i have to blog this:
i know im lagging hell alot.
thats bcos im planning to shift blog space.
i totally hate the outlook of this blog - im a sucker for beauty and design.
but its jus tt im finding for a designer to help me. anyone?
anyways, i have to copy and paste this from jus' blog:
About
Justicia (or, Ranciel/Rancielle) was born to a loving Catholic family on the morning of January 8, 1986, and grew up on the sunny island-country called Singapore.
A lover of life, she believes that life is beautiful and that love is a wondrous thing. Throughout her life, she has four things she cannot live without: films, music, tornadoes and tea.
She did triple science back in Raffles Girls’ School, because she wanted to be a tornado chaser. As she grew up, she realised the tragic truth: tornadoes do not visit Singapore. But her dream of being in the eye of a tornado has survived the years and is still very much alive today.
Waking up to the smell of coffee every day for the past 20 years has helped develop her phobia for hot coffee. She claims that tea triumphs over coffee victoriously anytime. However, what might be interesting is that she loves Coffee Bean’s ice-blended coffee the same. See, she cannot make up her mind.
A Capricornian in both her sun and moon signs, she is a true blue Saturn citizen by default. But she would like to think that she is not as pessimistic and traditional like all her Saturn cousins. In fact, she is an optimistic and radical individual. She always reacts to amusing incidents with the most hearty and appreciative laughter; you can hear her from a mile away.
Easily inspired by the people and the things around her, this passionate and driven lady is never hesitant to take the road less travelled because it has much to offer her and much left to be discovered.
Currently reading English Language and Linguistics at the University of York (UK), she is a freelance writer and an anglophile (if only, this could become a full-time job). Besides being an English advocate, Film rules the other part of her. She graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Film, Sound and Video (FSV) course in 2006. Just when everyone thought she was going to enter the media industry with a vengeance, she announced that she was going to leave for the United Kingdom to read English. This is she, the unpredictable. But all the more endearing, she hopes.
Oh, and she hates carrots, pumpkins, egg plants and any food/fruit orange and/or purple with a passion. “Food shouldn’t be too colourful,” she insists. What a random topic to touch on, she knows.
Anyway, Justicia has big dreams to fulfill, so she is currently working on increasing her capacity to fulfill them. With an odd sense of humourous seriousness, she is a joy to be around.
She is a daughter, a friend, a student, a writer, and a filmmaker. Five personalities in one petite frame of a woman with a lot to offer life…
…And she smiles and says, “Pleased to meet you.”
now, i hope she's ok wif purple text?
i love you gal...
i will miss you...
riding off in a jet plane.
my msn nick says:
dare://now - dressing the forbidden city - but first to japan to buy my fundoshi.
just for the record:
ill b riding on a jet plane off to tokyo and hokaiddo.
and ill b back on the 9th - just in time for the ndp.
(not tt im interested in watching it -).
met up wif su yesterday to review
the dresser.
hmmmm.
it was a cool talk.
and very amusing and hilarious.
have reflected and noted.
and we are all gearing up for forbidden city.
theres vocal call on the 11th-13th and our design presentation/meet and greet/script read on the 14th and esplanade rehearsal studio.
for all of u out there,
PLS come watch THE FORBIDDEN CITY
starring kit chan and many more!
i have staff discount rates (will check how many %)
but if you would like to go, pls let me know, i can book for u=).
and before i go,
i told su tt i got a tagline to sum up all the productions i did for this yr:
doubtless fundoshi letters with the dresser in the forbidden city!March - Doubt by ACTION Theatre
April - The Magic Fundoshi by W!ld Rice
May - Man of Letters by Singapore Repertory Theatre (Stage Two)
June/July - The Dresser by Singapore Repertory Theatre (Main Stage)
Aug/Sept - Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress by Singapore Repertory Theatre (Main Stage Musical)
There you have it -
doubtless fundoshi letters with the dresser in the forbidden city!
cabaret.
so we finally watched it.
the post outing for the dresser team.
me, sue, michael, adrian, adrian pang, tracie, pam, terry, anton, nicole n family...
i wasnt disappointed wif it.
but lets jus say i wasnt very happy wif it either.
it was jus - okie.
after all the big hoo-ha over it,
i felt that toy's production was below standard and director beatrice did not do justice to the calibre the musical could achieved.
this is beatrice first musical directorial debut no doubt,
but i feel that she shld stick to controversial plays - ie: shopping & f***ing.
jus straight plays.
somehow she lacked a whole lot of musical sense.
even army daze was very shaky when she tried to add musical sequence into it.
im happy for toy that they have broken even.
but with the pricey tix they charge, i expect more.
the whole production quality looks cheap.
no not really actually.
the costume looks lavish,
the cast n crew are spore's brightest,
but i guess its the whole production design outlook.
the set is totally disappointing.
its so cheap.
and the lighting is so mediocal,
judging that its a musical.
even man of letters set & lighting was so much more interesting!
cabaret did not give me the "wow" feel that other musicals did.
