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Movie Review: Suckseed

2011-09-16T20:46:00.001+08:00

Verdict: Great performance from all the actors + actress (with many of them, being first time acting), great presentation of Thailand's local music group. Great script writing to make this movie worth watching.

Many of us would have seen Thai advertisement - the funniness is no worse than HK or Japanese's humour.

Many of us would have seen Thai horror movie - many of us have perception of Thai movie = horror movie.

Try this movie - you will know that Thai movie industry is way beyond just horror movies.

In the past one year I have closer encounter with Thai people. So in a way, I would want to learn their language - the quickest way is to watch movie or listen to Thai music.

OK, back to the movie.

This movie tells how a group of young people, striving to succeed (hence 'suckseed') in the music competition.

I watched it with Jen and my dad.

All of us like it.

This comedy delivers what it should deliver.

I shared some same thoughts as my father:
i) The movie is all-rounded. It shows that Thai kids can act (the scene in the classroom - all the children acted naturally)
ii) The movie managed to introduced some Thai rock music groups - which, I believe, many of the non-Thai people won't know them before this movie.
iii) It is a movie with proper ending (many of the movies nowadays have 'strange ending', which you won't know what is it trying to say)

My personal view: I like how the movie shows the atmosphere when you listen to music - it really feels like someone is beside you, talking to you about how you feel.

The beginning part of the movie, which talked about their childhood - reminds me of Fan Chan, another well delivered movie.

As the walkman generation evolved into discman generation - then into iPod generation (yep, the evolution is 'subconsciously' shown in the movie): people grew up and have chosen different path to move forward.

I'll repeat what I had just mentioned earlier: By watching this movie, you will understand that why Thai people can produce funny advertisement, and their movie industries are definitely more than just horror movies.

I would definitely invite all of my friends to watch this movies.

Rating: 9.5/10

P/S: This post is dedicated to all my Thai colleagues whom I have worked with. Thanks and it is great to know all of you! One day we will definitely suckseed na krub!

Back?

2011-09-01T16:12:00.002+08:00

I hope I'm back... in a way.

In the past one year, many things happened, many thoughts processed, many things learned.

With my beloved Jen Jen, I'll be on another chapter.

Let's see how it goes.

在一起

2011-03-14T22:35:00.004+08:00

這世界上有錢的人很多，有錢又有閒的人更多，但有多少有錢人，是在幫助有需要的人，而不是去傷害人？前陣子經歷了些事，讓我非常厭惡利益至上的人，心想怎麼會有心機那麼重的人，為了自己去傷害別人，還到處散播謠言，我可以解釋甚至辯駁，但是我甚麼都沒有做，因為，沒有必要跟這樣的人一般見識，就讓時間證明一切，誰是誰非！

日本的地震，大家在為這災害默哀，同時間我也為自己默哀，因為我承認自己確實看錯了人，也對人性不了解，才會造成遺憾。謝謝上帝給我機會，讓我重新開始自己的人生，過去所浪費在它人身上的時間，就讓我今後的努力來做補救吧。

金錢確實可以包裝外在，但是內心的醜陋是遮蓋不了的，更何況相由心生，如果把它的金錢拿走，那沒有內在的人，就甚麼都沒有了。

筱雲：我們被細菌感染了
小西：不怕，有白熊牌抗菌保護着，以後不會再讓壞人欺負你
筱雲：可是。。。
小西：真的啦。。。我們手拉手，一起走，更何況它只是小小的細菌
筱雲：踢！

发生（happen）

2011-01-12T23:43:00.000+08:00

The right thing only 发生（happen） in right person

真的

2010-11-19T22:43:00.004+08:00

愛對了就是不一樣
當一切都是那麼的自然
自然到家裡擺放她的私人杯子
自然到下班後想馬上回家抱她
讓我體會
愛，原來可以幫助心跳加速
還有，那不知覺的笑
和，前所未有的安全感

我決定好好的保護她
像保護我的家人一樣

幸福的一天

2010-11-18T00:36:00.002+08:00

做了好多事

遇见朋友，走山，吃早餐（换蛋），做爱做的事，看戏，吃粥，睡午觉，去mamak，去carrefour，一起奋斗，吃水果。

晚安。

Time Machine

2010-08-23T23:41:00.008+08:00

昨晚忽然有靈感，寫出了這篇短篇故事：

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過了五十年，他終於製造出了時光機，能讓她回到過去。

她步上時光機之前，很興奮地對他說：

等我完成了心願，我馬上回來找你。你就等那麼一下而已。

他說：你完成了心願，你的人生也會改變了。

我們也不可能見面了。

她說：不會的，我心裡有你，這種感覺，是沒那麼容易毀滅的。

他說：好吧，能讓你開心，當然是值得一試的，不過，你能回去完成心願後，再把這個字條交給二十五年前的我嗎？

她說：好啊，那麼，你就得晚點才能見到我了，你以為我是超人阿，要休息也。

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果然，完成了心願後，男女的記憶，都變了，他們也變得，不曾相見了。

唯一沒變的，是她手上的字條。

字條上寫著要送去的地址與年份，也寫著 - "一定要送去!"

