Been a long long day... really tired. Lucky I got a "long weekend".
1) Dentist Visit
Morning, went to visit the dentist with Johnny... and burn a BIG hole in my pocket. Share a cab there, but forgot to exchange for the entry tickets. In the end, have to make a big U-turn to get the entry tickets. What's more, have to endure the taxi driver attitude problem. Most funny was when we tried to use our Kindergarten pass to gain entrance... Haha. I think we've been "trapped" for so long that our mentality is that the Kindergarten pass will get us anywhere.
Going back home that time, suddenly heavy downpour... Take cab again to go out!!! Wah Lau... all my red notes gone liao lor...
Both of us got a good "lobang" after the dentist visit, so we called a book an appointment to get rid of our "knowledgeable tooth". The booking process was quite funny, especially when Johnny called 2nd time to get a "better appointment date".
2) PC Show
Went out in the afternoon with Rex to help him in selecting a laptop.
As for me, I just wanted to look around, learn more about laptops as I help him to select from the various models. Hopefully this experience can help when I actually get one for myself later on. My 2nd aim was of course to get a digicam. Originally wanted to get it at the show, but think Charleston got some "lobang" on this... so I'll just trust him... haha.
As for Rex one, he brought the F8SN in the end (I strongly recommend to him base on Glenn recommendation)... haha. Lots of free gifts sia...
3) Kungfu Panda
Evening, went to watch Kungfu Panda with Charleston!
Awesome show man, and that's a rare comment from someone that don't really like Animation.
I'll give it a solid 4 stars for its incredible animation, awesome fighting scenes and hilarious comedy sequences. It's an enjoyable experience right from the start to the end.
Basically, the storyline is based on the same "never gets old" solid formula. A "untalented and useless" main character undergo training to become the greatest hero, and defeat the evil guy.
From the tortoise, the shifu (I'm not sure what animal it is... mouse?), to the 5 heroes and even Tai Lung; Each one is unique and special. There are so many scenes I love in the movie. Here are my top 3:
- Tai Lung escape from the Prison (Best1000 arrows raining)
- Tai Lung VS 5 Heroes (Superb fighting scene and music!)
- Panda VS Shifu (Godly chopstick battle)
So, what's missing? As you can see, I didn't mention the last battle. As good as it is, I don't think it stands up to the 3 battles I mentioned above.
Personally, I felt it was too comedic. The battle before the last, Shifu Vs Tai Lung, gives a darker and gloomy feel. After the Panda appears, it switch to an entirely different atmosphere, which I felt wasn't a good thing.
It's the FINALE. It is the final clash between good and evil, and they decide to make it out to be some sort of joke. Tai Lung lost all his "evil awesomeness" at the end, and became a "laughing stock". He gets sits on by the Panda, bites his own tails and gets tossed around like some thrash. It kind of ruin the amazing image he built up all the way till the 2nd last battle.
In my own opinion, the final battle could have been way way better. It should be a "ultimate fight between good and evil", not "a hilarious thrashing". I admit it is funny, but it ruins the ending fight at the same time.
Some other things...
- Why Shifu didn't use his "little finger tapping" ultimate against Tai Lung?
- How tortoise died (too old?)? He manage to defeat Tai Lung in 3 strokes leh... damn power.
- Tai Lung "acupuncture freezing" skill doesn't work on Panda because he's too fat? A bit forced leh... -_-
- What's up with the dragon scroll... a bit no link... -_-
Anyway... overall I would say this very entertaining movie is definitely worth your money. Suitable for ages 6 to 60.
Oh yeah, I love the twist at the end... when Shifu slowly closes his eyes and says he's finally having peace...
P.S: This show kind of reminds me of "WOW Tales of the Past 3"...
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
PC Show Lookout
Wah Lau... The PC Show is coming up in just a few days, and I still haven't decide what to get.
I've saved a long time for this day... and there are like 101 things I wanted to buy...
I shaln't bother writing about minor stuffs, but here are 2 major items I am considering...
1) Laptop
This is the most expensive and most difficulty item to get. Or rather, not to get. I didn't thought about it until they mentioned it. I supposed the poly guys are all getting one?
Firstly, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to laptop. I have no idea how the specifications of a laptop stands against that of a PC. Like 2 graphics cards, but one is the "mobility" version. How big exactly is the difference. What price justify what performance. Totally no idea.
And I'm very lazy (and busy) to waste time doing research on this. I have no idea how much to spend on this (Is $2K too little?) or what to get. I do have a vague idea of what I want in it though, if I get one.
