Dubbed as the most anticipated holiday and the most exciting vacation ever, my Gold Coast experience is coming up your way here soon. With pristine white beaches and breathtaking views to jaw-dropping rides and thrilling, heart-stopping sensation, there is just so much to offer!
" We were warned. Who will be left behind? " " The moment we stop fighting for each other, that's the moment we lose our humanity. " - 2012
When i saw the trailer months ago, i said to myself, "This is a movie i must watch in the cinema after my exams!" Despite the fact that many people should be having the 'Twilight' fever now and i should be watching the'New Moon' instead, honestly, i'm not a fan of the Twilight series at all.
2012 was phenomenal- no doubt. It is the BEST DISASTER movie ever produced! Rich with computer effects, this movie actually brought up the question on our humanity- and that was when i broke down in the cinema!
John Cusack.
And his family.
The movie started with much development on the plot and the coming of the disaster. Sharing the scientific research on the end of the world was, to me, rather scary. Although i told myself that this is just a fictional movie made for entertainment, the information made it seemed so real.
Effects...
So much water.
Since it's a disaster movie, you sort of know and predict the ending. There weren't any twists in the plot, just more and more complications. The cast in this movie is great, though they were unfamiliar to me. But the strength on this movie lies on the script- apart from its brilliant effects. I had never shed a tear in the cinema since the Lion King and this movie, surprisingly, made my eyes red! Seriously! The most touching moment was in the last thirty minutes of the show. How some people could be so selfish for survival, that they forget the humanity in us. How the family bonds and ties solidifies and sacrifices for one another. Before i entered the cinema, i told my mum, sister, brother and aunt that this movie is just for us to enjoy the computer effects. I left feeling so 'cheated'. I cannot say further. Go watch it! Go! It was still full when i went two weeks after the opening.
The feeling of feeling hopeless and helpless in this mega-movie! Pictures from RottenTomatoes.
Alright, time for small-screen now. I watched the Superstars of Dance finale and its a dance show worth watching! International stage from various countries compete in this competition. My favourite for the Group was the Irish team but they did not make it into the finals. Winner was team US and they were deserving champions!
Just starting is the Biggest Loser Asia and i find this a good reality movie. Whether or not you win the cash prize, you are already a step to being a winner in your life. A healthier you is the priceless win for the contestant. Way to go!
2012- a time for miracles to happen? wc09 is blown away... and the Avatar is next on his watch list!
" You can use the make-up when you feel that there is no need to wear one. " -Desperate Housewives
Finally, this season is over! What was it like to feel as a first year student? What is the taste of the undergraduate life? Definitely, the feeling was not bad and not good either, it's just different. Not only that we are a sem-senior, we need to act like a sem-senior. I am not going to ponder and dwell on my examinations- they were a real challenge, instead, i look forward to the two months break that i had patiently anticipated since the beginning of the exam fever.
Before that, let me express my dissatisfaction.
A R R R R G G G G H H H H !!!!!!!!!
Alright, now i feel better (the final paper was the killer).
Holiday mood! I love the holidays, what more with the festive season coming up soon. Why 'the proposal'? I have just watched the movie by Sandra B and Ryan R and i liked it. It's fun and entertaining. Although it doesn't pack a punch, it is hilarious and interesting to see the on-screen chemistry. It may be somehow predictable, given it's a romantic comedy flick, but overall, a nice watch for the weekend.
This is titled 'the proposal' also because of the holidays. Particularly, my proposal during the holidays, what i plan to do or achieve. For sure, reading is in my list and so is writing- i have one underway. I'm planning a mega-project but i'm not sure if it's approved yet. I'll be watching movies like nobody's business- 2012, New Moon and the Avatar...! I'll be shopping for Christmas and a collection of photographs for the next installment of Merry X'mas post. I'll be doing a music survey of 2009. And the most anticipated is the vacation to places- i'm not revealing where or when yet, so be ready.
More is yet to come, i believe. And i'm ready for it. Bye bye Season 3, wc09 is packing for back and see you in KL!
Boomerang. A weapon aborigines used in Australia is a weapon that returns after it's thrown, a recreational sport in the present time. I remember the good old times when i play boomerang with Jian and Jimi in the field near my house, and how challenging it was to make it come back to us. It's not just as simple as to throw them as you like and wished for it to return to you. It requires proper technique and practice. Boomerang. How ironic, i have thrown a boomerang. And now, it was the boomerang who had thrown me into a thrilling time.
I'm talking about the Boomerang ride in the Bukit Merah Laketown Waterpark- personally the best ride in the wetland.
