I self-censored myself recently because I feared that there might be some sort of repercussion to my career if I posted the following article online. I soon came to my senses and realised that censorship is a slippery slope downwards; … Continued
Abbott’s comments are a derivation of Bush’s words. While he tries to portray this as some form of nationalism, it is merely a thin veil over what is essentially, a continued policy of exclusion. Abbott’s deluded rhetoric only serves to divide and tear at the fabric of our society. A beautiful, multicultural tapestry that is beautiful in it’s entirety, and has taken generations to weave.
Three years ago, to the day, I experienced the most jolting of life experiences. It was the reason for why I am where I am now; The benchmark to which I measure all relationships and the catalyst for who I … Continued
Who Am I Talking About?!
This post is from 3rd of March. I had some technical difficulties with it. I’ve been hit up a lot recently – via linkedin – by people, usually recruiters, trying to get me into some sort of pyramid scheme. All the … Continued
As alluded to a few days ago, I teamed up with a crack team of editors and producers recently, and have completed a short documentary about an elderly gentleman and World War II. I really tried to create an emotional arc … Continued
Wow. It’s been a month already since I last posted. It’s the money end of my Masters degree and all my mental energy has been pretty much devoted to study ….and the making of a documentary! I think it is a … Continued
Last year, I co-produced a documentary for MSNBC that was subsequently submitted for the Webby Awards, which for the last 19 years, has been the “leading international award honoring excellence on the internet“. The Internet’s highest honor. – The New York Times … Continued
Drunk blogging is better than drunk texting right? I am reflecting on my previous article, the one where I lay bare my feelings and to a certain extent, my frustrations. In hindsight it is very focused on only one aspect of my … Continued
I had an absolute nightmare of an evening last Friday. It was the first night of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, but I can’t even blame it on drinking, cos I didn’t much. I was just dropping my shit all … Continued
This is very insightful. Especially the part about videos. “From zero to over a billion this month”
I’m really obsessed with content businesses right now, especially Buzzfeed. I’m fascinated by their success and the founder, partly because he also majored in environmental management for his undergraduate degree. Check out these insights from CEO, Jonah Peretti:
A tall man with a square face, he looks every bit of his 47 years of age, however you would not know of his past just by looking at him. Wearing a black polo shirt adorned with a yellow ribbon, … Continued
I’ve been receiving a lot of requests lately via linkedin, and usually from recruiters. Most of these requests have been from strangers that I have never heard of. These aren’t your typical recruiter emails though. These invites are for an … Continued
I’ve been trying to find focus lately. Distinct from “Focussing” per se in that I am focused in what I am doing as far as generic, span-of-life things are concerned – I am more committed than ever to make it … Continued
Needless to say, we have all been there before. There is nothing worse than joining starting a business, creating your baby only to find out your colleague is an unscrupulous, selfish and greedy troll.
A piece I co-produced with Coconuts TV
Interviews with two of the Occupy Hong Kong Protester-Volunteers during the first week after the Hong Kong Police Force fired 87 canisters of teargas at student protests – Early October 2014. Produced, filmed and edited by Cal Wong
Student protests in Admiralty were rocked by violence today.
Day Two of the OccupyHongKong / ClassBoycott / UmbrellaMovement took a turn for the peaceful and quiet. A dramatic difference to the day before where Police were useing Pepper Spray and firing Tear Gas. Here is a collection of images … Continued
I arrived in Hong Kong two years ago exactly yesterday. Last night the Hong Kong Police Force shot tear gas at non-violent protestors (and myself as a reporter). The protests are a reaction to the Chinese Central Government’s decision to … Continued
A typhoon-8 blew over Hong Kong yesterday, the day I turned 34. There are many poetic references that could be made about this but they would all be exaggerations and lies. Thirty-four is an arbitrary number that really holds arbitrary … Continued
For a guy who shaves his head readily and freely, I was curious (and a little confused) as to why and how this act of hairdressing could spur the spirits of the local population into action.
