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Ok 3 random thoughts before i forget.

Samura, the Movie....(think the Ring 2)
turned out to be a big mistake. I didn't enjoy the movie one bit. It was a replica of the same old tricks used by the same old producer. Tactics that do not shock and awe no more. The Ring 1 (Asian version) was a resounding success in the region but Samura (U.S version, the Ring 2), is an attempt by the producer to marry a Western face to a very Asian type of horror. It just doesn't work this way. The West's idea of horror is quite different from the East. (i can't quite put my finger to it, but it is!) The result was a weird, confused picture. Verdict? Don't waste your money. None of the suspense, terror-gripping factor in the Ring 1 was present in Samura. I still hate horror movies...they're pointless. (we watched it only because it was the only movie slot available at that time).

A Money-Saving Tip

All you big shoppers, ladies and gentlemen and fellow Singaporeans:

Here's a secret i suspect you already know: Kuala Lumpur is a great shopping spot! Back from my recent trip, I almost burst my wallet with my purchases. Now, I'm neither rich nor a big spender but the things in KL were just irresistable. Finally, we can shop where there's alot more style and variety and where prices are truly, truly affordable. You'll find that most of the stuff there cannot actually be found here despite the fact that the 2 countries are so near.) This is provided that you go to the right malls. Try Sungei Wang and One Utama (the equivalent of Takashimaya, Far East Plaza and Heerens' here.)

So my money-saving tip? Save up for a month or two and SPLURGE big-time in KL. You'll be better off for it! e.g I spend about S$400 bucks on a coat, a pair of sequinned jeans, many other tops and countless other brooches. This should put me into non-shopping-mode for the next 3 months. This equates to more savings, of course. (This tip applies to guys too, though i doubt they'll care.)

Writers Do Live For Their Bylines

The article I wrote back in february is out. April issue of Today's Parents. It truly is surreal to see your name in print. I did not read the article because i was so sick of writing it by the time i was done with it. I will be truly bewildered if people actually take time to read the stuff i wrote. I did secretly wish i had wrote for a more hippy, trendy magazine but oh well. Some of my friends wanted to show their support by buying the magazine but i told them not to waste their money. Unless you're 1) a parent 2) expecting a child 3)in the course of family-planning, the magazine will not apply to you! (i wrote about injections and diseases). I bought just two copies, one for my keepsake and admiration (yukes!) the other for Kamahl.

FYI, I just write on a freelance basis. I'm not a journalist and I don't work for any publication. I'm a research executive now ( I know it's confusing) .Ok, that's that. Have a great weekend, wherever you are.