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

BEAST – 별헤는밤 (Midnight)

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Artist :: 비스트 (BEAST)
Album :: Midnight Sun (5th Mini Album)
Release Date :: 2012.07.22
Genre :: Ballad, Dance Pop

[Doojoon]

Nananananana

Nananananana

I wanna sleep tonight

In the midnight midnight midnight

[Dongwoon]

그대는 어떤가요

geu-dae-neun eo-tteon-ga-yo

가끔은 나를 생각한 적 있나요

ga-kkeum-eun na-reul saeng-gak-han jeok it-na-yo

이 긴 밤에 다시 눈을 감고

i gin bam-e da-shi nun-eul gam-go

그댈 생각하고 잠들지 못하고 그래요

geu-dael saeng-gak-ha-go jam-deul-ji mot-ha-go geu-rae-yo

[Hyunseung]

조금 유난히 기네요 그대 없는 밤이

jo-geum yu-nan-hi gi-ne-yo geu-dae eob-neun bam-i

아쉬워지네요 그때 보낸 그 날이 더

a-swi-weo-ji-ne-yo geu-ttae bo-naen geu nal-il deo

[Doojoon]

계속 무뎌지겠죠 점점 잊혀지겠죠

gye-sok mu-dyeo-ji-get-jyo jeom-jeom ij-hyeo-ji-get-jyo

[Dongwoon]

언젠가는 그대가

eon-jen-ga-neun geu-dae-ga

[Gikwang]

잠이 오지 않는 밤 So sad tonight

jam-i o-ji anh-neun bam So sad tonight

그대와 함께할 수 없는 이 밤

geu-dae-wa ham-kke-hal su eob-neun i bam

In the midnight a a a midnight

In the midnight a a a midnight

니 생각에 잠 못 드는 Midnight

ni saeng-gak-e jam mot deu-neun Midnight

[Yoseob]

다시 찾아온 이 밤 So sad tonight

da-shi cha-ja-on i bam So sad tonight

그대가 없이 다시 맞는 이 밤

geu-dae-ga eobsh-i da-shi ma-neun i bam

In the midnight a a a midnight a

In the midnight a a a midnight a

니가 없이 잠 못 드는 midnight

ni-ga eob-shi jam mot deu-neun midnight

Nananananana

Nananananana

I wanna sleep tonight

In the midnight midnight midnight

[Junhyung]

눈감았다 뜨는 사이보다 더 빠르게 날 찾아왔다

nun-gam-at-da tteu-neun sa-i-bo-da deo ppa-leu-ge nal chaj-a-wat-da

떠나가 버린 사랑 당신 You can’t do this to me

tteo-na-ga beo-rin sa-rang dang-shin You can’t do this to me

충분하다 충분해 그만 좀 해라 날 아프게

chung-bun-ha-da chung-bun-hae geu-man jom hae-ra nal a-peun-ge

내게 미련이란 이름에 밤은 끝나지 않아

nae-ge mi-ryeon-i-ran i-reum-e bam-eun kkeut-na-ji anh-a

[Hyunseung]

다 지난 얘기 다시 하고 싶진 않지만

da ji-nan yae-gi da-shi ha-go ship-jin anh-ji-man

내가 그댈 많이 좋아하긴 했나 봐요

nae-ga geu-dael manh-i joh-a-ha-gin hae-na bwa-yo

[Doojoon]

계속 생각나겠죠 더 그리워지겠죠

gye-sok saeng-gak-na-gye-jyo deo geu-ri-weo-ji-get-jyo

[Dongwoon]

시간이 지날수록

shi-gan-i ji-nal-su-rok

[Gikwang]

잠이 오지 않는 밤 So sad tonight

jam-i o-ji anh-neun bam So sad tonight

그대와 함께할 수 없는 이 밤

geu-dae-wa ham-kke-hal su eob-neun i bam

In the midnight a a a midnight

In the midnight a a a midnight

니 생각에 잠 못 드는 Midnight

ni saeng-gak-e jam mot deu-neun Midnight

[Yoseob]

다시 찾아온 이 밤 So sad tonight

da-shi chaj-a-on i bam So sad tonight

그대가 없이 다시 맞는 이 밤

geu-dae-ga eobsh-i da-shi ma-neun i bam

In the midnight a a a midnight a

In the midnight a a a midnight a

니가 없이 잠 못 드는 midnight

ni-ga eobsh-i jam mot deu-neun midnight

[Junhyung]

저기 반짝이는 Little star 날 위로해주라

jeo-gi ban-jjak-i-neun Little star nal  wi-ro-hae-ju-ra

기댈 곳 하나 없이 쓰러지는 오늘 밤

gi-dael got ha-na eobsh-i sseu-reo-ji-neun o-neul bam

[Dongwoon]

저기 반짝이는 Little star 날 위로해주라

jeo-gi ban-jjak-i-neun Little star nal wi-ro-hae-ju-ra

기댈 곳 하나 없이 쓰러지는

gi-dael got ha-na eobsh-i sseu-reo-ji-neun

[Doojoon]

별 헤는 밤 계절이 지나

byeol he-neun bam gye-jeol-i ji-na

조금씩 달라져가는 이 밤

jo-geum-sshik dar-ra-jyeo-ga-neun i bam

하지만 난 여전히 난

ha-ji-man nan yeo-jeon-hi nan

잠 못 이룬 밤

jam mot i-run bam

[Yoseob]

다시 찾아온 이 밤 So sad tonight

da-shi chaj-a-on i bam So sad tonight

그대가 없이 다시 맞는 이 밤

geu-dae-ga eobsh-i da-shi ma-neun i bam

In the midnight a a a midnight a

In the midnight a a a midnight a

니가 없이 잠 못 드는 midnight

ni-ga eobsh-i jam mot deu-neun midnight

[Doojoon]

Nananananana

Nananananana

I wanna sleep tonight

In the midnight midnight midnight

Midnight Sun

01. Midnight (별 헤는 밤)
02. 아름다운 밤이야 (Beautiful Night)
03. 내가 아니야 (It’s Not Me)
04. 니가 보고 싶어지면 (When I Miss You)
05. 니가 쉬는 날 (The Day You Rest)
06. Dream Girl

Name : Son Dongwoon (손동운)
DOB : June 6 1991
Position : Maknae, Rapper and Vocalist
Twitter : @beastdw

Name : Yoon Dujun (윤두준)
DOB : July 4 1989
Positions : Leader, Lead Rapper and Vocalist
Twitter : @BeeeestDJ

Name : Jang Hyunseung (장현승)
DOB : September 3 1989
Positions : Lead Vocalist and Lead Dancer

Name : Lee Gikwang (이기광)
DOB : March 30 1990
Positions : Visual, Main Dancer and Lead Vocalist
Twitter : @B2stGK

Name : Yang Yoseob (양요섭)
DOB : January 5 1990
Position : Main Vocalist
Twitter : @itzmeys

Name : Yong Junhyung (용전형)
DOB : December 19 1989
Position : Main Rapper
Twitter : @Joker891219

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Movie Trailer


I have nothing to say but AWESOME. You've got to watch the movie yourself. Some may find it quite long but LOTR fans like me will definitely find it amusing and revealing as I did not read any of the books. LOL. Here are some still cuts from the movie. Enjoy.

Here are their production video diaries. I've watched them all. It's so amazing getting to know all the stuff they did behind-the-scene to get to the things we see on screen. Hope that one day, I too can be involved in projects like these too. It would be an awesome memory in my life.
































Well, that's all for now. Can't wait for the next movie The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again. XOXO