Cinema Etiquette 101

With no intention to hurt anyone (but definitely to make every ignorant people aware of this), here is a list or you can say a guideline of cinema patronage:

1. Make sure you are not suffering from knee cap problem, seizure or any medial condition that would make you kicking the chair in front of you. Take proper medication, go for physiotherapy sessions, etc., and once you have recovered then only think of buying the ticket. Capish? I just hate hate hate whenever someone behind me keep kicking my chair hence the reason why I then always opt for one of the seats at the last row behind. Are they willing to compensate by giving me a free one hour massage? ;)
2. Parents, please take note of this one. Please make sure that your cute little children are old enough to relax, understand and obey instructions. Unless it is Ice Age, Little Nemo or Toy Story, I do not expect to hear wailings, screamings or playing hide and seek in the cinema.
3. Please turn your mobile phones into silent mode, or better still, just turn the damn phone off. Ok I understand you have the latest iPhone, Blackberry or Android phones, but please, cinema is not the place to show off. By the way, I do not appreciate the loud dangdut ring tone while watching Twilight...
4. If you have to answer calls, please walk out of the cinema, thank you. Replying texts are fine, but keep the light low please...
5. I understand that queue for tickets can be ridiculously long on weekends, but please do not order your cute little children to cut queue in front of us. It only shows your poor parenting skill and that you are bad parents, you do not deserve to breed. Show your children some public decency and manners, just queue with the others ok. Or better still, just book your tickets online in advance. What are those phone and online booking facilities for anyway?
6. This one thing I really cannot tolerate. Once I sat next to this lovely couple. The guy, who thinks he is a smartass, kept giving his girlfriend spoilers to the movie. I think it was Pirates of The Caribbean. The girlfriend was so impressed with this guy that she did not mind him telling the whole story.. Damn, I swear I could hear everything, I was not eager to watch anymore. Why do this kind of people exists? Well obviously to annoy the hell out of me!

Her Morning Elegance / Oren Lavie

Ne-Yo - One In A Million

I love all Ne-Yo's songs. He's the best. Period.

Garrett Popcorn at Universal Studios Singapore

         If you ever visit Universal Studios Singapore, don't forget to stop by at Garrett popcorn shop and grab a bag of the yummiest popcorn ever! It's a must, I tell you! Crunchy, rich popcorn I've ever tasted. The shop is just next to Hershey's, near the USS entrance. 

         I chose The Chicago Mix popcorn, a mix of CheeseCorn and CaramelCrisp in a bag. The smallest size bag of The Chicago Mix costs me SGD8.00 but it's worth it since its smallest bag equals to the largest packet of TGV/GSC cinema popcorn. My cousin and I couldn't finish it and ended up sharing it with an old lady and her daughter sitting next to us.

        Will I buy a bag of Garrett popcorn again? Sure as hell I will, but next time I will bring a tupperware or a plastic bag and a rubber band, just in case I can't finish it again. And next time I want to try their Pecan CaramelCrisp.

         Reasons why you should pop these glorious popcorns in your mouth if you ever visit USS:

1. Chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2010.
2. Yummiest popcorn ever, they are not stingy with the caramel, cheese and nuts.
3. The pretty tin designs.
4. It's not even here in Malaysia yet, so it's a must.
5. It's just perfect!   :)

Visit Garrett Popcorn online.

Lost & Found

Whenever I find love, I would lose something else.
My mind.

Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture reprised

A video we all should watch for a better understanding of life.

I've Learned

I've Learned

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back. And it's not the end of the world. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something. I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do. I've learned that it's not what happens to people, It's what they do about it. I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides. I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't. I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done When it needs to be done regardless of the consequences. I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it. I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't five me the right to be cruel. I've learned that true friendship continues to grow even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief. I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean that they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do. I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions. I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life. I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you. I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help. I've learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains. I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon. I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe. I've learned to love and be loved. I've learned... Omer B. Washington