(e)NG LAB

My Rearview Mirror

2008-12-30T17:25:00.004+11:00

Its so easy to put the thinking cap on backward this time of the year, especially on a full stomach after a late lunch and drizzly weather that is as persuasive and as vindicated as a fifty-percent-off-post-christmas-sale poster on parade.
This time last year I was on top of the world but this time round I have to admit I cannot feel more defeated. There, I said it. Its sometimes hard to admit; it could be the connection with certain someone once shared is no where to be found; Or a connection that one desperately pursue had ended before it hardly begun; Or realizing you can't handle being on your own as well as you thought.
Still, one can take the good in solitude; like seeing your grandma healthy and well; Or the knowledge that you are surrounded by people you can count on; Or the feeling that maybe it is quite alright to be completely vulnerable every once a while, even being just on your own.

Under.Stood

2008-10-11T14:48:00.002+11:00

This happens more often than it should.
That feeling of attraction or longing to a particular someone gets all muddled up by everything else... the rest. Kinda like standing in a perfume shop and try to pick out a scent. Unless your name is Grenouille the chances are pretty slim.
We like being understood, 'we' as beings. Being understood kinda sets up a connection. We go out with somebody and talk about ourselves over drinks and dinner to really establish a level of understanding. Something else then builds on top of that I guess. These connection happens at the most unexpected places too, but alot of that is probably make-belief or some element of suspension of disbelief.
So often I hide to avoid it.

Now I really miss that bold connection.

Random acts of sweetness (part 1?)

2008-10-07T23:44:00.003+11:00

Being loaded up with pain killers might have something to do with it... maybe even boredom but mostly they were random acts of kindness. Or just being a little more proactive. Most construct needs rules and reasons to make sense but the one that matters the most - almost always - overwritten by random odds.
A simple random act of kindness where its intention is no more calculated then where the 63rd raindrop of a thunder storm may fall in relation to an Okapi in African jungle. The sugary exchange today in both cases came swift but ever so slightly uneasy. An act that at its best will only conjure up some element of surprise and even some confusion (mostly definitely) but it was good enough of a reason to just, be, exactly what it is.
Rather unnerving to know that a simple act can unhinge all that matters. A simple act of discreet disguise, perhaps, with the intention to protect and shield those by assumption. A simple act that turns all decision - of decisions that was and ever will be into a by product of a series of compromise, lies and secrets.

Random, perhaps, is not nearly as arbitrary as it may seems.

7:35 AM

2008-08-08T08:13:00.003+10:00

I kissed your right cheek, and swiftly slip by your front door like your neighbors cat.
The morning air is crisp and precise like a sharpened blade glimmering in your eyes as tho to say 'beware my dear, oh please beware. Dragging my weary body from your apartment to the car... these arms felt heavy, my thoughts were too.
Being precisely one hour and forty seven minutes early to the coffee shop, the shop itself didn't seem to mind. My cup of flatwhite sat quietly on the table in its ribbed brown recycled paper cup staring right back. The up hill climb seems more forgiving then the usual morning like a slightly awkward hug with a dash of sympathy only a winter morning knows how.
Dear you, my dear - know this, my fingers are always eager to ease your shoulders and my thoughts are too.

love,

Eric

Demolition

2008-03-25T22:31:00.002+11:00

I was about 20 mins late to the site because of traffic going thru Balmain...

A modest house dominated by vegetation as though being devoured by the overwhelming inevitable truth. Inside, a window less room furthest away from the door, inscribed on the back wall were scribbles of child's writing. His pen would've swayed from side to side , the tip of the pen felt every bump on the wall. For years these marks on the wall with peeling paint seems unyielding at times...

Little did I know that it would only take no more than 24 hours to remove every trace of it.

Just nod... its AF1!!!!!!!

2008-01-16T12:12:00.000+11:00

When I'm at the pearly gates

2008-01-09T18:22:00.000+11:00

...and so it is.

2007-12-02T02:21:00.000+11:00

wow.
I made it through the entire November without one entry. I suppose now that uni commitment is over I will have a little more time to my own thoughts. So here we go...
With that said... 6 years of architecture school draws to a close as of yesterday. 6 years... 6 years... and I've become what I try so hard not to over the past 4 years. At the end of the day it was a huge weight lifted... a sign of relief but it is difficult to deny the slightest hint of disappointment in how things ended. I will truly be at ease when I find out if I indeed have made it through but for now the impending still keeps me from a good night sleep.
Maybe the differences are too great... maybe I thought about it too much... maybe I made a big deal out of nothing... maybe be x...y...&z... but this hurts. I almost forgot how bad it feels. How wrong am I.

a blog entry is pretty boring without picture... so here they are...

... flicking through old magazines I came across this iPod ad...in case you're wondering... thats the 1st gen iPod that holds 1000 song... at $895 aud. About half a year later I had my first 2nd gen for about $695 aud ... you know the rest, of cos.

... result of the months of sleepless nights.

All hail Yod!

2007-10-25T23:55:00.003+10:00

am i loco?

2007-10-22T21:26:00.000+10:00

Another reason why i love going to the supermarket...
funny... always thought coconuts reminds me of Munch's 'the scream'.

legal leopard

2007-10-17T21:48:00.000+10:00

....yea i've been waiting for it.. so that makes me a little bit of a geek.

Bite me. hahha!

atomboy

2007-10-15T01:08:00.000+10:00

aka astro boy... coming in 2009?
WOOHOO!

odds

2007-10-01T22:49:00.000+10:00

...must've been years since i last looked in these boxes.
They used to sell them at the news stand for the price of skipping lunch ... thrills wrapped in silver foil. Freshly pressed and cut... corners so sharp that would pierce the shirt pocket (but no one dares to try)... count down from first to the last and eagerly awaits for that 1:72 odds from lady luck. My fav was MJ, naturally, best ever... second to none. I once traded like some 300+ cards for one of MJ's to this kid in the same grade....

ahh... happy days.

Now... let me recollect my thoughts.

perfect

2007-09-30T23:58:00.000+10:00

in the nature of things

2007-09-17T23:57:00.000+10:00

"...in her inventions, nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous"
- Leonardo da Vinci

Clarity (and the lack of)

2007-09-05T22:16:00.001+10:00

That seems to be something I seem to struggle with... being clear.

One thing i'm sure is peanut butter with honey on toast.

Fuck.

strange days

2007-08-24T21:02:00.000+10:00

whaddup world...just a short one.
the bloggin been a neglected cos of the university situation.
Just caught up with work but work ain't going no where... I'm sure you ppl out there would know just exactly what i mean. Hopefully just one of those downtime... if the project doesn't move forward soon it will get ugly real soon.

On a brighter note... Simpsons band-aid, enough said I think...hah don't hate me cos I'll be coolest rocking these badboys.
My third gen ippod came back to life out of the blues thats kinda spooky...

I'm out.

meow meow meow

2007-08-01T18:58:00.000+10:00

hey whaddup ...
Been abit lazy with the blogging but, hey, better late than never, right? I personally have some doubt about that statement... when the moment is gone maybe its better never than late... so better be quick and play it smarter.
Wogwarts reopened yesterday and I'm back for my final semester and to be honest I'm already feeling the pressure. Little bit of pressure is a good thing... this time round tho theres a sense of urgency that I've never felt before... its feels a little crazy that five months from now it will be all over.

the curtis getaway challenge

First to 50km wins! (whats the prize D?)
The first challenge on the nike+... the battle between the silky-D and ERC begins here... see how long it will take us to do 50. This can potentially be the longest 50k challenge ever. Hah! Two lazy fat f$%... my prediction? Neither of us will get there...that was a joke... Hey Silky-D! eat my dust! dust eater !... anyone interested in joining just drop me a line :D

FXX

all fxx assembly been put on hold for a while...pics below are the engine details...

stuff...

