The UP-heaval Prelude of Life Symphony With A Beautiful Merdeka Day^^

Last Wednesday, I finally went out with Janice, Shiwei, Alice and Yvonne like a mini farewell for Janice who is going to transfer to UK this September. Oh, many of my friends are venturing to the other side of the world. Yet, I am still here - the same old me~~~~ I felt like the old man in the [Up] movie.

Haha, however, that old man really lives!!!! Well, the story begins with the old man meeting his active-energetic future during his childhood. They have all the dreams in the world to live an adventurous life! Yup, they wanted to build a house on the edge of Paradise Waterfall@@. However, sometimes, life just don't follow the way we want to, right?! Well, their life was being portrait through this lovely song! I fell in love with the prelude of the movie (^^)!

The song was sweet and joyous at first. Full of colours, I would say. Yet, life is not perfect. Ups and Downs are almost inevitable! Sad things would happen. We lived life, we grew old - the cycle of life. Ooo, that scene was really touching! The feeling was some sort like what I have experience from [here]Wall-E!!! It was simple yet touching! Then, later, I found out that the writer of both movies were the same - Peter Docter!!!! Well, don't really know much about him! But, his way is simple;but, meaningful!(^^) This might be his magic?!

When his beloved wife passed away, old man was totally lost and kept himself sheltered from the outside. Until he was about to be sent to Old Folks' home, he decided to take the whole house to Paradise Fall, just to finish his lovely wife adventure's book! Of course, the cutie Chinese boy accidentally tagged along. They really ended on the Paradise Fall.

Ooo, from there, so many things happened!!!!He learned that he had to move on even though he is that old!!!! From his wife's adventure book, he learned that she really treasure every moment with him. Marrying him and growing old with him was her adventure of the lifetime(><)!!!! The story here taught us that nothing is too late; age is not a barrier; time waits for no one;... the list keeps going on~~~

Personal Ratings^^
Character: 7/10 [totally cool ooo!]
Story: 8/10 [ The beginning is so nice(><)!]
Effect: 9/10 [The helium-balloons just lit up my days!]



Of course, today is 31 August 2009!!! Yes, Malaysia is celebrating its 52nd Independence Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Merdeka! Malaysia(^^)

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The Ultimate Eve and Jack [LaMB Post 4]

In my previous three posts, I was either being emotional or being serious. (Okay, if you don't believe me, go to LaMB 1, LaMB 2, and LaMB 3 to confirm). Haha, for this LaMB 4, I am gonna loosen up a little and have some fun doing this post! For my last post, I have chosen: If a live action movie of LaMB was to be produced, who would you like to see play the starring roles of Eve and Jack and why?


Hmmm, this question is ... not tricky at all! Hahaha, because for this futuristic movie, I already have a few candidates that fit this movie perfectly!Brad and Angelina - The hottest couple in town? Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes - The Unique Couple of Hollywood?????Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - The Perfect Couple In Australia?? Well, my choice is The Ex-Odd Couple - Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp!!! To some people, my choice might be weird; but, aren't they the best mismatch ever!? Actually, before this, they were a true life couple who worked together in one of my favourite movie - "Edward's Scissors Hand". Undeniably, the chemistry between them was really irresistable. Is not it exciting to see both ex-lover work together in this futuristic love story?! I just can't wait! (hope they will work together !)

Winona Ryder as Eve

Actually, when I first saw Eve, she reminded me of Winona Ryder. Well, maybe this main reason is because of the hair style!? Haha, anyway, I think Winona is the ultimate actress for Eve because she is angelic, fierce, and emotionless like Eve. Apart from that, she is suitable for futuristic movie. When she portrayed the cute human-like robot in Alien 4: The Resurrection, she already had captivated a lot of people with her amazing performance. I used quite some time to edit the image of "The Ultimate Eve" from all her unforgettable scenes in Alien 4. Well, I don't have to say much because a picture speaks a thousand word. (For Winona's photo, it speaks a million words)(^^)

Johnny Depp as Jack

The award-winning actor is the best leading man in this movie. He is by far the perfect actor for taking the role of Jack who lost his wife and tried to use work as an excuse to escape reality. But, he finally will meet someone who will change his life, Eve! His Eve?! Haha, Winona Ryder would bedazzle Johnny Depp until this mad scientist would love her like he has never loved anybody before. Hope that is the case!

The Ultimate Eve and Jack

Do I really need to say more? Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp are the ultimate Eve and Jack! You can see it in their eyes.

