I finally found the book that i've been searching for months. Deep inside the Japanese section of the Kinokuniya Bookstore at Takashimaya, I found the translated version of Aya's Diary. Some of you may be familiar with the hit J-Dorama, One Liter of Tears, which accounts the life of a young girl, Aya Kito who... Continue Reading →
So i just came back from a screening of Pixar's latest animation film, Ratatouille and i must say its a fine dining experience at the theaters. Almost all the elements that makes up the story were well done and somehow it feels kinda refreshing, despite knowing that Pixar's film somehow uses the same success formula... Continue Reading →
On friday, i had the sudden urge to clean up my wardrobe. Not the clothes, but the immense number of books and textbooks above my wardrobe. So much mess on top of it that it almost looked like a mini attic. There were tons of books, from my dad's management books, to children books that... Continue Reading →
A couple of packages arrived from Amazon today, a few mangas that i ordered recently, a DVD which my mum ordered and a couple of books for my dad. The DVD was of particular interest to me. Entitled The Secret and its not really a movie, more like a self-help DVD but even then its... Continue Reading →
You know after all the "hoo-haa" thats going on around Odex and the anime community in Singapore, i must admit that even an anime freak like me must come to understand and stand up for my actions for once. Yes i admit that ive been downloading anime for the past 4 years and with this... Continue Reading →
Its without a doubt that im an anime and manga fan. I just love them so much, and certain series really left a lasting impact on you after watching or reading them. But when it comes to figurines and anime models or busts, im not keen in collecting them at all. Yeah some are really... Continue Reading →
I saw the promotional ad for the dvd release of Mushishi the other day and it reminded me of the series that i recently watched just last month. I must say that series is one of the most refreshing series that i've watched in a long time. Slow, but meaningful, artistic, fluid, and very human... Continue Reading →
I started reading comics only recently, about a year ago. It was at that time, i started telling myself to get into the whole comic/graphic novel scene and immerse myself into this new form of storytelling art. As mentioned previously, I like any form of medium, so long as something tells a beautiful story and... Continue Reading →
Of all the major singapore attractions that ive been to, there is one attraction that ive never visited my entire life till last week. That was none other than the Night Safari. It was quite an unforgettable experience and i knew somehow in what makes Night Safari a major tourist attraction. Sure i've been to... Continue Reading →
I was shopping around Amazon.com when i stumbled upon this particular watch that caught my attention. Ive always had a knack for all things slim. Ever since i had my Samsung X820 handphone a year back, i knew i had made the perfect choice my for mobile needs. For the first time when i saw... Continue Reading →
~THE LONGEST JOURNEY~ After Titanic, I couldnt recall any good adventure games that i played till I encountered, what i could call the best adventure game I ever played so far in my life. It wasn't till 4 years later after Titanic in 2000, when The Longest Journey debuted and revived the dying adventure genre.... Continue Reading →
There are so many different kinds of video games out there for the PC, consoles and handhelds. Some people love shooter games, tactical shooter, strategy, real time strategy, role playing games, and etc. But for me i found my love in video games in a more simpler fashion. Story driven adventure games. I must admit... Continue Reading →
I used to play a lot of video games on PC years back. A wide range of genres I've played and enjoyed. I used to like RTS, RPG, Adventure and some shooter games. But as time goes on, i just couldnt find the time and money to keep up with technology and the slew of... Continue Reading →
I've been travelling the MRT using concession. Im a heavy MRT user and its a steal travelling the MRT, using up all the 4 rides for the day, travelling anyway i want. I usually save alot on travelling when im using the monthly concession rates. Its even a bargain now that im working, often times... Continue Reading →
Well it was out for a couple of weeks already, but i havent been really following the releases recently. I dont really know much about the band itself, but I kinda like their vibe when i listened to the opening song (by them) from Ookiku Furikabutte, and I thought it was pretty good. So having... Continue Reading →
Ever since a friend of mine, Angeline recommended me a bunch of humorous comedy from Britain, i just couldnt stop finding more clips of Catherine Tate. Catherine Tate is a British comedian and actress. Her humorous comedy sketches were nothing short of extreme laughter when i first watched it on youtube. There are a many... Continue Reading →
Finally i got my hands on the full song of the beautifully rendered song, Beautiful World!. Having listen to hundreds of times already, i must say, this is by far my favourite single releases since Flavor of Life. Preview the full song here. Meanwhile, Utada's latest single will be released on 29th August 2007. It... Continue Reading →
Its been a month since i started working in this company, promoting handphones. So far its been a pleasant experience and im quite surprised that at times i actually enjoyed working as a promoter despite its long hours. Im only working as part time, just to pass my time, while waiting for NS. Throughout the... Continue Reading →
Wow! I totally missed this! But i just read in the news that Cathay will be showcasing another big hit anime sensation to the big screen. Its none other than Paprika. A film by Satoshi Kon, who not only made Perfect Blue and Tokyo Godfathers, but also the surreal and eerie Paranoia Agent Susumu Hirasawa... Continue Reading →
Was surfing around the web when i stumbled upon oddee.com and it just made my day. You've always known that ads, be it on the TV, film, posters or just anywhere else can be a powerful marketing campaign for a product or service. But just look at these adverts and more when they are placed... Continue Reading →
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