GC day 2 - Sea world (20th of December)

One picture worth a thousand words...So I guess all these pictures I share here would have taken more than ten thousand words..

Second day was to Sea world, which is one of my dream places in GC. I swear, the sea creatures there are so damn adorable. Dar dar is a good planner. In order for us to watch all the shows in the first place, he planned so well. Our schedule was full and we did almost everything in there. 

 I love penguins. Despite the fact that this penguin feeding session has nothing much different from other ordinary talk.

Fun in dolphin shows as always. The coastal adventure in Sea world should never leave dolphin show aside because that is one of the most unforgettable shows...Do not want to make my words to sound too flowery here, so I would go for something simple. These intriguing animals really have shared their magical friendship with the human friends...

 Le polar bear...The cutie had its backstroke in the water. We all could see its giant paws floating...This is what I've never seen from a polar bear. This cutie totally has altered that scary impression I had for a bear. I still remember there was once back in my childhood when I intended to approach a cage of a bear, after I jumped off the tourist car....The bear was only 10 meters away running towards me and I felt nothing at all, til parents' giant hands dragged me over...

The 3D sponge Bob short clip was not too bad. But owner fell asleep next to me during the whole time. Bet that this type of things is too boring for him to take a glance lol 

Penguin, here I am again....I love seeing these flightless birdies with round and fluffy tummy wobbling. But enjoying more when I saw them racing under the water...

I've never known of the fact that they have special eyesight when staying on the land. After reading that info in that penguin exhibition, I got to know more about this species...

There was one penguin that I noticed the most, it was the one walking back and forth, left and right in front of the glass. I followed its pathway from left to right, and back from right to left for multiple times haha 

Other than all these, we have taken some photos in Sea world, had our seafood package near the entry. Same as usual, he stared at my face when I ate. His smile has gotten me feel shy and awkward >3> Not even sure whether he really means my chubbiness is that charming or he purely just wants me to make me feel do-not-know-what-I'm-supposedly-feel...lol...

The rides too, were not bad. Except that I think they should add more in Sea world. I got myself wet anyways, from both of the rides. Shame that he couldn't get on that amazing ride with me, I was paired up with a random sitting at the back and screaming my heart out where we reached the bottom from the apex. Good ride, thrill ride...

We found the cable car too. It goes around the Sea world from its starting point to the end like a loop. We hopped on from the middle stop, having our own carriage and enjoying the relaxation for the remaining half an hour...

 Too much screams heard around me, and from me. The last show was awesome, though I've seen so much similar to that. But to the exception that this time, I was with someone, I had my particular good hour watching the show. The skills are sick, the men are hot, and the audience all went crazy. Owner joked about what if we go for the other contestant and supporting them by screaming like hell, would we get bashed? 

Definitely, these two young adults know how to make our trip to the best. Sea world wasn't the only place we visited, good restaurant should not be lack in such a good good day. Yes, it must have taken more than 8 minutes to walk to that Thai restaurant. But since the review says its offer of portion is generous, we would still like to have a go. It didn't disappoint us too. We ordered two dishes which served with good amount. And they both were heavenly-like. During the meal, I shared my family stories with him, he was being a great listener most of the time, only gave me some advice when needed. I also told him some parts of my animation, but didn't reveal much of the story line... 

Thai style crispy chicken here....shooooooooooo goood... >3< booooooo

Dinner? Nope, not just that. We bought the watermelon from Coles because somebody said he's craving for a quarter of watermelon xD Such a lovely night with watermelon eating, TV watching AND light painting woohooo...Since this has been a growing trend these days, I wanted to have my own version of light painting too, as the memorabilia in this trip...I drew a stick figure running, Christmas tree and....the cumming penis o3o...

No...nobody is judging me...>.> xD >.> 

GC day 1 - Le independence (19th of December)

Everything started fresh with my innocence. We couldn't find each other due to a lot of confusion via phone. Until then, I finally had my confirmation through a security guard who told me that level 1 is one level down. I finally got to see his face. My 5-day trip began... An untold story with an in-explainable feeling was within me. The first time ever I consider myself to travel somewhere afar without her presence, has made me miss her even more. In the meantime, I couldn't leave myself with more of a strong determination to prove that I ain't that baby girl under her protection no more. I really wish that she can now open her arms, and let me go beyond a little bit more...

