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Monday, May 28, 2007
fall missy
As much as I wanted Korea to win, her vapid answer about having a wallet full of money made her sink like the Titanic. For a moment, it was LOL-worthy, the bum-fall of USA. But then it turned into pity as those horrible Mexicans started booing her, partly due to her making it into the Top 5 and their representative's inability to do so. A nice mix of politics and jealousy tonight.. And so, Japan wins the Miss Universe '07 title! This still doesn't make up for last year's first runner-up Japan contestant who rightfully should have been Missy '06, though I like how Asians are taking over!
Anyhoo, I'm back to watching Season 6 of Scrubs! I applied to 2 jobs today, so crossing my fingers. I also think it's time for a facelift here.
Anyhoo, I'm back to watching Season 6 of Scrubs! I applied to 2 jobs today, so crossing my fingers. I also think it's time for a facelift here.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
v-mars
Fuck CW for cancelling Veronica Mars. I hope the network fails miserably and burns in flames for getting rid of such witty television that is missing in modern television. Tonight's the season/series finale filled with heavy sadness, and also angry contempt.
I'll always love you V!
I'll always love you V!
Monday, May 21, 2007
b-greeting
Happy Birthday Mun! Your first one in Toronto.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
damien rice @ massey hall
People started cheering and clapping, but I did not see even the slightest shadow of Damien Rice. Understandable, seeing how my seat was the last row of the top-most floor. I resorted to standing for most of the concert. But then, there was no mistake, Damien Rice's haunting voice in the tune of '9 Crimes' opens the show.
Backdrop lightings and candles were used to illuminate and add a certain touch to the concert. But it was the melodies of the instruments of guitar, piano, cello and drums, and the clear, intense yet subtle sound of Rice that brought the performance together. Who needs over-the-top dancing and infinite costume changes?
We were on our feet, continuously cheering for more after Rice & Co. bade farewell. They eventually returned and performed the remaining half of the concert, as though it was planned for us to cheer for them to re-emerge. I was glad he did because he finally sang songs which I've been waiting for like 'Cannonball' and 'The Blower's Daughter'. A dedication to Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi was made as clips of her were played in the background. I really liked it, so watch the video.
Too bad Lisa Hannigan isn't with the band, but Vyvienne Long made up for it just fine. The crowd was spontaneous; we laughed along with the jokes, and responded to Damien's narration of the back-stories and thoughts that went into the birth of the songs performed. Girls, and even a guy, were shouting "I love you Damien", "I love you more Damien", "I love you the most Damien", and others like "Welcome back" and "Toronto loves you". Indeed, we do.
The pictures are either blur or tiny; I haven't a clue how to take proper pictures in dark indoors. I recorded a few videos too, after being initially stopped by an attendant. I had to carry out the illegal act out of sight by lowering the weapon of betrayal, as I just had to take down a live performance of Damien Rice even though it was discouraged. The media may be misleading; the point of view from my eyes where I sat/stood presented a clearer vision of the stage than the point of view from the camera's lens. And pardon the heavy video pixelation. I'm obviously not camera savvy.
Front stage.
Audience.
Angela, the initiator of this Damien Rice concert get-together.
And he appears on piano with '9 Crimes'!
Purple lights.
Intricate pillar design with Damien silhouette.
White lights.
Yellow lights.
Red lights.
Damien on guitar.
Vyvienne with cello.
Blue silhouette.
'Amie' come sit on my wall..
Float like a 'Cannonball'.
Unidentified song with a French ending, but he performed this at Coachella too.
Finale: 'The Blower's Daughter'.
It was a raw, intimate, laid-back, cursing-ridden evening. He promised to be back in September, and maybe I'll be there to see him again.
Backdrop lightings and candles were used to illuminate and add a certain touch to the concert. But it was the melodies of the instruments of guitar, piano, cello and drums, and the clear, intense yet subtle sound of Rice that brought the performance together. Who needs over-the-top dancing and infinite costume changes?
We were on our feet, continuously cheering for more after Rice & Co. bade farewell. They eventually returned and performed the remaining half of the concert, as though it was planned for us to cheer for them to re-emerge. I was glad he did because he finally sang songs which I've been waiting for like 'Cannonball' and 'The Blower's Daughter'. A dedication to Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi was made as clips of her were played in the background. I really liked it, so watch the video.
Too bad Lisa Hannigan isn't with the band, but Vyvienne Long made up for it just fine. The crowd was spontaneous; we laughed along with the jokes, and responded to Damien's narration of the back-stories and thoughts that went into the birth of the songs performed. Girls, and even a guy, were shouting "I love you Damien", "I love you more Damien", "I love you the most Damien", and others like "Welcome back" and "Toronto loves you". Indeed, we do.
