I watch movies that don't need a lot of brain power. I like watching such movies because I find myself being a sentimental cow who is easily affected by things I see, even if it's reel. That's why I've been taking the longest time ever to watch "My sister's keeper" or even "Jennifer's body" (cuz I'm a scaredy-cat). Two movies I watched last week were "Year One" and "Coraline".
"Year One" was lame. But I guess it's expected from the trailer.
"Coraline" was okay. I love the start. But I don't understand where the "other mother" got her powers from. And why is she a spider? And why did she suck up the lives of all those other kids? And if she gets her powers from these kids by drawing them into her lair, then why did she need them to love her? Is it cuz only after they love her can she sew buttons on their eyes and then the deal is sealed? And if the old lady owning the house knows that her sister was stolen from that house, then why did she still allow a family with a kid to move in? And the part where Coraline had to find the other eyes of the kids was like a game show and the eyes were not even in the least bit realistic.
I know I will be stuck with lacklustre movie reviews unless I challenge myself to watch movies with more substance, but I'm not adventurous.
Focus group sessions tomorrow. Hope everything doesn't falls apart.
I did my hair on Tuesday. But I don't like it. So, what else is new?
Love is but another word for companionship. Cuz we are all afraid to die alone, ain't it true?
weiwei blogged at 2:18 PM
A big thank you to Hui for coming down to help with my FYP! Thank you, thank you, thank you! =D
Watched "The Blue Mansion" with Hui on Saturday. The whole theatre was empty except for us and it was already a 12.20pm show. Guess people don't wake up too early on a Saturday. I enjoyed the alone screening cuz we could talk as loudly as we wanted to. I wonder what happens to movies that have no one in the theatres. Do they end up not being played? Cuz it would be a waste to play them if no one was there watching. I don't know why such things bother me, but they do.
"The Blue Mansion" had a good start, I think. There was a substantial plot, suspense, witty dialogue and wonderful acting (Neo Swee Lin really lost a whole lot of weight and Tan Kheng Hua is still as hot as ever). However towards the middle it sort of fizzled. I think it tried to flesh out too many characters, but ended up being a "master of none". And the ending as Hui said, was a bit contrived. It didn't really seemed logical. But I'm proud that a local flick can manage what seems like a very driven piece not meant to be a political statement nor a flick targeted at the hokkien-spouting masses (though Hui and I are part of the hokkien-spouting masses. haha.). And I'm so sad that there was no happy ending for Adrian Pang's character. Poor thing. Going to die of lung cancer.
Celebrated CY's birthday at JP. Made him walk around JP for more than 1/2 an hour looking for all of us (who were individually "hidden" at different parts of JP) and then "surprised" him with a little cake, a lighted candle and a Happy Birthday song at New York New York. I don't know if it's really a surprise cuz he didn't look too surprised, just embarrassed. JP's New York New York really rocks! I don't understand why the menu looks totally different from Heartland Mall's. Happy Birthday CY! Because of CY's birthday celebrations at JP, I'm now back in hall. So no potato gratin. Haha.
Still finding focus group volunteers. Take pity on me and help!
weiwei blogged at 12:23 AM
I'm sitting in my room, taking a break from all the madness that has ensued over FYP, COM432, Astro and trainings. My break consists of online shopping, blogging, playing sorority life (i know it's mindless clicking) and figuring out if so and so has broken up with so and so. I'm such a gossip, I know.
Last Friday, I went New York New York at Heartland Mall (I wanted to eat Mao Shan Wang ice cream at Ice Edge Cafe instead lor).
Look, Chilli and chilli.
Our order: Meat platter for 2.
This was from Manhatten Fish Market. Seafood Platter for 2.
This is precisely why I have to TRY (keyword here is try) to exercise everyday. This is why people say love makes you grow fat. My fat love is kindof late, cuz some person is more inclined to spend on food nowadays. I didn't go to the gym today cuz it was pouring. And I think there is something not very nice about taking an umbrella and wearing your fbts and hall tee and sports shoes and going to the gym. I don't know. Maybe it's just an excuse.
Durian Puffs from 3 weeks ago.
Shepard's pie from a month ago. The colour is not good. In the end I went to bake it a whole lot more to get a better crust colour. But it tastes good! And that's all that matters.
2 weeks ago was a hol, so never cook.
Last week was studying for Astro day, so also never cook.
Maybe this week can try Hui's new recipe. Potato Gratin. Shall buy giant hotdogs to go along. =)
Next Monday, cannot cook. Cuz have focus group. Speaking of which, please please please help me ask your mothers, sisters, friends, sisters-in-law, cousins, colleagues (Female and 25 & above) to help me in my focus group. Participants get $10 Isetan vouchers each. Refreshments (Subway & Nutrisoy) provided. Just 1 hour of your time only.
