鄭秀文 - 不要驚動愛情

Went to Hong Kong Coliseum on 27.12.2009 to watch Sammi Cheng [LOVE MI] World Tour. Well, sad to say, but Malaysia's showbiz industry is nothing like Hong Kong's.

(Will post more photos about the concert if I have the time.)

Sammi's opening costume

I really love this song in her new album, Faith, Don't Alarm the Love.


作曲：歐陽業俊 填詞：高皓正

很想輕撫你　所以避開你
寧願用距離　去令你好奇
迴避過眼神　先偷偷喘氣
吩咐守避　放在原地
全民浪漫太快　愛戀都走得快
才會　遲遲未步向你　說一世愛護你

情太過洶湧像深海　而我卻會忍耐
但求來日你醒過來　這份情像翅膀打開
還沒有相擁別意外　神教會我等待
待情流像細水　才去承諾你　拿一生兌換愛

很心急擁抱　所以在禱告
求甜蜜以前　帶著你漫步
遊歷過旅途　等一天終老
生老病死　一起細數
原來慢慢靠近　更珍惜這一吻
而我　停留是為了你　要給予你護蔭

情太過洶湧像深海　而我卻會忍耐
但求來日你醒過來　這份情像翅膀打開
還沒有相擁別意外　神教會我等待
待情流像細水　才去承諾你　拿一生兌換愛

能為愛戀學習按捺　情信寄進心內
但求能學會倚靠神
愛被馴服過更精彩
仍地老天荒亦不更改　時間永遠等待
等你情願那天　才去承諾你　無止境那份愛

我用沉默叫醒愛情你用期待做你反應
繼續行近直至開始愛

Our origin

Just for laughter!

A little girl asked her father,

“How did the human race appear?”

The father answered,

“God made Adam and Eve; they had children;

and so was all mankind made.”

Two days later the girl asked her mother the same question.

The mother answered,

“Many years ago there were monkeys

from which the human race evolved.”

The confused girl returned to her father and said,

“Dad, how is it possible that you told me the human race was developed by God,

and Mom said they developed from monkeys?”

The father answered,

“Well, Dear, it is very simple.

I told you about my side of the family,

and your mother told you about hers.”

Season Greetings

Once again, the lovely occasion is in the air...
It's Christmas, baby!
Major shopping malls are going huge scale on decors...
Everyone is busy shopping for presents...

And there is traffic jam everywhere in the major roads in Klang Valley!

Well... I do wish there will be snow, though. Hehe.

Not to forget, soothing and happy Christmas songs are playing everywhere!

For me, the best classical Christmas song will be Bobby Helms's Jingle Bell Rock. Listening to this song somehow cheers me up!

*Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell rock.*

Well, my favourite song will be Mariah's:

I don't want a lot for Christmas; There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own, More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true, All I want for Christmas is you

Britney also said,
Santa can you hear me? I've been so good this year;
And all I want is one thing, Tell me my true love is here...

In fact, Christmas is about celebrating with your loved ones. Your family, your close friends. The ones you care, the ones you appreciate.

I wish everyone Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May all your dreams come true in this coming 2010!

Britons vs Malaysians

The English did invent the English Language, but they cannot use it economically when communicating their intentions. Compare these phrases that Malaysians and Britons use to say the same thing: So, why make things so confusing and waste of money when you are on a long distance call. Make it snappy.

WHEN GIVING CUSTOMERS BAD NEWS
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.

RETURNING A CALL
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hallo, who called ah?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kews (Excuse)

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians: No-need, lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (while pointing at door) Can go in or not?

WHEN ENTERTAINING
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy lah!

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money.
Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Doe-waaaan! (don't want)

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you're coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shaddap lah! (Shut up lah)

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?
Malaysians: Eh, see what?

WHEN ASSESSING A TIGHT SITUATION
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Why like that??? (jumping to conclusion)

It's the Last Month

It's December
The end of 2009
What have you done in this year?
What have you accomplished and failed?
What were the memorable things that has happened?
What lessons have you learned?

And most importantly, what appreciation do you have for 2009...?

