Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Economy situation
I am not really the expert to explain or to have something to say in this topic. Why? Because I am not really have much knowledge on this economic stuff but I have my kind of own ideas of what is happening, just a Malaysian. First, I believe that all of us that aware that there are some instability in term of the price for crude oil. The lowest that we have hit almost $27 per barrel and it is very worrisome. Second, the petrol price seems to decrease a little bit by month and it is good for us for the user but not for the supplier. Third, the goods and services price are increased as well - well, with the GST implementation and bad economy. What I want to tell is - some of our projects in my company is delayed and new hire is freeze for the time being until further notice. There might be some relocation some of the staff and maybe termination. So, lets pray for the best for Malaysia and oil and gas company.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Anne Frank 1959 vs 2009
This is an honest comparison between the movies that were debuted in 1959 and 2009 about Anne Frank, the diary of a young girl. Please, if you have some time to kill, try to read the book and it will give a new insight to you about how the war has treat people. I am not saying that the current wars and whatever happen to me is not relevant, but still - I weighted every single thing the same. So, I want to make an honest comparison of Anne Frank movies from 1959 and 2009.
It is very hard to choose between these two adaptions. I like the 1959 better because it is in black and white movie and feeling just grasp me at the moment. There is an explicable moments that cannot be explained with the words, the authenticity and the lines of actor and actress. But, honestly - 2009 actor and actress resembled the real person accurately. About the story line, I will prefer the 2009's adaption because they really followed exactly what has happened in the Amsterdam according to the Anne Frank. Believe or not, Audrey Hepburn was offered the role of Anne Frank in the 1959 adaption, however she rejected that offer because Anne Frank and Audrey Hepburn were about same age and in the diary of Anne Frank, it was described and included on how Audrey's uncle was shot by the green army. Hence, she did not want to relive the horrors of her childhood. So, the rejection. But, the role of Anne Frank played by a lovely young lady who named Millie Perkins and she did it very well. She did a very good job and I believe that it is the best adaption based on the real story. The way she acted, very convincing and appealing to me. The awkwardness in the few scenes, just added some grasp of what we need in the movie and overall, it is a successful movie according to my meter of movie. Now, lets move on to 2009. It is also another great adaption with better story line because they tried to followed exactly in the diary. My favorite moment was when they gather together and celebrated the Hanukkah and when they have about sever or eight crates of strawberry. It is the moment, which I believe - they really feel free, freedom. Imagine for not being able to go out for almost two years and have to spent all the times in the hiding. How miserable is it. I don't want to explain more, but what I know - you need to read this book. Recommended.
It is very hard to choose between these two adaptions. I like the 1959 better because it is in black and white movie and feeling just grasp me at the moment. There is an explicable moments that cannot be explained with the words, the authenticity and the lines of actor and actress. But, honestly - 2009 actor and actress resembled the real person accurately. About the story line, I will prefer the 2009's adaption because they really followed exactly what has happened in the Amsterdam according to the Anne Frank. Believe or not, Audrey Hepburn was offered the role of Anne Frank in the 1959 adaption, however she rejected that offer because Anne Frank and Audrey Hepburn were about same age and in the diary of Anne Frank, it was described and included on how Audrey's uncle was shot by the green army. Hence, she did not want to relive the horrors of her childhood. So, the rejection. But, the role of Anne Frank played by a lovely young lady who named Millie Perkins and she did it very well. She did a very good job and I believe that it is the best adaption based on the real story. The way she acted, very convincing and appealing to me. The awkwardness in the few scenes, just added some grasp of what we need in the movie and overall, it is a successful movie according to my meter of movie. Now, lets move on to 2009. It is also another great adaption with better story line because they tried to followed exactly in the diary. My favorite moment was when they gather together and celebrated the Hanukkah and when they have about sever or eight crates of strawberry. It is the moment, which I believe - they really feel free, freedom. Imagine for not being able to go out for almost two years and have to spent all the times in the hiding. How miserable is it. I don't want to explain more, but what I know - you need to read this book. Recommended.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Anne Frank and Anna Karenina
Are you familiar with these two women?
I only know only one, Anne Frank.
Anna Karenina, I will know soon.
Anna Frank, the diary of a young girl.
Anna Karenina, a free soul riding the train.
