act-zac-ly

DYSFUNCTIONAL

2010-03-21T22:58:00.004+08:00

It struck me, that is it alright for you to play favouritism among your children? Even so, should be totally heck care about the other child, who don't pleases you because of how he behave?

I just witness the total dysfunctional family. The parents are totally unalarmed by their elder child, who's weaken by sickness, but divert their attention to the younger child, who WAS sick and recovering. The root of the issue - the eldest failed to behave how he's expected to. Best part, they try so hard to paint a perfect picture of a family when indeed, everything underneath the flawless appearance is not what it seems.

I'm trying my best not to judge here, but someone please tell me this isn't normal.

Fatherhood

2010-03-15T00:42:00.008+08:00

Let me explain how having a pet is akin to being a father.

A father provides for his kids. An owner provides for his pets.

A father worries about his kids. An owner worries over his pets' well being.

There are a ton of items in the list which states why an owner is like a father.

I was told by Timothy that I dote on my hamsters very much.

In Chinese, pets is written as 宠物. 宠 is the direct translation for dote. In another words, pets are for you to dote on. And if someone were to tell me that it's crazy treating your pets like your children, my thought would be, "If you can't even treat pets like your children, it's either you haven't have one yet, or you will be a lousy parent."

SPCA, don't quote me. Oh and that is a carrying case for Ham and Cheese!

Quick One

2010-03-12T15:01:00.002+08:00

This weekend would be quite different. If only you are here with me.

Going for screening of Earth now. And supperclub tomorrow for an AXN event. This week, is really different.

I miss you.

Papa-paparazzi.

2010-03-08T01:11:00.004+08:00

It wasn't long ago when I wrote a review on a decade old movie for Basic Feature Writing class. For the unbeknownst, Basic Feature Writing is a course that focuses on writing a good article, conducted by local poet Felix Cheong. Note that writing a good article does not make that an English class, so pardon my grammar.

Anyway, regarding the review, the following line appears in it. "The media circle is no different [from the normal office environment], though it is often glamourised." Seriously, being in the media stream differs insignificantly to working an office job. I see media people every once in awhile, and as much as I wanted to think that they are all nice, there must be Yin to balance Yang (what a hypothesis, if you understands Chinese). When I started out as a journalist nearly half-a-year ago, I saw the extremes of the two poles.

I recalled this experienced journalist that I was assigned with for an interview. Blame me for being ill-prepared, I did not prepare any questions for my interviewees. For the ten minutes, I have to remain silent sitting across her. After that interview wrapped, I heard her speaking to the PR of that movie, that if her next interview would be a one-to-one. That was one extreme, the unfriendly media personnel who exists in a small media stream of Singapore.

Then I was introduced by another journalist to this male movie critic. I don't follow what he writes because I already have no time to read a magazine or the papers, but his name definitely wasn't unfamiliar to me. Nevertheless, experienced he is, he's never too proud, and we would still chat whenever we meet on screenings or such. That's the other extreme, the humble player who would guide newbies like me.

Note that the extremes are not alone, and there are far more examples like those. Don't glamourise the media stream. Our work, is just like yours.

She's A Mess, She's A Mess

2010-03-04T13:54:00.003+08:00

I’m a wreck, I’m a mess.

I know.

And yet when you are with the person you can be most comfortable with, it just doesn’t seems that important.

Busy weeks are over, and that’s when I can evaluate the Heart of the Matter. It’s time to get physical, shall we?

By the way, the video is by far the best version of Telephone by Lady GaGa.

Best I Ever Had?

2010-02-28T23:31:00.002+08:00

This might be my best week ever since I started work last September.

No doubt is this week busy, I have seen improvement in myself, regardless as a movie reviewer or feature editor. In fact, Friday was a boost, when the bi-weekly newsletter was approved, with recognition given to all of us who had been working on it.

But, the best week took a dive on Saturday's midnight.

...

Don't wish to talk about it already, especially when things had settled for the better after I typed it on my phone's Qwerty keyboard.

Review for NINE

2010-02-19T15:56:00.002+08:00

"He had it coming, he had it coming, he'd only got himself to blame," sing the murderesses of Murderess' Row (Chicago, 2003). In a similar fashion, an all-star ensemble that is so bedazzling opens NINE. Carefully executed moves, infused with score that is set to impress, NINE hardly disappoints, as a stage production, no less.

Acclaimed director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) announces a new project, slated to begin shooting ten days later. He is armed with no script and no concrete idea of how his movie would head, except it is named 'Italia' and starring Guido's long time collaborator Claudia Jenssen (Nicole Kidman). His desperation for inspiration finds himself fiddling around with the women of his life - his late mother (conveniently named Mamma, starring Sophia Loren), his wife Luisa (Marion Cotillard), his mistress Carla (Penelope Cruz), his childhood haunt Saraghina (Fergie) and his trusted costume designer Lilli (Judi Dench).

Led by an ensemble of Academy Award winners, NINE is touted as the musical event of the year. Though its box office disappoints in the US market, it should not be dismissed, especially with the outstanding performances given by lead actress Marion Cotillard. Her girl-next-door image in and out of the movie may not allow her to shine among fellow actresses, but her powerhouse acting has put her worth beside the likes of Judi Dench or Sophia Loren. In all honesty Cotillard is the best possible candidate to portray Luisa, or simply one of the best actresses Hollywood deserves. Also noteworthy is her solo vocal performance, My Husband Makes Movie. The 4-minutes track that summarises the courtship and matrimony of Guido and Luisa will definitely emote the audience with Cotillard's delivery, not forgetting that her voice is exceptionally soothing for the ears.

That said, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench no doubt shoulder the responsibility of raising the movie's standard. Both in their seventies, the actresses probably has no means to stand out from the younger generation, but how ironic when their characters are the deeply illustrated ones that makes you sigh how ill defined is Claudia (Kidman). Saraghina (Fergie), on the other hand, needs no depth at all, for she exists only in the mind of Guido. Wonderful job, Fergie, for putting up one of the most energetic performances. Same goes to Kate Hudson, who despite her pretty but less-than-outstanding appearance, brought Cinema Italiano, a number filled with taxing dance steps. The song is also nominated for an Oscar. Nominated for Oscar, too, but puzzling, is Penelope Cruz.

The aftermath of NINE is a search of the Italia deep within you. The question is, do you have the passion and love to be one? Also, stay with the heavy-acented conversation and songs to understand the origin of its title. Great hint - Guido's Song.

Cinema Italiano

2010-02-14T14:00:00.003+08:00

Went NINE Gala Premiere on Tuesday, and I should say the event is somewhat glamourous but less on the eventful. Movie wise, it's a fun movie, but Rob Marshall should be able to give more, given that he had done Chicago too. Movie review will be up here soon, since Tim will be writing for InCinemas. Meanwhile, enjoy Cinema Italiano by Kate Hudson, by the side of this post.

Sign Me Up For SA.

2010-02-14T02:36:00.005+08:00

If AA is Alcoholic Anonymous, allow a Shopaholic Anonymous to be created and allowed my entry.

Truth be told, I'd spent a hefty sum of money shorter than I had expected, but as every other shopaholics would have feel, I felt delighted.

Perhaps I shall skip the details of my purchase, until and unless pictures are taken. In any case, the enlightenment had come too timely in my otherwise blue week. Sickness blue, I mean. With Chinese New Year here already, I'm having trouble dealing with the sore throat that have taken such a toll on me, and also the fever that accompanied it.

If that alone wasn't too difficult to handle (trust me, it's way to difficult to deal with my condition), my disappointment with StarHub had once again escalated with the waiting time they had imposed on their subscribers of four years.

They had promised last Sunday that, within the next five working days, I would received a call from their customer service officer. That call did not come. This simple act that could not be accomplish had already been the last straw, and I'm already in the process of switching to M1 instead.

If StarHub users have been observant enough, it took five minutes for the service officer to serve you through the phone, four years ago, but that similar request to speak to its officer now takes... 30 minutes minimum, without guarantee that the recipient are in position to help us. Why is the telco putting its customers through this, I can't be sure, but if M1 had answered my call more swiftly, I guess my choice is clear.

Do not be put off by the length of my writing at the moment, for this post will very well be a reminder of what I want to say when that call arrives, which I anticipate would be Wednesday. After which, I guess I should ask StarHub to kiss my ass?

Anyway, that was why my week had been so bad for me. Perhaps it's a sign, but I gladly take on it if those things weren't meant to be mine. For now, let me head to cough. In any case, to whomever reading, I wish you a Happy Chinese New Year ahead.

FATHER OF TWO!

2010-02-08T02:55:00.002+08:00

As seen. I'm officially the father of two... hamsters tomorrow. More photos of them soon! Oh yes, I went for cycling at ECP too. Tanned is me. =)

COOL

2010-02-02T22:48:00.004+08:00

I'm all for short hair, at least for now.

Summer is in and you couldn't deny the weather out there is freaking making you sweat from even a walk. Which explains my new short hair.

Falsely Educated

2010-01-31T16:55:00.003+08:00

Pop songs and love movies are always ideal and well-loved. Those s**ts about an everlasting love paints a perfect picture of how things are supposed to be like. Sadly, they don't.

The kind of love that leaves you wanting for more is best depict by "Titanic". A short encounter on the renowned ship makes Rose waiting eternally for the day that she will see Jack once again. Simply put, love is everlasting when you can't get what you desire.

Let's admit the fact that there's no perfect relationship, as you will have a checklist of what you expect of your partner, and as time goes by, that list gets longer. Some wanted their partner to be there, others wanted clearly defined personal space. Some chose to thrash things out whenever they feel like it, others bottled it up for the sake of pleasing their partner. Nothing is ideal, and we are deceived, right from the moment we gain knowledge of the working mechanism behind our radios or television sets. Yet, we subject ourselves to expose to the nonsense pop culture has to offer, worse still, indulged in it.

The only romance movie that speaks reality to me in recent months is "(500) Days of Summer". The others, I'm glad you found your audience, as it isn't hard to begin with, but I had that moment of believing in the wrong stuffs, and it's clearly time to wake up and treat things differently. It's the second year, after all.

To learn about more realities of love, "The Ugly Truth" isn't half bad.

Zero Productivity

2010-01-30T23:23:00.002+08:00

Happy Thaipusam for whoever this day matters to. There was a huge crowd this afternoon at Dhoby Ghaut when I arrived there for class, and boy, I was shocked to see the number of people streaming out of the station, especially Indians.

Anyway I was on a zero productivity mode today, all thanks to my dying brain cell which could do nothing but to tell me to slack. It was bad, and I feel bad.

