RTs: the best thing that will ever happen to me... or is it? haha. lets hope i'll do fine :D
remembered what ginnette said yesterday:
If it is Lord's will, let it be, for it will always be a good one :')
so whatever memories i get, its Lord's will, for it could be a reminder to work harder next term, or that it is to test me not to give up hope so easily :')
Saturday, June 25, 2011
i dun wanna study LA~
Somewhere in America right now, there is a 5-year-old kid mimicking the voice of a tow-truck named Mater, while his baby sister runs around him in circles, doing her best impression of Lightning McQueen. Suddenly, the little boy changes his mind because he wants to be the red sports car instead—and his playmate happily agrees to be the lovable sidekick, as she adores both characters equally. But don't we all?
These two tikes are not alone in their enthusiasm for Pixar movies. Millions of kids (of all ages) passionately embrace each of their animated feature films, including such contemporary classics as Toy Story, A Bug's Life, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., WALL-E and Up.
This weekend, Disney and Pixar are releasing Cars 2, the next installment in their CGI-animated franchise. Coincidentally, the release of Cars 2 arrives with the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios. Regardless of reviews, it doesn’t take an industry analyst to predict that Cars 2 will likely be another Hollywood blockbuster. Just a surface-level glance at the commercial success of the previous 11 Pixar films is enough to convince me to buy as much Disney stock as possible. With an average gross of more than $602 million each, Pixar holds the top studio average in the movie business. Every Pixar feature film to date ranks in the top 50 highest grossing animated films of all time, with Finding Nemo, Up, and Toy Story 3 slipping into the overall top 50. And their success is not only financial: Since the original Toy Story, Pixar films have garnered 26 Academy Awards. Not bad for a studio that’s the same age as Lady Gaga.
So the Pixar parade continues, and the crowds are endlessly entertained. But why? What does Pixar know about us, young and old, that gets us to line up to unlock our imaginations and our wallets every time they release a new film? And why is it that the animated films of Pixar resonate so powerfully with so many different people?
We can’t solely pin Pixar’s success on the Disney marketing machine, the corresponding product lines or the theme park tie-ins. No, the success of the Pixar canon is rooted in the quality of their craft, and their ability to consistently do what great art has always done—tell great stories.
But what makes these characters such successful protagonists is not their shiny spandex or catch phrases; it’s their humanity. Whether they show up as a helper robot or a rehabilitated great white shark, the fictional Pixar characters always reflect real-life human frailties. Yes, Mr. Incredible is incredible—but he also experiences a mid-life crisis. Yes, Lightning McQueen is the coolest car on the Piston Cup circuit—but he’s a jerk with some serious growing up to do. And yes, even Woody, who is perhaps the most likable guy you’ll find in the toy box, has his faults. Jealousy, anger, selfishness ... they’re all there.
These flawed protagonists win the hearts of young and old with their three-dimensional personalities. Maybe their stories play out in an animated reality, but they connect with us because they are us. We are the “underdog,” the “has-been,” the “aspiring artist,” the child who “swam off” to do it on our own, only to find ourselves in great danger.
Let’s take a look at some of the many moral lessons Pixar has presented over the years: Throughout the Toy Story trilogy, we’re reminded that friends stick together and love one another despite their differences. A Bug’s Life is all about the little guy, encouraging viewers to think and stand up for themselves. The hilarious Monsters Inc. quite literally illustrates that laughter and love are far more powerful than fear. Finding Nemo tells the story of a father’s love that overcomes an entire ocean to reunite with his son. The Incredibles is a glossy ode to reaching your full potential. Ratatouille shows why it’s worth it to follow your dreams—as long as you don’t forget where you come from. Cars is a screeching reminder that pride still comes before a fall. And though there is hardly any dialogue for the first 30 minutes, WALL-E masterfully speaks volumes about the importance of stewardship.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of these “Pixar proverbs” is that they never cross over into being heavy-handed, but are painted subtly and beautifully. As I think back through each of the Pixar movies, it is Up’s 12-minute opening montage that remains the highlight of the team’s storytelling. We watch Carl and Ellie meet as children, fall in “like” and then in love, marry and grow old together. In that short, Michael Giacchino-scored opening act, we see the characters’ best and worst characteristics unfold—clumsy, but brave; optimistic, but humble; hard-working, with a creative bent; committed to one another in love—and yet, not even torn apart by the reality of the impermanence of life. It is a truly moving (and tear-jerking) portrait of life and love, painted in delicate digital brush strokes by craftsmen at the height of their art.
