fave song of the week!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
:: thinking through things ::
I sit down
looking through my stuffs
and thinking through the many happenings
that has happened during this holidays
and as i plan for the next week or so
and for the new semester..
Love:
its a complicated thing
between 2 persons
even more so between 2 guys
especially between 2 people who are so different
in many ways
yet sharing the same passion in life
and in this real world
real things happen
and feelings get tweaked
there's too much between us
and around us
for me not to feel tired
but because we love each other so much
we are able to look past these things
and appreciate each other
forget about the flaws
forgive one and others' misdemeanors
and love on like nothing happened..
i wish
this will stay on..
and on..
was at a class chalet i spearheaded
and am I glad that although the turnout was small
but we had fun
and bonded well
i had a chance to bond with the people were going to
be in the same class as me
and we talked also about many things
about class
about life
it was..
nice:)
attended BBE YEC's first meeting..
was a nice session selecting the committee
and the various office bearers..
there's going to be a lot to learn from
being a grassroots leader
in this youth group
and i look forward to working with this dynamic bunch of people
from different walks to life
to organise events for my constituency
and making friends in my neighbourhood
btw..
after little rounds of "elections" and "votings"
i am part of the sports and wellness team,
as well as the New Media and Publicity Secretary..
interesting..
as i hope to hone my skills in design and publication
doing publicity works and such
as well as maintaining good new media health
in the group.
might be able to apply wat i learn from webby design in the new sem..
currently out of dragonboating for awhile
because since i left for vietnam till now
my weekends are all jam packed
so..
no river regatta and db trainings for me this half year..:(
as for my new style in the new sem
i've decided
that i should be a fashion boy like i've always targetted
and go all out in dressing everyday
i've bought a big new collection for this sem
and hope to create new styles that will blow ppl's mind
and upping my own style quotient
to go well with my new fashion blog i plan for next year
as well as our little designing tees business:)
my great clothes collection from uniqlo n topman n river island n g2000
all waiting for me:)
that also brings me to another point..
i'm broke
and my lines are cut off temporary again..
i need to get a work
and try to pay off things for myself..
i dun noe how long more i can sustain a lifestyle like tt
without working
and i feel bad when i swipe the card each time..
well well..
any good job offers to fit my timetable?
and fitness calls..
i need to get a healthy lifestyle
gym n swim.,.
alot alot alot next sem..
loose weight!
with determination and sheer spirit.
i believe!!
alot in my mind
weighing me down..
if u don't see me smile so much
u understand
i've too much load
going through too much
i only hope to do my best in each section
and excel!
for now
i think i need to concentrate and enjoy whatever i have
HMS leadership camp from mon-thurs..
well well..
looking for other commitments..
and also job+money:)
looking through my stuffs
and thinking through the many happenings
that has happened during this holidays
and as i plan for the next week or so
and for the new semester..
Love:
its a complicated thing
between 2 persons
even more so between 2 guys
especially between 2 people who are so different
in many ways
yet sharing the same passion in life
and in this real world
real things happen
and feelings get tweaked
there's too much between us
and around us
for me not to feel tired
but because we love each other so much
we are able to look past these things
and appreciate each other
forget about the flaws
forgive one and others' misdemeanors
and love on like nothing happened..
i wish
this will stay on..
and on..
was at a class chalet i spearheaded
and am I glad that although the turnout was small
but we had fun
and bonded well
i had a chance to bond with the people were going to
be in the same class as me
and we talked also about many things
about class
about life
it was..
nice:)
attended BBE YEC's first meeting..
was a nice session selecting the committee
and the various office bearers..
there's going to be a lot to learn from
being a grassroots leader
in this youth group
and i look forward to working with this dynamic bunch of people
from different walks to life
to organise events for my constituency
and making friends in my neighbourhood
btw..
after little rounds of "elections" and "votings"
i am part of the sports and wellness team,
as well as the New Media and Publicity Secretary..
interesting..
as i hope to hone my skills in design and publication
doing publicity works and such
as well as maintaining good new media health
in the group.
might be able to apply wat i learn from webby design in the new sem..
currently out of dragonboating for awhile
because since i left for vietnam till now
my weekends are all jam packed
so..
no river regatta and db trainings for me this half year..:(
as for my new style in the new sem
i've decided
that i should be a fashion boy like i've always targetted
and go all out in dressing everyday
i've bought a big new collection for this sem
and hope to create new styles that will blow ppl's mind
and upping my own style quotient
to go well with my new fashion blog i plan for next year
as well as our little designing tees business:)
my great clothes collection from uniqlo n topman n river island n g2000
all waiting for me:)
that also brings me to another point..
i'm broke
and my lines are cut off temporary again..
i need to get a work
and try to pay off things for myself..
i dun noe how long more i can sustain a lifestyle like tt
without working
and i feel bad when i swipe the card each time..
well well..
any good job offers to fit my timetable?
and fitness calls..
i need to get a healthy lifestyle
gym n swim.,.
alot alot alot next sem..
loose weight!
with determination and sheer spirit.
i believe!!
alot in my mind
weighing me down..
if u don't see me smile so much
u understand
i've too much load
going through too much
i only hope to do my best in each section
and excel!
for now
i think i need to concentrate and enjoy whatever i have
HMS leadership camp from mon-thurs..
well well..
looking for other commitments..
and also job+money:)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
:: my stylist friend ::
Weirdly
It feels my heart with that awkward tinge
when I saw my hairstylist today
At first,
I had the heart and thought of "betraying" him
to visit another hair salon to do up my hair
and it wasn't the very first time
such thoughts have always risen
each time the bell rings for a haircut
but i have always banished those thoughts
and go back to him no matter what..
when he left klearcut earlier this year
i thought i shall move on and visit another place
but my "bond" with him was so strong
I followed him to his new workplace
its a quiet corner of orchard
at a rather run down shop in cuppage plaza
where its only him n his lady boss
tending to the little hair shop
but it was with him
that i felt comfortable
and that my hair was in good hands
and i'm paying for a great value
Zen may be just 2 years older than me
but he miraculously brightens up my dull look each time
and adds boomz to my hair
and a smile to my face
after that one visit to this "new" place in june
i thought i wud nv return
hahahaha..
because it just didn't fit my stature..
but i missed him so..
he's like a friend
his warmth
his character
those 1 hour interactive sessions once in a long while
for the past 3 years..
it was by chance that i looked for him on facebook 3 days ago
when my hair alarm rang once again
or that i feel hiao to have a new do
and i popped down today
when i entered the building
i question myself why? why i come this place to cut my hair?
the answer was simple: my friend, Zen..
the relationship from stylist and client has evolved
we are friends with that special touch..
and one of the first few opening sentence was:
This might be the last time i'm cutting your hair for you.
I felt the tinge of bitterness
he then told me that he was returning to JB later this month
to venture out and with his friends,
open a salon of his own.
i felt happy for him..
although I do not know if i can go visit him
and receive his treatment again..
(i certainly do hope so.. if i have the time)
i could sense during our conversation
how much he wish i would continue patronising him
despite the distance..
the conversation drifted from one which was sad
and it being the last hair cut..
into a more cordial one
where i shared with him about my life in the last three months
since i saw him
and the trends i picked up
and my possible design business venture..
and into him hoping that i will go over
and we can continue this special friendship..
Ken Hirai's over emotional Ken's Bar album was playing in the background
and the both of us spoke with a little tear oozing out somehow
when the job was done
and i had my new do
getting a little wash
and his nimble little amazing hands running thru
my hair to give it the brilliant style with wax
i can't help but reflect on the wonderful hairstyles he has helped
me create.. and the confidence i had each time..
then it was as if we were separating into worlds of drastic unknown
not known if i will meet him again..
he gave me his mobile back in m'sia
and i greeted him with that smile of mine
and somehow an affirmation that if possible
i'll go over for a visit..
little notes of how to manage
and what style i might want to create next..
then we parted..
wishing each other the best
and hoping to see one another again..
in 2 month's time,
perhaps
i would venture out into another salon and finally
without guilt,
look for another stylist
but somehow
somehow
i feel that i will take a chance in the near future
and visit him
a friend..
thank you for many wonderful hairstyles
and memories,
my dear stylist friend
Zen..
may you have a great career in front of you
and successes overflowing.. :)
It feels my heart with that awkward tinge
when I saw my hairstylist today
At first,
I had the heart and thought of "betraying" him
to visit another hair salon to do up my hair
and it wasn't the very first time
such thoughts have always risen
each time the bell rings for a haircut
but i have always banished those thoughts
and go back to him no matter what..
when he left klearcut earlier this year
i thought i shall move on and visit another place
but my "bond" with him was so strong
I followed him to his new workplace
its a quiet corner of orchard
at a rather run down shop in cuppage plaza
where its only him n his lady boss
tending to the little hair shop
but it was with him
that i felt comfortable
and that my hair was in good hands
and i'm paying for a great value
Zen may be just 2 years older than me
but he miraculously brightens up my dull look each time
and adds boomz to my hair
and a smile to my face
after that one visit to this "new" place in june
i thought i wud nv return
hahahaha..
because it just didn't fit my stature..
but i missed him so..
he's like a friend
his warmth
his character
those 1 hour interactive sessions once in a long while
for the past 3 years..
it was by chance that i looked for him on facebook 3 days ago
when my hair alarm rang once again
or that i feel hiao to have a new do
and i popped down today
when i entered the building
i question myself why? why i come this place to cut my hair?
the answer was simple: my friend, Zen..
the relationship from stylist and client has evolved
we are friends with that special touch..
and one of the first few opening sentence was:
This might be the last time i'm cutting your hair for you.
I felt the tinge of bitterness
he then told me that he was returning to JB later this month
to venture out and with his friends,
open a salon of his own.
i felt happy for him..
although I do not know if i can go visit him
and receive his treatment again..
(i certainly do hope so.. if i have the time)
i could sense during our conversation
how much he wish i would continue patronising him
despite the distance..
the conversation drifted from one which was sad
and it being the last hair cut..
into a more cordial one
where i shared with him about my life in the last three months
since i saw him
and the trends i picked up
and my possible design business venture..
and into him hoping that i will go over
and we can continue this special friendship..
Ken Hirai's over emotional Ken's Bar album was playing in the background
and the both of us spoke with a little tear oozing out somehow
when the job was done
and i had my new do
getting a little wash
and his nimble little amazing hands running thru
my hair to give it the brilliant style with wax
i can't help but reflect on the wonderful hairstyles he has helped
me create.. and the confidence i had each time..
then it was as if we were separating into worlds of drastic unknown
not known if i will meet him again..
he gave me his mobile back in m'sia
and i greeted him with that smile of mine
and somehow an affirmation that if possible
i'll go over for a visit..
little notes of how to manage
and what style i might want to create next..
then we parted..
wishing each other the best
and hoping to see one another again..
in 2 month's time,
perhaps
i would venture out into another salon and finally
without guilt,
look for another stylist
but somehow
somehow
i feel that i will take a chance in the near future
and visit him
a friend..
thank you for many wonderful hairstyles
and memories,
my dear stylist friend
Zen..
may you have a great career in front of you
and successes overflowing.. :)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
:: YEP Vietnam - Another learning journey ::
It has been a great trip to Vietnam
and due to the last three days of culture tours and shopping
i've sort of forgotten all about the torture i've been through
during the 10 days before.. haha
we painted
we played
we chatted
we taught
we interacted
we had so much fun
and endured so much as a group
and most importantly
i've made many new friends
although there were some unpleasant things that marred the great trip overall..
well
at least
i've seen through..
(kan tou le)
the experience is priceless
and i love it all!
no words can express the wonderful time i had!
thank you HMS YEP team for the memories!
and due to the last three days of culture tours and shopping
i've sort of forgotten all about the torture i've been through
during the 10 days before.. haha
we painted
we played
we chatted
we taught
we interacted
we had so much fun
and endured so much as a group
and most importantly
i've made many new friends
although there were some unpleasant things that marred the great trip overall..
well
at least
i've seen through..
(kan tou le)
the experience is priceless
and i love it all!
no words can express the wonderful time i had!
thank you HMS YEP team for the memories!
Monday, September 14, 2009
:: off! ::
off to Vietnam I'll go.. tonight!
yay.. filled with excitement, suspense, terror, thrill!
dun't know what to expect.. hope to bond well with my fellow team members..
and have loads of fun
doing the refurbishment work
and playing with the children, teaching them, and interacting with them
I believe it will be an eye opening experience!
Off I go, Vietnam Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City
15th-28th September 2009..
c u all soon!
yay.. filled with excitement, suspense, terror, thrill!
dun't know what to expect.. hope to bond well with my fellow team members..
and have loads of fun
doing the refurbishment work
and playing with the children, teaching them, and interacting with them
I believe it will be an eye opening experience!
Off I go, Vietnam Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City
15th-28th September 2009..
c u all soon!
Friday, September 11, 2009
:: vietnam.. ::
going off to vietnam next tuesday
and doing a million things.. haha..
too many things on my mind..
dunno where to start..
dunno where to end..
maybe life should be like that..
just be happy and do things
and enjoy!
and doing a million things.. haha..
too many things on my mind..
dunno where to start..
dunno where to end..
maybe life should be like that..
just be happy and do things
and enjoy!
Monday, September 7, 2009
:: grassroots ::
Probably not known to many of my friends
but i'm pretty active in my own community
often taking part in the activities organised by my CC and RC..
like tours to malaysia, cooking classes,
wine sessions, your regular festival celebrations and such
and it is one of my "dreams" to serve my community
as a grassroot leader
to make my affection to my neighbourhood and country known
(in fact, i love the people in white and aspire to be one,
tt i joined young PAP too.. haha..)
my little dream was a little closer
from today
as i joined my area
Bukit Batok East Youth Executive Committee
to serve my quaint little neighbourhood
and organising activities for the young people in the area..
I've long heard of the youth group and
People's association youth movement
and been trying to get myself involved,
since my pubescent secondary school days
but no news was heard of
and the group always seemed quiet and distant
until recently i got to know of my CC's YEC
thru a volunteers gathering
(i'm volunteering to help out my own RC activities too..)
and this journey began,
the nomination and meetings
till today the Biennial General Meeting
when i've confirmed gotten a seat in the committee.. haha
(it was considered an election,
but.. erm.. walkover la.. heng heng got enough seats for the nominees..)
i don't know what it will be like
but i certainly hope to get myself much more involved
for this is my neighbourhood
if i don't step up and do my part
in making this a tightly knit neighbourhood
who will?
i believe this little journey of being a "little grassroots member"
will be a fruitful one filled with endless
learning opportunities and even more chances to make
friends in my community
and also proves to be steps in my growing journey
as a person and as a community leader (hopefully) in future.
look forward to what may come...
Monday, August 31, 2009
:: reflections | songs that fills me ::
Here we are
once again
at the end of a month
at a time of reflections
and a time to look forward
to yet another exciting, challenge filled month ahead..
the end of august also meant that i ended my first semester in NP
and boy, what a ride it was
i have made friends which i really enjoy being with and talking to
and friends where i can hang out with and have big dreams with
i've learnt, i hope, to handle stress a little better than previously
and also learnt many many new skills
now as we wait for the results
what I can do is to prepare for my expedition too Vietnam in mid sept
where i get to make friends and interact with the kids at the orphanages and day care
and extend my little warmth to them
as well experience it first hand
the many challenges in life others face.
looking back at August..
there has been music and lyrics that kept sticking to me..
great albums that lift me
and not forgetting our National Day Parade, the Pledge moment,
my 21km Singapore Bay Run Army Half Marathon Challenge
tanning sessions and dragon boat rowing
the many friends i've made
a race along Singapore's special places in the OutRace
and many many more fun filled moments..
i shall close this months with songs, music and lyrics that ring that special bell in me...
:: Khalil Fong "Timeless" Collection ::
this is a great laid back album i believe many would enjoy..
he re-interpreted some great tracks by music's legends
and gave a new feel to them
which u will fall in love with.. i particularly like these tracks,
and the emotions brought thru is powerful
either thru lyrics or Khalil's vocals..
La Bamba:
Para bailar la bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti.
Ay Arriba ay arriba
Ay arriba ay arriba,
por ti sere,Por ti sere.
Por ti sere.
Yo no soy marinero.
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan.
Soy capitan. Soy capitan.
Bamba Bamba, Bamba Bamba,
Bamba Bamba, Bamba.
:: Red Bean ::
还没好好的感受 雪花绽放的气候
我们一起颤抖 会更明白 什么是温柔
还没跟你牵着手 走过荒芜的沙丘
可能从此以后 学会珍惜 天长和地久
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
还没为你把红豆 熬成缠绵的伤口
然后一起分享 会更明白 相思的哀愁
还没好好的感受 醒着亲吻的温柔
可能在我左右 你才追求 孤独的自由
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
:: Remember ::
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
我们都忘了 这条路走了多久
心中是清楚的 有一天 有一天都会停的
让时间说真话 虽然我也害怕
在天黑了以后 我们都不知道 会不会有遗憾
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起走到最后
我们都累了 却没办法往回走
两颗心都迷惑 怎么说 怎么说都没有救
亲爱的为什么 也许你也不懂
两个相爱的人 等着对方先说 找分开的理由
谁还记得 爱情开始 化的时候
我和你的眼中 看见了 不同的天空
走的太远 终于走到 分岔路的路口
是不是你和我 要有两个 相反的梦
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
:: chee meng and chun keow ::
a song at MayDay concert whcih i enjoy very much each time, amongst many many others that i love as well!!!
