Letter of Resignation. Art. Bunraku

Just printed out my resignation letter, and I got myself another job! ^o^ So it's 'throw letter and face the questionnaires day' tomorrow! XD *gulps* And then there's a 30 days period before I get to leave....... or more? OTL -Never know what excuses would come up.. OR they'd rather terminate me immediately..? *dreams*

There's a few reasons why I'd love to quit my current job, even though it's been only my 3rd month currently. The fact that most of the former staff has left could explain it in a nutshell, and the dreaded feeling I have whenever I woke up to work is enough to tell myself that I'm not happy with this job and the working environment (bosses arguing with each other frm time to time for petty matters as I've witnessed) What I had in mind whenever I think of them is: Ignorant humans. Nuff said. Though I mentioned 'a few', I could go on alot when it comes to complaining.. so I'd better not *grumpy* =_+

Art post!

This is Asuka Yoshimoto, 2nd commission piece for y0sh1r0 and I'm glad he likes it! ^w^ It's been awhile since I drew anything...! Also it's my first time drawing on my new desktop [Luffy 2.0]! (frm 14" screen to 22" screen) *_*;

Also, while wiki-ing on Vocaloid for Gackpoid, I just discovered that Gackt's gonna be in a movie called BUNRAKU, alongside with Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, and Ron Perlman (Hellboy)! OW MAI GAWD. No kidding. Gakuto going for western exposure?? Not sure with the director though; I read from a IMDB board post mentioning that the director himself went to Japan to invite Gackt for the role in a gracious way that he just couldn't refuse it (OF COURSE you won't refuse it dude!) True or not, I'm definitely excited about it!! XDD 2009!

Happy CNY!

GONG XI FA CAI!!! HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!

Wishing everyone a joyous & harmonious year ahead! Anyone has any ang pow to spare, TELL ME. Ohohoho~ *shot*

I was watching Brotherhood of the Wolf on CNY eve. It's a movie directed by Christophe Gans years before he did Silent Hill. And it's a movie loosely based on the historical legend of the 'Beast of Gevaudan'. IMO, it's alooooooooooooot better than Romasanta (which's another movie based on the same legend) 'cos overall, IT WASN'T BORING; and BotW was alot more entertaining even though it's odd to find the characters throwing martial art actions around (a'la Matrix slow-mo sequences) during the 18th century France XD But I LOVE this movie. The plot's a little confusing, super-slow at times, but I still find myself entertained & looking forward to what the main protagonist's gonna do next. Definitely a keep! >w<

While enjoying my CNY holidays, I need to redo my comic submission since it's been rejected (!!!) But it's no surprise since it's crappy T_T I just lack the skills & in desperate need to IMPROVE.. or I'll be kicking my ass out of the company in no time! *despairs* OTL In fact, I hate my 1st story... It's a last minute thought of story. But I won't blame it on that except for my own flawed skills. Sigh.
Never ever give up. Yes. But time is being cruel to me ;___; (it's HOLIDAY for god's sake, I wanna go for a VACATION) T______T So I just hope I could produce something more decent out enough before going to Melaka on Sunday with my ex-ex-colleagues... >_<

Layout switch. New artbooks, Luffy figs.

Switched layout to one of blogger's for a change.
My Amazon.jp orders arrived at my office yesterday (Thursday)! Thanks to Lynling for receiving it for me since I went out for a long lunch >w<; What I bought: Artworks of Guilty Gear X 2000-2007, Jewel (Higuri You's 2nd artbook), and Minako Iwasaki's Artworks book. The other 8 books are all Pea's!

This is the Artworks of GGX 2000-2007 artbook, and I really *LOVE* the cover! >_< (the illust, the texture, design). Simple & verrry cool. 19 new illustrations + 5 pages of sketch works + 1 page of 'extra' + 4 pages of a step-by-step process of how Daisuke Ishiwatari illustrate. Well, I guess that's the differences between this and the previous GGX 2000-2004 artbook. And I'm darn happy to own this! >w< *molests cover* <3

Next, I managed to get my hands on 3 Luffy figurines from Y!Taiwan Auction, very much thanks to Amber for all the help~! m(__)m YES! I finally got that POP 3 Luffy figurine! (middle) The left most is POP 1 (smiling Luffy), right most POP 2 (serious Luffy - so bishie desu!!) >o<

Went for Ratatouille during the Merdeka celebration. Amazing animation @.@ I'd want to watch it again. Remy is sooo cute! (and so is his bro) XD

Happy 50th Merdeka, Malaysia~!!!

This is how a malfunctioning brain works

It's that kind of moment again, where my mind wanders off thinking about L I F E . Nothing deep basically (how complicated can my mind go anyway..) , just a feeling of being pathetic and miserable.. and booooorrrreeeeddd........ *yawns* So don't read ahead of this post 'cos it's full of nonsense >8D


My RMIT application only got exempted for 3 subjects, which means I'd still have to do 3 years degree if I'm to go for it next year. While I could only manage to afford for 2 years' overseas study + living expenses... OTL *sigh #1*

I basically can't seem to draw anything decent out lately (or ever since I started WORK..?) Despite I've joined the art group in my office for this year's CF, and also there's the company artbook's submission, & also YUE doujin's submissions as well.. And it's already JULY!!! (which's just 4-5 months left to work on submissions!) ... OTL *sigh #2*

I think I need new friends. Or is work making everyone apart and distanced from each other? =_= *sigh #3*

