2009 Shoutouts

What's up everyone?

2009 is coming to an end and i just wanted to express my greatest gratitude to all of you for your support and encouragement throughout the year!

I have got a lot of shoutouts to make so i am hoping i won't miss any!

- My photographer Brian C@The Fly Squad
- My junior designer Berlize@The Fly Squad
- My junior designer Xavier Siu@The Fly Squad
- Focus Magazine
- HKIE Corps of HK Salvation Army
- Matt 'The Tank' Au
- Alex 'Quiet Storm' Lau@SeeSharp Productions
- Jenny 'Baby J' Tran@The Fly Squad
- Princess Kavi
- Caroline@Melbourne Music Academy
- So Hung Tak
- Steph 'Princess Pop'@Global Gambits
- SR 'Big Fish'@Global Gambits
- Circle Marketing
and many more.......

Next year, 2010, i am not greedy just hoping Fly is going to be bigger than this year.

Once again, thank you so much for your support and it would be great if you could suggest your friends to become fans of Fly Clothing! www.facebook.com/FlyClothing

Happy New Year, wish you a prosperous and joyful year and much love for 2010!

Let me take a bow to you all!

Peace.

Merry Christmas!

Fly Clothing is wishing you .......

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Enjoy this meaningful holiday with your family and loved ones!
And of course, be safe and considerate!

Goodbye my love!

I can't remember the name of this model. What i remember is they were inexpensive, slick-looking, fairly light, close-to-the-ground, comfortable, feet-fit and once endorsed by Manu Ginobili.
Now they were worn out, i never thought i would dump any shoes of mine but now that we do not have much space, i had to. Goodbye my love! You were great as my partner! We have been through a lot of battles! Thank you for your tremendous service!I am finally using this pen, with my name engraved on it.
It was a gift from Caroline W my little girl! Thank you Carol. I love it!

'Sweat Ya Soul' Towel

Since i first started 'Fly', people around me have been asking the same question, 'Hey dude, when are you gonna drop out some towels?'

And here you go people!


'Sweat Ya Soul' towel - your best complement for games and tournament.

34 inches x 14 inches
Noble blue/White

Peace

九龍禮賢小學籃球隊制服

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九龍禮賢小學
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Accessories - 2nd Collection

ButterFly - 'Pinkish' Bangle

ButterFly - 'Ching Ching' Bracelet

ButterFly - 'Wings' Earrings

ButterFly - 'Bling Bling' Necklace

To see more pictures of this collection, go to www.facebook.com/FlyClothing

從我一班師弟身上看到現今青少年的處事方法及態度

今天是星期六, 下午大約一兩點, 我步行去新都城吃午餐. 路經學校正門, 當然會望望母校, 回憶一下過去. 至畢業後, 七年來我每次經過呂潤財都會望一望, 從不間斷. 今天亦不例外, 望到現在的籃球隊在籃球場練習, 更加專心地望著他們射籃.

誰不知我邊行邊看, 看到他們不斷在已經拉下了的籃框"入樽", 最後, 籃框倒下了.

我突然間覺得, '有無搞錯呀?' 我在校隊五年以及之後在母校教波都未發生過, 他們究竟知不知道自己在做什麼? 那裡是學校, 不是街場啊! 我很嬲, 我在想應不應該入去了解一下. 我猶疑. 但我當時腦內只有一個想法, '我在呂潤財長大.'

我進去了.

我問他們,
'邊個拉個框落黎架?'
'走左啦, 岩岩行左出門口.'
我走出門口, 大聲叫他們二人.
'我以前讀呢間學校架, 我以前係籃球隊隊長.'
'係呀? 握握手先.'
'你拉爛左個框呀?'
'做咩呀?' 他有丁點兒驚.
'係咪你整爛個框呀?'
'係呀. 做咩姐?'
'你做咩拉爛佢呀?'
'下...'
'你叫咩名呀?'
'下...做咩姐?'
'你叫咩名呀?' 我大聲地問.
'XX業.'
'你中幾呀? 咩班呀?'
'下...中四, 4E.' '下...整爛個框唔駛記大過呀?' 語帶微笑問.
'根據手冊整爛個框最多都係記小過姐.' 站在旁邊的同學插話.
'好好笑呀?' 我怒目相向那個站在旁邊的同學.
'唔好意思.' 仲要鞠躬.
'你地有咩資格打籃球隊呀?' '點解你要整爛個框呀?'
'阿SIR叫...'
'阿SIR叫?' 我極之驚訝地叫了出來! '咁得啦, 我同你阿SIR講話你同我講佢叫你拉爛架啦. 你走啦.'

我走進校內, 見到校長在旁邊, 我跟其他籃球隊的同學說,
'你地點解見到有人拉個框落黎都唔阻止架?'
沒有學生回應, 直到一個學生走過來. '佢上緊籃JA.'
'廢話! 唔通搵把掃把拉落黎咩?'
'咁佢上緊籃丫嘛!'
'上籃? 我親眼睇住佢拉落黎喎!'
'妖, 你講晒啦咁!' 轉身走.
'你咩態度同我講野呀?' '你叫到個框咁樣射波唔得架? 一定要掂到佢架?'

我很氣憤, 很心痛. 為什麼一定要這樣對學校呢? 有沒有考慮到其他同學? 爛了, 其他同學便少一個籃框用. 自己會不會受傷? 會不會令到其他正在練習的球員受傷? 知不知道學校訂一個籃框要多長時間? 自己籃球隊練習會不會受到影響?

我心裡面有另一些疑問:
1) 為什麼校工沒有提醒?
2) 校長有否及早注意到?
3) 為什麼沒有教練或老師在場?
4) 籃球隊隊長在哪裡?
5) 為什麼那位同學拉下籃框後, 可一走了之?
6) 為什麼他沒有告訴校務處?
7) 為什麼沒有同學叫他留下來?

我們以前每個籃球隊員都要經過嚴格選拔, 所以技術全都很不錯. 更遑論能否拉到籃框! 但同樣事情發生過多少次? 零. 可能現在要打籃球隊比以往容易, 同學都沒有我們那麼重視.

唯一可以肯定的是, 我比他們更愛呂潤財.