志明真正不知要按怎
为什么爱人不愿阁再相偎
春娇已经早就无在听
讲这多其实拢总拢无卡抓
走到淡水的海岸
两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听
啊我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止 也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心 麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
志明心情有影寒
风这大你也真正拢没心肝
春娇你哪无要和我播这出电影
咱就走到这位准底煞
走到淡水的海岸两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听啊
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到
这你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
走到淡水的海岸
两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听
啊我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
:: Little Sun ::
I've been trying hard the whole day to remember if they sang this song during the concert.. but can't seem to remember..
it was the "theme song" for last year's concert.. haha..
多么难忘
是你纯真的模样
突然的吻弥漫着茶香
多么向往
梦想总是在他方
你说等我不管多漫长
你就是太阳
蒸发了彷徨
所以挖开土壤
种下希望
离开了故乡
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来
继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
念念不忘
此刻应该是农忙
如画风光有你在歌唱
你就是太阳
照亮了方向
你让地球旋转月亮发光
让我有翅膀
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来
继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳 oh~~
aiya.. got alot more songs.. another time ba.. hahahaha
once again
at the end of a month
at a time of reflections
and a time to look forward
to yet another exciting, challenge filled month ahead..
the end of august also meant that i ended my first semester in NP
and boy, what a ride it was
i have made friends which i really enjoy being with and talking to
and friends where i can hang out with and have big dreams with
i've learnt, i hope, to handle stress a little better than previously
and also learnt many many new skills
now as we wait for the results
what I can do is to prepare for my expedition too Vietnam in mid sept
where i get to make friends and interact with the kids at the orphanages and day care
and extend my little warmth to them
as well experience it first hand
the many challenges in life others face.
looking back at August..
there has been music and lyrics that kept sticking to me..
great albums that lift me
and not forgetting our National Day Parade, the Pledge moment,
my 21km Singapore Bay Run Army Half Marathon Challenge
tanning sessions and dragon boat rowing
the many friends i've made
a race along Singapore's special places in the OutRace
and many many more fun filled moments..
i shall close this months with songs, music and lyrics that ring that special bell in me...
:: Khalil Fong "Timeless" Collection ::
this is a great laid back album i believe many would enjoy..
he re-interpreted some great tracks by music's legends
and gave a new feel to them
which u will fall in love with.. i particularly like these tracks,
and the emotions brought thru is powerful
either thru lyrics or Khalil's vocals..
La Bamba:
Para bailar la bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
Una poca de gracia pa mi pa ti.
Ay Arriba ay arriba
Ay arriba ay arriba,
por ti sere,Por ti sere.
Por ti sere.
Yo no soy marinero.
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan.
Soy capitan. Soy capitan.
Bamba Bamba, Bamba Bamba,
Bamba Bamba, Bamba.
:: Red Bean ::
还没好好的感受 雪花绽放的气候
我们一起颤抖 会更明白 什么是温柔
还没跟你牵着手 走过荒芜的沙丘
可能从此以后 学会珍惜 天长和地久
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
还没为你把红豆 熬成缠绵的伤口
然后一起分享 会更明白 相思的哀愁
还没好好的感受 醒着亲吻的温柔
可能在我左右 你才追求 孤独的自由
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
有时候 有时候 我会相信一切有尽头
相聚离开 都有时候 没有什么会永垂不朽
可是我 有时候 宁愿选择留恋不放手
等到风景都看透 也许你会陪我看细水长流
:: Remember ::
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
我们都忘了 这条路走了多久
心中是清楚的 有一天 有一天都会停的
让时间说真话 虽然我也害怕
在天黑了以后 我们都不知道 会不会有遗憾
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起走到最后
我们都累了 却没办法往回走
两颗心都迷惑 怎么说 怎么说都没有救
亲爱的为什么 也许你也不懂
两个相爱的人 等着对方先说 找分开的理由
谁还记得 爱情开始 化的时候
我和你的眼中 看见了 不同的天空
走的太远 终于走到 分岔路的路口
是不是你和我 要有两个 相反的梦
谁还记得 是谁先说 永远的爱我
以前的一句话 是我们以后的伤口
过了太久 没人记得 当初那些温柔
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
我和你手牵手 说要一起 走到最后
:: chee meng and chun keow ::
a song at MayDay concert whcih i enjoy very much each time, amongst many many others that i love as well!!!
志明真正不知要按怎
为什么爱人不愿阁再相偎
春娇已经早就无在听
讲这多其实拢总拢无卡抓
走到淡水的海岸
两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听
啊我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止 也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心 麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
志明心情有影寒
风这大你也真正拢没心肝
春娇你哪无要和我播这出电影
咱就走到这位准底煞
走到淡水的海岸两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听啊
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到
这你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
走到淡水的海岸
两个人的爱情
已经无人看已经无人听
啊我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
到这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
这冻止你也免爱我
我跟你最好就到这
你对我已经没感觉
麦阁伤心麦阁我这爱你你不爱我
:: Little Sun ::
I've been trying hard the whole day to remember if they sang this song during the concert.. but can't seem to remember..
it was the "theme song" for last year's concert.. haha..
多么难忘
是你纯真的模样
突然的吻弥漫着茶香
多么向往
梦想总是在他方
你说等我不管多漫长
你就是太阳
蒸发了彷徨
所以挖开土壤
种下希望
离开了故乡
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来
继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
念念不忘
此刻应该是农忙
如画风光有你在歌唱
你就是太阳
照亮了方向
你让地球旋转月亮发光
让我有翅膀
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来
继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳
看着你的眼眶
忍着泪闪着光
我会很快回来继续我们未完的天堂
看着你的脸庞
微笑着要我去闯
你的盼望是我握在手中
小小的太阳 oh~~
aiya.. got alot more songs.. another time ba.. hahahaha
Sunday, August 23, 2009
:: Am I? ::
Am I taking on too much
too much more than I can handle?
school, ovb, chinese soc, dragonboat, BBE YEC, designing, trevvy, sgrainbow...
and many many more..
i don't have time
and i am bad at prioritising
i feel lost
like in love
i don't know myself
what I want
i don't know where
I am
i play and slack too much
and play around far too much and put myself in sticky situations
i am neither here nor there
this juxtaposition feels awkward and wrong
the wary feeling after taking on the tasks..
is bad.. sad..
lost.. what am I?
what do i really want?
i am afraid i need someone to help me find myself
and the life I am suppose to lead.
multitask? multitalented?
i am only afriad that I will inevitably drown myself
in a million identities
that all isn't the real me.
too much more than I can handle?
school, ovb, chinese soc, dragonboat, BBE YEC, designing, trevvy, sgrainbow...
and many many more..
i don't have time
and i am bad at prioritising
i feel lost
like in love
i don't know myself
what I want
i don't know where
I am
i play and slack too much
and play around far too much and put myself in sticky situations
i am neither here nor there
this juxtaposition feels awkward and wrong
the wary feeling after taking on the tasks..
is bad.. sad..
lost.. what am I?
what do i really want?
i am afraid i need someone to help me find myself
and the life I am suppose to lead.
multitask? multitalented?
i am only afriad that I will inevitably drown myself
in a million identities
that all isn't the real me.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
：： 戏如人生 ：：
和大家分享我的一篇文章，拿A的哦。。 哈哈。。（ok la, no A+, at least got an A lo.. )
:: 戏如人生 ::
林觉豪 （T01）
:: 戏如人生 ::
林觉豪 （T01）
日本戏剧大师铃木忠志（Tadashi Suzuki）曾说：“西方戏剧的主角，就如生活在医院的长期病患，都是病人。编剧，就是这些角色的医生，即也是病情的来源。”（铃木忠志，1982/唐十郎译，1984，页4）就凭这句话，让我深深地被戏剧影响，对实验性戏剧感兴趣，更是投入与各类戏剧剧本，对这类文学产生那份不解的热忱。
我是在小学的时候，被父母逼上英语沟通与戏剧班。当时是以玩玩的心态去参与，主要是为了加强自己的自信心，和建立良好的英语基础。正整六年的戏剧班，让我对这门艺术产生了浓厚的兴趣。到了中学，自然的就加入了戏剧社，在其中也学到了不同的演绎方式，与同学和教师沟通切磋时，认识了铃木忠志这位戏剧大师，偶然对不同戏剧法有了了解和尝试。
铃木忠志以独特的见解，创造出了自己的戏剧教学方式。这一套昭示，如今已被全世界接受与学习当中，最主要，是它勇于把古西方文学代表作拿来加入新点子、新生命，创造出全新的戏剧体验。这套戏法没有久远的历史，但却带给戏剧一个全新的态度以及层面，让大家以不同的眼光去看戏。这也推出了新颖的创作、理念。一套演员教学法让这门艺术潜移默化，成果不只限于演技，同样的也改变了当下新新人类的导演技巧和编剧写作。我就是当中获益不浅的门徒。
带着对“铃木戏剧教学法”的热忱，我有幸在中学时期加入了本地一代戏剧大师郭宝崑所开设的“实践表演艺术学院”。在那一年的课程中，学到了多种戏剧艺术与表演，更有机会向这位本地戏剧教师学习，更曾与郭宝崑老师对过话，过过招。
到我十六岁时，已接触过多种演绎方程式。尝试过传统与新世纪的，也有过中英语表演经验。从中，我还是最爱铃木忠志老师的演绎法，因而深入研究，磨出了自己的风格，投身入戏剧创作与指导。我不断阅读不同戏剧编剧的故事与剧本，从中学习。自己学习，自己领会。秉持着信念，发掘自己的才能。郭宝崑曾提过，“戏剧是生命的反影，更是生命的延伸。戏剧写作是发自内心的、独特的，没得学，也学不来的。”（郭键汶，2003，页194）。我也因此吸收各方创作概念，想不只当个会读戏剧剧本的，或只当演员，在初级学院一年级时，尝试写出生平第一个剧本，参加了当年由TheatreWorks举办的新加坡青年编剧奖，还得了第二名。对当时修读理科的我，不曾受过专业写作训练，让校方感到十分惊讶。
接下来几年，我都参加了新加坡青年编剧奖，年年都如前三甲，当中更有三次夺冠。这当中，我服过兵役，也念了大学。在升大学二年级那年，被本地戏剧团TheatreWorks邀请学习当一部短剧的导演。我那时是随父母心愿念工程系，内心十分不愿。当导演的机会来临时，当然得好好把握。那部剧是本地编剧Robin Loon的《LIV》。当中提到说人最大的困境就是梦境，无论是一直有的梦想，或是白日梦，也可能是晚上做的恶梦，都有它一定的烦恼。（Robin Loon， 2007，页3）我就是追逐着梦想的人，带着许多烦恼，但也把握这每一个机会，享受其中。以为自己是理科的料，却对文科戏剧有着不解深情，始终只能如点水蜻蜓，偶尔过个瘾。
说真的，我一向来都处生于戏剧当中。但都往往没机会去深刻体会或将戏剧当我人生至今的重头戏。戏剧的个各个层面，我都有碰触过，就缺真正的身在戏剧的生活里或真正的去了解它。但戏剧影响了我，让我以不同的角度看人生，体验着真实与虚伪，感受到另一个世界。读着各个不同戏剧文学作品，对我的影响就在于让我痛苦，没有机会去追逐着方面的梦想，却在其中的到了荣誉和加冕，体验过人生的高低潮。一切就如郭宝崑老师所说过，人生的确如戏，戏也的确表现人生，但没真正体验的梦想，最实际、最完整。因为在脑中的画面，永远刻画得最完美。（Kuo Jing Hong，2002， 页29）
资料：
铃木忠志（1982）/唐十郎译 （1984）。铃木忠志编剧的演绎方式。台北：台北时代国际。
郭键汶 （2003）。回忆：郭宝崑（1939-2002）." Inter-Asia Cultural Studies 4.2 (2003): 193-201。
Robin Loon (2007). LIV. Singapore: TheatreWorks Ltd.
Kuo Jing Hong （2002）。Kuo Pao Kun: And love the wind and rain. Singapore: Crucible Pte. Ltd.
我是在小学的时候，被父母逼上英语沟通与戏剧班。当时是以玩玩的心态去参与，主要是为了加强自己的自信心，和建立良好的英语基础。正整六年的戏剧班，让我对这门艺术产生了浓厚的兴趣。到了中学，自然的就加入了戏剧社，在其中也学到了不同的演绎方式，与同学和教师沟通切磋时，认识了铃木忠志这位戏剧大师，偶然对不同戏剧法有了了解和尝试。
铃木忠志以独特的见解，创造出了自己的戏剧教学方式。这一套昭示，如今已被全世界接受与学习当中，最主要，是它勇于把古西方文学代表作拿来加入新点子、新生命，创造出全新的戏剧体验。这套戏法没有久远的历史，但却带给戏剧一个全新的态度以及层面，让大家以不同的眼光去看戏。这也推出了新颖的创作、理念。一套演员教学法让这门艺术潜移默化，成果不只限于演技，同样的也改变了当下新新人类的导演技巧和编剧写作。我就是当中获益不浅的门徒。
带着对“铃木戏剧教学法”的热忱，我有幸在中学时期加入了本地一代戏剧大师郭宝崑所开设的“实践表演艺术学院”。在那一年的课程中，学到了多种戏剧艺术与表演，更有机会向这位本地戏剧教师学习，更曾与郭宝崑老师对过话，过过招。
到我十六岁时，已接触过多种演绎方程式。尝试过传统与新世纪的，也有过中英语表演经验。从中，我还是最爱铃木忠志老师的演绎法，因而深入研究，磨出了自己的风格，投身入戏剧创作与指导。我不断阅读不同戏剧编剧的故事与剧本，从中学习。自己学习，自己领会。秉持着信念，发掘自己的才能。郭宝崑曾提过，“戏剧是生命的反影，更是生命的延伸。戏剧写作是发自内心的、独特的，没得学，也学不来的。”（郭键汶，2003，页194）。我也因此吸收各方创作概念，想不只当个会读戏剧剧本的，或只当演员，在初级学院一年级时，尝试写出生平第一个剧本，参加了当年由TheatreWorks举办的新加坡青年编剧奖，还得了第二名。对当时修读理科的我，不曾受过专业写作训练，让校方感到十分惊讶。
接下来几年，我都参加了新加坡青年编剧奖，年年都如前三甲，当中更有三次夺冠。这当中，我服过兵役，也念了大学。在升大学二年级那年，被本地戏剧团TheatreWorks邀请学习当一部短剧的导演。我那时是随父母心愿念工程系，内心十分不愿。当导演的机会来临时，当然得好好把握。那部剧是本地编剧Robin Loon的《LIV》。当中提到说人最大的困境就是梦境，无论是一直有的梦想，或是白日梦，也可能是晚上做的恶梦，都有它一定的烦恼。（Robin Loon， 2007，页3）我就是追逐着梦想的人，带着许多烦恼，但也把握这每一个机会，享受其中。以为自己是理科的料，却对文科戏剧有着不解深情，始终只能如点水蜻蜓，偶尔过个瘾。
说真的，我一向来都处生于戏剧当中。但都往往没机会去深刻体会或将戏剧当我人生至今的重头戏。戏剧的个各个层面，我都有碰触过，就缺真正的身在戏剧的生活里或真正的去了解它。但戏剧影响了我，让我以不同的角度看人生，体验着真实与虚伪，感受到另一个世界。读着各个不同戏剧文学作品，对我的影响就在于让我痛苦，没有机会去追逐着方面的梦想，却在其中的到了荣誉和加冕，体验过人生的高低潮。一切就如郭宝崑老师所说过，人生的确如戏，戏也的确表现人生，但没真正体验的梦想，最实际、最完整。因为在脑中的画面，永远刻画得最完美。（Kuo Jing Hong，2002， 页29）
资料：
铃木忠志（1982）/唐十郎译 （1984）。铃木忠志编剧的演绎方式。台北：台北时代国际。
郭键汶 （2003）。回忆：郭宝崑（1939-2002）." Inter-Asia Cultural Studies 4.2 (2003): 193-201。
Robin Loon (2007). LIV. Singapore: TheatreWorks Ltd.
Kuo Jing Hong （2002）。Kuo Pao Kun: And love the wind and rain. Singapore: Crucible Pte. Ltd.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
:: blur ::
Why?
For what?
I don't know.
dear Isaac..
Don't let a moment's willful thoughts ruin you.
think of the future..
one which is happy
and positive
and endless possibilities..
that is far more important
and a fling or two
some random fun times
its okay when your relationship reaches a plateau
and you get used to one another
just think of the random happy moments and surprises you share
doesn't it still bring a smile upon your face?
why does the grass look greener on the other side?
and this person is willing to let you go have some fun
but unwilling to let go
it means something
because he understands you so much
and that he still loves you.
he knows that you will turn back.
and probably..
i will turn back..
because i've comed to my senses.. :)
For what?
I don't know.
dear Isaac..
Don't let a moment's willful thoughts ruin you.
think of the future..
one which is happy
and positive
and endless possibilities..
that is far more important
and a fling or two
some random fun times
its okay when your relationship reaches a plateau
and you get used to one another
just think of the random happy moments and surprises you share
doesn't it still bring a smile upon your face?
why does the grass look greener on the other side?
and this person is willing to let you go have some fun
but unwilling to let go
it means something
because he understands you so much
and that he still loves you.
he knows that you will turn back.
and probably..
i will turn back..
because i've comed to my senses.. :)
:: Don't ask the Merlion come to you! ::
Never, never ask the water spouting merlion to come to you..
you'll regret.. haha
you'll regret.. haha
:: have you seen Elmo sleeping before? ::
Elmo with Andrea Bocelli
Notice the last part when elmo sleeps..
so cute la..
and i am amazed they got Andrea Bocelli to do this.. its great..
