June 1, 2012

  • ...translation...

    sometimes i wish i learnt to read another language.  For me, learning to speak another language has always proven difficult, however, learning to read another language has always been fun and engaging for me.  I guess I am what you call a book worm.  anything found in books is worth at least taking a peek at.  But that's just me.

    If I were on my death bed and my only dream were to meet a certain celebrity, how many would come?  How many "make a wish" from sickly children wish to meet their personal idols/stars?

    Sometimes I wish I could just get to know celebrities as people instead of the icons that media portrays.  How many celebs would you find have a great heart, a great personality.  how many celebs would you find would be all high and mighty?  how many celebs are true to their in movie personas?  these are the types of things i'd like to know.  but alas, i don't run in that kind of circle, i'd never get the chance to find out.  hahahah.

    oh.  back on topic.  what sparked this entry titled translation?  why do i say i wish i could read other languages?  well, the truth is that I'd LOVE to translate pieces of writing into more engaging pieces.  I disliike works of translation.  for example, i was am reading a translated piece called Journey to the west.  If you know anything about this sort of storyline, you know that there are many.   you will know the fascinating tales that this story holds.  but sadly, because I can't read the original Chinese texts, I have to settle for a boring, mediocre translated version.  Actually, the version i have is an EXCELLENT work of translation, just a horrible HORRIBLE piece of fiction.  But maybe my standards are too high.

    I wish I were more artistic.  I find myself wanting to draw the storyline as I read the translated work.  

    But, that's just the problem....not my inability to draw, but my inability to read a different language.  If i could learn to read a different language and translated it to be better, it would be perfect.  mmmm....maybe in my down time with unemployment, i will learn a new language?  hahahaha.  let's just see....weee

    anyways.....off to have breakfast with the naggy sister....i mean....my one and only favourite sister:P hehehehe...