Tuesday 30 April 2013

Happy birthday to ma dad~~


Birthdays are days to put aside your differences. 
A day to congratulate others for growing a year older. 
A day to celebrate the joy of life. 

So!
I celebrated my mother's birthday a few weeks back and today, 
I'm celebrating my dearest father's. 

Many who knows me know that I'm never on good terms with my father. 
We are always head-butting each other on our different views towards one subject.
Politics, studies, friends you name it he can oppose it. 
However these days he gives me more freedom so I feel that our 'fights' on my rights to freedom is getting lesser. 
When I was young he was the one controlling what time I should go back and stuffs like that. 

I know he does it because he loves me and he just cant see me growing up away from him. 
My dad and I are closer than many would think. 
I used to follow him to send deliveries so my holidays in primary to secondary (till i was 16). 
So we used to talk about things. However I don/t know why we just have so many differences and I cant talk to him as easily as I do to my mum. 

But that does not mean I do not love him. 
I love my dad. I love him for raising me. I love him for everything he has done for me. 
And I will understand whatever he goes through (no matter hw ridiculous or scary it is)
I know I can never have a greater father then him. 

He may be quiet, he may be stubborn, he may be distant, he may not be able to express himself well. But he is still my father and for that I will put down everything I have against him. 
Because no matter how much I fight, or were to even go against him 
He is still my father. That will never change. 
And I love him for who he is. In my books, as I had said before he is the best father in my eyes. 

So to my dearest dad (though he would never see this post because if he does, i will totally freak out and shut this blog down)
I love you and Happy Birthday. 
To everyone out there, 
We may always have problems with our fathers, but they ARE our fathers. 
So love them as you should, cuz we are all they have. Son or Daughters. 
Deep inside they love us as much as we love them. 

Monday 29 April 2013

Music Recommendations 2~~

Continuing from where I left off in my other post.

Ahh yes. Urban Zakapa.
Now I think more people are familiar with Urban Zakapa but I still consider them as korean indie music.
To learn more about who Urban Zakapa is, there is a video below from Eat your kimchi that got to interview them. (I'm so jealous) So I think more people have gotten familiar on who Urban zakapa is through this video (because Eat Your Kimchi is one of the more popular Korean review channel, that I really love and admire must i add. Also i'm thankful they did this interview with urban zakapa so more people will get to know more of their awesome music! )




Another song I like from them called 'I hate you'



The next group is my most favorite out of all the Korean indie artists out there.
10cm

This was the group that started my so called 'Korean indie' craze. Like after this group I started to listen to more music that was not on TV.
I forgot where I had first known them however, their song 'Americano' just hit me.
By the time I got to know 'Americano' it was popular in Korea.
From 'americano' to 'I'm scared of the dark tonight' to their latest song 'I'm fine thank you'
I love them all.
All these songs that I have liked are the type that honestly goes well with my coffee.
Like its just some songs that you could unwind to after a long day.

I'm scared ot the dark tonight is a song i often listened to before I sleep next to their song 'Good night'



10cm's sorrow if bright and bundled with a fun melody that contradicts paul potts's i'm missing you however the whole piece just merges well with each other. Also the lyrics are somewhat matching in a way.



So to end this post,
I hope you enjoyed these few recommendations.
If you read my past blogs like long time ago (probably from my past blog), I'm sure you already know that these groups are my utmost fave in the indie scene.

[Just gonna put another 2 more videos to end this post in a right way.
I listen to a wide range of music and I appreciate all kinds of music in all different kind of languages. So please, do leave me a comment if you think there is a group out there I should listen to. :) ]




We all know Psy, however I knew his music before he hit big before Gangnam style and this was the song that attracted me. Honestly speaking, till today I think this song is the best as compared GS and gentleman.However I personally like 'Champion' (Check it out if you have time. The video is EQUALLY hilarious)



Aziatix. Perfect english, Perfect beats and rap. Handsome dude, Awesome music. What not to love?
This video ready set go was made for the Olympics that happened 2 years back.
I love this video because of the artistic concept and the music itself was interesting (like how they incorporated the traditional 'arirang' into the song. Also how the lyrics incorporated harmony and doing your best as a message.)

Music Recommendations~~

Today I will introduce you to some korean music I listen to.

