What A Lovely Co-incidence

I went out with my chambee mates last Friday. We just want to hang out and catch a movie after that. I suggested watching 500 Days of Summer as I had a feeling that it might be a good movie. All of us knew nothing about the movie and we want to keep it that way. I only know that Zooey Deschanel is in it and thats about it. Some of my friend wanted to first read the review from imdb to know whether it will be worth watching but I insisted that all of us should just take a chance and watch the movie without any expectation or any pre-conceived idea about it. I told them, if the movie is good, you will enjoy it more and if it isnt..jeng jeng jeng...matilah aku kena marah dgn diorang..hahaha. They, however give in to my suggestion. hehe.

We decided to watch the movie at a slightly later showtime so that we can really have a proper conversation with each other. Good ole way of gettin to know each other. Although we meet each other every day in the office, but due to workloads and our busy-ness, we didnt really get the chance to know each other. Hence, the dinner plan. We chose to have our dinner at San Francisco Steak House at KLCC.

There were 5 of us. Me, Sean, Hanna R, Ainaa and my "apprentice", Natalie. My my owh my, what a dinner conversation. We really talk and we really had a greaaaat dinner conversation. Remember watching one of those Woody Allen movies?? Yes, the conversation that we had was just like that. We really did talk! The topic of our conversation that night was of love and relationship (no surprises there) and it was so refreshing to hear them open up and really talk about it. All of us really did open up. We practically talked about every things that revolves around relationship.

Sean was in my opinion is emotionally mature for a 24 years old guy. His opinions and perspective about life and love is very Dr Phil like.hehehe. Too much Oprah I guess. His insight about relationship amazes me and if it does not change me, at least it makes me want to reconsider some of my own perspective and some of my own view of certain things. I cannot emphasize enough how much about relationship between guy and girl that we have explored that night. 5 people with 5 different personality and with even 5 totally different views of life shared their thoughts and a piece of mind. I must say the dinner was not only gastronomically satisfying, it was also emotionally fulfilling.




Then, we go watch the movie. I have only one word to describe the movie. *drum rolls* AMAZING!!!!! I was having so much fun. I really really really loveeeeeeee the movie. My goodness, it was fantastic. We were so glad that we watched it. 500 Days of Summer is sooo freakin good and I can't wait to watch it again rite after I step out of the cinema.

There is nothing new about the story line I must say. Boys meet girls. Girls meet boys. But the director Marc Webb managed to delve into the soul of the characters and make us root for them, understand them, care for them and most importantly, love them. We cheered for the character when they succeed and we cried when they failed. That's in my opinion is the benchmark of a good characterization in a movie. The audience need to feel for the characters potrayed and this movie excels at that.

The other thing that I really really like about this movie is the cinematography. It is so serene at times and so wonderfully "bright" in another. It implements the script very very very well and I am so glad that none of those shaky camera trick that is currently seem to be the in thing in recent movies was not in this one. Phew!!

Another great things about this movie is the soundtrack. Usually, when you watch a movie, the music and the songs used were heard but ignored. If the movie is not musical, the music was just there and thats it. It was entirely different with this one. I am loving the soundtrack so much. I can't help but wishing and thinking that I'd have to get the soundtrack cd of this movie even while I was watching it in the cinema.

I love the fact that this movie is so natural ( maybe due to the superb acting by the both leads) and it does not feel forced. You can't help but dream about certain thing (at least I do) while watching this lovely and beautiful movie.

The funny things is, or maybe the reason why me and my colleague seems to be enjoying the movie even more was that almost every single thing that we discussed during our dinner, ( yes, almost every single thing!!!) was potrayed in this movie! No kidding!!! We were basically looking at each other in the dark cinema thinking.. "Hey, we just talked about it!! " and "OMG!!! Thats exactly how you said that just now!!!" Pretty weird huh? It was as if, somebody recorded our dinner conversation and turned it into a screenplay!!! haha. What a co-incidence!! Life imitates art or art imitates life???

So, if you want to know what we talked about during our dinner, just watch this movie.hehehehe. I promise you, it will be worth it. While writing this, I promised myself that I will watch it again in the cinema. Sooooon. Mind you, it is on a limited release and you can only watch it in KLCC.

I could not stop talkin about this movie. It is the current IT movie in my mind at the moment. My housemates (Fido especially) is getting bored with my non stop rants about it. I am so sorry peeps, I just can't help it.

Above all, the number one reason why I am so in love with this movie is that I think it gives me hope. Hope of the O.N.E *wink*

*here are some of the screen caps from the movie*

The Accidental Tourist

Yesterday was one of my best friend's birthday. There was no big celebration, no party. We just went out for dinner at our favorite spot. The three of us. No fuss, no big deal. Come to think of it, it was just like any other ordinary outing of ours. But, truthfully, it was not. He is now a year older. Officially a year older.

