A whirlwind of humour, emotion, and sheer storytelling genius

Finally finished watching Toy Story 3(haha yeahh this is very late but whatever) and i am completely blown away by what this movie has to offer. To the point that i decided to blog about it.

I'm still wondering how on earth did Pixar actually pull this off.  Excellent animation, emotional depth, fresh humour.  At first sight, i think almost everyone would look at it as a kids' movie or a typical family movie.  But that is totally not the case. I wouldn't exactly call this a family movie at all cause it has a certain level of maturity to it.  One that adults can truly appreciate and relate to.  But nonetheless, still a movie for all to enjoy.

The humor throughout the whole movie was great and nicely spread out. No crude, cheesy, recycled humour but nothing exceptionally complicated either.  Just simple, fresh humor (you don't normally find stuff like that in movies nowadays  =[  ). I find myself chuckling away at the characters from time to time.  One thing really amazing is that even though it's a funny movie, there's so much emotional depth in it . The message is strong and deep.  It's something you can relate to in many ways. 

 

 The very sophisticated Mr Pricklepants. He is soooo darn cute. Look at what he's wearinggg!! Darn i can't remember what they're called.

The three funny aliens who have some weird obsession with claws. as they would say, "The claaaawwwww~"

 Mr Potato in Tortilla mode meets a pigeon. LOL poor guy. Really funny part

**TEARY EYES HERE** yeah i kinda cried a little at the last 15 minutes of the movie.

I especially find how easy it is to relate to the movie about the relationships we have in our lives.  Aren't we all pretty much like the toys and their owner, Andy?  Most of our relationships in life only last for seasons and not a lifetime. Yet, that does not make them any less significant or meaningful then lifetime relationships.  The mark has been made, even if that person leaves.  Whether we like it or not, people walk in and out of our lives all the time.  Goodbyes can be somewhat sad, but they also bring a certain joy to it.  It brings a satisfaction, a sense of completion that a season has passed and it is time to move on.  It means that the purpose of our relationship has been fulfilled, that God now wants to open us up to something new.  It may be hard to embrace change, to accept that something you cherish is coming to an end, but the fact that we are in His hands, that He is bringing us into something new is enough to give us courage to go on.  After all, our God doesn't play with dice, does He? He knows what He's doing.

All in all, great movie! if you haven't already done so, go ahead and watch it if u have an hour and a half to spare.  You'll be surprised by how much this movie can actually teach you. At least I was. 

AND... it's definitely more worthwhile then watching white pretty boys wailing and crying all day about their girlfriends in some foreign language. yeah... korean dramas. ahahahaha

Ahhhh finally have time for an update. Actually i was just pretty lazy, but since i'm bored now might as well fill in a little on how my week has been. Went to The Astana, Sarawak yesterday to receive my King's Scout Award, which is actually long overdue. lol i should have gotten this almost two years ago, but ohhh well better late than never.

Anyways, the ceremony was pretty stupid, and the place, kinda pathetic. hahaha. You'd expect the place to be really beautiful and mind-blowing since it was supposedly exclusive but... LOL never mind. hahaha. It was still good to meet up with my old scout buddies. These people have been through thick and thin with me for years, and it's just really great to see that even though we're all walking our own paths now, we still share that very special bond with each other.  I guess it's cause of the times we've been through together.  Seriously, we have eaten, bathe, slept, cried, quarreled and played together.

Thursdays. exercise day. hahaha. Went jogging this morning and then gym just now. Been quite a long day for me though, didnt get much rest at all.  Now i kinda have a throbbing headache. uggh..

Guess i'll turn in a little earlier than usual tonight.  MORE EXERCISE ahead tomorrow! yes swimming. hahaha. I think a part of the joy that comes from exercising is in knowing the fact that u're burning those calories and making urself healthier. Just like how vege tastes better when u imagine how it's gonna benefit you. At least that's how it is for me. hahaha goodnight

the acid test of the toilet bowl

i just ate a really weird tasting sandwich.  I still cant figure out why i swallowed it though. LOL.
Maybe i didn't want to waste the effort of chewing it. or i was just too lazy to spit it out. I sure hope it's not bad or something...zzz

Oh well, i'll find out soon enough during my next visit to the toilet.

Drifting thoughts

You know i realised I'm always always drifting away in my thoughts. It's so easy to drift away from whatever i'm doing at hand. hahaha. I guess I kinda enjoy it sometimes, but it probably isn't very nice lol, like how i walk pass my friends without noticing them at all.

Many times i find myself doing something with no reason or intention.  Until somebody comes along and asks 'What are you doing?' **bubble pops**
YEAH ,WHAT AM I DOING?

I guess we're pretty much like that in our walks with God as well. At least for me I think. We might be doing something that is hurting God, stabbing a hole in His heart each time we do it, and we don't even know it. Not until He sends someone along the way to knock some sense into us.  Just like what He did to Paul.

"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?" Acts 22:7
Saul probably thought he was doing the right thing.  Up until God finally revealed Himself to him. And from there on, he was changed forever.

I constantly try to evaluate where am I in my walk, and whether I'm walking right with Him.  And I still don't get it.  I don't think I ever will, not without the help of God.  The only thing I can do? Pray. Pray that God would reveal things to me. That He will show me the right path to walk. God, guide me.

I AM A WITHERED MUSSEL

AHHH i'm finally home. ughhh. I just spent almost 13 hours in school today. My goodness i'm sure that wasn't in my job description as a student. hahaha i feel over-exhausted like a withered mussel... I tried googling that but failed to find how a withered mussel looks like. lol.

Been getting busier and busier lately with homework, assignments, tests and dance rehearsals for some upcoming performance.  I'm getting kinda frustrated with all these but then again, life isn't all that bad, if it is bad at all hahaha. Can't be complaining too much now, as long as God is there for me. Can't wait to just get it all over with and focus on... CAMP! ahh i just can't wait for camp. D'Encounter Camp that is!

Well i guess i'm gonna go rest now.

night

You know what's the rage this year? ...hats

I need a new haircut.... AGAIN.
I ALWAYS NEED A NEW HAIRCUT. Stupid bushy mushroom hair.

Run the Opposite Way

It seems nowadays we're all just getting busier and busier with stuff around us. School especially. I see people around me struggling to keep up with assignments, work and other not-so-important mumbo jumbo in life.  It's easy to forget who the King is at times like this.  I do not want that to happen, not to me, nor to any of my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Let us remember, the greatness of the One true God that we serve.  Remember, the love that He pours out on us each day.  The grace and mercy that we do not deserve, yet we receive unfailingly.

At times like this, I sometimes feel like running along with the crowd, chasing what seems to be the more ordinary thing to do. To just struggle on our own and forget all that matters.  To forget the power of the One who saved me.  To stop serving Him and do what seemed more important at that time.  But wait. There's more. There's also this even greater stirring in my heart. To run the opposite way.  To run to the One who died for me. We are called to be different after all, aren't we.

Let us run.  Into His arms.