GG

The good kind of GG.

Giving it a pass though, it's not gonna be that affordable and I've already got a white/gold watch, but still!

5

2 things I will start doing. No, 3 things on my to-do list, now that I got my 5-string bass.

• Perfect my muting techniques which are, sad to say, pretty immature as of now.
• Practice playing with a pick.
• Continue on my quest for Muse's HYSTERIA!

One night in YIH

2 cans of Red Bull, one pack of sweets.

Motivation: deadline.

Incentive: ???

Toy Soldiers

I find myself in an institution which does not reward proper sleeping habits.

Down

Down with fever. Can't be there for my project groups and fellowship cell.

Lost 2 performance opportunities with VOICES at one go. It really bothers me.

Refresh

The improvement from Band 3, the self-arranged practice from Band 2, and the little surprise from Kee Onn & Joel really made me feel much more refreshed,

at a time when the dark cloud of FEVER hovers right above my head, ready to discharge that bolt of infection right on me, and I feel like the second most fatigued student in NUS (first is Ryan Lee :P)

Sore throat is pretty much confirmed though, and I've got 2 singing gigs coming up. What a bad timing T.T

Such are the times

Such are the times when the bulk of my time is spent on stuff that isn't exactly newsworthy while the real juicy newsworthy 劲爆 events of late, I cannot share.

What a waste.

Had a feel-good birthday celebration this year though. Thanks sister you've made my day.

10 weeks of mayhem have passed, my comrade in arms has finally escaped the dark tower while I'm a few steps further into the torture chamber, 'cause I love the pain (Read: My fellow Chem Major in VOICES has transferred course and my lab sessions have just begun). Talk about weeping and gnashing of teeth.

4 piano accompaniments to practice, now.

It's not too long

I don't know what you think about me, maybe you feel nothing at all.

But I don't wanna smile without you.

powerless?

I hate it when there's nothing I can do to help. I hate this feeling.

I hate it when people close up because they fear the emotions within them. I hate it when people refuse to address their problems just because they need to be painfully honest sometimes to do so.

But more than anything else, I hate it that in the end even if everything is brought out into broad daylight, I still won't be able to help.

Feel-good

Everything's now in the feel-good state. Not rainbows and butterflies, but feel-good.

But that's dangerous. I was unbelievably optimistic about my studies last Sem, or maybe complacency was the word. This Sem I'm far from complacent, but the automatic loosening of tension after my last (TECHNICALLY my last) midterm shook me a bit. No I must keep the tension at a healthy level.

10 years

It's been 10 years.

Finally, a chance to return home. After so long a wait.

Haste

Let things take their natural course and not try to rush it.

As much as I can't take all the waiting and guessing and rationalising. I feel I'm so much more reserved now, but maybe I'm doing just fine.

'sides, it's not even time for ME to make a decision yet.

I just need the constant reminder that it'll turn out wrong if I take shortcuts.

More listeners, more advisers, less wet blankets. That'll do for now :D

Damn it

Got craving for chocolate, after doing hours of research just on choc alone argh.

Nice legs song. Who can resist the legs ambiguity in the key, modulating between D Major and A Major and never really coming to a resolution. I Like!

Up

Watched UP. Came out of the theater thinking of everything else but balloons. Disillusionment, significance, decisions, friendships, life. Anything but balloons.

It's one of the films of late which once again reminded me that "good and bad" isn't exactly that clear cut; it's the decisions that we make at the moment that determine which side we take, and if need be, who survives.

There are times when I make decisions that, on retrospective, don't make any sense at all. Besides being appalled at myself I find myself wondering what if people judge me by those decisions. Most of the time they don't, actually, and I have to remind myself not to come too quickly to judgements about people as well, by only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

扯很远了。扯回来吧。

Basically I feel a lot for the old explorer guy (forgot his name) who gave his life for his achievement and vindication. I'm still not sure if I would call him bad person, though in any standard story his fate would be the "just deserts" of any typical villain. Was he so lost in his pursuit that he got twisted in the process? Was it his momentary loss of composure that drew a fault line between him and the heroes of the story (and his many past victims)?

In the end is it even worth it, though? Giving so much for an achievement which only a small slice of the future generations will remember. And losing so much more in the process.

