Life’s a contradictory constant

Over the years (not that I have lived many), I have come to widen my interests in design, architecture and film. Not to mention  appreciating good fiction and great cooking. So far, I have compiled a list of books and films that I want to add to my humble library. Just to share with you:

BOOK LIST

Postsecret Book Series

30 Days of Night Trilogy (Comic in Hardback)

Nightwatch Trilogy

All Jamie Olive Cook Books

Luerzer’s Archive (Its a magazine but it qualifies)

David Bordwell’s Textbooks

FILM LIST

Be Kind Rewind

All Wes Anderson Films! (His later ones especially, when his style is more evident)

Tenebrae by Argento (Hard to find but hell, I want!)

The Ziegfeld Follies ‘46

Juno! (Cody Diablo rules as does Ellen Page)

Evangelion Trilogy (Film Version)

Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo Del Toro Rules!)

And the list goes on….Im going to keep updating it as I go along. Wee!

Had a wonderful weekend with the girls in Krabi…and came back suffering from withdrawal symptoms.  Excessive amounts of restless energy, many a guttural laugh and everything animal, mineral and vegetable.

As you can see I love my NUTS!*digdigdig*

I believe I am suffering from the occasional actor’s withdrawal.  I burst out in silent melodrama halfway through a shower. I stand in the middle of the room acting out to no one. I even swat random people in the thigh because I see a " bloody mosquito".

I seriously NEED to do more acting, or die of overwhelming desire (and exertion) I implore the powers that be, don’t let all this creative energy go to waste!  *twitchbangheadstrangleselfcontortfacewringfingers*

Postnote: I think God heard me *awed look* I actually am up for two plays at the Singapore Theatre Festival..one directed by Ivan, the other by Christina. *big-eyed* I may not get either one, but hell, its really an honour to be called up for the read!*gulp*

Good evening and thanks for tuning in to this edition of Issy’s News Hour. At the fore, Issy survived her first day on the set of "Invisible Children", Brian Gothong Tan’s first feature film. No serious injuries were sustained, although her stockings were reportedly ripped to pieces. In "Investment Watch", anxious stock-buyers are waiting to see if their investments in castings and taxi-takings have reaped any financial or work benefits. The ROI looks to be rather insubstantial, but time will only tell if these decisions will yield any results. Weather-wise, there has been rain for the past few days and will likely to continue tormenting the populace of Singapore. Before we sign off, here is a Public Service Annoucement sponsored by Issy.

"Remember to brush your teeth twice a day and gargle when possible. I didnt and now I have half a tooth left. Do it before its too late."

That was certainly a provoking message. Thanks everyone. Issy, signing up and out.

Found this little cafe right smack in the heart of bugis…so craving for the red velvet cake right now! Its pretty cool cos they actually do community projects while serving up damm good food! So I dont mind putting on a few kilos just to save the earth. Sweet! Guilt-free eating at its best *jumpjump*

"Seduction, to me, isn’t making someone do what they don’t want to do. Seduction is enticing someone into doing what they secretly want to do already."

- Waiterrant.net

Just finished rehearsals for Theatre Idols 08 (which was unbelievably funny for the wrong reasons) and met up with Jem and Loretta for the first time this year.  Its been a long time since we were reunited (sans Wee Hong) and I really like who and how we are now I was really, really glad to work with these two people again. *hugs*

While catching up, Jem told me that ‘Swimming Instructor’ was voted the Worst Play of 2007 in the Straits Times last year. I actually laughed. Its funny really, and somewhat flattering to know that a play that I did was even considered by the ST peeps. I know it was bad for various reasons, but still it was a good first experience for lil old me. And for that, being in the Worst Play of 2007 didn’t really sting the ego at all. In fact, I appreciate it.

I’m just glad I got the chance to do what I love and to continue doing and learning and growing. I started out in 2006 with Man of Letters and it will be two years this coming May..I can only pray that I can do this for the rest of my life. Knowing that I sucked means that I can only improve init? *smile*

Here’s to everyone who is doing what they love and living it *cheers*