I laughed so hard at this.

"Yom Yom Yom, Cho-co-Lat Mousse!"

I enjoy OTT videos which are exaggerated and theatrical.

Lenny Kravitz's "Fly Away" music video, in my opinion, qualifies. Mind you, he really hams it up but it's still a really fun video and the song is quite nice too. Simple chords, simple tune but it still rocks.

Incidentally, female drummers fascinate me to no end. More girls should start hitting the skins! So sexy.

This song brings back fond memories.

We used to night cycle to this song, amongst many others.

I remember this hilarious time we tried to ape the music video by filming ourselves walking nonchantly down the secondary school corridors, to the song.

Lame but funny, all at the same time.

Enjoy.

(P:S the smoking guy at 1:46 looks scarily like Nicholas Cage)

(P:S:S  I can't help but notice how young the 3 of them used to be...)

Necessities:

1.  Contact Lenses - Daily Disposables (for when I need to look fierce for meetings)
2.  Facial moisturizer (to contain eczema) - Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
3.  Ear phones (the one that plugs out external noise)


Desires:

1.  Erykah Badu's "New Amerykah Part 2"
2.  A proper Hoobastank album pending research 
3.  A new MP3 player - iPod Touch?
4.  Sunnies - Anyone knows a good place to get?  I want something bigger but which sits nicely on my bridge and not touch the sides of my face. 
5.  An under-stated trucker cap

The song speaks for itself.

I can never get over Dolores' voice though.

A truly talented lady.

And I particularly like how the two of them harmonise so beautifully together. It's almost like the CD...

I don't really care about what people think in general. 

That's because I don't really believe in the "values" which are made up by society.  

I do have my own principles though, that I hold dear to and if they somehow align to the "values" which are held by society, that's purely coincidental.  

Cynicism aside, I don't agree that people should be judged by how many times they allow themselves to fall. 

The true test of character, to me, is how you pick yourself up again and make good of a bad situation. 

I think each of us is unique.  We all have our quiet strengths which could do with developing. 

To you, I say persevere, and when the times are fucked up, i'm just a phone call or SMS away.  

Heart-wrenchingly beautiful...

I know I've raved about Erykah Badu before, but I ain't over her yet. : )

I could be pissed, stressed, irritated, or lousy on a bad day but a quick cuppa in my bed with a book with Erykah groovin' in the background always does it for me.

I thought I might post this video to show what a fantastic performer she is. She's incredibly theatrical but yet so under-stated. She is so incredibly talented and soulful, yet so unassuming.

Erykah is performing "honey" here with a group of really talented people. They are extremely reactive to Erykah's every request. For example, she will unexpectedly tell the band to "hold on" and "wait" in between verse so that she can groove without music for a bit. The band will then kick in mid-way at the precise moment. So hot.

In this video, she also tells the band to "slow down, real real down" and the song becomes like a completely different number altogether. Way groovier and soulful. : )

Have I mentioned that her lyrics are really clever and she milks every moment of imagery in the use of the metaphors. For example:

"honey, you so sweet...
all i gotta do is add a little lemon
you my favorite drink, you make me think,
honey, you so sweet"

I love also her sense of humor...

"So tell me Slim what you trying to do
I'm tryna get me yo interview (pats her affro)
Look for ya all over town
But you gave me the run-around"

But enough of my prattle.

See for yourself.

:: To Lisa ::

Sad you sing; tender,
quaver, words so deep, so hurt.
what have you gone through?

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Below:  One of my favorite songs from Lisa. 

This is accurate of me.

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Disclaimer: Angry music ahead. LOL

Bounced across this band while playing Rock Band 2. The girls pretty much love drumming to this song while I strum lead.

The lead singer has incredible voice control. He makes evanescence and Linkin Park sound like pre-schoolers.

He alternates between a metal growl and a normal singing voice extremely dynamically.

Until today, I do not regret purchasing Rock Band 2. The graphics are fantastic!

What do you think? (P:S I almost want an "emover". LOL)

I've always wanted to get a tattoo but considering that I have a completely f***ed up immune system, resulting in a whole basketful of allergies which often manifests in terms of some respiratory, eye or skin related ailment, I figure I might not want to tempt fate. 

This doesn't dampen my passion for a tat well done though.  I particularly love the black and grey ones which have detailed shading because the lack of color really makes it all the more challenging; the tattoo artist HAS to have immaculate skill to compensate for the lack of color. 

In terms of ranking on my "fantasy jobs" list, a tattoo artist would probably rank third on my list after classical musician (rank 1) and liberal arts academic (rank 2). 

