Take Stock.

I just finished watching Fast & Furious 5. It was okay, I guess. They did a lot of things right. I think the performances of the actors were excellent, and the effects were mind-boggling too, if you think about it. The movie had a really slow part in the middle...but thankfully, I slept through it. When I woke up, I managed to get caught up with the plot quickly enough.

Two weeks into my internship, and I guess I'm learning as much as I can. I'm trying to impress my bosses, do my best, and in general, be a good intern. I think I need to be more outspoken though. Some of you may not believe me when I say that I'm meek, but I am. I'm like a mouse, sometimes. I'd rather be left alone, doing my own things, like how right now, I'm in a room and there's a beer in front of me, and all I can hear is my typing and the slow but reassuring hum of the computer.

I've learned quite a bit about the industry and the processes that go on behind advertising. In terms of real actual tangible skills, it isn't much though. Oh well. I guess I have to acquire those on my own. And as such, I've been studying Illustrator. It's difficult, tedious...but a large part of me can't wait to produce magic. Mmm, to put it simply, there are two ways to approach a problem. The first is to just tackle it head on, and the next is to explore all your possible options before taking the approach you think that works best. In this case, I'm learning as much as I can about Illustrator, and then I'm going to tackle this Marketing problem head on.

Some might see this as procrastination, but I'm hoping that this slogging will pay off better both in the short run and the long run.

Somehow, when I'm blogging, I always return to that question of what is the meaning of life, and what is the meaning of all this in general. We're all so busy scurrying about, going from one place to the next, just living, but what's it for and why do we do what we do? Going to my internship, I get to interact more with working adults, and it's different, and they're different, and I wonder what my mindset will be like when I'm their age.

I'm still harbouring hopes that one day, I'll break out of the cycle. Like one of those Fast & Furious guys....do something awesome, earn money, and then live off that money for the rest of my life doing whatever I wish. If only. Okay, I'm going to sign off here. Tomorrow is Vesak Day. I wish all those who celebrate it a very happy one, and all those who don't....well, enjoy the long weekend.

I love you all more than my heart can take.