I saw the trailer when I was on a holiday in Port Dickson and I immediately knew that I had to watch it. Not only because it was written by Melly Goeslaw but also because of its haunting soundtracks that sort of just grow on me. I wanted to watch it so much because I kinda had an inkling as to what the ending was going to be like. Furthermore, I get a kick out of knowing that I was right about the ending. hur hur hur. No-lifer... go figure.
If you're like me and are more comfortable with a movie that has tragedy in its thematic elements, with a tragic ending to boot, you're in for a treat! It may not be as tragic if you look at the plot from the other character's viewpoint.
A word of caution, though. If you're a tissue basah like I am, do yourself a favour by bringing adequate tissue packs. (:
On a more serious note, people out there who know naught about my family, I suggest you shut your gap. It speaks very little of you when you make assumptions, and very false ones at that. I'm just going to leave it at that because as an adult, you should know better.
But anyway, go watch Heart all right? (:
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I would have finished watching season 6 of friends right at 9. But you see, I had to start playing the disc all over again and find the chapter of where I last stopped. All because the disc is badly scratched. I don't know if it's just me being damn ngada-ngada nak mampos or what, but I don't understand how people watch dvd and have scratches, handprints and whatever stains you can possibly think of, left on the disc. The worst thing is, it's not even a private property. Hey, if it's yours, by all means, scratch it, shit on it. But rental discs belong to the shop. It's just as good as borrowing a book from a library or anything from anyone for that matter. You don't borrow someone else's belonging and leave curry stains on it, good grief.
So my point is, I could, would and should have finished season 6 at 9.
Okay, you know what?
Since I'm at it, I might as well let everything out. But first, if you find that I have a blood of a bitch and that nothing can please me, there's always the x on the top right hand corner. This is my blog and I'm only exercising my prerogative.
There's nothing in this world that I find more annoying than people who always have to get on other people's last nerve. It's preposterous how some expect others to always be on stand by, hoping that by some miraculous chance, others would have the luxury of time and would be willing to cater to their every whim and fancy. Ohh but when others just need to ask a question that would probably take what, 10 seconds of their oh-so-precious life, they come up with a thousand and one excuses (I couldn't help but exaggerate the magnitude of the situation).
Why are some people like that?
Or is this just an excuse for me to grind my pitchfork, yet again? Am I that impossible to please? But I'm thankful nonetheless, for avenues like blogger and such, for it provides me a medium to channel and vent all my frustration. That includes my resentment for some of the human habits that to me are rather disconcerting. Like for instance, Singaporean women's disability in pee-ing quite accurately without making a mess. Okay at this point, the entry becomes completely pointless.
Anyhow, I don't know what I'd do without blogger. My temper, my anal-retentiveness and the raging, dire urge to slap whoever I find annoying may probably be exacerbated if I haven't found blogger.
Blogger, my hero.
Okay, I should publish this post already.
Kwinella @ 10:52 PM!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
There is no doubt that some of my students are beginning to hate me. It was the first time that I made them stay behind after the bell had rung.
It's just frustrating when you know you've put in so much effort in preparing lesson and yet at the end of the day, everything just turns out to be but a big failure. Everything and everyone just seems to get in your way. I wonder if students ever do think about why most teachers lecture or reprimand them endlessly.
Up till this point, I don't know what is going to take them to practice self-control and sit still during my lesson. I have never understood why is that some people have the dire and ceaseless need to blabber on and on in class. Tak penat ke? Are the days of students paying attention in class and showing teachers a little bit of respect long gone? Or has that been a mere construct all along?
I never meant to be harsh to any of them.
Kwinella @ 11:19 PM!
Sunday, September 10, 2006
For the benefit of those who're still contemplating about devil wears prada, here are some reasons as to why you should watch it:
It's not like any other chick flicks;
you'll love Nigel;
ladies, you'll fall in love with all the manolo blahniks;
we're talking about meryl streep and anne hathaway - what's not to like?
So go watch.
Another highly anticipated movie (I know I am anticipating it) is a typical tragic love indonesian flick. I am guessing that's the exact ingredient in a movie that compels me to watch it. Anything sappy or tragic, and I'm in. Come on, it's written by Melly Goeslaw. She captures tragedy in a way so riveting, it's beyond any scale of imagination. I can't wait!
Kwinella @ 11:57 PM!
They friggin' lost. Arghhhh. I cannot believe this. What were they doing on the pitch. Oh God.
Wait. I don't think they were doing anything.
%#@$&*%$%!!!%^$^%Wake up. The club didn't go shopping in summer for nothing. Start playing like you deserve to be in the club, man.
In other news...
I hate people who go back on their words. If one cannot keep a promise, then one shouldn't make promises. If one is aware that he/she is lousy at honouring his/her words and yet insists on making promises, one should just... stop living. gaaaaah. If you say you're gonna call, you jolly well call dammit.
Am I perpetually pms-y?
But in any case, I am not disregarding the fact that I had a blast with the neighbour.
Thank you so much.
But I'm still mad that Liverpool lost and some other reasons unbeknownst even to me.
Kwinella @ 1:00 AM!
Kwinella @ 12:59 AM!
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Kwinella @ 1:01 AM!
And we're back on the topic of toilet etiquette.
I've had it till *here* with women who are possibly or/and completely bereft of sense of direction and hence the lack of capability to pee properly without leaving traces everywhere.
If you are one anal-retentive woman like some of us are, the least you can do is cover the seat with toilet paper or *drumroll* toilet seat cover to prevent bacteria and germs from multiplying on/in your vital areas. Yes, there is such a thing called toilet seat cover for those not in the know. Never, and I have been reiterating, NEVER squat on the seat. You want to squat? Use cubicles which are meant for squatting.
