i’ve been missing for a while now, as i went down under the earth – to Kiwiland, as you might have guessed.
There have been quite some material to write and blurb about, but they require quite some time to be organised and put into words. (Procrastination, yes) And this post should actually come after all those.
But i thought if i was to make this strictly chronological and blog the trip first, i wouldn’t get to update this site for a while. So pardon me to skip the trip journal. i shall try to recount the trip in later time*.
(*note: i thought this disclaimer was needed as i found out that i actually have a fan of my blogs, and she’s been waiting for my trip journal! Thank you, sweetie!)
Right, now… why, a week after coming back from the trip, have i not uploaded any photos and blogs? i shall tell now.
(Sorry i’m bad at story structure, even worse now that i’m in some internet cafe now) i applied a diploma course in visual communication in a college in Singapore months back. Had my portfolio reviewed, myself interviewed, and taken an entry test early this year – as i applied to direct enter 2nd year. And before i went to Kiwiland, i got offered a place in 2nd year, but i differed it as i wasn’t offered a Tuition Grant Deed (which subsidise tuition fees by more than half) which i expected.
So i went on with my trip, thinking i’d have to look for a proper job after i come back.
Towards the end of my 4-week trip, i heard that i was wanted back in Malaysia. No, sorry to disappoint you, i wasn’t an outlaw with a prize money of £10,000. This photographer, Eskay – to whom i was introduced by my mate, Moses, earlier this year – was looking for me; as he had a job offer.
So, after landing in Singapore, i was eager to get back to Malaysia and get in touch with Eskay, as well as to make a couple of other phone calls.
But when i was in Singapore, i got another email from the college again. It said that Ministry of Education (Singapore) had granted the college more quota, and the college would like to offer me Tuition Grant Deed now, based on my “good entrance test results and portfolio interview”.
Hahaha… good results? Whay aye, man!
(i didn’t think i did well in the test! For i spent 2 hours thinking of ideas, and slightly more than half an hour to finish to artwork – well, an advert poster, really – while other applicants used nearly 2.5 hours drawing and painting!)
Ooh, i’m pampered by choices now!
Right, now there are 2 options. Great.
i was almost torn between them – should i go to college or take up the job?
i thought i should contact Eskay and check out first – i wasn’t even sure if there still was a job offer!
So, i called him, and arranged a meeting, last Saturday. We had a very casual meeting: a breakfast together in McDonald’s. But, sadly we didn’t continue to Ronald’s playground and play in ball-pool.
Right, Eskay’s assistant has left (or has been asked to leave). And there’s an opening. We talked bout details of the job. And i took up the offer! Pay is not high at all, but i have a good feeling bout it, as from our conversation, he kinda assured me he would train me properly as a photog*.
*big grin*
(*note: Honestly, i don’t even know i’m hired as an assistant photographer, or photographer’s assistant! But yes, from the whole meeting, i think it’s the former one. At least i hope it is! i shall let you know in time to come when i start work)
Great! i got a job in the industry i want now. i differed the college offer again.
*big grin*
i have been asked to start work ASAP, as Eskay really could use come staff. But a li’l hiccup. i need relocation. And it’s quite hard to find a place to stay in very short time.
Fortunately, me mate Alan, is very kind enough to offer me a room at his apartment temporarily, until i find a flat – well, a room.
So, i was supposed to report to the studio at 0930hrs this coming Monday. But earlier today – shite! it’s nearly 0200hrs now, so, yeah, yesterday, to be precise – Eskay called up and asked when i was moving. He said there was a shoot in Penang on Monday, and maybe we might leave on Sunday!
Ooh! First day at work and it’s gonna be on assignment in outstation! i’m all excited!
Right, i must come to a blunt stop for this post now! Till then!
