Seriously, this is my very first time receiving bouquet and coincidently, it is his first time ever delivering flowers to a girl!
Decorated with my favourite macaroons :9
Neither me nor him are celebrative kinda person.
Every year, Valentine's Day is just like any other normal day.
I used to see relatives and friends giving flowers to their loved ones but it never came across my mind that I would be given one.
To me buying flowers are so not economic because they wither and they don't come cheap esp on Valentine's :P
*Sorry I am a very practical person*
Don't get me wrong, I love February.
It is a month of lurve ♥
And I love flowers too, they are sweet :)
No candlelight, no champagne, no flowers, no gifts but a simple dinner at a restaurant nearby.
This is how a Valentine's day with me has always been, practical and economic eh?
But things are a little bit different this year. And unexpected.
Seriously, I didn't expect anything from him. Not to mention flowers.
He is not a romantic type.
We are always separated by miles.
Dating for 3 years going on 4. We seldom see each other for more than 3 times per week.
(Except when during the first year of our relationship, when he was still a college kid. The beginning is always sweeter :P)
In fact, we only meet once in every few months.
Looking at how frequently he travels, the distance between us has turned further.
But our heart still remain close to each other.
Even closer.
Our Valentine's Day dinner on 14th Feb 2012.
I know, the food doesn't look convincing for a romantic day like this :P
I was having mum's homecooked while he was having some tapao-ed spaghetti that comes with fruits he got nearby his workplace in Taipei, Taiwan.
FYI, we don't webcam a lot simply because we have our deadlines to meet, events to attend and clients to see.
So, this is like we are really sitting and dining infront of each other :D
No diamonds, no LV nor Gucci; No candlelights nor champagne.
But a simple you and me.
Picture taken during our X'mas and countdown trip to Taiwan 2011/2012.
Thank you, my Valentine :)
And a happy Valentine's day to the singles, the couples and the long-distances :)
The Star Wars movie are all getting re-released in theatres in 3D, starting with Phantom Menace.
So, a small-sized popcorn this big.
STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE (ONLY IN DIGITAL 3D) (FOX)
Local Release: 9th February 2012 Director: George Lucas Writers: George Lucas Produced by: Rick McCallum Stars: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Official Site: http://3D.StarWars.com Trailer (YouTube):Click here Running Time: 136 minutes Rating: P13
For the first time ever, audiences around the world can experience “Star Wars,” as never before, in 3D. The epic sag has captivated millions with exotic worlds, iconic characters and unforgettable action, and now fans share the theatrical phenomenon with a new generation.
In between the production of Episode II (2002) and Episode III (2005), director George Lucas first began exploring the idea of presenting the entire Star Wars saga as 3D theatrical releases. Active 3D conversion work on Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace began in 2010.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace underwent a painstaking frame-by-frame conversion from a 2D film to a 3D experience thanks to the efforts of Prime Focus, a global visual entertainment services company, and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the preeminent visual effects company that has produced the visuals for all the Star Wars movies.
Movies shot for 3D use specialized cameras that capture two simultaneous images -- one for each eye -- that are projected together during exhibition to create the illusion of depth. Movies created in 2D only have a single image per frame. For 3D conversion, a visual effects process creates what will be seen from the second viewpoint. Because of the two simultaneous images seen together, 3D is commonly called "stereo" in the movie industry.
Much like film editing, 3D conversion is an artistic process filled with artistic choices. George Lucas wanted to present Episode I in a naturalistic stereo style, as if the movie had been shot in 3D. He did not want to include gimmicks, like objects breaking through the screen for the sake of a 3D effect, but rather wanted to add depth to the existing picture.
Supervising the stereo conversion of Episode I is John Knoll, a visual effects supervisor at ILM who served as one of the visual effects supervisors on the original productions of Episodes I, II and III of the Star Wars Saga. Because of Knoll's extensive history with the films, he was able to accurately gauge whether the depth of shots was being presented accurately.
Episode I was the last Star Wars movie captured on film. For its 1999 release, the entire movie was digitized for the inclusion of over 2,000 visual effects shots, and then re-output to film for color-timing and release. It was color-timed optically, with a photo-chemical process. For its 2012 theatrical exhibit, the artists have returned to the original film-out tapes for the stereo conversion and re-timed the movie digitally. The resulting picture sees an increase of two generations' worth of quality. In both 2D and 3D, this is the best Episode I has ever looked.
Some of the biggest challenges in stereo conversion were shots with transparent elements -- like holograms, lightsabers, lasers, Watto's blurred wings, or the windshield on Anakin Skywalker's Podracer. Because Episode I was released over 12 years ago, the conversion artists could not go back to the individual separate elements that were composited to make up the original picture. Instead, they had to work with the finished picture.
Though Episode I is filled with stunning, panoramic vistas, it is the close-up and medium shots that often create the greatest sense of depth. In 3D, this is because objects closer to the viewer are seen as more offset from each other between the right eye and left eye views; we see more around an object's edges up close. Distant objects have a minimal offset between the eyes and appear to be less dimensional.
There were no content changes made to Episode I for the 3D release. George Lucas replaced the original Episode I Yoda puppet with the digital Yoda back in 2003. With the film to tape transfer, there was an 8% blowup, so you actually get 8% more image on screen.
Here's some behind-the-scenes.
Jake Llyod, the lil boy who played Anakin the Skywalker.
Being Japanese No.1 and French No.1 beer, Asahi and Kronenbourgh are in the list of Carlsberg's Premium Beer.
I love the lightness of Asahi tasting not bitter at all while the tinge of sweetness in Kronenbourgh makes me craving for more ♥
Disclaimer : I must say that I did not know beer as much as I know cosmetics, any opinion will be based on my taste buds' 'instincts'. I know it sounded bimbo, but being a homie who doesn't drink, you know? *shrug and smile*
It was the 9th day of Chinese New Year 2012.
