[C'EST MOI]
living paradox. individualist with anarchistic tendencies.
eludes eminence but appreciates subtle recognition.
capricious yet dependable. clandestine and unfathomable.
cynical realist who succumbs to the occasional idealism.
[J'AIME]
music. films. feasting & drinking. team sports.
good company; family, friends and those who share similar interests.
The votes are in and Singapore has chosen HADY MIRZA to be the new Singapore Idol.
What can I say?
I'm disappointed.
Oh well, call me sour grapes but the title doesn't mean much anyway. It doesn't determine how far a singer one becomes - just look at the American Idols. Only Kelly Clarkson has really made it big. The rest just died down after a while.
Anyway, still think Jon has what it takes... hope he gets a lucky break soon.
Meanwhile, I really need to focus on my work.
Till then...
[Time of Confession] 9:31 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Sparkle
Retarded by a slow start, I've finally got on the IDOL bandwagon. It's about time anyway - all the other hopefuls who were far from the making the cut are finally out of the competition (thus sparing my poor ears from their..... errr singing?), leaving us with two very talented singers wannabe that are so impressive in their own way, I'm just about as confused as the next person about who I want to be the ultimate idol.
Was.
I WAS confused. Here's a look at the last two standing and why I chose who I did:
HARDY MIRZA He's your regular neighbourly bloke with the puppy eyes that screams innocence but put him on a stage with a mike and you better be prepared to be blown away with his amazing vocals. To up the thrill, try closing your eyes. Why? He may be the best vocalist so far with the most consistent performance and the most breathtaking range, but he still wears that 'I'm your friendly neighbourhood lad' brand on his sleeve. It's all over him and he can't seem to break out of that to become the shining star. Personally, I think he's got a great voice and spectacular talent... but when it comes to being an idol, I'm not sure he's there yet.
Or am I being biased?
JONATHAN LEONG Here's the other guy. The girl-magnet. I can understand why, coz once he opens his mouth to sing that deep, rich and emotive voice emerges to melt you like M&Ms in your mouth. (PS: I don't get it how girls think he's CUTE though. I actually see a striking resemblance to Cavin Su from Dreamz FM... must be the small eyes... but I must say that even so, Jonathan's much better looking)
If voting for the next Singapore Idol is based on mere listening to the voices, Jonathan must accept that Hady WILL win hands down. Not that Jon can't sing, he's just not AS good. But since everyone's WATCHing them perform, Jon gets extra points for his showmanship and stage presence. I don't know about the rest but I'm pretty sure he has what it takes. Best of all, you can actually feel his appreciation for his family and supporters; his sincerity really shines through and it's one rare quality to find in young men who have catapulted to fame in a matter of months.
I mean, look at Sly.
I just read about him in an interview the newspaper did with him and boy was I disgusted. I mean, what kinda decent guy offers the photographs of his current and ex-squeeze to be splashed in the papers? To think that people are comparing Jon with Sly. Oh please... Sly is far behind in terms of class and poise. Sly went on to say that the first batch of Idols were OBVIOUSLY better than the current and he OBVIOUSLY hasn't heard himself sing. Bleaghh.
Anyway, back to the two lads. Both great in what they do but I still prefer Jon's candor and deep tone.
VOTE for JON!
[Time of Confession] 9:40 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Just another
It's hard to pen down my thoughts in this blog nowadays.
For one, it's a sudden lost for words - been spewing too much on never-ending assignments and my thesis that when I open my mouth to speak, no more words come out. 'Tis the same with blogging.
Then there are the detractors out there who insist that bloggers are a narcissistic lot who only write about themselves and post up shitloads of their pretty pictures. Me, myself and I.
Here's what I have to say to these people - if it displeases you so much to read about other people's lives, then don't. And if you don't read about it, don't comment on it either. Cos' like movie critics, they only dish the dirt on movies they're WATCHED, so in the same way, if you're not reading every blog on the net, don't be too quick to judge and place a label on every one who keeps a blog. Besides, what business do you have poking your nose into what other people want to say or show on their own pages? Freedom of expression dude.
Do I sound offended? I'm not. I just felt like I had to say a little something for those who blog but are NOT narcissistic and are actually really nice sweet people. <-- my friends, not me.
P/S: no personal attack was made on me or anyone, just read an article in a magazine that spurred this little perspective here
Anyway,
I think I've said this before, but you're now looking at the world's cutest hamster. To me, that is.
