You're a dime plus ninety nine...

Listening to: Saved the Day - Planetshakers

Blogging for the sake of blogging. I spent the whole day slacking again. Three cheers for me. Spent the day watching animes and movies. So, for the sake of it, I shall do a double movie review on the movies that I've caught today, on DVD of course.


The Spiderwick Chronicles.

When the movie first came up on the big screens, I was tempted to watch. However, I did not get the chance to watch. Since Brandon had the DVD, so why not just borrow? = )

Anyway, truth be said the movie is indeed classified as a "kids movie" in every sense. It was not as bad as I perceived it to be, nor was it as good as the trailer once suggested. Honestly, nowadays trailers are so deceiving. They're definitely more than meets the eye. Only the best scenes are shown (duh!) but then again, this is marketing.

Verdict: 6/10 Just an average movie. Bring your kids, they'll probably love it.

Next up...


Step Up 2: The Streets.

My apologies once again for the very low quality poster, but I assure you the movie is way better. Yes, I'm outdated but better late than never. There were pretty good reviews when the movie came out, and I checked it out as it was recommended by Brandon.

Verdict: 8/10 I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It actually influenced me to pick up hip hop as well as break dance. The moves were definitely full of pace and eye-catchy. I definitely recommend it.

The weather is ruthless. Having massive heatwaves here in Malaysia. I wish to be somewhere far from here. Half a day more to waste...

Signing off,
Matt

I'd rather be anything but ordinary please.

5.25am...

And I'm up.

I dislike negative thoughts and definitely detest negative feelings.

I hope you're happy now.

Signing off,
Matt

Is it enough to love?

Listening to: Tomorrow - Avril Lavigne

Tomorrow, you promise yourself, will be different, yet, tomorrow is too often a repitition of today ~ Mccay, James T.

A new record has been set; a same movie watched twice in two consecutive days. Interesting no?

Went to Midvalley after church together with Brandon to meet up with Lerida (finally) and her friends. Had dinner at Sushi Zanmai before catching the movie. Ended up paying RM12 for the movie and RM6 for parking alone. Annoying much no? Felt rather awkward too for some reason. All for the sake of friendship. = )

Today, went with the usual few of us including Shakeer and Aiq who tagged along. Hung out at Starbucks before adjourning home. Watched it again mainly because Danial had not watch it. Again, all for the sake of friendship. At least I don't feel any guilt or such of apparently "abandoning" my friends. And no, I don't have too much money.

Some random pictures before the movie review shall we?


Anne caught red-handedly SMSing during class. She claims this picture looks ugly. So enjoy it before I get slaughtered. xD


Random self-indulgence @ Starbucks.


The Dark Knight.

Okay, so I watched it mainly because of the rave reviews it was getting and of course the late Heath Ledger's final movie.



This was a truly a remarkable tribute to a talented actor I'm sure the world will miss. His outstanding performance in the whole movie caught my attention in a rather disturbed way, if you can put it that way. Frankly speaking, his role as the Joker revealed itself in a new perspective as portrayed in a very frightening manner that really gave me the spooks.

Verdict: 8.5/10 Christian Bale would probably be eye candy for some girls. Heath Ledger leaves as a true legend, a grand tribute to him. The Joker stole the whole show to be honest. Mind blowing and pure genius in acting his role. RIP Heath...

I've caught on to the "Why so serious? Let me put a smile on your face" trend. xD

Received an unexpected SMS from someone during the movie, but somehow I don't know which way is up anymore...

Well, off I go for dinner. Pizza! Yums...

Maybe there'll always be people who deserve better, and you're not it ~ Matt

Signing off,
Matt

Isn't this where you wanted me to be?

Listening to: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

Well, I'm extremely satisfied with the newest outlook of my blog. I don't know, but personally I absolutely think it looks really smashing. Sounds corny? Probably.

I do not have any pictures to post currently, so this is just gonna be a random/ranting/emo/frustrated post. Oh, there we go. All my emotions are out.



I guess its a mixture of a lot of things that have been going on inside this tiny little space in my head I call "my mind". Call it what you want, but I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter that will go a long way.

I've realized that in life, everything may change and life is unfair but I hold on to the One that stays faithful.



Life is never fair. You either make it to the top, or you end up being used as a pawn for the purposes of other people who couldn't give a *beep* about what happens to you as long as they achieve their nefarious objectives.

So why live according to what people look at you as? Rather live for eternity. I'm glad this is all temporal.

At least tomorrow's a Sunday. Something worth looking forward to.

Excuse my rants. Just need to let it all go before I can leave all this behind.



Signing off,
Matt

A clear line drawn...

Listening to: After the World - Disciple

As promised, a more compact and a post full of more pictures. So I shall let the pictures do the talking. Just to elaborate on what's been going on lately.

Wednesday...

Classes ended early, and we ended up with a 3 and a half hours break.


Lunch @ Pak Li's.


The usual: Nasi Lemak.


Headed over to Dan's place after lunch. Danial's Koi Fish pond.

After the afternoon class, our plan was to catch the Dark Knight, but the timing was off. So yes, I've yet to catch it on the big screens. Gah...Anyway, hung out at OU going around eating and stuffing ourselves from "tong sui" to McD's for tea.


Yan and Danial.


Adam and Gloria.


Yums...


Banana pie. Satisfying...


Top view of the Audi TT Coupe. Audi were having a roadshow at OU.


Side view.


Front view. She's a beauty isn't she? = )


Fooling around in the shadows.


On the way back.


Supper @ Old Town White Coffee while parents were at a meeting.


Black tea.


I was incredibly bored as you can see. Some camwhoring took place.

Lost sleep yesterday due to me taking too much black tea. Wasted 2 hours plus of sleep going online, and burying myself in the PS2.

Thursday...


After class activity: Tennis! Very the fun.

And some random pictures I took between these 2 days.


A piece of art taken in black & white @ Parksons, OU.


Taken @ Old Town White Coffee.


Salt anyone?


Tennis madness.


Weave through those lies.


Caged behind emotions barred from surfacing.


Trying to capture the sun rays using Janielle's technique. Failed miserably. =D


Second attempt. Still fail. = (

Anyway, thats about it. I'm addicted to tennis. The good news is, its gonna be a weekly plan. Looking forward to it.


Last but not least, this is for Lerry. Check out the resemblance. Its a shoe brand or something. = )

Well, thats the end of my post. Feeling out of position and place. Bah...

Signing off,
Matt

An aurora of hope...

Listening to: From the Inside Out - Hillsongs UNITED

Its been a long while since I last posted anything, well long in my own terms. I guess after all thats happened last week and the lack of excitement these past few days that should be the one to blame for my temporary hiatus.

Anyway, for those of you who have been pestering me to join or start using my facebook again, here's a piece of good news for you.

I just started facebook again. >_<"

Meh...

Did some serious cleaning up and deleted a whole lot of applications that I could not be bothered with. So I hope it does not take as long to load up. So congratulations to those who have actually been bugging me to use facebook. You've done it. Rawr...

Classes were cancelled as the lecturer was on MC. The initial plan of having a movie marathon and hanging out did not work, I repeat, DID NOT WORK! Bah, I slacked the whole day and wasted a whole day. Finally reached episode 180 of Bleach and thats quite an achievement for me considering how I was never into anime. This particular series has certainly got me hooked.


This picture depicts the supposed evolution from monkeys to man. Kidding! But do you notice the resemblance? xD

Random much.

Anyway, my silver lining in the clouds have yet to come, but I'm feeling rather average-ish now. No bad moods, no angry thoughts, but yet nothing to jump for joy and announce to the world just as yet. So, stay tuned. = )

On another note, I seem to be having a lot of extra editions to my family. As time goes by, some stray, some become closer. Somehow, I've had some extra "sisters" who have become a part of my life. Needless to say, I'm proud to call them family. = )

Okay, I'm going all over the world beating bushes. Its time to end this post. I need to snap more pictures. I half did this post cause Lerry asked me to update (psst, did I mention she was one of the sisters?) Oh, never mind. I'm beating around the bush again. Getting carried away.

I promise my next post will be one of more interesting content and hopefully one of more colours. Rawr!

Signing off,
Matt

PS: To Danial's mum, if you're reading this, Hello! =D

Anger Management Therapy, I need...

It was almost like a sequel, and I had a very bad day.

Anger was the order of the day and I almost nearly blew up.

Its been a long time since I've felt this way.

Bah...

*edited*

My day just got worse. Oh, the guilt and responsibility never has been so heavy, than now.

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials and tribulations ~ Apostle Paul

Now, to put it into action. = (

I need therapy.

Cannot believe that I would have to meet up with such a *fill in the blanks* jerk.

Signing off,
Matt

PS: Thank God He is still faithful.

Life has too much to offer...

Listening to: After the World - Disciple

Just been through 1 heck of a day, a bad day if I could classify it that way. The day started with me waking up late after the I switched off the alarm. It started to rain, and when I reached college, I reversed and *wham* I knocked my classmate's car. This is all thanks to some people who do not know how to obey the rules that have been set. So it started badly, but thankfully it did not affect my day.

Maybe a lil...or a lot. But not the entire day.

Anyway, tomorrow's a new day. So, its time for some movie reviews.


Hellboy 2 and the Golden Army.

Caught this movie with Adam and Gloria, and boy did I wished that I had caught Wanted instead of this. Perhaps the high expectations dented all the excitement as the movie unfolded before my eyes. It was disappointing to say the least. The story was weak, and the action scenes were below average. No doubt I regretted going for this movie.

Verdict: 4.5/10 Yes, its that bad, in my opinion. You may beg to differ, but I'm entitled to my own opinions.

Also...


Made of Honor.

I caught this on DVD on the exact same day I caught Hellboy 2. I must say I liked this movie than Hellboy 2. Yesh, I'm equally as surprised. There was definitely chemistry between both of the lead characters. Michelle Monaghan is definitely developing into an actress of her own as she held on to the character pretty well in my opinion. Patrick Dempsey did an equally good job as the playboy who finally finds out the true meaning of love.

Verdict: 7/10 A decent chick flick.

Few things I've definitely learned were that love can be hard to find, and even harder to keep. Yet it somehow reminded me that we'll always meet that someone special, or so we thought and yet lose them. Then again, there were the "could have been's" that we'll never understand.

You're the perfect guy, just not the perfect one for me ~ Hannah

Signing off,
Matt

Perhaps I never saw this coming...

Perhaps I'll never know why things are the way it is.

There is certainly a degree of pain felt, but I'm glad for the opportunity to feel what I've felt once again.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Signing off,
Matt

A Special Day.

Happy Birthday Dad!



Celebrated dad's birthday today in church! Dearest dad, thank you for everything. May it be the scoldings, the teachings, your understanding, the things you've given me, and for everything you've done, thank you. Though I admit we have our bad times, but those don't really matter 'cause above all, you're still dad.

Thanks for being the "father figure" that has helped me to look up to God and point me to Him. You really are God-sent and I guess God really knew what kind of dad I would need. I'm glad He gave me you. Once again, may God continue to bring you to greater heights as He continues to use you mightily in everything you do. May God bless you richly and more abundantly, above and beyond your imagination and expectations.

Love,
Matt

I'm gonna take this night and make it evergreen...

Listening to: Evergreen - Westlife

Yeah, I know. Westlife? One of their better songs lah, kay? Suits my mood. I wished it suit my current state though. Anyway, just some updates on what Matt has been up to.


New boots! Ah, can't wait to utilize. So colourful no?

What happened today...


Lunch at Uncle Lim's @ Ikano. Nasi Lemak!


