HAPPY BIRTHDAY to these 2 girls!!
1. Eileen ( Eileen Phuah to be specific; heh, heh, there's lots of Eileen I know!)
2. A certain pretty Fujiko... Siaw Ling!!
My body's aching! Besides painting the house, I've been trying to do the impossible-- Cleaning up my bedroom *shudders*. Finally, after 4 days (FOUR DAYS!!), I'm beginning to see a flat surface of my room's floor which is bigger than an A4 paper *sweatdrop*.
To think that it's still not neat yet *moans as she gets back to the job*
Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you two!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I'm so happy it's 2003! It's just the anticipation of good and exciting things this year. Of course, I can start moping and mourning that my holidays are coming to an end next week, and I'll have to take my A-Levels which is very stressful, and I'll have to go through the agony of awaiting news about my university applications.... But SO WHAT?! These are just challenges. As long as you're alive you're going to be faced with problems. The only people who don't face challenges and problems are:
1.Dead people
So, HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends!!
The countdown to this year was kinda special. Usually my family would just sit in front of the TV and watch the shows before the countdown, and at the stroke of midnight we'd wish each other happy new year, but this year was special because...
We went to watch Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers at night!!
I'm so... so... taken in by it.
Bleh, trying to refrain myself from gush-i....n..g, but it's getting really ha...r...d....
*screams* I LOVE IT!!! I'm not a very fine, connoiseur type of person, and I read very few "classics/adventure/fantasy" stories. I prefer reading mystery books. As long as they're mystery, they hook me on for hours! And being the basic creature I am, I tend to gravitate towards things which are more "visual". So, yeah, I haven't read LOTR books. The first book is sitting pretty in my room and collecting dust. I can't seem to read it to the end! So, I went into the movie not having the slightest idea what the story's going to be like. And I really enjoyed myself! The story-telling was well-done, in my humble opinion. To actually tell the story from so many groups (Frodo-Sam-Gollum, Aragorn-Legolas-Gimli, and Pippin-Merry) POV can be confusing, but the transition from these separated groups was smooth-- I had no problem keeping track of the storyline.
I don't understand why THE STAR newspaper said the love scene between Aragorn and Arwen was forced and pretentious. I love it! The way the story switched from present time to a flashback was so fluid and gracefully done. To me, the way Arwen and Aragorn spoke to each other was like two people who were very, very familiar with each other's personality. I really like the way Aragorn said "I *am* sleeping..." It was so... husbandly. *chuckles*, I'm such a romantic. Guys, I didn't tell you, I was huffing and snorting away at the first LOTR film, Fellowship of the Ring, at the way Arwen and Aragorn were conveniently put together for the romantic aspect of the film. I liked Fellowship, but it was abit rushed and chaotic for me. Dunno why, but somehow I was abit overwhelmed in the 1st film that I couldn't even remember some character's name "What was that macho guy's name-ah? Arathorn? Arahon? Aragorn?!" Legolas was easy-- I just associated him with my LEGO building set *laughs*. But here in TTT, the characters seemed more comfortable with each other... More natural. And I found the scene between Elrond and Arwen also very sad!! Daddy can't let go of his little girl... *sniff*... Can't remember exactly, but there was a lump in my throat when he asked, "Don't you have some love for me?" So fatherly!
I also like the battle scene between Gandalf and Balrog, the big fire demon! Sugoi!!! My parents were going along the lines, "Wah... So old but can still fight-ah?" I wish they saw how Gandalf fought with Saruman in the 1st film. Two thin, frail-looking old men, sending each other into the air with their magic, it was so comical I was giggling when I saw it!
Guys! You just have to know this: My mom finds Legolas *so* good-looking! My mom and I were swooning when Legolas did that slow-motion flip onto his horse! And when Haldir made his appearance, the almost whole cinema-audience melted and went like "Wah...." *laughs*!!! So stylish!! So delicate!! So.... _beautiful_ *slaps head*! But oh, I was so amused, when I was sighing over Haldir dying, my mom non-chalantly said, "But the other one better!" So, so, Orlando Bloom's really one good-looking man to get that remark from my mom!
