♥ Life Is Good ♥

i haven't been watching movies in the cinema for ages now..
since june i guess? that was when my exams ended.. haha..

anyway, i went to watch this moviel.. i bet you know of it!

it was a very entertaining musical..
it has all the elements needed to be worth watching..
giving a glimpse of laughter, romance, misery at times..
pretty adventurous and spontaneous.. haha..
their singing is quite awesome..
Meryl has this powerful voice.. whoa!
but Pierce's was just so-so.. may be he should just be 007!

so basically the summary of the story is like this..
an independent, single mother who owns a small hotel
on an idyllic Greek island, Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep)
is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried),
the spirited daughter she's raised alone.

for Sophie's wedding.. what Donna did was..
inviting her two lifelong best girlfriends..
practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters)
and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski)
from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos!


but Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own too.


on a quest to find the identity of her father..
well, to walk her down the aisle..
Sophie brings back three men from Donna's past
to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier!

yes.. they are Sophie's possible fathers..
Bill Anderson (Stellan Skarsgard), Harry Bright (Colin Firth)
and Sam Carmichael (Pierce Brosnan)..
very risk-taking of her right?

over 24 chaotic, magical hours..
new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled
on this lush island full of possibilities!!
it's interesting and unexpected at the same time.. haha..





want to know more? go watch it for yourself then! hehe..

next movie that i am going to recommend is..


it is the story of an idealistic teacher's attempts
to make a difference in the lives of her at-risk students..
Located in gang-ravaged Long Beach, California..
Woodrow Wilson High is a hotbed of violence,
due to a voluntary integration program..
which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and White students together!
from juvenile delinquents, gang members, and poor students..
all hoping for nothing more than make it through the day!


rather than creating healthy diversity like expected..
this program breeds constant war between all parties involved..
the result being daily gun shots,
constant racial slurs, and gang violence.. ouch!!!



the freshman class 203 where Erin Gruwell (Hillary Swank)
is sent to teach is both naïve and wise beyond its years..
while never having heard of the Holocaust,
these kids are well-versed in the pain of poverty,
the legal system, and death..

despite being up against unthinkable violence,
devoted first-time teacher Erin never gives up..
but slowly bonded with her class of at-first unreachable pupils..
breaking down their tough exteriors..
and getting at the real people beneath.. so nice of her!

the question is how?


in the classroom, Erin brings in music and literature
from another kind of ghetto, The Diary of Anne Frank etc..
with these simple tools she opens her students' eyes
to the experiences of those suffering intolerance
and struggles of those outside their own communities..



knowing that every one of her students has a story to tell,
Erin encourages the students to keep a daily journal
of their thoughts and experiences.. =)





a strain is put on Erin's marriage as her student involvement
gradually takes priority over her personal life..
the intensity with which Erin relates to her work
threatens her husband Scott (Patrick Dempsey),
who in seeing Erin's transformation,
is reminded of his own stagnancy.. aww, how pitiful!


but after sharing their stories with one another,
the students see their shared experience for the first time..
and open uo to the idea that there are possibilities
in life outside of making it to the age of eighteen!

and guess what? it was based on a true story..
the students' writings were compiled in a book..



it's definitely good to watch! i promise..=)

like i said in the earlier posts.. where are my pictures???
it's not likely that my camp mates are going to read this..
i am afraid that they possibly don't know how to e-mail..
which makes me kinda sad and frustrated.. =(

anyway, here goes two tags..
i won't tag anyone though.. cos tags are crappy..
but i just want to blog about something! *whacked*

1st tag from yoong wei, who is now in Brighton, UK.

1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be?
dump the loser.. should be as easy as ABC!

2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
may everyone that i cherish stay happy and healthy always!

3. Whose butt would you like to kick.
currently no one.. want to volunteer? =P

4. What would you do with a billion dollars?
you mean if i really have it? travel around the world, buy houses
and cars for myself and my parents, change my wardrobe,
invest, save the money and donate some to charity!

5. Will you fall in love with your best friend?
i doubt so.. i don't believe in best friends.. only good friends!

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
BEING loved!

7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
until the age i think i should be married.. *don't laugh*

8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
get to know my crush.. who knows may be she'll ran off!

9. Is there anything that has made you extremely happy?
knowing that somewhere on earth, someone cares for me!

10. What takes you down the fastest?
failure in something i pursue..

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
successful soon-to-be engaged pharmacist.. =)

12. Who do you miss the most now?
studying! no, i mean it.. seriously!

13. What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
a happy-go-lucky, funny long time no see old friend of mine..

14. Would you rather be single and rich or married but poor?
surprisingly rich and single.. i'll still have my mates!

15. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
drag myself up from the bed to the sink..

16. Would you give all in a relationship?
i don't know.. depends on how i feel la..

17. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
you.got.to.be.kidding.me.

18. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing the someone has done?
so far only minor incidents.. so yeah..

19.Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
haha.. so far i am satisfied being single..=)

20. List 5 people to tag.
tag.yourself.if.you.like.

2nd tag from yun xin, a good friend of mine..=)

Two names you go by:
1. yean
2. yean yean? meng meng?

Two things I'm wearing now:
1. pyjamas
2. shorts

Two things you want really badly at the moment:
1. time for playing and resting
2. money for holidays and shopping

Two things you did last night before bed:
1. send some sms
2. read magazine

Two things you ate today:
1. freaking expensive "chap fan".. rm4.50 for 3 vegetables?
2. very salty pork

Two people you just spoke with:
1. my mum
2. my dad

Two things you are doing tomorrow:
1. work
2. eat

Two longest car rides:
1. from Mount Kinabalu to our hotel?
2. going to Singapore?

Two favorite beverages:
1. ice blended drinks.
2. milo kosong ais

2 person chosen to do this meme:
u. la.

sorry for the long wait..

my camp is called Kem Jugra.. *click here to see*
why didn't you visit me then? T__T


life that week was relaxing and boring at the same time..
the outside world other than using mobile phones?
so it was quite annoying not having internet connections..

and looking at my oh-so-H.O.T. Chun..
those who have been into my room should know why! XD

hey hey hey people!!!

missed me loads huh?
i think i'll update on my National Service stint soon..
definitely not today though..

my eyes are freaking swollen..
thanks to the tears which were shed whole night..
first during the closing ceremony last night around 11pm..
when we hugged and shook hands with our teachers..
then during 3 a.m. when we sent our Sabah friends off..
followed by 5 a.m. for our Terengganu friends..
and finally at 9 a.m. for those the Selangor friends..
our Sarawak friends will only leave the camp at 3 p.m.

so what they said were true..
first you fret about getting chosen for NS..
then you cry till you have no more tears when leaving!

hi and bye.. there goes my 3 months!
more later.. hehe..

dreams start crashing down, followed by rolling tears..
i haven't seen such results in my entire life..
disappointed, broken-hearted, miserable.. what else?

waved goodbye to Dentistry..
and crossing fingers for Pharmacy..

i wondered what happened?
watched too much dramas? i stopped long before exam..
last minute studying? i think i revised thrice..
relied too much on textbooks and past year papers?
sigh.. i don't know..

the vision for my future is temporarily blurred..
i'll just have to finish my National Service stint..
and try to enjoy and savour the last few weeks of it..

i will try to revive back to my usual self as soon as possible..
yes, to the happy-go-lucky self i used to be..
sadness.. do go..go go go very far away..

everyone knows that this MV was released during
the 100-day countdown to Beijing Olympics 2008..
it's not bad actually.. hehe

presenting..
《北京欢迎你》 / Beijing Welcomes You



this is the full lyrics of the song.. 完整歌词!
[name(s) of singer(s)] followed by their lines.. =)

【陈天佳】迎接另一个晨曦 带来全新空气
【刘欢】气息改变情味不变 茶香飘满情谊
【那英】我家大门常打开 开放怀抱等你
【孙燕姿】拥抱过就有了默契 你会爱上这里
【孙悦】不管远近都是客人 请不用客气
【王力宏】相约好了再一起 我们欢迎你
　　　　　　
【韩红】我家种着万年青 开放每段传奇
【周华健】为传统的土壤播种 为你留下回忆
【梁咏琪】陌生熟悉都是客人 请不用拘礼
【羽泉】第几次来没关系 有太多话题

【成龙】北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地
【任贤齐】流动中的魅力充满着朝气
【蔡依林】北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸
【孙楠】在黄土地刷新成绩
　　
【周笔畅】我家大门常打开 开怀容纳天地
【韦唯】岁月绽放青春笑容 迎接这个日期
【黄晓明】天大地大都是朋友 请不用客气
【韩庚】画意诗情带笑意 只为等待你
　　　　
【汪峰】北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你
【莫文蔚】让我们都加油去超越自己
【谭晶】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【陈奕迅】有勇气就会有奇迹
　　　　
【阎维文】北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地
【戴玉强】流动中的魅力充满着朝气
【王霞 李双松】北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸
【廖昌永】在黄土地刷新成绩
　　　　
【林依轮】北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你
【张娜拉】让我们都加油去超越自己
【林俊杰】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【阿杜】有勇气就会有奇迹

京剧：北京欢迎你呀~~

【容祖儿】我家大门常打开 开放怀抱等你
【李宇春】拥抱过就有了默契 你会爱上这里
【黄大炜】不管远近都是客人 请不用客气
【陈坤】相约好了再一起 我们欢迎你
　　　　
【谢霆锋】北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地
【韩磊】流动中的魅力充满着朝气
【徐若瑄】北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸
【费翔】在黄土地刷新成绩

