Heart - Alone

Last week while my dear n I had our Soup Spoon lunch at Tanjong Pagar... I heard a familiar and wonderful music from the opposite CD shop.. It's the classic song Alone, by Heart.

Oohh... The opening piano melodius never fail me.. .. so did the high-siren pitch by the lead vocal... haaa :)
This ever favorite rock ballards from the 80s... is really a power track.

"I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark...."
Hmm.. the catchy opening line had already glued me to the music... craving for more..
From the opening to the waning to the end... Ann Wilson seems to have so much feeling and power to it.

Here's a MTV on Heart - Alone.
Yeah, you can catch the 80s big hairdo as well :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLYcRzXv3rA

Heath Ledger - Best Supporting Actor

Oscar 2009.

The Best Supporting Actor award goes to... .. Heath Ledger, for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

I am really, really glad that Heath Ledger has win his well-deserved award :) . This is his last chance to clinch the Oscar.

After his thumbs-up performance in Broke Back Mountain and The Dark Knight, Ledger is a young actor with even more promise to deliver, explore and to give. His role as the Joker is so intense and absolutely GREAT.... . His expression.. speaking manner.. and body movement ....woww!!

Heath Ledger is truly the best supporting actor in OSCAR 2009!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an adapted 1920s story by F.Scott Fitzgerald. It is a story about Benjamin been born in an unusual circumstances. He age backwards from eighties years of age... This is my first encounter with such a story and film.

A flashback that take us though a strange condition, friendships, two character's different grown up story and, of coz, love story. The author and ...the director manage to tell the story seamlessly... the charactors' story, surrounding, encounter, time and pace are been blended in so smoothly. Simply wonderful. This 2hrs and 45mins film is so wonderful.

The love story of Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) and Daisy (Cate Blancett) is so touching. Two lover who wana so much to stay together forever, yet they had to be seperated ... because of Benjamin's unusual circumstances. Benjamin gave up all his fortune to Daisy and their beloved daugther and led a poor and lonely life. Daisy look after Benjamin when he began to become a child... and to infant.... .

Again, it is another great film with excellent stars performance. Brad Pitt, Cate Blancett and Tilda Swinton put up marvellous performances. Neverheless, when Benjamin turn from his thirties to twenties... and his youth hairstyle, he look so... charming. Cate Blancett's ballet dance and posture is so beautiful..I wonder is she an ex-ballet dancer?? Tilda Swinton.. oooh.. she look so classic! Didn't she? Her look and mannerism seem so timeless and elegant. Woww...

In the middle of this show, it sort of remind me of Titanic.. haa... well, coz in both film, the story are flashback from an old lady. A love story that dated back many decades ago. An affecting and heartbroken story. But of coz, I would still prefer The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

http://www.benjaminbutton.com/

Portsmouth 2-3 Liverpool

Portsmouth 2-3 Liverpool

Great strike from Aurelio, Kuyt and Torres :)

I think this is the 1st time that I see a Liverpool team starting with 6 defenders!!! Haa..
Frankly, Rafa really got the balls and brain to play with:

1) a new formation
2) 6 defenders
3) a new strike partnership
4) midfield partnership
.. . all in 1 important game!!!

Sometimes... ermm.. countless of times, our dear Rafa had left many of us, Kops Fans, scratching and pulling our hair in his team selections... haa... but at the same time, Rafa has also win over our admiration and taking away our hat for him :)

Gambas Run

2 days ago, I had finally ran from my house to Gambas Ave to Yishun and back-tracked from Gambas to my house again.... :)

I had always wanted to completed this route.... haa... and yesterday, while putting on my running gear, I had a sudden urge to run it :). Yeah, there I go...run it !!! Haa....

The distance is probably ard 5km? I cnt be sure is it more or less.... coz my timing for the run is pretty bad. I take approx 35min (including stopping at traffic junction) to cover the distance. 35min to cover 5km is quite slow. And I dun think the run is more than 5km... hence, not a good run-timing :p

Well, but the consolation is that I had finally completed the Gambas Run :)

Goodbye Keane

I am rather upset :( that Keane had left my beloved Liverpool... and returned to his Tottenham.

