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2010 Review
Here’s the review of my New Year’s Resolution for 2010: Finish reading The Message Complete the online drawing lessons Start a company and earn a positive net income (still have a burning desire, but will focus on finishing school first) Communicate better and argue less with my parents (still find it difficult, it’s impossible to […]
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To-do Lists
Started writing down my daily to-do lists on square pieces of paper early this year. Each piece documents 1 week of to-dos. Now close to the year-end, I almost have enough folds to complete an origami ball! Year-end is a period for reflection. The ability to reflect and learn from experience is part of what […]
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Christmas Card
Was up until 5am working on my Christmas card, interesting how time flies when I’m absorbed in my work. It was my first time doing ink & wash and watercolor since returning to HK, brought back good memories of the late-night project crunching time for my cartooning/illustration night courses. Will email the card out tomorrow, […]
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Bonsai Terrarium Class
Took an introduction class on bonsai terrarium yesterday. The instructor performed an amazing live demo and created a scenic landscape inside a semi-enclosed glazed apple. Reminded me of hobbyists assembling model ships inside wine bottles. I’ve already reserved a small space next to the miniature stone garden to put into practice what I’ve learned…
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Holiday
Today is a holiday for both of the countries that had my residence time split almost equally. It was particularly hot today with extreme UV alert, so I didn’t dare to go outdoors but rather spent much of my time at home reading “The Message”. I’ve also spent some time creating my first colored artwork […]
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School
I was 30 minutes late when I arrived at the main campus. Instead of walking in late to a seminar, I went the opposite way to drop off my book at the library. Then I took a long slow walk along the usual route in the very quiet campus. It was a hot and humid […]
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Shelf Doors
Added some coverings for my studio’s shelve. Like many of my DIY projects, it took much longer than I initially planned. But it’s worth the effort, I can now use it to display whatever images I can dream up. Nice furniture should be made to last, the ability to re-skin it to suit different contexts […]
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Best Man
One inevitably feels honored when being asked to be the Best Man for his friend’s wedding, but I was a bit reluctant at first because I don’t really like attracting attention and have a natural tendency to shy away from the spotlight. But after everything about the wedding is completed tonight, I’m glad that I […]
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Architecture without Architects
In my mind, architects always hold this mysterious prestige status, attractive yet unattainable. Perhaps I was drawn to the field by the creative and inspirational masterpieces of world-renowned celebrity architects. It seems to be a field never lacking dreams and aspirations. Yet, my perception of “architects” seems to have shifted slightly after looking at the […]
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