The Royal Wedding Pt.1

The royal’s wedding or wedding of the century, called it whatever you want – you will never forget the beautiful Princess Diana and charming Prince Charles wedding on 29 July 1981. It was remembered as the fairytale’s wedding and who thought that it was blown everybody in the world. The wedding took place at St. Paul Cathedral, London witnessed by millions of people over the world which is bizarre and happening. Every teenage girl were dreamt of Prince of Wale, Charles included Diana herself. The first time the met, she was 19 years old and watched Prince Charles was playing Polo. But, after the proposal was made by Prince Charles – it was sudden and he was forced to make it because everybody included The Queen Elizabeth asked about it. Diana, was known as the Queen of Hearts – did know that between the marriage and engagement, Prince Charles was pretty close with Carmilla. At that moment, Diana thought of cancelling the wedding because of the affair but it was too late. Only if she knew what will happen in the future after Prince Charles became her husband, she will drop everything and called the wedding off. As for now, I am trying to finish the book, Diana Story of A Princess by Tim Clayton and Phil Craig and I can’t continue with the reading because the turmoil of emotions that accompanied me when I was reading her story. Honestly, I was not born yet or old enough to know the story of Princess Diana or the royal wedding itself, but believe me – all I know it was a fairytale wedding story like a Cinderella one. But, the further I went with my reading, I can’t imagine how someone likes her who was affectionate and eager during her teen, volunteered when she has chance and show interest with people around her can be unhappy with the wedding. She is a fashion icon and role model to everyone. Anywhere she went, it caused chaos and people come over around the world just to saw and visited her during her wedding. Not only that, when she went to another country for visits – people waited for her no matter how bad the weather went but she was happily to greet everyone. Even her presence overshadowed Prince Charles and people like her, she was such as goddess and she was phenomenal. There is one thing that bothered me. Why Princess Diana did insisted of staying with Prince Charles even she knew about his husband scandal with Carmilla? She is a powerful woman and she can do anything what she wanted because she is a public affection and people will support her no matter what. However, Diana and Hewitt were made of each other and Diana was even happier than she was after her marriage with Charles. How is that even possible? Hewitt is the man that brings Diana to his dream of ordinary world. She always dreamt of having a normal lifestyle in a countryside place and spent her life normally with her beloved family. All she ever wanted was a normal night dinner with the family, spent the free time with walking at pebbled beach and have chat with the sister or mother of her husband. But, she was married to a royal family and all of that were impossible and made her even sadder. (To be continued in part 2) 

** Just paying to a little tribute to Princess Diana. Well you know, sometime when I read her biography or the story, it felt like you almost know her. Currently, I am reading Diana, Story of the Princess by Tim Clayton & Phil Craig.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. =)

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!