Let's keep work and personal life seperate shall we?

Well, it's not exactly "work" per se.

It's more of play :P

But from now on, all posts regarding my comic progress shall be made into

http://comicminutes.blogspot.com

Thanks Monin for creating this. Unfortunately, i cannot reveal too much into what happens but it's like an online diary of the progress we're making.

Feel free to email me or msn about questions you may have. Toodles.

-Jay

Pre-exam schedule

OK, i gotta knuckle down.

My exams are fucked up, they're on immediately following week 13...
:(

[] Burrow MGC assignment 2 references (4 needed).
[] Draft up MGC assignment.
[] Start Tax Law 'black book' Case and legislation summaries.
[] Start Tax assignment
[] Review business finance and start practise papers.

If i don't get these done, i shouldn't even bother attending the exam.
Full speed ahead!!!

-Jay

cold and frosty evening...

Listening to: [ Rufus Wainwright - Hallelujah ]

Summer is officially over... finally.

Coincidentally and ironically i had my first solarium experience. Thanks to Jae.

I doubt i'll be going there again anytime soon... i feel black already.

I love the winter, red noses, hot coffees and blankets. This is the season where i can sleepy sounded and comfortably.
I checked my timetable and it seemed that time is not on my side. Busy busy and i feel bad neglecting everyone for the sake of progress.

Life's lonely at the moment but nothing to complain. Just wish i had a job... wouldn't be too bad to have some simple pleasures.

One of my past-times and escapes from reality is just cruise. Even petrol is too expensive... the next couple of weeks if definately going to be hard so i'd better stock pile on the instant canned meals and knuckle down. A krispy kreme right now would'nt be too bad...

-Jay

2001: A space oddysey

Listening to: [ RHCP - Soul to Squeeze ]

Tonight i witnessed the crappiest movie i've ever seen.
I had built up a big expectation of the movie that was dubbed "the best science fiction movie of all time" and all i say is i felt like i could never be happy again.

I acknowledge that the movie had an excellent set, lighting was good and the shots weren't bad. However what was bad is the excruciatingly long sequences.

Makes me never want to become an astronaut. Felt like raw documentary and even documentaries hire what is called an 'editor'.

The special effects was good and the themes of human evolution was interesting. HAL (the computer) wasn't bad either... the time it took for a pod to dock killed me.
I would say i have patience but this movie is absolutely ridiculous.

Worst movie ever. I watched this at Gappers house with Monin and felt like i had to indulge in Nachos and cigarettes before i felt back to Earth again.

It's a perfect tool for assasination training (as i felt compelled to murder something afterwards) or a psych ward for those who have seen the entire movie.

Monin notes it's something they should play for criminals in jail. HAHAHA!
Studying tax has never felt so 'fun' compared to this movie and i use the word very loosely.

-Jay

Welcom to existance...

Listening to: [ Switchfoot - Dare you to move ]

This month has been a quick one. It's the moment of the year where life is moving like a roller coaster on the decline. Rapid and blurry. You blink, you miss it.

The second meeting of the comic writers society was a big success.

Thank you to MArk, Trucey and Tuyet who came to see the show. It was a pivotal moment i think because now we have organisation and structure, each person knows what they have to do. The first project titled "Pilot" is coming together really week. The team is fired up and we are focused.

While everything is beyond what i had initally anticipated my school is a bummer.

I was pretty sick this week and i had a stomach virus. The fever didn't help.
I've promised myself i'd take this long labour day weekend to catch up on taxation law and business finance. It's coming to crunch time with all the assessments due in a couple of week and before i know it, it'll be the exams.

Don't blink.

-Jay

Here we gooooo!!!

Listening to: [Jimmy eat world - For me this is heaven ]

What a tremendous week. I've never felt like i've done so much in sucha a short space of time.

It was Tuesday and all was "normal" until i had recieved a call from Sunny my cousin in sydney. The rollercoaster ride started from there and it has only been about 20 minutes i hopped off.

I knew something was up when Sunny asked "So, wanna do something tonight?" that indicated he was in melbourne. Thanks for the pre-landing call for preparations but everything i planned almost went straight out the window.

Sunny is a really good kid who is going through the stage of teenage angst and a lot of bad decisions. Understandable i thought because i went through the same.

Admitedly, i believe i was far too impressionable to even realise i did anything wrong at that age where Sunny came to seek my advice on trying to get the most out of a really tight situation. He has a good heart that is overlooked by his disappointed parents. I pray he stands his ground because the world is a really tough place especially when u are percieved to have something to prove to earn your keep(?).

