our final fantasy

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Caught the movie World Trade Centre; very much worth a watch.
Brings you back to what ultimately matters - God & Family.

Movie had little dramatization. Emotion & perspective have been portrayed with realism. So Real, it binds the heart of every human.

Few movies make us sit back and think about life.
Shah Ru Khan, Bollywood Heartthrob, has been quoted "movies are solely for entertainment." Upon which he added something to the effect of "if you want to communicate a message; there's something else". Can't recall offhand the exact words he used. His quote gave the idea that he didnt agree movies should have moral-of-the-story effects on people.

World Trade Centre - the movie, isnt made with Entertainment in mind.
Rather ... reaching into the depths of viewers' hearts is what this movie seeks to achieve.

I don't know the effect its had on other viewers.
For me, its drastically poignant that nothing else matters except God. God and Family.

Sobs were heard in the movie theatre. On a personal note, I sobbed not out of pity but of true empathy to the situation those survivors went through. So real it makes you cry. So real it makes you laugh and smile at various light hearted moments.

The goodness of man naturally shines through in moments like this. People of all personality working in unison to save lives. Despite our diferences, I know for sure that every one of the people I know (enemies & annoying people included) will throw away their differences to save the lives of others.

We only have One Life.
We Only have One Family.
We Only have One God.

Friends amount to plenty. Its not easy to find friends that are equivalent to family. Once found, never lost, forever cherished.
Its important to let our friends know we love them.
Many moments in this movie, the key characters made sure they told one another "I love you".
Hearing them tell one another "I love you" despite the fact that they're only colleagues makes me cry. I don't know why. Maybe its touched a chord within.
This musical chord that plays to the tune of ... I don't know what tune it plays to.. but it sure makes perfect sense to tell people that you love them.

Honestly, everyone needs to be loved. 'Cold-blooded' characters included-- They probably express their love in ways unfathomable to general conceptualization. But when it comes to life and death, its unmistakable that we all have an IMMENSE ability to care for others. An unmeasurable strength to give.

World Trade Centre is a show I give all salute to. Especially the survivors who gave their part of the story to make this production possible. Its not easy to re-live the exprience. Its said that the directors took a long time to extract informtaion from the 2 main characters featured in this film.
I so totally understand why (especially after watching this movie, you Know they want to be left alone to live happily at home with their families) its so hard for them to recount their fair share of experience.

One chord that struck me is the deep spirituality communicated through this production. The director made no effort to evangelise, yet in portraying the side of each survivor's story, its hard to miss the presence of God in this show.

There's of course the blame-factor that comes with human nature - WHY did God allow this to happen?
That's something I don't subscribe to. Perhaps its because I know God gave Man Choice. Free Will is what governs the mechanics of this world. The heavenly world is something beyond our reach for as long as we're alive here. We cannot take part in the blame-game, because we ourselves have made choices in life that probably screwed up the lives of people around us. We were teenagers once, we were toddlers before, we are grown-ups, and we still make mistakes. Are we to blame everyone and anyone for all the pain we go through?

Perhaps its easy to expect someone to take care of everything for us. Someone to deliver food to me when I am hungry, someone to provide shelter for me when am homeless, someone to transport me to greener pasture when things don't work out, someone to stop earthquakes and natural disaster...... Maybe its harder to put ourselves in the shoes of others, to understand rather than seek to be understood... to bring light when there's darkness...

All I know is God tells me He created me for a purpose. To Love Unconditionally. To Give all I possibly can. To lend a hand when help is needed. I believe all of us have such values engraved in our hearts. We don't speak very much of it... neither does today's society seem to glorify God's Word very much. Maybe its uncool. Probably its cheesy......

Uncool or cheesy, whatever its called here on earth. One thing's for sure -- Who cares about being uncool and cheesy when you are about to die?

There's definitely a pathway we walk toward once we pass on from this world to the next. No doubt about it. This path every dying man will seriously ponder when he's laying there about to close his eyes for the last time.

For this reason we have to pray. Pray unceasingly as our good apostle Peter tells us to. Pray for one another. Pray when things go wrong, pray when hope is dim, pray when the road gets tough. Just Pray.

Life has been good. Came across this keychain in a giftshop - "I Love My Job; I Just Hate the Work". Haha. Work at Catholic High has been Good. Sickness has been coming pretty frequently.. maybe its stress, maybe its the haze, or the body just isnt getting the care it needs.. there isnt a definite cause.
However, there's cause for joy - upcoming gig in November (CTK Feastday! Do come and support + enjoy a community dinner)
Reason to rejoice - completed a 500m swim in the sea during the recent Open Water Swim event organised by world swimming body FINA. This despite the haze & a near recovery from a fever.

