PERFECT CATCH aka FEVER PITCH

Ever lovely Drew Barrymore!! That's plus point number one. Sports theme, number two. Romance, number three. 3 STRIKES!!

Watched this movie on the flight back from HK. It's a typical Drew Barrymore kind of film, just like 50 First Dates and The Wedding Singer. It's light, it's cute, it's funny, it ends happily. It's an insight into how fanatic people can get over sports, their favourite teams etc.

What's interesting is that It's called Fever Pitch in the US, but why is it called Perfect Catch when released over here? *blur look*

WEDDING CRASHERS

The Rules of Wedding Crashing (taken from www.1amchazz.com)

Rule # 1 – Never leave a fellow Crasher behind. Crashers take care of their own

Rule #2 – Never use your real name.

Rule #3 – Never confess.

Rule #4 – No one goes home alone.

Rule #5 – Never let a girl get between you and a fellow Crasher.

Rule # 6 – Do not sit in the corner and sulk. It draws attention in a negative way. Draw attention to yourself, but on your own terms.

Rule #7 – Blend in by standing out.

Rule # 8 – Be the life of the party.

Rule #9 – Whatever it takes to get in, get in.

Rule #10 – Invitations are for pussies.

Rule #11 – Sensitive is good.

Rule #12 – Of course you dream of one day having children.

Rule #13 – Bridesmaids are desperate – console them.

Rule #14 – You're a distant relative of a dead cousin.

Rule #15 – Fight the urge to tell the truth.

Rule #16 – Always have an up-to-date family tree.

Rule #17 – Every female wedding guest deserves a wedding night.

Rule #18 – You love animals and children.

Rule # 19 – Toast in the native language if you know the native language and have practiced the toast. Do not wing it.

Rule #20 – Always have an early "appointment" the next morning.

Rule #21 – Make sure she's 18.

Rule #22 – You have a wedding and a reception to seal the deal. Period. No overtime.

Rule #23 – There's nothing wrong with having seconds. Provided there's enough women to go around.

Rule #24 – If you get outted, leave calmly. Do not run.

Rule #25 – You understand she heard that but that's not what you meant.

Rule # 26 – Of course you love her.

Rule #27 – Don't over drink. The machinery must work in order to close

Rule #28 – Make sure there's an open bar.

Rule #29 – Always be a team player. Everyone needs a little help now and again.

Rule #30 – You're from out of town. ALWAYS.

Rule #31 – Girls in hats tend to be proper and rarely give it up.

Rule #32 – Don't commit to a relative unless you're absolutely sure that they have a pulse.

Rule #33 – Never go back to your place.

Rule #34 - Be gone by sunrise.

Rule #35 – Breakfast is for closers.

Rule #39 - Your favorite movie is "The English Patient".

Rule #40 - No "chicken dancing" – no exceptions.

Rule #41 - Never hit on the bride! It's a one-way ticket to the pavement.

Rule #42 – The way to a woman's bed is through the dance floor.

Rule #43 - Dance with old folks and the kids. The girls will think you're "sweet."

Rule #44 - If there is a cash bar, bring your fake war medals. You'll never have to buy a drink.

Rule #45 – You forgot your invitation in your rush to get to the church.

Rule #46 - At the service, sit in the fifth row. It's close enough to wedding party to seem like you're an invited guest. Never sit in the back. The back row just smells like crashing.

Rule #47 - If two rival crashers pick the same girl, the crasher with the least seniority will respectfully yield.

Rule #48 - Always remember your fake name!

Rule #49 - The Rules of Wedding Crashing are sacred. Don't sully them by "improvising."

Rule #50 – When your crash partner fails, you fail. No man is an island.

SMALL FRY? BIG FLY?

A surprisingly eventful day for me.