我們東華三院中學校歌最後一段是這樣的:
'愛東華, 愛母校, 他日成材, 服務社會, 報恩厚'
我不知道他們現在是不是唱同一首校歌, 但我從他們身上看不到這段歌詞.

以上內容及對話絕無誇張, 可問當時在場的其他同學及校長.

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'Who Am I?' '我是誰?' 徵文比賽得獎作品(三)

作者: Naty Lee, 香港人, 在澳洲墨爾本一工程公司工作

你是你生命的主宰嗎？

很多人都認為人生必須要活得有意義，活得精彩。那麼，何為有意義呢？點算為精彩？最起碼要完成一個大學課程吧！資質好的話，能夠完成埋什麼碩士或博士學位，那就更有面子吧！最起碼這些一個個的學位是生活的一個保證。如果大家都同意這個理論的話，換句話說我們可以得出一個結論︰有大學學位的人，才能夠有資格活得有意義，那沒有學位的，人生便沒有價值？！

難道人的一生，就必須要跟隨社會的風氣，由幼稚園、小學、中學，再升間頂尖大學，畢業後出來社會找份好的工作，再儲錢結婚、生仔，努力的工作養家，然後等到仔女大了，便退休。好的話更有機會享兒孫福，可憐的話便會被 “打包”，長眠地下。既然每個人的一生都是這樣的渡過時，那麼，在這個社會裡，真的多我一個唔多，少我一個唔少。

與其要平淡的渡過人生，有些人卻從人生中尋找樂趣，希望令自己的生活日日精彩日日Fun。行街、睇戲、食飯、唱K…這些基本娛樂是必須的。如果有膽量的會去下pub、high下丸，想再刺激的話，去試埋偷野等等，這些已經不知不覺成為每天必讀的新聞了。

這一刻的你，是否在想︰我也只不過是社會其中的一小個，能成為新聞的機會真的微乎其微。但試想想，因為這些娛樂而出事的，比起因讀好書或成為什麼知名人士的機會，更容易實踐吧！甚至可免經歷一些人生重要的階段，可直到 “打包”的終點站，這班特快列車服務，真的夠精彩和有意義呢！

是的，人的一生，是由我們透過不同經歷而寫成的一本書。但是作者不是我們任何一個人，我們也只不過是一支筆而已。筆能夠靠自己的能力去寫成一本書嗎？如果作者沒有提起筆來，那支筆只會永遠是一支筆，決不會變成一本書。那麼作者是誰呢？有誰可以創作這麼多本不同類型的書，而能夠令到每本都是獨一無二的？為何這個作者會連筆盒也設計好，讓每支筆都有位置可存？

人生是否活得精彩，是在乎你有沒有找到這位作者的所在。如果筆永遠只願意作一支筆，不願意被主人所用時，終有一天，筆芯內的墨水只會乾去，然後被丟棄。只有願意被主人使用的筆，在主人的愛惜下，每當墨水快用盡前被主人加添墨水，並時時刻刻地被使用，寫出一本本書來，這支筆才能發揮他真正的用途。

為何她會贏?
- 用比喻開頭及作結, 頭尾有序
- 利用諷刺口吻, 從不同角度去寫現今'潮流'
- 最後故意留下伏線, 讓讀者自行思考

'Who Am I?' '我是誰?' 徵文比賽得獎作品(二)

作者: 梁莉姿, 14歲, 寶血會上智英文書院三年級學生

最近常常一個人發愣，胡思亂想。從爸想到媽，從老師想到同學，最後想到自己。我的存在理由，是甚麼？

有人說，天生我才必有用，但問題是，我總覺得，自己活了十多年人，還是一無是處。我找不到自己的優點，唯一能說說的，也只有勉強能說寫寫東西，用文字表達事情的能力比人強一點，卻也不是最優秀那種。感覺就好比上也不是，下也不是，夾在中間，上不去，下不來，那感覺，也蠻難受的。

這年頭的孩子，我想跟我一樣，也在迷失，不知道自己存在是為甚麼。生命本來就是一個意外，我們來到這個世界，如此彷徨無措，不知如何是好，一切尚未習慣，便已經被推到另一個階段，從嬰兒到幼童，從孩子到學生，從少年到成人，從中年到老死，人的一生，這樣渾渾噩噩的走著，偶然想起，自己存在，是底為了甚麼，自己在這世界上，擔任著甚麼角色？自己是誰？

"自己是誰？" 這個問題一直縈繞腦中。問爸媽，爸媽說，你是我們的孩子。問老師，老師說，你是我的學生。問朋友，朋友說，你是我的朋友。問情人，情人說，你是我的愛。

到底要問誰，到底要怎樣做，才能確定自己的定位？才能肯定，自己的價值？為自己確立一個實際的存在身份？

這個年頭的孩子，想事情都沒這麼深入了，問他們是誰，他們對你投以一記白眼，用眼神告訴你，你是個神經病的。他們不曾去想，自己在社會上的地位將會是甚麼，他們只是為活著而活著。

我是誰？這問題沒人能答你，有人為了證明自己存在，跑去割脈，只有痛，只有痛得實實在在，才感覺到自己活著，這忒也過份了；有人為了證明自己存在，努力向上，為名為利，只有榮譽放在跟前，才懂得快樂，才學會存在意義，這忒也扭曲了；有人為了證明自己存在，瘋狂購物，只有物質握在手中，才知道，自己活著，這太浪費了。

更多人為了證明自己存在，以貶低別人，抬高自己為樂。這年頭的孩子，都是這種人，他們目中無人，自視過高，自以為世界繞著自己而轉，遇到困難，便吸毒、自殺，這樣逃避，是因為他們自築的世界被外界的問題撞個破碎，於是無能為力之下，一死了之。會這樣做，其實只因他們從沒認清，自己的價值。

一種米養百樣人，世界在轉，人類在變，人們為了證明自己價值，花樣百出。你問我，你是誰，你的存在是甚麼。我告訴你，你為甚麼要問我？你自己是誰，該是由你自己去決定，不是靠任何外來的東西。你是你自己的，你是誰，要做個怎樣的人，怎樣定位自己，也全握在你手中，何需介意他人？

我是誰？我就是我，一個獨一無二的個體。

為何她會贏?
- 她知道自己的不足之處, 並且坦承分享, 相信她想不斷的進步
- 比同年紀的朋友成熟, 大膽用'這個年頭的孩子'去開段, 評論同輩
- 清楚了解身邊朋友的文化

'Who Am I?' '我是誰?' 徵文比賽得獎作品(一)

Author: J Tran from Australia, currently finishing her MBA at RMIT University.

