Long Weekend (Thoongsook 13)

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The story involves six teenagers who head to mysterious isolated island for a weekend of partying. Trouble is, the island has a dark and ancient history, of a sacrificial rite held during the so-called "blood moon" that is meant to keep the "devouring ghost" at bay. And of course, these kids are visiting the island during that very time.

But let's back up a bit, to the boyhood of the title character Thongsuk. He was always not quite right and a bit sickly. It's in the school infirmary where he's resting and his best friend Nam comes with a headache. Thongsuk, wanting to impress the girl, has her take off his amulet necklace, which is supposed to ward off ghosts. She does so and Thongsuk immediately lapses into a ghost-caused seizure and bangs his head on the bedframe. From then on, because of his head injury, Thongsuk is even more off and is consequently bullied by the other kids. Only Nam defends him.

So when Nam (Cheeranat Yusanon), the guys Jack (Acharanat Ariyaritwikol) and Boi (Sean Jindachot) and the lipstick lesbian girlfriends Beam (Busarin Yokpraipan) and Pui (Gitlapat Garasutraiwan) make plans to go to the island without Thongsuk (Chinnawut Intarakusin), Thongsuk schemes to somehow surprise them.

Instead, everyone is surprised, thanks to the evil spirits on the island and Thongsuk being a conduit for them.

What follows is the usual setup of these types of teen-slasher movies in which the hedonistic characters get what's coming to them as they are possessed, picked off or devoured one by one by a mysterious force. Blood and gore fly as grey, smoky CGI baddies haunt the kids. It's like Cabin in the Woods, though less tongue-in-cheek. Backwards-bending characters bring to mind the current Hollywood hit horror Mama.
Nam emerges as the heroine, who must at all costs keep a candle burning to ward off the bad spirits and survive the night.

Of course there's a red herring or two to put you and Nam off the scent. Let's just say if you're in a horror movie and Wonderful Town's Anchalee Saisoontorn turns up as your mother, you might not want to trust her.

 

Overall, its actually not bad. You should check it out. 

Davichi(다비치)_Turtle(거북이)

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거북아 그 속도론 멀리 못 도망가
geobuga geu sokdoron meolli mot domangga
게다가 그 길은 더 멀고 험하잖아
gedaga geu gireun deo meolgo heomhajanha
상처가 아물고 다 나으면 떠나가
sangcheoga amulgo da naeumyeon tteonaga
진심이야 그럼 그 때 보내 줄 테니까
jinsimiya geureom geu ttae bonae jul tenikka
숨지마 차라리 내 맘을 훔치지마
sumjima charari nae mameul humchijima
거짓말 느리고 느린 너의 걸음마
geojitmal neurigo neurin neoui georeumma
내 가슴 깊이 하는 말
nae gaseum gipi haneun mal
내게로 와요
naegero wayo

마음을 둘 곳도 없고 더 갈 곳도 없는
maeumeul dul gotdo eopgo deo gal gotdo eomneun
슬픈 거북이 한 마리
seulpeun geobugi han mari
상처가 많아 너 혼자서
sangcheoga manha neo honjaseo
매일 외롭게 숨는 거니
maeil oeropge sumneun geoni
너를 지킬 수 없고 더 사랑도 없는
neoreul jikil su eopgo deo sarangdo eomneun
내 가슴 아픈 이야기
nae gaseum apeun iyagi
조금 늦어도 좋아
jogeum neujeodo joha
한 걸음 한 걸음 천천히
han georeum han georeum cheoncheonhi

하루만 더 지나면 괜찮아질거야
haruman deo jinamyeon gwaenchanhajilgeoya
자꾸만 주문처럼 외우는 혼잣말
jakkuman jumuncheoreom oeuneun honjatmal
거북아 널 볼 때면 내 모습 같아
geobuga neol bol ttaemyeon nae moseup gata
눈물 나 미친 듯이 계속 흘러나와
nunmul na michin deusi gyesok heulleonawa

