Body of Lies

Just watch the film Body of Lies, by Ridley Scot. It is a bust-the-terrorist movie. Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a CIA agent and his superior is Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe). Ferris go to Jordan to follow-up on some intelligence. Lots of exciting moments that will glue a spy-undercover-thriller fan to his seat. The film also show lots of on-goings in the Middle East, which one don't normally get to see or know. Lots of street-wise thinking and courage are needed to track and hit your target.

Both A-list actors is definitely worth watching. Moreover, a film by Ridley Scot is always worth catching too! It's great to see 2 of my favorite actors in a thriller film! :)

Vertical Marathon 2008

Joe and I had finally run the Vertical Marathon at Swissotel The Stamford :). It had always been my childhood dream to climb the 73 storeys, Southeast Asia's tallest hotel. Last time when I was young, probably in my primary days, I watched the news that people had run up the 1336 steps, I am quite amused and would like to participate in this event as well... hee....

Before the race, I target myself to climb below 30mins and if under 20mins I would be very happy and satisfied. hee... Well, I started off running up 2 steps at a time... .. maybe at ard 30+ level (cnt really remember as I am getting tired and cldnt think too much :p) I started to change strategy to walk 2 steps at a time for 1st part and run 2 steps at a time for the 2nd part (every level consist of 2 'parts' plus 1 short distance, cnt rememeber exactly, jus wana do it and complete it). While approaching the 42 level, I run up the steps... haa.. coz we knew there's a camera been position there and shoot throughout the race and boardcast 'live' on the TV :p ...

I find running up to 42 level rather more difficult and tiring. When I am approaching 60 level, my mind is more relieve, as there's only 10 over levels more to climb. When my thighs become more and more tired and 'harden', I ask myself why am I doing this to 'torture' onself and laugh to myself.. hee... But I thought there's no turning back now and just finish it off. Just keep going and made the best result. Just do it and complete it. Anyway, halfway through, although I am very tired, I feel that I am moving faster than what I had expected and plan to complete it under 15mins. Along the way, I saw participants resting in the 'hotel corridor' and some sitting on the stairs and catching their breathe.

62.. 64.. 67.. 79... as the number move closer to 70, I feel more happy and motivated... hee...
72! Finally, I had completed 72 storeys! :)

I was so tired by then. Haa... After cooling myself down at the helipad, I walk down the stairs to take a lift down. When I walk the stairs, my legs wobble... wobbling uncontrolable! I had to hold hard on to the railing to move down.

Months and weeks of on-and-off training had finally help me to complete the Vertical Marathon. Although the record time is 6min 52sec, I am rather surprise and very happy with my result of 12min 35sec .. hee.... :)

The Drive of Life

Just watch the ending of The Drive of Life (TVB)... .. It is a great drama. Yeah, really full of stories and emotions in this show :). And of coz, expect a string of STRONG cast and performance!

Sometimes when a wonderful show had ended, I would feel that it is abit 'wasted' that a fantastic show had ended... .. jus feel like keep on watching it... hee... :p

The show is a collaboration of Hong Kong and China actors. There are lots of stories and twists in this drama. The story centre mostly on the Hua family. They have lots of up and down. But many times, one would always encourage another never to give up. They show support and encouragement. They encourage passion and dreams. They encourage the drive and the purpose of life. They enocurage understanding and to forgive. And they encourage love and family ties. (Well, but in real life, only a handful could master all these priceless elements). There are moments which I feel rather touch by them. Of coz, their great acting skill play a big part in the emotion factor... .hee...

Ooh yeah, The Drive of Life also has a terrific soundtrack! I love the orchestra opening... . and of coz the superb vocal from Hacken Lee (lots of sensation too). Btw, even the soundtrack is a mix of Cantonese and Chinese duet :) hee... The soundtrack could even be 'soften' with different instruments in some part of the scenes... hmmmm... and that sound rather heart warming too. This is another Hong Kong drama soundtrack that I like very much. Sometimes I wonder how come they often have so many irrestible soundtrack :)

Well, heres the soundtrack of the show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZn2LJNcxtI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfLt5Ttl1-I&feature=related (cantonese)

"A car needs lots of component to been assemble.
And every component play an important role in the car.
A car is just like a family."

"There's no overnight hatred in a family."
The Drive of Life

Desire, Talent and Intelligence.

"I don't link strength with experience - I link it with desire, with talent, with intelligence.
"You can be intelligent at 18, and be stupid at 30!"
Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal FC.

Marvellous Keane

Liverpool 3-0 West Brom.

Finally, Robbie Keane had scored for Liverpool in the Premier League. In fact, the Irish international had scored 2 well taken goals. Both goals are his typical crafty and hardworked run. He was calm and confident to shot both goals :). His run is really intelligent. Btw, I am quite surprise that Keane did not perform his usual goal celebration of bang-bang and wheel-cart spin. Anway, WE wana witness more of his goals, yeah! WE all know of his talent and ability.

Oh, and Alvaro Arbeloa had scored for Liverpool too. Haa... Great teamwork and spirit, guys!

Marvellous Number 7.