Let’s begin by rephrasing the question from 'who am I' to who is that girl? She’s a woman with mad thoughts and we shall begin with the various ramblings of a woman lost in a world of words, emotions, dreams and thoughts.

Physically she is not very tall, not overly thin nor overweight, not too dark and not too light, glasses, scars, moderately deaf and not pretty nor cute – but charismatic. She’s overall rather average looking and she compensates this with her quick thinking, witty remarks, and at times outrageously bubbly personality which can quickly turn very dark if crossed, straight posture of confidence and attitude.

She was once told “you compensate your slight physical build with your words and your temper…” It is the one defense mechanism she has to bring down those who look down on her (literally).

This woman grew up in a poor family with a father who to this day is a heavy gambler, a mother who is a “victim” (“the Parents”) and an older brother (“the Brother”) who means the world to her and more. Unfortunately, the Parents continue to live through the Welfare cycle and question “why don't I have money?”

Growing up in what people called “junkie town” in welfare housing (“the Flats”) with people shooting up heroin outside her front door and childhood friends who became dealers, junkies, mothers and thieves was an express ticket to becoming a shifty streetwise junkie, lying in the gutter, in jail, pregnant at 15 years of age and/or dead, but for some strange reason this woman did not go down that path – she chose to walk the other way to prove to her Parents, her Brother, her Teachers, and the World that she could come out a Bigger and Better person from the Flats.

This woman was surrounded by many negative role models at a young age and unfortunately suffered severe depression. It was her life sentence which she still deals with on a daily basis. Every day the black void threatens to suck the life out of this woman. It is unclear when she first cut herself, nor ended in a pool of vomit from swallowing bottles of painkillers. It is obvious though that she intended to harm herself and is reminded daily from the scars left behind. This story however isn’t about this woman’s defeat – she may have lost many battles, but she definitely has not lost the war. What are her thoughts on depression?

It's no joke, nor something that will just go away by building a bridge and getting over it. It can have serious effects on a person’s life, but it cannot be used as an excuse for being spiteful, mean, bitchy, and violent. This woman is aware she has this illness and needs to deal with it rather than use it as an excuse because that’s just taking the easy way out. This woman has learnt to not question why nor has she regretted what has happened in the past, simply because there’s a life lesson in every event, experience and moment.

How did a woman of such mad thoughts, who was willing to jump out of her window from the 9th floor managed to survive all of this and more? Was it sheer luck (or bad luck, however you may see it); inner strength; supportive friends and family; or God? She wonders herself each and every day. Maybe deep down inside she wasn’t ready to lose the war. Maybe she still had so much to give back. Maybe she still cared enough to live out her life sentence. Maybe.

This woman has read many books and immersed herself in the world of others. Here is an extract from two books which rings true for her:

“Getting close to someone, anyone is very, very hard for me. It is easier, safer for me to watch from a distance. Sometimes I feel so lost. I’ve never been able to experience things like normal people; like being held as the sun goes down or feeling safe and ‘carefree’ with (somebody)… A sensation I have yet to experience. So, I watch others and smile for their joy. Sometimes that’s enough. I’ll make eye contact, bow my head in respect, and stroll off feeling a little warmer inside, thinking I would never be able to share moments in time like other couples.

Somehow lately I believe this is the springtime of my life. I’ve worked hard, planted many things, and soon they will blossom and grow before my eyes. I’m still scared, but no longer terrified. I can live with that. In an odd sense, being on the constant mental defensive is a comfort zone of its own. But one day I would like to be a real person. A person who is able to let down his guard and let someone in. Before I die I would like to experience that. I want to shelve my former life’s mistakes. I would like to live in total peace, in every sense of the word.

If I have to remain alone, I will. Above all I know not only can I survive, but I can trust myself. And I feel secure with that premise, as well as knowing I will not cause anyone else anguish.

I still dream of a home - my home: clean and fresh and open… As always, I dream. I always will. I’m trying to give up control, but it’s hard because for so long I was controlled by so many. But maybe if I surrender, I’ll find my answer. I’ll find peace.

Maybe, one day, I’ll have a home. Then maybe one day I can come home… home to you.”- Dave Pelzer

"Sometimes I feel like I’m a pair of eyes and ears, and I’m just trying to stay safe and make sense of what’s happening. I know what to avoid, what to worry about. I’m like those kids who live with gunfire going off around them. I don’t want pain. I don’t want to die. I don’t want to see other people around me die. But I don’t have anything left inside of me to figure out where I fit in or what I want. If I want anything, it’s to know what’s possible to want…" - Jane Elliot

This woman has grown and achieved more than she ever aimed for. She has fallen, risen and learned to live everyday with a new attitude. She laughs more, loves more and lives more. She gives back as much as she can and takes very little. She no longer uses her life sentence as an excuse nor does she blame anyone for the upbringing she has had. She looks back over her shoulders occasionally and no longer cries, but smiles looks up to the sky and thank God for his blessings and the life ahead of her.

She’s frightened of course of what may hold, but this does not stop her from moving forward. She has her mask of strength and when that crumbles, she hopes to have somebody hold her whilst she slowly makes her way up again.

She is a woman with mad thoughts and looks forwards to the day when those thoughts become crystal clear.

Author’s notes: This essay is meant to reflect the thoughts of a mad woman. It is deliberately cluttered and random. No attempt was made to make the essay flow, but just written as the thoughts came.

Why she won?
- great confidence in herself that is much bigger than her physical built
- admirable because she is opened up to public, not afraid to share her 'unfortunate' childhood and experiences
- she knows what she wants based on her past
- she knows herself well along with a very high standard analysis

I'm Back

So long have my injuries been! Does anyone know how it feels to be sidelined during games and banned from basketball for 3 months?

Harder than keeping a top secret and itchier than getting bit by a mosquito.