Maybe the sentimentalist in me or what, every time important days like this came along, be it mine or someone else's, I am forced to re-evaluate my life. Most of the time, it happened unwillingly. Have I achieved enough? Have I done enough to achieve what I want out of life? The questions kept popping in my head. The questions kept coming. I am always flooded with a series of endless questions in my head. Unfortunately, I do not have any answer. None at all.

Have you ever wonder whether are you really living your life? Experience every single second, breathe in every single moment, suck the energy of life in you and live and live? It is my attempt to do this. Waking up in the morning, I remind myself this is what I have to do, this is what I should do, this is what I will do.. but there are times when I wondered, is this just way too much to ask for? I don't think so.

Like a movie I once watched, The Accidental Tourist, where the character, Macon Leary said, "Less... is invariably more". I wonder, does the same principle applies in life as well? Would we be happier in life with less things? less issues? Or is it entirely the opposite? all the things and issues that we are dealing with in a way enrich our life. Make us a better person. Keep us occupied?

In the end, I consoled myself to think that be it less or more...I'll just travel through life. Let's not be a tourist in our own life. Let's be a traveller. We may fall, we may pass through things we dislike, we may just hated something we stumbled upon but the thought of the endless possibilities of being able to find something or someone that we may just love and cherish with every single fiber in our existence thrills me to the max.

Sometime maybe less is indeed more but there will be a time when more and more is all that I want and is all that I need.

Kasih Tak Kembali

One of the saddest or probably the hardest thing in this world is to say goodbye to our loved ones. Be it your parents, lover or partner, losing someone you love is not easy. Time may heal the wound but the scar will always be there.

Imagine losing someone you loved so much. Someone special. Knowing fully aware that there is no way to get that person back in your life. Wishing you could see her face. Wishing you can talk to her even if it is just for a while...Wishing you could call her in the middle of the night just so you can share your secret thoughts with her... But then you realize that you can wish all you want, cries all you want, but the fact is.. they are no longer with you. They are now gone. How heartbreaking that must be.

I was feeling all these when I was listening to Atilia's song the other day and the pang of sadness hits me. Maybe it is because of the lyric of that song or maybe because of the melody. Both of which I must say is rather simple but they manage to hit every emotional chords of mine. I don't know why but listening to it make me feel rather sad. There is a certain sense of longing that I feel when I hear the song. Atilia's soft and gentle voice singing (or should I say mourning) for the lost love/deceased lover haunts me for days. I can't stop listening to this song even though in a way it kinda make me sad.

It is a very simple song but maybe because of that, I like it even more.There's a classique feel to it. I swear I could imagine my late grandmother listening to this song from her old dusty gramophone and lovin' it too. *sigh*

The song is called "Kasih Tak Kembali" and here is the beautiful beautiful lyric.

Menantikan dia kembali
Melamun hatiku sedih
Hati gelisah bermimpi
Memadukan kasih

Kusampaikan ratapan jiwa
Dihembusan angin lalu
Harapan ingin berjumpa
Menyampaikan hasrat rindu

Tapi hanyalah bayangan
Tak kunjungmu kembali lagi
Tetap suram pemandangan
Binasalah diri

Remuk redam rasa hati
Tak tertahan menanggung rindu
Kasih tak mungkin kembali
Musnahlah harapanku..

Can't Hardly Wait

I simply can't wait. Not anymore.I need them pronto!! I'm superexcited!!!

*Number Five*
To end my pupillage soooooon!!! This is self explanatory. A new chapter of my life is about to make a debut. haha. How cool is that?? Ok. Thousand of people get called to the Bar but hey.. it is still nonetheless cool kan?? More responsibility and less free time. Hmmm. Doesn sound too interesting plak... But i think it is exactly what I need at the moment. More responsibility and challenge myself.

*Number Four*




To buy "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" novel by David Wroblewski. I heard and read so many great reviews of this supposedly soon to be classic. I truly deeply madly wanna buy this book. I've heard some people read this book in one go because it was too good and they just can't put it down. Plus, Oprah also recommends this book and select it for her book club. So it shud be good. (Yes, people. I do watch Oprah) Now u can shut up. haha.

*Number Three*
My friend is gettin married on the 17th October 2009 in Johor Bharu. That means = Road Trip!! wooooot woooot. It's gonna be the four of us. The usual four. Me plus kin,aisya n fido. 5 hours of driving. There will be a lot of singing and (screaming)session. (Fido however for unknown reason rarely join our sing-a-long in the car session). Apart from that, I am pretty sure that we will be eatin non stop throughout the 5 hours journey. Will buy lots n lots of tidbits la nampaknyee. Hahaha..I cudnt be more happier. Hopefully, Zuren will be able to spend some time with us after the wedding to hang out and catch things up. When Zureen is around.. what else could i expect other than a brand new collection of "ayat-ayat jimat" and her (funny) encounters with the male species. haha.

