Morning Thoughts
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min read
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 09:15
Having taken a minute to consider his diary on the smart phone screen, PETER checks answer requests on Quora.
PETER (V.O.): How much time should be earmarked to plan for a work day?
Smiling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I spend one minute to plan the night before and another minute to refine it the morning after.
Peter types his answer on the screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today, I'd only entertain Quora fans' request until 11:00 as I've to prepare for my professional work.
INT. MALL 12:30
Cake shop. Peter is buying some British Chicken Pies.
PETER (V.O.): I don't even have enough time for a proper lunch.
Act 2
INT. KOWLOON BAY INTERNATION TRADE & EXHIBITION CENTRE - 13:30
Peter in a suit is window shopping.
PETER (V.O.): It's quite hot today. I come in for the air-conditioning, as my appointment is at 14:00
On a panel, Peter sees a sign "Wear House".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yesterday, I heard a radio anchor narrating about the title origin of the 1968 hit "Mony, Mony".
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Except for the song, I haven't never heard of any girl's called "Mony".
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The composer Tommy James had the track done but not the title.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When he was about to give up, he went out onto the terrace, looked up and saw the Mutual of New York building and the "M.O.N.Y." sign atop.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's serendipity.
EXT. SKYLINE TOWER - 14:00
Office. Peter chats with an INTERPRETER (80).
PETER (V.O.): We've collaborated before. When she was in her 20s, she used to help her Dad doing film processing in Vietnam.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And I'd remember the scenes when I watched my Dad developing photos in the dark room.
INT. MTR STATION - 17:00
Arriving at a platform, Peter sees train doors closing.
PETER (V.O.): Oh, that isn't the right direction.
As Peter goes to the opposite platform, a train arrives.
INT. CHAMBERS, ADMIRALTY - 17:45
Leaving, Peter says goodbye to SECRETARIES.
PETER (V.O.): I planned to pay my rent today.
INT. MTR CABIN - 18:00
Crowded. Standing with a smart phone in hand, Peter checks Yahoo!Finance.
PETER (V.O.): The Hong Kong stock market has risen 2.11%. Good, I've lost less money!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In fact, I don't know what's going to happen to the stock market on any day.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): A guru has remarked that if one doesn't understand what's going on in the market, one isn't ready for it and won't do well in it.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm still learning it...
Later, Peter checks a 1966 song by Mamas & Papas "Monday, Monday". We see the lyrics:...Monday morning couldn't guarantee that Monday evening that you would still be here with me...
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Money isn't what they're lamenting about.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 23:00
Tapping Qoura on his smart phone screen, Peter revisits his answers.
PETER (V.O.): Monday is a perfect day to reboot my mind and to have a fresh start.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've planned my day and know what the main events are going to happen.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Being alive, I feel thankful for each minute, not to mention each and every additional day.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Monday morning thoughts should set my tone for the whole week.
Focusing on the date May 31 on his phone calendar, Peter considers for about a minute.
THE END
FADE OUT
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