Notice the last part when elmo sleeps..
so cute la..
and i am amazed they got Andrea Bocelli to do this.. its great..
:: love . the time has come.. ::
when we feel the relationship
and love has reached a plateau
maybe its time to talk it out
and me and W did.
we are still very good friends, buddy, brother..
a special relationship that we will treasure
i don't eliminate the fact that I will go back to him
in the future..
but for now..
i still feel very much loved by him
status and relationship might be at a different level
but we still care and concern for each other very much
and as for the other M..
we share many things in common..
and the passion n love within.. :)
and love has reached a plateau
maybe its time to talk it out
and me and W did.
we are still very good friends, buddy, brother..
a special relationship that we will treasure
i don't eliminate the fact that I will go back to him
in the future..
but for now..
i still feel very much loved by him
status and relationship might be at a different level
but we still care and concern for each other very much
and as for the other M..
we share many things in common..
and the passion n love within.. :)
:: gaining ground ::
I like it when i feel relaxed, at ease.
I don't like it when i feel lost.
I like it when I sit on a dragonboat and rowing away..
I don't like it when I feel stressed doing, well, nothing in exact.
I like it when I am amidst the process of completing a project.
I don't like it when I am stuck with nothing and think of what to do.. waiting..
I like it when I am feeling grounded, doing things as supposed.
I don't like it when i feel guilty of not doing things i'm suppose to do.
I enjoy every moment of life, probably too relaxed
I don't like it when I feel not serious
and when I feel i'm going nowhere.
I believe I am going somewhere.. now..
in the midst..
enjoying myself..
I want to do so many things..
but there's a limit to what I can achieve.
So maybe I shall not be an overachiever..
and be the one who I really am
don't care about who says what
and what others can do but i can't..
this might be a long and tedious process
a long and tedious challenge within myself and with this world..
where do i have the time to relax?
I need to allocate time better
to be myself.
sleep less
and enjoy each moment I have each day with myself and the world around me..
keep more time to maximising my life!
stop wasting time in sleeping n slacking and doing rubbish..
live and love and be free!
I don't like it when i feel lost.
I like it when I sit on a dragonboat and rowing away..
I don't like it when I feel stressed doing, well, nothing in exact.
I like it when I am amidst the process of completing a project.
I don't like it when I am stuck with nothing and think of what to do.. waiting..
I like it when I am feeling grounded, doing things as supposed.
I don't like it when i feel guilty of not doing things i'm suppose to do.
I enjoy every moment of life, probably too relaxed
I don't like it when I feel not serious
and when I feel i'm going nowhere.
I believe I am going somewhere.. now..
in the midst..
enjoying myself..
I want to do so many things..
but there's a limit to what I can achieve.
So maybe I shall not be an overachiever..
and be the one who I really am
don't care about who says what
and what others can do but i can't..
this might be a long and tedious process
a long and tedious challenge within myself and with this world..
where do i have the time to relax?
I need to allocate time better
to be myself.
sleep less
and enjoy each moment I have each day with myself and the world around me..
keep more time to maximising my life!
stop wasting time in sleeping n slacking and doing rubbish..
live and love and be free!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
:: 9th August . 8.22pm ::
We, The Citizens of Singapore
Pledge ourselves as one united people
Regardless of Race, Language or Religion,
To build a democratic society,
Based on justice and equality.
So as to achieve happiness, prosperity,
And progress for our nation.
____________________________________________________________________
On 9th August 2009
at 8.22pm,
wherever you are,
whatever you may be doing
put it down, stand up,
clench you right fist and put it at your chest.
When you hear the public warning system go off
recite the pledge with the rest of the country
and affirm your loyalty to this country we call home.
feel the passion
feel the dignity
feel the patriotism.
the pledge moment.
I will be a part, will you?
Pledge ourselves as one united people
Regardless of Race, Language or Religion,
To build a democratic society,
Based on justice and equality.
So as to achieve happiness, prosperity,
And progress for our nation.
____________________________________________________________________
On 9th August 2009
at 8.22pm,
wherever you are,
whatever you may be doing
put it down, stand up,
clench you right fist and put it at your chest.
When you hear the public warning system go off
recite the pledge with the rest of the country
and affirm your loyalty to this country we call home.
feel the passion
feel the dignity
feel the patriotism.
the pledge moment.
I will be a part, will you?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
:: sick is no fun - Day 2 ::
Right.. so day two was suppose to be depressing as hell
and my nose,
by now,
has become red, swollen, and constantly dripping mucus.
i practically can't feel my nose
majiam its dropped off, like MJ..
aww..
the tickling sensation...
ah-choo..
there it goes again while i'm typing..
and again.. argh!
i need a box/packet of tissue wherever i walk
around the house.. oh man!
my fever spiked to a high earlier in the day
38.4 degrees today..
still considered mild i guess as compared to yesterday's 39..
but after popping the pills
my temp fell to normal range..
and the bad bad sinus/flu started kicking in..
have been sneezing non stop the whole day
still feeling chilly throughout the day
but at least i'm perspiring when the fan is not on..
but if i on the fan..
i'll start sneezing and the cold kicks in..
haiz~
was lying on the bed the whole day
still did not manage to do any work until now..
feeling lethargic and sleepy the whole afternoon
but can't manage to sleep.
kept playing on my phone..
and sneezing..
3 repetitive sneezes..
4 repetitive sneezes..
and during the evening when i was watching TV..
the ultimate 9 continuous sneezes with no pause in between kicked in!
whoa..
my nose almost fell out really..
i even nose bled at least 3 times.. can't remember..
prolly due to my intensive sneezing..
and i coughed out blood filled phlegm around twice today..
haiz~
i really guess its H1N1..
but it could possibly be dengue fever too..
well well..
bless me..
ah-choo..
damn, my computer screen is filled with my sneezing output!!
and my nose,
by now,
has become red, swollen, and constantly dripping mucus.
i practically can't feel my nose
majiam its dropped off, like MJ..
aww..
the tickling sensation...
ah-choo..
there it goes again while i'm typing..
and again.. argh!
i need a box/packet of tissue wherever i walk
around the house.. oh man!
my fever spiked to a high earlier in the day
38.4 degrees today..
still considered mild i guess as compared to yesterday's 39..
but after popping the pills
my temp fell to normal range..
and the bad bad sinus/flu started kicking in..
have been sneezing non stop the whole day
still feeling chilly throughout the day
but at least i'm perspiring when the fan is not on..
but if i on the fan..
i'll start sneezing and the cold kicks in..
haiz~
was lying on the bed the whole day
still did not manage to do any work until now..
feeling lethargic and sleepy the whole afternoon
but can't manage to sleep.
kept playing on my phone..
and sneezing..
3 repetitive sneezes..
4 repetitive sneezes..
and during the evening when i was watching TV..
the ultimate 9 continuous sneezes with no pause in between kicked in!
whoa..
my nose almost fell out really..
i even nose bled at least 3 times.. can't remember..
prolly due to my intensive sneezing..
and i coughed out blood filled phlegm around twice today..
haiz~
i really guess its H1N1..
but it could possibly be dengue fever too..
well well..
bless me..
ah-choo..
damn, my computer screen is filled with my sneezing output!!
Monday, July 27, 2009
:: sick is no fun ::
It's terrible being sick.
Sorethroat, fever, coughs, flu, headache..
It's unbearable and you just can't concentrate.
Even on the bus, I felt a weird sensation..
Sleepy, drowsy, and a cramped up head.
Argh..
My fever even reached 39.0 degree at one point,
Constantly cold n stuffy..
Can't breathe properly.
Finally my fever has subsided a little
And I'm beginning to sweat out the toxins within my body..
I've really nv gotten such high fever in a looooong time lo!
Now feeling really hungry coz the whole day I only managed to drink water
And steal some bites of little Jerry muffin
When my fever was not up..
And a sandwich at NP four leaves..
(the cold one, not the toasted one)
Was so tired n sleepy did not bother to go buy dinner lo.,
Just stole a 鸡蛋糕my mum bought.. Haha..
And it got my throat all choked up again with the irritating feeling.. Haiz..
Shall go sleep le..
Alot of assignments to do..
Mayb this happened for me to catch up with my projects..
But I still have assignments due later thus week
And it's group projects!! How???
Hope to recover soooon..
Sleep le hopefully tmr will feel better..
Btw, my uncle was rather joking when he diagnosed me to have H1N1..
Still dunno if it's true.. Hmm..
Sorethroat, fever, coughs, flu, headache..
It's unbearable and you just can't concentrate.
Even on the bus, I felt a weird sensation..
Sleepy, drowsy, and a cramped up head.
Argh..
My fever even reached 39.0 degree at one point,
Constantly cold n stuffy..
Can't breathe properly.
Finally my fever has subsided a little
And I'm beginning to sweat out the toxins within my body..
I've really nv gotten such high fever in a looooong time lo!
Now feeling really hungry coz the whole day I only managed to drink water
And steal some bites of little Jerry muffin
When my fever was not up..
And a sandwich at NP four leaves..
(the cold one, not the toasted one)
Was so tired n sleepy did not bother to go buy dinner lo.,
Just stole a 鸡蛋糕my mum bought.. Haha..
And it got my throat all choked up again with the irritating feeling.. Haiz..
Shall go sleep le..
Alot of assignments to do..
Mayb this happened for me to catch up with my projects..
But I still have assignments due later thus week
And it's group projects!! How???
Hope to recover soooon..
Sleep le hopefully tmr will feel better..
Btw, my uncle was rather joking when he diagnosed me to have H1N1..
Still dunno if it's true.. Hmm..
Thursday, July 23, 2009
:: and the world went pop! ::
Here's what me and haojie did for our publication design assignment for a poster of
an event held at Zouk.
The main theme was music X design X photography
we love it.. quite pro right? LOL!
an event held at Zouk.
The main theme was music X design X photography
we love it.. quite pro right? LOL!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
:: The Answer Is... ::
Just returned from stefanie's concert..
and it did make me think quite a bit..
been a rather hectic day,
attended a cooking class in the morning which I thought was rather "fei4"..
then went to dragon boating again..
felt good, although it can be a little tiring..
everyone has a passion
and weirdly, i seem to really want to get aquainted with watersport..
well well..
so back to kallang on saturdays, will be more positive, make friends..
and enjoy my saturday workouts + fun session + tanning session!!
The highlight of the day had to be Stefanie Sun Yanzi's 2009 world tour..
"The Answer Is.."
I am truly blown away by the show, completely!
it was awesome to the max, especially the STAGE!
its the most amazing stage I've seen in my entire concert watching life..
the show was so well planned, with the diamond cut background setting,
and endless changes..
It was a grand style concert I have never seen before!
and the costumes..
it made Stef shine like a confident, mature, radiant lady..
but i must still talk about the stage..
the many transformations and "ji guans" it has is simply amazing..
with just plain white light, it looks rather ordinary..
but when the strobe lighting comes on.. whoa!! tan4 wei2 guan1 zhi3 la!!
the whole lighting on the wonderfully down holed stage backdrop transformed the audience
into another fascinating world.. no bluff wor!
the different raisers and platforms were amazing..
the piano playing section was magnificent..
as stef "floated" in in a moving "cloud.." beautiful!
when it was near the ending.. the "rocks" by the side
was uncovered to reveal the great band who was working "backstage" throughout!
it was the best show I've watched..
the only gruntle i have was that there were not enough fast songs to get the audience standing on thier feet.. although i enjoyed all the songs..
i particularly did not really enjoy "green light" due to its arrangement.. abit la...
the final part when the stage extension moved out and rotated was another highlight..
and also when the image of her projected on a screen singing..
all these has to be experienced live at SIS for one to admire the whole beauty la!
seriously!
the title "The Answer Is.." was very cleverly brought out through the different segments..
but mainly, the key idea was that one should do whatever he/she wants to..
without much restrictions.. enjoying one's every moment, appreciating what he/she has..
that is the Happiness.. and that is the answer.. to life's never ending question..
I was inspired.. to take everything in my way..
to plan my daily live properly
to not waste any more time
and to try spending wisely from now on..
be a man that can be trusted and be a man of dignity..
excel in everything
at least attempt them..
don't give empty promises..
or dream too far out..
be realistic in the goals i set
and achieve them!
Be myself and be happy..
I hope that is the answer to my life's neverending question
and yours too!
and it did make me think quite a bit..
been a rather hectic day,
attended a cooking class in the morning which I thought was rather "fei4"..
then went to dragon boating again..
felt good, although it can be a little tiring..
everyone has a passion
and weirdly, i seem to really want to get aquainted with watersport..
well well..
so back to kallang on saturdays, will be more positive, make friends..
and enjoy my saturday workouts + fun session + tanning session!!
The highlight of the day had to be Stefanie Sun Yanzi's 2009 world tour..
"The Answer Is.."
I am truly blown away by the show, completely!
it was awesome to the max, especially the STAGE!
its the most amazing stage I've seen in my entire concert watching life..
the show was so well planned, with the diamond cut background setting,
and endless changes..
It was a grand style concert I have never seen before!
and the costumes..
it made Stef shine like a confident, mature, radiant lady..
but i must still talk about the stage..
the many transformations and "ji guans" it has is simply amazing..
with just plain white light, it looks rather ordinary..
but when the strobe lighting comes on.. whoa!! tan4 wei2 guan1 zhi3 la!!
the whole lighting on the wonderfully down holed stage backdrop transformed the audience
into another fascinating world.. no bluff wor!
the different raisers and platforms were amazing..
the piano playing section was magnificent..
as stef "floated" in in a moving "cloud.." beautiful!
when it was near the ending.. the "rocks" by the side
was uncovered to reveal the great band who was working "backstage" throughout!
it was the best show I've watched..
the only gruntle i have was that there were not enough fast songs to get the audience standing on thier feet.. although i enjoyed all the songs..
i particularly did not really enjoy "green light" due to its arrangement.. abit la...
the final part when the stage extension moved out and rotated was another highlight..
and also when the image of her projected on a screen singing..
all these has to be experienced live at SIS for one to admire the whole beauty la!
seriously!
the title "The Answer Is.." was very cleverly brought out through the different segments..
but mainly, the key idea was that one should do whatever he/she wants to..
without much restrictions.. enjoying one's every moment, appreciating what he/she has..
that is the Happiness.. and that is the answer.. to life's never ending question..
I was inspired.. to take everything in my way..
to plan my daily live properly
to not waste any more time
and to try spending wisely from now on..
be a man that can be trusted and be a man of dignity..
excel in everything
at least attempt them..
don't give empty promises..
or dream too far out..
be realistic in the goals i set
and achieve them!
Be myself and be happy..
I hope that is the answer to my life's neverending question
and yours too!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
:: I'm Back! ::
Hello everyone,
As time past, I really wonder who are the ones who do pop by my blog once in awhile
who really bother's readin my blog to know who I am and how i'm doing
or any interesting stuffs I've been up to in the days before..
well
I think I've let many friends who followed my blog down..
my blogging have drastically decreased in recent times
especially since my birthday tt time
My sincerest apologies..
well, just a few updates..
Its the end of week 11 at CMC in NP
and the assignments are beggining to pile up..
poster design.. photography portfolio..
psychology projects...
design portfolios...
film project... study into mass communication, effects and components..
chinese writings... my CCA at OurVoiceBox.sg..
preparation for Danny Yeo's
lessons and tests in presentation
(i'm gonna teach my class Mambo dance moves.. haha, researching it now!)
and it gets really stressful.. as much I have tried to do my job on time
however.. it always seem impossible.. oops.. end up doing many last minute works since..
I shall change that!
really need a good break and go out with my close friends..
prolly for a holiday
never done that before..
i still very very much look forward to going Taiwan..
that is my biggest dream!
wonder if it will happen this year...????
My injuries have been improving, even though I did nothing to it..
and will be back in action in July.. this month..
I'm getting geared up for writing another play in 24 hours on 18-19july at marina barrage..
and I'll be getting back to dragonboating as a form to train up and get a tan.. LOL!
as soon as.. next week! cannot be lazy anymore.. its time!
will be watching Sun Yanzi's concert on 11th July as well..
gave up my chance to be NDP Usher this year because I think I can't cope with my work
and the training period got me a little bit down, because those weeks were really tight
with projects and tests due then..
so, no NDP this year, But I still look forward to catching it on TV!!
(unless friends want to meet up for dinner on tt day la)
Oh ya!
I'm also really excited as plans are in place for my primary school friends to meet up sometime in August! can you believe it? my primary school friends whom imany i've not met for a good 10 years.. and its all due to the power of facebook, that we have the chance of getting back...
our proposed meeting for chestnut 4A got stalled along the way.. people are just too busy when they grow up la! hope to meet those long lost friends from chestnuts too!
well, after this ssemester, I'll be heading down to Vietnam for a youth expedition project..
really looking forward to it
might be a life-changing experience! gotta start planning for it soon..
(i'm a project leader for a self-esteem lesson for the poor children over there.. omg, how??)
With lofty ambitions to start my own fashion and lifestyle magazine is still fresh in my mind as ever
I need collaborators la! anyone who might read this and keen in helping my kick start this,
either just by a blog then move from there
or got lobang help me learn how to establish or handle such a magazine..
do get to me ya! haha!
on a sidenote
this new idea came to my mind during a lesson sometime tis week..
prolly cause I was having lesson for visual comm (film)
I thought that if I were not to be able to get good enough results to enter university
(for that I mean NUS FASS/SMU Social Science/NTU HSS or WKWSCI)
I might as well now use my knowledge and my passion in creative things
built up a nice portfolio in design and film and photography..
and hope pursue a degree in NTU ADM Art Design Media.. in film or photography..
orh.. the days in NTU CAC, Epiphany, Hall 4... orh.. i miss my NTU days!!
