March 20, 2008
It’s real. I mean, they are from Louvre. As for Singapore being the only stop, I’m not too sure. But I managed to make a trip down to the museum last Sunday before the exhibition move on, probably back to Louvre. Those who are reading are probably thinking what a geek I am. Anyway, they don’t allow flashes within the exhibition area and the lightings are bad, so I’m not able to take any quality pictures. But some is better than none, I suppose.
The Birth of Erichthonius: When I first read the description, I was wondering where is Erichthonius, until I realised he was being held up like he was being offered as some sort of sacrificial offering. You are probably wondering what I was thinking…
Athena, more famed for being goddess of knowledge or reason rather than goddess of war. I loved her appearance in “Age Of Mythology”, but then, most of you don’t play that, do you? Too bad I wasn’t able to get a better picture of her.
I have forgotten what is this piece of work, but it is one of my favorites in the exhibition. I like the way the man and the woman look passionately into each other’s eyes while the other man on the left was trying to hold the woman back. Sometimes, it’s amazing how such details are able to be portrayed on the statue in the ancient days.
The Funerary Lion, guardians of the underworld and later, common ornaments seen at a grave site. Apparently, it was very popular with ancient Greeks, since they regarded death as a solemn affair that it is almost like Egyptians. Almost.
The lady in the hood. I’m serious. It’s the name for this piece of bust. There isn’t much to say about this bust, since the plaque doesn’t offer more information except that she was mistook to be someone else. Aphrodite, I think. Not too sure. But it was solemn and there seems to be a touch of sadness with this lady. I sort of like this bust too.
Socrates. The famous philosopher from ancient Greece. Honestly, I don’t remember what his philosophies are, just general information where anyone is able to find on the internet.
Aristotle, his student. Is that the correct term? They are placed side by side, with the bust of Plato bringing in the last of the procession. And I’m NOT showing Plato. He is ugly. I mean, the picture I took is ugly. Don’t misinterpret.
Euripides. I consider him my arch-enemy. Why, you might ask. Well, I am studying Medea, which was written by this “heretic” of his time, this semester and it is giving me a headache. Can’t he write something less complicated and controversial? But then again, we wouldn’t be studying his work if he did exactly that.
He is no Orlando Bloom, this Paris. I’m sorry to burst any bubble any girls are having about Paris. But this bust was originally thought to be some other person, though I can’t remember the exact details that are written down on the plaque…
Pardon his nakedness, but it’s not really erotic. It was considered as art during ancient Greece. Of course, anyone who makes a statue like that would be considered as having some sort of mental illness and requires certain medication from the doctor. And he is no Cupid. Cupid belongs to Roman mythology. This is Eros, son of goddess of love Aphrodite, the god of passion and fertility. I’m sort of surprised that there are no people falling to their knees in front of the portrait and start praying for babies…Ok, that was totally random.
That concludes my visit to the museum and the story I have to tell about the ancient Greeks. Those who have been to the real Louvre exhibition and the experts on ancient Greek civilisation, pardon my sloppiness but I don’t have the knowledge nor the talent to express myself thoroughly.
I hope you enjoy the exhibition as much as I did!
January 28, 2008
This was supposed to be posted on 26th Jan (Sat), but I got held up by something so it was only until today that I managed to get it up. Actually, I was busy downloading and watching animes and looking through the pictures to decide what to post. You wouldn’t believe at the amount of pictures I took.
Anyway, this is the event that Claudia and I went to. Pretty fun and not only that, we get to see some of the coolest cosplayers.
Well, we were there early so we went around the booths to check out some of the mechandise they sell. You would believe that they actually got the Naruto’s Konoha accessories. Check them out!
And the “Icha Icha Paradise” written by The Ultra-Perverted Jiraya, The Toad Sennin! And read by Konoha’s Copy Ninja, Sharingan Kakashi!
The infamous “Death of Aizen Taicho” from Bleach. Too bad there is no blood, although I was wondering how to stick the “sword” in the middle of the body.
And here are some cosplayers gamed for posing for nosy photographers like me. You have to admire their endurance though.
You wouldn’t believe the speed at which she is moving. Do you know how many tries I made in order to take that photograph? Claudia laughed at those pathetic attempts I made to take her picture.
Hmm…The anime version of “Romeo and Juliet”? Anyone knows the anime they are from?
The famous local cosplayer, Jesuke, a judge at the competition, posing for the cameras. Do you have any idea how many flashes were going off per secondat that time?
It was these cosplayers as well as the skit they were doing that I wanted to watch Trinity Blood
Oh my god! Kakashi from Naruto! The ultimate cosplayer!
And the Uchiha brothers too! The performance is a little…violent though
The classic pose of Shinigami from Death Note! You wouldn’t believe the span of his wings. He practically killed some of the characters from other animes. To borrow the emcee’s words, “That’s why shinigamis shunpo instead of flying”…
And the shinigami’s first meeting with the neko…
He isn’t the contestant, although he did dress up as Kon from Bleach. But he is too cute!
NEL TU! THE REASON WHY THIS POST IS SO LATE!!! ARGH!!!
Well? Do they look equally cute? I do think so.
Well, I simply couldn’t resist taking a picture with her. Kon caught my eyes first, but it was eventually Nel Tu that won me over. Cuteness level, on super high!
I was simply glad that Claudia asked me along for this cosplay. I really enjoyed myself at that event. Anyway, hope you guys enjoy as much as I do!
December 26, 2005
Sorry I was unable to blog, but the internet was down for the past few days and it IS Christmas time, so…ahem *coughs* Anyway, you have no idea how steamed my sister is. Steamed. Not fried, cooked or simmered. Steamed. An annoyed woman is one thing, but a pissed off woman who knows how to express her anger is another matter altogether.
Anyway, nothing much is happening around here. Internet downtime did allow me to accomplish certain things: watching three or four of the dozens of new VCD movies I bought, practice my piano - although it all went out the window when today during the lesson and to read. Yes, reading is important to me. Sometimes, I really thanked my mother for making my sister to bring me along whenever she goes to the library, or else I wouldn’t know what I am missing out now.
Well, nothing else to report, except that I got one of my ideas pinned down into story format. Needs some editing though, so won’t be posting it until some time later. And I don’t think anything eventful is going to happen this week, besides live firing again. This time, it’s section movement. Now if it only isn’t illegal to fire my semi-automatic weapon at someone…
What movie Do you Belong in?(many different outcomes!)
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Almost missed this but Angel told me about this on MSN before I pressed “Publish”, so…yea, thought I might share it with you guys:
Currently Reading: “Eragorn” by Christopher Paolini (5%)
I know it’s a little funny to read the series backwards, but as if I have a choice? 
Answering Machine:
DeQ: I drink, but I didn’t really drink THAT much. Anyway, Eragorn is something of Lord Of The Rings scale, with dragons, elves and all that. I’m reading the storybook now and I hope to finish it before going to watch the movie. You can wait for the review before deciding whether it worth your time.
Susan: Thanks, you too!
Rayts: Yea, you should. It’s good. *thinks* Kinda rhymes, doesn’t it?
Shirl: Thanks. Happy Hols to you too!
Min: You’re still crying? You have already found your anchor. Leave the crying to me