[Time of Confession] 8:55 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Friday, September 15, 2006
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Why Wei She Me Pourquoi Doshite desu ka...
do I get 6 missed calls on the day I forget to bring my phone out and not even an sms on the other days?
does it rain when I have piles of work and am freezing in an airconditioned office but stops raining to give me scorching and humid weather when I need some sleep with no airconditioning?
does it pour whenever I'm contemplating to go outdoors for a run (okay, most of the time, I'm just imagining the rain here...)
am I terribly exhausted even though I try to get my 8 hours of sleep but am up and going on only 5 (but with eyebags tho)?
do I have so much to do and so little time to complete them?
Boo... life's difficult questions
[Time of Confession] 12:23 AM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Random
As what my neurobiology lecturer would say - this is stochastic.
Just some photos to unload from my camera:
I miss my dearie Gracey; photos from our dinner at Azabu Sabo HERE
Treasure among the heaps of stuff; an air-flown present!
Chic black cardi from FCUK
My primary school bestie still remembers me!!
Lovable, adorable and absolutely squishable JJ!
Contemplating...
[Time of Confession] 4:43 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Scientist's Deliberations
It has garnered rave reviews. "Finally, a good asian monster movie, " everyone is exclaiming. A good monster movie in fact. This show beats godzilla and what-have-you-in-hollywood movies hands down.
At least it does in my opinion.
Other than the could-be-better-and-more-realistic CG effects, the actors' performances were really refined. But then a superficial person like me will still complain that there were no good-looking people in the show. Terribly unfortunate. There was no suave hero to steal the thunder from the foul-looking mutant/ Loch Ness copycat/ monster/ thing. Was one smart move from the casting director if you ask me - a hot hunk or babe would definitely captivate at least a fraction of the audience's attention, and without full focus on the ghastly fish monster, we probably wouldn't think it was THAT gross.
All in all, a pretty intense movie with one little tiny problem. One small blip in the storyline.
Tons of formaldehyde down the drain is supposed to cause a mutation that created that hell of a monster that took the Han river and its banks by storm, breaking loose like a mad dog and going on a killing spree.
In a span of 6 years.
HAHA.
Everyone who takes science should laugh along with me. How the heck does formaldehyde cause a mutation (fine, maybe SOME mutations) so drastic that it could CREATE a monster? It's not even a mutagen in the first place. And besides, for natural selection to take place such that a new species like this evolves from a fish probably take millions of years. Which by then, I expect, the entire human race would be wiped out by cancer and the poor newly evolved monster would die of extreme hunger.
I'm such a wet blanket.
[Time of Confession] 12:15 AM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Untitled
Rainy nights like these have an indescribable and inexplicable influence.
Like deja vu.
Memories so faint yet so clear.
What was it again?
I can't find the right song.
You know how songs, like scents, can magically teleport you back to that exact time. You remember how you felt, you remember what went through your mind, everything.
I can't find that song.
Maybe when I find it, I will remember what is it that I've forgotten. About that rainy night.
[Time of Confession] 10:05 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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Sunday, September 03, 2006
Twin Reviews - One valley, one peak
Yesterday was a long-awaited day out.
After homing in NTU for weeks and returning home during the weekends only to do more work and sleep a little more, I finally took some time off the do something I like. Albeit the hefty price of weekend movie tickets, I caught 2 shows in one day.
Snakes on a Plane
The movie title was big enough a clue that we were going to be taken on a ride of lameness. We girls decided not to be so discriminating against the name of the show and cut it some slack... afterall, we had legions of friends who've had watched the show and claimed that it was good. Besides, the person who came up with the corny title couldn't have possibly wrote the script as well, right?
WRONG.
Peppered with tacky lines ('Listen to me, and you live' <-- classic example of L Jackson trying to act James Bond), synthetic computer animations of the supposedly lethal snakes on board, and lotsa of gory parts that make you wanna squirm and yelp in pain. If I had to say something good about the show, it'd be that at least at no one point did I feel like dozing off. It wasn't a great show, but it wasn't terribly bad either. However, if they had worked on the script a bit more and used some witty comments instead of the cheesy ones, this show would probably garner a more positive review from moi.
Umizaru 2: Test of Trust/ Limit of Love Other than the fact that the movie people can't decide on a title for the sequel of the 'Seamonkeys' (there are two variations), the movie did pretty well on my score cards. At least for this movie, there's an eyecandy to swoon over (Jackson on Snakes? No thank you.) - the yummilicious Hideaki Ito.
Hunkiness aside, this sequel is much more intense compared to the first one (Click here for the first review). Slightly toned down on the emotional part (no buddies dying in rescue action) but definitely gripping. Even in spite of the fact that the plot was uncannily similar to the Hollywood blockbuster Titanic. Well, at least there was no lame 'You jump, I jump' scenes.
The show's so good I can't wait for the third instalment... if there's going be any.
[Time of Confession] 1:19 PM 0 Wisecracks for Me
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