altho i applaud the kit kat klubbers dancers,
there were couple of occasions when they went out of timing,
where their formation was off,
where positioning were unbalance
and energy low.
i am however in love with emma, jason, karen, daniel and celine!
my o my!
my dear celine!
she is so damn bloody gd.
im so proud of her.
emma is jus gorgeous.
her singing was so lovely.
and so is jason.
the star-crossed love story btw karen and daniel were sweet.
and i really love the pineapple song.
and also the comedy btw karen, daniel and celine.
i thot the spore actors stood out more than the international star
(the name that toy is using to attract hype) - fei xiang.
hes jus OK.
hes portrayal of the EMCEE was weak and uninteresting.
i was expecting more enthusiasm and energy in his chracter but he chose to play it mellow.
i also had a problem with the scripting and/or direction.
somehow the whole musical seems very episodic.
the scene changes were ugly - im sorry.
the choice of backdrops and set design was so bad.
i think mr goh shld jus stick to directing and not set designing.
i did not feel any ranchy-ness.
any "flithy, degenerated, dilapidated and dark kit kat klub" as the flyers promised.
the "klub" looked clean and sanitory and no where near "dark".
bcos of a weak staging,
the musical felt choppy and episodic.
it felt segmented and moving off after making a pt.
there was no proper flow which is so essential in musicals.
all in all,
production value was low and quality was so-so.
altho i applaud and love the star acting from the whole ensemble,
the company lacked synergy and chemistry.
i felt that everyone was jus doing their own thing with no interaction.
i give 2 stars out of 5.
a very simple (a)fare.
woke up incredibly early today.
it was jus the excitement in the air.
i donch know.
but well.
that jus got me even earlier.
her msg was received at 6.30am.
mind tt gal.
and she said "i hope you have lotsa balloons and presents".
im not a kid anymore la.
where got balloons.
but i dun mind the prezzins tho.
i played the longest on the organ today.
dunno.
perhaps it was jus a special feeling.
anyways.
had lunch wif kor at breeks.
after so long of business,
we finally got a chance to have a meal tog.
but in the midst of lunch,
we had to settle work too.
sigh.
then we went to esplanade haagen daz to eat ice cream!
talked abt the company and its new direction!
hahahaha.
im one of the "shareholder" of the company,
but i dun haf to come out a cent.
haha.
thats wat bros are for.
i will leave off kor frm now.
evil grin.
kor went for mtg.
i went to meet sam who was doing a recording at esplanade.
we met up and discussed the video projection for the car/41hrs.
it opens @ the esplanade theatre studio on the 27th july.
and then it was back to the theatre for THE DRESSER.
tonite's perf seems faster and less boring.
hmmm.
prolly bcos there were ppl in the audience i knew.
mom and dad came and watch the show.
so did luky and daniel.
so nice of them to grace the event.
was suppose to join the crew @ spize for supper
but then...
jang. jang. jang.
my core grp leader called me!
surprise surprise!
chey.
i thot they forgot.
how dare them.
dunno whether is they suddenly remember or wat.
so we ended up in holland instead.
it was jus a simple meal
but the company meant more to me than anything.
i love u guys.
thanks for making this day such a memorable day.
and thanks for all the cards and smses.
but i want the presents!
PREZZINS!
21st july.
Sensitive man and the weakest emotional type in all Zodiacs. Cancer man's emotional and moods change all the time. He never go to get what he wants directly, but he will wait for a chance and opportunity to do so. Once he gets what he wants, he will not loose it, except if he got tired of it by himself.
The most sensitive man who can not stand rejection. He cares what other people feel or think of him. He hates loosing face and he tends to over protected himself, so sometimes people might think he is a cold person.
He could be very funny, very quiet, suddenly very sad. Living with him could be very unexpected, for you will not know what is his next mood. If you like excitement and surprise, you have the right guy and never have a chance to get bored.
He thinks of his home as "nest" and it is the safest place for him. If he feels hurt or depress he will stay at home alone quietly. Once he feels better, he will come out of his retreat and lives normally again. Being a looser is not him.
It is so easy to fall in love with this guy because he is gentle and a very polite guy. His wit and creative mind could win your affection. He will come out from his nest to protect you even if he is not opening himself up to other people much. Not many people will win his heart. His security is only when he has money in his pocket. Once he feels secure then he might think of having a happy family. Even he likes to make and keep money, he is not stingy. Spending money is part of his good image, so he will be happy to spent money to take you out to a very expensive restaurant or buy a jewelry for you.
He is possessive to everything's that he thinks belong to him. Don't try to talk to another cute guy in front of him, he will get suspicion because he is not very secure or confident in himself for this kind of competition. Once you know each other too much, he will start to look for new excitement, but not to worry for he will always think of you. If he thinks you are the true love for him, and you try once to disappear. You will be sure he will come and look for you.
He is a shy guy, but if he likes you. You can get up in the morning and see that he is in front of your house everyday till you go out with him, a very persistent guy.
