Ok So I'm back again from attending NOISE SINGAPORE at the Creative Cube In my school which is LASALLE (for those who do not alrd know that). It was really good actually! It was a peformance done by this band called S.P.O.N.G.E. They are a local band that is currently still young in the music industry. So yup! And my attention was being captured by the singer.... NO not because he was cute or whatsoever... his vocals was kinda good actually! And same goes for the rhythm guitarist/backup vocals who goes by the name of Nor Syafiq i think. Now he had a nice voice and yeah a cute face la huh! Oh wells.
And I was so tempted to actually talk to the drummer cause well i'm into percussion right and the instrument that he was playing had always been an interest to me. i have no idea what it is called. Imagine liking something that i don't even know the name of, i think i should really go find it out. Well but it is a box you sit on and tap controlling the sound that is produced sounding like a actually whole drum kit! haha. interesting right?! I've seen it many times and wish someone would just teach me to play that! That is one instrument that i would love love love to master really! haha. However, I did not managed to make contact due the circumstances that i was a little to shy and also not sure what to say BECAUSE... he played well and he was only a one day learner. MY GOSH!!!! can you believe that??!!! Give him probably a month and i think he would be pro really! haha. Yes and i'm full of admiration for people like that! Either they are fast learners or just naturally talented. I Wanna be like that too!!!! sigh! oh wells.... i'm still special and unique either way!
So yup! They would be playing a gig this sat which i can't attend because i have other commtiments that i can't put aside so yes i have to miss that one. And also another on the 8th Nov. Oh wells. See how when the day comes. I am not going to the Singapore Biennale today as firstly, the people i was suppose to go with can't make it and also i forgot to bring my came and notebook. Rahwors! haha. So yup it is postponed to Friday. Totally packed this week man. Sigh! So much assignments that i could just faint and not die cause circumstances would not allow me to.
I have like so many sketchbooks to complete and research to do, plus an essay on a film which i'm not exactly very clear about. I also have to complete so many drawings by this week! Why do i have so much work, well to tell you the truth, it is not because Lasalle is out to kill but rather i've been really really lazy and delayed alot of my work! RAHWORS! So yes now i'm facing the music of my past actions..... I lack of motivition i suppose and discipline too. Sigh.... what am i to do. Even now i'm suppose to do my research but in the end i'm like blogging cause i'm a little too tired!
JOSIAH CHEE'S fault la. I spend my whole night helping him draw hands and sacrificed my sleep! Babyboy you sure owe me BIG TIME man...ok i'm kidding! I won't bully you! See, In the midst of so much work i set aside time to help you! Haiyo! Ok i think this is enough distraction. I'm going back to doing work now. Toodaloos ppl! I needa work! Sigh.... LOrd help me... I need ya Strength and motivation! okok.... i'll never ever stop if i don't do it now! Laters ppl......
Adios, Jesselene the black panther.... RAHWORS!!!!
P.S I wanna own a tiger..... anyone willing to buy me one???!!!! I really really want one badly! ok i'm crazy and whiny now! RAHWORS!-JESSELENE
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8:50 PM
The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Trombonist Larry O'Brien is the orchestra's present musical director.
Ok so now i'm just waiting for the NOISE Singapore to start at 12pm today at LASALLE's Creative Cube. I just attended the swing jazz concert by Glenn Miller's Ochestra and My Gosh!!!! I AM SO BLOWN AWAY AND I CAN STAY THERE TO LISTEN TO THEM ALL MY LIFE! Like seriously! If i was allowed i would just stand up and dance. And also if i had a partner that is. Now i wonder why i took up design. If i was given another chance at music i would make it my life. You have no idea how much regret i have now of not taking piano lessons seriously when i was a child and also giving up the french horn for percussion! haha i mean i don't regret being a percussionist and all as i kinda learn literally everything from theory to practical but that still is not enough as i am not a master of it. Just a jack of all trades, Now how sad is that yeah? haha.
Oh wells but since i am in a design course i'll stick to it as i know everything happens for a reason yeah? I mean God decides for us even if we are given choices. haha. Even if i don't use music in the industry, I can still use my voice and musical talent to serve Him in church and also in life. I mean it would be a dream to be a super talented musician and vocalist but hey... not every dream comes true. I love everything from visual arts to performing arts so i'm glad i'm blessed with such interests and all.
Oh no!!!! ok more on that topic later.... i'm gonna check out the NOISE Singapore and yeah get back to doing my work! haha.
OH OH Prayer Request! That i''ll be guided in my decision on which field of arts i should persue. These are my choices that interest me. 1.Film 2.Communication Design ( Graphics and Advertising) 3.Arts Management 4.Fine Arts in Graphics and Photography 5.Fashion Communication and Management
So i hope that God would somehow show me what he wants me to do as i know what i wanna do but don't want to do things that doesn't please Him so. So yup! Confussion lies in it too! So yes... rushing off now.... will update when i can. Adios....
Tequiero, Jesselene
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
7:14 AM
OK confession of the day! I'm amazed how people find this weird, funny, crazy or interesting! Guess i'm one of the oddballs huh!!!!
MY CONFESSION IS...... I have an obsession for a couple of things.... not that i worship it or whatsoever but i just have kinda fetish for it. What are they???
I go crazy over notebooks, sketchbooks, schedulers, journals, stylish photo albums (the kind you paste on ya own), and etc. I can spend like alot on money on just notebooks? 80% of the time it is more of a want than a need! And do i use them... er sometimes? very very seldom do i use it to the very end! haha.... probably 1 in 10 books are actually 70% filled. Weird you may say!!!I know..... but it was since young i had this habit and liking for these books.
