Red Cliff

I watched Red Cliff with my grandfather yesterday. It was a totally awesome movie with its astounding battlefield scenes and visual effects. It is quite a compelling story starring many from the Romance of the Three Kingdom series for example Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

The following is a brief description of the movie:

Red Cliff (Chinese: 赤壁; pinyin: Chìbì), also known as The Battle of Red Cliff, is a Chinese epic film based on the Battle of The Red Cliffs and events during the end of the Han Dynasty and immediately prior to the period of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in ancient.The film is directed by John Woo and stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Viceroy Zhou Yu, Takeshi Kaneshiro as Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fengyi as Cao Cao, Chang Chen as Sun Quan , Hu Jun as Zhao Yun, Lin Chi-ling as Xia Qiao, You Yong as Liu Bei and Zhao Wei as Sun Shangxiang.

My favourite character in the book and the movie is Zhuge Liang for always being the smart and wise guy.

Happy Holidays!

Raya is approaching and I bet everyone's pretty excited about it. Town is pretty busy especially Carpenter Street. Everyone's out shopping for new stuff. My dad is probably going to go on a open house frenzy again this year. We used to visit 16 to 23 houses a day. 16 to 23. It's not a joke. My dad's friends love to have him over at their house so in the end, we get heavily bloated. Imagine the amount of can drink intakes, cookies, cakes, curry, rendang and pulut stuffed in your mouth. My parents even time themselves how many minutes they can spend at each house just to make in time to everyone. My dad believes in pleasing everybody. Typical dad.

Seriously, it is crazy to eat non-stop. My father's friends absolutely love him to indulge in their homemade delicacies. Mouth-watering first, agony later. I remembered I was too greedy and ended up throwing up the whole night. Let's forget the not so happy part of Raya but refer to the much happier times. The best part about Hari Raya is you get food and joy of the festivities at the same time. Right.... Just kidding.

Hopefull, I'll be able to visit Mierah's and Brina's house with a couple of friends. Lastly, I liked to wish everybody, "Happy Holidays & Hope you enjoy studying!" and especially for the Malays,

"Selamat Hari Raya!
Maaf zahir dan batin"

Newspaper Tower

Yesterday, as we stepped into the lab, nobody would have expected this; a competition to build the most stabile and tallest block using only, two pieces of newspaper. Everyone was cracking their heads to figure a way how to make it work with just two pieces of newspaper within 15 minutes. Our group played with the newspaper, twisting it that way and this way. Then, bingo! Clarissa and Jasmine, the brilliant masterminds came up with a plan. They bulit a cone with the base, cut a hole at the top and twisted the newpaper forming sort of a drill. 10 seconds left. Amy rushes to cellotape the block with Amirah holding the base. Time was up!

Amy places onto the table top with the other groups. Two groups pulled out, not being able to make it on time. 5 building stood tall on teacher's top, slightly unbalanced. Judging moment. Before teacher could reach out to Tatianna's Twin Towers, it has already fallen. Teacher decides to on the fan. Everybody were staring at the four left standing. Eleena and Christine's flag began wavering, slightly drooping with each second. It stood stabile but not as tall as the rest. Michelle Goh's was slightly shaky, tilting to one side too. Sharon's, the mighty tower which hovered over the rest was also beginning to shake and finally, dropped. Two remained, ours' and Al's, who will last longer?

30 seconds passed, 5 minutes passed but still both towers showed no signs of movement. Teacher decides a tie-breaker. First, the poking with the finger. Showing no significant movement, teacher invites two volunteers to blow the towers, Esterene and Debra. The towers were still showing no movement. Everyone was impatient, waiting for one to drop. Anxiety took over. Finally, teacher announced it as a tie! Everybody put great effort and what a challenge!

Our tower's height is about 78 cm.

And this is it!

Interesting Recollections

This was taken three years ago. Not meant for implying humiliation nor embarassment. But I'm so proud of it.

Three years ago, SK St. Teresa's choral speaking joined the district, regionals and state choral speaking competition. Our year was absolutely awesome combining the Year 4 and 5's which we won champions for both the district and regionals. Sadly, we lost to Miri in the state competition held in Bintulu. I never forgotten how devastated we were that day. We preformed our really best but we were still a little bit too fast according to the judges. Throughout the whole thing, we gained many experiences and memorable moments including this.

