April 2004 Archives

Not sure whether friends of mine know this, but I don't really like to reply to sms. In fact, I don't like to sms (which explains my slooow replies). I'm perfectly fine with it if someone's informing me that he/she'd be late or if there's some messages that's not so urgent but important for me to know. Having said that, it's not that I don't appreciate those 'well-wishes' or 'sweet' messages that people send so often and to everyone, but it seems like they're so un-personalised or insincere that they don't make a difference to me. Worse, sometimes people expect me to reply to such smses which I don't think is necessary. And they'd get worked up if I don't do so.

Maybe I'm just not dependant on my mobile phone for such things. Maybe I don't appreciate such gestures for I know that I'd still treasure my friends without these gimmicks. Or perhaps you can say I'm not romantic or sensitive enough, but trust me...there are much more ways to show care and concern...the simplest being a phonecall...even if it's a short one.

Now, I don't blame anyone for trying to send me such smses. I know it's all done in goodwill. But please understand that not replying them doesn't mean that I don't care about them. It's almost the same as sending junk/chain emails, only now it's done through the mobile phone...and not everyone will appreciate them.

With this in mind, I start to wonder: What if my future girlfriend does it? Will I tell her to stop or maybe by that time, I've already accepted this part and parcel of life? *lol* I don't know. Things do change, mind you. And love is a strange thing. But for now, unless you're my girlfriend or someone who's a huge part of my life, please shower your care and concern in other ways, yah? :P

Things are slowing down for the moment. Unfortunately, it happens just when my most hectic schedules are over. Jamming will stop for 2 weeks while our SOCP (bassist) goes to Washington for his duties. The next gig will be the Singapore Street Festival in June, so originals will have to wait. Hopefully, our 'single' will be out for distribution by then.

Nothing much has been happening these days and it gets a little frustrating at times to be spending my time contemplating rather than actually doing things. Tried to come up with a list of things to do and I'm still stuck at at the usual few: Making a new layout, catching up times with friends, writing songs, playing my PS2, practising my guitar... Soon I found myself including more mundane things like catching a movie, sushi dinner, shopping, etc. Finally, I realised I gotta get a life!

Maybe I should take up a sport. Rollerblading, anyone? :)

Also, I have a few dates waiting to be arranged.

My bro's probably getting a Xbox really soon. We might be going for the Xbox Live launch on Friday. MTV VJ Utt and Denise will be there hosting it. Hmm...at least that's something to look forward to.

Back to the note on changing my layout. I haven't done it in ages (though I still like my current one). But now I've got a crazy idea. Not even sure if it can be done, but I'm working hard on gathering my resources now. Whether it'll see the light of the day, we'll see ;) My topless pic? Be careful what you wished for, you might just get it...muahahahah... okie, I was just joking. Stop puking already.

This week passed quickly with deadlines aplenty at work. Invigilating exams is really a waste of time when all I can do is sit, stand, walk around, look at students, ceilng and floor. Repeat the actions for 2 to 2.5 hrs and you'll know what I mean. Despite that, here's a well-wishing to all the NUS students taking their papers. Another week more and things will hopefully get better after the exams.

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My second brother also dropped by our home with his wife earlier the week. Took the chance to snap some shots of his car :P Being mechanics (together with my dad and eldest bro), they're also car fanatics (unfortunately, I'm not :/)They previously owned some really cool and fast cars...from WRX to classic convertible, MG...from rugged Suzuki Vitara to BMW, etc. Surprising, I haven't driven these cars even though I have a license...I didn't have much chance to, and now, I've not driven for like...more than 2 years?!

His latest craze (mouse over pics for comments):

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My package finally arrived. But in a bad condition after like....3 weeks or something. Went to town on Saturday to get some materials to 'beef it up' a little. After a little packaging 'magic', it turned from (mouse over pics for comments):

...into something much more pleasing to the eyes :)

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Also, while I was out in town, I did some window shopping as well. Knocked into Jole and her boyfriend at Level One. Walked around Takashimaya and managed to catch a little of the public fashion show from the Singapore Fashion Festival which features brands like M)phosis, GG<5, Allure, etc... It was interesting to see how certain models strut their stuff...there was this asian model with big boobs and she catwalked in a funny style where her lower body actually jutted out much in a strange way and her upper body leaned back in a strange posture (pardon my poor description but you have to see it to know what I'm talking about *lol*). But I think it works as she actually looked outstanding and kinda 'attitude' with that movement. Of course, it also drew lots of attention to her boobs and people can be seen sniggering to each other as she did her walk *lol*

...and on the pavement a little down the street, there was a group of school girls (?) doing some form of coordinated group dance (cheerleading?). Didn't really stay to watch them, but I kinda like this kind of lively street performances and events. Makes Orchard road much more interesting.

Oh...I bought myself a pair of earrings. Treat it as a kind of 'upgrade' (see pic below). I had the crazy idea of wearing a big earring after seeing how they look really nice on some spunky girls on the streets.

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Instead of looking like the Pirates of Carribean, I think I ended up more like gypsies, which unfortunately, caused a woman and her daughter to enter the wrong toilet as she saw me walking out of the gents -__-

Finally, the red dye on those parts of my previously bleached portions are starting to fade off...making it a little whittish at the ends...look kinda cool though. But I hope they don't mutate to another colour or something...oh, and I'll more or less stick to the styling below...getting the hang of it ;) I'm a 'big-hair rocker wannabe'! Hahahah!