Ok I'm sure right now some of you would probably go
"OHHHMMYYYYGOOOSSSSHH are you serious? So you are one of those kpop crazy person too?"
Now hold up there.
Yes I like Korean music. (I used to hate them but you know what people say. The more you hate it, the more you start liking it)
Now please note that I said 'korean music' and not 'Kpop' because i dont only listen to kpop I listen to a wide variety of music, they just tend to be in korean.

So the first artist I would like to introduce is 'Ra.D'.
He is a korean R&B singer songwriter and he writes really touching songs that hits right into your heart.
I do not think he is active now however I got to learn about him through other artists.
The song 'mother' was what caught my attention and it is my most favorite song from him next to 'i'm in love'.
It would be hard for me to explain why i like it so, if you have the time do personally check out the song 'mother' in eng sub and you would kind of get why when I first hear it, it just hit it me so hard in the heart.

However, I'm posting 2 videos of a cover of his song.

This is a video of a participant from Superstar K. This video went 'viral' in korea in a way. As you can see many are tearing up as the participant sing. It is actually because the mother (the woman sitting down) of the soldier that was singing suffers from cancer and dont have much time to live. However because he is in the army, he dosen't have much time to spend with her. Honestly when I first watched it I literally cried. The way he sung it was just too moving.



This is the 2nd song that is my favorite from him.

I'm in love. He wrote this song to propose to his wife. The song is just really filled with soul and the lyrics are sweet too. Its one of those songs that I wish someone to sing for me. (I know what you are thinking...In my dreams right? rofl. )




The 2nd group I want to introduce is 'Geeks'

I heard this duo on the radio and like their version of the song 'officially missing you'. It is originally an English song by tamia. However this R&B style remixed version of it just caught my attention. Its a kind of song that you could listen to when you want something slow yet fast while drinking your morning coffee.



Geeks are made up by Louie and Lil boy.
They also did a remix from another popular indie group 'Urban Zapka'. The song is 'Caffe Latte' and you should totally check out the original version of the song and the remix.

Saturday 27 April 2013

東方神起、第八周年記念おめでと~~

So, I would like to start off by saying

Happy 8th Anniversary Tohoshinki ^^
東方神起、第八周年記念おめでと~~


Yes its their 8th anniversary this year and as a Cassiopeia i should dedicate today's post to this group.



Well, why do I like this group over all the many other groups that are out there in the Kpop world?

Basically it is because,
1. This was the group that introduced me to the K-pop world (next to big bang and Epik high, but I won't exactly call them 'pop' so..)
2. This group changed my mindset of being against K-pop music
3. They are the group I respect the most because they are able to speak/read Japanese fluently though they are koreans.
[They even do interviews without a translator, does their own Emcee in their shows in Japanese, even go on to japanese variety shows all over japan telling jokes too.]


I didn't get to know 'Dong Bang Shin Ki' but rather I got to know 'Tohoshinki' first.
I initially thought they were japanese because in 2006 they took the japanese music scene by storm.
In 2009 when I went to Japan (before I was a fan of them) they were plastered everywhere and when I was there I watched a TV program that explained how Tohoshinki was a korean band that was known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in Korea.



The song I fell in love with was 'Stand By You'. Like honestly that song is just beautiful yet the lyrics are so sad.
When I came back to Singapore, over the holidays my friend Ker who used to come to my house often then started introducing me more about dong bang shin ki and she eventually became my DBSK buddy.
We used to spazz and talk about them.
Everything was fine and fun until the news of JYJ suing SM came out.



My heart literally broke.
The fact that I will not see the 5 of them on stage again.
How they wont sing together anymore.
How JYJ couldn't appear on TV shows. Everything was just saddening.

But now, 4 years down the road. The lawsuit is over.
JYJ has just started their tour in Japan, performing successfully for 2 nights in Tokyo Dome
TVXQ or 'Homin' as I call them, are now currently on their 'Time' tour. They will be performing in the different Domes over Japan. And tonight they are playing in Saitama.



Its amazing how time passes and how situations are overcame.
Before the lawsuit, everyone knows TVXQ as the 5, gods of the east.
But now, people know of Tvxq and JYJ.


JYJ
Many would know Yoochun as more of an actor probably more than a singer.
With acclaimed dramas such as 'Sungkyungkwan Scandal' and the recent 'Missing you'.
 He is not only a talented singer but an actor as well.

Many would see Junsu as a musical actor and soccer fanatics over the dolphin/kenyan like 'oyaji' he used to be.
From playing in all-star soccer team to performing in Mozart.Also releasing 2 solo albums in Japanese and English.