(mayb NUS is fun.. LOL!)
alright.. thats just a short update on what's been happening in my life..
promise to update more often..
(ps, do check out my other blog too for random updates on life notes and other interesting ideas.. go to: mrisaac's livejournal)
As time past, I really wonder who are the ones who do pop by my blog once in awhile
who really bother's readin my blog to know who I am and how i'm doing
or any interesting stuffs I've been up to in the days before..
well
I think I've let many friends who followed my blog down..
my blogging have drastically decreased in recent times
especially since my birthday tt time
My sincerest apologies..
well, just a few updates..
Its the end of week 11 at CMC in NP
and the assignments are beggining to pile up..
poster design.. photography portfolio..
psychology projects...
design portfolios...
film project... study into mass communication, effects and components..
chinese writings... my CCA at OurVoiceBox.sg..
preparation for Danny Yeo's
lessons and tests in presentation
(i'm gonna teach my class Mambo dance moves.. haha, researching it now!)
and it gets really stressful.. as much I have tried to do my job on time
however.. it always seem impossible.. oops.. end up doing many last minute works since..
I shall change that!
really need a good break and go out with my close friends..
prolly for a holiday
never done that before..
i still very very much look forward to going Taiwan..
that is my biggest dream!
wonder if it will happen this year...????
My injuries have been improving, even though I did nothing to it..
and will be back in action in July.. this month..
I'm getting geared up for writing another play in 24 hours on 18-19july at marina barrage..
and I'll be getting back to dragonboating as a form to train up and get a tan.. LOL!
as soon as.. next week! cannot be lazy anymore.. its time!
will be watching Sun Yanzi's concert on 11th July as well..
gave up my chance to be NDP Usher this year because I think I can't cope with my work
and the training period got me a little bit down, because those weeks were really tight
with projects and tests due then..
so, no NDP this year, But I still look forward to catching it on TV!!
(unless friends want to meet up for dinner on tt day la)
Oh ya!
I'm also really excited as plans are in place for my primary school friends to meet up sometime in August! can you believe it? my primary school friends whom imany i've not met for a good 10 years.. and its all due to the power of facebook, that we have the chance of getting back...
our proposed meeting for chestnut 4A got stalled along the way.. people are just too busy when they grow up la! hope to meet those long lost friends from chestnuts too!
well, after this ssemester, I'll be heading down to Vietnam for a youth expedition project..
really looking forward to it
might be a life-changing experience! gotta start planning for it soon..
(i'm a project leader for a self-esteem lesson for the poor children over there.. omg, how??)
With lofty ambitions to start my own fashion and lifestyle magazine is still fresh in my mind as ever
I need collaborators la! anyone who might read this and keen in helping my kick start this,
either just by a blog then move from there
or got lobang help me learn how to establish or handle such a magazine..
do get to me ya! haha!
on a sidenote
this new idea came to my mind during a lesson sometime tis week..
prolly cause I was having lesson for visual comm (film)
I thought that if I were not to be able to get good enough results to enter university
(for that I mean NUS FASS/SMU Social Science/NTU HSS or WKWSCI)
I might as well now use my knowledge and my passion in creative things
built up a nice portfolio in design and film and photography..
and hope pursue a degree in NTU ADM Art Design Media.. in film or photography..
orh.. the days in NTU CAC, Epiphany, Hall 4... orh.. i miss my NTU days!!
(mayb NUS is fun.. LOL!)
alright.. thats just a short update on what's been happening in my life..
promise to update more often..
(ps, do check out my other blog too for random updates on life notes and other interesting ideas.. go to: mrisaac's livejournal)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
:: Hot or Not? ::
Haha.. happen to chance across this thing about hairstyling from Studio lin by L'oreal..
then happen to come across some of my friends..
do check out and decide if they are hot, or not.. LOL..
Studioline - Toh Ting Shu :: Hot or Not?
Studioline - Choy Wen Ting :: Hot or Not?
Studioline - Chia Wei Long :: Hot or Not?
then happen to come across some of my friends..
do check out and decide if they are hot, or not.. LOL..
Studioline - Toh Ting Shu :: Hot or Not?
Studioline - Choy Wen Ting :: Hot or Not?
Studioline - Chia Wei Long :: Hot or Not?
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
:: nobody nobody butchu ::
Came across this farny vid from Derrick Hoh 何维健。its really farny.. haven't seen him in a loooong time, but following his twitter so well, yup, hes doing his best over in taiwan..
watch and laugh!!!
watch and laugh!!!
:: retro ::
Recently
W has been randomly singing songs
which he said he has been waking up and humming to..
these old songs has some which are classic
and others are just random
he would then hunt for it on youtube
and then continuing to rest and snooze for a while on bed..
then during the day
he will pester me with these weird old songs
and ask me to entertain him by singing the songs..
without fail each day i meet him this two weeks
he will have some old old songs..
making me majiam a ge tai singer..
really.. with such songs like this.... dotz....
(apparently, this was taken at a Ge Tai at Eunos MRT, in feb 2008..)
and this...
W has been randomly singing songs
which he said he has been waking up and humming to..
these old songs has some which are classic
and others are just random
he would then hunt for it on youtube
and then continuing to rest and snooze for a while on bed..
then during the day
he will pester me with these weird old songs
and ask me to entertain him by singing the songs..
without fail each day i meet him this two weeks
he will have some old old songs..
making me majiam a ge tai singer..
really.. with such songs like this.... dotz....
(apparently, this was taken at a Ge Tai at Eunos MRT, in feb 2008..)
and this...
:: 絶対彼氏 Zettai Kareshi ::
Its been a looooooong time since I last cried
not that I specifically remembered when that was
but I do remember it was because I broke up with someone..
see.. guys cry too when a good relation ship comes to an end ok..
just as well
it was sad for me
thus I cried when I saw a good relationship ended
as well as my relationship with this fictional character on the macbook screen
as I was watching Zettai Kareshi (chinese： 绝对情人）
currently seen on Channel U on Fridays at 1130pm.
well well..
its a Japanese Drama about Kronos Heaven, a high tech science company
and their latest technology, a robot dedicated to love,
Nightly Series 01.
It began when a temporary staff, Izawa Riiko, met Kronos scientist Namikiri-san
at a pub she frequents..
he "introduces" her to the super lovable robot
and there starts a 5 days free trial of the robot..
before long, a love hate relationship grows
way out of proportion
and then there is Riiko's boss
another uber handsome Asamoto Soushi
who begins to fall in love with Riiko and her choux creme
(wat we know as cream puff, the beard papa type..)
the story is suspense filled,
funny at times
and more oft than not
heartwarming
i grew overly in love with the characters during the 11 episodes
which I finished within 2 days
and also during the special finale
(which I understood why they created, but somehow I felt it was quite unnecessary)
I still am completely mesmerized by lead actor Tanjo Night
(played by速水直道Hayami Mokomichi),
whom I seriously think looks like Dylan郭品超。
Soushi san, played by水岛宏Hiro Mizushima,
is such nonchalence at the start,
but soon he will grow in you.
相武纱季Saki Aibu，the female lead, is rather natural..
bet you'll hate the devilish "good friend" mika san
whom plot takes awhile to digest.. (not a very clear character actually).
the comic moments of namikiri san is also something worth watching for.. hehe..
it brings back the good old passion for J-drama
since the days of Hideaki Takizawa.. Haha..
now tt i've learn a little Jap,
its fun watching J-Drama and understanding some terms in it
especially when Naito says.. yo kata (i understand)..
Wahahaha!!
although its a little dated, this series,
but its definitely worth the watch
I must thank Channel U for ignited my passion in J Drama again..
I'm watching Oh! My Girl, starring Hayami Mokomichi next!!!
not that I specifically remembered when that was
but I do remember it was because I broke up with someone..
see.. guys cry too when a good relation ship comes to an end ok..
just as well
it was sad for me
thus I cried when I saw a good relationship ended
as well as my relationship with this fictional character on the macbook screen
as I was watching Zettai Kareshi (chinese： 绝对情人）
currently seen on Channel U on Fridays at 1130pm.
well well..
its a Japanese Drama about Kronos Heaven, a high tech science company
and their latest technology, a robot dedicated to love,
Nightly Series 01.
It began when a temporary staff, Izawa Riiko, met Kronos scientist Namikiri-san
at a pub she frequents..
he "introduces" her to the super lovable robot
and there starts a 5 days free trial of the robot..
before long, a love hate relationship grows
way out of proportion
and then there is Riiko's boss
another uber handsome Asamoto Soushi
who begins to fall in love with Riiko and her choux creme
(wat we know as cream puff, the beard papa type..)
the story is suspense filled,
funny at times
and more oft than not
heartwarming
i grew overly in love with the characters during the 11 episodes
which I finished within 2 days
and also during the special finale
(which I understood why they created, but somehow I felt it was quite unnecessary)
I still am completely mesmerized by lead actor Tanjo Night
(played by速水直道Hayami Mokomichi),
whom I seriously think looks like Dylan郭品超。
Soushi san, played by水岛宏Hiro Mizushima,
is such nonchalence at the start,
but soon he will grow in you.
相武纱季Saki Aibu，the female lead, is rather natural..
bet you'll hate the devilish "good friend" mika san
whom plot takes awhile to digest.. (not a very clear character actually).
the comic moments of namikiri san is also something worth watching for.. hehe..
it brings back the good old passion for J-drama
since the days of Hideaki Takizawa.. Haha..
now tt i've learn a little Jap,
its fun watching J-Drama and understanding some terms in it
especially when Naito says.. yo kata (i understand)..
Wahahaha!!
although its a little dated, this series,
but its definitely worth the watch
I must thank Channel U for ignited my passion in J Drama again..
I'm watching Oh! My Girl, starring Hayami Mokomichi next!!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
:: moving on ::
I thought to myself as I was my loooong bus and train ride home
and I really happy?
wat really makes me happy?
i think these days of "waste"
and letting time dwindle away are certainly not the ingredients to happiness.
I need to challenge myself somehow
to step out of my comfort zone
and not be the lazy bum I have been all these 23 years
studying is about working hard to pursue your ultimate dreams
slacking and waiting for something to happen
you will probably pass
but thats by a stroke of luck
i have walked several wrong paths in my life
and enjoyed quite a bit of luxury already
why do i keep insisting on such a lifestyle?
so many times,
i've told myself that i've to buck up.
but more than ever
its said not done
i'm still in my comfort zone
sleeping.. going out, doing aimless things
change? where?
in attitude
in thinking
for a better life
there are so many things i need to change
to be better in behavious
stop putting aeroplanes
be a man of my words
stop making empty promises
don't over indulge in the good things that happen by
think before making a purchase, whether it's necessary
be sure of wat i can do before committing myself
then commit myself fully to it
try and really spend all your available time to my commitment
be a better boy
a boy that can be trusted
and can be a role model for people.
move on.
and I really happy?
wat really makes me happy?
i think these days of "waste"
and letting time dwindle away are certainly not the ingredients to happiness.
I need to challenge myself somehow
to step out of my comfort zone
and not be the lazy bum I have been all these 23 years
studying is about working hard to pursue your ultimate dreams
slacking and waiting for something to happen
you will probably pass
but thats by a stroke of luck
i have walked several wrong paths in my life
and enjoyed quite a bit of luxury already
why do i keep insisting on such a lifestyle?
so many times,
i've told myself that i've to buck up.
but more than ever
its said not done
i'm still in my comfort zone
sleeping.. going out, doing aimless things
change? where?
in attitude
in thinking
for a better life
there are so many things i need to change
to be better in behavious
stop putting aeroplanes
be a man of my words
stop making empty promises
don't over indulge in the good things that happen by
think before making a purchase, whether it's necessary
be sure of wat i can do before committing myself
then commit myself fully to it
try and really spend all your available time to my commitment
be a better boy
a boy that can be trusted
and can be a role model for people.
move on.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
:: funky town ::
dear all
put your hands and welcome back
Isaac the bai kah
to the clubbing scene!
Mambo nights two wednesdays in a row
many upcoming nights at Play
friday nights at Butter Factory
sunday superstars at Zirca
all in plans..
late nights comes with a "dai jia"
but well,
its the holidays!
Wouldn't you take me to "funky town"
to meet "poker face"
in the "square room"
"I will survive"
coz all it takes is to..
"Just dance"
yay!
put your hands and welcome back
Isaac the bai kah
to the clubbing scene!
Mambo nights two wednesdays in a row
many upcoming nights at Play
friday nights at Butter Factory
sunday superstars at Zirca
all in plans..
late nights comes with a "dai jia"
but well,
its the holidays!
Wouldn't you take me to "funky town"
to meet "poker face"
in the "square room"
"I will survive"
coz all it takes is to..
"Just dance"
yay!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
:: 10道“美食” 10段故事 10次经验 ::
Tought I should share with you all my 10 photos
I submitted for my
Visual Communications assignment 1,
which is a photography assignment..
I submitted for my
Visual Communications assignment 1,
which is a photography assignment..
well well.. enjoy..
Ants View
Perspective
Low Key
Framing
Greater depth
Shallow Depth
Fast shutter
Silhouette
Slow shutter
Spacing
Thursday, June 11, 2009
:: 放空 ::
是一个很奇怪地感觉
似乎一世界脱了节
那一瞬间，我脑子有感觉是到了另一个空间
顿时什么都想不起
什么也不知道
刚发生了什么都不了了之
稍候会做什么也捕打清楚
有种感觉，现在处生在哪里也不太清楚
世界停了电
何去何从都是个未知数
那段时间
周围地声音都好像知识杂音
自己再说话
也不怎么知道是在说什么
很可怕。。
silence.
似乎一世界脱了节
那一瞬间，我脑子有感觉是到了另一个空间
顿时什么都想不起
什么也不知道
刚发生了什么都不了了之
稍候会做什么也捕打清楚
有种感觉，现在处生在哪里也不太清楚
世界停了电
何去何从都是个未知数
那段时间
周围地声音都好像知识杂音
自己再说话
也不怎么知道是在说什么
很可怕。。
silence.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
:: Preceptions ::
Perceptions is the process whereby one becomes aware of the existence of an object or an event. In my point of view, it often is influenced by factors surrounding it, and more often than not, result in subjective opinions on that matter. One looks at something from their own perspective, they hold on to that perspective and angle, and believe strongly in it.
When opposing viewpoints are raised, one might react in two ways. The first being they react strongly against it, while the second being a change in viewpoint to follow the "majority" to "blend in".
This process of Perceptions involves three stages, including selection, organisation and interpretation.
In the array of information that is available to one, one often selects the information that stands out to him/her, and which has an impact of a certain degree to him/her. He/she thereafter organises thoughts of the particular information, sorting out the details that he/she has an opinion on, before giving his/her own interpretation on that information. This whole process actually happens in just a few seconds, but is imprinted in the mind for a very long time thereafter.
This perception created is strictly the viewpoint of one, and can be right or wrong.
To me, more often than not, I carry these "perceptions", and at many times, being biased, and might influence the people around me to these perceptions, negative or not. Especially in the case of stereotyping.
Being in a competitive society such as that in Singapore, and also being a "not-so-booksmart" person, I've had, at many points in life, steoreotyped different groups of people, and putting them in the negative light.
Back in my JC days, being from a bottom ranked JC, I often "talked bad" with regards to students from top ranked junior college, basing it on past knowledge and experiences of interaction. I would always label them as "aloof, arrogant, and "no-life"". It was only after in depth interaction with someone from a top JC, that I know my perceptions was wrong, and that I should not label and classify someone or a group so easily.
When I was in university, I was entered in a faculty which was dominated by "foreign talents". Many of these are scholars and are highly competitive. In the brief first few dyas I started school, and living in the hostel, I had terrible experiences with these Chinese nationals. This led me to stereotyping them and through conversations with friends, affected them, labelling and giving them negative nicknames. We would not see their "good", but to highlight their bad. They were classified as having bad dress sense, poor hygiene, uncouthed, etc. Me and my friends would instantly shun them on the streets and in the campus. In the later days when I was "forced" to do projects with a few of them, my impressions changed and was once again proven wrong.
As humans, we are prone to developing such perceptions about people, things and events, good or bad, but we should always try to be objective, and conduct perceptive checks before passing judgments on them. We should always try to be rational, and look at things from different angles, and accepting that there are different things and people in the world, things happen for a reason, and be able to look at things in different views.
When opposing viewpoints are raised, one might react in two ways. The first being they react strongly against it, while the second being a change in viewpoint to follow the "majority" to "blend in".
This process of Perceptions involves three stages, including selection, organisation and interpretation.
In the array of information that is available to one, one often selects the information that stands out to him/her, and which has an impact of a certain degree to him/her. He/she thereafter organises thoughts of the particular information, sorting out the details that he/she has an opinion on, before giving his/her own interpretation on that information. This whole process actually happens in just a few seconds, but is imprinted in the mind for a very long time thereafter.
This perception created is strictly the viewpoint of one, and can be right or wrong.
To me, more often than not, I carry these "perceptions", and at many times, being biased, and might influence the people around me to these perceptions, negative or not. Especially in the case of stereotyping.
