Challenges Ahead 12/28/2011
 
When the future is unknown, you trust in what you know.
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True Happiness 12/16/2011
 
Have you ever felt true happiness? I mean the kind that exhilarates from within. The kind that is not some bullshit-made-up happiness that you force upon yourself. "Oh, I just read a self help book and it says you can be happy by simply smiling for no reason".

Not that kinda happiness. 

Not even the kind of happiness that you feel after a great meal, or after watching a nice movie, or taking a hot shower on a cold Beijing Morning. 

I am talking about the happiness you deserve. 

The happiness you deserve and it comes to you finally after years and years of frustrations, of hard work, of perseverance and patience. When others take easier routes and you stick to your shitty one because you believe in yourself. You know it's harder this way, sometimes your confidence is shaken, many times you stare at a wall without knowing what to do next but you stick to it, because you are responsible, because their are others looking up to you. 

Life is about to turn a new chapter, and I am truly happy.  
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Mom in Beijing 12/11/2011
 
Talked to my Mom last week and she has more or less made up her mind to come live with us in Beijing. "So when you guys go back after visiting here in February, I will go with you". 
First thought when she said that was one of happiness. In someways, also a sense of pride and achievement. I was finally going to take care of my Mom. She was going to live with me and my family. If you ask me, I would consider it a milestone. 
The other feeling was one of sadness. That because Dad will not be accompanying her. Almost wish I could find him somewhere. Maybe go back in time, set things straight. Sometimes I just want to believe he is still there, and if I call home he will answer. Like he always did. 
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I understand I sound very much like an Apple fanboy. And I know its just a freakin phone. However, for me it was about the waiting and being patient. Exhausting all possibilities and NOT jumping on to the bandwagon.I finally got it for a very reasonable price all things considered. 

And it's beautiful :)
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The Shoot 12/11/2011
 
The Short film shoot on Saturday went well. I think. It was good to get back into the grind. We shot till 4 AM. Mike had some interesting gear. Also good to see Tony Ren again. The last time we worked together was six months ago.
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Going to help a friend shoot a short film this weekend. Its been a while since I got creative behind the camera. Have some gear too that I want to field test. Its gonna be really cold out though and its mostly an outdoor shoot at night. But Hey, freezing temperatures or hot desert winds - nothing beats creating Movie Magic!
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That's it! No more waiting! 
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Winter 12/07/2011
 
Its winter now in Beijing. The good part is the snow of course. Even garbage dumps look pretty covered with snow.  The bad part is the cold! lol...and when its windy and cold. 
My car hates winter of course. Needs that extra push at ignition time. Snowing every now and then means it needs to be washed more often. He loves a good wash, but he hates having to do it too often.
Winter also means we cannot do too many family weekend outings. I love the drive to the suburbs during the weekends with Naomi and the little guy. Ah well, we shall wait. 
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So here are some possible ways one could motivate oneself to do the things they want to do:
Using Money:

1. Spend a lot of money on buying new exercise equipment or a gym membership..

Reverse Company:
2. If you want to be rich, hang out where the rich dudes are and feel sorry for yourself. 

Do the opposite thing:
3. You want to loose weight - overeat everyday - you will be so miserable all the time, you will loose your appetite eventually.

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Goddammit! With the holiday rush, its sold out everywhere in the states as well! Well at least around where my friend lives! I really dont want to buy it for twice the price here. Well, not exactly twice.. more like RMB 1000 more.... Hmm...
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