"Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it is called Present."

didn't have much free time in the past few days. there were always things to do after class everyday, such as that report..not surprisingly. like last night, someone held a "truth&dare" party, after round and round stupid "dare", party getting boring after everyone keep acting crazy in the dark. and the game of course,doesn't make sense,maybe we just try to release our negative emotion in a positive way.
Besides, sports has become my obsession again, even it's a 15-minutes walk away from where i live, convincing myself that i was just totally spoiled by old memories.

Getting used to the sun peeking into my room every morning around 8am...getting used to the long-distance walks back and forth through that lovely "love walk"...getting used to the British interesting accent...getting used to the unpredictable weather, which might be so sunny and nice at first, then suddenly pouring for 2 minutes, drizzling for another couple of minutes, or it might just continues raining on and on and on, plus being windy...But fair enough...

there were many beautiful views and my eyes just couldn't stop clicking pictures. a feeling of spaced out suddenly came. though of course, nothing's perfect. sometimes it's a oily salty fatty meal, a bad soup can, a not so friendly price, etc. but overall, it is fine.

random moving out and in while taking a break

Cleaning up, packing up.. figured that my neck/back problems are refractory. only you can save yourself i guess. gotta be harsh on myself on certain aspects.. but anyways, while i was taking a break, complaining about my saggy pad thai takeout, the gross kitchen scene simply popped up: all kinds of dirty dishes, pots, pans and spatulas, piling up in the sink, stinks...
And that girl vivi, who came up with all this mess, never even mumbles a thing about it.. oh well, since it was always yelling or crying whenever she talks on phone..
I think i get her super emotional personality... or we'd call it whimsical? plus, people are being belligerent here and there, seems like everyone enjoys watching everyone rumble? but,, em.. heard someone's muffled laughter..? when it comes to the crunch, you see who people really are. and by that, I mean both positive and negative.
I believe things extinguish themselves. so to my beloved ones, whoever the heartbreaker is, you'll get over it. while crumpling wastepaper when packing, i read those letters/postcards i got again this year.. reading them felt so rewarding.
I m moving to somewhere else.. it's going be fun and sweet. at least won't have the unbearable kitchen scene again. though i do miss my past a lot, missing the food which I used to eat, missing the cat that always stretching herself. but hopefully I will get used to this new place quickly.
It gets chilly at night, sometimes i even tremble in bed. summer's almost an end.
September will show up after sunset. Just let it be，maybe things will getting better.

Why David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.

Nowdays,many role models have crossed cultural boundaries and have important impact on the process of society.David Beckham is one of them who has important influence in youngsters even in adults.In my opinion,I approve David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.
As we all know,though David Beckham has nice looks and especial sense of fashion ,but actually he was famous for his consummate football skills.He was the captain of England football team before ,at that time,England team had achieved a lot of good results.Meanwhile he also had bad movement in his career,he got a red card in the match between Argentina in the World Cup and lead England team to be washed out directly.He was blamed by all the fans after the match.But he did not give up ,he practised himself and brushwood and Tasting Gall.After 2 years England entered the World Cup again by his crucial goal.Because of his successful career and the spirit of never give up,many children want to be a man like him.Secondly,he is healthy,sunny,amiable and importantly,he has a good family.He has always participated in public goods and he has adopted poor children who from Asia and Africa as well.
Some people will doubt that the purpose of his action is just to increase his impact,what he really care about is only the money and his face.I have to say,this is true but normal.Is there anyone who do not want to be a rich person or have a good-looking?David Beckham is also a human being,what he need to do is to help the people through his impact as much as possible,you can not request him to do everything.Otherwise,What is International role model?David Beckham is the person who attract the children to follow,the children will learn the good spirit from him and I think it has more impact than other models.
In summary,David Beckham is the right person to be an international role model.

Ready to move in our new house!

It has been nearly 2 months since I came to London.During this 2 months,Life has changed a lot than before.Life became more simplicity,studyed,visited,chatted with friends and family on-line,it was all my life in London,though simple,but enrichment.The most unforgettable thing during this period of time was to find a house to rent.
Because the students` dormitory was was expensive,I have planed to live outside when I arrived.Actually it is difficult to find a suitable house when you are suffering the culture shock.I nearly have been to all the agency near me.At last I found some useful rules.Firstly,you should view the properties as much as possible.After that ,you will have comparison with each one about the furniture,the environment,the security and the price.Secondly,you can not trust someone easily.During that time,at first,I found a really good house through a agency,they offered 1450 per month,I nearly agreed with this price at that time,but I decided to find more agencies.The next agency took me to the same house ,but they offered 1250.I can not believe at that time because the man was so friendly and professional who came from the first agency.
Finally,I found the one with good furniture and safe environment.I really earned a lot from the letting experiences.

