Music Review: Mine by Kim Jaejoong

Oh my Joongie! 

On the 16th January, Kim Jaejoong from JYJ released his first solo and mini-album called "I". But I won't be reviewing about the album, instead his song titled 'Mine' and his music video.

And I would like to say, *cough* THIS SONG ROCK MY SOCKS!  

I remembered back in the old days of Tri-angle/TVXQ where they did a rock song featuring BoA and TRAX, it was pretty much awesome.

I guess Jaejoong always had it in him, the punk rock side of him or visual kei. The fact that he's channeling this lost boy/dark angel/vampire characteristics in the MV is ah-mazing. I mean, it's every girl's dream (Yeah, you, fanfic writers, you).

The song and the lyrics are befitting to the MV concept, it's dark and rough. Displayed by pretty Jaejoong chained to the wall, running against of angry flying crows, getting barks from this dog (which came out of nowhere really O.o'') and baring his fangs.

Ookay, so not much rough things going on (Running against the birds was tough, I think. I mean, have you try??).

The music is amazing, the arrangement was superb. I especially love the part where the solo piano played so beautifully and then gradually joined in by the guitar and end of the song. It made me wish there was an acoustic version of him singing and the piano only.

The video on other hand, is beautifully captured buuuuuutttttttt I have one or two problems with it.

1) WHAT THE HECK IS ON HIS HEAD??? I don't even know D: Come on! Really? Dear Kim Jaejoong, you should question your stylist before the music video was released worldwide or at least, question whether THAT thing on your head made sense or not.

2) Blurry scenes. As a fan of this beautiful and talented man, I'd like to see his image super clearly and not in artistic or accidental blurs. It's Kim Jaejoong mudaskipas! Haha. But yeah, that's it .-. 

Other than, randomly placed and flying animals and fire bursting on Joongie's command (cheesy though). No problem here.  

RATING:
Song: 4/5
MV: 3.5/5       

Pwetty~

Listen and watch the Music video at this link ------> Kim Jaejoong - Mine


Author's note: Reviews are based on author's opinions and knowledge. What may apply to the author, may not apply to the readers and vice versa. Also, the author is not paid to do this. 

Peace~  

Movie and Food day!

Hello guys! Hope you had a wonderful Thursday, I know I did. It was a public holiday today so my sister and I went to Bandar to spend the day. I was so sleepy in the morning, but then again, when ever am I not sleepy in the morning?  (Not a morning a person :/)

So this is me, wearing quite thick make-up and facing the sun for lighting.There's a tip for you selca people ;)

*Selca = Self-camera or pictures taken by yourself.

We visited Jing Chew Restaurant for the FIRST TIME! 

The place had been there for 66th years, if I'm not mistaken and we never knew about the place 'till now. My sis ordered the Sesame Kuew Tiaw and I ordered Roti Kahwin (Kaya and Butter). I have to say the food is pretty good especially the Sesame Kuew Tiaw (MUST TRY ONE!!).

The address is at Spg 5, Menglait on the KFC side there. It took us a while to find the place 'cause it was so near the bridge and slightly hidden from traffic. Thank goodness for whatsapp and asked a friend who lives nearby of the location (Thank you <3).

Then, we went to the Mall to watch a movie.

(WARNING THERE MAY BE SPOILERS AHEAD!!!  Or not) 

I've been waiting for this movie since I watched the trailer November 2012. And it did not disappoint me at all. I love graphic novels and this movie was like one. I love action movies like this, it has an interesting plot line, a twist to the original Folklore but a few things didn't make sense. Also, the movie was hella bloody, lotsa CGI-ed blood. The choreography for the fight scenes was not too bad, they even had a comedic nature to it.


The script was okay-okay. Not much exchanging of lines. More actions than words.

To top of it all, I loved the fact that the movie has Steampunk reference, the weapons. The weapons used by Hansel and Gretel were awesomeeee! If I were to chose between Gretel's bow shot (that can shoot both ways 90 degrees) weapon or Hansel's rifle/shotgun/sabre compartment, the rifle wins.

Also, soundtrack was composed and produced by Hans Zimmer (Me likey!). The same guy who made soundtracks for Inception, Lion King, Gladiator, Kung Fu Panda and much more! And the music was awesome. 'Nuff said.

I rate it 4/5. Deduct one mark due to some unnecessary scenes and a few didn't make sense.

Also, the movie forgot to rate it like 16 years old and above only. So gore mannn  D: I advised you to not bring children, seriously. O.o'' 

Not gonna spoil it to you anymore, go watch it! ( Unless, it is not your thing so, whatev XD There are other movies :3 )

At Kenny Rogers restaurant~

Last stop was at Giant, Rimba. Ate at Kenny Rogers Restaurant, not bad. Affordable. Though, the service was slow ( :/ maybe because it's new..?)

Then, went home.

:D

Advice of the day: Drink at least 10 glass of water a day for a healthy body ( including non-fattening food D: )

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Beauty Product: Super Gel

Hello there! So, here is my first beauty product blog post. It's not a review yet, but just want to share this beauty product with y'all.

Isn't Kim Hyun Joong dreamy? 

Though, it looks like an ice cube was thrown onto his face and he was so hot, it melted D: 

(Sorry, put that lame joke far behind your head!)

I just bought Super Gel from The Face Shop and I've been eyeing this product since late 2012. I don't have the perfect skin. My skin condition is a mix of oily and dry skin 'cause I always go out under the sun with no sun-block or any skin protection (Which is bad! So, don't follow my footsteps and use a good sun block to avoid snake or scale skin! D: ). So, I need a good moisturizer that would bring back the moisture in my skin.

