Sanity… is for the Weak

15 ~ 16 Jun 07
Esplanade Concert Hall

I. Frgging. Wanna. Go.

This is Gamer/Geek cred on the line here. Who’s with me?

*rawr!*

:Links:
SISTIC Ticket bookings
Play! Symphony Homepage
Wikipedia entry

Not because I’m lazy (well, a little of that really)

Not because I’m stuck on my PS3

But because work has been crazy ~ we’ve been moving office from the old location to a new one, so on top of the already busy routine work, we’re staying back till late to get our systems up and settled in, as well as stress testing the new equipment.

Duty again later ~ hopefully everything will be working fine by then.

Audio/Visual Update
Audio:Slave
In the B&O:
+Queen: Greatest Hits
+OST Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Wave 103
+Red Hot Chilli Peppers Greatest Hits

Visual:Slave
In the DVD:
+Mythbusters: Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3
+I.33 - Fencing with the Sword and Dagger
+Man of the Year

In the PSP:
+Sumomo mo Momo mo
+Pumpkin Scissors
+Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge
+Freedom
+Kanon 2006
+Ghost Hunt

Movies to Catch - ‘07:
+Spiderman 3
+Transformers: The Movie
+Ghost Rider
+Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
+300
+Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
+The Simpsons Movie
+Shrek: The Third
+Bridge to Terabithia
+Seraphim Falls
+Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
+The Last Mimzy
+Day Watch
+Nomad

Movies soooo bad, it’s gotta be gooood
+Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters
+Grindhouse
+Balls of Fury

It’s been a productive weekend, as we caught both 300 and Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles:

300
Stylish, violent, and unapologetically testosterone overloaded, in other words, typical Frank Miller. Well worth your money, for the jolly good tale and rocking soundtrack if nothing else. Sad thing was, the theater we went to had quite a few elderly “uncle” types in the audience, and it was not until the *ahem* scenes came out that we realised why. Sheesh.

On the other hand, while watching the fight scenes, one part of my mind was going: “Ooh… that’s what a proper Fendente/Mezzano cut should do the the enemy” as well as “Ooh… cool armour on the Immortals. I wonder if I can get a reproduction for the sword class.”

Speaking of armour, I think the general feel is that the best “armour” in the movie would probably be the “six-pack” armour the Spartans were (not) wearing…. XD XD XD

TMNT
Had to drag the wifey to this one, because her mental image of TMNT was pretty much fixed on the really bad 80’s rubber suit movies and the old sunday morning catoons of these old comics. But I think she was pleasantly surprised by the more mature and darker vision that’s closer to the original comics than the money-grubbing merchandising drive that reduced the franchise to a mere comedy. Kudos to Kevin Monroe for bringing the vision back to life.

Pumpkin Scissors
Well, the anime series finally ended it’s run. Despite the usual messing of timelines to fit a proper finale for the season, I think the series was pretty well done. However, it did end on a rather low note, with many questions unanswered ~ who are the villans, and what do they want? Animation quality on average is good, as expected of Gonzo Studios and I’ll be looking forward to the next season.

Oh, speaking of The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, I came across this guy on YouTube the other day:

KURIKINTON FOX

Original:

Respec.

One thing about learning swordsmanship in Singapore, is that you can’t walk down the street with a sword (or any weapon!) openly on your shoulder. Even if you have a licence to own and practice with it.

So, here’s the (semi-)official PHEMAS swordbag….

…. except that my dog seems to prefer it as his bedding for a nap, wasters and all.

Probably one of the best (if not *THE* best) anime from 2006.

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi

Now, where the %$#@!!! Hell is my Season 2??!!??

We went out to Jurong Hilltop Teppanyaki for lunch on Sunday.

It’s a quaint little place, who seems to be stuck in the 80’s ~ from the decor to the utensils, even the waitresses’ uniforms seemed to be from the era. But it’s good food at a good price ~ four of us spent $130 for a good meal!

A Play Station 3.

’nuff said.

Now please excuse me while I spend my 5-day MC from my Wisdom Tooth extraction today on some tech lovin’

*mwahahahahahaha!!!*

Your most unique quality is that you’re unusually Inspirational

You inspire others around you with your creative energy and thirst for new experiences. You are exceptionally curious and aren’t afraid of learning new things — which is probably because you tend to focus on the potential positive outcome of any experience rather than dwelling on the potential negatives. You are a true explorer in the word. You want to understand and experience it all, and you’re especially open to new feelings and ideas. Compared to others who are open, you are unusually imaginative. Only 1.8% of all test takers have this unique combination of personality strengths.

Meh.

:Link:
The 5-Factor IPIP Personality Test

Woohoo! Tower Defence up to Level 34!

Just messing aroung with perspective and focus.

Damn. I would like to have a new camera.

Preferably one of these:

This is bloody addictive. Max I could hit was Level 21. How about you?

PS3.

Launch party.

Tomorrow.

Deep breaths.

*breathe in* *breathe out* *breathe in* *breathe out*

PLAYSTATION®3 Party @ The Clinic
Date: March 7, 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Venue: The Clinic
Address: The Cannery, Clarke Quay

:Links:
Official Site

Draw today at 9.30 pm

Hey, a guy’s gotta dream right?

HUAT AH!

Uploaded a bunch of old pictures of the dogs:

Aren’t they cute? ^_^

If someone were to ask me right now, why I took up swordsmanship with PHEMAS, the first answer off the top of my head will probably be “The Highlander”.

I do so love Queen

A Kind of Magic

Its a kind of magic
Its a kind of magic
A kind of magic
One dream one soul one prize one goal
One golden glance of what should be
Its a kind of magic
One shaft of light that shows the way
No mortal man can win this day
Its a kind of magic
The bell that rings inside your mind
Is challenging the doors of time
Its a kind of magic
The waiting seems eternity
The day will dawn of sanity
Is this a kind of magic
Its a kind of magic
There can be only one
This rage that lasts a thousand years
Will soon be done
This flame that burns inside of me
Im here in secret harmonies
Its a kind of magic
The bell that rings inside your mind
Is challenging the doors of time
Its a kind of magic
Its a kind of magic
The rage that lasts a thousand years
Will soon be will soon be
Will soon be done
This is a kind of magic
There can be only one
This rage that lasts a thousand years
Will soon be done-done
Magic - its a kind of magic
Its a kind of magic
Magic magic magic magic
Ha ha ha its magic
Its a kind of magic

Written by Roger Taylor.
Sung by Freddie Mercury.

Remember…. There can be only One!