On a lighter note, class was great. Felix, the conductor, also a poet and a writer and everything else, made us look at an insignificant painting and asked us to come up with five reasons to hardsell the painting, which was difficult. However, what the group discussion (yes it was) turns out to be a better way for me to get to know my coursemates better, though we are of different ages and backgrounds. 4 weeks down, 4 more to go. I hope there's a Advance Feature Writing class though. That could be fun. =)

Speaking of class, I attended a class at California Fitness too. I thought it was Body Combat, which is offered also at, (I heard) True Fitness. Turns out, it was one which is sponsor by Adidas. The two instructors were in Adidas from top to toe. In any case, the class, Adidas Combat, was much more tiring than the normal one. 40 minutes of workout non-stop before a break was finally commence. I only have to say, it's tiring, and it's fun, though I nearly fainted right after it.

That's all for now. I'm blogging right now at the expense of Timmy's time. Gotta run!

TYPE

2010-01-30T10:29:00.004+08:00

I'm slowly making my blog into a bi-weekly thingy... not.

Sometimes it just kills you to spare some free time for some serious typing, even if you are already online. That very much happens to me.

Looking at what's in my backlog, work and private life together, I see photos not uploaded, DVDs not reviewed, movies not watched, and above all, friends not contacted. If you allow me to reminisce, I wonder what had happened to Joanne, Joel, and even Melvin. All of us are online every other day, but we just failed to make it a point to talk, even on MSN. Sometimes communication are overrated, huh?

I promise to update my blog more frequent. At least every weekend. This would be something I promise myself.

SUPERBORED!

2010-01-15T01:17:00.003+08:00

After being a 'good boy' to sleep before 1am for three consecutive days, I decided to risk a little by going back to my stupid old habit of sleeping late, while grooving to the soundtrack of Thailand's best selling film last year, "Rod fai fah".

I had been dying to watch Rod Fai Fah after my first visit to the land of thousand smiles last October, but missed. Therefore, to cure myself of my desire to watch that film, I bought the soundtrack, along with another CD. I'm a CD person. In any case, it's very irritating that I'm still typing here even when I have no other purpose except to charge my iPod. It's gonna be a long day tomorrow. Yawn!

While I was out with the Wise Man and that Idiot...

Wise Man: You seems pissed?

Me: Yes I am.

Wise Man: Is something troubling you?

Me: Kinda.

Idiot: It would be over!

AVATAR = RIP OFF?

2010-01-12T14:17:00.003+08:00

Was surfing on Facebook when I came across this amazingly funny picture. For those who spent on "Avatar", thanks for giving the money to them, but since I watched "Pocohontas" (on the 39.90 ringgit video tape, which is about 20 bucks back then), I guess I shall just give "Avatar" a miss. No worries James Cameron. I would still watch "Titanic 3D". Whahaha!

Abracadabra

2010-01-08T18:00:00.001+08:00

Something extremely funny to laugh at

The Wise Man and that Idiot

2010-01-08T17:23:00.003+08:00

At a regular meal outing with the Wise Man and an Idiot, I was asked this question.

Wise Man: Given a choice, would you be a man or a woman?

Me: (after little consideration)... Man!

Wise Man: Why so?

Me: Because of the pain a woman has to go through? And the possibility to deal with unwanted pregnancy? What if I'm a sex addict?

Idiot: So you are a sex addict?

Me: ... (the Wise Man would had known what's my point)

The above content is fictional and there was no meal outing, no Wise Man and no Idiot, so don't assume you are any of them. I'm merely chasing the dead brain cell away by typing ridiculous stuffs on my keyboard.

The Real Asian Boy

2010-01-08T01:50:00.004+08:00

It was a crazy five days in Bangkok when I joined the rest (mostly) of my colleagues in our company trip. Throughout the five days, sleep was inadequate, and as far as I can remember, I paced the city central up and down for as much as 12 hours.

A typical day started with Platinum Fashion Mall, conveniently situated opposite my hotel, followed by, in no exact sequence, Central World Plaza, Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery and MBK. As I rarely stop for a break or meal, I was famished most of the days in Bangkok, and thankfully, Dunkin' Donuts and 7-eleven are EVERYWHERE. One could expect an outlet of Dunkin' in every shopping mall, and probably less than 500m away from each and every 7-eleven.

I was alone most of the days. Nope. I was not left alone. Quite the contrary I said. I find it a hassle to travel/shop/sightseeing in a big group and conflict of interest will definitely slow down my shopping trip, and therefore I chose to be alone.

In any case I wonder if it was the long hours of exposure to the sun that had benefited me with a darker skin tone or for some unknown reasons, I was approached by the service staffs with Thai! It's not just once or twice when the shopkeeper(s) talked to me in Thai, but nearly every time! After the standard greetings, they would blurt sentences after sentences of alien languages, known as Thai, to me, keeping me amused and confused.

Maybe I was alone, which isn't common for a tourist.

Or maybe I dressed like a Thai.

Looking at my wardrobe selection when I was in Thai, it might really be that reason [see photo above].

The ultimatum was when my colleague told me I look like one too.

I was told I look like Malaysian, Chinese or Taiwanese. Given that I'm one-sixteenth Indonesian, it's no wonder I inherited bits and pieces of every race, but it's the first time I was told I look like Thai. Someone define Asian boy, please?

Push Pull

2010-01-06T17:14:00.002+08:00

So I had joined my company for almost three months now. Time flies...

OK Enough of emo bull shit, recently, a stopper was installed on the glass door that leads to our side of the office so that the door could only be only on one direction (it used to be both ways), and unbeknownst to many, they pushed/pulled in the wrong direction, and as a good person, I drew up a sign

The point is not about the ugliness of the words ok? But the sincerity to make my office a better place. I know I'm nice. Stop praising me. :P

United State of POP!

2009-12-29T14:01:00.001+08:00

Cool? It is for me.

Hush Hush

2009-12-29T11:58:00.002+08:00

I was hoping to watch Pussycat Dolls' "Hush Hush (I Will Survive)" when the accidental omission of "Hush Hush" gave me this. It was scary, though I wonder why PCD never seems to add in very much of new elements into their rendition? Hmmm...

Santa Baby

2009-12-22T01:13:00.003+08:00

It had been 11 days since I last blog! It's been a while.

As usual, I shall be ranting about work. Not that it's bad, you understand? But like all other jobs, when I'm free, I am extremely FREE, and I won't even get the chance to have a good sleep if it gets busy. Last week was one of such weeks when I got busy. There was press conference and movie reviews and the fortnightly newsletter, of which, the press conference took up much precious time. Damn organisers.

It's Christmas this Friday, but for unknown reason, I could not feel the holiday mood setting in, not when I'm buying Christmas presents, not when I listen to Christmas songs, not even when I took photo with Santa. Speaking of which, here it is.

A very nice picture of Timothy and I taking photo with Santa. Nice, huh?

The Have Been & The Had Been

2009-12-11T13:01:00.003+08:00

There's a bit of unhappiness going on recently and I feel that the only way I can release myself from all those things is to go for a well deserved break. I don't mean work, but rather, social break.

I quarrelled with my *used to be* best friend Mandy, whom I have a 5 years plus friendship with. However, she have maintain contact with people who had hurt me badly less than a year ago. My philosophy would be to avoid contact with those who had hurt her, yet I don't get the same treatment back, which is quite upsetting. Maybe it is too much to ask, but as a 'best friend', there's a role and responsibility to play.

I admit I didn't really bother about her and her life, given that her life is like a movie on loop. She would come to me on a Monday, stating her desire to break free from the guys who messed up her life, but on a Tuesday, they are as sticky and sweet like honey. On a Wednesday, what happens on Monday may not happen, but it will definitely be back by Thursday or Friday. This is the kind of life she wants to lead, and here am I trying to advise her to stay out of all these to keep her from injuring herself. However, all those advices had fell on deaf ears.

It's not up to me to decide for her what had caused our distancing, but if it is regarding my other half, I appreciate her effort not to ask at all, because she have no, and will never, have any idea what is going through between us. She wants to keep herself out of my world, fine, I welcome that. But not to judge another before knowing him better, that's another issue entirely.

I am indeed very glad that at times like this, I have my other half to give me emotional support, and I have my best friend *whom have always been there but some misunderstandings had caused us to break off*, Melvin, to be there for me and listening to my ranting. There are so many people that I will meet in my life, but BB, you made it special. And Melvin, you made my everyday hiccups seems a natural hazard, and all I have to do is to either avoid, or overcome.

There's so much to say, and the more I say, the more confuse I am with my own writing, however, for the Had Beens and the Have Beens, Goodbye, and Hello, respectively.

BAD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON?

2009-12-08T22:43:00.002+08:00

I was having the worst day ever in terms of my friendship with Mandy. Yes we have the worst quarrel ever. And the reason? I can't stand people who are fake on different sides. I'm sorry Mandy. I can never trust you. You can defend all you want, but you know this best, that if I am in your position, you will never trust me too.

Anyway, the worst morning couldn't be made better by Melvin. The both of us shared our troubles and what not through cyberspace, and I have to say, thanks to him, that my day was much better.

Singapore Idol was a blast! Not exactly the result I wanted, but I am still happy that Sylvia went through. My ten votes wasn't much, but I guess the whole point was to get Sylvia into the Top 2, and eventually, the title.

Really tired at work today. My headache was killing me, and I hope I do can turn up for work tomorrow.

SHUT UP AND EAT!

2009-12-04T17:14:00.006+08:00

I haven't update blog for a week! This is due to the hectic schedule this week. In fact, up till today, I do not have the luxury of time to go anywhere on the net.

Anyway, some overdue photos.

Timo and I went to Soup Restaurant on the 15th last month. It was the first time we went to Soup Restaurant together, and I completely have no idea how big is their serving. We ended up ordering a pot of soup for two, which is enough for four instead.

As usual, I'm tired

Timo is as tired too..

And when the food comes, we are shock with the enormous servings!

And while walking along Orchard Road (21/11), some car brand did a street marketing campaign by giving out paper bag. We are not talking about the normal paper bag, but on it were two holes that when you wear the bag on your head, your eye can see through! Like old times burglar.

Creative and fun. Haha. But what's the crime to ignore? Hmmm

Last Sunday, after depleting a large part of our pay, Timo and I had a stay home Sunday, and to further save on cost, we cooked at home! It was pasta, and though we didn't cook pasta sauce from scratch, we had lots of fun.

Broadway Beng later! Hope it's good!

Bangkok Traffic Love Story

2009-11-25T16:53:00.002+08:00

I remember I was in Bangkok when this film was showing over there. However, due to time constraints, I had missed out watching this movie. Anyway here's the trailer. Watch it and maybe tell me what you think.

Seems nice right? Whoever have the chance, give this movie a try.

Special Thanks To...

2009-11-23T23:59:00.004+08:00

This year marks my twenty-second birthday, and it meant a lot to me.

