Twilight is getting hotter and hotter! 30 more days and counting~
Today's Life section (18th Nov) featured Robert Pattinson in a movie tour in the USA. Twilight premiers this Friday in the US and some other countries!
OME! When will it be Singapore's turn? I want to be part of it too.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The wedding
Wrist Corsage : clothed roses with beads
Family
Me with Singapore Flyer as backdrop
Singapore FlyerWoke up at 4am and reached my aunt’s house at Ang Mo Kio before 5am. We takeaway McDonald’s breakfast on the way. I just had a hash-brown.
The other bridesmaids stayed at my aunt’s house the day before and they were all ready, preparing some sort of weird stuff in the kitchen.
I went for my make-up and styled my hair. I’m sort of a fuss-free girl who don’t wears make-up or do any styling.
I actually like my hairstyle after the make-up artist was done with it. Lots of hairspray and pins. However, it’s very tedious when I washed my hair afterwards.
I then changed into my bridesmaid dress. This was the worst part. Wasn’t I worried that the dress won’t fit me? How ironic to find that the dress was too tight for me.
My cousin, the bride, was beautiful, of course. I really like her hairstyle and wedding gown.
My brother was in the role as the “brother” of the bride. He soon went downstairs to open the car door for the groom.
The groom and his best men had to perform some tasks and gave red-packets to the bridesmaids before we opened the main door to the house. First, the groom had to answer some questions and he got them wrong, so, he and the best men had to down the weird concoctions the bridesmaids made.
I don’t know what’s in it but the few ingredients were: eggs, vegetables, wasabi, chilli, etc.
Apparently, they didn’t really drink those. The groom also danced and performed some other tasks before he was allowed to see the bride.
Mind you, all these took place in the dawn. I guessed we must had disturbed the neighbours.
We were to reach the groom’s house before 7am because of the auspicious hour. Cars were waiting for us by the roadside, driven by some of the best men. I was in a Lexus with 2 other bridesmaids.
It’s one thing to stand in the dress and another to sit. I can hardly breathe in it and it did not help that the backseat was kind of reclining.
My brother was in a Subaru, I think.
It’s great experience to be part of the whole entourage instead of seeing it as a third person.
After going to the groom’s house at Hougang, we left to take pictures. We went to somewhere near Hort Park, Singapore Flyer and Esplanade.
Went back to Hougang for the tea-ceremony. There was buffet too, but, as usual, I did not eat much. At about 11+am, we went back to Ang Mo Kio for the tea-ceremony. All my other mother-side relatives were there.
At last, I changed out of my nice but too tight dress and into my own silver dress.
The 6 of us bridesmaids gathered in the room to distribute the red-packets money. Each of us got $50+. My total red-packet money was about $70+, more than my brother and he’s not happy about it. He said that I didn’t have to do anything at all while he had to do things.
Went home to rest before the wedding banquet that evening.
I was tired but didn’t really sleep, more like drifting around in the unconsciousness.
Bathe and dressed in my deep-red dress. Left for Hotel Royal at Newton.
I think there was a total of 50 tables. Surprisingly, my auntie from my father side was also invited. My cousin is an insurance client of hers. The food was quite alright, fish, prawns, chicken, duck, etc.
Unfortunately (or not), I went to the toilet when they asked the best men, bridesmaids and relatives of the bride and groom to go on stage to share a toast. When I returned with my mother, my father and brother told me they were looking for the cousin of the bride.
Gah, that’s embarrassing...
OK, I was feeling a little guilty for disappearing at the “wrong” timing.
It seemed like a good idea at the time but why do I always regret my actions after?
Regardless, it’s over and there’s no point in mulling over it.
We left the hotel at about 11+pm and I slept at 12pm because I was researching some stuff. This is one of the longest days I spent without sleeping.
It was really a wonderful experience though not a completely perfect day.
I asked my cousin to burn the CD containing the photos for me. Hopefully she will remember and my aunt will bring it to my place by this Sunday.
Then, maybe, I’ll upload some of the photos.
Till then~
Monday, November 17, 2008
3 more days to Twilight the movie!!! So unfair!
30 days to Twilight the movie before it's release in Singapore...
Can hardly wait, I'm sitting at the edge of my seat everyday.
I'll have my entry about my cousin's wedding and my whole experience being part of it ASAP. I'll see if I'll upload the photos.
I'm very tired and a little ill now.
30 days to Twilight the movie before it's release in Singapore...
Can hardly wait, I'm sitting at the edge of my seat everyday.
I'll have my entry about my cousin's wedding and my whole experience being part of it ASAP. I'll see if I'll upload the photos.
I'm very tired and a little ill now.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Manicure 2
Went for manicure with my cousin today at Square 2 near Novena. This was my second manicure. The 1st one was during Prom in 2007.
Below are pictures of my manicure. I find it very nice although it seems a little too overdo. I loved the simple design when the flowers were stick. But after the tiny"jewels" were added, it was a bit too much. There was a minimum of 5 tiny "jewels" per finger.
I love the matte silver with pink sparkly tip, (I should not have request for the sparkles to be more subtle) and the flower nail art.
Oh well, this is simply a once in a blue moon thing. I won't say how much the manicure cost, let's just say it's very expensive. And, my cousin paid it for me. So, thanks very much.
I will be reluctant to clean my fingers after (a week?)