Many thanks for dropping by this blog.
For your information, this post isnt typed by Adrian Stephen Poon.
Rather, his filled-with-reflection babe, Frances. (HA- babe of God).

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Reason for typing in Adrian's blog? Go catch World Trade Centre!
yea.. seriously.. it helped put many aspects of my own life into perspective...
Love u guys (tho we don't speak very much as I'm pretty comfortable as a social recluse, Adrian speaks very fondly of the amazing buddies who grew up with him. For this reason its a blessing to be a part of your lives. Thanks dudes)!

Cheers!

entered our final fantasy @ 00:17

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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Hello everyone! I'm here to take some time to introduce to you "someone" new! Hails from Korea, meet Squier California Tele!

Hmmm... Here's how I'm gonna name my guitars

1. Yamaha APX-6NA: Numero Uno (after all this was the guitar that started it all!)
2. Yamaha APX-5NA: Double Dragon (with lots of reference to its twin, the 6NA)
3. Essex EST62 Strat: 3 Doors Down (the start of a rockin' new age!)
4. Peal YR-31 B5: Fantastic Four (hmmm... it signifies the completeness in the sound I'm searching for)
5. Ovation Applause AE-248: Five for Fighting (it brings my tone to a whole new "fighting" level)
6. Epiphone Les Paul Standard: Six in the City (6 guitars... 1 cool city boy and tone!)
7. Fender Squier' 51: Seventh Heaven (this indo-made guitar produces a great heavenly voice! hear it to believe it!)
8. '99 Taylor 414CE: Eight Below (this one opens a whole new dimension to my tone)
8. Fender Squier Californian Series Tele: Cloud number Nine (great axe, great tone

entered our final fantasy @ 01:13

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Saturday, May 20, 2006

http://www.syfc.org.sg/events/dvc/cinema.html

Nice one!

entered our final fantasy @ 17:36

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Monday, May 15, 2006

A PLAY : THE CURE, about St John Marie Vianney, patron saint for priests

Date: June 30th Friday 8pm; July 1st Saturday 3pm & 8pm
Venue: Victoria Theatre

Student discount at $18/$20, only through catholic schools and catechism block bookings.
usual price: $20 (circle), $22(stall).

There is a group discount, buy 9 get 1 free.

You may contact Geraldine Paul directly for your bookings at: gerri.paul@gmail.com

[Frances and I are going----wanna join in for group discount? ]

entered our final fantasy @ 12:47

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Friday, May 05, 2006

Its with all the shit that flowers bloom even more beautifully.
So each time we behave like an ass or we meet an ass... just stop--- take a deep breath, "smell the flowers", & thank God that we are companions on a journey -- Life is Beautiful!

Happiness keeps us Sweet,

Trials keep us Strong,

Sorrows keep us Human,

Failures keep us Humble,

Success keeps us Glowing,

But Only God keeps us Going!

Cheers~

entered our final fantasy @ 10:16

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Thursday, May 04, 2006

The brains [& guts] behind this writing is commendable.
Check this out guys:

http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/forum/story/0,5562,390412,00.html?

To know the truth, we have to experience it for ourselves.
Look, Listen, Learn.
When we see beyond our own horizons,
we realize the truth can be larger than life.
Go Figure
;)

entered our final fantasy @ 12:06

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Every now & then we take turns to be found--
Thanks for finding me dear;
Time after Time.

Lying in bed I hear the clock tick and I think of you
Caught up in circles confusion is nothing new
Flashbacks warm nights almost left behind
Suitcase and memories time after
Sometimes you picture me i'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me I can't hear what you say
[Chorus:]
And you say go slow, I fall behind
Second hand unwind
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall i will catch you i'll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray
Watching through windows you're wondering if I'm ok
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time
time after...

entered our final fantasy @ 01:36

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Friday, April 28, 2006

True or false? The truth will set us free.
Generic descriptions with detailed characterizations....

Got this through an email...
can you imagine how every person who shares the same birth month is termed to share the same characteristics? How is that possible? Who comes up with such lists anyway?
Interesting stuff, cannot bluff!
Worth a thought; worth a snigger; & definitely worth the laughter -- Cheers!

-----------------MARCH BABY --------------------
Attractive personality.sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved.
Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic.
Loves peace & serenity.Sensitive to others. Great kisser.
Easily angered.Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness.
Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings.
Observant and assesses others.

----------------JULY BABY --------------
Fun to be with. Secretive.Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed.Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest.Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable.Emotional, temperamental & unpredictable.Moody, easily hurt & takes long to recover. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past & the old friends. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved.

To be or not to be? The choice is yours.

entered our final fantasy @ 15:09

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