I might be lack of being independent. Even something should be known as common sense and all, for me, I may still take steps to learn each day. But by seeing somebody's friendly-looking face, with his experienced worldly view towards something I don't know, I felt safe. Funny how I put that pile of money into his wallet inside of my bag, and gave it to him like a boss. To the fact that money should not be exposed, I was really doing it like a boss.    

I was lucky enough to encounter with the fake Santa though. We said that he must have been stalking us to Gold Coast since he was out from the same spot as we did. Perhaps this is a sign to start my wonderful 5-day trip. But I really cannot stand the seats of jetstar flight. The seats are indeed really uncomfy to some points. The only thing to cheer me up was to be with my owner. And this certainly made up my day. I had a good time annoying him while he wanted to have a nap :3 

Gold Coast's weather was not bad. (This is only before I went out of the airport) I mean, it is not bad bad. But just bad....as in to some certain degree, we were closely melted...

An hour of discussion of what kind of transportation card we should get for the cheapest price. We even took out a paper to write down the fees of all the trips we would have within these 5 days, and to estimate the total price for that. Mathematician is smart enough to make the final decision. I trust him anyways. Go for Go card!!~

30 minutes by bus to get to the stop, walked for another 10 minutes or so. It wasn't really that far, except that the weather was the problem making us feel so tired. We had tiredless efforts in having some beautiful times there, And we certainly hope that nothing would be the reason to stop us having the happiness we want. 

The apartment is ok-ish. Big enough for a couple to spend some quality time there. Air -con is included, all the kitchen utensil and all are also included. Almost everything we needed was there. Having some private time watching TV, exploring some more of this apartment as we did. Like we only found out the two remotes carry different functions: The first was to turn on the telly, whereas the second was to switch to different channels. 

Anyways, after around half an hour of resting, plus some romance between these two. We had to get something started. Time cannot be wasted in the urge of sexual connection, this can only be left to do at night...Well, passion is continued, love is shared, through some lovely hand holding throughout the entire trip. Like he said, we would be going to so many places together. Walking in pair, or he would take the lead, holding my hand to go forward. 

The first place we went to is one of the famous Jap restaurant in the local area called Cha cha. We didn't expect that it would be ranked that high til we found out the list a few days later. The food was nice, though the display of the dish is not that delicate compares to the ones in those in Sydney. The portion was generous. Like really, had a perfect meal under this sunny weather. 

There are so much for us to learn, such as to familiarize ourselves with the price of the transport and direction. Our initial plan was to travel a few more times to reach that certain amount of times of travelling within a week, and to have free trip or some sort in the following days. But the point is, we dropped off at a wrong place, where it remotely is located somewhere far from its prosperous area. In order not to get sunburned, these two applied sunscreen to each other. It was the best to make sure the sunscreen is applied evenly on our faces. Le lovely couple is just le cuties. Now when I recalled it, it was me who came up with such a cutie idea. 

Maybe it wasn't that bad to drop off at a wrong place. Like I said, the hotness might be from me whose brightness has added a few degrees to the weather. For the exterior, the burning sensation has slowed down our bodily movement. For the interior, we both felt warm having each other's company regardless. We took some funny pictures at a random park. It was seriously random as hell, my randomness is as random as a raffle, my mood goes up and down at a constant rate. 

