Yup. Finally a long weekend to finally get some well deserve rest after the mad rush to finish up the 2 magazine out for print. How long exactly are we talking here of my resting stage? well not much. Just a day more. After that, i'm back slogging. I've got the Thailand Ladies Open Event report and Jetstar inflight mag. oh btw, the aug issue too are coming up soon.

I NEED A REAL BREAK! *sob..

The Stage platform infront of Shaw House 



Imagine to my surprise, a maddening crowd of fans were already encircling the red carpet walkway outside Shaw House, eagerly waiting to greet the cast of Initial D. Even the walkway across the road at Wheelock Place was soon jammed up. Rain drops threatened to dampen the crowd but that wasn’t going to affect the reason why they came down in the first place. A red carpet, twice as long as Hustle last year, and to top it off a grandeur location facing the junction of Paterson and Orchard Rd, seemed like a perfect place to show all of its glory. Fans of all ages clung tightly to the metal railing that separates them from the idols, waving their fan-made signage. Screams was abound and echoes of Edison’s and Jay’s names were chanted everywhere, it’s almost like a cult. With a gala event of this scale, how fun can it be if not for the goodie bags handed out to the lucky few? Oh yeah, besides the stars that is.




Grace and Shan Wee 



It was only 730pm onwards did the local celebrities came strolling down the red carpet. First up the DJs from Perfect 10 98.7FM consisting of Grace, Justin and surprise-surprise – Bachelor, Shan Wee, from Eye for a Guy 2.




933 DJs 



Next up were the ever funny DJs from YES 93.3FM


Oddly enough, no other local celebrities were in sight for the red carpet but on the bright side, it was time for the stars of the show to walk into the limelight. With no gradual surprise element, the stars one by one, were driven up and walked down the glitter of camera flashes and screaming fans.




Edison Chen 



Edison Chen was the first to arrive and boy did the crowd heightened. Night became day as spotlight shone on him on his arrival. On contrary to what the media says of him being a snub, he was the most generous with his fans tonight, stopping along the way, shaking hands and signing autographs whenever possible.




Kenny Bee 



Up next, Kenny Bee and his lovely accompany. At an age of 53, he still has that youthful glow that radiant around him.




Shaun Yue 



Branded as the next Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue quickly stepped up to stage next, causing a wave of screams again upon his gaze.




Anthony Wong 



Just like a scene from Batman, the legendary Anthony Wong, spotted with retro get-up, complete with dark glasses (was the spotlight that bright?) coolly walked down the carpet. One could have imagined the entire scene in slo-mo.




Jay Chou 



At last the moment where all were waiting for. A surge of hysteria rippled through the crowd as Jay Chou stepped out of his car. It was a sight to behold. Fan-billboards were raised, camera’s clicked away, strobes of flash was shot from every corner and screams of true followers bellowed into the air. It isn’t a wonder really why people are crazy for him. It could it be his quiet and laid back mellowness that transcends through as a down-to-earth personality or his music which no one understands but loved by everyone (including me). Whatever the case maybe, seeing him acknowledging his fans along the way and stopping by for a quick interview for the media, his fan base would probably grow even more after this.




The massive crowd 

All it needs is 1 lousy insensitive sentence to just ruin the damnn entire days ahead.
Am i thinking too much about it or REALLY is there truth about it that its definately doomed. What have i done to really deserve this? I tried as much as i could but it just seemed pointless. But there i go still going strong and i can't help myself why i keep doing this.

A friend of mine asked me to join him in the Nike REAL run this coming Aug.



At the state that i'm in, i'll be lucky to stay alive after 10 mins of non-stop running. But guess what? I told him, i would.

Under one condition. That he'll train with me. The fact is, i didn't mind running. Hell, i use to enjoy running back in my army days and one of my greatest acheivement was running in the Army Half Marathon. I did forget how long i took, but it do remember that it was a pretty ok timing. Bottom line, i was proud of it.



..but one criteria i had to pass was his requirement which was:

1) Run 15min consistently

2) Do it every 2 days.

3) Do this for 3 weeks.



Only if i were to pass this test, only then am i able to join in the training. Bleh. Simple enough, but my laziness is over powering me. I did however do my 1st training yesterday, so i guess following up wouldn't be much of a problem. I think. No. I hope.



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The cast of Initial D will be coming down tomorrow for the Gala premiere and press conference.

Being one of the previlaged crew of MovieXclusive (www.moviexclusive.com), i will be doing an on-location report and photoshoot of the event. I'm crossing my fingers to get close enough for personal photos and autographs.



Till tomorrow for the full report.
Ciao.