Review: London The Summer Musical

So, there was free tickets to watch this production courtesy of I-don't-know-who for Monash and SUnway students. Tried calling a few friends, but it seems like no one was interested? But anyhow, I thought I would just go and watch it anyway since I have nothing better to do.

This would be my second theatrical performance (not sure what to call these kind of shows) after The Secret Life of Nora.

Well, let's get to it then. To be honest, it was a big disappointment. I like London, I like musicals, there's so much to like and I wanted to like it!

But it turned out to be quite a bore. There's hardly any storyline, the whole impression was that they were selling a concert with a very bad line-up of "popular" songs.

A song is sung after every 5 lines of dialogue or so and the songs doesn't even complement the story! It was as if it's there just because it's a big hit and they thought everyone would like it simply because they knew the song.

What's worse is that the male leads isn't very good at singing. Words were lost(cannot be heard) and they seemed to be trying too hard to sound too theatrical (pulling notes everywhere and anywhere giving wrong emphasis).

Overall, what it comes off as is a show with a bag of cheap tricks, with virtually no storyline. Most importantly, it feels like a rip-off as there wasn't any human-touch to it, no real emotions. Everyone was smiling simply for the sake of appearing happy, cheerful and energetic. There was however, one girl in the back-up crew that caught my attention. I don't know her name, but she's the shortest and I think she has real potential.

In conclusion, I wouldn't recommend it, unless you're a first timer to these kind of shows with nothing but peanut expectations. The only songs that made a bit of impression was Can You Feel The Love Tonight and One Thing.

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Cause I don't wanna die!

The other day when I saw JinnyboyTV's vlog about a competition for 3 Nokia Lumia 900s, yay! Another chance at a smartphone! Till I scrolled down and saw the dateline. It's right smack in between my final year papers, so I basically gave up.

However, about a week later, I had a sudden epicphany (epic epiphany) on how to join this contest without filming a single scene! Hitler parody video!

I know it takes less effort compared to other submissions, but it still took effort and lots of brain juice + sleepless nights. Nevertheless, here it is! Done, right before the dateline (16/6/2012)!



It's probably not the best video out there, but you've gotta agree it's out of the box, right? =) Well, I sure hope so. And may the best video wins!

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Ajahn Brahm Public Seminar @ Sunway

Since this is a delayed post, and way too far back for me to remember much details, I shall just copy and paste what I wrote in Prohect 365 Grateful: 

D-Day. Alarm rang at 6am. Woke up at 6.30am. Supposed to fetch 2 people at 6.30am! !@#$%^&*! Anyhow, rearranged a few things and luckily I managed to keep my cool as I know I'm one of the few who take punctuality seriously. And I was right. People kept pouring in after me. Anyhow, I'm really happy to be taking photographs of all the people there. Helping out here and there and basically be a free agent. :) See here. Also met a lot of new friends, public, renewed old friendship. Very grateful for all that. 

The pictures are uploaded in Facebook. And only today, I managed to find some time to finally sort and upload the remainder of the photos I took!

Part of the Monash crew!

The registration booths

Ushers at various entrances

Packing up the hall

Ajahn did a brief walkabout much to the delight of the snappy happy folks

Lunch Dana for the VIPs

and canteen food for the mortals..LOL

Booths selling books, t-shirts and lots of stuff!

Ajahn says Y U NOO HAPPY? =)

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Generasi Gua

And so, I made a video for JinnyBoyTV's contest! Read the description :) Like it and Share it. Thanks!

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The Weird Guy Strikes Back!

The weird guy from Pizza Barbera is back again! Check out my previous post during their last offer! Looks like they've upped the price from RM15 to RM20, BUT now it comes with one free drink! So, all in all, it's still a pretty good deal, I would say! Any first hand experience, do let me know, kay?

Here's the details: Great news, peeps!

Coffee Time, Pizza Time are back starting today, 3rd April 2012 ONLY @ Cafe Barbera Sunway Pyramid!

Coffee Time - Drink All You Can!
9am - 12pm or 3pm - 6pm

And that's not all, every Coffee Time purchase now comes with One (1) Chocolate Fondant, our BEST DESSERT!