Overall, there are two common themes that seem to creep into each unique Pixar universe in some form or another—that relationships are more important than possessions or achievements, and that life is more about the journey than the destination. Ultimately, these are themes that drive the work of Pixar itself. Instead of taking shortcuts, they’ve taken time to bond with their characters and their audience through stories both fantastical and relatable. And sure, we all want to get to “Paradise Falls” or the “Piston Cup Finals”—but how we get there and the friends we make along the way are just as important, if not more so.
:') - http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/film/features/26005-the-principles-of-pixar
These two tikes are not alone in their enthusiasm for Pixar movies. Millions of kids (of all ages) passionately embrace each of their animated feature films, including such contemporary classics as Toy Story, A Bug's Life, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., WALL-E and Up.
This weekend, Disney and Pixar are releasing Cars 2, the next installment in their CGI-animated franchise. Coincidentally, the release of Cars 2 arrives with the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios. Regardless of reviews, it doesn’t take an industry analyst to predict that Cars 2 will likely be another Hollywood blockbuster. Just a surface-level glance at the commercial success of the previous 11 Pixar films is enough to convince me to buy as much Disney stock as possible. With an average gross of more than $602 million each, Pixar holds the top studio average in the movie business. Every Pixar feature film to date ranks in the top 50 highest grossing animated films of all time, with Finding Nemo, Up, and Toy Story 3 slipping into the overall top 50. And their success is not only financial: Since the original Toy Story, Pixar films have garnered 26 Academy Awards. Not bad for a studio that’s the same age as Lady Gaga.
So the Pixar parade continues, and the crowds are endlessly entertained. But why? What does Pixar know about us, young and old, that gets us to line up to unlock our imaginations and our wallets every time they release a new film? And why is it that the animated films of Pixar resonate so powerfully with so many different people?
We can’t solely pin Pixar’s success on the Disney marketing machine, the corresponding product lines or the theme park tie-ins. No, the success of the Pixar canon is rooted in the quality of their craft, and their ability to consistently do what great art has always done—tell great stories.
Bugs and Bots and Rats—Oh My!
The essence of a great story is a character overcoming trials to attain a goal. In each Pixar tale, endearing characters navigate a challenging journey that ultimately makes them better: Sully and Mike, the furry, working-class monsters; Dory, the memory challenged tag-along fish; Remy, the sewer rat with an affinity for French cuisine; Mrs. Incredible, a super-stretchy housewife/mom/heroine; Buzz Lightyear, the misguided space toy unable to accept his own limits. These are but a few of the innovative character types Pixar has come up with over the years.But what makes these characters such successful protagonists is not their shiny spandex or catch phrases; it’s their humanity. Whether they show up as a helper robot or a rehabilitated great white shark, the fictional Pixar characters always reflect real-life human frailties. Yes, Mr. Incredible is incredible—but he also experiences a mid-life crisis. Yes, Lightning McQueen is the coolest car on the Piston Cup circuit—but he’s a jerk with some serious growing up to do. And yes, even Woody, who is perhaps the most likable guy you’ll find in the toy box, has his faults. Jealousy, anger, selfishness ... they’re all there.
These flawed protagonists win the hearts of young and old with their three-dimensional personalities. Maybe their stories play out in an animated reality, but they connect with us because they are us. We are the “underdog,” the “has-been,” the “aspiring artist,” the child who “swam off” to do it on our own, only to find ourselves in great danger.
