So Obama won the election and becomes the first black president. That’s good. Heard alot of good things about him, from his policies to his tan. As I was having my dinner just now, I had some random thoughts coming in. Presidents of the United States of America. I am a very channel 8 person, so I used to watch the chinese news alot and I know the political figures by their chinese (translated) names.
Bush = 布史 (that’s the original one)
But I have this habit of “modifying” people’s names… so I called him… 不死. This was ok… until his son became president as well… so we had more fun, because it’s not easy to differentiate both presidents (having the same name) in mandarin. So we referred them as, 小不死 and 老不死.
Now with this new president, his chinese translated name isn’t too confusing. But if you say it too quickly (or maybe you have food in your mouth), I think it’s going to sound like Ohmama or Osama…
Alright folks, enough work for today. Going to sleep now.
That Russell Peters DVD is not helping with my ever increasing laugh lines. Last Saturday at Dennis and Anne’s wedding, I was talking to Dennis about his surprise performance during the dinner and he told me he’s really nervous. I just said to him, “be a man!”. That flower girl (I don’t know how old she is, probably about 4?), picked it up immediately and told him… “be… a man!!”. I laughed so hard, but felt really bad for the parents after that… I don’t know how many hours of rehab they’ll have to put her through to “unlearn” that:P
That’s the thing. A few years back when my friend had their first kid, they invited me for their baby’s 1st month party and that was it! She claimed that I’m too dangerous for kids when they start to learn how to speak, which I did not deny:P I think I am equally dangerous to people of all ages:P
Ever seen someone so funny that you can’t crack jokes after that? I just met one yesterday. In fact, two. Russell and his opening act, Angelo. It was way too funny. Best part is, this show contains all brand new materials.
Sitting in the front row, yes, it’s an experience, but I think it can get rather stressful especially when his eyes scans towards your area. He looked straight into my eyes and said, “white guy, what’s you name?” For a moment, I was totally stunned, so stunned I can’t even remember the color of my skin. He was actually pointing to the white guy seated behind me. A sigh of relief… man, if I’m white, he’d be neon white!
All in all, two thumbs up for the great show!! Love it to bits.
After that, we headed for some durians at 717. For the guys who called me this morning, this explains why the voice sounded a little sexier.
A super fun one nonetheless, stretching all the way to Monday. Technically, I shot two weddings over the weekend, but I felt like I attended two instead. Great weddings with lots of surprises and fantastic guests all round. Congrats and thanks to Dennis and Anne, Terry and Wenxin.
After the wedding last night, I literally concussed on my couch while “trying” to catch the final F1 race. I knocked out just before the flag off and woke up just in time to see Massa cry. Read the news right after that and felt really sorry for him. Oh well, I hope he’ll get better next year!:D
The highlight today will be, Russell Peters!!:D Can’t wait to see him tonight. Beeeeeeeeeee a MAN, do the right thing! I’m wonderling if we’ll be having durians tonight… ah… 猫山皇… MEEEEEEEEEOOWW!!
Today is Halloween. I got reminded twice already! Yes yes, I know my name translated in mandarin means Halloween (万圣节). Not the most accurate, but sounds close enough. I bet my parents doesn’t know this. Who the hell will name their child after halloween right?:P I quite like this name though. You know, like Halloween halloween… sure beat names like Zhong Qiu (Mid Autumn… imagine you are a girl and some kid calls you, zhong qiu jie?) or… even Deepava-Lee right?
edit: I was just thinking, if I really call myself Halloween, it’ll be funny as hell when people call. “Hello…”, “Yes I am”. Oh man… talk about Pre wedding anxiety… Go to bed dude!
Ok, that aside, I recently found out something special about my childhood. I was talking to my dad couple of weeks back about the old times and how I was as a kid. Somehow we ventured into the topic of the supernatural world. I know we used to stay in a place which is, pretty haunted (I shan’t go into the details). I was very young then, before kindergarten (I don’t know what you guys call it now… some fanciful names like, playschool, pre-school… whatever).
He said I used to see things. Well, you know, dead things. I was a little shocked when he told me that as a child that time, I sometimes ask questions like, “why are the 2 people standing there without heads?” (when there’s obviously no one around). For a moment, I felt like the kid in sixth sense. Honestly, I never remember that, but I don’t think he’s joking either.
Over the years, I’ve had some strange encounters, but they have never been bad. Good thing, no visual contact. I’m a scaredy cat, I won’t watch a horror movie. The last time when my friends tricked me to watch one, I literally shut my eyes throughout the movie.
Well, I don’t know what Halloween means to you folks, to me, it’s usually party time (that is if I can). To everyone out there, Happy Halloween!:D Here’s one video for you folks who have decided to stay home…
Last night, we had dinner with Jose Villa who was in town. Some of us who attended his workshop last year were more than happy to see him again. Last time, Samy’s curry, this time round, chilli crabs. It was nice seeing him again. Still as fun:)
After dinner, I was showing him the pictures of our pets and he asked if I stayed alone. And the conversation goes like that…
Jose: do you stay alone?
Me: no, I stay with 2 dogs and a housemate
Jose: Wow!! you have a housemaid!! Does your housemaid come in everyday?
Me: hmmm… yeah? He stays in the house.
And his friend, Joel, pipped in…
Joel to Jose: He said HOUSEMATE, like roommate you know?
Jose: Oh!!… I was wondering what kind of weddings do you shoot… you can afford a housemaid!!
Me: Ah… I have 5 assistants and 2 chauffuers as well… (this is how we entice foreign talents:D)
*laughs*
It was really nice meeting them yesterday. California, next year *scribbles on notepad*.
Remember my Nokia start up screen? This one reminds me of the Apple Ipod ad? I can hear a bunch of people out there screaming, “can’t see face again!”… duh! I know I won’t make it as a passport photo photographer.