女生按着資料，用時光機去到一個男生的家。

那男生，也正在製造着時光機。

兩個人，在本來以後的世界，是相愛的。

可是，現在，他們卻像陌生人一樣的打招呼。

女：你好，你在做著什麼啊？我也有這架東西也，只是我不知道它是什麼。我只是按照說明書，忽然間可以來到這裡。

男：嗨，你好，呃，這是時光機，我已造了25年都還沒造好。

女：啊？真的哦，我是過來傳這個字條給你的。

男：哦好。

女：你，就一直在做這個東西嗎？

男：是啊，我都有個心願，就是想回到未來，看這個時光機能為我做些什麼，看我活得怎樣。

男的看了字條，對女生說：

不過，我覺得，這樣子，對很多人都不公平，我們，去吃個午餐，如何？

女：好啊。

他們從此就這樣認識，拍拖，到結婚。

字條上寫的是

"傳這個字條給你的，是你的真愛，你別再浪費時間，研究時光機了"

"你已經浪費了25年，沒得愛她"

Sensitive

2010-08-19T23:52:00.003+08:00

I think Malaysians are nowadays quite mature, if not much more mature than they are - 10 years ago.

So if you wanna say that the country's security will be affected by some opinion on air - hello,

I think those who think that national security has been compromised - I think they deserve to watch more Hollywood movie to see the real meaning of 'national security compromisation'

Whatever :)

Video: Smile

2010-08-16T22:40:00.001+08:00

If you ask me what's the first person that comes into my mind now, and can make me smile,

That's her :)

Video: Black Cherry

2010-08-13T22:31:00.002+08:00

Since year 2007 or 2008, I've been listening to a genre of music, which is also Weihan's favorite - Chillout.

Interesting thing about the video - it's indeed in black cherry colour ;)

And by listening to this song, it reminds me of my love, Jen.

I don't know - but I know I do miss her now :)

Lyrics

Movie Review: Despicable Me

2010-08-09T20:45:00.004+08:00

Verdict: Apart from fun, there's no better word to describe this movie

It is indeed a fun movie - the graphic comes with good standard, funny scene that guaranteed to make the children and you laugh.. etc

This movie reminds me of the Mad comic's Spy vs Spy

But this movie is the cheerful version though.

It's good to have a laugh with this movie :)

Rating: 8/10

幸福

2010-08-09T19:09:00.002+08:00

當你想起與她一起
並知道每個下一秒

不必一言一語
都可以
充滿開心與喜悅

那就是幸福

繁星

2010-08-07T10:54:00.002+08:00

思念化成了
天上的繁星

繁星編制了
這一份愛情

Quote of the Day

2010-08-04T11:17:00.003+08:00

More like, a lesson of the day - I'm reading an article about people management, and found this interesting, especially for my work:

“If you should try to understand me
Through the eyes of your experiences,
Your only understanding will be
Misunderstanding.
For we have walked different paths
And have known different fears.
And that which brings you laughter just
Might bring me tears.

So if you can learn to accept me
And the strange things I say and do,
Maybe through your acceptance
You will gain understanding.”

Sea Creatures

2010-08-03T13:10:00.002+08:00

Scientist founds some unusual sea creatures around the Australian water.
via BBC

Yesterday

2010-07-28T10:10:00.002+08:00

I pressed a reset button.

And pffffffffffffffffffffft

All the things are gone forever.

She's the One

2010-07-27T14:38:00.001+08:00

The song title says it all.

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I was her she was me
We were one we were free
And if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

We were young we were wrong
We were fine all along
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
When you get to where you wanna go
And you know the things you wanna know
You're smiling
When you said what you wanna say
And you know the way you wanna play
You'll be so high you'll be flying

Though the sea will be strong
I know we'll carry on
Cos if there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

When you get to where you wanna go
And you know the things you wanna know
You're smiling

When you said what you wanna say
And you know the way you wanna say it
You'll be so high you'll be flying

I was her she was me
We were one we were free
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
Yeah she's the one

If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one
She's the one

If there's somebody calling me on
She's the one

Download

Lucky

2010-07-27T11:38:00.003+08:00

From super impossible queue up (spent almost 3 hours)

And super disappointment

To this one.

I think I'm lucky.

Oh sorry, I mean,

We're lucky :)

Sebastian

2010-07-23T11:22:00.002+08:00

Emoody & Sebastian on the way to airport.

For your information, Sebastian is now in New Zealand.

As his brother, of course I wish him all the best - cos he's gonna celebrate his birthday alone in New Zealand.

Oh I mean he's gonna have fun - cos I haven't been to New Zealand before. :-3

探險

2010-07-20T19:39:00.000+08:00

很多人沒那麼幸運出過國。

看著那地球儀，就想著，如果我能和她一起去地球上至少20%的國家旅行 - 那真的是很幸運了。

回到現實 - 要得努力賺錢咯

Video: Love Is All Around

2010-07-20T15:33:00.002+08:00

It's an old song, but to listen to it with the right person -

It gives special feeling.

