The Lion King

Well this is unnecessary but it a still a good watch

 

What is about?
It about a story about a lion who is trying to find his way in the great circle of life

The good
The visuals are breathtaking. Computer graphics has come a long way
The story is basically the cartoon version of the lion king
Timon and Pumbaa does still the show.

The bad
Real cats do not show emotions.. So they only convey their information based on what they are saying
The songs... It is a hit or miss. There is a reason that "can you feel the love tonight" is iconic and they change it for the new version
Scar is not menacing enough. He sounds like he is bored

The Ugly
In my personal opinion the cartoon did it better but this is for a newer generation.

After credits: No

Verdict: Wait for it to come to streaming services.

Star Trek Discovery Season 2

By far the best Star Trek series ever.

Seasons: 2
Episode count: 28

What is it about?
Follow the adventure of the Starship Discovery and it’s crew... this time the events from season 1 ripple towards Season 2

Starring
The girl from the walking dead
The guy who is always on prosthetics. Doug Jones

What I liked?
Everything... you know the feeling of watching a good Science Fiction show. This is it. Every episode is and event of itself...
all the characters are never boring... they all have interesting storylines
The Enterprise is also a star here.
The epic space battles... it’s so awesome

Character Development
Well safe to say everyone got a chance to shine... every of the main cast member has an episode dedicate to their growth

What I didn't liked?
The Klingon storyline... That wasn't my cup of tea. A good thing that it only lasted around 3 episodes

Verdict:
The best Star Trek show I watched in a long long time. A must watch (watch season 1 first).

I survive a cult experience

Remember I said I blog when I’m sad. Well I’m sad for a while... but I’ll be better in time... as I say time heals all wound. So rather than dwell on my sadness, I put it into words for every one to enjoy.

Before we start I need to put a disclaimer. Since I signed a Non disclosure. I am not allow to say what it is, where did I went and what did I do... so how does this make a good story... I can however tell in general what is a cult in my opinion and how does it effects everyone...

So last weekend I attended a “seminar” to enrich my life by using the knowledge and tools in order to sell a certain product (lest call it product X) in a scheme that would make the ancient Egyptians proud. Attending this packed hall event I was treated by everyone with a happy and positive attitude. Wait wait... I can’t tell what is this about... so let’s play a game in what I view is a cult in my book...

1) Everybody is at a high about everything ✔️
2) the charismatic speaker comes up the stage to make some noise ✔️
3) Stories about how by not doing this will make your life miserable ✔️
4) Showboating your wealth in front of the audience ✔️
5) Testimonials on how product X can change your life ✔️
6) Everything is easy to do and the nay-sayers are just jealous and you are the only person who is correct ✔️
7) The crying... oh my god the crying... lots and lots of crying ✔️
8) Using religion to show that what they are doing is good ✔️
9) Donate your money in order to get more in the end ✔️
10) Education is not important ✔️
11) Some confusing scheme on how to make money ✔️
12) Said that this is not a multi level marketing and a pyramid scheme but it so looks like it ✔️✔️✔️ (Needs 3 ticks since this is so true)
13) If you quit you are a loser ✔️

What they didn’t tell you
1) How you need to spend money to make money
2) You need to make money by getting more people and they have to buy more product
3) How is it practically impossible or near impossible to get whatever the high up people are getting

But everything is not just all bad I did like
1) the fun activities
2) the motivational talks..
3) some of the presenters are quite funny
4) Food was yummy

Well I did get in a fight with my wife the whole 3 days but really... I wasn’t buying into the cool aid... The scary part is everyone else is more educated than me... scary...

So that’s the story on how I survive the cult experience. It was very enlightening. I do know one thing. My brain is so weird differently than all the 900 people in the top

Happiness or lack there off

I still have a lot in my backlog of stuff to blog but I just need get stuff off of my chest. I’m sad... you’ve done all you can for the people you love and care about but in the end they only see what that just make them sad. In the end, your opinion is meaningless... you yourself can’t help them... and you as I state before am alone. I can’t make anyone see the truth or be happy but I can promise I will be there to pick up all their pieces if they are down... sigh... The sad part is that I have no one to talk to nor do I want to talk to anyone... I’ve already accept my fate of being alone so I’m good... ok... the next is going to be a good one... but it’s going to take me a while to write about it.

The Inventor Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

This girl is the conman of the future



What is it about?
It's about a Elizabeth Holmes and how she created the biggest scam in the tech industry

Why Should you Watch it?
The mentality for "fake it till you make it" really shows here.
It’s interesting for something that sounds like science fiction where someone tries to make it like science fact

Why Shouldn’t you watch it? 
The show is overbearing on how Elizabeth Holmes is the saviour but in the end it just turns out as annoying... she didn’t have what was coming to her.
The first 40 minutes is just quite boring

Fun fact: Blood is just liquid code... By saving the code online we can get a lot of information from it..