Twenty-two. Not too experienced in life, yet already matured enough to be call a kid. I think this year alone, I'd learnt so much, and among everything, I finally understand that love is possible only when I love that person. Being in a relationship doesn't mean I love the person, and I'm glad I had realized that I probably was too used to being in one.

Maybe, I'm scared of loneliness all these while. All the unhappy things that happened to me in the past could be my fear of loneliness.

This year also sees miracle happen to me. I believe God has plan all these. From meeting the right person to getting into the proper career path to being a better person morally, I feel that God has always been there, and it just takes time for me to realise. I'm not a Christian yet, and I can't be sure when I'll be, but God, I feel you already.

I try my best to be nice and being direct, yet people failed to reciprocate. I really hope, not just to me, but anybody can treat one another with respect. As much as PR is important, PR to me still remains a technique to be use on work. Out of work, there's no need to wear that mask. I wonder who's listening.

I don't know what else to say, but I really thank all the friends who were there at Marche, sending me wishes through the video Alvin did, through facebook and smses. Most importantly, I finally know who my true friends are, and I'm glad that Melvin, you are back, and welcome, Anthony, Diana, Clorine, Melissa and Jerome. Those whom I had not mentioned, you are not forgotten too. And of course, Alvin, for putting all these together. I had a great day yesterday night, and I sincerely hope you guys feel that too. Love you all.

2012 After Effects

2009-11-22T03:25:00.001+08:00

We Love Disaster Movies, Don’t We?

We just love to watch disaster movies right? Figures had proved themselves. The latest offering by German-born director Roland Emmerich, 2012, opened last week to a global box office of $225 million, exceeding its production budget of $200 million. Singapore alone sold $1.6 million US dollars worth of tickets. In fact, 70% of the opening tally came from territories outside US.

The movie is Emmerich’s latest offering in the disaster genre. Among fellow disaster films, “2012” $65 million opening is the second highest grossing start, behind his 2004’s effort, “The Day After Tomorrow”. Emmerich’s “Independence Day”, which propelled Will Smith as the “July 4th Guy”, still holds the record as the highest grossing disaster film.

And why do we love them so much? Are we just a bunch of sadists, waiting in anticipation as we see iconic structures tumbling down like your kid destroying their Lego buildings?

Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly commented that, “we hardly need ancient religious prophecy to feel as if the world is doomed;” so much so that we need a “dream of starting over”, “a way, in pitiless economic times, to clear the world, in one fell swoop, of the mess it’s become. So that it can become something better.”

How true. With us commoners still trying to cope with the recovering economy, emotional and physical stress are inevitable, and don’t you wish that there is a reset button to start all over again, in the hope of steering it in the right way?

Beyoncé Video Phone featuring Lady GaGa

2009-11-17T11:14:00.004+08:00

Combine two divas together, and you will get Video Phone. This song is growing on me, as well as GaGa's Bad Romance and Speechless.

SMOOTH E

2009-11-17T00:33:00.004+08:00

After trying so many brands of face wash, I'd finally found one which is really useful - the new brand, SMOOTH E (pronounce Su-moot E).

I felt my skin become smooth on the first wash, but that wasn't why I post anyway. I want you to watch the following video, especially commercial directors. Most Singapore commercials don't make the cut, even if they have more budget than how the Thais do it. The following, is the commercial campaign by SMOOTH E.

The female promoter is what makes the commercial funny. For example:

There are more of these commercials on YouTube, just type SMOOTH E in the search box. Enjoy!

Kitty Lab

2009-11-16T13:43:00.003+08:00

Thanks to my job and the kind organiser, I have had the opportunity to attend a media preview of Kitty Lab last Friday. Alvin and I went for the event, as my colleagues could not be there due to her own work. Over there, we took over 400 photos! It was a crazy afternoon though it was only less than 3 hours being there!

The ticketing counter! Uber cute.

The main console to get around Kitty Lab, the KTA.

SO CUTE CAN!? I know. Not me, the bears!

Don't want to spoil you guys too much. Kitty Lab is held at Expo, 14 to 29 November. Tickets are from $35 onwards. *off to indulge in the Kitty Lab/Bangkok moments*

I'm a FAME MONSTER!

2009-11-13T10:42:00.005+08:00

OMG! I must say I'm so happy can?!

It's a Friday! And today, I'm leaving office for a few hours to attend a Kitty Lab media preview! Being there before anybody else can? Anyway, to publicize a bit, Kitty Lab will be held tomorrow till 29 November.

But that's not the only thing I'm happy about. I was on YouTube yesterday, and watching GaGa new video made me feel so happy too. The video is so cool!

And GaGa will be re-releasing her album as The Fame Monster. It is consider as a re-release as the deluxe edition will include the original The Fame album, but The Fame Monster will also be release as an EP, including the hit, BAD ROMANCE. And when will it be release? 23.11.09. Familiar? That's my birthday! GaGa will release album on my birthday!

Is my picture cute? Haha. You just need to use The Fame Monster application on Facebook, and it can be done! So easy right? Anyway, gotta go!

2012

2009-11-11T01:12:00.002+08:00

Trust me but I'm so dead tired after watching 2012. Yes, I went for the Gala of 2012. It started so late! It was supposed to begin at 8:15p.m. However, as audience are required to check in camera and videography devices, the checking in process and the additional checking by the security guards had hugely delayed the timing. In fact, the checking in wasn't that bad, but I was caught in a long queue outside the cinema, while the security guards checked the bag.

Anyway, 2012 is pretty alright. Pretty alright in the sense that the visual effects were great. One should know before you watch the film, that watching a disaster film like this would require you to look beyond the storyline, most of the time there isn't.

Shall write about 2012 again. Maybe release in the review of incinemas.sg!

Anyway, for those who are reading this, incinemas.sg is giving out complimentary passes to Kitty Lab. For those who want to enter the contest, please join as member right now!

ON THE WAY TO THE PERFECT REASON

2009-11-10T23:00:00.000+08:00

I got the perfect reason why I did not Blog during the weekend.

My Saturday ended up in working, as usual. However, after a late lunch at around 3:30P.M, I'd only managed to get home at 5:30. Later getting-home time means lesser rest, and I had used whatever time I was left with on the internet anyway. Simply said, I did not rest at all.

Anyway after dinner, I finally hit the street again, literally. I was jogging to maintain fitness, but a 2.4km took me 13 minutes! All I can say is, 3 months after not exercising at all, I'm really saddened with the result.

Just when you thought I was indulging in my emotions of running a failed timing for IPPT, I wasn't. I went JB on Sunday! It was so much fun going to JB with Alvin, Ting Ting and Clorine. Photos will be up soon, and so is so much about JB. However, let's put our focus back to, BANGKOK!

Some photos while we were at the airport.

Waking up at 4am, Alvin and I made our way to Changi Airport. As passengers can check in 2 hours before the flight time, we decided that it's only logical that we be there that early to shop at the duty free zone.

Getting geared up and excited for the trip

However, before we start our shopping, a decent breakfast is needed. With not many choices available (it's 5:30 at most), we had breakfast at BK.

Where's the best duty free shopping in Changi Airport? I'm not so sure, but I like T3. The shops are already open by 6am! Monorail ride to T3 is so fast that it takes less than 5 minutes to arrive.

And here is my ticket to BKK!

Bangkok, how i miss you.

HELLO KITTY? S.H.E?

2009-11-07T13:42:00.002+08:00

After working, I realised that the hectic schedule of my work pretty much fit my character, and therefore, I find much joy working. The best part of all, perhaps is the perks of being a media personnel.

My recent assignments had included contacting organisers to collaborate with my website, and to see S.H.E! Speaking of which, please go join the website as a member of incinemas.sg. Next week, we'll be giving out complimentary passes to Kitty Lab. In case you don't know about it yet, check out kittylab.com.sg.

That's all for now. Gotta get busy with a little work for now.

SHINGZ? BOOMZ!

2009-11-05T14:26:00.002+08:00

One and a half month into my job, I've made some progress in terms of handling people. I guess it's only normal for me to treat nice people the right way? Anyway I've become really close with the bunch of interns, especially Tiffany, who's has 2 weeks left with us. Luo Shi, you are not forgotten. Steamboat soon? As long as I can confirm that there isn't any screening.

More good news at my job! I guess it's better not to reveal it. I don't want to be too LOUD that it will go from BOOMZ to SHINGZ.

Bangkok - Battle of the... Donuts!

2009-11-05T00:48:00.003+08:00

Unlike the strong competition here in Singapore, in the malls that Alvin and I went to in Bangkok only has two main brands which sells donuts. The first being Dunkin' Donuts, which Singaporean should be quite familiar with already. The other being Mister Donuts.

Less brands does not mean that they are not aggressive. There seems to be AT LEAST one Dunkin' and Mister in each mall. Note that I mentioned AT LEAST. Some even has two, or more. Imagine how many shopping malls there are in Bangkok itself?!

Damn nice display of Dunkin' Donuts. Over there in Bangkok, you are to take the donuts with a tray and a tong, just like how you would in a Singapore bakery. And the regular size donuts are going at ONLY 26 THB.

Oh and Dunkin' also has these small little donuts there goes for... BE PREPARED. 6 THB!!! They are bite-sized, and you can try a few of the flavours at one go! Damn cool. According to the shopkeeper in Singapore's Dunkin' in ION, they also carry these little cuties, though, I didn't really see them.

So how does Mister donuts fight back? They came up with this Pon De Shake, where you will mix the seasoning with the dough. Something like the shaker fries. Damn cute. Two flavours are available. Sweetcorn and seaweed. I like the latter. And they are only at 19 BAHT! Same goes for their regular size donuts! Which means, they are cheaper than Dunkin'!

Note that both brands are unique and nice in their way, though I don't think Mister Donut is able to counter the follow offering by Dunkin'.

What do you think that is? The sticky thing is, you may had guessed it, CHEESE. And the pink thingy? HAM. Right. Dunkin' sells sandwiches there, with a twist. It's not burger or bun that on the outside, but donut dough! Freaking nice fusion. There are also ham and egg and egg and cheese flavour, at only 49 BAHT! That's a perfect breakfast OK!?

Spoilt for choices is something to feel in Bangkok. There's also Auntie Anne in every mall too, and they have one of the most interesting menu ever.

CCB? I hope the person who came up with this abbreviation is not aware of the alternate meaning.

Breakfast at Tiffany, Dinner at Marche

2009-11-04T01:16:00.004+08:00

After a month plus of work, there's a couple of great news for me today. Firstly, I got my first FULL MONTH PAY! Secondly, I got my long awaited name cards! Time to SPREAD the LOVE (I mean, cards)!

Anyway, with my first full month pay, Alvin and I had dinner at Marche. But before that, we get to watch ASTRO BOY in its Gala Premiere, held at VivoCity. Trust me but Astro Boy is a great movie. Perhaps the American are not used to animation of this form, that it flops at US Box Office so far. My review will be up soon! And thanks to the nice people at GV that we got the poster!

