My Prerogative

Mood: Excited Music:        "When I Grow Up" by PCD

They gave us tentative date for the release of the drama series but nothing was confirmed. Today, I happen to switch from one channel to the other on Astro and to my utter surprise, AMPANG MEDIKAL was already on air. It was exactly today they air the very first episode which would run for 7 months on NTV7.

I was happy, excited and at the same time, felt rather nervous eventhough it would take 3 months before the episode I’m featured in would go on air.

I consider this production my very first professional experience with TV, playing a supporting role. There were not much direction given while we were shooting plus I only had a glimpse of the raw footages that were shot on the spot therefore, I honestly do not know how it would turn out on TV and whether my TV acting would pass thru…

Just recalling my experience on set, I felt I was rather shaky on the very first day of my shoot. I did not know what to expect and neither was I clear headed of what I was doing in front of the camera. I’m pretty sure I lost control over my surrounding, the lights, the boom mics, the people behind the camera, the HEAT (boy I was melting constantly) and of course, my lines (which was memorized an hour or two b4 I’m called!).

But I felt much more in control and clear headed on the 2nd and 3rd day of shoot (spread out once a week). When the camera started rolling, I felt I was much at ease and calm and found my own way of letting my eyes do all the talking but of course by the time I found my mojo, it was a wrap for my character. SO, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! You might just detect a sudden switch in my character the first time I’m introduced to the time I leave the hospital.

Anyhow, it was definitely a great experience and I just wanna thank Abang Is and Zuhairi for casting me (eventhough on such short notice), G and Citra for making me look so gorgeous (and very natural) in front of the camera, Khai for being so patient and forgiving, Su for screaming out of her lungs to get all of us in order, Chelsea and Jack for being so accomodating on set and laslty, Aunty Margaret for believing I’m her grandson!

‘AMPANG MEDIKAL’ is aired every THURSDAY @ 8.30PM on NTV7, saluran CERIA anda! I’ll be featured in EPISODES 16 & 17.

Mood: Overwhelmed            Music: "Stylish Girl" by …

Gosh, it’s been ages since I last updated my blog. But this…this particular entry I feel needs to be blogged in.

First and foremost, thank you Melissa for letting me be part of the Handbag team. It was such a joy, an honour and a pleasure working on this short & sweet project. Anrie, Joy and Amelia, you gals rocks my world and I’m so proud of you all.

Best Playwright Award! Best Director Award! Audience Choice Award! That was definitely too much for me to handle as I was clicking and snapping away in the front row. It is just too amazing and overwhelming seeing Handbag team receiving the awards. I’m speechless, I’m high but also I’m just plain happy.

Mood: Accomplished        Music: "When I Grow Up" by PCD

"And it all begins right here on this spot…"

That’s a wrap for me and my team-mates from March 06′ intake. Time to leave college and start living…start growing and start evolvin!

The infinate smorgasboard lies before us so…"what do we do?" Each and everyone of us have begun embarking on our internship training. I wish everyone and including myself the best and will see what’s to come.

As for me, so far so good, going according to plan.

Mood: Inspired                Music: "I’m Yours" by Jason Mraz

Was driving on the LDP today and suddenly felt inspired to write this poem! Here goes…

Time Goes By…

Written by Adrian Teh Eu-Weng

(sound of metronome in the background…)

To the birds that sing, to the deep blue sky

When evening comes, it’s time to say goodbye,

To a good night sleep, to the dreaming mind,

Time goes by, leaving it all behind.

To a horse that speaks, to the stable door,

When midnite falls, ride it with your all,

Through thick and thin, through laugh and cry,

Once we strike, It’s time to say goodbye!

As time was spent, memories were made,

We go seperate ways but don’t be discourage,

As time goes by, life goes on,

What will remain, is our victory song…

(equus chant in the background)

Dedicated to Equus cast & crew!

LUV,

Adrian :p

Mood: Accomplished            Music: "La Vi Boheme" by Aaron Teoh

What a FUN, FULFILLING and FANTASTIC day that is. We managed to get quite a lot done and it is only because we had a superb team of funtastic people around to help-out.

While Eri & Zalikha painted the cubes, Aaron, Erica and Bryant were painting the linos outside.

Mark and Me were in the theatre working on lights and boy did we have a technical brain fry along the way. It took us quite some time to get used to the whole patching system. Rigging was rather easy. We had to be super creative along the way tidying the anaconda long wires. I personally learnt a great deal troubleshooting errors and mistakes we encountered along the way. We were in college since 10am in the morning till 10.30pm but for some reason, it din’t feel that long.

The juniors brought life and spirit (although sometimes can be a little bit too much) but it was great having them around. So much joy and laughter to lighten up the working space. Roger, Reuben, Sam, Olivia and Jojo did really help quicken things up since we had extra hands to break into various teams.

Jojo and Olivia was outside painting the wires black. Sam, Reuben and roger helped with cabling and masking the lighting grid. Mark and Me were patching grid 2 & 3. Bryant, Erica & Aaron were taping down the linos in the theatre while Eri and Zalikha went to sho pfor costume. This is MAJOR TEAM WORK to da max!

By the end of the day, we managed to get the lights patched up and the floor ready for rehearsal. I’m just sooooooooooo happy!