Pizza Time - Eat All You Can!
12noon - 3pm or 6pm - 9pm

Pizza Time now serves with a choice of:
Mango Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lychee Green Tea, Apple Tea!

So hurry! Let's go!

* T&C applies.
* Promotion period: 3rd April - 1st May 2012.
* Valid @ Cafe Barbera Sunway Pyramid ONLY.
* Valid for DINE-IN ONLY.
* No wastage of food & drink are allowed.
* Subject to 10% service charge.
* No refill for Mango Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lychee Green Tea or
Apple Tea during Pizza Time period.
* Minimum serving period 15 - 20 minutes.

Cafe Barbera Sunway Pyramid,
OB2.G.U2, Oasis Boulevard Two (Parkson exterior entrance).
Tel: 603-5622 1861.

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KONY 2012

If you have seen Kony's name suddenly appearing in your Facebook or Twitter today, that is because today is the day to make a change. For a better world. It's a very professionally done video containing all the elements to give me goosebumps for half an hour. Watch.



I am doing my part as a blogger. I hope all bloggers, twitterers, facebookers and even ol' skool email-ers will do your part. The hard part has been done for us. All we need to do is hit the SHARE button. Let's go.

We have one world. One life. To make a change. Spread the word. Now.

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What Would My 3D World be with LG Optimus 3D?

Note: This is a post for Nuffnang's contest and these scenario takes place in the near future depending on 2 conditions - Android Market has them, and I win the LG Optimus 3D!!!  :D :D Ok, let's go!

This is how my world would be with LG Optimus 3D *jeng jeng jeng*:

6am:
My 3D Alarm Clock wakes me up. Instead of the boring swipe or stupid math questions, I get to wake up to a 3D rooster - kampung style! Kok kok kok kok!!











7am:
While having breakfast, LG Optimus 3D allows me to see the streets in 3D. Not only that, it even plans my journey to the office using real-time traffic data which translates to a GPS instruction.

8am:
Following LG Optimus 3D's navigation, I breeze through traffic to work in no time! In the office, I have to make a presentation to my boss. What better way than using LG Optimus 3D which drives across my selling point like no other media out there? Check out Sean's presentation in the promo video.

12pm:

Lunch Time! Hmmm, where to eat today? Same old mamak? I know! Let's ask LG Optimus 3D. With Wikitude's Augmented Reality, I now get to see POIs 100m from me. Maybe I'll go for pizza eh?

12.10pm:
Oh! I forgot I had to bank in a cheque. But how do I do that?! LG Optimus 3D to the rescue. With Youtube 3D, it's so easy to follow the step-by-step guide. Money in!



1pm:

I'm done with work! (flexi hours, hehe, Life's Good, eh?) Let's do some yoga! But being a male, I can be quite shy to enroll in a yoga school. How now brown cow? Now worries with the LG Optimus 3D. Just like Kay in the promo video, I get to master the standing bow post. Haiyak!

4pm:

Being an exercise freak, I decided to go for a jog. Recently Nuffnang said walking 10,000 steps a day can keep me healthy. But I keep losing count after 5, how? Let's make use of LG Optimus 3D Athlete Tracking App. Using its superb GPS tracking technology, I not only get to see the number of steps I take, but I also get to keep track of the route and how many calories I burn! Awesome!

5.30pm

Dinner with the boys! Wait! What are they eating?! That looks unhealthy... Hmmm, let's ask Optimus 3D by taking a picture of the food. Calorie Checker App lets me upload the 3D photo and by counter-checking with its database, give me an estimate of the number of calories I'm consuming. Genius, eh? 

7pm

Still early for bed, so let's catch a movie...In all its 3D glory of course! No heavy-break-your-nose 3D spectacle to say no to 3D this time!

9pm

Apparently, reading helps us relax before sleeping, so let's read a book! With the Read A Book App, digital reading never seemed more real. Flipping the 3D pages is easier done than said! hehe

10pm

After a wonderfully productive 3D day, it's time to go to bed. With my Bedtime Music Player, I get to listen to the music till the phone detects I have fallen asleep using it's accelerometer and gyroscope. Cool, eh? Just for the record, this app is not a fantasy of mine :)

So, yeap! That's my typical 3D world with LG Optimus 3D. I know it may sound a bit far-fetched at times, but really, give the Android Developers some time and I'm sure 3D apps will be the norm. But personally, I feel that this phone allows me to record my world, my life more accurately than ever! Think about it!