Back to Marche. Here are some of the photos taken during dinner.

Yes. Alvin is colouring. It's actually a contest of Marche. 50 meal tickets up for grab. Of course, it's only kids meal, and of course, Alvin did not participate. He just coloured for the fun of it.

I know Melvin. Don't bug me about photos in Thailand already. I'm trying very hard to even blog. But I have a surprise for my friends. Starting from my bestie, Mandy.

Skinny hor!? LOL. Joanne and Melvin, your turn will be soon.

Second batch of Pictures cum Video from Bangkok!

2009-11-02T00:38:00.003+08:00

So we were in Bangkok, and you know what? We went to the Wonder Girls concert in BANGKOK! On the first day!

And we managed to take pictures with them OK? No worries. No virus. Go check out!

Picture 1

Picture 2

We were grabbed to take the pictures alright? If you think otherwise. And if you hadn't quite figure it out yet, please ask me before you just to conclusion.

2009-11-02T00:20:00.002+08:00

Here comes Britney with her new video. Wait. Did I see Jolin doing something similar to what Britney did at 0:41?

OK I think I love this song. THINK.

First Batch of Pictures from Bangkok! (Teaser)

2009-11-01T12:56:00.002+08:00

Have I keep you waiting for too long? Here's the first batch of pictures from Bangkok! I just realized that there is a total of 300+ photos! In 4 days! I'm glad that my camera isn't the traditional film kind.

Looks familiar? This is the location where Tong and Mew met in Love of Siam! Remember the CD shop?

The train station in Bangkok still utilises the older ticketing system we used in Singapore in the 90s.

And their convenience stores sells yogurt! Loads of them! And a big bottle of 450ml is only 19baht! That converts to less than 80 cents! We had at least 10 bottles of it on our 4 days stay there!

Look out for more photos, coming soon. :)

James Morrison

2009-10-31T10:41:00.002+08:00

I was doing my work when I heard a nice song on the radio, which I later found out to be James Morrison's. So here are some songs that I thought which are quite nice to share.

First up is You Give Me Something, which I heard over the radio.

And also You Make It Real, where I heard it from the soundtrack of He's Just Not That Into You.

And a recent single, Please Don't Stop The Rain

Ah Qiu Desserts

2009-10-30T16:22:00.004+08:00

I'm determined to make my blog alive again, like how I was back in poly.

(chattering... chattering...)

I know people. I'm probably just saying. Let me try ok? =)

So I met Alvin, Melissa and Clorine yesterday. In case I hadn't mentioned Clorine before, she's a really nice Indo-chinese girl who's doing PR right now. Therefore, she can be really nice and... Oh and there's also Melissa. She's one of the Associate Producer of The Release, a movie by Alvin. Did I mention Alvin's movie had held its first screening already? I think I left out too many things to mention while I was under the radar. Shall fill them into my blog soon.

Back to meeting them. We had a really nice dinner at Bugis. Well. Not that very nice though. It's just that, I hadn't ate minced pork noodle in quite awhile, therefore it taste nicer. =P Anyway after that, we head to Murdoch University's campus 5 minutes down the street to attend a focus group. Apparently, it's for Clorine's school project.

*time past*

Didn't mention anything about the focus group as I believe it's confidential, plus, I'm not interested to write about it. =P So we went over to Ah Qiu Desserts opposite Bugis Junction for... In case you are still wondering, desserts.

It's so nice to see desserts which seems as nice as it taste. OK. Only when it taste as nice as it seems. Simply say, the desserts are average. But it's already tasting better than drinks and desserts at unrealistic places like cafes or hotels, which serve nice but awful stuffs. Ultimately, the taste do matter, and even if pricing could mean value, there's no food I'm looking for in those places. Hawker centres still rock!

And to all who were there yesterday, I know the photos ain't clear, but I thought it's kinda nice. =)

What's In Cinema Lately?

2009-10-29T12:15:00.001+08:00

I thought that, given my opportunity to watch movie every now and then and before everybody else, I might as well start this column to share what movies are nice recently. Check the sidebar for updates every now and then and the rating I give them!

BANGKOK I LOVE YOU - Trip Diary Pt. 1

2009-10-27T09:05:00.003+08:00

OK I know I didn't update my blog that night as promised. The reason? I was really busy with the packing. It was a hectic week even before the preparation of the big day. Anyway, it was worth the effort to get busy because I was totally enjoying Bangkok.

Photos of the trip will be up, hopefully soon. But before that, maybe I can share a bit about my experience there.

Being a passenger of the 7:15am flight, Alvin and I reached airport more than 2 hours before it, as the shopping arcade at the terminals are too tempting to miss. Though I end up buying nothing, I was excited throughout the whole waiting process, as that is the first time I was in airport after many years, and when I board the plane, I was ecstatic.

It was a smooth 2 hours ride before I reach the less-than-beautiful Bangkok's airport (trust me that I don't remember the name). The airport was poorly-lighted and lacks duty free shopping, therefore we quickly made our way to check out, which was a long wait too, as I realized the airport's policy tend to take more time to process non-Singaporean (and other countries which I might not be aware of), take for example, Europeans and Indians. No offence but I think it takes like 5 to 10 minutes before each of them is allowed through the gate, whereas Alvin and I took less than 3 minutes to do so.

We made our way to the hotel after that. As we had purchased a half-day tour with a travel agency, we were able to take a ride to the hotel in a coach bus. The bad traffic condition that morning had caused us to reach our hotel only one and half hour later, but it wasn't very much of an issue, since we may only check in at 2pm. That brings us to the shopping street 5 minutes, yes, 5, away from our hotel...

UPDATING IN PROGRESS!

Bangkok... I love you.

2009-10-19T11:53:00.002+08:00

Bangkok is only 3 days from now, and as much as I want to be excited, I have 2 movie reviews and 2 conferences to write about. 3 more movies this week!

Having said that, I really enjoy my job. The best part? I appreciate watching a movie in which I paid for the ticket. It was Julie & Julia yesterday, and it was simply great.

Short post for now. Longer post later, promise.

WHAT?

2009-10-13T15:34:00.002+08:00

What? It's 13th already? O.K. I haven't been blogging for 8 days already. This isn't terrible, but that means, it's been 8 days since I last logged in to sites doing my own things.

So for the past 8 days, I only have time for a few things. First, is my work of course. Second, with The Release's screening, which is this Friday!

4th week at work here and I think I blend pretty well with my environment. Everybody has been very nice to me, and I'm learning things at a very comfortable pace. Best of all, I get to watch movies for free! But the downside: I can't choose what to watch. Therefore, I have the experience of making myself sit through incredibly intolerable shows. Nonetheless, I have the privilege to watch some films that I like, before EVERYBODY else! To date, I had watched no less than 10 films, for FREE! Speaking of perks.

Alvin's short film, will be screen this Friday. As it is an invitation only event, we are already FULL HOUSE. A second screening is in talks now. Hopefully there will be another one before the year ends. For all those who are going, especially Joanne, Mandy and Darrick, Melvin and Bryan, see ya!

Oh I should be watching DVD already. For work!

2009-10-05T01:55:00.002+08:00

Everybody has their past and nobody can ever cover up whatever he or she had done. I know that rule very well, and when I heard things about me being speculated around, I won't get angry. In fact, I just find all these things very childish. Backstabbing, speculating, bitching or even setting traps. Maybe, I'd liven out of it, or, I chose to be deaf about it.

You tell me, what is love, actually?

I don't know, but even if I'm not a saint to say, I love you.

SI-a-lah

2009-10-01T00:27:00.002+08:00

Yes! Mae's was safe in the latest episode of Singapore Idol. Seriously, Mae and Sylvia are the reasons why I still watch that show, when Singaporean are oblivious as to who are those with real talents.

Anyway, remember I said that I did a commercial (as an AP)? HERE IT IS! OMG!

2009-09-26T21:12:00.004+08:00

Wait. I haven't blog for more than a week!? Kaoz! Anyway it had been a hectic week. Started as a management trainee at incinemas and watched 3 movies already, including the highly anticipated FAME (and Invitation Only Taking Woodstock)! Here's my review on the movie! Check it out and give me some advices or tell me what do you think about it! You can also share your views with me if you had watched it already!

Oh. I met Mae Sta Maria and the other contestants from Singapore Idol at the Gala Premiere of Fame! Maybe I have not mention it yet, but her voice is great! Check this out!

I seriously think voices like this should be worthy of the title of Singapore Idol. Unfortunately, only the stupid little girls (Yes, you read it right. They are stupid, though I actually mean a 'H' word.) will vote for those male contestants who can't sing. Like this very outstanding contestant, who got kicked out recently.

She's out... Unfortunately. I thought she would be at least in the Top 3, but she got kicked out on the first spectacular. Nevertheless, I think participating is a good way for Syltra to get her band, Aurigami, notice, which she's the vocalist for it. Here's a very interesting cover of hers.

Anyway, I will still root for Mae, whom I thought was really nice, sweet and real! She even took a picture with Alvin and I!

Yay! I took a picture with my favourite idol!

2009-09-18T00:58:00.002+08:00

Coming Saturday, I will be an AP (Assistant.. P for what huh?) for the very first time! This would be a very nice addition to my Resume, especially with what is coming up for me soon. However, since it's not very much confirm, I couldn't say what's coming up for me yet. It would be good, I hope.

Shout out to the following:

Joanne - Meet next Monday!

Mandy - You better make yourself free soon to meet me!

Xijin - Sorry can't make it this Sat!

Alvin - Pardon me if I don't do a very good job on Saturday!

Every girls out there - Who wanna be a Personal Assistant to a Financial Advisor? Full time job.

That's all for now! YAWN!

2009-09-18T00:41:00.003+08:00

Roughly a month ago, I mentioned that my letter was published in New Paper's First. After much trouble, I finally bring my printer back, and using its scanning feature, here you go!

God I was so proud of it, thought I have yet to watch the DVDs, which were my prizes. Oh, I'm selling the DVD of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Do e-mail/sms/tweet/facebook me about it!

OLD SKOOL!

2009-09-15T10:29:00.003+08:00

WHAHAHA! That's what I'm saying. Growing Up has got to be the best English drama on Channel 5 ever. Even if you don't think it relates very much to you, there's no way you don't know about this long running drama if you are at least 18. Enjoy!

Oh. Wait. Upgrading of blog coming soon this week!

G-Force

2009-09-15T00:15:00.002+08:00

While adults may not enjoy the movie as much as children, G-Force offered something for everyone.

