Titanic

Kindly play this song (the Youtube video) while reading.

The first time when I watched this movie, I was still a kiddo. I remember my dad bought pirated CDs and I watched it. 3 CDs. A 3 hour movie. I had no patience towards it and it seemed so so so boring to me. I THINK i didn't finish this movie. I only remembered watching the scene where Jack drew Rose's potrait.

Time flies. 10+ years has passed in a blink of an eye. Nowadays, movies are coming out in 3D, thanks to James Cameron, the director of Avatar, and also this movie. Of course, now it is re-released in 3D form. Alongside with the 100 year anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, this movie is shown once again in the theaters.

Now, after 10+ years, I've grown up from a kiddo to a teenager (soon-to-be adult in few months). I have more life experiences and feelings. Just yesterday, I went into the cinemas with my love, JsKee. I predicted that I will cry and wet his shoulders while watching, because I already wanted to when I re-listened to Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' while watching the movie trailer.

My favourite scene

I really cried. Not once, but thrice. Up to now, there is no such movie that managed to make me cry so badly. Not even Harry Potter, when Dumbledore died. The regrets of Jack and Rose made me cry. The tragedy made me cry. Seeing cruel things happen to human when we don't have the ability to defend it made me cry. Seeing the true love made me cry. When I saw Jack lying to Rose just to keep her safe into the lifeboat, I cried. When I see them reunite, I cried. When I see the musicians playing together, I cried. When I see the old couple hugging together in bed and waiting for the time to go, I cried. When Jack died, I cried badly.

Other than crying, I sighed. I sighed more than I cried. When I see Jack running so happily into Titanic, I sighed. I was wondering. If Jack knew that he will die on the ship, but he will find his true love beforehand, will he still board the ship? When I see people being killed by the water, I sighed. Compared to Mother Earth, humans are so small, tiny like a flea on an elephant. When the elephant decides to kill the flea, where can it run to? Unless it leaves the elephant's body, of course. However, space expedition nowadays still does not allow humans to leave Planet Earth whenever they want.

Now even looking at the picture, I want to cry.

After the movie, I kept quiet for a long long time. This movie surely had a psychological effect on me. Haiz.  I kept thinking about things happening around me. There are a few lessons that I managed to think of:

1) There are loads of people wanting to be together with their loved ones, but unexpected circumstances happened and they can't do that. While I can do that, APPRECIATE is the only word I must remember. After seeing Jack and Rose, I told JsKee. No more arguments. No more cold wars. 

JsKee, let us stay together until death do us apart

2) Never be too arrogant. The moment you think you are best in the world and nothing can get worse or topple you over, that is the moment where you fall badly. Based on the movie, the sinking of Titanic is actually caused by an arrogant rich man who ordered the ship to travel in full speed, despite the warning of the captain of Titanic. I myself had some life experience about this, and I do agree with it so much.

Who would expect the 'unsinkable' Titanic to sink on its debut?

Last but not least, I would really like to give credits to James Cameron and the cast. A great team, they really are. Every detail in the movie does carry a meaning. 3 hours has passed without me realizing it. Cameron is really a genius, really. Titanic is a piece of art, a classic, rather than other commercial movies. It managed to stay at the top of the list of most earning movies although so many years has passed. Thumbs up too, to the cast. Leonardo DiCapirio and Kate Winslet are really really good actor/actress. Not too outstanding looks but they have managed to establish a connection with patrons' hearts as Jack and Rose. Celine Dion, she really has a very beautiful voice, who sang the theme song with so much of feelings and skills. Just the MV of the song already makes people cry. Thumbs up.

Tribute to the 'unsinkable' Titanic, and the 1500 people who sank with it.

Social Networks?

Looks like I've neglected my blog for quite a LONG time. Wow. My bad. Sorry, if you have been following and are fed up because of the lacking of updates. =)

The main reason I neglected blogging because I've lost the passion and time to write (OMG?). Yeah. Partly because of games and social networks, I rather spend time on them than writing. NOW, I've decided to pick it up again. Hope it will last long though. Haha.

As for games, I shall write again soon. For now, I shall concentrate on social networks, which made me neglect my blog so much. I also realized, once I got my new smartphone (LG Optimus One, running Android 2.3), I tend to spend more time on it too. Social networks again.

1) Facebook

Can be said as the leader of social networks (Google is not included, perhaps, as Google+ is not that popular yet?). I tend to spend time updating status, sharing links and so on. Well. Although I am a bit dissatisfied of its new layout (makes the page load slower), I still depend on it as my entertainment when I am bored. Most of other social network services can connect to Facebook as well. Convenient.

2) Google+

Google introduced this as a measure to compete against Facebook. However, in my opinion, it still fails. Why? Other than the reason of "not much people are using it", I can't think of other reasons because basically it provides users with the same functionality as Facebook. Lack of users is the killer of social networks. It's a cycle though, when A is not using Google+ and is using Facebook, B, a friend of A, will eventually use Facebook to communicate with A, and B's friend's does the same, their friends as well.... on and on.

