Movie Review: To Kill A Mockingbird (TKAM)

Have you read the novel - To Kill a Mockingbird? If you haven't, go and grab one NOW, RIGHT NOW. It's a very nice story. It talks about racial segregation, how it was back in 1930's where there was a big-thick-yet-invisible wall between the blacks and whites. If you are not really into reading, then watch the movie. This movie I am talking about is based on the novel which is written by Harper Lee. She wrote this book in 1960s. She was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama and has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize, two honorary degrees and various other literary and library awards. The book she wrote, To Kill a Mockingbird, has won Pulitzer Prize and has been sold over 30,000,000 copies!!

In this movie, there are few changes has been made. I think it might be hard for them to follow the real exact to what has written in the book. The director of the movie also might want to put some extra ideas rather than sticking to the original idea of the book. I believe so because I directed a play, Macbeth -- well, a play is almost the same with a drama -- and I did change some of the ideas in Macbeth simply because I'd prefer to have more creative ideas rather than following meticulously what's in the book, of course without changing any important part, and some of the things in Macbeth just need to be changed because it's just hard to act some scenes out. Anyway, the theme must stays the same. So does the movie, TKAM. It's not exactly the same but the idea is there - how strong the wall is built between the blacks and whites long before today.

It is a great movie. I almost let one of my tears rolls down my pinkish cheek (oops.. ^^). It is sad especially when Tom Robinson is charged guilty of raping Mayella just because he is black -- when everyone in the town knows that he is not guilty, knows that Mayella is just making up stories, knows that he is incapable of doing so, but still they have to put him in jail simply because he is BLACK. He has a family to take care of, but still they put him in jail. He is already so poor, still it didn't change their verdict. He then decides to run away when they are on their way to put him in jail, and they shot him dead. Sad, don't you think?

Why is the title 'To Kill a Mockingbird'? That's what we call as symbolism. It's a literature term to use a word, a phrase or a description, which represents a deeper meaning than the word itself. In this movie, Atticus Finch, a single father of two children, Jem and Scout, told his children to never kill a mockingbird. He said that it is a sin. Why? Because they didn't do anything that harm us. All they did is sing for us, made beautiful melodies for us. If you watch the movie -- or even better, to read the novel -- you will know that the mockingbird is a symbolism for the blacks, or to be specific, Tom Robinson. He did nothing but helped Mayella in any way possible. He is trying to be helpful but the society never wants to treat him nicely.

The movie teaches a lot about life. Just by watching it, I learn a lot about life compare to my own 19 years of experience. It teaches me about how unfair life can be -- yet you can still fight for it, and should never ever give up like Tom Robinson does. It teaches me how one decision can change one's whole life -- yet we have to be brave to make our own decision like when Atticus decides to fight for Tom Robinson. He knows that everyone in the town is disagree of his decision to stand up for Tom, but still he does it. See, it changes my opinion of life by just watching it for two hours. Worth my time. If you want the novel or the movie, you can always ask me. ^^

Love Triangle

Ahahaha gotcha!

Actually there's nothing really related to what I am about to say with the title I posted. I just wanna make the post looks 'momofurged'.

Ahahahaha

In case you are wondering what does 'momofurged' mean, it's just a word to express a feeling you just can't describe. You can use it in situations like you want to praise someone very highly or maybe in a terrible situation where you just need to use harsh words such as 'fuckin  shit', 'holy cow' or etc. Don't check this word in your dictionary cause you won't find it. Never ever. Why? Cause a good friend of mine created it. Ahahhaha credit to Eugene Wong Chen Wei!! ^^

Okay, let me go to my 'love triangle story'. Hoho

As what I mentioned earlier, it's nothing really about it. Here it is: I have two good friends of mine; Bernadette Hyacinth Vincent and Eugene Wong Chen Wei. We  are very close. I don't know whether they love me but I do love them. :)

They are very good. In fact, amazingly great. Wanna know them? Check on their Facebook. They use their real name in Facebook so it's pretty easy to find them. Bernadette, she's amazing. She's pretty, talented, she has got all the criteria you ever think as a perfect woman. No joke. She doesn't talk much like I do. That's why we make pretty good relationship, I guess. Ahahaha so most of the time it's me who 'nag'. I still remember the birthday card she gave to me. She wrote only a lil' inside but it touched my heart. Thanks, Dette. :)

Me and Dette :)

Next, Eugene Wong Chen Wei. We argue a lot. Always have different opinions and ideas. But at last, we'll still make it. Lecturers always have to ask us to relax when we were having discussion. Ahahaha

Just for your information, the main reason we fight and all is because of me. It's me, not him. Hate to admit that. But I just don't know why I like to find something against him. Maybe that's what make our relationship hot and spicy! ^^

Me and Eugene

The funny thing about us is people always mistake the three of us. Some people thought that Dette and him are in relationship, some people thought that me and Eugene are in relationship, they even thought me and Dette are in relationship! Funny isn't it? ^^

Me -the one and only Lydrielyn- and a drawing of me

Everyday Dette touches my heart by doing simple things. She might never realised it but she does. She's rich and she can have the best meal everyday, but she chose to have what I have just because. I only have vegetables everyday. She's so sweet....

Me and Eugene. Behind are my classmates; Aufa and Amir

Today, Eugene touches my heart. We were having breakfast, and like usual I just had vegetables. He knows that I love to eat chicken's fat -- especially the skin. So he gave it to me. I asked him why -- he also love that part. Then he said it's fine, he doesn't feel like eating it. So I was like "what??? don't you know that the skin is the best part you can ever have??" Then he turned to me and said, "that's why I gave it to you", with a smile on his face. Oh, my! That's like so sweet!!!!!! ^^

If you look closely, it is a drawing which I stand  just next to it in the previous pic. It's a drawing by Dette and Eugene. They said that it really looks like me. =.="

See, I have the best persons to accompany me. How bout you? :)

A teacher?

Okay, seriously, can you see me as a teacher? Frankly speaking, I myself can't see me as a teacher. Why? I just can't. Being a teacher means you have to follow the rules, show to your students the best in you, but me? I wasn't born to follow rules. In fact, I have fun in breaking rules. Irony, huh?

Then I am quite sure you'll have this question hanging on your head: "Why would Lala chose to be in the teaching profession then?"

My answer is simple: I love kids. Knowing that they love you, respect you, trust you, it's enough to make me happy. Their presence warmed me. They make you feel needed. I myself have my own kiddo at home; Hideaki. Being far from him feels like hell. Even though there are times when he became so uncontrollable --well he's just 2 years old so I can't really blame him-- but still I love being just next to him. I thought it's gonna be amazing to be there with him when he first enter primary school since by that time I've already been posted to school. Then I can be around him and teach him as well, make him proud to have a mama like me. :)

The second reason would be easy: government gave me money to study and they'll give me a sure-job after 5 years stuck here. Isn't that good? I wanted to be a pharmacist since I was young. Well, I was almost there achieving my goal of life --government gave me scholarship in Diploma in Pharmacy-- but I'm afraid I won't have much time to spend with my family if I choose that career. Sometimes, you have to surrender some things in order to get the other.

So, a teacher? Hurmm, I might not be the best teacher, but who knows maybe I can be good at it. ^^

SIGH...

As I expected, the first day in college, I got tons of work already need to be done. Guess I have a big sign board sticking on me saying, "Give me something to do". Ahahaha

Anyway, it's fine by me. It's not that I'm not capable of doing it anyway. It's just a matter of time management. Right? ^^

A week here, I met two juniors from my former secondary school. Great, don't you think? Means I'll have friends to accompany me if I'm going back for sem-break. Yeeehhaaaaa!! :)

Back to hell.

Arrived at LCCT last night around 12am. It was one of the terrible moments I've ever experienced. Shit. I never thought overnight at the airport would be a disaster. I thought it would be easy but I was wrong. I swear I'll never ever ever ever ever and ever book a flight at night. Looking at those people who slept on the floor just because their flight is early in the morning, OMG, I feel like I'm standing in the middle of a war where people don't have a place to live anymore, where they have to suffer, it's sad. Especially when the kids were there as well. Their parents should think before they plan the holiday right? I mean, do you really want to see your own kiddo to sleep on the floor and everybody keeps on looking at your kid like he/she is a victim of a war or a beggar? Please. Even me myself felt terrible to sleep wherever place possible to lie down, let alone a child. Well, this will be the last time I'm gonna book late-night-flight.

