Archive for June, 2008
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
I’m actually quite a big fan of pool. The game with cue and balls, not the tank that holds a lot of water for people and animals to swim in. I took up the game during my college days, and I would actually practice on the snooker table because once you get the hang of snooker, pool is nothing. Do you have any idea how frustrating snooker is? Everytime I missed I swear it puts me into a murderous hulkrage.
Wait, before you happily challenge me for a game I have to admit that my game now really suck. Haven’t been playing for about 5-6 years already. These days my aiming is always off and most of the time I will miss the damn pocket. Gaya ada lah, mutu takde. I wished I was better at this game though. It’s one game I thoroughly enjoy. Especially with drinks.
Anyway, I was in Genting and was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Guinness 9 Ball Pool Tour tournament which boasts the participation of some of Asia’s best pool players.
Camwhoring opportunity. Cannot resist.
Watching a pool game in real life is so much more exciting than watching it in on the telly (I used to enjoy catching snooker tourneys on Astro - more balls, lengthier game). Being part of the live audience, you actually get to FEEL the atmosphere, see the whole table and watch the player’s facial reactions in REAL TIME without the cameraman mucking things up for you at the most crucial moment.
Live commentator, commentating
These people really make pool look so easy and are lightning fast man. As if it’s not stressful enough that they pot in the balls, there’s also a 40 second time limit for every shot they take.
In less than one rack, I was already rooting for this Taipei player, Chang Jung-Lin. He won 2 other previous legs before (in Taipei and Penang) and it looks as if he is set on bagging this one with his eyes closed.
My Asian pool hero!
He’s really brilliant. When I saw the first match (this was in the quarterfinals already) between him and some other guy, I saw him tearing apart his opponent apart 9-0. It’s like watching a giant stomping an ant. One small mistake and he is all over you like a bull with his balls tied up let loose in a china shop. And he’s only 23 years old.
What Chang endearing were his facial expressions. He makes the funniest facial expressions when he is studying the table, or after he takes a particularly difficult shot. By default, he puts on this serious, stern, poker-face which makes him look 10 years older than he really is. But on the rare occasion when the opponent makes a blunder, that stern looking face breaks into the cheekiest grin you ever saw on a young boy, a reminder that he’s still only 23. There were also times when he’s analyzing the table where he’ll suck in the air on hold it in his mouth – making him look like a chimpanzee, hehehe!
Monkey face!
I tried to watch the other matches without him playing but lost interest after one rack. It lacked the brutal killer spirit that Chang’s games possess.
The most interesting match I saw was the one between him and a Korean player, Ryu. They were both out-snooking each other and this actually went on for a few turns. The game was pretty intense until both the players broke into a giggle and candidly high-fived each other, much to the audiences’ glee.
Ryu in action. He put up a good fight but lost to Chang 9-2
Chang breezed through the semis without breaking a sweat and was matched against a Filipino player nicknamed Gaga in the finals. It was the most exciting match to me because unlike the other games I saw, Gaga managed to actually put up a decent fight. Chang had to earn every point. Any mistakes he made were severely punished by Gaga who promptly cleaned up the table. Boy that Gaga was lightning fast. So fast that sometimes he place himself even before the cue ball stops. Unlike Chang who likes to take his time between shots, Gaga gets into the game and just shoots - speedy and almost effortless (almost like O’ Sullivan for snooker). But in the end, Chang was the better player, beating Gaga with a pretty comfortable 11-8.
Gaga in action. Notice his leg up, hehe.
WAY TO GO CHANG! MY NEW IDOL! 
Chang taking his final winning shot.
To pass the time in between games I hung out at the hospitality area.
Pretty tables
Pretty Warhol-like wall
Complete with a pool table…
The Black Challenge semi-finals were held here too!
….. and a Guinness bar.
Reason for happy!
Needless to say, I was quite happy. :p
Glug glug glug
There also another tournament going on at the same time - the Guinness Black Challenge finals, a 9 ball speed pool challenge for amateurs that were picked up from all over the country.