3) Twitter

Known as the 'micro-blog', it has been the fastest way for me to get the latest updates and news. I am not sure why, but people tend to get the latest news from Twitter, and then re-post it onto Facebook for spreading purposes. An earthquake just happened in Indonesia, and a couple of my friends who have Twitter account posted updates about earthquake with reference to CNN's Twitter account. I guess the major limitation of Twitter will be the number of characters in each share?

4) Tumblr

Less popular among Malaysians, I got to know about this through one of my good friend (who has the same birthday with me), Cristin. It has the same functionality with Twitter, but people tend to use it for photo sharing purposes. I myself (and Cristin), spend time browsing through the pictures (for me, it mainly consists of few categories: Harry Potter, FOOD, nice scenary, fashion, and then re-blogging it. Haha. What's the point? I don't know. Seriously.

5) Instagram

Recently bought by Facebook with the price of $1 billion, this photo sharing app (I'm not sure whether it is a social networking tool, but I think it is, because it shares things with people? Haha) was rated as the No.1 app on Apple devices. Just downloaded it, haven't got the chance to play around with it, but I am attracted to its convenience where I can edit images and upload it straight away. I saw many of my friends using it though.

6) Foursquare

The most popular location-sharing tool (not sure whether it's a social networking tool as well) used among people nowadays. I am seriously addicted to it, whenever I go somewhere with Wifi, you will see me checking in using Foursquare. They have badges and leaderboards! This is why. The 'kiasu' attitude of human. Well, I am also conscious about my safety, this is why I don't check into places that I go alone, nor tell specifically of the coordinates and whatsoever. =)

7) Plurk

Used to have this social network account, it has almost the same functionality as Twitter, but it is more interactive. Combination of Timeline and Twitter. I had too many accounts to manage, that's why I gave up on this. The other reason is, the killer of social networks. Less friends around me use it. No longer log into this account. Haha.

These are all the social network that I have (or used to have) accounts in. If you would like to add me, make sure you know me first. Haha. Cheers! ^^

Pledge to self: Never ever neglect blog again. LOL 

A Weekend of Experience

I do agree that I was being a failed Blogger, who neglected her blog for so long. Haha. There were times when I said in my head 'I want to blog about this' but I forgot at the end. =.=

Okay. What does the title mean? Hehe. Well, I am proud to say, after this weekend, I have increased my leadership skills, teamwork ability, social network, ability to face problems ^^ I'm not boasting, as I was the event planner of an event, and a volunteer for charity! =)

## Trip to National Science Center (26/11/2011): The event that has been anticipated by Maths & Science Club Committee and students who are participating. Had a bad start, as the bus was late (as usual. My dear college, when are you gonna improve your bus services). Other than that, everything was fine. Got feedback from a few participants, they enjoyed the event a lot and was very satisfied with the organizer (which is US! ^^). A big THANK YOU to all of the committee who has participated and planned this event! (Forgive me if I missed someone, let me know)

JsKee, the president, the main organizer, the planner, the one who has contributed without wanting for return *bows*;

Li Kien, the VP, the one who brought friends to support our event *bows*;

Poh Ling, the treasurer, who kept track of the money flow of the event, responsible, dedicated to her post *bows*;

Kelvin, the secretary, who was very responsible in taking attendance, keeping the list *bows*;

Sam, another one who has contributed without expecting return, trying to help in any ways he can *bows*;

Kai Yuan, did not participate this event but gave a huge amount of support by helping us to contact National Science Centre, and buying the afternoon tea *bows*;

Kian Shin, another one who helped in any way he can, without expecting return *bows*;

Mr.Saw, the most dedicated lecturer and advisor ever, who supported us in anything we did, and tried his best to help us solve our problems *super bow!*

UCTI Maths & Science Club rocks, and will continue to rock forever! ^^

Friends Forever!!

UCTI Maths &Science Club committee ROCKS TO THE MAX!!!

## Red Carnival 2011 (27/11/2011): This was not my first experience being a volunteer, but I am still learning through this process. Although tired from the event held one day before, I did not have the idea of giving up. Early morning, I see a bunch of active people working together, trying to make this event a success. They, like me, sacrificed their sleep and relaxation of a Sunday morning to join this event, the Red Carnival, which pledges for the sickness that everybody is scared of, AIDS. It is very meaningful, when through this event, I can see many different things. I see the fear of people towards this sickness, I see the cold-hearted side of the society (and also the warm-hearted side as well), I see people who are different, but working on a same objective as me. I dislike discrimination towards people who are different from us, I guess this event is suitable for me? =)

UCTI representatives in the carnival. Hehe

Roving Angels team. Who strive to get as much donations as we can, turned down by many people =(

With the event leader, Russell

See you guys next year! =)

I agree with my lecturer. There are things that cannot be gained through books. It's EXPERIENCE. Although tired, I've got more than I expected ^^ Hope to have more eventful weekends to come! I really really enjoyed them, especially when I have a bunch of great friends with me =)