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 4:26:00 PM by Oakie Chiraskamin
We are officially done for the first semester at the Adcenter. It's a moment that i had craved for since November. I did some good jobs and fair jobs or bad works but i know i am improving myself. The first 15 weeks taught me a lot not only advertising business and planning but also social interaction and team working.
I learned many things here from the scratch. I learned more about American's brands. I learned how to put myself toward and pull myself out of trouble. I learned to work with people and their personalities. I learn to embrace failure and imperfection and learn to cherish myself with victory and pride. I maximize and utilize my positivity for this school.
Next, It's time for myself. I want to do many things i could not do it during the school. I bought some books and magazines. I am planning my trip to New York and DC. I am thinking about building my portfolio and blogging more.
The next semester at the Adcenter will be fun and exciting. We will move to the new building, located a couple blocks away from my place. and Bye bye 1313 Main Street.
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Written on 10:46:00 PM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Two or three weeks ago, i was invited to Pre-Potluck Thanksgiving party at my Adcenter friend's place. I was thinking about what to bring and it was hard for me because I am not good at cooking at all. Then i decided to do Jello Shots. I had 2 recipes - one is strawberry jello with Vodka and lime jello with Malibu. It turned out great and i really love them and ended up eating them too much and dealing with intoxication.
On that night I put myself joining my first scavenger hunt game with some Adcenter friends. I ate raw egg, stole 5 pumpkins, and bought Vagisil. It was such a fun experience. Thanks to my friends for spicing up my life.
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Written on 12:02:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
I got 2 books to finish this week.
I got about 6 writing assignments to finish within next week.
I got about 9 articles to read within next week.
I have to dance in front of class tomorrow.
I have to do researches for the above assignments.
I have both individual and team assignments.
I need to catch up the advertising industry movements.
I need to party
Things keep coming and coming day by day like a fancy parade that you enjoy watching it not being in it.
"I wish i could have more time."
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Written on 8:09:00 PM by Oakie Chiraskamin
After spending about 10 days in Seattle, It's time to move to Richmond, VA. Phew! finally, I am in RVA. I got some random thoughts, well nice thoughts about things happened in Seattle.
1. It's awesome visiting my friend, Nunoo and his girlfriend, Kate. We had not met for a year and they welcomed me nicely. They brought me good times.
2. My first time visit to the US, and also first time eating Krispy Kreme. It was so delicious. (astonishing fact is if i want to open Krispy Kreme in my home country, I need 30 million dollars to show them, oh gosh)
3. The city of Seattle is so good. Luckily, when i was there, the weather was really nice - no rain at all.
4. While i was staying at my friend's room, his landlord took us cruising the bay area of Bellevue. He got a ship and is trying to sell one of his ships to someone. He is damn rich. (I passed by Bill Gates's house on the shore, a lovely home)
5. The landscape of Seattle is nice, no ridiculous and messy outdoor advertising like in Bangkok.
Thinking about VCU Adcenter, there are many things waiting for me.
1. I got course schedule last week. Well, it made me getting more excited about my classes and instructors.
2. I hope i can get along well with my classmates. Sometimes I may do something stupid and they will understand me. haha.
3. A thing that keeps challenging is my English proficiency. I want to read, listen, speak, write BETTER in English. Coming to the states is my great opportunity to develop my skills. Mates, excuse me for my broken English.
4. Yesterday, I got an email from Caley Cantrell, my strategic thinking class teacher, about the required readings. I am so excited about reading my many good books while i am here.
While i am writing this post, there is a first friday Artwalk down under my apartment. I gonna take a walk to view the event. Wow, I am so happy.
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Written on 1:12:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
I am going to start my life as a graduate student at VCU Adcenter real soon. Now, I am in Incheon International Airport in Korea. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the better air ticket so i had to transit here and wait for 6 hours to catch the flight to Seattle.
Yea, 6 hours sounds boring. It's not really. I walked around the airport, slept on a sofa, visited duty free shops, browsed an internet, and read a book.
I sprayed CK One Summer perfume on my right wrist and Giorgio Armani for Red perfume on my left wrist. My body odor is getting better or worse haha... Well, i will do it again when the smell is gone. See you again in Seattle, my next stop.
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Written on 10:23:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
This is my 200th post.
I decided to write about the connection between 200 number and my life.
A cholesterol level of 200 and below is considered "Desirable level corresponding to lower risk for heart disease." A couple years ago, mine was over to 270. I was totally aware of "why." I ate too much seafood, coconut milk, sweets, and fastfood, those are the high cholesterol food that i truly love them. At that time, i decided to stop this risky behavior and started to eat something more nutritious and avoid squid and fastfood. Phew!
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Written on 4:00:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
I almost forgot to post about this. Last weekend, i joined the event called Vaseline Full Sun Double Fun Fair, a kind of theme park on the beach. One thing that caught my eyes is here in the pic below. It may look childish but it's not. It's huge and tall. When you are at the peak, i guarantee the adrenaline will be pumped and flowed all over your body. I am not sure where they imported from but it's fun. 
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Written on 3:16:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Recently, i often use blender for making smoothies for my friends. I was happy with my blender until i found this ad. The ad lovingly communicates the product benefit clearly. In my deep mind, i think they should do better execution. (the ad from ads of the world website) 
Copy : Arno Easy-Serve System, A faster way out. (by Publicis Brazil)
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Written on 4:00:00 AM by Oakie Chiraskamin
Hello Readers,
Just came back from Samed Island yesterday. See the photos here at my Flickr. I learn more to love beach, people, sea, and food. Almost 15 hours a day that my feet touched on sand and sea. I love it.
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