Movie log: Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway Camp - 2 stars

Adidas should sue. Corny, campy, edging paedophilia yet stupidly fun. Pretty interesting twist at the end. I didn't know that this was a series though, the latest one comes out this year!

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It's Up To Me

One of the first things successful people realize is the old adage, "if it is to be, it is up to me." That is, for you, the fact that your success and your course is up to you. This doesn't mean that you do it all alone. It simply means that you take responsibility for your life and your career.

Too many people today look at opportunity and figure it is up to someone else to make sure they get it. They look at financial security and hope that the government will make sure they live safely in retirement or in case of disability. They wait and wait, figuring that it is up to someone else. And then the wait is over, and it is too late to do anything. Their life is over and they are filled with regret.

This isn't true for you however. You know that you must take responsibility for your life. It is up to you.

The fact is that nobody else is going to do it for you, you must do it yourself.

You get to choose your life. Hundreds of millions of people all around this world would give anything to live in the situation you do just for the chance to have the opportunity to take control of their destiny. "It is up to you" is a great blessing!

Here's why:

You get to chart your own destiny. Maybe you want to start a small business and stay there. That's great because you can choose that. Maybe you want to create a small chain of stores. Maybe you want to have a net worth of $100 million. That's okay too. The idea is that you get to choose. You can do whatever you like. Different people have different dreams and they should live them accordingly.

You can reap what you sow. Sleep in and go to work late and reap the return. Or get up early and outwork the others and earn a greater return. Place your capital at risk and earn a return or place it at greater risk and perhaps reap a greater return. You decide what you will sow and thus what you will reap.

No one else can stop you from getting your dream. Yes, there will always be things that come up and people who may not like what you are doing, but you can just move on and chart your own course. There is great freedom in that.

You experience the joy of self-determination. There is no greater pride than knowing you set your mind on something and accomplished it. Those who live with a victim mentality never get to experience the joy of accomplishment because they are always waiting for someone else to come to the rescue. Those who take responsibility get to live the joy of seeing a job well done.

Movie log: The Vanishing

The Vanishing - 3 stars

A remake of 1988 Dutch film "Spoorloos" by the same director. Keeps the same feel as the original, but they should have stayed true to the original ending

the question remains

So, the inaugural STYLO KL Fashion Festival is over. It's back to the mundane-ness of work and life again. Thank God for the short boost of handling The Gardens as a client for a while. Slowly, Tan Sri and Nij will take it back (for as long as the contract lasts..) but am still currently working on some coverage for them still. Somebody please take me away from the 'corporate' clients!!

Not a day goes by (except during STYLO period) where my passion (or whats left of it) slowly starts fading off and dies. Not a day goes by where I still try to figure out what the hell I'm here on this Earth for. What the hell am I supposed to be doing?! Sigh. I need a sign. An answer. Until then, the question remains.

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3 Years - Granpa

~It has been 3 years and not a day goes by that you are not missed~

Rocket

White lights, strange city, mad music
(all around)
Midnight, street magic, (ah) crazy people
(crazy sound)
Jack flash, rocket man
Sergeant pepper and the band
Ziggy, benny and the jets
Ah, take a rocket

We just gotta fly
(I can take you through the center of the dark)
Were gonna fly
(on a collision course to crash into my heart)
I will be your, I will be your, Ill be your
(rocket yeah satellite of love)
(rocket yeah satellite of love)
(rocket yeah satellite of love)

Rocket baby!
Cmon, Ill be your satellite of love

Spotlight, magnetic, razor rhythm
(laser love)
Guitar, drums, load up, stun!
Jet black johnny b
Ah gene jenie, killer queen
Dizzy lizzy major tom
So cmon

Rocket baby!
Cmon, were gonna fly

(rocket yeah!)

Guitar, drums, load up!
Were gonna fly
(rocket yeah)
Satellite of love
Were gonna fly
(rocket yeah)
Yeah!
Satellite of love
Rocket yeah!

Movie log: The Brave One

The Brave One - 3 stars

Be patient for this one

Brian, Nick, Howie, AJ, Brian :)

My not so secret desire to be part of a boyband during my teens to the err.. present was almost fulfilled last night during the Backstreet Boys' Unbreakable Tour in Sunway Lagoon. ~~


BSB sang songs from their new and old albums and the concert lasted for about 1 hour 40 mins of pop madness. In my opinion, BSB is THE staple boyband, and whenever the term 'boyband' arises, BSB is the first thing that comes to mind. And to think that i ALMOST wanted to pass on this due to some tightness in the wallet area.