The Proverbs of Pixar
Each Pixar feature has its fair share of primary colors and pratfalls, but underneath the monsters and race cars, you’ll find strong themes and valuable lessons. By illustrating sincere and timeless truths, Pixar has found a singular recipe for success in an industry that often fails to produce quality entertainment.Let’s take a look at some of the many moral lessons Pixar has presented over the years: Throughout the Toy Story trilogy, we’re reminded that friends stick together and love one another despite their differences. A Bug’s Life is all about the little guy, encouraging viewers to think and stand up for themselves. The hilarious Monsters Inc. quite literally illustrates that laughter and love are far more powerful than fear. Finding Nemo tells the story of a father’s love that overcomes an entire ocean to reunite with his son. The Incredibles is a glossy ode to reaching your full potential. Ratatouille shows why it’s worth it to follow your dreams—as long as you don’t forget where you come from. Cars is a screeching reminder that pride still comes before a fall. And though there is hardly any dialogue for the first 30 minutes, WALL-E masterfully speaks volumes about the importance of stewardship.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of these “Pixar proverbs” is that they never cross over into being heavy-handed, but are painted subtly and beautifully. As I think back through each of the Pixar movies, it is Up’s 12-minute opening montage that remains the highlight of the team’s storytelling. We watch Carl and Ellie meet as children, fall in “like” and then in love, marry and grow old together. In that short, Michael Giacchino-scored opening act, we see the characters’ best and worst characteristics unfold—clumsy, but brave; optimistic, but humble; hard-working, with a creative bent; committed to one another in love—and yet, not even torn apart by the reality of the impermanence of life. It is a truly moving (and tear-jerking) portrait of life and love, painted in delicate digital brush strokes by craftsmen at the height of their art.
Overall, there are two common themes that seem to creep into each unique Pixar universe in some form or another—that relationships are more important than possessions or achievements, and that life is more about the journey than the destination. Ultimately, these are themes that drive the work of Pixar itself. Instead of taking shortcuts, they’ve taken time to bond with their characters and their audience through stories both fantastical and relatable. And sure, we all want to get to “Paradise Falls” or the “Piston Cup Finals”—but how we get there and the friends we make along the way are just as important, if not more so.
:') - http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/film/features/26005-the-principles-of-pixar
why am i feeling like this?
i remember the days in my childhood, when i was in lower primary, my mom always loved to go Takashimaya and go shop while my dad will bring me and my brother to Kinokuniya at 3rd or 4th floor and he will go read his golf magazines, and i would always rush to that ramp, happily climb up that ramp, and grab the Adventures of Captain Underpants and sit down by that corner by the window overlooking Orchard Road. How i wish life could be so carefree like then. Thanks Andris meimei, Jack and Calvin didi, ginnette for hanging out today at orchard. Happy birthday, you!
I miss you, old self. i hate this feeling i have right now. RTs in sixty hours, according to vincent, and its a day since jiejie flew off to Sweden for ip2 indieventure. have fun, didi misses u badly ): come back soon >.<
its been months since i posted, and i havent been feeling right lately, so i prayed to God the past few days, and this week was the most i prayed the most this year for strength. i really hate this feeling now, and i wish 1st July, 9.45am comes fast.