Most would know Jaejoong as the cat loving actor and composer over the 'mother' figure of the group.
Having starred recently in Dr Jin and trying his hands on a japanese drama 'Sunao Ni Narenakute'
(which i must say was good for a korean actor)
He and the rest of JYJ has done well over the past 4 years.

TVXQ
Yunho as always being the leader he always is. I'm sure he went through a lot of troubles, heck i think everyone of them suffered greatly from the situation they went through.
But yunho, he tried his hand on acting, musicals and now seen as a dance prodigy ( he sure is one heck of a dancer.)
Having done the musical version of 'goong' and his recent role in Queen of amibition he has surely become more
 'man' and matured. (Though in my mind his childish like antics
backstage in Japan concerts is still etched in my mind. )
Changmin. Our dearest (evil) maknae has definitely grown up.
He is now shining in variety shows from the 'moonlight prince'
(this variety show on books) to currently a host on
 'Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education'


Overall, though I am still sad how these 5 might never get to perform together again however I still belive that one day they would comeback even just for a day to sing together just for the fans that waited for a long time for them to come back together.
For now I am just contented of seeing all 5 of them doing so well.
Whether it is in acting, in musicals, as hosts on variety programmes and of course as singers.



These 5 guys are a talented group. To me they are the group that indefinably shines the most.
Their motivation and determination to overcome whatever problems that came their way  is something that brought them to where they are today

When they started out in Japan, alone and still not fluent in the language they still ventured out and studied their best. Earning top spots in the Oricon chart one after another.
I probably think this is the reason why the fan base in Japan is still strong.
They are highly looked upon and seen. Because honestly, to me. I feel that they were the ones that paved for the Korean musicians to enter so easily into the Japanese music scene now.
Not to mention,
It is not easy to fall from a setback and rise again.
But here they are rising up and rising higher.
Maybe that is why the are called the rising gods of the east.

Always Keep the Faith


*All photos are not mine. Credits go to rightful owners. 

Thursday 25 April 2013

Of being vexed...


The one that's staring at her screen blankly
The one that's debating very hard
The one that's really vexed

Hi all!
Wow, seems like i'm updating this site quite frequently arent't I.
This shows how much worry I kinda have (i'm just kidding)

So recently, if you live in Singapore,
You would realize that everyone...and I really mean EVERYONE is coming to Singapore.

From the current icon of K-pop PSY to the old-school rockers Aerosmith.
Everyone is coming to do a concert on this tiny island.
Other people to name are Blush, Fall Out Boy, Lee Kwangsoo (the giraffe from running man), Kyary Pyamu Pyamu, the actor from the famous drama 'secret garden' Hyun Bin, Deftones, Joe brooks,Mayday, G-dragon and The Used.

Yes.

The Used is coming.

 The band that I had wished to watch since when I was 11 is coming. Like finally!
But then I have a problem. Ok not just one but a lot.
Firstly, I have no 'khakis' to go with because the people around me don't listen to them or are not a fan of them.

Secondly, I kinda feel old and my concert-going spirit kinda went down after I went for ATL.
(I mean I really really enjoyed ATL's concert but like I saw how hardcore everyone was there that it made me think like do i look weird here? I just didn't feel that spirit in me at the concert like I did for the past ones I went to..)

So yeah of course I have other worries in my mind but those are like the top 2.
I honestly don't know what happened to me.
I used to LOVE going for concerts. When I heard this particular band I like is coming, I would just go. However then I became a person who hid from the world and started to work and stay at home for most of my days that it kind of took my spirit away.

I was talking to my friend about this worry of mine and she was like
"Why don't you just find people on twitter to go with you" but its just awkward you know.
I'm a total introvert, people who are friends of mine should know that well.
 I feel that everyone's intimidating and I'd rather stay in this small shell of mine then to venture out and meet new people.
 Thats just me (which I know I have to change but i can't seem to. I lack confidence. A LOT of confidence)

Then I started to think how I kinda did venture out in terms of going to concerts.
 I'm what 18? and I've been to 6 concerts..thats a good leap for an introvert like me that hates crowded places!
The tickets of the past concerts I've been to.

My Chemical Romance, Paramore, JYJ, One Ok Rock, SM Town, All Time Low
Different genres, Different languages and on different stages. I've seen them all.
Shouldn't I be satisfied?
Should I just call it a day and quit going for concerts?
I honestly am not sure.

