Some little snippets of sweet observations from this week:*************************
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As part of my job, I develop TV ads (nothing that wins any awards, trust me).
Because of that training, I have a tendency to think of film in terms of story boards (e.g. drawing the pictures of the scenes you want to shoot BEFORE you film) . I’ve been storyboarding out what I would like the scene to look like for the moment I meet Libby Doodle Doo. I’ve even thought about the music I’ll use to score it when I edit the footage.
Somehow I think the Chinese authorities and Libby Doodle Doo may not co-operate with
my cinematic vision. We’ll see.
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Also related to my cinematic taping of the moment I meet Libby Doodle Doo -- Miss M who teaches Zo Peep Mandarin each week was nice enough to translate some key phrases for me to use during my travels.
When I meet Libby Doodle Doo, I’m going to find her nanny and hand her two cards. They will say (in Chinese):
During her Chinese dance class each week, Zo Peep and her 10 classmates stay in the studio with her teacher while we parents sit in a hallway outside. Occasionally we’ll peek through the small window on the door to see what is going on.
Last Sunday, the teacher was helping 4 of the girls perfect a step and Little Zo Peep and the other 7 girls were huddled together next to the mirror staring intently at their faces and talking in hushed whispers.
One mom asked me, “What are those girls doing?”
I looked in and then said, “I think Z**** is showing off the tooth that she lost.”
I was wrong.
When class was over and we were walking to the car, Zo Peep said excitedly,
“Guess what mom.”
“What sweety?”
“I’m getting a mustache. I could see it in the mirror. Look. Look closely.”
I bent down to see some fine hairs on her upper lip. Oh for the days when I thought that upper lip hair was an EXCITING thing to discover. I think my little beauty may one day have a lifelong relationship with a good aesthetician.
Last Sunday, the teacher was helping 4 of the girls perfect a step and Little Zo Peep and the other 7 girls were huddled together next to the mirror staring intently at their faces and talking in hushed whispers.
One mom asked me, “What are those girls doing?”
I looked in and then said, “I think Z**** is showing off the tooth that she lost.”
I was wrong.
When class was over and we were walking to the car, Zo Peep said excitedly,
“Guess what mom.”
“What sweety?”
“I’m getting a mustache. I could see it in the mirror. Look. Look closely.”
I bent down to see some fine hairs on her upper lip. Oh for the days when I thought that upper lip hair was an EXCITING thing to discover. I think my little beauty may one day have a lifelong relationship with a good aesthetician.
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As part of my job, I develop TV ads (nothing that wins any awards, trust me).
Because of that training, I have a tendency to think of film in terms of story boards (e.g. drawing the pictures of the scenes you want to shoot BEFORE you film) . I’ve been storyboarding out what I would like the scene to look like for the moment I meet Libby Doodle Doo. I’ve even thought about the music I’ll use to score it when I edit the footage.Somehow I think the Chinese authorities and Libby Doodle Doo may not co-operate with
my cinematic vision. We’ll see.
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Also related to my cinematic taping of the moment I meet Libby Doodle Doo -- Miss M who teaches Zo Peep Mandarin each week was nice enough to translate some key phrases for me to use during my travels.When I meet Libby Doodle Doo, I’m going to find her nanny and hand her two cards. They will say (in Chinese):
1. If you are the caretaker/nanny for my child, would you please allow me to video tape you either singing or speaking to my new baby. I can then play the tape to calm her if she becomes distressed later.
2. Also, may I also ask to allow me to video tape you saying some words of goodbye to her. This tape will be a precious memory for her as she grows up. I want to make sure she remembers all the wonderful people in China who cared for her and loved her.
I hope she will allow me to videotape her and allow me to get her name. I wish I had done something like that with Little Zo Peep. Her nanny was sobbing when the orphanage director took Zo Peep from her arms and handed the baby to me.
2. Also, may I also ask to allow me to video tape you saying some words of goodbye to her. This tape will be a precious memory for her as she grows up. I want to make sure she remembers all the wonderful people in China who cared for her and loved her.
I hope she will allow me to videotape her and allow me to get her name. I wish I had done something like that with Little Zo Peep. Her nanny was sobbing when the orphanage director took Zo Peep from her arms and handed the baby to me.
I plan to finish packing tonight -- wish me luck.
4 comments:
Wishing you a happy trip! Love your blog & you have the most fantastic arts & crafts home (exactly like we long for...).
Our oldest daughter is also from Jiangxi.
Looking forward to hearing more about your next few weeks.
Hugs,
Debbie M.
Good luck with the storyboarding, that must be an exciting job:) and happy packing:) We leave on the 18th of Jan, 8 days away...........
I love that you are planning on doing a little cimematography (sp?) when you are in China. I am at the point of this wait where it means so much for me to SEE what happens during this process. I think this wait has given me too long to think about what will be happening in China. Also hope that I will also finally hold Tate.
Get packing girly- you are off on your flight so soon!!!
Congrats to Rolo -- leaving on the 18th. I wish you the best of luck surviving the last week before your departure(it was mucho stressful for me) and I hope you have a wonderful trip. If you go directly to Guangzhou, I'll be at the White Swan from the 19th thru the 23rd. Maybe we can meet -- wouldn't that be cool!!!
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