I miss you, old self. i hate this feeling i have right now. RTs in sixty hours, according to vincent, and its a day since jiejie flew off to Sweden for ip2 indieventure. have fun, didi misses u badly ): come back soon >.<
its been months since i posted, and i havent been feeling right lately, so i prayed to God the past few days, and this week was the most i prayed the most this year for strength. i really hate this feeling now, and i wish 1st July, 9.45am comes fast.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tonight- FM Static
I remember the times we spent together
All those drives, we had a million questions
All about our lives
And when we got to New York everything felt right
I wish you were here with me,
Tonight
I remember the days we spent together,
were not enough, it used to feel like dreaming
Except we always woke up,
Never thought not having you here now
Would hurt so much
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
I remember the time you told me
About when you were eight
And all those things you said that night
That just couldn't wait
I remember the car you were last seen in
And the games we would play
All the times we spilled our coffees
And stayed out way too late
I remember the time you sat and told me
About your Jesus, and how not to look back
Even if no one believes us
When it hurts so bad, sometimes
Not having you here
I sing
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
I sing
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
All those drives, we had a million questions
All about our lives
And when we got to New York everything felt right
I wish you were here with me,
Tonight
I remember the days we spent together,
were not enough, it used to feel like dreaming
Except we always woke up,
Never thought not having you here now
Would hurt so much
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
I remember the time you told me
About when you were eight
And all those things you said that night
That just couldn't wait
I remember the car you were last seen in
And the games we would play
All the times we spilled our coffees
And stayed out way too late
I remember the time you sat and told me
About your Jesus, and how not to look back
Even if no one believes us
When it hurts so bad, sometimes
Not having you here
I sing
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
I sing
Tonight I've fallen and I can't get up
I need your loving hands to come and pick me up
And every night I miss you
I can just look up
And know the stars are
Holding you, holding you, holding you
Tonight
Sunday, May 22, 2011
"You must be stoic! You must be discerning!" -Mr Low, 2010
hahaha. chem learning bout stoichiometry now, chim like shit... haha. oh wells. at least after we got over the mole, things start to get easier now...
this week is one busy week. got so much homework, so little time :/ worse still, ive gained back my bad habit of mapling everyday D: my homework done as of now is less than 25% :/ siannn. i hope i dun procrastinate tmr...
today was parent teacher meeting. haha. walau sia, the photos they use to show what we had been doing damn weird. WHY IS MY FACE THERE D: making fun of me isit LOL. haha nvm. anyways, ive got nothing to be scred about >:D unlike my classmate who DRINKS ALOT OF WATER :PP hahahaha. but ever since primary school, from mrs tang to mr hamilton to ms ng, THEY ALL COMPLAIN BOUT MY CHINESE. WALAU. haha. i this sem not so bad, (HOLY SHIT 2 TERMS HAVE PASSED? SO FAST :O) all A1 EXCEPT FOR CHINESE. c6 sia. if my chinese got like 60+ i can beat youjing le lorrr. D: haha nvm! EOYs must work harder >:D
and recently my class label me as the mugger D: its so irritating. its like giving me a bad name lidat sia. wts. like they mug less than me rite. i sit in front of the com everyday starung onto the mice and hunter's journal, bloody wasting my time, and no one is online COS THEYRE MUGGING. still in the end just cos i did well u call me mugger liao. wad logic is that.
this week is one busy week. got so much homework, so little time :/ worse still, ive gained back my bad habit of mapling everyday D: my homework done as of now is less than 25% :/ siannn. i hope i dun procrastinate tmr...
today was parent teacher meeting. haha. walau sia, the photos they use to show what we had been doing damn weird. WHY IS MY FACE THERE D: making fun of me isit LOL. haha nvm. anyways, ive got nothing to be scred about >:D unlike my classmate who DRINKS ALOT OF WATER :PP hahahaha. but ever since primary school, from mrs tang to mr hamilton to ms ng, THEY ALL COMPLAIN BOUT MY CHINESE. WALAU. haha. i this sem not so bad, (HOLY SHIT 2 TERMS HAVE PASSED? SO FAST :O) all A1 EXCEPT FOR CHINESE. c6 sia. if my chinese got like 60+ i can beat youjing le lorrr. D: haha nvm! EOYs must work harder >:D
and recently my class label me as the mugger D: its so irritating. its like giving me a bad name lidat sia. wts. like they mug less than me rite. i sit in front of the com everyday starung onto the mice and hunter's journal, bloody wasting my time, and no one is online COS THEYRE MUGGING. still in the end just cos i did well u call me mugger liao. wad logic is that.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
"Many people see snow as beautiful Why doesn't anyone see snow as the removal of freedom of movement for water"
still in the midst of wondering what it means.
