aaiff 2005
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Just volunteered for my first night of AAIFF 2005 for the opening night gala. Most of my time was spent standing around because I wasn't quite sure what I was supposed to do. I took the opportunity to network with quite a few of the volunteers. More than I usually ever talk to (even though it's only my 2nd year volunteering but still.) The time went pretty fast as I was chatting with some folks and finally it was time for the guest of honor for the evening, Maggie Cheung, to come out for her photo ops. She was, I thought, tall and skinny. She looked fantastic but still was really on the skinny side, which many folks agreed with. But does she care what we think? The answer is yes. In my mind.
Ushered everyone into the theater for a little award ceremony for Maggie then the movie kicked off, as we kicked the press out. I went to visit my nephew, who is getting more amazing as time goes by. Now he's actively focusing on me, watching what I do, wondering who the hell I am. I had some good laughs from him when I would raise him above my head and drop him a little (not on the ground...). My big day with him is August 27th - I have to babysit him day and night, and the wife will be gone so she won't be able to help me. I'm looking forward to it though. Just a boys day and night. It's gonna be a rockin time. if you can describe babysitting as rockin. hard core babysitting.
After dinner, I went back to the AAIFF for the reception, which was fun. My task - drink, eat, and socialize. Sweet. I talked to a filmmaker from Australia who was really cool and interesting. She has a short film screening at the AAIFF so I'll have to try to see that. I continued the socializing with volunteers and got to know a fair amount of people. It's always good to grow the network. If not but to show my mom and dad that I have friends. Just kidding. Sorta.
Then made the best out of the rental car I kept (went to a meeting today and decided to just keep the rental anyways, since it's a full day rental) and drove some folks to the after party at Forbidden City. I went on to try to make it to a friend's party at Libation but there was a huge line outside and they were charging dudes $10 bucks. That blows. OK ladies, sure you can get in for free, but just look how long you have to wait to go to the bathroom. HA!
So I caught up with some people outside Forbidden City - I guess it was too crowded to go inside - they multiply like RABBITS! so we ended up at some cafe on St. Marks. Good times, had a beer, talked Godzilla and stuff. Then I'm home. To update my website. for my one faithful reader. God Bless You.
July 18th, 2005 - 15:18
For those who have visited Anthony’s site and are reading this entry, I am a fellow volunteer at the AAIFF that Anthony met and hung out with afterwards.
Hi Anthony,
Just visted your site today after you posted this message. If you don’t remember me, I’m the other Godzilla fan in western attire and refused to drink anythang alkyholic. It was nice meeting you the other night. I don’t know how often or have time to volunteer, but let me know by e-mail if you’re interested in some of the things (not a lot, but perhaps they’d be of interest to you) that I’ve done. Two that I’ll mention are the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) and the Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA). CAPA organizes one of the largest outdoor Asian heritage Festivals in the East Coast and MoCA has an impressive collection, especially for such a small space.
Anyway, hope to see you around now and again.
Later.
-Sir Adam
July 18th, 2005 - 15:20
For those who have visited Anthony’s site and are reading this entry, I am a fellow volunteer at the AAIFF that Anthony met and hung out with afterwards.
Hi Anthony,
Just visted your site today after you posted this message. If you don’t remember me, I’m the other Godzilla fan in western attire and refused to drink anythang alkyholic. It was nice meeting you the other night. I don’t know how often or how much time you have to volunteer, but let me know by e-mail if you’re interested in some of the things (not a lot, but perhaps they’d be of interest to you) that I’ve done. Two that I’ll mention are the Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) and the Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA). CAPA organizes one of the largest outdoor Asian heritage Festivals in the East Coast and MoCA has an impressive collection, especially for such a small space.
Anyway, hope to see you around now and again.
Later.
-Sir Adam
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