Eh, guys, did you notice an Ent on fire running TOWARDS the oncoming flood of water, and dipping his head in it? It was so cute! The CGI people actually took such charming details into mind!! It was as though that particular Ent was rejoicing that water was about to crash down on him *chuckles*. I really like that small bit.
Eh, what is this? I didn't want to spend so much time blogging, but I've already been gushing about The Two Towers for 30 minutes! I just can't stop thinking about the show-- my whole family really liked it too! *chuckles* My father was so funny. When the show ended he acted as though he hadn't moved for a hundred years and we had to crack his stiff joints into motion again! My 8 year old sis and 6 year old bro love Gollum! And yours truly likes Aragorn. He's so.. so... hmm... so *man*-ly! Tough. Durable. And still so loving!!
Today I was strangely very sleepy. I don't understand why! I've slept later than 12.30 am before (*chuckles* Rebecca ought to know why. Guys, think F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L.) and never been so sleepy the next day, but today was really bad! We painted our gate/entrance walls, and I was nearly snoozing as I painted. And when i got up to my feet, I would feel like my world was spinning around. That sleepy! And bleh, because of that I definitely overate just to keep awake. To think about it... Wah, I ate so much!! 2 big plates of bee hoon, bread (7 pieces!!), bun (1), cereal and milk, tons of bak kut teh, and Hup Seng cream cracker biscuits (dunno how many, lost count. Definitely more than 10). My stomach is like a black-hole *sweatdrop*....
Ok, before I sign off, just want to share some good news. It's belated, but I thought I might just tell you *smile*. I got interview offers from 2 universities, Nottingham and Sheffield! They're on the 10 and 13 Jan 2003!! I'm so happy I got thru the 1st round... Now I need to get through this 2nd round, the interviews. God, I hope you help me in this! Wish me luck guys!
Happy New Year!
AARGH!!!
Liverpool and Arsenal drew!!! *sobs*, I was sososo happy when Danny Murphy scored the penalty goal in the 70th minute, but I was writhing on the floor *chuckles* when Henry scored the equaliser penalty 10 minutes later! WHY?!! Riise WHY?!! [skulks off to mourn in a corner...]
And Oh no... Michael was substituted after about 37 minutes of gameplay! I was horrified, coz it meant he had an injury or something. I'm so worried. My blood ran cold when Gerard Houllier answered the reporter, "What's happened to Michael Owen?". Point-blank GH answered "Hamstring." And that was enough to send Mamolove into shock!!
Fine. I'm getting so frustrated. Ever since my school holidays started I thought I could watch Liverpool play, and watch them win. But every game I've watched, I've seen them lose!! Yes, Liverpool drew with Everton and Arsenal, but they expected, and fought, to win! We fans, the Kop, expected a win after NINE WEEKS of football. It's so frustrating!
*sighs*, I was *so*... geram (Malay/Hokkien for frustrated), somehow I started writing my fanfiction non-stop still 4.30 am! Wonder what trash I wrote *gives Mei Ling a wink*
Liverpool, JUST KEEP ON FIGHTING!! Newcastle is next, but victory can come!! And God, dear God, please take care of Michael... I don't care if he plays or not, just let the injury heal fast. *looks up*, God, just take care of him!
Leareth your layout!! WOW!! Have a happy new year, you! And no Tatsumi fic in honour of our favourite secretary's birthday?! *pokes, pokes*
Shairil is having her exams. She is stressed out. But she is a medical student, so she must persevere!! *laughs*! Hey, at least you got your PS2 for company, ne?
Hemlocke-san and Mei Ling, congrats over MU's win over Birmingham City. Fastgame, congrats for Arsenal's brilliant play with Liverpool. Liverpool shouldn't have drawn-- they should have won *screams again in frustration*!!!