Congratulations to the winners!
Sigh. Watching this tournament really made me feel inadequate. I now have a strong urge to brush up my lack of skills and take up pool again.
And to end this post, here’s a shot of hot chicks for your viewing pleasure….
A booze event is never complete without its harem of hot young things
… and an old, not so hot one for your viewing displeasure. 
FA, signing out
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Monday, June 16th, 2008
Very busy week last week. There wasn’t a single night which passed by where these wasn’t an event or a dinner to go for. Can’t get used to it, maybe because I’m getting older. Mum’s already making noise for not seeing me at home long enough, even over the weekends. I think I’ll have to cut down my weekend outings already and save Sunday for family. Terrible child tsk tsk.
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AVENUE Q IS PLAYING IN SINGAPORE OH MY GOD. I MUST CATCH IT! OR I WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE! THE INTERNET IS FOR PORN! PORN PORN PORN!!!
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My sister’s hamsters (the one which I bought for her) are really fighting. The previous hamsters never fought. Is it because they are both males and male animals are usually territorial? We always thought that they were play fighting until last weekend. Where this one hamster got his shit kicked out of him. I was checking out them hamsters when I saw that the furry fella was in bad shape and bleeding, but not sure where. Had to separate those two. It was really in bad shape. Could see that there were patches of dried blood all over the fella. And its coat of fur wasn’t healthy. My first thought was “shit. this guy is not going to make it, better sent to a vet”, but it’s a little ridiculous to want to send a hamster to a vet isn’t it? Then my sister put them back together again, only having to separate them right after she saw them fighting again. The same hamster got more thrashing and you could actually see the claw/teeth marks on him. Shit. Don’t know what to do with them anymore except to keep them apart for the time being.
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I need to go back to the gym. Getting flabby lo. Doesn’t look very nice.
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OooOOoOoo. Somebody’s birthday is coming up, Mr Gemini. You’re one year older, mows! ;P
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Balik kampung this weekend because my brother has to pour tea for our paternal side of the family. That’s going to be one helluva headache and loads of tired.
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I thought 21 would be an awesome movie because it had Kevin Spacey in it. The movies I’ve watched with Kevin Spacey in it have been awesome. Unfortunately I wasn’t so impressed with this movie. I liked the idea of it. Kevin was being his great bad ass self. But the storyline… not very gripping. Not quite worth watching in the cinemas. I thought Kate Bosworth was quite hot, but she was boring. Like a pretty mannequin. Oh well. Watching The Hulk and Kung Fu Panda this week! YEAY! *excited*
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I thought I had more random stuff to say. I was actually reminding myself this morning what I would post about but now I’ve forgotten everything. Oh well. Happy Monday!
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
Disclaimer: This movie was viewed under the influence. Quality of review is suspect. I disclaim everything. Proceed at your own risk
I’ll be honest. I cannot stand watching Grey’s Anatomy and I think this Patrick Dampsey fellow is way overrated. Neither can I stand fan girls who faint at the mere sound of his name. However, I do understand his need to milk this fanatical popularity he has going on for him and what better way to cash on it than to star in a chick flick?
Plot? Well, if you’re not too much of a dunce the poster is pretty much self-explanatory. This is actually just another version of My Best Friend’s Wedding, except the role of the” Julia “big mouth, unshaven armpits, sparkling white teeth” Roberts is played by Patrick “thank god for grey’s anatomy otherwise I’ll just be another unemployed bum” Dampsey who manages to pull it off without causing any major inflictions.
It’s no profound heart-felt drama. There are no self-righteous messages embedded in it. It will not be life changing. This movie will win no Oscars. But if you’re looking for some mindless, cute and fun-loving movie for a girly outing or a (not first) date, then this is the perfect movie for your needs.
But would YOU like it? Well it really depends on who you are.