Inspired by Mel's latest entry, I too, wonder who reads my blog. Other than the usual LGF band members and a couple of real life friends here and there, I think I have no idea who else stumbles upon my site or how many voyeurs there are out there (not that I'd mind) *lol*

I think mine has a higher probability of having strangers reading it cos I had my blog listed on Friendster. But by not having a 'Profile' or similar page, I think strangers would probably have an incomplete picture of exactly who I am...so, it's not that bad I guess. Besides, I don't disclose any contacts like email, address, icq number or any particulars, so, it'd be quite tough for malicious people to find out about me. Unless they come down to my workplace to track me down *lol*

But other than that, my blog is pretty isolated and unknown (heck, I don't even bother to put links here ^^) Compared to my previous already-abandoned ancient-old blog (which is still floating somewhere in the anals of internet), this one is way less flamboyant (yeah, I did have some 'topless' and more outrageous pics in that old blog *lol*) but much more truthful.

The internet is truely the gateway that links people together (be it virtual or real) and it still amazes me. If not for it, I wouldn't be playing my lefty Fender Strat which I got through Ebay, nor would I be forming a band with like-minded individuals. Neither would I get to know the people whom I call 'friends' today :)

Well, here you are...standing on my virtual property now. Like it or not, it's here to stay (or at least, until I've decided to take it down, move it, or run out of money to pay my hosting bills..hahah)

Finally, if there are any unkind people, backstabbers, people with malicious intentions, enemies, etc who have found your way here, you're still welcome...for you can't take away something that's not real. Just don't dirty the mat :P

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Back from the performance of Temasek Poly Talentime Competition!

Boy, it was really a great experience to perform there as a guest band and to be part of the guest judges for the competition. The other judges were the Director of Business school and 2 pretty members of the local girl group, CCCrush (formerly known as the Cherry Chocolate Candy, who won the channel 5 Talentine contest in 2001.) I thought it was some simple and 'gimmicky' job to be the guest judges but boy I was wrong! We were briefed on the criteria, etc and it was really an honour for us to be part of it...wahaha...

The singing contestants were interesting and some were really wonderful while a few really stood out with their performances. It's kinda touching to see their friends support them with home-made banners, signs, etc :) Surprisingly, the bands for tonight were a little mild, playing very 'safe/pop' songs except for the last band which played their original funky song. And when they played, the girlfriend of their bassist was waving a home-made poster of them and dancing to the music...then she hoped onto the stage and gave the bassist a big peck on the cheek in the middle of the performance! So sweet! :P (hmm....wondering when will fan girls do that to me? *LOL*)

Our performance, though short (we played only 2 songs, 1 cover and 1 original), was quite satisfying. Things went on fine without any hiccups and the audience was great! Personally, I got really high the more the audience cheered on and worked more on the showmanship *lol* It's funny how I did a jumping split during a rock track from...guess who: Stefanie Sun...hahah...so much for being overkill...hahah...but as long as the crowd loves it, I'm happy...heh.

I must admit that the crew/committee from the School of Business prepared and ran the event really well and professionally.

Even though we aint' stars or celebrities, we were still given top-notch treatment of their hospitality. The crew in black were everywhere, and they knew exactly what they were doing...everywhere I walked, there were ushers who'd showed us the way, taking care of all the nitty gritty things. All that courtesy, smiles, offers for help and planning, etc really makes us feel like VIPs, even though we hardly deserve all that! And talking about that, I really like TP's auditorium cos it has its own dressing room...furnished with mirrors! :P Hahahah...and trust me, walking down the twisting and turning narrow corridors from the backstage with ushers at every corner did make me feel like it was our own concert or something...wahahhah *someone please wake me up!*

All in all, I enjoyed myself thoroughly tonight. All thanks for the smooth running of the event, all the contestants, the audience, the organisers and of course, TP for inviting us to the event.

Unfortunately, no pictures for now...will be back with picture updates when they're made available :)

Oh...gotta thank the crew, especially Yvonne (who was 'assigned' to take care of us in terms of welfare) and CCCrush/Cherry Chocolate Candy for the signed poster of the lovely ladies ;)

(courtesy of our drummer, Mel...who's holding the poster now >_< *lol*)

Anyone out there caught the event? Any comments? :P

Weekend passed quickly with a haircut and jamming on Sat and fixing my pc on Sun. I'm really excited about this week. I'm taking 2 days off and Friday's Good Friday :P

This Wednesday will be our short guest performance in Temasek Poly. The event is actually TP's Talentine Competition or something. I think it starts at 6.30pm in the Auditorium (I'll update once I've got all the details, so watch this space)

Back to the haircut. After some suggestions from friends and checking out my options, I went to my hairstylist on Saturday and walked out of the salon looking like (go ahead and puke):

The 'theme' for this time is back to jrock. I've always wanted to do a style similar to Sugizo (a guitarist from a now-defunct Japanese band, Luna Sea). I trimmed a little and dyed my hair red with the underlying parts black (can't really see from the pictures cos it's not those bleached, bright red). Yes, those short fringe makes me really girly-looking but it'll look better when it grows a little longer. I compromised a little with my ideal colour (which is bright red on bleached hair) cos I had to take into considerations my parents and my job (though I still got plenty of nagging from my parents).

As I took the pictures and browsed through my old pics, I realised I've done quite a lot of different hairstyles and I've decided to do a little 'hair tribute' below *LOL* There are more styles but I lost the pics due to my data being formatted :( Basically, I went from long to short and back to long. I'm more of a 'long hair' guy but I don't know about the future though (subjected to my future g/f I guess *lol*)...maybe I'd end up bald?!

Pardon the slooooow loading time. Things people'd do for vanity...hahah...I'd rather see that as an 'accomplishment'..hahah!

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