Oh, have to wake up extra early tomorrow. Hoping to take some pictures on my own.
PS: I've updated my previous entry, now titled Epiphany (take 2).
Below are pictures of my manicure. I find it very nice although it seems a little too overdo. I loved the simple design when the flowers were stick. But after the tiny"jewels" were added, it was a bit too much. There was a minimum of 5 tiny "jewels" per finger.
I love the matte silver with pink sparkly tip, (I should not have request for the sparkles to be more subtle) and the flower nail art.
Oh well, this is simply a once in a blue moon thing. I won't say how much the manicure cost, let's just say it's very expensive. And, my cousin paid it for me. So, thanks very much.
I will be reluctant to clean my fingers after (a week?)
Oh, have to wake up extra early tomorrow. Hoping to take some pictures on my own.
PS: I've updated my previous entry, now titled Epiphany (take 2).
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Epiphany (take 2)
I've just come to a realisation. Actually, it's it has been there for quite long and I didn't have the chance to write it.
There's a part of me that's fragile. That's why I can never be someone who "give out" to the public, like authors for example.
Taking the case of authors, they are normal human beings, with a dream to share. For them to come forward with their "babies" or dreams and publish them, needs a lot of courage.
Once the book is out, it and the author will have a 99.9% chance of being subjected to what we call "critics" and "criticism". To be truth, many a time, the criticism are not even constructive at all.
Those self-proclaimed "critics" shoot their mouths off without thinking and attack without a base. I've seen some pretty bad comments about some authors (their religions, dressing-style, etc) and their beloved books/novels (garbage, etc).
If you don't like something, then no one is forcing you to like it. But, you don't have attack the author and his/her book. Even worst, don't judge something without even experience it first. I can't understand how some people can "criticise" a book when he/she didn't even touch it.
I have a feeling that these people do that to hurt others and they feel powerful in doing so. These people are self-centered in a way that they don't care about people's feelings. I would love to see their reactions when they themselves or a loved one was in this business.
Let's have an example: Stephenie Meyer and her Twilight saga.
The more publicity the Twilight saga and her receives, the more criticism and attacks they get. Some of which are really baseless. When Breaking Dawn came out this August, there was a rise in criticism because Stephenie Meyer dares to try something new. People don't like the plot and attacked her for it.
Then the movie came, there was a sudden rise in new waves of criticism. Now, people who don't even read Twilight saga or not fans of it, became aware of Twilight. So, you can see where this is going.
Back to what I was saying, I write and brainstorm on what they called "fanfiction". Fanfiction is something that's based on characters from existing books/novels and given new lives with.
However, there's a very low chance of me sharing my "works" with others because for the simple fact that I can't take criticism.
I read fanfiction on a daily basis and some of these budding authors and their fanfiction are really good. They have nice plots and the characters are truly well explored. 'A minor character in a book suddenly become the leading person.' or 'He may be a bully in the book but actually suffers when he's at home'.
So, a job as an author is certainly out for me, unless I can be "stronger" and brush off those "baseless" criticism.
I really feel injustice for them, especially SM. I don't know why, but whenever I read these negative comments, I would be affected somewhat. I think it's because I'm a fan and although my feelings won't changed, my emotions will be affected.
She is a really good author and yet has to be on the receiving end of the bad things. I guess, being an author has its peaks and troughs.
For a best-selling book, you will have glory, earning ten-thousands to millions yet at the same time, you have to toughen your heart and brace yourself against these self-proclaimed "critics".
I respect books and their authors very much. I thanked them for sharing their dreams with the rest of the world.
If all people are like me, then in a few years time, there will be no new books being released and movies will probably be cut by half, since a lot of movies are based on books.
If I don't like a certain genre of novels, I won't read them, but at the same time, I won't criticise the plots.
There's a part of me that's fragile. That's why I can never be someone who "give out" to the public, like authors for example.
Taking the case of authors, they are normal human beings, with a dream to share. For them to come forward with their "babies" or dreams and publish them, needs a lot of courage.
Once the book is out, it and the author will have a 99.9% chance of being subjected to what we call "critics" and "criticism". To be truth, many a time, the criticism are not even constructive at all.
Those self-proclaimed "critics" shoot their mouths off without thinking and attack without a base. I've seen some pretty bad comments about some authors (their religions, dressing-style, etc) and their beloved books/novels (garbage, etc).
If you don't like something, then no one is forcing you to like it. But, you don't have attack the author and his/her book. Even worst, don't judge something without even experience it first. I can't understand how some people can "criticise" a book when he/she didn't even touch it.
I have a feeling that these people do that to hurt others and they feel powerful in doing so. These people are self-centered in a way that they don't care about people's feelings. I would love to see their reactions when they themselves or a loved one was in this business.
Let's have an example: Stephenie Meyer and her Twilight saga.
The more publicity the Twilight saga and her receives, the more criticism and attacks they get. Some of which are really baseless. When Breaking Dawn came out this August, there was a rise in criticism because Stephenie Meyer dares to try something new. People don't like the plot and attacked her for it.
Then the movie came, there was a sudden rise in new waves of criticism. Now, people who don't even read Twilight saga or not fans of it, became aware of Twilight. So, you can see where this is going.
Back to what I was saying, I write and brainstorm on what they called "fanfiction". Fanfiction is something that's based on characters from existing books/novels and given new lives with.