Being in a competitive society such as that in Singapore, and also being a "not-so-booksmart" person, I've had, at many points in life, steoreotyped different groups of people, and putting them in the negative light.
Back in my JC days, being from a bottom ranked JC, I often "talked bad" with regards to students from top ranked junior college, basing it on past knowledge and experiences of interaction. I would always label them as "aloof, arrogant, and "no-life"". It was only after in depth interaction with someone from a top JC, that I know my perceptions was wrong, and that I should not label and classify someone or a group so easily.
When I was in university, I was entered in a faculty which was dominated by "foreign talents". Many of these are scholars and are highly competitive. In the brief first few dyas I started school, and living in the hostel, I had terrible experiences with these Chinese nationals. This led me to stereotyping them and through conversations with friends, affected them, labelling and giving them negative nicknames. We would not see their "good", but to highlight their bad. They were classified as having bad dress sense, poor hygiene, uncouthed, etc. Me and my friends would instantly shun them on the streets and in the campus. In the later days when I was "forced" to do projects with a few of them, my impressions changed and was once again proven wrong.
As humans, we are prone to developing such perceptions about people, things and events, good or bad, but we should always try to be objective, and conduct perceptive checks before passing judgments on them. We should always try to be rational, and look at things from different angles, and accepting that there are different things and people in the world, things happen for a reason, and be able to look at things in different views.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
:: 困 ::
被捆绑住的感觉真的很不好受。
当你神经紧绷的时候
你盼望的是自由
奇怪的是
当你太过自由
却似乎失去了原有的自我控制
这时候 感觉无助、彷徨、害怕
因为失去了的 找不回
错过的机会 不会回头
浪费掉的时间 不可能倒转
世界只会继续旋转
困
困惑
困难
戒 解 接 借
戒掉坏习惯
解开绷住的线
接开前路的门槛
借用世界的时间与机会
我不要在让生命控制我了
我要掌控我的一切
现在～未来～
当你神经紧绷的时候
你盼望的是自由
奇怪的是
当你太过自由
却似乎失去了原有的自我控制
这时候 感觉无助、彷徨、害怕
因为失去了的 找不回
错过的机会 不会回头
浪费掉的时间 不可能倒转
世界只会继续旋转
困
困惑
困难
戒 解 接 借
戒掉坏习惯
解开绷住的线
接开前路的门槛
借用世界的时间与机会
我不要在让生命控制我了
我要掌控我的一切
现在～未来～
:: drained ::
I feel drained
physically and mentally
especially mentally
out of creativity
out of ideas
practically feeling that there's no more space in my mind.
Once again,
I seem out of control of my own life
I am letting my studies and projects take control instead
and on the free times I have
I sleep..
because I am so deprived of it.
I have no social life,
almost zero.
I am not going out and enjoying my life as much
as I would like to
I am not seeing the world
and feel left out
desperately..
The world is just running on without me
I am trailing too far behind..
i need to catch up with life
to pursue what I really want
to unleash the creativity hidden within
I need time and control.
physically and mentally
especially mentally
out of creativity
out of ideas
practically feeling that there's no more space in my mind.
Once again,
I seem out of control of my own life
I am letting my studies and projects take control instead
and on the free times I have
I sleep..
because I am so deprived of it.
I have no social life,
almost zero.
I am not going out and enjoying my life as much
as I would like to
I am not seeing the world
and feel left out
desperately..
The world is just running on without me
I am trailing too far behind..
i need to catch up with life
to pursue what I really want
to unleash the creativity hidden within
I need time and control.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
:: 谢霆锋《最后》成熟多了 惊喜少了 ::
文：林觉豪（学生记者）
阔别乐坛四年，谢霆锋再次推出全新国语专辑《最后》。听出岁月带来的沧桑，却没加入太多新惊喜。沧桑嗓音仍是特征，在摇滚快歌中发挥得淋漓尽致。
专辑中收录了九首新歌以及一首粤语版歌曲“Tonight”。近年来事业重心放在电影，这张专辑比较像是这些年的电影主题曲精选集。
当中就包括“可以可以吗”和“终点站”。主打歌“终点站”与歌迷们分享他的爱情观，描述着不离不弃的爱情，Nicholas更把歌深情献给妻子张柏芝。
经过人生历练的谢霆锋，明显的在多首歌曲中表示的更成熟稳重。专辑曲风与概念以航空母舰为主，配合着飞行导航者的造型，表现出Nicholas的酷，霸气十足。
开场曲“Tonight”，是首韩语翻唱曲。摇滚曲风强烈，但谢霆锋似乎无法掌控好，在主歌部分，音域偏低，独特标准国语发音更是听来有点辛苦。反而是粤语版“Tonight”，唱得较自然，更有感觉。“新雅廊”和“别管我”很有态度，仿佛回到刚出道时的那种豪爽态度。
抒情歌曲“最后的爱”和“不敢的天才”中，谢霆锋充分表现出浓郁的情感，深情表演的慢歌都相当耐听。值得一提的是，“最后的爱”由林夕改编的词，额有画面感，是久违的典型谢式情歌。
Soler与林夕联合创作的“好样”太“Soler”，虽谢霆锋已尽力表现出自己的rock韵味，却似乎走不出创作人的阴影。
专辑整体来说相当完整，由谢霆锋联合制作，听得出他的想法，更感觉到他的努力。很希望这不会是他的“最后”，相信将来能更有突破与惊喜。
阔别乐坛四年，谢霆锋再次推出全新国语专辑《最后》。听出岁月带来的沧桑，却没加入太多新惊喜。沧桑嗓音仍是特征，在摇滚快歌中发挥得淋漓尽致。
专辑中收录了九首新歌以及一首粤语版歌曲“Tonight”。近年来事业重心放在电影，这张专辑比较像是这些年的电影主题曲精选集。
当中就包括“可以可以吗”和“终点站”。主打歌“终点站”与歌迷们分享他的爱情观，描述着不离不弃的爱情，Nicholas更把歌深情献给妻子张柏芝。
经过人生历练的谢霆锋，明显的在多首歌曲中表示的更成熟稳重。专辑曲风与概念以航空母舰为主，配合着飞行导航者的造型，表现出Nicholas的酷，霸气十足。
开场曲“Tonight”，是首韩语翻唱曲。摇滚曲风强烈，但谢霆锋似乎无法掌控好，在主歌部分，音域偏低，独特标准国语发音更是听来有点辛苦。反而是粤语版“Tonight”，唱得较自然，更有感觉。“新雅廊”和“别管我”很有态度，仿佛回到刚出道时的那种豪爽态度。
抒情歌曲“最后的爱”和“不敢的天才”中，谢霆锋充分表现出浓郁的情感，深情表演的慢歌都相当耐听。值得一提的是，“最后的爱”由林夕改编的词，额有画面感，是久违的典型谢式情歌。
Soler与林夕联合创作的“好样”太“Soler”，虽谢霆锋已尽力表现出自己的rock韵味，却似乎走不出创作人的阴影。
专辑整体来说相当完整，由谢霆锋联合制作，听得出他的想法，更感觉到他的努力。很希望这不会是他的“最后”，相信将来能更有突破与惊喜。
:: 容祖儿《A Time For Us》用心的音乐最动听 ::
文：林觉豪 （学生记者）
图：网络
出道10年的Joey容祖儿，刚推出了全新粤语专辑《A Time For Us》。刚获得2008年IFPI香港唱片销量大奖的Joey，在09年强势举行一连串演艺生涯10周年的庆祝活动，以这张广东大碟打头阵。《A Time For Us》以“我们的时期”为主题，收录了10首完美精彩的歌曲，呈现出粤语歌坛天后十足的唱腔与动感。
要在现今的乐坛打出个名堂，若不是有突出的外形，就是拥有绝佳的歌声，不然就是多才多艺，当创作型歌手。容祖儿却刚巧参杂在其中，外表不算太突出，歌声也不是特别好，但幸运的，碰到好的专辑制作班底，为她量身打造出首首动听金曲，一张张销量高的专辑。
这次《A Time For Us》也不例外。汇集了粤语歌坛中金牌音乐创作人和制作人，C.K.Yong，Eric Kwok和林夕等人，每首歌都让Joey有巨大的发挥空间。
Joey的专辑一大特征是传唱度高的K歌。主打歌“可歌可泣”就是个好例子。林夕的词加上C.K.Yong的优美曲子，听起来舒服之余，主旋律容易记得，听几次就能一次哼唱。
以Joey的知名度，广告代言不必多说。专辑就收录了3首Joey的广告歌。除了“可歌可泣”（百老汇电器广场广告曲），还有香港麦当劳广告曲“我所知的两三事”和可口可乐广告曲“开动快乐”。这两首快节奏的歌曲，调皮可爱。“开动快乐”让我想起王菲的“你喜欢不如我喜欢”，感觉却有点不同。口哨声是该品牌的特征，给人一种愉快的感觉，但本人觉得有一点别扭。
抒情歌曲方面，“搜神记”，“圆谎”和“时不兴我”都相当耐听。“It Doesn’t Matter”中，Joey歌声发挥很好，最能听出她的进步。“心贼难防”曲风新颖，玩出了一定的精彩，也表现出了Joey转音的实力，够新鲜。
专辑造型以非洲流浪民族为主题，附加的56页写真集是Joey迷必得拥有的。专辑整体制作用心，值得收藏。
这整张专辑再次让Joey尝试了不同的曲风，随着经验开始掌控不同的歌唱技巧。10年来累积的用心，让这专辑精彩，动听。
图：网络
出道10年的Joey容祖儿，刚推出了全新粤语专辑《A Time For Us》。刚获得2008年IFPI香港唱片销量大奖的Joey，在09年强势举行一连串演艺生涯10周年的庆祝活动，以这张广东大碟打头阵。《A Time For Us》以“我们的时期”为主题，收录了10首完美精彩的歌曲，呈现出粤语歌坛天后十足的唱腔与动感。
要在现今的乐坛打出个名堂，若不是有突出的外形，就是拥有绝佳的歌声，不然就是多才多艺，当创作型歌手。容祖儿却刚巧参杂在其中，外表不算太突出，歌声也不是特别好，但幸运的，碰到好的专辑制作班底，为她量身打造出首首动听金曲，一张张销量高的专辑。
这次《A Time For Us》也不例外。汇集了粤语歌坛中金牌音乐创作人和制作人，C.K.Yong，Eric Kwok和林夕等人，每首歌都让Joey有巨大的发挥空间。
Joey的专辑一大特征是传唱度高的K歌。主打歌“可歌可泣”就是个好例子。林夕的词加上C.K.Yong的优美曲子，听起来舒服之余，主旋律容易记得，听几次就能一次哼唱。
以Joey的知名度，广告代言不必多说。专辑就收录了3首Joey的广告歌。除了“可歌可泣”（百老汇电器广场广告曲），还有香港麦当劳广告曲“我所知的两三事”和可口可乐广告曲“开动快乐”。这两首快节奏的歌曲，调皮可爱。“开动快乐”让我想起王菲的“你喜欢不如我喜欢”，感觉却有点不同。口哨声是该品牌的特征，给人一种愉快的感觉，但本人觉得有一点别扭。
抒情歌曲方面，“搜神记”，“圆谎”和“时不兴我”都相当耐听。“It Doesn’t Matter”中，Joey歌声发挥很好，最能听出她的进步。“心贼难防”曲风新颖，玩出了一定的精彩，也表现出了Joey转音的实力，够新鲜。
专辑造型以非洲流浪民族为主题，附加的56页写真集是Joey迷必得拥有的。专辑整体制作用心，值得收藏。
这整张专辑再次让Joey尝试了不同的曲风，随着经验开始掌控不同的歌唱技巧。10年来累积的用心，让这专辑精彩，动听。
:: 吸收。反思。分析。- 非政治/人权？那又凭什么？::
这几个星期以来，最令我关切的新闻，就是关于缅甸扣压审判前领袖翁山淑枝的这件事。对很多人来说，或许翁山淑枝这个名字，是既熟悉又陌生的，因为，我们在过去的十多年，断断续续都听到这个名字，总是知道这位女士是的不屈不挠的政治领袖，但对她实际的情况，却大多一知半解。
在今天读到的一份保障报道，是我这几天来，最盼望读到的，但却同时令我感到非常失望。这报道就说明了缅甸政府对外界，尤其是美国和亚西安群国，对于缅甸所施加的压力，给予的回应。缅甸是由军士政府所管制的。而翁山淑枝，就是在他们眼里最大的威胁。这十几年来，军事政府得权之后，都在避免这让翁山淑枝带党出选选举，处处为难这位杰出的政治领袖，无论她是多顽强的支撑着，都似乎无效。这是民主吗？]
大约的解释目前的情况与事情的发展。翁山淑枝是于进5年前被扣压，以“政治”因素，违反条规，被判家中服刑。这段4年的家中服刑之前，翁山淑枝已在缅甸的Insein Prison牢房里“蹲”了一段时期了。这次的家中徒刑，原本已经将近到期，会在过去的26日被释放出来。就刚巧，在本月初的时候，有一位美国的记者“偷渡”过江到文山淑枝的湖边家中，并以“累”为理由，要求住在她家中。翁山淑枝原本不肯，毕竟是有可能触徒刑条规，拒绝了该男子，过后又已人道理由，“收留”了他两晚。 怎知此事被军方知晓，告她触犯条规，这次刑法，若罪名成立的话，是在度入狱长达5年。刚巧缅甸将在明年前举行民主大选，这一切，是巧合吗？]
过去的几天，连连发生了一些事。被扣压的翁山淑枝已开始出庭作证。在出庭的第一天，她已说明了自己的立场，表示是以人道的理由收留了该男子，并纯属给予他住宿。翁山淑枝更是坚持自己并没触犯任何的条规。在那之前，翁山淑枝首次被批准于一些国家的外交部官员与记者会面，但详细内容却是客观话语，似乎没有像是她会说的真正的话语，带有照稿说话的嫌疑。被扣压的这段日子，除了中国是保持中式立场之外，美国已经发言指责这次的事件。而缅甸的直接邻居，亚西安国家，都有意施加压力，提出了反对的异议。原本，亚西安组织个国是保持观望的态度，也曾经表示决不参与成员国的内部政治。但这次，其余的成员国都已表示立场，不鼓励继续扣压审判翁山淑枝。
昨天，缅甸的军方政府终于回话了。他们表示，这次扣压，绝对是内政法律的因素下扣压翁山淑枝，绝无政治或人权因素的干扰，更是提出立场说，决不向外界所施加的压力妥协，劝请其他国家避免插手，包括联合国世政府。
这样短短的新闻发布，令我非常难受。翁山淑枝到底犯了什么错？她的杰出才能，是众所周知的。怎么说，她也曾得过诺贝尔和平奖的加冕。若这一切不是因政权的因素，真的让人无法了解。
另一方面，文山淑枝在过去的十五年期间，当中有多达十三年是在监狱里，否则就是在家中服刑，这样过的。她坚持相信有着自由的一天，换回的则是世人的关心，自己的痛心。理想的和平与真理，何在?? 这样已外界视为非犯法的条列扣压他人，还连续已外界视为不成立的法则判罪他人，这不是触犯人权，是什么？
刚巧，在几个星期前也提到了一部本地话剧，由李邪所主演的“狂女日记”，还在当时说了此角色与翁山淑枝的相似度。当时说了，就算他被放出来，人家还是会已有色眼镜看她，觉得他是疯子。照情况看来，翁山淑枝这次判刑已相当确定是得服了。这样坐牢，也难免会成为政治疯子。
接下来，也只能密切关心局势的发展，为人权和政治权利保持己见。我相信，总有一天，缅甸军方政府会倒塌，由一个真正能带国家走入繁荣的政府取代。多久?我不敢想。希望，只能希望天理存在，放了翁山淑枝吧。
在今天读到的一份保障报道，是我这几天来，最盼望读到的，但却同时令我感到非常失望。这报道就说明了缅甸政府对外界，尤其是美国和亚西安群国，对于缅甸所施加的压力，给予的回应。缅甸是由军士政府所管制的。而翁山淑枝，就是在他们眼里最大的威胁。这十几年来，军事政府得权之后，都在避免这让翁山淑枝带党出选选举，处处为难这位杰出的政治领袖，无论她是多顽强的支撑着，都似乎无效。这是民主吗？]
大约的解释目前的情况与事情的发展。翁山淑枝是于进5年前被扣压，以“政治”因素，违反条规，被判家中服刑。这段4年的家中服刑之前，翁山淑枝已在缅甸的Insein Prison牢房里“蹲”了一段时期了。这次的家中徒刑，原本已经将近到期，会在过去的26日被释放出来。就刚巧，在本月初的时候，有一位美国的记者“偷渡”过江到文山淑枝的湖边家中，并以“累”为理由，要求住在她家中。翁山淑枝原本不肯，毕竟是有可能触徒刑条规，拒绝了该男子，过后又已人道理由，“收留”了他两晚。 怎知此事被军方知晓，告她触犯条规，这次刑法，若罪名成立的话，是在度入狱长达5年。刚巧缅甸将在明年前举行民主大选，这一切，是巧合吗？]
过去的几天，连连发生了一些事。被扣压的翁山淑枝已开始出庭作证。在出庭的第一天，她已说明了自己的立场，表示是以人道的理由收留了该男子，并纯属给予他住宿。翁山淑枝更是坚持自己并没触犯任何的条规。在那之前，翁山淑枝首次被批准于一些国家的外交部官员与记者会面，但详细内容却是客观话语，似乎没有像是她会说的真正的话语，带有照稿说话的嫌疑。被扣压的这段日子，除了中国是保持中式立场之外，美国已经发言指责这次的事件。而缅甸的直接邻居，亚西安国家，都有意施加压力，提出了反对的异议。原本，亚西安组织个国是保持观望的态度，也曾经表示决不参与成员国的内部政治。但这次，其余的成员国都已表示立场，不鼓励继续扣压审判翁山淑枝。
昨天，缅甸的军方政府终于回话了。他们表示，这次扣压，绝对是内政法律的因素下扣压翁山淑枝，绝无政治或人权因素的干扰，更是提出立场说，决不向外界所施加的压力妥协，劝请其他国家避免插手，包括联合国世政府。
这样短短的新闻发布，令我非常难受。翁山淑枝到底犯了什么错？她的杰出才能，是众所周知的。怎么说，她也曾得过诺贝尔和平奖的加冕。若这一切不是因政权的因素，真的让人无法了解。
另一方面，文山淑枝在过去的十五年期间，当中有多达十三年是在监狱里，否则就是在家中服刑，这样过的。她坚持相信有着自由的一天，换回的则是世人的关心，自己的痛心。理想的和平与真理，何在?? 这样已外界视为非犯法的条列扣压他人，还连续已外界视为不成立的法则判罪他人，这不是触犯人权，是什么？
刚巧，在几个星期前也提到了一部本地话剧，由李邪所主演的“狂女日记”，还在当时说了此角色与翁山淑枝的相似度。当时说了，就算他被放出来，人家还是会已有色眼镜看她，觉得他是疯子。照情况看来，翁山淑枝这次判刑已相当确定是得服了。这样坐牢，也难免会成为政治疯子。
接下来，也只能密切关心局势的发展，为人权和政治权利保持己见。我相信，总有一天，缅甸军方政府会倒塌，由一个真正能带国家走入繁荣的政府取代。多久?我不敢想。希望，只能希望天理存在，放了翁山淑枝吧。
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
:: my back hurts! ::
like hell!
argh!
its back to haunt me!
shit!
how?
my run this saturday!
damn!!!
please recover soon..
like when i wake up tmr it will be okay..
please
i beg.. you... whoever u are..
help!!!!
argh!
its back to haunt me!
shit!
how?
my run this saturday!
damn!!!
please recover soon..
like when i wake up tmr it will be okay..
please
i beg.. you... whoever u are..
help!!!!