Firstly, I don't think I want to get a "gaming laptop". To me, a laptop is NEVER for gaming. It is just not a fulfilling experience no matter how powerful the laptop is. This is especially after I started gaming on a 22' Widescreen. A laptop is good for playing stuffs like Viwawa and Solitaire, but not for full fledge games. Thus, my mentality is, "no point spending an extra thousand to get a gaming laptop". I rather use that extra cash to upgrade my PC.
Then again then again... I need one that is good enough for whatever school work that I have to do. So, how much is "good enough"? How good it has to be to not lag? What programs will I be using at school and what are the requirements? I have NO freaking idea.
So, unless there's some heavenly deal, I'll just be keeping a look out instead of actually buying one at the show. Maybe I'll make do with my brother's school laptop first (even though it's 3 year old NTU product) and try to get one before Sept's Comex.
2) Digital Camera
This is a "must get"... I've been delaying its purchase for over 9 months already. And I'm tired of "begging others" for photos.
Lots of new models have came out since the last time I checked, and the old ones have dropped steeply in price.
Basically, my budget is very flexible for this item, so I'll just get the one that give me the best bang for bucks.
It's the first time I'm actually buying a digicam, so I'm looking at one that's beginner friendly (with all the image stabilization & eye correction stuffs), one that's simple and easy to use. Most importantly, it must be ultra ultra compact with a good optical zoom (4x). I'm actually looking for those that can zoom while recording video... it's quite a rare feature but I've managed to find a few models that meet all these criteria.
The only problem is I don't know their exact prices and I haven't tested them hands-on yet. What I know is that they received very good reviews~
So I'll most definitely be getting it during this period, regardless of whether it's at the show or not.
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If I have to extra budget, I may look into luxury stuffs like PSP & PMP as well...
Hope I get a good deal~
I've saved a long time for this day... and there are like 101 things I wanted to buy...
I shaln't bother writing about minor stuffs, but here are 2 major items I am considering...
1) Laptop
This is the most expensive and most difficulty item to get. Or rather, not to get. I didn't thought about it until they mentioned it. I supposed the poly guys are all getting one?
Firstly, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to laptop. I have no idea how the specifications of a laptop stands against that of a PC. Like 2 graphics cards, but one is the "mobility" version. How big exactly is the difference. What price justify what performance. Totally no idea.
And I'm very lazy (and busy) to waste time doing research on this. I have no idea how much to spend on this (Is $2K too little?) or what to get. I do have a vague idea of what I want in it though, if I get one.
Firstly, I don't think I want to get a "gaming laptop". To me, a laptop is NEVER for gaming. It is just not a fulfilling experience no matter how powerful the laptop is. This is especially after I started gaming on a 22' Widescreen. A laptop is good for playing stuffs like Viwawa and Solitaire, but not for full fledge games. Thus, my mentality is, "no point spending an extra thousand to get a gaming laptop". I rather use that extra cash to upgrade my PC.
Then again then again... I need one that is good enough for whatever school work that I have to do. So, how much is "good enough"? How good it has to be to not lag? What programs will I be using at school and what are the requirements? I have NO freaking idea.
So, unless there's some heavenly deal, I'll just be keeping a look out instead of actually buying one at the show. Maybe I'll make do with my brother's school laptop first (even though it's 3 year old NTU product) and try to get one before Sept's Comex.
2) Digital Camera
This is a "must get"... I've been delaying its purchase for over 9 months already. And I'm tired of "begging others" for photos.
Lots of new models have came out since the last time I checked, and the old ones have dropped steeply in price.
Basically, my budget is very flexible for this item, so I'll just get the one that give me the best bang for bucks.
It's the first time I'm actually buying a digicam, so I'm looking at one that's beginner friendly (with all the image stabilization & eye correction stuffs), one that's simple and easy to use. Most importantly, it must be ultra ultra compact with a good optical zoom (4x). I'm actually looking for those that can zoom while recording video... it's quite a rare feature but I've managed to find a few models that meet all these criteria.
The only problem is I don't know their exact prices and I haven't tested them hands-on yet. What I know is that they received very good reviews~
So I'll most definitely be getting it during this period, regardless of whether it's at the show or not.
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If I have to extra budget, I may look into luxury stuffs like PSP & PMP as well...
Hope I get a good deal~
Friday, June 06, 2008
June Graduation Dinner
What an insane yet emotional dinner it was... for me at least. It marks the end of a chapter in the school's history... and for me, it's a lot of mixed feelings...