However, there's a very low chance of me sharing my "works" with others because for the simple fact that I can't take criticism.
I read fanfiction on a daily basis and some of these budding authors and their fanfiction are really good. They have nice plots and the characters are truly well explored. 'A minor character in a book suddenly become the leading person.' or 'He may be a bully in the book but actually suffers when he's at home'.
So, a job as an author is certainly out for me, unless I can be "stronger" and brush off those "baseless" criticism.
I really feel injustice for them, especially SM. I don't know why, but whenever I read these negative comments, I would be affected somewhat. I think it's because I'm a fan and although my feelings won't changed, my emotions will be affected.
She is a really good author and yet has to be on the receiving end of the bad things. I guess, being an author has its peaks and troughs.
For a best-selling book, you will have glory, earning ten-thousands to millions yet at the same time, you have to toughen your heart and brace yourself against these self-proclaimed "critics".
I respect books and their authors very much. I thanked them for sharing their dreams with the rest of the world.
If all people are like me, then in a few years time, there will be no new books being released and movies will probably be cut by half, since a lot of movies are based on books.
If I don't like a certain genre of novels, I won't read them, but at the same time, I won't criticise the plots.
I've chosen
I'll keep this entry short and sweet so as to not spoil my previous entry: <>
I chose Diploma in Business. I'm torn between Logistics and Business but I chose Business in the end. Hopefully, I won't have to regret this choice.
PS: I really like my post about my thoughts on the actors/actresses :)
I chose Diploma in Business. I'm torn between Logistics and Business but I chose Business in the end. Hopefully, I won't have to regret this choice.
PS: I really like my post about my thoughts on the actors/actresses :)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Intro of actors from Twilight with thoughts
~Twilight Movie Cast List character names with actors/actresses~
-Bella Swan --Kristen Stewart
-Edward Cullen-- Robert Pattinson
-Jacob Black-- Taylor Lautner
-Charlie Swan-- Billy Burke
-Alice Cullen-- Ashley Greene
-Rosalie Hale-- Nikki Reed
-Jasper Hale-- Jackson Rathbone
-Emmett Cullen--Kellan Lutz
-Carlisle Cullen-- Peter Facinelli
-Esme Cullen-- Elizabeth Reaser
-James-- Cam Gigandet
-Victoria-- Rachelle Lafevre
-Laurent-- Edi Gathegi
-Jessica Stanley-- Anna Kendrick
-Mike Newton-- Michael Welch
-Eric-- Justin Chon
-Angela-- Christian Serratos
-Billy Black-- Gil Birmingham
-Renee-- Sarah Clarke
-Tyler --Gregory Tyree Boyce
-Phil --Matt Bushell
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Disclamier: All images are copyright to their original owners and no infringement is intended. This is purely for entertainment purposes only. All images are borrowed from http://bellaandedward.com/gallery/index.php and all credit goes to the various websites for providing them.
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Img 1
~Robert Pattinson AKA Edward Cullen~
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Seriously speaking, he is not the best candidate out there to play Edward. Then again, NO ONE can play Edward.
One, because he is near perfect physically and two, he’s a fictional character. I can accept (however grudgingly) Pattinson portraying Edward but that doesn’t mean I’ve to like him.
When I first read the series, Edward was there, in my mind, but up till now, he does not seem to take a complete form. I can’t even picture his face. I guess different people have different forms of Edward in their minds.
Therefore, I only hope that Pattinson will not take over the memory of the original Edward. Robert Pattinson is NOT equal to Edward Cullen.
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Img 2
~ from left: Kellan Lutz, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner~
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Taylor Lautner's actually quite cute. Not the one with long hair, obviously (refer to Img 9)
Not much comment on him now, unless New Moon movie is confirmed. He will be the main character from then on.
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Img 3~Kristen Steward AKA Bella Swan~
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I'm alright with Steward playing Bella Swan. To be true, she is not one of the characters I have issues with. Still remains to be seen if she can live up to her role.
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Img 4~Ashley Greene AKA Alice Cullen~
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I feel that Ashley Greene has the potential of becoming the perfect Alice. Of course, it also remains to be seen if she’s really capable of playing the hyper Alice. Other than her height, Greene’s physical features are quite suitable as Alice.
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Img 5~from left: Peter Facinelli AKA Carlisle Cullen, Elizabeth Reaser AKA Esme Cullen~
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Peter Facinelli actually looks like a vampire. As in, he’s paler than the others in the photos and he’s looking good too. Hopefully enough to play the compassionate Doctor Cullen.
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Img 7~from left: Jackson Rathbone AKA Jasper Hale, Ashley Greene AKA Alice Cullen~
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I don’t like his hairstyle, period.
Jasper is one of favourite characters although he’s not the main lead. He’s the intriguing, ever-loving, quiet member. He'll do anything for Alice.
So, you can guess my disappointment when I saw his almost funny hairstyle. I figured him with a more “disciplined”, neat hairstyle since he was from the Confederate Army.
Comparing him to the Img 6, I don’t know why, but that seems to be the Jasper I’m looking for. Perhaps, minus the smirk.
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Img 8~from left: Nikki Reed AKA Rosalie Hale, Kellan Lutz AKA Emmett Cullen~
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Kellan Lutz as the funny man Emmett will be great to watch. He’s the looks and built about him.
