ludicrously speaking

after watching Finding Neverland a while back, i realised I’m one of the odd-balls that had not seen the Disney animated version of Peter Pan. Although it has been shown on TV numerous time since its 1953 theatrical debut, i cannot understand why i was oblivious to this timeless character. So when i paid our friendly neighbouring slum a visit months back, i purchased the DVD. As i laid in bed, gleefully watching the magical tale unfold, i was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the animation and impressed by the creative mind of J.M. Barrie. In a way, it felt like i was watching a prequel to Finding Neverland. I found myself constantly referring back to the human portrayals and Johnny Depp’s amicable but weird character, which resulted in a very thought provoking, highly entertaining movie. If you had yet to watch Peter Pan, go watch it. If you have, watch it again. I’m certain you will see more than just a swashbuckling animated tale of a heroic imp.

How long before I get in
before it starts, before I begin
How long before we decide
before I know what it feels like
Where do, where do I go
if you never tried then you'll never know
How long do I have to climb
up on this side of this mountain of mine

Look up, I look up at the night
planets are moving at the speed of light
Come up, up in the trees
every chance that you get is a chance you seize
How long I can stand
with my head stuck under the sand
I start before I can stop
before I say things that I made up

And all that noise, all that sound
all those pieces that I have found
and the earth is gone flying at the speed of sound
to show how it all began
birds come flying from the underground
if you could see it then you'd understand
Look

Ideas that you'll never find
all the inventors could never design
All the buildings that you put up
Japan and China were all lit up
The first sign that I couldn't read
all the land that I couldn't see
Somethings you have to believe
but others are puzzles, puzzling me

And all that noise, all that sound
all those pieces that I have found
and the earth is gone flying at the speed of sound
to show how it all began
birds come flying from the underground
if you could see it then you'd understand
oh, when you see it then you'll understand

All those signs I knew what they meant
Something you can't invent
Something great, something sad
Ooh...

Words go flying at the speed of sound
to show how it all began
birds came flying from the underground
if you could see it then you'd understand
oh, when you see it then you'll understand

8 episodes of CSI in one day.

8 episodes of Desperate Housewives completed so far.

Cabe TV got disconnected due to neglected payment.

Doc confirmed pox recovering fast.

Feeling mighty good about myself.

We live in a world of contradictions. As we face each day with self-righteousness, thinking we always know better and totally understand the environment and things around, i urge all to think again. Here’s 20 puzzling oxymoron to make ya do that…

20. Government Organization
19. Alone Together
18. Personal Computer
17. Silent Scream
16. Living Dead
15. Same Difference
14. Taped Live
13. Plastic Glasses
12. Tight Slacks
11. Peace Force
10. Pretty Ugly
9. Head Butt
8. Working Vacation
7. Tax Return
6. Virtual Reality
5. Dodge Ram
4. Work Party
3. Jumbo Shrimp
2. Healthy Tan
1. Microsoft Works

it feels funny not to be at work on a Monday. i feel as though I’m cheating. Whilst everyone drags themselves off their beds into the the reality of being, i slumber away and dream of things i dun recall when i wake. Basically, all thing slows down by a notch. And when i do come to, i go straight to my lovingly prepared breakfast without even brushing my teeth. (Yes, i brush my teeth for people, and indulge as a filthy bum otherwise). It feels quite good to not care about how you appear. I’ve never felt more comfortable, shuffling my feet, prancing around in shorts and singlet and accomplished many daily task like eating, dozing and reading, all on my bed.

And since given all the time in the world (not entirely true, 2 weeks ain’t forever), I’ve been diligently downloading episodes of Desperate Housewives. I’m about 10 episodes away before i reach the current episode on 5, but I now join the millions of fanatic DH viewers. It’s a great show dripping with trails of suspense. Give me more! More! MORE!

i can’t seem to get anything done with cable tv around. I want to finish reading my 2 books, ”How to Get Ideas” and “Short Stories and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe”. I want to start watching my CSI Season 1 & 2 DVDs i borrowed. I want to get about packing my messy studio…  But as it turns out, I’m a clinical TV addict. I simply cannot get enough of what Cable TV has to offer….its been channel surfing mania these past days whilst stricken with virus. 