Ok, ok, I know this is *WAY* too late to tell you all, but I just have to have it in my blog!
Rendezvous With Hemlocke-san on Wed, 18 DEC
Hemlocke-san, I was really happy to have finally met you in person *grins big*. Y'know, you mentioned maroon top and blue bag, and when I arrived at St. Cinnamon, I saw _someone_ fitting the maroon top, but I couldn't find a blue bag, so *laughs* I played safe and called your handphone. I was so relieved when I saw your sister move to pick up her handphone ^_^!
Hemlocke was with her sis and cousin, and we had tea at St. Cinnamon. To tell you the truth, this was the FIRST time I was meeting someone whom I'd become friends with online.... Yeah, I was nervous, abit scared (could she be the person she seems to be online? Was it gonna be a man instead of a girl??), but basically I was excited, and *drops in relieve* so glad to finally have her phone me! I had been frantically trying to call her hp, to no avail, so I was really glad to finally hear her voice!! It was a pleasure to have met them. < Basically, we talked about friends, school/college, *grin* the haunted toilet, prom nights. Hmmm... Hey, Hemlocke-san, did you notice we hardly talked about anime, and still managed to chat so much?! And, *bows deeply*, thank you for your treat :), Hemlocke-san! A bit "pai-seh" (Hokkien for shy)... Should we meet next time, IT'S MY TURN AND I INSIST :P!!!!!!!!!!
Oh gosh, Liverpool is playing with Arsenal RIGHT NOW. I am *so* distracted I can't continue with this log any further!
I'll be BACK ~_^!!
This is so freaky (again *laughs*)!
Just yesterday was I talking about the Liverpool boys, and today I found an article:-
Just What Sort of Fan Are You?
I was giggling all the way, because the writer did nail it at some parts! And when it came to the last part, I just couldn't smile any wider :).
I had a GREAT TIME with YOU GUYS! Today I met up with my friends at the train station, then we toured around town, namely Central Market, then S&M, then had lunch at Nandos, then toured again at Chinatown, before setting off to KLCC! Me, a tour guide *laughs*.... Eh, sorry guys, I couldn't help walking fast *laughs*! We had a good time, and I'm just so glad I could meet with you all after the 10 years apart! *laughs*, my friend Jin did splurge again on anime CDs and DVD at S&M. *shakes head* Jin, cut down! Cut down *laughs*! I also enjoyed looking at watches and shoes with Chin Chin *smiles*! And I couldn't help laughing at myself each time Aaron says "gendut" (Malay word for obese) XD!! Hey guys, keep in touch ok?
Hemlocke, can't wait to meet you in KL! I'll discuss with Shai about the day to meet! So excited! I'm going to be a tour guide again *laughs*!
*wails*!!! LIVERPOOL LOST TO SUNDERLAND!! *wails again*!!!
*ahem*... Let me regain my composure...
Ah, where was I? Oh yes.... I'm feeling sad, really sad for the boys. I already told her how sorry I felt for the boys, especially for Michael Owen. When he fails to perform, he lets the whole team and fans down. The expectations on the Liverpool boys.... I can imagine how rotten they're feeling at them moment. But at the same time, I am delighted for the Sunderland players. I think it's a really pleasant surprise for them, and they've been through a bad patch as well, so at least this win over Liverpool can cheer them up abit.
Now, here comes the complicated part....
As I was initially reeling from the defeat (yes,screaming and scolding the TV in frustration *sweatdrop*), it suddenly occured to me:
Poor Michael Owen. Yesterday he was critised, a guy on TV said he was very selfish, very individualistic for trying to score goals when he could have just passed the ball to his other team-mates who were at better positions. Maybe he was, but remember, he *is* a striker. He is *supposed* to be finding chances to score goals. Maybe he *was* selfish... But it's just even more painfully clear: He's still just like us. Like you. Like me. Sometimes I'm guilty as well for wanting to do something again, and again, without asking others for help. I do it, because I'm hoping that I'll finally get it right. Yes, you can probably call it selfish, or say it's partially due to pride/ego. Aren't you guilty of that sometimes?
