New Moon 1st trailer out!

Ahhhhh! New Moon 1st trailer is out! Check this out!

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It's looking good, what with the birthday party, leaving scene, Laurent coming back, and the wolf form. Edward is gone, as in, lost in the movies.

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He can only stay in my heart and the books now. Robert Pattinson has taken over him. What the ****! The more I see the movie "Edward", the more I want to puke. How I hate those long sideburns...

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OMJ! Taylor is looking really fit! All those muscles... The special effects is more refined now. But, it still looks fake and really unnatural at some scenes. Like the one where "Edward" pushed "Jasper" and he flew into the piano.

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Kristen Steward's expression looks ho-hum to me. She's always wearing the same set of emotions, even though her character should be upset, angry, scared, or zombie-like.

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While the size of the wolf is great, the effects is bad.

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Well, well, it looks promising for the moment. I remain sceptical for now as a great trailer does not equal to a great movie. Chris Weitz, twilight fans are counting on you to make this into the sequel which can make us proud.

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The sequel is going to be so much better than Twilight the movie and that's a fact. Because, no matter how AU (alternate universe) New Moon becomes, it can't beat Twilight's spot from it's position in the cringe-worthy movies in 2008.

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I'm ashamed to say that I'm a twilight movie fan. For sure, my feelings for it remains on the bad side.

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Photos from my birthday and Mothers' Day 2009

~My Brithday Presents~

Wolfy-dog: A "derogatory" term for by "Edward" in reference to "Jacob".

It's just a private joke.


Mug-shot of wolfy-dog.
Ain't it cute? A wolf dressed in sheep's clothing

My Swatch watch!

It's called Sepaflor and it's from the Spring/Summer Collection 2009.

It's love at first sight!

My Birthday cake from Four Leaves

The whole family, with me in the "special" seat for the customary birthday photo

My cousin's pet, Lucky, sniffing my hair

A nice photo together with cousins & brothers

On the swing in a Coffee house

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Finally, I've decided to update the photos taken for Mothers' Day and my birthday 2009. Yes, it's been long.

I've planned to put more than these but due to the time constraints, this is the best I can come up with. Time constraints is equal to me being lazy as high definition photos take a long time to load and if I load them on photobucket first, it will still take a long time.

So, that being said, this is just the start. I promise to upload more miscellaneous photos soon, maybe by this week.

Till then~

New Moon poster is out!

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*Drums roll*

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Make a guess which is the official New Moon movie poster...

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The answer is the second from the top. That is the official New Moon movie poster released by Summit Entertainment. The other 5 are merely fan-made.

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My opinion?

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The official poster looks nice but I have no love for it. For one, it looks too photo-shopped to be any good. It's either that or the quantity and quality of make-up used. I do love the sepia tones for it though.

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The 3 main characters stances are clear. However, they should positioned Robert Pattinson the other way, showing that he's leaving. I like the protective embrace of Taylor Lautner around Kristen Steward.

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One main peeve is that Kristen Steward's face is not showing any emotion! She could at least be upset or embrace Taylor back. Some people argued that she's in the zombie-stage, therefore no emotions are shown.

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My opinion can be based on other people's analysis of the poster and their reactions to it. So, in the event that most reactions are great, my review may changed according. I can be easily swayed by the comments people make.
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Other than the official poster, I've put up 5 fan-made posters that deserves the recognition. It's hard to choose a favourite because I love every single one! Each of them can seriously be official instead. Their photo-shop skills are really great and the results are beautiful. The fans have to deal with limited photos to make something that convey the message of New Moon.

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I have a soft spot for number 4 and 5.

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However, many fans and I may be bias with the posters. Naturally, our expectations in the "real deal" is much higher than for fan-made posters. The company has the means and resources to do what they can and they come up with this? Whilst, the fans are not that professional and they can come up with something beautiful.

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Unfortunately, I don't have the skills to do photo-shop. I'm not good at it so I had to make do with whatever is in my league. Therefore, I envy those who can come up with these. Sigh.

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Disclaimer: All the above posters are not mine. They belong to their wonderful and talented owners.

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PS: Kris is the American Idol! Oh yes! I was rooting for him.

