zOrrO

Decided to post something about this hot star, one of, if not, my favourite. Catherine Zeta-Jones! Well not exactly all about her, but just that I happened to watch a movie with her in it, so heres what happened before and during the movie. Don't worry though, no spoilers. Except that Elena is a good enough reason to catch it...

After O level HCL, went out with Eggy and Sean. On the way saw someone at staff room. Eeks still so happy one. Er xin. Flightplan wasn't showing at favourable times, so we bought tix for Zorro instead. Whee Catherine Zeta-Jones. Quite a funny movie actually, including cheesy scenes, be action packed or not. Like Elena/Zorro sneaking into a crevice just in time not to get spotted, or that caped-rider-on-horseback silhouette, then riding away into the distance. And that cheesy Spanish accent put up by Welsh-born Zeta-Jones. And btw, that French count failed terribly in his accent. Too English sounding! The humour was still bearable, though it's surprisingly numerable for an action film. Oh and there's this Father, who is SO like that monk from Van Helsing, you suspect both are played by one actor. Lets see, both are pretty blur, both are from religious institutions (both Catholics actually), PLUS both provide humourous inputs. Uncannily similar koped idea? Elena sure provides some treats for the eyes. Nice dressed. Moreover, she gives a new meaning to the term "dressed to kill". Really, one wonders how she can manage to escape savage dogs while heaving that heavy dress and heavy top. Nevertheless, from "air-hostess with the mostest" in The Terminal to Elena with killer looks, killer costumes and killer others, Zeta-Jones never fails to catch my attention. Dang Micheal Douglas...

Worst ever Astro President

Sigh. I am, I really am. Firstly, I'm not at all well-versed in Astronomy. It's just interest that keeps me here. Secondly, I lack many traits of a good leader. The past year has not seen many changes to the ACS(Independent) Astronomy Club. Insignificant changes. Like new equipment, astronomy lectures. Attendence hasn't increased either, not that we actually take attendence. But really, these 2 weeks have been the peak of my flop. No other time have I shown to be more unworthy of Astronomy Club President...

Sigh. The final lesson, which was my responsibility, was unprepared. I was to give the members a presentation on Life in the Universe, but I didn't make it in time. I wonder if I'll ever make it, if they'll ever see it. After all, today was supposed to be our final official meeting. Which takes us to the top of the flop...

Sigh. Such irresponsibility I have exhibited. Making no preparations for this GG night. What a fitting end for an undeserving president. Everything executed by the most reliable vice-president ever. From action plan, to powerpoint presentation, to printing of notes, to coordinating everything... It was as if he was the President. He really should deserve it. Sigh. I was even late and a member had to take charge of things. How more irresponsible can I get, I really do not know. But I really don't like to push the limits. Sigh. What have I left behind?

Life in Space

How would you like to live in Space? Before I get my article up here on life in Space, I'd like to ask if anyone is interested in living in Space at all? I mean, out-of-this-world living. Like nothing on Earth. How about Mars then? What if you could DESIGN your whole settlement on Mars?! Mmm now you have the chance to do just that...just drop me an email at this address.

The Aftermath

It wasn't a near miss. It was a head on. The preparations were clearly insufficient in minimising it's destruction. It began at 8am. The first debris came crashing. It landed on dry land, insignificant damage. Then most of the asteroid arrived half past nine. The gravity broke them into numerous sizes. By now the face of the planet was changed forever. Scars everywhere, the worst was not over. A little more time will tell if the inhabitants are meant to live, and if the planet will change its path. But they could have been spared, had more precautions been put into place. There's much regret and guilt, but I'm afraid it's too late now...

Truth be told I’ve tried my best
But somewhere along the way
I got caught up in all there was to offer
And the cost was so much more than I could bear

Asteroid SOYE

As I’am writing this, I’m being gripped by terrible feelings, guilt, fear, anxiety, despair...