:: late night ::
just finished my first chinese essay assignment
which is supposed to be of 1200-1500 words..
amazing but true
guess wat..
i busted it..
final character count?
1899..
but well
i would say tt includes a section of lyrics of a sunyanzi song which is approx 150 char
so that does not count
plus an average of 10% of commas and fullstops..
makes it around 1500 la hor..
thats the thing
when u dun have something to start with
you worry
and when u start writing, you have so many descriptions you want to add in
and you might think very far how to develop the writing
then in the middle
you feel juxtaposed
if you want to carry on writing, when should you stop
and how shud it be developed?
will I be able to hit the word limit?
then when you get near the upper limit
you have even more things to write
then shit!
you fly past the upper limit and
pray no one notices that you have flown thru the roof
well
i managed to write my essay and re read it through
and though it still feels farny at some part
i find this essay really interesting
especially since its partially true
though mostly made up
(stop fantasizing, isaac!)
if there's a chance,
i'll post it up here.
though i think no one will be interested to read
those who really want, can always ask me for a soft copy..
haha.. for pleasure reading and let your imagination run wild!
LOL!
oh! wat am i doing here at this time,
its almost 3am!
(oh ya, lying on bed while writing essay has caused my back to be a little pain..
ominous sign tt i shud not go cheerleading practive tmr?? hmm...)
which is supposed to be of 1200-1500 words..
amazing but true
guess wat..
i busted it..
final character count?
1899..
but well
i would say tt includes a section of lyrics of a sunyanzi song which is approx 150 char
so that does not count
plus an average of 10% of commas and fullstops..
makes it around 1500 la hor..
thats the thing
when u dun have something to start with
you worry
and when u start writing, you have so many descriptions you want to add in
and you might think very far how to develop the writing
then in the middle
you feel juxtaposed
if you want to carry on writing, when should you stop
and how shud it be developed?
will I be able to hit the word limit?
then when you get near the upper limit
you have even more things to write
then shit!
you fly past the upper limit and
pray no one notices that you have flown thru the roof
well
i managed to write my essay and re read it through
and though it still feels farny at some part
i find this essay really interesting
especially since its partially true
though mostly made up
(stop fantasizing, isaac!)
if there's a chance,
i'll post it up here.
though i think no one will be interested to read
those who really want, can always ask me for a soft copy..
haha.. for pleasure reading and let your imagination run wild!
LOL!
oh! wat am i doing here at this time,
its almost 3am!
(oh ya, lying on bed while writing essay has caused my back to be a little pain..
ominous sign tt i shud not go cheerleading practive tmr?? hmm...)
Monday, May 25, 2009
:: enjoy the present ::
Vietnamese Buddhist monk and philosopher Thich Nhat Hanh
Writes about enjoy a good cup of tea.
You must be completely awake in the present to enjoy the tea.
Only in the awareness of the present can your hands feel the warmth of the cup.
Only in the present can you savor the aroma, taste the sweetness, appreciate the delicacy.
If you are ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, you will completely
Miss the experience of enjoying the cup of tea.
You will look down at the cup, and the tea will be gone.
Life is like that.
If you are not fully in the present, you will look around and it will be gone.
You will have missed the feel, the aroma, the delicacy and beauty of life.
It will seem to be speeding past you.
The past is finished.Learn from it and let it go.
The future is not even here yet.
Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.
Worrying is worthless.
When you stop ruminating about what has already happened,
When you stop worrying about what might never happen,
Then you will be in the present moment.
Then you will begin to experience joy in life.
(from Only Love Is Real, by Dr Brian Weiss)
I was tanning by the pool with dearie when he read out this section.
It wasn't something that I have not read before.
But reading it again from this perspective gave me insight.
I reflect too much, and in this process could have been
Stuck too long in the quagmire of the past.
Perhaps it is time to fully focus on the happy present.
Make the best of it, and cherish it.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
:: no time ::
Yup. I guess its a bit demoralising for you my friends
to visit my blog to only read some rubbish in chinese
or stuffs that you are able to see elsewhere
like on my school blog diandao
or on mediaweb ourvoicebox.sg
worse
my chinese essays!
haha
but well
that IS the case
i've had no time and no creativity in even expressing my own thoughts
too much effirts have been INDULGED into writing for the above platforms
i've relatively no time in writing for myself
it seems now like a chore to be blogging
and that is sad
i find my life rather stale
not in the sense that its been boring
but i try to bring the "news" in my everyday life
first hand translate into chinese
and post it on diandao
which is supposed to be a platform of "communication"
between classmates and teacher danny yeo
but a you may know
writing there is not like writing as Isaac
because i need to take note of my language and to be able to convey the messages across
carefully and properly
and seriously lor,
how personal can you get writing in chinese right?
haha..
i now try to make it a point
as a promise to myself
that I will blog here,
in ENGLISH
with my viewpoints no matter what
to try to keep a promise and staying true to myself
blog at least three times a week
sharing my thoughts
and not just blaming my no time and no energy on my coursework..
damn..
but then again..
i've got a creative essay of 1000 words due in 2 days
5 business cards and logo designs to complete and a formal presentation
10 photos in different views to take (i need models!)
a project about media in taiwan
a project about social psychology to implement and experiment and report
and a blog to write on and communicate..
whoa.. never felt so "fulfilling" in my life
but well... at least i'm happy! i hope.. :)
to visit my blog to only read some rubbish in chinese
or stuffs that you are able to see elsewhere
like on my school blog diandao
or on mediaweb ourvoicebox.sg
worse
my chinese essays!
haha
but well
that IS the case
i've had no time and no creativity in even expressing my own thoughts
too much effirts have been INDULGED into writing for the above platforms
i've relatively no time in writing for myself
it seems now like a chore to be blogging
and that is sad
i find my life rather stale
not in the sense that its been boring
but i try to bring the "news" in my everyday life
first hand translate into chinese
and post it on diandao
which is supposed to be a platform of "communication"
between classmates and teacher danny yeo
but a you may know
writing there is not like writing as Isaac
because i need to take note of my language and to be able to convey the messages across
carefully and properly
and seriously lor,
how personal can you get writing in chinese right?
haha..
i now try to make it a point
as a promise to myself
that I will blog here,
in ENGLISH
with my viewpoints no matter what
to try to keep a promise and staying true to myself
blog at least three times a week
sharing my thoughts
and not just blaming my no time and no energy on my coursework..
damn..
but then again..
i've got a creative essay of 1000 words due in 2 days
5 business cards and logo designs to complete and a formal presentation
10 photos in different views to take (i need models!)
a project about media in taiwan
a project about social psychology to implement and experiment and report
and a blog to write on and communicate..
whoa.. never felt so "fulfilling" in my life
but well... at least i'm happy! i hope.. :)
Friday, May 22, 2009
:: 神木与瞳 摇滚精神震荡Lunar Bar ::
from ourvoicebox
文：林觉豪（学生记者）
星光二班的赖铭伟和黄美珍（神木与瞳），二度来新在克拉码头Lunar Asian Fusion Bar 举行小型售票音乐会，全场爆满，摇滚音乐high 翻天。
超人气摇滚男女组合神木与瞳，继去年底到新加坡宣传新专辑时，曾到Lunar举行新歌演唱会。因反应热烈，在今年5月20日晚上，再度回到Lunar开唱。和现场乐队一同表演，除了唱出多首《为你而活》专辑里的歌曲，也为观众带来其他艺人的经典歌曲，摇滚精神引爆全场。
本地歌迷熟记非主打
音乐会一开始，身穿黑白线条搭配的Yuming和Jane，默契无间，带来了几首强劲的歌曲，如“武装的蔷薇”和“爱在末日前”，Yuming（赖铭伟）弹着电吉他，配合美珍高亢的嗓子，首首歌曲都让现场的观众一起跳起来。
进入Unplugged不插电的部分，Yuming开玩笑说要暗下灯来，才更有气氛。带来抒情歌曲包括“爱恋”和“理由”，显示出两人的唱功。非主打“不放”即使很少在公开表演，但这次表演在场的歌迷一却能跟着合唱，两人都赞本地歌迷厉害，熟背了专辑中所有的歌曲！
摇滚精神震荡全场
演唱抒情主打《草戒指》时，神木与瞳上前与歌迷握手，拉近与歌迷们的距离，更带领全场一起挥手，大合唱。过后，美珍松了口气，表示终于唱完所有抒情歌曲的喜悦，准备把音乐会推向另一个高潮。
把台上的乐器推到一旁后，两人演唱了张惠妹的“三天三夜”，继续high爆全场，舞池里的歌迷更跳动起来。Yuming和美珍飙唱的“自由”，也让人听出耳油！
最后，神木与瞳与歌迷一起大合唱成名曲“为你而活”，歌迷的声音一度还盖过了美珍的歌声，摇滚精神震荡全场，音乐会结束后仍依依不舍和歌迷们道别。
特别鸣谢：环球音乐
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文：林觉豪（学生记者）
星光二班的赖铭伟和黄美珍（神木与瞳），二度来新在克拉码头Lunar Asian Fusion Bar 举行小型售票音乐会，全场爆满，摇滚音乐high 翻天。
超人气摇滚男女组合神木与瞳，继去年底到新加坡宣传新专辑时，曾到Lunar举行新歌演唱会。因反应热烈，在今年5月20日晚上，再度回到Lunar开唱。和现场乐队一同表演，除了唱出多首《为你而活》专辑里的歌曲，也为观众带来其他艺人的经典歌曲，摇滚精神引爆全场。
本地歌迷熟记非主打
音乐会一开始，身穿黑白线条搭配的Yuming和Jane，默契无间，带来了几首强劲的歌曲，如“武装的蔷薇”和“爱在末日前”，Yuming（赖铭伟）弹着电吉他，配合美珍高亢的嗓子，首首歌曲都让现场的观众一起跳起来。
进入Unplugged不插电的部分，Yuming开玩笑说要暗下灯来，才更有气氛。带来抒情歌曲包括“爱恋”和“理由”，显示出两人的唱功。非主打“不放”即使很少在公开表演，但这次表演在场的歌迷一却能跟着合唱，两人都赞本地歌迷厉害，熟背了专辑中所有的歌曲！
摇滚精神震荡全场
演唱抒情主打《草戒指》时，神木与瞳上前与歌迷握手，拉近与歌迷们的距离，更带领全场一起挥手，大合唱。过后，美珍松了口气，表示终于唱完所有抒情歌曲的喜悦，准备把音乐会推向另一个高潮。
把台上的乐器推到一旁后，两人演唱了张惠妹的“三天三夜”，继续high爆全场，舞池里的歌迷更跳动起来。Yuming和美珍飙唱的“自由”，也让人听出耳油！
最后，神木与瞳与歌迷一起大合唱成名曲“为你而活”，歌迷的声音一度还盖过了美珍的歌声，摇滚精神震荡全场，音乐会结束后仍依依不舍和歌迷们道别。
特别鸣谢：环球音乐
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
:: 朋友？::
是我不了解别人，
还是人家不了解我？
是我孤僻，
还是他们并没归纳我在团内？
我的无声，
传达出的不是敌意吗？
当我太常安静时，
你们是否已习以为常，
忘了我也有感受的？
他人会生气，
我就没有这权利吗？
是因为我年级较大，
更独立，
就不需朋友的关怀？
或许，
或许孤独也不错。
或许，
我能找到更志同道合的朋友，
更能了解我，
多点关心我。
:: My Adam Lambert ::
WTH?? WTF?? How on Earth did America vote?? WTH?? WTF??
How could KA win?? Adam Lambert will win in terms of CD sales. Its proven. Idol results is not the true indicator, because votes are free! CD sales prove it!! Yeah!
Adam Lambert is my World Idol!!!!!!!
How could KA win?? Adam Lambert will win in terms of CD sales. Its proven. Idol results is not the true indicator, because votes are free! CD sales prove it!! Yeah!
Adam Lambert is my World Idol!!!!!!!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
:: Pinkdot . 爱的权力 ::
5月10日是历史性的一天。500多人，身穿粉红服饰，聚集在芳林公园，制成一个巨大的粉红点。
媒体会说，这是个示威，为同性恋者争取利益的示威，但我不赞同。
这是一个让世界知道，新加坡是个开放的社会。我们并不是在争取权利，而只不过是想分享我们的爱。
这是有史以来第一次那么多位GLBT（gay，lesbian，transgender，bisexual）一同为一个理念而站出来。当中，更有许多是straight异性恋者。但所有人都相信，如新加坡这繁荣的社会，不应该有对弱小族群的歧视。
我们应该是个包容的社会，尊重彼此，让大家都有这生活的权利，有选择爱的权利。
在傍晚六点钟，当所有人聚集时，一同举起手中的粉红气球与雨伞是，在其中的我，感觉到的是自豪、骄傲、光荣。这是向前行的新加坡。活动代言人，本地戏剧演员，已婚的异性恋者，梁瑞琳（Neo Swee Lin）在台上表示，她支持的是爱，因为我们人类都需要爱。＂我们出生、入土都是独自一人，在短短的几十年人生，不应该单独一个人过。＂
我和一群相信自己，相信自由的朋友，以及多为相信爱的国人，一同度过了u一个开心，有意义的下午。我们带走的，是感动，骄傲，和全新唤醒的爱的理念。
无论Aware风波造成的对同性恋者的敌意，无论法律条规377A是否被撤消，我们要的，不过是一群朋友，一同相信爱的人。
期待在明年参与更大一粒粉红点。为爱，努力！
媒体会说，这是个示威，为同性恋者争取利益的示威，但我不赞同。
这是一个让世界知道，新加坡是个开放的社会。我们并不是在争取权利，而只不过是想分享我们的爱。
这是有史以来第一次那么多位GLBT（gay，lesbian，transgender，bisexual）一同为一个理念而站出来。当中，更有许多是straight异性恋者。但所有人都相信，如新加坡这繁荣的社会，不应该有对弱小族群的歧视。
我们应该是个包容的社会，尊重彼此，让大家都有这生活的权利，有选择爱的权利。
在傍晚六点钟，当所有人聚集时，一同举起手中的粉红气球与雨伞是，在其中的我，感觉到的是自豪、骄傲、光荣。这是向前行的新加坡。活动代言人，本地戏剧演员，已婚的异性恋者，梁瑞琳（Neo Swee Lin）在台上表示，她支持的是爱，因为我们人类都需要爱。＂我们出生、入土都是独自一人，在短短的几十年人生，不应该单独一个人过。＂
我和一群相信自己，相信自由的朋友，以及多为相信爱的国人，一同度过了u一个开心，有意义的下午。我们带走的，是感动，骄傲，和全新唤醒的爱的理念。
无论Aware风波造成的对同性恋者的敌意，无论法律条规377A是否被撤消，我们要的，不过是一群朋友，一同相信爱的人。
期待在明年参与更大一粒粉红点。为爱，努力！
Thursday, May 14, 2009
:: definitions (by me) ::
Happiness :: Having friends, brothers, mummy, home, dearie.
Lonely :: Not feeling happy.
Trust :: When there is someone I can think of when I am in doubt.
Emo :: Moments when I feel "suddenly lonely". When I get temporarily tempramental.
Very emo :: When I am obviously down but no one notices. I will act unusual, but no one will notice.
Friends :: Very important. I take everyone as friends. But apparently not everyone returns that.
