Dancing Flames In My Heart!

It says:

Cruelty is the absence of kindness.

They say:

Being kind can be a form of cruelty.

Some say:

You have to be cruel to be kind.

Others say:

Cruelty and kindness come hand in hand.

I say:

Cruelty and kindness are pretty much the same!

Life's No Cupcake!

Currently Listening To: I'll Be by Edwin McCain.

Because I am heading to a family trip in Fraser's Hill on Thursday, I have no choice but to finish my Documentary assignment by Wednesday (instead of Friday). I have to make an early head start but somehow despite my so called "omphness", my pink slobbish brain has failed to function. It is "awake" but fails to generate anything other than... well, NOTHING!

And in the midst of "nothingness", I feel so clustered. Will I finish it in time? With lotsa bunny and house chores, the thought of Media Audiences presentation meetings, the re-print-submission of my Analysis for my case study, the midnight movie of Ironman etc. Plus on Wed, there is gonna be another added assignment! Aside from rushing Documentary's essay then, I have to start and finish Pro Comm's forum postings on Wed too (no Fri dateline for me)!

Despite all "worries", my laziness triumph over it! Or maybe my brain is just plain lumpy now. Morever, as said earlier, my otak just cant function! It has failed to comprehend the assignment question let alone have the initiative to "treasure-search" the reader for answers. At first glance, I thought I could do it - almost and maybe a piece of cake! But first impressions are always deceiving. When you actually study the question, it will eventually sink into you that it ain't that simple. Cause if it was, then I would either be brilliant (which I am so not!) or we're paying Murdoch University too much money that they've decided to just "pass" us (with easy questions). LOL! And since it isn't either of them, then I suppose its just plain tough and I need to study! GAG!

Item 3: Film Criticism Essay 1,500 words Value 30%
Due Date: Friday, Week 7

With reference to the first six weekly screenings and lectures, discuss the following five modes of documentary film: expository, interactive, performative, self-reflexive and observational. Present reasons for what you think are the most effective and pervasive(influence/spread out) strategies employed in communicating through film.

The aim of this essay is to test your familiarity with the five modes of documentary film and your analytic skills in critical application. We suggest that you divide your essay into two parts, each addressing one part of the question. In the first part, you should briefly define the five modes of documentary films, illustrating your understanding of the five modes with reference to the six films screened in class. The focus of the second part is on how well you have thought about these modes in terms of effectiveness and pervasiveness in screen communication.

You will be rewarded for original thinking and good examples; precision (preciseness/accuracy) in expression; accurate referencing; and well-developed and organised arguments within the required word limit. Not an easy task, if you are aiming for an HD (High Distinction)!

GARGH!!!!!!!!!

LOL! See la later now....

Lord, please grant me a hardworking spirit, Amen!

Dew Drops In My Tea

Currently Listening to: Someday My Prince Will Come by Barbara Streisand (OST: Cinderella)

Worries of the week:

- Response for assignment 6 postings in the forum (Professional Communication).

- Resubmission of Discussion/Analysis for Case Study - Dove Campaign for Real Beauty (Media Audiences and the Public).

- Meet up discussion for Media Audiences Presentation next week!

- Documentary assignment no. 2! I still have no idea! (have to do an early start - Fraser's Hill on Fri!)

All should be done by Wednesday next week! Then Fraser's Hill here I come!

Despite all worries, I must still give praise and thanks to the Lord for being faithful and abunding in grace. Without Him, I am nothing and through Him, I can do more. Praise to Him with all glory!

Sometimes, I notice the little things in life can just make your day. It does! Try experiencing it more and you'll be more grateful in life. On the other hand, sometimes you can actually feel the 'little things" talking back to you. Telling you little stories or so.

I know it seems crazy... but I guess you need to feel it to know.

"Sometimes a certain presence or gesture makes a difference. A simple smile can stir a heart and a small gentle act of kindness can calm even the furiest of fires. Rainbows aren't that far away... you just need to notice the dainty dews around before witnessing it's little miracles. Behind every drop is a spectrum of wonders waiting to be grasp." ~ P

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Okay, this is a short entry brought to you by Miss Potato. Have a pleasant day people and God bless! Hug and be hugged. Be a blessing and be blessed! No harm in smiling today! You can make a difference.

"Life's a candy and the sun's a ball of butter!"

~Barbara Streisand~

The Droplets of Summer Rain on My Window....

Currently Listening to:

Melancholy Interlude by Hayley Westenra (Album: Treasure)

Current Craze and Obsession:

Angry Little Girls (comic/cartoon) by Lela Lee

Current Thought Out Loud:

"I LOVE YOU GOOGLY BEAR!!!"

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