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Monday, December 01, 2008

Four Christmas

Mood: Happy :)
Music: Staind - Fade

Book - $20
Movie - $6
Lunch - $6.50
Toy - $7
Food at muji - $2
Starbucks - $6
Total: $47.5

Experience - Priceless.

Went down to Borders to find The Shadow Of The Wind. I've read it before, but I want to get my own copy, and now I do! It's the pretty version that looks like this.

Luwin and I were talking about the different covers like:

And both of us like the first one (Angela's got that too!) with the exception of his $60 "Limited Edition" book haha! And we came to a conclusion: So much for 'Don't judge a book by its cover' heh. Anyway. The book is many stories woven together; a book within a book with secrets planted between chapters. It's like love, adventure, suspense, mystery, history all in one. And even though I'm not able to give a nice blurb because I hardly ever write such stuff, I really highly recommend reading it because I like it so much I actually bought a copy for myself. And that speaks a lot because out of the almost 40 books I've read this year, I didn't buy a single one of them.

Next up, Four Christmas. To put it crudely, it sucked. There was NO EYE CANDY (okay this is so superficial but still. which movie doesn't have eye candy?!) and secondly, I didn't like the way they portrayed Christmas and Christians. As F451 (we can never really get enough of this book can we?) says "about the way we are dressing Christ up, or is it dressing him down?" yeahh. And I hated the way they depicted the charismatic worship and how church is like a concert, and it doesn't even talk about the true meaning of Christmas :(.

Plus, the storyline is tres draggy. Imagine viewing a visit to a family x4. One dysfunctional family makes for comedy, 4 dysfunctional families makes for a torture to sit through. There wasn't much character development, so they appeared very one-dimensional and predictable. If I had to rate how much I enjoyed it, it'll probably be 1.5/5 stars. And that's because my friend and I were making anti-climatic comments to ammuse ourselves and talking about a make-believe ghost under our chairs hmm.

Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon do not make a good on screen couple it's so fake. Okay I'm just biased because I want to see her with Mark Ruffalo from Just Like Heaven (whoo!) and I don't like Vince Vaughn why in the world did Jenn An go out with him sigh.

Rants over. On a happy note, I got to drink the green tea frap (otherwise know as "green diarrhoea" to Ryan Higga haha). On the way home, my train stopped just ONE stop before my stop as the train track "folded". Whatever that means man. So unlucky. Plus, on the train ride home, there was this man staring me down it was so freaky. I stared back, and he wasn't even ashamed. In fact, he stared harder! Fine he won the 'staring competition' it was really scary I couldn't stand looking at his face it gives me nightmares sigh. If he wanted the seat, he could have just asked right! In any case, I didn't give up my seat since he looked 30/40plus and perfectly capable of standing :D

Teevee time soon! :D

Labels: Books, Movies

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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Different

Mood: Reflective
Music: Our Lady Peace - Innocent

"Don't laugh: what I miss most is talking to you. I imagine running into you in a busy market, even though I don't go to the market. And we decide to have lunch and we talk over margaritas; and then we walk back to where you are staying and we talk some more, and we talk in the hotel lobby and we keep talking until the moon is high in the sky and the bellhops change shifts and the night manager kicks us out.
I want to talk to you, but I don't have the slightest idea what we would have to say."
Jodi Picoult, Mercy
--
Look. Isn't that you favourite seat in the bus?
Look, Isn't that your favourite dish on the menu?
Listen, Isn't that you favourite song on the radio?
Listen. Can you hear the beat of my heart?

Yes, Yes, Yes, No. There isn't any sound.
--
She said,"No one knows me like you. Like dance partners, our steps would move in perfect sync. Like telepathy, you could read my thoughts just by looking into my eyes. And I wonder if that's a good or bad thing. Because we never seem to talk anymore. No one knew me better than you did. No one knew me inside out. And most of all, no one loved me like the way you did."

And she asks herself, would she give up everything for one year ago? And she thought to herself it was such a silly question. She definitely would. Suddenly a voice in her head said,"Even your soul?" and she thought about it, and thought about it so hard she started to cry, before saying to herself more than to anyone,"I don't know."

Labels: Books, Quotes, Words

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Monday, June 16, 2008

Thoughts

Mood: Thoughtful
Music: Jason Mraz - Prettiest Friend

I just have a feeling my actions are going against all my words and thoughts. And I'm doing things I never thought I would do, and things I never wanted myself to do. Something is wrong with me I swear.

"Could you wipe out your misdeeds with good intentions, like an abacus working in reverse?"
-Jodi Picoult, The Tenth Circle

No, I don't think so. At least, not when my good intentions just keep leading me to do the most inane things ever.

"Of course, I didn't know this for a fact, but I often liked to imagine that somewhere out there existed a parallel universe where things had turned out okay"
Mike Gayles, My Legendary Girlfriend

I like to imagine that too, you know.

