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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Metroid Samus Return

This is a hard Metroid game 

Genre: Action  
Platform: 3DS
Release Date: 2017










What is it about?
A remake of Metroid 2 for the Gameboy 

What I liked?
It's a classic Metroid gameplay with a couple new elements 
The original game maps wasn't design to be joined together but they change the game a little 
The parry system is so satisfying 

What I didn't liked?
How hard it is. You'll end up dying a lot 
The constant getting lost. For a Metroid game it is not accessible 

Status: Played until area 2 and then hard quit

Fun Factor: If you like the difficulty, you should play this game 




Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Catch Me If You Can

I love this movie 

















What is it about?
A true story about the young con man who defrauded the us government 

The Good
The movie is amazing 
The cons is a slow burn but it will leave you on the edge of your seat
I love the soundtrack 

The Bad
They don't show what happen after his arrest that much. I would love to see how he help and solve crime.

The Ugly
Nothing much 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: A great movie. A must watch 

 

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

A Beautiful Mind

It sad that the mind on how powerful it is, is still damage to sometimes beyond repair 










What is it about?
A true story about the great mathematician John Nash

The Good
The movie doesn't tell you the twist until in the middle of the show
The story is sad but it has good moments
It shows that love someone you will be there for the worse parts as well

The Bad
I didn't like how to deal with mental illness but it was the 60s. So it is expected

The Ugly
there is no way to make the demons from your mind to totally dissaopear

After Credits: No

Verdict: It's a beautiful movie. Don't need to watch it 

Monday, September 27, 2021

Uno Game 43rd and 44th

So yesterday we played another tournament but this time with Uno Flip cards. Right of the bat I know today wasn't my lucky day. The first round H1 won and the second round H2 won. They are slowly catching up.

Me: 18
H1: 17
H2: 9

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Forza Horizon 4

Playing this before Forza 5 comes along 

Game no: 428
Genre: Racing  
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2018





























What it is about?
Basically is a racing game where the whole of UK is the stage 

What I liked?
Racing is tight. I love each stages
The online gameplay is fun. Super 7 is where you play other people stages 
The eliminator is awesome. A battle royal with cars. The closest I got was number 3
The DLC are fun
Super wheelspins are great 
Buying cheap cars off auction 

What I didn't liked?
How many level you need to grind. It just takes forever
The amount of cash you get per race. In order to get more you need to race longer 

Status: Finish all the racers, 326 cars, 70 super wheelspins. 50 hours gameplay

Fun Factor: Love every moment of it. Time to close this chapeter

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Ocean's Thirteen

This time is personal

















What is it about?
One of them was down so is payback time 

The Good
This time it makes more sense. The plan is laid out from the beginning 
Every character has a time to shine 

The Bad
There are no girls in the movie. 

The Ugly
Nothing much

After Credits: No

Verdict: A great movie to end the trilogy 

Friday, September 24, 2021

Weekly Review (Week 38)

September 17 😊🥰


Today I decided to make pesto for the girls and sautéed veggies with fish for the adults. We went to the hardware store for shopping and we went for some ice cream at McDonalds. I did 3 loads of laundry and because of the sun it dried out the same day. I've been playing lots of Forza and did 100 wheelspins. That was super fun.


September 18 😊🥰


Today I decided not to cook so I bought some nasi lemak for lunch and extra food for dinner. It rained the whole day today and in the evening I had to pick up the cleaner from my in laws. The day was uneventful. I played a lot of forza and finished the good doctor. 


September 19 😓😭


Wake up today and it’s was like any other day. The cleaner was there so I decided to get some pizza for lunch. And then H2 came to the room crying which cause my wife to get upset at H1. It turns out H1 has been calling H2 mean things and H2 couldn’t take it anymore. So my wife decided that the girls need a break from each other so she went and took H2 to her moms. So tonight it is just me and H1. H1 spend the night crying and I spend the night sleeping alone at my bed. I finish Brooklyn 99 so that’s nice 


September 20 😓😢


Today I went to see my wife at her moms. Did grocery shopping for my mom in law and bought burgers for H1 and 1. At night we ate leftovers in the fridge. It was so hot today after it rained like crazy yesterday. At night I talked to my best friend. They said it’s going to be over for us. They wish me a good life and then left. I can’t be sad since in my heart I knew we are best friends forever. It’s 1am and I should go to sleep. Oh and my birthday gift finally arrived.


