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Thursday, December 28, 2006
“If having things turn out the way you wanted them to is a measure of success for life, then some would say I’m a failure. The important thing is, not be bitter over life’s disappointments. Learn to let go of the past… and recognize that everyday won’t be sunny. And when you find yourself lost in the darkness and despair, remember it’s only in the black of night that you can see the stars… and those stars will lead you back home. So don’t be afraid to make mistakes, stumble or fall, ‘cause most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. Maybe you will get everything you wished for. Maybe, you will get more than you could ever imagine. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long and in the end, the journey is the destination.”
- Coach Durham, One Tree Hill Season 3 Episode 15
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
I wanna watch....Death Note 2 
MUST watch!
Curse of the Golden Flower
Mel said it's good. Got Jay Chou.
The Holiday
Heard bad reviews about this but.. the cast is hard to resist=p
Midnight Sun
Touching plot... I love weepy sad movies...
Monday, December 25, 2006
Watched "Confession of Pain" today, supposedly with Mel and Abrial but Mel had to accompany LY to settle some issues.. So, we wasted 1 ticket.. Anyway, hope LY is feeling better now=)
This thriller is quite similar to Infernal Affairs...Those of you who liked the trilogy should like this film too! It was a little confusing in the beginning cos there were quite a signifcant number of shots that seemed to appear out of sequence, but they all fall into place and it all makes sense towards the ending. The actors (Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Chapman To) and actresses (Shu Qi & Xu Jinglei) put up pretty good performances, especially Chapman To who added some much needed humour in this otherwise solemn film. Kudos to the man! Somehow or other, Shu Qi's character seemed like a replica of her characters in other movies. Wonder if she may have been stereotyped as a idyallic personality that she has always been casted in such roles. Kinda bored of her acting style.
Here's the synopsis of the movie...
Synopsis: In a city of love and prosperity, a city of lost hope and premature death, veteran detective Hei (TONY LEUNG CHIU-WAI) feels it all: the hurt, the helplessness, the horror. When his father-in-law, the billionaire benefactor Chau, is gruesomely murdered in his palatial mansion, he enlists the assistance of his former partner turned private detective, Bong (TAKESHI KANESHIRO).
On the surface, the murder smacks of a vendetta that has taken a lifetime to fulfill. But no sooner has Bong agreed to crack the case with Hei than he realizes nothing is what it appears to be. Undoubtedly, they are after a monster in a perfect crime: every detail was meticulously orchestrated, every motive conveniently justifiable, and every culprit and potential witness mysteriously eliminated.
But Bong has his own demon to fight. Ever since the suicide of his pregnant girlfriend, he has lost his joie de vivre, even though he still retains the finest instincts of a man hunter. As he digs deeper and deeper into the case, all evidence seems to point to Chau’s daughter and Hei’s hysterical wife, Susan. But then the killer ups the ante by murdering Susan as well. Bong starts grappling with the suspicion that the man they hunt is someone very close to them, someone on the verge of a total breakdown.
Like lost souls in a city of fallen angels, the cop, the private detective, and the killer are doing what they must. Every step of their journey takes them closer and closer to one another, until a shocking denouement in which no stone is left unturned and no one can escape unscathed.
The movie stirred up my emotions, and as I pondered over the character's struggles, I realised something...
How does it feel like to lose everything in a day? I believe that we will never be able to fully empathise with someone who has lost everything until it actually befall upon us. Can hatred for someone last a lifetime? Even if it can last a lifetime, should it? Doesn't he realise that by hating someone so deeply, his own life practically revolves around someone who doesn't deserve his attention and energy? He wants the perpetrator to have a taste of what it feels like to lose everything but how is that suppose to heal his wound? By gloating over it?
It's not as simple as that.
Even if he managed to plot against the enemy successfully, no matter how meticulous he had been in covering his tracks, the burden of orchestrating everything in his life according to plan as well as the guilt in hurting those around him will constantly tug at his conscience. Some day, the truth will come to light and everything will come to nought. He will lose eveything... for the second time... because of the same person. The difference? He bought it upon himself.
It is never that simple.
Revenge will not heal a wound.
The only way is to forgive.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Thank god, I can finally resume my social life,
not that I have much of a social life, but ya, the past few days have been really tiring, stressful and..... crappy that I don't even have time to watch my shows, let alone socialising... sigh..