Prize-giving Day 2005

(In case you've noticed, Evelyn and I were grinning our heads off at the back)

So that was the past, and now the present.

I present to you Michelle Ting massacring Ronan Keating's song.

And why so, you may ask. As we all gathered in the hall for assembly, I sat down with Martha, Sharon and Esterene. Martha was curiously fooling around with a piece of paper and scissors. Then, I noticed Marthat was writing something secretly on the paper. Out of curiosity, I asked her what it was and she just passed me the piece of paper, half of it cut by her razor sharp scissors.

The smile on your face, Let's me know that you need me, There's a truth in your eyes, Saying you'll never leave me, The touch of your hand says you'll catch me whenever I fall, You say it best, When you say nothing at all

The chorus was enough to make Martha sob uncontrollably as she said I "bunuh"ed the song. Her face was enough to prove I answered my tag truthfully and without doubt, filled with honesty. Sharon laughed at me too even though she sang along with me. Martha's face made me feel regretful for ever singing that song. I thought I touched her heart, but I saw more of resentment and unhappiness in her eyes to realize I was ruining it without doubt. Poor Martha, she had to bear with my singing for half an hour. With Sharon by her side, I think it was a lesser pain to the ears (crossed fingers).

Now I know, I have the power to kill any song with just uttering a single word. I shan't use it for unruly purposes or shall I? Who knows?

Inebriated Rambling

The dusty road down the teachers' carpark, two people approached each other and began rambling about bags. They were Michelle and Evelyn. Evelyn looking rather crimson under the black skies and Michelle, just haggard. Sabrina claimed that she and Evelyn had carried three bags each down the stairs. But Michelle suggested that Evelyn was inebriated from a heavy booze.

Suddenly, the sky seemed so much darker, appearing malicious and sinister. The colour of Evelyn's face didn't fade. She was walking from side to side in an odd way. Stupidly, Michelle decided to join in, ignoring the fact there were other people staring in the churchground. They both started talking madly about bizzare topics which absolutely had nothing to do with them. Criticizing, ranting and simply belligerent. The booze was not wearing off fast enough.

Michelle's eyes started to droop heavily, reflexively causing her to sleepwalk. Evelyn had to go as she saw her car arrived. Michelle left alone, still not very much aware of her surroundings runs into Alicia. Together, they walk towards a Mitsubishi Pajero near the benches.

The black Pajero stands massively tall next to a row of pitiful Kancils. The deafening rumble of the 4WD was even hard to ignore within one mile's distance. Michelle's mother looking rather pleased for Michelle being early as she had promised earlier that day. Michelle grinned mischievously as she thought about her little sister standing in front of Tupperware, an ideal contemplatation. Throughout the drive, Alicia and Michelle discusses their civic project involving charity work. Lesson learned through the conversation, a meeting with only two people makes a faster, better decision.

The Davids'

My mum has loved David Archuleta ever since the first day he stepped into the American Idol audition room. Hoping he'll win, she cheers for him every week. Then the finale came along, all her dreams were crushed within one second; Ryan Seacrest announcing David Cook won. Till today, she discriminates Cook and the sentence "David C. cooked David A".

David Cook (Champion of AI)

Runner-up

David Archuleta has a good voice which is suitable for ballads unlike David Cook, who is this translucent, hanging voice which is rather current. Although my mum wanted to David A. to win, Al and I were secretly wishing that David Cook would be the champion. Our mothers loved the sweet, little talented boy. He didn't win sadly. Still David A. is rather awesome.

Recently, he came up with a new album, "Dacid Archuleta" with its hit single, "Crush". "Crush" was a rather immature twist for the low vocals and lack of music sense. Even my family laughed out loud including my mum when his song was playing. Singing something like "Imagine" was amazing but "Crush" was just ... listen to it yourself then tune in to "Imagine".

Can't Wait for Season 8 of American Idol!

Tag

People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and tag 10 people. Those who are tagged cannot refuse. And after answering all the 100 question, they have to give the one who tagged them the link. The one who’ve been tagged before don’t have to do it once more.


