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While browsing the Internet last night, I came across Sweeney Todd movie trailer and who knows it’s my favorite actor, Johnny Depp starring as the demon barber named Sweeney Todd. The only thing that I don’t really like about the movie is it’s musical. But who cares, at least we can get to hear how good Johny Depp sings his vengeance song, heh!

Here is the synopsis of the movie taken from the official website:

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton join forces again in a big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical thriller “Sweeney Todd.” Depp stars in the title role as a man unjustly sent to prison who vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter.

When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who “shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again.” Joining Depp is Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney’s amorous accomplice, who creates diabolical meat pies.

The cast also includes Alan Rickman, who portrays the evil Judge Turpin, who sends Sweeney to prison and Timothy Spall as the Judge’s wicked associate Beadle Bamford and Sacha Baron Cohen is a rival barber, the flamboyant Signor Adolfo Pirelli.

*This post is written for DialAFlight.com*

I have a new resolution for the new year 2008. No, I’m not going to lose weight or anything like that, but I’m going to save money so that I can go for overseas holiday. Looking at the website of DialAFlight makes me drool over the offers they have all around the world destinations. For example the fare for flights to Wellington from Heathrow will be £670 inclusive tax. So if I am frugal enough for 6 months I might be able to actually be in the capital of New Zealand sooner, heh!

Well, for the geeks out there, here is one interesting fact I found about Wellington. It is said in the website that Wellington is the most “fully wired” city in the most “fully wired” country in the world. It has one of the fastest and biggest fibre optic loops in the world providing the CBD with high-speed data transfer and Internet access.

Now for someone who can’t live without Internet connection, he has no excuse not to join my trip to Wellington..hehe! Of course being a big fan of the trilogy Lord of The Rings I think I will take the tour trip to experience Middle Earth. Oh, I do hope I can visit the most scenic LOTR film sites, including Hobbiton Woods, Helms Deep, the River Anduin, and the Gardens of Isengard.

I was up one night with nothing interesting to watch. So when this movie came up I was excited to watch it because Dermot Mulroney is in it. But in the end, he disappoints me because he is such a bad guy in this romantic movie..huhu! No spoiler here for his fan..heh!

Anyway, this is a movie that is nice to watch especially if you are in the dating game again. Well, not really a teen type movie because it’s about a thirty-something preschool teacher who is trying to get hold to her love life after being dumped by her husband for someone younger. With family members who are always into her life, she gets into online dating and meet the awkward boat maker.

Just like all romantic story, this one has a happy ending (except for one bad experience with the charming single dad, huh!). It won’t ruin your mood, don’t worry!

* This post is written for HolidayHypermarket.co.uk*

I first heard about Goa when my history teacher in high school mentioned about it many years ago. Whenever I heard about Goa my mind will relate it to Vasco da Gama..heh! Not that I am so interested to history lesson back then. But if you need a new destination to explore and spend the last few days of your year end leave, this is your chance to get your hands on cheap flights to Goa.

Whether you are a backpacker or a particular traveler, Goa, the former Portuguese colony separated from British ruled India by a mountain range could give you the unique and fascinating holiday experience you crave for. If you are a beach person, you will enjoy the water sports, miles of fine sandy beach and immerse in the serenity of swaying palm trees lining by the ocean.

Or if you want to taste the local flavor, head to the bustling markets for authentic cuisine of Goa both for meat lovers and vegetarian. Don’t miss the Anjuna flea market either as you might find the best souvenirs to bring home. Or if you are on a tight budget, just enjoy the atmosphere of traders haggling and bartering their trade at the market.

A great new year might start with a new eye to see the other side of the world, try Indian Ocean destinations like Goa for a change.

I finally managed to buy this starter kit on eBay after eyeing it for some times. I bought a few bunch of Plaid brushes as well so I thought it’s only right that I have some guidance to start. Then I found the videos on YouTube and I can’t believe how easy Donna makes it look on paper and canvas.

If you are into decorative painting, maybe this is the first thing you should learn to paint, the cabbage rose. I am still waiting for my kit to be sent from US and just can’t wait to try my hand on the worksheet..hehe!

* This post is written for MyMagicSlots.com*

How would you like to have a dream game room in your home where you can play all you want without having to fork out the small change?

With my magic slots machines your dream of a mini Vegas could come true. Imagine your friends and nephews enjoying the fun time together playing the slots and winning with greater luck. Of course you need to make sure that the machines you are going to buy will give higher payout so that it won’t deter the motivation of all the new players..heh!