Mood: Anxious                 Music: "Equus Noise" by The Chorus

I’m glad I got back my MOJO just few dayz ago. Phew…If I hadn’t, I’ll be a mess and a wreck by now.

12 more dayz to go b4 tech-week. FINGERS CROSSED.

Note to myself…RUN, REHEARSE & RESCUE!!! Charge…

Mood: Alive                  Music: "Gimme More" by Britney Spears

Thankz to a lovely treat to the spa, a healthy dose of heartfelt chat, and a trip to the psychiatrist (JUST KIDDING), Adrian is back and may I say, new and improved perhaps…?

Well no matter what I have become, I must say, working on this production really made me discover a whole new dimension about meself. I wish I could say I discovered rainbows and flowers along the way, but instead, I discovered pretty ugly and horrible things… Yea, sucky isn’t it? Well I guess that’s life…It ain’t pretty all the time.

But I have to admit, after hearing from my massuer and mom that I was experiencing fatigue, stress and blood toxication over the pass few weeks, is sad to say that I have no one to blame buy myself for it. For one, because I was stress, I was just walloping every fatty and heavy food I laid my eyes on. Two, because I was stressing myself, my body was producing toxic that gave me break-out problems on my once blemish-free skin. Three, because I was constantly setting my mind on unimportant issues, I diverted away major things that requires my attention, namely God, my work as a production stage manager, my health and my family. most of the time I come home, I just fall flat on the bed. -_-"

I alwayz have this idea that I’m able to endure stormy weathers and heavy climbs along the way ever since I was young. Guess I finally reached my limit. I’m bitting my teeth as push myself to admit that I can be quite weak (or should I say, HUMAN) at times. Darn!

I guess you can never equate age to life experiences or even job experiences. I have an action plan to remedy myself. One, eat and live HEALTHILY. Two, focus on my basic functions and get back my mojo! Three, have fun along the way!

Thankz for reading and hearing me out. i’ll be just FINE! :p

Mood: Happy                      Music: "Umbrella" by Terence Ho

Whoa, yesterday was nicely filled with activities man.

Went to church for service in the morning. Was the back-up singer. Pastor David Goh gave us a really stirring message that got me pondering. Although it ended at 1.30pm, it did not felt like a long service at all.

Had a quick lunch at the mamak nearby and did some finalizing and labelling to my msg. at 3ish, I had to speak at the Nepalese Service. I spoke about The Future: What’s Install? Had a good time with the bunch as they were quick receptive. Ended around 4ish and went str8 home.

Brought the youths out for steamboat at Menjalara for a post-Easter celebration because they really came a long way and did an excellent job during the performance last week. Thought we had a good celebration today. Dinner was on me.

We were there for 2 hours str8 just eating and chatting and left about 8ish for 1Utama for bowling. To our surprise, discovered talents along the way. some of the young ones can really bowl wei! It was great seeing the young ones bonding thru a frenly match.

We left at 10pm but the day din’t seem finish cause some of us had urges for ice-cream. 1Utama was pretty much close then so we decided to stop by McD at my area there for ice-cream Sundae. Ooo…la…la…

I was so beat-up by then i literally went flat on the bed. Got up this morning to get my car-break fixed, send dad to the airport, finish up some paper work for the production and here I am updating my bloggie! Phew…what a day!

Mood: Calm      Music: "Various Musical Numbers" by "The Broken Jukebox"

Who would have thought BUNNY would be a counselor when it comes to heartfelt? It was definitely a hit on my ego as he slowly weave the Parable Of The Richman & The Poor Woman to my soul.

He (or "it) was definitely a God sent messenger. I felt so much at ease and relief after talking to him and boy, I have to admit (bitting my tongue) that bunny is such an adorable fren.

Gave him a good hug and think I can move on from now…

Mood: Accomplished           Music: "Fly" by Hillary Duff

And it finally came to pass. After all the long hours of rehearsals, muscle pulling, brain squeezing, aching…WE ALL DID IT. Lazarus & R.I.O.T was truly an amazing journey for everyone that was involved. Discovered hidden talents and managed to raise up talents as well. I’m especially very proud of each and every individual that committed their energy, time, patience and focus to this production. I believe God is very pleased.

No time to relax now…on with our NEXT "PROJECT" (chuckles)

We had two shows in church, one for the morning service and the other is for the Nepalese Service. Stayed a while longer to celebrate Seahorse’s b’day and then took an hour nap b4 we head out to King Crab in Kelana Jaya to celebrate Grandpa’s b’day! Truly a day of CELEBRATION huh including our Lord’s resurrection!

Da meal was absolutely festive and delicious. We had 2 types of crab (Kam Hiong & Butter Milk), century egg spinach soup, soya steam garoupa, guiness pork and giant prawn peas!

We had dinner till 8ish, mom felt that the nite was still oung and suggested we go for a movie in 1Utama. Din’t know what was on till we got there. Thank goodness there was no long queues! The only show that kinda caught our attention was An Empress & Her Generals starring Kelly Chen, Donny yen and Leon Lai (he still looks good after all these years)…

It was a nice story, with occasional heart-warming dialogues and moments.Other than that, nothing that special but I was indeed observing the cinematography lar, it blew me off! Darn, I so need to get a life! 8/10 ler…