01 Name: Michelle

02 Sex: Female (Doesn't the name ring a bell)

03 Email address: underwevolution@hotmail.com

04 Birthdate: 20th October 1994

05 Family: Obviously, there's my dad, my mum and my little sister...

06 Height: 165cm

07 Weight: Letting you guess

08 Something good about yourself : Straight

09 Something bad about yourself: Lethargic

10 Describe your personality in one word : Composed

11 Celebrities that you like: Oprah, Sienna Miller

12 Songs you like: Everything-Michael Buble, Total Eclipse of the Heart-Bonnie Tyler, Alone,
Emotions, Immortality-BeeGees

13 Fav. Season: Autumn

14 Games you’re good at: Monopoly

15 My ideal woman or man : Michael Phelps

16 If you have to choose between same age/older/younger: Younger

17 Your mood right now: Zen

18 What you have in your pocket right now: Nothing

19 Sleeping out: What?

20 Alcohol tolerance: Just lovely, inherited the flushing from my dad...

21 Drinking habits: Water drinking?

22 How old were you the first time you drank: 13+

23 When do you want to get married: I have no idea, maybe I'll be a bitter, old spinster (haha)

24 About my singing: Indescribably horrid

25 About my dancing: I can dance ballet.. Does that count?

26 Something I want these days: PS3, iPod, happy companionship

27 When you’re home alone: Watch TV

28 When you’re standing in front of the mirror: Combing my messed up hair

29 Clothes you’re wearing right now: Something (Stalker alert!)

30 How much money do you have in your wallet: Broke

31 What you want to buy for your girlfriend/ boyfriend : Nothing to do with me

32 Does height matter to you: Very funny....

33 What song do you sing when you go to sing karaoke: Star Wars theme song *haha*

34 What would you do if you had plans with your friend but they never showed up: Murder them!

35 What would you do if the person you loved cheated on you: I don't know....

36 How long will you be able to wait for the person you love: If it's really worth it, I'll wait

37 First kiss: Duh, no...

38 A feature you feel doesn’t need to be fixed: Fingers

39 Feature you feel should be fixed: Everything

40 People you miss the most right now: Grandparents and relatives

41 First love: Eragon *is there such a person right here in Kuching, I don't think so*

42 When you cried the most: Last year

43 When do you feel you’re grown up: Making decisions for myself

44 What you don’t like: Unhappines and Obscenity

45 When you felt happy: A lot of times

46 When you were most flabbergasted: Earlier this year

47 Best looking person of the opposite gender you’ve seen so far: Woody Allen *haha*

48 Why aren’t you going out with anyone: It's 9.00 at night

49 What you feel towards that person: As in?

50 What would you say to the people actually reading this: Is this really interesting and getting into your head?

51 Something you’re most worried about: Exams

52 When do you look most weak: When I wake up??

53 How do you NOT get dumped: Not leaving me in the middle of something important

54 3 things a person NEEDS: Space, Comfort, Family

60 Favorite TV program: CSI : LV & NY

61 Movie that pissed you off: Scary Movie 4

62 Movie you watched with most meaning: An Incovenient Truth, Al Gore made me pro-environment ...

63 Most recent movie watched: Meet Dave (super hilarious)

64 Movie you want to recommend: Kungfu Panda & The Day after Tomorrow

65 If you could become a character inside a movie: Draco Malfoy *arches eyebrows*

66 How many net cafes are you a member to: I am not much of a net cafe person

67 Which do you go to most often: Seriously....

68 What you feel about this cafe? : Refer to questions 66 &67 and I mean it....

69 What you want to say to the starter of the cafe?: Hope you noticed, but I'm more of a home user

70 You believe it is okay to marry someone else to save the person that you love: Oh, for goodness sakes, NO

71 What would you do if your parents didn’t bless your decision to get married: Persuade them? I don't know

72 Do you think you’re a player: Digimon Rumble Arena Player counted?

73 What time do you wake up: 7-8am

74 When you go to sleep: 9-11pm

75 If someone you met for the first time asked for your number: Hmm... Interesting

76 What would you do if you liked someone at a meeting: Get to know them?

77 Celebrity you want to go out with: Pierce Brosnan

78 How many kids do you want: Depending

79 Something you really want to be good at: The violin

80 What I want to be in 10 years: Heart specialist or GP

81 Someone you’re jealous of right now: Taro Hakase

82 A word that you use a lot: Hah

83 What I do when I first wake up: Make the bed

84 What would you do if you picked up a million dollars: Buy property and invest in stock markets!

85 What would you do if you became invisible: Disturb people as in kacau (making someone think that they need therapy)

