Thoughts of the day

people dont change as they grow, despite how they wish they do, we merely understand ourselves better. After that, we conceal it..hoping if we put on a new look long enough, we'll eventually become "the person in the ideal life".

Notes, not "the life we wanted" but "the ideal life".

Michelle's thoughts on observing her collegues deals with part and parcel of life,while thinking about her future

So Long, my friend

Zhen Hui, who was on his 2 week holiday, were going back to penang.its has been a few month since we last go to Uncle Yakin;s tuition, where we joked and laughed (accidentally dozed off),as well as immersed in the "wonders" of Pengajian Am graph. Despite the short period of this tuition, the time we spent together meant alot to me.

Back at the time when he first joined f6, I perceived him as a rather quiet, reserved person. I was totally wrong, he is utterly wacky, cracking jokes, professional in posing and sometimes good in "cold jokes". No doubt the laughters he brings make a different in my class.

I hope that he got his UM courses and join us soon.

Anyway,ming hui and I headed to KL in morning, looking forward to try out the legendary CHAR SIEW FAN. Once we reached jalan alor, while waiting for lin,we walked clueless along the street, guessing which stall is the authentic stall I tried. I vaguely remember is named MENG KEE, however, there are several MENG KEE there, trying to trick us huh?

Due to time restraint, we settled with chicken mee soup, an aromatic dish cooked with chinese wine.
Lightly cooked , decorated by chinese coriander with a tint of pepper. The soup, with ample of ginger and wine, gives volcanic erruption on your taste bud!

AFter hui left, we decided that we have came so far for char siew fan, why not persude it? Thus, we went back to tung shin, at the time the stall has opened, and order this
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2 meal in one and a half hour, I have to say I'm have a soft spot for good food.

For me, the Char Siew is just nice, particularly because it without artificial colouring and its marimated taste isnt too overwhelming, compared to other marroon-redish coloured and salty char siew . Ming wasnt really impressed about it,his expectation on it is much higher(perhaps due to my constant praising about this dish) Looking for conscience?


Went to Low yat, buy a couple of stuff and call it a day. We managed to reach puchong without hassle=]

Sungai Chilling River Crossing

"LingZHi"

Joined RIKL on its April Monthly Meeting. Sungai Chilling is loacted somewhere near Kuala Kubu Baharu, took us an hour drive from KL to reach there..

After a short and interesting meeting, we started off with or first river. "nay... its easy-peasy" i thought. Until I reached the 4th & 5th river, where I moved step by step, grabing my camera and prayed that I wont slip.
one of the six river we crossed

I was amazing by how untouched this forest, the tracks are clean, properly marked with wild mushroom all along the way. Sunlight flickering through leaves as we walked.

The water was cold and sunlight glittened on its surface looking like jade coloured glass. I sat on a rock, feet dangling in water, lifted my head tp enjoy the water mist.
Unexpected friend from chs-zi yen

I was totally worn out after the trip, surprisingly, owing to the fact that I;d only trekked for 4 hour with a 1 hour rest between. Unfit is the only word to describe, sadly. Need to exercise more!

Looking forward to the next meeting....

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Lepak at Pavillion

Lunch at Mdm Kwan, her mouthwatering Nasi Bojari, and not-so-good cendol....

Zhen Lin, well, prefer KFC, while proudly claimed that he only eats KFC ONCE A WEEk.... so other, if u happened to hang out with lin and he mentioned about KFC.

Tell him...
"You've eaten this week la!"

Together we can work towards a healthier zhen lin.......

Lin and Hui looking down....

Anyway, the ambience in Pavilion is quiet and rather relaxed at weekdays. The sudden downpour at the afternoon makes the dimmed atmosphere so... comforting. As we looked up, we could see natural light illuminating the opaque ceiling, with rainwater flows ferociously down.

We strolled from shops to shops while constantly surprised by unique displayed item. Its a good place for window shopping(look at the price tag!), as most of the shop really put in effort in decorating. well, I'm content just to be surround by beautiful stuff. MIni sofa.....
CHEF JIA MING

On our way back, I accidentally entered the wrong lane and go to Putrajaya insted of puchong. Can you imagine how its like when you your car ascend the flyover while your destination is RIGHT beside(under) you?

Well,hui and ming are vry encouraging, by pointing out how "diat" ( worth) it is to pay RM 2.50 and have all the road by myself....

Putrajaya is UNBELIEVABLY breathtaking(with several bridge) and hollow. Its around 5pm, but the streets is empty... Guess our government servant is really canggih, they bluetooth-ed themself home.

Or maybe most of them live at prestint nearby. Or maybe most of them work overtime, LOL...

After what seems like a century, we reached PUCHONG....

Its a lovely outing , and I anticipate our next one, to Jalan ALor char siew chicken rice and Luna bar!

Belief, it will bring us down

I've been staying up the whole night, reading "the kite runner" by Khaled Hoseini.