Double egg yoke! Awhh, twins. =D

Next destination: Ikea.


Yeah, guess whose skinny fingers those belong to.


Yan and her fairytale beds.


Group shot! Adam and his trademark pose. Lame!


Some self-indulgement.

Post classes led to a game of football. Post football led to a drink nearby. And that led to some random snapping by my college friends who somehow seemed to discover the camera phone for the first time.


Our local pendek, also translated as short. No offence to anyone intended.


Guess who's checking who out. By the way, this is not candid. That much can be said. Still, the fact remains...

That ends my short and meaningless post. I'm off to a good night's rest. Have a good weekend!

Signing off,
Matt

Worry me not with a hook around my neck

Listening to: One Thing - Hillsongs

Warning: Lengthy post ahead!

MoNdAy...

Classes ended early, and the destination chosen to have our brunch/lunch was Ikea. Conversation was taken into a deeper level all of a sudden. Was a good change.


My reply: Do you think looking at furniture all day is fun?


Bobbing lights.

Football was against BU4's school team, and sad to say we lost. However, the experience gained was irreplacable and I'm pretty downright sure that the next time we come up against them, it'll be a victory on our side. After a cup of tea, I headed back to Danial's place to freshen up and have dinner, before we headed off for a movie at Cineleisure...


The complimentary tickets to Hancock for two. Many thanks to Nuffnang for the competition. Was certainly worth the post.


The main foyer. It was packed, brimming with people. Needless to say, they were mostly nuffnangers.


After the movie, this was how empty the place was at about 11pm.


The empty streets...The Street on the other hand was bustling with activity, most of it coming from Laundry.


Its always the company that matters more than the place sometimes.


A distant and not so clear view of Segi College from Petronas.

Reached home close to 12am, and dozed off at 12.30am.



TuEsDaY...

which is today. Classes ended early, and Yan was feeling extra generous today. So off we headed to the Curve for lunch.


Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.


Unique concept. This means continuous service.


This means "Don't disturb. kthxbye."


Other related sauces (Chilly, Tomato, etc). Looks somewhat like a 'puke' bucket.


Wall deco.


More wall deco.


Check out the different sauces.


Yan and her Tropical Breeze. Thank you so much for lunch. = )


Yan and Gloria.


Their lunch. The names of the food were really beyond my memory. Anyway, this is steak. (Duh!) Came with calamari, coleslaw, and baked potato.


Medal Margarita; Tequila certainly tasted "unique" with salt.


Note to self: Cut hair!!


One of those rare moments when I did a proper smile, and Adam had to ruin it. Tsk tsk tsk!


Adam's "Captain's Fish & Chips."


My lunch. Recommended by Yan. Consisted of mash potatoes, salmon, and prawns. Certainly was the best among the lot. The sauce was heavenly. Mmm...

Anyway, came back late for class. After classes, you wouldn't believe it but Yan had the craving to eat 'rojak'. After to which we adjourned back home.

Movie Review


Hancock!

I expected more, but I guess when expectations rise, so does the potential of disappointments. It was not really how I pictured it to be, and perhaps a little under my standard. Perhaps its because I'm bias and I thought there was too little action and more of destruction scenes than anything. Certainly thought me one thing: Don't drink and drive (or in this case, fly)

Verdict: 5.5/10

Surprising, no? I was equally as surprised. By the way, the movie is very short, in my opinion. Slightly under one and a half hours?

Lesson of the day:

1. Yan's face goes really red when she goes tipsy, or at least on the verge of it. She has been appropriately named "lobster."

2. Yan cannot stand fur, Gloria cannot stand feathers. Together, they've been appropriately named "furfeathers" which is pronounced rather quickly as fur-fair-ders.

3. Gloria can run when under intense pressure, much to my amusement. Next 100m sprint world champion?

Signing off,
Matt

PS: Bah, I feel discouraged. Hahaha! That laugh was a bit oxymoron-ish? Okay, I'm losing it. Signing out.