Or even a boyfriend or a girlfriend (heck, I wouldn't mind to be honest) Matchmake anyone?? .................... WHAT AM I THINKING?!?!?!?!??! >O<;;; OTL *sigh #4* I felt like I'm being ignored too. Am I being too friendly or too scary/cold or et cetera... But then again, maybe I'm just plain bored -> sensitive =_= The ironic part is, the attention that I wasn't seeking/expecting eventually comes to me from time to time.. while the attention that I wanted NEVER came. YEY..~ *sigh #5*

Lunch time they were talking about who're the guys in the office now might suit me (why did I ever tell them that I'm blerdy single..??? ARGH) =A=;
Hey, I DO wish there's one (it helps build up motivation at least) BUT, unfortunately there's NONE. NONE NONE NONE.. OTL *sigh #6*

I shall stop & go to sleep now *crawls to bed*
Btw, TRANSFORMERS WAS AWESOME!!!!! <3<3<3

1 week in Melbourne!

*blows dust away & whacks the FLY......* OOPS.

I'm currently vacationing at Melbourne with my mom for a week! ^o^ Will be back on next Sunday... and then back to work the very next day... OTL (but it's a good thing... I think?) @A@; I wonder how much am I getting for my first month's wage since I took a week's worth of unpaid leave... ugh. Work was alright, busy, but alright. Though I'd prefer my previous work seat (we've just reorganise our seats in the studio) ;__; Just when I'm beginning to 'like' my seat OTL

Pirates of the Caribbean 3
Went for it the midnight right before I flew to Melbourne in the next morning (Saturday) ^o^ It gets kinda confusing in between their 'agreements' here and there... definitely have to watch it AGAIN (I will anyway) XD Overall it's not bad, more talking/negotiating here and there. Poor Chow Yun Fatt~ D:

I'll want to catch Shrek 3 when I get back..!!! #__#

Chinese New Year, 恭喜发财!

Happy Chinese New Year to all who're celebrating! ^^
Like every CNY, after our family tea ceremony, my family and I went for lunch at ah-ma's place (dad's side) first. The food are almost similar each year as well: chicken curry, 'zha chu yuk' (by mom), 'fat choy', 'chu tou thong', sea cucumber -idunnowhat, and 1 more pork dish I dunno what name. 4 out of 6 dishes are pork! ^^; Heavy rain poured during late afternoon, and then we went over to poh-poh's place (mom's side) for dinner.

For dinner, poh-poh prepared a simple one 'cos we're all stuffed from our previous meal: 'zha chu yuk' (again, but the dry version, & the *original* 'cos poh-poh made it), braised chicken, and minced-meat + taufu + vege. Yeeeaaaaahhh... and like every CNY's first day, my stomach is stuffed for the WHOLE DAY >8DD *eat first, worry later* Tidbits -> lunch -> dessert -> tidbits again -> dinner -> tidbits -> <(^@^)>
There's no gambling sessions today though, but I don't gamble anyway. Thus end our 1st day of CNY for this year.

Pan's Labyrinth
Anyone who likes dark fairytale stories with a little twist of military-rebels conflict (and some graphical violence) would love this movie. And I love it ^^ except for its graphical violence. The movie poster looks like a Alice in Wonderland or Spirited Away kind of movies for kids but it's NOT. [Spoiler]For example Vidal sewing his slashed mouth (side) with a needle slooowly, Vidal continuously hitting the guy's nose till it breaks & still goes on (in a same camera angle) *ouch ouch ouch* & so on. Some bloody scenes.[/Spoiler] Storywise it's something like Tim Burton's; metaphorical and it'd make you wonder after watching the movie. And I love its cinematography as well T_T (Ofelia's bathroom reminds me Silent Hill)...;;

The Prestige
Good movie no.2, borrowed the disc from Shyu's place ^^ It has lotsa plot twists me thinks (my brain works slow? lol) But I certainly enjoyed this movie. Unexpected events and Hugh Jackman makes me love this movie <3 Didn't notice David Bowie was Tesla until the end credits. And the end credits theme song is good ^^ I've put it up so anyone interested or is looking for it you could download it here ("Analyse" by Thom Yorke).

An actual 'diary'...?

This should be a post for yesterday:

Dad and mom went for Cliff Richard at Genting and would be back tomorrow.

Hooli's birthday is today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOOLI~ <3 So went for a dinner at the Curve's Kim Gary (sankyuu for the dinner!) Too bad Pea couldn't make it, zannen desu yo. I somehow always thought of senpai whenever I passed by Uptown. Sigh sigh TT_TT *buries self in blanket*

Got Devil May Cry 1 and 2 novel; first thinking it's the manga (actual manga has another cover.. uhuhuhuhh *mistaken*) but glad to get it anyway since I've always wanted to know more about DMC's storyline. And I'm surprised Vol.1's illustrations are by Miwa Shirow o_o! TokyoPop listed Miwa Shirow as Vol.2's illustrator as well but that's actually wrong (how could they make that mistake?) oAO; Vol.2's illustrations were definitely by another artist. Don't know who though.

Later went for yumcha at Taipan with ex-collegemates. Which reminds me about one thing: I'm shocked to find that the guys have just discovered about the phenomena of torrent downloading not too long ago (...they're THAT deprived?) Where have they been all these years? D: *slaps forehead*

I wanna watch Ghost Rider--!!!
Been anticipating it since last mid-year and the most recent trailer seems awesome #_# Just hope the 'awesomeness' is not only all that's shown in the trailer.