One of the best movies I’ve seen this year. It contains lots of truth about love and marriage. Like many aspects in life, it’s hard and often sad to face reality squarely. Here’s an article featuring something called Radical Honesty (that we should speak truth at all times), though I don’t think it’s the best way to live. Knocked Up is another recent movie that I find enjoyable. It also gives a special perspective on relationship. Tyler has a brief review on its philosophy.
If Ingmar Bergman’s movies confront me with the bare reality, Shinkai Makoto’s anime takes me to a world of fantasies. It’s full of the ideal type of longings and loneliness that people like to immerse themselves in, and it’s so beautiful that I want to deceive myself and live in those worlds. Here’s my previous entry on Shinkai Makoto.
Scotland trip
Scotland’s a beautiful place with rich history. Two of my favourite people, Adam Smith and David Hume, were from Scotland. I especially like the open fields and lakes. It’d be a good place to trek and do a backpacking trip. I will post some photos later.
The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare’s Globe
It’s a play that portrays lots of different emotions. Hilarious and fun to watch throughout and at the same time left me with something to ponder. The acting was superb, and the characters fit their roles well. My sister couldn’t get her mind off the charming and handsome characters in the play.
LSE Public Lectures by Ian Ayres
I agreed with many things he said, and the lecture exceeded my expectation. I’m going to read his new book Super Crunchers.
Musical: The Sound of Music
The music and the props are ‘a few of my favourite things’.
Ryu's Blog 
hello～～～could u remember me ? welcome to my space and there are lots of pics about scotland . call me if you free:)
I totally agree with your opnion on 秒速5センチメートル/5cm . I was deeply touched and then I downloaded many other Shinkai Makoto\’s works,haha
Nice pictures! Remind me of some funny things happened in Scotland. Miss Zeno, Elvis, you and your lovely sister. Hope we have chance to get together…may be in Paris next time.:)
Wonderful pictures…..the nature is so beautiful….as well as the ppl….you sister is your best model….hehe….she seems so happy and enjoys the view very much……..
love your work……hehe….
I\’m back to cambridge now. Just started PhD, still got coursework to do…Will see you in London, or Cambridge 🙂
when are you coming to Singapore?
You should have come helping us moving those heavy furnitures…but you ran away!
I\’m in Singapore now. It\’s a nice place. Right now there\’re lots of things to sort out. Will try to explore the country more when things get settle. Come visit if you\’ve time; can definitely take you around and try out good foods.
PS: I flew away
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