It's in the name pt4

This naming thing is endless eh? Don't worry, it will be a different approach this time.Today, it's about the Horvejkul brothers. And no, this is not a fortune telling corner.

Sorry, I couldn't find a proper pic of Nichchan, so there's double Nichkhun here.


The Horvejkul bros consists of Nichkhun,21 (pronounced as NI-KUN) and Nichchan,23 (I assume it's NI-CHAN?). So, what comes to your mind first when you saw their names? The first think that strikes me was "Do their parents speak Japanese?" Why is that so? you ask.

Let's drop both's 'nich' and take 'Khun' as 'kun'. So what do u get? Does 'kun' and 'chan' rings any bell? If you're thinking of Japanese honorific suffixes, then you're on the same page as me.

Kun (君, in Kanji, くん in Hiragana)is used by a senior person in addressing a younger male. For instance, a teacher usually addresses her student as xxx kun. However, in Johnny's I believe that the Jrs are told to address their seniors by kun. Let's take KinKi Kids and Hey!Say! JUMP as an example. The age difference between the oldest member of HSJ and KinKi Kids is 11 years and yet they have to call them Koichi kun, Tsuyoshi kun. Imagine Ryutaro calling Kimura Takuya as Kimura kun. It will be so awkward!
Besides that,kun can also be used by females when addressing a male that they are emotionally attached to or have known for long.

Chan (ちゃん) on the other hand is a more casual way of addressing someone. Thus, using chan with a superior's name would be condescending and rude. In general, chan is used for babies, young children,cute animals, lovers and close friends.

You know what? Nissan* should really seal a deal with the bros.

*san is pretty much like Mr./Mrs./Ms in English

Sense of Sight

Sighting #1 : 2 hummers in one week

I saw 2 Hummers on the road in a week time. The first time was on last Saturday while I crossing the overhead bridge. The 2nd one was spotted on Monday around when I was on my way to One Utama. I guess they're probably the same Hummer. I know it's just a big, squarish, luxurious expensive car. But how often do you see a Hummer on road? I see that everyday on Sorrority Life Moreover in Malaysia where cars are dominated by Myvis.

Sighting #2: An emo needs 3 friends to cheer her up

Recently, these Giordano Cheer U Up t-shirts are so popular that everywhere you go, you'll see people wearing it. I used to think it's kinda cute, but now, I think it's over rated. The other day, I was at Tropicana City Mall with my sister for lunch. I saw a bunch of middle school girls(?), 4 of them actually. 3 out of 4 girls wore this Cheer U Up t-shirt. And guess what the other girl wore? A t-shirt with the word EMO. In a nut shell, it takes 3 people to cheer an Emo up. In case you're wondering, the person in the picture is Jang Dong Gun.

Sighting #3: Meggings

Before I go on, let me explain what are meggings. Meggings are actually leggings for men. According to Japan Probe, leggings for men (”meggings”) are this year’s hit fashion item for Japanese men in their 20’s and 30’s. The other day when I was at One Utama, I walked passed Crocodile and guess what I saw? Yellow Meggings?? I wanted to check it out but I was in a hurry..maybe next time. It's not something new in other countries but it's definitely fresh in Malaysia. I believe Tsuyoshi wore it during his ENDLICHERI days? So whats your verdict on Meggings? For me, I think it's acceptable. At least better than a certain footballer's Tight Trunks and Pink Flowers. But who am I to judge? As long as they're confident in what they wear, they can wear whatever they want. And I'll secretly laugh at them

Sighting #4 : Cool Cat Corner

This morning, while I was laying my breakfast on the dining table, I saw this black/grey thing moving outside of my house. I look at it again, but it's not there anymore. So, I thought it was my hair. The moment I turn and look at the tv hall's direction, I saw a stray cat sitting on my favorite scatter cushion!! Must be one smart cat..for picking the best cushion haha. I bet it has eaten lots of fish that contributes to it's grey matter. This cat is not one of the four cats behind my house. This is the 'front' cat that never fails to give me endless shock story that next time. I was so stunned and shocked and let out a scream and did the cat ran away? No, it walked out snobbishly slowly as if it's the King of the world.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I'm not much of an Xmas person, but.. I still wanna wish every The Rene Report readers out there though only a few readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



Hope that 2010 will be a better year for you guys and for me and have a blasting Christmas!

Random Xmas fact: Heard about it from the drama Bloody Monday and then Googled it

Thirteen days after Western Christmas, on January 7th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates its Christmas, in accordance with the old Julian calendar. It's a day of both solemn ritual and joyous celebration. The Gregorian Calendar, (the one we're using) is 13 days in advance compared to the old Julian calendar.

Deja Vu

Today, I went to One Utama again and again and watched Avatar with my sister.



Throughout the show, it felt like I was having a Deja Vu. I've definitely seen this somewhere!! but I couldn't recall it. The storyline was a little predictable but overall it was certainly an epic adventure. The fighting/war part was the best part of the movie. The story was quite easy to understand too. But too bad some kid behind me wasn't paying attention I guess? At the climax part, he ask his friend, "Who is Ehwa?" Hello!! They have been mentioning about Ehwa so often in the movie!!