呵護

2010-07-20T09:36:00.000+08:00

看著她在我手心畫的心型，感覺上，就像是她再次把她的心，交給我呵護。

除了呵護，我還是會呵護。

Jen Is Love

2010-07-19T13:51:00.001+08:00

Oasis的一首歌。歌詞還蠻接近我思我想我感覺。

找一天，得重唱成"Jen is Love"。

吉他部分，蠻難彈。

夜市場

2010-07-19T10:25:00.002+08:00

忽然回想起上個禮拜與她第一次逛夜市場 - 還蠻好玩

撇開斷拖鞋雨淋汗不說

能與她一起，吃得飽飽的。

能和她一起鬥講： “這個東西，那個國家有 - 那個國家，很好玩厚”

能和她一起，跳tone（英文所謂的random）聊天

感覺幸福。

功夫小子

2010-07-18T12:19:00.001+08:00

那是我們在一起後，看的第一套電影。

真的沒想到，小孩還真的能打得那麼的狠。

電影我給6/10分，原因是故事方面，多少還算有點老套。

不過，跟她看戲，開心是10/10分啦 :D

Story for You, and Her

2010-07-17T09:47:00.006+08:00

Title: Story for You, and Her
Music: 2010
Lyrics: 2010
Short Notes: 這首歌，是寫給我女人的歌。還沒有有機會錄製 - 因為，我們都還蠻忙的 :P

嗯，是的,She's the best I can get

歌詞對象，很容易看：
頭兩段是寫給你（看這篇文章的你），告訴你她是怎樣的人
後兩段是寫給她，告訴她我的想法

然後，以此類推。

Lyrics:
My girl friend is pure
She opened my heart.

My girl friend is love
She warms up my heart.

You're all that I need
You make me complete
You made me believe

You're all that I see
You make things lovely
You'll see what I mean

My girl friend's a bird
She set my heart free.

My girl friend's a fish
She swims with belief.

You give what I need
You give me the dream
You made me believe

You'll grow happily
You'll live what you dream
You'll see what I mean

My girl friend is Jen
She gives me the chance (to love)

My girl friend is Jen
She's the best I can get

Ad: Dulux Wall

2010-07-16T17:13:00.000+08:00

Thanks Jen for sharing ;)

Jen

2010-07-16T10:34:00.001+08:00

我的女人，給我機會愛她。
除了感動，我絕對是幸福的。

她的男人，未來畫面都有她
除了愛她，未來絕對需要她

謝謝你讓我愛你

介紹

2010-07-15T15:12:00.002+08:00

未來的幾天，各位讀者們。。。你們可能會覺得冷。

因為，我打算談談，有關我對我女人的感覺，與心情。

很多人都在問我，有沒有她的照片。

現在，我先preview一下吧：

左邊，白白胖胖的熊是我。右邊，美麗可愛的小熊是她。

Far Away

2010-07-14T14:06:00.003+08:00

So my sister must be feeling very cold now.

But no matter what, all the best to her to make herself used to the new environment.

And most importantly, keep warm and don't make herself starving.

Take care!

正念

2010-07-13T18:46:00.001+08:00

就每天，我都會念

“我今天一定要好好地愛郭結瑩”

Monster Whale

2010-07-01T14:07:00.003+08:00

Whatever it is, this monster looks comical to me.

With teeth that is longer than your head - no wonder it ate other whales back in the ancient time.

via BBC

First Half

2010-07-01T09:00:00.001+08:00

It ended with good news.

So I hope, I want, I wish to end the second half year, even better!

開始

2010-06-26T23:56:00.003+08:00

這是個值得紀念的一天。

很多的誤解，
變成了了解。

很多的懷疑，
變成了信任。

接受了過去，
寄望於將來。

鼓勵並互補
對方的不足。

開始第一步
一起走的路。

這是個值得紀念的一天。

Happy Birthday, Emoody

2010-06-25T22:08:00.002+08:00

So this bear is already 2 years old.

He tried to be funny but he's all the time moody.
But he's been happy for the past two years.
Cos with my sunshine smile, everybody will be happy :)

Video: The Shock of The Lightning

2010-06-25T11:53:00.000+08:00

For my sister ;)

It's a pity that this band no longer exists.

The Great Kahn

2010-06-24T21:47:00.001+08:00

Seriously, you've gotta watch till the last part - this guy is a gem.

Movie Review: Toy Story 3

2010-06-24T10:19:00.002+08:00

Verdict: Unbeatable script with unbeatable 'performances' from all the toys!

The movie started with Hollywood-grade scene - first thing that worth the movie ticket

The movie has a lot of funny scenes - second thing that worth the movie ticket.

The movie has unpredictable, or to be at least, unexpected ending - third thing that worth the movie ticket

The movie teaches you on how to appreciate the things that belong to you - if you can't take care of it, give it to someone who could - fourth thing that worth the ticket

The movie teaches us that, kind looking people are not necessarily kind (here I mean the strawberry flavor bear) - fifth thing that worth the ticket

This movie is better than Toy Story 1 & Toy Story 2 - sixth thing that worth the ticket

This movie has a great ending - seventh thing that worth the ticket.

