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| My Favorite Author |
[10 Nov 2009|10:09am] |
My favorite female author is Patricia McKillip, whose words take you to another place; to dreamy far off shores and deep magical forests. She creates stunning characters wrapped in the beauty of her prose. I own every book she has written to date and just finished her most recent one. One thing that drew me to her work was the artwork of her covers. Kinuko Craft is the artist and I am always blown away by her work.
Here is a collection of Patricia McKillip's covers. Check out her writing, check out Kinuko.
 ( Several More )
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[10 Nov 2009|12:26pm] |
A bit ago I visited this really nice shop, and I thought you might like to see it too.
( Click )
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| Let the Right One In (a literary analysis) - part 0 |
[10 Nov 2009|01:17am] |
"I never wanted to kill. I am not naturally evil
Such things I do
Just to make myself more attractive to you
Have I failed?"
- Morrissey "the Last of the Famous International Playboys
Steven Patrick Morrissey is one of those rare geniuses who has the privilege to enjoy his legacy while still alive. The Independent has aptly commented that that "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that he has reached in his lifetime."
To be honest, I have not been a big fan of Morrissey - I know he exists and I know he is highly acclaimed, but I have not (and still do not) realize the monster that he is in the musical world. As Morrissey cements his immortality - while still alive - the events of the LTROI (the title of which he inspired) abstracts this concept within the fabric of its compelling narrative, giving flesh to the single most influential book I have read. In tribute to what the book has given me, I find it to be reciprocative justice that I take some time off every night (even amongst the hellish workload of UChicago), to produce a literary analysis of John Ajvide Lindqvist's modern classic.
Having watched it on the big screen, I have been conferred a controversial vantage point from which I would take the book apart. The reverse scenario (read the book first, then watch the movie) has, more often than not, resulted in the most filthy complaints from avid fans as well as authors. I shall return to a discussion of the relationship between the book and the movie (exclusive to this specific case, rather than general, at the end of my paper). Still, having watched the movie, I can informally explicate certain interesting elements of the work (at this point of time, I shall refer to the book+movie as the work).
Themes:
- loss of innocence (Oskar, our hormone-charged, pre-teen protagonist, falls in love for the first time. Enough said.)
- the transience (or permanence) of life and love (the vampiric element of immortality introduces a salient perturbation to the common romantic narrative)
- concept of forbidden love (can we say that the romance between Elie and Oskar, especially how it turned out, is natural, or even acceptable? Also, the work explores the ethics of putting your love on the pedestal, and the relationship between lovers and friends)
- the interplay between myth and reality (essentially a fantasy, LTROI seeps through several layers of this issue. From vampires, to love, to growing up, Lindqvist blurs distinctions between myth and reality.)
- Feminist subversion (Elie, arguably a eunuch, elucidates one of the greatest controversies in the modern psychosocial issues in gender studies.
- The "Othering" and unfamiliarity (Elie's difference is greatly underlined along with her similarity - her reconciliation of this inherent tension is crucial to overarching themes of the book)
Other elements
- How does LTORI fit within the tradition of Scandinavian literature - how does it fit as a fairy tale in the spirit of Hans Christian Andersen and co. (if it does fit, at all)
- The relationship between the movie and the book
- Intertextuality between LTROI and similar works in popular culture - Buffy, Twilight ect
- The work as autobiographical (in the subjunctive sense) for Lindqvist
so that's it for tonight as I endure another night in the realm of King Zes the second
oh and one more thing - here's the difference between emo kids and romantics (something that LTROI also explores)
emo kids die for their lovers
romantics live for their lovers
The latter, is considerably harder.
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[09 Nov 2009|11:14am] |
Hey everyone :) pretty new things I put in my shop and misc!
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| Up For Trade |
[09 Nov 2009|10:59am] |
*Edit* Trade has been made, thanks!! *Edit*
I posted-a week or more ago-some images of a card set I got with the art work of Jeffrey Jones on it. I had bought a huge unopened deck and when everything was said and done I had three whole card sets. I gave one away to my mother, but I don't have anyone to give the other set to. I was wondering if someone on here might want to trade for it. It wouldn't have to be cards for cards. Just something pretty for something pretty.
( Here is a refresher of what some of the art work is like )
Just send me a message! Thanks!
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[10 Nov 2009|12:04am] |
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the last presentation for the semester is finally over!! after 3 written assignments and 4 presentations and 1 discussion (which i didn't say anything at all hehehe) i can finally take a half day breather before starting on revision for finals. talking with my fellow chao keng kias (for lack of a better descriptor) have led me to conclude that i waste alot of time everyday doing nothing useful, especially when studying at home. i inevitably take a nap or watch tv or laze around reading a novel. then before i know it it's 7pm and i havent done anything. after dinner i sit at the computer to make notes but end up playing games online. therefore i conclude that studying in school is way better for me. productivity sky rockets. that's what i shall do. i shall locate a reclusive corner in the library and camp there from wednesdays till final starts 2 weeks from now. i will survive off tuna and raisin sandwiches from the library cafe and kopi from pick 'n' bite. i only want a B+ average. i think i cannot achieve that even. sian diao x1000
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| nineteen |
[09 Nov 2009|10:49pm] |
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I've finally turned 19!:) so I guess this is the obligatory birthday post.