Free Theatre!

Last night I went to southwark with Sovin and Miao for night view,at first we just want to digest ourselves because Sovin had cooked a big meal for us.
When we arrived southwark,we first attracted by some people running in front of the National Theatre who had strange clothes and also had a lighter on their back.We came near and found they were doing advertising for their theatre called OTSOKO.It was from Spain and it was hold on from 19th August to 22ed August.
Because of the music came out from the stage inside,we really wanted to came in,but they charge 10 pound per person and most important point was the theatre had started for half an hour so it was not worth for us to buy the ticket.
At that moment,I found a great space to watch the theatre and it was free.Because the theatre was hold on in the square next to the National Theatre,so we came into the National Theatre and went to 2th floor to watch the theatre on balcony,haha，our position was the best position in the whole stage.
Let us talk about the theatre.To be honest the stage and the light was great,it could creative my imagination.But I really can not understand the content.I think the form was larger than the content in this theatre.Because it had great light and stage,most importantly,the stage had to be divided into 8 pieces to meet the story,at the meantime,the actor looked like monster run to the audience.It was interesting.
Maybe it was the Cultrue we had talked about,the theatre was from Spain,the cultrue in Spain was different from China and Britain.
I will go to the National Theatre to watch the next free theatre called ROJO also from Spain on 26-28 August.It has more interesting than buy a ticket.haha!

Culture shock

I consider culture shock as a culture phenomena.It exists in everywhere especially when you go to a new country,it means you will meet a new culture style and have to adapt it.
When I came to London,Culture shock existed everywhere in my daily life.First of all,food was worried me a lot.At first,I felt strange that self-help was used in most restaurants in London.It means after you paid your meal,you must get the spice or napkin by your self,because there were few waiters in the restaurant in London.If this happened in china,people will crazy because they usually accustom to be served.
I have thought about it for a long time and finally got a answer.It depends on the actual situation in every country.China have large population and have to solve the employment problem.So it will have more occupation in the restaurant.
Secondly,China have the different shopping habit from Western countries.For example,if you go to a supermarket and you buy 4.2 pounds goods.If you do not have exactly change,In China people will give the waiter 5 pounds and try to find another 0.2 pounds wish to get 1 pound return,it is pleased to each other.But it is oppsite in Britain,British will not receive your 0.2 pounds and it seems pleased to them to give your 0.8 return.
Lastly,I think it is more difficult to make friends in Britain than in China.In China you can make friends with someone just use 10 minutes.You drink,you talk the same topic,and you have knowledge with each other and you make friends.British usually look guard,they often spend more than 10 minutes to get along with someone.
Culture shork is a so long topic and we need to find the interesting between them.

The Impression of Hyde Park

Today is a very good day, and I picnicked in the Hyde Park with my classmates after I visited the design museum.

I heard of a lot about the Hyde Park before I came to the UK, and I know that, Hyde Park is one of the London's finest landscapes and covers. It is true, even when I stood outside the park gate, it gave me a deep impression.

The great shadow of trees along the main road, leading the guests walk to the lake side. I very enjoyed the sunshine and green scenes. One part of this park, which around by a small pool on the bank of lake, is our favourite place. There are many children and teenager played in that small pool, and had fun with their family. Their smiles, and happiness brought me more happy, meanwhile, I can not help but recall the days when I was with my friends and families. I can feel their feelings when they were having fun under the sunshine, and they make me feel so good.

Through this month I am living in London, I found that, the people here really know how to spend their holidays, and how to enjoy the life. Maybe the most important reason is the bad weather, so they will treasure the rare sunny day.

I will penetrate into people`s life in London in this year and I believe I can get more reflection from it.

Survey Restaurant

On the 22nd July 2009, an instant survey was carried out among 18 overseas postgraduate students and 7 people on the street outside London College of Communication in Elephant & Caste in London. The purpose of the survey was to discover the eating habits and the views of a good restaurant in their opinions.