He likes a secure, cheerful and lively person, confident but at the same time always act proper and appropriate. He likes a secure person, but able to adjust to his rapid changes. A very difficult type to find person indeed.
In the beginning, you and he will be so sugary sweet together and he will only think of you. This so "super romantic" will not last forever, so don't slip this chance. If you are the one who want his interest, then act and make yourself interesting. Be a supportive person and give him compliment sometimes, but not too much till he thinks you are not sincere.
Unlike many other Zodiacs, if he is mad then you better get out of that room. He will calm down by himself. Giving him a slight touch on his shoulders or concerned facial _expression are enough. He loves his mother, so try to be his mother favorite, but do not act like his mother!
I AM A CANCER!
and im proud of it!
GRADUATION 2006!
ive finally graduated!
i know its clinche to do all those walk down memory lane,
but clinche as it is, i will.
mcm/fsv was sorta my dream course during Os period.
i wanted to go into mcm but realised fsv suited my interest more.
i can still remember the orientation.
i sat next to kenny.
and tt jannie was irriating the hella outta me even tho tt was the first time i saw her.
then year one came.
i will nvr forget those memorable days.
those simple days where we had so much time on our hands.
the bbqs, the lunch outings, the movies...
i really enjoyed year 1.
the lectureres, the modules, the class.
year two came.
not very nice things happened.
not very nice modules.
not very nice lectureres.
but i learnt alot.
i really learnt alot.
time management, ppl management.
ha - anger management.
tolerance management?
it was rotten. indeed.but ive grown so much frm it.
ive learnt so much frm it.
and tts all abt education isnt it?
thnk god year three was so much betta.
in a way.
but.
twas the hellishiest years of fsv.wats wif spec prepro, afp shoots, postpro all in a row.
it was hell but it was shiok.
talk abt the adrenaline.
yes, tts a pun.talk abt not slping, or an hr of slp.
jus shld know betta.
im glad we all survived it.
looking back, it was actually very fun.
and it did taught us alot of things that i dun think can b learnt in bks.
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yesterday's graduation.to say the least,
i was kinda excited.
the thought of dressing up in suit and tie is kinda refreshing.
and it is amazing how the suit can make you so cautious of urself you jus have to stand up str8 and walk in an
"executive" way.
talk abt cloth maketh a man.received my diploma of merit, my scroll, transcript and cd made by our juniors.
it was quite an experience cos this is my first time actually attending a graduation ceremony.
sec sch one's not counted cos theres no proper procession.
of cos, the star of the day was our golden gal -
justicia phuang.Phuang Yu Han JusticiaThe Shaw Foundation Gold Medal (For most outstanding performance)
Diploma with Merit
The Right Angle Prize (For 'Documentary Production')oh my god.its expected la.
ever since year one, shes been bagging "most outstanding performer of the year".
but she deserves it.
like wat michael said "very well-deserved".
i cant agree no less.
i was jus so proud of you when you stood on stage and your accolades were being read out by the MC.
it was joy overflowing and overpouring.
i am so proud of you:
for being such a fantastic friend (and fan=),
for being tat person who would listen to all my bitching, complains and whines,
for being such a lovely, dynamic, incredible and on the ball producer of tan xin
and for being there to share your 3yrs in fsv wif me.and i wouldnt do tan xin with anyone but you as my producer.
thanks for making tan xin a success,
and many thanks for making this 3yrs of my life in fsv so so memorable.
and after all that picture taking, merry-making, chitter-chattering, eating-drinking, chit-chatting and miggling;
we head for good SIM for our last meal there.
den it was to coffeeclub @ orchard
followed by shes the man @ cine.
along the way is a whole string of games like:
-how many times did meh meh jump over the wall?
-black magic
-bang bang
-the number game
-mrt stationsn to end the night,
it was thai food @ far east.
wat a memorable graduation 2006.
d urge.
suddenly i have this urge to wanna write.write.write and write.
tis wk have been spent redecorating, renovating and reinventing tan xin.
and im realli proud of the final product.
i love the music.
i love the look.
i love the credits!
bloooody hell.
it cost freaking many buckeroos this bluurdy renovation!
ANYWAYS.
it was to cutting edge yesterday to redo the credits+subtitles.
damn. they take the whole day!
even longer and painful than editing the film!
we booked for 4hrs but exceeded for a gd 11/2hr.
thnk god for beng teck.
n it was to yum cha next door of cutting edge!
wat prime location.
n im back today to do the dumping out.
thnk god for beng teck.
the whole renovation affair took a total of 8hrs
and he is only charging us for 4hrs.
ANYWAYS.
its d urge.
i think im realli lost.
lost in this whirlwind world.
i dunno wat im doing.
im jus going with the motion of things.
im jus going thru the rountine of things.
i jus need sth fresh.
i have the urge to write a new musical.
d urge to fall in love.
d urge to go on a long holiday.
d urge to run away and retire somewhere.
to soak in the fresh air, in the clear waters...
d urge to run.jus run...
