Saturday, May 12, 2007
Called back to Singapore today using Jin's land line. Had a hearty conversation with Jo, Sonia and Pris. Jo didn't really show her excitement as much as Pris and Sonia, but I know she really wants to talk to me on the phone. So, basically updated each other with some plans and happenings of the immediate past and future, since we have been chatting so much online recently. As for Sonia, the first thing she said was "OMG, XINYUE!" *smiles* a pleasant surprise. Oh, at first I think she didn't recognize my voice because my mouth was stuffed with Mi Goreng. Nice to hear her chirpy voice again, really hope that she can come to Melbourne in June! Going to drag her around the place. No worries, Sonia. You will survive for PW! Pris managed to suppress her screaming spree and maintained a proper conversation(: Wow, and thats good. The last time I talked to her was scary. And she happen to always pick up her home phone and not her handphone. tsk tsk. Pris: FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS.
After having a major verbal "let-out" with these people, I managed to release my grip from the telephone and sit joined the rest to watch movies even though I could have gone on calling dozens of people. Probably next time.
300 was quite a cool movie, I must say. The girls (including me) were feasting our eyes on the very well-built actors in the show who barely wore anything, revealing their bulging muscles. *whao* On the other hand, the actresses were wearing very skimpy clothes I must say.
Here's a proper review even though I didn't finish the entire movie due to somebody's carelessness. The movie was rather fascinating because I wouldn't have imagined Sparta being like that while I was reading all the primary (Aristotle: The Politics) and secondary sources. Never would I imagine the torturous training men had to go through, and eventually every single one of them becoming "professional" soldiers. Undoubtedly, there was some exaggerations to it, but it was an eye-opener. I guess I have a slightly more graphical view of what had happened there and then. I was particularly impressed with the intelligence and ruggedness of the women. They had to go through training and education as well, which was rather rare at those times. Its amazing how strong(mentally) and courageous women can be when it comes down to making big decisions for war or in politics. Anyway, history for ancient Sparta is getting very interesting, and I can actually learn what I have studied in historical films like this! *amazed* Considering reading Aristotle: The Politics even when I am done with my History of Ideas essay. I am fascinated with how in depth these people can think in ancient times, and certain issues he raised are still particularly applicable in the current world.
“They must take part only in those useful occupations which will not turn the participant into a mechanic.”
-Aristotle
*Note: For any Trinity students reading this, I know this is not the proper way for referencing. So please do be misled, neither should you bombard my tagboard regarding this because I know this has been a crazy issue going around HOI-essay-trapped Trinity students at this present moment!
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Enough of Aristotle, now I have to do my Math! grrr...