The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire given to students to complete. There were fifteen questions (with four exceptions, each involved a ticking items on a list). The first four questions concerned the demographic data. The next nine questions were asked in order to receive the behavioural data, the eating habit. And the last question was created to find the expectation of those who have a meal out of home.

The main findings were as follows. Almost all, only the demographic result were different amongst these two groups of respondent .People in the age of 21-30 were students who live in Elephant & Castle area. These respondents preferred to cook their own food and occasionally go to a restaurant three times a week and the age 31-40 worked around the same area as well. The first ranks of their favourite types of food were full-course Chinese, 80%, followed by a Tai and Italian. And the factors of a restaurant doing well were price and taste which is 100% of the respondents’ satisfaction, 80% was service and physical ambience a concern and the least concern was promotion. None of the respondents ate in a restaurant on their own. For the eating habits part, especially time, nearly 60 percent stared their breakfast from early 7.00a.m -9.00a.m and 40% of them didn’t usually have breakfast, their lunch started from 11:00a.m to 3.00p.m and the dinner started from 5.00p.m -9p.m.

It is difficult to reach to definite conclusion based upon such a small sample of respondents. However, some general comments can be made. None of them go to a restaurant alone. The three most favourite types of food are Chinese, Tai and Italian. Price and taste are the most concerned point of choosing a restaurant, followed by service physical ambience and promotion. Their eating times of each meal are typical yet breakfast is the only meal that is paid less attention.

First Presentation for the Dragon's Den project

To be honest,I rarely did the presentation before.Compare with other classmates who has work exercises already and successful,I thought it was difficult for me to talk in front of many people at the beginning of the project.

I would like to thank Cathy for her clever idea even if it was not clear at first.Because of the creative and the potential of our product,it was easy for us to establish the plan. Along with the development of our product,we began to have different opinions,it was normally. we always listened to each others, especially when we disagreed.It was important in Teamwork.Thank you Erik for your came to term sand thank our designers` perfect design.

Through the project,I took part in a Teamwork and had knowledge about the presentation then achieve a lot.First is attention-you must focus on your project and keep confidence.Second is clinging-you should persevere in your opinion and never give up.Last but not least is cooperate-you can not be the master in all aspects,so you should learn from others and develop into one.

It was my first time felt that it was great to talk about my idea in front of a group of people,really great!

Sports!

I was crazy about playing football when I was little boy until now.In my memory,there were only there things in my childhood,piano,football and girls.haha,just joks.So I was so exciting when I first time arrived London because I found there have many football venue everywhere.
To play football in England is different from do it in China.Everyone knows that football is a teamwork game.You must have communication with you team members.So play football in London is a chance for me not only do exercises ,but aslo communicate with others,make teamwork and embed in the England culcure.It matbe significant for me.
There is a football venue next to my accomdation.I have always been there everyday unless I have a lot of work to do.I met some people who is older than me.We played like a team,I am very enjoy the sense of perspire.It is great.

Weekdays

How time flies!I have been in London for 2 weeks.At first,I just wanted to stay at home and slept all day,because of the long travel made me so tired.But after that,I adapted myself and now try to go out for some funs.It is great.

Today I went to London Bridge.I walked on the bridge and felt refreshing.Cruise Ship moved under the bridge,London eyes running slowly all day,The bridge jampacked with people from all over the world,they all exciting and enjoy themselves.

I took a phto with the Royal soldier in the White Hall,he looked very handsome and seriousness,even people was scared to come near.it was very traditional.

I consider that Britain`s culture is close to the China in some aspects.It is both traditional and preciseness,I will do some reaserch to compare them soon.

Next week I would like to go to the British Museum and the National Art Centre,I am looking forward it.

Only fighting

Today I met a elder sister who was ready to graduate from the LCC.She told me a lot about life and study in London,it is a great chance for me to know London or LCC very much.One of the important point she mentioned is that the work opportunity.

After she finish her MA course,she want to stay and find a suitable work.But it is known that financial storm has deeply influence on British's economy.It happens every day that amount of people lost their jobs in this storm.she was unconfidence that native people also lost their jobs rather that she was international student.

I encouraged her cause I also long for a job here after I graduate.One years ago,I worked for BOB(Beijing olympic broadcasting) as a cameraman in Beijing olympic game 2008.In the volleyball match,my camera position is at the corner of the venue.My task is to shoot the expression of the players.It is a big challenge for me but at last I have done it very well.