If No One Will Listen

Maybe no one told you there is strength in your tears
And so you fight to keep from pouring out
But what if you unlock the gate that keeps your secret soul
Do you think that there's enough you might drown?

If no one will listen, if you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you, for what you really are
I will be here still

No one can tell you where you alone must go
There's no telling what you find there
And, God, I know the fear that eats away at your bones
It's screaming every step just stay here

If no one will listen, if you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you, for what you really are
I will be here still

If you find your fists are raw and red from beating yourself down
If your legs have given out under the weight
If you find you've been settling for a world of gray
So you wouldn't have to face down your own hate

If no one will listen, if you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you, for what you really are
I will be here still

If no one will listen, if you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you, for what you really are
I will be here still
I will be here still

你要 好好過

他今天传了封简讯给我，说要把这首歌点给我。歌词虽然刺耳，但我听见，也了解他的心声。我也知道我辜负了他。
我想告诉他：你要好好过。


只剩下鋼琴陪我彈了一天
睡著的大提琴　安靜的舊舊的
我想你已表現的非常明白
我懂我也知道　你沒有捨不得

你說你也會難過我不相信
牽著你陪著我　也只是曾經
希望他是真的比我還要愛你
我才會逼自己離開

你要我說多難堪　我根本不想分開
為甚麼還要我用微笑來帶過
我沒有這種天份　包容你也接受他
不用擔心的太多　我會一直好好過

你已經遠遠離開　我也會慢慢走開
為甚麼我連分開都遷就著你
我真的沒有天份　安靜的沒這麼快
我會學著放棄你　是因為我太愛你

Confessions...

I still remember that beautiful summer days
I have been waiting for someone like you
To come back around

Mutual attraction
Common interests
Endless conversations
And it was plain to see
How I have helplessly fallen for you

The memories we have were scarce
The times we spent were short
I cherish every kiss we had.
I savour every embrace we made.
Well, and you should know
Just how caring and charming a person you are.

I am not a saint; I am a sinner.
I have done things that I ain't proud of.
I am too overwhelmed with uncontrollable emotions.
I am too vulnerable to temptations.
I have failed to resist.
Matter fact, I willingly succumb to it.

If karma gets back at me someday
I will comprehend how you feel today.
One day you might realise
That perhaps you have made the right choice.

I am sorry that I have hurt you.
I am sorry for the pain I caused.
And you can put the blame on me.
But do believe me that
I would not have crossed the line
If I have the choice.
If I am strong enough.

I loved you
And I will miss you.

I Dreamt of Phantom

I had a bizarre dream last night which I remember vaguely now.

I was driving past a haunted mansion, it was pitch-dark and I was afraid. And the next thing I know, I ended up wandering outside this mansion and suddenly I heard melodies playing from within. When I open edone of the side doors, I saw casts busy getting ready with their props and make-ups. They turned and smiled at me, beckoned me to enter the preparation room. Apparently, the musical Phantom of the Opera was going on, and from where I stood, I can slightly view the stage. This was the song at the precise moment:

All I Ask of You


Christine was singing:
Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you

The dream was very short and I woke up abruptly. Now I regretted that I have missed the opportunity to watch Phantom when I was in London. I received very good feedback from those who watched, but it was quite expensive even for the cheapest ticket (I remember it was £55).

Things to Know about Chinese & Indian Movies

Chinese Swordsman Movies

1. Being the hero's parents will always be unlucky and will usually be killed by enemies when the hero is young, and the hero will become an orphan.

2. When a man is wounded and dying, he always manage to catch his breath and speak a few sentences to reveal the killer before dropping his head and declared dead.

3. Skilled people are able to fly over roof tops, up trees and across distances without any sweat. But when travelling to towns and villages, they still have to walk or ride horses.

4. The heroes need not have to work for money, but will always have gold and silvers with them to pay for their dishes.

5. The heroes and villains will meet each other very often no matter how big the country is and no matter where they are.

6. Healing internal wounds in the body is as easy as sitting down cross-legged, palms on the knees and smoke coming out from the head.