Belated Birthday Dinner

Went to Changi Airport's Swensens for my belated birthday dinner with my family. I ordered the Sambal Fish, fries and strawberry ice-cream. Yum!

It's been such a long time since we last went to Swensens. The fries is not up to my standard though. It's not hot enough and not soft inside. Oh well. The next time I go to Swensens, I'm ordering the black pepper seafood pasta. It's really good.

Went to Terminal 3 and visited the lobby of the of Crowne Plaza Hotel. It's really beautiful and grand but a little too dark for my liking. The dim lights and black glass panels makes it looks questionable.

I bought a Swatch watch, OME! It's simple but lovely. I'll put up the pictures next time.

I'm still struggling to complete my work...

Updates

Well, well, it's been too long.

There are many things to update.

Firstly, I'll start with my 18th Birthday! On Sunday, 10th May, I bought Chocolate Classico from Four Leaves to my cousin's house. I forgot that it was Mothers' Day too and Four Leaves was almost sold out on the cakes. That cake was one of the few left.

I'll post up the photos next time. Thank you all very much for the presents, cards and wishes!

A big thank you to my great friend, Sharon, for your card and message, my friends in Poly and Secondary School, my Aunts, brothers, my lovely cousin, Rona, for the cute wolf toy and wishes on my blog/SMS/facebook at 12.00am! I was also pleasantly surprised by the wishes from some Cullenists from twilightlexicon.

It's been a wonderful 18th Birthday! Tomorrow, I'll be celebrating my belated birthday with my family. Woohoo, Swensens! And dare I say, a Swatch watch?

Secondly, I burnt my arm on Wednesday. It's been a ugly mark on my left arm. Soon, there will a 'cross' scar on my arm as I burnt my arm before.

Datelines are approaching. 20th May, I'm handing up my 4 news articles for Cross-Cultural Psychology. 25th May, for Human Resources PBL 1.

That's what has been killing me. PBL is really one big problem! I won't go on, since I've already dedicated an entry for it.

Thirdly, I've finally finished reading The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! It's a beautifully written story, with a bittersweet ending. I don't understand why I put it off for so long. Now, I can watch the movie version in peace, since I finished the book.

Fourthly, I'm looking for Venetian glass beads to make a necklace. Beading is an expensive hobby.

My muse is not with me, therefore, my writing don't flow on well. Well, that should be all.

Mid-semester exams are coming soon and I've got to start revision. Holidays are coming too.

PBL is a nightmare

I want to go and hide in a corner and cry.

The Human Resource Management Problem-Based Learning is one big problem, trouble that starts with the letter 'T' and a nightmare!

It's really difficult and my group has to redo things over and over again. What is worst is that the due date is coming! Arghhh.... 25th May is just within the horizon.

And one thing I must say, I still don't know if my group is showing its potential or not. To be fair, jobs given out are done. I missed my old group!

I'm constantly worrying and fretting about the report and the stupid FILA. I badly want to do well. I'm trying my best here. But, I can't do everything.

I'm human too. Information is hard to get. I am thinking of getting a real text book tomorrow. I've enough of using resources that are lukewarm. I want it boiling hot. Instant problem-solver.

Stupid PBL project! What a mess this is. And there's still one more to go.

What can I do but to rant here? I'm already taking my problems in school back home. Showing a black face to everyone, snapping at them. I don't want to do this.

It is said that there is a clear line between work and home.

Typing all these makes me want to cry, so I'll stop here now. *Takes a deep breath.*

Things will be better tomorrow, at least in certain aspects.

Waiting for a good time

I really want to update my blog on our celebrations for Mothers' Day and my birthday over the weekend.

But, time is not on my hands. I hardly have time when I reached home from Monday to Wednesday, so I guessed the updating will have to wait. Sigh...

I'm feeling tired all day long.

Joyeux Anniversaire!

18th Birthday today!

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~Bon Anniversaire à Moi~

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It's a birthday song in French. Too bad I don't know how to sing it.

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*Throws Confetti* Woohoo!

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By the way, thank you for the wishes! I'll type out the names soon.

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I'll only go out and celebrate next week. But, yesterday was fun!

