Phantom of the Opera! Magically Breathtaking!

Majestic! Magical! Marvelously superb!





The little mouse and her chipmunk friend were utterly speechless and awed. Last weekend, the two little creatures journeyed all the way to Lioncity, to watch Phantom of the Opera. The journey, though quite costly (each spend about 160 Dil on bus ticket, 160 Liondil on performance ticket and 85 Dil on accommodation), it was worth it all!!

The stage was wondrous!! The changing of scenes and moving of props was so quick and professionally done, it is as though the scene has magically changed itself! And… yes… they even have the oh-so-famous chandelier, hanging on top of the audiences! And, yes, the chandelier did “crash” down, just as the story tells. Of course, not on the audience. It went vertically down at first, then slant and “crashed” the stage.

And, oh, the scene where the Phantom kidnap the ever-so-lovely Christine and took her on a boat ride to his underground lair. Majestic!! The stage turned into an underground river, with candles “sprouting” out from stage floor. The perspective created was indeed marvelous. The stage literally does look like an underground river. Beautiful!! The scene was majestically beautiful!!

The singing was wonderful! The orchestra was beautiful! Raoul was very charming. And he and Christine were both beautifully in loved, singing “Say you love me” on the roof top. The masquerade was flamboyantly colourful as can be. And… the Phantom… well, he’s kinda chubby in mousie opinion. But, he was great!! Chubby, but still great :)

Truly an experience of a lifetime. The little mouse thanked God for such opportunity to watch her ever-so-loved Phantom of the Opera live! The little mouse doubt if anyone who will not be mesmerized by it…



Phantom (looking chubby) and Christine


Masquerade, pretty faces on parade...


The boat ride to the Phantom's lair... breathtaking!


Phantom's underground lair


Note: Images are taken from http://www.singaporesights.com/press-conferences/press-conferences/the-phantom-of-the-opera



Well, next stop… Les Miserables! Wonder when is it coming to town?

Tribute to Friend

*ahem*

As requested, referring to the post Riddles of Life, I would like to proudly announce to the public world, the name of my friend who had so gladly presented her the cassette to me.

She is none other than Miss Yong Huey Yi !!

Thank you for the cassette…

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Happy? :P

Riddles of Life

Life is full with riddles. Peculiar, yet interestingly miraculous riddles.

Some made us smile and laugh. Like the seven-coloured curved stripe on the sky. Who would have guessed, a horrendous storm can bring such beautiful craving on the sky.

Some made us cry and shiver and fuming with anger. The sarcastic words cannon-balled . The ignored heart. The many failed attempts. “Why?” you screamed, you yelled, you sobbed, “Why?”.

Just then, I had lost my dear watch. But, if I really think of it, it was not mine to begin with. Had it on my wrist for years, but gone within seconds. Misplacement? Slipped out? Whatever the reason maybe, it is another riddle of life.

Though was saddened by its lost, deep down in my heart, I felt a certain sense of joy. Relieved, to be precise. Set free? Well, literally speaking, my left wrist is now bare. But I’d hope, it will return back to its rightful owner, whom, as I mentioned earlier, is not me.

Another then, I had found something I had lost. You see, a precious cassette of mine given away to the same person above. I love my dear cassette. It was a definite extinct. I thought I could never see it again. Ever again? I was oh so wrong...

A dear friend of mine not knowingly had same cassette. Found while she was spring cleaning, she concluded that she can never know how to appreciate such unique opus. Thus, she handed it to me. Yes, the cassette I lost. Who would have thought, what was lost, can returned? Another riddle, I supposed.

Riddles of life, they make life so colourful.
Blue would not know he is blue, if he had not met dear red.
Mountain peak would not be that high, if there is no valley.
Time would not be precious, if the clock had stopped ticking.
Light would not breakthrough, if there is no blanket of darkness.
Love would not know its place, if you do not have a fragile heart.
Life is full with riddles. Ridiculous it maybe.

Like a jigsaw puzzle, with each ridiculously shaped pieces combined together.

A beautiful picture, in the end of it all...

A picture of...



Me.

World Vision - Tribute to Sponsors

For more information, visit http://www.worldvision.com.my/

SquareSound Online Radio

What is so interesting about Games OST, especially Final Fantasy OST ??

Feast your ears and listen to SquareSound online radio :)
http://www.live365.com/stations/squaresound

SquareSound official website:
http://www.squaresound.com

Piano Squall

Stumble into this website one fine day. Discover that it is quite cool. That is if you're interested in piano and games/anime OST.

This guy, by the nickname Piano Squall, is an "Anime and Game Pianist". Yes, Squall as in THE Squall Leonhart from FF VIII. And yes, this guy apparently wears Squall's costume while he plays the piano (wondering, if that can actually boost up his piano skills).




http://www.pianosquall.com



* Note: Check out his website and watch him play in the video section. There are also piano song sheets of anime/game OST so you can try your fingers on.

But, ponder of all ponders, why Squall? After much ponder, the little mouse thought of a few “good” candidates (*ahem* tips for those who would want to imitate Piano Squall).

• Sephiroth - Evil and mean looking. Focus on playing only battle and gory songs


• Cloud Strife - hmm… Cloud playing the piano, I like that!


• Tidus - Bare chest + bermuda pants + grand piano ?!?!?


• Mog - Its fingers are too fat for the piano keys… And does it have five fingers in the first place??


• Vincent Valentine – Ohh, sexy. But can only play with his right hand (unless he drop his “claws” on his left hand)


• Zidane – cute :)


• Chocobo – err... hmm... arr... Oversized chicken playing piano... no comment
  

Lost Watch

My watch I lost one destined day,
The clouds suddenly seem so gray,
But wonder why, really, that day,
My heart had never been so gay?

A sudden change I felt, I sensed,
Though it does not seem to make any sense,
Like another realm I have transcend,
Or maybe, just my imagination leaking without consent.

Lord, send Your divine wisdom as aid,
So that the focus on You will never fade,
And remind me of the price You paid,
And Your will and my purpose, that I am made.

Amen.

Final Fantasy Masterpieces

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra should organise a performance playing solely on Final Fantasy masterpieces. And of course, mainly on FFVII soundtrack. The series have one of the best composition the little mouse had ever heard! Ok, let me rephrase. The BEST the little mouse had ever heard (and yes, she's being very very bias).

Here's one of the OST, the ever so famous FFVII Prelude.


The original (as heard in the game)


As performed in the VOICES concert


As played by someone on the piano



And...

One-Winged Angel with a rock twist as performed in the VOICES concert.

"Elvis" in the Church

Mr. HT Long, the former Elvis of Malaysia came to the little mouse's church to perform on Easter day!



More about HT Long:
http://www.gfsbanting.org/elvis_Long.htm

Photography + Pastries

Lesson learnt:
A sight for an eye sore may not be a taste for the... errr... mouth sore.

But then again, it certainly look pretty in pictures.

Noah's Ark

From a forwarded email:

Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark.

ONE: Don't miss the boat.
TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.
THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.
FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
SIX: Build your future on high ground.
SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.
NINE: When you're stressed, float a while.
TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu, dear tiramisu,
How glad I had found you,
It’s been long, and I really miss you,
My dear creamy-cheesy tiramisu.

In Alexis bistro you are found,
Along with mellow jazz oh so profound,
And ambience that makes your romantic heart pound,
And little things that makes every moment count!

Yes, tiramisu, wonderful tiramisu,
Till we meet again, I’ll be missing you,
Hope it won’t be long till again I see you,
A taste, all shared, happily, forever come true.

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Alexis Bar & Bistro


Tiramisu Cake!


Michael Veerapen Quartet