I know the next olympic game will be hold in London,I will contribute to London if I have chance to join LOB,haha, I am looking foward to it.

There will be setbacks and false starts,but above all,I will work hard as British and American People do-block by block,brick by brick,calloused hand by calloused hand .I believe I can realize my dream.

Marketing!

I always regarded marketing as a useful and interesting subject which I want to learn，This is why I have chosen the MA CREATIVE MANAGEMENT.
I consider marketing not only with theory,but also full of practice in the business actual combat.It can make people full of experience and powerful in the whole process.
I am so exciting these days that we began to learn some knowledge about marketing.I have learnt that what the marketing and product really is and how important the brand is.We were divided into 8 groups,then combine with the design student,create the product and brand it,consider it from aspect of brand,market,USP,price.To make the product amateur and have business value in the market.This is really what I want.I think it is cool.
I must work hard and make all my passion contribution to the marketing!

ABOUT CINEMA VERITE

My major in BA study is cinematography,so I would like to talk about Cinema cerite.

Cinema Verite movement is happened in 1960s, and the directors want to shot without a script and actors, use the small hand-held cameras, actual location and small budget. Their aim is to show life as it really is.(http://www.parlez-vous.com/misc/realism.htm)

Through the portable equipments, audience will see the people’s real life, like DON’T LOOK BACK, filmed by D.A.Pennebaker, recorded the life of one of the famous singers, Bob Dylan. The whole film is a part of his life, including his some concerts, the moments he wrote songs, the newspaper’s interview, and so on. It did not use the gorgeous places, or the famous locations, only use the usual surroundings, but we can really know it is the truth.

And another thing in this type of film, need our concern, I think is the editing. Because of non-scrip, after recorded , the director have to familar with all video sources and find the relation between every event they filmed, then he can decide how to link the different frames. According to above, I think it requires a lot in editing.

Nowadays, as a filmmaker, it is hard to avoid the influence from the commercial film, due to the big profit and a lot of mass audience. In my opinion, I think it is a treasurable spirit of filmmaker, as all films are based on real life, it should show the life we really live.

Missing the Real Chinese Food

Sometimes, I chose to eat western food when I was in China, because I think some western food is good. These days, I am really missing the Chinese food. There are many differents in eating habits, and it is a little difficult to me to used to the western food.

I noticed that most british people only eat sandwichs or burgers in the noon as lunch, and treat the dinner as the main meal. By contrast, lunch is the main meal in a day in China. It is said 'To eat well in morning, eat full in the noon, and eat less in the evening.' It is a healthy eating habit, which will keep you fit and figure. Absolutely, hundreds of differents dishes are the other important things. I tried to cook my favourit Chinese food but I found that the material is limited, and hard to buy some Chinese vegetables.

Even though there are many Chinese restaurasnts, it is difficult to find the real tradition food as well. I had supper with my friend in a Chinese restaurant in China Town today, and they made me miss the food I ate in China. There is an old idiom' You won't fell homesick if you eat full.'

Nevertheless, I enjoyed the food here and got my favourite one.

Great City

I got to know the UK from my history book when I was in Secondary School, and I was interested in its unique style in architecture, and culture.

I went to see the old bridges over the Thames today. I saw many morden buildings and historic places around the river as well. All the surroundings look so good, as described in the fairy tale. It is really important to an Art Student who needs to study more different culture, especially who wants to extend his knowledge. I took so many pictures that I can use them in my work one day. I think if I can combine the differents together and make it in my style, I will create a fantastic project in future.

Culture likes a symbol of the Nation, so I can feel the the unique tradition through the facilities and architectures in the UK, as same as in China. I believe the country will be stronger with their own culture.

I am eager to see more scenes in the UK, and to experience more in my spare time.

The First Impression

After living in China more than 20 years, there are a lot of things I used to. I felt more different in London from the first day I arrived.

My friend, who has been in the UK for one year, brought me to go around the city centre when my class was over. The first thing I noticed is the transport system in London. I have to say that it is fast and convenient for people to travel, such as the bus, the tube, and the train. They give me deep impression. You can go anywhere you want by these transportation, but only one thing is worse, that is the bus without the air conditioner. To be honest, it is the suffering when I went to school by bus, because of the very hot weather.

I hope it will become cooler and I can enjoy the fantastic life in London. I am really looking forward to the special experience here.