Rating: 10/10

Afraid

2010-06-24T09:34:00.003+08:00

每個人都至少會怕一樣東西。

有的人怕鬼
有的人怕沒錢用
有的人怕老婆
有的人怕老闆
有的人怕迷路

甚至怕自己沒用，等等。。。

可是最最最可怕的，是一個人害怕‘歷史重演’

那是個心魔，也是個噩夢。

因為怕歷史重演，而做出一些東西保護自己。

當然，這是人之常情。

可王力宏曾唱過。。。 “ 不要害怕不要害怕爱一个人其实并不复杂”

王力宏也是個人。

我要說的是，也許很多人，把愛情複雜化，把人性複雜化，

搞得這個社會都不再像以前那麼溫暖了。

怎樣都好。。。

此時此刻，我也是有怕的。

我怕，我得不到一個讓我愛她的機會。

也因為如此，我怕什麼照顧，一起生活。。。等等。。

都只是幻想。

1Whatever

2010-06-23T11:46:00.004+08:00

So when I saw the birthday cake for Callum, my first impression was 'this is inspired by 1Malaysia logo'

But the cake maker said she wasn't inspired by that logo.

Instead, some argued that, I was the one who's brainwashed by 1Malaysia concept.

No, I'm not.

And to be frank, I thought the idea was quite.. erm... amusing :)

Don't ask me why - if you follow the news in Malaysia ever since this idea was launched - you'll know what I mean.

Btw, Happy Birthday, Callum!

Love

2010-06-22T14:44:00.003+08:00

很抽象的一個東西吧？

每個人都對它有不同的見解。

有些人，會覺得“這樣就是愛了啊？”

可是，我就覺得-為什麽要把一個可以很簡單的東西，複雜化？

當你腦中，時不時會有她出現
當你想著，與她一起的未來
當你只想，為她做很多事情
當你覺得，心中好像少了一些東西，好像，心被人偷走..
當你起身，第一個想到的人就是她
當你冷時，會想到她是否有暖
當你餓時，會想到她是否有溫飽
當你睡前，會希望她睡好

我覺得，這已經是愛了。

不然，是什麼有推動力，讓你無時無刻都在為同一個人，做著一樣的東西？

是啊，我愛上了一個人。

我只是在等著，她給我機會，讓我全心全意地放入這段感情，這個愛。

不然，我無法確定她，是否感受並接受了我的愛。

PR

2010-06-22T10:26:00.004+08:00

The cute thing about our PM is that...

He's good in PR.

Ever since he's a PM, he's been running in the country, checking how's the people living, shaking hands with people.

And giving speech at the by-elections

What's the latest?

He bought a cat and asked the Malaysian to name after it.

It's a bit of the king's style in those days, but well,

He is cute.

(What about running the country?)

UPSR + PMR

2010-06-22T09:44:00.002+08:00

So there are talks to abolish these two exams.

My question: What are the motivations for the student to study?

I mean, exam serves as the benchmark for the things you had learned.

I guess these people got no better things to do, rather to spend time of making funny changes, rather than fixing some screwed up systems.

Ad: Sorry

2010-06-19T00:54:00.001+08:00

Ha!

Gotcha Call

2010-06-18T18:53:00.003+08:00

And this Ean is really talented.

Yesterday he was able to speak like Pinoy,

today he's able to speak like those Chinese lorry driver, who can't wait to tow your car away.

Brilliant.

'Real Word' of the Day

2010-06-17T11:24:00.000+08:00

1251

Huaaat ahhhhh!

Video: Don't Falter

2010-06-17T11:09:00.001+08:00

One of those bimbo song and video you can get.

It's an old vid/song that I happened to stumble upon yesterday.

Summer feel it is :-)

RIP

2010-06-16T14:29:00.005+08:00

It's been a while since I last blogged.

And today I returned with a message - RIP.

It's not me, but it's my friend.

I got to know about this pic just now, thru Trevor's friend, TC.

Apparently TC's colleague has my friend, in custody, but that's not all.

It's the colleague's dog's custody.

I know the relationship sounds very complicated, but the important message is:

My friend was torn in pieces already, he was "beheaded" by the dog.

So he is now RIP, which is, Rest in Pieces.

Album Review: Laws of Illusion

2010-06-16T10:08:00.002+08:00

Verdict: Beautiful voice that touches your heart that has rock + sentimental + etc elements in it.

Tracklisting:
1. "Awakenings" (4:08)
2. "Illusions of Bliss" (3:53)
3. "Loving You is Easy" (3:03)
4. "Changes" (3:43)
5. "Forgiveness" (3:49)
6. "Rivers of Love" (3:54)
7. "Love Come" (3:33)
8. "Out of Tune" (3:50)
9. "Heartbreak" (4:05)
10. "Don't Give Up on Us" (3:36)
11. "U Want Me 2" (4:06)
12. "Bring on the Wonder" (2:54)
13. "Love Come (Piano Version)" (4:04)

*Bold-italic song titles indicates my favorites

This is a very good package - in a CD.