Its about two young men in Kabul ,Afghanistian at 60s. The beginning of the book describe the tranquil life at small city, where life is slow, people held strong faith in their religion, as well as uphold honour in every aspect of life.

Eventually , Amir, the main character, migrate to American after the war started. He leads a new life in the land of freedom, realises his dream to be a writer and married a woman he loves.
however, his fateful past still haunt him, instigate him to go back to Afghan, which ruled by Taliban, to seek redemption of his wrongs.

The book is gripping, owning to its simplicity and little descripiton , leaves your mind to picture the scene in in. I find the part where talibans comes in particularly disturbing, and i wonder, has the situation changed under america's "liberalisation"?

This morning, I came across Geert Wildeer's anti-koran videos @ youtube. its horrid image, filled with such hatred. Is this what they called religion? The way they shout out the name of god, devotedly, without any doubt on their horrendous act.

God is fair and wise, they said.

I totally agree. however, human is definitely not fair, and far from wise. Misintrepretation prone to happen. Thats the part where others need to stop and think.

I wonder what is khaleed Hoseini;s thoughts about islam. He, after all, still practise it after years living at US....
How he sees islam?

Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

To emphasize how good it is, my sister, she NEVER watch musical, despite my collection of musicals dvd. I rewatch this movie at home and urged her to watch. To my surprise, she finished the movie by herself the next day!

Hon Hoong, watched it and claimed its interesting, too!

Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Ed Sanders, Jayne Wisener
Directed by: Tim Burton

Depps( Sweeney Todd, Mr T) is a barber who, languished for 15years, being set up by judge (rickman) in order to get his lovely wife. He stayed with Mrs Lovett, a pie shop owner whom gets 'fresh supply" from Mr T. As Mr T seek ways to murder the judge, his friend, a young sailor Anthony(Bower) happens to fall in love with his daughther Johanne(Jayne Wisner). Mr T then carries out his horrid plan.....

"Sweeney Todd" is a musical written by American lyrist and musician Stephen Sondheim. But, Tim Burton version is somewhat more vibrant, well, in his unique ghoul way. Burton's sensibility has sucessfully created a dark feeling in Victorian-era London, with sepia tone for nearly the whole movie except the brighter tone in Sweeney's past memories and Mrs Lovett's hopeful future.

Depp is proven a talented and determine actor.He gives the revenge-seeking maniac Mr T a glimpse of souful side, the hidden side that been blinded by rage. Although he cant sing very well, qoute Depp " I had never sung a note before Sweeney Todd", he has managed all the song with a pop/rock singing style, which suited his vocal. I have to say that his interpretation is impressive and even passionate!

Mr Sondheim theater scores for 'Sweeney todd" is colourful, filled with melodic lines, witty lyrics and moving beats. Helena Bonham ( Mrs Lovett) has dealed with the song and charaters brilliantly. Her husky ,bitter voice brings out the yearning and longing in her heart, for love from Mr T.

Not to forget, Toby( Ed Sanders) , Mrs Lovette's assistant. My, this boy singing is THE BEST in the movie. His bright, round, operatte voice takes my breath away. Voice of an angel!

Blood that spray out like water out of hose, gothic setting with wonderous music-a glorious nightmare.

Breakfast at Tiffany1961

I first watch it when I was 11, although I dont really understand some of its lines, I was mesmerised.

After years of searching, I found it. It isnt a original dvd so I'm still looking for one. This movie somehow provide me comfort when I was upset, furthermore never fail to entertain me when I was bored, I watched it a zillion time!

Starring George Peppard as Paul Varjak, an aspiring writer who lives on a woman paycheck; Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golight, a fey Manhattan socialite who feted by wealthy men.

Set in 1961, the movie starts off in a quiet early morning ,with Holly dressed in black dress, white pearl and sunglasses.While she sipping her coffee , she paused to look at Tiffany's display,this scene has became an icon in cinematography.

Paul wanted to change Holly free-spirited way of living, thus, he was constantly curious about her past.At the same time, Holly finds Paul charming and invited him to her party. BUt Wait! This is not those boy-meet-girl-and-fall-madly-in-love plots,however, the movies emphasize on how its feel to be young, ambitious but insecure in a big city.

When Buddy appeared , Paul managed to unravel the past that Holly hid, he came to a conclusion that she wasnt as free-spirit as she thought. On the contrary, she merely seek to protect herself from commiment, which she thought would breaks her heart in the end.

They had many flaw in their past, but most importantly, they forgive each other in the pursuit of companionship. Holly started to realise that she had to create a place where she belongs, instead of keep searching it, because she will never finds it.

Hepburn's irresitable charm and gave a new light on Holly characters,meantime, her thin figures gaves the 'chic and trendy' look. The author, capote wrote the character to be act by Marrilyn Monroe, but I think she couldnt protray the character as good as hepburn.

Not to forget the beautiful score "Moon River" by Henry Mancini, I suppose it was specially written to suit Hepburn's vocal range, as Hepburn stated that she cant sing well! Its a work of genius, I marvel at how he create the with such simple melody.

Timeless movie.