Olympics are over but its a brand new day....

Like everyone else living in China, I believe I have a serious case of Olympics withdrawal. Past two weeks I've been flipping through channels trying to capture as many Olympic moments as I can. I remember I even shed a tear when I saw the major upset in Women's Fencing Final (And I think it was my first time watching the sport anyways) While many attention or news draw upon that Olypmpics was a show of China's economic dominance and their rivalry with the US for the gold medals. But the images I remember was Yelena Isinbayeva last jump, her Olympic record jump for pole vault, Liu Chang walking away the 110m hurdles prelim leaving a stadium with gasps, Cheng Fei's expression when she was finishing her floor routine(she knew that the women's team has landed gold if she did not have any falls), Bolt thumping his chest when he crossed the 100m dash. Its triumpth , its despair, its a sense of relief, its arrogance, its human nature at its best. Let us not forget that Olympics was created to make peace not war and its a celebration not for countries but for the human race.




I've got soul but I'm not a soldier..........................................

Hancock

Hancock - Directed by Peter Berg

Before watching this movie, I have heard some disapointed reviews therefore I believe that gave me a buffer. Hence, its not as bad as I thought it would be. I also thought this would be more of a Drama inspiring film (Along the lines of The Pursuit of Happiness) rather than a comedy. The film had quite a nice freshing start and I had a couple chuckles here and there. Although its felt somewhat fragmented in which Will Smith was doing his Fresh Prince thing and Jason Bateman was doing his Arrested Development thing, it was still funny. Then the film lost me when it took a hard turn into trying to be a romance. Not only is Will Smith and Charlize Theron not a believable couple, it makes their till death do us "together" romance very questionable. So they are soulmates but are better off living forever apart? So Charlize actually likes Jason Bateman more eventhough she will have to live through seeing him age and die? And Will Smith continues being a superhero for the mankind while Charlize Theron opt to be a housewife? FOREVER? Lols

The movie should have stayed with being a comedy...

Running Scared

Directed by Wayne Kramer (2006)
Cast Paul Walker, Cameron Bright, Vera Farmiga


Watching TV shows and up to a few movies per week, I came across "Running Scared" yesterday and it was surprisingly not completely uninspiring. Its about an undercover cop that needs to find a gun which was used in a gang related shoot out and the quest/journey that it brings upon in less than 24 hrs. Its very Lock Shock and 2 Smoking Barrels but I keep myself keep predicting(on the spot) what is going to happen next. And also the pedophile subplot was over the top but I have to say there was no dull moment in this film. I also liked the hockey arena scene which was pretty kool, and I also liked the opening sequence and the closing credits animation.



If Tarantino liked it, it can't be all that bad. So check it out.
http://www.runningscaredthemovie.com/vera-farmiga.html

Suspension

"We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems"
-John W. Gardner

Lately my career has been adrift, floating, suspended and through months of trying to go somewhere else, I somehow remain HERE. From watching the Secret and my new found believe of the Law of Attraction, I now question myself, what do I REALLY want? Or maybe what I thought I wanted wasn't what I really wanted... or somehow this motionless few months is a preamble to greater things ahead. *Wishful thinking*. Nonetheless, trial and error is my best bet now, so the search goes on , the show goes on and LIFE inevitably goes on.

Voyager

My brother's a Trekkie, my bf's a trekkie. I am bound to have maxium exposure to this Star Trek phnomenon and have my mind impeded with Star Fleet morals. While I had my brother to thank for forcing me to watch TNG (it was TNG TV or NO TV, and when you're around 10 in the early '90s with no PC, it would be an obvious choice for you as well), it gave me a very thorough foundation to Star Trek. But I must say my favourite is "Voyager" and I'm amidst of finishing Season 7. Yes, I borrowed the entire collection from my bf and watched every episode. Its actually pretty good material to watch before you go to bed. Nothing like self righteous drama (but not too dramatic, they always break free at the end) to put you peacefully to sleep.

About a month ago I was quite disappointed that Hilary lost the nomination (Eventho I'm Canadian I still care about worldly issues, and strangely I think I care about the US, China or Hong Kong issues more than Canadian ones). However, I couldn't help thinking ...WHY? Then I was watching "Voyager" and it struck me, in terms of ground breaking characters in Star Trek, a african Captain (DS9) came before a woman Captain (Voyager). And even so historically speaking Black men did get their right to vote in 1860's before women did 1920's. Perhaps its just all coincedences but perhaps its rather a chain or sequent of events that has led to this.

你我都来赛 上海城3v3篮球挑战赛

Its been such a long time since I've updated this. I have been part of a Basketball Club for more than a year now and I have decided to compete in this 3 on 3 basketball competition. 7/27 - 8/17. Wish me luck

Absence of April

Well with the absence of April blogging, I bring you the wonderful relaxing May trip in Thailand!!