However I do still have to fulfill my new year resolution and one of my resolution was to attend 2 concerts this year so, I have 2 bands to consider.
Fall Out Boy and The Used.
I would really really love to go for the used but i'm just at a total lost right now.

Well, hope I'll get over my sulk of not going to their concert. (Due to my awkwardness might I add)

Cheers.



-taken frm tumblr

Wednesday 24 April 2013

Of school and recent drawings.

Been listening to this song/been my jam for the past week. Love it.
Princeton Avenue-Issues


Just another soul walking on this road
Just another night filled with troubles
Just another fight I'll unwillingly follow

Hey all!
So I went to a talk about my diploma just now (Its an every semester thing and honestly it really gets me)
Like seriously, I thought i could just silently sit there, complete my diploma and leave the school but nooo
we have a whole lot of things to do.

Honestly, I'm very worried because

1. I'm still not sure of what I want to do, I mean i'm aiming to do something thats related to music and still sticking to my thoughts of being a TV producer but seriously I cant see myself being there.

2. I'm just really really tired of participating in things these days. Cuz seriously I spent most of my secondary days helping out, participating in loads of things and I really enjoyed it but I really just wanted to rest after school when I came to poly. I wanted to enjoy the things I couldn't do. But nooo, we have to write articles and build up our portfolio.(Which i honestly do not know what its about)

3. The way my program chair says about everything that's gonna happen just really scares me. On top of that my course mates seem very competitive and honestly speaking their command in English is very good. So you are asking me to compete with these people to help out in broadcasting...its going to be hard for me to make a name for myself. They are many talented writers in my course (i'm serious they are really good) and they know their goal but I don't. So secretly deep within, I'm very scared because for the first time in a long time I feet lost in what I want and the pressure of trying to get back on track is just too much for me.

My 'tools' for drawing. A variety of shading/art pencils is a definite.
And for this picture, color pencils.
So yeah for the entire half an hour or so in my mind I just kept saying oh my gosh repeatedly.
Not to mention I'm lacking of A LOT of CCE points, possibly because I didn't bother to turn up for camps. (Life)

As for classes, I'm slowly warming up to the class. The class is very quiet and you can see we are total strangers to each other but I can see that everyone's friendly and nice. So I wish I can get used to the class soon because they seem really really nice.


The modules are getting tougher and I'm not sure if i can keep up like seriously i don't know what I'm learning and I should start reading up on the resources they give beforehand. Not to mention i'm still screwing up my presentations..le sigh. However I'm looking forward to the photoshop and Indesign workshop. Finally I can learn what I want to
My half-completed work


Moving on away from school. I've started drawing again because I wanted to..
well technically I was bored and I had an empty sketch book so why not?
So yeah I've been drawing random things these days and apart from that
I've learnt to play 'somewhere in neverland' on the guitar.
I am so happy cuz i love that song so much and the riff at the near end, or should i say like the break before the 2nd last verse is my fave part to play.

Okay then, I'll end my post here today.

Cheers :)




"A battle for wings, A battle for survival"
. Focused more on the shading of the wings. 

"A cup of dreams for the night"
Focused on shading again and trying to make it look as realistic as possible. 

"Silence of the sincere"
Final product for a colored picture,
named it the way it is because blue represents sincerity..in a way




Saturday 20 April 2013

Save rock and roll - Fall Out Boy


Hey all, I said i would do a lil write up on Fall Out Boy's new album Save rock and roll
so here it is..

The album...



Fall Out boy is back with a new album after almost 5 years of hiatus since their last album Folie à Deux.
Save rock and roll starts off with the track ‘The phoenix’ which just hits you right in the head with the orchestral violin sounds at the start and the chorus just makes you want to walk down the street whilst pumping your fist.

 As I heard the album, I thought of how it was totally a FOB thing for them to put the most powerful song at the start (like for infinity on high, thriller was a really loud track as compared to the rest).
The album then comes to end softly with the song ‘Save Rock and Roll’ that features the sir himself, Elton John.

The album is power packed with 11 colourful tracks that makes you think “is this really fall out boy?” because the sounds are very different from the past albums they made. Not to mention the artists featured in this album are just mind-boggling. I’m sure none of the fob fans would have imagined they would collaborate with these artists.