Actually, I really have fun doing this images. All the images link can be found below! We must avoid plagiarism. I will only choose 4 LaMB Posts because I think that I really enjoy doing them. They are the best topics for me. This LaMB Post 4 is my favourite post ever because blogging should be fun and exciting and I am feeling that right now(^^)

LaMBs Terminated

Images: (Winona Ryder as Eve)

1. http://www.imdb.com/rg/photos-title/summary/media/rm2106824960/tt0118583
2. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1234409728/tt0118583
3. http://www.afterellen.com/archive/ellen/blog/uploads/Winona%20Ryder-%20Alien%20Resurrection.jpg
4. http://www.scottishwebcamslive.com/winona.htm
   

(Johnny Depp As Jack)

1. http://www.moviewallpaper.net/w/Johnny_Depp_in_Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_Dead_Mans_Chest_Wallpaper_4_800.html
2. http://www.alwaysgirls.com/download/1280_johnny_depp35.html
3. http://www.entertainmentwallpaper.com/download/30011937/
4. http://handson.provocateuse.com/show/johnny_depp/42

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A Moment of Silence [LaMB Post 3]

The Poster of The Silence of The LaMBs [Edited]

Speech is such as powerful instrument.It can be used to express a person's point of view, to hurt a person's feeling intentionally or unintentionally, to connect people with people, to voice out your own opinions and your feeling as well. However, we can't always say something out loud! There would always be a moment of silence for some people who could not express themselves. They are either reluctant to share or they have some issues that could not be resolved.


Have I ever been in this kind of situation? I think most people would face this kind of situations very often. A couple years ago, I was put into a very complicated situation. Surprise, even me, a fierce blogger could be speechless sometimes. At that time, I had just ended my secondary school life. That time, I was free like crazy. Then, I found a job nearby my house. As usual, a SPM boy would work as a promoter, well, I followed a path that almost drown me!


Well, at first, everything was okay! But, as time went by, I started to feel isolated because my co-worker was quite close with my supervisor. They were like sisters, literally. Anyway, after weeks of working, things were getting harder instead of getting easier to handle. Then, here came the bomb!!!!!


One day, I was assigned to take care of the stall downstairs. Well, I was supposed to wait until the guard gave further instructions since the shops were closing for the day. However, at that time, all the promoters were already moving upstairs. So, innocently, I just followed them. As soon as I reached the top, my supervisor gave a loud shout of "lecture"- "scolding" to me in front of the whole floor's staffs. It was truly a speechless moment for me! I kept myself shut up and just faced her bravely without any rebuttal. I went home and I just could not tell my parents what happened! This was the first time I felt that I could not express how I FELT!


Well, I faced that like a man! The next day, I went to work again. Even though I felt so reluctant, I thought that as a responsible individual, I must face her and my job. Back there, she was like as if nothing happened last night! That was so fake! But, I kept showing her my "black" face. Then, she finally confronted me and said that she was harsh to me. Apology accepted, but, the scars would not heal that easily.


Then, here came the second blow! It was just like any normal day. I was very happy that I did the business quite good. But, then, she asked my co-worker to "summon" me. When I reached there, my supervisor was so grumpy! She said that I was responsible for all the bad stocks in the stall. Oh, please! I did not arrange those stocks. It was my co-worker who did it! While my co-worker was sitting comfortably upstairs, I was being dragged into a matter that was not my responsibility. Then, I knew that I could not trust my co-worker anymore. She was the double agent between me and my supervisor. That time, I felt that I really could not trust anyone anymore. But, luckily, my efforts were shining through in front of other people. My other brand co-workers gave me support when I needed the most! Even though I really could not express my true self to my supervisor, I had finally learned a very important lesson - True efforts would not be unseen, forgotten, and wasted even you were being underestimated because true talents and efforts shine brightly!


Working there really made me become more mature. That was the true art of office/working politics. Sometimes, qualifications are not everything. There are so many undergraduates and postgraduates being "produced" annually. To stand out of the crowds, we need more than a paper; we need social and communication skills. By combining both, success would not be that difficult as it seems! A moment of silence for me just taught me to be tougher. One day, I would not just keep quiet anymore because sometimes, silence just breeds bully!

THIS POST IS A RESPONSE TO :
LaMBs cannot speak nor do they have free will. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you couldn't speak up or express yourself?


LaMB Contest
(Have you join?(^^))

Image:

1. LaMB Contest.:http://www.animax-asia.com/contests/animax-lamb-blogging-contest-danny-choo-guest-judge
   
2. The Poster of The Silence of The LaMBs [Edited]:http://ww.myfreewallpapers.net/movies/wallpapers/silence-of-the-lambs.jpg

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Preservation of Environment [LaMB Post 2]

LaMB: Jack

LaMB or Lamination is a new form of human resources recycling by the Central Administration Bureau of Cerra (CABC). In the future, I think that with the limited resources on Earth, Cerra would be a new land of resources. However, no matter on Earth or on Cerra, preserving of environment is the guarantee for the future and this is associated with Sustainable Development.