Though, just like my girl Baby J encouraged me that 'the injuries can make me stronger and more patient'. She somewhat kept me away from frustration. So remember, there is always good and bad in everything.

After the 'long vacation', i could finally step back on the court and have earned our much deserved silver medals of Wong Tai Sin District Basketball Tournament. But more importantly, we had all enjoyed playing together after such a long time. This is exactly what i wanted for my club.
And then i had re-grouped with some of my former middle school teammates to participate in TWGHs Inter-Alumni Association Basketball Tournament. We have once a powerhouse in our division and district and have won Championships of Kowloon District, 2 times.

It was great to have played and caught up with my old boys, just like the old times.
Since i have 80% recovered from my injuries, i have been playing a lot of ball just to get back in shape and pick up my game. How am i doing now?
I didn't go to anywhere but what i can say now is - I'M BACK!

An Interview with the founder and designer of Global Gambit

At Fly, we always emphasize that we are inspired by the Hip-Hop culture. We always actively look out to collaborate with different groups and people that share with us the same passion, vision and mission.

And 'Global Gambit', Melbourne, Australia's up-and-coming Hip-Hop/breakdance group has proudly become part of our Fly Family. Its dedication and devotion to Hip-Hop is undeniable. More importantly, 'GG's courage and vision to bring out b-boys and b-girls in Australia is what we truly admire.I had this precious opportunity to have a Facebook interview with the proud founder and graphic designer of Global Gambit's very own - Steph 'Princess Pop' Leung.

LC: Lok Chung SL: Steph Leung

LC: First off, let me thank you for taking some time off for this interview Steph. Tell us something about yourself?

SL: No problem. Ok, something about myself. I'm a multimedia designer, and a lot of my inspiration comes from my other interests.

LC: Tell us about it.

SL: Well, breaking is like moving art. I'm quite inpired by hip-hop and the 4 elements.

LC: Which 4 elements?

SL: Breaking, djing, mcing and graffiti. I actually was just floating through life without much interest in anything but art, until i started bgirling.

LC: Right. You are well-known as a multimedia designer, people did not know you as a breakdancer. When did you start breakdancing?

SL: I started at the end of 2001.

LC: What's your favorable move? Or do you have a specialty in breakdancing?

SL: I love watching all of it, but i enjoy footwork and style. I don't have any specialties. As long as you're dancing, it's all good!

LC: That's good that you enjoy every second of it. So what's your favorite dance crew?

SL: I don't actually have one! Everyone loves rocksteady crew though.

LC: Do you have your own dance crew?

SL: I'm not part of a crew at the moment, sadly.

LC: How come? Because you are injured or?

SL: Honestly, i haven't been performing or competing much in the last couple of years. It's easy to get caught up in other things, but i always try and get back to it. And yes, i did have some injuries.

LC: Yeh, i understand. Let's get back to your creative side. What's your 'best move' when it comes to designing?

SL: I love coming up with sharp designs. I love creating logos for companies, because that can often be the start of a visual identity.
'Dance United' Logo designed by Steph

LC: Visual identity. So how do you reach out to get customers?

SL: So far word of mouth is the best way for me to get more work. Hopefully, i won't be working freelance forever though, as it can be a difficult way to live - going from paycheck to paycheck. it would probably be a nice change to have some job security. But at the same time, i have to recognise that i'm not happy in a 9-5 situation.
One of Steph's sharp designs

LC: Me neither. So what do you do in your spare time? Or just go out and get inspired wherever you are?

SL: I'm actually a bit of a geek. I spend an embarrassing amount of time playing video games. I love watching movies and I read a lot as well. And the beach is my favourite place to be.

LC: Okay. What was your last movie did you see and what book are you currently reading?

SL: I'm currently working my way through all the classics, so I just finished the 'Odyssey'. The last movie I saw was the 'Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus'.

LC: Did you get any specific inspirations from them?

SL: Well, i found 'The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus' quite whimsical. I wonder what Salvador Dali would have thought of it! It was a liitle bit different. And the Odyssey was nothing like i thought it was going to be. It was like an eating tour of Greece.

LC: Haha. Tell us how 'Global Gambit' was founded.

SL: Well, my partner - SR actually came up with it. He had a fairly solid concept of what he wanted to do. I initially only got involved to help out with the visual and graphics side of the business, but i felt he was trying to do some interesting things, so I wanted more involvement.
Global Gambit sponsored workshop, along with Fly's proud partner Melbourne Music Academy.

LC: Can you tell us a little more about 'Global Gambit'?

SL: Sure. We're a brand new company, and we cater to all things hip hop. Recently, Tony Tran and Mike Song from Kaba Modern Crew came to Melbourne and Sydney and taught workshops. Global Gambit was a sponsor. We also want to help publicise Australian hip hop and bboys/bgirls more.

LC: That's huge. As 'GG' is a new company, where did you get the money from?

SL: For the time being, it's all funded by myself and SR, but we are looking into sponsorship. So any companies who are interested in giving their support should contact one of us!

LC: Speaking of all things hip hop, are you all things hip hop too?

SL: Well, 2 of the activities that take most of my passion and energy would be bgirling and art & design. And i do love graffiti.

LC: Do you have any name to go by?

SL: Well, my bgirl name is 'Pop' AKA 'Princess Pop'; and my online alias is 'dammit888'.

LC: Okay Princess Pop, name 3 of your top rappers of all time.

SL: Ooooh, this is a tough one, haha. Lupe Fiasco, Common and Notorious B.I.G. Phew ... that's a tough call.
'3D Piano' One of Steph's brilliant artworks.

LC: Sure it is. Favorable song or best beat?

SL: Best beat - Souls of Mischief '99 til infinity. I can't stay still when that song plays.

LC: Looking at all your interests, you are most likely in the shoe game as well right?

SL: Yes, shoes are indeed an obssession. (ad: couldn't agree more!)

LC: Shoe that got you hooked?

SL: A pair of limited edition matte gold hightop Airforce ones.

LC: Favorite pair you don’t own.

SL: Any men's Jordan's. I can't wear them because my feet aren't big enough! So i just covet them.

LC: Respect for showing love to Jordan's because i have got a lot of pairs. Fill in the blank question: 'If I wasn’t a, I would probably be a'?

