GeRAIN™'s Mirrorcle World* ~The Other Side~

Avril Lavigne "Wish You Were Here" Limited Fan Edition CD Single

2012-01-06T17:07:00.000+08:00

Before receiving this item, I've read a whole lot of complaints about the actual CD by fans who got it first. Apparently the tracklist is different as what was listed - there's no 'Hello' but acoustic version of 'Smile' and 'What The Hell'? Which many of us already have it (the former has been released digitally, while the latter is included in "Goodbye Lullaby" Deluxe Edition).
And then I received the "Wish You Were Here" Fan Edition CD single, I have to admit that the physical product is really unprofessionally done. The sleeve doesn't look like common single (neither slim case sleeve design, nor the maxi single that comes with back cover), and the CD print look very simple and like bootleg!
I've politely asked for a refund, glad that they accepted it without the need of sending the CD back to them.
It's really true... wish you were here: Hello(s)!

MOULIN ROUGE! Limited Blu-ray'n'Book Edition (Australian Digibook)

2011-12-17T14:06:00.000+08:00

This is probably the best movie I've ever watched. I love the songs being used in the movie, the casts anc production crews are brilliant and talented, the visual feast effects and sets are stunning, and I like the whole movie is surrounding the theme 'Freedom, Beauty, Truth and Love'. I've watched the movie for more than 10 times and never get bored of it, and still recommending my friends to watch it - even after 10 years after it's initial release.
I always wanted to get the Blu-ray edition so that I could enjoy high quality video of this movie, and glad that I saw an ad about this movie would be released in Limited Digibook edition in JB Hi-Fi's Stack Magazine, so I've been waiting for it to be displayed on the shelf. And finally I got it, AUD22.98.

The overall digibook design could have been better without the ugly and distracting Blu-ray label, and should have slightly smaller Moulin Rouge! logo and the classification label (best without it at all!) on the cover.

The exclusive booklet is not as great as what I expected, only 12 pages and mostly low quality pictures (seems they screencapped those images from the video), I reckon' official promotional photos or unseen photos should be used instead. I found out that France has released this Digibook edition first, at least they used gold colour Blu-ray label. :p

As for the movie wise, the main movie video quality is excellent, however the special features are mostly taken from DVD (few special features on DVD are not in this Blu-ray edition), and the video resolution are quite bad (they even display those videos in a small box with MR frame that covers almost half of the screen).

Overall, this is one of the best movies I've ever watched, I also own 2-disc DVD edition, and this Collector's Edition - which should have a better design and packaging.

Lady GaGa "Marry The Night" Music Video

2011-12-02T13:25:00.004+08:00

Video Premiere of Lady GaGa's new single "Marry The Night".

*The original 'leaked' video link has been deleted. So here's the official full version :)

A 13 minutes mini movie/drama. I think the video is a bit too long, on the other hand, she's such an awesome actress and director, and her tears in the ward scene seemed real. Go GaGa! :D

B'day card from Germany

2011-11-27T03:28:00.001+08:00

Thank you Johannes.
2 days to 22. :)

Wish You Were Here

2011-11-09T11:43:00.002+08:00

This is one of my most favourite songs ever [and the best song from her album "Goodbye Lullaby" imo] -- it's really close to my heart and how I feel. I'm glad that she released this song as a single.
Visiting her official store website was unexpected (I was searching for more info about this song on wikipedia and a 'Fan Edition' is mentioned)... and then I eventually pre-ordered this limited edition single because I think having a physical copy would be great, and I love this song so much. I'm expecting to receive this CD around December, since the pre-order will close on 28 November 2011, so 'fans', do place your order before it's sold out!
http://www.myplaydirect.com/avril-lavigne/wish-you-were-here-limited-fan-edition-cd/details/26524215

Avril Lavigne "Wish You Were Here" Music Video

A raw and simple video but it fits the song very well. :)

The Wiggles Big Birthday 2011 - Perth

2011-10-09T19:17:00.000+08:00

I was working at The Wiggles' Big Red Cafe at Mandurah [10-11 Oct 2011] and Perth Langley Park [I only worked on 6 & 7 Oct 2011 as I went to Collie for JCW'11 on Friday afternoon]. Perth was the first stop of The Wiggles' Big Birthday tour.
The stage is cooler than what I expected, as this is probably not what people would expect when seeing the white-and-normal tents outside.

The Big Red Cafe @ Mandurah outlet.

Me and work colleagues @ Perth Langley Park outlet.

I didn't see The Wiggles in real person though, but it's nice to work in the event. :)

PERTH ROYAL SHOW 2011

2011-10-04T23:48:00.002+08:00

Spent half day at Perth Royal Show @ Showgrounds with work colleagues before going to the staff party last night. Overall the event /mini amusement park is quite interesting and happening, it's just that you'll need to pay for each ride even though you have purchased the day pass, for example, the minimum price for a ride is 9 dollar, which I think it's quite expensive. Other than that, I pretty much enjoyed the trip. I only played few rides such as rollercoaster (nice but short), spinning-rocket thingy (gosh, I nearly fainted due to spinning too long), and the 3D Ghost House (not scary at all, and the 3D effects are useless!). I didn't play any games but bought some candy showbags instead. I recommend everyone to visit Perth Royal Show if there's any chance, and maybe once is enough as I heard it's almost the same every year. :)

I'm officially graduated from Curtin University!! :)

2011-09-04T15:17:00.000+08:00

Curtin University Graduation Ceremony 2011 at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre [27 August 2011]

Pre-graduation

Never knowin what love could be, well I've seen

2011-08-20T21:16:00.003+08:00

P!nk - Family Portrait

I've had enough of you two.

Lady GaGa "Yoü And I" music video

2011-08-17T21:06:00.000+08:00

Lady Gaga's new music video - featuring Yuyi the Mermaid & Jo Calderone (her alter ego). The best video from Born This Way-era (finally)! Hawt! :D

+
The official single cover:

Twins 3650 十週年企畫製作花絮

2011-08-04T22:59:00.000+08:00

Making of TWINS 3650

+
"我們之間" music video

Twins in Cairns, Australia 澳州開恩茲精裝寫真集

2011-08-04T22:26:00.000+08:00

Here are some good quality photos from Twins' "3650" 10th Anniversary Photo Book. Pretty pretty! :)

TWINS 10th Anniversary Album "3650" 十週年限量版Boxset

2011-08-02T23:25:00.001+08:00

Twins 十周年紀念寫真集Boxset (Size: 橫32 x 闊25 x 高4cm)
- 寫真集 (澳州開恩茲拍攝): 精裝書，170多頁，Size: 橫31 x 闊24cm
- Twins十年紀念集: 160多頁，Size: 橫12 x 闊16cm
- 加送雙面 A3 Poster

The Limited Edition deluxe boxset (32cm x 25cm x 4cm) comes with the following:
- Twins in Cairns, Australia Photo Album (170+ pages, 31cm x 24cm)
- Twins 10th Anniversary Photo Album (160+ pages, 12cm x 16cm)
- A3-size double-side poster
[Limited Edition Boxset / 8000 sets only worldwide]

Boxset packaging: I would appreciate if the box could hold/store everything. It's pretty much pointless to call this a 'boxset' as the box in fact just holds the photo books; the album is not included in the box but a separate one.

Twins in Cairns, Australia Photo Book: This photo book is really beautiful! I am really impressed with the art direction, make up, colours, and also the location: Australia! Twins are really pretty in most to almost all the photos, and it made me realised again how much I loved Twins. Thumbs up to the photographer and the team!

TWINS 3650 十週年独立編號卡 (HK2728 / HK8000) Unique Code Card

Twins 3650 Photo Book: I enjoy reading this book that included hundreds of Twins photos. It's such a good way to revise Twins' journey over the ten years.