7. They can keep a lot of stuff in their sleeves and waistband and never drop them (carrying especially lots of those gold and silver ingots)

Indian Movies

1. A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating but will wince when a woman tries to cleanse his wounds.

2. The hero cannot fall in love with the heroine (vice versa) unless they first perform a dance number in the rain.

3. Once applied, make-up is permanent, in rain or in any other situation.

4. Two lovers can be dancing in the field and out of nowhere, 100 people will appear from god-knows-where and join them in the dance.

5. In the final scene, the hero will discover that the bad guy who he is up against is actually his brother and the maid who looked after him is his mother and the chief inspector is his father and the Judge is his uncle and so forth.

6. Key English words used in the movie (usually said out loud between sentences) are No Problem!, My God!, Get Out!, Shut-up!, Impossible!, Please forgive me!

7. They drop down on the ground and roll and roll while singing and came out with different clothing.

8. They can run around the coconut trees, singing, batting eyes-lid, and throwing glances at each other and changing clothes all at the same time without being out of breath.

If You See Him 若你碰到他

Haven't been listening to Tanya's new album for a while since I am addicted to Mariah's Memoirs recently. Well, this morning, S mentioned that this song was playing in his car audio, so it prompted me to make a re-visit.

I just love how Tanya can render a song in a simple, yet very touching manner. After Parabola, this is another song that I absolutely love.

作词/作曲：蔡健雅
编曲：蔡健雅/Doug Petty

我的脆弱坚强　互相作战
理性与感性　失去平衡感
不想让自己　活在过去的遗憾
问宇宙　他是否还爱我吗
这问题　早就有答案

＊若你碰到了　替我问候他
　告诉他　我过得很美满
　已忘记他　已把泪水全部擦干
　若你碰到了　替我问候他
　祝福他和他的另一半
　不在乎他　不再爱也不再等待
　就这样吧　若你碰到他＊

我的自私慷慨　互相挑战
黑夜白天颠倒　造成困扰
常在最乐观时　突然跌进沮丧
为何失恋后想恢复　那么困难
只好找些催眠的话

爱没有绝对　虽曾经以为
我终于体会　爱不能倒退
该让它颓废　收起心碎

就这样吧　若你碰到他

Mariah's 12th album

Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel

Just started listening to this album. The songs are generally of a slower pace, denoting a smooth and mellow flow, thus ensuring the coherence; but this would also mean there is lack of variety. This time, Mariah uses more softer and lower vocal registers as compared to her powerful notes. Well, it could be suitable for my slightly melancholy mood nowadays.

On the first listen, these are the tracks that caught my attention:
Betcha Gon' Know
H.A.T.E.U. (Having A Typical Emotional Upset)
Candy Bling
Angels Cry
Languishing (The Interlude)
I Want to Know What Love Is

Hopefully I'll fall in love with it...

Rants of a Pissed Concert Goer

So, what was feared but predicted became reality.

Thanks to the Islamic conservatives, it happened once again! Beyonce has postponed (or rather, cancelled in fact) her "I Am..." World Tour concert in Malaysia, originally scheduled to be on 25th Oct.

This is the reason proclaimed by a certain leader of the great party:

"We are not against entertainment, but it's the way she performs -- her gyrating moves on stage and her sexy outfits. It will erode the moral values of our young people."

(I rather remain silent about the leader's and party's name to avoid being implicated for the crime of treason)

PLEASE. As if you morons have totally shut your senses from her music videos and her songs. If you people refused to watch her concert, then lock yourselves at home on that night. Absolutely noone is forcing you to watch; and we would actually prefer that you guys not to attend. Therefore, be considerate and don't rub off the opportunity for other more rational-thinking people (like us) to watch her splendid performances.

This is the second time Beyonce has to cancel her concert in Malaysia. The previous one happened back in 2007 where she cancelled her "The Beyonce Experience" World Tour in Malaysia, and instead went to Jakarta on the same day. Bear in mind that Indonesia is a more conservative Muslim country than Malaysia but they allowed her to perform.