haha. listening to glee's version of Friday. well, its LESS AUTOTUNED. thats for sure. and they kinda made fun of RB. haha. listen closely to the cereal part. :D tomorrow is friday, we gotta get down on friday! haha! NO NAPFA :O cos we going for badminton match support. no bio too :/ oh wells :P haha and tomorrow is class photo taking! 1st time having props in class photo taking. so weirrrd. i think i should go do superman pose :D
well, this week was one heck of a stressful, tense week. its a good thing i did not put emotional. haha. cos it was the release of my 1st CA1 in IP. i tot when i came to IP from VS, i'll be like a sucker who is average. but i wanted to prove myself wrong. im gonna jian chi (<--- chinese word) and study hard, haha, and i did get rewarded with great marks :D i especially wanna thank my jiejie for encouraging me all along :D haha, sadly i dun think i can be like the top in level like you did last year, cos of scary people and chinese. LOL. youjing is one heck of a scary girl. even though she claims that she din study much, she got like walao. top top top top 2nd 2nd LOL. mindblown. well, at least shes very humble :D to everybody else who din get satisfactory marks, dun emo and vent your anger/depression on others. its saddening to witness you guys yell at someone to f**k off just because he was near you. damn sad D: plus, his marks aren't that good either, so all the more you should think bout his feelings. dun you think he is sad too? just that he din show it doesnt mean he doesnt care rite. haiz. nvm. i dare not type names here cos its very complicated luhh.
everyone jiayous for the next term kk :D tuesday dunneed mug already :D
can't wait for 2D class outing again. truthfully the bond of my "clique" in VS is more accepting of one another and more crazy. and also more willing to watch 3D movies.
haha. listening to glee's version of Friday. well, its LESS AUTOTUNED. thats for sure. and they kinda made fun of RB. haha. listen closely to the cereal part. :D tomorrow is friday, we gotta get down on friday! haha! NO NAPFA :O cos we going for badminton match support. no bio too :/ oh wells :P haha and tomorrow is class photo taking! 1st time having props in class photo taking. so weirrrd. i think i should go do superman pose :D
well, this week was one heck of a stressful, tense week. its a good thing i did not put emotional. haha. cos it was the release of my 1st CA1 in IP. i tot when i came to IP from VS, i'll be like a sucker who is average. but i wanted to prove myself wrong. im gonna jian chi (<--- chinese word) and study hard, haha, and i did get rewarded with great marks :D i especially wanna thank my jiejie for encouraging me all along :D haha, sadly i dun think i can be like the top in level like you did last year, cos of scary people and chinese. LOL. youjing is one heck of a scary girl. even though she claims that she din study much, she got like walao. top top top top 2nd 2nd LOL. mindblown. well, at least shes very humble :D to everybody else who din get satisfactory marks, dun emo and vent your anger/depression on others. its saddening to witness you guys yell at someone to f**k off just because he was near you. damn sad D: plus, his marks aren't that good either, so all the more you should think bout his feelings. dun you think he is sad too? just that he din show it doesnt mean he doesnt care rite. haiz. nvm. i dare not type names here cos its very complicated luhh.
everyone jiayous for the next term kk :D tuesday dunneed mug already :D
can't wait for 2D class outing again. truthfully the bond of my "clique" in VS is more accepting of one another and more crazy. and also more willing to watch 3D movies.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
"...the person who can keep secrets well"
11.57am haha physics tesst day in 3 min whooo
so today, civics lesson was rather interestinggg :O
ms ng / mrs teo (hahaha recently married) told the class to close their eyes, and lift our thumbs up. 5 ppl were sent out to the front of class 1st, and they are supposed to use their thumbs and "thumb" whosever thumb whom they think fits a characteristic:)
ms ng listed a few charateristics
best listener
person you would like to know better
kind
humorous
sporty
best in drawing
then there is this... "whom you can trust secrets with"
apparently one of those people: vincent, tristen, jack, eri and huimin (i think) thumbed me :OOO
haha. i mean, i feel honoured to be recognised to be a trustworthy person, but i wanna know who trusted me (:
so today, civics lesson was rather interestinggg :O
ms ng / mrs teo (hahaha recently married) told the class to close their eyes, and lift our thumbs up. 5 ppl were sent out to the front of class 1st, and they are supposed to use their thumbs and "thumb" whosever thumb whom they think fits a characteristic:)
ms ng listed a few charateristics
best listener
person you would like to know better
kind
humorous
sporty
best in drawing
then there is this... "whom you can trust secrets with"
apparently one of those people: vincent, tristen, jack, eri and huimin (i think) thumbed me :OOO
haha. i mean, i feel honoured to be recognised to be a trustworthy person, but i wanna know who trusted me (:
Friday, May 6, 2011
sometimes, the best way for one to understand himself truly, is to change.
