Too Good For My Own Good

I'm too pure and good for my own good. Why am I making this statement? Because I feel awful and guilty conscious over something like this. I feel like a little child, with hands caught in the cookie jar.
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I was a facilitator for today as well. I went to QiHua Primary School with the trainer and that programme was supposed to end at 3.30pm. Therefore, I was in a dilemma over whether I should go back to the office. By right, this is what the office staff told me, I should because there is still time.
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But, it is quite obvious that it is a no-brainer for me to return to office at such a late hour, only to go home a few minutes later, right? I fretted over this and turned this situation in my mind over and over again. It bothered me to bits.
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In the end, because of the timing, I stuck with my common sense and went home, not before informing everyone in the office of course. If it wasn't for the camera, I wouldn't have worry so much actually.
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Now you see, I can't be a Slytherin. My conscience prickles me if I ever thought of doing something easy and good for myself.
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With the assurance from my boss, gods, I feel so much better and at ease now. I can't believe myself, why?! Perhaps with exposure comes experience. I sure hope that I can be street smart and wise the older I get. I can't imagine being like this forever.
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I was bothered by the camera business. The camera ran out of battery and they had to use it on Saturday. I promised I would bring it back on Friday but now I had to make sure it was charged. This was the stupidest thing I ever thought of doing. I planned on waiting for the camera to finish charging before going home.

This was actually a very long story and nasty business. Fortunately, it turned out so much better than I expected, with there being an extra battery and the boss in the office on a public holiday (he practically lives there).

Live from Orlando

I'm so glad I can be part of this glorious moment!
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This morning, which is Florida's Wednesday night, there was a live feed from Universal Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening kick-off event. I'm so thrilled that I can be part of this, despite living halfway across USA and sitting at home viewing via telecast.

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This is most awesome news ever for the Harry Potter franchise! Ever since 2007, when Universal announced that they will be building the village and Hogwarts, I've been eyeing to go. I lost track of its progress for a few years and suddenly, in late 2009, coverage of the construction and wondrous promises reached my ears and I decided to make it my graduation present.

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Voila! The quest for earning enough money to enjoy myself fully is born!

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June 18th 2010 is the grand opening day for the Wizarding World. Today's event had actors and J K Rowling herself attending.

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At 9.10pm, J. K Rowling was on the red carpet. And the Hogwarts frog choir led by Professor Filtwick (Warwick Davis) started off singing the Hogwarts March and Something Wicked This Way Comes.

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John Williams, composer for a few Harry Potter movies, directed the Orlando orchestra. Haunting notes from Hedwig's theme floated around. My heart clenched a little because it just brought back memories.

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The Knight Bus arrived to the scene with the Harry Potter stars: Tom Felton, Oliver and James Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Michael Gambon, Matthew Lewis. Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint arrived in the Ford Anglia. Cheers rose as they went on stage.

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With a swish of the wands, led by Dan Radcliffe, shouts of Lumos were heard. Then, the most spectacular sight and memorable moment appeared. Hogwarts was finally revealed! It was aglow with lights; a light show and fireworks set the atmosphere nicely for those who were present.

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Even for viewers across the globe who have managed to catch the live feed on the official website, this is the moment to be savoured.

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Of course I would give anything to be there, right here, right now. It's my greatest wish to attend the grand opening! Sighs, the chance is nada unless someone offer me a ticket to Orlando.

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I couldn't be there this year, but never fear, I'll be there the next. This is my promise to myself. I will spend all I can there, to bring back memories I will always look back with love.

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Oh, what I would give for the year 2010 to speed by.

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They promise that the Wizarding World will meet the expectations of Harry Potter fans and we will get a completely immersing experience once we're there. You breathe Hogwarts, you live Hogwarts. Now is the chance to see what the other world live like.

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For a day, you can pretend you are a student, destined to graduate from Hogwarts, buying and eating wizard goods. Oh, I can't wait to get my hands on some Slytherin merchandise.

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400th post

400th Post!

*Throws confetti and set off Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes fireworks*

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This entry is dedicated to the Harry Potter franchise! Cheers!

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Harry Potter series, ahh, the experience of first love!

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Nearly 8 years of my life spent being obsessed about the characters, Hogwarts and everything that has to do with this Universe. I'd be really sad to see the movie franchise end.