September 21 😊🙂


This morning I didn't get a phone call from my best friend. We said our goodbyes yesterday so today has been a quiet day. I finish Forza 4 since in the evening we are going to sleep at my in laws and I wanted to finish the game before I left. Bought some food for H1 and me to eat for lunch and then we packed to go to my in laws. At my in laws we bought some sushi and chicken rice and spend the night playing games. 


September 22 😊🙂


Today I got to walk at the lake. It was beautiful. Today my in laws cook. It was delicious. The day is spend just hanging out, playing games and watching tv. Nothing much to do. It’s a great day. Miss my friend 


September 23 😊😔


Today nobody was at home so I was in charged of lunch and dinner. So I went back home and cook some pesto with my trusty pressure cooker. The day was normal but I got a very lucrative investment scheme. So I went to the bank and take out all my money to invest. I told my best friend and they we re having a bad day. 

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Ocean's Twelve

It is better than the first one 









What is it about?
The Ocean team need to payback what they stole 

The Good 
This story will live you guessing until the end 
Matt Damon has a better role in this 
The story is fast and something you don't know what it going on 

The Bad
The camerawork is still bad. Really you can see the action in it 
The ending I didn't like it that much 

The Ugly
Nothing much 

After Credits: No 

Status: It is a fun sequel. 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Forza Horizon 4: Lego Speed Champions

Everything is awesome 

Game no: 427
Genre: Racing  
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2019










What is it about?
Forza is now moving to Lego Valley. 

What I liked?
Lego Valley is awesome. There are pirate ships, space ships and even a small Lego town
Lego version of real cars. Mini Cooper, Bugatti Chiron, McLaren Senna, Ferrari F40 and Porche 911 Turbo
You start with a baseplate and you complete tasks to build your own mini Lego area
A lot of side events to take your time in doing 

What I didn't liked?
There are only 5 Lego cars where clearly the Speed Champions line have more cars than that 
The tasks you have to do is hard. Some of them makes you need to use a wheel or pedals 

Status: Finish the game until 4300 bricks 

Fun Factor: I love Froza so I love this expansion 









Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Ocean's Eleven

Watching it again and this movie is not that great 
















What is it about?
A group of thieves are going to pull the biggest heist ever 

The Good
The cast of characters is amazing
The heist is very elaborate 

The Bad
I think it is that they camerawork is sloppy and sometimes the acting really looks phone in. It makes it look like they are not even trying

The Ugly 
No smartphones and don't need a hacker 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: It is okay movie. Watch it at least once 


Monday, September 20, 2021

Cinderella

Man they really change this movie 










What is it about?
Its a musical interpterion of the classic movie but with a twist 

The Good
The songs are great
The characters are not bad 

The Bad
It turns out that it is not the classic tale that we know. It all about women empowerment which it is just weird 

The Ugly
The didn't used Pierce Brosnan. Which suck. He could sing

After Credits: No 

Verdict: It's an ok movie

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Uno game 42nd

Played another game today. And I won again. So that makes me on a 2 point lead 

Me: 18
H1: 16
H2: 8

On an unrelated note my kids made a prank on me by playing another game and they rig my cards to all the same number. And here I thought I was having a great streak. Hahaha

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Gladiator

This movie is epic for its time 










What is it about?
The story about a fallen soldier ended up being the savior of his people 

The Good
This movie is an epic story of how a heroes journey from fallen to rise again 
The bad guy really plays into a the role of the bad guy. You really hate him
The Gladiator area is awesome which the action is non stop 

The Bad
The movie is long and it ending not to my liking but I understand why they have to make it that way 
The camera work is all over the place and sometimes it makes it hard to focus on the action 

The Ugly 
Nothing much. But the songs are the same with Pirates of the Carribean or that is just me 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: Watch it at least once.