86 Singer you think is the best singing live: Andrea Bocceli, Celine Dion

87 Singers you don’t understand why they even sing: Teriyaki Boys *OMG*

88 A kind of man you don’t like: Arrogant & Egoistic

89 A kind of woman you don’t like: Backstabbers and gossipers

90 What would you do if you found someone you love more than the person you’re dating right now:
No idea...

91 What would you feel if you met someone you’ve broken up with: Normal friends

92 Most important possession: Home sweet home

93 What you do when you first get online: Get on MSN *MSN is my homepage*

94 What surprised you the most: The fact cows can go up the stairs, but not down. Unbelievable, right?

95 What you do when you can’t fall asleep: Toss and turn in bed

96 What do you think you were in your past life: Emperor Shi Huang-Ti

97 If you were to be born again: Hilary Rhoda

98 What are you going to do after you finish this: Sleep

99 How honest were you: Extremely honest

100 What do you want to say: Don't get annoyed, it ONLY took me approximately 2 hours to finish this (not bad, eh?)

I TAG:
1. Eu Fern
2. Ashley
3. Jeanette
4. Gabrielle
5. Alicia
6. Martha
7. Evelyn
8. Christine
9. Mierah
10.Shirley

Lots of things messed up together

So Basically I Did This Today,

I got out of bed, brushed my teeth and changed. Boiled water and heat the bread. Grabbed my flute and rushed out (eventhough it was only 7.00, thanks to my dad). Stayed with my dad at the coffee shop while he talked with his friends*they're really nice*. But it was so boring, I took my dad's keys and attempted to barge into the shop. People were staring at me like I was a lunatic. What could I do? I was BORED. In the end, I gave up unlocking that stupid grill. Then only at 7.50, he sent me for band.

Band Practice

Ordered to jog or rather I called it, breeze walking. Practised marching. Then, we went back to band room played some scores and enjoyed the music, as if. The last piece was absolutely torturous.

Ballet

Shirley and I did some character and free movements. After lesson, we were talking about how perfect Edward was and how impossible was it to come true (we were being so silly XD). The conclusion was the story became a bestseller as everyone loves a fairytale-like story and indulgent in their thoughts. To me, it's just a bunch of mental delusions.

We shifted on to oldies as Chelsea brought the idea of Dancing Queen.

ABBA

The Carpenters "Why do Bird suddenly appear...., everytime you are near..."

The Eagles "Welcome to the Hotel California..."

It was so weird as all these melodies went rolling around my head. Must be under the influence of my mother... But oldies are awesome especially Earth, Wind and Fire's "September". But good things must come to an end, as I sailed home with my mum and little sister.

Home

Unfortunately, this was the part I hated most.

I WAS FORCED AGAINST MY WILL TO HELP MY SISTER FINISHED HER PROJECT GRUDGINGLY!

Someday, she'll remember that I have helped her and she has to repay me back. Muahahahaha.......

She shall remember or I will make her remember while blood still runs through my veins. Maybe I'm a bit too much, but you should know my sister doesn't help people without a condition. My little sister used to chase Evelyn and Eu Fern, asked them, they'll tell all you need to know about my daring and annoying sister.

Ending of Eragon

Brisingr meaning fire is the last book in the Inheritance Trilogy (Eragon and Eldest). I have been waiting for so long since three years ago after Christopher Paolini wrote the second book. And it's actually going to be released on the 20th of September. Really excited to see what a wimp Eragon has become *sighs* based on the second book.

But still really excited to know what happens between Murtagh and Eragon after all, they are blood brothers. They are certain spoilers online though but I am just going to save the best for last. Annoyed that Christopher Paolini actually spilled contents of Brisingr online, I'll just ignore it. Might be going to MPH or Popular soon to get a copy and maybe the Twilight series.

Hardcover over paperback?

DEFINITELY HARDCOVER

Rush Hour

I am definitely not talking about "Rush Hour" the movie but more of my home rush hour. My mum's busy preparing for a talk and she regrets it so much, I see her moaning in front of the laptop. Just one thing, my mum absolutely dislikes computers or anything that has to do with technology. Sighing about her Powerpoint, I decided to lend my helping hand but instead...

"WHERE YOU PUT THE WORD DOCUMENT???"

It's not exactly my fault. The night before, I was halfway asleep and I can't even remember what was I doing. My mum asked me to cut and paste those silly diagrams into the slide presentation. Silly, dumb diagrams. She didn't even tell me I had to separate the diagrams.