I just can’t seem to prioritize, other than the pro-grammes i watching…OMG. I think even have a mental schedule for that. It’s Discovery in the morning, then back to Zhongtian for some hilarious talk shows, then back to Starworld for American sitcoms and reality series for the afternoon. When the sunsets, more action assumes, bring on Oprah, Malcolm In the Middle, Discovery Sunday Specials and KangXi Lai Le jam packed between the delicious hot MTVs i catch between adverts… Nuff said. I need help.

Fans of Dan Brown’s best selling novel “The Da Vinci Code” will be happy to know that the casting of the movie has been complete.

 

Months ago, director Ron Howard confirmed Tom Hanks to play lead character Robert Langdon, and French actress Audrey Tautou will play cryptographer Sophie.

 

Now, none other than Gandalf – Sir Ian McKellen, has joined the project. He will play Sir Tea-bing. Alfred Molina, who played Dok Ock in Spiderman 2, will play the key character Bishop Aringa-rosa. The controversial book, which received rave reviews for its thrills, but harsh criticism for its anti-Christianity content, was a best seller for over a year.

The movie is set for release at the end of 2006.

I’ve been doing lots of on line research since I’m out with pox. Been looking up medical websites, health forums, getting a little dosage to stabilize my ever curious mind. So much old wives’ tale to abide by it seems, here’s what i learned;

1. Drink lots of coconut water. It speeds up your healing process by “cooling down” ya body.
2. Avoid dark coloured food. It “stains” your pox after recovery.
3. Avoid seafood and spicy things. Their “toxins” will worsen ya condition.
4. Cannot bathe! It will risk you inhaling “the moisture of the pox virus” into your internal systems.

Thought it was informative for peeps that have yet to be poxed. I didn’t foresee my infection. It came just like that and i was lost not knowing what to do. But now i do. And my mum’s pretty bend on making me stick closely to the rigorous routine… i will concur to all ‘cept for the last bit. I will bathe.

for what seemed like forever, she couldn’t speak… neither could she move her tiny strained fingers.. the air was tense as both me and jen stood by waiting for a response. It was then i turned hysterical! I started shouting and pounding my chest! “why!” i asked myself repeatedly!! how could i have put her through the pain and agony of it all!!! i let her into it! it was me. Me, the friend she trusted with her heart and soul! The shrill rippling laughter before she ended her last words now echoes in my mind.

I should have avoided showing her what my client had asked for. It was indeed a hideous piece of work.

And now everything became senseless, as with the logo. Staring at my computer, i sensed her dismissal (cause of death: too much laughing, ridiculed by aesthetically challenged identity) , i urged jen to join me in a moment of silence as we prayed with remorse at what had resulted in the death of a dear friend….


[j] says:
*silence’*


steph says:
stef rise from the dead

steph says:
sorrie..jus now on phone with client lah…

and so she lives on…. unharmed by the gruesome image.

Avril Lavigne Kicks Ass - Bonez Tour,

LIVE at Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Apr 2005

At long last, i met the gal of my dreams. Avril rocks. Permanent. I cannot recall the last time i attend such a adrenaline pumped rock concert. Despite my desperate attempt to get into the mosh pit, i was left amidst a misplaced crowd of well mannered, motionless Singaporeans. I always felt embarrassed for my locals when it comes to events like these; i vaguely remember witnessing stone-still people with their butts glued to the grass fields of Fort Canning Hill when Fat Boy Slim was spinning!! I’m like? WTF? Why aren’t you at home with your loved ones? Did someone die? Are you really so fucking oppressed you must mourn amidst a dance party? Please show yourself out. Unreal!

I was happily jumping and swaying to the music when the atmosphere eventually got to these people, the rest as they say, is brilliant rock concert history! I love Avril. Love Love love… (i can’t say this enuff. Haha.) My friend likens her to Alanis Morisette, i cannot agree more. The Canadian angst-ridden rock chick of this new generation, and so much prettier! ;p

As the night progressed, we were head-banging, arms nodding and going completely hysterical. I was hoarse from screaming but completely unaware of the pain afterwards… The only downside of the entire set was that it only lasted a pathetic hour. Leaving us a tad high and dry, but it was good while it lasted. I’m a fan more than ever.