The Doors (1991)

I’ve always been a huge fan of The Doors specially Jim Morisson, despite his self-destruction narsistic singer. Jim has always had captured my heart, he was not only just a mere singer or song writer to me he’s a poet…

So when I first know Oliver Stone made the docudrama about The Doors, I was jumpin’ all over cant wait to watch, up till now still couldn’t get bored watching it over and over again and it’s still my top #1 on my movie list.

Jim was played by Val Kilmer as captured the essence character or Jim Morrison and for that movie, he considered as one of the best performance as Jim. The story begin with Jim’s childhood memory where he sees an elderly Indian dying by the roadside and than followed by him entering UCLA and met the love of his life Pamela, and than met the rest of band members Manzarek, Robby Kreiger (Frank Whaley), and John Densmore (Kevin Dillon). The next scene give a glimpse of sweet relationship with Pamela (Meg Ryan) when she instantly begin to drawn to the charismatic yet inexperienced at the shows and greatly enhances the mesmerizing tunes and lyrics to a near euphoric state of performance.

The epic scene for me was the sequence that takes place in the desert, where he wanders alone, following a Native who appeared riding white horse; enter the cave and the fire dance somehow open “the door” to the shamanic experiences where he invent “ The Lizard King”. On this scene, I guess Stone was trying to picture the wander soul of Jim’s that trap in the shamanic spell of the Indian that has been capture Jim’s and inspire most of his music writing experience. The movie continue with the story of the rise and grows of the band and also Jim’s trouble soul, as the band reach the fame so did his obsession of death increase where he sinks deeper into a drug-induced haze and mystical sexual encounters of many (not really a picture perfect of Jim, but I think I can handle it J )

I think Oliver Stone clearly added spiritual elements to the film with his own interpretation, its brilliantly told with infectious imagery of mood and songs that reflect his state of mind or the time in which were made. A tragic tale of an artist that struggled with the idea of public obligating that wanting something “bigger than him”. Revealing the poignant of the high and low of stardom with real characters and issues which constrain them.. And finally, towards the very end of the movie after Jim dies peacefully in his bath, Pam catches a glimpse of an Indian leaving slowly and intentionally, as if he leave the sense of his work is done….

Take a Seat, Grab a Sheet

Hey guys…Its Saturday night and the sky is so clear…perfect time for a backyard party huh ?!? here something nice I found while I browsed design for my blog, but I forgot where I get the image from (sorry). Hopefully this can help you create a night to remember moment, I’m gonna get mine soon. Here’s some tips, so sit back relax and take a pen J…

Location...Location: pick the right location where you an control the light at night, you dont want it too near other light that might wash out the image, also not the lights behind it, this will make the viewing difficult. To avoid this, hang the screen from an eave.

Equipment: Coz the idea is movie night, so your basic essentials are movie player. It could be as simple as DVD player or more retro like: projector. For this you could use a side of house or a cheaper creative way sheet! Hang the sheet on the hooks, tie weights to the bottom to hold the screen in place. Choice of movies could be anythin’ if you pick vintage theme than the more classic the merrier.

Sitting: A comfort outdoor chair would be nice but if you can’t find one, use anythin’ around the house. A big pillow and a blanket on the ground could be a smart choice too, it could cut the budget not to mention it could enhance the retro look.

Lights: you’ll need low light (dark) for the movie, but still you don’t wanna stumble upon glass or your friends nor family (not if its intended though J) candle or small camping lamp will help create the ambiance.

Neighbors: yes, u’re gonna have fun…but your neighbors need to sleep too or far better they don’t have to hear what’s going on in your house specially if they’re not invited. So a notification a day ahead will do you justice.

There you go…movie, popcorn, stars, good friends and families…what else can you ask for more..? Happy weekend.

Hello World !

Hi guys…This is my first blog that I design myself, not that I try to brag myself out but for a first timer designer it been quite a hell of a road. Been struggling to create this for almost 3 weeks in a row day & night…quite a struggle huh ?!? :D

For someone who don’t have any background of design or what so ever plus CSS blind (read=too lazy to learn) it anyway to me it’s complicated, period! I’ve been browse around read here and there and luckily found an online “mentor” that soon become my favorite blog and blogger, thanks to http://www.puglypixel.com , it helps me a lot for make of this “finally-done” blog “See.Like.Make”. So many useful guide, tutorials and freebee you can download on this site, including blog template that I used on my previous blog and from there I got all the courage and inspiration to create and design my own oh…hearty…thank yous…..