Carlsberg hosted a traditional "Lou Sang" and "Yum Seng" in its visitors lounge. Key distributors, customers, trade/business partners and media were invited to share this joyous occasion.
I can still remember how good the coconut jelly tasted :9
The opening starts with a Hhigh pole lion dance performed by Malaysian's world champion lion dance troupe, Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance Association.
So many Gods of Wealth!
Hopefully this would be a year full of *chi-ching chi-ching* :D
Lou sang is always my favourite.
Not for the foods, but for the sake of "lou-ing: :D
Guests tossing the yee sang enthusiastically uttering auspicious wishes hoping for the growth in fortune.
The auspicious dishes.
My favourite coconut jelly :9
The crowd was immediately aroused while performances were going on the stage.
The managing director of Carlsberg, Soren Ravn rapping with one of the world best beatboxer, Shawn Lee.
I was really impressed by Shawn Lee's impeccable skill.
Turn your back at him, one would really thinks the sounds were made by musical instruments!
Beautiful models presenting Asahi Draught.
Model presenting Kronenbourgh.
When fashion meets Kronenbourgh.
(clockwise) Featuring models, the managing director of Carlsberg, Soren Ravn (4th from left), Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, Andrea Fonseka, Jimmy Choo, Gillian Hung, Marketing Director of Carlsberg, York Spencer and models.
#1 Women's best friend, Dato Jimmy Choo :D
#2 Winner of X Model Search 2011, Sim Hui.
Yes! She is indeed vErY tAll~
Clockwise : Me, Chermaine Poo, Tim Chew and Wilee Tee.
The luncheon came to a closing with a lively football-themed performance by the dancers.
Recently, I noticed a lot of Doraemon's merchandise's pictures in Facebook.
Not only in Facebook, they're on billboards and banners too!
Even the radio is shouting Doraemon!
Initially, it did not bother me because I am not a huge Doraemon fan. Until, I saw some friends posted this in Facebook
Limited edition Doraemon Touch n Go card!!!
Immediately the next day,
It's mine now :DDDD
You get this when you purchase their RM35 ticket ♥
Lucky there wasn't a super long queue.
It only took us like some half an hour from buying ticket to getting into the exhibition hall. (Do expect short queues here and there peeps!)
Doraemon World 2012 is a combination of a musical, a carnival, a celebration, a fair, a parade, an expo and more.
Into the tunnel we went!
Everything became so huge now.
Extra huge comic book
Here starts our journey to the colorful city of Nerima.
Thru the famous Dokodemo door, we went from places to places without barrier.
** Imagine no jam with the existence of this magical door.
Friendly Nobita and family!
Doraemon is a futuristic cat sent back in time by Nobita's great great grandson Sewashi to improve Nobita's circumstances so that their descendants may enjoy a better future.
In the original timeline, Nobita experienced nothing but misery and misfortune manifested in the form of poor marks and grades, physical disasters, and bullying thoughout his life.
This has lead to a burning down of a future business he set up and leaves his family line beset in financial problem.
So, in order to alter his family's future, Doraemon was sent to aid Nobita.
Remember the cocky Suneo who loves to show off his cool gadgets?
Suneo is portrayed to be cunning, arrogant, cocky, narcissist but deep inside he is a caring, kind, sensitive and supportive person. He wails like a kid whenever his friend's life are in danger!
I kinda thing he is a cute character :P
If time tunnel does exist, would you choose to change the history by going to the past or to the future so you could start building a good future now?
You know? How nice the world can be if this is real? - No fear for exams.
It was my primary school days when I first seen this in Doraemon's animation and since then, I never stop hoping that it exists. Even until today.
Honestly, I and my younger brother tried this on normal breads but it doesn't work.
*Whoever did, raise up your hand*
*Yucks!* I know :P
I am still healthy and fit now, no worries :)
With Bamboo Dragonfly (top left), everyone can fly :D
If these gadgets work, I will surely smash the glass and run away with them.
You have tried the hot Dorayaki.
How about the cold ones?
Here I don't mean refrigerating your warm Dorayaki and consume it cold.
It's ice-cream inside instead of red bean paste. And guess what, it comes with 3 different flavors which are the red bean, choco-Orea and they even have this durian flavor Dorayaki!
*Doraemon has turned Malaysian!* xD
The one I was having was Choco Orea. Initially I thought it would be weird to have Dorayaki without red bean paste. But later I realize, it is
AWESOME!
If you are not into figurines. You still have to bear with it :P because you gotta pass thru the figurine-watching stage before you get into the gaming section.
Doraemon themed fun fair!
I call it a luxury fun fair because the games doesn't come as cheap as those we had during our childhood days.
You wouldn't understand how much I love to mess with these sands when I was a kid.
Hungry? Drop by the snacks kiosk!
Garden chairs and table for the tired feet.
I didn't know there were performances when the MC was conducting some games.
While we were about to leave, Suneo came out from the backstage and the crowd went clapping their hands and cheering out loud.
Story starts with Suneo showing off his new toy car. As usual, he refused to share with Nobita.
And as usual...
Our friend Nobita cries T-T
Until...
Doraemon comes rescue the day!
Really love how the mascots were made. They were like so real!
I wanted to bring them home so much but sadly, they were just too huge.
Fret not, we still have these lovelies sitting on the shelves waiting for us to hug them home ♥
From the huge to the minis...
Bolster shaped and milk bottle.
Dress up in Doraemon from inside out!
Sweets ♥
Also, note that cash and credit cards are not usable in Doraemon's world. You Touch'n'Go for everything!
Be their merchandises or foods :)