On one hand, I felt the joyousness of the June guys. On the other, the melancholy mood of the guys that will continue their journey at the school... I'm like mixed in between the 2 of them. I don't know which side I'm actually on. I'm confused - I'm delighted yet miserable, I'm excited yet indifferent at the same time. It's crazy...
Over 15 months ago, all of us enrolled into the Kindergarten together. We've really been through a lot, through the good and the bad times. We've seen batch after batch joined us in this long and arduous journey. We've seen not only the changes of the school, but also the changes of the people around us.
Now, I shall be frank - I don't like everyone at the Kindergarten. There are some people that I just dislike. There are some whom behaviour I simply can't approve of. There are some that I simply just can't get along with. And It's not just me. I'm sure everyone have someone they dislike at the school. Like I mentioned in the post about relations though, your "working relations" does NOT NECESSARY affect your personal relationships with them as friends. However, many times, your working attitude CAN AND WILL affect your personal relations...
Then again...
...
On this night, it doesn't matter.
On this night, we came together to celebrate the graduation of our friends and our peers.
We came together to witness a group of people moved from the present to the past, into the historical pages of the school.
People from all different batches have gathered to mark this historic milestone.
...
This is the biggest gathering we ever had, and probably ever will have. I find it hard to believe that we will ever have so many people come out together again...
Participants includes: (The Past) Jun Xian, Mun Wei, Zhi Hao, Baxter, Wei Qi, Yao Peng, Charleston, Anthony, (Present) Me, Wei Hao, Jonathan, You Long, Joseph <+ GF> , Soon Kiat, Edwin, Shi Hao, Yun Zhen, Jansen, Benjamin, (Future) Karl, Geraint, Leon, Wei Long, Jason...
It's havoc.We were making so much noise and attracting so much attention that I'm worried that police might come. -_- We looked like we're having some kind of illegal activity.
The meal was great (but a little scarce), and it was just great to see so many people came. Almost everyone that "can be there" were there, except for a few that "fly aeroplane" and some that had to go for their "lessons". The photo taking sessions was the real highlight. We group the people into every possible categories and took photos after photos after photos. SK was the super-joker of the night with all his hilarious poses and him trying to "get involve into every single photo".
As night falls and everyone started to disperse, I really wonder if we'll ever see the June guys again. Yeah yeah... we say "next graduation" have another gathering again, but is it really possible? Hopefully bah~ (Karl already "invited" us to send him off when he's leaving Singapore...)
For the June guys... enjoy your victory.
Some words from me...
Wei Qi - The "enmity" between us cannot be resolved right now.. I don't know when or how it got started, but everytime I see you I'm damn pissed off. Always say sarcastic 风凉话 to me only... Only time can heal the deep wounds you have inflicted on me, and the hatred I bear towards you...
Jun Xian (Soh) - "Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson." Yes... I will remember the 2 "examinations" we took together for a long long time. The "Mid Autumn" night, and of course the "T3 Decision"... and I will definitely remember the "lessons" you have taught me.
Zhi Hao - If YZ is the god, then you are the deity. I will remember you as the one that graduated 1 month earlier than you're supposed to graduate...
Baxter - Stop mixing "Ice Milo + Coke"... It freaks me out. Your "Smallville" will forever be remembered as the official series of the school.
Yao Peng - Like SK said... our taxi fares jumped from $4 to $6 after your left... Haha...take care. Let's meet up for lunch at 768 sometimes.
Charleston - No more "Eh tuck in your shirt!" crap anymore... LOL. Remember to jio us play DOTA~
Anthony - Really thanks a lot for the DVD! I think you did an awesome job. I've looked through it... and it brought back so much memories - back when we were still "ultra newbie" times... and now we all have/are going to graduate. We wouldn't have this important piece of memory without you effort. Take care~
Some of them will continue schooling, others have started working or even became their own boss...
Some will continue to "zuo bo" for some...
Whatever they decide to do, I sincerely wish them all the best~
Till we see each others again...
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Wii Party Late Mystery?
Wii Party Group (WPG) - Consists of Leon, Karl, Geraint, Charleston, Wei Long, Benjamin and myself.
Wah Lau... the dinner is supposedly to start at 7pm, and somehow all of them blamed me for making the WPG for arriving late. -_- What the...?
Basically we went to Karl house first for him to wash up (Scooty and Tiny) before heading off to Geraint house for the Wii Party!
Watched Dead Silence (pretty good horror movie), played Wii Tennis, Wii Golf, Wariosmooth until we "forgot" the time...
