Thursday, October 27, 2011

Spent a really relaxing day yesterday, lazing @ home watching movies..

Watched True Legend, Fast 5, The Fast & the Furious:Tokyo Drift, for the umpteenth time!

LOL!

True Legend is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung.

Martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, returns to film directing for the first time since 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer.

Fast Five (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 5 or Fast & Furious 5: Rio Heist) is a 2011 action film written by Chris Morgan and directed by Justin Lin.

It is the fifth installment in the Fast and the Furious film series. It was released first in Australia on April 20, 2011, and then in the United States on April 29, 2011.

Fast Five follows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) as they plan a heist to steal $100 million from corrupt businessman Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida) while being pursued for arrest by U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson).

When developing Fast Five, Universal Studios deliberately departed from the street racing theme prevalent in previous films in the series, to transform the franchise into a heist action series involving cars. By doing so, they hoped to attract wider audiences that might otherwise be put off by a heavy emphasis on cars and car culture.

Fast Five is considered the transitional film in the series, featuring only one car race and giving more attention to action set pieces such as gun fights, brawls and the heist of $100 million. The production mounted a comprehensive marketing campaign, marketing the film through social media, virtual games, cinema chains, automobile manufacturers and at NASCAR races.

Fast Five achieved financial success, breaking box office records for the highest-grossing April opening weekend and the second highest spring opening weekend.

It surpassed Fast & Furious (2009) to become the highest-grossing film in the franchise and overtook Rio to become the highest-grossing film of 2011, holding this title for fifteen days before being replaced by Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Fast Five has grossed over $625 million worldwide, making it number 55 on the all-time worldwide list of highest-grossing films, in unadjusted dollars.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 street racing action film directed by Justin Lin.

It is the third installment in the The Fast and the Furious film series and currently the sixth in terms of series chronology (if this film is not ignored).

The film, featuring an all-new cast, was shot in Tokyo, Ulan Bator and parts of Los Angeles, the latter often covered with props and lights to create the illusion of the Tokyo style. While Paul Walker is not in the film, Vin Diesel reprises his role as Dominic Toretto in a cameo appearance.

Dinners!

Together with the boys, we met up with Mabel Eva & Joshua for dinner @ Kungfu Paradise last Saturday evening..

It was our first time dining there & I must say that the food & the ambience was not bad at all.. (^_^)

Also met up with my best buddies - Sharon, Seng Yan & Juliana @ TCC, The Gallery, Circular Road, on Monday evening! (^_^)

(I drove there, keeping my fingers crossed if there was any parking space available nearby & thank God there was!!!)

We had an awesome time! (^_^)

While we were there, we also had dinner & celebrated our dearest Sharon's birthday in advance! (^_^)

Sunday, October 23, 2011

I've been driving the car more often these days & I must admit that it feels so good to drive on roads where there are few cars & the breeze blowing in my hair.. (^_^)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Random Pics this week...

On Tuesday, one of my customers - Yum Cha Restaurant, located @ Trengganu Street, Chinatown, treated me to their super delicious signature egg tarts!

Yum yum! (^_^)

On Wednesday, I drank this..

Another brand of Bubble Tea I stumbled upon @ Raffles Place..

What a name! LOL!

Mabel Eva bought me this this week..

Doraemon PJs!!! LOL!

And lastly... Guess what?!

OMG!!! I got so excited when I spotted this @ a car showroom yesterday!

The ever-famous Time Machine from Back To The Future!!! The DeLorean!!! (^_^)

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

I cried while watching this... :_(

http://video.ak.fbcdn.net/cfs-ak-snc4/70147/657/162046020481310_29362.mp4?oh=70ab9afee1d97bfca5a8a4a58b8980a1&oe=4E9E3800&__gda__=1318991872_a3140dcb8bf0d95ac4e10de3e60a261e

8 Month Old Deaf Baby Hears his Mother for the First Time

This will absolutely melt your heart! With the aid of a cochlear implant, this baby hears his mother's voice for the very first time. His reaction will touch you - what an amazing moment between mother and baby. Praise God.

http://www.godvine.com/8-Month-Old-Deaf-Baby-Hears-his-Mother-for-the-First-Time-725.html

My 4 day long weekend is over so soon.. : /

It was a long weekend for me as I was on leave on Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th..

Yeah.. Spent lots of time with the boys during the weekend.. (^_^)

Here's 2 snapshots I took of them while they were playing in their playroom & they were unaware of me taking photos, of course..

(Above) I spotted Jonathan Ezra teaching Doraemon & McDull the pig how to play TV games! LOL!

So cute! (^_^)

(Above) I cooked this on Saturday..

My special recipe of Fried Rice!

I threw in lots of ingredients for this dish.. Fried rice with egg, Chinese sausages, Honey Baked Ham with herbs, carrots, green peas, long beans, sweet corn, with cheese toppings!

It was yummy & both the boys love it! (^_^)

And... after shifting into our new home for coming 2 months already...

I finally arranged for the piano movers to move my piano in yesterday!

These fellas are my heroes!

They have been my faithful companions for much more than a decade!

I've bought them since I was a teenager..

Sad to say, they have also been physically abused & slightly defaced by my 2 boys on several occasions for the past few years, especially so for poor Mr Piano who had been frequently "banged" on by Shawn Ethan for the past 2-3 years!