SL: lol. If i wasn't a designer, I would be a bum.

LC: 'Family is, Hip-Hop is, and bgirl is'?

SL: Family is important, Hip-hop is essential and made me feel like i was part of something, and bgirling is love!

LC: 'I went to ____, tried to find ____ but couldn't find it. To my surprise that i found _____ and this is better than what i wanted to find'.

SL: I went to a party, tried to find a drink, but couldn't find it. To my suprise that i found a friend, and this is better than what i wanted to find. Haha that turned out profound!

LC: Anything else you want to tell our readers?

SL: Yeah, hope you enjoyed my interview! Shout out to SR! Please feel free to join our group for Global Gambit, and keep your ears to the ground! http://www.facebook.com/pages/GLOBAL-GAMBIT/136434357336

LC: Yeh, really did. Thanks for the interview Princess Pop!

SL: No worries, was a pleasure :D

Postscript:
I have never met Steph in person. I got to know her through my brother from another mother SR aka 'Big Fish', as the co-founder of the inspiring 'Global Gambit'. At first, i thought Steph was just a graphic designer that SR was hiring or getting some help from. But then i asked SR and when he told me that Steph is part of the gang, i was, honestly, a little surprised.

Whether 'GG' was a concept or a tangible, i knew what SR was doing. He knew what he was doing and he clearly had a vision - to take over the existing scene. But taking a girl, who i have never met, on board? With all due respect, i had some doubts in my mind.

Until SR talked to me about the concept of 'GG' and came up with a collaboration with Fly, Steph stepped right in with her fabulous designs that truly surprised me.
I do know some multimedia designers but a designer with mad love towards Hip-Hop and breakdance probably is a rare combination. So i had decided to do an interview with her.

Getting to know more about Steph before and during the interview, i could really feel her love and passion for what she does. When your job is what you love and enjoy, you can surely bring out some masterpieces. As much as i love Global Gambit and SR, i am 100% sure Steph will make 'GG' a masterpiece not only to my eyes but everyone who loves Hip-Hop.
Steph's business card. How sensational is it?

To know more about Steph 'Princess Pop' Leung, click on her name.
To know more about Global Gamit, click on its name.

Have a Little Faith

I have finally finished another book written by Mitch Albom, this time in 20 days. I only got to read 'Have a Little Faith' bit by bit during train rides, toilet times and sometimes before i went to bed. So to finish a book in 20 days is actually pretty fast for me. It surely shows you how much i found myself digging into this book.

What have i learnt?
The intelligent conversations between the author and the Reb really got me thinking, 'damn, Reb's answers are so wise.' Yet, he was still a true servant and modest Man of God. Meanwhile, Pastor Henry's past taught me faith can lead you to anywhere and beyond belief.

I also got to know a little more about Jewish's customs and culture, which i had always interested in.

After reading this book, i felt like it was a slap in my face. How much faith do i have in God? Do i behave as a Christian? Do i have the courage to forgive anyone who have ever done anything that hurt me? Do i have a big enough heart to accept everything? How much can i sacrifice myself to help others?

But most importantly, HOW MUCH HAVE I BEEN THROUGH TO THINK THAT I AM MORE SUPERIOR THAN OTHERS?

Looking at Red and Pastor Henry, i am nothing. I have no right to do so. This book, i believe, as a reminder of God, truly humbled me.

100% worthy!
Mitch Albom is so good at writing people and relationship. That's why all readers in the world can fittingly relate ourselves to the characters in his books. Relationship is part of our lives and it is simply what we have since the day we were born. However, unfortunately, we always take it for granted and do not cherish and prolong our relationships as good as we should have needed to.

'Have a Little Faith' - a true story is a must-read book for all particularly Christians, Jewish, people with broken hearts, people with lost relationships and people who have low confidence and self-esteem. I could not get my hands off this book and once i started reading, the story just got me hooked onto it! Go get a copy!

'Whatever you have done and become, nothing comes before God.'
'Forgiveness is a beauty'.

Below is a video of Mitch Albom the author being interviewed by Katie Couric of CBS News. Take a look and get to know how he sees the book himself.

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Abstract from CBS News Videos Online

God's Fans Music Concert T-Shirt

久違了的'God's Fans'音樂會Band衫

A Letter to THT teammates

Dear all THT team members,

First off, let me apologize to you all for not actively responding to the emails in these few weeks.

It has been awhile since last time i saw all of you, whether at church or at games. I have been injured since August. Shoulder injury during a game after a bad cut on my right feet. That was no surprise to you all that the last 4 months had been some of the toughest times of my life since i could not even dribble the ball as it would ache my shoulder. However, it allowed me to think thoroughly about my next moves in terms of basketball.

As you all know that i have my own ball club and play for Basketball Sports Ministry. A couple of weeks ago we had a short gospel trip to visit a factory in Dongguan. Apparently i could not play. It was tough. Though i was able help out on sharing and reffing and other stuff. During the trip, i thought to myself that if i was going to play on the court without showing my passion to the game, that is pretty much impossible. In which, i cannot hold myself in and people would mistake me and a good image of Christian cannot be held.

That said, i began to consider quitting participation in church basketball league.

Thereafter, i was blessed enough to attend Sunday Services at different corps. That strongly contributed to my decision-making. Because, to be honest, no basketball corps nor teams of Salvation Army of Hong Kong can claim themselves as 'ministry'. Tai Hang Tung in particular. How could a corps possibly preach when the players don't even know each other? THT team has different roster every single week and this is somewhat against my will in playing for a church basketball team.

This is a tough decision to make as you all already know that how passinate i am to basketball. Though i believe with one man gone will open up space for another. I just think that we are heading into different directions and that is not what i wanted.

Sorry, if i have offended any of you. But i truly enjoyed playing with you all last season, it was real fun and enjoyable.

Enjoy the season with God's love and great job Kevin!

With brotherly love,

Lok

NBA Summary

After watching Brandon Jennings scored 55 points in a single game as a rookie, it stimulates me to blog again about what's going on in NBA.