In my periode time of “lost in the land of CSS”, because I wanted so much to use my own design on my blog but too “lost” to understands CSS, well I’ve been best-friends with Photoshop CS for quite a while but CSS, I guess I need some more time to get to know better. Thanpuglypixelsomehow lead me to this oh so “God send” site this http://www.image-maps.com(dream came true- answered pray-end of suffering) where I can get the design image I want and make a link out of it, Thank God !

My designing stage of time got much helps and stuff also fromhttp://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com and http://makincuteblogs.com where I can also get some of their wonderful free stuffs that used on my blog.

Last but not least, my favorite of all http://www.augustempress.com oh this one is my favorite list of all, I love her design that mostly watercolor-ed that I used for my back ground and header, thank you !! this girl is so talented, I wish I have half of her talent than I could make my blog even prettier…J

So that is guys a lil ballad of my blog designing story, hope you could find some useful tutorial and stuff from the sites above and put a lil “makeup” for your pretty blog. Happy Blogging day…

Cheesy Cheese

Yesterday I was feeling Mehiko (read:Mexico) and i have 10 racks of DVD's i havent touch..., so i was thinkin'...what goes better with movies? hmm...NACHOS !! than i ran to the groceries and grab some stuff :

1 pound of ground beef

1 small onion (chop)

2 packs of Tortilla Chips

1 medium tomato (chop)

1 avocado (slice)--> optional

2 Jalapeno pepper (slice) --> optional

1/2 cup of Kraft Cedar Cheese (goes better with Mozzarella tough)

1 pack of Instant Nachos Season (could be any brand) mine: Wellington

How I cook it:

1. Stir up instant season with warm water (put aside)

2. Cook the beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate the meat. Pour the instant season mixture and stir into the skillet. Cook until the beef is hot and bubbling

3. Heat the remaining soup mixture in medium heat until it's hot and bubbling

4. Place the chip in serving platter and top with the beef mixture, spoon the soup mixture over the beef mixture. Top it with tomato, avocado and jalapeno pepper.

5. Last but not least pour the chedar cheese on the top of it all...

There i have "my potato couch" best-friend..Happy cooking guys...:D

5 Things To Do Before Lash Extention

There's a new addiction on La la Land these days, tat is the famous oversize lashes lets say (ahem Kim Kardashian). As seen at the Grammy, the obsession was taken to whole new proportions, Adele, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Kelly Rowland and Kelly Osbourne. Tough some pulled off the extreme look better than others, like old Hollywood style Adele's pull trough that worked perfectly with her winged liner (can the girl do any wrong?)


The short cut ways to get that super hot bat winking lash is lash extension and here's some things that you need to know before getting that super famous bat winking done:

1. Visit the bathroom and lay off your "business" here and now, coz the appointment will take two to three hours hold. And its not too lady like to jump off the bathroom with your eyes covered with pads and glue

2. Right eye makeup remover is A MUST! Avoid anything with PEG (Polyethylene Glycol), (Hexalene Glycol, Butylene or Propylene Glycol) often found in oil-free removers, they can break down the lash adhesive. Counterintuitively, do use removers containing oil.

3. Hold on your horses: your lash extension couldn't get wet for 24 hours, so that means no swimming, showering, hot tubs or stem rooms.

4. Unless you really trust your aesthetician, stay clear of facial and steer clear of your eyes. Beware, excessive tugging or pulling including rinsing will shorten the life of your lashes. Better save than sorry.

5. Stock up on facial cleansing wipes. Turns out it's really hard to wash your face with traditional cleanser without getting your eyes wet. A stash of makeup removing towelettes will make your life a lot easier.

Mini Gift Wrapper

Stumble across this beautiful crepe wrapper, could use for mini gift wrapper one day. Feeling crafty today? Grab your scissor, let's play....