The pictures are either blur or tiny; I haven't a clue how to take proper pictures in dark indoors. I recorded a few videos too, after being initially stopped by an attendant. I had to carry out the illegal act out of sight by lowering the weapon of betrayal, as I just had to take down a live performance of Damien Rice even though it was discouraged. The media may be misleading; the point of view from my eyes where I sat/stood presented a clearer vision of the stage than the point of view from the camera's lens. And pardon the heavy video pixelation. I'm obviously not camera savvy.
Front stage.
Audience.
Angela, the initiator of this Damien Rice concert get-together.
And he appears on piano with '9 Crimes'!
Purple lights.
Intricate pillar design with Damien silhouette.
White lights.
Yellow lights.
Red lights.
Damien on guitar.
Vyvienne with cello.
Blue silhouette.
'Amie' come sit on my wall..
Float like a 'Cannonball'.
Unidentified song with a French ending, but he performed this at Coachella too.
Finale: 'The Blower's Daughter'.
It was a raw, intimate, laid-back, cursing-ridden evening. He promised to be back in September, and maybe I'll be there to see him again.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
sounds: II
As a follow-up to the post I made back in January 19, these are the albums on my jukebox playlist. Some of them aren't new, but nevertheless still music I enjoy.
Damien Rice - O
Damien Rice - 9
Feist - The Reminder
Kings Of Convenience - Quiet Is The New Loud
Kings Of Convenience - Riot On An Empty Street
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion
Patrick Watson - Close To Paradise
Travis - The Boy With No Name
Travis' The Boy With No Name has become one of my most favourite album of all time. I love the sound of Damien Rice, and the albums are at the top of my playlist so that I can get better acquainted with his songs when I attend his concert this Friday! It's at Massey Hall and I'm sure it's going to be fantastic. I got chills just from watching him through the computer live stream from Coachella, so imagine a live concert! To get into the mood, watch the VIDEO of '9 Crimes', which is pretty strange..
Damien Rice - O
Damien Rice - 9
Feist - The Reminder
Kings Of Convenience - Quiet Is The New Loud
Kings Of Convenience - Riot On An Empty Street
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion
Patrick Watson - Close To Paradise
Travis - The Boy With No Name
Travis' The Boy With No Name has become one of my most favourite album of all time. I love the sound of Damien Rice, and the albums are at the top of my playlist so that I can get better acquainted with his songs when I attend his concert this Friday! It's at Massey Hall and I'm sure it's going to be fantastic. I got chills just from watching him through the computer live stream from Coachella, so imagine a live concert! To get into the mood, watch the VIDEO of '9 Crimes', which is pretty strange..
Sunday, May 13, 2007
phantom of the opera
The experience of putting up a class performance of Phantom Of The Opera, and seeing a North American tour performance of Phantom of the Opera, are light years apart. I found that out on Thursday.
My first contact with POTO was when Secondary 4 classes had the annual ritual of putting up performances for the interclass Drama competition. Somehow, we decided on POTO, and 'localization' of the play made it quite different. The process of rehearsals and preparations were fun though.
Perhaps it was because I watched the movie first, but it was hard for me to break out of the 'Christine must look like Emmy Rossum' mentality. The characters were reflective to the movie, or rather the other way round, seeing how the movie was based on the stage play. Also, the audience at POTO weren't as responsive in terms for the clapping, cheering and standing ovation. They had to warm up abit as the minor cast came out before going full out for the main characters, whereas everyone was on their feet for the first ending bow of Wicked!
The set, costumes, singing and effects.. So intricate, yet grand and elaborate. Sparks and fire blazes were used periodically and without notice. It made me jerk from my seat, made me shut my eyes tight from the sudden flash, and definitely made me pay more attention right after.
Princess of Wales Theatre in the evening.
The grand entrance.
Me and my sister's first theatrical outing to POTO!
Finally entering the theatre hall after checkpoints.
Secretly taking pictures from our seats as it's a copyright violation.
Box seats, but out seats still rock.
Self-shot.
After the play..
People rushing out.
We were on the first level, the Orchestra.
Paraphernalia: a POTO poster, and a t-shirt for my sister saying 'Prima Dona'.
Pamphlets: for POTO and the upcoming Dirty Dancing.
Gratitude to the person who got us tickets.
We just couldn't resist taking a picture with more POTO-related items.
Trying to steal the Phantom's rose.
Princess of Wales Theatre in the night.
It was a great night. Me and my sister were all dressed up, and soaked up all the theatrical ambience of Phantom Of The Opera at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
My first contact with POTO was when Secondary 4 classes had the annual ritual of putting up performances for the interclass Drama competition. Somehow, we decided on POTO, and 'localization' of the play made it quite different. The process of rehearsals and preparations were fun though.
Perhaps it was because I watched the movie first, but it was hard for me to break out of the 'Christine must look like Emmy Rossum' mentality. The characters were reflective to the movie, or rather the other way round, seeing how the movie was based on the stage play. Also, the audience at POTO weren't as responsive in terms for the clapping, cheering and standing ovation. They had to warm up abit as the minor cast came out before going full out for the main characters, whereas everyone was on their feet for the first ending bow of Wicked!
The set, costumes, singing and effects.. So intricate, yet grand and elaborate. Sparks and fire blazes were used periodically and without notice. It made me jerk from my seat, made me shut my eyes tight from the sudden flash, and definitely made me pay more attention right after.
Princess of Wales Theatre in the evening.
The grand entrance.
Me and my sister's first theatrical outing to POTO!
Finally entering the theatre hall after checkpoints.
Secretly taking pictures from our seats as it's a copyright violation.
Box seats, but out seats still rock.
Self-shot.
After the play..
People rushing out.
We were on the first level, the Orchestra.
Paraphernalia: a POTO poster, and a t-shirt for my sister saying 'Prima Dona'.
Pamphlets: for POTO and the upcoming Dirty Dancing.
Gratitude to the person who got us tickets.
We just couldn't resist taking a picture with more POTO-related items.
Trying to steal the Phantom's rose.
Princess of Wales Theatre in the night.
It was a great night. Me and my sister were all dressed up, and soaked up all the theatrical ambience of Phantom Of The Opera at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
spidey spidey spidey
The IMAX experience with Spiderman 3. A humongous screen in a theatre filled with a superhero-trilogy-hungry audience, as intimidating that may sound, is in fact intimidating. It doesn't help walking in when the front credits are rolling, and the stairs are creaking, and all I want to do is just get to my seat after passing through half a row of people, probably staring and fuming mad at me.
I was slightly underwhelmed by the supposedly funny moments of the film, but it came across as tacky. 'Emo Spidey'? Tap dancing? Simple explosion to end of a villain? Do not register. Good points, fighting against the internal evilness, fighting against the external evilness, fighting against the love conflicts. Gwen Stacy could have had a better story, but I'm Mary-Jane all the way. Venom was scary, and Spidey's appetite obviously got the better of his form.
Redemption, the theme song used for the final credits. Creative music video too, not the usual "Insert movie clips here" videos..
Spiderman 3 down, and many more summer movies to come (i.e. HP5, Stardust, The Simpsons, Shrek 3, POTC3, Evening, and maybe Fantastic Four 2 and Transformers).
I was slightly underwhelmed by the supposedly funny moments of the film, but it came across as tacky. 'Emo Spidey'? Tap dancing? Simple explosion to end of a villain? Do not register. Good points, fighting against the internal evilness, fighting against the external evilness, fighting against the love conflicts. Gwen Stacy could have had a better story, but I'm Mary-Jane all the way. Venom was scary, and Spidey's appetite obviously got the better of his form.
Redemption, the theme song used for the final credits. Creative music video too, not the usual "Insert movie clips here" videos..
Spiderman 3 down, and many more summer movies to come (i.e. HP5, Stardust, The Simpsons, Shrek 3, POTC3, Evening, and maybe Fantastic Four 2 and Transformers).
Saturday, May 05, 2007
set an ice cap ready to go
The one day when I actually wanted, and needed, a Timmie's Ice Cap, the machine breaks down.. I have this conspiracy theory that they aren't selling it since everyone has the $2-off coupon from the Ready Set Go! event, and it being summertime, would make the demand high.
It was a funny feeling; being in both the position of authority over the prospective freshmen, and also expressing self to the mass crowd. We covered ushering, crowd control, and campus tours. My group started with 15 people, and at the end of it, I had 7 people with me. I really have no idea where half the group disappeared to. Perhaps I was extremely boring and uninformative.
I got free food, a nice UofT shirt extremely different from the past ones I got, and hung out with awesome volunteers. The downside is I feel dehydrated now from all the talking. Even worse for those with car-parking duty.
It was a funny feeling; being in both the position of authority over the prospective freshmen, and also expressing self to the mass crowd. We covered ushering, crowd control, and campus tours. My group started with 15 people, and at the end of it, I had 7 people with me. I really have no idea where half the group disappeared to. Perhaps I was extremely boring and uninformative.
I got free food, a nice UofT shirt extremely different from the past ones I got, and hung out with awesome volunteers. The downside is I feel dehydrated now from all the talking. Even worse for those with car-parking duty.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
retail desperado
Ugh, I need to find a job, a retail one preferrably. I really wonder how I'm so desperate to work, yet be so picky. Also, with the change of season, I need some retail therapy..
My face is going to be in the Viewbook 2008. Hilarious, 3 people turned up and the rest will be photoshopped in to stand behind us. Popularity, here I come!
My face is going to be in the Viewbook 2008. Hilarious, 3 people turned up and the rest will be photoshopped in to stand behind us. Popularity, here I come!