Archive for October, 2007

Review: The Drive of Life (歲月風雲)

 

 

Wonderful!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, I am done with the 60 episode BUT I ended up with "panda" eyes. Laughing

My recommendation? 5/5.  

  • Title: 歲月風雲 / 岁月风云
  • Title (Cantonese/Mandarin): Shui Yuet Fung Wan / Sui Yue Feng Yun
  • Title (English): The Drive of Life
  • Also known as: The Legendary Era, The Changing Times
  • Genre: Modern, history
  • Episodes: 60
  • Broadcast period: 2007-Jul-16 to 2007-Oct-05
  • Air Time: Weekdays 21:30 to 22:30
  • Broadcast network: TVB (HK) & CCTV (Mainland China)
  • Theme song: The Sky This Blue by Hacken Lee and Steve Chou
  • Insert song: Finding You in Loving Memory (愛在記憶中找你) by Raymond Lam

 

This show was created to celebrate the 10 years anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. It revolves around the history of the 2 places and this show focused around China's Atuomobile Industry – a major car manufacturing company and the family managing it.

Before I go any further, let's take a look at the relationship chart.

PLOT

In 2007, a Chinese independent brand car is finally running on the US's road. In the car, there are 3 directors from Wah family’s car factory – Wah Zhen Pong, Tin Zhen Man and Wah Ching Ling. After many years of hard work, they have finally establish an independent brand of cars, and successfully built up their overseas markets, thus bringing China’s car industry out a step further. This is the Wah’s family dream, and also a story of a family breaking up but reunited together again to work towards their dream.

In the early 20th century, Wah Hoi Yuen, who once worked for the government, returned to his hometown from overseas studies, and witnessed imported cars being driven around the city. Thus upon his return, he decided to develop China’s local car industry. After going through many struggles, he finally built a car-repair factory, and before the Word War 2, he expanded the car-repair factory to the manufacture of car engine as well, and slowly fulfilling his dream. However, war broke out, and the Wah’s corporation was forced to stop all expansions, until the war ended, and Republic of China was established, then the car engine factory reopened. At that time, it was already Wah Hoi Yuen’s son, Wah Yuk Cheong, being in charge. Yuk Cheong felt that the production of car engine was only a basic foundation; their ultimate aim was to build a car manufacturing empire. His hard work and effort put in influenced his 3 sons – Wah Man Hang, Wah Man Hung, and Wah Man Shek. However, stepping into the 1950s, the internal economic environment changed, the car-engine factory was switched into a state-operated corporation, and the development became slower. Until the 1960s, Wah Yuk Cheong died due to overworking, and his dream was unfulfilled.

In 1965, the eldest son, Wah Man Hang, had graduated from university, and felt that heading towards Hong Kong would have better chances of development, but there was still his mother to be taken care of. Hence, Man Hang and Man Hung decided to draw lots and see who would stay behind. But, Man Hang cheated, and led to Man Hung having to stay behind in China while Man Hang and Man Shek would proceed to Hong Kong. Man Hung initially wanted to be an engineer at the car-engine factory, but due to the internal political crisis after 1966, he was forced to return to his hometown, and lost contact with the others. Stepping into the 1970s, Man Hung finally returned to the car-engine factory to work, and later assisted in the production of tractors, taking a step forward towards the area of engine exports. On the other hand, Man Hang and Man Shek, who were in Hong Kong, continued working hard, and later earned the appreciation of a businessman, Wong Cheng Kwok, who married his daughter, Wong Siu Fun, to Man Shek. He even produced capital to cooperate with the brothers to operate a steel processing factory. From then on, both brothers became wealthy businessmen.

In the early 1980s, China changed her policy and opened up her markets which lead to rapid growth in local businesses. Man Hung’s tractor factory modified its production lines to produce small trucks and consequently reaped positive results. Although the policy brought about many business opportunities, it also meant stiff competition with Man Hung's small factory which withstood immense pressures from the market. In addition, there were no external car factories interested in cooperation, causing the business to go downhill. Right until the 90s, the car factory began to face trouble, and the only remedies left was to change the corporation to a collective ownership sys…… (To be keep in suspense; kindly watch the show yourself) 

Bye Wonder which is the next TVB drama I am watching? Hmmmmmm……..

P/S: I am looking forward to watch ICAC Investigators 2007! 

The Drive of Life – Updates

@ Episode 54. 6 more episode to go!

Need to hunt for the last few episode. Only had till episode 54 at this particular website.

Getting irritated. Luckily, I managed to hunt for the rest at another website.

LOLx…..

I am continuing watching till I am dead tired.

Tomorrow, I will be DEAD TIRED! 

 

I learnt something new. Men (as in women and men) changes due to circumstances. Nothing is forever.