Initially when we got hold of Keane, most of us (the LFC supporters) are so happy about the transfer!! Yeah, a hardworking and a strong team player with crafty run and superb goal. A commited and high-spirit player. Well, apparently he didnt perform up to his ususal standard at Anfield... after 6 months... And there he goes... to his Tottenham, where he is a cult hero at White Hart Lane, again.

Well, now Keane is gone... EPL and FA Cup are still kicking off on every week... They wont wait for the Reds... The Reds still gona have to get over it and win as much as they can..

Perhaps, it's a case of a club gona bank-in as much as they could on an ageing player who didnt live up to his style in this high expectation club. Or perhaps, it's another case of a quality player who didnt fit into the club formation. Or perhaps, it's a signal from Benitez to his other players. Sacrifice a pawn to win the game.

Well, it could be the same as one's life... one doesnt fit or perform in the Organisation A, yet he flourish in Organisation B. One show loyalty to Oranisation A, yet he is been discarded away.

Goodbye Keane.
Good luck to you :)

A Happy Reunion With Doggie

1 - 2 weeks ago, a man came to my doorstep and ask,

"Have you lost a dog?"
"Oh, no.. I didnt.", I replied.
"Okay, a dog came over to our house... hence,
I thought it might belongs you.", the man said. With that,
he proceed to another house.. trying to find the doggie's owner.

Yesterday, at the lift lobby, I saw a notice. It reads:
"Missing
(with a picture of a dog attached)
Call 9xxxxxxx."

I took the lift up to my house (on the top floor),
when my lift had reach the mid-level, a lady was
carrying a dog. Hmmm... I thought that dog look familiar.
Out of curiousity, I ask the lady,
"Is this the missing dog from the notice at the lift lobby?"
"Yeah, it's my dog!" the lady smile happily.
.. :) ... heee....

Upon reaching my floor, I congratulate her... and her doggie..
"Happy Reunion.." hee...
"Haaa...." she laughed....

A Happy Reunion for the dog owner and the doggie :)
Just in time for the reunion dinner, for both of them, on tomorrow...

Happie Chinese New Year!!!

Steamed Milk-Egg

These few days I had a sudden craving for steamed milk-egg, hence, decided to try to steam one myself and savour it!! Yummmmy :p

Haa... this is the first time that I am steaming this wonderful dessert. But it turn out to be a bit hard n sweet... hee... my next attempt will be much better :)

Yeah, I miss this simple, yet delicious dessert. I chance upon this dessert with my dear in Hong Kong.. Anyone has a great recipe of this dessert? Please share it with me :)

Bye Bye Jacky Wu??

Just read from a newspaper article that Jacky Wu may retiree from the entertainment programme on June 2009.

Well, I hope he is just doing it for a publicity stunt. I would like to see him continue for at least another 20 years!!! haa... Yeah, he is one of the most entertaining host. I admire his extremely quick witted thinking with humour!!

He is one of the reason I like to watch Guess Guess Guess and Shi Zi Lu Kuo!!!

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009

Liverpool 3-0 Bolton

Liverpool 3-0 Bolton. Another wonderful effort and goals by KEANE and TEAM again!!! :)

The goal by Reira is rather tricky and skillful!!!

The 1st goal by KEANE is again his typical run and sublime goal. He let the ball run.. and rocket it to the top corner! An absolutely fantastic strike.

The 2nd goal is an great determination run and understanding from the Keeper pass to the goal. It all require tremoudous energy run and cool thinking from Alonso-Benayoun-Keane. Lovely counter-attack in 10sec. :)

The cool-headed Alonso started his run from his own half. He run and look up. A pass to his right to Benayoun who deliver a first-touch-with-well-weighted pass across the goal mouth. Another excellent run and tap-in by KEANE. A 10sec team effort and goal.

