Alice In Wonderland

(Sources; http://www.collider.com/2010/01/12/alice-in-wonderland-soundtrack-revealed/)

On the 4^th of march is the official day the movie ‘Alice in wonderland’ will be released here in Malaysia and when I was a little girl, This use to be one of my favourite Disney movie. The characters and the storyline really got me interested that I watched it too many times till I actually got bored of it.

Alice in wonderland was different that any other disney movies that mostly involves pretty princesses in gowns, magic, true love and etc which was every girls dreams and yeah I've got to admit, I did love all those fairytale stories but this movie was different. It was about a little girl being on her own in her very own adventure trying to find her way home when she accidently fell down a rabbit's hole which led her to a very weird place, where everything was different to the real world.

and also, this would be a continuation to Alice's adventure as she returned to the world she encountered during her childhood and finally reuniting back to her friends.

(Sources; http://www.flickr.com/photos/mediaatmidnight/3652483994/)

 The first thing I thought was ‘This is a must watch for me’ and when I found out that Tim Burton directs this movie, I already knew it would be uniquely good because Tim Burton is a genius in making movies as they’re always dark and mysterious in a way.

& Disney just released the official soundtrack for the movie, 

1. “Alice (Underground)” performed by Avril Lavigne

2. “The Poison” performed by The All-American Rejects

3. “The Technicolor Phase” performed by Owl City

4. “Her Name Is Alice” performed by Shinedown

5. “Painting Flowers” performed by All Time Low

6. “Where’s My Angel” performed by Metro Station

7. “Strange” performed by Tokio Hotel and Kerli

8. “Follow Me Down” performed by 3OH!3 featuring Neon Hitch

9. “Very Good Advice” performed by Robert Smith

10. “In Transit” performed by Mark Hoppus with Pete Wentz

11. “Welcome to Mystery” performed by Plain White T’s

12. “Tea Party” performed by Kerli

13. “The Lobster Quadrille” performed by Franz Ferdinand

14. “Running Out of Time” performed by Motion City Soundtrack

15. “Fell Down a Hole” performed by Wolfmother

16. “White Rabbit” performed by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

In my opinion, I think the soundtrack so far is really great and is also quite smart to include all the popular bands and singers in this soundtrack so they’d attract all teenagers who would listen to this soundtrack and watch the movie.

So far, my favourite song from this soundtrack is ‘follow me down’ by 3OH!3 and ‘Painting flowers’ by All Time Low.

"If I had a world on my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't"

- Shinedown.

 

My love for Paramore ♥

This was suppose to be my blog entry for next week's, but I suddenly have the urge to write. So I guess, nothing stops a person from writing and posting it up a few days before right?

So anyways, I'll be writing about my favourite band for my first topic for next weeks :)

Most of my friends know that I’m a huge massive fan of ‘Paramore’; I’ve been listening to their music way back in 2006 when they were first discovered through their MySpace. But sadly during that time, their music were not recognised here in Malaysia and everyday I wished that one day they will be famous here in Malaysia and hopefully do a concert tour here one day.

My wish kind of came true. 

People would think I’m obsessed but I’d say that I’m a proud Paramore fan. From my opinion, I think that Hayley Williams has an amazing powerful voice and she's definitely not afraid to stand out. I’d say that she’s pretty the only one who can rock out the orangered flaming hair, no one can ever compete with that.

Hayley Williams.

(source; http://www.myspace.com/paramore)

They already released 3 albums but I’ve got to say I love all of their 3 albums and my favourite would be their latest album that recently came out last October 2009.

(source; http://www.myspace.com/paramore)

And my personal favourite song from ‘Brand New Eyes’ is ‘The Only Exception’.

(Source; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J7J_IWUhls)

"You are the only exception"

"I've got a tight grip on reality but I can't let go of what's in front of me here."

I really think the lyrics off this song are really meaningful and many people can relate to it.I also thought that the music video is portrayed beautifully. This is actually their first time making a video of a soothing ballad type of song from their album and I am quite proud of them, how they’ve really changed over the years with their image and their songs. 