Or if you know any relatives in need of repair job for their old slot machines, Ace Distributing has been in the business of trading, selling and repairing slot machines since 1975. Now who says fun couldn’t be achieved in your own home?

I finally get to read the book after many months of letting it rests on my book case. As usual I just love the way Mitch Albom writes, simple yet very poignant.

Every time I finish reading his book, even though I have no personal experience like the characters in the story, I can’t help to feel the emotion and understand the turmoil they have in life. It makes me ponder hard into my own life and see how we often wish that we could do more or try to understand those that we love more.

This book is about a son who is torn between making his mother happy or be his dad’s boy. And because of one day of trying to please his hero, he missed the chance to be with his mom. He left her during her birthday with a lie which is not told till his mom’s last breath. For 8 years later he screwed up his life and when one day he tried to commit suicide, he met her and unravel many questions he was too afraid to ask during her lifetime.

If you could have another day to undo the hurtful things you have done in your life, would you like to get that one day?

It’s the time of the year where people that I know are getting engaged and some even get married. Thanks God that I no longer under pressure to go on free dating rituals and matchmaking process done by those who consider themselves as good friends who are only concern about my happiness, yikes!

But if you are still looking for that someone special and would like to keep the option open, perhaps it’s time that you try free live chat as the means to get to know more people. After all it’s free and what you might lose in the end is your time and some typing effort. What could be more fun and safe to date people other than being in front of the PC in your pajama..haha! If you want to know the real person, you shouldn’t get shallowed by the physical appearance and first impression. The first line might be the opening of many more meaningful conversation in your life time together..heh!

Or if you prefer to hear the voice of the other person who might end up being your knight in the shining armour, you might want to try free phone chat, a service offered by Friendsation - a brand new social blogging network for people to connect on multiple levels. Come get some lovin’ at Friendsation!

A friend of mine is telling me her plan for vacation next year. Currently she is saving enough money to go to Australia specifically to Gold Coast. Although I’m not really into theme parks and beaches, I’m sure for those who love to be on the thrilling rides and unique animal attractions, you will enjoy the visit to Dreamworld, the Australia’s favourite theme park.

And to be save make sure you have reserved your place for Gold Coast accommodation as December is summer and Christmas season as well as the start of school holiday in the sunny Queensland. You might want to go there in early December to avoid frustration and long queue at the theme parks..heh! Of course when you are in the Gold Coast there are Crystal Castle, Sea World and Warner Bros, Movie World for you to visit as well.

Next, from Gold Coast we head to Brisbane as it is only a one hour drive. What I wouldn’t miss to visit in Brisbane after finding a place to stay, (any hotels in Brisbane will do as long as it fits my budget) will be to see koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. I’m not sure whether I am brave enough to hold a koala or feed a kangaroo, but seeing the real animals would do..hehe!

Then if I get Brisbane accommodation in the area of its CBD, I will spend some time to go to the City Botanic Gardens, which is an easy walk from the busy CBD and to The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. From what I read in the Internet, the City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane’s oldest park, originally planted by convicts in 1825 with food crops to feed the prison colony.

In the meantime since my friend will be going there first, I am looking forward to hear about her Queensland’s experience before I get to savour mine.

I was doing some work downstairs last night when the Globe Trekker went to German. I have read about German - The Oktoberfest, Brandenburg Gates, the castles, the museums and the history but seeing the real things on TV was much better.

Finding hotels in Germany shouldn’t be a problem as long as you are not fussy and have enough budget..heh! From the website the cheapest I can find is EUR13 for A&O Hostel Mitte Berlin, of course there are many more choices of hotels in Berlin you can check later.

But like any other travelers, staying the whole day in the hotel wouldn’t fit the purpose of your journey. So while in Berlin, check out places of interest such as Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace), the one-time summer residence of the Prussian kings or Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s only remaining city gate.

Then after you are done with Berlin, head to Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria which lies near the foot of the German Alps. It’s the high-tech capital of Germany where company like BMW has their headquarter office. Munich is also where the famous Oktoberfest is held year after year. The Oktoberfest began with the marriage of the Crown Prince of Bavaria in 1810 and has been held every year since then.

While you are enjoying your party time, make sure you have done reservation for any hotels in Munich. It is said that about 6 million people attend the event every year.

But for me, a not much party goer, perhaps a visit to the Deutsches Museum or Neuschwanstein Castle will complete my journey to Munich.