"Have you ever really held the hand of someone you love? Not just in passing, a loose pink between you -- but truly clasped, with the pulses of your wrists beating together and your fingers mapping the knuckles and nails like a cartographer learning a country by heart?"
Jodi Picoult, The Tenth Circle

It was nothing to you wasn't it? Nothing.

Labels: Books, Quotes, Words

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

My Legendary ~~Girlfriend~~ Book

Mood: Immensely Satisfied :D :) :D :)
Music: Jason Mraz - Prettiest Friend

I am really really really, immensely satisfied with myself. I actually finished a book today! It's called "My Legendary Girlfriend". But wait! Before you go "but you're always reading!", I'll have you know, that it isn't just an ordinary book! It's a book that has been giving me problems. Lots of problems.

You see, the thing is, I've had this book for ages. A while ago (think: more than one year hah) I was in my "read books" phase (which I don't think I've outgrown heh) so I wanted to read books but I ran out of books at home, and was too lazy to go to the library. And I know Luwin has a never-ending stash of books (seriously. I used to call it Luwin's Library for the very fact it's an alliteration. Hah. How lame) so I went "Luwin! Pick out a few good reads for me!" and he went "Sure!" and so I eagerly waited, and waited, and waited.. Ah just kidding it was only one week.

Thus on that fateful, though not memorable (since I can't remember which) Sunday, I felt like I've been given two precious gold bars, waiting to be appreciated by the person who was looking at it. That day, I started on the first book, Man and Boy, which was a really nice read and I finished it in less than a week. After resting for a few days, I decided to read the other book.

I started, and by two weeks, have finished less than a third of it. Not because it was immensely thick, but because I was bored out of my wits reading it. So I gave up. And was quite sad that it never made it to my "Books I read in 2007" list.

After my 2007 EOYs, (End of Year exams) I decided to give it another shot, after finishing the whole Harry Potter series and running out of things to read, yet again. Not to mention the fact I was a bit embarrassed to ask Luwin for more books, considering I have yet to return him both hahaha. Thus began the journey of reading the book yet again, which I failed, YET AGAIN. It was just too boring. So I resorted to walking to the library to borrow books. And finished all four that I borrowed, yet not getting past two more chapters in the book.

So I was mildly horrified when my brother saw THE BOOK, picked it up, and finished it within two days. And he's not much of a reader, apart from his own Lit texts.

Fast forward to today, I woke up in a totally procrastinating mood and after playing the same piano piece five times in a row, got off to watch Mean Girls (for like, the third time in a week haha) and got changed to go tuition. But something felt weird. I had run out of books to read, yet again. And I was eager to catch up on my "One Book A Week" mission. I contemplated raiding my sister's bookshelf, but figured I was better off reading nothing than surviving her death stares and worse, death screams. (Okay it's not that bad. But she'll get angry nonetheless.) And my eyes gazed to kiddy story books that I saved for reading in the lavatory haha, my secondary1 Lit text I never got around to finishing (I'll save that for another round of boredom) and...THE BOOK.

I figured I wouldn't want to end my secondary school life not finishing a book, it kinda leaves a "I'll start but never finish" impression on myself aha. So I started. Yet again. And forced myself to finish it if not I would never ever get around to doing it.

And by 2045hours, I WAS DONE. It's such an arduous process, and I'm so glad I finished it. So here's another book to add to my "Books I've read in 2008" list! :)

And considering I actually spent a whole blog post and over 600 words explaining my immense pleasure and satisfaction with finishing just ONE book when I wouldn't give a hoot about finishing three books in one and a half weeks (which I did this week WOOHOO), it must mean quite a lot.

I think I should start reading my own Lit text, or get killed by T_ _ _ _ _ _ _. Have a great day everyone! :)

Labels: Books

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Monday, June 02, 2008

Prince Caspian

Mood: Tired :O
Music: Rachael Yamagata

Today, I got my back social life! After Chemistry I decided to stay back in school and do more Chemistry (organic Chemistry whooo =/) and then off I went to town for the first time in a billion years! (okay, maybe not a billion, but at least a million)

WOOHOOO. And then we were just making fun of the whole movie, and there was a couple in front of us that kept snogging!

"Whoa. Such a big army. They sure die"

"I don't understand what you're talking about"
[They just want a war see..]
"Oh. Right."

"Did you hear that!"
[WHAT WHAT!]
"The couple!"
[What were the couple saying?]
"They weren't saying anything! They were KISSING! You know, the kissing sounds!"
[Oh gross.]

"The water man looks like Moses!"

Haha but the movie was quite nice. Lots of Biblical illusions, like how we must look hard enough, how we don't see certain things because maybe we don't want to, how sometimes out of desperation and lack of trust, we turn to the devil for help and deliverance. And quite funny. How that water guy looked like Moses but then he was throwing and drowning them in water instead of parting the sea HAHA.