Anyway, what am I rambling here? I hope things will pick up from here, because really, this seems to be rock-bottom for Owen and gang in Liverpool. But if this becomes a humbling experience for the *smiles fondly*... the already humble Liverpool lads *sweatdrop*, then hopefully they'll slowly improve their mental strength and football playing.
Afterall, hard times can make you better, not bitter!
I think that's why I can relate so much to Michael Owen. He's just like anyone of us. TV can sometimes portray him as some football legend, but we have to admit that he may not be as good as we fantasise him to be. BUT what MAKES the DIFFERENCE is how he's going to pull himself and his friends through this bad time. I'm not an expert at football, and I certainly didn't sweat and run around after a ball for 90 minutes, so who am I to criticise Liverpool? But I just am very excited to see the development and drama Michael is definitely going through now... Like what Houllier said, "Form fluctuates, but class is permanent." Liverpool has been a good team for the past years. They've played with little luck for just a month. And if these normal, young lads can do it, so can *any* one of us, in our respective slumps and circumstances!
Hey Mei Ling how was church today? When I read your latest entry about God, I felt so happy for you! I'm glad you found the entry written by that anonymous person (whoever she was!) in YP. And I'm especially amazed by the bookmark incident. But most of all...
I'm happy you found Him.
I think I read someone's tag-message (can't remember) about believing in God, but because of some people who act like hypocrites, that person's a bit skeptical. I had a similar thought as well when I wasn't a believer, and also still harboured the thought when I was a new Christian. But after growing abit in Christ, I've come to understand that we should not allow other people to influence our faith. Because, if you expect people who say that they're a believer to act righteous and good all the time, you're going to be disappointed. Man, is sinful. That was why nobody could reach the standard God wanted. And that was why God sent us his son, Jesus, as *THE* standard we should look up to. There's a scripture in the bible saying,
"You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and prevented you from obeying the truth?"
When I happened to read this verse, I remembered the tag-board message. And I think that verse really makes sense. Why should we allow other people to cause our faith to waver? When we run a race, we shouldn't look left or right because it'll slow us down. Similarly, we shouldn't be discouraged or disappointed by the behaviour of others, because it'll only affect our relationship with God. Who are we to put judgement on others? We will never know if that person who backslided isn't secretly repenting and acknowledging what a mistake he was making? If men were so righteous and perfect, Jesus wouldn't have needed to save us, y'know.... If we were that perfect, we wouldn't even need God.
I don't know about you guys, but yeah.... Sometimes I get angry and disappointed and actually question the existence of God. But I'll pray and talk about it to Jesus, and slowly, things get cleared off and things fall into place. It's hard for me to give a definite example at the moment, but I just had to share with you this thought of mine. I did not mean to impose my belief on anyone of you, but if you found this food for thought, I'm glad ^_^!
*rubs hands in glee*... Can't wait to watch the Liverpool match against Sunderland today at midnight! I hope Liverpool wins!!!
This is so freaky!
What type of Bishounen are you? Find out at artificial-soul.net by Rin.
I can't believe it, but sometimes I think these online tests are quite accurate. I'm actually a very cheerful person, but I don't know why, sometimes I'm aloof as well. Something which happened in secondary school has made me vowed never again to open up too much. I think I'm still insecured, but I'm healing. I couldn't help notice this... A friend whom I got acquainted with in a leadership camp, told her mom (who later I discovered was also my mom's friend!) that I was aloof and distant in a way. It's queer, but I think it's true. Really guys, if you think I'm quite open now, it's not really true. I've closed up quite alot, so maybe that's why I can relate to what she said about me... Aloof.
On a brighter note, *girly scream*!!! I got Rukawa!! I just _love_ this SLAM DUNK character!
