12.5.08

London 361


Another song by Beyond.

lyrics:
Where does the road ahead go?
Who comes along with me?
There is no guide, I have to find out the hard way.
Following dreams is like moth flying into fire,
are there some crazy like me?
It's getting dark and cold, I try my best to hide.

How many dreams have you followed naively?
How many dreams have you given up dejectedly?
Facing disappointment with silence.
it hurts in my heart of hearts.

London 360


After Gerry said "IF we will be able to win a pitch in MARCH,
we MAY hire." ( he said something different in email page 1 page 2 )
no matter how he praised for my work, none of his words could get into my ears.

Edinburgh isn't beautiful anymore.
I'm cold. I want to go home!

London 359

London 358


How comes Managing Director is here?

London 357

London 356


Well, I told myself I came to London all the way from Hong Kong,
Going to Edinburgh is relatively easy.

He replied me immediately,
Then i bought the tickets and went to Edinburgh.

London 355


Don't forget Edinburgh too!
Michael said there are many new artists.
Gerry from Leith left me message before,
shouldn't miss this chance!

Both Gemma and Michael reminded me to ask them
to pay for the tickets to Edinburgh.
I emailed Gerry about this ... no reply.

11.5.08

London 354


Some of the best ones will see me - yippee!
It seems that they are more friendly and efficient.
I like it more as they don't refer you to PA to find a time to meet.
Go get the ticket to fly to Amsterdam!

London 353


Agency: Cayenne

London 352


Agency: 180

London 351


Agency: Wieden + Kennedy

London 350


I send again after some more research.
I heard from their Amsterdam Office finally!

London 349


Agency: Strawberry Frog

I just wanted to try.
I didn't expect he will reply me in person!
Oh, no, I thought he's in Amsterdam.
I don't even have the visa to go to the U.S.

29.4.08

London 348


I was told by different people that Amsterdam was the real creative city
since my first job in advertising. After knowing Kesselskramer,
I was more certain that it must be an interesting place.
If I'm as unusual as they said, I want to try such a place with more possibilities.

London 347


It almost made me cry, it's so touching!
Can you imagine an art director can spend the time and effort
to write such a long email to encourage another art director from another country?

London 346


Two days later, I got Nick's email.

London 346


Simon advised me to send my drawings of creative directors to more
creative directors in order to get the chance to show my book.
He even writes out a draft for me on the spot.

I believe that there must be places more suitable for me.
Amsterdam... I want to try.

London 345


Simon and Nick gave me lots of good advice.
I manage to move forward now!
I really appreciate all the help!!

London 344


" It's lonely to be invincible! " - John Hegarty

(*It was 12p.m., almost lunch time )

London 343


On the way to Simon and Nick's room,
Simon said in low voice " John Hegarty "
John seems to be deep in mediation.

London 342


Oh, my rabbit t-shirt, he must be Simon!
I feel shy when I see someone wearing my design.
I'm not narcissistic enough.

London 341


As a visitor, I'm given such a warm help,
it's like back to home.

28.4.08

London 340


After seeing Gemma, I asked for help from Simon on my portfolio.
Simon was the blogger behind Scamp and a creative at BBH.

London 339


I tried to forget my work experience in Hong Kong.
I didn't mind to be treated as placement in London.

I remember when I was new to this industry, I just gave all my effort and time. As a result, I took most.
When one gains more experiences, ego boosts so much that one has less place for new knowledge.
Therefore, I like this "green" me more!

London 338


Headhunter Gemma read my blog,
she did remember which creative directors I saw.
She then asked me about my work experiences in Hong Kong in detail.

London 337

London 336


The first step is to update my portfolio.
oh, no, I left Wieden in such a hurry that I didn't take the Yakult files.
Ian couldn't see the computer I used in the office anymore.
He sent me some bits and pieces of the old files I did in his computer.
I'm an idiot!

London 334


Everyone except me goes to work after the holidays.

London 335


With lots of encouragement from over the world,
I'm able to keep on going now!

London 333