Written on 12:13:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Just about a week, we will be going into year 2k8. For me, this year is really amazing. why?
1. I got accepted into the VCU Adcenter, the best advertising school in the US. and the school doesn't let me down at all. It's not about the reputation, new location, pride but it's about meeting new people. And they are friend. Friends who make me better and give me some life's lessons.
2. I miss my hometown so much. At this time last year, I was spending a quality time with my Thai friends at the resort and we were so happy. But living my life here in Richmond is not bad and makes me smile every day.
3. The Adcenter is a place i can think freely and not afraid to express crazy thoughts. I know this school is shaping my mind and thought.
Thanks for stopping by this blog and giving a comment. I hope all my blog reader will have a good time and great holidays for 2007. Merry Christmas :)
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Written on 1:33:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
My first semester at the Adcenter is going to end soon. It doesn't mean that i am not busy now - we still have big presentations awaiting. Yesterday, I realized that studying at the Adcenter. I need to find a balance between "quality" and "quantity."
Quantity without quality is bad. Quality without quantity is bad too. No one can tell you how much quality you should have or how many quantity you should acquire even Rick Boyko or David Ogilvy. To find it, you need to spend your life through it. You will find out many ideas that you crunch are not good and at the same time, you want to do the best in everything but you don't have time.
We have been taught that "Good enough is not enough." It's a juxtaposition between "quality" and "quantity." When we are knackered and tired, we want to say "enough," one of my classmates told us that "Good enough is plenty." It's very hilarious.
The photo is from Johnny Blood via Flickr
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Written on 11:28:00 PM by Oakie Chiraskamin
The next 4 days I have to come up and present about my God and my relationship with God. Yesterday, I thought of God all day. It will be very interesting assignment for me. That's why we call it, creative thinking class.
Answer my prayer please :(
Oakie
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Written on 1:09:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Deconstruction is meaningful to me. I often de-construct things in my life and make something new. Even doing some homeworks at VCU Adcenter (Oh gosh, why i just can't stop writing about Adcenter) I need to de-construct my life stories and arrange them for better presentation. For me, deconstruction is really helpful in looking things in many perspectives.
that's why i posted many de-construction arts here. This one is another example of my inspiration, Adidas Deconstructed by Yoshiaki Kaihatsu. I found here.
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Written on 5:48:00 PM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Sunday in Richmond, VA is so quiet...shops are closed, most of restaurants are closed too and people seem to leave the city to somewhere, I don't know. I decided to walk to the new VCU Adcenter building a couple blocks away. No people but the building on progress and machines. It seems to be nice and spacious.
Yeah, It's the place that i will spend about 45weeks there and 15 weeks at the current building. Can't wait to start! By the way, i got required readings from my teacher. I gonna spend time tonight reading them.
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Written on 10:13:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
I would like to share my moment when i was doing VCU Adcenter application. This one took a longest time in doing. The brief was to interview at least ten people about their jeans, ask them any questions you would like. Then, write three insightful conclusions you came to at the end of the interviews.
I did interview my friends and friends of friends in Bangkok, those 3 insights were
1. Second-hand jeans admiration - 80% of the respondents have second-hand jeans, they show love and nobility more than owing the typical or new one.
2. Meticulous investment, long-term profit - When it comes to buying jeans, it takes time, effort, opinion, attention, and etc. When it comes to wearing jeans, it's easy and convenient.
3. Strive for the best - The respondents don't just dress for good looks but they also make themselves looking good for their jeans such as dieting, and going to gym.
What do you think? Feel free to give your opinion.
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