새싹이 나겠지 꽃이 보이겠지
saessagi nagetji kkochi boigetji
내 눈물의 사랑은 씨앗을 꼭 품겠지
nae nunmurui sarangeun ssiaseul kkok pumgetji
내 가슴 깊이 하는 말
nae gaseum gipi haneun mal
내게로 와요
naegero wayo

마음을 둘 곳도 없고 더 갈 곳도 없는
maeumeul dul gotdo eopgo deo gal gotdo eomneun
슬픈 거북이 한 마리
seulpeun geobugi han mari
상처가 많아 너 혼자서
sangcheoga manha neo honjaseo
매일 외롭게 숨는 거니
maeil oeropge sumneun geoni
너를 지킬 수 없고 더 사랑도 없는
neoreul jikil su eopgo deo sarangdo eomneun
내 가슴 아픈 이야기
nae gaseum apeun iyagi
조금 늦어도 좋아
jogeum neujeodo joha
한걸음한걸음 천천히
hangeoreumhangeoreum cheoncheonhi
나보다 느린 네 발걸음에 맞춰 걸으며
naboda neurin ne balgeoreume matchwo georeumyeo
더 이상 너 혼자 울지 않도록
deo isang neo honja ulji antorok
you're always be my
you're always be my
always be my love
always be my love

마음을 둘 곳도 없고 더 갈 곳도 없는
maeumeul dul gotdo eopgo deo gal gotdo eomneun
슬픈 거북이 한 마리(제발 날 떠나지마)
seulpeun geobugi han mari(jebal nal tteonajima)
상처가 많아 너 혼자서
sangcheoga manha neo honjaseo
매일 외롭게 숨는 거니
maeil oeropge sumneun geoni
너를 지킬 수 없고 더 사랑도 없는
neoreul jikil su eopgo deo sarangdo eomneun
내 가슴 아픈 이야기
nae gaseum apeun iyagi
조금 늦어도 좋아
jogeum neujeodo joha
한걸음 한 걸음 천천히
hangeoreum han georeum cheoncheonhi

Outrage

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Here is what's supposed to happened...

There’s something I would like to discuss. I was told to confront you guys in order to solve a problem. Keep avoiding gets nothing done and everybody suffers. Talking face to face might not be the best so I’ve chosen this method. Some of the things below may offend you but was not expressed specifically to hurt you in any way. You may correct me if I’m wrong. I really appreciate feedbacks cause in that way I can only see what I did and can reflect upon.

Firstly, I want to say going through this sem was not simple. Everyone had to study extra and do extra. If one sem is like that, what happens in two sems. Everyone unhappy and doing things for themselves.

I want to point out the fact that I’m not a supercomputer and you can’t expect me to know everything.I would really appreciate if someone would take the initiative to do things at times. You just keep saying he “ng deh ng diu”… “he so slow”…”he so last minute”. You could have always asked “so when are we gonna start that that assignment?” Can we start this week? I dun wan do last minute. I take this part now. Later I send to you. Or “Can I do that part?”, What can I do? Can I help you with the slides? Can I help you do the reference?

You can’t just expect me to explain every single detail of the assignment to you. We kinda read the same instruction paper, go to the same class, listen to the same crap the lecturer is talking. And even times when I was absent and you’re present and you still pretend that you have zero idea. So, I’m supposed to take all the blame when it’s wrong? The plus side, I bet you know ten times the people I know. So, instead of taking initiative of asking around, getting more info that might help the group, you just wait and see what was given to you to do??

Another issue, you dun have time? My time is not time, your time is time. You can go out all night, do this do that. Have to study for midterm etc…We basically take the same subjects.

I get the impression that you’re sick of picking up their leftovers and finishing things up and has given up entirely. You’re thinking why should I help them? Why on earth they can’t do anything? So now you just want to do your part and focus on your studies more? Care less about everything else? Cause a group isn’t like that..

 Okay, somehow I got some feedback that somehow you might think that you’re useless. Whatever you do will eventually mean nothing. Well, did you ask yourself you’ve tried in the first place? Consulted the lecturer personally? Asked what’s wrong and not what should I put inside? Do some homework? You think your English is beyond repair but did you put efforts in improving it?