Probably old news for the musicheads but came across some new tunes that I'm quite impressed with... just sharing the love. Been listening to Mute Math alot lately... rocking electronica... sounds good to me... so check them out... kanye's new joint "Stronger"... keep an eye out... great song to run to... sampling from daft punk... video is awesome too... kanye making Akira reference... hahah!
Big ups to Wikki for the t-shirts in a can. Me and Pete each got one... I got a 'superpig' tee... hilarious!! Thanks wikki! I'll take some pictures when I rock the tee... feels like tee shirt weather already today!?

thats all for now...
eat more chocolate!

???????

2007-07-26T17:20:00.000+10:00

FXX

"Who's a good piggy?"

2007-07-01T12:09:00.000+10:00

Whaddup!!! My spidey sense is tingling!!
... you know what they say, the highs are high & the lows are low. I've been riding high and feels like things are getting better all the time ,tho the semester kinda ended on a sour note but things are looking up! So I guess there ain't nothing to complain about... There are projects and whole lot more lined up over the break so the future looks bright! More on that later...

big ups to Von for holding down the Superheroes Summit 07...whaddup!
...in the mean time check out Ab's album of the night. Stay tune for more...

I'm out.

when graphic meets architecture

2007-06-21T17:13:00.000+10:00

Perhaps a question I've always been interested in... and one that I've always been quite cautious about. What happens when graphic art meets architecture? Can it escape the ornamentation boundaries it holds? Possibilities ppl! Possibilities! Its an exciting time to be alive (if you're interested in this kind of work)
Project To Surface looks to test these ideas and visuals concepts... Bah check them out! I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Its a comforting sight to see KAWS graphics on a Rhino interface haha~

Here is what the project is about...

Art and architecture collide on Madison Avenue. Project to Surface is a collaboration between five visual artists and an architect in rendering their visual concepts into three-dimensions through the use of cutting edge architecture software, fabrication tools and techniques. David Diao, Kenji Hirata, KAWS, Matzu-MTP and Leah Raintree will work with designer Ben Krone, a rising star in the architecture world, to create five large-scale sculptural panels.

Each three-dimensional relief surface is created using elaborate digital translation tools, such as Rhinoceros CAD software, and then converted into tooling paths and mechanically cut on a 3-axis CNC mill.

In applying advanced architecture tools and processes to project the artists’ visual concepts into three-dimensional relief, PROJECT TO SURFACE seeks to explore the possibilities and dangers of intersecting art and architecture.

Read another way, the word “surface” points to the emergence of the artists’ vision partnered with the architect’s hand, while revealing a series of narratives that document the dynamics of an exploratory collaboration.

The five finished panels and their prototypes will be exhibited in a gallery exhibition at m127, a new Madison Avenue development in New York City designed by SHoP. The exhibition opens June 28, 2007, and runs for two months.

and before i forget... for all the fellows out there with ladies to impress... its easy to do just follow these steps... this proof that anyone can print anything on a tee and sell it... its so easy a flaming monkey can do it with one hand while playing the banjo with the other.

You heard me. A banjo.

butterflies... hurricanes...and a deadline

2007-06-07T10:08:00.000+10:00

Its cold... wet... and miserable here in Syd.
Times like this I'm glad I'm indoor (still in my pj) and with a heater on.
heh.
Not long to go now. Can't wait.
;)

pic below... damn it...great book but damn they take my money when i'm in need... and thanks to Cat for the thoughtful Muse tunes!

Ehhhh!!!!!!???......

2007-06-03T20:02:00.000+10:00

sydney's best ramen

Thats a weighty title to bestow upon this humble ramen house... but its exactly what it is. Ryo's noodle is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant... no gimmicks, just soup and noodle cooked to perfection. To top that off they managed to marry my two of my favorites... jazz and ramen.
I always thought the two are made for each other.
Go! Ramen Go!
...and here it is. I had the standard ramen noodle in pork stock soup. Its perfect for a winter night. Yummm...!!!!

toy story

Hmm... do twenty-five years old play with toys?... Although this is worth hyping about. Japanese toy giant Bandai will release (above) figure by the end of June. The figure is very well detailed and true to its comic book design and specification. Looks to be a pretty sculpt on its facial features and expression. So should a twenty-five years old play with toys... I certainly hope so. (so geeking out right now.......)

"Falling in love...eating...and going to the toilet..."

2007-05-23T23:38:00.000+10:00

...Hold on. Before you close the window. Please. (YouTube is loading anyway...)
...Something to think about on your next long walk to work/home/park/train station/bus stop/corner shop/cafe/

In Richard Goodwin's word... this is what urban condition is about. Couldn't put it better myself.
Maybe not in a idealised manner but the urban condition is driven by connection to facilitate congestion: collision of time and events; points and lines meet; intersect; interrupt; break; merge; rupture then subside.
Virtually endless possibilities of 'becoming' for every corner and every intersection in a neon-lit hyper landscape. Stories of city love and urban heartbreaks echos the murmurs on every turn.

...next time on your way to work or walking home...just think about it.
...you may go back to whatever you were watching on YouTube.

Self-indulgence

2007-05-07T23:08:00.000+10:00

There are lots of reasons not to like Monday...they even wrote a song about it.
I ,on the other hand, had a fantastic day. This particular Monday anyway... uni... life drawing... pepper lunch... then rum and raisin. Whats not to love? (so bite me haters!)
But this trend will not stick around for long though... hah.

Bought 2 new pencils couple of weeks ago (warm grey & sepia) for life drawing. Just thought I'd try something different. They take so time to get used to... maybe abit too hard for my liking. Also switched from A2 to my A5 sketch book ... so that took some adjustment too. Check it...

pics below...big ups to Julia for the little man from jp! it made itself at home hanging with my favorite usb stick... I finally got to use my JB giftcard (thanks Nat B) for some funky soulful tunes... Nina Simone... Marvin Gaye... and Charles Mingus!!!

100th post!!! Red Hot............

2007-04-19T23:40:00.000+10:00

Breaking in my new pen...

...(PRODUCT) red nano

The 8 gig nano is mine at last! muhahah...
Love it (stop hating)! its 8 gig of fine tunes beneath a luscious scarlet aluminum case... yea yea yea part of the proceeds goes towards research to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria...but other than that, its pretty much the same as my old nano. You're quite right to think that this acquisition is almost unnecessary, but children are our future. And love makes the world goes round.
To find out more go joinred
Big ups to Derek for the pick up from Japan.

...CHILI PEPPERS @Sydney 19.04.07

Mild.
Expectation was too high??? Been a long tour?? Venue?? Maybe cos I had a block nose???
They are Rock gods but instead of thunders they brought drizzle, a few lightning and a cold front...Don't get me wrong, they put up a good show... just didn't blow me away like I expected them to...
A some thoughts to share... who is that fifth guy on stage?...Drummer looks like Will Ferrel... Am I the only one remotely disappointed that they didn't play "Get On Top"?

Happy Birthday to JP for turning 2-6... Best wishes...
BIG UPS... and REACT.

Demons

2007-04-17T00:02:00.000+10:00

Call it what you will but everyone has good and/or bad habits... be it small and insignificant or otherwise, there is no denying it. Habits... you know it operates on familiarity or routine tendency... they are hard to give up. The bad ones especially hard to shake. I'm still trying to decide whether 'bad' habits are actually bad. Exorcise the demons on my shoulders ... the angels may leave too. I guess its like trying to quit smoking... (I don't smoke) Still struggling to come to terms with my own. (Note... you know you've grown attachment to it when you name them...)

COLDROCK

Probably has something to do witht the lunar cycles (well, I'm gonna blame it on the moon anyway for my new found sweet-tooth). Conclusion, Milo icecream and snickers chocolate doesn't really work together. I will continue my quest...

