“People’s reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic; they either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don’t, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul.” – Edward Lewis, Pretty Woman The turnout …
CHAT, you and youth in mind
Sometimes I wish I do more meaningful things. Well not that I am discontented with hours of sitcoms and coffee-lounging. Anyway. A friend has embarked on a great project for the youth. In the field of psychological practice, I cannot be prouder. Though secretly wished she had worked on this project few years ago, a …
Sinkholes, work of nature or greed?
I turned the papers up, down, left, and right when I read the news. The image seems so incredible. Certainly the work of an overzealous photoshopper, I thought. Apparently, such sinkholes are common where the rock below the land surface is limestone, carbonate rock, salt beds or rocks that can naturally be dissolved by ground …
Has sex left the city?
When Sex and the city launched the movie 2 years ago, I was excited. I looked forward to the reunion of the 4 distinct personalities and the big wedding. Expectations were half-met. There were about 2 scenes that were exceptional. Other than that, there was mediocrity. This year, the trailer for the sequel confirmed my …
Long term (professional) relationships
I am not known to be big on social norms. Not challenged but my default preference to keep things short makes it tough to keep to a solid group of professional pals. Most of my friends have good (and close) relationships with their service providers. And they seem so well-adjusted, pampered, and understood. Totally envious. …
iLaugh a little
You know the Apple vs PC ads that we all love? Funnily imbalanced and totally effective. Given the track record, I am rather surprised that this same company who appears to be so onboard the train of competition humour cannot appreciate a comedian’s work. Though she had to ‘apologise’ for the tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the …
Films and over again
I cannot resist buying movies (on DVDs) that I think I will want to watch over and over, regardless of the year they were made in and the genre. My collection is, as a result, rather diverse. Very pleased with the May’s stash from Amazon. Don’t be surprised but I have never seen the topmost …