H-Factor Youth Creative Workshop

I think the picture says it all. I went for this workshop in the chic G Hotel in Penang last Sunday, 12 October 2008. It was a good thing I went. I saw the cute Hans Isaac(now now ladies, he says he is seeing someone currently,so..), the funny Harith Iskandar who entertained with all his funny jokes, Serena C and Pietro Felix(who is a Penang born) from Mix fm who heated up the place and of course the one and only Hannah Tan. The person, who without her none of this would have taken place. And we had David Lai, a very good mentalis cum magician who likes to show "something" to people, a dancer(dont know his name) and Remmy from the music group Innuendo.

So this people were all there to tell about their lives and how is it possible for the youths who wish to join the industry on what they can do. May I say it was one helluva healthy workshop that not only showed us the life's and tales of these people but also mainly not to get discouraged with our dreams and ambitions, whatever it may be. There are many ways to enter it, I do not wish to write it down here on the reason why I have no idea. It was an awesome day lah. The food they provided were finger food, it wasnt even good. I expected something good, but I guess with $3 bux it will do. There were alot of people there, I met some friends of mine there and made new friends.It was a good day. I am now much enlightened by the whole concept of the industry. I now know, what should I do and where should I go. Whethere I am interested in this line or not, is not something I wish to write here. I will leave it as a mystery. Sorry guys, somethings I guess are suppose to be left unsaid.

Meanwhile, I drove back to the Penang Jetty with a taxi. Watch out for the next blog for this story!

EmOtIoNs

All my emotions right now well said.....

Recession...

I think this next blog of mine would be the most serious of all. I am not sure whether I am that good to write about this, but I think we should express ourselves, right?

The current global economic credit crunch or in simple terms: recession, seems to be taking a toll in many countries. Singapore just officialy made a worlwide statement that they have just gone into recession. Thats sad. I mean, just think they are our neighbouring country and one the best in this region and they're the first to go in recession in our Asean region and in the world. Malaysian's Finance Minister keeps on saying Malaysia wont be affected by it at all. The whole world is suffering this problem except Malaysia. Sometimes I wonder whether my countrymen are just stupid or are really smart. Well, I just hope what they say is true. Or at least, even if it happens, it wont be that bad. The critics claim that this is the greatest single problem ever since the Great Depression of the 1930 and the 97' financial crisis. It will affect people's rice and pasta bowl around the world. I dont know. Mainly I think its because the worlds population has increased by ten folds from the last global problem. So whatever is there, its either not enough or just sufficeable.

When I think about it, I get so nervous and worried how my family's going to survive this whole event. What more those parents who have children studying overseas with them exchanging money and all. Share prices plunged and its getting worse bytheday. Food price went up, while food stocks are low with the global warming not helping very much.Everything seems to be at a total turmoil now. The only possible good thing that comes out from this is that the worlds petrol price has gone down to $78 a barrel from $136, last. This should help reduce some things. My friend who owns a furnishing shop(I think he might read this blog) seems very worried. Mainly because credit crunch would affect the purchase possibilities of his customers as most wouldnt pay by cash and credit my cost their(my friends shop) debts to go high. My mom who works for HSBC in the commercial banking sector just mentioned to me that HSBC Penang are slowly trying to reduce the loan giving to companies as they dont know how to economic stands now. And that if SME(small and medium entreprenuers) intends to take loan they would need to have high security to do the take up of the loan.

Plainly ridiculous I think. Its just impossible to have that now.

Anyways, there's a one month stall for loan lending starting halfway this month I suppose. I am not sure what to expect from this economic crisis. Is the world going to end? How are all the poor people going to survive? What about the middle class? Since people say when recession happens money has a lower value and it becomes worthless at some point. What then is going to happen to all this low income paid people? Its scary to note that recession is clouding in. All we can do is pray for the best. But I wonder what God thinks about this whole issue. Is it to say that worlds ending?Or is it to say man should stop being so greedy and just go back to the old times of lifestyle?