If you happen to leave traces of your excretion on the toilet seat, please, please wipe it off with the toilet paper provided. You know, you can always clean and sanitise your hands with water and soap after that. You do know that you have to that anyway, yes?
If you're having that time of the month and you really have to change in public toilets, for the sake of all mankind, dispose it discreetly and properly. We really do not appreciate soiled napkins left out in the open, on the lid of the bin, thank you very much. Some of you may cringe and gag at this juncture but some of us are really that witless and inconsiderate.
Last but definitely not the very least, for the love of life, please flush.
Thank you very much.
Kwinella @ 1:01 AM!
Friday, September 08, 2006
I was listening to class 95 on our way home from dinner and they were talking about love.
The question that apparently people these days find baffling is, "what if one day your partner comes up to you and say, I love you but I'm not in love with you? what would you do?"
Now, will someone please tell me what in the blazes is the damn difference between loving a person and being in love with a person?
Kwinella @ 2:38 AM!
I'm home and it feels damn good.
For the uninitiated, I was away in Negri Sembilan Darul Khusus busy gorging myself with food. I cannot say that I had a ball there nor am I going to lie through my teeth about the food. The truth is, I can cook better. Betul, bukannya aku nak ngada-ngada or what. ohhhh ohhh but I can say that I had the best teh tarik, ever! The best teh tarik, according to me, can be found in Tiara Beach Resort. hur hur hur.
The weather, Alhamdulillah, was kind to us, although some of us here may beg to differ. *snigger*
We were on the train homeward bound this evening and throughout the journey, I couldn't help but laugh each time the person who announced the arrival of the train at every station translates the announcement in English. No doubt that my English is sometimes very koyak despite the very fact that I teach the language, but his mispronounciation of "alight" and "done" tickled me to the core of my soul. Even my dad laughed, okay. I wasn't the only mean one.
Anyway.
I hate how I was disgruntled whenever I found anything that didn't quite meet my expectation. I hate how I sounded like a spoilt brat whenever I grumbled about the bland pasta and biryani. It could be that I expect some standards to be met or that I have always been partial towards my homeland. Either way, it's unbecoming. But you know, if you call yourself a resort or a hotel, there are bound to be expectations. Otherwise, it's a different story altogether.
But nevermind. I guess I could learn to shut up and be rid of any expectation the next time I go on a trip, which would be in the very distant future. Now that I'm back and done with setting of paper 1, yaaaay. To people who are expecting souvenirs, I hate to break your heart but I am afraid we didn't do any shopping. It was that laidback of a holiday.
Back to school tomorrow.
Kwinella @ 12:56 AM!
Monday, September 04, 2006
I had 2 birthday cakes and the cherry on the icing was watching Crouch bagged in some goals for England and Gerrard's unstoppable drive. ohhh ohh ohhhh and did you see how he skipped past the defender? I've never seen him done anything like that. Needless to say, I was dazzled. And of course, need I mention the 2 beauties by Defoe?
Then again kan, it's Andorra. In good faith, I think even our Lions could have beaten them. (:
Okay it's 6.32 in the a.m. My mind cannot function properly (hey, what's new). I think I shall end this with a mighty huge thanks to all those who wished me well and to those who did not, it's okay, I forgive you.
hur hur hur.
Just make sure you give me two gifts next year. You know, to make up for this year. hur hur hur hur.
Kwinella @ 6:29 AM!
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Happy birthday to me and also to one of the most charming men in showbiz, Keanu Reeves. (:
Kwinella @ 2:34 PM!
Friday, September 01, 2006
I know my birthday's not till tomorrow, but I went out for a mini celebration anyway. It wasn't much of a celebration to begin with. It was pretty much just a day to accompany someone buy perfume for her beloved and also to have a hearty meal while watching the day go by.
But I must say I had the loveliest time, ever. Free Red samples, a free DKNY sling bang, chocolates and a stalk of rose, what more can I ask for. (:
I'm a very happy girl.
I like how today's simplicity made today a beautiful day.
And for the last time, I was out with a girl. Not a boy. Let's recall. I don't have a boyfriend, remember? (:
I would also like to thank 1E1 for the party and the rest of my students for the cards and whathaveyous. You people made my first (and most probably my last) Teachers' Day a memorable one.
So anyway, in case some of you are cracking your heads open over what to get me for my birthday (I'm shameless like that), here are a few suggestions:
an adidas sling bag
a SMALL Liverpool jersey
long-sleeved tops (uk size 10) a lot of you think I'm ultra-skinny. the fact is, I'm not.
vouchers from borders
janet seidel's cd
white roses or lilies
moonflower body mist
Lancome's Tresor
steven gerrard. HAHAHAHAHAHA.
This list is just a guideline. (:
Okay, I shall go enjoy the remnant of my being a nineteen-year-old.
note to self: have a fabulous super sweet 20. may you be blessed with health and happiness. ameen.
Kwinella @ 9:45 PM!
Okay, for the benefit of our miss dee, gramophone outlets are the following:
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA
SCOTTS
CAPITOL
PARAGON
NGEE ANN CITY (I think)
CENTREPOINT
PARKWAY PARADE
OUB CENTRE, RAFFLES PLACE.
If you're looking to rent, video ezy should be available in heartland malls or any other rental shops. (:
Once you've gotten hold of the movie, eat your heart out.
Okay, we're gonna go play with our new toy now. jetjetjettt.
Ohh. Happy Teachers' Day and have a fabulous one-week break to whoever is on a one-week break. I know I am on a one-week break. hur hur hur.
Kwinella @ 12:01 AM!