Kellan Lutz as the funny man Emmett will be great to watch. He’s the looks and built about him.
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Img 9~from top: Taylor Lautner AKA Jacob Black, Gil Birmingham AKA Billy Black~
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Not liking his long hair but it's mandatory on Jacob.
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Img 10~Cullens at the cafeteria~
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Img 11~Rachelle Lafevre AKA Victoria~
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Looking good as the avenging Victoria.
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Img 12~from left: Cam Gigandet AKA James, Edi Gathegi AKA Laurent, Rachelle Lafevre AKA Victoria~
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Img 13~Cullens' house with Edward's Volvo~
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I do not really have issues with the other actors/actresses partly due to they are not playing my favourite characters. My favourites so far are Edward, Jasper, Alice, Carlisle, Emmett.
I don’t want to mess up the memories and forms of the beloved Twilight characters in my head with the ones that will be portraying them in the movie. Already, there are signs of interweaving between the 2 very different categories. They are no longer exclusive as Twilight fictional characters.
For instance, many, many fans now treat Pattinson as Edward. I’m trying my best here to prevent that from happening to myself.
I do not really have issues with the other actors/actresses partly due to they are not playing my favourite characters. My favourites so far are Edward, Jasper, Alice, Carlisle, Emmett.
I don’t want to mess up the memories and forms of the beloved Twilight characters in my head with the ones that will be portraying them in the movie. Already, there are signs of interweaving between the 2 very different categories. They are no longer exclusive as Twilight fictional characters.
For instance, many, many fans now treat Pattinson as Edward. I’m trying my best here to prevent that from happening to myself.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Updates
I'm suppose to go to my aunt's house at 4+am on Sunday to get ready. This is like OMG. We are suppose to reach the groom's place at 7+am because of the "auspicious" hour made by the groom's parents.
Too much of a hassle.
When it's my turn next time, I would want keep traditions at a minimum but also depending on which tradition appeals to me and such. I really don't like all these tradition stuff. It sounds so old-fashion and strict. You have to do this and that or can't do this and that. So restricting.
On another note, I'm going out tomorrow. Going with a friend to buy stuff to send to my friend in USA. I think I will be sending a card only.
I went to exchange Breaking Dawn for another book at Popular today. The staff is really helpful. Disappointed that there's not too many books to choose from, so I got "Can you keep a secret" by Sophie Kinsella who also wrote The Undomestic Goddess. Hope it is a good read.
Choices... Gah, I'm confuse as to what to choose for my diploma. Business or Logistics? Actually, I already sort of made up my mind but I'm open to options and is in denial. Really, regardless of what I choose, there's a 90% chance that I will regret it somehow. Human nature?
Furthermore, what I choose now, doesn't mean that I'm stuck with it through my life. Of course, I can always take something else for further studies.
Till then
Too much of a hassle.
When it's my turn next time, I would want keep traditions at a minimum but also depending on which tradition appeals to me and such. I really don't like all these tradition stuff. It sounds so old-fashion and strict. You have to do this and that or can't do this and that. So restricting.
On another note, I'm going out tomorrow. Going with a friend to buy stuff to send to my friend in USA. I think I will be sending a card only.
I went to exchange Breaking Dawn for another book at Popular today. The staff is really helpful. Disappointed that there's not too many books to choose from, so I got "Can you keep a secret" by Sophie Kinsella who also wrote The Undomestic Goddess. Hope it is a good read.
Choices... Gah, I'm confuse as to what to choose for my diploma. Business or Logistics? Actually, I already sort of made up my mind but I'm open to options and is in denial. Really, regardless of what I choose, there's a 90% chance that I will regret it somehow. Human nature?
Furthermore, what I choose now, doesn't mean that I'm stuck with it through my life. Of course, I can always take something else for further studies.
Till then
Monday, November 10, 2008
Ponderings
Long and tiring day.
Seems like a busy week ahead for me.
Tomorrow, I'm taking the Breaking Dawn my brothers and I bought for my cousin to see if it can be exchange for another book. If not, I'd just probably keep it, but should be alright, because I still have the receipt and have not open the plastic covering yet. And, it's decision making day. Which diploma to take?? That's the BIG question.
School ends early on Wednesday and I've been dying to eat lunch at the coffee shop near to the former Yishun Library.
Thursday, starting OB project. The mere thought of projects makes me sigh as it means long hours in school and such. Of course, I'm hardly in the position to complain because I should be happy that I'm with my original group members. Many things had happened and I'm not going to talk about them. Anyway, this is my blog so I can do whatever I want here.
Hoping to go to the newly open Yishun Library @ NorthPoint on Friday night. I can hardly wait to borrow books again. After a stressful day, what better way to unwind than to tuck yourself up and read a novel?
Saturday is for doing homework and Sunday will be the wedding of my cousin from my mother's side. Having mixed feelings here because while I'm excited about the whole thing, I'm also a little apprehensive about the bridemaid's dress.
I should think that by Wednesday, my entry about the characters from Twilight the movie will be up. I'm done with the draft and found most of the pictures. It's just about when is the "right" time to put all that together. Looking forward to this. I'm actually planning to seek permission for taking those pictures but the website didn't state anything, not even an email. So, I will put up a disclaimer and credit the website.