Son: You think theres recession?

Father: World is coming to an end.

Son: How much will we loose?

Father: What did the Quran say?

Son: World is coming to an end.

-continuation- CluBBing 27/9/08

So I read my blog and I think I said I would blog about the clubbing scene right. Well, frankly, it was normal. I mean I am getting use to it you see. So I dont feel the excitement and shit and all anymore. Its kinda getting dull. Although, it was fun that day. It was at this place called Mois.

Well you can pronounce it as "M-U-A" or "M-O-I-S". Whichever please you. The only difference is whether you want to be an Ah Beng or French men. My friend got me free entrance(thank you!) and so free drinks, because he knew the people there. There was I think about 20 of us in all. We shared three bottles of Apple Baccardi. Now that was good. I liked it. It of course, by obvious meaning, tasted like apple. Hence, it was sweet. Then we all had a few sips, then started dancing. No one was getting high or doing anything naughty. The place was nice. They were crowded, but in a just nice way. The songs they played for the night was really good. It was remixed but not remixed until it sounded horrible or anything. It was ok. I heard theres a VIP room. But I guess reserved for the rich and snooty only. But that does not stop me from trying to enter there next time.

Boring.

It ended all in some panick moment because I though my ride was gone, as my friend actually when to repark his car due to many police rounds at that time. So I left at 2.30am. Barely smelling of liquer. I did stink of cigarattes though. But it was a fun experience in all. Nothing for me to scream about. But it will be something I will be doing soon...


-people from my college, no idea why the guy is holding a purse-

"Dia Ibu Ku"

I just watched this movie yesterday called "Dia Ibu ku" on channel 119. May I say its just awesome. It was some old malay movie playing on the channel. You see I want to see how good malay movies were. So i just normally casually try and watch some. Whether its new or old. If its boring, NEXT. But this was just unstoppable, even when there was commercial. I am not sure if anyone watched it, but it was just so good. It was a 70-80's type of movie. I liked it so so so much. The drama, the story line, the characters line up, everything! OMG! I love it. The director is Yasin Salleh. Dont know whose that. God, I would love to meet him and convey my congrats to him. Such a remarkable movie. And the mother. I dont think they could have gotten a better actress. Although, I am not sure of her name except for the name Sarimah. Such a riverting actress. My god. When she cried at one part, wow. That was just such a moving scene. The movie was good. I am not sure if it will ever be showed again. I thank god for being able to watch that movie ever. I think it just scarred me on the concept of a superb actress. I hope I will be able to meet her someday.

MARVELLOUS!!!!

Can some directors make this movie as good again? Or make newer movies that are as good?....OR even better. I will await for the day.

Award for this movie are :
Best Film (Overall) ... 2nd Malaysia Film Festival, 1981
Best Heavy Drama Film ... 2nd Malaysia Film Festival, 1981
Best Actress (Sarimah) ... 2nd Malaysia Film Festival, 1981

"Sepi"

I just finished waching 'Sepi' directed by Khabir Bhatia.

I actually expected a lame duck movie. Knowing that Malay movies never make it big. But I had to give this film the benefit of doubt because the director is Khabir Bhatia. The renowed director of the movie "Cinta" and the current show "Frontpage". "Frontpage" is a series of drama involving the lives of five journalists.

Lets talk about "Sepi" today.

It was beautifully woven. I think I was nearly moved. But I didnt. So the movie isnt that great. But thumbs up have to be given to the camera crew. Lighting, sound system and casting was good. Although, I think Mr.Bhatia you shouldnt have taken Vanida as your actress. Thats the only complain. She seems...plain. The rest of the cast I could see their character grow. Each had a tale to tell. Each was painfully growing. But hers is so...dull. Her character and herself. Through the trailer of this movie I thought she could act. Apparently she was the spoiler. The Khalil's girlfriend looked like she was wearing a wig the whole time. Mr.Bhatia I think she was good, especially when she was reading the poetry in the library. But you should have kept that part at pin drop silence. Everything just still.