THE VILLAGE SESSIONS

Picked up a copy of 'John Mayer - The Village Sessions' over the weekend. The acoustic version of "In Repair" is fantastically depressing

Balancing act

2007-03-31T17:49:00.000+10:00

It might just come down to that... finding the balance. If not, then that ought to be it.
Everything is in balance... or at least it should anyway... but often not.

Like balancing falling building blocks on a platform supported by a stem of flower... then it all come crashing down. But every now and then it finds its equilibrium either by precision or blind luck... then on a count to 3 you can finally let out a sigh of relief.

Off the topic... its been a month since my 25th but gifts are still filtering in. Its like that feeling when you put on a jacket and find a $50 dollar note in the pocket from the last time it was worn. :)

Thanks OG for the awesome 'The Flash' tee...

and while we're on superhero... here is a spidey money bank. (so geeking out right now...)

...and here is a snap of the Quay on a drizzly saturday night.

Epic... like no other (now with pictures!!!)

2007-02-25T23:29:00.001+11:00

[Delayed, but its here now so no harm done I guess.]

First thing.

Big ups to you all~~~!
Thanks for everyone who came to my 2-5 celebration. Big ups for those who came to Tapanade... and those who came partied at Fringe bar...even to those for whatever reasons that didn't make it...(you know who you are) :Thank you... this one goes out to you all... THANKS Von (my 101!)... Carlo (Shaker style!)...Jon Oleg... Kimsta...Derek (Silky!)... Chris (AF1 baby!)... Soph...Cecilia...Natalie B... Russ... Mandy (blinged-out! Dee !)... Ab (its magic!)... Kenny... Natalie L ;)... To the u-ni crew...Peter P... Jono... Julia...Sam... Ian... Sara (congrats!)...Gabe and Paul (what up!)... To the crew back in the days!!...William... Jensen... Carmen... (been too long guys... too long!) ... crazy for this one!! to you... you and you and you and you and ... YOU!

...Honestly I did not expect that many people would show. (No its not the lack of faith I have in you peeps... just overwhelmed by your enthusiasm.)So thanks for showing love... your warm wishes, presents and cards... its much too much but I accepted it all with stomping heels!

...then there was dinner.
Thanks uncle Jim & aunt Daisy...Simon... Stel...Gordon and Lily. Fam away from fam... its always a pleasure to get together for good times!

I had a great birthday wkend and hope you all did too. Lets do it all over again soon.

[edit: 05/03/07]

As promised... photos from birthday... roll it!

Let the good times roll!!!

2007-02-23T16:42:00.000+11:00

Here is the invite that never made it to your inbox...

Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T02:53:00.000+11:00

Overdue

2007-02-13T11:22:00.000+11:00

There is alot to catch up on... yes it been awhile since the last entry. I didn't forget just a few hick-ups along the way (... the accident...summer school... and the wisdom tooth) that slowed me down but I'm BACK!!! I plan to be around for a loooong time. And with weather like this its good time for the great indoor. This is going to be l~o~n~g one...

Cooler than Cool

Zou San inspecting these jeans to make sure that everybit is fresh and cool. Although I had trouble keeping a straight face when Sarah-plain-and-tall (nah, just playing...shes lovely, except her name isn't Sarah) from Maple told me not, and she stressed, NOT to wash them for first few months but instead put it in the freezer. Did I miss something?? But anyway I love these jeans so that's that.

Sarah: So what aren't you gonna do?
Eric: Huh? Not gonna what?
Sarah: You're not going to...?
Eric: ...
Sarah: Wash'em. You're not going to wash them.

CRASH
Still shiver when i think of it.
Like I've been sayin "could've been so much worse..."
I had a minor accident about a month ago driving home after a late night. Fell asleep at the wheel and onto the concrete median strip. Most of the damage was at the front right quarter and I walked away without a scratch.The car been repaired and back on the road now...eek.
So... drive safe everyone... and listen to Dr. Karl.
I'm looking for new set of rims though. (no spinners thanks...)

LUPE @Metro Theatre, Sydney

...thats F-I-A-S-C to the O!
The Fiastroboy!!! He rocked Metro Sydney. One man. One turn table. Catch him if you ever get the chance. Michael Jordan check-1-2. Food & liquor. It was written... you dig? (HAHA!) Met Jess D. and her sister too. Lovely people.

ERIC'S GOOD FOOD GUIDE*

Might not be so great if you have it everyday but these yummys makes me happy... It claimed in bold font that "the cookie is BACK!!!"... if its printed in big bold letters then it must be true. Cookie from Streets is back. My question is when did it go away??

Thanks to Chai (pronounced Kai) for introducing me to Dean's Cafe and the snickerbar shakes. The eclectic little gem is cool for chillin with good company. They play great music too. Highly recommended.

UPN (a.k.a. masters of universe summer intensive elective)

Another subject. Another disappointment.
Not exactly sure what drove me to pick up a summer elective. Out of boredom? guilt? Over the 4 weeks we dissected and explored the existing condition of the Ultimo Pedestrian Network and its potential of the project to facilitate near future development in the area. My project involved UPN threshold, distilling connection thru TAFE connecting Broadway onto UPN and reinstate a small abandoned laneway back into the pedestrain spine. Potentially a great project but at the end it was another undercooked project that I didn't follow thru (though I was on painkillers for the last 2 weeks).
This trend in my projects is very alarming. Especially heading into my final year.

WISDOM

One word.
Painkillers.

[edit: 14/02/07]

...THANKS.
Big thank you to the people showing love and showered me with lovely gifts and souvenirs from different time zones. You know who you are!
below... hah thank you Vonevil for the 101 on life (I don't even know what to say, ha)... thank you Nat B. for the mask from Venice, complete with blings... Thanks Vivian for the Calcifer (!) key charm, straight fire baby!... thank you Joojoo for these Eames coasters and Bookclip from MoMA, they are still in their packaging cos they are too precious to put my drinks on it...and big ups to Ada for the giant 'shroom from jp. Grow up big and strong!

...told you it be long.
...phew... thats all for now over and out... last word from Gizmo...
'til next time.

the beginning, 2 times!!

2007-01-15T20:55:00.000+11:00

image: NikeSB.org

I like sneakers. It is a known fact to most of you.
I like Air Jordan sneakers. Again, it is not unheard of.

I like them. ...but to pay $200 usd for sneakers that are likely to remain locked inside a box does seem somewhat a waste. (Ha! I KNOW!!!)

"How long has it been since your last sneakers purchase son?"
"..."

In other breaking news... Dr Cameron & Dr Chase got engaged.

stranger in paradise

2007-01-04T15:29:00.000+11:00

I am 699 km away from home.

As the Byron trip took an unexpected turn I ended up here at surfers paradise. The gloomy weather the last couple of days been a let down.I grew tired of the gimmick nature of this place. The entire place is like theme park...kinda makes me sick to the stomach. I've got a spliting headache from last night...I feel like crap!!!

Now, incase you're wondering about the picture... Everyone knows blog without picture is boring so that just serves as a distraction. Nothing more.

and happy new year everyone.

Seasons Greeting

2006-12-23T19:51:00.000+11:00

To all,
Have a safe and wonderful holiday. Best wishes.

Perfect Blend

2006-12-21T23:12:00.000+11:00

Ever wonder what a sip of heaven is like?
Campos coffee at Newtown.

life. drawing.