Until then, we finally reached Surfer's Paradise because we had no where to go to. Regretting how late we went there. If we could have been there a bit earlier, my craziness wouldn't go that far. I asked owner to take some pictures of me and that iconic koala at Surfer's Paradise. And it turned out to be the koala looks better than me. I even misheard that he said he couldn't take the full body shot. I thought he was talking about me. Narcissistic me got myself embarrassed as he said he was talking about the koala in fact. >3>     

The beach walk was indeed awesome, especially with a bitch. My ultimate childishness re-appeared as I stepped onto that beautiful beach. Being all carefree is the main reason why I would act like a 10-year-old having my own time building up some unknown artistic creatures on the shore. We came up with different ideas on creating nicely-made photos in the form of using our feet. Here is one of the examples I made my initial with his slipper as the stem of the vertical stroke. I deeply dug some holes, in order to bury my feet too. Others might think my behaviour is out of nowhere, I only regarded this as fun beach time. Fun, doesn't need any logic and reasoning. The captures of all the innovative poses I could make, such as my arms stretched embracing the beauty of the nature, with the background of finely-constructed skyscraper. He complained my lack of skills not being able to take the same shot as what he did for me. I tried, I really tried...

This is why I really am possessed these Aquarius traits. Don't pin me down to a stereotype because I really am more than likely buck most of the expectations and be exactly what people don't expect me to be. I'm quirky as hell, unpredictable, euphoric. That's why randomness is revolved around me. Out of nowhere is my middle name. And I like to be wet. Wetness makes me cool. Coolness is the breeze. From the beach. I gotta see my shadow was reflected under the projection onto the wave. It goes and come. I had that particular good feeling through all that I experienced. But more importantly is that, I was with someone that I also come to know who I am... 

The evening there was beautiful. Sunset wasn't seen because the location was falsified. Instead of looking for the exact location to watch the sunset, we went for the ice-cream. and went back to the shore where 100+ stalls there in the night market.

Good choice to see so many of amazing creation in variety kinds. The life philosophy painting ^ 

The character portraits are done in a not too abrupt, but beautifully-generated-geometrically canvases. Mr Bean's iconic grin ^  

My favourite, they really are. It would be one of the best if someone could get me one of these. In particular, the three skulls with different faces really made me go woo-ing. 

And I guess, Koala's s(h)melly butts joke has made both of us smile a lot. I don't need to act normal in front of him because acting normal is only seen to be my abnormality. 

Of course, some others such as the small-sized canvas painting are created as some sort of storyboarding. The different angles, shot types with different focus and blocking are all the strategies to give off that type of storytelling in a sense. 

My so-called seductive-posed koala too, is really tempting. How can this cute-looking creature is drawn to be a sexy figure? 

This too ^ I wish I could do the same with someone. Having our own version of hand holding sculpture :3 

Please get over the entry fee of the theme parks. What's done is done dar dar...Leave all the regret behind, have more fun at present xD 

PS: shopping with dar dar for our breakie tomorrow. After all, our taste is a bit different. 

PS1: Having this devastatingly  sleepless night for several reasons: new bed, hot weather, someone's snoring, lack of love and warmth... The first night wasn't that romantic as someone was tired. I was out sleeping on the sofa for quite a while. But the guilt of leaving someone alone in the room made me get back inside, and all in a sudden, I just missed that body warmth so much. 

 This rebel is still learning how to adapt to new situation fast and easy. She has learned a lot from love and caring in the first day of being away from home. With mummy's talk and owner's care, my travelling experience is not just about fun, but the absolute connection is also emotionally attached...  

Packing (18th of December)

Having a short chat with owner in the morning before I had my presentation. We had been talking about the weather in GC. Our concern was how our plan would be changed if the weather is bad.

My presentation went really well. During the whole time I presented it, Sharon asked me some questions from my slides. I bet that I was the most fully prepared one in my class since I mentioned almost all the elements from the criteria. She then also directed me to some ways in how to improve my animation. I was told that my animation was a bit long, so I may need to trim a bit. But overall, it was damn good :3

Been packing my bags and all right after I went back home. But it got on her nerves once I said that my personal belongings would be left with the staff at Sea world or movie world if I get on the rides. I was just like oh shit....I said the wrong thing again. Usually, if she's pissed off, it takes a long time for her to calm down. It happened again today...Even for just a minor issue like I said the wrong colour of the bag, in order for her to prove that she was right, she asked me to distinguish what colour is this and that from her wardrobe. What comes next? She then dragged me to the balcony. Under the sun there, she said that colour is light green, but not grey...Petty her has been such a pain in the ass for me to deal with. =3=

Sometimes I do have this urge to have my freedom back...Well..I know the issue of safety is all she cares, but her strong personality is just making me go OMG....