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Went to VivoCity's Bosses for Mothers' Day dinner. My cousins and my brothers and I were laughing so much because we were making fun of the Twilight movie and talking ermm, "weird" stuff. It's really great!

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Walked around afterwards, and went to Pacific Coffee.

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Updates

~1 more day! ~

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*Dances around* I'm not talking about Mothers' Day.

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Like I said before, the anticipation is so much nicer. It's kind of anti-climax for me anyway. I can't even get to have a birthday dinner before my birthday... Whatever...

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Now, I understand why it's not that great when your birthday falls on another special day. It just overlaps what you have been expecting.

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Lots of things to do. Peer-teaching notes for Human Resource Management is harder than I thought. Sigh. And then those Business Finance tutorials.

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Nothing can beat the feeling of receiving a birthday card through the mail.

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Change of my plans

OK...

My plans needs a slight tweak. No more birthday dinner at Swensens tomorrow since the family is planning to celebrate Mothers' Day. Hmmm...

I've said before, I dislike changes, especially to what I've already planned. We'll see. If not, I'll just have a belated birthday dinner next Saturday. Sigh...

I've something planned for Mothers' Day, if plan is the word to use. Yes, I like to be secretive about stuff and no, I won't share it with anyone.

Countdown to my birthday

**3 more days to my Birthday!**

Yay!

That's the only thing I can cheer about actually. I have been looking forward to it since last year. I feel that the anticipation is so much exciting than the real deal.

I'm going to celebrate it by going to Swensens and ordering my favourite dish and the fries and ice-cream on Saturday. Woohoo! I can't wait! I've been planning it since a long time ago. Everything must go out well.

Yes, Sunday is the actual date and it's Mothers' Day too. But, I'm celebrating it on Saturday.

On another note, I really need more time! There are so many things to do! Some much miscellaneous homework and stuff. I'm weary.

And I feel like updating my blog much.

**4 more days to my birthday!**

Updates

**Countdown to my Birthday: 7 more days**

A 4-day break for me. It's been great, lazing around all day.

I did do my homework though. Speaking of which, I feel like I'm still in my "honeymoon" period. Maybe, the 7-weeks of holidays made a bigger impact on me than I thought. I don't feel ready and geared up for classes and tutorials. Half the time, I'm dallying. Furthermore, the new class makes me even less thrilled to be there. Enough said. I'm worried about my projects.

On Thursday, I went to the library and borrowed more books. I have not yet finished The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks! I'm going to finish it and watch the movie adaptation. I heard it is a great movie. Arhgggg.

I borrowed a book on beads! It was not quite I'm looking for, but at least it is better than I've been looking at. Wow, those beading projects makes my hands itch.

Yesterday, we went to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. It's been ages since we lasted went there. Things are pretty much the same. We just walked around before going off.

Watched 17 Again! Yes, I've been wanting to watch it since it was released in Singapore. It is a great movie, light-hearted and easy on the eyes. There's another movie that I want to watch and that's Wolverine. Maybe next time.

That seems to be all. Tomorrow is another day. 6 hours break, oh the joy.

Life goes on

Second week had ended. Let's do some reflections.

For 3 days, I've been coming back home late and eating late dinners. It was worst than I thought to be. Everyday, I just returned to home, tired and worn-out. But, on the other hand, I've been having later-than-nine o'clock lessons. This means that I can wake up later.

As I said before, my time-table stinks. All those long breaks in between... The only good thing is that Fridays is my off-day. And that today is an off-day too.

It made me realised that Freshman time-tables are the best. The time-tables are catered especially for Freshmen, early classes and early dismissals.

I missed those Freshman days. Really I do. I regretted not giving my best and not enjoying it while it lasts. And I'm not talking about the time-table.

It's weird in my Junior class, 2B03. Like what my friend has said, everybody has their own cliques and own set of friends. Nobody really makes any effort to know each other. It's quite sad and awkward actually.

It makes me even more glad that at least, I have a friend/classmate from my Year 1 class. A familiar face is always welcomed.

The dreaded projects grouping. I should have known that I won't be so lucky every time. It's not that my project group is that bad. Well, it still remains to be seen. I'm feeling kind of apprehensive about it.

I missed my year 1 project team! The dynamics was quite great since the start. It was rather rare, in fact. I can't help but to reminiscence those days.