Before i dwell longer on the fun-tastic day trip to Bukit Merah Laketown, my final examinations are drawing near. Tension, and this is the sole reason why i had been off-blogging lately. Time constraint had let me to ignore blogging and focus on finishing my other vital assignments- Academic Writing and Peer Group Counseling, to name a few. So, i had to concentrate on them and some tests that sprung around the same time. Time is not like a boomerang; once its thrown, it's never coming back.
Sometimes, in uni, i feel down. I have this inner self that tells me what i put in as effort will produce its result, as the saying goes hard work pays off. And sometimes the 'other' self tells me that there is no use to study so hard, because when it comes, you cannot answer them either, although you have studied. So why put the unnecessary stress? You can never be satisfied with what you get and get discouraged when it turns the opposite way. Like a boomerang, it backfires. Despite so, i always believe in trying. Attempt my best and give it my all when the time comes. No matter the results, the thing that satisfies me is that i have tried my best, or die trying.
To escape from all these stress, the Octoberfest and English Carnival of English Language Club committees organized Appreciation Day in Bukit Merah Laketown and it was an ideal getaway personally. It was held on Sunday, 1st November- what a way to welcome November. Of 3 Kancils' and a MyVi, we drove an hour and a half to our desired destination.
There are many activities to do in Bukit Merah, namely, the Waterpark, Ecopark, Orang Utan Island and Hunted Valley. I had wanted to bid 'hello' to the Orang Utans in the island and pat animals on their back in the Ecopark, but instead, we entered the Waterpark. It was splendid.
The group...
... making waves.
Posing with the float and slides as backdrop.
Try not to compare the attractions here to Sunway Lagoon. To me, the Sunway Lagoon rides are more thrilling than those here, with the exception of the Boomerang.
What is it with the Boomerang?
It's my favourite ride in this wetland- i say it again. We climbed up the stairs to about three stories high, get on the float provided by the people-in-charge, and off we slid down. That's when we feel like our heart comes ripping off our body. We felt the sensation of the wind brushing through our skin as we move at almost 80 degrees vertical down! Boomerang, the one-ride you must try if you're there (unless you have a weak heart)!
Help! Titanic's sinking!
Don't mess with the croc!
The best photograph of the day. Sometimes, i feel like jumping in the water!
It was exhausting being in the Waterpark for nearly three hours. We had our lunch in Bubble- what an interesting name for a coffee house. While we were having our lunch, we pitied those who had just entered. It had begun to rain heavily and we were lucky to have such fine weather during our time in there.
Note to self: never to spend money on a ghost house- unless it is really, really, really well worth it. I had been to several paid ghost houses and they were rather disappointing. It is always the darkness and the fear of something will pop out that scares us. Full stop.
After much fun, we left the place and arrived uni around seven in the evening. It was announced that there will be a power electricity cut on Sunday but there wasn't any. What a relieve. Fun time over, return to hit the books.
Boomerang. It's more than just a weapon, it's an attraction. It's more than a noun, it's a verb. wc09, is spinning.
" Nobody wins when everyone's losing, it's like one step forward and two steps back, no matter what i do you're always mad. " - Not Meant To Be, Theory of a Dead man
It is Wednesday. Busy as i am, i desire to complete this post of the previous week. Due to the events, my time was schedule-packed and it was a serious juggle between studying for the test and quizzes with the Octoberfest, a major ELC event this semester. Nonetheless, they were successful and i pray for the best is yet to come.
Opening Ceremony on Monday night followed by The Strongest Link competition. I should have joined the competition- the elimination rounds were simple. But as it went on, i saw myself falling short to the more difficult questions.
Octoberfest is actually an event comprising of 3 sub-events: the Strongest Link, the Max-X Chocolate and the Scribes Showcase. This figure consisting of all, greeted guests from the first night on.
An unfinished pyramid of golden balls waiting for completion.
Officiating the event was our beloved Rector who placed the peak of the pyramid.
I was the Assistant Project Manager for the Scribes Showcase and it was held on Wednesday night. All in all, it was a show to remember and the experience in these events were amazing.
Over the weekend, it was Deepavali, the festival of lights! I enjoy looking at the decors for the celebration.
In KDE...
Happy Diwali, everyone!
Deepavali equates to good food too. Oh, i love to eat!
Auntie M makes the best prawn sambal i have ever tasted. Mix them with the rice, my mouth are already salivating.
Thanks to my friends for the gift, this is me and my traditional Indian shirt- currently my wallpaper.
Even the host's pet was up to the celebration. Don't you think it looks adorable?
Visited Nara later and it was nice catching up. And continued to Mr M house for another Deepavali house visiting.
Pre-birthday celebration for my dad. It was great, previously known as Roadhouse Grill to the Marciano's. My main course was scrumptious.
Dad looking unprepared in front of his main course. The decor of the restaurant is amazing- so ranch-feel and the wild wild west!