2006-12-18T23:54:00.000+11:00

Lake house 2006... otherwise known as the "annual masters of the universe challenge and other stuff". Same place... around the same time of the holiday season... same crew, well, almost... minus Jordan this year. (I even updated my laker #8 to a #24... ) Just boozing and cruising...chillin' and bitchin' (I don't think people say that anymore?). Felt so removed from everything and i meant everything even though it was really an 1 and 1/2 hours drive. Haven't felt so calm and at peace with myself in a long time... or maybe it was the alcohol talking. I joke... I don't encourage drug uses and alcoholic abuse. ~ha!
Weather was a little unforgiving though... but that didn't stop us from getting into the cricket hype... clearly some of us been watching too much tv... and I found another reason for me not to pick up a cricket bat again. Clearly not my thing cos I look like a retard swinging that bat. ha. It finally cleared up on the day we were leaving.
So off to the jetty...

Below are some of the drawings from the past monday at Arthouse. Its really quite satisfying to be able to just sit and draw for an hour or two and nothing but that. There was a range of drawings there I noticed as I walked around between breaks. Some drawings are immaculate in details some are more expressive than others. Some are clearly new to it and you can really tell but best part is no.body.cares. If you suck then embrace that suckiness and suck with style. I've been telling everybody about these life drawing sessions but so far had very little (next to none) interested parties. C'mon people come for the booze and stay for the boobs! Erm....
Have to say I can really get use to this lifestyle...

Few more days to Christmas.
I really don't fancy this time of the year.

Close Encounters

2006-12-11T02:02:00.000+11:00

9th Dec, 2006.
Robbie Williams Close Encounters Tour @ Sydney

He is. A singer. A songwriter. Above all, an entertainer.
I received the tickets many months ago. Anticipation and expectation was high.
Very high.
And he delivered.
There was tension in the air...cool air none the less... some people were getting quite touchy about their space... I just love cat fights... this time was a shouting match between two women who grew tired of each other's back... though no punches were thrown... I rocked 3-stripes (but not the Asics)... and the tour tee from last time Robbie played in Sydney... but nothing makes you feel your age then having two teens referring to your tee as "old school" and "vintage"... really. (my apologies goes to the one that stood behind me and her toes.)... occasional breeze meant I had constant supply of fresh air...I like oxygen..."Sneaky Sound System" kick started the crowd before Robbie rocked the Sydney stage... Connie Mitchell's vocal (think Jill Scott meets electro/ dance) was incredible riding high on dance beats... then purchases were made on iTunes when I got home... I often get my sunnies mix up with night vision goggles...he sang 'Back For Good'... My bad, its not cool to call them sunnies, apparently the word is 'stunners'... 'stunners'....'stunners'... 'Come Undone' and 'Feel' still my favorites... I missed you and the RW last tour we went to...Stage and effects looked awesome... all them pretty lights... I've got a bad habit of profiling people near me... he sang 'Back For Good'...unrelated note, apparently its difficult to make eye contact in conversations when one is wearing stunners with reflective lenses... all things in life is conditional... 'Monsoon' and 'Rock DJ' great for shouting...wish he did more swing numbers like 'Mr Bojangles'... he sang 'Back For Good'?...one of the best show I've seen... and I believe I'm not gonna see another one for a long time.

pics below... picture worth a 1000...so thats 6000. Go figure. (que "let me entertain you")...

new addition

2006-12-01T22:31:00.000+11:00

say hello to 'zou san' which apparently translate to 'Mr Elephant' in japanese.
He might just be the most adorable soft toy. Ever. Maybe a little silly but I actually took it out on a field day. One look at it and a wave of 'awww' will follow. Sadly though zou san signifies something a little bit personal for discussion on the interweb. Its a longing... that without a doubt I'm going to miss someone but anyway I'm sure there are better things to dwell on...

Like the new CD i bought... new Eason's album, "What's going on...?" (definitely a question I've been asking myself lately...probably too much.) surely thats something to be excited about. Some good tracks to watch out...1...3...6-10. Ummm thats almost the entire album...hmmm.

On a totally unrelated matter, I received an email from my design tutor asking me to work up a few 'money shot' from the last project for the university's catalogue of studio work. I hate this time of the year where we play the waiting game... I'm not the only one (yeah i aware of that) but sucks... feel like a sitting duck. or a person. whatever.

pics below... riding with zou san... Eason's CD waiting to be imported.

what Sarah wants, Sarah will have

2006-11-23T21:02:00.000+11:00

Sarah Blasko @Newtown

Sarah 'cute as a button' Blasko played at Newtown to promote her latest album. So its the Sarah I came to expect... captivating vocal...funky sounds...quirky dance (do the twist!). If you have yet to hear Sarah's work ...mm go look her up... or not. (See if I care.) I didn't understand a word she said in between songs... she mumbles to the mic with a tiny voice like a smitten kitten... its ok cos she is pretty. yes.

hmm... nike + iPod kit... music and sport , who would've thought !?...unlikely I'll run again this afternoon. Maybe wait for tomorrow morning for its first test. Anyone has the running kit ?? let me know if you do! Do the workout plan ! 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and...

[edit]

ok! so I couldn't wait to go for my first test run... if somehow i can download Dr Cameron's voice onto the iPod that would be great !!! but until iTunes offer that service the default voice will do just fine (HA!). Its actualy quite cool to have a "power song"... all went well until on the return I realised I lost the little nike button thingy... had to back track the route... and also found out that from here (home) to aunt's place is only about 2.8 km... Got to somehow fix the button on to my sneaker... suggestions anyone?

new

2006-11-14T16:13:00.000+11:00

It was on cable news few days ago that I learnt that the old Star Ferry Piers will be removed to make way for a bypass and shopping mall. Many Hong Kongers bid mournful farewell to the city's icon. From the few times that I crossed the harbor on a Star ferry, yes, it was nothing short its place in National Geographic as one of "50 places of a lifetime". While it may resemble certain Vogon plan...it got me thinking...

Consider these, the notion of new, old and renewal.

Speaking of new...Congrats to the newly weds... Gordon and Lily. Wow...

Counting down

2006-11-05T21:59:00.000+11:00

T-47hrs...

T-70hrs...

???

2006-11-04T23:34:00.000+11:00

This rate pretty high on the cute-o-meter.
Check it out...
ah... time killer...thy name is youtube

the wait is over

2006-11-04T00:24:00.000+11:00

"6"

2006-11-02T23:27:00.000+11:00

6 days to hand-in. (More like 5 days) and pieces slowly (... too slow) falling into place...Must pick up the speed and work out on critical path. Its like design on diet. With my powerbook missing in action for past two days I was forced (but glad) to work more on the model, only to have it knocked back (but for good reason) To be honest, I'm scared out of my wits about how the semester might end, but I should come out on top.

Wish me good luck.
Or help me locate the other 6.

Plan B

2006-10-19T22:25:00.000+10:00

Having so much trouble pulling this semester together... I ask myself everyday, every night "Do you want to get thru this semester?" Got into this funk and must get out before its too late. This headache and fever not helping either.

try something else... been listening to this dude Paolo Nutini. Check him out ... "last request" ..."these streets"... and the rest of the album.

Hopefully the next post will be of some good news.

Melted Wings

2006-10-13T01:06:00.000+10:00

Daedalus & Icarus... who built wings which they attached to their arms with wax. But Icarus flew too high and close to the sun and his wings melted and he fell to his death.

Lost (auto)focus

2006-10-11T10:53:00.000+10:00

[edit: 11/10/06]

Went to change my phone plan cos the old contract I was with is charging me ridiculous call rate (weird cos I don't make that many calls, and not many people calls me either)... action needed to be taken. So in affect, cheaper rate (hopefully translates to cheaper phone bill) and a new phone: K610i from Sony Ericsson. I sure am gonna miss my K750i for its auto focus guess I can always go back to my old. But this baby is 3G, so... movin' on up... video calls hmmm... not likely.

Drawings from the past Monday... on that note: babies and drawings in public... what do they have in common? They are like an invitation for strangers to come and start tellin their life story or random conversation about their favorite soda. Please. Anyway... just some good ol' sketches for illustration. Almost had my head chopped off when I told my tutor I was going to pull these pages out of my sketchbook -_-;

Enjoy.

