Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Prince of Persia / Despicable Me / Toy Story 3

To rid the pettiness of the environment seemed too naive a task.

Life has taken a step back. I'm back to where I was 4 months ago. This time, a different choice made.

My priorities has always been the same. But for some reason, somehow along the way, distractions veered me off track and I start focusing on things that don't mean any more important. My energy drained and I couldn't care less.

I get anxiety attacks all day long because I lose track (and energy) of things I need to take care of.

I'm tired. I'm not fitting in. And I refuse to.

The besty is leaving for L.A. soon. I don't know what I'll do. I haven't thought about it. Don't really want to.

But I know I'm happy seeing how the fairy tale worked out. Happily ever after has only just begun.

As for me, empowering as I feel, vulnerability isn't far off.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

KickAss / Iron Man 2

So it's come to the point where I'm dying to state the obvious.

I'm no saint. So I hang on to the good people I've come to treasure and steer clear of the cynics and the selfish.

I love you good people.

Friday, April 02, 2010

Alice in The Wonderland

Ever since I started doing corporate hours, I realized the problem with unruly management is that there is just too much pettiness in the world.

The insecurities of a manager causing tension between staff by their unnecessarily condescending tone. The irresponsible comments made by the one who calls all shots stirring the misunderstanding sort of disrespect.

The managerial position is a very difficult place to hold. They had obligations to suck up to people they themselves don't fancy. They're in a position where every letter of their word counts.

We hang on to these words like our life depends on it.

I absolutely refuse to hang on to any of anyone's words. So much so that I am willing to give the benefit the doubt to the Low-EQ lot. Though it did take a whole load of my ego. I'm starting to feel like the smile is cramping up on my mouth.

I'm no saint. I'm as petty as everyone else. I just get so tired of the barbaric mess that I didn't wanna get sucked into it. So I make jokes and laugh and earned myself the "cute" label which I seem to have come to terms with it.

It's laborious. Having to deal with these 5 and a half days a week, 8 hours a day for the rest of my working life.

And what's worst, is when you thought you could shake all these off once you step out of the vacinity, the one person who could make you forget all the pettiness, isn't there for you.

The one person you need to hear or hug from. The one person you married.

I am this close to hurling that Willier and all the others out.

Monday, March 01, 2010

Jumanji / The Ruins / The Fast and the Furious / Majide (Japanese gameshow) / Interview with a Vampire / Pursuit of Happiness

Everything about Bangkok feels like a sleazefest. I don't want to be judgemental, but it's hard not to when every where you turn, there are these ang mohs strutting around as if they own the sois. These men who are either cheating on their wives or not having some sort of goals in life except to have some cheap crude sexual fantasies fulfilled.

I dunno who ruined it for Bangkok. The Thais themselves or these ang mohs.

Imagine walking down Orchard Road and seeing mothers with children beggars, cabbies waiting to rip you off... It's disturbing.

All these makes me want to learn more about the situations in Bangkok.

I admit there had been some stereotypical thoughts going in my head before this trip. But I had always thought it couldn't be worst than what's in my head. And then I saw, and fell sick. Literally. The air was so bad I couldn't stop coughing.

Bangkok is moving too fast for it's own good. It's got luxury malls surrounded by unhygienic food carts, flea markets looking to rip off values beyond its quality, and the beggars had me feeling skepticism rather than sympathy.

I know life is hard, least to say trying to lead a life in poverty in a third world country. I pray and hope for the authorities to do what's best for their people rather than for their own benefit.

I've seen what I've thought, and I honestly didn't like it one bit. But it did remind me that I'm in a much better place than they are and therefore any rights to complain, isn't mine.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Invention of Lying / Sleeping Beauty

Where the Sun rises in the East.

It was incredible. Awesome. And right now, since being back for about 2 weeks, I've been having some serious withdrawal symptoms.

All the temples visiting made it a very spiritual trip. But even that aside, the culture, so strong and respectful, gave me a wider perspective of the Japanese. It was a civilization. An overworked society, but so cultured. It was all pride and quality. Pride upon their own beliefs. It was almost as if they were not judgemental, unless you give them a reason so unethical.

Disney Tokyo was lovely and there, I felt and tasted snow for the first time. It was. . . as I'd heard a Japanese girl saying, "kawaii".

