Updates from May - July!!!!

Woahh, I can't believe it's been 2.5mts since I last posted on this blog.....quite embarassing, but I have good reason. It's been mighty hectic, and I just didn't have the energy to log in and type something. But today, Jul 18th is a good day to start once again.

So quick updates on what has happened in the world, where I took an interest or a somewhat remote interest:

i) "Eclipse" was released, and yes, I saw the movie. And yes, I was disappointed in the overall package. The acting was mediocre at best and the storyline did not flow well. The only good performances were by the actors playing Rosalie and Jasper....the rest....sigh. Let's hope "Breaking Dawn" lives up to the quality of the book.

ii) Independence Day - July 4th fell on a Sunday this year. I had the chance to check out the fireworks; view wasn't great, but I did see some sparkle in the sky :)

iii) World Cup was played by many countries, and ultimately won by Spain. Was I surprised that Spain won? No....their winning performance at the Euro Cup two years ago was a foreshadowing of what would happen in 2010. I just want to say that Paul, the German Citizen Oracle Octopus better not be hurt by the Germans. He is only a messenger (i.e., he correctly predicted 8 of 8 results involving the German team, one of which was a loss to Spain). So if the Germans plan on executing him (i.e., grilling & eating him), somebody with a compassionate heart and who has access to him, please send him to Spain for protection.

iv) "The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest" written by Stieg Larsson was released. This is the third book of "The Girl..." series, and quite possibly the last. A very thick book, and may look intimidating at first glance, or even at second glance, but hey, don't judge a book by its size. Anyway, I'm still in the process of reading this novel, and hopefully, will be done in the next week or so.

v) FYI - I have done much summer cleaning these last two months - thrown out/given away stuff that I no longer or rarely use, and it feels good to live a bit lighter. Hopefully, my former junk is now someone's treasure.

vi) Finally saw "Leap Year" on DVD...pls note, that was one of my New Year's Resolutions. I can officially put a checkmark next to it, saying DONE.

So that's it for now, until next time.