I’m alone

No this is not me crying for help... it’s just after close to 35 years I just realised something. That I am alone... Alone in my thoughts, alone in my problems, alone in everything. I now empathise with people having anxiety and depression... There are a lot of factors governing it but the root cause is that their alone... I may have my family, people who love me and friends but truthfully they can’t make you happy... Truthfully your friends or loved one will get tired of your bullshit... which in turns makes you self doubt your worthiness to yourself and others. Sure they will miss you when you’re gone but they are not responsible for your happiness... oh well... you were born alone and sure enough you will die alone as well... the main thing is the memories that you make that defies who you are, because I’m sure there are people that are going to be touched by you... every small impact you make counts for something I guess. So what I am trying to say here is that.... it’s ok... it’s ok being alone... it’s ok to cry alone... it’s ok not to talk anyone about your problems... that’s why they invented a profession called a therapist... in the end of the day... you can give all the time to people... accepting them but you can’t be sure they will be accepting towards you... love you guys... and please  to the people who I gave access to this blog... thank you for being there for me... I’m fine...: I just need to vent...

Toy Story 4

The end to my most beloved 3D animated movie

What is it about? 

It’s the next and final chapter of the Toy Story saga... if you haven’t watch all 3... what are you waiting for. 

The good
The gang is all here...
The story really comes to a close
There are a lot more comedic moments

The Bad
The story is not as great as the last movie... it gets slow in the beginning and ramps up in the middle
The rest of the gang didn’t shine that much in the movie.
I didn’t like the ending that much but it’s the most logical thing that could happen

The Ugly
I didn’t like the fork that much...

After credits: Yes

Verdict: You own it to yourself to watch the final instalment of this beloved franchise. I don’t think the voice actors can do a 5th movie. They are getting too old. 

How to get away with Murder Season 5

Nope... I didn’t commit any crimes... it’s just a show I’ve been watching that I am going to try to review without spoiling it

Seasons: 5
Episode count: 75
Each seasons is great... there is no bad seasons so far

What is it about?

Ok so I am 4 seasons behind but what I can say every season starts with a mystery and it’s will be revealed in the middle but with a twist... well in every episode it revolves around Analise Keating a hot shot lawyer and professor with his group of students and staff... 

Starring 

Well this is an ensemble cast but I only know two out of nine 

Viola Davis who plays Analise Keating... I think they designed the role for her 

Liza Weil who plays Bonnie Winterbottom... you’ll know her from Gilmore Girls (if you watch that stuff)

What I liked? 
Each episodes is design on a case by case basis but the main story arc is woven in every episode. The way they structure it is that they will give the audience a small taste of the main story arc leaving us wanting more... it’s very exciting. Each of the students shows is unique and you can’t help to root for them...

Character development 
(nope... it’s all relates from season 1 until now)

Notable storylines
(Nope... everything is a spoiler and this show deserve to be spoiler free)

What did I didn’t like?
The character of Frank and Nate... I really don’t like the investigation part of the show... the legal drama and mystery it’s awesome but getting there something it’s hard

Verdict:
This is a show that needs to be view at least once... it’s an awesome show that minus the legal stuff... it’s a fun show with intrigue and mystery. 

Stuff that happen in June

I’m 7 days late to report but while waiting in the line might as well I start. So the diet has been going well. I finally could wear my clothes from 2015 which was a treat 🤣🤣.  We get one week of cheat for our diet and when that happens I’ll be eating all my favourite foods. I miss food but not as much now, I think eating healthy is already becoming a lifestyle. Our kittens are doing fine, even with two of them has defects, they are healthy and active. The last days of fasting is upon us, I manage to go and get my favourite drink that is only available on this month... sugar cane 🤤. A day before Eid my step father in law got a heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital and they found out that his heart is 80% blocked and he requires a bypass. But due his age at 75, he is very reluctant on taking the procedure. That means my mom is law is hyper stressed is they have a ton of debt and her husband is the sole breadwinner. 5th June was Eid and we spend the time eating great food and going to visit our families and friends. I had a nice talking session with my best friend from aboard. That was fun... it’s great when you have someone who you just can talk too about random things. On the second day of Eid we went back to visit my wife’s grandmother. It was supposed to to be a 3 hour trip but since everyone has the same idea of going back on the same day. It ended up being at 6 hour drive 😅. During our time there, my kids saw some chickens and the eldest one baked a cake which I found hilarious since we were only there for 3 hours. We had a date night on the 7th and ate handmade pasta which so little but it was so awesome. My brother welcomed a new baby girl this month (it was supposed to be last week... (forgot to write about it). Loss some friends on Reddit and made some new friends which is always a mixed bag... since it’s sad to lose friends but it’s great to gain some.