Chauncey Billups is still looking great on court, looks like he can play until 40 ...
'Melo who?' No one is gonna ask this question anymore, he is making a statement this season ...
VC still got hops! Helping the Magic earn more respect in the East ...
Monta Ellis is a beast, score with ease! ...
Lakers have lost 2 games in a row, they should take notice ...
Channing Frye is hitting lots of 3's like dropping rains ...
Speaking of the Suns, Amare shows you what an 'athletic power foward' means and does Steve Nash look like 33? He is the MVP to me thus far ...
Can i say Shawn Marion is blending in well in Dallas? ...
Tell me who can't play with JKidd by the way ...
Okay Dirk has leadership skills and Jason 'The Jet' Terry is going to earn another 6th Man award trophy ...
Ariza has become the go-to guy of Rockets, um, he is not a star material yet he can post up 20-5-5 along with 2 steals nightly ...
Welcome back Arroyo!
Thunder is heading in the right direction, except for their uniforms ...
Can Andray Blatche spend more time in the paint instead of dribbling the ball? ...
DRose is not as beast as he was last season, kind of expected though ...
The guards of Pistons are the smallest in the league yet killing all the guards of other teams off the dribble ...
Earl Watson is doing a pretty adequate job guiding the young Pacers ...
Sheed? Does he even step close to the paint? ...
I have said it before that David West and Emeka Okafor can't really coexist. And now CP3 is injured, Byron Scott is gone, what else have they got left?
My team Hawks are doing great, thanks to Jamal for coming off the bench and shoot like crazy ...
My another team Wizards are not so good but Jamison is returning soon! ...
QRich reborn? Who can stop DWade now? I could think of one - Jordan Brand! ...
Shaq & LeBron connection isn't working as anticipated?

Damn i love the draft class this year, the standouts: Dejuan Blair, James Harden, Brandon Jennings, Stephen Curry, Tyreke Evans, Taj Gibson, James Johnson, Terrence Williams, Ty Lawson, Jonny Flynn

More Than A Pair of Shoes: Marcus Jordan VS Adidas

More Than A Pair of Shoes: Marcus Jordan VS Adidas
Posted by Matt Halfhill Nov 9, 2009

Twenty-five years ago a young Michael Jordan was at the center court of controversy following his first games in the NBA. NBA commissioner David Stern “banned” Jordan’s sneakers because they were a “uniform violation” because they didn’t match the shoes worn by the rest of the Chicago Bulls. A quarter century later, Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, is at the center of controversy over a similar “uniform violation” in regards to his Air Jordan shoes. While Michael’s shoes caused problems because they were the wrong color, Marcus’ Air Jordans are the wrong brand.

It should be no surprise that Marcus Jordan chooses to wear Air Jordan shoes on court. The shoes hold sentimental value to Marcus, as he grew up watching his father play in Air Jordans. Besides the obvious family connection, Marcus wore Air Jordans en route to winning a State Championship in high school, and probably has more pairs of Air Jordans than executives at Jordan Brand - a subsidiary of Nike formed in 1996.

While being recruited by the University of Central Florida, a school with an exclusive Adidas contract for its athletics department, Marcus was promised by UCF coaches that a regional Adidas representative granted special permission for Marcus to wear the shoes In fact , he didn’t sign his letter of intent to play at the University until it was clear there would be no issue in lacing up Jordan-branded sneakers.

Things changed however last week, when Marcus Jordan capped off his all-adidas uniform with a pair of white Air Jordan 12′—the sneakers his father wore when winning his fifth NBA Championship. Even before the final buzzer of the exhibition game, Adidas released a statement that UCF failed to honor its contract and the company would end its relationship with UCF leaving a negotiated six year, $3 Million contract extension out of the question.

Was it necessary for Adidas to terminate its endorsement of an entire program because one athlete playing in Air Jordans? The answer isn’t clear cut in the slightest, and Marcus’ decision to wear his father’s shoes has not come without some negative reaction. On message boards and forums some have criticized Marcus for costing his school millions of dollars and other student athletes the access to apparel, equipment, and footwear. Even through the social media outlet Twitter, Marcus has received negative messages including one who sarcastically stated “What a team player you are…All to wear daddy’s shoes. Pathetic”.

From the other angle, Marcus only agreed to play at UCF after he was promised by UCF coaches that a regional Adidas representative granted permission for him to wear the shoes. Could Adidas have handled the miscommunication between regional representatives and higher ranking officials internally without dropping an entire collegiate athletic program?

In the world of mass media and social networks has Adidas considered the attention that would be generated from its decisions?

The controversy has reached been a talking points on sports networks such as ESPN, headlines with sports business journals, and was even on the front page of Yahoo, but passionate sneaker heads haven’t weighed in on the subject. While we feel that the situation presented a wonderful opportunity for Adidas to show that beyond the leather and rubber that makes up a shoe, sometimes there is greater meaning than what logo is on the tongue, there’s two or three sides to every story.

Abstract from nicekicks.com

My Thoughts:

UCF has actually agreed to solve all the sponsorship issues first before Marcus signed with them. Marcus has already sincerely stated that the Brand means a lot to his family. Imgaine if Michael Jordan was your father, would you wear anything else?

Simply put, family comes first. I got you back, Marcus.

A Blessing

It's 12:46 a.m. HK time. Few hours ago, i went to play some 3 on 3 pick up hoops with my boys. Though, i am still feeling empty.

I am not talking about faith here nor life. What i am talking about now is my basketball career. My boy, Roy aka 'Helicopter', called me about 5 in the afternoon today asking me if i wanted to play ball tonight. I hesitated at first. I am not fully recovered yet, though as always, i wanted to test my shoulder desperately. 'Okay, see you tonight.' I replied with a smile on my face.

When i was playing, i tried not to hold back. I knew i was not as capable to pull as many moves as i did before my injuries but i just tried to play as naturally as i could.

'I am doing okay.' I told myself in my mind after the first game even though we lost.

I took a rest in the second and got back on the court for thr third. I was shit, i couldn't make the passes as accurate as i used to, couldn't shoot in rhythm, couldn't put moves on the opponents as smooth. We lost by a large margin. I even threw the ball against the ground so hard that it bounced so high and then came back down hard. I did not know what they thought about that. I assumed they thought i was angry, only to whom.

And i was so angry on myself.