As a child i would save lunch and break money to buy nice smelling journals.... you know those sold in primasy school bookshops??!!! yeah those. And hide them from mummy for she would yell at me for wasting cash! haha.... Now i have upgraded to books from artbox, artfriend, times, Prints, paperchase and so forth... when i see great beautiful books online i go crazy! Thank God mum didn't issue me a credit card... if not i would just run into bankruptcy! Haha.... ok not so serious but haha... yeah! Love Love those books! So yup! those close to me would actually know this for i can just spend so much time admiring books for the sake of it! haha..... (maybe i should make my own brands and kind of notebooks to sell!!!!) i wonder who has the same obsession!
Another thing i go crazy over is prints!!!! haha more and more prints, graphic, and so forth!!! woohoo! ok... confession of the day is over!!!
I just needed a break from work! i should be getting back now! haha... toodaloos ppl! will update properly soon! so much to say so little time.... rahwors!
Te Quiro, Jesse!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
7:14 AM
PSFK CONFERENCE ASIA DATE Friday, October 10, 2008 TIME 08:00 am - 06:00 pm VENUE The Asian Civilisation Museum, 1 Empress Place Singapore 179555
My sincere apologies about this late entry. One day i was browsing through my emails when i came across one regarding the conference and it stated that....
PSFK is looking for 10 student volunteers to assist them in running the conference.
The requirements are:
The student must have a keen interest in the conference itself.
The student must blog about his or her experience at PSFK
We require the students for the entire day of 10 Oct 08
We will feed the students
Students volunteers will be able to attend the conference
So i was thinking why not because i went to the website and read what the conference was regarding and it got me interested because firstly i was intending to pursue my studies in communication design so this would be a good exposure to what the industry is like and which direction it is heading as I'm still new to it all. Secondly, what caught my eye was the fee for attending the conference. It was $1000. It had to be worth it! For me as a student, $1000 was a lot of money and it would take me a really long time to be able to come up with the money to afford to attend this conference. So yes. I volunteered myself even though i had class on Friday! Somehow this conference took a higher priority because it was not to be missed.
On the day of the conference, I woke up feeling really very excited about the whole thing. I was not sure what to expect as this was the first time i was volunteering for such an event. Excited that i would be able to meet designers that i have heard about so much but never met in real life. So finally had the chance to meet them and hear what they had to share.
Sad thing is i did not bring my camera for i left it at home by accident as i was rushing to the conference. At the conference, i did not manage to sit in much for the talks for i was busy with the registration counter and helping with whatever i could.
What I gained from the conference? Well some insights on the new movement and more knowledge of the different companies and designers that are involved in the industry.
I sat in to listen to a talk called Creator Class. In the talk Piers Fawkes interviews members of Asia's creative community exploring the emergence of a new generation of multi-talented creatives, their ambitions, and how agencies and companies can collaborate with them. The panel included Jason Anello (Yahoo!), Paul Tan (POOL) and Brian Tiong (B-side).
From that talk i was inspried of how young artist/designer these days get together to start something small that ended up becoming a big project that is recognized among the industry. I did have dreams of wanting to achieve the same as them but never thought it as possible. But having known that it was possible, i am indeed dreaming again and working towards that goal of achieving likewise.
Another talk involved a panel of experts in a discussion about youth culture trends in Asia and how they will impact businesses around the globe. Listening to what was being said made me open up more to things and view them in a different manner. Like i always thought of blogs just as reflections on peoples' life or expressions of thoughts. Never had i thought of blogs as reports for cultural contexts such as the fashion trends or even the latest tech or a new subculture. I also thought of youtube as just another entertainment outlet, however, it is also a space for critics. Another quote that I never thought of was that our research these days are not done in the office but outside. It did make alot of sense and was very true. Another interesting thing that was brought up was about changes. "Silent shifts" they call it. Where youth of today tend to set their own values. Not from the elders or above.
That was what i manage to grasp from that talk. Because halfway through i was called to help with setting up some stuff at Superfamous for the after party.
That was not too bad. setting up the canvas pieces... although i made a mistake in the way i held the frame and was corrected by Paul! Something i learn too... although it is silly not to know that as it was common sense.
I really wanted to head back to the conference to listen to the last talk about the accident. However, I totally forgot about it and missed it! How sadden i feel but i'm sure there would be another time, i hope. I manage to hear abt it from the other volunteers who managed to sit in and i was inspired of how things like accidents can lead to such wonderful paths of becoming a successful designer. No one would have thought it would have happened but it did.
I got back in time to help in giving out the goodie bags and was given one too!!!! The things inside were interesting i say!
What was next was the after party which was held at superfamous and had a free flow of cocktails, wine and beer. It was interesting a sight i must say. In the midst of it all i learned to work with people i do not initially know and also got a chance to learn things from them as they were mostly more senior and experienced compared to me.
Oh and on a side note, the food provided was really really good! Kudos to that!
So would i ever volunteer for such a conference or event again? Answer would be a definate yes! Even if i don't volunteer, I would try my very best to attend it! There were so many things i wish i did, such as to get to speak to the speakers on a personal basis to ask questions that are still left unanswered and also built a network of contacts. Hoping for future experiences like this.
For now, I'll just work hard to succeed in my studies of graphic and advertising design.
Pictures... Special thanks to Ping for the photos!=)
Till then.... Jesselene
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
9:16 AM
Assignments assignments assignments! lack of time to update.... be patient people.... i'm finding time to blog soon! yeah?! Updating soon! love you all!