These psychos have voiced out their valuable opinions to Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, Michael Learns to Rock coming to Malaysia. So far, their efforts have been... well, proven successful . For instances, they made Gwen Stefani wore leggings, made Rihanna succumbed to their requests to cover up, and made MLTR cancelled their concert!

All I gotta say to these idiots is, well done. May you people continue to ban each and every Western artist's concert in and make them dread of coming here to perform. May you guys continue to tarnish the image of Malaysia to the Western world.

Well, let's see whether your kind efforts in preventing concerts like this will lessen the sexual crime rate in Malaysia.

Thumbs up, this is the f*cking Malaysia Boleh spirit!

Apologies for the Silence

Haven't been blogging much lately. I don't know why.

Probably because nothing worth blogging has happened in my life lately.

Probably due to laziness too.

Oh ya, I have being admitted into the Malaysian Bar earlier this month. I am now officially an Advocate & Solicitor. The title itself sounds glamorous, but trust me, there is nothing so glamorous about being a lawyer. We are overstressed and under-appreciated. In fact, I have been constantly telling myself that I most probably won't stay in this profession for long. However I have no idea as to what I should do instead, therefore I am stuck here in the meantime. Well, I am well aware that I am carrying a negative attitude. Things might be different if I have a real passion towards law (which I don't, for now).

Till the next post, see ya guys!

The Ugly Truth

Well, this movie is so funny that I gotta write a post about it.

A morning show TV producer Abby Richter was forced to work with an obnoxious local TV show host, Mike Chadway in order to increase the poor ratings of her morning show. She thinks he is disgusting; he thinks she is controlling. However, soon they both made a pact that she will work happily with him if he can successfully guide her to get the Mr Right, Colin who is her neighbour.

Alright I shall not divulge more details. Just watch the movie and you'll laugh your ass off. The whole audience in the cinema was practically laughing out loud. There are just too many dirty conversations and hilarious scenes. It's too Bad that the Malaysian Censorship Board decided to censor some of the conversations. I suppose it was too rude for the Malaysian standard.

Watch out these funny scenes:

Following Mike's advice, Abby dressed up like a woman that Colin would want and tried to turn Mike on. 

Colin who just came out from a shower went naked whilst trying to save Abby from falling off a tree

Abby was stimulating (as in, close to masturbating) Colin during a baseball game

Abby was 'forced' into having an orgasm during the business dining

Both of them in a salsa club...

and made out in the elevator later.

Well, it was worth watching and I totally recommend it! 

A night at Ampang Look-Out Point

Where can you find a place where you can dine under an environment of cool breeze with night panorama of KL?

Answer: Kompleks Pelancongan Menara Tinjau at Jalan Ampang-HuluLangat. It is located near Pandan Indah, Ampang. (Whoa, sounds like I'm doing a promotion for it...)

Went there last Sunday with Loy and Jackie... These 2 doctors deserve a good meal after their hard work!

There are a few restaurants serving different varieties of food. After hesitation, we decided to choose Haven Restaurant which serves a mixture of Asian and Western food.

I ordered Thai Fried Rice with shrimp. The portion was huge.
Loy is satisfied with his Lamb Chop...
Jackie with her Mango Fried Rice (but she claimed she cannot find any contents of mango in it)
Dessert: Banana Spring Roll and Vanilla Ice Cream
Sago Gula Melaka
Facing the night view of KL and enjoying my food...


Well, it's quite a nice place to have dinner and to chill out. Oh, a gentle reminder, there is no need to pay RM3 for the car park cos most probably you won't find a parking spot during dinner times (This happened to us). Hence, just park by the road side near to the entrance.

Well, if you are planning to make a visit there, I'd say: Bon Appetit!

Beyoncé I Am... World Tour Live in Malaysia

All the single ladies, all the single ladies, now put your hands up... for... Beyoncé Giselle Knowles!!!

Yes yes, Beyoncé will be performing live in Malaysia. Details are as follows:

Venue: Bukit Jalil Outdoor National Stadium
Date: 25 October 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 8pm
Ticket Prices: RM583, RM383, RM283, RM183 (numbered seating), RM93 (free seating)

RM583 is way too exorbitant for me. I am now contemplating between RM383 and RM283. RM383 seems to be a better option because just by adding RM100, I am way closer to the stage.