 Some even told me you asked someone else to do the assignment for you. You know what, I won’t mind as long as you did something and it’s useful. Copy paste? At least clean up the evidence. Change the style? You just give the impression whatever you’re doing is useless and doing it is stupid. You straight tell, I duno. How should I do this? Send the whole thing and ask is this useable. Is this correct?

Having fun is your thang. That’s it period. It’s like studying is not one important part of your life and god knows whether you’re gonna work or you just work for yourself. From foundation till now, normal people would have learnt at least that little bit. That tiny bit of self-awareness. Or maybe I just dun get you.

You know you’re weak in certain areas and needs to be pushed at times. But somehow you would prefer to avoid academics whenever possible.

 I know I’m the worst motivator out there. My management skills sucks. Not the best time keeper. Not the best academically. Not the best relationship wise. All in all, I may be nobody to you at all. Spitting all these ain’t no easy task and I’m not sure it’ll make things worse or better. I just wish to clear things up before we proceed further. Just correct me if I’m wrong.

Then I changed it into something more subtle

I want to say something and i think instead of hearing rumours its better to hear it from me. I think many people misunderstood RM as something similar to FYP. Although it is almost the same, most people have the perception that the same group goes on to FYP. To be frank, RM is just a subject and like everyone is saying the pre-FYP which is an experiment to test out the cohesiveness of the group.

To express some of the members' opinions which includes me, not all members have contributed equally.

I admit I should have used this opportunity to have at least teach how a group should operate. I admit I'm not be the best in everything. There are things that even I do not know. I'm also human and I have my own weaknesses. But at the same time also hoping people would have some self awareness to show initiative in times and in helping out each other.

I'm not sure how you would react or think after this but I just want to say FYP is not an easy task and I dont think any group out there would be willing to accept a free rider. I also know that everything has ended now and its a little too late to do anything. But just to say, if you have a little self awareness, reflect on what you have done this semester and do you think there is a need for some change.

***This message here is not meant to hurt anyone in particular but just to be frank in telling the current situation. I'm sorry if you feel offended in any way possible. You may or may not respond, its entirely up to you.

At the end, nothing was done except telling out everything. LOL. I must admit I dun see a reason to kill all the relationships for a small matter. Maybe in fact they don't need to work in the future but I would definitely need to keep these relationships working whether for my own sake or their very sake. Let's just hope I turn out alive after this finals. Peace.....  

AH BOYS TO MEN 1&2 (新兵正传1&2)

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Song titled: Brother


Together we will chiong
On and on and on
Till the break of dawn
Through all the times we had
Whether they be good or bad
We have stood together as comrades
Day in day out training under the sun
From all walks of life
We have bonded as one
These memories I’ll hold forever
We’re not just buddies
We are a band of brothers

Now as a boy in Singapore, we have done our thing
After finishing, wonder what the future will bring
Will we still be close after time passes by
Or is this really the time when we say goodbye
Nobody really knows but as time goes
We all realise what matters is that
We were bros at one point in time
We were all we had
Sharing everything from soap to bread
Some of us will go to SCS (Specialist Cadet School)
And some of us will go to OCS (Officer Cadet School)
But you know it really doesn’t matter who’s the best
Cause at the end of the day we represent the same crest
I confess no less this is one of life’s tests
Braving through the rain while we serve NS
And what we gain are moments that will flash as
memories
That reminds us of when we were soldiers when we feel the breeze

From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
Two years of our time can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong when I sing this song
Cause this is truly where I belong

From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
Two years of our time can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong we will miss Tekong
That’s why we are marching singing this song
And whoever would have thought we would be this close
I know the memories and good times we will miss the most
Went to strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
Kena confine in camp together doing guard duty
And we know it’s our duty but it feels so sian
When 我不能book out 看我girlfriend 的脸
Tapi gua understand I am not the only one
Who has to go through training that is hardly fun
I got my brothers from different races and religions
And we have stood together as one， to serve our nation
All we really need is just a little patience
Two years will pass by like poetry in motion
Emotions, training in the wild wild jungle
United we stand, divided we crumble
I know， we will miss this， when it’s gone
And reminisce about the times we had in Pulau Tekong