There’s the asteroid and there’s me. Some time ago preparations went underway to guard against this gargantuan chunk of space matter, and the preparations have long been over. Now, it is only a matter of hours of the asteroid’s encounter. Will it be a near miss, allowing me to orbit on as charted out? Or would it be a collision? The latter has 2 implications. 1, I’ll be thrown off orbit, and be forced to take an alternative route. Or, I’ll be broken apart, destroyed, shattered, inexistent, no more path to chart. There is nothing I can do against it. Hour by hour, minute by minute, second by second, that bright star in the sky grows brighter and brighter, shimmering like a pearl on a dark seabed. But I know, this short-lived awe and joy after the preparations has to end. But so soon? Not something I foresaw nor had any say in. It’s on it’s way now, drawing closer to me. All I can do I pray that I live through it unscathed.

Guilt, fear, anxiety, despair...

Low quality post, read at your expense

This first post since the EOYs is centred around my recent gastro experiences (Astro, gastro, gee, that's all that's different) as well as how I spent the last few days. Sounds boring? I suppose. Been busy slacking, no time to do any contemplation, so here goes the entry on me slacking, from my other blog...

It actually began on the Friday after Chemistry. I simply could not do any math. But anyway my mum brought my sis and I to Lao Beijing to reward us for completing half of our papers. It was as if exams were over; even talking about our US trip. Then on Saturday night dad HAD to bring my sister and I to his mother’s birthday dinner. It was an ordinary dinner my sis and I don’t mind going to if not for 2 reasons: 1, My sis and I were in the midst of exams and had to study, 2, my sister was sick. Don’t ask me why, but it was mandatory that we be obedient children and attend the dinner at some restaurant located at Expo.

(Skip forward till Thursday after Adv Maths)

A little down, couldn’t meet up with my friend. >< style="font-style: italic;">At last, now that the EOYs are over, no more leftovers, no more hawker food bought home, no more quick bites at food courts. Finally, return to gastronomical fantasies. Ok maybe that’s exaggerated. But hey I can’t be happier now that we don’t have to eat hawker food everyday…Where was I…aha, that great dinner. Since we couldn’t decide where to eat, we decided to try Le Creparie (please, someone correct me on the spelling) opposite Liquid Kitchen. Yes people, I live near this posh suburban watering hole. Just give me 2 more years and I’ll meet you there. Hmm, sounds like Heineken’s slogan doesn’t it? The creparie is this small shop tucked away in the corner of the building, and only seats not more than 20 people, so reservations are encouraged. Almost like private dining, except that it accepts walk-in diners as long as there are tables. And this once it wasn’t full. The setting is that of an intimate, cosy French family-run restaurant. Like those in France. The kitchen, located approximately in the middle of the dining room, whets the taste buds with tantalizing wafts of what’s to come. I had the Provencale Complete, which consisted of chopped tomatoes and onions, together with an egg, on a galette. A galette is similar to a crepe, except that they are made of different types of wheat. Then came the dessert: banana and cream galette drizzled with thick chocolate sauce. Easily the most sinful part of the meal. And all this was washed down with a little cup of Apple Cider, alcohol 1%. I’m getting to love these alcoholic beverages. Liquid Kitchen here I come…just you wait ;-D But the meal wasn’t just great due to the food. But because we were all in a light mood, and we talked happily about our previous holidays in Europe, as well as my dad telling us how he spent during his stint in France. Europe is simply picture-perfect, unlike the other side of the pond. How I wish I could go back to Europe now, but I’ll have to wait another year. Thus concluded a great meal at Le Creparie. Boy I’m glad my parents love French food. I share this exquisite taste too, and the occasional visit to a French restaurant is nothing short of gratifying to the taste buds.

Next day lunch was plain junk BK. Dinner almost ended up plain and junk too, since we left too late to go for a nice meal of Pasta at Bugis Junction. But anyhow, I still managed to have my fill of pasta at Plaza by the Park. The portion was too small though.

Today we decided to try this new Chinese restaurant near town. Nice ambient, but average food. As usual, the Dim Sum cannot match that of Crystal Jade, plus the food took extra long in coming. Then went shopping! Bought new jeans and a shirt, and I can’t be happier with the jeans I bought XD At home we got down together and watched The Day After Tomorrow, which we found to be full of inaccuracies. And that’s not counting the exaggerated ice age scenario. But it was entertaining with all the mocking at the US.

Hmm for most of this entry I’ve ranted nothing but my gastronomic experiences. Gastronomical treats bring nothing but delight. Hmm who knows if I set up a gastronomically-slanted blog in addition to the astronomically-slanted one?