Gosh, this is gonna be exciting! I hope the concert won't be cancelled again due to some PAS extremists objecting to her dressing and her sexy image. Her last concert tour, The Beyoncé Experience Live in Malaysia was cancelled at a very initial stage and it was rumoured that she refused to abide by the regulations which place restrictions on her wardrobe. Instead, she performed in Jakarta on the same day that was scheduled for the KL concert.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ARE YOU READY... TO BE ENTERTAINED???

Kanye ambushes Taylor

This 32 year old jerk has just ruined a 19 year old country singer's precious moment at the MTV Video Music Awards held at the Radio Music City Hall.

First and foremost, the nominees for Best Female Video award were as follows:

Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) - Beyonce
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
Poker Face - Lady GaGa
My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
Hot n Cold - Katy Perry
So What - Pink

When Taylor Swift won the Best Female Video award and was delivering her acceptance speech, this bastard went and took over the mic from Taylor Swift and shouted these exact words:

"Yo, Taylor, I'm really happy for you, and I'm going to let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!"

You'd see that Swift looked stunned and speechless. The cameras then panned to Beyonce, who was slightly mortified and embarrassed. The crowed then booed West off stage and the show immediately cut to commercial.

Eventually, when Beyonce won the Video Of The Year award by her "Single Ladies", she decided to give Taylor a surprise by letting her complete her interrupted thank you speech. As she went up to collect her prize, the 28-year-old singer said, “Thank you. I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV Award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments in my life. So I’d like Taylor to come out and have her moment.”

That was so thoughtful of her!

After the incident, when Taylor was being asked by reporters about the incident, she responded “Well, I was standing on stage because I was really excited because I had just won the award. And then I was really excited because Kanye West was on stage. And then I wasn’t so excited anymore after that.”

Then she talks about Beyonce's gesture: “They told me to stand by the side of the stage and I didn’t really know what was going to go down. But I thought it was so wonderful and gracious of her to do what she’s always done. She’s always been a great person before anything else. Before the talented artist, the superstar, she’s always been a great person and I just, I thought I couldn’t love Beyonce more tonight, than tonight.”

Kanye apologized on his website, "I’m sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom. I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would’ve said. She is very talented! I like the lyrics about being a cheerleader and she’s in the bleachers! I’m in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment! Beyonce’s video was the best of this decade! I’m sorry to my fans if I let you guys down! I’m sorry to my friends at mtv. I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw.

It was a moment that made many of the artists present in the Awards pretty upset. "F**k u Kanye," Katy Perry tweeted while at the show. "It's like you stepped on a kitten.", where else Pink wrote, "Kanye West is the biggest piece of sh*t on earth. Quote me." Kelly Clarkson called Kanye "a sad human being", whilst Adam Lambert wrote on his Twitter page, "Kanye needs to chill. He freaks out every year. It ain't that deep, man."

After this incident, I'd say that I love Beyonce more and more. A great artist, a great dancer, and she has a great heart. As for Kanye, there is no amount of apology that will repair the scene he caused in the VMA and the emotional damage done to a teenage country singer.

Parabola 拋物線

I am always mesmerized at Tanya Chua's talent in writing simple yet heart-touching songs. In her latest album 若你碰到他 (If You See Him), this song 拋物線 (Parabola) is simply one of the best pieces. Nice melody with beautiful lyrics.



詞：小寒 曲：蔡健雅

我確實說　我這樣說　我不在乎結果
我對你說　我有把握　成功例子好多
人們虛假又造作　總愛得不溫不火
我們用真心就不會有差錯
我沒想過我會難過　你竟然離開我

愛沿著　拋物線
離幸福　總降落得差一點
流著血　心跳卻不曾被心痛削滅
真真切切

青春的　拋物線
把未來　始於相遇的地點
至高後才了解
世上月圓月缺只是錯覺

我好想說　我只想說　我不要這後果
可是你說　相對來說　走開是種解脫
當初親密的動作　變成當下的閃躲
感情的過程出了什麼差錯
我沒想過我會難過　你終於離開我

愛沿著　拋物線
離幸福　總降落得差一點
流著血　心跳卻不曾被心痛削滅
真真切切

青春的　拋物線
把未來　始於相遇的地點
至高後才了解
世上月圓月缺只是錯覺

Krabi in August

I went to Krabi with my lovely colleagues in August. We have been talking about this trip since May!