Preparation for my presentation (17th of December)

The wonderful presentations I watched today were all so goooddddd...AMAJINGGGG....I have to say some of them did a really good job in presenting. Not just about the creativity they have there, but also the confidence when they explained their production of animation.So I decided to make my presentation even more perfect after I got to learn something from them. But yeh, I didn't know screen editing class has cancelled. I didn't attend the class yesterday so nobody has told me anything about it til I saw the update from Patrick on Facebook.

Owner and I wechatted for quite a while when I was at the Jap restaurant to have my lunch. We talked about food, and looking for the good restaurants together for cheap but good food. Oh and I was being a bit picky telling him what he shouldn't say when he replied me with that phrase. I might sound a bit blunt by making the situation went a bit awkward. He asked me not to worry because he accepted what I said. Then yes, we had that moment of romance again talking about some intimacy we had. He named me with a special name so to make himself seem more special to me lol. I was keen on learning what he does for his major and in lab. I told him how I'm one curious child who loves to explore more of something I don't know. 

Finishing the description of my storyboard. Presenting it once in front of mum and she said I did it well :3 Hopefully I would do the same tomorrow too.

The controversial dancer and one of the actresses have led to the discussion when we had dinner after we watched the show together. We are admired of that dancer who always speaks harsh words yet in fact, 'her' nature is way nicer than that deep inside of her. For that actress, we both disagreed with all the perspectives given by her mum. We seriously do not get why such an educational and elegant-looking girl would have become a prostitute-like under her mum's control. Shouldn't she have a wiser judgement before making up her mind? Instead of fully listening to what her mum wants her to do, why can't she have a brain to think over what is right and wrong to do...

Btw something between Cat and I was revealed to owner tonight. Reminiscing how important he once meant to me as a close friend, I shared a bit of that story with him... Le feels....le past...

PS: Nice talking to Andy before I left AIT. He was listening to my plan of the animation and told me pixelation should be one of the best and easiest to make out of all of types. But oh wells...I have my own thought, bet that claymation and silhouette ain't that hard to handle either...

Talking about filming (16th of December)

The siege has finally came to the end. The two were being killed really made me go WTH is wrong with this world. Why don't these two people deserve a better life?? The beautiful lawyer and the manager...Two beautiful people were killed. You can hardly imagine how heart-breaking their families have felt there.

Due to this incident, she persuaded me not to go out today too. So I missed out my last class of screen editing before holidays start. I stayed at home and finally finished my 70 pictures of storyboard. In order to make an animation, storyboard is the one of the main things we should get it done for pre-production. I fixed bits by bits from my script based on the change of my storyboard. And I was also thinking whether I need to remove some parts as it might be a bit too long when I actually film it.

Anyways I had another deep talk with mum about life today. As in we had made some connection to the incident at Martin place. For this, she told me how each day goes by and that every second is important in making up the whole life. I really love the way she phrased it. Sometimes she could be really inspiring when she says something related to that.

Oh and yeh, the video I watched tonight is about year 12's reaction to their ATAR this year. I felt their disappointment or maybe happiness too. It drew me back to 3 years ago when I had mine. I was once disappointed because I didn't get to get in my first and second preferences..