I used to be a blessing to every team that i play on. A valuable asset if not a blessing. Tounament, competition, invitational, inter-school, proper game, and even pick-up, whichever team i played on, they all liked me. Even if i was not in my best shape, on my top form, mentally and physically prepared, i was always able to help my teams win with my experience, leadership and sacrifice.

Hong Kong, China, Australia, all my teammates liked my style of play. I am never a ball hog myself, yet i know when i should step my game up. Except for my short tenure with 'Giants' in 2007. I could not really make an impact because how could you possibly make a big impact when you were only given 15 - 18 minutes a game and regardless how well you performed? At certain age, i felt like i was useless. And that's how i am feeling right now. I couldn't contribute as much as i could.

Right Now

I have 5 games coming up in November and i know that i should get in shape and get prepared for them in this short period of time instead of sinking in a self-indictment. I gotta know that i am still not fully recovered and not prepared physically. I should let the game come to me instead of forcing it. That's just not me. And yeh, i should be thankful that i am actually rehabbing faster than other people for the same kind of injuries and that i can still play.

There are many more games to come. Gotta keep my head up. I am blessing of God and to my teammates.

New Designs of Basketball Uniforms

The following pictures are the new designs of Fly basketball uniforms. Check them out!




This one is the most popular thus far!

Who Am I? Supported by Henry aka C Sir

我的一位年朋友 Lok ，他帶耳環，是澳洲大學生，籃球愛好者，自己對潮流衣著亦有研究，但最奇的是他竟然自己搞了個徵文比賽。文章的主題就是："我是誰"。

他還設計了海報，你看這海報的設計就知他幾有心，要去街到拍照，又要設計，還有自己出錢出力。我睇到都覺得 impressive!

他搞這個比賽的原因是看見社會上許多人迷失，所以希望年青人去多思想自己的身份。

我知道他搞這個徵文比賽後，我的第一個反應就是："宜家邊有年青人會參加作文比賽架!"

但不參加歸不參加，朋友的這種熱誠和對社會的關心已值得支持。所以我就告訴Lok我會將他的徵文比賽推廣給我認識的人。

比賽獎品是 T-shirt 一件，雖然獎品不是很"貴重"，但我卻覺得比起什麼都有意思，因為一件要付出努力，才能穿在自己身上的衣服，其實就已經是最特別的禮物。這就好比流過自己汗水才能獲得校隊球衣，甲組波衫，它比起那些能用錢買來的明星球衣就寶貴得多。

當我們在問自己的理想，希望在世界中爭取自己想要的東西前，其實首先要問的就是"我是誰"，或者"我是什麼﹖"

一隻狗同一個人的要求是不同的。

狗只是有東西吃便ok ，但人卻有品格道德，不是有飯便會張口吃的。

希望客位看官有興趣都參加這個"一個人"搞的活動，若可以也在大家的網誌推廣一下，支持這位年青人對社會的關懷。記得截止日期是十二月一日呀! 請投稿到 lok.chung@ymail.com

如果看官在 Facebook 或其它壇中有地位，不妨post 上去，支持下!

p.s. Lok 幾年前曾經幫我在東涌教一些南亞的年青人打波，如果大家可以知道這位人兄有幾"堅"，可以到這了解他。

Abstract from Henry's blog. To know who he is, check out the link below:
http://c-sir.blogspot.com/

Last but not least, thank you so much Henry, i really appreciate it.

An Interview with Kobe's Girl (In Chinese)

一切都要追溯到2007年11月.

當時籃球體育事工(BSM)舉辦了一個籃球賽, 我有份做球證及出隊. 隊員是我當時教的呂潤財紀念中學(我母校)女子籃球隊的數名小女孩. 我們最後得了第2名(獎狀至今還放在我的床頭). 當我在等她們更衣的時候, 在門外看到一名女球員, 身穿Kobe球衣, 剛才亦有份落場比賽. 我們說起話來, 得知她亦很喜歡Kobe, 我們交換了聯絡, 希望日後BSM有活動都可以讓她參加.

2009年, 我回歸, BSM有籃球教練班, 意想不到的我還留著她的電話, 於是我告訴她這個消息.

某日, 她打電話給我, 說Kobe過幾天會來香港, 問我要不要一起去看Kobe. 我很想去, 可惜當天我要工作, 不能去. 數天後, 我看報紙, 見到她跟Kobe合照 (極度妒忌!). 她就是我今次訪問的主角 - Vivian, The ultimate Kobe's Girl in HK.

V: Vivian L: Lok

L: 聽聞你好鍾意KOBE, 你點解咁鍾意佢呢? 或者係佢有D咩吸引你?
V: 講真, 當年係電視睇入樽賽(應該係1997), 見到佢有靚仔, 又型, 最後仲拎埋入樽王TIM! 個時開始就勁留意佢!
而經過咁多年, 睇到佢既成長, 佢既熱誠, 我從來未見過有其他球員好似佢一樣. 佢係有心目中有好崇高既地位!

L: 咁你鍾意左佢幾耐?
V: 自99年開始, 10年到啦.

L: 咁耐以黎一D都無變心?
V: 絕對無! (非常肯定同答得好快!) 我對佢好專一! 我有留意NBA, 但無一個球員及得上KOBE!

L: 當佢發生性醜聞既時候都無?
V: 真係無. 當我聽到既時候我有問,'點解會係佢?' 我有唔開心. 我個時諗拎唔到冠軍唔緊要, 可以再努力再拎, 但唔需要做D咁既事. 我個時想同KOBE講,'唔理發生咩事, 我都會繼續支持你!'

L: 嘩, 咁KOBE對你黎講係咩?
V: 佢對我黎講唔係偶像咁簡單, 佢係我學習既對象. 我唔在乎佢既成就, 我欣賞佢既精神, 努力同埋堅持.

L: 唔. 咁你都知佢係一個好勤力既球員, 佢呢種態度同韌力對你有咩影響?
V: 佢既態度的確係影響左我對生活既睇法, 包括對事業, 工作, 同埋同屋企人既態度. 佢令我對做每件事都更加堅持同盡力, 唔係三分鐘熱度. 當然, 佢令我更熱愛籃球.

