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On reading and Imagination

Now this is the weird thing I never realised till now, I don't really conjure scenes when I read. Like when I saw the Maze runner movie, Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, Twilight for the first time, I just went in for the story. The setting being in line with the books is the least part of what I consider.   I was hyper focused on the words and storyline. The imagination part of indulging in books isn't for me. I will always choose the authors writing style first and foremost before the plot. That's why I really didn't enjoy that "Broken, a halal love story." I didn't like the authors writing style. It wasn't flowing for me (or maybe I'm excessively nickpicky).  The lead character is great, but the author's writing style is too descriptive to the point of ridiculousness, I think she was trying too hard so reading that didn't quite feel natural for me. While reading, I always check new words that I don't understand from the context. I need t

On The Menendez Brothers

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This is a clip from the real murder trial in 1993 . Their father was so horrible that the only time he was nice to them was when he was raping them. So Lyle, the elder brother (the one in this video) molested his own brother too as a child. Cos he thought that was the way you show love to your family. In the testimony of the younger one, he mentioned being penetrated with an object. And the description he explained makes me think it was a dildo. So, at the time of the trial, he didn't even know the name. And why will they be lying or planning to kill the parents for money? They are quite literally the Heirs. I read somewhere that their monthly allowance as of them was around $6000. That's huge even in 2024. The older one was already in Princeton University, an Ivy League.  And their mother was aware. That woman knew all the while that the younger one was abused from 6 years to 18 years. And she stood by. A cousin even said this Lyle demonstrated to her what the father used to d

On Gyeongsang Creature 2

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I don't know what Gyeongsang creature is still doing at no 1 on Netflix when this Nobody wants this is there. I watched the former yesterday and my goodness, SMH The chutzpah from season 1 is noticeably missing in this season 2. Maybe because in season 1, they were actually fighting for something - independence. They had something to lose so it was really really easy to root for the characters. How do I describe this season 2 without being too scathing? The side characters are neither interesting nor memorable. The killer villain is annoying (want to wipe that stupid smirk off his face with oraimo cord). The plot is not grappling. The motive for the continued experiment is not intriguing. None of the scenes leave you glued and anticipating the next episode. This season 2 is just bland, bleak and banal. The only good thing is the cameo from the OG lead in episodes 4 and 5. Should not have even watched this. Annoyed the shit outta me

On Nobody wants this

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This is great. This was so good. I watched all the episodes in 1 sitting. It's that good. It's this level of romcom Hollywood was doing before and then they fell off. This was what was absent that pushed us to kdramaland exclusively. I went in expecting nothing. I mean I'd seen my friends post it on their status but I didn't even Google the plot or spoilers. I just went in expecting the bare minimum from Hollywood. But colour me surprised  The dialogue is brilliantly done, there are awkward bits but it fits with the characters. It just flows naturally. The chemistry was chemistry-ing. The actors were deep into the role. Like they actually acted as though they wanted to be in the series - not a cash grab venture. This was phenomenal. Amazing. I'm not even hyping it, this is perfecto. It has all the recipes for a real funny movie. Quirky friend. Sister that gives bad advice. Overbearing ex. Unserious brother-in-law. Parents with marital issues. Mother that's not o

On Jailbreak: Love on the run

I watched "Into the fire: The lost daughter" and all I can say is "mothers' instincts are crazy." That's so surreal. It made me start thinking of spirits' communication and all. I also watched this other documentary on Netflix where this woman allowed an inmate to escape from jail. The story was so ludicrous to me. She was a correctional officer and he was in jail for multiple felonies including domestic violence, and attempted violence. He'd be serving for 75 years. See his mouth like I'm not like that.  And even before his previous sentence, he has always been in and out of jail so it's not even a case of Menedenz brothers that their own crime is justified. And the woman, Vicky White fell for him in prison. They were having phone sex between 2020-2022 when they escaped. Like transcripts from the burner phone she used to call showed over 1000 calls between those years. So that means talking multiple times a day for all those years. In fact,

On Older Women and being Childfree

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All these essay because a woman said she is childfree. Why does this thing trigger men so much? Like how do you with your family and 4 kids interested in someone that doesn't have that. I have a hunch that they wanted to have schadenfreude that they're enjoying this marriage and kids and women are miserable. But those women are not so it's a jarring reality. "You're going to die alone." Is that a drag? Even people with 6 family members die alone in most cases. Hell, the only time you'd even die with a family member by your side is if you're hospitalized.  It always agitates men that they see women in their 30s, very moisturised, gorgeous, taking care of their body. They're not in some dingy old apartment, with drab interiors and miserable with kids. Nah, they're travelling, having fine dining, dating as they will, excelling in their careers, just living without societal expectations. This always makes me chortle, I won't lie.

On Yum Pistachio Gelato by Genie Kaly

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This perfume is ridiculously good for its price. I got it for 10k and it's a dupe of Kayali Pistachio. I sprayed 2 by 11:30 am. And 10 hours later, I can still smell it on my elbow. And not faintly at that. It's such a feel good scent. I don't know how to explain fragrance notes but I'll tell you how I feel about the scent. It's a cookies and creamery "Gotta Have it Cup" coldstone ice-cream after a long trek. It's a hug from your parents when you're back from school holidays It's curled up while it's raining and watching your favourite 6 season series. It's being warm from being covered in a duvet in cold weather. It's cuddling and intimate moments with your partner—safe, warm, and unforgettable  It's listening to your favourite playlist at midnight - quiet, with peace in your thoughts  It's a sunday afternoon sleep after a long service It's a girl's night with your best girls, reconnecting and sharing gossip. It