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These workers smile for the camera optimistically. China has been through many hard periods and has always worked together. There are so many workers sitting woth nothing to do in sharp comparison to the streets which where full a year ago bustling with packages and buyers.
If you come early, all the streets are filled with endless lines of people who make their lively hood through exporting goods. They will flow to work for at least an hour, nonstop with little other activity. A year ago these streets were filled with foreign buyers from all over the world. Now the streets are bare, and many wholesale shops are closed. It is such a contrast that its almost scary. Many of the migrant workers have fled by the millions home early for the Spring festival as jobs were lost. Those who remain are the most desperate. China is attempting to and must focus on emergent markets if it is going to survive this economic slowdown. After many years of double digit growth, a growth forecasted at only 5% is going to cause tremendous stress for the economy. One especially magnified by the very large income gap which has been all but forgotten in the mainstream media. Local Chinese news offers little coverage of these grim scenes in an attempt to maintain domestic consumer confidence. As demand from the west slows, this charade will not be able to last much longer. As if they had a crystal ball, China cracked down on issuing visas for the 2008 Olympic games, and enforced slowdown in many areas of its domestic market. Investors slowed down to a trickle during the games do to the tight visa policies, and now even more so due to the economic crises. This was either a smart or a lucky move. If the economy didn?t slow gradually with the beginning of the Olympics continuing with the current crises; and rather slowed down all at once as within other nations the consequences would be dire.
A Great Man, and the Best Dad Ever
Rest in peace, my beloved Dad.
If I had to describe you in just a few words, they would be these: radiant, positive, optimistic. You were a respectful, determined, courageous man. Loving, wise, protective. Thoughtful, punctual, always present. Always smiling, with a rare gentleness. An exceptional father, profoundly caring. You loved to surprise and delight, and your motto — “Go ahead” — still echoes within us: let’s move forward, let’s keep going, let’s never give up. You lived with your heart turned toward others and toward the future.
You left far too soon, after a tough battle that you faced without ever complaining. Until the very end, you showed us that dignity can survive pain, that hope can still shine even on the heaviest days. You taught us to keep fighting, even when everything seems lost. You walked toward the unknown without fear, with that quiet strength that defined you. You left us saying, “I love you,” but above all, “Love each other.” And those words will stay with us forever.
Your brilliant career as an engineer, filled with long journeys in Africa and Eastern Europe, was never more important than what truly mattered: your family, your children, your friends. You sacrificed so much to offer us stability, safety, and love. We are your legacy, your greatest achievement.
You saved lives, supported so many relatives and friends, and stood by countless people. You had unwavering faith in traditional medicine, and you endured two long years of heavy treatments and painful surgeries with admirable strength.
The last days by your side are forever etched in my heart. We reread together the postcards you wrote to me when I was a child. We walked, as much as your body allowed—sometimes only a few steps—moments so simple that they have become treasures. I held your hand for a long time. I cried in your arms like a little boy, and you cried with me. I will never forget all that you gave me.
You are not alone, Dad. You’re reunited with Marraine, Bon Papa, your brother Michel, your friend Guy, and all those who went before you. That thought brings warmth to my heart.
When I learned you were gone, it felt as if the protective hand you always kept on my shoulder had suddenly disappeared. But day after day, I find you again in different ways: in a memory, in an unexpected smile, in a subtle sign. You are here. Differently. But you are here.
Thank you, Dad. Thank you for life, for love, for your openness, for your guidance. I am the man I am today largely because of you. This is not a farewell. It is a see-you-later. We will meet again.
You were — and you remain — my guide, today and for everything that lies ahead.
Letterpress workshop held during at Strong Arm Press, Design College Australia during ICOGRADA Brisbane Design Week 2010.
An optimistic view is better than a pessimistic one. Either lead, follow or get out of the way. We need to step up and do something. Any great ideas out there...? Liars, cheaters and incompetent; no need to reply. We only have room for the honest and hard working.
The universe doesn't care even if our small world blows up... It's our world, we need to care enough to change it for the better.
Happy Saturday, everyone!
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Letterpress workshop held during at Strong Arm Press, Design College Australia during ICOGRADA Brisbane Design Week 2010.
Letterpress workshop held during at Strong Arm Press, Design College Australia during ICOGRADA Brisbane Design Week 2010.
When life throws you a lemon, make lemonade, but when life throws a lot of lemonade, please duck quickly... it burns your eyes.
Dedicated to all my Satyam friends who are going through a very tough, unimaginable pressure that no one in the history of Indian industry should go through.
"Expect the Best, but be prepared for the worst" - my friends... Good times are not too far when there are bad times !!
Wisdoms for the following days:
18th June 2009
19th June 2009.
(From the book: "Quotations".)
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“Your optimistic eyes seem like paradise, to someone like...me.” - Depeche Mode
Just used a black and white effect with the red colour filter :) I like the shadows.
(Original shot take with Canon Eos 5, on Ilford 400 Delta Professional)
Lets have a black celebration
Black celebration
Tonight
To celebrate the fact
That weve seen the back
Of another black day
I look to you
How you carry on
When all hope is gone
Cant you see
Your optimistic eyes
Seem like paradise
To someone like
Me
I want to take you
In my arms
Forgetting all I couldnt do today
Black celebration
Black celebration
Tonight
To celebrate the fact
That weve seen the back
Of another black day
I look to you
And your strong belief
Me, I want relief
Tonight
Consolation
I want so much
Want to feel your touch
Tonight
Take me in your arms
Forgetting all you couldnt do today
Black celebration
Ill drink to that
Black celebration
Tonight
(Black Celebration - Depeche Mode)