Mobile

2006-10-09T22:32:00.000+10:00

Some write signs and pleas. Some hassle passer-by. Most just stays out of the way (whose way? Really.) They dwell the city at there own pace. They smoke, they drink outside or under corporations canopy. Park bench. Backstreets. Some carries their life in a bag other more excessive they push theirs on a shopping trolly. (I asked this man if I could take a picture of his trolly and he was nice enough to let me snap away.) How many trollies will I need to fit all my 'stuff'? Yes - given his situation its easy to say that its not his making, sure, point taken - but I admire the level of clarity of what IS essential.
Pity? No. I envy them.
Why is he wearing a suit you ask? cos he is classy :)

Last week was the first taste of what is to come... the next seven weeks or so. Been physically, mentally bacnkrupt after many sleepless nights I was virtually a walking dead powered by red bull and caffine. Its drawing close to the business end of things not looking forward to it ... but BRING IT ON! The pic below quite adequately sum up my state after last week's struggle... IDIOTS!

I bought a lil mencessory for myself... probably paid more than what I would usually...but.....um... here it IS...

Explain

2006-10-04T18:07:00.000+10:00

Sarah Blasko's new single "Explain" ... on iTunes.

The Golden Ticket

2006-10-03T04:25:00.000+10:00

[edit: 04/10/06]

Here is a rare glimpse at the production floor. I stayed up all night and painted two pictures for the pin up next morning... result was a surprise even to myself.

The break is over and it is quite possible that I have broken my personal record for laziness over the past week. When it all falls down its time to buckle down and get back to work. Sudden epiphany that I really must find a job...and fast.

Want some opinion on this one, Nike Dunk (Jordan III color) I'm 50/50 on this one *image taken from Provider ,Melbourne.

Pictures from the long weekend...
pics below...battle aganist the Heartless (and aunt for the tv)...picture from speeding vehicle...me & Claire... @equilibrim, birthday girl and co...@Manly from left: Ken, Carlo and apparently a zombie that looks alot like me...love is in the air... as was hooters.

Drawings and lilies

2006-09-24T21:15:00.000+10:00

Color studies with w-colors... couple of them is a disaster... but not without any satisfaction.
I must admit this is easier than it looks...
The florist said it will last about 10 days plus... but in this kinda room temp... probably last only 7-8.

pic below... blossomed lily...

why not?

2006-09-23T23:12:00.000+10:00

bought some yellow lilies... its spring.
...and did some cleaning while i'm at it. As pointed out by Wiggs... (he's cool)
That's all folks!

Supermodel

2006-09-21T15:42:00.000+10:00

"supermodel"
417 Bourke St,Surry Hills (behind Object gallery or part of ??? you can figure it out.)
2nd -24th September
As part of the St Margarets Design & Architecture Festival Supermodel is a rare show case of collection of models from Sydney based Architects + student models. It is an impressive collection of work under one roof...some model will simply blow your mind. And from memory it is the first of its kind. Go check it out before it close this Sunday. Don't miss it. And check out the Bombay Sapphire Design Awards too... upstairs of the Object Gallery ... and the Manga Pod by Atelier Bow Wow...downstairs of the OG.
... and if anyone spot model #179 let me know.

Meet Nugle the tea meister.

2006-09-18T17:27:00.000+10:00

THAT'S RIGHT!!!! (It's a photo-finish)
Join Nugle the tea meister in near future on a jorney of melancholy, laughter and heartbreaks... thanks again people.
(I personally would've called him Barry...)

I've been missing for awhile... I'm back now. Its gonna be ok.

Here is something to be excited about kids... and don't say I didn't warn you... Christmas came early this year... Santa brought his guitar along and grew his hair...John Mayer @ Enmore theatre in November!

Clean up in aisle 3...

2006-09-10T21:35:00.000+10:00

Miserable weather continues thru the weekends... the rain and wind... best weather to snuggle up with somebody under the doona and not get out of bed til noon but since I got nobody to suggle up with its just torture... straight torture...
Boredom got the better of me and I just had to get out of the house (theres only so much you can read about 'diagrams' in one day) so off to the supermarket I went. At the risk of sounding like a loser... I quite like trips to the supermaret anyway ... cut to the chase I got myself lotsa yummys for my tummy HAHAHA! spam...kitkat cookie dough flav...oreo wafersticks (not so great)... tic tacs...tuna...sugus... jap mayo... check it ppl.

in other news from mc cool lab...

The following names been shortlisted... They are in no particular order... Those that didn't make the list I thank you all for your participation... (bow)

*Buru-ji
*La Goutte
*Blutooth
*Nugle
*The Abominable Tea Meister

and a wildcard entry...
*Jeebus

... result coming soon.

Stay tune.

(cue drum rolls)

Folded

2006-09-07T22:22:00.000+10:00

Ben Folds X Sydney Symphony at the Opera House...
Elaborately rearranged... both new and classics... re-presented the post-modern piano man's work with a layer of theatricality and bitterness. (hmm sounds right to me ????). Its hard not to be moved by his honesty and sense of reality...couldn't shake this heavey feeling though I tried... something was missing...the wind and the torrential rain...and whats this about Ben not cussing on the mic tonight?

...and one super cute tour tee...take a look.

While we're on music... John Mayer's new album 'Continuum' is probably the best thing I've heard this year... one word... soulful. He is all soul baby! He does what you do with a pen and words with his guitar. If you have yet to hear it ... go give it a try... I know you guys will somehow get your hands on it legally or illegally, whatever, just shut up and listen.

(Ever get that one song that pierce right through you?)

Before I forget, thanks for all the entries for the contest... it will close on sunday... I'll have the result for you guys soon after.

oh and season 3 of House started...

wk ?

2006-09-07T14:13:00.000+10:00

Here are some experiments with watercolor from illustration the past Tuesday... it was a total disaster!!! They were practices for washes (from light to dark etc)... I was really struggling with it ... soon gave up and got bored... then sketched over it.
Gonna be a big week for design... more on that later.
Probably a good thing I got fired.

Enjoy.

Naming contest

2006-09-03T20:52:00.001+10:00

Haven't posted any drawings lately.
Probably cos I haven't been drawing. yea, thats probably it.

anyway... here it is.

He needs a name... and you guys get to name him (or her)
Winner will get ... something. I'll figure that out later... I promise it will be good.

So all y'all should put on that thinking cap (or not)...get creative... get silly...
Place your entry (INCL. name and other stuff to explain why) in comments and I'll review it, everyone should have a crack at it... I'll announce the winner.... when I'm ready.
Entry is open to everyone... Thats everyone/anyone. Going international...

edit: I should also mention that I'll adjust/ tailor the prize according to the winner... but I assume it will include a drawing in some shape or form.
edit: theres no limit of number of entries so go crazy! but PLEASE include the name and the rationale behind thy creativity...

OST to Spring

2006-09-01T18:04:00.000+10:00

I never did finish writing that song... well, its missing lyrics. Maybe I can finally finish it.
I walked into a cafe near my local library ...where soccer moms schoolgirls congregated and gossiped over tea and cakes. I ordered and waited. It was Katrina & the Waves "Walking On Sunshine" playing on the radio... (wheres my coffee?) .. It was Extreme's "More Than Words" next... I walked out with my coffee in one hand and chuckled. I put my earphones back on and drifted away between my ears. It was Joe Cocker playing... unmistakable electric piano intro... "Feelin' Alright". I chuckled.

That was the soundtrack to 6 minutes 18 seconds of my first day of Spring, my first day of September 2006.

What was playing on yours?

edit: Who removed their comment on post made on July 14, titled "1:25"?

Thunder (...cue rain)

2006-08-30T16:31:00.000+10:00

whoa. (thanks Keanu)
A jet black Thunderbird landed outside the office.

