ending week no.13

ending week no.13







Lers mood for the week: A re-organising period that i need to captive and expose my past and present. It's a deadly infection that writhes beneath my skin. But i had never worried abt contracting my emotions cuz my nightmares were always abt the sun going down too early and me not having enough time to shoot. Would be leaving for a short-discovering trip this weekend therefore this post was earlier than expected. Two pics (with me) to share-my secondary school classmate KOK KIT

and the PLR team: (left) prawn-rong, (centre) lerler, (left) ripple

Lers record of the week: Michael Jackson-Thriller: Before he became the recluse as everyone know as Wacko Jacko, Michael Jackson had the world at his fingertips. The Gloved One had a knack for making magic out of the simplest of songs and dazzled me with his out-of-this-world dance moves. This album,released 25 years ago is still a classic no matter which generation you're part of. It's a welcomed trip down memory lane. For others who deny, this album is proof that Michael wasnt always a nutcase who liked hanging babies over balconies. He actually had real talent.

Recommed: ALL-Thriller is a landmark album that should be picked up by any music fan worth their salt.

Lers movie of the week: Gone Baby Gone- Hey Ben(Affleck), remember the horrible film that was Gigli?? Thankfully, the actor redeems himself with a brilliant directorial debut this time round. Intriguing and compelling, he paints a morally ambiguous picture of the Boston underbelly and skillfully surprises me with the script's many twists and turns. This Oscar nominated drama looks at Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan, a couple of private investigators who just happen to be dating, as they go in search of a missing 4years old. However,they soon discover that not all is what it seems and their relationship and values get put to the test. Sadly, little publicity was done for the film. It can be a tad slow moving at times and it's definitely not a cheery or happy movie. Still, it's an excellent film.

Lers classic movie of all time: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005), starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway-Brokeback Mountain is a sweeping epic that explores the lives of 2 young cowboys who meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection. The complications, joys and heartbreaks they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. This highly feted film changed the cinematic landscape as Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal delivered some of the most emotional and moving performances ever captured on film--it's destined to become one of the great classics. This movie won 3 Oscars, 76 non-Oscar film awards and many more nominations,but it may not be for everyone. If you are willing to open ur heart and mind to let in its beauty and emotions, you will not be disappointed.

Lers craving for the week: Egg Tarts

Lers dream-espresso maker: This E.T look alike machine was NOT my invention haha. Starbucks and Coffee Bean will no longer stay in ur mind once u gotten this EEEEE.TTTT machine

www.illyusa.com

Rumours has it

Rumours has it









REALLY!! I'm featured on the cover page of Singapore's Paper?? WOW! Then i must quickly grab a few copy of it. One for grandma,one to keep it as my portfolio and one more for Stanley. ( Lee Hom was featured on Tues Straits Times 25/03/08 )

Coca-Cola China released on Friday the names of the 1,188 Coca Cola Torchbearers and Minute Maid Escort Runners after confirming their eligibility with BOCOG. They are on their way to Greece and will be among the first group of Chinese torchbearers in the relay and include members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Liu Hongliang, son of the first man to ever represent China at the Olympics; and the musician Wang Lee Hom.

My eldest (left) and youngest Bro (right) together with my niece. I hope i do look great even without makeups.

the next uprising stars of lers

The next uprising stars of lers











1) Abigail Breslin (12)
last seen in: No Reservation (2007)
next on: Definitely; Maybe(10 Apr 08)
best screenplay: Little Miss Sunshine





2) Ellen Page (21)
last seen in: Juno (2008)
next on: Smart People (2008)
best screenplay: Hard Candy






3)Scarlett Johansson (24)
last seen in: The Nanny Diaries (2007)
next on: The other Boleyn Girl (3 Apr 08)
best screenplay: Lost in Translation







4) Natalie Portman (27,both of us born on the same month and day)
last seen in: The Blueburry Nights/Mr Magorium's wonder Emporium (2007)
next on: The other Boleyn Girl (co-star Eric Bana)
best screenplay: V for Vendetta/Closer






