Badminton

I went with my brother James and brother-in-law Edong to observe them playing badminton. I’ve played badminton before but not in a long long time. I’ve practically forgotten everything about it so it was as good as new to me.

Playing itself seem to be quite interesting. It was pretty fast-paced and dynamic. They worked up a good sweat in just a short while. However, just watching for three hours (are they hard core or what?) sure is boring :P

At the end, I decided to try it out. It would be a great opportunity to bond with them while playing. And maybe even with friends who play badminton. That would be pretty much everyone, so yes I’m feeling a bit left out. Another reason I want to try it.

Our next stop was to get a pair of shoes. We went to a nearby mall where they helped me pick a good but inexpensive pair. Badminton is hell on shoes and you gotta pick a good one. It is the most important piece of equipment for this game. They also tried to convince me to get a racket but I decided I’ll try out theirs first. Less expensive entry :D

Children Of Men

Children Of Men is set in a gray dystopian London of the future. Mankind is on the verge of extinction because of no children being born for previous eighteen years. The world is in chaos as desperation and gloom set in. Theo (Clive Owen) was contacted by Julian (Julianne Moore) to help her with a mission. The initially reluctant Theo eventually was convinced. What happens next is a frantic run while being chased by those who would stop the mission. During the whole thing, Theo doesn’t go around dispatching his enemies left and right but he’s as heroic as any, more so even. Some claim this movie is the new Blade Runner. I’m not quite sure about that but it is nonetheless a good sci-fi/action movie.

Rating: 4/5

Lunch@ADB

Had lunch at ADB today with Aby, Car, Julie, Kelay, and Lem. I ordered and ate a lot: fried rice, Peking duck, shrimp balls, a fruit plate, papaya shake, and even a bottle of water (crazy since the water from the water dispensers are sure to be really clean). And though I wouldn’t say the food was spectacular (but then again I’m not really a food person), it’s nevertheless pretty good. And that’s from a company cafeteria. In fact, it would be good to work at ADB if only for this reason. Hmmm.

Dreaming of You

by Selena

Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I’d stay up and think of you
And I’d wish on a star
That somewhere you are thinking of me too

Cuz I’m dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow, I’ll be holding you tight
And there’s nowhere in the world I’d rather be
Than here in my room,
Dreaming about you and me

Wonder if you even see me
And I wonder if you know I’m there
If you looked in my eyes would you see what’s inside?
Would you even care?

I just wanna hold you close
But so far, all I have are dreams of you
So, I wait for the day and the courage to say
How much I love you (Yes, I do)

I’ll be dreaming of you tonight
Till tomorrow, I’ll be holding you tight
And there’s nowhere in the world I’d rather be
Than here in my room,
Dreaming about you and me

Online Guitar Lessons

Just thought I’d share this. I’ve been practicing my guitar for the past weekend or two now (and am I so rusty!). I’ve been following these online beginner guitar lessons by Dan Cross at About.com. It’s pretty good. It’s helping me unlearn bad habits and learning lots of new stuff.

Practice Scales:
Chromatic Scale
E Phrygian Scale
Blues Scale

Practice Songs:
Leaving On A Jet Plane
(Lesson 1)
Brown Eyed Girl (Lesson 1 and 2)
House Of The Rising Sun
(Lesson 3)
Last Kiss
(Lesson 3)

Other Practice Songs:
214
Crazy Love
Cryin’
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Patience
Your Love