TWINS 3650 十週年限量版 CD Cover (One of four different covers)
P/S: Thank you YesAsia for (coincidently) picking my favourite cover! :D

Album packaging: I like the concept of re-shooting old photos for a refreshing 10th Anniversary new look, however I think the final product (album) could be better if they didn't place a sticker over an old/original photo as the album cover. It would be much better if the sticker are the old/original photo, let the fans to tear it away for their 'new look' underneath. What's more, the side of the sticker would roll up after you tear it out and replace it back.
In general, sticker cover is just a bad bad idea.

CD: I was surprised that Twins decided to release a Mandarin album to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. I believe the main reason is because Mandarin is more universal than Cantonese.
Highlights: 我們之間,你會幸福的 (Gil - composed by Gil too), Rainbow [Lyrics written by Gil; Music composed by Sa]. Other songs are just normal/common. 友愛十年 Medley is the worst (despite of new vocals, the mix is so random and unbearable).

DVD: I like "我們之間" music video the most. "The Making of 3650" is quite interesting too, even though it should have named "TV-Spot" because it's only about one minute.
I think the "友愛十年" medley music video is one of the worst compilation videos I've ever watched. The video isn't even sync with the song most of the time, why the heck the video shows other part of the original music video when it supposed to be sync with the lyrics? Other than that, why I keep seeing the irrelevant "大紅大紫" music video became the main focus of this medley? Where are the other significant music videos that 'supposed to be' in the 10th Anniversary medley? Twins have made more than 50 music videos, the video proved how lazy the editor was, and bravo for making such a cheap medley video.

CD
1.3650
2.我們之間
3.Talk To Me
4.留言牆
5.同時重生
6.你會幸福的 (Gil)
7.他不適合你
8.夏宇的愛情 (Sa)
9.Rainbow
10.友愛十年 Medley

DVD
1.3650 MV
2.我們之間 MV
3.Talk To Me MV
4.友愛十年 MV
5.Making of 3650

10th Anniversary Photo Album: This booklet is sooo lovely! I love the re-shoots of old photos, most of them really funny and cute. I wish to see more photos though.

Overall: 7.5/10. I look forward for more releases from Twins, especially a new Cantonese album in the near future. Keep it up, Charlene & Gillian!

QR-Code of this blog

2011-07-28T23:21:00.001+08:00

Ok, inspired by the amazing 'QR shopping video' from YouTube:

Save this QR-code image and then scan it with a QR reader (download the software from your phone app market/required a phone with camera), you'll be directed to this blog [without typing the blog address]. How cool is that! :)

TWINS "3650" Album Covers

2011-07-26T22:06:00.002+08:00

LIMITED EDITION

STANDARD VERSION

Past & Present

Well the covers are actually remakes of previous photoshoots.
All I can think of is = CUTE! TWINS ARE SUPER ADORABLE!!!

Britney Spears "Gimme More" (Unreleased video)

2011-07-19T11:58:00.002+08:00

The original/unreleased version of her single "Gimme More" just leaked online with several deleted scenes.

It's not a good video and in fact I don't like it at all, but I think this is much more better than the disasterous 'official' video and the 'uncensored with nude scene' version.

On the set "Desperado"

2011-07-16T23:21:00.002+08:00

I received a call from the production manager (I think) - when the filming was going on -that I was needed for a scene. Technically they told me the filming would to be tomorrow, so I rushed to the set from Clemont Mall (We were celebrating Adeline's birthday. Luckily the gathering was almost finished when I got the call).

Anyway, I had a supporting role for a scene. I made myself look like super-nerd, simply from what I was wearing because I wasn't prepared at all that time. But the shoot went smoothly and we really enjoyed it! We had so much fun and laughs on the set too!

I look forward participating in more productions as an actor :D

ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2006 ~(miss)understood~ Parka

2011-07-12T22:40:00.001+08:00

Woohoo! I managed to get myself the ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2006 parka/hoodie/raincoat! I've been searching for it for years, hard to find/couldn't afford when it was on ebay last year... until I came across knowing a member of AHS forum selling hers.

Front

Back

IT IS SUPER LOVELY! OMG it's so pretty and it fits me comfortably. I really love the "(miss)understood" heart logo! The logo is slightly bigger than I expected, but it is very clear and high quality!

I am in fact wearing it now (well it's a nice day to wear it today)~
2006 was definately my most favourite ayu's era.

WTV's FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Series 3 ~Behind The Scenes pt.1~

2011-07-12T12:15:00.001+08:00

A simple but special 'unofficial' behind the scenes video (studio version) of West TV's FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Series 3... dedicated to all the casts/guests, hosts, crew members, and everyone who involved in FNL/WTV :)

Edited by me.
BGM: Katy Perry "Thinking of You" (Instrumental) [Capitol].

On the set "Loverboy 4"

2011-07-02T23:08:00.003+08:00

I participated in this short film as an extra.

^ Sorry for the bad lighting and angle.It was pretty good and enjoyable, and I was kinda shocked to see so many crew members on the set - they even had like 3 photographers O-O ?
Location: Voodoo Lounge, Northbridge

P/S: Nope, no nudity on screen. Just to make sure no one will ask me about that :)

Studentbox TV commercials

2011-06-20T16:00:00.008+08:00

Here are the full official "Studentbox" TV commercials that I involved in
(I was the set assistant and sound person of the shoot):

StudentboxAU - Webcam TV Ad

StudentboxAU - Scribble TV Ad

StudentboxAU - Waste Paper TV Ad

Check out the behind the scenes too:
http://gerainchan.blogspot.com/2011/05/behind-scene-studentbox-tv-ad.html

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亲爱的妈咪!

2011-06-15T19:09:00.004+08:00

A great Sabah-produced short film "My Dear Mommy". Produced by my brother-in-law Chester Pang, Directed by Lim Kat Chung. Well done everyone! :D

P/S: Also starring my nephew Tze Liang as young Qiang, and Chester Pang as doctor. My nephew Tze Hong and sister has made small cameo appearances too.

Part 1

Part 2

一部由沙巴本地制作的短篇。故事描述母爱的伟大，感人温馨的情节。

Logitech x Katy Perry competition - 1st prize

2011-06-12T21:00:00.000+08:00

I won the first prize of an awesome Katy Perry x Logitech Australia competition.
I was seriously lucky in winning the first prize - only 15 sets worldwide (in total there are 90 Logitech-Katy Perry skinned products since there were six prizes; 15 winners each).

The products are in great quality and easy to use.

Hurray! Thanks Logitech :D

* Limited Edition Katy Perry skinned Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock
* Laptop Speaker Z305
* Ultimate Ears UE200 earphones
* Katy Perry tour poster
* Letter

Timothy Nelson & The Infidels "Run For Cover" music video

2011-06-10T20:51:00.005+08:00

Our FTV233 - Ads & Music Video major project.

Director/Editor: Shannon Alexander
Producer: Amanda Christi
Production Assistant: Gerain Chan
Art & Props: Tom Atkins

Special Thanks to Timothy Nelson & The Infidels, band manager, all casts and crews, and everyone who helped in this music video project.

P/S: stay tune for "Fan Edition" (edited by me - with different editing, alternate scenes and unique ending) in the future... if there's any chance...

Lady GaGa on Transperth Bus!

2011-06-06T21:22:00.000+08:00

I was thrilled to see GaGa bus(es) in Perth city sometimes, but always missed the chance to capture it. I even thought of making a day to hunt for the bus... but fortunately and coincidentally, the bus was coincidentally stopped at the bus stop near my place. What a fate!

Go GaGa! I was born this way! :D

WAMi Festival 2011 - Special Prize pack

2011-05-25T22:12:00.003+08:00

Woohoo, I'm one of the five winners of the Student Edge's WAMi Festival 2011 competition.
The awesome bag comes with 10x CD+DVD sets - Perth/WA produced music and videos, and two event Season Passes (ok, the event started since 2 days ago, and will ends on Saturday =_=).