Holiday Camp 2008

Yesterday, I had just came back from the Holiday Camp 2008. It is a 3 weeks holiday of full board and lodging. Some of us were caught with a surprise: A 22hours of get-away picnic in the forest!! Hee.. .. And I am surprise with my IPPT result! 5 points for every station, except SBJ (3 points). I thought I may struggle with my Sit-Up as well!! Hopefully, I could pass the test every year! :)

Well, over the holiday, I also caught Channel 5's Don't Forget The Lyrics. Ooh.. it is such a boring program!!! And did I mention that it's a long winded program too?? Once the contestant had confirmed the fill-in-the-blanks lyrics, he/she had to sing and repeat the song all over again! Imagine, we had to endure the contestant from repeating singing the songs after songs! Why can't they just go straight to the point of the answer goes Green or Red? And it didn't help that the host is rather bored to watch and the contestant keep blah blah blah... :P . Well, perhaps I had already watched the Taiwanese's version, which is far more superior in quality: be it the host or the contestants' entertainment, energy and fun element! Chl 5's Lyrics is a pale comparions to the Taiwan's lyrics game show.

After I had came home on yesterday mid-afternoon, I unpack abit and sleep for 1-2 hrs. After dinner, I rest for a while, and back to sleep again.... Hee.. I miss my comfy pillow and cozy quilt.

And of coz, during my 3 weeks holiday... I miss my dear :)

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.

Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool, 08/09

Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool

Finally, a win had ended Chelsea's 86 home game league record, since February 2004.
At last, the crafty Xabi Alonso had netted a goal.

I had always admire the gentlemen-looking Alonso in his small-built-yet-agressiveness, tackling, passing and ambitious shot (even from the halfway line!!). I hope Alonso would continue to stay at Anfield throughout his career :)

From this match, one could witness the reslience Liverpool against the Blue. The Reds show discipline and organise at the back. The whole team fight together against wave, after wave of Lampard and Co's attack. Well, Reira, the new Liverpool signing, is a tall and strong player. Althought he is no flying winger, he is a hardworking and clever player and added a more balance to the left side. This is a Liverpool side who have more players(Agger, Aurelio, Alonso, Mascherano, Reira, Gerrard, Keane and Torres) rather comfortable with the ball than the past seasons team. But Liverpool could still be improve... much more :).

I am sure many Anfield's fans are very happy to have recorded wins against Manchester United and Chelsea in this season! Finally two consecutive win against the Big Brothers. Hee... .. I suppose many EPL fans are surprise that Liverpool had and could pull off two resilience triumph :).

Liverpool put on another spirited fight. A win against the mighty Blues.
Another great teamwork and spirit from the Kops :)

My 1st Liverpool Jersey :)

I have finally got hold of a Liverpool Jersey :)

It is the Anfield 2007/2008 Home Jersey.

Thank you, my dear :)

Piano - Tong Hua... or Yue Ting?

Two days ago, I went for a short-jog... then i proceed to climb the staircase (training for my quest of Vertical Marathon 2008). Upon reaching level 9th, I heard someone playing the piano... .. it's Tong Hua (a Chinese song by Guang Liang). The piano play had distracted my attention. Suddenly, my mental tiredness seem to have eased alot.. haa... :) Anyway, as this is my last repetition of staircase training, I stop at the floor. I wana heard more of the piano. I kinda like the song and like it been played so beautifully by a piano.

As I am curious, I tried to trace the piano... from which house. Haa.... I walk towards the music.. the house. I look inside the house, not a single soul. Then I look again, yeah, I saw someone playing on a piano. Oh, it's a small girl playing the Tong Hua. I look for a while, then I back off... haa... if not the small kid may think I am a Bad Guy standing at her door! Well, I just linger around and listen more attentively for a while more... then I realise, the music is been played at a rather high tempo... and some parts is not as smooth. But, overall, I still enjoy the music :). Well, at least she still can play a piano, I can't.

Btw, come to think of that music again... I wonder is it Tong Hua or Yue Ting? Haa... sometimes I just get confuse over this two songs :p