Being at the airport all alone counting the time to go back to college is hard. Thank God my college provided free transport, if they didn't, I won't have to stay here and see all these stuffs. Someone asked me, 'how do you feel about getting back to your college?' I was like, what? Seriously? Who will ever say 'wow! I'm excited!' or 'AWESOME!' when you will have a never-ending-busy-life there? Going here, going there, doing this, doing that, exhausting. Maybe it's good in some way but sometimes it's just unfair when I have to do all the work and see everybody else doing nothing. Anyway, I can't blame anyone because usually I volunteered to do all the work. Ahahahaha it's not that I want to pretend or showing off what I've got but I don't know why I just can't trust others to do it for me. I know I gotta change, it just takes time. :)

Will update my life in hell, oops, I mean college's life, later on. I guess I'll have more stories since I'm gonna be a senior in two weeks time. Time to make my junior suffer. 

OMG! I met Bruno Mars!!!

Shit! I know you can't believe it. SO DO I. Bruno Mars?? Seriously?? Yeah, I am serious. In fact, I'm fuckin serious! Hell, yeah! I met him!!!!

The story goes like this: I went to a club with my sisters and there was a live band performing. Then, people suddenly cheered up so loud and the song 'Billionaire' was sang. I was like, so what, this song was popular for quite a while already. Don't tell me they were out-to-date. I listened to it, it sounded like Bruno Mars but it can't be because it's live band. So I turn, and there he was, singing that song!!!!

I was stunned. His dressing was simple, like an ordinary guy. He drank beers and even came to our table and chit chat. My goodness, only God knows how I felt. Me and my little sister were so excited that we couldn't stop ourselves from calling out his name loudly. Ahahahha

Awesome!

3.23 a.m. Before going back. We danced and sweat a lot. He took off his jacket. Ehehehehe

Nicholas Sparks

Introducing to you, my new sweetheart:

 NICHOLAS SPARKS!

Ehehe

He is awesome. My goodness. Have you read his books? If you haven't, go and grab one now. Tell you what, he made me cry just by his writing. Can you believe that? Unfortunately, I knew him too late so I just started my obsession towards him. Now, I'm collecting his books. I've read Dear John, The Choice and The Last Song.

So many more books to buy. Have to buy one by one since I don't have enough budget. Anyway, if you're thinking of buying me present, I think his books will be a great gift! Ahahaha

His writing makes me laugh, makes me cry, makes me think, he is an amazing writer. No joke. How many writer can make you feel that way? He is one in a million, man. If you want to know more about him, get to his official website: Lala's Sweetheart (ehem..ahaahahaha)

Go Nicholas!! ^^

New Me!

Some of my friends are curious about how do I look now since I've deleted my facebook. Well, I didn't change much. How much can I change, anyway? It's not that a black ugly swan can turn to a beautiful white swan right? Ahahaha

Anyway, here are my recent pictures I took:

Me, Chad Edward Lim (a friend of mine), and my niece (Chrisccia Love)

From your left: Clifford Nicholas (My sis's bf), Lydriecca Koh (my sister), Aunt Rosni, Vequeencey Maitel (my cuzzie) and me. ^^

Me singing. ^^

See? Told ya, I'm just the old me..

Friends

Today, I had a small reunion with a group of friends from my first secondary school. It was amazing! I was so happy. We talked on and on, talked about our past, about what are we up to now, about future, about our relationships, experiences while we were all away, AMAZING!

Met Felleyn, my first best friend. We were friends since primary school. Went to my first secondary school together, went to matrics together, went for SPA offer together, too bad, I went on to another college after that. Then, Nano. We were friends since primary school too, went to matrics together as well, but she stayed there. So now she's waiting for university offer. Same goes to Sherly. And then, Christie. He was my neighbor until I moved to another neighborhood last few years. We were very closed back in primary school. But then he changed a lot when we studied in secondary school. I guess our gender built an imaginary wall between us. But still, I  take him as my bestfriend too. Lastly is Amos. We went to the same primary school but I didn't know him until we were put in the same class in Form 3. That's when I know him, and we got a little closer.

They are really nice. Too bad you don't them. Your loss. Ehehe

In conclusion, I had a blast! ^^

OMG!

Ahahaha this is fuckin' shit!