5) Rachel McAdams (30)
last seen in: Wedding Crashers/The Family Stone (2005)
next on: The Time Travelers' Wife (2008)
best screenplay: The Notebook







6) Freddie Highmore (16)
last seen in: Spiderwick Chronicles/August Rush (2008)
next on: Arthur and the Vengeance of Maltazard (2009)
best screenplay: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory








7) Shia LaBeouf (22)
last seen in: Disturbia (2007)
next on: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skull (2008)
best screenplay: Transformers










8) Chris Evans (27)
last seen in: The Nanny Diaries (2007)
next on: Street King (Apr 08)
best screenplay: Fantastic Four










9) Jonathan Rhys Meyers (31)
last seen in: August Rush (2008)
next on: The Children of Huang Shi (2008)
best screenplay: Match Point/Mission Impossible 3









10) Ryan Reynolds (32,currently dating scarlett johansson)
last seen in: Smoking Aces (2007)
next on: Definitely; Maybe (10 Apr 08)
best screenplay: The Amityville Horror







They're set to be the making of the next rising stars. So among them who do u like most?? Or do u have other better or deserving contenders??

ending of week no.12

ending of week no.12












lers mood for the week: slightly better than week 11. Due to the heavy loads of work i can drift the attention away from my problems,i knew it wont be for long but at least it does ease me a little....most still treat me like the normal stanley,handful of them try to find out from others what happen to me,only a finger-three;relately concern and ask me what had happened?? Things are not under my control, i want to thks those who showed their concern for me during this period,you guys are gracefully loved...

lers movie of the week-THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES follows the adventures of the Grace siblings who move into an old Victorian mansion upon their parents divorce. When angsty young Jared(by Freddie Highmore) stumbles on a forbidden book,the kids are surprised to discover a world full of goblins,fairies and woodland creatures.Honestly,after watching this,i bet that everyone will want a cute Hobgoblin of their own. I also loved the attention to minor details(read:flower fairies float) and the rules that the director set in the fantasy realm. Freddie Highmore also shines in his dual role as the Grace twins,Jared and Simon,and looks set to be the next young Brit idol in the making. An entertaining and wonderfully illustrated movie for the whole family.

lers record of the week: JAMIE T-PANIC PREVENTION: Let Jamie T shake us down with some crusty rhymes and good old cockney humour. While most singer/songwriters bother themselves with drudgery and sadness. Jamie T has got on with his life and made himself a cup of tea while watching comedy reruns. But i love him for it. He has a distinct sound that shuffles between crusty British rap and catchy hook-laden hip pop. It's seriously difficult to describe. I recommend everyone to listen instead. This Mercury Prize-nominated album is seriously a likeable work of art and a feisty little critter.

lers all time favourite: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE-FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS: What's incredible abt this album is how unfamiliar it sounds.It's a pulsating entity completely out of touch with radio popular,as though he's adamant abt destroying what i know abt top 40 tunes. You guys gonna be disappointed if you're expecting back-to-front R&B numbers(although there're a couple here) Now i know actual singing is not his strong suit,but Justin's thing,if u dont know it yet,is abt unravelling the groove. This prince of nu-cool has enough Michael Jackson harmonies,hand-claps and human beat-boxing to soothe the harshest of critics. Ever the shrewd popster,Justin masks much of his so-so vocals behind the magical pop-grind of Timberland's steely production,pulling vocoders,80s electro riffs,and other tricks into the bag. 1st single 'Sexy Back' for example,is a mind-melt with its looping chorus and dirty funk,but its more addictive than Chicken in a Biskit. This is terribly fun brainwashing.

lers star strikes: 4 stars ****

lers craving for the week: Dim Sum LerLer

lers dreamgal part 2: SCARLETT JOHANSSON-PORTRAIT OF A RISING STAR: The book runs thru Scarlett's impressive body of work(and i'm not just talking abt her physical attributes) in incredible detail. Like did u know,she first got bitten by the acting bug when she landed a role in the movie North at the tender age of ten? And i bet u didnt know she had a stint in Home Alone 3!!! I guess someone has to start somewhere before landing roles in acclaimed movies like The Horse Whisperer and Lost in Translation. While the book also offers an intensive look at her filmography,it falls short details abt her personal life. A little more goss on her love connection with The Black Dahlia co-star Josh Hartnett wouldnt hurt one bit. Or how abt that infamous kissing scenes in Justin Timberlake 'What Goes Around'.