Being an expert in Visual Effects, the directorial debut of Hoyt Yeatman does not disappoint moviegoers. The kids get their fair share of cuteness, teenagers can groove to the music (that somewhat made it equivalent to your chick-flick), adults could have a good laugh at some points throughout the movie and that's so much it can offer when it tries to have everything altogether.

G-Force follows a predictable plot that, the (small) unpredictable saves the day; the bad guys come to realization of their mistakes; and the seemingly loner will have a family or they have always been with one. However, something this movie doesn't offer as much as the others were the adventures involved. With too many characters to look out for, the movie tend to have a hard time building up individual characteristics, leaving audience confused, and probably thought, "What's the name of that fat guinea pig again?". Let’s not even find out why Bill Nighy was cast for a small role.

The movie make human seems so despicable yet again, and audience might wish that their evil counterparts as illustrated in the movie could be kinder, and this seems to be a message G-Force is trying to get across to moviegoers.

As a conclusion, G-Force has a non-questionable storyline, and could be so much better. At least when I walked out of the cinema, I could still laugh over Juarez’s (the only female guinea pig in G-Force, voiced by Penélope Cruz) disgust when she was dressed up. "I look like Paris Hilton's Chihuahua!"

The Release

2009-09-14T01:22:00.002+08:00

Catch the video of an interview with Timothy J Alvin, on his first feature film, THE RELEASE.

Politics are for Bitches

2009-09-10T01:49:00.004+08:00

Written by: Zac Koh

So who hasn't been involved in politics, one way or another before?

I believed anybody who has any working experience would tell you they had been, or in the process of being in one. However, I think all these kinds of politics are way more exciting than the actual politics here in Singapore.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not wishing that the politics in Singapore would be more exciting, and I'm not in the position to comment anything about it, but being in a country like Singapore could get aunties really bored and resort to bothering themselves with Taiwan politics.

While I'm typing this post, my mum's outside commenting about Taiwanese politicians who were being discussed on a popular Taiwanese talk show. I seriously have no qualms about these shows, but if your mum's at home doing the same thing, having the set-top box to be on the same channel [read: Channel 9 x 6 on the green-coloured brand's cable], few hours a day, they are definitely more concerned about Taiwan politics than our very own.

I mean, my mum's knowledge on Singapore's government might probably be limited to who is the Member-of-Parliament in our area and a couple more of prominent figures, but I swear, she'd never know who is Minister of Education, Manpower, Defence and blah blah... [Neither do I. OK, probably I just know who's Minister-of-Defence.]

Anyway, back to politics. It just happens everywhere, even in my and probably everybody's camp. What else is new when you are in an environment, trying to be as comfortable as possible, while some people tend to go the extra miles? Politics weren't new to me, especially having 3 years of experiences in the service industry. [Mind you. This sector has more bitches than an office-environment.] But one thing not everybody knows, is why people tend to be bitchy when working. That brings me to the subject of this article, Politics are for Bitches. Why? Here are some reasons.

Your Guide to: Why Your Colleagues Turn Bitchy?

1) Had nothing better to do, a.k.a your working environment is too boring. These are the bitches who are born as one;

2) Had so much things to do that all the whining were delivered in the form of bitching. Therefore, here are the whiny bitches;

3) Had just enough things to keep them busy that they bitch for the sake of blending in. Here are the bitches who were influenced by another;

4) Were just minding his or her own business when he or she suddenly became the subject of bitching, and they did it with the mentality of returning the favour;

5) Were losers minding their own business when they became subject of bitching, and has no guts to retaliate that they put another bigger loser into the limelight;

And/Or

6) People who does nothing but who has a look that arouse people's interest to label them as bitches. Here are your innocent bitches.

It's hard not to bitch at least once in your life. The above are just some reasons. Of course, you can't tag any ONE of them to any individual as they might be more reason as to how one bitch had bitched in their life. What matters most is how you position yourself. Are you a real bitch, or are you in the process of changing, or are you a changed person already? Think about how to survive in your environment, and you might be surprised how bitching may/may not help at times. And because this world won't achieve peace anytime soon, the bitching will just go on. Bring a shield, but not the sword. You aimed to protect, not to kill.

Writer's Bio: Zac is one bitch himself. Knowing he can't change the fact, though he was a combination of a few reasons on the list above, he shall continue to bitch about people who make his life difficult. Sometimes, words kill. He takes it more like a form of entertainment.

Pro-SI (pronounced as Proxy)

2009-09-07T02:55:00.005+08:00

4 days to ORD. As the date draws nearer, I'm getting more and move excited about having a new life. However, I shouldn't mention that I'm also getting a little lost now with my directions in life, yet again.

There's a few things I have to mention, though.

1. Upcoming project - thezacandtimmyshow, coming soon?

2. Working on - supercockster, again, and finally?

3. Shifting current blog to new address?

4. More projects on blog!?

5. Shanghai!

For details, I will reveal it at a later date. As for now, catching Singapore Idol every now and then on Youtube seems quite fun. I see a few potential entertainer in Singapore Idol this time round, and a few potential singers too. Of course, there would be contestants who's potential to advance to the next stage without the real stuff, one just advance in the last episode. Well, the riches will definitely be in the Top 12 and eventually Top 6 because of their backing. I'm glad the judges had a 50% say this time. Let's just say that, at least it won't let history repeat itself, when much better singers were kicked out in the past.

YAWNS. RO STYLE!

2009-09-02T12:08:00.000+08:00

Safety Message of the Day: Everybody stay home.

Duty Blogger: Zac Koh

So it's freaking 9 (N. I. N. E. NINE!) DAYS to ORD and here I am, doing duty till the last breath. Oh well. I shall quote what some ***** (censored until ORD) would say, ** ****** *** (again, censored till ORD, as I don't want unnecessary quibbles and naggings till that day, though, it's pretty obvious).

Since I'm doing nothing right now and can't be doing anything else, I shall update my blog, in a long while, with sensible content.

1. My life had been happy thus far. Playing Restaurant City (among every other things) as and when I am able to and without being told what to do is just GREAT. Comparing my life months ago in a s**tty situation (censored for the purpose of... Erm... FUN!), this is a total contrast. And if you thought I might be sore who talks about it even till now, I am not gonna care bout what you say, CUZ:

I don't blog for your entertainment purpose
I am SHARING THE HAPPINESS with the people who are happy for me

Anyway, I know there are people who still doubt if I would change for the better, I don't think I change to prove anything yo those people. So, F**ked off if you are just here to see, if my relationship or I would fall.

2. On a lighter note, I'm still in the midst of accepting Giorgio Armani's offer. Its package is indeed very attractive, but I'm not sure how long more will I consider this as a career. (WHY DON'T ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE JOBS THAT I APPLIED GET BACK TO ME?) And Melvin, don't be worried if you are still jobless. You will get an offer soon. I will pray for you. LOL.

3. 9 more days to ORD, and I'm already looking beyond it! A trip to Bangkok in October will definitely be something special for me and my special someone. I couldn't wait, though it's still 7 weeks away. Oh, wait! When are we collecting the tickets?

4. Just did a little bit of myORD on NS Portal. The quizzes are TRICKY! Anybody done already? They asked questions that were never mentioned in the tutorial! Gotta guess lor. This is sucky.

5. Happy 21st Birthday to my dearest besite Mandy! You had been a wonderful friend for 5 years, and I wished that we would be celebrating each and everyone's birthday, many of us together, when we are 30 plus years old! You old b***h deserved a good day to rest, and that's today! By the way, time to get over whatever's in the past! THEY ARE NOT WORTH IT. EXes are EXes!

6. Anybody wanna da-xiao-ren with me soon? I have a few xiao-ren to da, and anybody who knows where to do it or are interested in it too are warmly welcome to join me! Gotta beat the s**t out of those people!

Quote of the day: That's it?

So I Will Be Working At...

2009-08-31T01:41:00.003+08:00

As of now, I will be accepting the offer by Club 21 for the job as a Sales Associate. How long will I work there, is another question, which is affected by many factors:

1. Career Advancement - if the company would groom me to take up more responsibilities.

2. Pay - you may not see the problem with it, but I need a job which allow me to pay off debts.

3. Passion - very important in sales-related job. Once you are no longer interested, no matter how much effort are put in, you still won't feel the enthusiasm to do it.

Therefore, there was the comtemplation before this weekend. Anyway, do come over ION Orchard soon to see me there!

Jobs At the Crossroad

2009-08-28T01:50:00.002+08:00

As those who had read my Facebook/Twitter updates had already know by now, that Club 21 had officially offered me an opportunity to work with them in their GIORGIO ARMANI store. This came as a surprised to me, whom had not took the interview seriously. However, I'm comtemplating. (I must had mentioned this in an earlier post right? Cuz this sounds so familiar.)

In any case, I'm still 2 weeks (OFFICIALLY) away from my ORD. As Timmy had suggested, I should not jump into GIORGIO ARMANI that soon. Retail might be my favourite industry, but not an industry that allows an evergreen career. Therefore, wish me luck in my further job hunt.

PS. As of press time, Zac had not decide if he will take up the offer. Do look out on Facebook/Twitter for updates!

Blog is Undergoing Changes. Please Be Patient!

2009-08-25T02:57:00.005+08:00

Jukebox will change format. :(

I hate this, but Jukebox will change format soon. This is because, not all music that I like have music videos, and not all music videos are allow to be play in the same region.

However, one familar format will be back. (That's comforting enough.)

And, the layout of the blog probably won't change (I like the colour, the layout, the font size and everything!), but it will look slightly different soon! Look out for the changes, SOON!

PG - Parental Guidance Needed (That's All, OK?)

2009-08-25T02:20:00.004+08:00

Warning: This post is SUPER CLEAN and FULLY CENSORED

(Censored my texts as I just finished reading Melvin's blog, and heard that SENSITIVE CONTENT CAN AFFECT ORD! Who knows what's sensitive and what's not right? PLAY SAFE)

S**t, s**t, s**t!

I hadn't been updating my blog for like... NEARLY 2 WEEKS! What had I been doing?

Anyway, reading M's blog (yes, I mentioned it again and again. Melvin you happy not? LOL!) did pressure me that little bit. About looking for a job. Recently, I caught up with Victor on the train and he encouraged me to send out more resumes. This is worrying. Cuz, as of now, I had only sent... 2, officially, at the recent Career Fair?

One comfort would be, I was recently approached by a manager of GIORGIO ARMANI (I didn't mean to use CAPITAL letters for the brand, but, GIORGIO ARMANI looks nicer than Giorgio Armani. Right?) to start a career with them as, as usual, my area of passion, SALES ASSOCIATE.

Of course, I had no qualms working sales, but the question is, how long more of sales would I be doing before I venture into other fields? It's not a field I would be working when I'm 40 years old and supporting my parents and my lifestyle with my partner. Though comtemplating, working now is better than jobless. I guess I shall not waste my time on landing on my dream job at the moment. I'm still young.