It feels freakingly good to meet up with my friends again. Finally.
On
Tuesday, I met up with the gang from
Dunman=) That night, it dawned upon us that next year would mark our decade-long friendship. Gosh, how time flies. We're still going strong but not in the direction which i idealise. Dynamics within the group has changed. Dunno if anyone notices but at least we're all trying to make an effort to sustain the relationship. Really thankful to Mel who never fails to update me on her life, letting me know that some things doesn't change after all=)
Last night, I FINALLY met up with
Eley.
Despite the fact that both of us were having terrible headaches, it didn't really matter as soon as we started talking. At least for myself. She had so much to share and as usual, I just listened. She has enough to worry about so I didn't bother her with mine.. I told her that I'll tell her the next time we meet up. I feel that I'm ready to talk. It's probably time..
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the
JC class gathering later.. Hope Ms Wong will turn up as promised=)
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
The time now is 4.35am.I desperately want to sleep but I couldn't resist the urge to... vent my frustration. Catharsis of overwhelming emotions.The deadline is drawing near and everyone, (ok, not everyone), is rushing to churn out the bare essentials. All the time, I've tried to perfect every thing that lands onto my hands but not this time. It's beyond me. Seriously. Too much to cover, too little time. I don't even know what to focus on- grammar? phrasing? formatting? spelling? Oh, i can't remember how many times I've seen "comprise" spelt as "compromise"... and "prior to event" just doesn't seem to hold it's meaning anymore.. active vs passive writing is another problem...Well, it's probably just my problem... being anal about stuff...Anyway, the amount of editing is still bearable... at least for now... What's most frustrating was... was... Argh, I shall not talk about it. No point complaining. I've learnt my mistake.sigh.
The pain is throbbing in the back of my head, screaming at me for my stupidity. Once again, I've just done myself a disservice. Well done.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Well well well, exams are finally over BUT it also marks the start of my busy period. Ever since my last paper, I have been bogged down by an endless list of stuff, voluntarily or involuntarily. Let me see... I have been...1) Seriously considering my study plan for the next 2 years so that I can plan for the modules to take over in US2) Working on my SEP application, which was freaking frustrating cos module-mapping is such a chore. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it.3) Attending caroling practices - well, it commenced today... We practised from 11am-10pm, with lunch & dinner breaks, of course. But I must say that we had accomplished quite a lot today, much more compared to our rate last year. This year's juniors are pretty fast at learning the scores=) Well done, Dan! Nevertheless, can you imagine singing the whole of today and will be singing for another half-day tomorrow? The last time I had such "marathon" singing practices, I lost my voice during the actual performance (And it had to be at the Esplanade.. so embarrassing..). I hope it doesn't happen to me ever again and I'm glad that this time round, I have others singing the same parts to rely on in the event that I lose my voice again. Looking forward to the caroling sessions at Wheelock, Scotts and Millienia=) Christmas is coming!4) Busy with Psyc Society stuff - meetings, meetings, meetings, meetings, policies, meetings, meetings, meetings, proposals, meetings, meetings, meetings... ok, you get the idea.5) Catching up with my dear friends - Met up with Robin who's back from AUS. Met up with Huixin, Mark, Alvin and Dan for dinner. Bernard stood us up yet again - this time, he sprained his foot or something. Coincidentally, something always happened when he was supposed to meet us. So no love. Sigh. Still waiting to catch up with Eley, Ms Wong, and CG13/01 of course. Not to forget my Dunman friends - Rachel's birthday is coming! Someone do something, quick *hint hint*6) Busy with tuition... Just started with my Sec 2 and Pri 4 students. Resuming lessons with my Sec 4 student too. As much as I want to take a break, SO THAT I CAN HAVE TIME TO EAT, i need the money for SEP... It's just not fun if I will have to scrimp & save over in US, not being able to try this, try that, buy this, buy that just because I dun have money6) Catching up on my shows... One Tree Hill Season 3, O.C. Season 4 and 花样少年少女 (a Taiwanese drama adapted from Hana Kimi)... Prison Break and Grey's Anatomy are on my list too but.. REALLY NO TIME!SIGH.. WHY CAN'T I HAVE 48 HOURS PER DAY ?!?
MUST watch!
Mel said it's good. Got Jay Chou.
Heard bad reviews about this but.. the cast is hard to resist=p
Touching plot... I love weepy sad movies...