In 2010, I really had bad skin. The area around my nose became super dry and flaky due to sunburn from a sport competition. For almost a year, I went to classes with scaly skin on my face. Back then, I didn't know what product to use or what to do. I've tried using a scrub wash, it worked the first few times, peeling off the flakes but the condition would go back again a week later. Then, a friend of mine suggested using The Face Shop moisturizer (My Miracle!) and gave me one! (Thank you <3). After putting on for two months, IT WORKED! (Huzzah!)

The Face Shop don't sell it anymore and upgraded to this Super Gel. What is it actually? Well, according to the leaflet I have....

Crystal Water Super Gel 100 ml. It has Immediate Cooling Sensation.

• Effective hydrating agent makes tired, stressed skin dewy and moisturized,
• Provides soothing and relaxing effects to the skin,
• Provides soothing and relaxing effects to the skin, making it beneficial for sensitive skin, sunburned and sun-exposed skin,
• Cooling sensation also tightens pores.

This is all about this product so far. I will make a review of this after two weeks or three weeks. 

Stay tuned! :) 

Advice of the day: Never forget to moisturize your face after your daily face wash, day and night. 

Celeste Buckingham

I found this precious Gemstone yesterday night before I slept. An amazing young singer with a beautiful voice. Her voice somewhat reminds me of Marina and the Diamonds crossed with Amy Winehouse, just incredible.

When I said young, she is quite young (Younger than me!). Celeste Rizwana Buckingham was born on 3rd May 1995, in Zurich, Switzerland.

The first song I listened to was "RUN RUN RUN". It was released in June 2012 under her Don't Look Back album. The song's genre is a mixed of Blues, Rock and Jazz. It was the song that perked my interest for this singer.

The music video is quite simple really. It starts with the band members and Celeste clapping their hands to the song. Shot in a big house. Her on different places of the house for solo scenes while the band members just stayed put in a room with their respected instruments (Too heavy to move the things, maybe?).

It's a good song, I like the rhythm and the clapping in the song. The lyrics also fits the song's title so no complain here.

The second song "Never Be You" is a personal favorite of mine. The lyrics is also something people can relate to. Though, it reminds me of a generic rock-pop song.

The music video is also very simple. In the beginning of the video, a very comfortable and expensive looking chair faced a full-body mirror in the middle of the room. Then, Celeste, dressed in black mini entered the room and sat in the chair, looked at herself in front of a full-body mirror (Touch up perhaps?). She accidentally dropped her lipstick or lip gloss (I think) and when she picked it up, she saw herself in a white attire with a fur jacket. It is Celeste except it is not her as the white Celeste acted posh and keep giving her the 'I'm-better-than-you' look while the black Celeste looked at her in 'What the heck?' look. The next few seconds, the image in the mirror dissapeared and left Celeste in wonder whether it was real or not. It was for a few seconds then, she was called out by her band member and the song begins.

Throughout the video, as Celeste and her band performed in the hall(?), the white Celeste appears among the crowd like a ghost which only Celeste on stage, can see.

I think the funny part was when the crowd started to clap their hands to the song and the white Celeste looked panic by this. (New method of exorcism O.o?)

In the 3/4 of the video, the two Celeste faced each other off with the original Celeste shouting her off 'I'll Never Be You". The song ends and back inside the room, apparently none of this had happened and Celeste was seen moving her hand away from her eyes. (Twillight zone, duuuuuddduuudduuu.) And this time, she was really called onto the stage or is it??? Dun Dun Duuunnnnnn~

That's pretty much it. Also, check out her Nobody Knows music video which was written for the benefit of children with Austism in Slovakia. 

For more information, go to Celeste Buckingham official website.
Youtube channel: Celeste Buckingham

Source: Wikipedia, Youtube and Celeste Buckingham official website.

And comment below of what you think of her :)

Thank you for reading this! <3

New Favicon! :D

I created a new favicon for this blog :3 Couldn't think of any ideas so I just did a smiley blushing face with a ribbon or hat, whichever.

Selling Make-Up

Most of the make-up products on the picture have been sold.

Except for Urban Decay Naked 2 [ That one is mine ;) ]

In stock things are: 

BEAUTY ANGEL COSMETICS SPECIAL EDITION in GOLD
- 12 Eye shadow colours
- 2 Blush Colour
- Mirror insert
BND $12

BENEFIT BEAUTIFUL EYES CONTOUR KIT
- 6 Eye shadow colours
BND $ 12

Get them while they still last! ;)

Delivery will be on weekend at either Bandar or K.Belait. 

If interested, comment on this post or email to abigail832@hotmail.com

Back To Blogging

Hello, hello. Guess I'm back to blogging now.  This blog will be mostly about Music, Beauty Products and Tutorials (maybe? hehe) and opinions from yours truly, me ;) and so much more.

My old blog which is diaryofamusiclover.blogspot.com sadly, can't be deleted nor saved since I forgot my old account username and password (Yikes!) Not a very good example from a computer student here but yeah, this is what you get when your younger self created so many email accounts.

Currently, I am on holiday and waiting for results so, I'll try my best to blog the junk from my head every week, once a week maybe or more.

For those who do not know me, I am Abigail but just call me Abby ;) Music Lover, Make-Up Geek and Coke-Zero Junkie. Do follow me on twitter for more updates ^^
https://twitter.com/AbbyJay08

Advice of the day: Sleep right on time like 9 or 10 pm or else, you'll get eyebags! ( Like me @_@  )

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