From the all rounded sir Elton John to the up and coming British singer Foxes whom sang in ‘Just one yesterday’, it brings the album up to a whole new level.
[Big Sean featured for the song The mighty Fall, whilst Courtney Love featured in the song ‘Rat-A-tat’ (which has an interesting introduction to it) ]

Apart from featured artists, Jake Sinclair whom worked with the likes of Taylor Swift and P!nk engineered ‘my songs know what you did in the dark’ and ‘the mighty fall’. Also Butch walker whom produced many hit albums such as still not getting any by simple plan and nothing personal by all time low was the producer for this album.  
 
The pictures in the 'lyric' book


My favourite songs from this album was ‘Alone together’, ‘where did the party go’, ‘The mighty fall’, ‘Young volcanos’ and ‘Rat-A-tat’.  

Being a fall out boy fan personally, I must say this album is worth hearing and I enjoyed it very much. Yes they sound different, more bright and pop-y mixed with a hint of rock and I agree that I miss the reckless ‘under the cork tree’ times.  But artists grow like we do so don’t go hating their new songs too much. As for me, I couldn’t stop tapping my feet to the songs when I first heard it; the beat is just too addictive.

So do check the album out and this is just my own opinion/thoughts so don’t go bashing me for it.

Cheers J

Thursday 18 April 2013

2nd Day of School gone wrong

Bought the new album from Fall Out boy and it was awesome. Will do a write up on it soon :D

The one that didnt make a good impression
The one that came home and just crashed into bed scraping everything on it
The one that just feels drained out.

Whats up all,
how was my days in school?
Just a simple 'sigh' would do.
These 2 days are just not going well for me.
Its not because i've got loads of stuff to do, no its nothing like that....yet.
I'm just really not used to the people in my class
and its really hard to be me there.

Also, I seriously think i talk too loudly and i swear a lot.
I must really limit my use of singlish too.

So today all these stuffs just rushed to my mind
and i was like "im in deep trouble man"

Not sure is it because it was my first presentation of the semester
Or because i had to present alone
Or because I presented to a class of people I'm entirely not familiar with
cuz honestly three words can describe what i feel.
"I screwed up"

BIG TIME might I add.
My mind went blank, i stumbled, my voice was shaking and the walls felt like it was closing in.
Honestly I dont know where my confidence from last sem went to.
Was I this bad at presenting?
As i saw the people in class going up presenting one by one
i felt worse as time passed.
I really really did badly and i possibly left a bad impression
on my faci and even on my classmates.
like Dang it man.

Not to mention, i forgot to thank this classmate who stayed till i finished lunch.
Where the hell did my manners go to.
I really need to wake up omg.
I wish my part time job started now then I will be a hell lot busy
and I wouldnt have to worry about such petty stuffs.

I guess my mum sensed something was wrong with me because
she cooked up another scrumptious meal of hers and really it made me feel better.
Not to mention she allowed me to drink Rosé when I have school tomorrow.
That totally perked me up.

Speaking of which,
This sparkling  Rosé was nice.
I hate wine or anything that looks like wine however this was really subtle and not as bitter as it would have taste.
Its from Jacobs creek, so yeah if you want to buy it, i guess you can find it in stores?
I bought it for my parents at a duty free shop and it comes in a really nice yet cute sized bottle.


Ok with that, I shall write another day
Hopefully my posts gets brighter and better as time goes by.
Cant wait for tomorrow. Its a Friday.  [Finally!]

Cheers! :D

Friday 12 April 2013

Of writing Letters and memories.


Today's evening sky

The one who sprained her ankle
Not knowing how,
Also,
The one who spent her last week of holidays at home

Whats up everyone ^^
Yeah well, as said above, its my last week of holidays :/
[OTL]
Soon, I'll be back in school, new semester, new modules to pass and worse still, 
New classmates. 

I am never good at handling new 'people' unless their a workplace. 
Which I am good at cuz i know how to handle seniors, 
but new classmates? ho-ho I honestly don't know how to deal. 
Like should i smile or not? Will they understand my jokes or not?
and some of them, lets just say i didnt leave a good first impression so, 
Im sure, we're gonna have a wall between us that (I do not wish to break)
Also, what if that class is filled with smart and competitive people?
What if its those kind of quiet classes?
Not to mention, the people I'm comfortable playing counter-strike with aren't in that class!
WHO AM I GONNA PLAY GAMES WITH NOW DURING BREAK!! DD;

Sigh. 