We took a day trip to Ko Phi Phi islands and the ride was a total nightmare. We were constantly on the boat, travelling from one spot to another (because Ko Phi Phi has 4 islands). The ride was extremely bumpy and shaky, and it felt like as if all of us had a mild concussion and/or dislocation of inner organs after the trip. Gosh.

Ko Phai a.k.a. Bamboo Island. Arguably the nicest spot amongst all the others in the Ko Phi Phi day trip. Mainly due to the nice sunny weather, blue sky, white sand, crystal clear water.

The famous Maya Bay at Ko Phi Phi Leh. There was considerably heavy rain and hence these dark gloomy photos were produced.

Tonsai Bay at Ko Phi Phi Don, the only island amongst the 4 which is inhabited.

Snorkelling
The day in Railay was arguably the worse. The weather was bad with intermittent rain, the wind was cold, the waves were strong, and the beach was flooded due to extremely high tide!

My favourite picture. Just love the coordination of everyone.
After all, I didn't manage to get a tan :( Damn!!!

Well, Krabi itself is quite a laid back town; not those kind of places where you can party all night long. There is really nothing much in Krabi; only a long row of shops along Ao Nang beach. People travelled to Krabi for the surrounding places, like Ko Phi Phi, Railay, Hong Island.

Shopping at Ao Nang. To my surprise, there is actually Burger King, McDonald's, Subway, Swensen's and even Haagen Dazs!

The trip was overall a good one. Good company, good food, good laughters. The only downside is the unpredictable weather. For a moment, it was sunny and the next thing before you know, it rains. Therefore, I would suggest to whoever to wants to go to Krabi to go between November and March.

The Proposal

A very funny (and at the same time, touching) movie which talks about a lady boss, Margaret who forced her male secretary, Andrew into marrying her in order to avoid herself being deported back to Canada as her visa expires.

She followed him back to Alaska where his hometown is, and both of them were forced into putting up a show to make his family believe that they were actually getting married. However, they discover feelings for each other during that process and eventually she decided not to go through the fake marriage, after seeing how nice his family is and how important it is have love and trust in a family (she doesn't have one).

Well, it is predictable that the movie has a happy ending - with Andrew rushing back to propose to Margaret in the office. And this time, for real.

Starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock.

LoveGame

I got so hooked up with this song, OMG! And I wanna watch Lady Gaga live in Fort Canning Park, Singapore on 12th August but I couldn't do so because it is on my last day of pupillage. ARGH!!!

Lady GaGa - Love Game


Let's have some fun, this beat is sick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick
Don't think too much, just bust that kick
I wanna take a ride on your disco stick

Let's play a love game, play a love game
Do you want love or you want fame?
Are you in the game? Doin' the love game

Amit's Style of Rock

Two different types of songs by Amit for your listening!

阿密特 - 黑吃黑


阿密特 - 掉了

My friend Wincci

I am proud to announce that my dear friend Soo Wincci's self-titled debut EP will be out on 19th August!

Well done Wincci! We all have seen your passion and enthusiasm in the entertainment industry since our university days, and now you have proven that you CAN and you ARE born to do this! Guess life was challenging and rewarding for you since the day you won Miss Malaysia/World 2008... but I am sure all the hard work, effort and determination of yours has been well paid off!

BRAVO, girl! Hope to see you rising to stardom!

I Need a Change

Lately I have been thinking that
it is time to change myself.
I am getting bored of my style
my way of dressing
my general appearance.

Browsing through the old photos
From year 2004 til now
I don't seem to transform much
except that I have aged
and I have lost some weight.

Therefore I want a new look
I want a new hairstyle
I want a new set of wardrobe
But I am now a working person and not a student
certain limitations do apply
hence I cannot be too outrageous.