Anyway, the much anticipated meeting of the minds, the inaugural gathering of 'comic writers society' went really well on Thurday night. It is an event that i have been planning for a while and i was glad to see it starting to take shape.

Thanks to Vito, Brendan, Sunny and Monin who attended.

At the Airstream Cafe, i laid out my plans about really coming together and leave out mudane tedius lifestyles to take on the challenge on answering to our artistic calling. I know it was a big ask but the group responded well and sunny listened.

I proposed the ultimate outlook as a commercial venture in the late future where we can establish ourselves as a different firm trying to capture what we see in our everyday life into something fictutious and fun. I've told them there is no limitation to their vision and their genre and i've discussed some technical issues.

We sat through the cold and threw ideas at each other. The overall ambience was positive and i was really glad to hear that some of them wanted to straight right away! I reminded them it'll take a lot of effort and time before we saw results and they understand that.

Feels like we're sailing into unchartered waters and it's just really anxious amd nerve-racking to see what's going to happen!

This week i hope to sort out our pilot comic and try to go through some more ideas of what pilot it might be because we get nitty gritty. Monin has pointed out organisation and formal roles are needed which i agree and i hope to draw some sort of conclusion on that issue this week. Very exciting time to be alive right now.

Saturday, Happy 21st Birthday to Stephanie Whiteside!!!!

What a blast! Boat party on the Yarra topped by a game of Laser Wars at Crown.
It was definately a memorable night (that turned into day by the time i got home) and i hope i can upload some photos from the night. Today i managed to get some tax homework done thanks to Jae. I think i even learned a thing or two :)

So my plans for this week, plan this weeks meeting of the minds, study study study!
Yosha!

-Jay

OH YEH, SUCK ON IT!!!

Listening to: [ Michelle Branch - All you wanted ]

I've caught up with revision and notes for business finance.
WOOT!

Now, for taxation law which will take me 10 times longer.
Finally feels good to be back in my game.

-Jay

HAPPY 21st PETEY!!!

Listening to: [ UB40 - Baby i love your way ]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIG GEAD!
About time your 21. U got done nicely.

I mentioned to Allan, "psst, that's how you looked in ur brithday" and being semi sober Allan replies "I KNOOOOOOOW!!! except i was worse"

HAHAHA!

YAY!!

-Jay

Instant Bacon!!!

I laughed at this comic strip for hours... they're found at:

Click here

Thanks to Monin who really made my evening by showing me to this site.



Thanks also to ImageShack, for their awesomeness in picture hosting.



Here's a banner for their site... s'good.

-Jay

A lttle poem, by me.

“Little Wing”

I have to do something,
My sanity is imploring me that it is futile.
Fruitless.

Down in the recess of my soul,
I have choked myself.
I’m gasping for breath,
I’m drowning in a sea of confusion.

I have gazed at all the mountains,
Walked the treacherous paths,
Been surrounded by all the gifts,
Mother Earth has given me.
Inside, I’m scared. Petrified,
Afraid.

I’m weeping.

My arms are wide open,
I’m grasping only cold air.
I scream as far as my voice will carry.
No one is listening.

Is this the pain of pursuing a dream?

My heart is crying out in anger to proceed.
I have waited for this moment,
For my entire life.

I stare at the beginning of my creation,
All along I know this is I.
All along the voices, that is now echoes,
Is telling me to be brave.

Carry me,
For I, cannot bear another instance.
Am I stranded?
Is this the frozen baron wasteland of hell?
I’m cold.

I give the orders,
“March!” and my feet reluctantly obeyed.
This is the beginning.
This is what is it means,
To be the person in my soul.


Jason Chung, 2005

"and when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it"

Listening to: [ Lifehouse - Everything ]

The title is a famous quote from my favourite novel of all time.

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Chelo has always inspired me to achieve more than what i can see in front of me. This novel was given to me from my lovely cousin Avon.

At that time, i was still in primary school but i remember feeling so moved by the book.
I won't go into too much detail about what happens in the book but what i got out of it was the principles. I truly believe the most important thing about 'living' is to follow our dreams.

At last i feel at peace, i know where i'm and where exactly i want to go.

Yesterday, i was speaking to Brendan how i want to create an epic. Again, like my previous preject titled "Arthur's Will" the idea came to me in a mid-dream (where i'm not sure whether i'm awake or asleep) and i quickly jumped out of bed to write what i see in my head.

I've completed the framwork for my new comic project but i don't have names for characters or a title yet. I've run the idea by Chow and Sab which they've both given me their approval and both also noted the comic will be the "epic" i've been dreaming of writing.