At first, we wanted to leave at like 6pm. Unfortunately, we played the Golf (Ben, Charleston, Me) until a little past 6. Then Geraint wanted to show us the "Wario" game...
He said it's very fast and takes like only a few minutes, but after he "demonstrated" once all of us wanted to try the game.
At this point, I said "Aiya... go so early also no use. It's like Chinese Wedding Dinner, go early also wait nia..."
And so... we decided to play a "few more rounds" until it's like 6:30pm... And then, THEY decided to play the Wario Darts, which I DID NOT participate in...
It's them that keep busting the scores and had to throw again and again. LOL. So how can I be held fully accountable for WPG arriving late?
And what's more, Wei Long is busy "programming his Window Vista" according to Karl... LOL! That was like most random comment of the day.
In the end, we became one of the last group of arrived for the dinner...
On one hand, I felt the joyousness of the June guys. On the other, the melancholy mood of the guys that will continue their journey at the school... I'm like mixed in between the 2 of them. I don't know which side I'm actually on. I'm confused - I'm delighted yet miserable, I'm excited yet indifferent at the same time. It's crazy...
Over 15 months ago, all of us enrolled into the Kindergarten together. We've really been through a lot, through the good and the bad times. We've seen batch after batch joined us in this long and arduous journey. We've seen not only the changes of the school, but also the changes of the people around us.
Now, I shall be frank - I don't like everyone at the Kindergarten. There are some people that I just dislike. There are some whom behaviour I simply can't approve of. There are some that I simply just can't get along with. And It's not just me. I'm sure everyone have someone they dislike at the school. Like I mentioned in the post about relations though, your "working relations" does NOT NECESSARY affect your personal relationships with them as friends. However, many times, your working attitude CAN AND WILL affect your personal relations...
Then again...
...
On this night, it doesn't matter.
On this night, we came together to celebrate the graduation of our friends and our peers.
We came together to witness a group of people moved from the present to the past, into the historical pages of the school.
People from all different batches have gathered to mark this historic milestone.
...
This is the biggest gathering we ever had, and probably ever will have. I find it hard to believe that we will ever have so many people come out together again...
Participants includes: (The Past) Jun Xian, Mun Wei, Zhi Hao, Baxter, Wei Qi, Yao Peng, Charleston, Anthony, (Present) Me, Wei Hao, Jonathan, You Long, Joseph <+ GF> , Soon Kiat, Edwin, Shi Hao, Yun Zhen, Jansen, Benjamin, (Future) Karl, Geraint, Leon, Wei Long, Jason...
It's havoc.We were making so much noise and attracting so much attention that I'm worried that police might come. -_- We looked like we're having some kind of illegal activity.
The meal was great (but a little scarce), and it was just great to see so many people came. Almost everyone that "can be there" were there, except for a few that "fly aeroplane" and some that had to go for their "lessons". The photo taking sessions was the real highlight. We group the people into every possible categories and took photos after photos after photos. SK was the super-joker of the night with all his hilarious poses and him trying to "get involve into every single photo".
As night falls and everyone started to disperse, I really wonder if we'll ever see the June guys again. Yeah yeah... we say "next graduation" have another gathering again, but is it really possible? Hopefully bah~ (Karl already "invited" us to send him off when he's leaving Singapore...)
For the June guys... enjoy your victory.
Some words from me...
Wei Qi - The "enmity" between us cannot be resolved right now.. I don't know when or how it got started, but everytime I see you I'm damn pissed off. Always say sarcastic 风凉话 to me only... Only time can heal the deep wounds you have inflicted on me, and the hatred I bear towards you...
Jun Xian (Soh) - "Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson." Yes... I will remember the 2 "examinations" we took together for a long long time. The "Mid Autumn" night, and of course the "T3 Decision"... and I will definitely remember the "lessons" you have taught me.
Zhi Hao - If YZ is the god, then you are the deity. I will remember you as the one that graduated 1 month earlier than you're supposed to graduate...
Baxter - Stop mixing "Ice Milo + Coke"... It freaks me out. Your "Smallville" will forever be remembered as the official series of the school.
Yao Peng - Like SK said... our taxi fares jumped from $4 to $6 after your left... Haha...take care. Let's meet up for lunch at 768 sometimes.
Charleston - No more "Eh tuck in your shirt!" crap anymore... LOL. Remember to jio us play DOTA~
Anthony - Really thanks a lot for the DVD! I think you did an awesome job. I've looked through it... and it brought back so much memories - back when we were still "ultra newbie" times... and now we all have/are going to graduate. We wouldn't have this important piece of memory without you effort. Take care~
Some of them will continue schooling, others have started working or even became their own boss...