compared to last year's rather low key birthday spent at home mugging for the 11th Nov paperS (I rmb it was the killer day with both chem and econs heh), this year's has been nothing short of awesome, spent with wonderful people who matter <3 :)
so much has changed over the past year, and after considering every up and down, I'm quite glad to be able to say that Life in general has taken a turn for the better:) Nevermind the relentless stress and increasing workload of med school, or the inevitably growing distances between certain groups of friends, or even the continuous reminders that I am one year closer to the responsibilities of adulthood, growing older does bring with it certain improvements :)
anyway,
a big THANKYOU to everyone who remembered!:D
everytime my birthday comes around I find it interesting to note who actually remembers and bothers to send me a simple greeeting, whether it's through facebook or sms. even though with fb reminders and all it's not actually that big a deal anymore, every year I never fail to be surprised by some people and disappointed by others. nevertheless, the surprises are that much more pleasant so it's okay :)
( shoutouts!:) )
anyhow, today was wonderful and spent with Jam-1 (Lester needs to come for more of our outings!) at East Coast Park! had a blast rollerblading, followed by yummy peranakan dinner. yay :)
okay that's the end of obligatory birthday post.
i'm 19!!! :) :)
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| Balderdash is my new favourite swear word |
[09 Nov 2009|09:34pm] |
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Ohhh my balderdashing fiddlesticks acappella is so pissing me off right now.
(APEC dinner show cancelled, being one of them. Quote Hidhir: "Sg minister managed to save Sg's reputation by cancelling Wed's show." LOL. But am not so much pissed about this as I am about having just rescheduled my programming exam for this. And now I have caused my tutor so much trouble it is beyond belief. I really am going to get him a damn imba gift after exams. Like DAMN IMBA.)
On a happier note, I love my theatre studies group. Have I ever talked about how much I love my theatre studies group? Bobbie and I love talking about how we love us hahaha. I don't know how we have so much to talk about all the time. And just enjoy each other's company. Rehearsal tmr 12pm!! All the way until 6pm O_O Am annoyed with myself that I couldn't do scenes 21 and 13 today; spent the whole time on the dance and the scene changes instead. Grr. But we will do it tmr! Tonight I must mug Susan. Oh boy, must I mug Susan.
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[09 Nov 2009|12:52pm] |
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More on my Flickr
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| I have always thought that my life would be the greatest adventure of the mind |
[09 Nov 2009|03:14am] |
and heart.
and the fact that there is a really fucking counter-conducive retarded AA sleeping a few feet away from me is counter-productive to that pursuit.
and really, that is perhaps the crux reason for my moving out of my room.
but sure, for every fucked up child, there is always an unbelievable person.
Still, I need to go home and see familiar faces and places.
HiltonHotelLobbyBar,ClarkeQuayBoatQuay,SingaporeRiver,FortCanning,BukitPanjangPlaza,HollandVStarbucks,ACS,BishanJ8,RailMall
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[08 Nov 2009|11:20pm] |
My friend's dad, Tom Chan, painted this bookmark.
It's in watercolour, so it really captures that ethereal presence of the Northern Lights. Inspired by my love of these Lights, and of this painting, I wrote the following poem. Enjoy.
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[08 Nov 2009|01:38pm] |
i've been watching this over and over and over.
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| Hotel Capella is a great place to have an acappella performance |
[08 Nov 2009|08:50pm] |
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This is pretty noteworthy, so: for my very last lab assignment, I managed to do it with zero help whatsoever. =D A nice way to end the programming course, I think. (Then again you must also consider that I did email for help just that I got no reply... and it's really easy... and I kinda cheated a bit.)
9pm, with scant progress.
I wish my voice would come back. Am freaking nervous about APEC dinner show now. So afraid cos we sound like crap hurhur. Plus with my voice, I really do sound like crap. Am so nervous I typed a long and nervous-sounding email to Prof Gary, troubling him once again with exam reschedules (poor guy, he's the nicest person really I will get him a damn nice gift when this sem is over). Presidents of 21 countries, anybody? -_- And the evening before the forum starts. Oh goodness. Honestly our situation is so ridiculous I would laugh if I could (but right now I'm more of wishing fervently we could change the lead singer for the chinese song and meet up like for another 3h to rehearse the damn thing)
Also I really need to learn how to tie my sari. Damn. Help, Lizzie? >.<
Programming programming programming come on Sali it's the last chance you'll get before the semester is over
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| Kenedie |
[08 Nov 2009|03:38am] |
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This is my friend Kenedie. =] We bought sarongs this summer at the flea market, and she wanted to do photos wearing hers. The headdress she is wearing is mine; I got it from the county fair oddly enough, and it is hand-made and extremely delicate. I'm not great with the camera so be kind, please. =]
( Careful, one is a nude... )
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[08 Nov 2009|08:56pm] |
I feel robbed. We're not going to grow up together, go through life side by side, meet the loves of our lives together, try new things together... I mean, we will. We'll be there when we need each other; or at least I hope we will. But the daily grind, the tiny little things, the other people in our lives - those will all be strange, are strange.
It doesn't seem fair; the storybooks and tv shows, they lied, they lied.
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