From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
Two years of our time can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong when I sing this song
Cause this is truly where I belong

From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
From ah boys to men can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong we will miss Tekong
That’s why we are marching singing this song

From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
Two years of our time can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong when I sing this song
Cause this is truly where I belong
From strangers to friends to brothers from buddies
From ah boys to men can’t wait to ORD
But don’t get me wrong we will miss Tekong
That’s why we are marching singing this song
We will forever be singing this song
Cause this is where I’m from
And no matter when the memories fade away
I will always remember
And keep you guys in my heart
Because without you guys
I will never be who I am today

A 20th Jack Neo production. All new experience. I really like this movie a lot and I can relate so much although I've never join NS but the experiences were so similar to my scouting years. I would love so much to write a detailed post on it but time doesn't allow me too.

Quoting it's really a movie close to life and not just about NS and military. You laugh and you cry and you go through life. This is a little something i wrote inspired form the original lyrics and some from my own experience. Sometimes in life, memories are the only thing you get to bring along.

Please support the movie cause its just too awesome for an asian movie, especially Singaporean. All the actors are newbies as well but under the well leadership of a great director Jack Neo whom I admire a lot and would hope to have a chance to learn from or work with someday. Support support support Ah Boys To Men 1 & 2. Part 3 is rumored to be released at the end of the year.

 

 

 

 

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How I became a passive hater of Al-Ikhsan, the shoe shop.

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Ok. So here is what happened. The last time I bought my shoe was like 2 and 1/2 years ago. It was my very first branded shoe from Nike. Well, I liked it very very much and it's like my day-to-day shoe. I wear to every single occasion, to school, outings, dinner, shopping and etc. But then, every shoe is bound to have its days where one day it'll wear out. Well, it's starting too. So, I've decided to invest into another with my very own cash. Looking for a similar pattern and style, I've searched up and down.

In Ipoh Parade itself, Nike shop to Adidas shop to Al-Ikhsan. There isn't any that got to me. But there was one grayish nike in Al-ikhsan that caught my sisters eye but there wasn't any size left but size 8. So, we went to the original nike shop but it was also out of stock.

 Being so dissappointed, we decided to go to Aeon in Station 18. There were New Balance, Skechers, Adidas, Royal Sporting House and Al-Ikhsan.

In Al-Ikhsan, after trying out a few shoes, i found one that i kinda really love. But then, the promoter guy said there was onli size 9 and after that was size 12. I was like that's too big. The reason i got so confused over my shoe size was because when I went for roller skating last week, the guy gave me size 9. So i thought, that was my shoe size. Being stupid me, I actually paid for the shoe. Happily went home with it.

The next day was CNY. There was actually a gut in me telling me not to wear it, but the others were saying why not wear it. I was like OKkkk...

Seriously, I've only worn it for like 2 times. Then i realised maybe it wasn't that fitting. I went to Ipoh Parade (cause it was nearer) to ask about their exchange policy. The lady at the counter said that I could exchange for a different size and maybe a different model if there wasnt any size available.

Happily I went home to clean the shoe till it was as sparkly clean as possible. But then to my disappointment, the lady at Aeon Station 18 rejected. She even called Ipoh Parade and her boss. I was very thankful for my mum for doing soemthing onli a mother could do. She actually "pull down her face and integrity" to actually negotiate with the shop.

Seriously, maybe they could have asked for an extra payment of RM 30-50 for cleaning the shoes or something instead of just letting me suffer with the shoe.

I admit that it was my fault for not knowing my shoe size.

But I find that it was also their fault in the sense, they told me there was no size 11. They said after size 9 was size 12. Padahal, today I went there was.