Dampsey fangirl:
It’s a movie. With Dampsey in it. Need I elaborate? You’ll watch this a few times in the theatre, get your hands on all the paraphernalia, buy your own original DVD, watch it until it breaks then go out to buy another one, catch it on Astro in 2 years time and you’ll still love it.
Chick flick fans
It’s another chick flick. Can’t find a reason to not like it. I’m waiting for those idiots who love making movie spoofs to come out with “Not Another chick Flick” movie. I can smell it. It’s coming. And I’m staying a hundred miles away from it.
Guys
The main girl is really cute. She looks like a cross between Liv Tyler and Selma Blair. Eventhough you hate (or secretly pretend to hate) chick flicks and the only reason why you’ll be watching this in public is because your girlfriend wants to, you’ll still enjoy the girl. It helps to ease the pain.
NOT Chick flick fans
It’s got CHICK FLICK WRITTEN ALL OVER IT IN BOLD AND FLASHING HOT PINK FLUORESCENT LIGHTING. Why on earth would you want to go watch it if you hate chick flicks in the first place? Masochist.
Me?
Okay, I’m a sucker for chick flicks lah. I’m just a girl afterall, can you really blame me? I like the fairytales. The happy endings. The cheesiness. The classic “jerk turns good guy just for the girl” formula. I can’t help smiling when I see the cute self-sacrificial stuff the protagonist would do just for the girl he truly loves. Eventhough it’s idiotic, cheesy and done to death, chick flicks are like comfort junk food for my soul.
I really enjoyed it. I wasn’t even annoyed seeing Dampsey’s face flashing all over the screen. I think being imbibed played a huge role in my enjoyment. A drunk brain makes everybody and everything seem clever and funny.
I watch this movie expecting a chick flick and I GET a chick flick. Expectations met. Pass go. Collect 200 bucks.
By the way, I wasted half the movie trying to figure out where I’ve seen the other guy before and it really distracted me a lot. Because I’m nice and don’t wish for you to go through the same fate as I did, I’ll let you know first hand that he is that general from Rome from the HBO series. You’re welcome!
Thanks Nuffnang!
I am looking forward to watch Kungfu Panda and The Hulk next week! After that I want to watch Hancock! Can’t wait can’t wait! Review will follow shortly after, of course!
Related links:
Official website
On IMDB
The people at Rotten Tomatoes didn’t like it very much.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Please the deadline, extend it.
I’m sorry I’ve tried my best but they really can’t extend anymore.
Back and forth back and forth.
Please extend it.
Please approve it now.
Please.
Sigh.
One last email to end it all.
Please approve urgently. Bai.
Ring ring!
OHAI Eyeris! Oh now? Okay coming!
Eh, where are you? WHAT! Didn’t I tell you? No? Shit. No no, I’m here now!!
Guess I’ll read a book and wait.
Tired. Tired. Sleepy. Think I’m getting old.
Ring ring!
OHAI! You’re here already? GREAT!
Okay let’s go!
EH, suddenly don’t feel like going anymore lah. Eyes cannot stay open.
Hehe, ok just kidding. It’s free booze!
Oh where is it? Oh here! Why do they hide the entrance!
Oooh. Nice. Wah so many celebrities!
Eh, that’s Harith Iskandar.
VODKA COCKTAIL! GRAB IT!
Oh shit, but I haven’t had dinner yet.
VODKA SHOT! HIT IT!
Ooh! Elaine Daly!
Amber Chia!
VODKA COCKTAIL! GRAB IT!
Ooh this looks like a nice place to hang out!
Let’s park here!
Miss Malaysia World, Dawn!
VODKA SHOT! HIT IT!
Finger food! GRAB IT!
Oh wait, that’s Serena C’s voice wasn’t it…
Backstreet boys!
M2M Pretty Boy!
VODKA COCKTAIL! GRAB IT!
Eh what’s that weird song, I don’t know the anwer lah.
Holy shit Beverly Hills 90210!
Angus? MacGyver’s last name was ANGUS?
Oooh. Hot CyberRed! Fooh!