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Right, the movie.

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Today is the day of reckoning! It's the day where I've been waiting since last year. More than 7 months, spent waiting, complaining, and threatening to boycott (I still remember the anger of the fans when Warner Brothers decided to shift the release date)...

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But, the opening of Harry Potter HBP movie still managed to take me by surprise. I'm baffled by this.

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Before I watch a movie, I'll want to re-read the book to refresh my memory.

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However, this time, time is not on my side and I end up going to watch the movie without the facts in my head. Really. I'm surprised by the number of characters and plot-lines I can't remember when I was trying my best to finish the book.

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So, the bottom line is, I have not finished even half of the book.

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Well, well, we shall see about that.

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The ratings seems pretty good at the moment. Yes! I've been disappointed since PoA movie came out.

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Is this the movie for David Yates to redeem himself after the "mess" that is OofP?

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True to be told, I nearly gave up on the movie franchise. I truly hope that this movie is the redemption that most fans are waiting for.

-On the other hand, there are also ratings that this movie is not that good. I have not read the full reviews because I'm easily corrupted. I won't get spoilt by unnecessary spoilers!

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My opinion will have to wait until tonight. I'll be giving a scene-by-scene rundown of the movie in the next entry, just like what I did for Twilight the movie.

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I'm not ready for this year, but next year, I'll be prepared for Deathly Hallows part 1!

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My nails are freshly painted in a shade of silver and since I don't have clothes that are green, I'll just be wearing my green necklace. Slytherin Pride!

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Let's see. Who do I most look forward in the movie? "Tom Felton on a platter", to quote a fellow Twilighter. I will have a full-blown grin on my face when Tom Felton makes his appearance. Alan Rickman too.

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Ooooh, I can't wait! It's too bad I've a last-minute project meeting today. I was still thinking of scanning through HBP.

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Will end here now, and looking forward to seeing 'my loveys".

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Got to suppress that squeal...

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Tick Tock

Ahh, well, I felt guilty about not keeping to my promise. Pictures will have to wait, again.

This is almost like the final leg to the end.

One last week before the Transnational Studies end and then it's hello to going home early again. I do feel a twinge of reluctance to leave my newly-made friends behind. I may complain but the sessions are actually quite cool.

Access Test has been great. I've been practicing the mock test so many times and doing trial-and-error for the report. At last, my efforts paid off. I got 14/15 for the paper!

Last Saturday, I had 2 tests; Business Finance and TNS. No wonder I didn't have time to update because I was doing last minute studying again. I barely touched TNS. All my attentions were focused on Business Finance.

I booked tickets to Harry Potter HBP! Eeek! I'm so excited over it! 4 more days!

It's really too bad that my cousin can't come along. I really want to watch it with her. Never mind, there's still New Moon the movie and it's during the holidays. I really hope she can make it to the first screening.

So, now, I'm watching with my family and my other cousin. I booked what I considered the "best seats " in the theater. It's at Marina Square.

No spoilers for me until I've watch it. That's particularly one reason why I don't want to wait. By then, spoilers and critics will be out and unless I hide myself in a hole, I can't get away from the media. I'm going to be the one giving my opinion about the movie instead of the other way round. I don't want my mind to be "polluted".

The other reason is to bask in the excitement surrounding the franchise.

Which brings me to another point. I'm jealous at the fans who get a chance to be at the Harry Potter HBP premier in New York and London. That is the place I want to go! I may not like crowds but what I would give to be at the premier...

The life in Singapore is just so mundane and "back". Without the internet, we are basically living in the yesterday's news.

*Cries* I really want to see the actors/actresses up front and wear colours or shirts to support. This is the sort of thing I would do, if there are others who do it too.

I'm thinking, for the movie event, I'm going to wear something green to show the Slytherin pride. How sad that I don't have shirts that is green. The best would be to paint my nails silver and green, expect that nobody will know what that respresent...

Nevertheless, I'm already planning for next year's Deathly Hallows part 1 movie. I'm so going to paint my nails in Slytherin colours if I didn't do it this year.

I watched the Harry Potter HBP London premier and I wished I could be there. Love the interviews about the actors/actresses!

Till then~