In Memory Of... (11.11.16)

For all those who lost loved ones who fought for the freedom, happiness, and future out of love, duty, and need.

... Thank You.

Voting Woes (11.07.16)

I received terrifying news yesterday, when I ventured home to fill out my voting ballot and see my Mom, Dad, and sister.

I was very angry with my mother told me that my father was voting for Donald Trump. For a man to be in a family of all women, I felt very strange that he was voting for a man who discriminates against women. And then she justified his voting reasons by stating that the Chinese church was going to vote for Donald Trump. 

She went on to say that under Obama's presidency homosexuals gained marriage privileges, Tran-sexual bathrooms were created, and the republican view was lost to mankind in violation of the rights of the people.

My response that I could not voice to her was to tell the church to go save the voters because one man cannot affect change on the country the way multiple can. Also, it is foolish to blame the change of the world's views on Obama. If would be like blaming the loss of the world to be all Christian on Jesus. It's ridiculous and hardly possibly the truth. 

Like any body of people being governed, why are we separated by such harsh lines and views? If you really take a poll of Christian people and their beliefs, more than half would be democratic, due to the way the Church is structured and run. And yet, it has more to do with the radical and heretic ideas Republicans make about Democrats that really is the issue of why the Church maintains a Republican stance. 

I mean... if Trump wants to ship Mexicans back across the border, how much time will it be before he ships Asians back across the sea? I mean, didn't they even watch the presidential debate?! How could you trust the country to such a spiteful, materialistic, and judgemental man who actually benefits from and celebrates the 7 deadly sins?? He doesn't follow the 10 commandments... he's treats women poorly... he spreads more hate than love... I doubt Jesus would vote for him, today. 

The reason I bring this up is because... do you know how many Chinese people there are out there? A LOT!! And yet, they've been lead astray, into believing that Trump is for God, Country, and mankind. 

Perhaps this makes me a Rino (Republican In Name Only)... but I'm voting Hillary Clinton. I'd rather vote for someone who is open to affecting change than someone who will never. Though she's not the best, she's the lesser of two evils, to be honest. Personally, Bernie Sanders ~ ALL THE WAY!!!

Seriously, now... I'm a MINORITY CHRISTIAN WOMAN... Who did you think I would choose?

The Most Wonderful Loss (10.31.16)

I've been asked before... why not go out "Trick Or Treat"-ing or hanging with friends or dressing up and going to parties... WeHo is, most likely, popping and yes, a lot of people have invited me out... but, I wanted to rest and post this instead.

I know most of you don't understand Mandarin, Chinese... but here are the last videos of the most wonderful man I lost in June...

To be honest, his love story is so cute to me! When he and my grandma were married, they didn't speak the same language. So, because Chinese was written the same way just pronounced differently, they spent the first year or so just writing to each other. Then, they travelled to Taiwan together, had children, and grand children, and that's the group I'm in!

The world lost a wonderful man and scholar. Isn't he so cute? Hehe... I miss him.

May he Rest In Pease.

Updates on Tea (10.28.16)

Of all the fun emails I've received about my current transition in life, I felt the need to address it clearly. Since people would rather check my blog as opposed to talk to me, here it is:

No, I'm NOT quitting as a writer/director in the entertainment industry. I will continue in my calling as a filmmaker and I'm happy with it. Yes, I was on hiatus this summer due to the passing of someone I deeply loved... and yes, his passing somewhat impacted me negatively... but because filmmaking was his passion, to continue living out my dreams would honor his memory. So... though I might take a more indirect approach, I will still be working hard at the craft at which I am honing my skills in, continuously and faithfully.

Yes, I am going back to school. I'm applying for my Masters in Library and Information Sciences. It was the path I was on before I discovered AiCaH and am returning to it because of my own wishes. Just think about it... I'll have the world of books at my fingertips... I can hunt down stories, origins, read the authors of our times past, ugh... how wonderful does that sound? I can research for hours and days and not come up for anything other than water. Life would definitely be different, but I see it as richer and much more lush than before. Ain't life grand?

I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE. I'm not sure how this rumor started. It's funny because the MLIS course is online and my job is still in the LA area. So, where I am now, unless I move to a more comfy place, I'm staying where I live. I do have the hopes and dreams of one day moving into my own town house where I can see green forestry, walk to the local shops, eat amongst familiar strangers, and work in my home office... we'll see if that happens any time soon?

I am single but dating. Oh, of all the tragic and fun events of these past few weeks, the most fun has been meeting new people, networking, chatting, discovering chemistry, and gaining a better sense of the world around me. I am someone who needs people from time to time, so, of course, I will go on the occasional date, but I'm hoping for a consistent lover who will hold my hand in public, kiss me in secret, hold me close whenever possible, and love me as I adore him in return. I want that final companion that will make my life complete, and until I meet him, I am on a journey to him... that's how I see it. And I'm meeting great people along the way. Some become lasting friends, others temporary lovers, but all in all, God has me and I'm good with that.

"The Collector", as great as it was, is over. I have chosen to absorb 3 inactive projects into one to make a more lush and dense, interesting, story. I'm not sure where I'm choosing to distribute it yet... but it will be set to either Hulu, Amc, Amazon, or etc. There are many outlets, just have to find our niche and stay there, I guess. You know how it is... But my cast and crew are waiting, loyal, and patiently keeping busy. I feel the "Recycled"  talent is necessary and I'm excited to see how it moves and where it goes!!

The two main Producers I'm working with are both foreign with many international and domestic connections. VM is looking to bring me on to stories based on true stories, so lots of research there. JJ is looking to fix our feature so that investors will like it and all will be made. How exciting that we are moving forward at this time!! There are others like HH and EG and GP but those are at different stages... as usual. Haha... Se la vi! But still very exciting!!

I still have many projects in the works. I've been meeting guys and girls everywhere just to listen to their stories (good and bad) about dating, life, traditions, shockers, and sex. It's always interesting gathering information and new materials but I have faith that life can keep going as it was...

Questions? Comments? You know how to reach me.

Much love ~ T.