Friday, 2 August 2013

Dolphin Door Curtain

I was quite happy when I saw that Metro was selling door curtains at their fair on the ground floor of Compass Point. Ardon and I had always wanted to get a door curtain but did not know where to get one that is nice and at affordable price. (We didn't actually search for it since it wasn't critical that we must have one.)

Initially, we (Ardon, Lynn and me) only saw those designs on display and nearly wanted to buy the door curtain with some fishes and Japanese words in it. However, while searching through their unopened door curtains on the shelves, we realized that there were many other designs that were not on display.


The salesgirl was very patient with us and showed us a few more door curtains with other designs. They also varied in terms of length and materials. Eventually we bought the door curtain with the dolphins in it. 





Sera was also happy to see this new door curtain in the house. We had always liked pictures or items that had dolphins in them. They just make us feel good. Click here to see the symbolism of dolphins. We really loved how this door curtain looked when hung on the wall. :)

On a side note, I asked the salesgirl how come I had never seen these door curtains inside Metro store. She told me their company participated in this fair but they are not under Metro. That was why I had never seen this in Metro store itself. The door curtains were from EJ Home deco and that they have a web site. However, I was not able to find their web site. 

Thursday, 1 August 2013

《志在四方》 - To vote for Our Preferred Ending

Mediacorp is doing this again for 《志在四方》("The Dream Makers"). Viewers can vote for who Jason Lam (played by Qi Yuwu) should choose to be with - Fang Tongling (played by Rui'en) or Zhao Fei'er (played by Jeanette Aw) and the ending would be shown on the last episode on 3 Aug 2013. I wonder is it because they want to give a popular ending so that there are less complaints, or .... 

Lynn asked me who I think Jason should be with. Hmm. It is a hard choice. Fang Tonglin and Jason Lam have many things in common, both have the same ideals. Fang Tonglin is very nice and had always liked him. It seemed that Jason Lam had already accepted Fang Tongling's love and enjoyed her company too. I am just not sure how much Jason Lam loved Fang Tongling.

On the other hand, Zhao Fei'er is portrayed as very pitiful now that her grandpa had passed away, Gao Jian had left her and she was conned by that despicable Lawrence. On top of that, Jason had been with her for so many years. She gave him up once but that was when she was emotionally very weak. Jason was not there to help her when she needed him most whereas Gao Jian changed his schedule so that he could go and help her. The story was written such that it was not entirely Fei'er's or Jason's fault. So, does Fei'er deserve to have a second chance since she already realized her mistakes? Zhao Fei'er still loved Jason Lam.

Initially the votes were 30 over percent for Zhao Fei'er with majority votes for Fang Tongling. As of 31 Jul 2013, votes for Zhao Fei'er were catching up at 40 over per cent. 

When《志在四方》first started airing on channel 8, I told Lynn that the characters played by Jeannette Aw and Qi Yuwu always did not end up together in many other drama serials such as 《九层糕》("Beautiful Connection"),《最高点》 ("The Peak") and 《小娘惹》("The Little Nonya"). True enough, they broke off halfway through the show. The only drama serial that the characters played by Jeannette Aw and Qi Yuwu ended up together was 《任我遨游》 ("The Champion"). That was also the only drama serial mentioned above that allowed viewers to vote for their preferred ending. 

I wonder who will get the majority votes - Fang Tongling or Zhao Fei'er ? We shall see on 2 Aug 2013, 9.00 pm.


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Saturday, 27 July 2013

《今天的天气很好》("Today's Weather is Very Good")

《今天的天气很好》(Today's Weather is Very Good") has got to be one of my favourite songs sung by one of the "Four Heavenly Kings"- Leon Lai (黎明). I first heard this song on TV when Leon Lai appeared on one of the variety shows in Singapore. It immediately caught my attention. Apart from the guitar strumming sound (which I liked) and the catchy tune, the lyrics were also much of a reflection of my life at that point in time. I think many people would also be able to resonate with this especially those who lead a very hectic lifestyle.

I also loved the MV of this song. Leon Lai looked very cool especially the part where he jumped over the sofa and continued strumming an imaginary guitar. This is one of those songs that is good to listen and sing along too. I never seem to get tired of singing this song!





作词:陈子鸿 
作曲:陈子鸿 
编曲:钟兴民

今天的天气很好 我的心情却有点糟
想找个人随便聊聊
却不知该说什么才好
好像已经有很久 没回家被爹娘唠叨
他们一天比一天老我却总是忙得不可开交
电话簿的名字一个一个被划掉
能谈心的朋友已经越来越少

就这样匆匆忙忙慌慌张张 跟着世界转
我只想要简简单单平平凡凡寂寞又何妨
总以为自己好孤单 忘了你就在身旁
到现在才懂得爱你 会不会太晚


所有我爱过的人 现在都过得好不好
当初那么痛不欲生 如今好像都已不重要
今天的天气很好 只想把你紧紧拥抱
我决定要让你知道 除了你我什么都不要
过去的就过去 不再自寻烦恼
我发誓从今后 只对你一个人好

就这样匆匆忙忙慌慌张张 跟着世界转我只想要简简单单平平凡凡 寂寞又何妨
总以为自己好孤单 忘了你就在身旁
到现在才懂得爱你 会不会太晚

which can be translated as:

Today's weather is very good, but I am feeling lousy
Wanted to chat with someone
but do not know what to say.
It has been a long time since I last went home to be nagged by my parents. 
They are growing older each day but I am always busy.
Those names in my phonebook are being crossed out one by one.
I have fewer and fewer friends to confide in.

Every day is very hectic, racing against time.  

I just want to lead a simple and ordinary life, even if it means that I will be lonely.
I always thought I am alone, forgetting that you are just beside me.
Is it too late to love you now?

All those whom I had loved before, how are you now?

I was once overwhelmed by sorrow, but all that is not important now.
Today's weather is very good, I just want to hug you tightly.
I have decided to let you know that I do not want anyone else other than you.
The past is already past, I no longer want to bother
I promise you that from now on, I will only be good to you.

Every day is very hectic, racing against time.  

I just want to lead a simple and ordinary life, even if it means that I will be lonely.
I always thought I am alone, forgetting that you are just beside me.
Is it too late to love you now?