I have often times wanted to capture the magical feeling of the calmness of the sea breeze or the feeling of conquering a mountain. Video and audio can record my adventures but 3D lets me RELIVE my life!

Imagine you're about to propose to your girlfriend. Of course you would have cameras on standby. But they can only do so much! With the LG Optimus 3D, you and your girlfriend wife can rewatch it again and again and even your grandchildren can relive their grandparents' lovey-dovey days. I mean this is the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing and you would of course want the best! Now, with the LG Optimus 3D, it has ceased to be a dream - it is THE reality.

All I want to say is that I'm excited!!! Not just because of this competition but for the 3D market as a whole. Who would have thought you can now carry an IMAX theater in your pocket as early as today? As LG's tagline says: Our life isn't 2D, why should our phone be? Promo video after the links.

Here's just a few links to get you started.
For LG's official website go here.
For thorough review go gsmarena.
For submitting your own contest entry, go here.



Photos taken from here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. FYI, I photoshoped the chicken myself :) So proud! Kok kok kok kok!

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Prosperity Burger

McDonald's Malaysia have this annual Prosperity Burger promotion around the New Year period. It's not that I like McDonald's so much that I try every new burger on their menu, but their advertisements just leave you wanting a bite! Damn!

And so it happens every year, I'll have this Prosperity Burger. The thing here is, I have absolutely why the burger has to be soooooooo spicy!! I think it's one of the spiciest thing I've eaten. The black pepper just leaves a gaping hole in your esophagus long after you're done with the burger.

Maybe someone told McDonald's that prosperity must be HOT! At any rate, take this burger at your own risk! Don't say I didn't warn you.

Picture from here.

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Cafe Barbera: Eat All You Can Pizza Review

While on a shopping mission, stomachs do get hungry. And this time around, guess what's for lunch? PIZZA! Pizza, pizza and more pizza! 

This is Cafe Barbera's latest promotion:

For Rm15, you'd expect super-thick-crusted pizzas ahem*pizza hut* ahem. But, nope, this is really good pizza! Very Italian, very delicious! The crust is not only thin, it's crisp and baked to perfection! To add cherry on the icing, you're served! Like this:

Honestly, I would rate their service very highly. They kept asking how was the food, was there anything we need, and we even had fun conversations. Oh, and they generously provided cheese powder even though we only asked for chilli sauce. Alright, here's the main course: PIZZA!

I ate something like 17 slices! Yeap, that's worth your RM15 alright. Heck, a Domino's pizza would cost you RM20++ already. Another fun part I like is that the pizzas come randomly. So, you'll never know what to expect (yes, I love surprises!). Drinks are the normal cafe prices. We got a jug of iced lemon tea and some cappuccino (since it says 140 years of coffee perfection):

 And if you're still having any qualms about overcharging the other stuff that's not in the promotion, here's the breakdown:

 

here's the funny guy again

So, go ahead! As they cannot say for certain how long this will last :) But sign up for gym on the way, yeah!

 [7/10]

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Big Bad Sale!

Rejoice all bookworms out there! There's a super huge book sale happening from now till the 16th of October 2011. I went there today and boy, it really is a feast! Too bad I was too engrossed in looking through title after title that I forgot to take any pictures of the place... :(

So, you'll have to settle for this mountain of books I bought:

Don't get me wrong, I don't usually splurge. But this is really one of a kind sale. Most fiction books, including bestsellers are priced at RM8. And the most expensive book I purchased would be the second from bottom - Jamie's Kitchen, at RM25 only. For the whole mountain of books above, I did not pay more than RM200 :D:D:D:D Happiness!

Therefore, wait no more, else the books get sold out! For more details, head over here:
http://www.bigbadwolfbooks.com/
and
https://www.facebook.com/bbwbooks/

Here's their promotional leaflet:

 And the bookmark they give after purchase:

Best thing is, it's held annually! So, my suggestion would be, buy a year worth of books! :)

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