As I thought about all this, my eyes settled onto two boxes in my room. 
Whats inside 'em?
Letters. 
The box filled with letters exchanged during my primary school days & penpals.  ^^


I am the type who loves writing letters. 
As much as I love receiving them, I love writing them too because I feel thats the only way i can truly express myself and tell them what i really want to. 
Also, recieving such letters kinda makes your day. 
And its sincere to write one. 
So in these two boxes its filled with the letters i received since primary school. 
Looking into 1 box, I became very sad
because I am not close to everyone who wrote me a letter in primary school anymore. 
And i wish i was, because the 2 primary school buddies im close to, I still write to them and mail it. 
[yes in this time when i can just whatsapp or sms them]

The box filled with letter from secondary and poly friends


Then in another box, I feel sad too, 
it was filled with the letters my friend and I passed each other in class during secondary school.
Shes an artistic person so her letters are always filled with doodles. 
Her letters always made my days but sadly we went to different schools. 
Heck my best friends in secondary school, we were all separated to the different polys in Singapore. 
Not one of us is the same, so I see these letters as memories of the days we spent together in uniforms, 
gossiping, chatting, caring for each other etc. 

Letters written by my artistic bestie. She is one true artist. 


Then in the same box, are letters from my poly friends. 
I am so happy because they also write letters! 

So all in all, 
If you have ever written to me a letter, 
I still keep 'em and always will. 
Sometimes i pull them out to read it over and over again. 
and i miss the days when we exchanged them in class (either in primary or secondary)


Letters from my poly khakis ^^ 


Letters are important because like a horcrux 
they instill memories in them. 
Opening one letter, brings you back to the time when it was written. 

So I encourage everyone to write letters. 
Whether you are gonna post them through mail 
Or make it as just a class thing
 (of course not during lessons, exchange them during recess, thats what me and my friend did cuz we were from different classes..though we were next door haha.)

Other letters from my secondary bestie and pals ><

Best is to have things like 'angel' and 'mortal' in a class. 
I feel that, thats what made me like letters.
We were asked to do that by our english teacher in Primary school and it was really exciting to check our little 'mailbox' to see if our angels wrote to us. 

So yeah, 
how about you write a letter to someone today?
It might just help you to understand them better and get across your messages better 

Cheers all! and have a good friday night :)

*P.s I'm drinking my friday night away at home haha, Totally not looking forward to school starting. 


Have a good friday! Drink all you want but don't get too drunk unless your home :D



Monday 8 April 2013

Movies, movies and more movies!!

Last week of school holidays
Yet here I am still rolling around the room
Blasting music
Making nothing out of it.

Hi all!
Yeapz, sigh, 9 more days to school.
Honestly speaking I am not looking forward to it as I should.
After I saw the class list I was like *excuse my curses* Fml.
But 15 weeks will go pass real fast...I hope.
And I hope I will be too busy to realize.
Also, I think I would need to start praying, meditating or take up yoga lessons
to build up on my patience. Cuz Im gonna need it.

Okay, away from talks about school and on to what i did today.
I have finally watched the movies I've been wanting to watch!


Rise of the guardians

Ho-my-Gosh, firstly I must say the story was really well done up. How they input the different accents in each character and cast of this animation is just an A list!
Well if i explained the plot it would be a tad be too long, but lets just say this movie makes one want to really go back to when they were kids and believe in all these 'guardians'. 
Also the characters  in it was really done up very creatively (like how presents are made and eggs for easter. Its rare to see a different build up on the characters for each of the massive holidays. Totally give it a 10/10.


The first time

A sweet story of how everybody has a 'first time' in everything and in relationships as well. It shows of how love blossoms among to strangers who met at a party and slowly start to like each other. 
Kinda lets you remember of your first love (though for me would mean nothing cuz I never fell in love before)
Still its a cute movie to snuggle in for the day. I give it about 6/10


Under the Tuscan Sun

An amusing story about a woman, whom is a writer, who got divorced without her knowing and everything happened too fast for her. So her friends egged her on to a trip to Tuscan, a place in Italy. Where she finds herself having faith, a home and on how to cherish life. I give it 8/10 cuz it has now became one of my favorite movie.



How to train your dragon

Hiccup was just a weakling among the vikings however as the story progresses he finds out that dragons can be taken as friends and not pests. The movie shows about bravery, friendship and most importantly trust among the family. The ending was surprising too and I loved the picture very much. I give it 8/10
Hotel Transylvania
A human unknowingly ends up in a hotel set up for monsters and along the way, with count dracula he stays in the hotel, meeting the different monsters and helps out with count dracula's daughter's birthday party. I must say it was an interesting movie and seriously, these days the animations are GREAT. i'll give it a 7/10 because I dont know, I guess the movie is more for the children.


