Sunday 14/3/2010
I was very excited when I stumbled upon the trailer by accident on YouTube. One of my all time favourite Disney films, finally remastered into 3D, with Depp as one of the main characters. But I was in for some surprises. The movie is not a re-imagination of the story, and though as much as Tim claims it is not a sequel, it’s not a self-contained story either. It’s taken for granted
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On that day, like many other days, I’ve written a fine article of childish humour where I looked back on one of the unforgettable days I have spent in the greatest city in the world: New York City. But on that very same day, I wrote something else, usually the type of writing I keep to my notebooks instead of here. I am often asked “how can you come up with such
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I’ve always wondered if it is possible to fall in love with two people, not necessarily at the same moment, but have the two overlap. I am not talking about the kind of love that it physical, or is a crush or infatuation. I’m talking about the type of “complete love” that is “scientifically defined” as possessing the three qualities of intimacy (sharing exclusive information, emotional connection and closeness), physical
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Scammers have come a long way since Nigerian business lords or headless limbless orphans looking for that $1 donation by Microsoft. They’ve now hit the Facebook Marketplace! Here is the listing: As you can see it’s too good to be true. And indeed, it is. They’ve hit the consumer’s soft spot – those shiny, exorbitantly expensive Apple products – and offering them for a very good price. They’ve listed their email for
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As I grew up I suffered the humiliation from a thousand assailants with regards to my prim and proper boyish look with a bad case of malnutrition. I have been called many names, by strangers, friends, and family, and the names include almost every single thing you can think of. Mock my weight as you might, I have heard it all. Not one to give up, though, I held the belief
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Who would have reckoned that it’s quite enjoyable actually? For the past few months I have been visiting art galleries around Dubai and Abu Dhabi, getting inspired by the hundreds of brilliant pieces of artwork that I come across. Whether they’re photographs, paintings, sculptures, or some other odd form of art, there is always something interesting to see. Of course, attending The Lost Fingers exclusive concert in Dubai (and they were
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Alright, so here we are, me not blogging as much, for no excuse at all but laziness on my side, preoccupying myself with senseless things more often than sensible ones. Closing in on the 9th month of unemployment does wonders to the brain! Nevermind the fact that I have to entertain four other characters in my head (yes Moogle isn’t the only one), my being a social person (online and
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The Grasshopper Incident Me: O_______________________O Sis: *walks in* what’s the matter? Me: *points* Sis: O_______________________O Sis: Ok KJ we need to kill it. Me: NO WAY! I am NOT going to kill that thing! Sis: It’s in OUR BALCONY and I don’t want it IN MY HOUSE! Me: FINE! But I am not going to squish it. Sis: Whatever. Me: *gets room scented spray* Sis: What the HELL are you doing?! Me: What if it smells when it dies! Sis: It’s a GRASS
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I was a genius! A friend of mine came across an email I sent to my friends that many years ago. I, myself, keep emails, some that go back to 1997 (those were printed, even), and the others happily residing in digital form on my computer. In that email, I wrote words that resound in my head as I read them today. “Did I write that?” I tell myself in disbelief. No
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You read that right. And I am just as bewildered. [obvious note: 'adult' content follows. Kids interested in learning about sex should go here] It happened yesterday, as I was waiting for my friend to arrive. I decided to kill time before lunch by going to the beach (in Ajman) in the middle of the day to enjoy a true winter’s noon – chilly winds and a burning bright sun. My body was perplexed
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This is where nothing is taken too seriously - except the serious stuff. Our jobs suck, our lives suck, our parents suck, our kids suck, our relationships suck and even our pets ditched us. So why bicker if we can just make fun of things? Have a laugh, enjoy the ride - tomorrow is another day.