On Monday or Tuesday night (my days are blurring now) I received an email from the Directr team. I've been getting emails from them because I had issues with uploading films so I didn't think much about it. However, I was overwhelmingly surprised when I saw the subject line:
'Congratulations! You are Directr of the week!'
I had no idea what this was about, but as I read the email I realised that it was a pretty awesome thing. They have a blog on their website and they interviewed me so that they could write about my films and include some fun and interesting facts about me.
I was and am still so very stoked! I started making the films because it was just so fun seeing things that I imagine in my head come to life! I also thought it would be a great way to keep my creativity up and keep my mind thinking of film ideas/acting approaches/possible scripts to write.
I also loved that I could choose the songs to play over the films. I spend a lot of time listening to songs to find the right mood and lyrics to match the overall emotion and impression in the film.
I guess I am so very chuffed that my efforts were recognized! I didn't expect that! It was more of a personal thing :)
Any who the link to my interview is here:
http://blog.directr.co/directr_highlight/directr-of-the-week-anna-sasson/
Also, while in transit in Singapore, I made another film:
http://directr.co/m/4vv6k3
Kev and I are now in KL airport. It's 5.21pm and we have been here since 2pm. Our flight to Male is at 8.45pm. Aaaaaahhh! A few more hours to go!!!
Oh my god! So something awesome has happened! I've been dying to tell you, but I was waiting till it was announced officially.
On Monday or Tuesday night (my days are blurring now) I received an email from the Directr team. I've been getting emails from them because I had issues with uploading films so I didn't think much about it. However, I was overwhelmingly surprised when I saw the subject line:
'Congratulations! You are Directr of the week!'
I had no idea what this was about, but as I read the email I realised that it was a pretty awesome thing. They have a blog on their website and they interviewed me so that they could write about my films and include some fun and interesting facts about me.
I was and am still so very stoked! I started making the films because it was just so fun seeing things that I imagine in my head come to life! I also thought it would be a great way to keep my creativity up and keep my mind thinking of film ideas/acting approaches/possible scripts to write.
I also loved that I could choose the songs to play over the films. I spend a lot of time listening to songs to find the right mood and lyrics to match the overall emotion and impression in the film.
I guess I am so very chuffed that my efforts were recognized! I didn't expect that! It was more of a personal thing :)
Any who the link to my interview is here:
http://blog.directr.co/directr_highlight/directr-of-the-week-anna-sasson/
Also, while in transit in Singapore, I made another film:
http://directr.co/m/4vv6k3
Kev and I are now in KL airport. It's 5.21pm and we have been here since 2pm. Our flight to Male is at 8.45pm. Aaaaaahhh! A few more hours to go!!!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Haircut
Selamat Datang!
Hope your having a wonderful time in Jakarta! My memories of Jakarta include, Pondok Indah Mall (PIM), Blok M, and that noodle house across the street from Blok M!
Just a few hours away from you, Kev and I have been having fun the Singapore attractions such as the Zoo, Night Safari and Universal Studios!
After universal studios, my hair was really annoying me. I had a cut last Friday actually, and I thought it was ok, but after a few days, I realised it was annoying me; it was flat, heavy at the bottom and made me look super chubby. So I got it cut again, and dyed it darker too.
I quite like it now! Now it's got body! And it does it's own thing instead of just being flat and boring. Haha!
Hope your having a wonderful time in Jakarta! My memories of Jakarta include, Pondok Indah Mall (PIM), Blok M, and that noodle house across the street from Blok M!
Just a few hours away from you, Kev and I have been having fun the Singapore attractions such as the Zoo, Night Safari and Universal Studios!
After universal studios, my hair was really annoying me. I had a cut last Friday actually, and I thought it was ok, but after a few days, I realised it was annoying me; it was flat, heavy at the bottom and made me look super chubby. So I got it cut again, and dyed it darker too.
I quite like it now! Now it's got body! And it does it's own thing instead of just being flat and boring. Haha!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Hi from Jakarta
Hehe...
Both of us are abroad!
Landed in Jakarta early this morning. Luckily the flight wasn't full and I had whole three seats to to lie down. However the ungodly departure time of 220am means that I'm still sleep deprived.
So it's been nearly three years since ive been to Jakarta. The first thing to hit me is the humidity. Then I notice how smoggy it is. And on the way to my friend's apartment I am reminded of just how chaotic this city is. The old with the new. Nothing is orderly. I am reminded how skilled the drivers are, weaving in and out with motorbikes pushing through every inch of space between vehicles. And it's all so fascinating!
I am looking forward to spending my days eating, shopping, eating and repeat. Yep, it's one of those types of holidays. :)
Day and night view from the apartment
Both of us are abroad!
Landed in Jakarta early this morning. Luckily the flight wasn't full and I had whole three seats to to lie down. However the ungodly departure time of 220am means that I'm still sleep deprived.
So it's been nearly three years since ive been to Jakarta. The first thing to hit me is the humidity. Then I notice how smoggy it is. And on the way to my friend's apartment I am reminded of just how chaotic this city is. The old with the new. Nothing is orderly. I am reminded how skilled the drivers are, weaving in and out with motorbikes pushing through every inch of space between vehicles. And it's all so fascinating!
I am looking forward to spending my days eating, shopping, eating and repeat. Yep, it's one of those types of holidays. :)
Day and night view from the apartment
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Hello from Singapore
Your post really made me nostalgic! It's true! So much time as passed since we started this blog and you were off on your adventure! You were leaving and I was sad. I felt like you were moving forward and I felt like I was stuck in my job and in life.
I was sent to the airport by my parents. It was sad to say goodbye to them, but for me, if they were not at the airport, it wouldn't be the same. Haha. They've always sent me off!