Partner :: Someone I can trust. Alot.
Marriage :: Not really found in my dictionary.
Bonding :: Being by friends side, doing anything (not stupid) together. And everyone else have a chance to hear me.
Isaac :: Someone who has to talk and vent anger. Silent at times, but do pay attention to his hidden emotions. Don't give him his way? He will keep quiet, but beware.. 所谓，福建话说：静狗咬死人。don't corss over the line.
Isaac Lim :: Don't mess with me unnecessarily. Known for being 笑里藏刀。
Isaac Jue Hao :: Friendly guy. If you talk to him, he will soften up and talk crap to you. Not a very tough nut to crack. But first, make the effort.
Me :: Friends are key. Talk is essential. I may be a lame joke person. But, first you need to be friendly with me. When the bottle is opened, I will ensure you don't hear silence.
I :: Quiet person. Lonely. Enjoys loneliness.
我 :: 你不会真正的了解我。我的多层次面纱，只让你抓狂。要小心。要很小心！
Lonely :: Not feeling happy.
Trust :: When there is someone I can think of when I am in doubt.
Emo :: Moments when I feel "suddenly lonely". When I get temporarily tempramental.
Very emo :: When I am obviously down but no one notices. I will act unusual, but no one will notice.
Friends :: Very important. I take everyone as friends. But apparently not everyone returns that.
Partner :: Someone I can trust. Alot.
Marriage :: Not really found in my dictionary.
Bonding :: Being by friends side, doing anything (not stupid) together. And everyone else have a chance to hear me.
Isaac :: Someone who has to talk and vent anger. Silent at times, but do pay attention to his hidden emotions. Don't give him his way? He will keep quiet, but beware.. 所谓，福建话说：静狗咬死人。don't corss over the line.
Isaac Lim :: Don't mess with me unnecessarily. Known for being 笑里藏刀。
Isaac Jue Hao :: Friendly guy. If you talk to him, he will soften up and talk crap to you. Not a very tough nut to crack. But first, make the effort.
Me :: Friends are key. Talk is essential. I may be a lame joke person. But, first you need to be friendly with me. When the bottle is opened, I will ensure you don't hear silence.
I :: Quiet person. Lonely. Enjoys loneliness.
我 :: 你不会真正的了解我。我的多层次面纱，只让你抓狂。要小心。要很小心！
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
:: i hearts v ::
Dearest vincent ywk!
You will be my bestest bestest friend
ALWAYS
no matter our other relationship status
our friends
our studies
our work
our sexual preference
22 years le
how can you ever doubt it?
and say such dumb things like
"will we still be friends if you have another bf?"
dotz la
we are not mutually exclusive to one another lo
and since you don't believe my words
i must put on my blog
so that everyone may know
and your new baby will not suspect..
i got mine you got yours
we are still friends, buddies, brothers..
OK???? dotz..
You will be my bestest bestest friend
ALWAYS
no matter our other relationship status
our friends
our studies
our work
our sexual preference
22 years le
how can you ever doubt it?
and say such dumb things like
"will we still be friends if you have another bf?"
dotz la
we are not mutually exclusive to one another lo
and since you don't believe my words
i must put on my blog
so that everyone may know
and your new baby will not suspect..
i got mine you got yours
we are still friends, buddies, brothers..
OK???? dotz..
:: bonding . 友谊的考验 ::
今天和几位同学朋友外出
由于今天没上课，
约了一同去唱k。
全场下来
突然觉得莫名的孤独
那孤僻，antisocial 的feeling又回来了。
我真的不习惯如此emo的我。
因为那样真的很难受。
或许是因为我早前身体不适，
头有那么一点痛的关系。
但似乎，旁人也没查到什么不对经。
又或许他们还年轻，
无法了解他人。
朋友朋友。到底如何才是朋友？
我似乎已经忘了。
要到已经分开后才珍惜那段友谊吗？
i can't feel our friendship going anywhere further
is it just me or is it true?
我和中学朋友以及当兵队友那种bonding到了那里呢？
or am i just in the wrong clique?
真的希望不是。
i choose to think i am just too stressed
that i'm thinking too wildly.
its tough to blend in
really
not an age matter
just a personal thing.
当时看到的closeness好像lost了。
我的best friend 真的在这当中吗?
我还在等待。
thats the problem with big groups
you will naturally form small fractions
and when there are extraordinary relationships
things change
and as the quiet, queer, oft emo boy i have always been
i easily feel neglected.
how to make me feel loved? i do not know.
i just wait.. for the correct feeling to come.
由于今天没上课，
约了一同去唱k。
全场下来
突然觉得莫名的孤独
那孤僻，antisocial 的feeling又回来了。
我真的不习惯如此emo的我。
因为那样真的很难受。
或许是因为我早前身体不适，
头有那么一点痛的关系。
但似乎，旁人也没查到什么不对经。
又或许他们还年轻，
无法了解他人。
朋友朋友。到底如何才是朋友？
我似乎已经忘了。
要到已经分开后才珍惜那段友谊吗？
i can't feel our friendship going anywhere further
is it just me or is it true?
我和中学朋友以及当兵队友那种bonding到了那里呢？
or am i just in the wrong clique?
真的希望不是。
i choose to think i am just too stressed
that i'm thinking too wildly.
its tough to blend in
really
not an age matter
just a personal thing.
当时看到的closeness好像lost了。
我的best friend 真的在这当中吗?
我还在等待。
thats the problem with big groups
you will naturally form small fractions
and when there are extraordinary relationships
things change
and as the quiet, queer, oft emo boy i have always been
i easily feel neglected.
how to make me feel loved? i do not know.
i just wait.. for the correct feeling to come.
:: 600 ::
Its been sooo long since my last post!
At least its been freaking long since i wrote a proper post with regards to how i'm doing.. well well..
life has been pretty exciting, but tiring as well.. not sure how some things will turn up as, but there are already some disappointments..
CCA wise, i failed to get ino baracuda batucada, which is quite sad..
magnum force training just started, but its quite straineous, not sure if i can cope..
there's drama but i'm not v keen, mayb i've had quite enuff of it..
and then there's ovb n chinese soc? not v sure though..
but i now wish to concentrate on my studies, really.. even though i said the last time i must jiayou, but week 4 le, i still quite "diao er lang dang".. no good no good!
mayb not having a cca, i can concentrate on my studies, but hor, will b so boring right? hmm..
anyways, in terms of school, i'm really busy le lo..
every week seems so short
with sooooo many projects to do and so many assignments starting to pile up in the back too..
its especially scary!!
my friends are cool though.... and seemingly acceptable to me..
haha..
they are, well, rather innocent people, not yet tainted by the cruelties of this world.
so i can still feel very safe talking to them.. haha!
my other friends wise, well, we had a gathering with the chestnuts last weekend..
which was, what i'll say as zhongguizhongju, ok lo.. but hope the next time we can have more fun,
and make sure every body is HAPPY! as happy as attending my Happy! Party! LOL!
isn't it amazing how life is?
we plan so many things to happen like the way we want it to
but most of them time they fall flat
or an event just goes past and there seems to be things you planned to do but did not accompolish?
i guess that is just life, la.
instead of setting millions of aims,
we should take a step back and look at our life sometimes
is this really the path we want to take?
(no matter big or small decisions)
where should we really rest?
are we doing things on impulse?
where are we heading to?
is this something we will really be happy for?
why are we here?
there are a million of such questions
often left unanswered.
the next time when you meet me
please tell me
that wat we eat or drink or am at is not important
what is more important is that you and me are still good friends
and that we have not "mi shi fang xiang"
we know wat we are doing and are on our way to a blessed life.
it is not easy,
but we need to know if
we are happy.
just like W and I
i feel we are happy
because we can't always be the "perfect" couple.
there are the many imperfections in our relationship which we need to improve
there are the unhappy times that we whish never occured.
there are many things i wish i can tell everyone how much i feel the love.
there has been so many occurings that i dun know which one to share.
the sweet notings
the endless love n sex n kisses
the feeling is deep inside....
just like special friends.
they are always there for you
you know it
and thank god for it.
vinc.. thank you are your mere existance.
we had our "4 years" annivesary for something dumb a few days ago..
it was the day, 4 yrs back,
when i told him about what i really amd and he told me his feelings about tt.
it was farny
no idea why we would commemorate such a day.
now he has someone else he likes, who is soo gdi cute la..(i'm jealous)
i feel happy for him
though deep inside
i feel bad for "converting him" like i always said.
haha. some ppl say, you can't change a person, if he is queer, he IS queer.. well well..
anyway.. so much on my current thoughts and a round up of my messy stage of life now..
i feel really happy though..
there are little percents of unhappiness, grouch, confusion and other terrible feelings
but i shall always try to forget them
and lead a simplistic life and enjoy!
happiness to me and all my friends
and some random ppl who comes to read my blog.
this is my 600th post on Absolutmilo!! WOW!!
to the many 100s more of interesting post to come..
at this place where i share my life, my thoughts, my rants and my creative juices.
happy 600th post!
At least its been freaking long since i wrote a proper post with regards to how i'm doing.. well well..
life has been pretty exciting, but tiring as well.. not sure how some things will turn up as, but there are already some disappointments..
CCA wise, i failed to get ino baracuda batucada, which is quite sad..
magnum force training just started, but its quite straineous, not sure if i can cope..
there's drama but i'm not v keen, mayb i've had quite enuff of it..
and then there's ovb n chinese soc? not v sure though..
but i now wish to concentrate on my studies, really.. even though i said the last time i must jiayou, but week 4 le, i still quite "diao er lang dang".. no good no good!
mayb not having a cca, i can concentrate on my studies, but hor, will b so boring right? hmm..
anyways, in terms of school, i'm really busy le lo..
every week seems so short
with sooooo many projects to do and so many assignments starting to pile up in the back too..
its especially scary!!
my friends are cool though.... and seemingly acceptable to me..
haha..
they are, well, rather innocent people, not yet tainted by the cruelties of this world.
so i can still feel very safe talking to them.. haha!
my other friends wise, well, we had a gathering with the chestnuts last weekend..
which was, what i'll say as zhongguizhongju, ok lo.. but hope the next time we can have more fun,
and make sure every body is HAPPY! as happy as attending my Happy! Party! LOL!
isn't it amazing how life is?
we plan so many things to happen like the way we want it to
but most of them time they fall flat
or an event just goes past and there seems to be things you planned to do but did not accompolish?
i guess that is just life, la.
instead of setting millions of aims,
we should take a step back and look at our life sometimes
is this really the path we want to take?
(no matter big or small decisions)
where should we really rest?
are we doing things on impulse?
where are we heading to?
is this something we will really be happy for?
why are we here?
there are a million of such questions
often left unanswered.
the next time when you meet me
please tell me
that wat we eat or drink or am at is not important
what is more important is that you and me are still good friends
and that we have not "mi shi fang xiang"
we know wat we are doing and are on our way to a blessed life.
it is not easy,
but we need to know if
we are happy.
just like W and I
i feel we are happy
because we can't always be the "perfect" couple.
there are the many imperfections in our relationship which we need to improve
there are the unhappy times that we whish never occured.
there are many things i wish i can tell everyone how much i feel the love.
there has been so many occurings that i dun know which one to share.
the sweet notings
the endless love n sex n kisses
the feeling is deep inside....
just like special friends.
they are always there for you
you know it
and thank god for it.
vinc.. thank you are your mere existance.
we had our "4 years" annivesary for something dumb a few days ago..
it was the day, 4 yrs back,
when i told him about what i really amd and he told me his feelings about tt.
it was farny
no idea why we would commemorate such a day.
now he has someone else he likes, who is soo gdi cute la..(i'm jealous)
i feel happy for him
though deep inside
i feel bad for "converting him" like i always said.
haha. some ppl say, you can't change a person, if he is queer, he IS queer.. well well..
anyway.. so much on my current thoughts and a round up of my messy stage of life now..
i feel really happy though..
there are little percents of unhappiness, grouch, confusion and other terrible feelings
but i shall always try to forget them
and lead a simplistic life and enjoy!
happiness to me and all my friends
and some random ppl who comes to read my blog.
this is my 600th post on Absolutmilo!! WOW!!
to the many 100s more of interesting post to come..
at this place where i share my life, my thoughts, my rants and my creative juices.
happy 600th post!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
:: 手紙 ～拝啓 十五の君へ～ ::
秉持着一个信念，回味着过去，看着自己的人生，若能再来一回，会是一样的吗？
当时的我们，有着怎么样的理想？当时的我，曾经相信什么？或许，一切都变了。现在，我很希望，能说服15岁的我，要开心，要勇敢做自己，不要因为一点小事而放弃。我要对自己说，我要努力，因为，现在的确有点后悔，当时没用工，当时做错了选择。回想起来，从15岁至今，有整9年了。对十六七岁的你们，或许无法体会我的感叹。这9年来，我曾经开心，也痛苦过。青春就如此飞逝，往事就只能回味。我走过的，是一道又一道的门槛，偶尔路过了几个弯角，转进了“冤枉道”，毕竟也作了个蛮大的U转。因为社会和家人给予的压力，选错了路，曾得逼自己相信念理科会有美好的未来。天天挣扎着，怎么都不愿认输。
若能写封信给15岁的我，我会劝请他，要争取快乐。要坚持自己的信念与理想，要为自己的将来做准备，要勇敢说出自己的看法，要好好表达自己，要让自己的个性完整发挥，要努力扩大社交圈子，交越多的朋友。最重要，每天都要过的开心，充实。
其实，我现在就正在尽量弥补这些年来的“过错"。 珍惜这所有的朋友，珍惜这每一天，尽量开心。
听着Angela Aki（安芸圣世美）日语歌曲《手信~给15岁的自己》（アンジｴラ。アキ ―てがみ），我感触良多。你们或许在未来的日子，能够更加对这首歌曲与词，有更深的体会与见解。
（这首歌曾是2008年日本NHK红白大赛比赛歌曲，也是2008/09年日本中小学合唱团比赛的指定歌曲。此歌收录于Angela Aki最新专辑Answer里。若喜欢舒服沙发音乐的人，不妨听听。我个人非常喜欢。）
《手纸 ～拝启 十五の君へ～》（敬启，写给十五岁的你）
拝启（敬启）
この手纸読んでいるあなたは（此刻正在阅读这封信的你）
どこで何をしているのだろう（身在何方，在做些什么）
十五の仆には谁にも话せない悩みの种があるのです
（十五岁的我怀揣着无法向任何人述说的烦恼的种子）
未来の自分に宛てて书く手纸なら（倘若是写给未来的自己的信）
きっと素直に打ち明けられるだろう（是否就能将一切诚实地坦露）
今 负けそうで 泣きそうで（此刻，好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな仆は（好像就快要消失的我）
谁の言叶を信じ歩けばいいの?（到底应该相信谁的话向前行才好呢？）
ひとつしかないこの胸が何度もばらばらに割れて（唯一的心无数次变得支离破碎）
苦しい中で今を生きている（无尽的苦痛之中，我仍活在这一刻）
今を生きている（我仍活在这一刻）
拝启（敬启）
ありがとう（谢谢）
十五のあなたに伝えたい事があるのです（我有话要对十五岁的你说）
自分とは何でどこへ向かうべきか（到底自己为什么一定要向着某个目的地前行）
问い続ければ见えてくる（只要不停的问终能看到答案的）
荒れた青春の海は厳しいけれど（狂风巨浪的青春之海虽然很艰难）
明日の岸辺へと 梦の舟よ进め（但是请将梦想的小舟驶向明天的岸边）
今 负けないで 泣かないで（此刻，好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな时は（好像就快要消失的时候）
自分の声を信じ歩けばいいの（只要相信自己的声音前行就可以了）
大人の仆も伤ついて（即使是已成为大人的我）
眠れない夜はあるけど（也还是会受伤会有睡不着的夜晚）
苦くて甘い今を生きている（但是，我仍活在苦涩而又甜蜜的这一刻）
人生の全てに意味があるから Woo...（人生的一切都是有意义的，喔喔...）
恐れずにあなたの梦を育てて（所以请不要畏惧去栽培你的梦想吧）
La la la la la la Keep on believing
La la la la la la Keep on believing Keep on believing Keep on believing...