First up, Singaporeans and this word "choice". I was at Paragon M1 last afternoon, plugged in to my iPod. Whilst looking at a display card, I was given a shock by a shout next to me. Remember that I'm plugged in. Let's call him Nutty. Nutty pulled a M1 female staff and wanted her to explain about the $120 rebate that M1 is now offering. She had barely gotten her first sentence out when Nutty shouted at her again. The lady politely told him that it's no use shouting at her. He continued on his verbal rampage all the same, screaming that he had chosen to come to M1 during an off-peak time and yet he had to wait 30min before his waiting ticket number was called. The lady once again politely asked if he was an existing M1 member, he replied at high volume once again that he has been with M1 since Day One of using his handphone. He was told that existing customers who have completed 20 months of their contract are entitled to the rebate. An outburst of "How can you treat your existing customers like that??!!" came out. He next shouted where on the display card did they state that you had to have completed 20 months of contract. I felt so sorry for the lady and so pissed with the guy that I pointed at the part that they stated he obvious answer and tapped my finger. Then I walked away.

The stupid Nutty proceeded to query and scold the lady for the next 30-40min. THE LADY IS ONLY THE CASHIER!!! Nutty kept shouting that he was giving her a feedback to feedback to the company. Why did he not shout all that he wanted at the customer service officer that had attended to him earlier on after his 30min wait?? He apparently did not understand what the customer service officer had told him about the rebate. Why shout at a poor cashier who is technically not trained to handle your complains??!!

I FELT LIKE SLAPPING THE GUY SILLY!!! Speak good English, big fuck ah?? So what if you've been with M1 since Day One of your using a handphone? So what if M1 treats their existing customers the way they do? Basic point is: IF YOU'RE NOT HAPPY WITH M1, YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO CHANGE YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER!!! What's his problem??? And, he said he chose to go down during off-peak time. Don't be stupid!! The place is Orchard Road, the day is eve of National Day where I'm sure a good many have applied leave for a long weekend. And which stupid company keeps full staff strength during off-peak hours?? WAKE UP!! He makes it sound like he's the only important customer of M1's!! Arggghhh!!

Next incident. Had dinner at Joaquim at Suntec Convention Centre. Found a dead housefly among my food halfway through. Called for the manager who though he apologised, told me accidents do happen. He said the restaurant has in place sensors to detect the houseflies and kill them. However, accidents happen and they do get among the food. So does that mean it's alright for me to find a dead housefly among my food? It's alright even if I consume it? Just because ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN?? What kind of fucked-up service it that? Sent in complaint online earlier on. They had better get back to me with a satisfactory answer. Totally spoiled my dinner after that.

On a brighter note, Marina Square is almost fully operational. Not that much to shop but loads of restaurants and eateries.The Japanese restaurant at Starhub Centre, Waraku, have opened a branch at MS. Shall try it sometime soon. Plus, I think the manager that was working at Genki Sushi Tampines Mall has now changed to Sakae Sushi.

Quite an ok day actually, but these irritating events. That's not how I wanna spice up my life...

Predictions gone awry

What a terrible Harry Potter fan I am... only got the part about Snape (at least based on what happened in this book) and Ginny right. Anyhows, finished HBP already. now gotta wait eons for the 7th book. Think earliest it'll come out is in 2007. What a long long long long wait!!! No idea what's gonna happen now that Harry has to find another 4 more Horcruxes and he's not going back to Hogwarts. Ron and Hermoine are gonna follow him wherever he goes. What an interesting last instalment it's gonna be (if it's really the last).

Was surfing the net as to who R.A.B. might be, and most said it was probably Regulus Black, Sirius's deceased brother. It's amazing what the Harry Potter fanatics can remember from all the precvious books!!! Next closer thing would be the movie for Goblet of Fire. Hope that the following movies they stick to the same cast!!! Can't imagine anyone else being Harry, Ron or Hermione.

Got thrashed for league tonight by Team Retro 2. not good news at all. We're now 3rd, trailing Still Friends on pin total!!! Can't believe that... arrghhh!!! That's the worst way to lose.....got caught by Simplicity too, they're now just 2 points away from us. Tough luck.