These days in New Zealand
24 May 2009
  Kimchi

Kimchi, originally uploaded by jaeming.

 
18 May 2009
  the aspirations of men

the aspirations of men, originally uploaded by jaeming.

I walk by this monument several times a week. I kind of like it. I read the inscription once and I think it said said something like it was dedicated to the aspirations of man (if memory serves correctly ;). Fittingly, the skytower is coupled in the background ;)

Fujifilm Klasse S w/ Superia 1600 film

 
15 May 2009
  guitar

guit, originally uploaded by jaeming.

nbranded guitar ~
camera: Holga 120n with unmasked 135 adapter
film: kodak 400uc (because I like to shoot in darker places ;)

 
07 May 2009
 
I found a Mexican Salad in NZ.

Unfortunately the Guacamole is $2 extra
 
06 May 2009
  saturday rain II

this is our turf, originally uploaded by jaeming.

It has been raining often lately, as it does in Auckland during winter. I always forget to take along an umbrella or jacket, though I haven't been caught during a real down-pouring.
I do get a little tired of everything being wet. At least it doesn't keep the birds away.

 
04 May 2009
  Saturday rain

Saturday rain, originally uploaded by jaeming.

rained all night and all day. "A wonderful day to work" someone said.

 
09 April 2009
  walking in Tianjin

walking in Tianjin, originally uploaded by jaeming.

 
  Tianjin evening

Tianjin evening, originally uploaded by jaeming.

 
03 April 2009
 

The last three days of work have been especially full with each subsequent day wearing me down more. I finally have a day off tomorrow. Feels like it’s been weeks!

 
02 April 2009
  my Auckland outlook

my Auckland outlook, originally uploaded by jaeming.

 
31 March 2009
  @work

work, originally uploaded by jaeming.

 
26 March 2009
  feeling introspective...


What is this sudden sadness that sometimes takes hold without apparent cause. A vice in my spokes, that speaks, but unlike this bicycle, it only speaks when I am not in motion, when I find myself without immediate direction, then the darkest memories sink down from my thoughts into my heart and cause me to pause yet further, which yet increases the shadow; stilled, motionless, watching my shadow lengthen as the sun goes down behind my back. You try to give it words, try to reach out but others will only say, "stop being so introspective" and then you begin to see yourself from another perspective, and again notice your movement before you yet willed it and it has passed and you can only then agree, 'yes, no need for introspection. what was that somber mood?'. Yet, though you've been released, those thoughts and moods tighten back into the coil of your subconscious, waiting to spring again when you next give pause. Then you move for fear, keep moving in order to survive. Don't dare stop. This is the fear and warning of others as well, who would rather not listen or try to understand, as though they know that darkness will spread from you to them in an instance should they feed, the same darkness which gives them cause to sound, "stop being so introspective". And so we all once again join the human race, the struggle and strive of survival: transition as a constant, and the the hope of someday, content.
 
24 March 2009
  bicycle autumn

bicycle autumn, originally uploaded by jaeming.

Summer is gone; more cloudy days and colder nights here in NZ. Thinking about breaking out my heater :)

 
20 March 2009
  Sora Shima - "Hovercraft"

Amit and I collaborated along with Claire Van Beek (actor) and made this Music video for Sora Shima. It's a short one, but all composed of photos from a digital stills camera. Check it out! :) And if you want to listen to some more Sora Shima (and you should), check out: www.myspace.com/sorashima


 
15 March 2009
  economic woes...so...

This is one of the work areas at my job. And if you bothered counting, yes, there are six displays there, though no clip is currently loaded.
Anyway, everyone’s job is on the line next week. The CEO sent an email out saying it couldn’t be helped. There’s a nervous tension in the atmosphere and queit whispers among employees. Emotions run high as livelihoods are lost.

I’m not focused on the economy or the potential of losing work. I like my job. But if things change, I’ll adapt. There are always more jobs and ways of surviving.



As the Taoist would have it, there are times when you cannot say what is misfortune or fortune. No way to know what turn of events will ultimately bring. I’m just trying to smile and absolve myself of economic speculation and dire finances. And if worse turns to worse, NZ does have a dole :)
 
Hope is the dream of a waking man

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