The last video he linked me was made by the student he's been tutoring. I was really amazed of the techniques this kid used in his video. His crew must have been so great in cooperating with each other during the process. I could tell the depth of each shot was well-constructed. The selection of the shots and the way they edited the film really deepened the theme. Then later owner and I had a minor discussion on filming and such. He said he definitely would help me to recruit him if he's in uni. Sadly this kid is only doing yr12 next year or else I would try my best to have him in our team. Saying filming is hard. It indeed is hard. In my opinion, to shoot good footage at a right angle and have a good sense in how to capture a subject to reinforce the theme does require skills, since footage is really essential rather than effects. If the footage is originally not good as that, effects added to it is less persuasive in the visual representation. Hence, looking for skilful team members is not easy. They gotta have the technical sense of things, and some wisdom in feeling the abstract parts at the same time. Lastly, he is right. Everytime when my work or media related issues are mentioned, I will start feeling damn excited hahaaha... :3

Tragic incident...(15th of December)

Our meeting finished short today. It was supposed to be a 2-hour meeting with the VP and the rest at UTS. In the beginning of the day, I even complained to owner that re-election would be made during this meeting for some reason. And later I couldn't find my way to that green room at UTS, so I gotta have a map from the general office and was directed to go there in a shortcut. Anyways, once I got there, I was told that the ISIS incident was happening at Martin place at that time. By checking all the relevant sites online, we were all shocked of that.

So instead of having a long meeting, we were asked to leave the uni, and we found spots at a cafe to discuss further details. Nikki and Bernhard were there too, to help us with something we need. My dear pre-director told me that she would help our promo group to do the promo video by the end of this year. Thanks guys :)

So the Martin place incident was a shock to everyone else. I wasn't hesitating to ask to leave early. I just wanted to go home asap. This critical moment is not a right time to stay out. And I gotta spend time with her instead of getting her worried about my safety.

By the time I got home, she didn't know anything so I told her what I heard. As soon as she knew what was going on to the city. More than thousands of people were gathering at Martin place due to the cancellation of public transportation and such. And the whole area was lockdown all in a sudden. Every piece of news in mum's eyes was pretty terrifying. She suddenly became moody when she showed her deepest sympathy to the hostages, she then sobbed and clung with me for almost half an hour telling me how life is short, and that we should cherish every second being with each other. Just by thinking about how the hostages would all be having the same wish to see the ones they love, yet they had no way out to do all these in such a situation, I shed some tears with her too. Throughout the whole day, we both were waiting for the updates once every half an hour on wechat. Though it has nothing to do with us, but we truly felt them and their families. We couldn't laugh or joke about anything, but fully talking about every update we saw and heard.

Even my dad was quite worrying about my safety. He called me from oversea asking where I was. Mum and his worriment had made me go teary at that moment. Seeing how much ones love you with the bottom of their hearts, I seriously think that I should keep myself safe not just for me, but for them. I really wish the hostages could be like us too, who they can also get back to their families, to spend an usual life with their love ones....

Tight hugs (14th of December)

Finally booked our sea world and movie world tickets in the morning. Here comes with the package which will cost us around 90 bucks. :)

Our guests, the M family came and visited us again. I didn't talk much though. I only got to know that his son has now nominated to be the president of his school. Say congratulation to him, this bright little boy has earned so much respect from me :) Funny when he said my skin is as sensitive as my mum, I replied him with the most hilarious comeback ever 'Who's my mum' LMAOO....>.>

Unfortunate that I found out I needed to do a short speech in the meeting though. For the sake of having a re-election for some executive positions, and my title is exactly one of them. In fact, the two departments have merged into one and hence, the change of the structure hasn't gotten through the rule of the constitution of ARC...I was being a bit pissed off knowing what I've been doing recently is seen like a waste, I mean, what if my position is taken away tomorrow because of this re-election...=3= Then owner and I were talking about what speech I'll do for tomorrow to scare everyone off their seats as a revenge lol We then moved on talking about the possibilities of my coordinator also might be replaced by someone...Then I complained about him replying so slow, and being so doubtful asking whether he was having his dirty dirty time lmao

Anyways someone showed me this video about the relationship before and after lol So I fully teased him for being the same as what was mentioned in the video xD >.>

PS: Thanks for the M family coming. We had a really lovely family time with them. I had this really warm feeling looking at his children's playfulness and such. His daughter is obviously really A-style from the way she danced. Btw the last tight hug between her and his son has made me smile so much. I haven't seen she got along with someone this well for so long :) Thanks for bringing her lots of fun, and closeness :3