This Deja Vu thing really bothers me..so I indirectly made my sister name a couple of movies that may be similar to this. Narnia? Nope, I've never watch or read it. Atlantis? Nope.. definitely not. Reminded me of the super old Atlantis movie I saw in high school. Is it Pocahontas? YES YES!! Avatar is like the sci-fi with a dash of live action version of Pocahontas.

I'm a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes of course I'm not gonna miss out the movie! Do you know Irene Adler is one of the most notable female characters in the Sherlock Holmes series, despite appearing in only one story. Yes, her wits outdo him.

Back to my One Utama outing.
After my movie, I met up with Clair for lunch. Zanmai was over packed, so the three of us head to Itallianese. While I was going down the escalator, a girl from the opposite direction yelled to me "MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARRRRR!!!!" And as usual, I gave the What-are-u-doing stupid ah aka AB face. Haha Clair, thanks for the cool looking Taec shades and the wild bunny ears! and the calendar too hee will take a picture of it soon.

And thanks to Kristy too for the pack of Japanese Xmas snacks. It taste really really good! And the silly me forgot to take a pic of it!!!!!!! It's too late cause the glutton me and sister gulped down most of it and it won't look good if I take a pic now.

Thanks for asking about my leg. It still hurts but the "cracking" sound is not as loud as yesterday. Hope it gets better tomorrow.

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I went to One Utama twice yesterday and will be going there again tomorrow. A little sick of that place Initially, the plan was my sister's hair cut and lunch. Then later on, Kristy asked me whether I'm free to meet up with her for Zanmai. It was quite sudden, but we manage to come up with a plan. It's been 2 years since I last saw her. The last time we met each other was 2007's Xmas at IKEA haha.

What we did in One U? I shall blog about it next January. Hehehehe

I think there's something wrong with my left femur. When I walk, I can feel it "cracking"? I can feel the joint capsule rubbing against the other bone and I can hear "cruck cruck"-ish sound. Can feel some pain too.why is this happening to me When I told my mum and sis, the first thing they said was dislocation. But I don't think so. Hope it gets better tomorrow la.

Music Monday #6

Hello! It's time for another Music Monday. This week, I'm introducing a song entitled "Ever So Lonely" by Sheila Chandra.



I first heard this song in my Asian Music lecture for India's Music. India music here is not only those that you heard from Bollywood films. run down some green land and dance with trees But those that uses traditional Indian musical instruments such as the Sitar, Veena,Venu.. and more. The sound of the sitar is really nice and I'm thinking to get one if I have the money This song got my attention because of the dance-able beat. I was imagining someone bboying to it.

About the singer:
Sheila Chandra is an English singer of Indian descent. Although she was heavily influenced by Western elements, she was trained to use traditional Indian instruments too according to my lecturer.

Some info from Youtube:
In 1981 Sheila Chandra met Steve Coe in London and became the lead singer of his Asian fusion band Monsoon which then signed to Polygram.
Monsoon had a UK Top Ten hit with their first single "Ever So Lonely" when Sheila was 16.
After Monsoon disbanded, Sheila signed Steve Coe's Indipop label in 1984 and went on to make her first four solo albums in two years.
Sheila retired when she was 20 to take a sabbatical that lasted 4 years and re-emerged with her fifth solo album on Indipop.

Next week's music will be something very different. It will be about game music! heee look forward to it ya

I'm an elite

Yesterday, I ended my post, saying that I'll story about my weird dream. I'm actually a little lazy haha but since there's nothing much to blog about today, I'll talk about it la.

Apparently in my dream, I'm some don't remember the name country's elite and was invited to dine with the King and His family in a restaurant. My tummy was upset so I can only eat mixed rice, take away specially for me from Koon Kee (some coffee shop near my house). Don't understand why can't they serve it on a plate for me but in polystyrene packs. And the dishes were exactly the same as what my dad had for lunch in real life.

Back to dream story.. I went to the wash room and when I came back, guess what happened? The King was murdered. And me, being the elite stood up like Kindaichi and said, "I will solve this case" So together with the Queen and Prince, we went and investigate. The first place we went was the next room in the restaurant. I don't know what is it but it seems like there's some sort of ritual going on? There's this really scary looking leader there..chanting I guess. I ask a couple of question and suddenly I'm in a train.

(Fast Forward...........)
I ask the prince something and he showed me chocolate filling bun. Immediately, I knew where is the murderer hiding. So we took the train back again and this time, we went to Atria (some mall near my house) and the murderer is disguising as a patissier making Siew Pau for one of the Chinese restaurant in Atria. When I saw him, I slapped him and then punch him Tokyo Dogs style. He manage to run into the lift and and... I woke up before catching him!!! Gees.. at least let me catch him or something.
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Hmmm there were more events that took place in this dream. But I'm too lazy to find the right word to describe it. Shall write it out properly when I'm really free.
And I think unconsciously, I'm quite a narcissist? Last time, I dreamed that I was a queen and now an elite? Hahah and I think watching Tokyo Dogs did affect my dream..which kinda worries me cause I watched like 6 episodes of Criminal Minds this afternoon.
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