More ramblings on Harry Potter

Harry Potter HBP may have been in the theaters for a weeks by now, yet I still have things to say.

This should probably be the last entry I made on this, unless I read some more reviews and have things to bring up.

Let's start by saying this, "I'm glad that before I watched the movie, I read some good reviews and ratings." I'm an easily influenced person, however, that does not means that I've no spine. It's just that I take people's opinions seriously, too much, sometimes, that it jeopardises my enjoyment of things.

After watching HBP, it's surprisingly good. As I said before, it's so much better than the last 3 films put together so it's great in my book. This is my honest opinion, without anyone influencing it.

However, I don't know what's the reason, perhaps my perspective of things, bad/not-so-good reviews began appearing. It bugs me, get on my nerves at times. Everyone has the right to say what they want. A coin has two sides. I, too, have the right to stop reading all their thoughts. So, why am I giving myself a hard time, I have no idea.

I can always just click the red X.

Perhaps, I like to read their opinion on things. We're readers of the books afterall. Perhaps, I want to see how different people from different countries see things differently. And it's too tempting to let it pass.

Anyway, this thought has been swirling inside my mind for quite sometime, I just don't have the inspiration to put in down.

My opinion has not changed, and I've got to stop reading reviews about HBP. I mean it this time. The film has been made, what opinion of it doesn't matter.

If for any reason, I can always rely on the books to keep me happy, which reminds me of another issue.

I found out that actually there's a part, I don't know how big, of the readers that hated/dislike Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows the books.

It renders me speechless, really. I thought the 2 books are nicely done and the plots are intriguing. Yes, there are times when it got a little "out-of-hand". But this is fiction!

If there's a book I didn't quite like, it is Order of the Phoenix. It's a little long and draggy for me.

Oh well, an author can't please everyone. That is why I don't put my ideas in public. I'll just keep mulling over it, if someone criticise my work.

J.K Rowling gives us some great books to pass the childhood years. It's been nearly 8 years since I started reading Harry Potter. I grow up with the book series, pre-ordering the books months before the debut.

For that accomplishment, a toast for her, for her imagination, for her courage.

Sighing off.

The last day of 2008

The last day of 2008.

Sadly, today, we will not be going to Marina to see the fireworks. Instead, the family will be going to the airport as my father is flying home from Korea in the night.

I will missed 2008, but unlike other years, this time, I'm actually looking forward to 2009.

New Moon movie, here it comes! Yes, I know I said it's too soon for it to be released, but as a fan, I can hardly complaint about the date. Also coming up, Harry Potter and HBP! 2 great, must-watch movies for 2009.

I'm not a party person so those countdown parties do not appeal to me. I like parties (not that I went to one before), like christmas parties, dinner and dance, etc. Anyway, I like to be part of the action and fun in a good way.

It's been a great year, or rather, the later half of 2008 has been great.

What with the publication of Breaking Dawn, release of Twilight the movie, converting my cousin and brother into Twilighters, New Moon movie being official, getting good GPA for Semester 1.1.

Also, memorable things that happened in 2008: my very good friend left for USA to study, hanging out with Secondary 4 friends, Olympics in Beijing, a very bad financial crisis, starting Poly in April, F1 GrandPrix in Singapore for the 1st time, getting a laptop, being a bridesmaid for the 1st time, a black president for USA for the 1st time, etc.

It's always during this time of the year and Christmas too, that the feeling of nostalgia will be the strongest. I'm a very nostalgic person. I like to reminisce the good, old days even the bad ones.

Resolutions or wishes for 2009 include, (in no particular order)

1) Good GPA and grades for semester 1.2, 2.1, 2.2

2) Good health and blessings to me, my family and friends.

3) New Moon movie to be better, bigger, longer than Twilight movie, Taylor Lautner to stay on as Jacob Black. NM movie must be decent and stay true to the book. Watch NM movie at least twice.

4) Buy Twilight movie DVD

5) Watch Harry Potter and HBP

6) Twilight official guide book to be published in Singapore (Buying it, of course)

7) Stephenie Meyer to continue writing Midnight Sun. MS to be published one day (I can wait, so take your time).

8) Get a wolf charm to complete Bella's bracelet. And a wolf/bear/lion plush toy.

9) 2009 to be a better year than 2008. Let the financial crisis and recession cease.

10) Great class for my Junior year in Poly.

Think I will add them to my wishes/hopes list and add on others from there. That's all I can think of now.

2008, I will miss you and the days I have.

Let's welcome the new year, 2009, in just a few hours.

What was supposed to happen

November 21st 2008 : A significant day.

The day where Harry Potter and HBP is supposed to be released in theaters.
The day where Twilight the movie moves up to this slot from its original date in December.
The day where I was leave hanging.

Too bad, it's not happening in Singapore... It's really anti-climax for me. Give me a chance and I'll fly over to US to catch Twilight.

I probably shouldn't visit http://www.twilightlexiconblog.com/ or any other twilight-related website until I watch the movie. But, easier said than done, the temptation is just too great.

According to some people, the movie is great but not perfect. God, I can only hope that I'm not disappointed. I wished hard that the fantasy will look absolutely wonderful on the screen. The backdrops/background, the characters, the plot, the whole feeling...

I know I shouldn't take note of what other people commented, because not only my mood will be affected, my anticipation will grow out of proportion, I may also be disappointed by it before I even watch it. As I said before, little things like comments affect me.

So, no reading of comments about the movie or looking at movie reviews until I watch the movie. Must tame those itchy fingers and curious mind.

Well, at least 1 thing good comes out from this. The date of Twilight the movie to be released is actually on December 25th, good thing they pushed it up. However, a little higher won't hurt too.
Sigh~

This is the song that I just made up (idea from Fly me to the moon):
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Fly me to US
Let me dance around and dream
Let me see what Twilight's like
On the big theater's screen
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In other words, my heart will sing
In other words, I'll be thrilled
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Fill my appetite
With those scenes from the book
You are all I long for
All I waited and adore
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In other words, my heart will sing
In other words, I love you
--
I've to say I pretty proud of it. I know the words don't rhyme. I've got the inspiration, just like that. Mostly original. 3rd song with lyrics I've created.