Sarah's voice is still as beautiful, and this album - sounds to me, it's like a British artist instead of an American (she's Canadian, I know, but they are in similar league).

Yep, it reminds me of Dido, too.

The album started with an energetic "Awakening", it's a fast song, as if someone is rushing (music) and her voice is like jumping here and there/ fading in and out thru out the whole music.

(Yes, above is a totally random statement, so you go figure out the music to feel it yourself)

The second song, "Illusion of Bliss" - reminds me of Bee Gees, somehow. Just replace Bee Gees' voice and you can call it a Bee Gees song :P

Third song - it's like a Britpop, my favorite :)
Fourth song - A bit jazzy a bit of Britpop and her signature voice, of course

(I'm a bit lazy to write the rest) I've gotta tell you, the first 5 songs had already blown off my mind.

So it is a good album, don't expect something great like "Adia", "Building a Mystery" or "Angel" - because this is an album in different league/flavour now.

Just like you won't want to compare The Beatles' "Please Please Me" with "Abbey Road"

I hope you get what I mean :)

Rating: 9/10

感應

2010-06-15T09:25:00.001+08:00

一路來，只要我想要，我都可以對我想關心的人，有所感應。

我可以感應到她/他開不開心。

可是，懊惱的是，當她/他不開心時，我也會感到不自在。

所以，我也不知，這種感應，是好，還是不好。

Madam Kwan

2010-06-11T13:48:00.002+08:00

I saw an old lady, wearing white shirt, smiling at the people walking into the restaurant....

I wasn't afraid. I wasn't scared.

The time was 12.45PM.

Yes, she is Madam Kwan, the real Madam Kwan - you can see her in Pavilion's branch of Madam Kwan's restaurant.

I only got to know that recently ;)

'Real Word' of the Day

2010-06-11T09:50:00.004+08:00

Today

1101 and 1114

Huaaat ahhhhh!

拿督公

2010-06-10T15:43:00.002+08:00

前天我妹妹工作很晚，凌晨三時才回到家。
車泊好之後，下車時看見斜對面屋子有個身穿白衣的光頭伯伯瞇著眼對著她微笑。

我妹妹怕了，然後看了看車的望後鏡-那個老伯伯站著的位置並沒有人影

我妹妹趕快衝進家裡。

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

隔天，我爸爸問了我婆婆和舅公，他們都說是拿督公現身。

我爸爸看了看那間屋子，屋子庭院果然安置了拿督公

Descendant

2010-06-10T15:32:00.003+08:00

We're often asked who we are.

Instead of telling 'I'm a Malaysian', we would normally tell "I'm a Chinese" "He's a Malay" "She's an Indian"

But personally, I think that we should instead, just tell the fact.

The fact is:

I'm a Malaysian (the first fact that you can't deny, it's on my IC)
and
I'm a Chinese descendant (the second fact that many foreigners won't care much)

I'm not a Chinese as I'm not born in China, and of course, without a Chinese citizenship.

'Real Word' of the Day

2010-06-10T13:36:00.002+08:00

Despite busy with work, here comes the 'real word' （真字） of the day

1088

Huaaat ahhhhh!

1027 & 1040

2010-06-08T10:59:00.003+08:00

So this are the numbers of the day.

Go buy iBox RM1 ' pao' is the minimum you can go, no?

Tomorrow marks 1 year anniversary of no update of my dad's 4D blog.

Just FYI :)

Quote of the Day

2010-06-07T09:15:00.001+08:00

I believe in taking a positive attitude toward the world. My hope still is to leave the world a little bit better than when I got here. ~Jim Henson

Unfortunate but Fortunate

2010-06-07T09:12:00.002+08:00

In the past few weeks, we know that we have unfortunate things happening around the world.

But as I'm able to blog here, I know that I am fortunate to do it.

And I should appreciate.

Life

2010-06-06T19:54:00.004+08:00

I was on my way to visit my friend, who fell sick.

As usual, I took photo, randomly.

I love the photo above (and of course, my C901 phone) and suddenly, I had the inspiration about life lesson with the two photos below:

Sometimes, life is like a straight road, a highway.

More than often, it's like options, making us don't know what to do.

But if you are sure of your destination - you'll find your way no matter how complicated the roads are.

Beer & Exercise

2010-06-06T19:44:00.001+08:00

Apparently, exercising after a pint of beer wasn't a good idea.

I felt very very tired at that point of time.

If you don't believe me - try it next time :P

Great

2010-06-06T08:35:00.001+08:00

If this fella can do something great, why can't we?

This is an old news, via BBC

The Chemical Brothers - Interactive FURTHER audio/visual teaser

2010-06-06T08:10:00.001+08:00

After listening to the first track, I pre-ordered the CD/DVD - for a fan who has yet to watch their live performance, this is the only thing I could afford :P

Movie Review: Shrek Forever After

2010-06-04T14:05:00.002+08:00

Verdict: Finally, Shrek has come to an end

I'm not a particular big fan of Shrek, BUT I like the way the movie was made, using the animation.

