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Mayhem In The Jungle With.......Angry Birds!!!!! ~~~ v(Ow<)v

A game of birds without wings, talons and claws bounce with their round bellies and hop onto a catapult; the player then has to stretch the elastic rubber band to a perfect angle, aim for the target: the green pigs.....and let go! Off it goes, flying through the air and into the pigs' fortress, causing the entire structure to cave in and crash down....destroying all the pigs in a single blow. Rovio's creation - Angry Birds has become a global phenomenon. The simple story of a flock of birds whose eggs are stolen by grunting, thieving pigs has been turned into one of the world's most influential mobile game of the decade. Angry Birds is for people of all ages - grandpa, grandma, dad, mom, sister, brother, cousin. Anyone! Yes, even your grandpa can hum to the theme music and laugh along with you when the bird zooms through the air, hits a block of wood or a brick and knocks down the annoying green pigs.

The red bird doesn't possess any special strength or power, but it definitely kicks butt! And as for the giant red bird - 'Big Brother', it destroys anything that is in its way like a huge boulder tumbling downhill. A stunning but punishing attack....sometimes I really do feel sorry for pigs, being squashed and crushed and rolled over. Poor little things, aren't they? However, I do enjoy damaging their homes and hearing them go 'poof' into thin air....it's such a great comfort and satisfaction, from such a small game. And there you have it.....my guilty pleasure!

I particularly love the black one. Its round, bomb-like body; beautiful black coat, perky beak and antenna. It looks just like a bomb, and it works just like one, too! The black bird explodes and creates shockwaves that cause massive destruction to the pigs' reinforced roofs and fortified walls, resulting in a great massacre of the green hogs. That's why my cousin loves to call it 'The Ultimate Bomb Bird'! BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!!

"Go yellow bird! Go! Go! Go!" screams my cousin, mimicking the way the bird is being shot into the air with an imaginary catapult. Speed is its essence: the Kamikaze bird rockets through the stratosphere at inhuman speed once the screen is tapped. It is capable of wiping out the entire foundation of the structure by merely ripping through a block of wood. It breaks through wooden hurdles with ease, like a pebble being thrown at a piece of paper. Despite the bird's vicious velocity, it doesn't do much damage on concrete platforms or even glass towers. The Kamikaze bird's greatest weakness is when being hurled at a glass brick or a stone altar. So remember to look out for them kids!

Split it blue guy! Split it! And there comes three of them! The blue Scattershot bird dissipates into three small projectiles when the screen is tapped. Always think of these little blue guys as bullets from a shotgun! These birdies may be small in size, but they sure are mighty little wonders!

Love it or hate it....the green Boomerang bird has become a hit among its fellow mates. It makes a turn, flies backwards, hits its target and causes everything to collapse - a boomerang! Trust me, with its deadly accuracy and destructive power, this green toucan can never be underestimated.

Last but not least, the 'Mother Of All Bombs'! The white maternal bird lays eggs....well, not ordinary chicken eggs that you have for breakfast everyday, but explosive eggs that send those green pigs and their construction blasting off into outer space! Okay, fine! Maybe I did exaggerate a little, but still.....the eggs are worth all my praise! And before I put an end to this paragraph, I'd like to give all of you an extra tip: get as low to your target as possible for maximum destruction. 'Splash!' goes the egg. 'Crash!' goes the pigs' home. 'Phieeeeuuttt!' goes the pigs!

Well, all thanks to Peter Vesterbacka, the creator of Angry Birds, the Finnish game producer of Rovio Mobile Ltd. and now......one of the most influential people in the world! My cousins and I have spent three days sketching, drawing, coloring, designing and creating new homes for the Angry Birds: a tree-house filled with colorful boomerangs for the Boomerang toucan, a chamber of dynamites for 'The Ultimate Bomb Bird', a spacious room with a large bed for 'Big Brother', a snow globe for the red bird, a dome with a cloning device for the tiny blue bird, a chicken coop for the egg-dropping bird and lastly.....a piece of blue sky for the speedy Kamikaze bird! Lo and behold......the Angry Birds have finally found where they truly belong - a place where they call home.