Bad just got worse...
shit just not going my way... must've pissed someone off upstairs.
What I gotta do to get a break!!?
Like they say...what doesn't kill me will only make me stronger... ( I guess we never hear from those that were ...HA!)

on a up note (not really)... JT's and John Mayer's new album droppin soon. ?????

edit: JT's album is hotness!

less is more

2006-08-27T21:14:00.000+10:00

Quick one for sunday...
Check out the new 300ml Coke can design... it's bare, It's bright, it's fresh, it's sexy!
All about the image marketing blah blah blah... the sucker worked on me! (and I don't even drink coke!) hah.

Took out a whole lotsa books on Photovoltaics from library today... Site analysis will have to wait til Tuesday...weather today is ridiculously good, I, on the other hand, am at a new low.

And before I forget...Happy birthday to A-D-A!

pics below... them cokes again...fun with photobooth

wk4

2006-08-24T19:24:00.000+10:00

So this is how is going to work...
I'm going to try and document this semester's design project (and others) and track the progression week by week. Its kinda a passive surveillance on my own progress/ process and keep certain degree of self-criticism parallel to the project as week goes by. I'm a little unsure how it will turn out and am a bit frighten to put it out in the open...

The past week was a simple task working with materials/ cladding. Idea was to recontextualise, to create a protype of a cladding (??). Mine was a simple one... working with material's properties choosen (in this case, timber veneer from Reverse Garbage). By weaving the strips together (with grains going perpendicular to one another) to enhance to strengh of the material...and to use the rigid material in a way similar to fabric. (After thought) As an concept for cladding ,by weaving - material is partially both inside/outside thus space in between offers oppurtunity for programs to be inserted??? so the skin also forms the gut of the building. skin*floor slab* wall*ceiling*skin*floor slab*wall.....
...but the result was a rather ugly looking placemat, which is kinda disappointing.

This week the group was given some information of the site...

Crash

2006-08-21T16:10:00.000+10:00

Worst iMac ever.

I got head

2006-08-20T12:28:00.000+10:00

Just a quickie for the lazy Sunday morning...
Thanks to a kind retailer at Glebe Market ... Lego Skywalker has a new face!
Enough said. ;)

Dust & Pies

2006-08-13T01:06:00.000+10:00

Kick up the dust 06... big up to Vonsta! ( and the rest of ADC) for pulling the event together. Pointing creativity in the right direction. The night was a mix bag ... some acts were awesome some weren't so my cuppa but these people they are doing what they love, one for the music! Keeping it alive!... Then there were the night's MCs... I say people should turn off their teevee and stop watching so much MTV and Channel V... (pacific...pacific...pacific... hot damn!)

And Happy Birthday to Liz! Thanks to Ken and Liz I finally had my first Harry's Pie from the cafe de wheel. I had a chicken and cheese and a 'Tiger'... Its one step up from a kebab... but thats not saying much. But I will go back for another.

pic below... 'tiger'

City Love

2006-08-01T01:58:00.000+10:00

Sometimes if you listen closely enough you can actually hear the city breathing among streets we walk, between murmurs of city’s architecture only to be interrupted by the break of dawn and its hustle & bustle.
Learning about a city is a lot like being in a relationship (I'm aware the same thing can be said about lots of other things) ... We fall head over heels by a city's charm its charisma & characters blinded by its sights and sounds; drawn in by its lure and excitement; We learn its way of life and its culture their history, past glory and wounds... streets and roads explored in order to navigate efficiently and at greater ease, discovering things that sometimes proves to be some what devious yet adventurous; How many roads one passes on their way to and from A&B? Where routine and regularity becomes streets with no names nor identity? Its fragmentation conjures up finer grains and sensitivity that soaks into our very skin like spilled red wine on carpet; One can spend a life time learning its seasonal change its shifts in rhythm to adapt, enrich, compromise and to compensate and still be surprise even by the smallest of details; We travel the world but yet there’s no place like home, some says.
And like a good lover, it always leaves the sweetest taste in your mouth.
Goodbye Paul and Jen...Sydney was on its best behaviour the past couple of days... until next time? Maybe in Vienna (ha!)

*But tonight it sleeps uneasy.
Night falls.
Black... like her hair.

pics below... Sydney money shot... Paul, Jen and yours truely.

Mos-Definitely not happy

2006-07-27T13:48:00.000+10:00

ARGH!!! The HUMANITY!!!

Again, from the lion's lair... i bring forth bad news this time round'.

Just found out that DJ shadow + Mos Def is touring the country... then found out they played at the Hordern Pavilion the past Sunday (23rd)...

Milk X Pharrell's "In My Mind"

2006-07-26T19:47:00.000+10:00

Milk special x with the BBC, Pharrell's new release... 3 covers (above 1 of 3)... and stickers.
The 'Baby Milo-like' graphics is abit meh ... but still cute and still sells I guess.
As for the album though... its much more groovy than I expected (do ppl still use 'groovy'?)... Very Neptunes right from the start... keeping it playa as Skateboard P will have you believe.

Connecting the dots

2006-07-26T09:55:00.000+10:00

Reporting live from the lion's lair.. otherwise known as the office.
I really should stop flipping coin to decide whether to bringing an umbrella in the morning cos my luck with the weather sucks! I was soaked head to toe running from train station to the bus stop near Central (393) ... It is now sun shine and lollypop outside. Plus its hard to sneak into the office undetected with sqeaking wet sneakers (floorboards...)

Moving along...

In the strange and wonderful world of design/concept... this is what I stumbled across... the i-bar (note: it is not an iPod accessory.) , the intelligent surface system ... Take a look at the movies and see it in motion. Real cool, because it gives you instant visual feedback on motion/movement/touch/proximity of anyone that comes close to it including that hot girl across the room who just bought a vodka & tonic. Not so cool, because it will cost crazy amount of coins... kinda like that floating bed. Cool, because of the amount of information one can feed thru this gadget (graphics...text...light sequence...it even plays pong!!!) Not so cool, cos it will cost alot alot alot of coins.

Ah,... back to work.

Goodies

2006-07-24T00:45:00.000+10:00

pics below... Sunday morning... Dave's block party DVD. Missed it when it was at Dendys... have yet to see it.

Byaaaah!

Good ideas/Bad ideas II

2006-07-23T01:34:00.000+10:00

Yet another installment of 'Good Ideas/Bad Ideas'... I'll keep this one short... lets hope it doesn't happen to often.

Bad Ideas...
1. Affogato at 1 AM ... especially when an early night is much needed. Byaaah !!!

2. Foot long hot dog from Maisy's... (those of you from Sydney will know what its about...) It is death disguised as hot dog masked by cheese and fried onion. Pete, you could've rescued me from myself ! Bahahahahha !!!!

Good Ideas...
1. Dave Chappelle's Show - "Lost episodes" ...its DELICIOUS!!!... Byaaaaah! (Thanks Ian for hooking me up!)

BYAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!

wolfmother @ Hordern Pavilion

2006-07-21T01:05:00.000+10:00

Still remember when Christian gave me the sampler of his brother's band to listen (hah ! thanks dude!)
This is the band that played at the Gaelic club last year...
I have a bangin headache ... my ears are still ringing... Wolfmother rocked the house tonight!!!!

Speaking of good tunes... JT's "Sexy Back" is HOT HOT HOT! ... Take it to the chorus !!!

1:25

2006-07-14T01:27:00.000+10:00

missing someone.
can't sleep.

feel terrible for doing so.