Friends said I am too serious
I am quite uptight
and I tend to think a lot, more often negatively
Thus I would want to have a brand new attitude.
A more daring person
A more adventurous guy.

But things are easier said than done
Superficial things can be changed
Physical aspects can be improved
But not so for behaviour and characteristics

I doubt I could change to the way I desire to be.
Nevertheless an attempt is better than complacency.

The End of August

Yanni has always been producing great music, and this piece is the one that I love the most. It gives me the vibes of serenity and tranquility but at the same time with a touch of sorrow, which somehow connotes the notion that something is already gone and it only lives in our memory.

Hope you guys like it.

Happy for Another?

Sunday, Irish Bar Mid Valley, 8pm.

S was telling us that whilst he was driving from his home to Mid Valley to meet us, he noticed a lot of things during the journey which he had always overlooked. He said he was driving slow to enjoy the whole journey, seeing the sun setting, the drivers turning on their respective car lights, and the whole Mid Valley city being gradually lit up. And he said suddenly waves of happiness just hit him until he nearly cried. I said, well, that's kinda extreme.

S said that nowadays he can be happy by little trivial things, such as having a good breakfast in Coffee Bean. He said happy is just an abrupt feeling which lasted for a few seconds; the 'residue' that we continue to feel is merely content. I commented that he has a good point.

S added that it is quite easy to be happy for ourselves, but it is hard for an individual to be GENUINELY happy for another person without any sentiment of envy or jealousy. Because ultimately that involves another person's matter and not your own self's. This got me thinking deeply...

Have you ever been TRUTHFULLY happy for another person and share his/her happiness without having any negative feelings whatsoever?

Rainbow

你整齊潔白的床　是我傾訴的地方 抱你哭著到天亮　

The neat clean white bed of yours
Is the place I voiced out my feelings
I cried til dawn in your arms

你等待幸福的廚房　那次情人節晚餐 卻是我陪著你嘗

You await for the kitchen of happiness
But for the Valentine's Day dinner
I was the one who dined with you

衣櫃不算太寬　藏著你的天堂　依然歡迎我分享

The closet of yours ain't spacious
And it contains your heaven
Yet I was welcomed to share with you

我們的愛很像　都因男人而受傷　卻又繼續碰撞

Our love is similar
We got heartbroken because of men
But we still continue the attempts

當天空昏暗　當氣溫失常　你用巨大的堅強　總能抵擋

When the sky is dark
When the temperature is uncertain
By using your toughness
You managed to resist them

當尖銳眼光　當刺耳聲響　你用彩虹的浪漫　溫柔包裝

When the views are sharp
When the voices are shrill
Using the romanticness of the Rainbow
You warmly embraced them

看我丟掉他的西裝　比我先紅了眼眶 笑我傻　陪我慌

Seeing me disposing his suit
Your eyes were red before mine
Laughing that I am stupid
Accompanying my nervousness

當我找到幸福去向 幫我快樂的化妝　陪我傻　笑我慌

When I found my path of happiness
You did my make-up
Accomodating my stupidity
Laughing at my nervousness

This song was originally named "My Gay Friend"「我的同志男友」, but due to the Chinese market, the name was changed to "Rainbow"「彩虹」. A-mei cried for an hour in her room before recording this song, and thereafter sang the song smoothly without feeling any pressure. She jokingly said that she imagined her gay friends wearing dresses and participating in the shooting of the Music Video.

MJ Memorial

Some 20,000 people gathered in the Staples Center at Los Angeles (and 31.1 million tv viewers watching live around the world) to convey their last goodbyes at the Michael Jackson Memorial Service. And I can't help but feeling a bit gloomy too. Even though his music has no huge impact in my life (probably due to the fact that I wasn't born in the era where he is at the top of his music career), I have to say that we have lost a legendary entertainer.

His 8th album Dangerous, released in year 1991. The first time I got in touch with his music (I was only 6), thanks to my brother who bought the cd.

I was thinking that prominent persons tend to leave the world at a relatively young age. Besides him, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Bruce Lee the amongst the good examples.

