My second last weekend in Hong Kong...

I am out of here in three weeks! 

Yes, I cannot seem to count according to the title, yes it's still correct.

Next weekend I will be going to Manila to do a fashion show for the Red Cross fundraiser...

The typhoons have once again left so many without homes that some action has been taken to raise funds to help those in need...

I'm so excited that the countdown will probably start including hours and minutes, since I am in desperate need of some real sunshine and a good night's sleep. My body seems to be taking the countdown very seriously and I am slowly but surely swapping my days and nights... The first step to suffering from insomnia... Sigh, just three more weeks of suffering with the sleeping problems... 

I don't think that I have ever been this excited to write exams... 

I say hey, what's going on?

I have less than six weeks to go before I get to go home! I'm so excited!
I've also noticed a trend, when I'm in Hong Kong, I neglect my blog...
The city is way too distracting, I think...

So if you're wondering what I've been up to... Here is a quick update.
I did presentations for Chanel, D&G and a show for YSL and I've been going to castings...

I've gotten blisters the size of 10c coins on my heels from shoes and I've once again ruined my head phones. No matter the price, they always end up breaking so I'm considering going el-cheepo, since I replace the expensive ones just as often.
I'm still looking for the bugs that stole my shoes and I've rediscovered my sweet tooth.

I've witnessed the mid-autumn festival, gone to Macau for the day by ferry, which made me once again realize that the ferries are not my favourite mode of transport, since I still go green... I've watched movies and I've been reading a book a day and I've gone through my summaries for my exams which is about 7 weeks away.

I fell in love with Lomography and will be purchasing cameras and film before I leave, since the old school is fashionable.

I've been singing along to David Bowie, and I've gotten the sales ladies in the clothing stores to unpack their stock on Thursday night, because that's how you do shopping around here.

I've also had my 'experiment' where I keep on posting a photo or image instead of just a normal status on FB. It ended up being one big wall of motivation... Now, that might seem kinda cheesy, (Wait it IS cheesy) but it works, I'm happier and well, no one likes someone who constantly sulks.

I haven't taken as much photos as what I would like to, not that I'm any good, but practice does help to develop some skills, so as soon as I get more time, I will give myself a theme for the week and just keep on taking photos. Hopefully I can then get rid of my pent up artistic frustration and get some what pretty photos.

This was fun...

I did a shoot for Alexis Magazine...

the backdrop fell apart and then tore... make it work...

Ah, warm sun...

Turning. spinning and jumping...

So carefree... 

None of these images were digitally enhanced, we went old school and used film...

Finally got the images...

I did this shoot during my previous trip to Hong Kong.
It was ffffreeeeeeezing on the day that we did the outdoor shots, but it was worth it I think.
Also, I was lucky enough to have J around to keep me warm.

Panasonic advert

Once again, there are many of me...

Pretty awesome! 

Panasonic pappa!!!

I am super excited for tomorrow...

After a rather devastating casting, I got the job for a Panasonic camera advert. 

The casting was devastating, because I had to pose with a camera and show expressions.

Not difficult to do, when you have a couple of minutes to think about it, but when someone shoves a camera in your hands and says, "show different expressions" it's not that easy.

I'm also wondering why everyone keeps on asking me if I am mixed. I feel like an alcoholic beverage... (Mixed and volatile like a cocktail?)

I think it could possibly be that I am from Africa and on the pale side... It seems confusing I guess. 

Back to that Panasonic advert. Maybe a free product added to the deal would be a good idea... I will promote it with every single snap...

Many Mea's...

This happens when I'm sleep deprived and have a 5AM call time...

Queen for a day...

Yes, I was queen for a day..
Finally someone acknowledges that I should be treated like royalty.

I did a shoot that had an Alice in Wonderland theme. Crank up the hallucinogenics... (Maybe that's why I was called Queen by everyone)
I was the queen of hearts and  a tiara and a rabbit slave... Bonus...

For some reason I kept singing this song...

Brilliant song...

Lines and colors...

Where do you draw the line between being kind and being taken advantage of?

Personally, I don't like being taken advantage of and I'm sure no one else does either.
Acts of kindness are suppose to make us feel good.
I don't feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. I just feel used.

its a terrible feeling, I don't want to do anything sweet, kind or caring at the moment.


I am lenient and I can cope with a lot, but for now, this is what awaits you when you cross the line...

Enough of that...


This is what I got up to this morning...

Pretty awesome I think... 

Are you gaga for GAGA?

Lady Gaga isn't inspired by fashion, she inspires fashion...

Everyone seems to be completely obsessed with lady Gaga...

I am not the biggest fan, but I don't hate her either...

I don't listen to her music by choice, but it's catchy and causes controversy and its constantly blaring in the background... There's no escape from the wonders of Gaga.

One thing that I do admire about her, is that she's so focused.

Think about it...