负けそうで 泣きそうで（好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな仆は（好像就快要消失的我）
谁の言叶を信じ歩けばいいの?（到底应该相信谁的话向前行才好呢？）
ああ 负けないで 泣かないで（啊！好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな时は（好像就快要消失的时候）
自分の声を信じ歩けばいいの（只要相信自己的声音前行就可以了）
いつの时代も悲しみを避けては通れないけれど（无论是哪个时代悲伤总是不可避免的）
笑颜を见せて 今を生きていこう（但是请，展露你的笑颜，活在这一刻）
今を生きていこう（活在这一刻）
拝启（敬启）
この手纸読んでいるあなたが（衷心祝愿，现在正在读这封信的你）
幸せな事を愿います（能够幸福）
当时的我们，有着怎么样的理想？当时的我，曾经相信什么？或许，一切都变了。现在，我很希望，能说服15岁的我，要开心，要勇敢做自己，不要因为一点小事而放弃。我要对自己说，我要努力，因为，现在的确有点后悔，当时没用工，当时做错了选择。回想起来，从15岁至今，有整9年了。对十六七岁的你们，或许无法体会我的感叹。这9年来，我曾经开心，也痛苦过。青春就如此飞逝，往事就只能回味。我走过的，是一道又一道的门槛，偶尔路过了几个弯角，转进了“冤枉道”，毕竟也作了个蛮大的U转。因为社会和家人给予的压力，选错了路，曾得逼自己相信念理科会有美好的未来。天天挣扎着，怎么都不愿认输。
若能写封信给15岁的我，我会劝请他，要争取快乐。要坚持自己的信念与理想，要为自己的将来做准备，要勇敢说出自己的看法，要好好表达自己，要让自己的个性完整发挥，要努力扩大社交圈子，交越多的朋友。最重要，每天都要过的开心，充实。
其实，我现在就正在尽量弥补这些年来的“过错"。 珍惜这所有的朋友，珍惜这每一天，尽量开心。
听着Angela Aki（安芸圣世美）日语歌曲《手信~给15岁的自己》（アンジｴラ。アキ ―てがみ），我感触良多。你们或许在未来的日子，能够更加对这首歌曲与词，有更深的体会与见解。
（这首歌曾是2008年日本NHK红白大赛比赛歌曲，也是2008/09年日本中小学合唱团比赛的指定歌曲。此歌收录于Angela Aki最新专辑Answer里。若喜欢舒服沙发音乐的人，不妨听听。我个人非常喜欢。）
《手纸 ～拝启 十五の君へ～》（敬启，写给十五岁的你）
拝启（敬启）
この手纸読んでいるあなたは（此刻正在阅读这封信的你）
どこで何をしているのだろう（身在何方，在做些什么）
十五の仆には谁にも话せない悩みの种があるのです
（十五岁的我怀揣着无法向任何人述说的烦恼的种子）
未来の自分に宛てて书く手纸なら（倘若是写给未来的自己的信）
きっと素直に打ち明けられるだろう（是否就能将一切诚实地坦露）
今 负けそうで 泣きそうで（此刻，好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな仆は（好像就快要消失的我）
谁の言叶を信じ歩けばいいの?（到底应该相信谁的话向前行才好呢？）
ひとつしかないこの胸が何度もばらばらに割れて（唯一的心无数次变得支离破碎）
苦しい中で今を生きている（无尽的苦痛之中，我仍活在这一刻）
今を生きている（我仍活在这一刻）
拝启（敬启）
ありがとう（谢谢）
十五のあなたに伝えたい事があるのです（我有话要对十五岁的你说）
自分とは何でどこへ向かうべきか（到底自己为什么一定要向着某个目的地前行）
问い続ければ见えてくる（只要不停的问终能看到答案的）
荒れた青春の海は厳しいけれど（狂风巨浪的青春之海虽然很艰难）
明日の岸辺へと 梦の舟よ进め（但是请将梦想的小舟驶向明天的岸边）
今 负けないで 泣かないで（此刻，好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな时は（好像就快要消失的时候）
自分の声を信じ歩けばいいの（只要相信自己的声音前行就可以了）
大人の仆も伤ついて（即使是已成为大人的我）
眠れない夜はあるけど（也还是会受伤会有睡不着的夜晚）
苦くて甘い今を生きている（但是，我仍活在苦涩而又甜蜜的这一刻）
人生の全てに意味があるから Woo...（人生的一切都是有意义的，喔喔...）
恐れずにあなたの梦を育てて（所以请不要畏惧去栽培你的梦想吧）
La la la la la la Keep on believing
La la la la la la Keep on believing Keep on believing Keep on believing...
负けそうで 泣きそうで（好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな仆は（好像就快要消失的我）
谁の言叶を信じ歩けばいいの?（到底应该相信谁的话向前行才好呢？）
ああ 负けないで 泣かないで（啊！好像就快输掉，好像就快哭出来）
消えてしまいそうな时は（好像就快要消失的时候）
自分の声を信じ歩けばいいの（只要相信自己的声音前行就可以了）
いつの时代も悲しみを避けては通れないけれど（无论是哪个时代悲伤总是不可避免的）
笑颜を见せて 今を生きていこう（但是请，展露你的笑颜，活在这一刻）
今を生きていこう（活在这一刻）
拝启（敬启）
この手纸読んでいるあなたが（衷心祝愿，现在正在读这封信的你）
幸せな事を愿います（能够幸福）
:: 法克这个人 ::
近在逛CD店时，留意到了这张专辑。
专辑封面就把“法克”这两个字放得超大。
这是台湾新人萧闳仁的第二张个人创作专辑。
或许对很多人来说，萧闳仁是个陌生的名字。
但我本身早已在他发第一张专辑时就已经留意到这位“音乐新鬼才”了。
可惜的是，他在台湾以外都没什么运气，专辑更是叫好却不叫座。
长相没什么特别的他，样子的辨识度就被大打折扣了。
刚好他出道发片期，又和另一群音乐天才如怪咖卢广众和萧敬腾等碰上，
公司宣传不足，害了他。
但这第二张专辑《法》却惹来了不少是非。
虽然音乐创作水准有维持在相当高的水平，
也受到“圈内人”相当大的肯定，
然而，较有争议性的专辑名称使这专辑受到了限制。
首先，许多电台，也就是音乐专辑最主要的宣传管道，
被禁播专辑中的原本主打，同名歌曲《法克那个人》。
虽然顶上了另一首主打《爱的黑狗兄》，
也的到不少电台音乐总监的推荐，
但由于DJ们都无法念出专辑名称，
而无法“宣传”专辑。
所以，到底如此带有争议性的专辑名称，
到底是帮了他，还是害了他呢？
我任为是有帮也有害，真正的结论，
还是要看庞大的中文音乐市场如何反应。
以一个青少年的关店来看，我会因为歌曲好听而去买。
我也会因为好奇《法克这个人》真正的意思而去听。
根据最新台湾g-music风云榜来看，
专辑销量过了五个星期却只在二十大徘徊，
的确会让歌手担心。或许是时候到东南亚来做宣传了吧。
《法克这个人》其实是个虚拟的人物，
是说两个朋友马克和法克的故事。
我觉得可爱的是，
首批专辑附送了印有“法克”字眼的“机车口罩”。
是超可爱的。
换另外一个角度来看，
这也教我们不应该单平一个主题或名称去下定论。
这张专辑，一点也不粗俗，蛮好听的。
俗话说：坏的宣传总好过没有任何宣传（自编的）。
希望大家能尝试去听听杰出音乐人的努力。
那你对《法克这个人》，又有何看法？
会对萧闳仁感兴趣，去听他的歌吗？
还是认为这是个低俗的文字游戏，而“抛弃”好音乐呢？
Saturday, May 2, 2009
:: 你Aware吗？::
新加坡女性权利与行动小组（Aware）今天在新加坡402展厅举行的特殊常年会议（extraordinary general meeting ) ，或许是新加坡由史以来最轰动，混乱的私人组织“暴动”。
Aware自三月份的常年会议至今，一直受到大家的关注。从聘用DBS信用卡部门副总裁Josie Lau为新管委会主席，到近日掀起的宗教纷争，同性恋者歧视性教育课程纠纷，都是因为“女性权利领导者”（feminist mentor) Thio Siu Mien 引领的。由于故事太长，我也就不在去解说，相信同学们比我更了解。
如今，Aware“两大派”的纷争主要是在于Aware启蒙成员（old guard）对新加入的成员和新的执委会感到不满，认为他们有着私下的反抗议题为主加入Aware。而新执委（new guard) 则坚持自己的信念，希望能够一改Aware近年来的“过错”。这批新执委其中有多人是亲戚，也是在Aware常年选举之前几个星期才加入的成员。他们其中也有多数是来自同一所教会，位于马格列通道的救主之堂（church of our saviour)。
前几天，该教会的主牧师更是表示有在教会的网站以及祷告会中要求会员到今天的大会为“姐妹们”加持。过后，该牧师更是为言行举止深感歉意。毕竟新加坡是个多元种族，文化与信仰的国家，我们不应该把个人理念强迫大人认同，更不应该硬逼他人接受自己信仰的教法。
近日的会议至今也得到了明显的结论，虽其中的Drama的确有点过火。
（最新消息：不信任新执委会投票结果：New guard (红衫军）761票，Old Guard （白衫军）1414票）
会议上全程乱一通，明显表示对红衫军的不满。其中NMP Siew Kum Hong 更是扮演着相当重要的角色。他虽然是男性，无法参与投票，但却到场为白衫军加持，更为广大民众申冤。现在，虽投票结果已经呈现在眼前了，但Josie与伙伴却坚持不肯歇下职位，明显表现出非常霸道的行为。（不信任票其实并不表示他们失去委员职位，但已失去大家的支持，应该“自动一点”）
红衫军如此不干脆，不直接，做事鬼鬼祟祟，不透明，真的是相当卑鄙。为女性争取权利还是为自己的信念与信仰牟利？只有他们自己知道。如果真的是不满之前Aware的企划与行为，他们应该做的，是自己开设另一个行动小组，而不是这样一低下的手法得到权利，霸占他人的组织。
这整件事今后又会演变到什么地步，无人知道。但人人都持有己健，应该做的是互相包容，使这国家繁荣。继续纠缠也是没有用的。
但我自己留意了这件事哪么久，只能说，我相信这不是终点。Drama相信会在接下来几天继续越演越烈。不知大家对Aware事件持有什么看法，这是个小组内的争论，还是同性恋者与“家庭概念”的冲突，或是有着宗教信仰的敏感争议呢？
（其实要说的还很多，故事还很长，但打到手累了，就在此结笔。对我来说，投票过后，我赢了。爱，不分你我，sorry to the Thios， *Boo*！）
*整段post是在会议举行的最后几个小时内写的，本作者心情混乱，若有得罪任何人，请多包容。文章纯属作者个人意见与主张，如有雷同，纯粹巧合。*
*********************************************************************
on a sideline, do check out the full details of the EGM today from..
Wayang Party
cruz teng 丁志勇
The Online Citizen
oh ya, and remember to get a Shut up and Sit Down tee shirt!!
Aware自三月份的常年会议至今，一直受到大家的关注。从聘用DBS信用卡部门副总裁Josie Lau为新管委会主席，到近日掀起的宗教纷争，同性恋者歧视性教育课程纠纷，都是因为“女性权利领导者”（feminist mentor) Thio Siu Mien 引领的。由于故事太长，我也就不在去解说，相信同学们比我更了解。
如今，Aware“两大派”的纷争主要是在于Aware启蒙成员（old guard）对新加入的成员和新的执委会感到不满，认为他们有着私下的反抗议题为主加入Aware。而新执委（new guard) 则坚持自己的信念，希望能够一改Aware近年来的“过错”。这批新执委其中有多人是亲戚，也是在Aware常年选举之前几个星期才加入的成员。他们其中也有多数是来自同一所教会，位于马格列通道的救主之堂（church of our saviour)。
前几天，该教会的主牧师更是表示有在教会的网站以及祷告会中要求会员到今天的大会为“姐妹们”加持。过后，该牧师更是为言行举止深感歉意。毕竟新加坡是个多元种族，文化与信仰的国家，我们不应该把个人理念强迫大人认同，更不应该硬逼他人接受自己信仰的教法。
近日的会议至今也得到了明显的结论，虽其中的Drama的确有点过火。
（最新消息：不信任新执委会投票结果：New guard (红衫军）761票，Old Guard （白衫军）1414票）
会议上全程乱一通，明显表示对红衫军的不满。其中NMP Siew Kum Hong 更是扮演着相当重要的角色。他虽然是男性，无法参与投票，但却到场为白衫军加持，更为广大民众申冤。现在，虽投票结果已经呈现在眼前了，但Josie与伙伴却坚持不肯歇下职位，明显表现出非常霸道的行为。（不信任票其实并不表示他们失去委员职位，但已失去大家的支持，应该“自动一点”）
红衫军如此不干脆，不直接，做事鬼鬼祟祟，不透明，真的是相当卑鄙。为女性争取权利还是为自己的信念与信仰牟利？只有他们自己知道。如果真的是不满之前Aware的企划与行为，他们应该做的，是自己开设另一个行动小组，而不是这样一低下的手法得到权利，霸占他人的组织。
这整件事今后又会演变到什么地步，无人知道。但人人都持有己健，应该做的是互相包容，使这国家繁荣。继续纠缠也是没有用的。
但我自己留意了这件事哪么久，只能说，我相信这不是终点。Drama相信会在接下来几天继续越演越烈。不知大家对Aware事件持有什么看法，这是个小组内的争论，还是同性恋者与“家庭概念”的冲突，或是有着宗教信仰的敏感争议呢？
（其实要说的还很多，故事还很长，但打到手累了，就在此结笔。对我来说，投票过后，我赢了。爱，不分你我，sorry to the Thios， *Boo*！）
*整段post是在会议举行的最后几个小时内写的，本作者心情混乱，若有得罪任何人，请多包容。文章纯属作者个人意见与主张，如有雷同，纯粹巧合。*
*********************************************************************
on a sideline, do check out the full details of the EGM today from..
Wayang Party
cruz teng 丁志勇
The Online Citizen
oh ya, and remember to get a Shut up and Sit Down tee shirt!!
:: 2 weeks ::
it has been two whole weeks since school has officially started
and i've not kept to my promise much..
my promise to myself to join a sports group with my beloved "dragonboat"
or canoeing.. nope.. did not manage to officially join
because i had other duties/ccas and could not attend their first/second training sessions..
so..
case closed..
i might take up a music instrument for the first time in my life
if my batucada interview n audition went well.. *prays*
then again
the next week (week 3) will have interview/training sessions/audition
for my 2nd most want to join activity currently
Magnum Force.. (noting to do with the ice cream, its a cheerleading team.)
can be considered a sport
not sure about how its training is though..
but should be cool.. LOL..
if i get both, then i'll consider really hard which one i want to join..
NRA (new revolving age)
the NP's hip hop club is also having auditions next week
reallyu contemplating if i should go
coz my passion has wained a little
and they "extort" money by demanding for a $5 admin audition fee
how stupid right? even ntu MJ don't do tt la!
so.. i tt i'm still considering..
this week has been relatively slack
though most of the on going projects have started le!
there's photography illustrator blog writing info collection....
all to be done on a continuous effort..
busy busy..
and tts the problem..
i vowed to start being hard working from day 1
but i've not exactly "started yet".. damn!
i shall start this weekend..
play around with my computer
and keep generating fresh ideas and thoughts..
read the chinese dailies and improve myself!
on the other hand..
i attended NP's english drama club as well
i attended NP's english drama club as well
and its just like a secondary school drama club
with a director and all
what makes me feel uncomfy is tt most people speak in english n am
highly ang mo..
and many of them are from mass comm.. roar..
could have gotten in to the supposedly "hip" course
but i chose not to coz they are too stuck up
unlike me, so friendly.. LOL!
well..
i shall start working hard from tomorrow..
i shall wake up from my dream
pursue good grades
pursue the great skills in different technical aspects
pursue a fun and great cca which i will enjoy
and hopefully get the experience and exposure
hopefully can loose weight
and have fun!
well well..
jiayou, isaac!
Friday, May 1, 2009
:: colours ::
i wrote the below essay in class when i felt it was boring and i couldn't wait to finish it and go off.. Haha.. It was based on a photograph (black n white), of a couple walking along a train track, with the girl trying to balance and the guy holding her.
rather unexpectedly, the short essay which i didn't put any effort in turned out to be pretty well received and won "rave reviews" amongst my friends. LOL!
by the way, now is no longer like the past when my essay was the best (like during JC or sec sch) when the others in class had mediocre chinese standard, my classmates now are all chinese pro, with majority being form higher chinese and excelling them.. I tried my chinese twice la, for both AO and O levels, and both time yield A2 only lo.. Not even a A1!!! roar!!
well, let u read my 简短，扼要，精彩，富有画面感的文章。LOL!!!
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Y*** Chen said…
故事完整，也很感性，文采佳。
rather unexpectedly, the short essay which i didn't put any effort in turned out to be pretty well received and won "rave reviews" amongst my friends. LOL!
by the way, now is no longer like the past when my essay was the best (like during JC or sec sch) when the others in class had mediocre chinese standard, my classmates now are all chinese pro, with majority being form higher chinese and excelling them.. I tried my chinese twice la, for both AO and O levels, and both time yield A2 only lo.. Not even a A1!!! roar!!
well, let u read my 简短，扼要，精彩，富有画面感的文章。LOL!!!
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扶持着他的手，感觉到无私的安全感。他手的温暖，保护着我，让我坚强，勇敢。
那天，我们俩走在铁车轨道，快乐的分享我们这些日子以来，欢乐的时光，曾经度过的美好日子，回忆涌入脑海中。当时，我感受到的，是无限的幸福，因为我想，我找到了人生的幸福伴侣，似乎看到了我们的未来。能够一同在如此诗情画意的空间，度过我们的一周年纪念，真的，满足了。
我来自单亲家庭，更是家中的独生子，从小就没感受到太多的亲情。自认长相不太养眼，一直以来都不善于表达自己，因而朋友不多，要找个男朋友，更是天大的难事。
一次在朋友的聚会，偶然碰到了他，因为同样喜欢看动漫，而成为了好友。感情慢慢发展，延续。
如今，我们在一起已经一年了。我们走过的，是风风雨雨，一道想当漫长，弯曲的路。彼此扶持着，秉持着共同的一份坚持。 爱，就是着样散播开来的。
看着他的眼，黑白的眼，我却仿佛置身在七彩的世界。曾经的彷徨与无助，现在有人分享。
有了他，我看见了未来。 和他在一起，我看见了彩虹，活着的精彩。
and now for the teacher's comment..
Y*** Chen said…
故事完整，也很感性，文采佳。
WOW! 真是让人拍案叫绝！！！
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