Sunday, March 30, 2014

Nanjing 2014 Young Ambassadors' Seminar

an exclusive customs counter. a hotel entourage of about 20 to receive us, including a guard of honour serving desserts and hot towels. too much. i felt bad for opening my own car door - hope i didn't get the suited man who rushed over in trouble. no Facebook in China. lunch with Vincent Defrasne. invited to an IOC-NYOGOC technical meeting. communicated to them that the Games news service shall have editorial independence and not be censored. conducted media training for 104 Young Ambassadors. helped screen the final two Nanjing 2014 Young Reporters. bumped into Gilbert Felli in the lift. earned mentions in the Chefs de Mission seminar and IOC Coordination Commission meeting. too pampered. addressed as 陈先生 everywhere in the hotel and served daily by visiting Capella Singapore restaurant staff. what was supposed to be a week-long assignment turned out to be one of my best experiences. shoutout to the IOC YOG CEP team, NYOGOC, Xinhua, Han Yue Lou Hotel and all the Young Ambassadors. how to adjust back to reality?

Sunday, March 02, 2014

i like motion pictures

12 years a slave portrays a dark period of American history, has gorgeous shots, and has strong backing - all ingredients for success tonight. but even if it wins the statuette, Gravity was the best film of the year. because it achieved what filmmaking should - it constructed an unusual premise and surprised.