Friday, July 21, 2006
Wheels For Legs
It's a glorious feeling, to be able to drive on the road, without feeling nervous of harbouring the wrong technique that will gain you demerit points in a driving pracitcal or test. I'm so much better off on the road now than I've ever been when I was a student driver. Driving with a proper license is definitely like a power-up item. You gain confidence, you gain speed, but most of all, you gain the car! Thanks mum, for all the support you've given me during my 1 year of driving lessons. (6 months of waiting, if I might add, during that one year. Crap.)
The moment I passed my driving test, mum fetched me, and we went on a lot of roads. CTE, SLE, BKE, KJE and AYE. My first destination was Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It was such a long journey, and I didn't realise that even with a car, it was so distant. If only there was an autopilot option. In any case, I've learnt how to drive to my destined school next year. Not that I'll be driving there on a daily basis. I'm considering staying in hall for the first year, the second, and maybe the third, and possibly the fourth and final one. I'm unsure for the moment, but I'm really looking forward to my next schooling chapter. I've learnt how to send my dad to work too, and so, weekends will be busy for me too. It's all good. I want to learn about all the roads in Singapore as soon as possible, so that eventually, I can fetch and send my friends and family anywhere, anytime.
At night, I went to the Coldplay Twisted Logic Tour concert. Me and wally were so damn close to the stage, it was about 2 arms length away from reach. It was quite a shocker to have such good seats, at the front of it all, the nearest of it all. But heck, we were there, and that's all that mattered. Wally made a call to her sister, and I thanked her as well for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity. Took quite a lot of pictures and videos of the concert, but I've not transferred them all into the computer. Shall post it up once I've done so. For the moment, all I can say is this. Awwwwwwsome! I'm not a hardcore fan, but they played with so much energy, I was sucked into it. They are really talented, and the sound effects were crazy. So was Chris Martin, who was full of insane energy during the concert. They don't need fancy costumes, clothes or stage dancers. All they needed were their instruments, the crowd and a fancy back screen. That did the trick alright. Goddamn. Did I mention that we almost managed to get a touch of Chris' hand, while he was running around the Indoor Stadium like a maniac all the way to the back? He stood next to this lucky girl, who went weak in the knees, cried in disbelief and glee, and was probably dumbfounded that Chris Martin was actually right beside her. You lucky girl! Heh.
Well, enough details for now. I just enjoyed the concert, and it's my first of such a kind. Now, if only John Mayer came. That'd be of guitargasmic proportions. Oh yeah.
'I know what I don't want to know, and that is to know nothing at all.'
1:42 AM
Saturday, July 15, 2006
David Elsewhere
If you've seen the video below and you think it's cool, I believe the person in that commercial is called David Elsewhere. From what I know, he's one of the best robot dancers around. Not too sure about him in breakdancing though. Surprisingly, he has appeared in several big commercials. Haha. You'd never know till now. Here are some more of his videos. Personally, I think he's cool. Kudos to zam for introducing me to him.
Heineken Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRuaUNXZDGkSlurpee Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHrGB32hjM4iPod Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbQmTs9d0_EMiscellaneous:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUw-LFPJoPE&search=david%20elsewhere
9:06 AM
Singing In The Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu7hG8ZajEYDoo-dloo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-dloo-doo-doo-doo-doo...
I'm singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain
What a glorious feelin'
I'm happy again
I'm laughing at clouds
So dark up above
The sun's in my heart
And I'm ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I've a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin',
Singin' in the rain
Dancin' in the rain
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
Dee-ah dee-ah dee-ah
I'm happy again!
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain!
I'm dancin' and singin' in the rain...
[ADDITIONAL VERSE]
Why am I smiling
And why do I sing?
Why does September
Seem sunny as spring?
Why do I get up
Each morning and start?
Happy and head up
With joy in my heart
Why is each new task
A trifle to do?
Because I am living
A life full of you.
8:54 AM
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Touchdown And Take-Off
The airport will be holding two important events these two days.
First of all, daena is coming back from the US back here to Singapore. It's been a damn long time since she left here physically, leaving a big gaping hole in my life since we always used to terrorise Bugis for one reason or another, played guitar together, compete and cooperate for PS2 tennis matches at her house, and basically talk a lot of cock along the way for quite a long time running. Haha. Daena, you little bugger. Darn you for making me feel this way. I'm not sure if you're back here yet, as I've yet to receive a call from you, but I hope you call soon. Let the good times roll once more.
Secondly, timothy is leaving for Australia tomorrow night. Sigh. I tell this to my friends everytime something like this happens, and I shall repeat it again. I'M DAMN SAD EVERYTIME WHEN ANY OF MY FRIENDS LEAVES SINGAPORE FOR LONG STUDIES.
Two reasons for this:
1.Well, I'll definitely miss them. To know that you can no longer take a short ride on a SBS bus to their house or town (for some, in a car) to meet up is depressing. But heck, it's their life, and I have no qualms to desperately request them to stay. It's just my expression of saying that there will always be a friend waiting here in Singapore for them.
2.I want to go abroad too. To study, to have a vacation, anything, as long as it takes me away from the norms of my life here for just a while. Alas, the chance hasn't revealed itself yet. So seeing that they can do so makes me kind of envious.
Praying for their safe journey to and fro.
To tim: You dickhead. You've irritated me on a daily basis with your 'act cute' actions, richard gere's pretentious look in the commercial, invasion of my privacy, high degrees of handphone theft and canteen requests. SIGH. Be sure to drop a message when you come back dude. All the best, and I'll pay a visit whenever I can. A friend to remember, and you can always count on me to do your bidding here. Haha. Don't worry, your anime will be delivered. Careful not to jotto matte over there too much.
11:28 PM