Memoirs of a Chocolate Banana Fanatic

A memoir of a Typical boy in a Typical quarter-life crisis living in a Typical world.

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Work

A signature that secures my destiny and my place in MediaCorp on Thursday 24th Aug. My 4 months journey as a assistant producer in a channel 8 variety show called "A star Planners" had BEGUN!
It was uncomfortable to be in the office where everyone's a stranger except my ex-classmate in NYP, Lishan. And, I suddenly have to take up this responsibility that will affect the effectiveness and time for the whole production. Scary. But for my future plan and dream of being a Director, this is my first step! Cool! Nervous! Anxious! High! Happy! Damn it! I need to get a grip of myself! It's just 4 freaking months and I'll be gone!
Actually, this is my very very first, virgin, proper, job I ever had in my entire LIFE! So I got the right to be nervous right? I need to play my cards right, I cannot afford to screw up this production!!!
Well, I think the good thing is, I will be seeing alot of pretty actress around!! OH!!! I think I might be working with Fiona XIE!!! That's the good SHIT!! But she is still nothing COMPARE to the ANGELIC Suzanne Jung, the anchorwoman in Primetime Morning News! I wish I could see Suzanne Jung one day... Welcome to the media world Mr Chan Ji Wei!

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

A Day in MediaCorp


Yesterday, I was offered to work as a game assistant (don't know why is it called like that) from my former classmate in Mediacorp. I was attached to this variety show, I think it's called Comedy King. It's a competition for a new Comedian in Channel 8, it's like those Superband, Super Idol nonsense. Same concept, but now they are looking for a Comedian.

So, I was to make sure all the contestants don't disappear when it's their time to perform, and to make sure their props are accounted for. Basically, they just call me a "nanny"... -.-" Yah, I have to babysit them all the way from the morning 9am till 11pm, when they will finish the recording in the studio. I had alot of fun there, seeing different people come out with their different performance. Some are really VERY funny. I don't know how a contestant did the Hong Kong accent so well. And she got the highest score! And some are really very lame though... so lame that the audience don't even feeling like clapping. I feel sad for them, but anyway, I am not the one of Stage!! It was a fun experience, now I just wish they have more job offers for me in MediaCorp, because I am STILL JOBLESS! Damn!! I really need the Money you know? Please, is there anyone kind enough to DONATE to the needy and poor Chan Zhiwei?

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Why Chocoloate Banana Fanatic?


Ok, I think it's about time I should tell you peeps why I am so crazy about Chocolate Banana. Along the way, maybe you can stop reading because you might find it stupid. But this is MY blog and it's about the Memoirs of a Chocolate Banana Fanatic! So... hear me out.

Once upon a time, when I was still in my polytechnic, studying my digital media design. I got to know two very good friends who are so gifted in drawing. They taught me, gave me advice and encourage when I am really so defeated. I was so bad in my drawing, my works, till a teacher (whom I had a crush with) told me, "Zhiwei, I suggest you should really consider changing course next year, maybe take some other courses that can suit you, because when I look at your results now (all C and D), you might not make it in your second year..." I felt like she's throwing stones at me when I am still stuck at the bottom of the damn well. So my 2 dear friends helped me in all ways, teaching me to draw, to come out better designs, criticise my work (cos my works really sucked).

One day, one of them, XXXX, told me to try the chocolate banana cake at the canteen in my polytechnic. "Ahh! Zhiwei, this is good shit! It's better than sex man! Try it!!" When I had my first bite on that chocolate banana cake, I am really CLOSE to tears. It's really GOOD SHIT!! I really can feel the LOVE from that cake! Since then, I love chocolate banana cake! Whenever I eat the cake, I feel like floating, feeling the love, chocolate with banana taste melting in my mouth, the sweetness, the slight bitterness in the chocolate, the softness, the tenderness. (ok, it's getting out of point)

Well, people, this is only the first part of "why-I-like-Chocolate-Banana" memoir. I shall continue this when I really have the mood, too tired and bored typing all these nonsense. But you guys really should try chocolate banana cake! Starbucks used to have it, now Coffee bean has it, erm somewhere in Takashimaya also have it (someone told me). FEEL THE LOVE! Try it!!

Friday, August 11, 2006

Failure or Stupid?

Sometimes, I really thought about this, Zhiwei!!! Are you a failure? Or are you just so stupid? Well, I shall explain it here since this is MY blog and people might just don't give a damn with this stupid blog.

Zhiwei! Why are you always lost in words when it comes to expressing your feelings to someone you like? Last time, your ex-girlfriend thought that was cute, but now! NO ONE will be bothered with you! Was it that difficult to say,

"I love you!"? (nono.. too cliche.) "I don't just LIKE you. I LOVE you! We men are jerks, but would you give a chance to this jerk to love you, to be there for you?" (ok.. CLICHE CLICHE)
But does it matter?? At least you are trying your best to express how you feel for that girl!

"I know I have my difficulties expressing my feelings for you, because I was also hurt once in a relationship. But I am not afraid to start one with you. Because, I love you."
Reasons you can give, excuses you can come out with. But that's the TRUTH about yourself!
You tell people to feel the love when you can't even feel it yourself! Zhiwei, give yourself some courage, even if you fail, you are still a HAPPY loser!
There's this saying, "Be a Man, Do the Right Thing!"
(Ok, I kinda regret posting this, really makes me look like a loser. But who cares, this is still MY boring blog for goodness sake!)

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Lindy Hop

Today was my first lesson in 3rd grade of lindy hop. For my dear friends who never heard about lindy hop before, it's a kind of dance which you dance with a partner along with JAZZ music. It's one of my de-stress activity. Probably the only de-stress activity.. -.-"
I learnt alot of new moves here and there, tried it only my dance partner. FUN!! Heee...
(probably you guys might think dancing is nerdy or gayish, CUT that thought!)
Miss my classmates in lindy hop, most of them just DISAPPEARED after 2nd grade. Sian diao!

Today, there's this funny incident in class.. I think I really embarassed this particular guy. He would want to dance with my friend, however, she don't really like to dance with him because he's show-off and he doesn't lead well, so whenever he came over to my friend, I just have to pull her away to dance. I feel so bad for him.. haha! Come on man, don't be a show-off! Just do some dance steps that would make a girl feel comfortable to follow! -.-

Guess I really begin to enjoy this dance even after my ex-girlfriend incident. (well, not very nice to talk about it here.) But since this is my boring blog, I can say whatever I want right? Maybe share it another time.