Yesterday my mom and I met up with my old friend, his mother and siblings! We hadn't met ever since I left Grik, Perak when I was 9. They came to KL for a vacation, and my friend called me up and our moms arranged an outing at Midvalley Megamall. I was abit nervous, and excited at the same time to meet my good old friend, Jin, after 10 years, and his lil sis and bro whom I remembered playing with when we were young! And *chuckles*, do you know how people go about when they finally see each other face to face? Not only were we very happy to see each other again, we were also exclaiming how different we each looked and how much we'd changed over the years *laughs*!
"Terkejut (shocked) eh?..."Jin sneakered.
"Wah, you've grown!!!"Mothers were exclaiming to each kid.
Hey Jin, it was really great to have finally met with you and Chin Chin and Aaron after all these years. And ahhh... it's been awhile since I ate the ISLAND SUPREME pizza at Pizza Hut. My siblings aren't fond of it, so I've never eaten that pizza for a looonnng time *laughs*. And man! I enjoyed myself so much talking with you all!! It was weird at first, I have to admit, because it's been really too long since we've met face-to-face! But hahahah, by dinner we kids were chatting and laughing away, just like in Grik!
Can't wait to bring you guys around in town to the "Otaku Heaven" near Chinatown *grin*.
I'm beginning to get the hang of this-- tour guide to my outstation friends *grin*. And I just love introducing the "Otaku Heaven" area to my friends who love anime/manga but never knew about the place, S&M. I remember first being brought there by my neighbour and friend Yoke Yeng, then bringing Shairil there! The place really grew, didn't it, Shai?
Anyway, yesterday was also the first time I've seen someone actually splurging on anime/game CDs!! Jin, I still can't believe you spent more than RM 200 just like that! I'm abit afraid to bring you to S&M tomorrow *laughs*....
Ok, speaking about the CDs, yesterday I SMSed a certain someone about anime CDs being sold at 50% less and I couldn't help but laugh when I received her reply. Stop tempting you, ne, Leareth-chan *evil grin*?? *laughs*, think about it, cause I don't mind sending them to Australia. I'm on holiday now so I'm quite free to go to the post-office ^_^. I myself couldn't believe it when I first saw it last week, Leareth, but yesterday with Jin I saw it again, and it seems that SPEEDY videos want to finish the stock (or so the salesgirl said)! I think it's a fabulous deal!
I couldn't help myself.... I bought myself the GRAVITATION Best Collection CD. It's the 2nd anime CD I've bought eversince I became an anime fan 5 years ago, so you can imagine the event being quite exciting for me *grin*. I'm not even a fan of Gravitation (yaoi! must not see *laughs*!), but I remember my friend telling me that so far, the anime CD that she rates the highest is GRAVITATION. So I decided to buy it, afterall ONLY RM 15.90!! For an original CD! And I'm quite happy to say, it's really nice! *squeals*, really, buying a CD on impulse, with no prior knowledge of what songs are in it, can be quite a pleasant experience!
Ahhhhhhhh....*Mamolove screams with joy as her Michael Owen layout finally came through*
HAPPY
BELATED
23rd BIRTHDAY,
MICHAEL OWEN!
I'm really sorry friends, that this layout came out late. Remember I promised a surprise meant to be revealed yesterday? Well, yesterday, 14 December, was Michael Owen's birthday. I thought I could "celebrate" his birthday by setting this layout up, but man.... The initial HTML coding I got from Blogstyles wasn't compatible with pitas! I had to improvise then, and that meant *gulps*, relearning HTML and CSS. But I'm really glad I finally got it right! I can't help feeling SO HAPPY!
Now that I got the coding correct, I can't help but feel even more interested to know and understand website programming again. Woah... the interest is burning *grin*.
Ok... I've been working on this blog's layout 6 hours (SIX HOURS!!! I'm SERIOUS!!!!), and I'm going to bed....
*Mamolove sinks into her bed with a happy sigh*
*wakes up again to admire her layout XD!!*
Michael Owen is gorgeous *dreamy sigh*!