LOL!

Here's another pic I took of the Doraemon file I bought yesterday when I went shopping..

So kawaii neh! (^_^)

Spent a fruitful leave day of personal activities yesterday while both the boys were in school..

After spending the morning practising on my piano, I went out in the afternoon..

Went to the nearby shopping mall - Compass Point,

where I went to shop for some toiletries & household stuff, etc..

Managed to get my hair & eyebrows trimmed @ Jean Yip salon..

Went for a pedicure @ Nails by The Good Earth..

Also went to buy some sushi & snacks for the boys @ Cold Storage..

That evening, I also visited Ikea Tampines
where I bought some more storage boxes to store the boys' uncountable number of toys!

What a fruitful long weekend! (^_^)

Friday, October 14, 2011

Yesterday I rode on the new Circle Line for the very first time! Hee...... :)

Playing "Hide & Seek"..


McDull the pig trying to conceal himself inside Jonathan Ezra's toy box but atlas! Was found by him! :)

Had dinner with @ Paradise Inn 乐天客栈 @ Bedok Point on Tuesday night..

Mabel Eva treated us to dinner to celebrate all the family members' birthdays which all fall within this week! (Photo below)

Awesome!!! Way to go, Nick!!! Congratulations!!! Life without limits indeed! :)

P.S.
Yeah, I know this is not "new" news as the article's dated 9 August 2011.. But it's still not too late to congratulate him though.. :)

http://www.gospelherald.net/article/ministries/47441/life-without-limits-limbless-nick-vujicic-to-get-married.htm

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Didn't knew his life story in detailed till now!

Awesome! What an inspiring speech! What an inspiration!

An infinite thank you for all you've done; your inventions; the amazing technology you've brought to mankind & this world, changing it forever.. You will definitely be remembered..

Always..

RIP Steve Jobs..

RIP Steve Jobs.. :_(

Heard the shocking news on the radio @ 8plus am this morning.. :_(

RIP, Steve Jobs..

You're a legend..

You've made a HUGE difference in this world with the invention of the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac & many more amazing Apple products & software.. Not to forget your contribution to PIXAR animations as well..

Billions around the globe will remember you everytime they pick up their Apple products..

So will I..

The world has just lost a genius.. :_(

He's gone too soon.. :_(

Random pics.. (^_^)

(From left to right) '67 Pontiac Firebird 400.. '69 Shelby GT-500.. '72 Ford Gran Torino Sport.. the ever-famous Back to the Future Time Machine - the Delorean! :)

Was at The Moving Visuals - a film production company yesterday morning & spotted these 2 classic movie posters hung on their walls there..

Classic! (above)

4 Academy Award Nominations - Best Picture. Best Actor. Best Director. Best Screenplay!

Best Actor Oscar 1985 -William Hurt


Super Classic! (above)

Sunday, October 2, 2011

1st of October 2011 - Children's Day and also Jacqueline & Max's wedding party day! ^_^

Jonathan Ezra received so many presents from his teachers during the Children's Day party held in his playschool last Friday.. :)

Brought both Jonathan Ezra & Shawn Ethan for a bus ride to Pasir Ris yesterday!

It was their first time riding a double-decked bus & they were elated.. :)

That's the 2 little rascals @ Jacqueline & Max's wedding party held at Aranda Country Club yesterday..

My teammates & I @ Jacqueline & Max's wedding party held at Aranda Country Club! :)

That's Jacqueline, the bride, in the light pink T-shirt (above).. :)

30th of September 2011

Received the news via email on this day..

It is confirmed! Another annual increment coming up this October! :)

Awesome!

Received mid-year & year-end bonuses, performance bonuses, AWS, profit-sharing, annual increment, staff allowances & benefits, and lots more!

Awesome!

What's next? LOL.. :P

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Random pics from the weekend.. (^_^)

我炒的。。(^_^) 台灣香腸炒雞蛋。。超好吃!(^_^)

My creation.. Taiwanese sausages fried with eggs.. Very tasty! :)

Cooked these for lunch for the boys to eat last Saturday.. (I usually cook for them to eat on weekends)

Creamy chicken mushroom soup, chicken flavoured noodles, Taiwanese sausages fried with eggs, ham..

Shawn Ethan, ate & said: "Mmm.. So nice!" (^_^)

Made my day.. (^_^)

Angry Bird bedsheet for the boys!

Angry Birds!!! Wahahaha!!! :D

My breakfast - Oatmeal + Milk... Doesn't these look familiar, Sung? LOL.. :p

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Movies I've watched this week & last..

Watched these movies on DVD last weekend..

Priest (2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priest_(2011_film)

Sanctum (2011)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctum_(film)

Awesome movies~!!!

Watched Don't Be Afraid of The Dark with Ayub at WE Cinema @ Suntec City on Thursday afternoon..

Produced & written by Guillermo del Toro - the guy who gave us "Pan's Labyrinth" & "Hell Boy"

Shall not give away any spoilers here..

All I can say is it's an awesome American horror movie!!! :)

Very exciting, very thrilling & keeps one at the edge of his/her seat throughout the entire movie! :)

That's the 2 of us, waiting for the movie to start.. :p

That afternoon we also had Thai food for lunch @ Millenia Walk.. :)

Thai Phood!!! Wahahaha!!! ;D