i'm typing this using my $0 nokia e51 at a Mc outlet opp delfi. While i'm having brunch, i saw a family sitting beside me and i overheard a bit of their conversation. There seems to be something missing among the family, a common language. The children are speaking English. The grandparents are speaking hokkien. And the parents are speaking Chinese, and also the above 2 languages. Wouldn't it be nice if the grandparents can communicate with their grandchildren using a common language?
I don't know if anyone have the same thinking. I have a vision. To teach Chinese and English to elderly, voluntarily. I also hope that I can educate children and adults the value of Chinese.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
perfectionist
i know being a perfectionist can be quite irritating to somebody out there. I like to post things that i think doesn't looks right on fb instantly, and i like to correct people's wrong usage of grammar, be it English, Chinese or Japanese. This is one thing that i simply cant tolerate. typo on a mainstream media -> http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1094586/1/.html
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
I watched HP7 part 1 yesterday! Although I already knew the story, but I'm quite amazed by how they put it into a movie. There's a "HOT" kissing scene that gets me wondering why it is rated PG. How are parents going to guide children to watch?
It was also the first time I watch movie with a female friend alone. We had a good chat and breakfast before the movie started at 12noon. Don't think too much ok? We are just friends.
It was also the first time I watch movie with a female friend alone. We had a good chat and breakfast before the movie started at 12noon. Don't think too much ok? We are just friends.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Recommended movies of the week!
Gokusen The Movie
GOKUSEN is a popular manga series that started running from 2000 to 2007. In 2002, it was adapted into a TV series with great success and a 2nd season followed in 2005. In 2008, the series returned for its 3rd and final season and was the best-rated TV series for the year. This film will conclude the popular series.
Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka Yankumi, oversees the new students of Class 3D of Akado High School. Her class is full of delinquents, but she tries her hardest to teach them not just about academics (her subject is Mathematics), but about lessons of life. However, shes also the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss, Kuroda of the Kuroda Ikka, and is seen as the next in line to head the family business.
Her true passion lies in teaching however, and she's forced to lead a double life and keep her family a secret from the public. However, her Yakuza upbringing also happens to give her the strength and the experience to reach out to her students, and at the same time provides many moments of comedic relief.
Cast: Yukie Nakama, Kazuya Kamenashi, Katsuhisa Namase
Director: Toya Sato
Genre: Comedy
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 121 minutes
Raging Phoenix
Deu (JeeJa Yanin), a girl with equally high degree of recklessness and beauty has never experienced 'true love'. Her life changes completely when some gangsters try to kidnap her and she narrowly escapes with the help of Sanim, a sad looking stranger with a painful past. Waking up in an abandoned factory, she joins his friends who practice a form of drunken Thai break-dancing martial arts that they dub Meyraiyuth. Sanim and his friends, having had loved ones abducted, join forces to get back at the kidnappers.
Cast: Jija Yanin, Kazu Patrick Tang, Nui Saendaeng
Director: Rashane Limtrakul
Genre: Action
Language: Thai
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 114 minutes
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Based on the beloved story by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of the noble, charming and fantastic Mr. Fox who uses his wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmers who tire of sharing their chickens with the crafty creature.
Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Animation
Language: English
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 87 minutes
Other recommended movies includes 2012, Amelia, Astro Boy, My Girlfriend is an Agent, My Sister's Keeper
Disclaimer: I do not own the above pictures and descriptions
GOKUSEN is a popular manga series that started running from 2000 to 2007. In 2002, it was adapted into a TV series with great success and a 2nd season followed in 2005. In 2008, the series returned for its 3rd and final season and was the best-rated TV series for the year. This film will conclude the popular series.Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka Yankumi, oversees the new students of Class 3D of Akado High School. Her class is full of delinquents, but she tries her hardest to teach them not just about academics (her subject is Mathematics), but about lessons of life. However, shes also the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss, Kuroda of the Kuroda Ikka, and is seen as the next in line to head the family business.
Her true passion lies in teaching however, and she's forced to lead a double life and keep her family a secret from the public. However, her Yakuza upbringing also happens to give her the strength and the experience to reach out to her students, and at the same time provides many moments of comedic relief.
Cast: Yukie Nakama, Kazuya Kamenashi, Katsuhisa Namase
Director: Toya Sato
Genre: Comedy
Language: Japanese
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 121 minutes
Raging Phoenix
Deu (JeeJa Yanin), a girl with equally high degree of recklessness and beauty has never experienced 'true love'. Her life changes completely when some gangsters try to kidnap her and she narrowly escapes with the help of Sanim, a sad looking stranger with a painful past. Waking up in an abandoned factory, she joins his friends who practice a form of drunken Thai break-dancing martial arts that they dub Meyraiyuth. Sanim and his friends, having had loved ones abducted, join forces to get back at the kidnappers.Cast: Jija Yanin, Kazu Patrick Tang, Nui Saendaeng
Director: Rashane Limtrakul
Genre: Action
Language: Thai
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 114 minutes
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Based on the beloved story by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of the noble, charming and fantastic Mr. Fox who uses his wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmers who tire of sharing their chickens with the crafty creature.Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Animation
Language: English
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Running Time: 87 minutes
Other recommended movies includes 2012, Amelia, Astro Boy, My Girlfriend is an Agent, My Sister's Keeper
Disclaimer: I do not own the above pictures and descriptions
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Playing with Canon SX110 IS
Just bought a Canon SX110 IS recently and playing with the functions, the 10X optical zoom is excellent!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Announcing the New Website
This blog is moved to http://www.ymeagain.com with effect from 6th March 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Sage: Firefox Add-On to read feeds...
Recently I installed a firefox add-on known as sage. It enables you to read feeds faster by straight away choosing the post or news you want to see. It's extremely useful for people like me who frequently visit blogs, podcasts and news feeds. You can download the add-on at https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/77/ . Enjoy!
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