The whole setup of the concert was kinda generic. No posters, buntings, or any sort of advertisement could be found around the area. No MC to usher in the event. No opening act. The concert started when the light turned off and the sound of raging guitars and drums could b heard. A 'remix' of Survivor's Eye of the Tiger was hinted to the crowd and spotlights suddenly revealed the members of the band one by one Michael Buffer (Boxing) style. They were all dressed in boxing robes and gloves. Eye of the Tiger then slowly transitioned to Larger Than Life when they started singing.

God damn that was awesome sh*t. Pop's heyday may b some years behind, but the concert was really a walk down memory lane. =)

Another memorable setting during the concert was when the boys were seated with a square table accompanied by wine glasses, cigars, and a deck of cards and were casually having a conversation when the opening lyrics of Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely was sung. The crowd went mad. =D

A few solo efforts from each of the boys broke some 'Backstreet' flow, but was a good addition nonetheless with Brian Littrell taking the cake as the best solo performance of the night with Welcome Home.

A medley of some hits got the crowd going all out although the music arrangements for those classics were 'remixed' with some new tunes. With energetic synchronized dancing and unforgettable songs the Backstreet Boys Unbreakable Tour in Malaysia was a superb experience. =) Hey it's not everyday you get random girls (...and guys) screaming your name.

Who's up for N'Sync?

If I wasn't doing PR, I would be the resident archer at the Holiday Inn

Movie log: Jumper

Jumper - 2.75 stars

Interesting premise that could have been so much more

Movie log: American Psycho

American Psycho (Uncut Version) - 4.5 stars

A movie that keeps you hooked throughout and keeps you thinking even hours after the film has ended

Movie log : The Karate Kid Part III / The Next Karate Kid / The Game Plan

The Karate Kid Part III - 3 stars

Despite being a lackluster sequel and almost hopeless love subject side story,the ending bout makes it a worthwhile close to Daniel-san's story








The Next Karate Kid - 2 stars

Unecessary









The Game Plan - 3 stars

A predictable verdict, for a predictable show

Dental woes

Went to the dentist today.

After going to my regular dentist in SS2 (Mak Dental) due to 'sensitivity' issues with my teeth and some scaling as well, the doc said that I did not have any cavities although I was convinced that I had one.

Even during the following months, the tooth kept displaying signs of sensitivity towards certain kind of foods. Sigh. As it got worse I checked up on toothache online and got a shocker when I displayed 'cracked tooth syndrome'. OMG. Im gonna need a root canal!!

After being convinced that I had a crack in one of my back teeth, I made an appointment with another dentist near the office. Jason Cheong Dental Surgery; as recommended by Nigel. Expected an old dude to attend to my dental woes but out comes a pretty young chap with good bedside manner and brought me into the dreaded dentist room. First impression? They have Astro baby! A good distraction when you're getting your teeth yanked out!

After the usual check up, thank God it was just a cavity! Got it drilled and patched up. Cost me RM80 though. Argh. Another dent to the wallet.

He told me not to have anymore energy drinks, sweets, anything sour, or chew on ice. =(

Unbreakable Tour!

Backstreet Boys comprising of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLean. It''s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since Backstreet Boys redefined the modern musical landscape, ushering in a chapter of pop culture that commandeered the world's radio airwaves, broke music and concert sales records, and launched a new generation of teen idols for millions of youth.

In all, the group has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide. Their first two U.S. releases both received the Diamond Award for sales of more than 10 million: "Backstreet Boys" in 1997 and quintessential "Millennium" in 1999, which reached No. 1 in 25 countries. They have scored a dozen top 40 hits, including top 5 smashes "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)," "As Long As You Love Me,"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "All I Have To Give".

The group spent a year and a half recording "Unbreakable," which marks a confident return to the pop template that best defines the group's sound.

While it would be clever enough to declare that "Backstreet's Back" - hearkening the title of their hit song - the truth is they never went away. Over the course of 15 years, they maintain rare relevance in an industry that so often disposes of pop acts with ultimate haste.

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The Instant Classic™ is looking for people who would like to go to the concert!
~Stop being too cool for BSB! U know u love them!~

The Unending Journey

Sigh. The holiday season has finally come to an end. After tumultuous end year & January public holidays and some annual leave, the dry season begins today. Needless to say, once someone returns to the 'mines' after such a joyous time, reality comes back and wakes you up at dawn every Monday - Friday and keeps you someplace until the sun begins to set. Sigh. I have no passion whatsoever for what I am doing and would like to find out what else there is out there.

I still have not completed my soul searching journey.. and it seems unending.

Movie log: The Karate Kid Part II

The Karate Kid Part II - 3 1/2 stars

Movie log: Halloween (2007)

Halloween (2007 - Director's Cut) - 4 stars

Awesome retelling of THE classic slasher flick of the 70s