L: 你會唔會覺得好多人都唔鍾意KOBE呢?
V: 會呀! 我屋企人囉! 我爸爸同我細佬! 不過唔緊要, 佢地會對KOBE改觀, 佢地可以感受到我對KOBE既熱情.
其實我都知點解, 佢好自大, 我都曾經為此而失望過. 之後我明白佢唔係故意想傷害人, 相反, 佢既表現令好多人由憎佢變成支持佢.

L: 我知道之前KOBE黎香港, 你都在場, 感覺如何?
V: 第三次啦! (搶答) 當我知道呢個消息之後, 我立刻用唔同既方法去撲飛!當時NIKE搞左個比賽, 係五日內SEND一張相去表示你有幾愛KOBE, 我二話不說, 個晚即刻搵出自己所有有關KOBE既野出黎影一張相, 列晒所有KOBE既紀念品出黎. 之後我好擔心無機會拎呢兩張飛. 所以我叫埋我細佬參加, 用佢名參加多一次. 唔單止咁, 我仲叫左我D好朋友幫手拎飛, 結果比我成功拎到4張! 加埋之前成功既, 總共有8張! 仲問你(即係我!)去唔去TIM!
之後準備就緒, 將我最能展示熱愛KOBE既一面展現比佢睇! KOBE衫, 褲, 鞋, 仲漏夜整張自製大海報去表達我對佢既心聲, 帶住興奮既心情去搵佢! (她甚至將KOBE的剪報全部過膠!)

L: 有無覺得多左人支持KOBE?
V: 絕對有! 估唔到咁多人去!

L: 我亦都知道你得到KOBE親筆簽名球鞋喎! 感覺如何?
V: 嘩, 夢境成真啦! 一世難忘! 今生無悔呀! 心跳從未如此快過!

L: 哈哈, 除左對鞋外, 你仲有無其他KOBE既野?
V: 當然有! KOBE藍色, 白色, 黃色, 紫色既波衫, 由ADIDAS到NIKE既波鞋, 雜誌, 台灣買既撲克牌, 杯, 係湖人主場買既冠軍像等等.

L: 嘩咁多, 平時有無著?
V: 梗係有! 開心既時候, 唔開心既時候就抱住, 連我既公仔都係著住KOBE既衫!

L: 有無比爸爸媽媽話浪費錢?
V: 話係瘋狂! 洗得太多! (笑)

L: 佢地會唔會話你男仔頭?
V: 不嬲都咁講, 即使係長頭髮. 不過呢個係我性格啦!

L: 講到呢到, 邊件KOBE既野係你最喜歡架?
V: 今次呢對KOBE鞋同波同海報! 因為佢地全部簽晒名, 唔係呢張海報都唔會有呢兩樣野! 如果唔係香港人咁含蓄, KOBE都唔會留意到我! (編者按: VIVIAN曾經到美國留學, 故性格有少許洋化)

L: 好, 等我而家問D比較私人既問題. 你介唔介意講下你既職業?
V: 我係長青中心入面既社工.

L: 咁係工作上有無用到KOBE既地方?
V: 有架! 我帶親長者旅行團就著KOBE衫, 原因係容易比老人家認到.

L: 如果有人講KOBE壞話, 你會有咩反應?
V: 為KOBE辯護. 比佢地知道KOBE既優點, 特別係佢既付出.

L: 唔. 除左KOBE外, 仲有無其他喜愛既球員?
V: YAO (姚明).

L: 最想KOBE去咩隊?
V: 繼續打湖人啦! L.A.係佢既代號!

L: 咁你自己本身識唔識打波?
V: 都識既, 打波於娛樂囉.

L: 係香港, 好似你咁鍾意打波既女仔已經好少, 好似你咁鍾意一個球星更少, 你對呢樣野有咩睇法?
V: 我覺得KOBE可以令香港既女仔更認識籃球. 比佢地知道籃球唔只係運動咁簡單, 可以睇到球員既努力付出同積極既態度比世界同香港人知道係可以用係其他方面.

L: 新球季黎啦, 你認為KOBE今季拎唔拎到MVP同總冠軍呢?
V: 難度高D. 因為湖人有新既班底. 不過如果KOBE既隊友能夠配合到佢, 佢有好大機會攞MVP同總冠軍!

L: OKAY. 咁你搵老公係咪一定要係KOBE FAN呢?
V: (笑!)唔一定, 但係我可以感染到佢係, 咁個滿足感會大D! (好野!)
以前男友係DUNCAN FAN, 所以我地成日敵對!

L: 哈哈. 最後, 有咩想同其他KOBE FANS同KOBE HATERS講?
V: 如果真係KOBE FANS的話, 就唔好將焦點放係佢既名同利上, 應該放係佢在場上既表現, 對球隊既付出同精神, 作為我地學習既榜樣!
另外對KOBE HATERS, 睇下KOBE既努力, 堅持, 佢不斷尋求進步既精神. 你睇下而家NBA有好多好好既球員, 但係你咪個個都會努力咁練波, 不停咁增加自己既'武器'? 而KOBE就正正係呢樣野最值得人學習!


後記:

在香港, 像她一樣對運動員瘋狂的女孩子? 少之又少. 要對所謂的'明星'卻很多. 從言語中發現到, VIVIAN對湖人隊既認識, 對生命樂觀既態度, 講起KOBE時堅定既眼神同興奮地講出見KOBE的準備確實令我覺得KOBE對她有重大的影響和改變了她對做事的態度.

記得曾經有人說,'對一件事情充滿熱誠, 係成功既起步' VIVIAN都一樣, 她希望學習KOBE的努力去做好自己的事, 我衷心希望她會成功. 而她遠景KOBE能夠令到更多香港女孩喜歡籃球? 我亦有此願! 不過個人認為: 在香港環境, 很難.

其實做這篇訪問已是數周前的事. 只不過之前比較忙, 加上自己懶 (要知道寫部落不是數分鐘草草了事!), 到現在才拿下決心進行整理. 不知道為什麼我突然間很享受整理這篇訪問的過程. 想來想去, 相信原因只有一個, It must be Kobe!

*部份內容經過修改.
*本篇內容只反映受訪者個人意見, 絕無任何歧視成份.

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