Thursday, July 31, 2008
An Ha-Lim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I am a magician.
I do not even remember the first time I tell people that I am a magician, but I remember the first time I told my friends that my Dad is a magician, which was a complete lie, but I said that because to support my magical skill to my fellow classmate when I was in first grade. I told everyone everytime I did good in an exam, my Dad will teach me a new magic, everyone was so jealous back then. I always wanted to be a magician when I was young, and I cannot I actually fulfill my dream at this moment.
I have entered numerous magic contest, including regional, international, world-wide and even invitational, and I have well placed in many of them. But the one that it is coming up in five days is different. Not only it is the first one that is going to be held in Asia, but it is also the one that I have dreamed of entering for four years. I still remember the day me and my Mom was at a shopping mall and I begged my mom to let me stay longer just to enter this competition because I felt that I can win at that time which I will be in the teen category. I was very sad that day. And I have decided to work hard and enter the open category in the up coming years. Here I am, five days from the actual contest, my most confident one so far. I have support from everyone, and everyone greet me before I left to Hong Kong, and I tell you what, I will not let you guys down. The good thing about this competition is that not only we can find out if we get into finals the same day, we also find out if we get placed the same day. My only concern is that American style of magic and Asian style of magic is different, and I am not sure how the judges will view me. But no matter what, I will do my best and hope for the best.
p.s. I saw the pictures of Bryan uploaded on his facebook, and I am very excited to live in the apartment with him:)
I have entered numerous magic contest, including regional, international, world-wide and even invitational, and I have well placed in many of them. But the one that it is coming up in five days is different. Not only it is the first one that is going to be held in Asia, but it is also the one that I have dreamed of entering for four years. I still remember the day me and my Mom was at a shopping mall and I begged my mom to let me stay longer just to enter this competition because I felt that I can win at that time which I will be in the teen category. I was very sad that day. And I have decided to work hard and enter the open category in the up coming years. Here I am, five days from the actual contest, my most confident one so far. I have support from everyone, and everyone greet me before I left to Hong Kong, and I tell you what, I will not let you guys down. The good thing about this competition is that not only we can find out if we get into finals the same day, we also find out if we get placed the same day. My only concern is that American style of magic and Asian style of magic is different, and I am not sure how the judges will view me. But no matter what, I will do my best and hope for the best.
p.s. I saw the pictures of Bryan uploaded on his facebook, and I am very excited to live in the apartment with him:)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Result
So the result is not out yet, but I have hacked into the third round contestants page and I found out I am not in there. I seriously do not understand why people that picked songs that are not even competition songs made it in. I really have objection on that. But the fact is I have not made it and I have to face it like a man, and I hope all my friends will appreciate it and keep supporting me no matter what. But seriously when I found out I am not in third round, my tear was flowing like a river in my heart, and nobody can feel it.
All I can do now is work hard for another year and hopefully come back next year and do it again. Fortunately, there is another singing competition in four days and there are two rounds, even though this is a smaller competition there are still roughly 60 people entering, and I will continue to do my best on it.
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I just remember I have read this, and it will cheer me up, quote from Wikipedia:
"While Lee was still studying at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong, Lee entered the TVB new talent show along with Alex To, William So, Vivian Chow, Grasshopper, and Eddie Ng. Although he did not get into the top 30, his passion for singing made him enter another competition. Lee won the 1985 Hong Kong 18 District Singing Contest singing "Love in the Fog" (霧之戀), a song made famous by Alan Tam, and was offered a contract with PolyGram Records[1]. As a new and relatively unknown singer, the sales of his first EP album "李克勤 (EP)" did not even reach the 5,000 mark. However, in 1988, he appeared in a TVB television series "Teenage No More" (不再少年時), which ignited his popularity and his career started taking off."
I believe that failure can only make me stronger, and whoever give up so easily and are not persistance with their goals will never success. Entertainment and performing arts is my dream, I will do whatever it takse to step on top of the mountain, this competition lost is only one of the hundreds, or even thousands of stepping stone that I will came across. I still remember that day that Cyril told me, "Follow your passion, and the rest will follow.". It is true.
I am real, I have goals, I have persistance, I have passion, now THAT is the Edsel I am talking about.
All I can do now is work hard for another year and hopefully come back next year and do it again. Fortunately, there is another singing competition in four days and there are two rounds, even though this is a smaller competition there are still roughly 60 people entering, and I will continue to do my best on it.