The performance of Tony's lover in the movie both his wife and the one after is amazing. My GOD! When she nearly died and when she was acting in the past reflection scene she was just beaming through the camera. Theres a sort of pull that I can feel from her. You should hire her more for your movies, Sir. Then his lover, I liked the part when she cried. Wow. That was the part that caught my breath.

Sir, you are a very good director. But I think on your next movie you need to relax abit on your camera angles. I am not going to deny you are a fabulous director but you need to reduce the so many beautiful shots you take. Its getting abit dull. It was funny I was watching "Sepi" at 9pm on channel 952 and on channel 103 they were showing "Cinta" and at 9.45pm they were showing "Frontpage" at channel 107. All your movies at one time. Anyways,Mr.Bahtia, I think you really need to be abit more dramatic with your cast. Tell them to talk abit more louder. Put their thoughts and emotions in. Some of them seem blur while they are acting.You also need to reduce the many songs you put in. Its to much song. Very beautiful songs, although. But its too much. we dont want a musical. We want a moving and touching one.Put songs, but not at every ohter noock and connor.

I suggest you next make a movie without so many main characters. Try with just two. Play around with it. Get a good script and a good cast. Try making a love movie but with lots of ups and downs and suspends thats kills. I suggest you hire people like Ida Nerina or Umie Aida as your heroin. Or you can take that wife of Tony in "Sepi". She seems like an untounched jewel. As for your hero, I hope you would find someone new. Who has talent and looks. And when I mean talent, please train the person well. Let there be blood, tear, sweat, joy, rain, laughter, death, friendship and mainly drama all in this one movie. I believe(and this is sincere) if ever one were to make a movie such as this and make it successfull, it can be you Sir.

For "Sepi" I wouldnt say its good, but its better then the normal Malay movies.Congratulations.

Contact me if possible on further critiques on movies. Thank you.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!

This song is for ME on my birthday, yesterday. This song is sung by my idol and im proud to have its lyrics here. Go and hear it! Oh bytheway "I was in da club, sippin on some buds"....12am on my birthday in a club!!!

Go shorty, it's Beyonce,
We gon' party like, it's ya birthday,
We gettin' naughty like, it's ya birthday
So put ya drink up in the air if you feel sexy!

I'm the with the hot ish, manolo blahnik,
Jimmy choo kicks, killin' it, who you with?
Me & my girls at the party with the diamond zinati's
I'm that classy mami with the Marilyn Monroe body.
I'm that fly chick 5*6 Marc Jacob mini
Ghetto fabolous, glamourous, its effortless
Make up light, we with my pastel luis
Designer scarf, work of art, rockin' vintage Gucci

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.

My nails my hair my diamond rings,
Shining with all my fancy things,
My crib my car my clothes my jewels,
Why you mad? Cause I came up and I ain't changed.

I'm that girl wearing chanel pearls,
Chandeliers in my ears from Bailey Bank and Biddle
Ya feelin my style, ya feelin my flow
Hair sheek, smells sweet, like flow to flow?
I'm the lady sipping baileys while I strut like a model
If the ladies wanna hate me I jus send them a bottle
I kno I got it but don't flaunt it even though brothas want it,
Dancin' dirrty while I'm flirtin, 'cause he' checkin' up on me.

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.

My nails my hair my diamond rings,
Shining with all my fancy things,
My crib my car my clothes my jewels,
Why you mad? Cause I came up and I ain't changed, ohhh

ohhh, ohhh ohhh, ohhh!
ohhh, ohhh ohhh, ohhh.
ohhh, ohhh ohhh, ohhh!
ohhh, ohhhoooooooooooooooooooooowww!! (into hook)

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.

You can find me in the club, sippin' on some buds,
Daddy I got what you need you's a sexy little thug,
Don't wanna be your girl I ain't lookin for no love,
So come give me a hug, sexy little thug.