Click...clicking...clicked

2006-07-13T18:04:00.000+10:00

Its not often that I enjoy Adam Sandler's humor, don't get me wrong he is a very funny guy on screen just that his movie was never my cuppa. But I did enjoy "Click" alot. Theres no surprises in plot... stardard romantic comedy formula but when something is executed well no one will blame you for thinking inside the square... so long it is a good looking square then everybody goes home happy. Plus Kate Beckinsale plays an Architect's wife, so I for one was one of those people. Its a delight when things just clicks... Or maybe its the fact that Sandler plays an Architect in the movie... getting shafted by his boss/client/wife/kids/everyone... although I'm not so sure about his portrayal of an Architect but he gets something right every now and then... apparently they are doomed to a life of slavery under their own expectation. Darn it. Or maybe because of Kate Beckinsale. Who knows? I liked it, and that's that.

Some say fast food will kill you.
Probably true. But why should that stop anyone stuffing themselves with junk. Nor should that stop anyone from jumping for joy when they find a thigh and a drummie in a two piece feed. Or alternatively , have a Burgerlicious burger.
What can possibly be better than a perfectly grlled Gringa burger (with tasty cheese... avocado... sundried tomato... capsicum...yogurt...rocket...) twice in a week? huh? Hmmm....
*deep thoughts (... sunday morning basketball... a new pullover... a new sofa...a new heater...pocky decore... tuna onigiri...Chet Baker............Kate Beckinsale) ????
So its probably not the best thing in life but why should that stop it from being a very very tasty burger? nah... I'm just buggin' ... go get yourself one of those.
And listen to some Chet Baker. That old smoothie.

Until next time.

pics below... sunday basketball beverages (green one is mine)... world's greatest burger...reason to go watch "Click"...cafe South...Chi's cat... another reason to go watch "Klick"

huh?

2006-07-11T23:40:00.000+10:00

We all feel like that sometimes I guess. Don't we?

The Black of Night

2006-07-01T04:45:00.000+10:00

S1 is over ...again. Not much surprises with very few exception but at the end of the day I'm safe for another semester. Someone suggested maybe I need to take a break and do soemthing else. Entertaining thought but the bottom line is I want to finish the degree a.s.a.p. Not sure why though. Its not really a linear process but somehow by thinking of it that way makes things less complicated more bearable.
First of July. Another month. Another day. Another night. Tonight feels like one of those night where the seconds hand on the clock ticks back and forth... back and forth... stuck. The loosen tap... drip...drip...drip. Sun slowly breaking through the black of night.
The past Tuesday was Coldplay @ Sydney, SEC. I didn't prep myself for it by putting "X&Y" on loop 24/7 and really didn't know what to expect to be honest. Their infectious melody and Martin's onstage persona lifted the crowd to their feet. (My fav is still 'Clock')I don't think I've ever seen the SEC full house...every seat... SEC is always half empty... (half full... whatever!) I looked at her all the time and she looked so gorgeous when shes not aware of my stares.) I really didn't want the night to be over (but it did) They, again, claim the top spot on my iTunes play counts

Pic below... COLDPLAY @SEC

Afterwords

2006-06-23T23:45:00.000+10:00

Yep. Its official.
I have definitely lost my sense. Derailed.
It sucks not knowing what to feel... or when your action and thoughts do completely different things. When one is obviously happy to see someone why go and put up an 'just-don't-give-a-f^&k' face; Or when you see things that just makes no sense.
Is it just a case of I see what I wanted to see???

Temporary down time. But have to push on.

F.F.F.

2006-06-23T09:22:00.000+10:00

Kostas Seremetis Exhibition

Someday Gallery is very proud to announce that New York artist Kostas Seremetis will be in Melbourne for his first Australian solo exhibition "F.F.F" from Friday 16th June to Sunday 16th July 2006.

F.F.F. is an exhibition of new works by Seremetis, featuring large-scale paintings, graphic pulp-inspired prints and works incorporating neon lights and wood. Kostas has recently undergone an artistic metamorphosis, building upon his signature graphic sensibility to incorporate new mediums, subjects, and projects, on a scale unlike anything he has undertaken previously. His recent works are still heavily influenced by science fiction and pop culture, but are also anchored with more serious undertones.

This will be the first time Australian audiences have had the opportunity to experience the works of this young visionary, who has been referred to as "one of this generation's radical iconoclastic minds”, and who currently stands at the allegorical crossroads of the art establishment and pop subculture.

Kostas Seremetis has exhibited work at: Deitch Projects, New York; Made Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver; Colette, Paris; Hyteck Convention Center, Hong Kong; Laforett Museum, Tokyo; Parco Museum, Tokyo.

Worth a trip to Melb to check it out?

Morning. Glory.

2006-06-23T09:18:00.000+10:00

As the whole nation glued to their tv set 5 AM(or the sofa bed next to the tv set) the Socceroos advance to the next stage of the Wcup after a thrilling, spinetingling match that had all the dramas (ooohs and ahhhs) against Croatia which ended in a draw of 2-2. Glory to Harry and the 'roos. (Seeing the PM on the morning news sat infront of his television fitted in his infamous green&gold attire is....hilarious. :D)

My morning however is a little different.

Not sure if I'm just not used to getting up so early but the morning felt kinda edgy... something just wasn't right about the morning air. The high rise apartments near by (still hesitant to call them high rise... the fact that they are only tall relative to surrounding) hidden like an ominous tower of doom behind dark clouds... (or a silly giraffe hiding from its predator, haha). Fog thickens the further I walk down the backstreet, one can hardly see clearly beyond 30 meters, not unlike my thoughts, metaphorically speaking. Even after a cup of hot cocoa and banana bread with ms gorgeous in the morning... feels like theres alot on my mind. :(

Pics to follow... Fogged up... troubled mind?

Onigiri

2006-06-22T19:07:00.000+10:00

This is by special request by Niki, she asked if I can post it here ... so here it is.

Bad ideas...

2006-06-22T01:36:00.000+10:00

1. Beer and Oporto burger

2. Getting drunk hours before a basketball game. Apparently I played better when i was drunk ... but that could easily be the alcohol talking.

3. Instant noodle + two fat frankfurt sausages at 1 AM ... Thought it was a good idea at first (where all bad ideas starts) but turned out not so great hahah... I couldn't even finish the last one. Just looking at that makes me feel sick. Get that away from me... I need a drink of water.

Lets take a ride

2006-06-18T02:03:00.000+10:00

Driving back home ... I'm sure you know where they were taken. Sometimes being the driver really suck cos you miss out all the beauty along the way. Sure , keep your eyes on the road, but look what we're missing. I used to love the Sunday morning drive for that reason... one can drive slow and really take a look at everything along the way and enjoy the jorney (even better if there is someone to share it with). I don't want to spell everything out for y'all and get all philosophical at this time of the night... so I'll leave you with these pictures and since a picture is worth a thousand words (and thats 3000-worth). In Jack's words, slow down everyone... you're moving too fast....

But do drive safe everyone.

X

2006-06-14T06:07:00.000+10:00

How do you cross out a "X" ?

"One Man Band"

2006-06-10T15:40:00.000+10:00

The things we do for coins...
I downloaded a short film by Pixar from iTunes store titled "One Man Band"... Now I don't usually buy videos since I don't actually own a video iPod but this one is worth every cent. It is a story of two street musician battling it out in the name of coin. A coin from a humble village girl. If you haven't already seen it at "Cars" ... go download it from iTunes Store.

And before I forget... Happy belated Birthday to my aunt Janice !!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Adidas brings back the Audi TT!!!

2006-06-08T02:01:00.000+10:00

THEY ARE BACK!!!
The white one had a laker-facelift... think that was Kobe's exclusive when he was still with Adidas... anyway something to be excited about !!!
Too bad they're not coming back with the Sunshine... :(

Somethings gotta give...