What I'm trying to say, they tried 'film' the scene with animation - that's the part when you feel 'wow, there's this slow-mo in animation!'

Ok, Shrek is still Shrek - the trademark won't run away.

It still tries to turn the fairy tale upside down.

Graphic is good and the joke is good.

But I feel tired for Shrek, after 3 episodes, so I felt that this is a good finale.

It's still a 'happily ever after' kind of fairy tale but I somehow felt funny that the ending shares some similarities with Prince of Persia.

Go watch it and have a good laugh.

Rating: 6.5/10

Movie Review: Prince of Persia

2010-06-04T09:23:00.003+08:00

Verdict: While the idea is not that bad, the action was quite fun in some scene - it's just yet another action movie after all.

I heard of the anticipation of my friends and colleague about this movie.

I think it's partially because of the childhood game that they and I had played, seen below:

Yes, I'm still very much amazed with the game and would play it if I have a chance to.

Back to the movie, the idea was not bad - you can go back to the time you want - with some limitation of course.

The chick was hot (definitely hot)

But the interesting part (of the action scene) that I could remember was the guy fleeing in market, and the ostrich racing.

I don't know why, don't ask me. :P

All in all, I'd say it's just yet another action movie - it's not the type you would really remember after a while.

Rating: 5.5/10

Sleep

2010-06-04T09:14:00.002+08:00

In almost past one week, I would wake up at around 4AM for no reason.

Guess too many things that I've been worrying lately.

There are things that I just realised that, I have over-worried.

These few days, I'll attempt to see if I can 'reduce' the worries that was unnecessary.

I'm glad that, in a way, I'm given a chance to do so.

Dream

2010-06-04T08:34:00.003+08:00

Two nights ago, I had a dream.

I was in the middle of a dried lake - with a river further away (with water, of course)

I asked the villager what happened - he put a stick deep into the ground, took it out and tasted the 'mineral' at the bottom of the stick.

He said 'it's not that salty anymore'

Then he ran away.

A while after that, I saw water flooding the dried lake.

So the village didn't have drought problem - the villager wanted to solve the 'salty' problem.

He created a dam to first dry up the lake, then only solve the problem.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Analysis: Totally no idea what was the dream about, at all.

Chapter 6.55: Damage Control

2010-06-02T09:23:00.002+08:00

So of those pre-review activities - a lot of observation, a lot of findings.

But all I can say is that these people should have come years ago, not before the aud it.

What they are doing now seems like they're helping us.

But in reality, it merely looks like they're doing damage control.

CAFIAspirin

2010-06-01T13:44:00.002+08:00

So you'll know what is needed when the situation goes worse.

IBM

2010-06-01T13:40:00.002+08:00

So, IBM holds 1/3 of the world's TOP500 supercomputer.

Full details here

A Chance To Love You

2010-05-31T13:42:00.004+08:00

Title: A Chance To Love You (demo #2)
Music: 2010
Lyrics: 2010
Short Notes: As suggested by the title itself, it's a song written for a lady.

A lady that I hope she could give me a chance to love her.

Yes, I'll love her only because she's giving me the chance to - and there is no other reason why.

The chorus part of the lyrics was written in yesterday morning - when I woke up - it was completed with the music playing in my head.

That could be the power of love - whatever you wanna say ;)

Download

Lyrics:
One day,
I found you.
And after long and winding road, I found that
I need you

Someday,
I hope you
Are gonna give me a chance to say that
I love you.

Hmm... The dream is real
Hmm... The time will prove.

My love is you,
My heart is true.
My heart is full of you,
And I miss you.

I'll dance with you,
I'll walk with you.
The feeling's real,
And I love you.

5 Things

2010-05-31T13:38:00.003+08:00

There are 5 things that have been bothering me lately.

Of 2 are career related
1 is the Gunung Tahan trip - I still have doubt if I can tahan during that time
1 is a family matter
1 is a personal matter.

Call me crazy or what, I've been putting a lot of priority (i.e. 優先權） on the personal matter.

A lot needs to be done.

不過，我只能說，此時此刻，心情踏實了很多。

Music: Salut D'Amour

2010-05-30T14:58:00.002+08:00

Oh, can't be more grateful that Zmin helped me to find this song!

Mucha gracias!

I Wish You Love(2)

2010-05-29T21:17:00.001+08:00

I didn't know this song can be an inspiration.

Love itself is an inspiration.

And love is, wonderful.

I Wish You Love

2010-05-27T17:34:00.005+08:00

This is a love song,
A,
Sad love song.

But my sis, me, her friends like it.

Hence I share (limited time only)

Download (Test listening only)

Lyrics:
I wish you bluebirds in the spring

To give your heart a song to sing

And then a kiss, but more than this

I wish you love

And in July a lemonade

To cool you in some leafy glade

I wish you health

And more than wealth

I wish you love

My breaking heart and I agree

That you and I could never be

So with my best

My very best

I set you free

I wish you shelter from the storm

A cozy fire to keep you warm

But most of all when snowflakes fall

I wish you love

But most of all when snowflakes fall

I wish you love

Chapter 6.53: Audi TT minus (space) minus T

2010-05-27T12:43:00.003+08:00

You wouldn't wanna know how much stresses I've been going thru in the past one month.

Apart from the first 4 months of stresses I had experienced when I started this job - this past one month, and I guess, the coming 2 months' stresses will be mega.

Whatever it is, work is work.

I'm glad that there is life after work - though it isn't long, but I still appreciate the moment that I have, i.e. to chat with someone that I feel... interesting.

Good Night, Sleep Tight I (Demo 1)

2010-05-27T09:00:00.003+08:00

Title: Good Night, Sleep Tight I (Demo 1)
Music: 2010
Lyrics: 2010
Short Notes: This song is only 33% completed! But because there's a lady that I know, who had been having insomnia and stress issue due to work - I sang this song to her.

Yes this song is for her and I hope she likes it. :)

This song was recorded live when I sang to her - so expect some noise (due to the handphone that was placed near to the phone)

Download

Lyrics:
Baby now that you see,
Sea of stars are shining high in the sky.
Sky will never turn dark in the night.
Night is when you'll dream and you'll smile.

Like the diamond in sky,
Wish upon the stars so you will sleep tight
Stars will make the dreamland shining bright.
Till the sun is back in the sky.

Movie Review: Iron Man 2

2010-05-27T08:53:00.002+08:00

Verdict: This movie still delivers, in a way.

Ops, I forgot to put up the review of this movie.

Basically, many people told me that this movie isn't worth the watch.

I had watched and I can say - don't put too much of high expectation.

A lot of things you've seen are already featured in the first episode - but since you are watching Iron Man 2, you don't expect things like Platinum Man, right?

That's my point here - you are watching the next installment of the comic superhero - so it'll still be the Iron Man.

Story wise, it's quite straight forward and it's very comical like.

There are funny scene, there are funny jokes - just like first episode.

But if you expect to find some new idea out of Iron Man 2, compared to the time you watched Iron Man - I'd suggest you to wait for the movie like... Thor.

Oh, it was featured in the movie, in a way ;)

Rating: 7/10

Motivation

2010-05-26T10:22:00.000+08:00

When motivation is down,
The positive Aura will leave.

I need positive Aura,
So I'll need to bring up my motivation, with some other things.

Positive Aura

2010-05-26T09:35:00.001+08:00

Just use this positive affirmation in daily life, to raise your aura

Let my aura reflect gratitude, loyalty, and commitment to myself, those around me and my Creator.

Ray of Light

2010-05-25T18:51:00.001+08:00

Just look at the sky above,
Sometimes you'll feel that,
The Creator is really great.

t(-"-t)

2010-05-25T17:52:00.001+08:00

I saw my sis put this on her gtalk.. and I FELT IT'S SO DAMN CUTE!!!!!!!!!!

OK, calm down.

Two interesting things:
1) This is the weirdest blog title I have ever had.
2) And my friend couldn't recognise it... after a while, she said something like "oh, this is so 3D! Must wear 3D glasses only can see!"

Perhaps I'll write another blog titled -_- for that.

Propaganda

2010-05-25T11:25:00.002+08:00

This is North Korean (communist) art

All the paintings featured happy citizens

But in reality, they are not

Winter Clothing

2010-05-25T10:51:00.002+08:00

Sometimes even if we bears do not need to wear anything (yes, we prefer to be naked, unlike human) - we will make an exception to become model for human.

Emoody Sr can really be a model, after all ;)

A Random Day of Life

2010-05-25T10:14:00.003+08:00

Seems like not many people care about us.

Nobody even bother to ask where were we lately.

We were busy shooting some video and of course... some rehearsal for an upcoming song.

It'll be about environmental issue so I guess we bear, who are so into nature, can deliver the message.

Meanwhile, the video shown above will tell you how lively we bear can be ;-3

Losing Touch with Reality

2010-05-25T00:44:00.004+08:00

This is the part that everybody hate most:

When higher management makes decision,

they would often assume that things are in perfect world.

Often the decision made, is not aligned with reality - such as employee's real life working experience.

Then the employee will force to work towards that culture, and stay numb until they think it's no longer a problem.

But so much time were spent on unnecessary things, such as searching information.

Conclusion: It's hard to convince them, unless they really come down and feel the reality at the level.

At least I've done my part in understanding the employees, and work out a solution accordingly.

Dedication

2010-05-25T00:40:00.002+08:00

may not mean it will be appreciated accordingly.

The idea you mentioned might be interpreted as 'trying to challenge the current culture.'

Time was spent on the improvement plans needed.

Was tabled but not appreciated.

But rather, spending time in meeting discussing issues that are actually not the root cause?

Time was spent, health deteriorated.

Heart is tired, mouth has to be zipped.

Perhaps

2010-05-25T00:33:00.002+08:00

Sometimes when good ideas are being banned for individual's interest,

It would mean the loss of trust, and next, the loss of employee.

And more than often, how many times when you feel the pain of higher management's decision?