Another thing, I don't think I like my cross-cultural psychology class very much. I don't want to say much.

However, it makes me cherish the times I get to spend with my friends even more. I get to meet them in lectures, cross-cultural psycho lecture and sometimes, during lunch-time. Ah well, this is the best I can hope for.

Once again, I must say this. I'm not a peoples-person. Sure, I can get on well with familiar friends and people. I'm shy, so people have to make the first move. I have so much to say, but my muse seems to have gone.

Typing all these makes me melancholy. Yes, before I yet regret another year gone by, it's best to start enjoying the moment, right? I'll try.

I'm listening to December Boys by Peter Cincotti. It's a really nice song with meaningful lyrics. A little like how I feel.

Unfortunately, the video on youtube which I like has been taken down. So, I can't provide a link.

I'm thinking about you
And I remember everything, all of us
I look at the ocean
But still I can't see anything,
But all of us
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The time of open hearts
The time before the rest of life begins
The learning who we are
What I'd give to be December boys again
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But nothing was easy
But I would do it all again, and never change a thing
It's all about choices
But I couldn't watch you walk away
Without following
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The lines of broken dreams
The lines dividing strangers from your friends
We live in, you and me
Oh, what I'd give to be December boys again
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Oh, in between a man and child,
Homeless horses running wild
Everything on earth was worth a try
It took me by surprise,
I felt so good to be alive
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Sooner or later
I'll find the end to everything,
But life goes on
Twisting and turning
forcing us through everyday
Until it's gone
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At last I think I know,
The past is where we keep what might have been
But, it's best to let it go
Cause' we'll never be December boys again
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We'll never be December boys again
Never be December boys again
Never never be December boys again

Stupid day

Gods, I know I would regret it! See? I knew it! Grrrr.

I feel like throttling something now...

I have a few choice not-so-nice words to use but I've decided to stick to proper English words to use as substitute.

I will rant and fume all I want and one day, I'll look back to see how immature I was. Now, back to business.

Against my better judgements, I went to this so-call Business Day which I thought was an orientation. I found my year 1 class friend there, apparently we were the only ones from our year 1 class attending.

We "signed in" and I realised that no one from my year 2 class was there. Of course, who is insane enough to attend this event when you can laze around at home? Me, apparently. Less than a quarter of the business students came. I felt so stupid all of a sudden.

I wish Alice is my best friend, she would have seen this coming.

Anyway, one other person from my class came. I wanted to escape, I just wanted to leave. But, once again, my conscience gnawed on my heart and and I stayed on. Besides, they said that once you signed in, you must signed out, or else no SEAL points will be given. Those cheaters...

I figured, since I came, I might as well stayed on to get my SEAL points. "Tricking" us into coming for this event by saying it was compulsory and all that nonsense is a low blow. Yes, I got tricked and was pissed off.

Blah, blah, blah. Then, came the games. I was going to leave in the middle of the games but in the end I didn't do it. Either I was too cowardly to do so or that stupid conscience working its magic. I endured throughout the whole ordeal with the boredom that could compete Marcus' from Volturi.

I can't say that I didn't enjoy some aspects of it.

Who says I can't have a temper? I just don't want to lash it out on people. Zzzz....

At last, the time had come for us to leave. What a relief.

Was that an orientation? NO. Did I regret going? YES. Will I do something like that again? Absolutely NOT. Next time something like that is taking place, I'll be MIA (missing in action.) Maybe, if I like it, my phantom will be there.

Oh joy, the excitement I felt for this day. I really look forward to another one. No way. Sarcasm can dripped like acid.

I won't be that goody-goody again.

Yes, this may be a small matter. But, at that moment of time, I felt cheated. As I said before, one day, I'll be laughing at this post along with some others.

School pains and dilemma (Part 2)

Apparently, I've made up my mind. Due to some untold reasons, I've decided to go, albeit how reluctant I am.

This time tomorrow, I'll be ranting away about what happen and what should have happened.

One of the reason I'm going is because I think it will be an orientation. If I thought wrong, well, I can jolly blame myself.

Stopping here. I'll be updating on various important news about the twilight saga movie world tomorrow.