I guess at the meeting of the minds in two weeks i have something i can put forward to the group. I've asked Chow to help me with some supporting characters and create the designs for the evil race... something that he's very good at.

Ths idea will have to be put on hold while Uni is on but i can't wait for the weekends when i can really get into my comic. It seems like such a childhood dream but story writing and comic making is something i feel i was destined to do. Let's just hope the universe gives me a little hand.

-Jay

"...a metaphor... but it really happend."

Classic lines by Ben Stiller in "Dodgeball"

Listening to: [ Lifehouse - You're all i want ]

I don't know how, but an adult wasp flew into my room, doors closed, fly screen in place which called for the use of full force "Mortein".

How it got inside is a complete mystery and the thought of more gigantic, winged and stinged insects coming in is scarier.

All the excitement aside, is down to the nitty gritty. Schoolwork.

Three day's worth too i might add and i swear it better pay off! *shaking fists*

I admit being alone for a longtime takes it's toll on my sanity but i guess that's why cell-phones were invented.

I invited Chow, Gapper and Monin over and we had a great KFC feast funded by Chow. Heck, Chow saved a burger for Monin because he seemedoverly happy. Not the same can be said for Brendan as i drove him from his place where he was drinking (away his sorrows?) to a place where he can drink.... with me!

We later just hanged around my balcony to catch a cool breeze and from where i was sitting it looked like an album cover for a band i thought. A big thanks to Monin for the past couple of days for bearing with me as it definately helped in me keeping my nose in the books! Thanks old buddy.

Also, i've organised a meeting with old friends who i used to write and draw comics with in high school for drinks. I've temporarily dubbed the group as "The comic writers society" where we can peacefully share ideas and comments about our work. I will also state in this inaugural 'milestone' the purpose of the meeting; that is to band together and write kick-ass comics.
I also hope to discuss why i'm doing this, and where it might go.I think it'll be a good place to sit back and let ideas roll.

I have a good feeling about this one.

The society consists of Joverfish, Gapper, Monin and i'm trying to get a hold of Vito.

The venue will be selected sometime this week, i haven't invited Chow because of his playful nature and inability to take some issues seriously but primarily because he hasn't shown much interest in the story writing aspect of comic books despite Chow being a prodigy in the field.

Meanwhile, back to the books for me... with my mobile by my side :P

Breaking News: [ Pope John Paul II, has died. R.I.P servant of God, leader of people. 1920 - 2005 ]
I've lighted ALL the candles in my room and i'll say a little prayer. I did some research from my previous post about my ignorance from the Pontiff's achievements and he truly well deserved the title. Worthy of my weak-misguided Catholic praise.

-Jay

After the deluge of eggs, bunnies and chocolates...

Listening to: [ Oasis - Wonderwall (live) ]

For most Catholics, Easter is a humble period where older Catholics remember Christ and kids eat chocolate.

I have to admit my whole life i haven't really made the effort for my religion...

this year is no different.

No, that's a lie. I would say i tried to connect with God in terms of understanding what it means to be a Catholic. I attended Church and i found it very difficult to tune into what the priest was trying to say. Sounded like old dribble to me to be honest where one minute he was talking about a little girl with a dog and the next is the annual recreation of Christ's final hour.

As confused as i was (like i said, no different from previous experiences) i did something that would be a first for me.

I just closed my eyes, and i thought about it for a moment. I have come to realise perhaps maybe in all the balony the priest was belting out was missing the fine point. I don't mean to critisize the Catholic community as i'm sure the hundreds of followers understood it's message however for me it felt as though i had to find it for myself.

Thoughts of why Jesus came to Earth in the first place intrigued me. The answer i could give was that he somehow believed we as humanity is slipping, If i remember my bible correctly it would suggest that everytime mankind screwed up God replied with thunder, water and all the elements that "Day after tomorrow" depicts.

Maybe Jesus applied to us as a human (the whole bleeding, other human factors) to us that in human form he isn't "perfect" as well.

I believe the bible in this modern age is mis-interpretted word for word and i accept that i live my life as a Catholic through the principles (a.k.a common sense) and just try to be good.

Speaking of good, i've almost caught up with my entire workload with business finance and hope tomorrown and sunday i can do the same for taxation law. I don't think i have any new news to reprt except i still owe the ATO a bundle, still employed, same all dancing all singing fuck of an idiot :P

Oh, Pope John Paul II ain't doing too well. Seems like a nice guy. Hope he gets well.

Well that's probably the first and last time i'll mention religion (until Christmas) but for now i have books to read and canvases to paint.

-Jay