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I just remember I have read this, and it will cheer me up, quote from Wikipedia:
"While Lee was still studying at Wah Yan College, Hong Kong, Lee entered the TVB new talent show along with Alex To, William So, Vivian Chow, Grasshopper, and Eddie Ng. Although he did not get into the top 30, his passion for singing made him enter another competition. Lee won the 1985 Hong Kong 18 District Singing Contest singing "Love in the Fog" (霧之戀), a song made famous by Alan Tam, and was offered a contract with PolyGram Records[1]. As a new and relatively unknown singer, the sales of his first EP album "李克勤 (EP)" did not even reach the 5,000 mark. However, in 1988, he appeared in a TVB television series "Teenage No More" (不再少年時), which ignited his popularity and his career started taking off."
I believe that failure can only make me stronger, and whoever give up so easily and are not persistance with their goals will never success. Entertainment and performing arts is my dream, I will do whatever it takse to step on top of the mountain, this competition lost is only one of the hundreds, or even thousands of stepping stone that I will came across. I still remember that day that Cyril told me, "Follow your passion, and the rest will follow.". It is true.
I am real, I have goals, I have persistance, I have passion, now THAT is the Edsel I am talking about.
Sorry
The result has still not been out, and as my Mom told me, according to the website they are suppose to announce the contestants in the beginning of July, and I do not have high hopes anymore. I know lots of my friends are supporting me on this, and I feel really bad giving them a bad expectation. But whatever happens will happen.
Due to this incident, I was so dazed out during lunch. It has been bothering me and was on my mind the whole past two days. So when I was eating lunch, when I finished my meal and was about to grab my cup of milk tea, it slipped out of my hand and I spilled the whole cup of tea on my lap. And I yelled, "Shit!" The funny thing was the owner said he can give me another one and if I want it, I told him no. People gave me napkins, owner told me where I can get more napkins, took care of myself, paid the bill and left the place:)
Due to this incident, I was so dazed out during lunch. It has been bothering me and was on my mind the whole past two days. So when I was eating lunch, when I finished my meal and was about to grab my cup of milk tea, it slipped out of my hand and I spilled the whole cup of tea on my lap. And I yelled, "Shit!" The funny thing was the owner said he can give me another one and if I want it, I told him no. People gave me napkins, owner told me where I can get more napkins, took care of myself, paid the bill and left the place:)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Come on...
为什么结果还没出来， 我已经等到我的脖子都长啦！ 不过应该今天会出的了:)
How come the result is still not out yet! I am waiting for so long that my neck has grown longer already. But I think it is going to come out today:)
How come the result is still not out yet! I am waiting for so long that my neck has grown longer already. But I think it is going to come out today:)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tension has been released.
Hello,
It just means you are not in first and second round.
This notice just said that you can come to appreciate the second & the third round of the Singing Contest.
Thank you for your request, and we are looking forward to seeing you in the second & the third round.
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This is what I just got, so guys, I still have a chance to be in the third round, let's all pray for me:)
I want to do another shout out to everyone, even though there are lots of people I want to shout, but here are a few important ones:
Parents: Do not worry about me working here, I am doing my best and turning in reports in time, just enjoy your time in US without your son yelling at the house and driving you guys crazy:P
Sister: Tune yourself up next semester.
Bryan Ku: Brother, I miss you, I really do. I know this is repetitive, but I really look forward to live with you next semester!
Catherine Nang: I LOVE your new haircut and you better come visit our apartment and go get doves together:)
Robert Apodaca: Where have you been!? I hope you still go to castle meetings. You got to help me out with my act. I found couple potential assistance for my dove act.
Jeffery Black: From what I have seen on youtube, you have improved a lot, I cannot wait to jam with you at the September meeting!
Terence Lai: I want to apologize for not having enough time to take pictures with you yesterday, but I promise I will make it up in the near future! I really appreciate you coming out to have lunch with me.
Kenneth Hui: Stop staying at home, but enjoy the "beautiful" sunlight and the "fresh" air of Hong Kong.
Marga Chanco: What do you want besides UNI QLO?
Reeny Wang: ......
It just means you are not in first and second round.
This notice just said that you can come to appreciate the second & the third round of the Singing Contest.
Thank you for your request, and we are looking forward to seeing you in the second & the third round.
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This is what I just got, so guys, I still have a chance to be in the third round, let's all pray for me:)
I want to do another shout out to everyone, even though there are lots of people I want to shout, but here are a few important ones:
Parents: Do not worry about me working here, I am doing my best and turning in reports in time, just enjoy your time in US without your son yelling at the house and driving you guys crazy:P
Sister: Tune yourself up next semester.
