Memory Lane.....

I was going through some of the older posts the other days, reading about life in Melbourne when I came across initials (for people). The problem is, I cannot recall who these people are. Maybe it'll come back to me. Just a matter of time I suppose.

From now on, to protect the identities of the people mentioned in the blog, I will probably use a first name basis.

Went to Mid Valley yesterday to watch "Pan's Labyrinth" with Sylvia. I had already booked tickets online for a few days back. I decided to leave the house early, knowing that parking on weekends is a bitch! Strangely, I didn't have much trouble looking for a spot. From what I can see, I think they're expanding the basement parking bays. Saw a couple of areas which looked quite new.

Mid Valley will start their new parking charges with effect from 26th March 2007. If memory serves, parking was RM 1 for weekdays and RM 3 for weekends and public holidays. Effective 26th March 2007, the parking rates will be RM 1 for the first 3 hours on weekdays and RM 1 for every subsequent hour. As for the weekends and public, it will be RM 3 for the first 3 hours and then RM 1 for every subsequent hour.

Did some window shopping while waiting for Sylvia.

LEGO Batmobile - about RM 600 at Toys R Us

The Gods must be laughing at me - I found a pair of brown Hush Puppies Risk at Jusco Mid Valley.

Hush Puppies - Risk

There was a 10% discount and I was contemplating to get it. I didn't in the end. Sylvia said they were nice shoes and I should have just gotten them.

Waiting outside The World Of Feng Shui

"Pan's Labyrinth" got many awards including "Best Movie 2006". It was a foreign language film set in Spain, 1944, a fairy tale for adults. It was dark and disturbing with several violent/bloody torture/interrogation scenes.

After the movie, we drove to The Fondue House in Hartamas only to find it closed! I looked to see if I missed the signboard but even that was gone. I asked the parking attendant and was informed that they have closed down.

A pity since I enjoyed the food at The Fondue House. Now, the only place left which is close by would be Marche Movenpick at The Curve. Haven't tried that yet though.

In the end, we drove back to Bangsar Shopping Centre and had our dinner at Chilli's.

Dinner at Chilli's

Sent Sylvia back to Pandan Perdana, good thing I didn't get lost on the way home!

This is Sparta!!!!!

I think that has to be "THE" catchphrase at the moment. I've seen it popping up in message boards and I have been guilty of muttering it a couple of times.

Managed to catch "300" with SW at GSC Berjaya Times Square today. I haven't seen SW since.....I don't remember how long but I think the last time I saw her was probably January 2006.

SW has seen the movie once before, but she didn't mind watching it again. We met up late and I couldn't get tickets online or via telephone booking. And because I'm shit at KL roads, I took the LRT to town as usual. I managed to get 2 tickets for the 7pm show.

I arrived early so I decided to do some window shopping. Stopped by one of the toystores. Oh - the temptation. I ended up with .....

NIKE Air Cortez (White, Black & Atomic Green)

The last time I wanted to get shoes, I hesitated and the next time I went back, the Hush Puppies Risk was no longer available. The sales people at the store were so eager to make the sale today that the girl rushed to the store to check for availability the moment I told them my size.

She came back and said that I was in luck as they had a last pair of size 12.5 (US). I tried it on, and promptly paid for them. RM 199.90 less 10%. I think its a pretty good price for a very comfy pair of sneakers.....

King Leonidas, the Spartans and the Arcadians



This is Sparta!!!!!

I enjoyed the movie, I think there's a bit of everything for everyone (over the age of 18 of course as the movie is rated 18-PL). Lots of blood and violence, lots of eye candy for men and ladies (as well as everything in between I think!).

SW told me that some parts were censored in the version she saw today and the one at TGV the other day. Then again, there were also some parts that were in today's show that she didn't see the other day!

I've actually read Frank Miller's graphic novel and I think its a pretty accurate adaptation of the comic. Then again, there are people who say that the movie dialogue is full of cliches. Final verdict, its an enjoyable movie which I think needs to be watched on the big screen. Unless you wait for the DVD and have a nice LCD TV with a home theater setup you can watch it on.

SW now says she wants to go for a movie marathon next Saturday. Guillermo del Toro's (whose last movie I remember was "Hellboy") "Pan's Labyrinth" is on the list.

The movie received alot of good reviews, some saying its the best movie of 2006. And its showing here in Malaysia now! In March 2007. What the.....?!?!?!?!

Came across a new photo from "Spider-Man 3". That's the next big movie I'm waiting for.

Rumours were going around that Venom wasn't going to be in "Spider-Man 3". It was just the alien symbiote merging with Eddie Brock (Topher Grace). But this pic shows otherwise, unless its a god-damn teaser/cliffhanger! Can't wait for May 2007! This is a must-watch!

Spider-Man vs Venom!

And just for the heck of it, another photo taken with my camera phone.