School pains and dilemma

I made a stupid blunder yesterday.

I kept thinking that I have a lecture at 2-4pm, when in actual fact, it starts at 1pm. As you can imagine, I reached school by 1.45pm and found it weird that no one was waiting outside. I messaged my friend and finally knew that I had made a mistake. Gahh! That was the stupidest mistake ever! I'm feeling so embarrassed. In the end, I just went home.

On Tuesday, I had a briefing on the transnational studies I'll doing in June. I sure hope I made the right decision. It actually sounds like a nice experience to have, living in the school hostel with the rest of transnational studies students.

I'm an OK person to live with. I love my privacy a lot. I won't antagonise people, of course.

Well, I met my new classmates for this semester on Tuesday. Can't say much, I just wish for everything to go smoothly, especially for the projects. I hate those free-loaders. I'm really glad that I have a friend in the same class as I do. It makes things easier. I'm also very happy to note that I share the same lectures with my other friends. At least, we can see and talk to each other.

Tomorrow is an off day for me. And while I am cheering away, I got this most dreadful news. There is a business day programme going on tomorrow afternoon. The worst being, it's compulsory and attendance will be taken.

I find it stupid anyway. Since it's going to be a joyful event, why should they go to such extremes and force people to go?

I don't feel like going! Unfortunately, I'm not one of those people who can make a decision and stick with it. I'm constantly in a dilemma. It makes me depressed and gives me headaches. For once, I wish I can stop being a goody-two shoes.

I envy those people who don't care about the consequences and live for the moment. That being said, I won't skip my tutorials or lectures. It's just that sometimes, I want to be happy for a change.

Most of the time, I ended up doing the right thing and regretted it. How many times have pass that they "cheated" us and we ended up regretting going?

My heart says "No", but my brain says "Yes". Or is it the other way round? I don't want to go, but duty calls and I hate my sense of righteousness.

If only it's not compulsory... Which I think most people won't attend. Why attend such a thing when one can do more productive stuff and go home early on a Friday?

What should I do? I don't think it will really affect me in any way. After all, this is an event, not a tutorial class or even a lecture. So, what if I don't go and should someone ask, I'll just say I'm ill? Or what if I just say I've already plan my own programmes? I won't go around accommodating time-slots into what I've already planned.

There won't a need for MC anyway, unless they demand it, which I doubt. Come on, it's my off day, I'm so looking forward to it and now, it's dashed.

It's hurting me!

Should I or shouldn't I? That's is the question.

Updates

Many things to update.

First of all, school term started yesterday. The only good thing about it was that my friends/year 1 group members are taking cross-cultural psychology too. The 5 of us can meet up once a week for that one hour of lecture.

Today is the second day of school and already I'm lethargic. I'm feeling sleeping now. Luckily, I'm off on Friday.

I'm worried about the transnational studies programme. I really don't know where to meet and the time it will end.

Next, my English is getting rusty, especially the grammar. I pride myself in my English most of the times, well, not exactly pride, but still... I need to brush up my grammar, it irks me when I'm not sure how a certain sentence should be.

I've mastered the song "Who'll stop the rain" in a few days. It's a really nice song with great lyrics.

I'm shedding now, like a snake, oh gods. First my face, then my arm. Ahhh...

Well, I guess this ends here, for now. I can't remember what else that I want to update.

Sentosa outing photos

~Sentosa Photos~

Playing volleyball.

Playing cards on the sand

Burying the volleyball

End result: A tortoise.

Sun, Sand, Sea.

A lovely day.

Group photo

Sun-burnt

My favourite song: Who'll stop the rain

My favourite song as of now. Originally sung by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was featured in December Boys.

Lyrics:

Long as I remember,
The rain been coming down.
Clouds of myst'ry pouring,
Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages,
Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder,
Who'll stop the rain.

I went down Virginia,
Seeking shelter from the storm.
Caught up in the fable,
I watched the tower grow.
Five year plans and new deals,
Wrapped in golden chains.
And I wonder, Still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain.

Heard the singers playing,
How we cheered for more.
The crowd had rushed together,
Trying to keep warm.
Still the rain kept pouring,
Falling on my ears.
And I wonder, Still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain.