A thank you note…

Before I head down to party… I shall just do my last entry for 2008 first …

I would say that 2008 has been a year that I’ve grown to accept certain things the way they are (and am still learning too) and a rather meaningful and purposeful year too. I’ve grown closer to some friends and definitely distanced from some. Wanna apologize for that. Its the time issue and of cos many other contributing factors that I can list, if I want to. Of cos I’ve made a couple of new ones too and I’m glad it did.

A few have left abroad and I can’t wait for them to get back soon. Lots of catching up to do! I miss having high tea with u guys.

Working with the Action for AIDS Singapore was a fantastic adventure in which I learnt alot. Not exactly entirely life altering but rather, has given me new perspectives to view life and the vulnerabilities and uncertainties it brings. That was great.

I still have to say the same thing : work harder for 2009 academically. Things can always be better right, friends? Haha…

Emotion wise, it was less of a rollercoaster ride. Though struggles with myself are still relatively common. I’ve learnt to deal with them but sometimes they tend to overcome me, heart or head? Still a question left unanswered.

I’ve been fortunate that I got to travel thrice this year. Its not too bad I must say. This probably will decrease next year due to economic situation. Haha…

1) Manila

2) Genting / KL

3) Bali

Great company and most definitely something I wished could be done more often! Traveling’s just so fun to do Expanding one’s knowledge on a first hand basis, soaking into others’ culture and learning to (easily) identify (and avoid) the ugly singaporean idiosyncrasies when u’re abroad. “Not nice lah”

Come to think about it, another year has just passed by like that. But that’s what everyone says. Thinking back, it seems so fast but going through it seems so long. I am sure there have been many other significant events that has happened. Its either I don’t want to remember it or I just can’t. Nonetheless, its the past that made me who I am today. Oh… my hand injury was not the highlight of the year! Just bad it had to happen! Other than that, the general feel of 2008 has been a rather a good one

2009’s resolutions? Wait… I haven’t thought about it yet. Hmm…

I am much closer to both my sisters than before… yeah we did have more gathering with aunty and all… lovely

To Junfen, We know each other well enough. Words just can’t described how good we are. Haha, alot of understanding needed and you managed this friendship well. YEAH? For as long as u’re happy, Elaine and I also. Looking forwards to seeing u soon. Take care.

To Gary, Man, you know u’re one hellya of a best friend. You know me well-enough, bro!14 years friend! (: Need me to say more? You know how much I treasure you can alrd (: and that this comin’ year, I should really attempt not to be late, haha, again. I TRY. HAHAHA, seriously can be my 2009’s resolution HAHA!

#20. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS

Lucky for viewers, it’s easy to laugh while watching this romantic comedy, mostly because of the comic skills Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz bring to their performances.

#19. Wall-E

What transpires is a delightful and almost heartbreakingly tender love story between these two expressive and adorable characters.

#18. THE LEAP YEARS

The movie boosted of a capable supporting cast, though I wish I have two Eurasian friends like Wong Li-lin in the movie. Jason Chen, turned in a credible performance as Raymond, Li-lin’s almost-husband. Kudos too, to Vernetta Lopez’s minor stony lesbian character: finally gay themes are broached, albeit superficially, without resorting to in-your-face nude men wrangling and screaming.

#17. STEP UP 2: THE STREETS

The sound and dance were sooo good that I actually felt like dancing on my seat.

#16. IRON MAN

A slickly-attractive, well-cast and solidly-constructed piece of mainstream action-adventure entertainment.

#15. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

Great visual effect which make the centuars look very realistic. Long movie and great combat action

#14. ACCURACY OF DEATH

The story was linked wonderfully, bringing surprises throughout the movie, although there are certain parts where it’s predictable. Being a movie based on the novel, it had truly bring out what the author wrote in the novel.  

#13. BANGKOK LOVE STORY

It was indeed a surprise to have such an emotional piece of movie out from BKK movie entertainment. Typically their gay movies are about sissy or lady-boys. But BKK Love Story is emotional and will sure to bring out your tears! Be warned and of course it doesnt hurt that the boys are v attractive!

#12. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR

A sweet and romantic movie. The songs are better than before. Kinda sad to see HSM have come to an end, but I am glad Troy and Gabriella choose to be together.

#11. MAMMA MIA!

Mamma Mia! has an exclamation in its title for a reason - it just wants to shout out its sense of fun. The film is buoyantly unpretentious and proclaims at the top of its voice, “Take me as I am.” I never thought I’d enjoy nearly two hours of ABBA songs but I guess I was wrong. But let’s try to keep that out little secret.

#10. SEX AND THE CITY

The movie contains story lines strong enough to entertain both men and women. It did about as much as I could hope for. It gives all four of its main characters plenty to do, it pays tribute to what’s best about the series and it gives us another chance to spend time with people we thought we might never see again.

#09. CAPE NO. 7

Every role in the movie has their own story, beside there are plenty of tears and happiness. Love the songs in the movie the most. Though, it’s not a perfect movie but it’s a impressive and sincere movie definetely.

#08. SAW V

The Saw franchise continues to provide at least one decent horror film to look forward to at Halloween.

#07. THE GOOD THE BAD THE WEIRD

It’s exciting, funny, thrilling, and as entertaining as hell - and proves, if proof be needed, that genre knows no borders.

#06. SKY OF LOVE

Three words… Sweet, simple and beautiful… A nice movie that truly touched ones heart.

#05. THE KITE RUNNER

Friendship, loyalty, tragedy, and politics are themes sensitively and sometimes terrifyingly examined. But the film’s hopeful spirit hits home despite the differences in our culture and language.

#04. IP MAN

If you are a martial arts movie fan, this is definitely stunning and not to be missed. If you get entertained by any form of action and want to know the facts of Bruce Lee’s master, this should also not be missed. Agood martial arts movie.

#03. THE INCREDIBLE HULK

In terms of being faithful to the comic and giving us the kind of big screen superhero entertainment that we want, The Incredible Hulk is definitely the more satisfying of the two. 

#02. SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Sweeney Todd ranks among this year’s most intense, haunting, and startling films; the fact that it also features great songs by Stephen Sondheim is just gravy on the meat pie.

#01. THE DARK KNIGHT

With only three short words comprising the film’s enigmatic title, it also boasts three epic claims to fame: the role of a lifetime for the late Heath Ledger, one of the best films of 2008 and one of the greatest superhero films of all time!

The strength of a man isn’t seen in the width of his shoulders.

The strength of a man isn’t in the deep tone of his voice.

The strength of a man isn’t how many buddies he has.

The strength of a man isn’t in how respected he is at work.

The strength of a man isn’t in how hard he hits.

The strength of a man isn’t in the hair on his chest.

The strength of a man isn’t how many women he’s loved.

The strength of a man isn’t in the weight he can lift.

3 more days to 2009, Are you excited about year 2009 too?

#1 KYLIEX2008 ‘Live’ in Singapore

#2 Ah Mei Singapore STAR Tour 2008

#3 Angela’s Live @ Singapore 2008

#1 Keeps Gettin’ Better - A Decade of Hit (November, 2008)

Christina Aguilera

#2 Circus (December, 2008)

Britney Spears

#3 Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (June, 2008)

Rihanna

#4 Heavy Rotation (November, 2008)

Anastacia

#5 Freedom ( December, 2008)

Akon

#6 Jennifer Hudson (September, 2008)

Jennifer Hudson

#7 Hard Candy (April, 2008)

Madonna

#8 Spirit (January, 2008)

Leona Lewis

#9 David Archuleta (November, 2008)

David Archuleta

#10 Doll Domination (September, 2008)

The Pussycat Dolls

#1  萧敬腾 (July, 2008)

 萧敬腾

#2 陸 (October, 2008)

 林俊杰 

#3  半熟宣言 (November, 2008)

 杨丞琳

#4 后青春期的诗 (November, 2008)

 五月天

 #5 神秘嘉宾 (June, 2008)

林宥嘉

#6 海角七号 (October, 2008)

 电视原声带

#7 FM S.H.E (September, 2008)

S.H.E

#8 魔杰座 (October, 2008)

周杰伦

#9 Super Sunshine (February, 2008)

曹格

#10 斗牛要不要 (January, 2008)

 电视原声带

Happy Boxing Day everyone! Have you open your presents yet?

Thank you Joe, Elaine and Jinfen for the present & card, it really means alot to me.

So today is boxing day… quite a few friends asked me what “boxing day” means…
It is derived from the past when there were large households and a very distinct social class structure. The BIG houses would be full of serving staff members and they would all need to work over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to serve at the lovely parties and Christmas Day lunch etc…

So these serving staff would have their day off only on the day after Christmas ie: the 26th. As a token of appreciation to the staff and their families for their “lost Christmas”, the Lords and Ladies would “box” up food and presents and also the traditional Christmas bonus for the staff members to take home and celebrate their christmas with their own families. It was a time of great rejoicing of the working class populace as it was THEIR Christmas on the 26th.

Later on, esp during the Victorian times, there were fewer staff members in households and more and more households would actually permit their staff to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off with their families. The staff would return on the day after and help “box” the left over food or other Christmas lovely gifts to be distributed to the orphanages and the soup kitchens around the city of london. Hence the tradition of “boxing” food and gifts to the less fortunate came about (or at least to do some charitable work).

So there u go… BOXING day!

1. Beautiful Ft Colby O’Donis And Kardin Offishall - Akon

2. Right Now (Na Na Na) - Akon

3. Troublemaker Ft Sweet Rush - Akon

4. Like You’ll Never See Me Again - Alicia Keys

5. Absolutely Positively - Anastacia

6. I Can Feel You - Anastacia

7. The Way I See It - Anastacia

8. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyoncé

9. Circus - Britney Spears

10. Womanizer - Britney Spears

11. Dynamite - Christina Aguilera

12. Genie 2.0 - Christina Aguilera

13. Keeps Gettin’ Better - Christina Aguilera

14. Insomnia - Craig David

15. Crush - David Archuleta

16. Declaration - David Cook

17. Mercy - Duffy

18. Away Ft Sean Garret - Enrique Iglesias

19. Maybe - Jay Sean

20. If This Isn’t Love - Jennifer Hudson

21. Spotlight - Jennifer Hudson

22. It’s Over - Jesse McCartney

23. Leavin’ - Jesse McCartney

24. One Step At A Time - Jordin Sparks

25. In My Arms - Kylie Minogue

26. Better In Time - Leona Lewis

27. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

28. 4 Minutes - Madonna

29. Beat Goes On - Madonna

30. Give It 2 Me - Madonna

31. Touch My Body - Mariah Carey

32. Summertime - New Kids On The Block

33. Good Girl Gone Bad - Rihanna

34. Take A Bow - Rihanna

35. I Hate This Part - The Pussycat Dolls

36. When I Grow Up - The Pussycat Dolls

37. 给我一首歌的时间 - 周杰伦

38. 稻香 - 周杰伦

39. 不，完美 - 李玖哲

40. 无辜 - 曹格

41. My Way - 曹格

42. 爱太痛 - 吴克群

43. 为你写诗 - 吴克群

44. 不潮不用花钱 - 林俊杰

45. 小酒窝 Ft TWINS’ 阿Sa - 林俊杰

46. 我还想她 - 林俊杰

47. 路…一直都在 - 陈奕迅

48. 转机 (国语版) - 潘玮柏

49. 逃生 - 张信哲

50. 残念 - 张信哲

51. 不需理由 - 陈世维

52. 无乐不作 - 范逸臣

53. 右手边 - 光良 

54. 无法归类 - 何维健

55. 你走天桥 我走地下道 - 何维健

56. 月光 - 黄靖伦

57. 缺席 - 黄靖伦

58. 伯乐 - 林宥嘉

59. 神秘嘉宾 - 林宥嘉

60. 100种生活 - 卢广仲

61. 偏偏爱上你 - 吴建飞

62. 空缺 - 伍家辉

63. 虽然我愿意 - 伍家辉

64. 原来你就在我身边 - 萧闳仁

65. 原谅我 - 萧敬腾

66. 王子的新衣 - 萧敬腾

67. 收藏 - 萧敬腾

68. 新歌试唱 - 张栋梁

69. 怪胎 - 郑中基

70. 远在身边 - 周定纬

71. 寂寞包厢 - 周定纬

72. 斗牛,要不要 - TANK

73. 带我走 - 杨丞琳

74. 冷战 - 杨丞琳

75. 冲动 - 萧亚轩

76. 下一个天亮 - 郭静

77. 我就是这样 Ft Tank - 刘力扬

78. 唱我的歌 - 林晓培

79. 限时的遗忘 - 潘嘉丽

80. 越来越不懂 - 蔡健雅

81. 如燕 - Olivia Ong

82. 属于 - 梁静茹

83. 你不是真正的快乐 - 五月天

84. 突然好想你 - 五月天

85. 安静了 - S.H.E

86. 最近还好吗 - S.H.E

87. TiAmo Ft 劉力揚 - 炎亞綸

88. 新窝 Ft S.H.E - 飞轮海

89. 为你存在 - 飞轮海

90. 成熟 - 迷路兵

91. My All - 滨崎步

92. Green - 滨崎步

93. Do Me More - 安室奈美惠

94. Wishing On The Same Star - 安室奈美惠

95. MOLA - News

96. Eat You Up - BoA

97. Lie - Big Bang

98. Number 1 - Big Bang

99. Haru Haru - Big Bang

100. D.I.S.C.O - Uhm Jung Hwa

This year’s Christmas is quiet for me. Somewhat, I enjoy this peaceful feeling. Although I really have the urge to be out now; catch a movie, have a christmas meal, I guess this year I shall make it an exception.

I am glad that I received quite a couple of greetings from friends. Thank you! And those who are currently out partying, single or attached, enjoy yourself for tonight is the night!

# 1 Christina Aguilra - Keep Gettin’ Better 
 
# 2 Britney Spears - Circus

# 3 敬騰 - 收藏

# 4 The Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up

# 5 楊丞琳 - 帶我走

# 6 Rihanna - Disturbia
 
# 7 Britney Spears - Womanizer 

# 8 BoA - Eat You Up 

# 9 S.H.E - 安静了

# 10 Madonna - 4 Minutes Ft Justin Timberland 

The Lost Season 4 (International)

加油, 菊花 (Korea)

斗牛, 要不要 (Taiwan)

小娘惹 (Singapore)

#1 Bali, Indonesia

#2 Manila, Philippines

Its always nice to share your joy with the ones you love.
This sharing strengthens the bond as you rejoice in each other’s success.

The Lord’s abundance love for us exceeds our expectations. He rejoices when He blesses us and know that we are blessed. Like wise, when we receive the blessings, we should share our joy with Him who provides for us right? Tell the Lord how much you love Him and how much you appreciate all that He has done for you.

In spite of the little that you have in your life today. Thank the Lord that at least you have that “little” in your life. The Lord will surely turn around your lack and provide you with so much more you will be over whelmed.

Remember how He multiplied the 5 loaves and 2 fishes? He will SURELY do that same in your life for the little that you have. “But Lord, I don’t see you doing anything now?” you might ask. He is preparing your vessel!! Be patience sia~~ if He is going to give you a bountiful harvest and you only got a small basket… how to contain all the goodness right?

The Lord has everything planned out for you and you know it WILL BE good because its from that Lord!!!

Be blessed this week. Amen!

Ip Man

Starring: Mallika Sherawath, Lynn Hung, Simon Yam, Donnie Yen

Directed By: Wilson Yip

Released By: 18th December 2008

Run Time: 108 mins.

Genre: Action

Adapted from the life story of Ip Man - the grand master of the Wing Chun style of kung fu and sifu of legendary kung fu superstar Bruce Lee. This movie will be the first important record of the master’s life. Ip’s persistent devotion to Wing Chun is a classic example of the love and respect shown to wushu and the freedom and spirit it represents. Ip Man is a concept, a spirit, a way of thinking - and it exemplifies a new peak in Hong Kong’s wushu movies.

What can I say, always have been a fan of Donnie for his calmness and ability to be funny when required. Jet Li, for all his acrobatic asskicking lacks the charm exuded by Donnie. The storyline of the movie is nothing original, bad ass kung fu guy has loads of skill and honour, defies big baddy and saves the day. However, the direction of the movie is fantastic, there is never a moment where u wished the movie was faster or slower. Even during the certain poignant scenes that were meant for character development, it was well done, making u feel for the characters involved. The cheorography is fantastic, with the right dosage of “hard to believe” moves (off your feet falling on the ground and bouncing back up with just your hands?!). Just enjoy it when you catch the movie, dont have to say much. However, if anything, Ip man is just way too powerful. Even the final scene, the japanese that is supposed to be all bad ass managed to only land 3 hits on him before Donnie Yen opens up a can of whoopass on him with the visually delightful lightning fists. All in all, an awesome movie and a must watch for all kung fu fans!

Movie Review (B+)

Today blog, is delicate to a friend who has been very troubled and lost lately. Hope he will recover and be fine very soon.

One day, the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer everyone gathered & only 1 boy came with an umbrella.

That’s CONFIDENCE.

When you throw a 1 year old baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him.

That’s TRUST.

Every night we go to bed, we’re not sure that we’ll get up tomorrow, but we still have many plans for the coming day.

That’s HOPE.

Have confidence, believe in God & never lose hope!