NIKKO was a little too cold even for Starfish. Our stay at NIKKO INN was a tad incredulous starting with Starfish having to check-in at the under renovated reception which resembled an interrogation room (with a single orange light bulb hanging from the ceiling, a wooden table and a chair) and the small, palm sized TV in the living room, and last but not the least, especially to Starfish's horror, we had to make our own futon beds.

I get the feeling that's why Starfish fell sick. LOL.

All in all, a return trip is a must. Maybe sometime in spring, when the sakura blooms and the weather doesn't kill.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Detroit Metal City

“Go to DMC! Go to DMC! Go to DMC!”
I’m freezing in Trioon right now. I couldn’t blog live. So I had to save in Word Document.

I realized, the whole blatantly-ignoring or staring-back with such uncomprehensive respond as if I’ve just said something foreign, isn’t just an Asian thing. I just had one Caucasian did that to me. Then again, maybe English was foreign to her.

I’ve said it. I’ve quit the Springers and will be serving sympathy notice till my Japan trip. I was feeling a huge amount of relief at first. The relief of not having to deal with being short changed amongst other repulsive behaviour. Then again who am I to judge. It IS their business.

So I’m moving on to something that pays better with better career prospect.
Today, for some reason, I felt this rush of sadness when I thought about the fact that I’ll be leaving the Springers soon. I’m not sure whether Olivia’s coo-ing instigated this unsupposed sadness, or am I actually sad AND worried about that fact that I might not be able to find a job before my Japan trip.

Doesn’t help that I’m constipated. Literally.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Sherlock Holmes

Put two grown impeccably-intelligent boyish-men togather, I go ditzy.

The old British humour, I like. Sarcasm at it's class.

Which reminds me, how much an obnoxious turn off it is when the local uses it; it's just not cool.

I have been working everyday for the month of December. The kind of working life it used to be at Brewerkz and Zoo. I kinda like it. I like the change of environment. Like the sitch I get exposed to. Definitely like getting the extra pocket money.

Sherlock Holmes was a nice morning Christmas treat from The Moose. Very christmassy.

The eve was celebrated at the Norfor's. Big prezzie from the sister. Adorably packed chocos from the princess and a christmas song shared by the J. Haven't felt like Christmas in a couple of years and I'm glad it didn't feel too far off even when it isn't with the aunts and cuzzies back at Negri Sembilan.

It was nice and cosy. Just the way I like it.

"I wish it was christmas todaaaaeyyyy..."

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Avatar

Too nice. Tooo nice.

Sam Worthington, my new man on the list. Although I've never quite fancy a SAM. Unless it's a girl.

Steve Irvine, Michael Jackson, David Carradine, now Brittany Murphy...

All of whom I've reacted with a genuine shock; a defense mechanism. My naive mind denies any death before my own. I couldn't believe and truly finding it hard to accept that these glamours should face death at such an untimely hour of my life.

My folks think I'm naive. I may be. Honestly I'd prefer it no other way. Although some parts of me, wants to think the positivities of making that break and be relieved of financial obligations. Perhaps money can be good. Unfortunately for me, living in an era of where money talks, I just can't see the good of it.

To me, it's (money) become a religion which we manipulated to our own conscientious convenience. Money is good when you get to buy gifts for the love ones. To provide for those in need. Money is evil when you want more and will stop at nothing, not even with a nagging conscience, to get more.

Where I live, I see more of the latter.

Starfish thinks we should treasure money, so money will follow, and I, of course, snapped.

I have never been comfortable around money for some obscure reasons. When there's a chance of getting more, I simply turn away from it, thinking there's always a catch.

And then I calmed down and started thinking... Money IS neutral. It is a necessity in this day of age. Although I'd much prefer a time where we'd be trading items, but I guess money makes it all the more convenient. So, fair. I've finally accepted that money is a necessity.

But that don't mean that I'd go looking for more. I'll take my chances when my time is ripe.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Usual Suspects

I'm confused as to whether it's Verbal Kint or Kevin Spacey that I'm attracted to. There's this subtle charm within the characters that I like; makes it all the more intense.

I've been thinking about my year 2010 resolutions. And thinking about making only ONE resolution. I realized I don't do well with too many goals in mind. But I do believe with one set, others will follow through. I just gotta choose the right one.

So far, I know that this year had been one angry year for me.

Besties and I are planning to usher in the new year with cocktails. A happy drink to start the year with.

Trips to Japan are in the planning. New jobs are in the planning. Driving license is in the planning.

I see changes in 2010. Drastic changes.

Monday, December 07, 2009

2012 / Superman Returns

2012 was a tad bit heavy. Really don't fancy the idea of seeing Earth in smithereens. The idea of Noah's Ark again somehow hit a very dark spot though...

Had a re-run of Superman Returns. I forgot how classicly handsome he is...

Suandy's 18th birthday was celebrated over the weekend. Chilling out at Novotel. Tucked away at the ends of Clarke Quay with a quiet view of Singapore River and the cannery... I like. We all like.

And work sucks. I'm in too much of a financial stress to want to stick through anymore. I'm way underpaid for the amount of obligated favours I thought was to my convenience.

Arrghhh.


Friday, November 06, 2009

Paranormal Activity

According to The Times; a potent peice of work. I love The Times. They give such accurate reviews.

A freaky halloween treat indeed, thanks to Yz & Jay.

Noa has been the focus lately. She looks pretty even at the age of 10, but her sneezing and on-off wailing is worrying.

I'm onto Prince of Persia again. Downloaded the extension pack and within 3 days, I'm close to unvealing the alternate ending. I'm feeling slight fitz from the excitement.

My recent thoughts involved demons. Should they really exist, they'd be the one thing that could really make me piss in my pants. But I'm intrigued... I'm really intrigued.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Pulp Fiction / Jackie Brown / 南京! 南京!

Since Inglorious Bastards, it made more sense to check out Quentin Tarantino's earlier work.

Although a 'has-been', John Travolta will always be an A-list actor. I didnn't used to appreciate him but after Pulp Fiction, his lameways charmed.

Jackie Brown was just as impressive. I can't say if it's me getting used to the lame-O's in Quentin Tarantino's work or the cast is just brilliant.

南京! 南京! was heavy. I just hope instead of instigating hatred, it would send a strong sense of unnecessity when it comes to war. The Nazis and Japanese Occupation were just too cruel. It was as if the offensive soldiers were either struggling with their conscience, or the abscence of it was appalling.

One Japanese commander killed a Chinese woman after she was raped, because he thought that it was better for her to die than live when she was this beautiful.

Another sergeant, shot a teacher. In which, she asked for it (absolutely no pun). She was captured after being discovered she was sneaking some captives out of being executed by pretending they were her husband each time she retrived them.

A woman in captivity of the Japanese faces only one persecution; rape. Before she allowed it to happen, she asked for the sergeant, who understood English, to shoot her. He did.

Most soldiers were portrayed as weak puppets. Puppets had no souls. In their case, they probably chose to give up their souls. After all, you can't be soft hearted in war. Either they die, or you die.

Sigh heavy shit.

Otherwise, good screenplay.

Eve of my birthday, Starfish brought me to see a fortune teller. Something I've been meaning to do; have my fortune foretold. She was a nice lady. Calm, humourous. She looked like a 古代人. A classy mix of ancient Chinese/Egyptian woman from the way she dresses herself. Although I could be sure of her accent that she is Malaysian.

I wasn't expecting much. Except for some soul seraching adventure of some sort. Unfortunately, I had to watch out for my temper and my health and the traffic and when I'm climbing.

The best news was, BLACK is supposedly an aupicious colour for me. I knew it was my colour.

It gave me a clearer picture of how my life had been. Even though it's supposed to foretell my future. It had somehow given me a clearer perspective on how I would want my life to be.

To me, Fate, is a guideline. Through which, as with the changes in environment, I can learn to manipulate these guidelines and make it work for me to the very extent of sacrificing nothing more than happiness.

Right now, health is the path to happiness. Fruits and veggies I shall devour.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Year One / 9 / G-Force / Inglorious Bastards

Year One

Micheal Cera is adorable. Wasn't one of Jack Black's best but it was fun watching him being retarded.

9

I like the voodoo dollies.

G-Force

Inappropriate soundtracks. Biggest Disney's letdown for me. The G-Forcers are lovely, though we left halfway through for Gamers instead before we head off soon again for Inglorious Bastards

P.S. Gamers was not the intended movie to watch.

Inglorious Bastards

Excellent cast. Explicitly intense scripts. Morbid sense of humour. I like I like.

I have been keeping myself off the internet for awhile now. Mainly because, I'm trying to see if I can live without it, and I can. Feels rather good. I focus alot more on Noa now too partly because she's gotten mites. For a couple of months now. The E-collar can't keep a hold on Noa. The cunning fox hides in particular corners of the house and somehow manages to slip her head out of it. I don't know how she does it. I checked to make sure the collar can't come off and as hard as I can afford to pull at it, it does NOT seem like it can/will slip off. One of these days I'm gonna catch her in the act and work out a more secure knot-tying system.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Harry Potter (Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of Pheonix, Half Blood Prince) / Public Enemies

I'm a miniscule fan of Harry Potter. Miniscule because I'm no fanatic but still a big appreciator of the dark forces and magic, geeky-blue-eyed Harry, doofus Ronald and the charmingly down to earth Hermoine.

Johnny Depp is all I've been infatuated with. His manly charm in Public Enemies killed me.

Christian Bale, although mildly overshadowed, was still quite exquisite.

Ever since the surgery, I've been feeling distracted. It's been some time since I've been able to just focus on doing just one task.

I couldn't do laundry without thinking if I should eat.
Couldn't do work without trying to decide whether I should drink some water (which I promised myself to make it a more regular habit).
Couldn't sleep without having to let my mind wonder the world of dullness, mistakes and possibilities.

I'm mentally exhausted, thinking so much of everything.

Post-trauma, is this?

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Drag Me To Hell

Moral of the story: Jobs don't guarentee a place in heaven. So, be kind. Don't be stupid

And speaking of being stupid at work, how can anyone not let a little boy pee without thinking him and his mother may be spying on the place. Some business really brings out the unkind.

And speaking of businesses, I'm starting to see the business of the world. From the cheapest, most flamboyant, to the classically qualified pastel fashion. Amazing ain't it.

And what made me see, was the thought of having my own business. I was thinking, between having quantity, or quality. I'm the quality type, which means to say I can be fussy, which leads to wasting a whole load of time, which probably results in making loss instead of profits.

And luxury... Luxury to me is having all the time in the world.

In this time and age, it seemed almost impossible. But I'm scarily determined to make it happen.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Blood: The Last Vampire

Best part about this movie, is seeing Gianna in school uniform, looking menacing.

Starfish had to drag me home after because I was too busy glaring into space and not moving.

This is completely overdue, but Yz & Jay's wedding were the most beautiful Muslim wedding I've ever seen. I saw one of Yz's friend's wedding pictures at Goodwood Park Hotel (I think) and the bride was in a white tutu! How creative!!!!

Went bowling with the girlies at Kallang Leisure Park last night.

Bambie was steady la.
Dee was also very impressive.
Dagen takes bowling quite seriously.
Peach was the gentle bowler and her strategy was not in vain.
Deyao likes to VISA-dance!
Benny was the quiet supporter.
Pris picked up bowling real quick!
Starfish was a little violent on the bowls.
And I, was the loser.

Two games and my back is already aching. Sighhhh.

Old already.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Terminator: Salvation

Organized, chaos.

I'm not a Terminator fan. I could have watched it for Christian Bale but my interest in him was down by fifty. So, I watched it for Starfish.

Fortunately for him, I, love it. Love the chaos, the men. Yes. TWO.

Bale, and Worthington. Handsome handsome.

Score was awesome too.

Starfish bought Sims3 within seconds of walking into the game store while I was checking out the synopsis. I was pleasantly surprised.

They're giving out some Sims goodies this time. Thumbdrives and stuff.

I think I'm a fan.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Ramen Girl / Star Trek / Angels and Demons / Night at The Museum 2



Ramen Girl, like the plot, not so much of the delivery. Star Trek was coool. Angels and Demons, relatively good visuals. Night at The Museum 2 was a good laugh. A surprise finding though. Watch out for Kahmunra. Looked familiar? :D

Visited Republic Polytechnic today. Impressive architecture by a Japanese. Starfish had to give a talk on Psychology education and careers. For some reason, Republic Poly, as impressive as it looked, didn't feel, arrogant.

SP felt arrogant. NP felt arrogant. NYP felt bitchy. TP felt bitchy.

Perhaps I've been feeling a little bitchy lately. Due to, certain, principility issues. Maybe I'm being over protective of a few individuals. Maybe I had taken other's conflicts a little too personally. I should leave it to their own hands.

I'll be the supportive friend. I am.

Ceeeeelebrate good times comon'!