Bryan Ku: Brother, I miss you, I really do. I know this is repetitive, but I really look forward to live with you next semester!
Catherine Nang: I LOVE your new haircut and you better come visit our apartment and go get doves together:)
Robert Apodaca: Where have you been!? I hope you still go to castle meetings. You got to help me out with my act. I found couple potential assistance for my dove act.
Jeffery Black: From what I have seen on youtube, you have improved a lot, I cannot wait to jam with you at the September meeting!
Terence Lai: I want to apologize for not having enough time to take pictures with you yesterday, but I promise I will make it up in the near future! I really appreciate you coming out to have lunch with me.
Kenneth Hui: Stop staying at home, but enjoy the "beautiful" sunlight and the "fresh" air of Hong Kong.
Marga Chanco: What do you want besides UNI QLO?
Reeny Wang: ......
暫末能
So recently I have been bothered by these three words and I almost couldn't sleep. The result of the third section of the competition is suppose to be out next Monday. But I have received an e-mail that I am not sure if it means I am not going to be in the first round. I have sent them an e-mail and am waiting for their reply.
I am sorry for disappointing all of you. But just to let everyone know this is not confirmed yet, but it has just been bothering me a lot because this competition means a lot to me.
暫末能, 暫末能, 暫末能......
I am sorry for disappointing all of you. But just to let everyone know this is not confirmed yet, but it has just been bothering me a lot because this competition means a lot to me.
暫末能, 暫末能, 暫末能......
Monday, July 14, 2008
Anxiety
Come on! I am not in the second round either:( I am starting to get nervous and concern. Result of third round will announce next Monday. No matter if I make it or not, I will keep everyone posted on it!
Am I going to be in the third round or am I going home empty handed?
Please pray for me people...
Am I going to be in the third round or am I going home empty handed?
Please pray for me people...
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Know your food.
I just got back from the team lunch. It was amazing and let me tell you why.
If you know me well enough, you know that Ikura sushi and Uni sushi have been my favorites under the sushi umbrella. I did not order sushi mix box set simply because it costs more than 200 dollars. I ordered 豬軟骨拉麵 (Soft bone pork udon). My teammates' food has come and they ordered sushi mix box set. I have been staring at my teammates' sushi for the whole meal since the box set contains two of my favorites sushi. As I mentioned before, the worst feeling is sitting next to something and knowing that you cannot have it. They kept leaving it there and eat other sushi! I thought they are saving the best for last. So we continued our meal until they sat back and left the ikura sushi and uni sushi there. I was telling myself, "Oh my god... are you telling me both of you are not eating those?" My heart got excited but do not have the guts to ask if they are eating it. Until, the server came and asked if they want it, both of them said no, and I stopped all of them, and said, "You don't want these!?". Yes, they told me have all of them and they continued their conversation while I enjoyed them myself. Those two sushi worths the meal itself and my stomach is very thankful.
Just in case you guys want to know what the food looks like, see pictures below. I didn't take these pictures, I just googled them. But I have to tell you, it is even better than this. Enjoy.
豬軟骨拉麵 (Soft bone pork udon)
Ikura sushi (Salmon roe sushi)
Uni sushi (Sea urchin sushi)
If you have time and money, go to this restaurant, I totally recommand it and it is called Miso.
If you know me well enough, you know that Ikura sushi and Uni sushi have been my favorites under the sushi umbrella. I did not order sushi mix box set simply because it costs more than 200 dollars. I ordered 豬軟骨拉麵 (Soft bone pork udon). My teammates' food has come and they ordered sushi mix box set. I have been staring at my teammates' sushi for the whole meal since the box set contains two of my favorites sushi. As I mentioned before, the worst feeling is sitting next to something and knowing that you cannot have it. They kept leaving it there and eat other sushi! I thought they are saving the best for last. So we continued our meal until they sat back and left the ikura sushi and uni sushi there. I was telling myself, "Oh my god... are you telling me both of you are not eating those?" My heart got excited but do not have the guts to ask if they are eating it. Until, the server came and asked if they want it, both of them said no, and I stopped all of them, and said, "You don't want these!?". Yes, they told me have all of them and they continued their conversation while I enjoyed them myself. Those two sushi worths the meal itself and my stomach is very thankful.
Just in case you guys want to know what the food looks like, see pictures below. I didn't take these pictures, I just googled them. But I have to tell you, it is even better than this. Enjoy.