Friday, September 17, 2021

Weekly Review (Week 37)

September 10 😔😭

Today started of like any other day. We all ate leftovers for lunch but I bought some chicken rice for the wife. At night we took away some dim sum. My best friend and I were okay the whole morning. We both we laughing and talking but it all changed at night. They promised they could change for the sake of the friendship. But in turns out they can’t. So as their therapist said. In order of them to heal. They need to stay away from me. With that our friendship has ended. It sad but I understand. I wish them all the best and hope one day we could be friends. But I could be wrong and they will come back like nothing happens, I wonder during that time should I open the door? 

September 11 😊🙂

Today I decided to cook some seafood noodles. It turned out very good. Had an early lunch and dinner. Did laundry. Played lots of Forza and then took a long nap. In the evening took the girls to the lake where H2 took on her scooter and we both followed her. In the evening played 2 more rounds of uno. Where H2 dominated. She is on a winning streak. My best friend and I are just texting on and off. I know it’s hard of the both of us. But we are trying to let each other heal. 

September 12 😢😊

Today started like any other day. After exercising and playing games. I came to the room to check up on the wife and she was at the toilet eyes open and holding the scissors. She didn’t seem to be lucid which made me worry. I carried her on the Ned and went to get some McDonald’s for lunch. She texted me later like nothing happens and when I asked her about she snapped at me 😔😢. Sigh. After lunch she made the impromptu decision to go on a short vacation at a nearby hotel. So we all packed our bags  and we are here. I bought some donuts for the girls and sushi for dinner. 

September 13 😊🥰

First day in the hotel. So I’m practically free. I did my normal exercises. And then I went for a walk in the mall. Malls in the morning is just empty and full of people trying to get to their jobs. Came home to a big breakfast provided by the hotel. For lunch I bought some Italian food for the girls and the adults ate some porridge. I spend the day playing games and watching tv. For dinner everyone got a specific order so I had to rush everywhere to get them. Overall it was an awesome day 

September 14 😊😅

Last day at the hotel. No breakfast but I did bought a cookie. The girls still have school but we need to check out so they took the class with them while walking out. We had korean food and went home. Before going home I notice that someone pooped on my wife’s car. I had to clean that up 🤢. Came home and start doing chores. Did 3 loads of laundry and clean some stuff. Dinner was something easy. Everyone had instant noodles. The girls wants the next vacation 😅. Back to life.

September 15 😊🥰

Today I decided to cook some soy chicken. Played some Lego Forza which is super awesome. In the evening I had to go to the mall since H1 need to return some pants. That was a good hour plus. Went to the bakery and bought lots of bread. At night played some games and watch a movie before going to sleep. Overall a good day since tomorrow is a public holiday.

September 16 😊🥰

Today it’s a holiday so I didn’t want to cook. So for lunch we ate bread from the bakery. Which made us hungry around 3. So everyone ate bread. At 430 we started to do some gardening. There were a lot of things to do. In the end we got 3 big plastic bags. At night we ordered some seafood from a nearby shop. Ended the day with Forza and talking with my best friend 

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Gone is 60 Seconds

Another great popcorn movie 

















What is it about?
A car thief comes back for family 

The Good
This is like the original fast and the furious without any of the fast or the furious 
The movie is simple and yet very enjoyable 
The movie is old so the cars are considered classics 

The Bad
The movie pacing is really not that good with some segments really don't make sense 
The final car chase wasn't that epic 

The Ugly
Nothing much, It is what it is

After Credits: No 

Verdict: I love this movie but that is just me 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Green Mile