【汤灿】我家大门常打开 开怀容纳天地
【林志玲 张梓琳】岁月绽放青春笑容 迎接这个日期
【张靓颖】天大地大都是朋友 请不用客气
【许茹芸 伍思凯】画意诗情带笑意 只为等待你
　　　　
【杨坤 范玮琪】北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你
【游鸿明 周晓欧】让我们都加油去超越自己
【沙宝亮 满文军】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【金海心 何润东】有勇气就会有奇迹
　　　　
【飞儿 庞龙】北京欢迎你 为你开天辟地
【吴克群 齐峰】流动中的魅力充满着朝气
【5566 胡彦斌】北京欢迎你 在太阳下分享呼吸
【郑希怡 刀郎】在黄土地刷新成绩
　　　　
【纪敏加 屠洪刚 吴彤】北京欢迎你 像音乐感动你
【郭容 刘耕宏 腾格尔】让我们都加油去超越自己
【金莎 苏醒 韦嘉】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【付丽珊 黄征 房祖名】有勇气就会有奇迹
　　　　
【全体】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【全体】有勇气就会有奇迹
【全体】北京欢迎你 有梦想谁都了不起
【全体】有勇气就会有奇迹

for those who wants English translations.. view this video!
the English may be a bit broken but understandable! hehe..



i hope in my NS camp, they'll allow us to watch the opening
and closing ceremonies plus badminton! *peace*

no, i am not back from NS yet.. this is a scheduled post..
specially for the date 8 August 2008 (08-08-08).. hehe..
today is also a special for two of my high school friends..
Luok Hoon and Rong Qin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! =)))))

how can anyone not like doing quizzes?
i know that sometimes they might be a bit time consuming..
but most of the time.. quiz are fun!
try them out if you have the time! *peace*

You Are Somewhat Honest

You do tend to tell the truth a lot But you also stretch the truth on occasion You figure a little lie isn't a big deal As long as it doesn't hurt anyone too much!

i am still a human, you know.. =P

You Have Low Self Esteem 20% of the Time

Which can be translated to mean, you have high self-esteem and a healthy sense of self worth. You believe in yourself, and you know how to be the real you. You love yourself, imperfections and all.

You Like Names That Are Classic and Timeless

You prefer quality names that have stood the test of time. You don't like anything that's trendy today and outdated next year. Names are important to you, and naming someone should not be an social experiment. You are the type most likely to name someone after a family member. Some female names you might like: Andrea, Elizabeth, Hannah, Julia, Marie, Nicole, and Victoria Some male names you might like: Aaron, Benjamin, Christopher, Jonathan, Matthew, Thomas, and Zachary

i would love to call my daughter Chantal..
yes, after that Barbie doll girl from ANTM.. hehe..
my son.. err??? wait till the future!

Your Life is 68% Perfect

Your life is pretty darn perfect. You don't have much to complain about. Of course, your life is occasionally less than perfect. But you're usually too happy to notice.

i was happy when i scheduled this post..
how about my life in NS now? *wonders*

Your Fashion Style is Sporty

You're a natural beauty who doesn't need fancy clothes to look good You prefer your clothes to be comfortable, so you can stay on the go For you, femininity is not how you wear - but how you wear it. Still, don't be afraid to show off that great body in a dress or skirt!

i am quite a plain jane.. good? no?

You Should Be a Politician

Confident, assertive, and dedicated - you know what you want in life and how to get it. Stubborn and opinionated, you can stand your ground... even if it's unpopular. And while you have strong views, you never overwhelm people with your opinions. A true charmer, you subtly influence people into seeing things your way. You do best when you: - Work according to your own rules - Can change the world with what you do You would also be a good lawyer or talk show host.

if i ever become a politician.. doom's day is here la!

You Are A Realistic Romantic

It's easy for you to get swept away by romance... But you've done a pretty good job keeping perspective. You're still taken in by love poems and sunsets You just don't fall for every dreamy pick up line!

most of the times fairytales don't happen in real life..
but at least i can dream about them! XD

You Are Picky When it Counts

Like most sane women, you want a great guy who will treat you well. But you're also willing to put up with a few flaws in your Mr. Right You should congratulate yourself on having a realistic approach to dating. You probably have quite a few great guys you can date!

oh.. really? that's nice to hear..

You Are 12% Evil

You are good. So good, that you make evil people squirm. Just remember, you may need to turn to the dark side to get what you want!

i see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil! =P

Your Personality Cluster is Introverted Sensing

You are: Responsible, ethical, and trustworthy Loyal, with a sense of roots in your community Someone who treasures and remembers the past Adverse to surprises and the unknown

Your Driving Is is: 41% Male, 59% Female

According to studies, you drive both like a guy and a girl. This means you're a pretty average driver, with typical quirks. Occasionally you're frustrated and or a little reckless, but that's the exception - not the norm.

oh!! i crave to drive now.. *miss miss miss*