Studio recording starts today!
Gonna be an eye opener for me...Hopefully, everything goes on well.
Can't wait to transform my band's tracks into full-blown songs :P
Heading to the studio in an hours' time...
Won't go home until we're done...won't be blogging fer the time being.
Anyone wanna buy my band's first single? Please place your orders here. *gaahahah...*
Ugh. There was a heavy drizzle when I made my way to the salon. This time round it was nearby Bugis cos my freelance hairstylist had another appointment there.
The pretty lady boss had this really cute dog (silk terrier I think)! She's really well-groomed and nice to cuddle! (the dog I mean *lol*) Anyway, I decided to go for a trim and gave colouring a miss cos I wanna let my hair 'rest' from all the previous bleaching and dyeing. Showed him the pics of Hyde I took with my digicam but I think he cut it too short *sob*. Perhaps there was a need to trim a bit of my length so that it'd grow nicely *shrugs* I don't think it looks like Hyde's style now as compared to my longer length but oh well...
After some hot iron, some hair spray and styling done by the hairstylist, the results show:
Before and after cutting.
Close-up
One thing though...the fingers of a hairstylist always works magic and I can't recreate the layering effect after I washed my hair! Now I think I look like a boyband :(
Will be visiting my hairstylist in an hour's time. Still a little unsure what style to do. Wanted to grow my hair even longer to try other styles but with the constant nagging from parents, I guess I'll just trim a little or something for now...
Currently, kinda 'obessed' with Hyde's hair...maybe I'll try it...
Will it be a disaster? Will it make girls swoon? Heh. Stay tuned!
(sorry...too late to ask everyone out there for suggestions)
Made a card for Jole.
I was attending a work-related course in a all-female class recently when some thoughts suddenly sprang up. Being the only guy in the class, I wondered how the rest of the ladies feel/react. I was definitely the odd one out and even for someone like me who had studied in a female-dorminant Biz studies course during my poly, and worked under a lady boss before, I still felt a little out of place despite my experiences.
Coincidentally, I'm the only guy admin in my Department office and maybe due to the job nature, a number of courses I attended were female-dorminant as well. It's funny how some mentality exists in an environment like that. I'm definitely the first one my colleagues would approach for physical-related tasks like carrying stuff, loading/unloading equipment, documents, etc. Some common stereotypical situations often occur to me, mainly being asked to do the "mens'" job, etc. So far, I've being the cleaner, repairman, construction worker, handyman, courier, etc in my Department *lol*
Also, I'd wonder whether a typical man would really 'survive' in that kind of environment when he's got no one to talk about soccer, women, beer, corny dirty jokes, etc...hahah. Luckily I have my share of some 'pro-female' topics like hairstyles, clothes, relationships, entertainment, etc *phew* *lol*
I'm curious on the ladies' point of view though...Do they feel 'threatened' in a way? Do they try to 'convert' that only guy to their office lifestyle or welcome him to share his 'men's world' with them? I don't know...sometimes I do feel 'threatened'...or isolated, like some alien freak (especially during courses)...but at times, they do look at me like some hero or something when I fixed their copiers *roll eyes* Heh. I'm glad for my case, the ladies often appreciate my share of thoughts when they want some guy's point of view on things. And I'm just as happy to gain some insight to theirs :)
Some interesting trivials:
-When my supervisor calls out 'Ladies...', she meant 'the ladies AND me'
-When students at the counter say 'I can't remember who attended to me but one guy...'. Yep, that's me.
-Strangely, some potential overseas students addressed me as 'Ms Chun' when writing/emailing me. Hmm...
...and my long hair doesn't help at all *lol*
The weekend zoomed by really fast. Had my usual dosage of jamming and practising of my band's new songs.
Jole came over to my place to pick up some basic guitar skills and I was glad that she has revived her interest in playing the guitar :) I've never taught anyone before (being a lousy player myself) but luckily, Jole's really good at learning it :P Also, I entrusted my Fender Strat to her...I'm sure she's in good hands...(please say so, Jole! *lol*)
Spent the rest of the weekend doing some 'art & craft' stuff cos I'd like to get in touch with the 'back to basics' side of me once in a while. It was surprising how I was able to sit there and concentrate on something for 6 or 7 hours straight!! I wonder how many times my mp3 playlist repeated...heh. The consequence of all that work is some bruised fingers from using the scissors too much >__<
Been watching 'Trauma' again on Discovery Channel recently. It's a gory reality documentary on the trauma section in hospitals. and it's really fascinating (and shocking) to see all kinds of freak accidents, drive-by, fights, and trouble that people get into. It just makes me appreciate where I live more...
Anyway, time to knock off from work! :P
I knew it. The shipping company lost my package. The store emailed and said they've sent out another pedal case for me on Monday, but it'll probably not reach me till Jan due to the festive season :( URGGGGH. I hate waiting!! Hmm...but IF the original package does reaches me and I receive the new one in Jan, I can sell it!! *daydreams*
I had a chance to visit the recording studio last Saturday where my band will be doing our first recordings. For special reasons, I'm not mentioning which one and where. It was my first time stepping into a recording studio and that place was awesome. It was an equipment-galore with consoles and racks after racks of high-tech devices. Despite the complicating setup, professionalism in every corner, it is surprisingly cozy and comfortable. Every fixture and fitting is top-notch and designer-like. I can't wait to start recording (though I know it won't be easy). After using their high-end equipment in the console room to listen to cds, you'll feel like throwing away your 'hi-end' home system *lol* Even our MD recordings during the jamming earlier sounded so crisp and clear there!
One after another, these new experiences come to me...and I'm really thankful how far my band has brought me. From writing songs, to performing live, to recording...I wonder where we'll go next. It's not about commercial reasons, but personal achievement and fulfilment.
Also, our much-anticipated gig in Esplanade is announced. It is part of a series of events promoting Chinese arts (sort of) and there'll be theater plays, outdoor events, etc. But the band performance section will feature bands from around the region. We'll be playing among professionals and performing at Esplanade is our big break! We'll work hard and put in our best efforts.
The details of the HuaYi events are here.
Initially wanted to cut my hair, but I've decided to grow it a little longer. I have something in mind. And it's not Vaness *lol* Stay tuned :P
...and oh, Les and Jole...I must arrange to meet up with you ladies...I've got more and more chocolate goodies piling up :P