Next month on the  7th of March 2010 is their very first time coming down to Singapore for a concert and Obviously, I badly want to go and see them live! Since I have been wishing to see them live, but sadly I can’t go no matter how badly I really want to see them. Due to midterms the next day on the 8^th, I don’t think it’ll be a good idea for me to be in a concert a day before the exams.

 My good friend, Deanna and I are also huge paramore fans and we’re both really devastated that we can’t go and see them live.

 I really hope one day, I will see my favourite band perform live right here in Malaysia :D

Festivals.

There are many types of festivals; it can be a tradition type of festivals or music festivals.

Here in Malaysia, there are a sum of more than one religion and beliefs and therefore, I’m going to talk about the festivals in Malaysia.

Last Sunday on the 14^th of February was Valentines Day and Chinese New year. Every year, the Chinese all over the world would celebrate Chinese New Year where they’d reunite with all of their families and friends. On Monday, the 15^th February, I was invited to my friend, Tricia’s Chinese New Year’s open house and to be honest; this was my first time celebrating Chinese New Year at a friend’s house.

I’ve always wondered what celebrating Chinese New Year would be like and from what I see; it’s quite similar to how I celebrate Hari raya except the food were different of course.

Before feasting on the food, we were served to a dish called ‘Yee Sang’. It’s symbolized for ‘good luck’ as we would then tossed the ingredient of the food around the plate with chopsticks. It’s believed that the higher you toss the dish, the more luck you’d get.

I really did enjoy myself on that day and to my surprise, my friends and myself got angpau from Tricia’s parents.

And also I’m definitely excited for hari raya this year because that would be the time I’ll be back in my lovely hometown, Singapore. I’m definitely looking forward to my auntie’s delicious food that she cooks every year and of course the raya money that we’d get every year. I love hari raya the most because I’ll get to spend it with my cousins back home. I enjoy going around the streets of Singapore wearing our baju kurung visiting houses, eating the good food and sweets.

Therefore sooner this year will also be Deepavli for the Indians, where it’s called ‘Festival Of Lights’. I also think Deepavli is one of the nicest festivals in Malaysia with the decorations, dancing and the prettiest lights around. I also think its quite creative how they’d take up their time to form a kolam right outside their house with colouful rice to form exquisite designs.

I love Festivals :D

Animal Rights, Part 2.

Not many people in this world actually cares about how animals are being treated these days.  People have their own opinions and have different views of things. As I mentioned in my previous post about Animal Rights, I watched an episode of ‘Janice Dickinson’s Modeling Agency’ a year ago about Animal Rights. She showed videos about how animals are being treated and in the end, this was to say that her agency is a ‘No Fur’ Policy and her models all agreed to this except for one.

 She said she would still wear fur and because of this everyone in the agency was against her except for Janice Dickinson because she knows everyone has their own opinion of things. 

I was shocked that she still would wear fur after Janice showing a video about how animals are being treated but then I felt sorry for her just because of this matter everyone was against her. Luckily for her, in the end everyone started realising that she has the right to have her own opinions.

Overall, I still think people in this world are still fighting for their rights on Animal Rights and I support them. Trying their best to stop animal cruelty, We should definitely look up to them for taking their time just to save animals lives.

Fighting for animal rights is what need.

Animal Rights, Part 1.

What is Animal Rights? 

An animal right is where organisations or volunteers do their part to protect animals from being abused or causing any pain or suffering from humans.

Humans might also use fur from animals to make clothing and home deco just for the fun of it.

Most people all over the world are against animal cruelty but not everyone agrees to it and that’s their problem right?

Sometimes I’ll see news from newspapers or magazines about dogs getting left behind or is abused by their owners and they’ll end up starving and in pain. How can they do such a thing? This is just sick and wrong! You’re suppose to take care and love your pets, not by treating them badly.

Source;

(http://www.oopwee.com/animalcruelty.html)

My friend Louis told me a story about a restaurant here in Malaysia serving ‘Fried Chickens’ but only to find out it wasn’t really chickens they were serving but instead it was Kittens.