I am happy for our heroes who found joy in life together, but the lessons etched more deeply in my heart will be from the old explorer, who died without vindication.

JSS

Thanks to JSS, I suddenly find myself...

Going for bowling again...

Playing Baseball and attempting blockbuster Home Runs...

And getting a chance to camwhore in a yukata jinbei (super casual Japanese ethnic wear for your ojisan next door).

夏祭り! Summer Festival 2009!

Perspective

New vocab learnt from Steph: "Wholesome-looking" :D

What Do You See

Wa, nice leh, one of the nicer songs from these few years. First heard it only today LOL.

I somehow can't imagine the throngs of primary school kids sitting in stuffy school halls singing this song during comunity singing, but I'm not complaining :) We do need non-schoolkid-friendly songs once in a while la, huh?

Summer Thanksgiving

Now that summer is coming to an end, I'll give a general account (not the one on CORS) of what transpired during the sweltering season of fun.

Blazing the Music with Converse! Playing in the glass window display at Tangs wasn't exactly friendly on the acoustics, but we did have fun!

Xavier said he thought of this J-Rock hairstyle when he first looked at me. Encouraging, huh?

Bintan beach retreat with CVCF! A great time of fellowship, Tzu Char binging, Bintang Beer and hermit crab collection.

MusicMen!!!

All Saints' Church Student Camp, where I witnessed many brothers and sisters being used mightily by God for expanding His Kingdom.

Plus my own nostalgic night walk around AHS, marvelling at how old (concrete) meets new (concrete)

SHINE Youth Event at Orchard Road! I played bass for VOICES and REIS for the fringe event booths.

Stormtrooper from 501st! They're actually the most decent-looking ones at SHINE, among a whole throng of cosplayers.

CAC (Cultural Activities Club) Camp. I just found out that they'll have a finale this coming Friday where CAC will actually be publicised. Wow.

Too late, damage's done. Put me through 3 days of pure, unadulterated "Engin Camp Part 2". つまんない。

Marina Barrage really boasts a panoramic view I'd say.

Takeaways from the camp? A nice tan plus a sand sorcerer shot, LOL.

You'll bet I wanted some relief from that 3 days of awkwardness away from home! Got it at the following J-Studies Society camp!

I kind of missed JSS, 'cause most of the activities clashed with lessons and VOICES. I've gotta say they're a fun bunch!

Nice freshies and a CCA camp that's got its own character. Didn't waste my time.

Fun with old friends...

Enjoying Nighttime Sentosa

Manning stations and doing silly stuff like drinking with 10 straws

Playing Ponyo at the beach

Playing motion shots with DSLR. Again.

The glorious Jumpshot!

Burying Junhong in the sand and "building" a Gundam Wing Zero out of it. Carolyn can really draw, even on sand!

Halfway through the summer I found myself in the organising commitee of CVCF Freshmen Camp, doing programs with Chuling. When Jiamian first explained to me his concept of CORS bidding simulation - all for the purpose of giving the freshmen some hands-on before Round 1A actually starts - I never expected the project to scale up towards a fully working, formula-driven spreadsheet. We had great fun bidding for food items (which we agreed are the best form of incentive we can promise in a 1-day bidding game), but eventually the prizes proved to be... a tad too much to stomach, LOL.

I've enjoyed the CVCF camp experience lest year - simple but rewarding. I guess I can say the same for this year as well :)

Same Museum, different year.

I've come to love eagles especially after understanding the significance of the analogy in Isaiah 40

The real "Can of Worms"! If these are the larvae I can imagine how big the beetles will end up. The description says that they taste like shrimps when fried, but I'm not sure if I want to find out!

Our group winnings! I guess we got the more digestable combination.

The coming semester promises to be more hectic and eventful, and my prayer is still the same. To remember God in the excitement of my days of youth, and to deliver.

Ohayo Merlion

Somehow it warms my heart to know that the Merlion is kinda famous in Japan.

Nihon no Mikata - Friends of Japan

Yazima Beauty Salon: 3 Japanese guys playing the role of 3 sisters hailing from Nevada... what a concept LOL

I foresee a JSS mass dance in the making.