First of all, environment is all about human welfare. Sustainable Development is the development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." (United Nation, 1987) This concept is really suitable for preservation of environment. By implementing these policies from this development, I would focus on economy, environment and social. (Ooo, I really sound like I am in my finals!!!) Okay, I should let this be fun!!!!

Environmental

• Reforestation - Trees are the best solution for the increasing carbon dioxide.
• 3Rs - Recycle, Reuse and Reduce. They are always popular.
• Refuse the use of plastic - Create a pollution-free world.　

The Cycle of 3Rs

Economy

• Practice green industry - handle the waste by treatment in order to reduce its toxicity and reuse it in other ways.
• Introduction of e-money - reduce the use of paper money.
• Investment in green business by the government - a new direction to protect the environment.

Social

• Green Education - New generation should learn about saving environment through "Green Studies".(My recommendation for a new subject starting from the lower elementary education)

These are my recommendations on how to preserve the environment. Some of the methods are quite easy to achieve. However, determination and a lot of efforts are needed to reach these goals! Preservation of environment is really important to ensure the future generations' well-being. Wouldn't you feel guilty using all your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, great great x n grandchildren....'s resources until they have nothing left for themselves to survive?! Therefore, think before you use! Future lives are at stake!!!!

THIS POST IS A RESPONSE TO :
If you worked for the CABC, what other policies would you implement to help preserve the environment?

Reference:

1. United Nations. 1987."Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development." General Assembly Resolution 42/187, 11 December 1987. Retrieved: 2009-01-23

Images:

1. LaMB :Jack. from : http://www.animax-lamb.com/asia/main.html
2. The Cycle of 3Rs: http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:0-N1j7q2lzSK7M:http://www.ngms.state.ms.us/env/images/recycle,%2520reuse%2520reduce.jpg

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Life Beyond Time and Space[LaMB Post 1]

Earth is a blessed land with the availability of natural resources that fulfill the needs of living beings. With the perfect weather to grow food such as crops, fruits and others, humans are living comfortably. However, living in the small globe of land, have you ever wonder the existence of other life forms on the other planets? Or, is it only Earth that could sustain the life?

LaMB:Eve

LaMB takes place on the planet of Cerra. LaMB actually stands for "Lamination". It is a form of justice system that imprisons the criminals by absolutely controlling their speech and action. (LaMB, 2008-09)(For more information, please log on to http://www.animax-lamb.com/)This system is implemented on a colonised planet - Cerra. Cerra is located "25 light years from Earth". (LaMB, 2008-09) Well, now, the question is - do you believe that life forms exist on other planet? Yes, as stated earlier, Earth might be the optimum planet for living beings. But, there are also probabilities that harsh condition planet could also breed the life of living organisms. As long as the star shines, it brings life to the planets!

The Miky Way's Oldest Planet

When I was young, I learned about the theory of astronomy. Universe consists of Galaxies. Galaxies consists of Solar System. Solar System consists of Planets. Simple, yet too overwhelming to master them all. I still remember a famous quote from X-File: "We are not Alone!!!" (X-Files, 1993) The Universe is enormous and there might even be Multiverse. For example, the bright blue planet which is twice as old as the Earth might be a place where advanced organisms survive even though there are still no proofs to confirm that. Therefore, to say that we are only living beings in the Universe, that might be an over-statement! I believe that Universe would have enough time and space to sustain other life forms beyond us.

Well, if there are other life forms on other planet, how would they look like? Would they look like us? Maybe, we/they would be like them/us. Maybe, our basic needs are the same. Maybe, we go through the same cycle of life - we are born, we grow up, we start to learn, we graduate, we fall in love, we get married, we have children, we support our children, we grow old, and we die. (That is life.) But, will they look like us? When a person asks you about the other life forms, or perhaps, aliens, how would your first impression be? Well, I have to say that some people are being "poisoned" with the images from the movie series "Alien". Maybe, other life forms would look like that or not. What I believe is that, maybe, they would have the other distinctive features but they almost look like us. Maybe, they have wings?! or Maybe, they have weird skin tone, like blue people. There are too many probabilities.

This might be too much!!!(Alien)



THIS POST IS A RESPONSE TO :
The story of LaMB takes place on the planet Cerra. Do you believe that life forms exist on other planets?

References:

1. LaMB (2008-09). Animax | LaMB: The Future Will Always Be Beautiful. Retrieved 23 Jan, from : http://www.animax-lamb.com/asia/main.html.

Images:

1. LaMB: Eve. from : http://www.animax-lamb.com/asia/main.html
2. The Miky Way's Oldest Planet. from: http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/wallpaper/oldest-known-planet.html
3. Alien. from: http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/movie/aliens/aliens_13.jpg
   

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