2006-06-01T16:35:00.000+10:00

Looks like I've been blogging alot lately. (yea... but bloggin about nothing though.) Its just one way to keep myself amused I guess. Everyday is full of surprises... some good some bad... some aren't so surprising... some you just don't even know where to start hah! ...Every first of the month makes me think of you more than usual.
Moving right long... After countless phone calls and emails to the Architects and numerous visits to the North Sydney Council we (the urban & city crew) are finally making some progress. The folks and Alex Popov Archtects finally agree to meet with us to discuss details and designs of the Canopy Apartments. And they did not disappoint I must say. The more I learn about the design of these apartments the more I appreciate it. Everything is rational and the pieces just falls in the right place. After a while you just can't imagine it being executed any other way. Certain constrains started to define and narrow options but it was cleverly handled. The out come was a delightful solution... regardless of how long it took the council to approve the DA, ha!
Another interesting piece of information ... get this... the late Harry Seidler, Alex Popov and Tony Caro... all three offices are in the same building... how cool is that !? Anyway big up for Brian from APA office for lending us a hand.. great help clearing some of our questions... pretty cool dude too so... yea !! (Hurrah!)

Liberty Meadows #37

2006-05-31T14:57:00.000+10:00

LIBERTY MEADOWS #37
written by FRANK CHO
art & cover by FRANK CHO
May 31 • FC • 32 pg• $2.99

It’s finally here!! It’s not a hoax. It’s not a dream. A brand-new issue of LIBERTY MEADOWS. Testosterone and estrogen runs high as Ralph and Jen race for speed supremacy. Frank battles his inner demons as Brandy’s wedding nears.

RETAILER WARNING - Contains mild cartoon nudity. C’mon. It’s a Frank Cho comic

http://libertymeadows.com/

Not as much fun reading it without you ...

Death of Modernism at 1:100

2006-05-30T23:00:00.000+10:00

Had a later than usual night at the office... but it wasn't so bad. I don't do that many hours per week during uni anyway... plus I had to finish what i started so... work is work eh? Just gotta be professional about it I guess.
Anyway... I don't like to point fingers (yet) but someone broke my 1:100 Farnsworth House model and think he/she can get away with it and slip by me. When I find the culprit... he/she will pay. (!!!!)
(Those 1:100 I-beam is a b!tch to cut and glue !!!)

Kick...Push... @ CLFL Office

2006-05-30T13:57:00.000+10:00

My day started at about 7 in the morning... and the winter morning is ICE COLD!!! not cool...ice cold. After the hot shower I felt like diving right back in bed but I resisted, instead, it was cup of pipin' hot horlicks to the rescue with its malty goodness.
Anyway... just working on my drawing board at work, the beats been on since 9 a.m. just rolling with it... Still Mos Def and Lupe.Think they will get alot of air time on my pod.

blogging from work... thats a first. hahah :D

Sunday @ BKA office

2006-05-28T21:28:00.000+10:00

The team got together at Julia's office... at 10 a.m(?)
...Pete arrived at 11 a.m
...I got there at about noon. (hah)

We all struggled in one way or another. I'm still having trouble coming to terms with the amount of space dedicated to "housing" outlined in the brief. Although I admit that it was kinda fun playing around with different configuration of the apartment units. The project is still at a very diagramatic stage which I'm desperately trying to move away from. I'm not quite convinced with some parts but nothing wrong with drawing out the mistakes... suppose everything is still in the testing stage.
By now I have a pretty good understanding of the project on a programmatic level and how most of the space will/will not work so that should be enough to keep me busy.

It was cold as ice out tonight. Got myself some katzu curry and rice from C-Town for dinner... jumped into my car and away i went. Got some new tunes (Mos Def-Black On Both Side//Lupe Fiasco-Food & Liquor)...so the beat went on, and so did the heater.

Pics to follow: the stage... the crew: Pete... Ju...me... then the meal

Sydney NOW

2006-05-27T09:08:00.000+10:00

"Under the title Sydney Now...Again: Design / Ideas / Design Ideas, the forum will offer a diversity of work, views, positions and approaches by five outstanding young Sydney architects/designers: (in alphabetical order) John Choi, Willea Ferris, Andrew Nimmo, Phillippa Randall and Marcus Trimble.
The Forum will be held in Building 6, Lecture Theatre 322 on Saturday 27 May commencing at 9.30 a.m.
It is a free event, and will comprise short talks by each of the five architects, followed by a panel discussion. Students will have an opportunity to meet and talk to the architects more informally over coffee.
The forum will conclude at approximately 1.00 p.m."

The Graduate

2006-05-26T16:56:00.000+10:00

Ah... Its been a while since I blogged but no matter better late than never.
Before I go on just want to show my appreciation...
(My graduation held on 16th of May... for those who missed it ,which is most people, there will be another one in another 2 years... witness the future [hahhaha] don't miss the next one!)
*To my family !! who flew half way across the globe to attend my graduation. Thanks for all the support over the years (and still more to come!) Family is family... no matter where we are at any given time.
*Big thank you to Derek who made the effort and attended my graduation ( DC was late but none the less, a valiant effort in my book to drag his lazy ass over the bridge and into the uncharted ground of UTS.
* To the one and only ... the precious Julya... you know how much you mean to me so I'll spare myself the embarrassment :)Thanks for the Grrrduation plush and them Hershey's chocolate. Thanks JooJoo!

Yes... proud graduate of the BA Arch. But still has a long way to the next stop.

...2nd cut is deeper

2006-05-15T18:21:00.000+10:00

"Are those friggin' laser beam on friggin' sharks?" you say...
Well... minus the sharks and you have one nifty laser cutter. Though I must admit I was mildly disappointed when I first saw the machine in operation. I was expecting a crimson beam of concentrated energy generated by a machine that resembles some scale of a doomsday device (for evil doing, like in old Bond films, muhahah,) but instead it’s a crummy box no bigger than a foosball table with a laser beam that was hardly visible to naked eyes. Non the less it is an impressive piece of machinery considering that it came right out of our faculty budget… or the mDa department. (Masters of Digital Architecture, for those playing at home.)
This was my 2nd time using the laser cutter and it still amaze me the speed and control it is capable of. No doubt it opens up lots of possibility and efficiency in form making but it is only utilised by the post grads in mDa. Am I the only one that thinks the machine can be out to better use? … like etching the coolest Christmas card made out of 3mm acrylic with edge light ???

Moving right along…

(to be continue)

possessions

2006-05-13T22:42:00.000+10:00

ex.e.cute

2006-05-11T02:49:00.000+10:00

May the Force build with you

2006-05-06T18:26:00.001+10:00

(insert Lightsaber sound effects)

Lego: Star Wars II is due to release in September. It features the original trilology in lego blocks. Sounds like hours of fun (hehe). Feel kinda silly that I'm excited about a game release given that I'm not even a game enthusiast. But I guess it IS Star Wars X Lego...why not. If it is anything like its predecessor it should be great! Hours of fun in front of a big screen tv, battling lego droids, jumping over molten lava, blowing up lego stormtroopers while drinking tea, laughing at each others silliness and eating mintslices... won't you come join me in the battle aganist the Lego Empire?

What's Golden?

2006-05-05T19:08:00.000+10:00

The Lakers came up short in Game 6 and fell aganist the Suns at the Staples Centre 126-118 in Overtime. Bryant dropped 50 but wasn't enough. The series been pushed to the decisive Game 7. If Kobe's Lakers comes out on top of this grueling first round series, will it be a team effort? or another Kobe heroic? (Why do I get the feeling that the Lakers will self destruct if they go OT ?) But here goes nothing... GO! Lakers GO!
What else am I holding thats golden? My Drivers License, thats what! I drove for a couple of days before I realised that it had already been expired. (Oops...my bad.)

They say

2006-05-01T23:50:00.000+10:00

sunday morning

2006-04-23T11:20:00.000+10:00

Just a gorgeous morning, don't you think? (wherever you may be.)