The entrace of AKA resort in Hua Hin


Villa 141 - Now don't be jealous


Our Pool...Sigh


Pullman King Power Hotel in the day time


Best food in BKK is in their food courts - This is Food Loft in Zen


Water fountain inside Pullman

Naam Thai - Review

This restaurant is at the new shopping area across the street from my apartment and I have been dying to try the Thai food there. Went there during my lunch break today and was quite disappointed. I knew I should have stuck with normal dishes such as a Pad Thai or something for their lunch set.









Soup of the day - Chicken broth with Winter Melon
(Tasted very watery)















This main tastes like Kung Pao Chicken
, I should have went to the corner 5rmb noodle shop instead.

Maroon 5

My Easter Weekend highlight - Maroon 5 Concert in Shanghai
Much more entertaining than I expected!!

Movie Connotations

Needless to say "The Wizard of Oz" is a classic of all time, I was re-watching it over the weekend(I believe I last saw it when I was 6 or something) And I was totally blown away how this movie that was made in 1939 and its effect on modern day life.

DID YOU KNOW...

"Home Sweet Home"
"Ding Dong the witch is dead"
"Munchkens"

were originated from this movie? And imagine the impact on the lessons-learned, the themes that is impeded on our minds...










The Wizard of Oz
-Cowardly Lion crying~~ It was sooooo cute..hehehe



I was also watching "Devi's Classroom", a Japanese short TV series this weekend. And there is 11 episodes in total and I was balling in EVERY episode. Lols!!! No, this is not an epic love story or like tragedy, its actually about a class of 6-graders challenging their home room teacher who is portrayed to be demonic. But actually she is trying to use a Socratic/hard times approach to let the kids learn their own lesson. I know the storyline is actually quite improbable but its one of those Dramas that would make you think , and during each episode when she's preaching, you'll find yourself nodding. Honestly are we really any better than 6 graders? We definitely should know better but are we really putting our utmost efforts to be a better person? Time to reflect on how many times we have took the easy way out, not holding up our principles, and time to think how many times we followed what everyone ELSE did and blaming the society for our wrong doings.












女王の教室
The sensei trying to question her dedication

Yet another year~~

I was so curious about this object here, its a piece of a necklace (a gold cashew with diamonds inside the crack) First I was just amazed at why would someone make that as a piece of jewelery as I don't think it will have such a market, but when I knew that it was custom made, it made sense. I guess there is always a story behind things.















Yippee ..I got an NDSL for my bday...This picture should get into the Nintendo advertising campaign..looks like propaganda to me..Lol















Mmmm ..Potato & Scallion cake


Was kinda(UNDER-exageratted) disappointed going into my bday weekend, coz I didn't get the job I wanted eventho I feel like I tried my very very best. However, it turned out to be a great bday, I got lovely calls from EVERYONE in my family separately (Aww and dad kept asking me to buy myself a birthday cake) Then got tonnes of flashing msn windows when I got up to my computer, and also my fb wall is filled with bday wishes as well. I'm glad I have all u guys to show me that "hey maybe i'm not to shabby after all, at least I have a bunch of ppl that luves me" Thanks guys, you make getting yet another year older much more enjoyable. Lols

Yessss Best Buy..YES

Today I finally attained my free copy of Windows Vista, since I have been using a pirated version for 3+ months without problems yet. So this is rather a victory lap than really having the urgency to use this copy. Nonetheless, Best Buy gave me a Windows Vista Ultimate (Simplified Chinese Version) in which I can dl 11 different language packs with no problem, so it is actually an upgrade from what was originally packed in my window (Home Premium Version)

And to make this victory lap sweeter, Barry came to deliver me the copy. He didn't apologize or anything but when he came over and asked if I were the person he had to deliver it to. I replied with a snickering "Yes...Don't you remember ME?" He of course didn't answer the rhetorical question, but it didn't matter. Because, in the end he is handing me a free copy of Vista with a retail value of RMB2423. Victory has never felt soooo sweet.

The good thing was after I sent the Marketing Director a msg of Thanks, he said he will call me for some feedback. And I think that is probably the best thing, as I do have many suggestions to make as I do not want any of this happening to anyone else.

End note. Only this Chinese saying can fully describe it is "正义长存!!!!" (translates to "Let the truth prevail!)



















Would you just look at that..Thought this day would never come















Barry and Best Buy

Thriller / Irreplaceable

Can you believe this was made 26years ago? The entertainment value just doesn't compare with MV's these days

Beyonce Irreplaceable MTV



This is the ultimate girl power song, luved it when I saw her sing it at the concert in the end

Btw , people, yes you can start shopping at Best buy now, apparently my written letter that was mailed to the US got answered. And they will now give me a version of English vista for free. Took them long enough..like 2 months. But I guess better late than never.