Toblerone - Buy 2, get 1 free





Ryoga's Troopers and Darth Vader

It may not look like much, but Ryoga's collection in the picture above costs about RM 10,000. And those are just some of the figures that he has I'm sure.

Those are Medicom 12-inch figures. And the price of Medicom figures range from RM 500 - 700 EACH! I wish I had that kind of money to spend on toys.

Like this dude, Netboy.....

Pic taken from tfclub.com

You've seen the following pictures before:

Medicom Bruce Lee

The Medicom RAH 12-inch Bruce Lee looks good.

Enterbay - Bruce Lee (Game Of Death)

The Enterbay Bruce Lee (Game Of Death) sculpted by Korean Arnie Kim, is even better. But.....

Enterbay - Bruce Lee (The Way Of The Dragon)

Enterbay's Bruce Lee (The Way Of The Dragon) is fucking unbelievable.

Can someone give me RM 1000? These are limited to only about 25oo worldwide I believe. Damn!

A quote from the email I received from one of the shops:

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce the next release of the ultra realistic 12"
Bruce Lee action figure by Enterbay from his hit movie "Way Of The dragon".

New Features, More accessories, Bigger Diorama, and a New Lower Price.

Pre-order starts now.
New Retail Price RM999
Pre-order Price RM950
Elite Pre-order Price RM888(For those who have bought Bruce lee Game of Death)

Estimated to release in May 2007.

Check it out here
http://www.shioktoy s.com/index. php?productID= 190.

More valuable than gold.....

REESE's PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - ZOMFG!

This is so hard to find it might as well be worth more than gold! Daf got it from the airport I presume but why only 1 pack? Should have gotten more, then auction it off on eBay! Yeah!
Why don't they sell this at supermarkets?

SW text-ed me and said that "300" is a damn good movie - a MUST watch. I was hesitant thinking that the movie will be censored for various reasons. It isn't the case apparently.

My Xbox360 can blog. And I didn't know it was such a clingy little "bitch" :P It is interesting to see the different posts. I'll let it suffer abit more. Just a few days before its the weekend again.

"Dead Rising" is addictive. Sure the story isn't much, but I think I'm almost done with the game. Beating the shit out of zombies sure is fun and there's a sense of satisfaction when you hear the squishing sounds, grunts and moans as your weapon makes contact with the rotten flesh and blood splatters.

Play this game and watch your sadistic side emerge from within.

Been playing around with the camera again - testing out the different modes.

Macro - Raindrops on the bus window



Infinity - Beyond the raindrops.....

Its been exactly a week since we've had the server problems at work. IT says it'll take minimum 1 - 2 weeks and that might involve upgrading the entire server. I can't get any work done. I don't know if its a good thing or bad but I know I get bored as hell when I have nothing to do.

I dread to think of how much catch up I have to do when things go back to normal. Shit.

Korean BBQ.....

The family decided to have Korean BBQ the other day and we ate at a place called Daorae in Kota Damansara.

Dining with Rain (the Korean SuperStar)..... not quite. But we were informed by the waiter that Rain did stop by this outlet and had dinner in the very same room we were in though. There was an autographed poster near the entrance, plus Daorae was one of the official sponsors for his concert recently.

Its been sometime since I last had Korean BBQ. I miss the old Deli-Q Restaurants where it was BBQ, buffet-style! We had pork, lamb, chicken, squid. The pork ranks # 1 in my book followed by the lamb. There was chilli in the squid and chicken which I didn't particularly like.

There were also other side dishes like Kim Chi, vebgetables, egg and some other stuff. Best of all, free "refills"! The potato and fruit salad kept on coming! My favourite of the lot.

Service was great as the waiters will do the actual BBQ-ing for you. They put the meats onto the BBQ-thinggie (its 4:20 am and my brain is shutting down) and even cut the meat into bite size pieces for you once its cooked!

Left with filled tummies and another souvenier for me. A plaster because there was a bit of the metal chopstick shaving that was sticking out and pierced me. Ouch.

Thumbs up for the food and service

I don't mind self service BBQ - can someone tell me if there's still a Deli-Q around?!?!?!

Haven't had much time for TV shows lately. Most of my time occupied doing other things last weekend. Sure, the BBQ dinner took awhile. But also because of this.....

After working and slaving like a mule for a year, I decided to give myself a reward.

XBOX 360 Limited Edition with Ninety Nine Nights and Project Gotham Racing 3



Gears Of War & Dead Or Alive 4



XBOX 360 Wireless Controller

I was actually planning to get the Dead Or Alive 4 bundle (with an extra wireless controller) but the owner was pushing for me to get this bundle, and he threw in Dead Or Alive 4 for free! I guess sometimes, there are rewards for being a loyal customer!

It was basically the same package in terms of hardware, just different games but I get a total of 3 free games instead of the original 1 game (if I had gotten the Dead Or Alive 4 pack).

The Boss has just sent me a note stating that the other game I wanted, Dead Rising has arrived. If all goes well, I'll be killing some zombies this weekend! Sweet.....