Anna Frank, the girl who voice her opinion in a diary of her.
and I should write this later when I have finished reading Anne Frank and Anna Karenina.
So, maybe later.
I only know only one, Anne Frank.
Anna Karenina, I will know soon.
Anna Frank, the diary of a young girl.
Anna Karenina, a free soul riding the train.
Anna Frank, the girl who voice her opinion in a diary of her.
and I should write this later when I have finished reading Anne Frank and Anna Karenina.
So, maybe later.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
What I have been up so far?
Just a little review in my life so far since it is already mid of February already.
1. I have read 17 books so far and still trying my best to have 100 books to be finished by the end of this year. I just want to record list of books that I have read just for this year and we will see how it is going this year.
2. I have been to Koh Lipe, just last two weeks and this experience topped my Bali experience. Snorkeling at night with glowing plankton is the best.
1. I have read 17 books so far and still trying my best to have 100 books to be finished by the end of this year. I just want to record list of books that I have read just for this year and we will see how it is going this year.
2. I have been to Koh Lipe, just last two weeks and this experience topped my Bali experience. Snorkeling at night with glowing plankton is the best.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Koh Lipe about
I just come back from another vacation of Koh Lipe, Thailand and it is my first time went to Thailand and it was awesome. Let me give some point of what has happened and what Koh Lipe have to offer.
1. The beaches were so clean and the water is so crystal clear.
2. The sunset and sunrise is the best, with scenery of boat, sun and sea.
3. Very small islands - you will be able to cover the whole islands by foot by also can asked for taxi.
4. The walking street is the best place as well - you can have some free and leisure by yourself or members.
5. Snorkeling is the best. Also first time for me, swimming in a depth wide sea and witness the beauty of fascinating sea.
6. Foods - easy to find halal foods but my favorites are pad thai and tom yum. Awesome. I miss the foods.
7. The crazy thing I did in Koh Lipe, was snorkeling at night with the glow in the plankton. Feels like a fairytale, like it was awesome. The best moment ever.
8. Ice Green Tea Thailand - must try once at Mina Restaurants.
9. I was bite by fish when snorkeling at Pattaya Beach, saw an eel and panicked.
10, Night scenery at Pattaya Beach.
11. The sand is so white, and soft. Very pure.
12. The best sunset is at Koh Adang.
I will share the picture later. =)
1. The beaches were so clean and the water is so crystal clear.
2. The sunset and sunrise is the best, with scenery of boat, sun and sea.
3. Very small islands - you will be able to cover the whole islands by foot by also can asked for taxi.
4. The walking street is the best place as well - you can have some free and leisure by yourself or members.
5. Snorkeling is the best. Also first time for me, swimming in a depth wide sea and witness the beauty of fascinating sea.
6. Foods - easy to find halal foods but my favorites are pad thai and tom yum. Awesome. I miss the foods.
7. The crazy thing I did in Koh Lipe, was snorkeling at night with the glow in the plankton. Feels like a fairytale, like it was awesome. The best moment ever.
8. Ice Green Tea Thailand - must try once at Mina Restaurants.
9. I was bite by fish when snorkeling at Pattaya Beach, saw an eel and panicked.
10, Night scenery at Pattaya Beach.
11. The sand is so white, and soft. Very pure.
12. The best sunset is at Koh Adang.
I will share the picture later. =)
Thursday, February 4, 2016
another shot, another vacation
I am thinking of exploring the world. I have many places to visit and only if I have money to travel anywhere I love to.
Today, I will leave for another vacation which is planned last month, I guess. I am supposedly not to have any plan for vacation on January to March because by April, I am visiting somewhere else which is a good opportunity for me to explore and have fun. This is just good. I know that I am just come back from my hometown just few days ago, this time is an exception since I am utilized my Chinese New Year instead of get lazy around the home and watch movie and series.
So, up up we go, giddy giddy - let's go travel!
Today, I will leave for another vacation which is planned last month, I guess. I am supposedly not to have any plan for vacation on January to March because by April, I am visiting somewhere else which is a good opportunity for me to explore and have fun. This is just good. I know that I am just come back from my hometown just few days ago, this time is an exception since I am utilized my Chinese New Year instead of get lazy around the home and watch movie and series.
So, up up we go, giddy giddy - let's go travel!
