Elvis Presley With Celine Dion

This morning, I watched the fantastic video of Elvis singing If I Can Dream with Celine Dion, from the American Idol show. What can I say, but oh…my…God. It was the most amazing thing I have seen in a long time. There were tears! (I just couldn’t help it—I’m a huge Elvis fan!)

I even forgive that Celine changed the melody a few times, and also that it was indeed Celine Dion (instead of someone else — I’m not a fan of Celine, sorry) because the whole set-up, and the Presley energy, was just unbelievable. I am so glad that the producers of the show bothered to arrange this. I think it was an excellent and awesome way to boost ratings.

I drink to technology this morning! (With my coffee, that is.)

Direct link to video here.

For those that may not know, the projected footage was from the 1968 comeback special, and I recommend that you give it a whirl if you appreciate his music.

My Artistic Re-Calibration

I know that an update on my creative agenda has been long overdue.

Firstly, I am no longer doing the writing course that I had enrolled in. My growing interest in photography proved to be too much of a distraction. (For those who may not be aware, I had agonised over the decision.)

Also around that time, I had said that I didn’t have the time to maintain my journal online — hence the huge time gap which started in December and ended last week! I’ve started up again for two reasons: a) this kind of mental release is still part of my artistic process and some of you like to read about it; b) sometimes I just want to write about stuff that doesn’t suit my pro site; c) sometimes I just want to write.

And now to expand on the photography: it is beyond a growing interest. It’s a new passion for me. It does not replace my passion for writing, but it does take over its priority.

The market stall which had me selling my photography prints was a lot of fun. It was the turning point for me, from hobbyist to professional, even though it was not the best outlet for me commercially. Nevertheless, it was still a stepping stone.

I bought my canon DSLR in January and decided to take the necessary steps to start up my photography business after my 30th birthday in February.

And ever since, there has been much to learn and set up. I am doing things slowly; there is growth all the same. The pro site is not quite completed, as I am yet to roll out the gallery and shopfront. (This is where I have had to learn to be patient!)

This wordpress sub-domain is a new address for Livien, hence some links may be out of date. I am doing my best to correct these. If you encounter a bad link, please let me know. Furthermore, most of the entries here will get their photographic illustrations back (formerly hosted on Flickr) very soon.

Knocking On Autumn’s Door

There is a lot of talk about “climate change”, but it does depend on how you look at it. I’ve been knocking on Autumn’s big brass door since March 1st, and have rang its doorbell constantly, and all I get in return is the little peep-window opening with Summer staring back at me!

Autumn! Where are you?! Come out of there! WE WANT YOU! I’m owed loads of crispy days, you know.

(Yes, I do know the definition of climate change, but a little tongue-in-cheek won’t hurt anyone…)