Other fields I'm looking at is the public sector. You read that right. Working for a government body. It's not a ricebowl that will be easily shatter by many factor, and there are benefits too. Like, more-regular standard working hours. However, I know the sacrifice too. I definitely would not be writing about work in my blog when I work in the government sector. It's too risky. (Now that's a reason that can shatter the ricebowl.)

Anyway, the weekends had been a BLAST! I was vomiting and having diarrhoea and it started last Friday. Best of all, the MC covers me till last Sunday, and I was scheduled for duties on both Friday and Sunday. Now imagine what are the other team members thinking in their head? Argh! But I can't be bothered. I hate that yellow liquid I vomited, and the white liquid I have to take as a result! EEW!

Oh, and before I go, it had been an eventful day, and I'm glad that you stay by my side, throughout. There are B****es out there trying to take us down, but you keep me, and us going. Thank you, and I love you.

SPDS Up the G.I Joe Lorry?

2009-08-13T00:52:00.004+08:00

I bet many of you had saw National Day Parade last Sunday. While many had said this was one of the nicer parade, one particular performance had created some buzz, especially with netizens on online forum, Hardwarezone. Yes, you probably guess it right, the SPDS performer who miss catching the rifle from his partner, causing the rifle to land squarely, on the floor, instead of his hand.

Online discussions had been critical, especially people speculating that the poor guy would get punishments such as extras. I just want to say, whoever you are, no performance would there be without every single one in the squad. To err is human, therefore, people who truly know and appreciate the performance would be looking at the performance in a full picture, instead of the little mistake you'd done.

Anyway, there were 2 movies I had watched recently! One being G.I. Joe, which feature Korean superstar (no, no, no. Not the Wonder Girl), Lee Byung Hun (whatever the spelling is, alright?) in his Hollywood debut, and the highly anticipated animation from Pixar, Up. Shall write a review bout both movies.

G.I. Joe exist in my memory as a cartoon which, I don't register any of its storyline in my memory, therefore, watching the movie was, to me, knowing the G.I. Joe from scratch. Consider the worst being the digital enhancements/animations, the actions make up for it. It's funny seeing Lee Byung Hun fighting in his ninja suit, though why he ultimately fought topless, which is equally funny in terms of effect, was beyond me. It's entertaining to see Rachel Nichols and Sienna Miller bitch-fight. But, the entertainment value stops there. Everything else, well, was easily-forgettable, just like the cartoon. The effects sent me to vertigo some time, but that wasn't a complement. They look fake. And as you guess it, there's no acting skill to even discuss about. 2.5/5

Up, Pixar's 10th offering, tap on yet another odd character (Remy in Ratatouille, The Incredibles in The Incredibles, Nemo in Finding Nemo, Wall-E in Wall-E), though, finally a story about human after so long. wasn't a story with much twists, and maybe that's why it connects with its audience so much, that, I cried, twice in the movie. I shall not say too much. Watch it for yourself! But an advice. Watching it in 3-D or not, don't make a difference. 4.5/5

Other upcoming movie that I would catch include:

Julie and Julia - starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Open October 15.

My Sister's Keeper - Cameron Diaz finally doing serious role! Open 10 September, FINALLY ANNOUNCED!

(500) Days of Summer - Katy Perry lookalike, Zooey Deschanel in this movie which isn't a 'love story', but a 'story about love', open, once again rescheduled, September 24.

Coco Avant Chanel - the English title used in Singapore, Coco Before Chanel, is so not avant-garde. Open 27th August, starring my favourite French actress, Audrey Tautou.

That's all for now. Less than 20 working days to ORD! (Random)

Growing Up

2009-08-07T15:11:00.003+08:00

Yes. I had been watching that retro drama, Growing Up recently. I wasn't a fan of English-language drama back then, and realized what a nice show I had been missing out. And oh my god. Look at the cast! That was so 1990s!

Anyway, I'm doing duty on the holiday weekend, which means I'm not going to enjoy it. But, it isn't half as bad, judging from the fact that it would be crowded everywhere. Speaking of National Day, I think the trailer for Singapore Idol, of them singing the national songs, only means making a fool out of themselves. Especially in this video.

Saw the Malay girl at around 17th second, singing the sentence 'Where that river always flow'? Come on lah, you are not singing Mariah Carey's song right? What's the point of singing like that? So superficial.

Anyway, updates later!

2009-08-03T23:56:00.003+08:00

Even more content is filling up my blog right now! Just integrated chat box back into my blog (check out side bar).

Anyway, I think I must had left out that I went for a briefing by Resorts World Sentosa, which was to search for talents to fill up its vacancy when it open, early next year. I was asked to send my resume, which I hope they would review it and give me a chance to impress the interviewers! Anyway, how great it is if you are working in the Integrated Resort? I shall keep my fingers cross, while serving the last 38 days of army!

Speaking of which, I started doing my FFI, which, I had no idea what it means. All I knew about it, was that it signifies ORD soon! Blood test today, dental appointment on the 19th and medical appointment on the 20th! After which, 3 weeks to ORD!

Anyway, on the phone with BB right now! Hope BB's doing fine. I love you.

New Element on Blog

2009-08-03T12:35:00.002+08:00

Added a Jukebox section, which include recent music video that I'm crazy about. If you notice, I included 2 other Wonder Girls music videos, but not Nobody! The reason being, I can't find the ideal and clear Korean version, which I like more.

Anyway, enjoy!

Hot Video

2009-08-03T11:34:00.002+08:00

I bet you had heard about this or seen it already, but it is so entertaining that I decided to post this anyway.

EFF-ING HILARIOUS

2009-08-01T10:26:00.000+08:00

I have to hand it up to Sacha Baron Cohen for writing the story of Bruno. Here's the official trailer, and I was so entertained! Especially the last scene.

"You swapped the baby for WHAT?"

EYEBROWS!

2009-07-24T14:05:00.002+08:00

In case you haven't seen this commercial yet, the latest Cadbury's advertisement is HILARIOUS!

I was laughing in the cinema so loudly when I saw this!

Check out the official website too.

DISGUSTED

2009-07-23T03:02:00.003+08:00

I'm deeply disgusted by what I heard about some people from an old friend, though those people only appeared in my past. You know who you are, and what you did will only do you more harm than you think. Be careful. =)

51 DAYS

2009-07-21T12:04:00.002+08:00

51 days and I'll be Operational-Ready. I feel like I'm in the middle of the crossroad, wondering where to go next. As much as I'm very certain of what I want in the future, I have no idea what to do in order to acquire it.

In any case, life still goes on. I guess it's only a matter of time before I discover my passion for something, just like what I was told.

51 days. Not a large numbers. I will survive, I believe.

NEW BLOG!??

2009-07-21T11:48:00.001+08:00

Behold my new blog layout for better viewing!

MARIO

2009-07-21T11:09:00.002+08:00

Counting down to my ORD, I'm also counting down to something big for me on the 22nd October. Well, it's not convenient for me to say now, though I must say a few of my friends had already knew about it.

Anyway, so there I was, minding my own business (not really, but I thought I die-die must put this sentence somewhere in the post. =P) when I saw this super cool thingy.

Funny. LOL. Enjoy!

Love of Siam and my love for MEE SIAM

2009-07-20T03:15:00.005+08:00

*IS IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO LIVE WITHOUT LOVING ANYONE?*

If you haven't watch 'The Love of Siam', or contemplating, or you think that it might be a boring movie, given its runtime of 160 minutes, PLEASE GO FREAKING CATCH IT.

First and foremost, THIS IS NOT just A GAY MOVIE.
It's a love story. Forbidden love were popular topics right up to the 90s, when the background of the couple were just so extreme the family, mostly mothers, would step into the relationship and order it to be stop. I remember seeing period drama/movie when the typical following happened:

1. The girl came from a rich family, and the boy is a poor scholar.
2. The boy came from a wealthy family, and the girl was a prostitute.
3. Both if their backgrounds were unknown. All we know is, one of them is dead, and came back as a ghost.

Aren't those forbidden love too?

Second, find out why GV decided to pick up this film 19 months after its release.
No matter what the story is about, showing a film like Love of Siam is rather risky, especially with MDA, which won't go easy on the 'ka-zah'. When I know that GV picked up this movie, I was still confused with their decision (note that I remained skeptical about watching the film and was crazy about the movie after I watched it). Plus, it's such an old film, and DVD should had made their ways to Thailand retail shops already. After all, screening a film which won't guarantee a box office returns added more risk to it. The turnout for the opening night was alright, but how about subsequent screenings?

Fortunately, the third reason is why you should watch it.

IT'S FREAKING 160 MINUTES. WORTH YOUR TICKET PRICE.

OK I WAS KIDDING.

Of course, touching on the topic of same-sex relationship would spark off some controversies. Therefore, my advice is to go in there and expect nothing, and you might be surprised, just like me.

Here's the official trailer.

And, if you had already watched the film and was wondering what's that old Chinese song that was played on the piano in the movie, being the sharp-eyed me, this was the song.

明月千里寄相思-吳鶯音

夜色茫茫罩四周，
天邊新月如鉤，
回憶往事恍如夢，
重尋夢境何處求；
人隔千里路悠悠，
未曾遙問心已愁，
請明月代問候，
思念的人兒淚常流；
月色朦朦夜未盡，
桌上寒燈光不明，
伴我獨坐苦孤零；
人隔千里無音訊，
欲待遙問終無憑，
請明月代傳信，
寄我片紙兒慰離情。

So, is it possible for us to live without loving someone? My answer is NO, and I'm certain about answering it. =)

SUPER RANDOMNESS

2009-07-15T03:30:00.002+08:00

I was blog-hopping a little (by little I do mean a little) and I thought that "hey man, it's high time you update your blog too. It's been a while". Not that anybody might have missed you, but being someone who don't have the 'fine hobby' (which I interpret as something you would do when you have too much time) of writing in a diary, I thought blogging might help a little. Who knows, I might have amnesia and online resources like my blog can lead me back?

OK whatever I had written on top was like totally random, which is understandable when I'm still awake at 3:33 A.M. It's duty tomorrow, and with tomorrow done, there would be another 8 this month. GOSH! HOLY S**T.

I watched many movies lately, and I have to recommend Sunshine Cleaning. It stars Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin. Watch the trailer!

Funny huh!? The movie is in cinema right now, though you can download the movie already, as I found out. =(

And don't label yourself outdated watching a 1990s movie. I was watching Pretty Woman the VERY FIRST TIME a while back and it was great, and looking at the DVDs I owned, I would certainly want to catch American Beauty ASAP! In fact, I owned a couple more movie from the 90s, like Romeo + Juliet, which I would want to watch soon. Oh well. My movie debts.