Friday, January 15, 2016
Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck by Hamka
Yesterday, I just read a very good book entitled Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck by Hamka. It is a classic one and in indonesian language but quite hard to understand well the language because Hamka used the old indonesian language. But, it is rather one of my favourite for Malay book. Just recently, I have some trust issues with Malay books because most of the books that I read, not that very good. The independent publications have reached its peak and suddenly, the quality of the books are not just the way it to be. So, that is why the reason I am thinking to slow down with the Malay books. I remember in my previous post that I want to share 100 posts for the year 2016 right? The another one hundred things that I want to do for this year is to read 100 books and it doesn't matter Malay, Indonesi or English books but it has to be hundred books. So, I really need to keep a list of books that I have read and share it here.
So, back to the Kapal Van Der Wijck - Actually, I have tried to read that book when I was in UTP few years ago but did not managed to finish it. It is because of the language barrier which is not easier to understand. Very classic and old, but very good one. For example, this one - this is not the hardest one.
“Anak lelaki tak boleh dihiraukan panjang, hidupnya ialah buat berjuang, kalau perahunya telah dikayuhnya ke tengah, dia tak boleh surut palang, meskipun bagaimana besar gelombang. Biarkan kemudi patah, biarkan layar robek, itu lebih mulia daripada membalik haluan pulang.”
― Hamka, Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck
The way of Hamka translatted his thought to this book - he has some hidden meaning inside the words. Then, how I have the idea to read this book? I cannot be just randomly to any book store and pick one book and suddenly, from reading the synopsis at the back of the book, and assume it can be good. The story of how I always want to find this book is because of recommendation of my lecturer - Dr Muhaimin Sulam who have released book " Aku Melayu di Kota Inggeris" which obviously, I have read it as well and it is a good one. He said that it is one of his favorite and he suggested for us to read that. Beautiful love and life story, unexpected turning point and good and vintage language.
Shall I tell you about the story line? Maybe a little bit, but little enough to make you to read this book. This is a story of Zainuddin, who fall in love with Hayati who are obviously from the another village and another district from his father was born. Because of the different 'darjat' between them, Hayati has to rejected Zainuddin proposal to marry her but accepting Aziz proposal because he was rich, work with the government and very promising but there is something dark about Aziz that Hayati does not know. Then because of the rejection, Zainuddin can't cope with it and he was delivering his sadness to the writing and he became a writer and become a famous one.
I will not tell you everything because you need to read it, obviously when I say that book is good, it is really good and I am not always do a review for a book but this one, it is good.
So, back to the Kapal Van Der Wijck - Actually, I have tried to read that book when I was in UTP few years ago but did not managed to finish it. It is because of the language barrier which is not easier to understand. Very classic and old, but very good one. For example, this one - this is not the hardest one.
“Anak lelaki tak boleh dihiraukan panjang, hidupnya ialah buat berjuang, kalau perahunya telah dikayuhnya ke tengah, dia tak boleh surut palang, meskipun bagaimana besar gelombang. Biarkan kemudi patah, biarkan layar robek, itu lebih mulia daripada membalik haluan pulang.”
― Hamka, Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck
The way of Hamka translatted his thought to this book - he has some hidden meaning inside the words. Then, how I have the idea to read this book? I cannot be just randomly to any book store and pick one book and suddenly, from reading the synopsis at the back of the book, and assume it can be good. The story of how I always want to find this book is because of recommendation of my lecturer - Dr Muhaimin Sulam who have released book " Aku Melayu di Kota Inggeris" which obviously, I have read it as well and it is a good one. He said that it is one of his favorite and he suggested for us to read that. Beautiful love and life story, unexpected turning point and good and vintage language.
Shall I tell you about the story line? Maybe a little bit, but little enough to make you to read this book. This is a story of Zainuddin, who fall in love with Hayati who are obviously from the another village and another district from his father was born. Because of the different 'darjat' between them, Hayati has to rejected Zainuddin proposal to marry her but accepting Aziz proposal because he was rich, work with the government and very promising but there is something dark about Aziz that Hayati does not know. Then because of the rejection, Zainuddin can't cope with it and he was delivering his sadness to the writing and he became a writer and become a famous one.
I will not tell you everything because you need to read it, obviously when I say that book is good, it is really good and I am not always do a review for a book but this one, it is good.
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