Find something close and keep it (my best tvc yet)

Here is my supermax razors ad. This was easily one of the most enjoyable and rewarding TVCs I have filmed.

I have been writing a little bit more emotionally lately as my current adventure is coming to a close. A contract in Singapore has come and gone, Bangkok flew by, and then another 8 days in Singapore visiting. This is something I have kept hush hush. As of right now, June 16^th I am sitting on my Air Canada flight back to Calgary.  Wait what?

Well father’s day is Sunday, so I thought what better gift to get the guy that has everything, than to be connected with his son he hasn’t seen in 7 months.  Now it’s not a complete surprise as they are expecting me on the 18^th. But with the enlistment of a wonderful brother and soon to be sister in law, they arranged to catch a “movie” tonight.  Big thanks for helping pull this off.

Well back on task, in my recent post “ A reason, a season and a lifetime” I reflected on much of what I have come across with regards to friendships while in Asia. And while you can’t always pick out a role, you can recognize what it is. Sometimes it’s a flash in a pan and before you know it, things disappear. Other times, even within a few days you can pick out someone that will last longer.

A perfect example of this is my guardian angel Mel. I met her at my first fashion show in Singapore, a completely chance encounter blossomed into an unfathomable friendship that I am sure will last. She has taught me a lot about the industry but more importantly life. Who knows I may have even taught her a thing or two as well. 

In the 8 days I spent in Singapore visiting, it was supposed to be a relaxing holiday. That is was to some extent, however I kept myself busy. I failed to recognize on my journey back how many friends I really wanted to see. The unfortunate thing is I am sure there are some I missed and I apologize for that. 

Amongst all the reminiscence, I still found time to meet some new friends. Some great friends at that, the negative of being a social butterfly.  I wish I could have had more time, as we all do, there is never enough time in a day. 

I didn’t even find time to hit the gym. Only once was my body rocked by the steel and sweat that I love so much. Not to say that I went without exercise though. Even when busy visiting, sometimes a simple suggestion of a walk instead of that Iced Mocha Frappucino can do the body good. I easily walked 2 hours a day during that entire week. 

All that walking goes against the stereotypical Singaporean mindset.  Everyone seems to take the escalator queuing up to go upstairs rather than taking the express lane known as the staircase.  Anything over a 5 minute walk is out of this world. It’s impossible to get completely used to the heat, but honestly a 20 minute walk is close.