Unfortunately I don't think I can make it to any of the sessions due to assignments and presentations, so I will give the season passes to my friends who're interested to join. Cheers!

The Saturdays "Notorious" music video

2011-05-22T20:35:00.004+08:00

I think The Sats' new single is very different from their previous works! It's so dancey, unique and fun! The video is simple, but they are so pretty!
I look forward for their new album :)

+ LIVE at So You Think You Can Dance 2011
This is one of their BEST live performances! Awesomely choreographed and great vocal!

A Precious Parcel from Germany

2011-05-20T23:27:00.001+08:00

Just received a lovely parcel from Germany.

By Johannes.

"The Twins Effect" (German DVD), Vietnam by Johannes, Postcard with personal message, The Saturdays "Wordshaker", and Melanie C "This Time" (German CD single)

A sweet personal message from Johannes.

And a photo at the back of the book. Yes, the book is written by Johannes Kunz. How awesome is that! The book also comes with great photographs too :D

Thank you so much for the special gifts, Johannes! Appreciate it a lot.

I miss you a lot too! :D

Behind The Scene: StudentBox TV-ad

2011-05-13T19:44:00.004+08:00

On the set of StudentBox TV commercials by The Brand Agency.

STAY TUNE ON TV!

Director: Craig Buchanan
DOP: Allan Myles
Camera Assistant: Gisele Natassia
Art Director: Sarah Bahbah
Cast: Phil Hew and Nicole Kfouri
+ Curtin student-volunteers (I was the sound person and set assistant)

This Time... Better Alone

2011-04-26T15:52:00.002+08:00

One of my most favourite songs of all time.

Melanie C "This Time" (Single Version)

I love both Album [more upbeat] and Single [slower, new vocal] version. You did a great job, Melanie! :)

+ another interesting song "Better Alone" (German Version music video)

Freo day trip with friends!

2011-04-16T21:24:00.001+08:00

So good to hangout with my nice friends from Curtin Sarawak in Fremantle.

Looking for me in the photos?
I'm not in any of 'em. Hehe... I'm the photographer instead :)

Behind The Scene: RAW Juice TV-ad

2011-04-13T23:48:00.003+08:00

On the set of RAW Juice TV commercial (FTV233 - TV & Ads / student production).

Director: Tamiah
Producer: Tracy
Cameraperson: Shari
Editor: Gerain
Assistant Editor: Shannon
Sound: Gerain

The Saturdays "Headlines!" Signed CD

2011-04-10T20:51:00.000+08:00

The Saturdays "Headlines!" (Expanded Version)

Fully Signed CD

*****

Got it from ebay for just USD15.00. Lucky me.

Fortunately I didn't bid the similar CD from the other auction page - which is almost 4x of my winning price. Phew~~~ :p
This CD originally obtained from The Saturdays' official website for a limited time only.

Thank You, Johannes

2011-04-09T22:18:00.001+08:00

Thanks for being my most special friend, Johannes.
And thanks for all the wonderful moments.
Hope to see you again soon.

Perth Trip with Johannes Vol.2 (Part 2)

2011-04-09T21:53:00.002+08:00

This 'Part 2' is all about Scarborough Beach. With some exclusive photos not available on my facebook, just for my blog and readers. :p

Red Bull + Blood Orange ice cream. Super delicious!

+ a nice Perth city view.

Perth trip with Johannes Vol.2 (Part 1)

2011-04-09T21:38:00.000+08:00

It's me and Johannes again. (It's great to see you again, Johannes!)

Don't forget that I'm a tourist too. So me and Johannes went to...
Cottesloe,

Fish & Chips dinner at Freo,

King's Park,

Mandurah,

and a theatre show (I don't like the show).

More coming up~

The Twins Effect - NISSIN Folder (Charlene)

2011-04-06T23:10:00.000+08:00

Won this set at Yahoo! Auction HK.
Limited Edition "Nissin" Cup Noodle A4 File - Helen (Charlene Choi)

It took about 1.5 month to reach Perth... apparently the seller did not apply enough postage on the package, so the post office changed the Air Mail shipping to Surface shipping. Oh well, at least it arrived safely. Hurray!~

Katy Perry "E.T." music video

2011-04-06T20:46:00.002+08:00

Video premiere I really like Katy's new single E.T. (prefer the album version / without Kanye West), and I'm really impressed with the stunning visual and beautiful cinematography. I was expecting more interesting scenes though, but overall I still like it, and it's better than Lady GaGa's "Born This Way" (I never liked the video to be honest). Enjoy~~

See you again soon. My guardians.

2011-04-06T17:50:00.002+08:00

My saddest and toughest day in Perth.

Thanks for all your supports, protections and care, my guardians: sis and Ah Piang.

I will take good care of myself, no need to worry.

Have a safe flight back to Malaysia. See you both soon. :)

Lady GaGa "The Fame Monster" slotMusic™ (microSD)

2011-03-26T18:23:00.005+08:00

The digital version of Lady GaGa's "The Fame Monster" + "The Fame"... in microSD card!

Total 20 tracks plus 2 videos.

The back sleeve stated it's a 1GB microSD card with high quality DRM-free MP3s.

I prefer to keep it sealed, so I'm not able to give any comment or reviews about the quality of the MP3s and videos. I'm not sure which videos are included, as it's not listed on the tracklisting, unfortunately.
The size of the slotMusic album is just slightly larger than normal CD jewel case.
No booklet in the slotMusic album too.
*
You must be thinking this album is very expensive hey.

In fact it only cost me US$14.38 (included postage from US), it's cheaper than the physical Aussie CD. I think it's a pretty good deal especially this format is not common, only a small amount were produced.

But I also know that this is not a famous semi-physical format as people are more into digital music like iTunes that allows them to download the files into their computer or phone or ipods, which is much more convenient than having a microSD music card, and many prefer physical CD instead of this so-called 'new' format too. Moreover, you'll need a device / certain phones that accept microSD / a card reader to open the music card.

In overall, I'm happy to own this rare semi-physical album as my GaGa collection. Go GaGa!

Lady Gaga Speaks Out About 'Born This Way' Censorship In Malaysia

2011-03-24T23:48:00.003+08:00

Lady Gaga has criticised radio stations in Malaysia after they banned her single 'Born This Way'.

The single, which feature such lyrics as ''no matter gay, straight or bi, lesbian, transgendered life, I'm on the right track baby", was dubbed over across Malaysian radiostation.

In an interview with Google the singer said that the Malaysian radio bosses were 'promoting homosexuality'.

''Well obviously I disagree with it, otherwise I wouldn't have specifically put those words in the song," Gaga said

She added: "All the young people in Malaysia that want those words to be played on the radio, it is your job and it is your duty as young people to have your voices heard. You must do everything that you can if you want to be liberated by your society."

(Credit: gagalicioushd)

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THE EARLIER NEWS:

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' has been censored in Malaysia over its pro-gay lyrics.

The song celebrates people who live alternative lifestyles, and includes the line "no matter gay, straight, or bi /Lesbian, transgendered life /I'm on the right track baby," which has been removed by a number of radio stations after officials deemed it inappropriate in the largely Muslim country.

A spokesperson for the country's Amp Radio said: "The particular lyrics in 'Born This Way' may be considered as offensive when viewed against Malaysia's social and religious observances.

"The issue of being gay, lesbian or bisexual is still considered as a 'taboo' by general Malaysians."

Gaga - who has in the past claimed to be bisexual - has previously said she picked the track as the lead single from her second album - also called 'Born This Way' because of its strong message, adding she hoped it could become an anthem for her generation.

Elton John has said of the track: "Born This Way' will completely get rid of Gloria Ganor's 'I Will Survive.' This is the new 'I Will Survive.' That was the gay anthem. This is the new gay anthem."

Gay rights groups in Malaysia have already reacted angrily to the decision.

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So.. what can I say about this issue? I shall remain speechless.

Lady GaGa "Poker Face" LP (Picture Disc)

2011-03-17T19:57:00.000+08:00

I always wanted to collect (at least one) Lady GaGa's official LP.

After searching over ebay, I decided to get the most significant GaGa 7" LP - "Poker Face".

Well I would like to get the Bad Romance LP too, especially the exclusive Side B image with GaGa standing in front of a black background. But this graphic is GaGa's most famous image, as well as the cute description sticker with GaGa cartoon that attracted me a lot. C.U.T.E.! So I purchased this at US$8.00 (included postage to Perth) via Buy It Now.

I'm sure it'll worth a lot in the future as it's out of print now.

Currently there's one seller selling all 7 LPs at US$150+. o-o

Side A: Poker Face / Side B: Poker Face (Space Cowboy Remix)

P/S: Yes, this LP is playable.

I won an AFL ball!

2011-03-15T22:24:00.000+08:00

I received a random package in front of the door, with my name and address written on it. At first I had no idea what was it, and then I was surprised when I opened it and found that 'the item' in the package - a Sherrin AFL ball (worth $29.99) and a letter congrats me in winning the MARS chocolate draw. Well I totally forgot about it as I entered the draw like half year ago (I entered the draw just for fun, never expected to win one... seriously!).

Oh yeah, and then I found back the chocolate wrapper (yes it's true) that I kept in the shelf... just because the instruction asked us to keep the wrapper for future proof.
The competition/draw was pretty easy. You could:
1. Win the ball immediately (claim the ball if the wrapper stated you've won one)
2. Enter second chance draw (type-in the number into their website and wait for the draw)
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Besides, I think the chances of winning one was pretty high anyway, as they are giving out total 30,000 balls to customers. So yeah, yay!

Daytrips - Hillarys, Scarborough, City

2011-03-15T21:39:00.000+08:00

It was a rare case for me as I eventually became a tour guide + traveler with Johannes.

We visited Hillarys and Scarborough, and then Joondalup shopping mall and city on the next day... all by train and bus. It was pretty easy and convenient to travel by public transport!
After Hillarys Boat Harbour, we stopped by at the beautiful Scarborough beach.
The Fish & Chips meal portion in one of the restaurants nearby is pretty good too... except it was too dry for us so I bought few dipping sauces (that was originally for kebab).

The night view of Perth city (Hay St).

On the way back to city from Joondalup Shopping Mall.

Icey Ice @ Harbour Town

Have a safe trip to Melbourne and Sydney etc Johannes.

Hope to see you again soon.

Rottnest... again

2011-03-13T22:53:00.001+08:00

Had a super fun day at Rottnest Island with Johannes from Germany.

Well except our poor tired legs after few hours of bicycle rides (I almost give up when we're going up to the hills), and we got sunburn despite a beautiful, windy, sunny but not very hot day.

But worth it. Rottnest Island is really beautiful and calm. :)

The Twins Effect (France Version) DVD +

2011-03-13T22:03:00.000+08:00

Unlike other DVD reviews, I decided to remain this DVD sealed (for now... no particular reason for that).

*Duration: 107 minutes II Disc size: DVD-9*

Language: French, Cantonese

Subtitle: French
Region: 2

Screen Format: PAL
Released by: Seven Sept

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Overview of The Twins Effect/Vampire Effect DVDs that I purchased in these few months.
UK ver, The Netherlands ver, France ver, Italy ver
Hong Kong ver (2nd Press with new DVD print), Thailand 1st ver (with slipcase), Thailand ver
Hong Kong standard ver

CREATIF - The Official DVD!

2011-03-09T20:15:00.002+08:00

Finally... the official DVD of our very own Curtin production "CREATIF"!
The show, consists of 4 episodes, was shown in WestTV from February 15 to March 8, 2011 (every Tuesday 8.30pm; repeat on Friday 2.30pm).
DVD sleeve and disc designed by our very own Marie!
Well done everyone who involved in the tv show production, I enjoyed working with you all a lot, it was a great tv studio experience~ :D

Girl Bands Biogra-freak

2011-03-06T18:32:00.000+08:00

I'm into reading some 'special interest' books again since I found Sugababes biography in one bargain book shop at Hay St last month. I was quite surprised to see this book on the shelf, and I bought it without thinking too much as it cost AUD$9.95 only.

I like this book as it's quite interesting, comes with a lot of in-depth information about and within the band; how they dealt with their tough 'celebrity life' and rumors; being fan of famous celebrities; gossips etc. The book also made me changed my perception towards the band (yeah I used to like them a lot, especially Overloaded: Singles Collection era, but not anymore after Jade joined the band as the 6th Sugababe).

The book successfully attracted my interest in pop star biography, so I went to search for more books - that I was interested before - on ebay (I think I started to become an ebay-freak again).

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One of the books is "Girls Aloud: Dreams That Glitter". I was very into Girls Aloud few years back, especially the Out Of Control era, so I was very looking forward to own the book when it first released, I tried to search in major bookstores etc but no luck for me. After waited for a long time but still couldn't find it, I eventually lost my interest in the book and the group.
Another interesting book that I found is "Forever Spice". This is the first Spice Girls item that I bought in quite some time (uhm, the exchange of Spice Girls items last year doesn't count). I was a huge fan of Spice Girls - in 5 members please, and I lost my interest when Geri left the group... until they reunion again, which I almost planned to watch their 'The Return Of The Spice Girls' concert in Hong Kong, but their 'world tour' never happened... and then they cancelled their remaining tour dates and broke up again. It's really frustrating.
Ok, back to the topic. I really don't know why I never thought of getting this book until now.
This is, however, a pictorial book instead of Spice Girls biography that I initially thought of. It covers Spice World Tour-without Geri era. With lots of photos, mostly black & white, and notes written by the band.

Well I bought both books above from a same ebay seller, and overall I paid US$13.85 - included postage from UK to Australia. Despite the condition of the books are not as 'Good' as what I expected, but it's acceptable. I'm yet to read the whole books, hope they are good and interesting.

BBQ.

2011-03-05T23:07:00.000+08:00

Had a nice BBQ dinner at Adeline's house with couple of friends.
Ok the photos are making me hungry.

Peace!

since when did ayu going to release...

2011-03-04T23:39:00.004+08:00

..."Dejavu"?

Oooh, it's just a mistake.

"Dejavu" is Koda Kumi's upcoming album.

EPIC FAIL. lol.

Lady GaGa "Born This Way" music video

2011-03-01T18:14:00.002+08:00

GaGa video premiere.

Uhm, I wasn't really into this song, and the new video failed to attract my interest as well.
I was hoping for something more interesting from GaGa, and uhm, where are the supposed-to-be-featured transgenders that covered in the news?

I love Bad Romance and Telephone a lot and I thought it's gonna be more and more interesting, but this new video probably gonna be the last of my GaGa video list for now.

Oh well, I'm still looking forward for her new singles and videos, and I'll get her new album too! Go GaGa!

CNY 2011 - Family Reunion @ Perth

2011-02-28T23:35:00.000+08:00

Apparantly it was a month ago. I'll try to post up some photos to facebook soon.

I had so much fun with my family during Chinese New Year. We went to the city, Fremantle, Hillarys, Carousel, Kings Park, Mandurah etc, and had many nice foods too.

I really love my family, that more than words can say. Hope to see them again soon.

The Twins Effect (The Netherlands Version) DVD

2011-02-28T21:07:00.001+08:00

Oh yes, this is my 9th The Twins Effect DVD - The Netherlands version.

The main menu is just a simple image with no animation and sound effect...
...the scene selection as well.

The only special feature in this DVD is the trailers of few movies.

This DVD comes with English dubbed audio, in Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS.
And only Netherlands subtitle available.

Despite lack of special features, the good thing about this DVD is the sharp and good video quality, as well as dubbed audio for those who prefer English than the film's original language.

*Duration: 105 minutes ll Disc size: DVD-9*

Region: 2
Released by: Bridge Entertainment Group B.V

Ke-dollar-sign-ha "Blow" music video

2011-02-27T22:13:00.003+08:00

New ke-dollar-sign-ha's funny music video, featuring unicorns and James Van Der Beek from Dawson's Creek~ I love her sense of humor, especially 'that' ending... sooo made my day :D

DL: ayumi hamasaki "Sparkle" (Edit)

2011-02-27T21:40:00.001+08:00

I made this Edit/Radio Edit few months ago for myself, and then I decided to share it here.

Well I used to think Sparkle is kinda long, so I decided to shorten it and I like the end result, so this is the version in my phone since then.
Basically I just cut out the second verse and chorus (I didn't do any remix btw).
So the total length for this edit is exactly 3 minutes.

Hope you guys like it.
http://www.mediafire.com/?p1wh6xylphsyygz

The Twins Effect (deleted scenes! from Vampire Effect)

2011-02-27T13:10:00.004+08:00

While waiting for two more DVDs arriving to the mail box, below are some screencaps of deleted scenes (!) not featured in the original theatrical version of The Twins Effect, but surprisingly appears in Vampire Effect (the US version).

This scene comes after Reeve explained the rules of vampire slayer to Gypsy in his house.
This scene comes after Helen and Gypsy had a super-fight on the roof.
Well this scene appears in all versions, however this version is redubbed with different dialogue (Helen's ending dialogue, from "In this world, there are still vampires. But now there are three more vampire hunters: One is me, one is the half human half vampire sister-in-law, and the other one is the emotional vampire" to "One is me, one is my 'vampire' sister-in-law, and the other one, you know who..").
For your info:

The film was later renamed to Vampire Effect with slightly altered sequences and introduced to United States as well as its DVD release.

Here are few differences between Vampire Effect and The Twins Effect:
1.Opening sequence is different (several scenes/timelines are switched).
2.Some scenes' editing/cut are different.
3.Some dialogues are altered.
4.Almost 20 minutes of scenes have been cut from the original, however few new additional scenes are included.
5.Film length is shorter than the original version (88 minutes for Vampire Effect, 102/106 minutes for The Twins Effect).
6.Some film scores / music / instrumentals are different from original version (different composer).

P/S: Yes, I'm the one who wrote this on Wikipedia. :D

The Twins Effect (UK Version) DVD

2011-02-26T12:17:00.002+08:00

Isn't it interesting that this movie has various DVD or poster design, and this UK (and Australia) version has red background design. Besides, this single DVD includes fairly great special features with total 88 minutes of extras! Definately one of the best in this movie DVD series.
Animated Main Menu with movie scenes and background music.
Scene Selection
Widescreen format, good picture quality.
Audio & Subtitle Set Up - surprisingly no English dubbed audio.
Special Features 1
Interviews with cast & crew (not included in HK DVD)
Special Features 2
Theatrical trailers with deleted scenes!
** Duration: 102 minutes II Disc Size: DVD-9 **
Region: 2, 4
Released by: Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd.

Lady GaGa "Telephone" AUS Promo DVD

2011-02-24T21:46:00.000+08:00

Oh hurray, I won a nice war on ebay! The bidding experience of this promo DVD was sooooo scary and my heart almost bumped out at the last few secs.

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Here's the story:

Well at first this item started with fairly good price, and it's quite attractive since it includes 5 versions of GaGa's "Telephone" music video, so I placed my bid with my not-so-high max price. And then there was a point that whether I should cancel it since it's the music video that probably have already. Then I decided to continue and no harm to own this promo anyway, I always love "Telephone" music video.

Few days later a bidder placed his bid but didn't overbid me. It was close so I increased my bid to a bit higher max price. And then the rest of the days are fine, no bids after me... until the last few minutes. Luckily I was tracking the bid, and then I was freaked out when another bidder placed higher bid than me. It was like 2 minutes before the auction ends. And then I quickly placed few more bids until my still-not-so-high max price. Later the bidder placed another bids, very very close to my max price.

I was so scared and hold my breath during the last few seconds - thanks to the stupid slow internet speed - and almost felt hopeless from winning it. Until I saw a green message on the page that stated I'm the winner of the bid.

HURRAY! Guess what, the winning bid for this item was only AUD$19.50 (excluding postage).

Surprisingly, all the videos in this disc are not in good quality, despite it's a DVD!
I was expecting it should be in great video quality since it's an official Aussie promo DVD.

Oh well, the good thing is that the disc includes five music videos: including three 'blurred' version which I never knew it exist! Apparantly those videos blurred out all the product/brand names in the commercial-music-video.

Please click the image above to see a full clear screencap from the disc.
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So yeah. That's another Go GaGa story! :)

The Twins Effect (HK Second Press) 2DVD

2011-02-23T21:47:00.005+08:00

Received this Hong Kong 2 Disc version along with the Thai version last night.

No disc-content screencaps available for now.
Well I didn't know that this 'special' version exist as I thought it's just a standard second press with alternate cardboard slipcase (the first press comes with shiny silver cover)... until I saw a special photo on the internet, then I went to search on ebay, found it, and read the sticker label carefully for the first time. My shiny silver cover version doesn't have it. lol.
What's so special besides the slipcase?
The Movie DVD is a very colourful and pretty picture disc!

P/S: The limited "DAY FOR NIGHT" and first press Movie DVD comes with purple/pink disc (similar with the Bonus Disc 2).

**Duration: 107 minutes ll Disc Size: DVD-9**
Subtitles: Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, English
Audio: Cantonese DTS, Cantonese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Mandarin 5.1 Dolby Digital
Bonus Disc: The Making Of, Cast & Crew Biographies, Trailers, Photo Gallery
Released by: Universe Laser & Video Co., Limited

The Twins Effect (Thailand Version) DVD

2011-02-23T21:19:00.002+08:00

Received this Thai DVD along with HK second press version last night.

My stupid laptop couldn't open this Region 0/Region ALL/Region Free DVD, so I'm not able to screencap the disc content at the moment. I will update this post in the future.
Basically this is a first press edition with special cardboard slipcase.
I'm happy that the slipcase images are different with the standard DVD sleeve.

** Duration: 106 minutes II Disc Size: DVD-9 **
Subtitle: Chinese, English, Thai
Audio: Chinese 5.1 Dolby Digital, Thai 5.1 Dolby Digital & Thai DTS
Special Features: Making Of, Trailer
Released by: EVS Entertainment

U20/CREATIF in WTV!

2011-02-23T21:05:00.002+08:00

Finally, the official tv broadcast of CREATIF: Episode 2 - with U20 Digital Radio in West TV (Channel 44) last night!! Unfortunately my house doesn't have WTV, so I have to watch it in my friend's house. It was my first time watching the full tv episode, I felt so good and touched.

Basically I'm one of the cameraperson for some panel discussions and performance pieces; the editor and cameraperson of U20 Digital Radio; autocue person for some segments; as well as part of the Set Design team.

Two more episodes to go...

Remember to tune in to WTV in next two Tuesday, 8.30pm!

Vampire Effect (Italy Version) DVD

2011-02-19T11:07:00.002+08:00

I'm starting to collect The Twins Effect/Vampire Effect DVD and merchandises from around the world. The best start is from ebay. So I purchased all DVD versions available on ebay recently, and this one arrived first. Received 16.2.2011. :)

Interactive Menu - Intro with Opening fighting scene's background music.
10 sec introduction menu to the selection function (30 secs overall animated menu).
Scene Selection with motion clips - with Opening fighting scene bg music.
Language/Subtitle page - no music.
[Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) and Cantonese (Dolby Digital 2.0) audio available.
Only Italian subtitle available.]

The only 'special feature' is the credit - which is the credit of the DVD maker.
This is a Region 2 DVD, PAL and comes with 4:3 fullscreen format. Screencaps as below:
* Note: this DVD is a rental copy. I'm not sure if a retail version DVD exist.

** Duration: 106 minutes II Disc Size: 4.11GB/DVD-5 **
By Universal Pictures (Italy) s.r.l.

* Stay tune for more info/reviews of various DVD versions!

(on the way to mailbox now)

The Fame (Australia Rare First Edition) CD

2011-02-19T10:02:00.001+08:00

Thanks to ebay, finally I got this rare Aussie 1st Edition "The Fame" CD.
■ This version was released in Canada, some European countries and Australia in 2008 with original tracklisting.
■ This was the only edition with the original long introduction in the song "Money Honey".
■ The ending of "LoveGame" was different to that included in other releases.
■ "I Like It Rough" is included as bonus track. It was also available on the iTunes store as a bonus track in Canada, Mexico, Australia and selected European countries.
* There was a rumor that "Paparazzi" included in this CD is slightly different as the later editions were remastered. But I couldn't hear any difference at the moment.

This original edition is no longer available in stores since the re-released edition with more bonus tracks such as "Starstruck", "Paper Gangsta", "Disco Heaven" came out a year later (apparantly there ). So this is a nice GaGa collector's item nowadays.

Lucky me, I bought this at total AUD14.55 (inc. postage). Go GaGa!

Britney Spears "Hold It Against Me" music video

2011-02-18T21:19:00.002+08:00

Ooooh, finally the video premiere of Britney's new single "Hold It Against Me".

Despite there were 14 teaser trailers for the countdown of the video premiere, I managed to hold myself from watching any of it. I just don't want to spoil my anticipation. lol.

Despite some negative reviews on the internet (complaint about her dancing), I actually like this video - especially from the middle 'fighting scene' (that reminded me of Madonna's "Die Another Day") onwards! And uhm, since when did the product-placement-in-music-video culture started? You can see so many products in the video, at least it's not as much as Lady GaGa's commercial music video "Telephone", haha :p

I think it's better than her lack-of-dancing "Radar" music video... that I still feel disappointed after my high expectation since Blackout era.

P/S: Below is the cover of her 7th original album:

Release date: 29th March 2011.

Bloody V-day.

2011-02-14T17:29:00.004+08:00

Ok, not a big deal. My head accidentally knocked the sharp side of the table (next to my bed) and I got a deep cut on my right eyebrow area. I really don't know how did this accident really happened, but I think I rolled over too hard while I was sleeping.
I called my sister at 2am in the morning, then she and her partner sent me to the hospital at the city. Due to the distance and waiting time in the hospital, the blood eventually dried and closed the bloody wound. Maybe that's a good thing as they glued the wound instead of stitching it (well the wound broke and blood came out when the nurse tried to clean it before applying the glue-like chemical). I hope I won't gonna get any scar. Please don't. I think my life at Perth is ridiculously awful. What a terrible night... it's the freaking Valentine's Day! Oh yeah, I'm single. Nvm.

Black Swan

2011-02-13T21:15:00.000+08:00

I watched this film with Daniel. Thanks for inviting, Dan~ :D

... is such a great movie!
Well, apparantly this movie was not what I expected, but I like this movie genre: unique, unusual, thriller, horror, twist, dark movie.
The story, cinematography, editing and special effects are really great.
Highly recommend everyone to watch this good art piece!

Happy Chinese New Year 2011

2011-02-03T12:10:00.006+08:00

祝大家新年快乐,万事如意,突飞猛进,心想事成,身体健康,幸福人生...恭喜发财!
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR... it's the year of the cute Rabbit!
Wish everyone a happy, prosperous, peaceful, healthy and wealthy year.

It's gonna be a Glee-ful (Happy) Year 2011! :D

AKB48 "Beginner" (Uncensored) PV

2011-01-29T16:26:00.012+08:00

This is one of the coolest music video/PV I've ever seen.

I love this song very much, but the original video has been banned due to graphic content (it was shown in their concert tour twice, though). The record company decided not to release it with their single for the sack of younger audience (thus an edited 'clean version' with dance shots and behind the scenes is included in the DVD instead, along with special 'formation versions' of the video), and the full uncensored video is only available for Japan mobile download Recochoku.

So here we go - the full uncensored video! Note: Beware of some disturbing scenes. Unrealistic but pretty cool.

Eau! Gaga releasing perfume that smells like bodily fluids

2011-01-28T19:28:00.001+08:00

Celebrity scents are all the rage in Hollywood, but there's only one star whose posh perfume will whiff of blood and semen. That's right, blood and semen.

Lady Gaga is rumoured to have signed a deal with fragrance company Coty Inc. to create her own signature scent. And style blog Fashionista is now reporting that she's requested the perfume "smell of blood and semen".

Gaga was likely inspired by fashion designer Rad Hourani, who recently listed semen as the inspiration for one of his six new scents.

Gaga's perfume is expected to hit the shelves in 2012. ...Along with the end of the world and all that.

Source: http://celebrities.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=775900&showcomments=true

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I'm gonna buy this! lol :p

Disney’s Princess Ke$ha

2011-01-27T09:17:00.001+08:00

Disney's Princess Ke$ha - watch more funny videos

Just The Way You Are!

2011-01-22T16:26:00.002+08:00

"When I see your face,
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing, Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause _ you're amazing, Just the way you are"

To a special person.

Thanks for being my friend. :)

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P/S: A low quality version of glee's "Just The Way You Are" (Season 2 Episode: Furt), one of the best glee moments ever. I'll change it if there's a higher quality video available. :)

P!nk "F**kin' Perfect" music video

2011-01-22T16:07:00.004+08:00

Awesome music video of P!nk's latest single "Fuckin' Perfect".
Note: Beware of some scenes and language used in the video, but it consists of really good message.

Thanks for making me feel better than this morning. :)

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Here's a 'clean version' with altered lyrics; different editing and lesser explicit scenes in the video.

Happy happy day :)

2011-01-20T22:29:00.003+08:00

It's such a great day today!

My dentist appointment went well (even though it's super expensive); Solved my SDHC card problem with a new CardReader (received 8% personal discount?!); Met up and had lunch with a nice mate at The Crepe Cafe, with 'Lucky Customer' offer printed on my receipt.

Such a happy day! I hope more happy days coming on my way :D

[各大報章] 阿嬌生日願望送Selina

2011-01-20T21:39:00.003+08:00

[星島日報]阿嬌生日願望送Selina (1.20)

鍾欣桐（阿嬌）最近在無錫拍攝《財神有道》，日前與劇中拍檔陳鍵鋒化老妝拍攝，巧遇當地下雪，雖然天氣嚴寒，但阿嬌獲劇組為她慶祝生日，暖在心頭。

此外，阿嬌在微博透露，為剛出院的S.H.E.成員Selina許下生日願望，感謝上天眷顧對方，大讚對方非一般的強，祝她要做一個開開心心、漂漂亮亮的新娘子，但笑言不可說出生日願望，因為說了就不靈。

另外，陳鍵鋒近半年都在內地拍劇，為專心演好《財神有道》而推掉所有活動，雖然損失很多賺外快機會，但他認為劇集報捷和角色成功，是演員最大的回報。

阿嬌生日，願望是Selina做一個開心漂亮的新娘子。

WISH/TO BUY LIST!

2011-01-18T16:53:00.000+08:00

Hmm, seems I've achieved some targets.

CD
1. Lady GaGa "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" (Australia CD Singe)
2. Charlene "Beauty Remains" (1st edition with ipod case)
3. Charlene "Another Me" (4th 'alternate cover' Edition)
4. Twins 見習愛神 Trainee Cupid (Regular Version)

DVD/Blu-Ray
1. The Twins Effect (Australia version)
2. 容祖兒2010演唱會 Concert Number 6 Karaoke (4DVD+2CD) (豪華珍藏版)
3. Bruno (Blu-Ray)
4. Twins Ichiban興奮演唱會 AMAZING SHOW 卡拉OK Live DVD

BOOKS
1. Sot-Sot 傻傻漫画 [desperately need this!]
2. The Saturdays "Our Story"
3. Robbie Williams "You Know Me"

FRAGRANCE
1. GIVENCHY "Play Summer Vibrantions"
2. BVLGARI "Pour Homme Soir"
3. Antonio Banderas "blue fresh seduction"
4. BRITNEY SPEARS™ "HIDDEN fantasy"
5. BRITNEY SPEARS™ "Radience" body souffle

OTHER
1. Harry Potter wands
2. 千機變 The Twins Effect ~NISSIN Folder~ (All character's File)
3. StarWars lightsaber

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WISH LIST I [Not exist yet, but possible to release]
1. 千機變 The Twins Effect (Blu-Ray, with more special features)
2. The Return Of The Spice Girls: World Tour DVD

WISH LIST 2 [Do exist, but either hard to find or can't afford to buy]
1. JOEY YUNG LPCD45
2. Spice Girls "VIVA FOREVER" (Aussie promo single: Ginger)
3. ayumi hamasaki "NEXT LEVEL" (USB album)
4. Utada Hikaru Keep Tryin' - Rubic Cube
5. 千機變 The Twins Effect (韓國版 & International DVD)
6. Twins 我們相愛6年 (Malaysia Deluxe Photobook Edition)
7. Spice Girls "Viva Forever" Aussie CD (Baby, Posh, Sporty)
8. ayumi hamasaki tour merchandises (especially ARENA TOUR 2006 & 2009)

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TO MAKE
1. Swing in my room (like Baby Spice's swing in SpiceBus: SW The Movie)
2. Spice Fairies (Viva Forever)

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FOUND! [Selection items, either 'accidentally' found it^or finally got it]
1. Polaroid SPICECAM Instant Camera
2. Twins 一時無兩演唱會 2006 卡拉OK (2VCD)^
3. Twins 一時無兩 The Missing Piece (UMD Music)
4. Spice Girls Viva Forever (Aussie "SCARY" Single)^
5. Sugababes OVERLOADED The Singles Collection DVD (x3 different ver)
6. BRITNEY SPEARS™ believe (Fragrance, Bath Set) + BS series ^
7. The Amanda Show -Volume 1 & 2- (DVD)
8. Spice Girls Viva Forever (Malaysia CD2) x7^
9. Spice Girls Greatest Hits Giftset (EU 3CD+DVD)
10. Spice Girls Headlines (Promo CD)
11. Viva Forever (2-track promo CD)^
12. SPICEWORLD THE MOVIE (white cover re-release DVD) *France ver
13. Hannah Montana (individual releases DVD)
14. Hannah Montana The Movie (Blu-ray combo)
15. Joey Yung PERFECT 10 Live 2009 DVD
16. Another Me (USB & Photobook ver)
17. Lady GaGa THE FAME MONSTER (Super Deluxe Monster Pack)
18. 千機變 The Twins Effect -Premium Edition- (日本版)
19. Lady GaGa "Behind The Fame" Biography

Moonlight Cinema

2011-01-10T21:02:00.000+08:00

First time watching outdoor movie at Synergy at Kings Park and Botanic Garden!

We watched "Unstoppable" - based on a real event about an uncontrolled train (no driver) and people/authorities attempt to stop it. I think it's a simple and nice movie, with impressive scenes and visual effects that will capture you to continue watching it 'til the end.
There's a moonlight! :D
Overall it's a nice outdoor experience. I would love to have another movie there again.

what the... weather report

2011-01-06T20:55:00.002+08:00

I think the weather change is WAY too over.
lol.

glee - selections

2011-01-06T15:22:00.000+08:00

I'm officially a gleek! :D

glee casts did amazing jobs to cover some good songs, and some songs (such as Toxic, True Colors, Take A Bow, No Air etc) are even better than the original!

The series is really awesome. It's funny, touching, brilliant, many nice performances, and the story is close to my heart too. I'm totally in love with the Season 2, which I think it is better than Season 1.

Anyway, below are some of my favourite glee songs/performances:

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True Colors

Umbrella/Singin' In The Rain

The Only Exception

----and the full audio---

Toxic

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

2011-01-01T11:46:00.001+08:00

Me and my sis with her friends went to Northbridge on New Year Eve by train (we parked our car at Bull Creek station).
The crowd on train and the station amazed us.
Had a little supper at "Pancakes & Grills on James".
Northbridge

Street performers.

Stage performances.

Smile :)

92.9 radio is doing live broadcast on stage.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!

Wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2011, good health and world peace.

And hope my new year will be all well, happy, all about love and happiness.

Robbie Williams "In And Out Of Consciousness"

2010-12-29T21:15:00.001+08:00

Bought this on 2nd boxing day at JB Hi-Fi at AUD40.00 after 20% discount
[original retail price AUD49.99 at JB Hi-Fi and AUD 64.99 at Sanity, and RM200+ at YesAsia].

Robbie Williams "In And Out Of Consciousness - Greatest Hits 1990-2010"

~Ultimate Edition (Limited Edition 3CD+3DVD)~

I really like this collection a lot as it included all Robbie's hit singles [39 tracks (2 new) in 2 CDs] and all the videos [38 videos in 2 DVDs] together for the very first time. His singles are brilliant. :)

Also an exclusive previously unreleased concert "Live In Berlin" DVD plus a bonus CD with the B sides and Rarities handpicked by Robbie himself.
All comes in a nice 50 pages hardcover photobook packaging with full uncensored lyrics and behind the scenes photos (the songs in the CDs, however is radio edits/censored, but I'm fine with it as they are rare and kinda different with the album version).
My favourite songs (highly recommended): Sexed Up, Let Love Be Your Energy, She's The One, Shame, Angels, Kids, No Regrets, Strong, Something Beautiful

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Check out the promo video for this album:

And the TV commercial of the album too:

Christmas presents+

2010-12-27T21:03:00.000+08:00

Thank you so much to my friends for these xmas presents!
I love it so much!!!

I think this is my first time receiving xmas presents! Hurray!! :D

And here are what I bought:

* Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 [waterproof!]
* Robbie Williams "In And Out Of Consciousness" Limited Edition 3CD+3DVD
* Wizz Fizz christmas stocking
* Cotton On shirt
* Duff (from The Simpsons)

what happened on boxing day 2010?

2010-12-26T19:53:00.003+08:00

Reached Garden City around 9.30am with my sis and her mate.

People were queueing up at some stores before the store open.

Some stores' items with up to 70% discount.

Some stores' items with up to 50% discount.

All JB Hi-Fi's DVD/CD/BluRay with 20% discount.

And there's a jewelries shop selling a diamond ring for AU$1.

Swarovski
So yeah, it was a really nice shopping day.

The Boxing Day 2010. :)

P/S: I'll post up my shopping stuffs in the next post~

Animal walnuts?

2010-12-26T19:42:00.002+08:00

Ok, found this at my sis's place.

When I picked it up I thought it was a pet food or something... but then I realized it isn't.

It's a human food. Sweet Walnuts.

A nice snack, but with animals on the label: Koala, Croc and Roo.

Okay... =_=

Happy Wedding Day!