 How often do you see photos of her without her crazy hairstyles, elaborate clothing or ridiculous shoes...

I also had the chance to be a button head... I had a show that was a tribute to Lady Gaga.

Let's face it, in Singapore, everyone is Gaga for lady Gaga...

Noooo! I'm not aging!!!

Aargh!

I'm starting to get panic attacks!

My birthday is less than a month away and instead of being excited, I just feel old...

Curse the modeling industry for feelings of premature aging...

Judas down the isle...

I did yet another wedding show today. but with one difference.
The music choice for the show was really interesting.

Now usually the music is nauseatingly sweet, pretty and innocent to place emphasis on the fact that it's a wedding dress show...

For this show, the song choices included some crap song by Cher, How great Thou art which was followed by Lady Gaga's Judas..
Just imagine girls in huge white dresses walking to Judas...
Not that I think Lady Gaga emphasizes innocence... What a contrast...

And just for fun, here's the song...

Be careful what you wish for. It might just bite you in the butt in the end

A few weeks ago my Booker in Manila asked me what I expect. My cheeky answer was to be so busy that I don't get time to sleep.
Ha! Now I regret saying it. (not really, I just need sleep)

I love being busy, don't get me wrong, but I don't like the fact that I'm not sleeping.
It's been a long month and I must look like death, because everyone is asking if I'm okay...

I can't really complain I guess, it's what I asked for...
Next time I will ask for a wardrobe filled with Louis Vuitton clothing and accessories...

Off to the airport again... well almost... Okay not close to leaving yet...

I just thought I should mention that I am going to the airport today.
I'm not really in the mood. I hate airports... except for the airport in Singapore, where I'm going to anyways.
 Bonus...

Another season, another reason to come back...

The Philippine fashion week is done...
It was probably my busiest season here, since I did a whopping 14 shows...

It was murderous on the mind and body.. I have blisters on my toes and heels from all the fabulous shoes and I don't think my face will be able to cope with another layer of make up this week... I'm actually dreading removing all my make up now..
Also, those who think that modeling is easy, I've been working from 7am up till 11:30PM for most of the week. It involved rehearsals, shows, hair and make up and some running...

It was exhausting and I'm probably going to have product residue in my hair for another week, but...
It was worth every single second!

Stunning designs from wonderful designers and fantastic shows in general make me want to come back for another season of madness...

Fashion is an addiction and the bug most definitely bit me...

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Uh, where's the railing? Why is it taped with duct tape???

I have a little fear..

Heights seem to be a problem for me.
I battle to stand on a chair.

Today I had to do a runway rehearsal while they were still busy building the ramp.

Its ridiculously high and the stairs didn't have railings yet..
I completely froze. How am I suppose to get down those stairs when there's no form of safety?!

After a while railings were added thankfully, but they're taped together.. Talk about a sense of false security..

Plummeting to my death backstage is not a glamorous way to die...

Curse duct tape and temporary runways!!
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Internet is just another word for unreliable..

I've been going without internet for the past three days...

It just won't seem to work at all!!!
The gods of internet have decided that I'm not worthy enough to access my blog...

I've been updating it via my BB which ultimately sucks..

Internet is like crack.. Once you've used it, you're hooked and when it's become a source of entertainment, you're royally screwed without it.

I have serious withdrawals. I cannot watch any videos on youtube and I cannot pursue my goal of being a facebook stalker...

Curse the internet and all its false forms of distraction!!

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Whaaaat?! I was suppose to be where how many hours ago???

Okay, so I have a bit of a problem when it comes to time management.
I like being on time.
It makes me happy to know that I'm punctual.
It works for me and it keeps my stress levels down. I'm obsessive about being on time actually
Today I thought my calltime was 3PM...
Schedule change without telling me explicitly that there is a CHANGE in time that I need to take note of... And who sends a notification at 12AM to tell me about this? Everyone knows I'm a zombie after 11PM and that I'm purely functioning on grace and mercy...
So, I was suppose to be at my rehearsal at 10AM. Oops!
Curse schedule changes and comfy mornings and lack of caffeine...
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Shoes are from the devil!!

My feet have died a cruel and painful death...
I had to wear shoes that were a size and a half too small.
I actually don't know how I got my fit into the first place anyway..

I think my love for shoes has faded a bit.
Painful, beautiful creations of the devil!!

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Curse the gods of sleep and fashion!!!

So the gods of sleep and fashion aren't very happy with me right now..
they have conspired against me.

I had the worst nightmare... I woke up before 6am after falling asleep in the early morning hours...
Why, oh why would I dream about missing all my shows?!
It's probably because I was all OCD about my schedule, highlighting and rewriting everything to make sure I don't miss out on a show..

Curse you conspiring gods! Let me get some sleep before sleep deprivation robs me of the last bit of sanity, logic and cognitive skills that I'm gonna lose three days into fashion week!!
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