Our flight on jetstar was far from relaxing. We barely got any sleep and when we arrived in Singapore at 5am, little did we know that we wouldn't be sleeping till 1am the next day!
Because checkin was at 2pm, Kev and I decided to walk around Singapore and find some food. We walked a good 15km and had sore achey feet by 3pm. We then had a quick nap before meeting up with Jnet and Darryn for dinner.
We ate so much... Oh my god. So much.
:)
Today we are off to the zoo!
I was sent to the airport by my parents. It was sad to say goodbye to them, but for me, if they were not at the airport, it wouldn't be the same. Haha. They've always sent me off!
Our flight on jetstar was far from relaxing. We barely got any sleep and when we arrived in Singapore at 5am, little did we know that we wouldn't be sleeping till 1am the next day!
Because checkin was at 2pm, Kev and I decided to walk around Singapore and find some food. We walked a good 15km and had sore achey feet by 3pm. We then had a quick nap before meeting up with Jnet and Darryn for dinner.
We ate so much... Oh my god. So much.
:)
Today we are off to the zoo!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
You'll be skipping
Anna,
I am wondering what you are doing now and imagining all the feelings that you would be having this moment. It's not hard to imagine because I vividly remember being at the airport, London bound, April 2011.
Feeling a little sorry for myself because I'm all alone. Feeling uncertain because I've never been to London. Feeling sad because I made friendships that I didn't want to end. Feeling lost because I didn't know where I belonged. Not having a place to stay, not knowing whether I would find work, not knowing anyone, not knowing what will happen. And the more time I sat there by myself, and the closer I was to being on that plane, I realised, I knew absolutely nothing!!!
The unknown. That part is the most terrifying. But soon enough, or perhaps you've already realised it, that even though NOTHING is guaranteed, ANYTHING IS possible! You plan flights and accommodation, but what you won't be able to plan, is the best part. The wonderful people you'll meet and the memories you'll have. Some of your best memories will be like shooting stars. They'll fall out of nowhere and leave you mesmerised. If I know you well, you won't just leave a trail. You'll be skipping with glee and merriment as you leave that trail.
So it's you that will be in Singapore reading this blog this time around. And it's this blog that I'm grateful we've started. As quoted from your first ever blog to me, things you said that seems fitting for me to copy and paste for you this time around.
"I miss that nervous feeling of the unknown. There is nothing for you to lose, you just have a whole lot of experiences and new friendships to gain!"
"You are doing what a lot of us only wish to do."
" I am so jealous of you and will live vicariously through your stories."
I'm glad we met for one last time that afternoon :) It was wonderful. Goodbye for now and safe travels from Perth and from me xxx
I am wondering what you are doing now and imagining all the feelings that you would be having this moment. It's not hard to imagine because I vividly remember being at the airport, London bound, April 2011.
Feeling a little sorry for myself because I'm all alone. Feeling uncertain because I've never been to London. Feeling sad because I made friendships that I didn't want to end. Feeling lost because I didn't know where I belonged. Not having a place to stay, not knowing whether I would find work, not knowing anyone, not knowing what will happen. And the more time I sat there by myself, and the closer I was to being on that plane, I realised, I knew absolutely nothing!!!
The unknown. That part is the most terrifying. But soon enough, or perhaps you've already realised it, that even though NOTHING is guaranteed, ANYTHING IS possible! You plan flights and accommodation, but what you won't be able to plan, is the best part. The wonderful people you'll meet and the memories you'll have. Some of your best memories will be like shooting stars. They'll fall out of nowhere and leave you mesmerised. If I know you well, you won't just leave a trail. You'll be skipping with glee and merriment as you leave that trail.
So it's you that will be in Singapore reading this blog this time around. And it's this blog that I'm grateful we've started. As quoted from your first ever blog to me, things you said that seems fitting for me to copy and paste for you this time around.
"I miss that nervous feeling of the unknown. There is nothing for you to lose, you just have a whole lot of experiences and new friendships to gain!"
"You are doing what a lot of us only wish to do."
" I am so jealous of you and will live vicariously through your stories."
I'm glad we met for one last time that afternoon :) It was wonderful. Goodbye for now and safe travels from Perth and from me xxx
Inspiration
Hi Chia!
I'm going nuts with the posts!
As I am doing my last minute clean up before I leave, I found this quote in my notebook that I wrote earlier this year when I was at work. I was so in awe at past Anna's insight of what was to come, that I wrote it out again today to reaffirm its positivity in my mind:
Some people may think I'm a failure for resigning and walking away from law . Some may think I'm irresponsible for not using my money for a deposit on a house but on a 6 months trip. Others may think I'm nuts for starting acting and seeing where it takes me, with no real end goal or idea on how it's going to turn out. For all I know I may just end up as a marine biologist or do something in marketing or communications.
Whatever it is; whatever choice I make, it's going to be mine. If it's a choice that leads me down an unexplored route, so long as it's going to be one that makes me feel happy, I will put on my trekking boots and damn well make sure I leave a trail. :)
I'm going nuts with the posts!
As I am doing my last minute clean up before I leave, I found this quote in my notebook that I wrote earlier this year when I was at work. I was so in awe at past Anna's insight of what was to come, that I wrote it out again today to reaffirm its positivity in my mind:
Some people may think I'm a failure for resigning and walking away from law . Some may think I'm irresponsible for not using my money for a deposit on a house but on a 6 months trip. Others may think I'm nuts for starting acting and seeing where it takes me, with no real end goal or idea on how it's going to turn out. For all I know I may just end up as a marine biologist or do something in marketing or communications.
Whatever it is; whatever choice I make, it's going to be mine. If it's a choice that leads me down an unexplored route, so long as it's going to be one that makes me feel happy, I will put on my trekking boots and damn well make sure I leave a trail. :)
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