VODKA COCKTAIL! GRAB IT!
Pose! Click! Pose! Click! Pose! Click!
VODKA COCKTAIL! GRAB IT!
Wah! 45 bottles of Smirnoff sponsored!
Can I tarpau one home please?
HEY WHERE ARE YOU TAKING THE BOTTLES!
WHAT! Party’s over? NOOO!!
Oh well, let’s go.
OOOH GOODY BAG.
Wah, got rubber inside the goody bag. Hmm.
Whee! I so high! I so happy! Woo woo woo!
Oh no, I haven’t had dinner yet wtf, I forgot!
Ah fuck it I’m not hungr..zzzzzz……..
Gah. Do I really have to work today? 
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
No Monday post because I was on a business trip yesterday… sorry?
Business Trip. Cheh. Macam glamour, but really it’s not. It’s fucking tiring that’s what. Especially when you are on the plane to start the day, and on another flight to end it.
Anyway.
I was in Singapore for a day.
How do you know you’re in Singapore?
The policemen are mostly Chinese (hahaha).
And the airport still looks clean and new. Am I being biased? The grass is always greener. But they do offer you mint sweets at the immigration checkpoint. The office took my passport and ticket, looked at me all sternly with a curt “morning”, then suddenly breaks into a smile and asks “would you like a sweet?”. I thought that was a nice touch and really thoughtful.
The taxi guy from Singapore was complaining how everything is so expensive in Singapore and that we Malaysians shouldn’t be complaining so much.
But what he doesn’t realise is that their fresh graduate’s pay in the finance industry is about SGD4k, whereas ours is like RM2,500. Their average price of a small starbucks drink is SGD5.40 while ours is RM10. And THEIR petrol price is SGD2.33 while ours is now RM2.70. And that their MRT is really terrific. Sigh.
Skyline of the Singapore’s business centre looks awesome. It’s as if I’m in the middle of Wall Street straight out of the movies, with less Caucasians and more Asians.
Have mad fear of jaywalking. Kept thinking that there will be policemen hiding behind the bushes just waiting to ambush me with a ticket when I do. Jaywalked anyway. Hehe.
Haha their ferries wheel is bigger than ours. hahahahahAHhaHAhahahAhaha.
Took the Mercedes taxi back to the airport and it costs only 20 cents extra! I didn’t want to hop into the car when he stopped at the taxi stop but he was like “don’t worry! no extra charge! only 20 sen flat extra! So not like in Malaysia where they charge you almost RM1 more per km or some ridiculous rate like that.
Learned that if you’re in an overseas location for less than 72 hours you’re not entitled to buy duty free stuff. Sniff. I really wanted my Bailey’s.
Burger King in Singapore is halal and the quality is as bad as the ones we have in Malaysia - very, very disappointed. I was looking forward to some lard-filled BK bacon cheeseburger but they obviously didn’t have that. BK used to be so good when they first came back, weren’t they? Now they taste mostly like nuked melted plastic shit.
Traveling for work is not all that fun. Especially if you’re on your own. A bit lonely, actually.
And I didn’t even consume a single drop of alcohol. Was giving a serious thought about buying a humongous can of Asahi (SGD9.50) from the airport’s 7-11, but looked at my watch and realised that I only had 15 minutes to check in. Didn’t want to rush-drink my Asahi, that is no way to treat it.
Met somebody in the plane who wanted to chat. Was a nice guy and everything but all I wanted to do was to sleep, so tired. If only that mildly obese (the size of a baby elephant) woman sitting behind me would stop snoring like she has phlegm in her entire nasal passage. Bitch bitch bitch. Choke on your phlegm.
10% cut on entertainment allowance is not enough. Make it 50%. If that guy can meet somebody at Mcdonald’s, everybody else can too.
Shit. I only have 100 bucks left in my bank account, wtf. It’s only the 10th. Donations for the poor and needy?
Fuck lah. Feels like a Monday. Fucking tired like you wouldn’t believe.
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