I watched this video with Lucas in the evening and explained how there are many poor children around the world, not lucky enough to have food, much less toys. Lucas watched this video very attentively and was visibly disturbed. When the video ended, I asked if he wanted to watch it again and he said "not sure...". After that we talked about child labour and I found Poor Children. We talked about the video, what it meant, why some children had to sleep on the roads, work, be without their daddy/mommy etc... I'm not sure if this will leave a lasting impact on him but I hope he understands how blessed he is. More importantly, I hope this will develop a sense of empathy and charity.
In case you are interested, the song in Poor Children is titled 'Mad World' by Gary Jules. Tears for Fears sang the 1st version. Lyrics appended.
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kinda funny
I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very mad world mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kinda funny
I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very mad world ... world
Enlarge your world
Mad world
~~~ ~~~
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Friday, 8 May 2009
Meat galore!
I was on leave on Wednesday with hubby to catch X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The show was quite a feast for the eyes, with Hugh Jackman flashing his butt in an escape scene. 'Flash' is the perfect word, because that was how fast it was... Before his cute butt even registered itself in your brains, it was all over. So for you ladies who have not watch it, DO NOT blink in his escape bid.
Then there were a couple other eye candy to watch out for, Agent Zero played by Daniel Henney and Gambit, played by Taylor Kitsch... Okay, I have no knowledge of what shows they were on previously though I vaguely recall Daniel Henney in some local movie not too long ago. Personally, I think there were too few scenes of Gambit. I liked his dark persona and his ability to draw bio-kinetic power. In the original version, he was supposed to be a ladies' man in the X-men league and a love interest of Rogue. I think another person who would have played this part to perfection would be Johnny Depp. Yes, sexy men... ... makes you wanna sing "It's Rainin Men, Halleluyah!"
Other than the flash/flesh, the show was ok. It was definitely not on par with any of the previous X-men. The story line was a little lame and some part were not faithful to the original comic version of X-Men. I would say pay that $8, watch it just so that you would have completed the series but don't expect too much.
Sensing my lust for meat, hubby brought me to a nice place for steak after the show. We went to Astons Specialities at The Cathay (#04-03). I must say the meat there was friendly on the stomach and the pocket. For a decent size cut with 2 sides, the cost was about $15, with some change to spare. I ordered a well-done and very often, well-done steak resembles chewing gum's toughness in most steak houses. Surprisingly, my well-done steak was tender and juicy. It was not dry or hard or chewy. For the price, it was definitely worth it. I ordered a garden salad for one of the sides and the veg was freshly tossed. I would definitely recommend this place. The down side is that they don't take reservations, you would just have to try your luck. Given that it's right smack with the IHLs, be prepared for long queues and entertained by 'adult-wannabe's' conversation. Aston's has several outlets, in Joo Chiat, East Coast, Chomp Chomp and a couple others. I heard the standard is quite uniform so you get the good food in all the outlets. Do try it.
Hubby and I then ended our leave with our 'meat' knead by expert hands at Sri Bayu. I slept like a baby for that 1 hour, which was over too soon. I look forward to another of such relaxing day.
Then there were a couple other eye candy to watch out for, Agent Zero played by Daniel Henney and Gambit, played by Taylor Kitsch... Okay, I have no knowledge of what shows they were on previously though I vaguely recall Daniel Henney in some local movie not too long ago. Personally, I think there were too few scenes of Gambit. I liked his dark persona and his ability to draw bio-kinetic power. In the original version, he was supposed to be a ladies' man in the X-men league and a love interest of Rogue. I think another person who would have played this part to perfection would be Johnny Depp. Yes, sexy men... ... makes you wanna sing "It's Rainin Men, Halleluyah!"
Other than the flash/flesh, the show was ok. It was definitely not on par with any of the previous X-men. The story line was a little lame and some part were not faithful to the original comic version of X-Men. I would say pay that $8, watch it just so that you would have completed the series but don't expect too much.
Sensing my lust for meat, hubby brought me to a nice place for steak after the show. We went to Astons Specialities at The Cathay (#04-03). I must say the meat there was friendly on the stomach and the pocket. For a decent size cut with 2 sides, the cost was about $15, with some change to spare. I ordered a well-done and very often, well-done steak resembles chewing gum's toughness in most steak houses. Surprisingly, my well-done steak was tender and juicy. It was not dry or hard or chewy. For the price, it was definitely worth it. I ordered a garden salad for one of the sides and the veg was freshly tossed. I would definitely recommend this place. The down side is that they don't take reservations, you would just have to try your luck. Given that it's right smack with the IHLs, be prepared for long queues and entertained by 'adult-wannabe's' conversation. Aston's has several outlets, in Joo Chiat, East Coast, Chomp Chomp and a couple others. I heard the standard is quite uniform so you get the good food in all the outlets. Do try it.
Hubby and I then ended our leave with our 'meat' knead by expert hands at Sri Bayu. I slept like a baby for that 1 hour, which was over too soon. I look forward to another of such relaxing day.
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