Having a question that I've been pondering. What is the difference between sunset and twilight? As in, the difference between the pictures of both. I search the image web and they didn't look any different to me. When the photographer put twilight in the description, the photos are showing the colours of sunset. So, does that mean I can use a photo of sunset and use it as twilight? Would that be fake?
The making-my-own-banners-and-avatars issue has hit me again. Once again, I've this strong calling to design my own banners for Twilight. All those beautiful and artistic banners and avatars made by people in www.twilightlexiconblog.com are just amazing. I pretty envy them for the skills. Moi? I can only use existing photos and add quotes to them.
Anyway, I'm going to use the photos I take with my camera and develop them into banners. What I want now is a nice picture of sunset/twilight (preferably mine) and put in the quote the Twilight.
Seems like a busy week ahead for me.
Tomorrow, I'm taking the Breaking Dawn my brothers and I bought for my cousin to see if it can be exchange for another book. If not, I'd just probably keep it, but should be alright, because I still have the receipt and have not open the plastic covering yet. And, it's decision making day. Which diploma to take?? That's the BIG question.
School ends early on Wednesday and I've been dying to eat lunch at the coffee shop near to the former Yishun Library.
Thursday, starting OB project. The mere thought of projects makes me sigh as it means long hours in school and such. Of course, I'm hardly in the position to complain because I should be happy that I'm with my original group members. Many things had happened and I'm not going to talk about them. Anyway, this is my blog so I can do whatever I want here.
Hoping to go to the newly open Yishun Library @ NorthPoint on Friday night. I can hardly wait to borrow books again. After a stressful day, what better way to unwind than to tuck yourself up and read a novel?
Saturday is for doing homework and Sunday will be the wedding of my cousin from my mother's side. Having mixed feelings here because while I'm excited about the whole thing, I'm also a little apprehensive about the bridemaid's dress.
I should think that by Wednesday, my entry about the characters from Twilight the movie will be up. I'm done with the draft and found most of the pictures. It's just about when is the "right" time to put all that together. Looking forward to this. I'm actually planning to seek permission for taking those pictures but the website didn't state anything, not even an email. So, I will put up a disclaimer and credit the website.
Having a question that I've been pondering. What is the difference between sunset and twilight? As in, the difference between the pictures of both. I search the image web and they didn't look any different to me. When the photographer put twilight in the description, the photos are showing the colours of sunset. So, does that mean I can use a photo of sunset and use it as twilight? Would that be fake?
The making-my-own-banners-and-avatars issue has hit me again. Once again, I've this strong calling to design my own banners for Twilight. All those beautiful and artistic banners and avatars made by people in www.twilightlexiconblog.com are just amazing. I pretty envy them for the skills. Moi? I can only use existing photos and add quotes to them.
Anyway, I'm going to use the photos I take with my camera and develop them into banners. What I want now is a nice picture of sunset/twilight (preferably mine) and put in the quote the Twilight.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Updates
OK, halfway there to making that post (refer to Hmm...)
I've the draft out and found most pictures.
Yesterday, went to Causeway Point and got myself another dress for the wedding dinner next week. This time, it's a deep, dark red dress with a red ribbon. The other is a simple, silver dress. Almost makes me wish that I could wear something better for my secondary school Prom. I guess that during Chinese New Year 2009, I can wear the dresses, if they still fit me.
That's about all.
I've the draft out and found most pictures.
Yesterday, went to Causeway Point and got myself another dress for the wedding dinner next week. This time, it's a deep, dark red dress with a red ribbon. The other is a simple, silver dress. Almost makes me wish that I could wear something better for my secondary school Prom. I guess that during Chinese New Year 2009, I can wear the dresses, if they still fit me.
That's about all.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Hmm...
I've been thinking of making a post about about the upcoming movie event of the year: Twilight the movie.
There will be movie stills, photo shots with my thoughts in it. I'll also be giving my opinions on certain actors/actresses chosen to play the beloved Twilight characters.
I, myself, look forward to typing this entry.
But, in the mean time, time is quite scarce. So, probably by next week, it will be up. I want it to be near perfect so I'll be doing drafts 1st.
This may be one of my best entry yet and I want to be proud of it.
(I've already did my thoughts and views on the rumoured New Moon movie, plot of Breaking Dawn, Twilight newest trailer, movies based on books, etc)
Let it be a tribute to the Twilight universe.
IY Twilight saga ~
There will be movie stills, photo shots with my thoughts in it. I'll also be giving my opinions on certain actors/actresses chosen to play the beloved Twilight characters.
I, myself, look forward to typing this entry.
But, in the mean time, time is quite scarce. So, probably by next week, it will be up. I want it to be near perfect so I'll be doing drafts 1st.
This may be one of my best entry yet and I want to be proud of it.
(I've already did my thoughts and views on the rumoured New Moon movie, plot of Breaking Dawn, Twilight newest trailer, movies based on books, etc)
Let it be a tribute to the Twilight universe.
IY Twilight saga ~
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
US presidential race 2008
Today is the big day, for the world and especially, USA. Obama is now the 44th president of USA.
"Change is coming", he promised. But I do wonder how much can he change.
I don't know who said this but "taxes will be cut" sounds too good to be true. This may make citizens happy but is it really going to work? No country can afford not to have taxpayers.
