Today is the last day of July, a bittersweet ending.
August will herald in the new semester where I'll be a Year 2 undergraduate. Am I ready? Not in a million years.
So, in this entry, I shall bid adieu to July, a very lovely month, where the Olympics is taking place and I am fortunate enough to catch lots of events on television.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Olympics on Holidays
I love the Olympics. I love holidays.
Therefore, to be able to catch so much action of the Games for the first time ever is like a dream come true. I'm free to do what I like whenever I want. It's really fortunate that I get to stop working during this period too.
Alas, dark clouds are looming on the horizon, for the day the Olympic Games end in London is the last day of my summer holidays. It's so apt, isn't it?
But for now, I intent to cherish whatever little time I've left to make merry and be happy.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
London Olympics Opening Ceremony
Breath-taking. Magnificent. Gorgeous. Beautiful. Spectacular.
All those adjectives above describes what the London Olympics Opening Ceremony is like. It's truly a wonderful tribute to all things British - from the sprawling countrysides to the Industrial Revolution to the swinging sixties to beloved British fictional characters. It is a gigantic party!
This is a ceremony that showcases and celebrates the beauties of London, its rich history and culture, at the same time, incorporating the British sense of humour. The country has contributed so much to the various industries.
Film director Danny Boyle deserves a salute for orchestrating the whole event -Isle of Wonder. This ceremony is really incomparable because it was just a league of its own. Who else has a parachuting "Queen"?
I especially love the segment that features Queen Elizabeth 2 with James Bond actor, Daniel Craig. "Good evening, Mr Bond". She is truly a great sport! I enjoyed Rowan Atkinson's cameo as Mr Bean as well.
The formation of the Olympic Rings with "red, hot iron" is exceptionally memorable as with the lighting of the cauldron. It was a break from tradition with 7 young athletes lighting the flame at the same time.
I'm not a British subject but I did get that warm and fuzzy feeling seeing the success of the opening.
I love reading the tweets from Britons themselves because they are true testimonies of how proud they are.Yes, there may be complaints, grouses and unhappiness, but I think, when the Games are truly underway, it is the time to stand together as a nation and celebrate this glorious moment. Be proud of how far the nation has come and what it has achieve.
All those adjectives above describes what the London Olympics Opening Ceremony is like. It's truly a wonderful tribute to all things British - from the sprawling countrysides to the Industrial Revolution to the swinging sixties to beloved British fictional characters. It is a gigantic party!
This is a ceremony that showcases and celebrates the beauties of London, its rich history and culture, at the same time, incorporating the British sense of humour. The country has contributed so much to the various industries.
Film director Danny Boyle deserves a salute for orchestrating the whole event -Isle of Wonder. This ceremony is really incomparable because it was just a league of its own. Who else has a parachuting "Queen"?
I especially love the segment that features Queen Elizabeth 2 with James Bond actor, Daniel Craig. "Good evening, Mr Bond". She is truly a great sport! I enjoyed Rowan Atkinson's cameo as Mr Bean as well.
The formation of the Olympic Rings with "red, hot iron" is exceptionally memorable as with the lighting of the cauldron. It was a break from tradition with 7 young athletes lighting the flame at the same time.
I'm not a British subject but I did get that warm and fuzzy feeling seeing the success of the opening.
I love reading the tweets from Britons themselves because they are true testimonies of how proud they are.Yes, there may be complaints, grouses and unhappiness, but I think, when the Games are truly underway, it is the time to stand together as a nation and celebrate this glorious moment. Be proud of how far the nation has come and what it has achieve.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Happy Olympics Day
Happy Olympics Day!
Only 4 more hours to go before the London Olympics Opening Ceremony 2012 opens with a bang!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
One Day to London 2012
Only 1 day left to the London Olympics 2012! I've waited 4 years for this and I've been anticipating it since April.
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It may be weird for someone who live such a sedentary lifestyle to have such enthusiam for the greatest sporting event, but hey, that's that. I've always been interested in high-profile events since I was young; entertainment events, sporting events, you name it. Perhaps, I know that it is nigh to impossible for me to go to these events that makes me longed them even more. One day, I tell myself, I will go to Comic-Con and the Olympics, amongst other things.
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I'm always excited for the Games but this time more so than ever, because it's held in London, UK. I can be considered an Anglophile. I love the British culture and (some) traditions. I love its long line of talented authors and actors. I like its long history and monarchy. I especially love the accent! Besides, London is one of my favourite cities in the world, and I look forward to the day I get to take a vacation there.
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The opening ceremony takes place at 4.00am (Singapore Time) on Saturday. As much as I'd like to watch this direct telecast, I love my sleep more than anything and I've to go work. I can only contend myself with watching the encore at 6.00pm.
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I can't wait to see what surprises Danny Boyle has in store for viewers. Despite leaks from the ceremony, nothing beats watching it in entirety to fully experience the grandeur and magnificence.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Master in Procrastination
This is the last week of July and I'll miss the summer holidays. I've approximately 2 weeks of holidays left and I intend, must, make the most out of it.
I still have tasks left undone after putting them off for so long. What can I say, except that I'm a master procrastinator. To be honest, this word does not exist in my dictionary because I think everyone procrastinate from time to time. After all, tomorrow is such a beautiful word.
My lovely, carefree summer days will soon be replaced by stormy seas and chilly Autumn winds. Sometimes, I asked myself whether going to the University is such a chore and I often found it to be true. But, I wouldn't trade it for anything else, well, maybe for happy times.