Up next: The next rising star of lers

dating without dollars

Dating without Dollars











Dinner and a movie can drain our allowance,but resourceful daters can still have a stellar time.Here are some inexpensive ways to release your inner Cupid....









1)Print out a map of the constellations,grab a blanket,pack snacks then head out for some stargazing.





2)Do a little research and conduct your own historic sites tour.





3)Prepare a meal together-it will be more memorable for having created it as a team.





4)Good weather is ideal for a coin-flip date:take a walk with no particular destination and at each intersection,flip a coin.Heads,turn left;tails,right.





5)Learn a new skill together,like in-line skating,juggling or guitar.





6)Lousy weather is a great time to melt ur partner's heart with a chocolate fondue or snuggle up for a popcorn-enhanced movie marathon.Select a favourite or two each,or rent by theme:pirates,superheroes,horror,dating!!!!






7)Do u share a hobby or other interests?? Together,you can hunt for fossils,scrounge garage sales or attend a poetry reading.






8)Romantic picnics can be set anywhere:your backyard,a scenic park or even your living room floor.Don't forget the candles!!






9)Find a park and fly a kite or see how fast you can make it to the top of the monkey bars.Where will it end? At an ice cream parlour,of course!!!





10)Don't have just a date:Chronicle the experience with a digital camera.Then create a memory album.Remember, $$ cant buy a good date--the best ones are those spent with someone whose company you enjoy,no matter where you are.

how to wear black and white

how to wear black and white??













Unless it’s the day of your best friend’s wedding, your white shirt shouldn’t be starched. Instead, wear a washed one (sleeves rolled up) with a plaid or checked tie, black cotton pants, and—if you’re jaunty enough to pull it off—a straw fedora.

Marky Ramone may prefer his black jeans beat-up, but if you’re wearing a sweater vest, the denim should be equally refined. Start with an inky fade- and whisker-free pair and add an immaculate white T-shirt and sneakers.

Substituting black for navy prevents a sailor-inspired outfit from looking like a costume. Pair a white V-neck sweater that has thin black stripes with coal-colored jeans and a cropped cardigan in the same shade of black.

Wearing white from head to toe is usually best left to those serving daiquiris poolside. But you can adapt the look for casual outdoor occasions by adding flashes of black—like a watch or the trim of a henley—in unexpected places.

To make white jeans work for a night out, the rest of what you put on should be simple but substantial—a black crewneck sweater in lightweight cashmere and a slim-fitting field jacket, for example. Skip the sneakers in favor of shiny black brogues.

A black cardigan, a collared shirt, and jeans work for most social settings. But for a sharper alternative, try subbing in a black-and-white gingham shirt and white pants. The only accessory the relaxed, old-Hollywood look needs is an elegant watch.

Only 4-year-olds and proper southern gentlemen can pull off seersucker suits in sorbet colors. But in black and white, the summer suit is stylish, grown-up, and office appropriate. Wear it with a white shirt, a black tie, and a pocket square.

before and after

Before & After

How can anyone miss him?? Afterall he still look like wang leehom right?? I guess most taiwanese are just walking either with their head-down or their eyes shut.Those calender pictures below are the transformation of him.He look so emo and i can see the tiredness in his eyes,btw out of those 4,which one u guys think is the nicest?( i know i'm missing sept-dec and i couldnt find it anywhere,any kind soul out there to help me search?)