I have no idea why I'm so interested in this election, most people don't even care since it's not us who are voting. I guess it concerns the world so that's why. It had been quite overwhelming to read about the presidential race and watched it on TV. Things that overwhelm appeals to me, or so I think.
Well, as an individual, all I can hope is that the world will be a better place with the new president of USA.
Disclaimer: All the opinions here are mine and mine alone.
"Change is coming", he promised. But I do wonder how much can he change.
I don't know who said this but "taxes will be cut" sounds too good to be true. This may make citizens happy but is it really going to work? No country can afford not to have taxpayers.
I have no idea why I'm so interested in this election, most people don't even care since it's not us who are voting. I guess it concerns the world so that's why. It had been quite overwhelming to read about the presidential race and watched it on TV. Things that overwhelm appeals to me, or so I think.
However, I'm hardly keeping track of all the stuff McCain and Obama talked about.
One needs the wits, charisma and dare I say, some white lies to win.
Appealing to normal
citizens seems like the most important thing to do. Well, as an individual, all I can hope is that the world will be a better place with the new president of USA.
Disclaimer: All the opinions here are mine and mine alone.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Everything (Part 1)
3rd week of school term. Let's sum up everything about school.
Marketing tutorial is "boring" and we did not really have early dismissal. The teacher only go through the tutorial questions sparingly and spend most of the time focusing on the activity sheets. Not a very good thing. Marketing lecture is actually interesting at some points in time but unfortunately, I'm hardly paying attention to most parts.
Business Accounting 2 tutorial is kind of alright. Nothing much to say, except that the teacher is quite OK. Business Accounting 2 lecture is another thing altogether. The lecturer is strict and is the 1st lecturer who make full use of the 2 hours. Very, very tedious for me. Her teaching is not bad though, but as I say, I don't pay much attention during lectures.
Organisation Behaviour is just a replica of POM. Memorising work. The tutorial, again, does not emphasize on tutorial questions. Rather, he just go through them and revise the past chapter. As a result, the class will end early, not that I'm complaining. OB lectures are, boring. Copying notes and hardly listening.
I can't really judge Macro Economics tutorials as today is the 1st time he came to class. But, he was very fast and steady in what he taught. In 50 minutes, we're out of the class. He says it's not his style to provide answers. Instead, he just go through it and you have to catch what he's saying. Not sure I like it but the short tutorial is very welcoming.
I still preferred my Micro Economics teacher last semester. He's the best teacher so far.
Business Stats lectures are quite long but ok because most of the time, I'm just tuning off. Bad, but what can I do? Stats can be easy but very, very tedious. There are so many weird formulas so it's a good thing we're having open-book tests and exams.
Stats tutorials are also ok, I suppose. Sometimes, we need to do some class assignments besides from checking our homework.
French lectures are actually fun and interesting but it's spoilt by the large amounts of inconsiderate people who don't know how to shut their mouths. The whole lecture hall is already full of people and yet a sizable amount of them are making so much noise.
If I can't stand it, I don't think the lecturer could. However, since it's only 1 hour of lecture, they can't possibly stop every few minutes to scold them. Instead, the lecturer just carry on. Yesterday, the new lecturer said this is the worse lecture ever. He don't know how are we going what he's is saying amid all the noise. I could tell that he's really frustrated. Well, I'm not happy too.
All in all, I think the lecture halls are giving out some vibe that makes me lost concentration and feels sleepy.
Marketing tutorial is "boring" and we did not really have early dismissal. The teacher only go through the tutorial questions sparingly and spend most of the time focusing on the activity sheets. Not a very good thing. Marketing lecture is actually interesting at some points in time but unfortunately, I'm hardly paying attention to most parts.
Business Accounting 2 tutorial is kind of alright. Nothing much to say, except that the teacher is quite OK. Business Accounting 2 lecture is another thing altogether. The lecturer is strict and is the 1st lecturer who make full use of the 2 hours. Very, very tedious for me. Her teaching is not bad though, but as I say, I don't pay much attention during lectures.
Organisation Behaviour is just a replica of POM. Memorising work. The tutorial, again, does not emphasize on tutorial questions. Rather, he just go through them and revise the past chapter. As a result, the class will end early, not that I'm complaining. OB lectures are, boring. Copying notes and hardly listening.
I can't really judge Macro Economics tutorials as today is the 1st time he came to class. But, he was very fast and steady in what he taught. In 50 minutes, we're out of the class. He says it's not his style to provide answers. Instead, he just go through it and you have to catch what he's saying. Not sure I like it but the short tutorial is very welcoming.
I still preferred my Micro Economics teacher last semester. He's the best teacher so far.
Business Stats lectures are quite long but ok because most of the time, I'm just tuning off. Bad, but what can I do? Stats can be easy but very, very tedious. There are so many weird formulas so it's a good thing we're having open-book tests and exams.
Stats tutorials are also ok, I suppose. Sometimes, we need to do some class assignments besides from checking our homework.
French lectures are actually fun and interesting but it's spoilt by the large amounts of inconsiderate people who don't know how to shut their mouths. The whole lecture hall is already full of people and yet a sizable amount of them are making so much noise.
If I can't stand it, I don't think the lecturer could. However, since it's only 1 hour of lecture, they can't possibly stop every few minutes to scold them. Instead, the lecturer just carry on. Yesterday, the new lecturer said this is the worse lecture ever. He don't know how are we going what he's is saying amid all the noise. I could tell that he's really frustrated. Well, I'm not happy too.