Some will continue to "zuo bo" for some...
Whatever they decide to do, I sincerely wish them all the best~
Till we see each others again...
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Wii Party Late Mystery?
Wii Party Group (WPG) - Consists of Leon, Karl, Geraint, Charleston, Wei Long, Benjamin and myself.
Wah Lau... the dinner is supposedly to start at 7pm, and somehow all of them blamed me for making the WPG for arriving late. -_- What the...?
Basically we went to Karl house first for him to wash up (Scooty and Tiny) before heading off to Geraint house for the Wii Party!
Watched Dead Silence (pretty good horror movie), played Wii Tennis, Wii Golf, Wariosmooth until we "forgot" the time...
At first, we wanted to leave at like 6pm. Unfortunately, we played the Golf (Ben, Charleston, Me) until a little past 6. Then Geraint wanted to show us the "Wario" game...
He said it's very fast and takes like only a few minutes, but after he "demonstrated" once all of us wanted to try the game.
At this point, I said "Aiya... go so early also no use. It's like Chinese Wedding Dinner, go early also wait nia..."
And so... we decided to play a "few more rounds" until it's like 6:30pm... And then, THEY decided to play the Wario Darts, which I DID NOT participate in...
It's them that keep busting the scores and had to throw again and again. LOL. So how can I be held fully accountable for WPG arriving late?
And what's more, Wei Long is busy "programming his Window Vista" according to Karl... LOL! That was like most random comment of the day.
In the end, we became one of the last group of arrived for the dinner...
Monday, June 02, 2008
Classic Japanese Game Shows Vids
The Japanese are really creative people... They produced what I called truly entertaining and innovative variety shows.
1. Takeshii Castle - This is like the ancient old school classic back in my primary school days.
Part I
Part II
2. Don't Laugh - I think Jacky Wu one is derived from this... Old video, yet never failed to make me laugh.
3. The Silent Library - Most of you probably watched it before... Yeah... Shh...
4. Super Change Change Change - I believed this is one of the best performance on the show!
1. Takeshii Castle - This is like the ancient old school classic back in my primary school days.
Part I
Part II
2. Don't Laugh - I think Jacky Wu one is derived from this... Old video, yet never failed to make me laugh.
3. The Silent Library - Most of you probably watched it before... Yeah... Shh...
4. Super Change Change Change - I believed this is one of the best performance on the show!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Kindergarten Riddles
So many people are graduating from the Kindergarten recently. What if I meet some of them 10 years later and could no longer recognize them?
How would I know if they're really my school mates from the past if they come up to me?
In consideration of this, I've came up with 2 sets of questions. If the person can answer any one of these question, it will prove that he was once a student of this institute...
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"The Cold Questions"
1. Who is Doraemon best friend?
2. Who would you miss most after graduation?
3. Who would you miss most when doing exercise?
4. Who did we always forget to feed?
5. What is the name of our graduate buffet's stall?
6. Whose singing is the best?
7. Who is the Kindergarten aircon manufacturer?
"Guess The Person"
1. Who does "F4 and Shan Cai" refer to?
2. Who is the "Battle God"?
3. Who is the "Chief Clark"?
4. Who is the Kindergarten "Wu Zun"?
5. Who says this: "你怕没有的玩 meh"?
6. Who are the 3 "露鸟大侠" (Bird Revealing Heroes) of the Kindergarten?
7. What does "Ah Guan" & "Ah Seng" refer to?
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How many points did you score out of 14?
How would I know if they're really my school mates from the past if they come up to me?
In consideration of this, I've came up with 2 sets of questions. If the person can answer any one of these question, it will prove that he was once a student of this institute...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"The Cold Questions"
1. Who is Doraemon best friend?
2. Who would you miss most after graduation?
3. Who would you miss most when doing exercise?
4. Who did we always forget to feed?
5. What is the name of our graduate buffet's stall?
6. Whose singing is the best?
7. Who is the Kindergarten aircon manufacturer?
"Guess The Person"
1. Who does "F4 and Shan Cai" refer to?
2. Who is the "Battle God"?
3. Who is the "Chief Clark"?
4. Who is the Kindergarten "Wu Zun"?
5. Who says this: "你怕没有的玩 meh"?
6. Who are the 3 "露鸟大侠" (Bird Revealing Heroes) of the Kindergarten?
7. What does "Ah Guan" & "Ah Seng" refer to?
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How many points did you score out of 14?
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