JAN-FEB 08 ( i personally like this the most,maybe be'cos his outfit and the background blend perfectly well)

MAR-APR 08

MAY-JUN 08

JUL-AUG 08

ending of week no.11

ending of week no.11

lers mood for the week:moderate self-control freak !!!! I believe i'm trying too hard to hold my emotions;i'm utterly losing myself in the dark...the numerous night of loneliness and soul-healing was never in my life that i would expect it to happen...What should i do next?? I'm contrasting myself within my own world,the question is,would i allow anyone to enter the world of mine??

lers-record of the week:YAEL NAIM-YAEL NAIM self-titled album:You may have already heard this French-born,Israeli-bred singer-songwriter in the commercial for Mac's new ultrathin air notebook,where her delightful ditty"New Soul" provides appropriately light and breezy accompaniment.(In a nice bit of synergy,the single has already hit No.1 on the iTunes chart) Naim displays more of that gentle,nimble touch on the rest of her exotic U.S.debut,whether she's singing in English or Hebrew,or channeling Joni Mitchell or Sarah McLachlan.

highly recommend:"Toxic"-her intoxicating,torched-up take on the Britney Spears hit

check out her website for more videos and songs-trial

http://www.yaelweb.com/

lers-movie of the week:KITE RUNNER-An emotional tale of friendship,family,devastating mistakes and redeeming love by Golden Globe nominated director Marc Foster,The Kite Runner is based the novel by Khaled Hosseini. It reveals Foster's love for films with complex emotional relationships similar to Finding Neverland and Stranger Than Fiction.But this time he portrays a mix of international actors giving justice to the story of Amir,a wealthy boy from Kabul in a divided country on the verge of war,who on a joyous day of flying kites is separated from his childhood friend,Hassan. Amir,living with the guilt of betraying his best friend,eventually departs to live in the U.S. Two decades later,he returns to rectify his mistake in Afghanistan,only to find out the crumbling Afghan monarchy and horrifyingly strict Taliban regime.

Kite Runner has been out for quite sometime,but is never too late to recommend good movie!

lers-classic movie of all time:FORREST GUMP(1994),starring Tom Hanks,Robin Wright Penn and Sally Field-Based on the 1986 novel by Winston Groom,the film follows the life of a somewhat mentally challenged man from Alabama,Forrest Gump. He accomplishes many great things throughout his life and was coincidentally present during significant historic events such as a meeting with Elvis Presley,JFK and Richard Nixon--far exceeding what anyone imagined he was capable of.Yet,despite all the fame fortune and glory,he struggles with his one true love,Jenny. Although he shows that determination,courage and love are important,he proves that you don't have to be a genius to inspire or become successful. After all, "Life is like a box of chocolates,you never know what you're gonna get." The film garnered a total of six Oscars,another 32 awards and numerous other nominations.

Star strike: 5stars*****

lers-craving for the week:SUSHI

lers-dreamgal's figured: PENNY DAI-i think she look gorgeous;and she got a bit of asian Scarlett Johansson feel...she has thick lips too;a more define shaped one,unlike jolin's one look like she suffer from 'lips-burn'....I had been listening to penny's past composition,is a style of whether u like it or hate it....She will be newly crowned as my Queen..

do u like him??

DO U LIKE HIM??







Does he look familiar?? yes he's the lead actor for step up2 the street...his name is robert hoffman.In fact he has got his own website,there are many videos that he made for himself.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dss6vTcUIoc


this is one of the funniest,titled as SOULMATE,and his username on youtube is call PUNCHROBERT.Below is his official website,for sure this guy is real damn funny!!!


http://www.hoffmaniii.com

ending of week no.10

Ending of week no.10

Ler's mood for the week: climatically upset-for the past week it hasn't been easy for me.It's a critical period for me to live/struggle between 2 emotions(yet to say,of course is a SAD and HAPPY one) I wouldnt want to further extract my words on the matter,one of these day(soon),you guys will find out! For this time to claim everyone came,too,unbidden. I didnt reveal anything till much later.Suffering thru hellish grief,i was simply staggered by gratitude.