Amazing. Just amazing










What is it about?
About a prison guard and his story of repentance 

The Good
The story is long but amazing. The slow burn makes you route for the characters
The bad guy is really great in portraying his villainy
This story is written and directed by the same person who made the Shawshank Redemption 

The Bad
The ending is sad and yet open ended so we don't know what happens in the end 

The Ugly
Death row 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: This is one of the best movies I've watched this year 

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Uno game 39th , 40th and 41st

 So we played 3 games this week and me and H1 was not feeling it because H2 did a clean sweep and won all 3 rounds. She was on a winning streak. So the final score is 

Me: 17
H1: 16
H2: 8

Monday, September 13, 2021

Good Will Hunting

I've heard of this movie but I didn't expect to love it 










What is it about?
Will Hunting is a genius but has behavioral issues 

The Good 
I love this story. I has a lot of heart.
These guys are really from Boston and it shows

The Bad
I didn't quite like the scene with his boys but I think it for advancing the character 
The relationship with the girlfriend. I need to know what happens next 
Basically this movie is about Will growth but I wish there was more

The Ugly 
Nothing much

After Credits: Yes, it is just a scene of Will driving on the highway 

Verdict: This is an amazing movie. How about them apples   

Sunday, September 12, 2021

The Fifth Element

This movie still holds up 










What is it about?
Every 5000 years 5 elements needs to stop a evil from overcoming the universe 

The Good
This movie is made before computer graphics. So there are a lot of practical effects
Action is great 
The movie is easy to understand and yet they manage to make it into an epic space opera
Chris tucker character grows on you in the end 

The Bad 
It shows that this movie was made it a budget. Since there are only a few set pieces and for the future it doesn't look to modern 

The Ugly
The Bad guy is not that great 
The fashion is literally ugly

After Credits: No

Verdict: A great movie. I'm glad I got to watch it again 

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Uno game 38th

Today we are playing uno flip but not just the three of us but there were a couple more extra players. We still played with the same rules. In the end I emerge victorious 

Me: 17
H1: 16
H2: 5

Friday, September 10, 2021

Weekly Review (Week 36)

September 3 😓😊


This morning I need to bring Callie to the vet. Apparently she is losing weight. The vet say there is nothing physical wrong with her but I need to bring her back in for another 2 weeks. Bought some food for lunch and then one my of my oldest friend came to visit me and brought some hot sauce to test it out. We end up talking about kids, life and religion surprisingly. Had some Starbucks in between and after that I went to do a short grocery run. The kids decided to make some cheesecake and they wanted me to make some carbonara. I am so tried so I decided to call it a night by 10pm. It has been a while since I slept that early. 


September 4 😊🥰


Today after exercising. I did 3 loads of laundry but due to the weather I had to go to the laundromat to dry them. For lunch the kids have leftovers and we bought some simple from the shop. In the evening we went to my mom in laws house. Played some uno with more than our usual three. Mom gave us some food to take home and I bought some takeaway for the girls. Played more Forza (which is going to be a usual at night) 


September 5 😓😅


Today in the morning I got a called from my mother in law saying that she is going to cook us food and I need to pick up the cleaner in the evening. So for lunch today we ate some fried chicken and pizza which was great. It rained heavily today and it case my roof to leak. The whole back patio was flooded and I spend a good chunk of the evening cleaning it up. Picking up the cleaner from my mom house in the rain. Had to use the long way because the roads were flooded. A tiring day for me 


September 6 😊🥰


Cleaner was at home today so I decided to cook something easy.  I made some lemon chicken and in the evening me and the wife went to the mall to do some shopping. We didn't buy much but we bought some dim sum for the house. When we came back my in laws were there. So we gave them the food and they helped to some fruit in our mango tree. The contractor came home and said that all our old tiles at the back need to be replaced due to wear and tear. So that's a lot of money that I need to spend for this week including the kids school. The highlight of the day is helping H2 with her homework. She was suppose to bake a cake and explain the steps in Arabic. It took us close to 2 hours to do it. It's a good thing that H1 knows what to do and we were all having a nice laugh about it.  


