Gosh! I Made It!

Early this morning, me still sleepy though, ma fone suddenly rang.. It was Sorphorn, one of my colleagues at RUPP, calling to inform that I had been chosen among the successful candidates for the Simon Fraser Cohort Scholarship Program…

Oh gosh! I’ve never felt that thrilled before.. I really made it.. Very soon I will realize my long-time wish of getting an M. Ed. I’ll be studying in two main countries–Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand; and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada .. What a milestone..

Congratulate me pls..

Babies or Cookies?

I got these pics from a friend and feel like sharing with u guys.. For your information, these are not real babies but cookies.. Look so scaringly real, aren’t they?

What a good rest this little babe is having now!

Which one is ur kid?

I just can’t imagine myself eating them…

Palm-sized cuties

The Crocodile

“There once was a river where hundreds of crocodiles roamed. Its number was so high that the river became far too dangerous for navigation, not to mention ordinary use. Many people from the surrounding villages had lost at least one of their relatives and loved ones because of those beastie bastards . Among them, San, who changed his profession from being an ordinary farmer to a crocodile hunter, was no different. He wouldn’t have lost his dearest wife, relatives, neighbors, best friends, and nearly his own life if the notorious crocs had not been around. Ever since, he was determined that as long as he was alive, he had to put them to sleep.”

Well, this is just a brief introduction to a brand new Cambodian movie I saw today, the Crocodile (នេសាទក្រពើ). Directed by Mao Ayuth, one of Cambodia’s best directors, the Crocodile has all the important qualities and tastes. Not to mention its meaningful storyline, it also boasts great and breathtaking scenes involving real crocodiles. Starring in this revolutionary movies are famous stars, such as Preap Sowath, Sim Solika, Dy Saveth and others. If you have time, don’t forget to go check it out. You won’t be disappointed, I guarantee. But make sure you get your tickets early. The theater was extremely packed today.

Thank so much, Mr. Mao Ayuth and Rasmey Hang Meas, for revolutionizing and reviving Cambodia’s dying movie industry. I am so proud of you guys. Pls keep up the good job. I only hope that other movie companies will follow sort. It is important that they bear this in mind if they are to make great movies marketable for international markets like our neighboring countries’. It is high time we revived our great movie legacy and make us all be proud..

Who said Cambodians can’t be great producers? :p

Technorati Tag: Cambodia, Khmer, Movies, Entertainment

Hot Boyz and Galz Competition 2005

It’s been ten years since Cambodia held its last Miss Cambodia pageant. Due to some unknown reasons, this important national event was left unattended.

Lately, thanks to the Cambodian Television Network (CTN), Cambodia’s biggest beauty pageant in 10 years, the Srey Sros Pros Sa-art Competition 2005 (ស្រីស្រស់ប្រុសស្អាត ឆ្នាំ២០០៥) brought over 10,000 young boys and girls from 12 provinces. It is believed that our organisers spent a total of $150,000 on the competition, with a top prize of $1,000, a motorcycle worth $1,200 and employment contracts with CTN itself. How wonderful! At the end, Srey Sa-art 2005 title went to Ms. In Ek Tepy, 17, from Banteay Meanchey Province, whereas the Pros Sa-art 2005 title went to Mr. Handsome from Battambang Province.. Congratulations, guys!

Evidently, as u can see here, our Srey Sa-art 2005 is just so beautiful.. Thanks so much, CTN, for making Cambodian beauties alive.. I believe this is a good initiative leading to the official Miss Cambodia pageant. It is my vision to see Cambodia entering Miss Universe or Miss World competition. Guess what? Among all ASEAN countries, only Cambodia and Laos have no official beauty pageant.. It’s high time we started something for the sake of our national pride..

Technorati Tag: Cambodia, Khmer, Beauty Pageant