The middle of the months is just spend on doing the same thing over and over again. Wake up at 0430 and prep breakfast and lunch for the family. Send the kids to school by 0730 and make sure the house is cleaned, laundry is done and lunch is made by 1200. My life is so fulfilling 🤣🤣... well I’m not complaining. Now the kids are required to carry their own weight so they are required to do chores around the house. I do notice that my youngest will hide everything under the bed... I think her theory is that if I don’t see it, it means it clean. 🤣🤣.  My kids love requesting for some grill cheese... and I love making them... I so wish I could eat some. My daughters best friend is leaving the country so she is quite sad... they did do a farewell party for her so that’s consider closure. On 16th June we went to an open house. It was my moms friend. They serve us something called Nasi Ambeng... it’s basically rice with a lot of fried stuff and serve on a tray that can be eaten by 3 people (Picture below...yum)

And at the end of the month I’ve met my long lost uncle after 25 years. He took care of me when my mom was going through a bad divorce. Last time he was taller than me and now I’m taller than him 🤣. Met my best friend on the 21st for a couple of hours... it’s seems like forever since I’ve seen him.  My wife students came to the house to want to play some games... that was fun. Spend time cleaning the room and I notice that I have a lot of handheld consoles. Every weekend we will always have invitations for open houses. I love eating... My mom started sharing my kid pictures... no idea why, she probably misses us. My best friend package finally arrive.. after 57 days 🤣. Some of the candy melted but the others survive... and it taste awesome. Had a 6 hour talking session with my best friend. My friend met the family and watched me cook... basically it’s just a typical day but with an audience. It was amazing. My daughter sold her painting and trying to raise money for an iPad Pro (more on that next month). We went to my wife family gathering on her Japanese side... that was cool. So that’s what’s going on in June... I thought it was a uneventful month... boy I was wrong 🤣🤣. See you next month.

I can’t never catch a break

I always pride myself as a normal guy. I don’t do anything way too crazy... I try to maintain a balanced lifestyle... I used to pay my taxes 🤣. But I’m overwhelmed with things coming from all directions. Why can’t I catch a break? Why can’t everything just aligned the way I want it to? My guess is that life is not that easy... and means if you get a break, you’ll become complacent. I’m glad I have this blog... the only thing that gives me a break from everything. I wish I could roll back time and fix the mistakes of the past so I won’t suffer that much in the future... but truthfully if I have a time machine I’ll probably go and buy some stock on Amazon. I think it’s better for me to be alone with my thoughts. Well that’s how I was raised I guess. Other happiness matter over mine. I’m surprised I am still hanging it together... 😔... happiness is a construct that changes everyday I guess. You can’t be 100% in a constant state of happiness... after all you’re only human... I do love my family and my friends... hopefully that won’t change

Spider-Man Far From Home

A very lighthearted movie with huge consequences

What is it about? 
5 years after the snap. The world is handling the lost of Tony Stark and Peter is dealing with how to be the man Tony wants him to be.

The good
The story is simple and yet very satisfying
The Spider suits in this movie is great
Mysterio is an awesome villain. He always gets a bad rap but I’m glad they made him into a formidable foe
Happy returns to replace Tony Stark as a father figure
Nick fury was also great in this movie

The Bad
Aunt May wasn’t used enough
The school trip wasn’t showcase enough
Interaction between Mj and Peter was also not enough
Maria hill only had one scene to shine

The Ugly
The teachers and the side story involving the students

After credits: Two. And both are a bombshell than the entire movie combined

Verdict: A fun movie to end Marvel phase 3 of movies. Where is goes from
 Here nobody knows but it’s going to be a fun ride

Dead Cells

Finally after 82 days... I finished a game

Game no: 328
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2017

What is it about?
From what I gather we are a bodyless entity that needs a body in order to escape their torment of continuously dying over and over again

What I liked?
- No two runs are the same and the stages are randomly generated. Each successful run determine on what weapon load out is equipped
- The pixel art animation is crisp and detailed... each killing animation looks perfect
- There are a lot of weapons to choose form each with its advantages and disadvantages. My favourite weapons are the lightning and ice blast..
- The bosses are awesome. We just need to remember their moveset
- Each weapons comes with customisable buffs

What I didn’t liked?
- The constant dying. Just when you got a rhythm of a run and then you are done.
- The cells drop is too low... you need to play like 100 times to get all the unlocks
- Some weapons are completely useless... well useless to me

Status: Finish a round of the game

Fun Factor: Worth to be played... this is a solid action game that rewards you for being good at it. This game will be a permanent fixture of the switch.