haha quoted that from sushi pack, some random cartoon in cartoon network. lol.
cooling off day today XD VJC used for polling site, so government chasing us outta sch by 2pm today. YES NO 2.4KM :P PLUS, SONGSTER TOLD ME I DUN NEED DO CHEENA ORAL BOOK REVIEW TOO :D HAHAHAHAH
In a few minutes, it will be “cooling off” day. Under GE rules, I’ll not be able to post after 2359 hrs tonight. But pse keep yr ideas coming. We appreciate all yr inputs, and will follow up to study the ideas and proposals raised.
This is yr country. It’s yrs to inherit and change, for the better. The future is what you make of it. All I ask is: Consider how special we are. Remember how precious Singapore is. Take care of this jewel.
Like you, we want Singapore to succeed. And we want you to succeed, because you are our hope for the future.
-Lee Hsien Loong
-> coped from his FB page XD
got to decide what to wear to ms ng's wedding on sat. lol :D like how the adults are deciding who to vote for :P cant believe it, but im actually invited to my teacher's wedding. haha. her husband seems to be more of a ball person. haha. no offence. LOL
anyway, unpleasant stuff has been appearing now. my friends are either sad, or tired, or just really weird. i hope they'll be fine. recently the wednesday tests results have been revealed, and the score ranges from less than 25% to 100%. scary sia. lucky im still clinging on to my A's :D but i could do better. SOMONE HELP ME STUDY D: i keep on using fb like no tmr sia. lol. sian. but yea. i am not sad bout my marks, all i need is understanding :D i hope my friends learn that too :D so they wun feel so sad, and work harder lorr :P COME ON. CA1 ALR DEPRESSSSSED. EOY HOW SIA.
cooling off day today XD VJC used for polling site, so government chasing us outta sch by 2pm today. YES NO 2.4KM :P PLUS, SONGSTER TOLD ME I DUN NEED DO CHEENA ORAL BOOK REVIEW TOO :D HAHAHAHAH
In a few minutes, it will be “cooling off” day. Under GE rules, I’ll not be able to post after 2359 hrs tonight. But pse keep yr ideas coming. We appreciate all yr inputs, and will follow up to study the ideas and proposals raised.
This is yr country. It’s yrs to inherit and change, for the better. The future is what you make of it. All I ask is: Consider how special we are. Remember how precious Singapore is. Take care of this jewel.
Like you, we want Singapore to succeed. And we want you to succeed, because you are our hope for the future.
-Lee Hsien Loong
-> coped from his FB page XD
got to decide what to wear to ms ng's wedding on sat. lol :D like how the adults are deciding who to vote for :P cant believe it, but im actually invited to my teacher's wedding. haha. her husband seems to be more of a ball person. haha. no offence. LOL
anyway, unpleasant stuff has been appearing now. my friends are either sad, or tired, or just really weird. i hope they'll be fine. recently the wednesday tests results have been revealed, and the score ranges from less than 25% to 100%. scary sia. lucky im still clinging on to my A's :D but i could do better. SOMONE HELP ME STUDY D: i keep on using fb like no tmr sia. lol. sian. but yea. i am not sad bout my marks, all i need is understanding :D i hope my friends learn that too :D so they wun feel so sad, and work harder lorr :P COME ON. CA1 ALR DEPRESSSSSED. EOY HOW SIA.
Monday, May 2, 2011
life without a friend is like death without a witness
sometimes i ask myself
do i really have a true friend?
one that cares for me, one that lives by me.
do i really have a true friend?
one that cares for me, one that lives by me.
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