The filmmaking course was pure joy. Learning new skills, from directing to being a cameraman (or woman) and the sound man, holding the metal bar, with the microphone attached at one end, covered by the fluffy cushioning when filming outside, high above our heads with two hands raised up, which was weight lifting in itself... It almost felt like a boot camp, apart from the softly lit rooms, where we talked through our parts on different screens and were left with the equipment to pick a location and make a short movie! Jamie; 'the ring leader' was fast and fiery, yet efficient. With the help of his team, they put us very much in touch with the realities of filmmaking.
I am inspired by my new passion. I pray that the charity I bid for this great experience, has felt as much pleasure from the outcome of the gala. After all, life is about give and take.
Talking of learning... My new wonderful decorator; Rob, a tall, thin, light blonde-haired, reserved yet jolly man arrived at our first meeting, skateboard under the arm. The man was a surfer by nature, a free spirit.
After his prompt email with the quote, the job of painting most of my apartment was his.
He came in every morning at 9.30 am (a very civilized hour). Well, he did miss two days and I was not too happy and voiced my opinion. After almost three weeks' work, he left yesterday and although I confess to having been a little stroppy, only on a few occasions, he never showed any reaction, always smiled and did his job to perfection. The guy did not even drink tea or coffee but only hot water! One of the most easygoing characters who kept to his word to the end. It was a pleasure working with him. In all the years of working in the interior business with decorators, amongst others, I have not come across a more understanding and gentle being.
What I learned from him was that kindness and patience pay off.
Another great experience of the week was visiting Maygol for a long session of talking about the major changes in myself and my life through the years and being treated to a 'Five Element Acupuncture'.
This seeks to reveal the root cause of every individual's prevailing Element and bring harmony to Mind, Body and Spirit.
As Maygol put it... There is a universe outside and one inside each of us. This treatment begins to open up your inner universe, to connect with the outer.
If only I could remember my history so well at school!!
Aaah! Papa... How I miss you. I remember when my first term results were handed to you, the look of shock at my mark of 1 out of 20 for history, when you had paid so much in fees to that lovely, older but voluptuous private history teacher mum had appointed to read long pages of history to me, while my mind travelled everywhere, but there! At least I got a 20 for algebra. Now, that tuition paid off well.
Seems nothing really has changed in me.
Back to the week past... From Kristine, I learnt the meaning of true friendship.
A couple of small business ideas ahead to keep me going, just being busier and more productive.
And most of the week was spent with the statuesque Jade, who is visiting her family here. She invited me to her cooking at a cousin's and I got to meet an absolutely delightful bunch of relatives who were just happy to be amongst one another. Their sense of humour was refreshing and I had a blast in their warm company.
Right now... There is that wonderful feeling of ache in my body which comes from stretching and exercising. Getting late and I have a small dinner planned at home with a handful of friends, plus a meeting for work tomorrow!
Ciao Ciao my friends.
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