Back on topic, if I could have a tattoo, I would want a black and grey one of Japanese-style waves stretching from the start of my right elbow all the way up to my right shoulder-blade.  At the top (where the shoulder-blade is), the waves should metamorphize into the head of a dragon; BUT not the cheesy asian dragon type but one with a western take to it.  I think it would be a nice metaphor of what I am (and what many of my generation are) - the transitionary asian generation of the 20th and 21st century who have been exposed to the western culture. 

I wanted to check out the tattoo festival which will be held from this Friday to Sunday at the Singapore Expo(http://www.tattoo.com.sg/) but I don't think I can make it this weekend.  *Sigh*  Oh, incidentally, talented tat artist, Chris Garver (of "Miami Ink" fame) will be in attendance.  I think the whole concept of hosting him and/or being a tat artist is just mind blowing. 

I've been ill lately and a bit despondent, which is when I usually start brooding. 

But out of this exercise, which I snap out of quite fast usually, I made some "self-realisations". 

There are many issues which sometimes riles all of us up.  It can range from being cross with your colleagues, fellow commuters, family members, tax rates, politics or inane social commentary.  

In my case, I certainly have my own view points on certain issues, which I, from time to time, bleat or yell out (depending on how strongly I feel about an issue).  However, I realise that I often let a lot of things slide.  

Some, especially the more critical ones, will think that I'm dispassionate or simply too plain F-ing lazy to develop a view point.  

The truth of the matter is that I do have my views.  It's just that I feel life's too short to waste time arguing over every little, nitty gritty issue.  If you can make a change, even to one individual, then it's ok.  But if the benefits are so minuscle, why bother?

I'm too busy being happy.  : ) 

Conversation with my "twin"

Me:  So, are you going to the gym later? 
G:  I already went at 10am this morning.
Me:  -_-" ok.  -conversation ends-
G:  wei, don't be like that lah.  you might want to watch out for vivocity though, it's completely crowded due to some countdown thing.  
Me:  oh fuck.  hmmm... I'll go to Suntec then...
G:  er... eh, countdown there also leh.
Me:  Fuck, ya hor.  Shit lah.  Why do they need to count down so many places?  How big is bloody Singapore? *indignant*  Erm... Great World City?
G:  That's a better bet.
Me:  But GWC has like, got no MRT...
G:  Yar.
Me:  ...Fuck it, I'm going home straight to make Macaroni and Cheese *GRIN*
G:  Up to you... I'm playing mahjong!  :D 

I love my friends.  LOL 

Should I get Rock Band or Guitar Hero? 

I love the music and the look of Rock Band... it's a bit more edgy...

Decisions Decisions...

My pimples and eczema-ridden skin say I am sleep deprived.  I am beginning to agree. 

Since last I blogged (geez loiuse, time flies doesn't it), I've:

1.  Gone on a work trip to Kunming for a week - lovely place; humoungous work mountain resulted
2.  Made it out of a slumber party at Lav's in one piece - Love the gal; Love da friends; Love da food; Love da Pole (private joke)
3.  Halloween by myself - chased the lonely monster away by making 3 types of muffins
4.  Bringing my aussie friends around - GREAT FUN!  I LOVE THEM!  

re:  item 4, a lot of memories were revived in the back of my mind.  As a result, I am thinking of going back to World of Warcraft again just to catch up with some people who matter to me.  Only problem is, I will get addicted. 

It's also bad in the sense that a certain Lion is also getting his interest piqued.  I don't want the fellar to get addicted to it too, especially since college will beckon in 1.5 years time! 

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I hate having no time to write the long-winded stories i'm so used to.  However, in other news, it looks like I'm really going to have to start planning a trip to PERTH!!!!!  *hugs myself*  yay! 

Work is really beginning to irritate me. 

I think I'm handling the work pressures alright but I certainly have begun to start wishing nasty things on people. 

Argh!  sin sin sin... lol. 

The financial crisis couldn't have come at a worse time when I want to look for a NEW JOB!    

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It doesn't help that my desktop at home just crashed on me AGAIN right after it was sent for servicing one week ago. 

It looks like I have to start REALLY saving up again for a new comp.  :S

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I hate my lonely nights.

Sometimes you're so sharp
you risk getting cut yourself; 
but wounds always heal

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People are complex. 

It's hard, sometimes, to determine whether one should be happy or to be honest, in situations when you can't be both. 

Thank you so much for making it so memorable for me on Saturday evening.  I had a lot of fun and the company was heart warming.  The presents were not necessary but very much appreciated and so thoughtful.  : )  And the Saturday dessert was the best in the world.  Thank you so so much.  You know who you are. 

Thank you also to those who took the time to drop me a line / message.  These were appreciated and brought a smile to my face. 

Last but certainly not least, thank YOU for the gift from the heart.  Needless to say, no words can begin to even touch how much it means to me.  : )  

Well, some of you know what I do for a living and it's a work hazard because I tend to nag people...

Anyway, one of my baby lovedolls said this after I nagged her: