October 25, 2006

• The Day I got Pissed

  Music Playing: Alumina
  Artist: Nightmare
  Album: The World
  Credits Song of Death Note Anime
  

  
  "Could it be that I was capable of doing "That"?
  To put aside all sense of morality and deal deadly judgement?
  Alas my greatest nightmare was never someone stronger,
  It had always been what I am capable of, that I'm afraid of"

  

  There are some who criticise and analyze the situations around them.
  They rationalize the reason and actions that surround their environment.
  It seems that while some openly voice out their analysis may seem wise,
  It is actually more true to assume those who do not, to be the wiser.

  ~Reuben's thoughts

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  The Act, The Turn & The Prestige

  Ok that's alot of blabber taken from the movie "The Prestige"
  To be honest I thought it was too slow.. and dear fell asleep.
  In contrast, "The Illusionist" (which isn't shown locally) is a gem.
  THAT is truely a good movie to watch for the general public.
  It's basically a combination of politics, love, sacrifice, passion and wit.
  And speaking of Magic... my favourite source of magic at Ellusionist© released T-shirts!

  
  Oh you've gotta love the Black Ghost design.

  While I've already placed an order on the Black Ghost T shirt..
  I'm a little worried that the details look excessively gothic and freaky.
  It wouldn't help to freak people too much while performing magic...

  and yes! I remember why I even wanted to blog!
  I met a friend today, a shop owner of a magic supply shop...
  And amidst the super noisy backdrop of some band playing,
  his friend asked me to show him something good..
  For one thing, he has to be a performing magician to even suggest "show me something good"
  For it seems that there are far too many "magicians" who have grown arrogant because of their knowledge.
  None the less, I proceeded to do a Synergy effect.
  The worst thing was... he didnt understand my instructions the first time!
  *that could either mean my mum was right to say my english sucks, or that the music's too noisy*
  And on the 2nd time... well once magic's done the 2nd time, it can be easily decoded...
  Thus when I asked him "What position your card was at?"
  He answered "FIVE"........ initially... then he gave some thought and said "SIX"...
  Basically he screwed the effect because he saw through my DL and puposefully (or unintentionally) said "SIX"

  I was pissed. Irritated. Lost all my respect for him as an artist, as an illusionist.

  Thing is, even if you saw through the trick, it would be normal for a spectator to be a heckler.
  But... NOT... definitely not a fellow magician!
  It's basic ettiquette to follow through till "The Act and Turn" is complete!
  Ugh! Sometimes I firmly believe there would be some kind of certification to be an illusionist.
  Too many people ignore the presentation, the talk, the actions and... the art form of Magic.

  Well I did not return empty handed.
  I saw him perform a moving ring illusion, and at the moment I thought his presentation was bad...
  I realized that his language and style of conversation could appeal more intimately to those who speak that way.
  If I were to approach a group of Hokkien uncles speaking proper english.. it wouldn't work.
  Thus I did learn that, it's important to select your crowd in accordance to your style.
  And I learnt something MORE important. Never give instructions when there's music blasting behind you.

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  I'm sitting here in a Boring Room

  It's just another rainy wednesday afternoon. (PSI going down finally)
  Ah yes the lyrics of "Lemon Tree".. a classic in some sense, that got everyone turning heads.
  In any case, Just when I finished reading 108 chapters of the Series in 3 days.
  Just when I thought the anime sucked (but the soundtracks rock!)
  Just when I thought, "ok let's wait for part II"
  I was reminded of another Trait I have that I share with "L" in Death Note
  well... it's silly but... we both love chocolates and sweet things!
  *but doesn't everyone love 'em too?*
  

  
  Ah yes, delightful Fruit & Nuts. I bit them off one by one tho.. unlike "L"

  
  And yeah Episode 4 is already out.

  Ok fine, so... it isn't over for me and Death Note.
  Maybe my temporal obsession is because of the psychological wit involved!
  It's one of the first times I'm into something that... is so witty.
  I mean, I absolutely adored Dragonball with all the originality in having their powers and stuff.
  But Death Note... is truely a different kinda thing.
  I guess I would have to inevitably consider Death Note into my collection of influential manga.
  So in chronological order it would have to be "Dragonball, Kenshin, Evangelion & Death Note"

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  The Girl Of my Dreams

  Ah, I didnt really write about our 2nd anniversary!
  Well, while it wasnt anything spectacular, I still love the fact that it's going on strong.
  It's kinda idiotic though... that I can't see her as often these days. ugh!
  Especially because of the company she works with...
  I dont think I'll ever forget the time when we were in KTV.
  And suddenly her handphone rings
  and her superior wants her to go home then and there to send some file!
  If it were me, I'd then later and finally
  But for my dear... guess all she could do was...
  

  

  Ah yes, the anticlimax to a night of KTV fun...
  The facial expressions saying "wtf??"and the undeniability of inevitability..
  Well, whether for better or for worse... I guess She's got no choice... For now. hehe

  Anyway... For our anniversary, I made her a special Gift!
  I should've taken a picture of the finished product but basically it was a special 1000 piece stained glass puzzle!
  Wait.. I'm not sure if its 1000 or not.. but... it was beautiful.
  It shows mickey and minni in their "fantasy wedding" as translated from Jap text.
  And the cool part was... it looks like stained glass...

  
  From me to her, from her to me

  And of course there were other little things too. Made a little booklet for her...
  And she cross stitched THAT for moi!
  I ever did attempted stitching and its... a test of patience man.
  And it aint easy to do diagonals and 2/3rd diagonals and... the difficult stuff.
  Having said that, I absolutely adored her present! Thankew so much my precious! (spoken in golem accent)

  On another occasion, we were at Borders and I stumbled across this book...
  "The Man Manual" written by some psychologist...
  I was curious if I... if someone like ME could be generalized and justified based on MY actions and persona.
  hahaha in the end, Dear bought it and read it diligently...
  Only to realize, almost everything written was not applicable to my persona.
  I suspect though that it's partially because its written based on american cultural experiences.. or maybe
  

  
  Alas, it would be difficult to entirely describe me and my warped brain.

  It's kinda wierd though.
  Both of us are rather wierd. We have strange habits and practices...
  And somehow, we still fit each other rather well.
  Though we are very different, we arent that indifferent and in some instances are similar and and...
  ok wait. I think I..... Nevermind. ugh!
  None the less, our passion and love for our rabbits are the same!
  Except that it is ME who cleans my rabbits cage and stuff, and NOT her who cleans her rabbit stuff.
  And my dear's rabbit "Muachi" had given birth to 4 babies!
  And just a few days ago... gave birth to another 3!!!
  That's NINE Rabbits altogether!
  I think we can finally materialize our Rabbit Farm monopoly in Singapore Idea.
  
  

  
  Ka.... Ka... Kawaiiiiii da!

  
  2 of them at their toilet! Toilet trained Rabbits are Possible!

  ok so... she's got 9, I've got 3.
  If we ever get married someday sometime...
  It's highly likely that our combined forces would give a rabbitcount of >> 12.
  Now THAT is scary.
  wahahahha

  END

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