*Number Two*



The Time Traveler's Wife movie adaptation. Oh Holy Mother of God!! I so cannot wait for this anymoreeee. Do you people know how long I have been waiting for this movie??? Err...I also don't know exactly but I know it's been waaay too long. Ever since I know they cast one of my fav actor (Eric Bana) to be the star of this movie, I was hook!! Why why why this movie is still not out yet in Malaysia??? Haish...It shoud've been out by now. It's October already. All the rave reviews about it is makin me sick. Please please please take me out of this agony. Release this movie in theatres now.

btw *SPOILERS* I heard there is a "new" ending in the movie. It's different from the book. Loyal readers usually hate if the movie change anything from the book but rumors has it (Yes, I do listen to rumors sumtimes..heheh)that it's sooooooooo gooooood.

*NUMERO UNO*



I can't wait to be the proud owner of the ever immaculate, the ever great, the one and only..the First Lady of Pop..Madonna's new album. haha. I can't wait to get my hands on the new Greatest Hits Collection plus 2 new songs! There will be 34 songs in this collection. 34 songs that change the face of music. 34 songs that change the world. Let's face it, those people who dismisses her as just pop singer are in denial. She is the most succesful female artist of all time. Period!

This is a double cd set plus a double dvd collection of her stellar music videos catalogue. Gosh, given the fact that this is no simple ordinary collection, the price is quite expensive....I will have to wait a while before I can proudly declare myself as the owner of this "Celebration". It's definitely an ear ecstacy...

Life Greatest Advice Part I

I have always believe that the best advice is advice we've given to others. But, a dear friend of mine forwarded a lovely email to me a couple of days ago which contain a collection of what I think are sound and good advices.

So,in this Holy Month of Ramadhan, the "saint" in me would like to share some of them with you!! hehe. There are.... *drum rolls*
(p/s: they are not in any particular order..so they are equally important ok)

1. Never deprive anyone of hope; it could be the only thing a person owns.
***(seperti kata bon jovi, keep in faith ppl.. keep in faith. hehehe )

2. Don't make decision when you are angry.
***(I personally think that if you speak when you are angry, you will make the
best speech you will ever regret)

3. Don't pay for a job until it is finished.
***(Im guilty of this one..so a lesson well learnt)

4. Beware of those who has nothing to lose.

5. Learn how to say "NO" courteously and promptly.
***(Never ever commit to something you don't want.. it is emotionally and
physically exhausting imo)

6. Don't expect life to be fair.
***(I guess it's easier that way rite?? )

7. Don't hesitate to lose a battle if it helps you win the war.
***( I likeeee )

8. Don't procrastinate. Do what needs to be done when it needs to be done.
***(One of my biggest problem... This is sooo in my to do list)

9. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" and "Im sorry"

10. Watch the sun rise at least once a month.
***(alahai..romantic nyer advice nie)

11. Look people in the eye.

12. Say "please" and "thank you" often.

13. Spend less than what you earn.
***(Hahaha...bet lotsa ppl are guilty of this one!!)

14. Do onto others as you wish others did onto you.
***(A good all around advice)

15. Learn how to keep secrets.
***(I can always trust my bloody buddies to keep secrets)

...to be continued

The Time Traveler's Wife

I am currently re-reading The Time Traveller's Wife. Oh my goodness. What a fiction and what a fantastic "fantasy". I just looooove it. People always think that writing a fiction or a fantasy is easy. You just have to make the stuff up..they said. The truth is, it's not. It's hard. Really hard. You have to make the unbelievable believable. Man, thats a super tough job!!!

Well, back to the book. It is a story of Henry and Clare. Henry was born with a strange genetic condition that sort of force him to time travel even without him wanting it. He can't control his "ability" to time travel and we are transported together with him in his exceptional journey of life. He first met Clare when he is in his 40s and Clare is just 6 years old!! It is a beautifully crafted love story. I also have to say that i found it to be very very very authentic and original. It offers a new and fresh perspective on time travel. Smart interpretation.

The story is told through the narrative of the two main characters; Henry and Clare. So, we will get two different point of views of their life. The narrating is quite easy to follow once you get used to the style of writing. It is brutally honest at times and I am certain this novel will evoke an "unknown" kind of emotion from you. At least thats how I feel while and after Im readin it. I describe it as "unknown" because I don't even know how to describe what I felt. It gets under my skin.

After I finish reading this book Im basically emotionally exhausted. I may sound like I am exagerating it but what can I say, I am a sucker for love story. Great love story and mind you, this is one of them. Go check it out.

There's also a movie adaptation of this book coming out in Malaysia sometime in October and needless to say, I can't hardly wait for that. But let's talk about the movie in another post yea?? In the meantime, I want to revisit Henry and Clare again. hmmmm.

Prologue

A chapter is about to end and another is about to begin. I am tryin to keep it real. I am tryin to keep it simple and above of all, I want to keep in faith that what ever it will be, it will lead me to a happier and a better version of me.

I am not afraid of what I'll face but I am afraid to stay.

Life is a series of choices. And Im about to make one. Finger crossed baby. What are you waiting for?? Let the ride beginnn!!! In the true spirit of cowboys..let's holler with me. Yeeehaaaaaaarr!!!