September 7 😊🥰


Today I made meatloaf with mince meat. I think I overdid it with the meat since I can’t flip the loaf. I spend the day playing Forza 4. Man that game is addicting. Other than that I didn’t nothing much. It was a normal day for me 


September 8 😊🥰


Today I decided to cook some fish in coconut sauce. Went to the groceries and bought some fish and as well fried some chicken. Played a lot of Horizon 4 and in the evening went out for a while to the book store with the girls. After that went for a nice coffee break with the wife. It was good day overall 


September 9 😓😭


Today is not a good day. My best friend break down due to reasons that I can get into. It was sad and depressing. I left the conversation and let her cool down. But it seems it didn't work. I am sad. I cooked pesto and popcorn chicken for the girls. Played more forza in until late at night. My best friend and me talked it out and it seems that we are at impasses and I don't know what to do. I'm sad.



Thursday, September 9, 2021

You've got mail

This was a movie in its time but yet still relevant now 










What is it about?
Two strangers who's connection is AOL and email 

The Good
It's a cute love story wrap in some real world events 

The Bad
They really didn't show what happens after that 
A lot of scene between serve as filler and nothing much

The Ugly 
Nothing much 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: It is a very cute 

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Air Force One

This is where that all future presidents should serve in the army 











What is it about?
The president plane has been hijack and the president is the only onw that can stop them 

The Good
The movie is okay. It not logical but its fine 

The Bad
They didn't say why was the motivation of the inside man 
Why is the armory too close to the civilians 

The Ugly 
The CGI is bad but it was the 90s 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: It a classic 90s cheesy action movie 


Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Metroid Other M

This is a different Metroid experience

Game no: 426
Genre: Action  
Platform: Wii
Release Date: 2010




























What is it about?
It is sort of a different timeline story after the first Metroid game

What I liked?
Fast paced Metroid gameplay. The movement feels good in this game 
Auto aiming its great when you are running from one end to the other 
You can recharge your own health and missiles when you are low 
Linear gameplay which is great with POI on where you need to go 
Boss fights are interesting and innovate 

What I don't liked?
Switching from third to first person view. I played this on the pc but with a wiimote emulated. So there will be bosses and scanning where you need to change the views. That can be tedious, tiring and troublesome in the long run. 
The story. Really this is really some soap opera thing where really it can be skipped 
Why is the suit makes her 8 feet but when she is not in the suit she is only 5 and half feet. It doesn't make sense. 
Your upgrade is lock behind an admin access. Which beats the way of a Metroid game where you discover new abilities but really this is not like any Metroid game. 

Status: Finish the game until the credits. Skip the epilogue 

Fun Factor: A very interesting game. A must try at least once. 

Monday, September 6, 2021

Ransom

What would you do to get back your child 









What is it about?
A child of a rich business has been kidnapped

The Good
The story is not bad 
The bather between the kidnapper and the victim is very raw

The Bad
It was during that time. I don't think you can make a movie like this in this current time. A lot of technological loopholes 
Too much exposition with the kidnappers without any actual payback 

The Ugly
For a guy who has million of dollars he seems not to have any security with him 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: Not a bad movie  


Sunday, September 5, 2021

Uno game 37th

 Finally after a long time I manage to catch up with H1 and now the score is tied 

H1: 16
Me: 16
H2: 5

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Se7en

This movie is deep and a bit disturbing 










What is it about?
A series killer who kills people based on the seven deadly sins 

The Good
The story is very interesting 
The killer is a surprise guest 
The ending really is a shocker 

The Bad
The wife character was not needed but they need it to proceed with story 

The Ugly 
There are a lot of exposition 
The camera work is dark 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: It's okay. I guess

Friday, September 3, 2021

Weekly Review (Week 35)