Eric & Gf: thanks for catching WATER HORSE with me,sorry to drag both of u along,seeing the tiredness on both of u makes me feel even guilty, eric had always been a great helper to me despite our 13 yrs friendship


Jillian: a lots of appreciation to be shown here. She incredibly help me pack all my luggages and took a cab with me,down to my new place


Shihui: supper-ing with her had always been enjoyable,the moment in that few hrs drifted me apart from the reality


Jenny/Rainy: thks for all the encouraging sms-es and willingly to listen



Alex: the only person who's capable to drunk me in my life-time and now he broke the record by hitting twice,damned it!! (then why should i thank him??) the more i drank the more i'm discard away from the real-world,but i would really thank him personally if he can delete away those pictures in his phone,i wouldn't want to be the next 'non-shirtless' edison,otherwise we shall declare world-war-3 soon.



Gan/Mei ting: sorry to keep u both worried,esp Gan. Thanks for being such an encouraging friend,despite i only known u for 4mths....


words is deceiving( i guess so),actions prolong sincerity! Thanks to those ppl above,its been just a short period,you can call me 'greedy',but i would love to have them around me. I may need more arms to lean on and share problems no-one else understands. As i describes it; they're like locational humour,to get it,you had to be here. They always was.



lers-movie of the week: AUGUST RUSH-The casting was terrific. Cinematography was fluid and lyrical. The plot line while essentially predictable was still highly fullfilling on many levels. I knew nothing about this film prior to watching it and from the first scene when the boy is showing his exceptional ability to hear the music of nature around him and how the director protrayed this visually I became instantly interested in this talented movie-makers's journey I was about to take.I strongly recommend this movie for the whole family.

lers-record of the week: COLBIE CAILLAT-COCO: colbie breezes into the room with her airy charm and i'm capitvated. This singer/songwriter checks her angst at the door as she flutters around sweeter territories. But make no mistake of dismissing this songstress as being candy floss because she has assembled a crisp and catchy set on COCO. Having a father who produced Fleetwood Mac records would go some way into instilling some roots in her,and that's exactly what she displays in abundance here.Is she the new Norah Jones? Perhaps,but definitely a lot less lazy-sounding.

lers all time classic: EASON CHAN-ADMIT IT: The world of Eason chan,arguably Hongkong's most versatile vocalist,is a surprisingly mellow and human one.Unlike glam-whore Nicholas Tse,Eason's rock star attitude is only in the hair.His bad boy antics are kept firmly to the stage,thank you.Maybe it's his dad's recent incarceration,or the relaxant of fatherhood,but this album speaks heartfelt volumes.Even though eight tracks here are translated from cantonese,it's hard to ignore the sensitivity.The songs flit between easy pop-rock,jazzy ditties and delicate ballads.They're never laboured,and the lyrics ring with moving honesty.Once again,its the pretty,slower numbers that shine with vintage Eason touches.The best tracks here have to be 'long time no see',a quiet piano melody about a bittersweet meeting with an ex;and 'love is a book',an upbeat little jaunt about,well,love.Musically,its not breaking new ground,but fans wont need too big an adventure.It's not quite the obvious winner as 2005's U87 was,but it's definitely a grower.

lers craving of the week: LAKSA

lers butt comforter: Sella bicycle seat rocking stool. Black saddle of racing bicycle, pink lacquered steel column. Cast-iron base. www.zanotta.it

'joe' baseball glove chair-Designed in 1970. Joe, an oversized baseball glove, is now being reissued in an indoor/outdoor polymer. Joe, in tobacco brown and monumental marble grey. Play ball!Sofa appropriate for in-/outdoor commercial and residential use. www.helleronline.com

modulus love-seat,made from recycled bicycle parts-The Modulus Loveseat will add tremendous style to your environment. It is constructed of strategically bent and expertly welded steel bicycle rims.
It is available with inner-tube upholstery, or custom-made cushions in a variety of fabrics and materials. www.bikefurniture.com