In the end, she cut out all the diagrams and paste them onto a white piece of paper. Then, sent it for photostating. It could have been that simple. Gosh, and all that trouble. Apparently, she's doing this for charity. I hate to see stressed out people especially my mum, she definitely can blow you away.

If you have read Sabrina's blog, probably she has mentioned the next year's Prefect Council for afternoon session.

Rebecca is officially our new Head Prefect.

Random Post

Finished reading Twilight. Currently, the craze of 2A1 and 2A2 and maybe 2A3.

It's not bad actually. You can try reading it yourself.

Listening to Maksim Mrvica's album. The Piano Player and New World Concerto.

Quite a spin on Handel's Sarabande and Hadyns's Piano Concerto in C Major. Perhaps his most popular number is the "Flight of The Bumblebee". But my favourites are Claudine, Cubana Cubana, Croatian Rhapsody and Paganini.

"The finest pianist since Liszt " The Tokyo Times

And that's why I love Maksim.

The real reason I'm writing this post is

I am really bored.....

And I refuse to study *exams in four weeks (the Horror)*

Finishing kerja kursus is another thing *pass up by Thursday*

-End of Today's Post-

Number 8

I got back my piano results and I'm really depressed. What more can be said? I am an absolute failure. 2008 is definitely not a good year no matter how much we, Chinese people saying 8 brings good "chi", many fortunes and lots of joy. I don't sense a single good happening. Political crisis all around the world including Malaysia, natural disasters and recent conflict between China and Tibet before the Beijing Olmpics.

People tearing down pictures of Tan Sri Toh Tsu Kun, blaming him for fighting the rights of the Chinese citizens. Malaysians are one, remember? Gerakan demanding separation from Barisan Nasional. It seems more like a sad year to me...

The number 8 was suppose to be everflowing, visualizing prosperity, happiness and longevity....

1. wat's your fav sweet?
Jellybeans and Liquorice

2. wat's your fav subject?

Science

3. who did you last talked to in person?

My mum and my sister

4. are you missing someone right now?

Yeah... My grandparents

5. do you want him or her back or to be with you now?

No, not really

6. who do you want to meet?

Oprah Winfrey XD

7. what's your fav food?

Kolo mee

8. who do you hate the most?

No one

9. how many pink shirts do you have?
1... I am not much of a pink colour fan

10. how many shorts do you have?
4

11. do you like goin out with your family?
Yeah..

12. where was the last place you went to eat wif your family?
Lok Thian

13. wat's your phone model?
Sob...

14. wat's your status now?

Sleepy and tired

15. riddle: if you have a bathtub filled wif water, and you are given a spoon, fork and bucket, wat will you use to empty the bathtub?

Use the spoon and scoop out water into the bucket... I know, it's exceptionally brilliant

16. if your boyfriend or girlfriend dates another gurl or guy other than you.. wat would you do?
I'll probably tell him off and leave him....

17. wat do you find most attractive? jewelry or fluff balls?

None...

18. are you happy wif you exam results this term??
Ok, oklah....

19. wat was your average for you last term exam?

92.--

20. wat would you give to your lover on your anniversary?

A card

21. do you hate wat you've done to your last ex?

Never had one

22. do you feel like killing him or her for dumping you/ do you feel like dying after being dumped?

That hasn't actually happened to me before

23. who was the last person or last thing you hugged or slept wif?

My "Happy Birthday" teddy bear

24. do you recently get presents from guys or gurls?

Yes....

25. do you like guys or gurls tat you don't know of chasing you?

NO

26. how does it feel being single or in a relationship?

Nothing

27. wat's your fav colour?

Green (Just emphasizing)

28. do you like swimming?

No

29. where is the place tat you would dream to visit?

Prague

30. are you answering this survey truthfully?

Yes

Tag:

Anyone who reads this survey.

Good Luck!

Forensic Heroes II

Finally, I finished watching Forensic Heroes after 41 episodes but it was worth while. The plot was quite interesting actually and seriously addictive. I was glued to the TV set the whole three weeks.

Watched the first three discs throughout our mid-term exams (hehe...) and felt really guilty about it. I was undeniably glad when we got out test papers back as I was expecting to do badly this term. Aren't I exceptionally brilliant?