mood: amazingly fantastic and ecstatic

champion in the making

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I'm a Formula One Racing fanatic. Big fan. Screaming at the television big. I'm on whatever team Robert Kubica takes residence at. This year, he's moved to Renault. And what a great decision it was. Yesterday, Kubica came a fantastic second place and I couldn't be more proud and happy for him. Nobody can deny he has a very bright and exciting future ahead of him. I hear he is moving to Ferrari next year; one of the top engineers in the competition.

So, I would like to say Congratulations to him. As a fellow pole, this victory couldn't be sweeter. Robert is on the right, in yellow.

in the dark

It's currently about 25 minutes into earth hour, and I'm trying to keep myself occupied. I just found out that apparently replacing lights with candles is just as bad, so I'm not capable of doing anything that requires vision. And I had to sacrifice watching Alice on the tv, since it runs through the hour. Never mind, at least I'm doing my bit. As small a bit as that may be. Lucky my laptop is charged, so it doesn't to be connected to any powerpoints.

I hate having to convince people to join in earth hour. Last year I finally convinced my dad into turning his computer off which usually remains on, all the time. I proceeded to relaxing in the dark. After the first half of the hour I realised he was nowhere to be seen. I went bumping around the house, and found his computer ON. I can't even tell you how mad I was. It's not like I'm forcing him to never use electricity, all I asked for is one tiny hour. Nay, the planet asks for one little hour.

My conclusion is that my father is the reason our planet is the way it is. Well, he adds to the big bad that is the reason.

Then I read this comment on twitter that went like "on earth hour I'm going to turn on all the lights, heat my garage and microwave something for an hour". All I can say is: jerk.

the music to be mused by

I like to experiment with artists, it's just that I have a tendency to over analyse my choices and in the end, I walk out of the shop being totally peeved that I couldn't decide which album to buy. Even when I walk into a music store fully intent on purchasing a certain CD, I end up talking myself out of it. Don't ask me how I do it, but it happens most everytime.

Today I planned on buying Lady Gaga's album, but my mind took over and decided that I didn't need to own it, really. I pondered over the Arctic Monkeys, but I was told to wait. Muse tempted me enough to pick it up, and yet "we" were uncertain. I'm doomed to be musically disabled.

looking at the sky and feeling high

I know I'm being vague.

searching keyword "trench"

in my life there is a time and a place

I was sitting on my bedroom floor. Reflecting on the week, as you do. I realised something wonderful. I can finally say that I am completely happy with my life. Sure, there are those tiny things everyone picks on in their own appearance or relationships; But I am finally satisfied that my life is good. I used to look at other people and think "Why can't I be doing that?" or "When will I get to enjoy those things?". But I see that to each his own time. It's all good. And I like the way things are playing out.

I also love the fact that the big guy up there is winking at me every single day. It's crazy, but he's really there. And he actually speaks back, without words. But when he does, it feels like an inside joke, and I smile and say "thanks", or "good one". I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

kay xx

wonderless

I'm just going to cut to the chase and say that Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland couldn't have been more disappointing. I've had some people say that I just expected too much etc. but I really don't believe that to be the case.

Compared to the Disney and 1999 version of Alice, this really looks quite ridiculous. Firstly, Burton was insane to think a "sequel" to Alice would work on any level. The fact that Alice is a young adult already takes away some of the magic. It doesn't feel right for a 19 year old girl act the way she does. Added to that, Mia Wasikowska doesn't shine in the role that has brought her to fame.

Secondly, the acting is second rate. I do appreciate their usual talent, but unfortunately most performances lacked. However Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway were exceptional. I have an inkling that if Johnny Depp hadn't joined the cast, the movie would have been a complete flop, with his character bringing all the laughs.

Anne Hathaway did blow me away however, she was the only one that fit into the setting of Wonderland. Other things wrong with the movie? Too much CGI made the movie a little too fake, and made me feel Wonderland is totally unreachable, total change of storyline, that awful "happy jig" Depp performs in the end which appears totally out of context with hip hop music to boot and a very unsatisfying ending. I actually prefer the low budget 1999 version to this peice of movie trash, and their Alice even has brown hair.

Without going on for days, I give the movie **. It would have been one star, however I believe Anne's performance deserves a star of it's own. See it anyway if you're an Alice fan, but wait for dvd. Most definitely not worth the 3D price.