Love actually....is all around

I wouldn't particularly call myself a fan of British TV or movies, but I do have to say, my favorite romantic movie of all time...ALL TIME would have to be Love Actually. Aside from the numerous sub-plots of the different characters (which are beautifully intertwined btw) one thing that makes me shiver with a kind warm feeling is the music score that plays during the "reveal" of the story. For example, the part where Juliet suprises Mark (her husband's best friend) at his home, hoping to get a video of her wedding and unknowingly stumbles on Mark's secret love for her. The marriage of the musical climax and the emotions of the scene are completely real and believeable. It's fantastic!. The same score also plays in the scenes of Aurelia and Jamie's evolving love. You'll see the same score repeated in multiple scenes usually revolving an emotional revelation between the characters.

While you might think this is a complete chick flick, it is one that has a lot of humour. My fav lines from the show:

1. "Get a grip, people hate sissies. No one's ever gonna shag you if you cry all the time"

2. "Kids, don't buy drugs. Be a rockstar and they'll give you them for free"

Also, the underlying theme revolves around the merriment of Christmas..and thats one of my favorite holidays. So frankly, what is there not to love about this movie?

Dream of californication

I have to rave about this. Those of you who know what a TV-watching freak I am (I can see my mom nodding in a far far distance), I just found a fantastically witty, sly-smile-on-your-lips funny show. And yeah for you men and women who loves titties...there's plenty in this show. I dare say it: I admire good titties. As the title suggests, a combination of California + fornication = Californication (not the cleaverest name, but it works) given how much sex they can feature in 40 mins!. Before you say anymore, lemme reassure you my interest in the show is purely innocent. Love the script writing, havent had such funny lines since...since...since....oh gawd... i can't remember!!

Also, there's a 10 second shot of Madeline Zima's boobs. If she's unfamiliar, think little Gracie Sheffield from The Nanny....can I hear you GASP????>>>

"THats the look that shrivels me testes"

Malaysia Fest 2007-Sydney

The past week, all I could talk about at work was how eager I was to have the warm taste of nasi lemak in my mouth. Today, finally quenched my cravings with Msia fest, a 1 day event held in Tumbalong Park near Darling Harbour by Malaysian students in Sydney. Think 22 deg. sunshine, roti canai, nasi lemak, teh ais...the works...for a price though. We mostly tried to support Clem's Mamak venture but obviously they didn't need our help; the queues were 20 mins to order and 30 mins to collect. If there weren't so much saliva pooled up in my oral cavity, anticipating my sambal, I would have given up.

I've never been in close proximity to so many Msians in Sydney until today, it was almost overwhelming the amount of Msian accents everywhere! We were mostly laughing at some Msians who got really confused on which accent to use: Malaysianized aussie or Aussified Malaysian. Funny funny Mat rempits.

See nasi lemak,........... smell nasi lemak, ............eat nasi lemak !!!!

Beautiful day, picnic under a tree. Oh yah, Jocie beat me twice in congkak.

StriveWell

My sister Lynn, 1/3 of an innovative geek team has recently developed a wonderful Internet tool to help people share medical information and monitor your own health records. I look at the amt of blood, sweat and tears...I see the fruits of that labour..and now, I'm truly understanding what a fantastic idea this is. In support of their site, I've started another medical blog about my research project. I basically gobble all the scientific mumbo jumbo....munch-crunch and chew on it for abit,..and finally regurgitating it complete in gourmet fashion: small portions, served a lilttle bit at a time...and hopefully beautifully presented.

I hope you'll take some interest in learning more about what I spend 8 hrs /day thinking about: cancers and the bone....

http://cancercouchpotato.strivewell.com/

C'mon....throw me a freakin' bone here!!!

Some helluva soil!

Every visit to the local produce store brings different surprises. Most days, the beautiful array of flowers, many I've never seen before but oohh sooo pretty!! greet me at the entrance. Today, I found something substantial. Teng teng teng.......!!!!

HUMONGO BONGO SEE TAW BAE LAY!!

Look at the size of these buggers, compared to my thumb. Waiting to be eaten.....muahahahaha

Again, must be some helluva soil!

Temporary insanity

Jocie's birthday went off with a bang, she's living the life here in Sydney and work is giving her green lights all the way. That must be the best birthday present for her. We celebrated with after work drinks at the Golden Sheath and needless to say, a couple of glasses of bazookas later...all my worldly miseries seem miniscule. Great night out, perfect timing to unwind in the company of your good friends.

Kim & I (still sober)

Half-way there Jocie & I

Almost there and we don't care!! Malaysia mari ah! Apa lu mau??

Spider pig, spider pig

Does whatever a spiderpig does

Can he swing from a web

No he cant, he's a pig

-Homer Simpson-

All I want for Laine's Xmas is...

Ive decided that since I'm such a fantabulous person (DK can vouch for that!), I'm declaring Sept. 7th a public holiday. And as such, I shall name is Laine's Christmas (cos I love Xmas, and Santa shouldnt have all the glory). As the proprietor of the one-and-only amazing holiday featuring the albeit cranky, wonky, sometimes nutty personality...I demand that all who dare celebrate this day shall hail me , take a bow and present your "offerings". This is no cult, so please dont give me a live chicken, an eye of Gollum or skin of legless frog. Some suggestions to how you can appease thy goddess:

1. Spa. Complete with full body scrub (need to get that smell of mice off me!), 3 hours of relaxing massage of Hector, my imaginary personal masseuse standards. bubble bath in beer...and please, German beer.

2. Magic wand. Not to make my spots dissapear, but with one single wave, can run my experiments for me at 10x human speed. Where can I get me one of those???

3. Shopping money. Or better still, make it so that I'm the sole winner of a "Supermarket Sweep" style keep-all-you-can-grab in Westfields. Love that gameshow.

Most of all, the ultimate gift would be for Intel to deliver DK by Express DHL to me with a note tied around his neck that reads " We're utterly sorry for keeping you, as a symbol of redemption, here's a $50,000 check and 3 months paid leave for DK so he can be of service full time."


Oklah I lied, Sept. 7th is APEC summit in Sydney, and the entire Metro area has the day off. In reality, I'm not special enough to have my own day. Things will change when billainaire rules the world!! MUahahaHAhaha..come along Pinky, today...industrially processed mouse pellets...tomorrow...gourmet 10 course lunch and dinner.

The Government Conspiracy of Morons

That's it. I almost give up. All gov. depts are composed of idiots too unworthy for the private sector. Seems harsh really, but quite a generous compliment coming from an anonymous, poor student victim made to wait more than a month for work permit (meaning I dont get paid until Mr Howard's administration says "Aye aye"). A typical phone-in scenario:

Ring ring --------------------------voice recordings---------------------"Our operators are currently experiencing a large number of calls, please hold" --------------------------

-20 Minutes later-

"I'm sorry, our system indicates that your application is still being processed. We will call you within 2 working days for an update"

-2 days later-

The only call I got was from my mother.

-2 days later-

Ring ring ----------------------------voice recordings -----------------"Our operators are currently experiencing a large number of calls, please hold" --------------------------

-20 Minutes later-

"We are still processing your application. Please be patient"

-2 days later-

"Please re-submit your application as a paper application"

"Please do not re-submit your application. We will advise you further action in 2 days."

"Please stop calling us!!!" (OK, I made that one up)

At this point, its been 5 weeks since initial application. I'm surprised I have any hair on my head left. Maybe if I had another opportunity to meet Mr. Howard, I can slip him a note under the table (to not embarass him) telling him to hire people with a minimum IQ of 100.

I love shoes. Can't buy shoes if I don't have money. So I love money too. Gimme money damn it!!