He even saw videos of the process of the ‘Fried Chickens’ but luckily the restaurant is now closed down!

SPCA in Malaysia has helped over 700 homeless and abused animals in one month all the time and I think they’ve done their part well by helping out animals everyday.

Even celebrities support this matter by doing their part and by stopping animal cruelty.

Last year, Janice Dickinson and her models went walking out the streets of LA with signs saying ‘We’d rather go naked than wear fur’ and since that day on her modeling agency has a 'no fur' policy.

Source;

(http://www.towleroad.com/2007/08/janice-dickinso.html)

Celebrities are also supporting this by being the president or spokesperson of organisations, for example Hayden panettiere is the campaign spokesperson for the whalesman foundation. She has been attempting to save whales from poaching/being poached.

Source;

(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Benefit%2BWhaleman%2BFoundation%2Bo3lIXpcfVQml.jpg)

There are more celebrities and people in this world who have done their part to save animals from animal cruelty. We should be proud and look up to these people who has done their parts in saving these poor and helpess animals.

:)

Racial Harmony, Part 2.

I’m back yet again with another post this week about Racial Harmony. 

Racial Harmony is where people of all races get together and care for each other no matter how different we are. In Malaysia, we are to respect each other no matter how different we are. Politician should not only fight for only one race as they should look after interest of all Malaysian genuinely.

Similarly people should not attack sensitive matters about race and religion as this is nothing to worry about. We were taught on how to respect other people from our own homes and from our parents. Racial Harmony can also start from our own homes by teaching our child to respect other people like for example, our neighbours of the same or different races and to also mix with other people.

(Source from; http://fundyreformed.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/racialharmony.jpg)

In Malaysia, The Government has this program every year which is the National Service where teenagers are picked to serve the nation by being independent with themselves and to mix around with strangers around the state who sooner or later will be their friends and I think this program should be continued every year. This is also because teenagers of all races are taught to respect each other and to be independent.

People should also show general interest in any type of tragedies that happens to any Malaysian. We should care for each other no matter how different we are. All of this value should be bind together of all races.

The integration of cultures through multicultural activities through Chinese, Malays and Indians should be allowed, as this is to understand each faith better.

The integration of people can start from school where children/students can start from school where children are taught about religion, to respect and are also taught in the same syllabus. They are also all treated the same even if they’re different in some ways. 

We should all learn to respect and care for each other no matter what race you are.

Racial Harmony, Part 1.

Racial Harmony is an important concept in Malaysia and Singapore. It’s also stated that both countries is a country of many types of races around the world but the most common races in Malaysia and Singapore are Malays, Indians and Chinese.

In Malaysia, We are called Satu Malaysia (One Malaysia) where all races would care for each other no matter how different we are. Whereas in Singapore on the 21^st of July is Racial Harmony Day where students would wear their national costumes to show where they came from.

Since I was schooling in an international school, I’ve got to know people from many types of countries and got to know how their customs were like back home. We also have to respect their ways of doing things even if their way of things might be different from our perspective.

For the Malays, We celebrate Hari Raya every year because for us it’s a muslim festival where we would celebrate it with our family and friends wearing our traditional costumes. For the girls, we would have to wear Baju Kurung while the Boys wear Baju Melayu.

(Hari raya '09 in Singapore.)

I’d go back to my hometown in Singapore every year to celebrate hari raya with my relatives there. It’s always fun deciding what colour to use for our baju kurung and to bake hari raya cookies. We, the youngsters also get Duit Raya (Raya Money) from the adults :D

Besides eating all the fabulous food, I think we all love counting how much money we get by the end of the day :D

For the Chinese, They celebrate Chinese New Year every year that is also called ‘Spring Festival’ and their way of celebrating is slightly similar to how we celebrate Hari Raya. Except they bake mooncakes and have performances called the ‘Lion Dance’.

For the Indians, They celebrate Deepavali, which is also called ‘Festival of Lights’ where the Hindus would celebrate also with their family and relatives. They would also create a kolam right outside their house using colourful rice forming exquisite designs.

In my opinion, no matter what race we are, or how different we are. We are all the same.