豬軟骨拉麵 (Soft bone pork udon)
Ikura sushi (Salmon roe sushi)
Uni sushi (Sea urchin sushi)
If you have time and money, go to this restaurant, I totally recommand it and it is called Miso.
iphone and singing
Since I have decided to get the new iphone, I have been trying to find out a way to get it. I cannot activate in Hong Kong, so the only way is someone get it for me in the states. But here are the challenges that I will overcome with.
1. Who would get it for me?
2. What if the person that is getting one for me is getting one for himself? Can one person get two iphones?
I really want one and I really want someone to get it for me. I will treat him/her dinner or buy him/her a present. I would really appreciate it.
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So I did not get a call for competing in the first section of first round. I hope I am in either the second or third section.
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Things have cleared up, I now have a new life:)
Cheers.
1. Who would get it for me?
2. What if the person that is getting one for me is getting one for himself? Can one person get two iphones?
I really want one and I really want someone to get it for me. I will treat him/her dinner or buy him/her a present. I would really appreciate it.
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So I did not get a call for competing in the first section of first round. I hope I am in either the second or third section.
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Things have cleared up, I now have a new life:)
Cheers.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Best.
After going around and trying a variety of drink/food:
Best coffee goes to: 翠華餐廳
Best milk tea goes to: 蘭芳園/輕鬆飲 (Tie)
Best 車仔麵 goes to: 極之好
Best coffee goes to: 翠華餐廳
Best milk tea goes to: 蘭芳園/輕鬆飲 (Tie)
Best 車仔麵 goes to: 極之好
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The One
I am THE happiest person on Earth.
1. I am working with JP Morgan as a summer intern under Treasury and Security Services.
2. I LOVE my beautiful parents who support me in every way.
3. I have the best sister in the world.
4. I have a list of GREAT friends that I can share emotions with.
5. I am touring everywhere in Hong Kong to hunt for the best cusine in the world.
6. I am shopping for the latest fashion with my own money.
7. I have the opportunity to enter competitions that I have been waiting for years.
8. I have the passion and confidence to pursue my dream.
Now, are YOU happy:)
1. I am working with JP Morgan as a summer intern under Treasury and Security Services.
2. I LOVE my beautiful parents who support me in every way.
3. I have the best sister in the world.
4. I have a list of GREAT friends that I can share emotions with.
5. I am touring everywhere in Hong Kong to hunt for the best cusine in the world.
6. I am shopping for the latest fashion with my own money.
7. I have the opportunity to enter competitions that I have been waiting for years.
8. I have the passion and confidence to pursue my dream.
Now, are YOU happy:)
Monday, July 7, 2008
BS
Fuck this motherfucking bullshit. Do not fucking crash on me again.
Sorry guys for cussing, I was really pissed off and frustrated.
Cheers.
Sorry guys for cussing, I was really pissed off and frustrated.
Cheers.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Audition
Here is the result everyone is waiting for, roughly 300 people audition, and I waited for more than 6 hours, 3 judges, American Idol status (Credit to Bryan Ku), so did I get in first round? The answer is I do not know yet. Sorry for disappointing everyone, but the good news is I am going to find out within this two weeks to see if I am going to compete first round on 12th, 20th or 26th. Or maybe I will not get in first round at all! Who knows?
The competition level is really high, I heard couple contestants sing, and most of them are really good, a lot better than I expected. Thus, they are only taking 60 people. I did my best, and I have confidence that I will get in first round:)
I will keep you guys posted!
The competition level is really high, I heard couple contestants sing, and most of them are really good, a lot better than I expected. Thus, they are only taking 60 people. I did my best, and I have confidence that I will get in first round:)
I will keep you guys posted!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Kick ass!
Dedication, hardwork, consistency, confidence.
Audition, there is no going back, step aside people, here I come, it's showtime...
Audition, there is no going back, step aside people, here I come, it's showtime...
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Speak the right language!
Why do people send the wrong signals? It was so obvious and then it went from high in the sky all the way down to earth. Why? I hate that feeling where I am all excited that it all seems like my dream comes true and then all of a sudden I ask myself, what just happened? Can this not happen again next time? Please? I want it to be real next time, even though it is only two months, but having it for two months is enough for me, because I know I will cherish the time. I know it sounds cliche but it is all true when it comes to life. The worst feeling to me is sitting next to something that you know you cannot get.
N, just once. It comes to us, so please let it stay.
N, just once. It comes to us, so please let it stay.
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