Michael's very famous songs were not performed in the Memorial. Well, you cannot expect someone jumping on the stage, imitating his signature moon walk, singing Thriller, Black or White, or Billie Jean in such a solemn and sad occasion.

Many artists were emotional shaken. Good examples will be Mariah Carey and Usher. MC sang I'll Be There with Trey Lorenz, but she was out-of-tune in the beginning. And Usher tried hard to complete the last sentence of "Gone Too Soon" whilst withholding his tears. I particularly remember a line from the activist Al Sharpton's speech. He told MJ's kids "Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with."

Mariah & Trey Lorenz
Usher singing beside MJ's gold-plated casket which was placed at the centre of the stage.

The most emotional part has got to be where his only daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson cried out that "Ever since i was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine". I was hoping that Janet Jackson will say a few words but she didn't.

She dissolved into tears and turned into her aunt Janet's embrace. This moment really touched my heart.

This MJ Memorial made me recall songs that I have once heard before (years ago) but long forgotten. Beautiful and aspiring songs such as:

Will U Be There
Gone Too Soon
We Are The World
Heal The World

The world will remember Michael Joseph Jackson. The ultimate King of Pop whose name is known by almost every human being in this world. A man who stood strong and fought back during hard times. A person who brought peace via his borderless music.

Phuture on a Friday Night

Went to Phuture @ Zouk right after the movie. Haven't been to Zouk for a few years, mainly due to the reason that I just don't enjoy clubbing like I used to during Pre-U studies. Well, it only shows that I am age-ing :(

Anyway, this visit to Zouk is kinda compulsory because it was one of my close friend's birthday. Since it is a Friday night, the crowd was HUGE and we have to queue for 30 mins just to pay the cover charge to enter the club. Before even joining the queue, the ushers will check your body temperature to make sure you're healthy and do not carry any possibility of having H1N1 virus. LOL. Upon passing the test, you will be certified as "Okay" with this sticker on your shirt:

P/S: I actually had a mild flu that night. Luckily it didn't impose a hurdle for my entrance.

Zouk has been substantially renovated. From the Ghetto Heaven it used to be, it is now a club with five dance floors, each of them with different music themes. For me, Phuture is still the best mainly because they played R&B music. And there are big and small screens in all corners for you to watch the music videos of the songs played so this spices up the enjoyment. Although I have not been clubbing lately, I was quite excited when I hear my favourites like Gimme More, Don't Cha, Crazy In Love, Feedback, Poker Face, etc... being blasted. WOOOHHH~!!!

My friend a.k.a. the birthday girl who was normally shy and well-mannered was clearly intoxicated this night, as she was behaving rather differently and dancing wildly. Well, kinda glad to see her having tonnes of fun, as working has taken a toll on most of us.

We left at 3am. I wasn't drunk, I was way beyond tired, but somehow I am glad that I actually turned up. And I have to say that R&B/Hip-Hop is still my favourite.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Finally got to watch this movie yesterday, more than a week after its release. It's definitely worth-watching and I personally think Michael Bay and Stephen Spielberg have produced another great piece of work. However, I would have to say that the storyline is slightly mediocre and not much emphasis was put on the cute Bumble Bee this time; the focus lies on Optimus Prime, Megatron and the Fallen.

Well, Megan Fox is sexy and sizzling hot as usual and it seems pretty ridiculous that when the battle between the good and the bad in Egypt is over, everyone appeared dusty, sweaty and disgusting; but Megan on the other hand still has a relatively untainted face. My friend commented: her fake eye lashes are still so intact." And according to the ladies, Josh Duhamel's charm seem to overshadow Shia LaBeouf's cuteness.

A two and a half hours movie is quite long and I do think some parts of it ought to be shortened, e.g. the quest to locate the Matrix and to save Optimus's life. But well, just the visual effects is enough to take your breath away. Yeah, I sounded superficial but isn't this one of the most important criterias of a great blockbuster?

Contrary to all the negative criticisms about this movie, I give the movie a thumbs up and I stand by my definition: a GREAT one.