Way Back Into Love – Hugh Grant & Haley Bennett

I heard this song, Way Back into Love in Linda's blog. Nice song! It is actually the sound track for the movie, Music & Lyrics, a romantic comedy film which was released in February 2007 & HOW THE HELL DID NOT I WATCH THIS SHOW? Must be some idiot's fault… 

A little on the movie. The film stars Hugh Grant as Alex Fletcher, a 1980s pop star and Drew Barrymore as Sophie Fisher, a former English literature university major. It chronicles their attempt at writing a song for singer Cora Corman (Haley Bennett). Nevertheless, I am going to hunt for the VCD or DVD tomorrow. Did I mention I am a drama/ DVD freak these days? You can hardly find me on the street or night spots anymore. I am always "quietly" at home, on the bed to be exact, watching drama/ DVD with my lappy. Oh well, you can say, my bf/ husband/ best friend is my lappy. LOLx……… Otherwise, I will be reading. YES, reading BOOKS! Obviously, I did not forget my magazines. Smile

Oops…. I was off track. Sorry.

Lyrics

I’ve been living with a shadow overhead
I’ve been sleeping with a cloud above my bed
I’ve been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just can’t seem to move on

I’ve been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need em again someday
I’ve been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love
Oh oh oh

I’ve been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I’ve been searching but I just don’t see the signs
I know that it’s out there
There’s got to be something for my soul somewhere

I’ve been looking for someone to shed some light
Not just somebody just to get me through the night
I could use some direction
And I’m open to your suggestions

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I’m hoping you’ll be there for me in the end

There are moments when I don’t know if it’s real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart to you
I’m hoping you’ll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again
You know that I’ll be there for you in the end

Enjoy the MTV. Laughing I am going back to watch The Drive of Life episode 46 before I hit the sack and "looking forward" to my Monday Bluez. Yell

 

 

 

 

The “perfect” couple – Raymond Lam & Charmaine Sheh

Raymond Lam Fung (Chinese: 林峯) is a Hong Kong TVB actor and singer. He was born into a wealthy family. His father is a real estate investor in Xiamen and was dubbed as the "Li Ka-shing of Xiamen". He officially became a singer in 2007 under Emperor Entertainment Group Label. His talent in acting and singing has been recognized by many audiences throughout the Asian communities all around the world.

In fact, I really don't know that Raymond Lam is so young; he is just like 1 month and 2 days older than me. He looks way so good! LOLx…… Oh yes, I was told he had a nose job. Hmmmm…….. Does not really matter anyway. Artists are famous of being "plastic". & he does put on weight easier so he is always on diet. ^_^


Charmaine Sheh Shi Man (traditional Chinese: 佘詩曼; simplified Chinese: 佘诗曼; pinyin: Shé Shīmàn) (born May 28, 1975) is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel. She was signed to the channel soon after competing in 1997's Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant and came in third.

Involved mainly in hosting, Charmaine became an A-list actress after the winner and first-runner up were embroiled in scandals. Despite harsh criticisms about her squeaky voice, Charmaine faced up to challenges and became one of TVB's popular actresses. Charmaine is best known for her roles as the romantic lead in a number of TVB series.

Charmaine now is in a significant position in TVB because of her outstanding performances. In 2006, at the annual TVB Anniversary Awards, she took home the Best Actress and My Favourite Female TV Character Awards for her role in Maidens' Vow.

On August 18, 2007 Charmaine has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress (Dance of Passion-Ka Chun-fun) category in International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' 35th International Emmy Awards.

1997 Miss HongKong. 32 this year but still look very good! Look at her carefully, her features are not very nice but surprisingly, when put together, it forms a very pretty face. Beautiful, I can say.  

The Drive of Life Sub Theme – 爱在记忆中找你 (Raymond Lam)

Nice song! Sad sad…..

The Drive of Life

I am at Episode 45! 15 more episode to go.
 
Just finish a crying session thou. Frown
The so touching "love story" between this couple, Sai Fung (Charmaine) & Chun Pong (Raymond Lam). 
Great looking screen couple.
 
A preview of their "love story".
 

Jay Chou ON THE RUN!

FINALLY, I pre-ordered his soon-to-be-released CD & DVD from Jurong Point this afternoon since I went to meet my cousin for lunch and collect the Kinerase cleanser from her. 

It costs SDG$18.90 and it came with a POSTER   This is taken from his debut movie, Secret. COOL right? In fact, I thought of buying another set so that I can have another copy of the poster cos this one is already on the wall! 

  & it comes with a 2008 calendar. If I buy another set, I can keep one of the calendar and the other one I can bring to office to admire! Hmmmmmm……

I AM WAITING FOR IT TO BE RELEASED ON 2 NOVEMBER 2008! 4 more days to go! 

彩虹 – 周杰倫 (Jay chou)

Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed Description:
A pure and cleaning foaming formula with gree tea extract for additional skin soothing benefits. Ideal for even the most sensitive skin types. Recommened for use twice daily in conjuction with a professional skin care regimen.
 
Information:
Ingredients:
Purified water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Laureth sulfate, Camelia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidiny Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
 
Indication:
For Tropical dermatological use only
 
Dosage:
Directions:
Massage 2 – 3 pumps of product over moist skin for 2-3 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water. Follow with C6 Prptide Intensive Treatment in the morning. In the evening, follow with kinerase cream or lotion.
 
Cautionary Instruction:
For external use only.

 

This is good! I got it through my cousin. Expensive thou. Cost $34.55, which is considered cheap. But I bought it at $20! LOLx…. 

Updates – The Drive of Life

I spent the whole Saturday watching!

Now at Episode 36.

More to go!