A busy week ahead...and should I watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen?

The weeks ahead of me are certainly not a slacking/relaxing period for me. I had tons of relaxing time. After all, I had almost totally ignored all school projects during the two weeks break. What had I done during the two weeks break besides reading novels, shopping, surfing the net and watching Absolute Boyfriend? Nothing much.

Yes, go ahead, if you wish to take lessons on slacking from me, just contact me. I will tell you if I still have a class available.

If it wasn't for Makiyo asking about the Java Assignment, I wouldn't even have known that such an assignment existed.

I can't afford to slack now though. Two weeks wasted and I have got to buck up.

The projects submission dates are coming soon. I don't wish to get zero marks.

This week is officially known as Week 10.

WDS Proposal due Week 11. CARC presentation due in Week 14. Java is due in Week 12. iHCI is due in Week 16.

Horrors of horrors!

With all of the projects due date so closely packed together, there's no way that I can spare any extra time for play. Enough of play. My motivation~ My motivation for studies~ You have been missing for more than ten years~ Come back to me~!!!

My brother suggested that by focusing on a goal will help. Alright. Let's hope that it works.

I am most worried about the Java assignment though...it is the current hardest assignment I had ever encountered. I had no idea on how to start.

Goodness. Looks like I really need to buck up and pay more attention in class!

On a sidenote, after reading the review for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, in which the reporter gave it only two out of five stars, I wondered if I still wanted to watch it. The way the reporter described it, there's nothing much worth in it. Just like another typical Hollywood movie. Behind all the explosion and stuff, it's just an empty shell inside. I had actually wanted to watch it together with Adelyn this Friday but seeing that my WDS proposal is due soon, and that the review is so bad, I wondered if I still do wish to spend $6 on it. Even if I do, perhaps I might push it until next Monday, after school, after the submission of my WDS proposal. At least I can chill out a little for that 150 minutes.

Hmm....~

Scott Westerfeld has talked to the Uglies producers and it seemed that everything seems to be fine so far. I will define fine in my next-not-so-soon post. I do wish that they will make a good movie out of it. Not just another attractive Hollywood packaging with nothing inside. The story has depth in it. It has an essence in it. I hope that they will portray it well. If nicely done, according to the Uglies novel, I supposed that it could have easily been given four to four and a half stars by those picky reviewers.

Yes, Uglies novel is that good. So they better not fluke it. Or us Uglies fans are going to be very angry indeed. That's not a pretty sight they want to see.

I am hooked on Maximum Ride!

I am currently hooked on another series of book!

Yes, it's still science fiction.

Introducing...Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment!




The Angel Experiment is the first book of the series and it's quite cool. It's fast paced so far but plot is well unfolding along the way. It's not as direct and more like a puzzle where little bits are given throughout the whole book. Even though the ending isn't a ending, it indicates clearly enough that there will be sequels to follow the story. I had just finished The Angel Experiment today and will start on the second book, Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever perhaps later tonight.

Below is the summary of the story written by me.

What would you do if you are 98% human and 2% bird?

Enter The Flock.

Meet 14 years old Maximum Ride, a.k.a Max, 14 years old Fang and Iggy, 11 years old Nudge, 8 years old Gasman, a.k.a Gazzy and 6 years old Angel.

On the exterior, they look like any other human you can find on the street. That is, when their wings are hidden away.

2% of avian DNA makes all the difference. Besides the wings that actually allows them to fly, they are stronger than a typical adult male, and also equipped with different body structure such as light bird bones and air sacs in stomach for better breathing at high altitude.

Sounds good doesn't it?

Here's the downside.

Having spent almost the whole of their childhood living in cages in the science lab called "The School", where they are treated as "it", they have no will, no freedom and are constantly forced to take tests.

Until Jeb Batchelder, a scientist from "The School", freed them and took care of them.

One day, when Jeb disappears, The Flock assumes that he is dead.

As their old enemies returns, The Flock is on the run.

Who can they trust? Why is the Voice in Max's head telling her to save the world?

Check out the first book, Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, in this best selling series by James Patterson.

Like UGLIES, the moment I had finished this book, I had the same thought that it would make a great movie. A little search via Google indicates that my gut feeling is right again.

The details below are taken from Wikipedia.

In January 2007, it was announced that a film would be created based on the Maximum Ride series. James Patterson will be the executive producer. Avi Arad, one of the producers of Spider-Man, X-Men and other Marvel movies, will also produce alongside Steven Paul. In an interview with James Patterson, it was revealed that Arad has already planned out the first two movies. On August 7, 2008, it was announced that Columbia Pictures bought the screen rights to the franchise. Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight) will direct the first movie, with Don Payne writing the script. The movie is scheduled for a 2010 release. It was posted on the author's site under Max's Blog that Kristen Stewart (Female lead in Twilight) is likely to audition for Maximum, the role that she is most alike, since director Catherine Hardwicke stated in an interview that she would be soliciting Stewart to audition for a role.

Below: Fanmade Maximum Ride Trailer by sowhathomiec


Below: Maximum Ride 3: EXCLUSIVE Web Version Commercial
An advert on the third book in this series.


Below: Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Advert
An advert on TV about the 3rd book in Maximum Ride series.

Upcoming books release from Scott Westerfeld

Anyone who knows me well enough will know that Scott Westerfeld is my favourite author. I was browsing through his blog today and was delighted to find a new post. It's been a week since he had last posted.

The new post features information on what he will be doing for this year and I saw the release date for Leviathan, a new series from Scott Westerfeld himself . I had read the sneak preview from Bogus to Bubbly and it certainly looks promising. It's going to be released on 6 October 2009.

Plus, not to forget that he revealed that on 28 October 2009, The Collector's Set, which is a collection of all the books in the UGLIES Series, will be released! UGLIES is my all time favourite series so this is a great news for me! To be able to own all in a box! Check out the cover below:


Some time ago, he also release the UGLIES Boxed Set(see below) containing the books UGLIES, PRETTIES and SPECIALS. Frankly speaking, as a fan, I would like to collect it as well for the cover and also the exclusive content inside.



Since my birthday is coming in a few weeks, here's an appeal to my dear friends.

Hi all!

If you are planning to get me a birthday present, how about considering Kinokuniya book vouchers? After all, you wouldn't have to wonder about which specific items to get me and I am able to get the books I want. It's a win win situation! LOL!

=D

Many thanks in advance! =P

+-+ miko kagome+-+

While I was at Popular today, I accidentally topple over a boxed sushi recipe book that contains free chopsticks, sauce plate and rolling mat as well. In an attempt to save it, I accidentally pushed my thumb against it and my nail broke. Argh. There was a little blood and luckily for me, the part where it broke wasn't too deep in and at least the sushi recipe set wasn't harmed or I will have to pay for it. >.<

I wanted to start making those felt cookies yesterday but I couldn't find my serrated shears. Where has it gone to? I remember getting one when I was in Secondary One for Home Economics...but I search for it where I had remembered storing it, at least I thought I had, I couldn't find it. Perhaps it's tucked away some where in the pile of books in the book shelf...oh well...I will find it (hopefully) when I do my "Spring Cleaning". If not, I will have to get another one...*sigh*