I was so bored and so I google my own name. The last few years I googled my name, there's no one else in the world have the same name like mine. And I was so proud of it. I mean, the whole world--and I can say that I am the only one in the WHOLE WORLD. Not only one in a million or trillion or any mathematical number you use to count because I am one in the whole world or you may say the whole universe. HAHAHA

But I was surprised to see the result. I saw a link to one person, whose name is also 'Lydrielyn Koh' in California. Hey, you gotta be kidding me! How on earth can there be someone else with my name?? Ahahaha

Check on this link : Lydrielyn Koh (the fake one. haha)

But then again, she's dead. So again, I'm the only one Lydrielyn Koh in the whole world!

AHAHAHAHAHA (evil laugh) ^^

Exotic food

What comes to your mind when you hear the term 'exotic food'? ^^

I love exotic food. I eat all animal that are available--except for cats and dogs. In just a week at home, I ate monkey and squirrel. Call it lucky, call it bless, call it anything you want. But I'm really excited about it. Do you know how hard it is to have those kind of animals as your meal? Even for the last few years I was here, I only managed to eat exotic food for about once a month. Snake, crocodile, tortoise, frog, etc., they give you the satisfaction in eating. Lamb? Pork? Chicken? They are ORDINARY. You can get them everywhere. You can say these exotic food are disgusting, but I find it interesting. And TASTY. :)

If you say that you have had enough in life, trust me, you haven't until you taste these exotic food. Hey, it's all come from your mind. Your mind sets what you want. So, tell yourself that you wanna have frog porridge today and get it NOW! :D

100 truths about me!

001. Real Name :: Lydrielyn Koh
002. Nickname(s):: Have thousands but I'll tell what I remember. Lala, Lolo, Yolo-Kolo, Url-Kell, etc. Ahahaha
003 Age :: Have no idea why, but I'm always 16! Amazing, huh? :)
004.Horoscope :: Aries!
005. Male or Female :: Female
006. Elementary :: Tadika Kemas Beluran
007. Middle School :: SK Beluran
008. High School :: SMK Beluran, SM Sung Siew Sandakan
009. College School :: Went to Labuan Matriculation College, ICAN college and now IPG Ipoh Campus. Long journey, don't you think? :)
010. Hair colour :: Dark brown
011. Long or Short :: Short, and I just curled it! :)
012. Loud or Quiet :: Too loud I guess. Ahahaha
 014. Phone or Camera :: Camera! Phone gets me in trouble all the time...
015. Health Freak :: Not really
016. Drink or Smoke :: Drink (I didn't specify what drinks okay. Ahahahaha!)
017. Do you have a crush on someone :: Do I?...
018. Eat or Drink :: Drink!!!!
019. Piercings :: 3 on my left ear, 5 on my right ear. :)
020. Tattoos :: One, on my back. :)
021. Social or Anti-Social :: Social of course!
022. Righty or lefty :: Both.
023. First piercing :: Can't really remember.. I think the day I was born!
024. First relationship :: Fedrick Henry, when I was 13? Ahahaha don't judge me!
025. First Best Friend :: Felleyn Jantum! She's like the best friend ever!!
026. First Award :: Back in elementary school I guess but I don't remember what was it.
027. First Kiss :: Next! Ahahaha
028. First Pet :: Should be dog..
029. First Big Vacation :: Which place can I consider as BIG? Ahahaha
030. First Love at first sight :: Never! Do you seriously believe in love at first sight??
031. First Big Birthday :: Sadly, I haven't really celebrate my birthday.. :'(
032. First Surgery :: Why would I??? Oops wait a min, considering my 'twins' are small, guess gonna have it soon. Ahahahaha
033. First sport you joined :: I don't play sport so.... I don't remember.
034. Orange or Apple juice :: Apple juice
035. Rock or Rap :: Rappers dude!Ah ah uh uh yeah cum'on!
036. Country or Screamo :: Seriously, screamo? No, thanks.
037. NSYNC or Backstreet boys :: What?? Again..... No, thanks!
038. Britney spears or Christina Aguilera :: Better question. Ahahaha both maybe.
039. Night or Day :: Since I love to sleep, then it will be night.
040. Sun or Moon :: Moon. Makes me sleepy.
041. TV or Internet :: TV! Stuck to TV all day long.
042. Playstation or xbox :: Games? I'm not into it.
043. Kiss or hug :: Hug! It makes you feel secured! :)
044. Iguana or turtle :: Dog.
045. Spider or bee :: Shit! Insects?? No, thanks!
046. Fall or spring :: Spring. Isn't it romantic??
047. Limewire or iTunes :: Limewire
048. Soccer or baseball :: Sports?...
CURRENTLY
049. watching nba game :: Nope but why not? Good idea. :)
050. Drinking :: Beer in the fridge. But not in the mood.
051. Excitement level :: Why would I be excited in the middle of the night?..
052. I'm about to :: Sleep... ZzZzZz
053. Listening to :: Silence.....
054. Plan for today :: Going round and round, baby!
055. Waiting for :: Tomorrow
056. Energy Level :: Almost out of batt.. ahahaha
057. Thinking of someone :: Yups. Feels like we're getting far... What is that supposed to mean??