August 27 😊🥰

Today I went to the groceries. I plan to make something that I have never cooked before called beef pithivier. Its basically like beef wellington. Where you put beef wrap in pastry. I made it a bit different where I pressure cooked the beef in water added onions, salt and pepper for the flavor. After that take the beef out and break them apart. Add some carrots and celery. Make some cream cheese spinach. Add them together into a bowl and chilled them. After a couple of hours putt a pastry base on the bottom and on the top and bake for 30 minutes at 220c. It was amazing and I gave some to my neighbor. In the evening I had to give some to my mother in law food because they had nothing to eat. I was so tired that I watched a movie and then go to sleep. Overall a good day

August  28 😊🥰

Today is the weekend so I decided not to cook. For lunch we all ate our own food. I ate some leftovers from the day before and in the evening I bought kfc. Nothing much that happen. I watched a couple of movies and played games. 

August 29 😊🥰

Today for lunch I made so fried rice that we ate with the fried chicken. I ate that for dinner as well. Took a nice long nap. Played some games and watch series. Played uno with the girls again and I won. Yay. Talked to my best friends. Overall it’s a good weekend.

August 30 😊🥰

Today I decided to do something crazy and make some gnocchi. Potato gnocchi are basically potato, eggs and flour and then boiled until it becomes soft and fluffy. For the afternoon I tried doing it but it didn't turn out properly. I think I didn't add too much flour it in. So in the evening I ask H1 to knead the dough for me. It worked and I made a lovely meal out of it. What I have discovered with gnocchi is that it takes a long time to make and you need a lot of patience. Well probably next time I can prepare it in advance. My daughters birthday gift finally arrived. It was a gaming chair. Took me a good hour to installed and I love it. It is not as nice as my old chair that was broken. But it is more comfier. Love them girls 

August 31 😅🥰

Today I decided to cook some simple curry, eggs and veggies for lunch. Played some Metroid and almost about to finish it. The kids are sad that school is almost over and H1 starts to complain back to me. In the evening I tried finished Metroid 

September 1 😊🥰

Today wife had an appointment with her cardiologist. Also it was the first dah of the kids school. I’ve already cooked some pesto for lunch. While waiting for the appointment we went to IKEA to get H1 table. During lunch we are at my favourite ramen places it was so good that I kept quiet and just enjoy my lunch. Stop at a pie shop to get dessert and savoury pies for dinner.  In the evening I tried installing Forza and played some Metroid. Slept quiet early because I was super tired. Good day 

September 2 😊🥰

Today I decided to make some beef burritos with garden salad. Other than that I got to watch two movies which is Air Force one and you’ve got mail. Both are great movies with some flaws. Finish Metroid other M. Overall it’s a good day. 

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Apollo 13

As a human species we can do anything 
















What is it about?
The true story about how the Apollo 13 astronauts survive returning back to earth 

The Good 
The story is amazing 
It shows the ingenuity of the human race 
The effects are not that bad for a 1995 movie 

The Bad
It's a bit too long 

The Ugly 
Nothing much 

After Credits: No 

Verdict: A very good movie. Watch it once  

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Uno game 35th and 36th

Today another game and this time H2 got the lead. She was in a roll. The first round she won and the second round I won. Which makes the score getting closer and closer

H1: 16
Me: 15
H2: 5

Things that happen in August

Family
• Wife is not feeling good (Aug 6)
• Got shirts that H1 made (Aug 24) 


Friends
• Met my best friend (Aug 3)
• Me and my best friend are taking a break (Aug 9)
• We are back again as friend but nothing is set (Aug 9)  

Me
• Got my second dose (Aug 3)  
• It's my birthday (Aug 24) 
• Got a gaming chair from the kids (Aug 30)

Others
• we won a gold in the Paralympic 

Series 
• Brooklyn 99 Season 4, 5, 6, 7 (best comedy out there. Character progression is great) 
• Dr Death (It is a scary story of how a doctor can play god) 
• Batwoman S2 (A new batwoman which I like but the story is so boring until the third act) 
• All Rise S2 (I love this show. I’m glad it is probably going to get another season)