For your viewing pleasure, I have included a gallery of some of my favourite shots.
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Masters of Journalism Online Journalism JMSC6091 exercise. Some articles I’ve been reading lately: Kenyan commandos on frontline of poaching war Australian intelligence watchdog wants clarification on national security plan Stick a Fork in Your Newspaper Redrawing the map could reveal … Continued
One of my best friends recently became father to his first son, which is kind of a big deal in itself, but especially so as we are both ethnic Chinese. Traditionally, as with many other cultures, being the first born … Continued
You cannot progress your career in banking. Unless you are one of the very lucky and very few who has been selected as a graduate in the front office, and you have the right temperament and luck to progress up … Continued
Our company just issued a global policy of ‘Dress Down Fridays’. The news came out in two quick-succession emails. I think the idea was to present a thoughtful and gracious surprise to the hordes of employees across the globe. It … Continued
I feel sorry for this Hong Kong Celebrity Ekin Cheng, 鄭伊健. On a Hong Kong travel show he tries his hand at a water propelled jet suit and kind of fails. The instructor calls him fat in jest and he … Continued
I have just uploaded pictures from my recent trip to Myanmar!
The last few weeks have been eventful and uneventful at the same time. It has been uneventful in that work is just chugging along, to which destination is yet to be determined. In this respect it has become somewhat disheartening. I … Continued
I have come to discover that quite a few of my work colleagues are ‘Christians’. I generally don’t have a problem with this having grown up in a largely Judeo-Christian environment and dare I say it, a Roman Catholic upbringing. … Continued
I’ve been leading a double life recently, working at an investment bank in Hong Kong for the past couple of months. It has been an experience to say the least. I was hired on a contract basis as the bank … Continued
Hello again! I’ve been suffering from a mild form of writer’s block of late, namely, laziness. I had thought about writing a post about Christmas in Hong Kong, but there really wasn’t all that much to report on. As one … Continued
A teacup storm is a brewin’ in Hong Kong. There is much anger and some concern over the recent Hong Kong Government suggestion to confer the clarification of a 1999 interpretation of Article 24 of the Basic Law on the ‘Right … Continued
My second visit to Singapore has been yet again an enriching experience. Initially unwilling to return, my hand was forced by a recruitment agency which had successfully arranged a number of interviews with some very large banks based over there. … Continued
Hong Kong’s duopoly electricity providers have announced their intention to increase electricity prices in the new year. CLP, the non-island provider have attributed the price hike to a projected 15% increase in their cost of supply, stating that new contracts … Continued
There appears to be some turbulence on the airwaves surrounding Hong Kong public television licenses. The government is currently pondering on whether they should issue more licenses and I suppose they are consulting stakeholders. Considering there are only two public … Continued
China Theme Park to be built in Wyong Shire. Dear Lord, help us! A consortium of Chinese investors have the go ahead to build a Chinese themed tourist attraction on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. If anyone knows anything about NSW … Continued
While the official start of winter in Hong Kong is 1st December, the weather is still quite mild. The last few days has been what I would describe as ‘nice’ albeit wet weather, the temperatures have hovered around the 22 … Continued
I don’t understand the etiquette required for when and when not to offer help to a blind person. Today I offered the services of my shoulder to a middle aged blind fella with a cane at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR. … Continued
I have a feeling this will soon become a new category of my blog. I just returned from a trip to Singapore – a tropical paradise, the land of balmy nights, delicious food and amazingly attractive women… I don’t get … Continued
Music whispers sweet words to the tormented soul and unbind the shackles of the inflicted ~Cal Wong Last night a good mate of mine took me to a speakeasy in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan. Coolest night I’ve had in … Continued
This past week has seen me as drunk and out of control as I have been for the past 10 years. in between the booze and a bout of food poisoning and a few other nasty things, I have seen … Continued