Slots below: Monday, 9/11: 7 - 8pm.
Monday, 9/11: 8.30 - 9.30pm.
Wednesday, 11/11: 7 - 8pm.
Wednesday, 11/11: 8.30pm - 9.30pm.
Spread the word!
Oh, and studying Astro is so thought-provoking. I just kept thinking of how the world will end, and that the end is bleak and near. And whether there is life on other planets. Blah Blah Blah. Studying Astro is so depressing. =( Even though it won't affect me, it's still disturbing that the Earth won't last forever. Well, the good thing is that we have about 5.6billion years or so left. The bad news is that the Earth might end sooner what with how we are polluting it.
weiwei blogged at 6:25 PM
I love movies with food. I think it shows how real life should be, with real people eating real food and so on. And not model types who don't eat. Watched "Julie and Julia"and "Cloudy with Meatballs" over the long weekend. I LOVE "Cloudy with Meatballs" for its quirky characters (I LOVE THE police man guy and the inventor's dad. Dig those eyebrows). And the movie made me hungry. =D
I heard good raves about "Julie & Julia" so I went to catch it. Was alright. But not spectacular, cuz it's just about their lives. But I'm glad they made normal life attractive enough to watch and true love... they made me believe in the notion of true love, cuz the movie was based on a true story.
Unhappily enough, I read in CLEO that Julie Powell, the author of Julie & Julia, the book...she went and start an affair. So much for her husband being "the butter to her bread". Disillusioned. Guess that's life, no such thing as true love, just companionship for however long you can stand each other or until you find someone else. Haha.
weiwei blogged at 10:44 AM
What I dislike about myself1.) I have huge ass thighs. I don't blame Cedar anymore. It's not Cedar's fault that I sat down after every jog in the past, causing blood circulation to all move to my bum and result in expansion. =(
2.) I talk too much. I don't think before I talk, really. I'm terribly tactless and dumb. The scrabble peeps will attest to that, especially when I ask if "wed" is a word. -_-"
3.) I have the second flattest nose in the world after my mother.
4.) I have gigantic pores.
5.) I have big feet which makes it a problem and a pain to wear pretty shoes.
6.) I am easily contented. What's the point of being too ambitious?
7.) I don't score well in school.
8.) I have fat fingers. Hell, I think my fingers are fatter than JW's.
9.) I do not have a talent. Everybody has a talent, I'm just wasting my life away. Why can't I play a sport very well, or draw very well or something?
10.) I am not good at tech stuff. Why can't I be good at videos, websites, photoshop, blah blah? It would be useful. And I get bored learning such stuff. Damn.
And before you think I'm crazy and depressed, I'm not. There is much in my life to be thankful for, but I just felt like making a list. Bye.
weiwei blogged at 2:47 PM
Just like the Pretty Tuff programme, I started going to the gym only this year, well just this week actually. I have no idea why I don't make full use of my NTU fees. I just do cardio exercises. I didn't really dare to use the toning machinery cuz there are usually too many buff guys crowding around those areas. Hardly any girls really, except when the canoe polo or dragon boating or kayaking girls come and train. But I think the gym is a good alternative to the pool after 5pm (when the lanes become horizontal). Maybe when I start working in future, I will be a gym rat during lunch or after work. =) Like Min say, as we grow older, we must really start taking care of ourselves or we WILL balloon.
This week, we watched G-Force. I know lots of people probably think the movie is lame. And I definitely do not think it's worth paying for as a movie. But it's a likeable show with cute hamsters. Haha.
weiwei blogged at 1:09 PM
I don't really have good photos. Sorry, but recipe just for Hui and whoever who wants to make these.
Puffs:
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margerine
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Baking cups (can use those for muffins)
Filling:
Durian (I bought 3 boxes for the price of $10)
Whipped cream (1/2 the amount of durian)
Should be able to make 12 puffs. But I baked twice, cuz I had too much durian. So, the durian can fit into 24 puffs.
Preheat oven to 220degree celsius (this is what I used lahz, you guys have to trial and error, different ovens have different settings).
For puffs, in small saucepan combine water, butter and salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add flour all at once. Stir mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon for about one minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms into a ball. Remove from heat; place dough into bowl and add eggs one at a time and mix until smooth and very thick. Using slightly mounded tablespoon, scoop batter into baking cups. Bake 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from oven and make a small cut into side of each puff to release excess steam.
For filling, combine cream and durian. Mix the durian flesh, which has been removed from the seeds, with the whipped cream. You can do this while the puffs are baking. Chill mixture.
When the puffs are done, I just spooned the filling into the puffs. But, some people use pastry bags.
Best served refrigerated and topped with icing sugar.
Does anybody want to do chair yoga? Message me by today.
weiwei blogged at 10:05 AM