The Lorax

A story that indirectly speaks about how mankind is ruining the earth and just one person's willpower can do alot for  the planet. I give it a 6/10

Wow, now that I think about it I watched quite a lot didn't I?
Haha, well the rating i gave were just based on my opinions but if you have the time DO check these shows out.
It will let out the inner-child in ya!

Cheers!

Sunday 7 April 2013

Travel Diary: Day 9 & Day 10

Day 9 


Tried red rooster at carrousel Shopping Centre. I found it weird how instead of ketchup and chilli packets, they gave me sour cream sauce.

BBQ Party at the house I stayed at. Most of my relatives came. 

Marshmallows and sparklers~~ First time barbecuing marshmallows though and it had been a while since i played with sparklers (and bubbles..) I felt like a 5 year old kid again


Day 10

Had Dim Sum as my last meal in Perth (weird right but it was nice cuz it was my 1st time eating dim sum haha)

A really pretty mural I passed as I was walking back to the car. 

Stopped for some gas before we went 'home' to take our luagge

All packed and ready in the car

Check In counter and plane


And off we goo~~












Dinner on the plane

Passed the night lights of somewhere..not quite sure where i was (because i mistook it for Singapore)

Day 9/Day 10 (Saturday-Sunday)

Day 9 started off slow and relaxing as we went out late and shopped around carrousel shopping centre, where I bought a few more clothes and a pair of shoes from rubi cuz it was on sale. 
However that day we went home early to prepare for a BBQ party. 
The weather was just nice, it was windy/chilly  yet not too cold for one to be outside. I got to try barbecuing marshmallows and I played with my cousin and nieces. 
They are all so fun to be around with. 
After everyone went home, I went to the backyard, pulled a chair and sat there under the stars just looking at them. Then my cousin followed suit and I talked to her about constellations and the moon story. 
I eventually stayed there longer then usual because I knew after that night i will never be able to see a sky like that back home. 
I could, however now with the raining season and all, the heavy dark clouds usually cover the night skies. 
With one last look, and a call from my granduncle i trudged back into the house and to my room. Where my eager cousin waited for my to play Uno with her. 
Overall I was anxious, happy and sad all at once because the next day I was leaving this place and I was going home where my parents were at. 

Day 10, started with me waking up early only to discover my grandma went out to the market. I did some last minute packing and checked my stuffs. An hour later, my grandma came back holding what seemed to be cauliflower and cabbage. (might i add she looked cute holding them haha oh my grandma)
For lunch we headed into the city to eat dim sum and i was shocked cuz they pushed carts there and we were to take what we want then they mark down what we took. Its like a whole different system from the restaurants we have here. 
At 3pm, we left the house and headed for the airport with two cars carrying our luggage. 
My relatives and I lingered at the departure hall, chatted at the food court there until 4pm. 
It was sad to part with the relatives who showed me around and I was thankful for everything they had done for me over the past 10 days. Meeting them was a whole new experience for me. 
4.20pm we made it barely to the boarding room, where we were supposed to board at 4.30pm.
However it was delayed until almost 5 and we took off about 5.20pm. 
As usual, flying on a plane was the time i am most fascinated with. I looked down the city as the plane turned and i was in awe. The land were flat and you could still see cars driving around. I could even recognize the city and Kings Park. 
As the plane did a few turns, it then moved forward over plain land and deserts towards its destination. 
Home. 
After 5 hours of sitting down and reading a book, I was excited when we were about to land and when we did I almost teared. Cuz that was when I realised I missed my parents a lot. 
The plane stopped at the far end of the terminal so it was cruciating just to walk all the way to the arrival hall. 
After getting the luaggage and hopping over to the duty free shop, i went out the gates.
I was very so happy to be back home. 

This trip this time was an eye-opener for me. For this person who has only travalled around parts of asia. 
It was also a time for me to meet my grandaunt and uncle, my cousins (who are both wayyy older then me and are married)  and nieces.
I enjoyed the whole new experience and I wouldn't mind travelling there again. 
However, next time, before i go there, I should take note to take driving lessons first.
You really need a car to get around places there.

With that i hope you enjoyed my travel diary over the past week. 
Cheers~