I’ve spent the last 12 years as a student of Pak Mei Kung Fu from the Guangzhou lineage. My art is steeped in tradition and history. Our founder was even featured (pathetically) in Kill Bill 2. I’ll just put it out … Continued
Warning: This is a depressing self pity post. Turn away now if you want to respect me as a male. Lately I’ve been feeling uneasy. I’ve been reminded that this existence is fraught with cognitive and emotional hurdles. These hurdles, … Continued
I can’t say too much to give justice to the amount of fun I had on this boat. But I let me draw your attention to this particular photo. Here is a few more photos up for your perusal. Mainly … Continued
Mui Wo is a cool place. It’s a laid back beach side town and every one gets around riding bicycles. My kind of town. There is an obsolete silver mine here and the English creatively named it ‘Silver Mine Bay’. … Continued
I started writing a post dedicated to my grandmother, but I soon realised what an enormous story it was that I’ve dedicated a new section to her. It is definitely work in progress and I will add to it as … Continued
So I bought some stuff from that Chinese online store that I mentioned in a previous post. Not what I expected and will probably kill any chances I have with any lady friends…. but I’m still gonna wear them:
I went for a wander after my Canto Opera experience and made my way to Mong Kok. I read somewhere that this is the most densely populated place on Earth. Interesting isn’t it? These guys were just as interesting:
So I bought some stuff from that Chinese online store that I mentioned in a previous post. Not what I expected and will probably kill any chances I have with any lady friends…. but I’m still gonna wear them:
I went to Sai Kung today. I stood on a rock and I listened to Nature. She told the truth.
I visited the place where I was born. My first home. The place where I learnt to write my name in Chinese. The place where my late father ran a restaurant. This is Yuen Long.
I’ve never really understood Hong Kong fashion. It has always been kind of shit in my eyes. But I think I have finally worked out why it is so bad. I was browsing a local (Chinese) website that is basically … Continued
I’ve never really understood Hong Kong fashion. It has always been kind of shit in my eyes. But I think I have finally worked out why it is so bad. I was browsing a local (Chinese) website that is basically … Continued
I am in competition with no one. I march to a different beat. I have no desire to play the game. No desire to be better than anyone. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was yesterday. I … Continued
I’ve read many articles , columns and self-help blogs telling me to reach for the stars. Telling my to follow my passions and to let go. I respect that. But what if I can’t work out what it is that … Continued
My first memorable experience of Hong Kong involved me beating an old lady in a battle of strength. So I was lugging my 20kg suitcase on Hong Kong’s MTR train network (note the similarity to Singapore’s MRT – They are … Continued
My first memorable experience of Hong Kong involved me beating an old lady in a battle of strength. So I was lugging my 20kg suitcase on Hong Kong’s MTR train network (note the similarity to Singapore’s MRT – They are … Continued
Emotional roller coasters. What a pain in the arse. Initially it is a thing that is detestable and unwanted. It can feel like your heart is being physically pried from your chest cavity. But after a few months I have … Continued
I met this guy on the morning of my last day in Singapore. We were sitting out the front of my hotel smoking a filthy cigarette each. He questioned me about the local SIM card sitch as he was also new … Continued
Something I have always noticed of those rich bourgeois types of the Asian female variety
My 2nd full day in Singapore and I think I am in love with this place already. The climate is perfect. It is warm and tropical and a wee bit humid, this means plants thrive here. I am always blown … Continued
Sitting here at the airport I am surrounded by what lays ahead of me. Directly in front of me are two rather attractive Asian girls, a little further along a group of phlegm hocking Chinese Nationals. I am leaving Sydney … Continued
Lust Not Love He is a great kisser and awesome in bed, but other than that, he is dimwitted and a tad bit slow on the uptake. That initial thing that attracted you to him also attracts him to himself. … Continued
After weeks upon weeks of consideration, you have finally broken up with your partner. You are probably feeling quite guilty about the whole thing. Well don’t! This is an opportunity for you to rediscover yourself. Being with someone is often … Continued