I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop, that's all.
I still have tasks left undone after putting them off for so long. What can I say, except that I'm a master procrastinator. To be honest, this word does not exist in my dictionary because I think everyone procrastinate from time to time. After all, tomorrow is such a beautiful word.
My lovely, carefree summer days will soon be replaced by stormy seas and chilly Autumn winds. Sometimes, I asked myself whether going to the University is such a chore and I often found it to be true. But, I wouldn't trade it for anything else, well, maybe for happy times.
I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop, that's all.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
It's Rather Fine
The year 2012 is shaping out to be a rather nice year, isn't it? Studies aside, 2012 is a year filled with promises and exciting events.
Of course, Sherlock series 2 premiered in the UK in January, and I managed to watch them all. The London Olympics is just around the corner and while I'm always interested in the Games, this time round it is a larger dosage of anticipation. This is probably due to it being held in London, one of my favourite cities, with the additional love for it from British TV influence.
Near to the end of the year, there'll be two hugely anticipated movies - Breaking Dawn Part 2 and The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey.
I'm more drummed up over The Hobbit, naturally. The leading character (Bilbo Baggins) is played by Martin Freeman, an exceptional actor and the John Watson to BBC's Sherlock. My love for The Hobbit has increased and became more "personal", because the actors from Sherlock co-starred in the production as well. How can I be expected to just look on with detached interest?
A note to myself, I've to go to the annual Comic-con one of these years. The temptation is just too great and I feel that I'm losing out so much of the awesome stuff that is happening in the entertainment industry. This year's convention is obviously marvellous since I've so much interest in the movie offerings. Gods, I've missed out...
Of course, Sherlock series 2 premiered in the UK in January, and I managed to watch them all. The London Olympics is just around the corner and while I'm always interested in the Games, this time round it is a larger dosage of anticipation. This is probably due to it being held in London, one of my favourite cities, with the additional love for it from British TV influence.
Near to the end of the year, there'll be two hugely anticipated movies - Breaking Dawn Part 2 and The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey.
I'm more drummed up over The Hobbit, naturally. The leading character (Bilbo Baggins) is played by Martin Freeman, an exceptional actor and the John Watson to BBC's Sherlock. My love for The Hobbit has increased and became more "personal", because the actors from Sherlock co-starred in the production as well. How can I be expected to just look on with detached interest?
A note to myself, I've to go to the annual Comic-con one of these years. The temptation is just too great and I feel that I'm losing out so much of the awesome stuff that is happening in the entertainment industry. This year's convention is obviously marvellous since I've so much interest in the movie offerings. Gods, I've missed out...
Monday, July 16, 2012
Pay Rise
I'm getting a pay rise starting from August. It's actually not a lot, but any increment is better than none at all.
I'm currently getting $5.50/hour and it shall be increased to $5.80/hour. I was thinking along the lines of $6.00, to be honest. Oh well. It just means that I'll have slightly more cash to save and maybe, spend.
Anyway, by August, what with the new semester starting, I'll be back to working for 2 days in a week.
I'm currently getting $5.50/hour and it shall be increased to $5.80/hour. I was thinking along the lines of $6.00, to be honest. Oh well. It just means that I'll have slightly more cash to save and maybe, spend.
Anyway, by August, what with the new semester starting, I'll be back to working for 2 days in a week.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Time in a Bottle
Why?!
If only Time can slow down.
The arrival of July means it's nearly time for August and then I'll be back in classes, again. The problem is I've grown too use to all carefree and decadent days.
If only Time can slow down.
The arrival of July means it's nearly time for August and then I'll be back in classes, again. The problem is I've grown too use to all carefree and decadent days.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Everything is Sherlock
and everything hurts...
Pardon me for all the Sherlock "feels". It's extremely intense today seeing as I was completely caught by surprise when I realised that Sherlock series 1 premieres in Singapore tonight.
This is the moment I've been waiting for since I got hooked on the TV show. Finally, this glorious moment arrives in Singapore, after nearly 2 years since it debuted in the UK and nearly 1 year since I first watched it. I must say, I'm terribly pleased I discovered it way before it became so cool.
Sherlock is a testemony of how beautiful TV can be if effort is put in. It is a high quality show celebrating the brilliant minds of the crew and the fine acting of the best calibre of British actors. This is a TV series that showcases British style and identity and contains an element of charm missing in mainstream TV nowadays. It pays tribute to one of the finest authors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) and yet manages to weave in enough originality to make this show an absolute treat.
And so it shall be, tonight, at 11pm, I will rewatch this lovely series again, even though I've rewatched A Study in Pink over and over again.
Pardon me for all the Sherlock "feels". It's extremely intense today seeing as I was completely caught by surprise when I realised that Sherlock series 1 premieres in Singapore tonight.
This is the moment I've been waiting for since I got hooked on the TV show. Finally, this glorious moment arrives in Singapore, after nearly 2 years since it debuted in the UK and nearly 1 year since I first watched it. I must say, I'm terribly pleased I discovered it way before it became so cool.
Sherlock is a testemony of how beautiful TV can be if effort is put in. It is a high quality show celebrating the brilliant minds of the crew and the fine acting of the best calibre of British actors. This is a TV series that showcases British style and identity and contains an element of charm missing in mainstream TV nowadays. It pays tribute to one of the finest authors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) and yet manages to weave in enough originality to make this show an absolute treat.
And so it shall be, tonight, at 11pm, I will rewatch this lovely series again, even though I've rewatched A Study in Pink over and over again.
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