All in all, I think the lecture halls are giving out some vibe that makes me lost concentration and feels sleepy.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Mother's bday & twilight-related stuff
Went to Changi Airport Terminal 3’s Earles Swensens to celebrate mother’s birthday on Saturday. This was the parents’ 1st time going to Earles Swensens while it’s our 2nd time. The 1st time was to celebrate one of my cousin’s birthday.
Earles Swensens is a more high-end outlet than the normal Swensens. The courses there are more expensive and different and there’s a salad bar too.
After that, we went to Harris bookstore. My brother was a newly-convert of Twilight! By me and my cousin, apparently. He was the subject of all my ramblings about everything Twilight- related for a long time. That must have piqued his interest. Furthermore, my cousin started reading Twilight (or should I said New Moon); he said he got tempted to read it too. I or rather, he, bought Twilight. I’ve been waiting ages for to complete my collection so its killing 2 birds with one stone.
Anyway, I was a little a miffed at the fact that the cashier/salesperson think that I don’t know about the Twilight saga just because I picked up and got excited about Twilight (1st book). This did not happen to me only once. Do I looked like I’ve been living under a rock all this while or that it was because of the upcoming movie that made me want to read it? Please, I probably have more knowledge about Twilight saga, Stephenie Meyer and the movie more than them or other people in general.
See, that's why I don't like something to be so publicise. It spoils the whole feeling.
I know they are doing their jobs, by recommending books. In other circumstances, I would greatly appreciate that, but just not in this case.
Earles Swensens is a more high-end outlet than the normal Swensens. The courses there are more expensive and different and there’s a salad bar too.
After that, we went to Harris bookstore. My brother was a newly-convert of Twilight! By me and my cousin, apparently. He was the subject of all my ramblings about everything Twilight- related for a long time. That must have piqued his interest. Furthermore, my cousin started reading Twilight (or should I said New Moon); he said he got tempted to read it too. I or rather, he, bought Twilight. I’ve been waiting ages for to complete my collection so its killing 2 birds with one stone.
Anyway, I was a little a miffed at the fact that the cashier/salesperson think that I don’t know about the Twilight saga just because I picked up and got excited about Twilight (1st book). This did not happen to me only once. Do I looked like I’ve been living under a rock all this while or that it was because of the upcoming movie that made me want to read it? Please, I probably have more knowledge about Twilight saga, Stephenie Meyer and the movie more than them or other people in general.
See, that's why I don't like something to be so publicise. It spoils the whole feeling.
I know they are doing their jobs, by recommending books. In other circumstances, I would greatly appreciate that, but just not in this case.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
HSM3 & Twilight guide
The Twilight saga: The official guide
High School Musical 3
High School Musical 3First of all, the cover of the official guide for Twilight saga is beautiful. I particularly like this cover. It sticks to the theme of red, white and black from all 4 books. Unfortunately, the release date for it will be push back to 2009. No special Christmas present this year. I was so looking forward to it.
Watched High School Musical 3 with my brothers and cousins today! Went for lunch at Long John Silver. As there's still lots of time left, we were talking about a lot of stuff, though most of all was about Twilight. What else? My life has been revolving around the Twilight saga since forever. Got my cousin addicted to Twilight. I can be an ambassador for promoting the Twilight saga. Before this, I introduced it to my close friend too. I've never feel this "crazy" about a book before, not even Harry Potter, I think.
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HSM3 is as wonderful as the first 2 movies. I found the songs in HSM3 not as catchy as before, but maybe it's just because I only watched it once. I need to watch it many times, like what I did with the 1st 2 movies, to get the songs in my head and sing like a pro. Haha
Until now, the songs from HSM3 I like, are " Now or never", "Can I have this dance", "A night to remember", "High School Musical", etc.
Ahh, I wanna watch it again... Anyway, have to get HSM3 when it's release on DVD. Most probably, I won't buy it in Singapore as it's so expensive. Will have to save the money for Twilight DVD. Twilight gets the priority, need I say?
1 movie down, 1 to go.
Twilight the movie on Dec 18th!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Pain
Very busy these days, particularly this week, due to Monday's Deepavali. We have make-up lecture and tutorial for marketing from 4-6pm. I've been reaching home very late for the past 2 days.
I'm feeling rather pathetic lately. It may be due to several factors but one thing for sure is the constant ache in my left shoulder blade or scapula. It is really bothering me, sometimes the pain can be very bad.
I've been checking out more info about this and it seems it's largely due to poor posture. OK, I'm guilty of that. Furthermore, I've suffered from slight scoliosis otherwise known as spine curving. I don't know if it has anything to do with the shoulder blade ache.
But, since I have been in school for a large percentage of my time, it can't really be due to sitting in front of the computer for too long. (Yeah, the pain is extreme when I'm in front of my laptop typing this.) One of the reasons may be my hunching for long periods of time when in lectures and tutorials. Another reason can be because of the way I carry my bag which is on my right shoulder. However, I try not to put too much stuff in my bag, usually, I just carry the notes in my hands.
What to do?
I'm feeling rather pathetic lately. It may be due to several factors but one thing for sure is the constant ache in my left shoulder blade or scapula. It is really bothering me, sometimes the pain can be very bad.
