Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Geisha Bore

Rumors said that Memoirs of A Geisha stirred up some controversial issues, especially in Mainland China. But this was one story that was so enlightening. One that told us of a story so rare most of us have never heard before. I was introduced to this book by Mr. Hans and Miss. Virjun. Initially I thought "Oh, this one's gonna be such a BORING novel, ain't reading it..." But since so many people read it and reckoned that it's good, I thought it was time I lay my eyes on it.
And I was proven wrong. It was indeed a magnificent read. Arthur Golden managed to capture every single information about the life of a Geisha and I thought I admired his work. The brilliant number of years he took to gather information from his research all the way across the Pacific Ocean. Interviewing real Geisha and understanding their lives. Absorbing the considerable amount of information and penning on a novel as though he himself was a Geisha. Impressive. Never mistaken a Geisha as a prostitute though they do sell their mizuage (chastity).
And so you might think that the movie would be quite on par as compared to the book itself. However, NO. The movie did not explain thoroughly the meaning behind every movement and hell no did they capture any emotions as well. I was left pondering on the characters' parts. There were just too many changes. I totally did not adapt to the movie as well as I did to the book. Whatever questions you have will be answered in the book.
Well, for those who have not watched, I reckon you shouldn't. No spoilers here. But even the movie itself does not show the spoiler. Plus, Sayuri had a better ending than what the movie has shown. Tsk Tsk.

My Rating: 5.5/10.

Some random snapshots...



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Thursday, January 12, 2006

Turbulence

Okay, today we declare vacation for ourselves, cause classes are off! YAY! The night now is consummately quiet that I can hear whizzings in my ears. I'm still wondering about the source of that kinda sound... The weather's turning chilly, making me as somnolent as ever. But that didn't stop me from going out on a date with meine MaMa. Today, something so funny happened that I almost peed in my pants. We were on the train. The train was considerably empty before reaching Tanah Merah. And so when the doors glided sideways, people came charging in as though they were being chased by some monsters. Halfway through, some random person let out the most blustering fart I've ever heard in my entire life. Oh my goodness. It wasn't just once. It was THRICE! Can you actually imagine someone farting consecutively, "PROOT PROOT PRRROOOT", in public?? I CAN'T. But believe it or not, it happened. And it wasn't some gracious fart that ends on the right note. It was kinda wet sounding, with intensity, and WOO!, really overwhelming. Diffusion occurred within seconds and the cabin reeked of fart. I was clutching on to a copy of 'HOT' on the page about X'tina ripping off her nipple piercing and trying my best not to burst. When I turned to look at my mum, her face was already red and she was chortling silently. The fact that someone were to break wind in a cabin filled with passengers just made the situation so hilarious. This boy who sat at the opposite row exclaimed to the woman beside him who was probably his mum, "Wei She Muo Zhe Muo Chou?" (Why is it so smelly) , and then fanned his nose. If I was right, the man who sat 2 seats away from me, was the ultimate bomber. Because he was holding on to his umbrella with one hand and the other rested around his abdomen. Thinking bout it really makes me laugh... These few days I've been hearing farts from everywhere. I was in one of the toilets in J8 yesterday and was unrinating in one of the stalls when someone from next door boomed the bowl. He then ended his mission with multiple farts that was so versatile it can actually go in tune with (Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti DO), before flushing. My Gawd! GROSS.

Well, I just don't get it. If one is so reluctant to serve, why work? Never get anything from Estee Lauder at Bugis Junction. The service is APPALLING. Meine MaMa simply asked "Can you show me the powders for a darker skin tone?" This salesgirl was like "Neh, all over there lor. But I see your skin quite dark, I don't think any type will suit your skin." Like HALLO. First, she has a tag that says "Beauty Adviser", but no one needs her advice because from head to toe, she doesn't look attractive, at ALL. Second, the tag that hung around her flattened chest should instead be read as "Sales Person". Third, she should go for some etiquette courses and learn how to SERVE WITH R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Forth, she thinks its so funny to lie to my mum that she doesn't apply powder when her face looked grotesquely WHITE. Fifth, she's a BIATCH. So I told my mum not to buy and before walking away, I told her "I do not like your attitude." She gave me that I-have-low-literacy-and-I-do-not-understand-English-can-you-please-explain-what-you-just-said expression. Let me tell you, that was priceless.
And so we walked to the Christian Dior counter and went home with the cosmetics that meine MaMa wants. The service there was zillion times better.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Bangers & Mash

The weeks seem to be speeding by. I finished my midterms and finals are just a month away. The novelty of being back in school has certainly worn off and I've been rather exhausted recently. I'm looking quite forward to CNY. The last paper sucked big hotdogs, as a gigantic "F" was literally flashing before my eyes while I was halfway through. Urgh. What else to expect but a re-test.
Yesterday, we were forced to evacuate the library as it was just too cold for comfort. Making our way to the atrium was a right choice because we had our mirthful moments when the topic of the day was on one of the occupants of the next table. Though I've seen her a couple of times in campus, this was the first to see her outrageously dressed. Clad in a garish red tee, matched with an unambiguously scantified skirt (Gosh, she doesn't even have ethereal legs to show off... more like over-sized drumsticks) , silvery loopy earrings and spiked-up hair that actually resembles the infamous Dragonball, it's really absurd. Just too comical. And BoBo was making facetious remarks that could have caused us to suffer from a laughing euthanasia. Her mouth just wouldn't stop, whether it was for the purpose of consumption or speech. Her uproarious laughter almost blasted our ears off. OUCH! Later, she walked away and BoBo even placed a bet with me that she went to get more food. LOL! No one won the bet as she did not return for a long time. So we thought she might have resorted to dining in one of the canteens so that her invaluable food wouldn't get wet. Altogether, she made our day.
Went downtown for dinner after the monstrous paper with Jen, Teresa, Balcony, Lin, Edmund and Shan. Dined at CoffeeClub and the crowd just wouldn't stop flowing in. Got ourselves a cosy corner eventually. We blended ourselves with the human cacophony in the restaurant. Food was served very soon. The very moment I poked my fork into the porky sausage, the cheese ejaculated and bitty chunks of cheese sprayed all over the table. Initially, I thought no one noticed until Miss Balcony exclaimed, "Khong! What's that on your hair??" And I was like "Oh SHIT!" Yes, it was the cheese from that porky cheese sausage. OMG, that was so embarrassing yet hysterical. I just couldn't stop laughing. MY GOODNESS!!!
The state of euphoria I'm in now is at an all-time HIGH!

P.S. I love Strawberry Romanoff.

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Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Snap Scratch of the day


Look, we're totally done with Paris. But this babe just wouldn't give up. It's really NOT that surprising to see her flaunting her fatuous self in the public... including scratching her crotch... cause' that's really Hiltonesque... Rather, that's GAWD-DAMN DISGUSTING! O' SHAME!
Well, perhaps it's just too LOOSE that some sea creatures might have made their way in... You know what I'm talkin' bout. ITCHY SCRATCHAY!

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Sunday, January 01, 2006

Gutes Neues Jahr!


It's 2006! 2005's gone. It was a pleasant year. New Year's Resolutions? Nah. That's not my thang. I stopped making New Year's Resolutions years ago. Before then, I would make gratifying resolutions, convincing myself that I was serious about keeping them, and then break every damned one, usually before the end of January... It SUCKS.
So, I've learned to live every second of my life trying to be a better person. To live each day to its fullest. And then purge negativity in every aspect possibly. Wishes are all I make throughout. Resolutions always lead to lamentable confessions. Forget the past, look ahead at the long and winding road. Let's walk the journey with pride.
Anyways, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!

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