Lesson learnt,

1. not to buy stuff in a rush manner.
2. have a trusted advisor beside you when you shop
3. at least a thumb's length in front of your toe for shoe size
4. never really trust a promoter's words 
5. visit a few store for the same design you love.

Haih, I'm just so sad. Thought I was going to love the shop because they have free gifts but then this happened. Don't think I'll buy stuff from the shop anytime soon.

PS: the staff was acting to be nice, but I know she's just cursing us like crazy. Seriously, we are civilized people so we left without creating chaos.

So the only solution left now is

1. Sell the shoe for RM 150
2. Just wear it till it tears.

And ya, one day when I'm rich maybe, these little things won't be so much of a problem.

My original shoe

the shoe I love

To compare, the Nike one was more durable than de Adidas one. Look at the base, its already a little scratched compared to the Nike's.

It looks brand new right, with a little more polishing... it could really look very new. They could probably sell it during sale or something. I wouldn't mind getting this if it was the last pair and if its my size. Cause, once you wear it, the base is bound to be scratched what. Ishhh.... I would only look at the sides and surface colour lor.

Father (아버지)

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ALi's version



Ali's version with Chinese Subs



Original Version by Insooni

한걸음도 다가설 수 없었던
hangeoreumdo dagaseol su eobseotdeon
내 마음을 알아주기를
nae maeumeul arajugireul
얼마나 바라고 바래왔는지
eolmana barago baraewanneunji
눈물이 말해 준다
nunmuri malhae junda

점점 멀어져가버린
jeomjeom meoreojyeogabeorin
쓸쓸했던 뒷모습에
sseulsseulhaetdeon dwitmoseube
내 가슴이 다시 아파온다
nae gaseumi dasi apaonda

서로 사랑을 하고 서로 미워도 하고
seoro sarangeul hago seoro miwodo hago
누구보다 아껴주던 그대가 보고싶다
nuguboda akkyeojudeon geudaega bogosipda
가까이에 있어도 다가서지 못했던
gakkaie isseodo dagaseoji motaetdeon
그래 내가 미워했었다
geurae naega miwohaesseotda

점점 멀어져가버린
jeomjeom meoreojyeogabeorin
쓸쓸했떤 뒷모습에
sseulsseulhaestthteon dwitmoseube
내 가슴이 다시 아파온다
nae gaseumi dasi apaonda

서로 사랑을 하고 서로 미워도 하고
seoro sarangeul hago seoro miwodo hago
누구보다 아껴주던 그대가 보고싶다
nuguboda akkyeojudeon geudaega bogosipda
가까이에 있어도 다가서지 못했던
gakkaie isseodo dagaseoji motaetdeon
그래 내가 미워했었다
geurae naega miwohaesseotda

제발 내 얘길 들어주세요
jebal nae yaegil deureojuseyo
시간이 필요해요
sigani pillyohaeyo

서로 사랑을 하고 서로 미워도 하고
seoro sarangeul hago seoro miwodo hago
누구보다 아껴주던 그대가 보고 싶다
nuguboda akkyeojudeon geudaega bogo sipda
가슴속 깊은 곳에 담아두기만 했던
gaseumsok gipeun gose damadugiman haetdeon
그래 내가 사랑했었다
geurae naega saranghaesseotda

긴 시간이 지나고 말하지 못했었던
gin sigani jinago malhaji motaesseotdeon
그래 내가 사랑했었다
geurae naega saranghaesseotda 

English Lyrics

When I was young, the back of my father was like the biggest mountain in the world.
Now, my father's image in front of me has become a somewhat of a small hill.
Please, don't say "I love you" in the past tense.

I couldn't approach a single step - I hope you understand
The tears are saying how much I hoped and hoped

The picture of your lonely back going further away
Makes my heart ache once again

We loved each other, we hated each other
But you held me precious more than anyone and I miss you
You were so close but so unapproachable
Yes, I hated you

Please listen to my story
I need time

We loved each other, we hated each other
But you held me precious more than anyone and I miss you
I only held you deep within my heart
Yes, I loved you

Even after a long time passed, I couldn't tell you
Yes, I loved you