A Mind of My Own

I was floored by the cute guys and girls shown on Kung-Fu Macchiato or 黑糖群侠传 or The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries. I believe the latter is the literal translation of 黑糖. I just completed watching part of the episode one and whole of episode 2 on E City on Starhub and am decidedly hooked despite the late of heart pulpation at the unbelievably cute guys and pink lips.

Ling Hu Chong (令狐聪) acted by Prince (邱胜翊) is born in the same year as my youngest brother. Oh. My. Goodness! Why got such cute guys in Taiwan but not Singapore? Guo Jing (郭敬) acted by Ah Wei (刘俊纬) is also quite cute. This character has zilch martial arts in episode one. I think Ah Wei is also a singer, right? Chu Liu Xiang (楚琉香) acted by Fabian (杨奇煜) is a proud character in this drama. Feels like a playboy too.

Actually, Wei Xiao Bao (韦晓宝) is more mercenary than the book written by Jing Yong. He is acted by A Ben (翁瑞迪). Is A Ben a singer too?

Ruan Jian Ning (陆见宁) acted by Yako (詹雅) has a constant high-pitched voice that is supposed to be cute. I find it irritating though. Why must she have that voice? This character likes Ling Hu Chong; same as in Xiao Ao Jiang Hu. I thought that was a modern version until Guo Jing stated his name.

Ren Ying Ying (任莹莹) acted by Albee (黄瀞怡) is a character who has her own mind and starting to fall for Ling Hu Chong. I see a love triangle coming in. Xiao Long Nu (小聋女) acted by Wang Shu Juan (王淑萱) is partially deaf. I was wondering why until I see her name written in Chinese.

I think I like this series only because of the martial arts. My fascination with martial arts is still alive and kicking (pun intended). If only I can remember to watch this show every Sunday at 7pm on E City. It has only 13 episodes from what I read.

Mediacorp celebrated its 45th birthday on 23 Nov 2008 with a show that spanned 3 hours with impersonations and short skits. I like some of the impersonations as they looked quite a like in their wigs and makeup. Guo Liang looked quite similar to Chen Shu Cheng while Michelle Chong was quite a laugh attempting to look like some of the ex-hosts.

This gala celebrates 45 years of hosting and broadcasting dramas with some awards for the memorable news anchor who still speaks great Mandarin (I still can’t remember her name, sorry), Jack Neo’s portrayal of Liang Po Po for the best comedy character and others.

We decided to celebrate my maternal grandmother’s birthday on the same day too. As usual, my first aunt was full of comedic timing and quotes. I’m glad that DD came along despite his severe lack of sleep. We took a few family photos with grandmother and I saw too many flashes again.

The champagne flavoured cake tasted quite good. I tried the champagne flavoured chocolate and decided that I won’t have that and rum flavoured chocolates as they don’t taste good. I would prefer bitter or dark chocolate than alcohol flavoured chocolates any day.

Now, where are my dark chocolates?