One decision can change the way you work, drastically.

This is the time when people like us need to highlight, and provide the alternative/solution.

If still not accepted, next is to find someone who would.

Ship in the Bottle

2010-05-24T22:07:00.002+08:00

I just feel that it's so cute!

For the full news, read it here

Confession

2010-05-24T12:27:00.004+08:00

There are things that human won't confess.

There was something happened few months ago, which I did not reveal.

But lately, somehow when I recalled of it - I felt it's good to share the story.

Well, I felt restless after a relationship that didn't work out the way it was promised - I was hurt because I felt cheated on a promise that I was made to believe.

Restless + did not concentrate on road...

Yes, I hit a motorcyclist, with his daughter on the motorcycle.

The old man was in pain
The daughter, with bruises and she was crying for her father.

I sent them to the hospital.

The daughter was ok but the old man would need to be hospitalised.

He suffered some rib fracture.

I saw the old man and daughter suffering - I felt useless.

Because of my unhappiness from a relationship that didn't work out - I transferred my suffering to a family who were totally innocent.

I visited the old man few days later.

I felt a bit relieved cos the old man and the family were kind - they instead said thank you to me for sending the old man to the hospital.

I felt totally embarrassed.

There was another incident happened during the patient visit - the girl involved in that 'relationship', tried to call me, text me and after that, emailed me.

At that time, I felt like it's a sarcasm put on me - I was visiting a patient who suffered the unnecessary pain because of my reckless action, at the same time, the girl questioned on why I chose to move on.

The answer and lesson learned is simple -

1) Don't be selfish and
2) Do not betray your partner, or make yourself becoming a third party, because of the happiness that you could gain in short term. In long term, it's a suffering/sorrow.
3) Don't ever transfer your unhappiness to someone else, they are innocent.

The unhappiness should stop at your side.

And of course, if everybody knows how to appreciate their life, the partner's loyalty and the things around them, this world can be a happier world.

Pacman!

2010-05-22T18:38:00.002+08:00

It's 30th anniversary of Pacman, and this cool Google went and create a game at its frontpage.

Just go to www.google.com and click on "Insert Coin" to start the game.

Enjoy!

Analysis

2010-05-21T14:58:00.004+08:00

It's always good to hear how people perceived on me, here's what I heard and + some of my own comments in brackets:

1) I am a person who has my very own way to look at this world (you can say, I use my own imaginary world to view in this world)
2) I'm a person who'll find/do things to make myself happy - even if I'm unhappy
3) I'm stubborn with what I think is right (Probably due to point#1 and plus that, I'm quite optimistic)

So if you read this - any comment are welcome :-)

New Species in Papua

2010-05-20T18:52:00.001+08:00

Joke of the Day

2010-05-20T15:54:00.002+08:00

Couldn't agree more.

This country is rotten to the core.

(if you wanna know the background story, click here)

Daily Horoscope

2010-05-20T11:49:00.002+08:00

Call me superstitious, but I felt today's daily horoscope is very accurate - no wonder I suddenly have the omphhhh feeling (even before I read it) to complete my tasks and got my thinking a bit clearer.

This is a good time to think about where you're going and what you want to do. Your ability to tune in to your future possibilities is definitely enhanced now. If it's appropriate, share your vision with those who believe are supportive of your plans.

Video: Swoon

2010-05-20T11:22:00.001+08:00

Chemical Brother is back!

This is their first single and I must say it's visually stunning!

RM1000+

2010-05-20T09:53:00.005+08:00

That's the amount I spent yesterday.

RM400 for running shoes (I like Adizero, it's really comfortable)
RM265 for Adidas Vespa (retro and nice! I finally have a new pair of outing shoes after many years)
RM110 for my dad's hiking shirt (those climacool product)
RM175 for my sis' backpack
RM55 for short pants

Plus a Vietnamese dinner @ Vietnam Kitchen. (RM44)

Yes I'm broke.

Lot18 Fruitshop

2010-05-19T13:40:00.002+08:00

So my friend Gary is opening a new shop that sells fruit-related products.

Congrats!

You Help Me, I Help You

2010-05-17T13:05:00.003+08:00

Watch the clip and decide if you need this kind of government - who will definitely help you, only if you help them.

FYI, the money they're gonna 'help' you is the Malaysian citizen + taxpayer's money.

It has never been and will never be BN's money.

How Close?

2010-05-16T13:28:00.002+08:00

Yesterday I attended my ex-primary school mate's wedding dinner

Then one of my school mate wanted to buy make up remover, I tagged along and helped her to find what she wanted.

She asked "How come you know all these?"

I said "Sometimes I followed my sister to buy these stuff and sometimes I heard a bit from her, that's how I knew"

She said "So how close are you with your sis?"

I randomly thought of one statement

"Sometimes I helped her to buy pad"

She laughed and we agreed that one line statement explained it all :P

No Comment

2010-05-16T01:23:00.003+08:00

Literally in English, it means that "Vote for BN, I'll definitely give you an RM5 million cheque on Monday, ok?"

Welcome to Malaysia - and I felt disgusted.