Speaking of 'few' and 'couple', I read this joke off Readers' Digest:

I asked my mum, 'how many is a couple?', and my mum replied '2. Or 3.' Which explains why her marriage failed.

OUCH.

Anyway if you have the spare cash, do get yourself a ticket to watch W!LDRICE's Own Time Own Target. I was so entertained by the double-billed, 2 hours, play-cum-musical. Next time you flipped through Straits Times' Life!, read its reviews. :)

With that, I'm ending my super-random post. And if I were to wonder in the future about the origin of my randomness, look beside myself and see the person who is still there by your side. I love you.

80 DAYS!

2009-06-22T01:40:00.003+08:00

Time never passes by in a different speed, it's just what we are doing that keep us thinking that time pass slower or faster.

In a blink of eyes, I'm only 80 days away from my ORD. There's a lot to look forward to, yet a lot left behind. It was only when I met a BMT friend some time back that I realised it. It does seems like yesterday when I was enlisted, and so much memories are still so vivid. Yet, they are more than a year and a half ago already. Field camp, IPPT, SOC, SPDS, NDP, SAF Day and a lot other events will be a history for me when I finish my NS.

Perhaps the pressing issue for me would be the plans after ORD. Honestly, I have none, except for the Bangkok trip in October. I think living in happiness is more important than making plans and get disappointed by it when the plans don't come true, isn't it? That's why, my resolution of the period after my ORD, would be to live my life happily, even if it is already a fact now.

Last 80 days. Let those who is going to be ORD on the 11th of September, and I, have a safe and peaceful 80 days.

On a less serious note, I'm going Thailand in October! Yes, I mentioned it earlier, but I'm just to excited to contain the excitement! It's been many many years since I last visited Thailand, and I must say, with my many testimonials from friends who had been there in recent years, it's only making me living in anticipation each day! My 22nd birthday present for myself? A well deserved holiday!

NS is a CRIME

2009-06-09T00:54:00.002+08:00

I certainly must say that I agree with EVIL RABBIT.

NS IS A CRIME! BUT... Hey. Left with 94 DAYS!

Young Zacoria

2009-06-04T00:16:00.003+08:00

I know it had been almost some time since I said that I would catch Young Victoria, but I only saved it till the day before. What's more, it was a back-to-back movie session with Timmy, and watching Terminator Salvation before Young Victoria.

Terminator Salvation wasn't as bad as people had told me. At least, the effects could be compared to Transformers. In fact, both Timmy and I agree that would had been harder to make due to the complexity and number of the machinery. I just wonder why Christian Bale was credited the main lead, if not for him being John Connor in the movie, when Sam Worthington had obviously a bigger role than him. The story line wasn't bad, but they leave the door open for a sequel, so as to say, the movie seems a little incomplete, unlike Transformers or Star Trek, which closes more appropriately, though sequel of Transformers would be in cinema in less than 3 weeks time. 3.5/5

Young Victoria had got to be the best period drama movie I had watched over the past years! Not only Emily Blunt had improved so much in her acting, the editing appeared to be good too, leaving the movie a fast tempo one. The soundtrack of the movie was wonderful and used at the right moments throughout the movie, and the sets were amazing. Note that the last period drama movie I watched was The Duchess (starring Keira Knightly), and in contrast to Young Victoria, The Duchess was much slower and somewhat boring. Though the movie might not be 100% accurate when it comes to documenting the life of the queen, the script won't be a letdown to moviegoers. 4/5

While many movies are coming up, here are a few that I would want to watch:
1) Blood
2) Hannah Montana: The Movie (It was No. 1 in US. I have to figure out why.)
3) 500 Days of Summer
4) Ice Age 3
5) Up
6) Coraline (In 3D)
7) Public Enemy (Christian Bale, AGAIN?)

The list could go on and on, but these movies can keep me busy for weeks. Hopefully I can get hold on the poster of 500 Days of Summer too! Boo.

Oh. Before I signed off, a dedication using the sentence Prince Albert said to Queen Victoria.

"I would love you to my last breath."

Same same.

Lucky Streak.

2009-05-29T01:37:00.004+08:00

In my last post, I mentioned that I won premiums to 'Angels and Demons', which include a poster, a notebook, a keychain and 2 tees. Unfortunately, I have yet taken the photos of the stuffs, but just have one thing to say. It's way too cool.

I'd checked it out online and found out that the poster is around 50 bucks (now how's that?) and I don't think the keychain and notebook is for sale. Oh I must really mention the notebook, which is a half-leather-cover notebook. That's just so cool can? Anyway I had tucked my poster safely with the other original movie posters that I own, which are Sex and the City and Hairspray.

On top of that, I was recently notified that I had also won myself movie passes from Shaw and premiums of the movie, Young Victoria, which includes the poster and 2 notebooks. The lucky streak is in, and I know it won't go away. :)

Recently I had a little issue which would taint my NS life. I'm quite upset by it, but well, I lived with it and had eventually got over. I wouldn't say I'd never err in my NS life, but I believed in second chance. Let this be a lesson for me, and to look ahead for what's in store for me. I won't enjoy the last 4 months of NS, but I won't dread it too, in general.

I will take shots of the premiums soon, and also a must see, my handphone. Till then, I shall leave my post as it is now. And yes, Pinkdot would be blog about this weekend. I know I'm quite late, but the photos aren't with me right now, and I won't blog about such an event if I don't post any photos. If I don't have any post this weekend about that, well, there's still Restaurant City on Facebook where you can catch me at. Catch me if you can, though. :P

I know I was being super random, but ya, that's my blogging style, and I'm glad I got it back, after not blogging like this for more than 2 years. The remaining of my life would be better, I know. Thanks for being here dear.

Movies and Play

2009-05-21T00:12:00.004+08:00

I have so much to say, but I'm simply too tired to blog about it. I was sick in the morning and had dragged myself to the doctor. No worries, as I had took my medication and would be able to return to work soon. With some rest, I was able to carry out most duties. Really, no worries.

Here's a recap for the past week till now, starting with watching ANGELS AND DEMONS.

ANGELS AND DEMONS was a good movie. Good. Not great. Unlike THE DA VINCI CODE, ANGELS AND DEMONS was much simpler. Less the complications, ANGELS AND DEMONS had only storyline to keep the audience glued to their seats. The storyline, however strong, could not be compare to that of THE DA VINCI CODE. So I could say it scores an average to me. Anyway, the bomb is quite cocky, but the effects are good, especially (LOOKOUT FOR) the skies and the fountain after the explosion. 3.5/5

Some other movies I watched recently also includes SELL OUT and STAR TREK. I will get to STAR TREK later, but SELL OUT, a Comedy/Musical movie made in Malaysia, was really full of surprises. Firstly, it's a musical movie with new, original songs. Secondly, the jokes used were really funny. It's that kinda joke that requires you to just understand basic conversation to understand it, which, Jack Neo was doing many years ago. These were the kinda jokes that actually tickle the audiences. The first 30 minutes might be hypnotising, and afterwhich, the movie became outrageously funny. Catch it at Cathay soon! 3/5

STAR TREK. Need me say more? Strong storyline, marvelous effects and a cast that would not bored you more than a minute throughout the whole movie. GO WATCH IT! 5/5

Did I also mention I watch the Chinese musical, 天冷就回来/If There're Seasons...? It came as a surprise from me to someone to be there for the last show in the re-run, and it was really good. I think making a musical out of songs written by 梁文福 was a challenge. Not that his works are not diversifying in terms of themes, but they are too diversified for a musical. Moreover, many of his works were part of our growing up process. To re-arrange the songs that would please the audience wouldn't be all that easy. All I could say is, the performance was great and I enjoyed myself.

Tim was lucky again, that he won tickets to the premiere of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2. Just came home from it. The movie score an average to me for its weak storyline and boring momentS throughout the movie. I shall not say much here, but it's really disappointing. 3/5

In my next post, as a reminder to myself, I'll blog about:
1. Pinkdot
2. My ANGELS AND DEMONS premiums!
3. There's no number 3.

It's a Good Day

2009-05-14T01:35:00.002+08:00

13th May 2009. A good day.

Firstly, the day marks my 20th month in serving the nation. 4 more months to go!

Secondly, I PASSED MY IPPT! This is exceptionally happy for me, as I seems so far away from even passing, 3 months ago, when my Pull-Up was a ZERO. Besides passing, I even got a SILVER!

Thirdly, and generally, I ran into trouble lately, but thanks to all the people who gave me the encouragement. Though it hasn't been fully resolve, it's halfway there.

Fourthly, I watched ANGELS and DEMONS already! This movie is very different from The DA VINCI CODE, so all the people who expect something like that, don't hold your expectation too high.

And lastly, I had subway again! Subway Melt rock! So is Chicken Breast. And Cold Cut Trio. Haha. I HEART SUBWAY!

Ultimately, there's someone to look forward to everyday. It's a good day.

OMG!

2009-05-10T00:13:00.002+08:00

Oh my god. Star Trek must be my favourite movie for this year yet, unless, if Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen decided to outdo it.

Here is the End Credits for the movie, which was an ultimate track. Unlike other fantasy movie, this track was not all epic. It's kinda nostalgic too. Enjoy it, while I work on the review of the movie.

Anyway, ANGELS AND DEMONS next week! Can't wait!

act-zac-ly

2009-05-06T02:10:00.003+08:00

I can't describe how happy I was in the past week and the days leading up to today. Not only did I visit WILD WILD WET for the FIRST TIME, I finally got to meet up with my dear friend, Mandy, best of all, some misunderstanding between my mum and I were finally resolved!

I shall not go into details, as it would be as long and as boring as a Taiwan drama, but getting the approval of my mum was something I never thought I would accomplish. I have to tell mum, though she may not be as advanced in technology to read this, that I feel really good talking to you about my issues.

Oh is anyone still in a daze regarding the AWARE Saga? The Straits Times, dated 4th May, can be of great help, though you can always GOOGLE about it. Since the episode is over, I might be a little bit late but I must say that I'm supportive of the old guards, for their belief in helping women, 'regardless of race, language or religion'. Sounds familiar, huh?

Some photos!

Meeting up Mandy could never make me feel sick!

The latest player on Mandy's bed (sounds wrong hor?), Tasi Baby!

And this is so set to be my new MSN picture. Wait. It's in use already?

I want the DBS PRO-FAMILY TEDDY BEAR! They must be teddy bears who are PRO in something right? Erm... No? Then maybe I can use them as dart boards? Pretty please.

Pigs. Ba-bi.

2009-04-30T01:42:00.002+08:00

I feel like pigs nowadays. Literally.

Not that I'm fat like one of them, though it's quite shocking to see that I had gained some fat mass during the last 2 weeks, even if I did snack on the whole packet of Dorito's and a couple of other unhealthy food.

OK now I see why.

Anyway the real reason behind me feeling like a pig is with this swine flu. It's the Chinese name though. 猪流感. It's spread from one person to another.