I've been checking out more info about this and it seems it's largely due to poor posture. OK, I'm guilty of that. Furthermore, I've suffered from slight scoliosis otherwise known as spine curving. I don't know if it has anything to do with the shoulder blade ache.
But, since I have been in school for a large percentage of my time, it can't really be due to sitting in front of the computer for too long. (Yeah, the pain is extreme when I'm in front of my laptop typing this.) One of the reasons may be my hunching for long periods of time when in lectures and tutorials. Another reason can be because of the way I carry my bag which is on my right shoulder. However, I try not to put too much stuff in my bag, usually, I just carry the notes in my hands.
What to do?
Monday, October 27, 2008
New HBP trailer
New trailer for Harry Potter HBP was out! Though, I think it was leaked as the date of release is this year, which wasn't. Watched it here: http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/harry-potter-and-half-blood-prince/feature-trailer
New scenes and dialogue was inside this new trailer. Great trailer as usual and the ending scene was quite funny. Hope there's not too much humour in HBP because it is not suppose to be a comedy. HBP is a book full of angst. Have to re-read HBP soon, as I've forgotten much of the plot.
Was actually looking forward for HBP this year but due to WB's "greediness", us fans have to wait for summer 2009.
Nevertheless, there's Twilight and High School Musical 3.
Watched Pride and Prejudice and Enchanted these few days. Wonderful movies! There's Hairspray left to watch.
New scenes and dialogue was inside this new trailer. Great trailer as usual and the ending scene was quite funny. Hope there's not too much humour in HBP because it is not suppose to be a comedy. HBP is a book full of angst. Have to re-read HBP soon, as I've forgotten much of the plot.
Was actually looking forward for HBP this year but due to WB's "greediness", us fans have to wait for summer 2009.
Nevertheless, there's Twilight and High School Musical 3.
Watched Pride and Prejudice and Enchanted these few days. Wonderful movies! There's Hairspray left to watch.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Twilight in First Mag
Bought First Magazine November edition yesterday. Why? Because the cover features Robert Pattinson and Kristen Steward as Edward and Bella respectively.I only bought First Magazine twice, once was when Daniel Radcliffe was on the cover page as Harry Potter and the other time was this. I've said before, as long as that something is worth supporting for, it will have my utmost support.
Pages of interview with Robert and Kristen with some stills provided. Only did I feel that reality is slowly but surely setting in. Less than 2 months away from Twilight's release in Singapore!
Meanwhile, I'm checking www.twilightlexiconblog.com and www.twilightsingapore.wordpress.com diligently everyday for news updates. The latter is the website dedicated to Twilight fans of Singapore.
I wish they should stop comparing Twilight to Harry Potter, it's making those die-hard Harry Potter fans so angry. Twilight is completely different from Harry Potter. The whole story plot is different and the characters are different too. I don't understand why people like to lump them together.
Watching High School Musical 3 on Thursday with cousins. Not confirm yet, though. This later part of the year is filled with so much good stuff.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
3rd anniversary!
Missed my blog's 3rd anniversary...
Anyway, 3 years had passed since I 1st created this blog. Many moments were captured in here and I hope to continue writing for as long as possible.
All I wanted to say is,
Cheers!
P.S: They better not shut down the site, and I need to backup the whole of my blog soon.
Anyway, 3 years had passed since I 1st created this blog. Many moments were captured in here and I hope to continue writing for as long as possible.
All I wanted to say is,
Cheers!
P.S: They better not shut down the site, and I need to backup the whole of my blog soon.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
French
3rd day of the new semester.
Went for French tutorial today. I was the only one in my class who got into this French class but one good thing was, there are many people that are also on their own.
The French tutor was kind of alright. She started speaking to us in French and I don't understand one thing. After a while, I caught what she was saying. She would 1st introduced herself then asked for your name. You've got to reply her in French like this, Je m'appelle ( insert your name here). We also learnt to speak about our nationality and the French alphabet. It was funny to learn all the alphabets but in a different kind of pronunciation. For example B is pronounced as "bay" and X as "eeks".
I know some very basic French but I'm sure a lot of people do as well.
Quite interesting and since I was the one who chose this CDS, I had better live with it. I have always shows great interest for foreign languages like Italian and Spanish and this is a good chance for me.
Actually, I wanted to learn Italian or Spanish more as I listen to some Italian and Spanish songs and try to memorise the lyrics. I've yet to encounter something French.
Anyway, till next time
Went for French tutorial today. I was the only one in my class who got into this French class but one good thing was, there are many people that are also on their own.
The French tutor was kind of alright. She started speaking to us in French and I don't understand one thing. After a while, I caught what she was saying. She would 1st introduced herself then asked for your name. You've got to reply her in French like this, Je m'appelle ( insert your name here). We also learnt to speak about our nationality and the French alphabet. It was funny to learn all the alphabets but in a different kind of pronunciation. For example B is pronounced as "bay" and X as "eeks".
I know some very basic French but I'm sure a lot of people do as well.
Quite interesting and since I was the one who chose this CDS, I had better live with it. I have always shows great interest for foreign languages like Italian and Spanish and this is a good chance for me.
Actually, I wanted to learn Italian or Spanish more as I listen to some Italian and Spanish songs and try to memorise the lyrics. I've yet to encounter something French.
Anyway, till next time
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