Clash Of The Titans

After hearing much about the movie (mostly bad reviews), I have finally seen the show for myself. Mixed feelings about the show. In a sense I really enjoyed the special effects and the fighting. Yet somehow the movie did not give me the 'shiok' feeling that really good movies do. I watched it in the 2D version. My friend commented that the show was too fast paced which I agree with. Then again aren't we hard to please? Too slow, we get bored. Too fast we also have something to say. :)

But overall, considering the fact that it was only $7.50, I guess I can't complain much. But I need to emphasize again that the special effects were really good. Somehow, the movie reminds me a lot about the gospel. Zeus (God) made man. Man rebelled. Zeus' son came. Saved the world so to speak. Anyway, I think the show's worth a watch but I did hear a fair bit of complaints from the ones who watched it in 3D though. So maybe the 2D version might be better in this one, not to mention saving some $$$$$.

 

For That Hand To Hold

Guess I am in my emo mood again. So many thoughts on my mind, no answers. Then again, the answers have been the same all along. Just not willing to accept them for what they are. I think the hardest thing in life is to be stuck in a situation I have absolutely no control over. I miss J again. As the little conversations float through my mind, I am reminded again of my loss in life. A hand I so want to hold right now but nothing short of a miracle can even cause us to be even friends. At this point, who's at fault pales in comparison to the fact I need you J. Even if you are the most unreasonable person in the world, I will relent. I really will. How can I prove to you that I really like you?

Nope, I do not understand jap. Would have started to learn it if  J and I were together. But I suppose the English parts of this song pretty much sums up my feelings for now......

Monga

Caught this movie with Peiyuan last night. I was a little concerned cos the movie was gonna be close to two and a half hours long. If it was a boring show, that would have been the pits.

But the movie turned out to be decently good and watching it on a Monday evening certainly made it more worth it. I liked the way certain parts of the movie carried a fair bit of humour. That made it more light and entertaining.

I suppose from the pic above you sort of know what the show is pretty much about. For those of you who still don't get it, it's about gangsterism in a place in Taiwan called 'Monga'.

Guess the director of the movie was trying to convey the message that gangsterism is bad. But as my subconscious habit of deriving life lessons from what I watch kicked in, I realised a number of things......

1) As one of the lead actors in the show concluded as he was dying, he never quite understood what the fighting (which they, as gangsters did a lot of) was all about. I think I am like that as well. Many things I do in life, I never quite understood why I did them. Peer pressure, trying to look impressive, etc...... Whatever the reason, I never really sat down to consider my intentions of doing certain things. I suppose there are things we just need to do for practical reasons, but I believe that if I spent a little more time on why I do what I do, I would not have wasted so much time and money on things which don't really matter at all. Food for thought.

2) The same actor also gave the reason of being treated and taken care of like a brother (which the gangsters then were known for) that he joined the group. I guess we all want to belong and be loved. And that craving can lead us to do things we know ain't right. I can well relate to that. Guess we need to search for love in the right places.

Okie. These are my thoughts so far for this movie. Think it's definitely worth a watch if you do not mind the vulgarities and occasional 'bloody' scenes. Would give it a 4 star rating out of five.

How Worship Went Today

What to say? Wish I could say it went perfectly well. But no, it really did not. The Mandarin one went okay but the English sucked. It started okay but I could not tell you when it started going south. The fast songs went great. The energy was good and the congregation was latching on very well. But after that, it just did not flow. In fact, I was so busy concentrating on not making mistakes I did not notice initially that the flow was not there. I noticed Caile, the electric guitarist getting restless. In fact, I only found out later for a period of time he even walked off. Then for one of the ending songs I seemed to be straight on clashing with the guitarist who was the worship leader. So for a period I just stopped playing altogether.

Anyway, enough of that. Just glad that it's over. The rest of the day went fine though. Was tired but I managed to go for my vocal lesson, which went great. It's surprising that after a number of lessons, I am still discovering new things about my voice. Had a great time there. Looking forward to the next one.....

Also, I managed to hit the gym as well. Wow, did great today. Now, I am just chilling out and blogging away. Tomorrow, I will be going for a movie with Peiyuan after my work. YIPEE! Gonna sleep early tonight. Really need the rest. Till next time......

Inspirational

Found this video in my sis' blog. Very inspirational. Do take time to enjoy......