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John the Weather Man

There once was a boy named John and he had a fabulous way of knowing when it would be sunny outside or very gloomy. Some would say that this ability of his was useful and in fact, a glorious ability. Others would turn away at the mention of the boy's name. In any case, the boy was renowned. You might say that John's life was filled with glory from this new discovery. He traveled far and wide to predict weather patterns from around the world. From the smallest boy in India, to the Prime Minister of Spain, everyone knew John. But fame and fortune came at a heavy price. Not only did John live a life of solitude, but he also lived a life of dispare. He would lie awake thinking about the weather. It would haunt his deams, and turn into his worst nightmares. John's life was short lived, and on October 15, 1974 - he hung himself. The wold mourned his death for weeks, not knowing what they would do without their precious John: The Weather Man. Soon after the tragic event, there was a memorial in his honor. Years and years passed on by, and if you asked someone today about the miraculous John the Weather Man, they would reply with a simple, "John who?"

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ELP Now Open

Earlier this month I launched my own website: emeraldleong.com

If you were to ask my bright-eyed bushy tailed 16 year old self that I would have my own website when I was 19, I probably wouldn’t believe you.

Although not even close to perfect, my website means a lot more to me than just a digital page that people sort of glance at; It signifies a turning point in my journey as a filmmaker. I’m stepping into the unknown realm and starting to take myself more seriously. Before this, I would call my film projects more like me hanging out with a bunch of my friends just trying to have a good time and collaborate on a shared experience. I want to grow from these humble beginnings and see how far I can push myself to be better. Having a website to put my work in one central place feels like the next step in that transition.

I would like to end this with a thank you to anyone and everyone who has ever helped me, encouraged me, and inspired me to get to this point - you know who you are. This website and the work that’s on it, is a representation of the love and gratitude for all that you’ve done for me. I hope I can make you proud.

Thanks for visiting, Emerald

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