2010-12-12T11:40:00.001+08:00

Happy Big Wedding Day to my best friend:

~♥Amy Wonglephun and Donald Dunstan Wong♥~

Best wishes! :)

Looking fur-miliar?

2010-12-07T20:22:00.002+08:00

Dragonette - Fixin to Thrill (album)

Joey Yung - Joey Ten (EP / one of the 9 covers)
(original boxset concept)
[Release date]
Dragonette: 29 September 2009
Joey Ten: 29 January 2010

Roadtrip Part 2: Geraldton (2 Dec 2010)

2010-12-03T18:58:00.000+08:00

Lovely sign board at Caltex Petrol Station
Museum.

The Pink Lake.

# The high volume of salt made the sea pink.

H.M.A.S. Sydney II National Memorial.

Cottage Accommodation.

Geraldton.

'Deluxe' dinner on our last day of trip.

Overall I enjoyed this Roadtrip Part 2 a lot. Swimming, sunshine, beaches, foods, dolphins, 3 accommodations in 4 nights, sleeping in the car (again) etc... it's a totally new and different experience! I like my roadtrip mates so much!!!

P/S: See you one day Cheryl - one of my best mate in Perth!

Safe trip back to Singapore!

Roadtrip Part 2: Monkey Mia (1 Dec 2010)

2010-12-03T18:45:00.000+08:00

TV crew from Korea.
Recording Dolphin's voice.
Cute Dolphins~
My lunch.
The Avatar van!

We eventually went to play Mini Golf.

Ok I admit I'm such a terrible golfer.

After our game, we went back to Monkey Mia again for swimming. It was really fun (eventhough I forgot how to swim, have to walk sometimes), and we were really 'swim with the dolphins' - two dolphins passed by us - and then many many people followed 'em to the other side of the sea. Such an amazing experience!

Roadtrip Part 2: Shark Bay (30 Nov 2010)

2010-12-03T18:35:00.000+08:00

Shell Beach

Ocean Park

Sharks~

Shark Bay

Dinner in our accommodation

Roadtrip Part 2: Kalbarri (29 Nov 2010)

2010-12-03T18:21:00.001+08:00

We're on the road again! This time is Kalbarri.
Finding Nemo themed accommodation (we stayed at Dory) with many images and fun facts about the film and fishes.

Nature's Window at Kalbarri.

Oh yeah, thank you so much for the surprise birthday song! I was really surprise (and shocked, I was still washing the dishes!).
And thanks to all my friends for your birthday wishes.
I'm 21! :D

More photos coming up!

21st Birthday... light and simple :)

2010-11-28T22:33:00.000+08:00

Well I had a little early 21st Birthday (technically tomorrow - 29th Nov) dinner at Catalano's Cafe [Italian Restaurant] with my sis, Ah Piang and Adeline.
Thanks for the dinner, the foods are really delicious and warm~ :D

Oh, and thanks for this new fragrance too.

Also special thanks to all my friends for your birthday wishes!

I love you all!!! ^_^

P/S: Kalbarri road trip tomorrow (29th Nov to 3rd Dec 2010)~

Wish me a safe and fun trip!

Fireworks at Hillarys

2010-11-27T22:31:00.000+08:00

I think this is one of the best moments in my Perth Life. I was very excited and thrilled while watching the fireworks with huge crowds, the music was good (especially Katy Perry "Firework"), and the environment+feeling was really really great. I wish I could go with someone special one day :p

One day trip to Rottnest

2010-11-26T19:44:00.001+08:00

We had a one day trip to Rottnest, a very beautiful Island by ferry!
And this is my first time snorkeling too!
We went up to the lighthouse.

This is me :D

Beautiful sea.

My hair after swimming/snorkeling. Well at first I was kinda scared of snorkeling as I can't really swim, and I never did that before. But it ended well and I enjoyed it a lot (well I just swim around the beach area, I don't dare to swim too far). And uhm, the sea water is soooooo salty.

Quakka.

Utada Hikaru "Goodbye Happiness" PV

2010-11-24T18:34:00.004+08:00

Such an adorable and fun music video (PV) of Utada Hikaru!
It's a parody/tribute of her music career, and for YouTube-fans.

She's going to music hiatus from 2011 onwards.
We'll miss her and her talent. All the best Hikki!

Ke$ha finally explains the dollar sign

2010-11-19T21:43:00.003+08:00

Ke$ha: The Story of the $ from Kesha

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Ke$ha went skydiving at Sydney last week (13th Nov 2010). Looks awesome :D

CREATIF Team hangout!

2010-11-12T20:43:00.001+08:00

Had a light hangout at Subiaco with CREATIF team.
... and we had Jus Burger together (quite delicious.. if you ordered the right one).

Behind the set: CREATIF teaser (finale)

2010-11-10T20:34:00.001+08:00

The final shoot of this semester!
I volunteered myself to be the Autocue person again (Only a few turned up for this shoot).

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Britney Ads @ MYER!

"radiance" - a new fragrance

Well I like the bottle, but I'm not really into this fragrance.
Maybe I'll get this once the miniature version is released as my collection (along with "HIDDEN fantasy").

Behind the set: CREATIF teaser & statman

2010-11-03T19:43:00.005+08:00

Today we had an additional chromakey shoot for our tv show "CREATIF" - the teasers and statman segments, all in front of the blue screen!

I volunteered to help out since I have no class in the afternoon (just finished my last class of this semester - Asian Media in Transition this morning.. hurray). I was positioned as Autocue person again (we only need a small crew for this anyway). I messed up a bit during the statman sequence as the scene is different from panel discussion, so I tried my best to keep the Autocue up with the host's reading speed... oh well, at least the shoot is done for today!

Move on.

2010-11-03T17:43:00.004+08:00

After all the emotional days, I (sort-of) made up my mind.

Thanks to all that I talked to, and who cares about me.

I realized that it was just a small mistake.

It was just a small issue. I will move on from this.

I will be a stronger person with all these (+ or -) experiences and result.

I will be a happier person who enjoy his current life.

Really, FTV really made my life fruitful, really enjoy all the production-life.

And overall, friends/hip are good!

So thank you all! Glad that I know you :D

Behind the set: CREATIF (Ep. 3 & 4)

2010-11-02T19:20:00.003+08:00

Today I'm the Autocue person for our tv show "CREATIF" - episode 3.

First time working in the control room [since I always in the studio, usually in charge of camera]. Basically Autocue person in charge of the moving on-screen script [which displays in front of the camera] for the host(s) to read.
I was about to stay in the shooting instead of going to the PR consultancy class, because that time was the shooting of final episode for our tv show, wished that I can continue 'til the end of the shoot. However I forced myself to attend the PR class, since it's the last PR consuntancy class of this semester anyway. Overall, new experience and (kinda) happy day... - -

Endless sorrow

2010-11-02T18:46:00.007+08:00

Heartbroken. again. second time.

Not sure whether it's expected to have this, or unexpected.

I'm not sure how many more do I need to go through.

It's really painful, sorrow and sad.

You made me smile, you made me happy.

You calmed me down, you helped me through my sad moments.

Our meetings was like fairytales.

Seems you're everything to me.

I thought you're the one.

Finally, one day, I got it.

At the first few days, I was deeply happy.

I was cheerful and I was glad.

I tried my best for you.

Be patience, be tolerance, be understanding.

Just because you meant a lot to me.

So I tried to accept who you are, how your life is, and tried to forgive.

But after that, suddenly, seems everything's changed.

It's getting worse. It let me emotional, let me crazy.

Maybe I expected too much from this.

Waiting for your reply, or waiting to see you was like betting: either goal (yes, you replied), or missed (nothing).

At least you let me know more about it, and your needs are very different to me.
At least I don't have to wait like forever just to hear from you.
At least I'm not waiting for nothing anymore.
At least I'm alone again.
And I know that, it's still not my time yet.
I'm not going to be with you anymore.