( P.S: I have a confession to make.....I'm completely, entirely, thoroughly and utterly obsessed with these cute little birdies! May all of you be birds of a feather, and eagles of a flock! ~~~ x3 )

Labels: a cup of chaos, just smile, let's party

POSTED BY Jinx ON Wednesday, 9 November 2011 @ 07:33

Fashion 101 ~~~ v^w^v

It’s Fashion 101!!!!

"Oh my gosh! Only one hour left! What am I going to wear tonight?" If this is what you're going through, then leave it all to me ladies! Jinx is here on a rescue mission to save you from a disastrous nightmare of wardrobe malfunction! Trust me, I totally understand the pain of having to rush around the house looking for a missing 5-inch Jimmy Choo stiletto, having to curse at the top of your lungs when you aren't able to find your favorite Chanel silk coat, having to tremble with fear when the search for your Harry Winston diamond choker has smashed into utter failure, having to clamber over your latest UGG collection and begin to drown in anxiety when your Burberry knee-length boots can't be found anywhere, having to wade through an ocean of Louis Vuitton leather embossed bags and Gucci clutches to dig out your long-forgotten Armani vest......... What you need right now is a fashion guru...like me! Let's begin our Fashion 101, shall we?

Lesson #1 Be The Girl Of His Dreams!
Don't worry too much about what you're going to wear to impress HIM on your first date, just be yourself! If you love simplicity and serenity, then this style is definitely for you! Try on a neutral-hued dress with a clean, elegant cut across the shoulder. Gossamer feathers sewn on the hem of this dress add a splash of sophistication and beauty to it, too. Now that you've got a dress, it's time to accessorize - every girl's favorite part! Salvatore Ferragamo's 2011 Autumn-Winter Collection introduces a subtle yet feminine array of carved wooden bangles which, I promise, would go perfectly with the earth-toned dress.

But of course, if you crave for eye-catching embellishments and bold shades, you may take the extra mile! A bejeweled jacket always works wonders when you go out on a date. And don't be afraid to stand out from the crowd with a combustive combination of amethyst and fuchsia, it shows off the energetic and adventurous side of you!

Lesson #2 Rock The Party, Girls!
You're now invited to a friend's party, but unfortunately, you don't have much time to decide: a Versace cocktail dress or a Juicy Couture chiffon top with a pair of jeans? Well, let me help! If you prefer the 'girl-next-door' style to the 'party princess' look, then I suggest you wear a metallic jacket with a gold-plated or sequined top inside. To tone down the 'bling', slip into a stone-washed jean skirt and a pair of Hunter boots.

Want to rule the party like a princess? Count on me then! Swap those old jeans and pullovers for a taffeta dress with satin trims and a tailored jacket. Don't forget to adorn yourself with those to-die-for Lucite quilted cuffs which all women dream of possessing. If you're desperately hoping for the day when you finally get the chance to boast about your most prized possession and to receive envious glares from everyone looking your way to come, then stop pondering and get yourself a statement clutch! It's 'so long farewell' to ritzy old purses and 'hello beautiful' to one of fashion's greatest assets - clutches! Not just ordinary clutches in matt leather, but clutches that make a statement and scream for people's attention. Oh, something must have slipped my mind.....SHOES!!! That's right! After all, shoes are a girl's best friend! Dip your princess feet into this season's 'it factor' accessory - a pair of Jimmy Choo platforms.

People will be busy staring at those crystal-encrusted heels below your feet, and hopefully.....you may be crowned as princess of the party. To top everything off, wear a casual ruched hat! Who says all princesses have to wear pink tiaras? If you think the hat doesn't exude any vibrant explosion to your look, try adding a few delectable pieces of your own. For instance, a bright-colored feather brooch....or even a mesh-braid sequin, or....an ornate button with emerald beads and........... Ooops! Guess I've got a little carried away, haven't I?

Well, we've now come to the end of today's Fashion 101. So long for now ladies! Have a great day hunting down all the wardrobe must-haves of this season! :)

Confessions .Of . A .
Fashionista.

Labels: just smile, let's party, my notes and crotchets

POSTED BY Jinx ON Wednesday, 26 October 2011 @ 10:34