058. Want kids? :: Hell, yeah!
059. Want to get married? :: Of course! But let's just keep our fingers crossed that I'll be getting married. Not that there's anyone wants me. Sob Sob Sob
061. How many kids do you want :: The more, the merrier!!
062. Any name on the mind :: 
063. What did you want to be when you were little :: An angel :)
064. Careers in mind :: Anything that can help people. (angel? Ahahaha)
065. Mellow future or wild :: Let's get wild, baby! Ahahaha
066. Something you would never try :: Will never try to eat shit in my whole wild life!! Ahahaha

067. When do you want to die :: Anytime He wants me to be with Him. :)
WHICH IS THE BETTER IN THE BOY / GIRL YOU LIKE (IN THE FUTURE)
068. Lips or Eyes :: Eyes for sure! They are sexy!
069. Romantic or Funny? :: I would say, funny in a romantic way. Acceptable? :)
070. Shorter or Taller? :: He can't be shorter than me, can he?
071. Protective or Caring? :: Protect me because he cares for me, not because of his own jealousy!
072. Romantic or Spontaneous? :: He must be spontaneous in being romantic. Ahahaha

073. Nice Stomach or Nice Arms? :: Stomach, I think. But don;t you think that it would be a lot better if he has nice stomach AND body? Ehehehe
074.Sensitive or Loud? :: Average
075. Hook-up or Relationship? :: Relationship
076. Trouble Maker or Hesitant? :: Trouble maker. Hey, you only have one chance to live. Don't hesitate, okay?
077. Muscular or normal :: Don't have to be muscular but still.... Muscular people is sexy. Yeehaaaa!
078. Kissed a stranger :: Never, but wanna try. Sounds like in movie right? Ahahhaha
079. Broken a bone :: Nope, not YET. Ahahaha
080. Lost glasses or contacts :: Never.
081. Ran away from home :: Wanted to.... When I was young and immature. Ahahhahaha!
082. Held a gun/knife for self defence :: Not yet. I have Kung Fu, don't need it. WaChaaaa!!
083. Killed somebody :: Want to.
084. Broken some one's heart :: For so many times....
085. Had your heart broken :: Again, for so many times.... Countless, man.
086. Been arrested :: Want to. Don't you think it's cool?
087. Cried when someone died :: Each time..
088. Liked a friend more than a friend :: Yeah...
089. Yourself :: Weirdo! Ahahahaha I know you agree!
090. Miracles :: Always hope for it.
091. Love at first sight :: Not at all.
092. Heaven :: Yeah, for sure!
093. Santa Claus :: Seriously? No!
094. Tooth Fairy :: Ahahaha wish one like The Rock. Ahahahaha
095. Kiss in the first date :: Never. Who wants to kiss me?? Ahahahaha
096. Angels :: Oh yeahhhh!
097. Is there 1 person you want to be with right now?:: Yeah.. I don't have to tell who right? Ehehe
098. Are you seriously happy with where you're in life now? :: I..... am.
099. Do you believe in God? :: Of course I do!

100. Did you seriously answer these questions honestly? ::  ahahahaha

Home.

Okay, define home. :)

For me, home is where your heart belong.

And for my elaboration, I just love being at home. What more can you ask when you have thousands of choices for food, karaoke everyday, wi-fi 24/7, drinking beer when I feel like drinkin', watching movie all I want, wake up anytime I want, turning the air-cond on when I feel hot, bathe in hot shower when I feel cold, host a party when I feel bored on weekend, oh my! This is life! Ahahaha

Thank God I have a great family, I must say. Back in college, I can see how 'sad' some of my friends' life are. Their parents are strict like hell, they are not really close to their brothers and sisters, some even don't use to socialise. Pity them. Not that I'm trying to say my parents are not strict, I never fight with my siblings, I know how to socialise -- that's a big NO. Hell yeah, my parents are strict. But we can sit together and discuss about their needs and my wants, et cetera, so that we can understand each other better. I fought with my sisters too, if you read my post in my blog earlier. And I'm not really good in socialising as well, ask people around me. But at least i TRIED. I didn't be a coward and kept me to myself.

But in a week, I have to face life again. Going back to college means hell. Hey, you gotta agree! Having unhealthy food everyday, facing those poker faces, being someone I am completely not -- in conclusion, it's a real UNHEALTHY LIFE. I gain weight in college. Why? No time to exercise, oily food all over the cafes, no more fresh fruits, shit! And another 5 years here? I'm gonna be a crazy woman, dude!

One thing that I really hate studying in college is that, here, you have to be someone else. It's hard to be yourself. You have to be someone 'perfect'.When you did something, whether it's right or wrong, everybody starts to say something bad about you and that thing will spread like wildfire in just a min. Trust me. I walked with a friend of mine the other day for dinner, and he got a text message from his friend asking whether we are in relationship exactly at that min. Oh, my!

But still college's life is fun in some parts. Right? (",)

Last Request.

Okay, here's a question for you. If you were given a chance to have a last request before you go back to heaven or whatever place you call it after you were dead, what will be your last request? That last request can be to anyone you want.

Well, I asked one last request to Mr Lim. Let that be a secret between me and him. :D

Then, I requested something from my sisters. I asked them, "if lets say I died today; I want every each of you -- from my first sister, Lydrinnie to Lydriccia to Lydrianna to Lydrizza to Lydriecca to Lydrievva to Martiaz Zidane -- to put my pic as their profile pictures for their Facebook account for exactly one month after the day I die."

What do you think about that request? Easy, huh? Just to make sure they won't forget me that fast. At least they'll remember me a month after I'm gone.

How about you?

10 days more before going back to hell..

It's almost time to go back to study. Sigh. Seems like it's just yesterday I'm here, at my hometown. My trip to Lankayan was cancelled. My family is busy for the weekend. My sisters' friend is getting married, my other sister has her own plan already, my other sister is giving birth anytime soon, fuh! At last, I asked my dad if we can go somewhere for this weekend and he said, "you always love Kundasang, Sabah. Wanna stay there for the weekend? Your sister can plan for us."

"Hell, yeah!" I said. Ahahaha. Hope there will be no cancellation this time. Maybe only my parents and a sister of mine coming. I don't know. I just need some time with my family. That's all. It's not much right?...hmm...

Holiday!

Oh, my. It's been a while I didn't update my blog. Fuh!

Okay, here's the thing about May:

1. I did well in directing our Shakespeare's play, Macbeth. Credit to my co-director, Lee Kaw Siang and everyone in K10 and K11. It was a great show, I must say. :D

2. Went back to Sandakan, Sabah on the 29th of May. I've been here for only a week but I had a wonderful time going here and there, making use of my time wisely. Attending family gathering, meeting my families, helping others, meeting my old friends. Oh, life is great! :D

3. June? My sister just got engaged last night. Well, I was shocked because nobody tells me anything. I came back and everybody kept silent. It was a very awkward situation cause that guy she was engaged with, is my ex. O.o

4. Am thinking of going to Lankayan Island this weekend. U must be jealous. Haha. But I heard Mabul Island is better. It's just that Lankayan Island is nearer to my place so I think it's better for me to explore places around Sandakan first.

Here's the picture of Lankayan Island I found in Google:

This is amazing!

Amazing right? Really hope I can visit it this weekend!

5. My sem-break is only for 3 weeks. Sad, don't you think? My first week is already over. Now another week is coming. This is devastating...

6. What else, hmm.... I've just realised that my life is quite boring. Ahahaha :D