And I've got three new books! (Borrowed though, but still, I can't wait to read them!) :) :)

The best (or healthy) relationships are those that don't destroy friendships.

Labels: Books, Movies

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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Read Me Like A Book

Mood: Moodless :|
Music: Cartel - This Is Who We Are

Okay I shall just update to make my blog a little more colourful by updating haha. Anyway I've been reading again. (New Moon and Eclipse yet again) and my sister got so fed up with me reading the same book she went to the library and borrowed a book called "Wintersmith" haha oh yeah Luwin lent me The Shadow Of The Wind too! And it's his favourite book haha.

And I need to write my Christmas cards and find envelops and MAIL them haha.

Been spending time in church and it's quite fun I guess. There's no more 7-11 nearby anymore :(
Oh well, we'll just settle for the mama-shop

Okay I'll just upload one photo from my brother's phone haha can't find the rest of the photos.

This is taken at Everland woooohooo haha we rode on the roller coaster! I miss the weather in Korea :(

THE LETTER 'A'
Are you Available?
- Single and unavailable.

What is your Age?
- 15. I can't believe it.

What Annoys you?
- Ahlians and Ahbengs. Smokers and Jerks

THE LETTER 'B'
Do you live in a Big house?
- I wish.

When is your Birthday?
- 050392

Who is your Best friend?
- Seeyue

THE LETTER 'C'
What's your favorite Chocolate?
- Dark Chocolate!

Who's your Crush?
- None at the moment.

When was the last time you Cried?
- Its weird to say it out loud.

THE LETTER 'D'
Do you Daydream?
- Yeah, then I fall asleep and it becomes a real dream.

What's your favorite kind of Dog?
- Imaginary ones that don't bite.

What Day of the week is it?
- Tuesday

THE LETTER 'E'
Have you ever been in the Emergency
room?
- When I was a baby and had diaorreah.

Did you had a crush that starts w/letter
E?
- Not sure haha. Don't think so.

THE LETTER 'F'
Favorite Flower?
- Sunflowers, roses daisies haha I can't make up my mind.

THE LETTER 'G'
Do you chew Gum?
- Hardly

Are you a Giver or a taker?
- I like giving. Haha.

THE LETTER 'H'
What's your Height?
- 162cm D:

what color is your Hair?
- Black, slight brown

THE LETTER 'I'
What's your favorite Ice cream?
- BEN AND JERRY'S!!!!

Have you ever Ice skated?
- Yes.

Do you play an Instrument?
- Piano, handbells, guitar

THE LETTER 'J'
What's your favorite Jelly bean?
- STARBURST!

Have you ever heard a really hilarious
Joke?
- YESSSSSSSSSSSS

Do you wear Jewelry?
- Earsticks, a ring. When its time to dress up I slip on earrings and a pendant.

THE LETTER 'K'
Who do you want to Kill?
- ______

Do you want Kids?
- Don't think so.

Where did you have Kindergarten?
- Glory Kindergarten!

THE LETTER 'M'

Whats your favorite Movie?
- Parent Trap, Mean Girls

Do you still watch Disney Movies?
- Does Enchanted count?

Do you like Mangoes?
- YES!

THE LETTER 'N'
Do you have a Nickname?
- lala, priscillalala

Whats your favorite Number?
- SEVEN. But I'm not sure now.

Do you prefer Night over day?
- Most of the time

THE LETTER 'O'
Whats your One wish?
- For more wishes hehe

THE LETTER 'P'
What one fear are you most Paranoid
about?
- People leaving me

What's a Personality trait you look
for in the opposite sex you like?
- Trustworthy

THE LETTER 'Q'
Are you Quick to judge people?
- It's inevitable.

THE LETTER 'R'
Do you watch Reality tv?
- If I remember

THE LETTER 'S'

Do you prefer sun or rain?
- Rain

Do you like Snow?
- YES!!!!

Season?
- Autumn

THE LETTER 'T'
What Time is it?
-16:12

What time did you wake up?.
- 10! Okay 11. :(

THE LETTER 'V'
Whats the worst veggie?
- Bitter gourd

Where do you want to go on Vacation?
- Korea

THE LETTER 'W'
What's your Worst habit?
- I'm not saying.

THE LETTER 'X'
Have you ever had an X-ray?
- Yup!

Do you own a xylophone?
- Nahh

THE LETTER 'Y'
Do you like the color yellow?
- Sometimes

What Year were you born in?
- 1992

Whats one thing you Yearn for?
- Joy

THE LETTER 'Z'
Whats your Zodiac sign?
- Monkeeey

Do you believe in the zodiac?
- Not really.

Oh well. Off to read books now, bye!

[edit]

Your Personality is Very Rare (INFP)

Your personality type is dreamy, romantic, elegant, and expressive.

Only about 5% of all people have your personality, including 6% of all women and 4% of all men
You are Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

I'm rare. Haha!
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Labels: Books, Quizzes

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