Since my uni can access to YouTube, try listening to these:
Not Meant To Be
Love Story meets Viva La Vida
Rush rush... wc09 got to go for classes now! Enjoying listening, reading, eating, and living!
" Help the client to help themselves. " - the Concept of Helping
Back to being in the hectic life of a student. At the moment, i'm very busy with events, assignments, quizzes, projects and test. These, as usual, build up to stress. But what drives me is the knowledge i acquire from these little things, and the weekend i'm looking forward so much. Thus, this post, cliche as it sounds, but i will let the photographs do the talking.
Looking sharp is me, and my graduation certificate from the Foundation year.
While waiting for our turns...
... we took photographs to kill the time.
Graduated with CGPA 4.0. Surprised to see my picture in the front.
More and more photographs.
Taking picture with extra lighting effect.
Deepavali and Indian Cultural Night 09. Second time attending this. Grand!
A and I, after-ceremony.
Don't you think they look stunning in their saree?
Field trip. Listening attentively to Dr C for notes to note.
Got the 'feel'.
Objective was to study rocks. We did and it was interesting.
After the study part in the field trip, it was holidaying in Cameron Highlands that we looked forward to.
I had a lovely steamboat lunch, the best thing to eat up there.
Strolling along the lanes in Brinchang.
Interesting shot.
MARDI is a beautiful place to visit. Greeting us at the entrance is the British Garden!
The landscape is breath-taking.
Rich in colour.
Posing.
Zooming in...
... it is an apple tree. Now, who says that apples can't be grown in Malaysia.
The weather was cooperating too. Chilly, just the way i like.
Just admire the flowers in abundance!
Cool- grapes!
Support One Malaysia? Serene surrounding, it sure was.
A scenic view in the Garden. I'm impressed.
Me and the scenic view.
Mesmerized by the landscape.
Salute to the field trip. It was splendid. Looking forward for more...
... a Cameron trip always goes with strawberries!
What a beautiful lengthy post? wc09 is thrilled over the week and now comes the busy week. No time for sleep!
John Cusack.
And his family.
Effects...
So much water.
The feeling of feeling hopeless and helpless in this mega-movie! Pictures from RottenTomatoes.
The group...
... making waves.
Posing with the float and slides as backdrop.
Help! Titanic's sinking!
Don't mess with the croc!
The best photograph of the day. Sometimes, i feel like jumping in the water!
Octoberfest is actually an event comprising of 3 sub-events: the Strongest Link, the Max-X Chocolate and the Scribes Showcase. This figure consisting of all, greeted guests from the first night on.
An unfinished pyramid of golden balls waiting for completion.
Officiating the event was our beloved Rector who placed the peak of the pyramid.
Over the weekend, it was Deepavali, the festival of lights! I enjoy looking at the decors for the celebration.
In KDE...
Happy Diwali, everyone!
Auntie M makes the best prawn sambal i have ever tasted. Mix them with the rice, my mouth are already salivating.
Thanks to my friends for the gift, this is me and my traditional Indian shirt- currently my wallpaper.
Even the host's pet was up to the celebration. Don't you think it looks adorable?
Pre-birthday celebration for my dad. It was great, previously known as Roadhouse Grill to the Marciano's. My main course was scrumptious.
Dad looking unprepared in front of his main course. The decor of the restaurant is amazing- so ranch-feel and the wild wild west!
Looking sharp is me, and my graduation certificate from the Foundation year.
While waiting for our turns...
... we took photographs to kill the time.
Graduated with CGPA 4.0. Surprised to see my picture in the front.
More and more photographs.
Taking picture with extra lighting effect.
Deepavali and Indian Cultural Night 09. Second time attending this. Grand!
A and I, after-ceremony.
Don't you think they look stunning in their saree?
Field trip. Listening attentively to Dr C for notes to note.
Got the 'feel'.
Objective was to study rocks. We did and it was interesting.
After the study part in the field trip, it was holidaying in Cameron Highlands that we looked forward to.
I had a lovely steamboat lunch, the best thing to eat up there.
Strolling along the lanes in Brinchang.
Interesting shot.
MARDI is a beautiful place to visit. Greeting us at the entrance is the British Garden!
The landscape is breath-taking.
Rich in colour.
Posing.
Zooming in...
... it is an apple tree. Now, who says that apples can't be grown in Malaysia.
The weather was cooperating too. Chilly, just the way i like.
Just admire the flowers in abundance!
Cool- grapes!
Support One Malaysia? Serene surrounding, it sure was.
A scenic view in the Garden. I'm impressed.
Me and the scenic view.
Mesmerized by the landscape.
Salute to the field trip. It was splendid. Looking forward for more...
... a Cameron trip always goes with strawberries!