Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I always wondered how I would look like with a drastic hair change, and on a crazy whim... I bought an unbelievably platinum blonde wig from Toys R Us (yay for its range of affordable fake hair!) that Hugh Hefner himself would be proud if I was one of his play boy bunnies.
Sans the boobs of course.
Jan and I went to Toys R Us, otherwise known as the hugest playground known to the small folk-kind, for some 'research' for the witching season. Even at the ripe old age of 21, i never cease to amuse myself with the latest knick knacks and gizmos (which I have to say, during my younger self, playtime was well, never this fun!)
Friday, October 17, 2008
My lovely producer Aundrea, called me for the assignment and this till date, remains my most favorite and funnest job ever. I also wanna thank Vivian, my wonderful mentor, who also does the casting in Two Oceans Film, for her unwavering patience and kindness for a total greenhorn who prolly screwed up more than she help out. *sigh*
Despite the glam factor of it all, there was alot of HARD WORK, SWEAT AND TEARS during the production process. Deadlines. Crisis. Slogging through till 4am in the morning. Chasing after random people to come down for auditions.
But with the negative comes the positive.
I loved every moment of it...from calling people for auditions, and the times i played 'director' during the auditions, rushing the talents (whom majority where friends I hold dear) from one location to another....and finally to see the fruits of my labor.
With that... i am so ecstatic to announce that...the videos has been released!
The concept was simple, yet effective. A first version showed only the wonderful things that traffickers project to entice unsuspecting people who had dreams of working and studying well to provide for themselves and family, a shot at better lives.
Second version though, rips away the illusion of it all. It features the torment and endless cycle of pain and suffering the victims go through, in prostitution and forced labor in sweat shops.
Pictures speak a thousand words, but i have 4 videos..and i do hope it speaks most importantly, to your heart.
Prostitution ARC
1st version of the TVC for awareness against prostitution
REVEAL version of TVC for awareness against prostitution
Recognise a few familiar faces? *big grin* Ooooh janice~~~
......And here is the TVC for awareness against forced labor:
SWEATSHOPS/ FORCED LABOUR
REVEAL version of TVC for awareness against forced labour
And yes...you spotted him alrite! Its Carly!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Its amazing how i manage to handle TWO flea markets while juggling my full-time job. I guess being broke really drives you to do things beyond your limits :) lol
Before I went for the Home flea, i tested the waters at the nearby Pasir Ris community centre. It was really a last min attempt as my dad signed me up behind my back!
At the crack of dawn (nah more like 10am), My dad, sis and I trooped down to our allocated slot at the PRCC. For a mere 10 bucks of a day's rental, we got a spacious tent, a table and two chairs. Wasting no time, we got to work...
Geesh, talk about lack of social grace.
Guess what she was peddling?
lol Grandma undies @ 2 bucks each. LOL!
I really regretted I did not get her number for future buys...but i did score a sweet charcoal grey necklace a la Balenciaga and a black lace clutch for 7 bucks. <3>
Overall, i manage to sell abit of stuff and while i did not profit much, it was fun and an innovative way to spend time with family on a lazy sunday morning. Thanks daddy for supporting my entrepenuer dreams and May for helping out at the stall. love!
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Our journey to Home club was not a smooth one. Lugging two heavy luggages and dashing through half-hearted rain certainly did pull our spirits down.
We even kinda got abit lost when locating our stall, and since we were late, we manage to get a pretty o-k slot.
My multitude of dresses. Dun ask...
Treasure trove for the hard pressed budget fashionistas...
Casual tees and tops for every occasion...
Jan is so capable man!
She made this earring stand herself!!
'Bottoms up!' Jean capris, coloured jeans...you name it I have it!
Here is to the start of a 'beautiful' (no pun intended) partnership!
Jan's friend (can't recall his name) drops by for a visit
All smiles despite the hard work! Mom's the boss of the business (lady in white shirt), as I found out. It was her passion to run her own business on top of her own full time job. It was a fun affair, seeing how her kids, husband AND friends came down to support! :)
hahahah good strategy.
At around 9pm...most of the sellers were packing up and we took that as a cue for our exit as well. I'm pretty happy that I managed to get rid of a few dresses and acessories that I've had forever but never got around wearing them.
I can't really decribe it...but there is just something fun and satisfying when you really try to sell your wares to a customer, and the small joy when they buy it. Getting cash in real time is just somehow different than getting your pay credited into your bank acct directly.
Tired...but we were too pumped up to simply head home. We met up with the gang (Carl, Jia Han, Stuart, Germaine, Yong Kang, Chong Hui) for a movie, Meet Dave.