*The Killer's 'Human' playing in background*
Are we Human? Or are we piglets?

My randomness frightens me. BABI.

NO!

2009-04-30T00:50:00.002+08:00

NO!

OK this is lame.

I'm thinking of spoofing some of the hottest songs now. How's that? I may need help from friends though. For the fun of it.

NO!

Guess I heard the reply. More photos soon!

WOW WOW WETTED

2009-04-29T23:57:00.003+08:00

If you see a 21 year old being drag out of the pool because he can't get back to the side, what do you think had happened?

A. He can't swim
B. He had a cramp
C. All of the above
D. None of the above.

The answer was A, because I was the guy who freaking can't reach the bottom of the pool and had to be drag out by the lifeguard. Damn malu.

And guess which pool was I pull out from?

WILD WILD WET.

Damn MALU.

So, if you see a 21 year old being drag out of the pool because he can't get back to the side, due to him not being able to swim, would you help? I would.

Right.

Fish Spa Down Revolutionary Road

2009-04-29T03:02:00.003+08:00

I shall recap in a very short post about the interesting happenings lately, as it's eff-ing 3:30 A.M. already!

Anybody who had been to Marina Square might had noticed this wellness shop where people dip their legs into a pool of... FISHES. Right. I'm talking about fish spa.

The fishes, named Garra Rufa, is nicknamed the Nibble Fish or Kangal Fish. They are found in the Northern and Central Middle East and they feed on the DEAD SKINS! SO what the people were doing was to let the fishes eat the dead skin on themselves! What does that sounds like? I think it's pretty cool. So when I was told of trying it, I was only a little reluctant (due to my shrinking wallet), since it's much cheaper elsewhere.

The experience was so FUN can? I can't remember how loud my voice were when I was laughing with the itchiness I experienced. The result, was that my skin became smoother! I definitely gonna mark that place down so I will remember to visit them once in a month to have my DEAD SKIN EATEN! I will post the address here, and hopefully by the next visit I could get hold of some pictures, though it was stated that no photo-taking was allowed. But trust me, my expressions were taken down on photos by the tourists who was attracted to the laughter. :)

Recently I caught a few decent flicks and would recommend them to my friends. As my campmates had already heard so much about it, I definitely recommend Gran Torino. It's a very simple story, but the movie by Clint Eastwood wouldn't let you feel too bored. 4.5/5

Knowing by Nicholas Cage wasn't half as bad. I mean the effects, because I don't really like Cage in any movie. He just appear to me as a WHINEY old man in every movie since National Treasure. The story, however would seem familiar to the people who are very well-versed in the Bible, as I found out that the story had a seemingly strong resemblence to the story of Noah's Ark, just, with much emphasis. 3.5/5

17 Again wasn't a bad story for a chick flick (and finally one without the bitches in the movie), but my experience wouldn't be that bad if those crazy bitches didn't escape from the screen and seated themselves right at the back of the theatre, screaming out for Zac Efron. I mean, go home and shout can? It's not as if it's a very big deal or Efron acted really well. It's really not. 2.5/5

Revolutionary Road on the big screen was my second experience down that road. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCarpio had such chemistry that Leonardo was so into the character that I feel that it was his best piece of work till now. Winslet's character was very flat, yet she's an actress who can draw you into her world that I actually feel the ups and downs in her mind, rather than the flat emotions as seen on the character. I sympathize with her character. Seriously. 4/5

Oh and I officially list Chin Chow as my favourite dessert. What could possibly be as healthy and cheap as Chin Chow? Beancurd? Maybe. But I prefer something that taste a little like Chinese medicine.

I need honey.

Why Complicate Things?

2009-04-27T00:59:00.001+08:00

I think the most rewarding thing about talking to someone who has a lot on his mind is to get a lot of my mind too, though that wasn't very much a compliment to both who-I-am-talking-about and I.

I shall not, and not within my limit, to list out whatever had been discussed, but it all shows one thing, that, to me, things which are meant to be kept simple are complicated by men ourselves. It's not that I hated English classes while I was in school, but, in layman term, a thing is a thing, and whoever 'improved' English came up with the silliest idea to define many a thing, things.

This applies so much to love. Love is love. Why should there be mistrust when you love a person? Because men ourselves complicate things so much that relationships can be short term or long term. Ultimately, a love which don't last, is just 'like'. A like that faded, which could be scary sometimes when it turn into hatred. Love, are lasting. Love, are not definable. I could not comprehend when my ex asked me what I love about that relationship. Love is love. There's no reason. It's just unconditional. What I like about, though, was the memory and the lessons I'd learnt to apply in my future relationships.

So ultimately, why complicate things? Language sucks. And it causes misunderstanding.

Love, is still love.

Jobs and Musical

2009-04-21T18:03:00.000+08:00

Trust me. I miss working. Less than 5 months from my ORD and I'm already job-hunting could already be very apparent about it. Let me go through my list of dream jobs and see if how many remain as my dream.

Air-steward?

Actor?

Retail?

Customer Service?

F&B?

I need a path. I can't be still confused over what I want to do in life when I'm so near to my ORD.
Time is precious. Or you can say that I'm worried about my future. I mean, why should I not get worried? I already feel incompetent in some aspects of my life, why should I still be easy on my life in the future?

Anyway, worrying about the future is of no use. I rather put in the effort to make my life easier at this point of time, and enjoy.

My holiday plans during these 2 weeks are FOILED! Luckily, there are a lot of things for me to burn the 2 weeks of boredom.

A lot of gym?

Desperate Housewives?

Ugly Betty?

Gossip Girl (finally)?

30 Rock?

The Office (finally too)?

Interviews!?

Sentosa!

Oh and while I'm not hooked to theatre yet, I'll be watching W!ldrice's Own Time Own Target in July! So excited about it. To date, I'd watched 2 stage play, namely Dark Knuts and Defending the Caveman, and they did not very much disappoint a new audience like me. I hope it's only getting better.

However, there might be 3 musicals that I'll be missing out, which I'm a little bit upset. The Broadway Musical, Cats, The Theatre Practice's If There Are Seasons... and Selina Tan's $ing Dollars. Sigh... I'm looking at the bright side though, as a little bird told me that Chicago would bring its original cast to Singapore next year, and W!ldrice will be spoofing Beauty and the Beast soon! Oh man, I can't wait. O.K. I can. Let me save up first!

Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me

2009-04-20T04:03:00.000+08:00

Heard this song from a friend's handphone, and I thought it's a very beautiful song. The thing is, I used to have this song in my iPod before I sent it for repair, but I never seems to notice it. Well, here goes. By the way, I would appreciate if anybody could lend me the DVD to Toy Story 2. :)

When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour spent together
Lives within my heart
And when she was sad
I was there to dry her tears
And when she was happy
So was I
When she loved me

Through the summer and the fall
We had each other that was all
Just she and I together
Like it was meant to be
And when she was lonely
I was there to comfort her
And I knew that she loved me

So the years went by
I stayed the same
But she began to drift away
I was left alone
Still i waited for the day
When she'd say "i will always love you"

Lonely and forgotten
Never thought she'd look my way
She smiled at me and held me just like she use to do
Like she loved me, when she loved me

When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour spent together
Lives wintin my heart
When she loved me

LOVE

2009-04-18T12:26:00.000+08:00

Love...

Often delusional.
Often sensational.
Often, questionable.

What is love?

Being in love would bring one into the world of his own, living in a world he weave out of dreams, expectations and feelings.
Being in love would bring one's courage to defend what he needs to protect.
Being in love would question one's ability to think, for his emotions are under the control of his feelings.

What is feeling, then?
Where do we feel, about feeling?

The heart?
I say, the brain.

Heart does not think. It don't do thinking.
Heart does feel, but the sensor in each and every mind do all the necessary actions for the heart to feel.

Love, is not something that can be define, then.
'I feel love', don't sounds concrete, when feelings are not meant to be defined.
'I think love', don't sounds logical, for we had been too used to feeling things with the heart.
'I found love'. An action done by the brain, or the heart?

I say, the heart.

Brain does not feel. It controls how one feels.
Brain does feel, for feeling is totally what a brain does to make it exist. A subset.

LOVE.
Confusing.
Passionate.
Fact.
Illusions?

Gym

2009-04-15T00:02:00.000+08:00

After less than 2 months of hitting the gym, I had seen visible results.

Firstly, my tummy, is GONE! In its place are visible muscles! God, I'm so happy.

Secondly, I focused on training on my arms, and the fats on my biceps and triceps area are pretty much gone too! Most importantly, my triceps are hard. Did I mention I can do up to 5 pull ups already, when I can do none 2 months ago?

Thirdly, my metabolism rate had increased so much I got hungry ever so easily that burning of fats are also as fast as I intake food. I have to take at least 5 meals a day in order to satisfy myself, and I can get so hungry it develop into stomach aches.

Forthly, I realized hitting the gym regularly can hit up some decent conversation with my colleagues, when I can give them a piece of my mind about food. Yes, I'm much more conscious about what I'm eating already, though I can get careless some times still. And fruits are my best friend now. They are just so irresistable.

And lastly, hitting the gym really changed my life. Thank you (you know I'm referring to you) for bringing me there. I don't aim to look damn good, but I aim to keep fit. :)

Realise

2009-04-06T19:43:00.000+08:00

2 weeks that I didn't blog, nothing much had changed.

Perhaps.

I realized Singaporean are not very beaten with the economic slowdown, even if survey shows that Singaporean are most gloomy about it.

I realized close friends and best friend may not meet you very often, but when you finally meet, it could get quite crazy.

I realized I'm 5 months away from ORD, which I'm totally not prepare for it.

I realized being bold and holding on to my decision, like I used to be, to my colleagues, could be quite fun.

I realized some people around me can be quite hypocritical.

I realized I like to cook, though I can be quite lousy at it.

I'd grown to realize love is dispensible, but when one is in love, the only dispensible thing is yourself.

And if you manage to be yourself, you are loved, and not being loved for who you are expected to be.

Now I realized I hadn't been having a conversation with my dad for a while.

Quite a lot had changed, ain't it?

Directions.

2009-03-21T10:16:00.000+08:00

Hello there. You are looking at my new blog.

Why? The previous blog had loads of memories that allow me to track back all the happenings up to 3 years ago, but aren't those memories one of the several reasons that keep one in his comfort zone and not move on? I think it applies to me, and as an attempt to live, as a new person, or even if not, a person who would not be hinder by his past.

Anyway, since it's a new blog, I decided that I have to come up with new directions. Instead of blogging about my everyday life, which is quite difficult to keep up with even for myself, I will write reviews about the movies I watched, albums I heard, and even jokes to share. Keep a look out, as I work on both this blog and also another upcoming project, The Supercockster.