This will be a 'compilation' entry considering the fact that I haven't blogged for like...one and half month.
Updates: 2.48pm, 13 November, 2005
Before anything else, the recent hoo-ha over some upcoming bloggers like Dawn sparked lots of responses from the community. It's really interesting to see all sorts of comments from those of jealousy to envy, etc. Personally, I've always wondered how it'd be like to be thrown into scrutiny of the public eyes and to juggle the new-found fame while handling the negative aspects of it. Loss of privacy? People digging up all your dark, dirty little secrets out of spite and jealousy? Subjecting yourself to be judged by strangers based on the superficial things they see?
I feel that if one can justify and be accounted for their own doings, one should have no fear of accusations. It can be pretty daunting and tiring to maintain the same lies should one not be honest about it.
It's also a wonder how media works these days...now companies are scouting out for talents via blogs and websites...which are relatively free and easy to look out for. Maybe it's a fad these days to make stars and celebrities out of the 'not-so-ordinary-gal-next-door' so that they have a different kind of appeal. But the underlying requirement is always the same: eye candy. Now I'm starting to wish some recording companies would stumble upon my blog or my band's websites *lol* But chances are ultra slim cos none of us are lookers nor lead 'interesting' lives (*lol* no offense to my band members!)
Finally, the direction for embracing these opportunities via blogs and internet do open up more doors for lots of potential people out there who might just end up as the next big thing. However, it also leaves some doubts at the back of my mind whether do talent, hard work and perseverance still matter.
Saturday, 12 Nov 2005: Speed dating
This morning while I went to collect some medication for my mum at the Glenagles Hospital, I walked in the specialist's unit just to see a couple looking at me for a second too long, and the lady suddenly broke out a odd-looking smile at me...sorta with a tinge of awkwardness. By the time I collected the medication and headed for the lift, the same couple in there saw me and held the door open and I asked if they were going down. So I stepped in and the decent-looking husband suddenly popped out a question, 'So, are you a hairstylist?' I smiled and said I'm not one but I'm just experimental in hairstyles...and that I'm fortunate to have a understanding/tolerating Department for my job.
It's funny how people interact under strange circumstances. I actually wish the world would be more spontaneous like this. Sterotypes would be broken and assumptions reduced. You'd never get to know what's actually behind a person unless you reach out to them...and it'll definitely bridge the distances between people and there'll be less strangers around.
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Today's the first time I attended an event organised by SDS...speed dating. With friends and colleagues saying 'why not?', it made a casual passing remark into a reality when I signed up for it.
I didn't really know what to expect and naturally, didn't get any pre-event emotions like nervousness or let my mind wander too much since it's best to go an open mind. But when I stepped into the clubhouse, suddenly I felt as if I was immediately slapped with label saying 'I'm old, fugly, single and desperate'. But ironically, when I looked around, I realised that I'm the only 'funky-half-blonde-hair-with-big-hoop-earring-and-pink-shirt' guy there. Seriously out of place.
We were probably allocated tables of the same age range and it wasn't long before this mesmerising lady in black slipped past and seated diagonally across my table. 'Ooooh...this is not a bad thing after all' I thought to myself *lol* I didn't manage to break the ice cos I wasn't really warmed up...until a fella came along and made the first move on her. Oh well. Nevertheless, the small group of us did chat a little.
So, we got to move around every table (within our age range) and spend 5 minutes there interacting and introducing ourselves to the new faces and we were given a sheet each to indicate which person we'd like to get to know better at the end of the session (probably they'll follow up by providing some form of arrangements or contacts).
For that evening, the guy who sat beside me ended up being my best partner 'compere' as we 'tackled' the tables...so much that the ladies would ask if we're longtime friends :/
It was kinda interesting as it was a new experience for me...but at the same time, it felt strange cos it was so 'pre-planned' with intentions in mind...kinda like being contestants in Singapore idols, to be striked out or to be picked.
At the end of the whole session where we were allowed to mingle around freely, what shocked me was the sight of a huge crowd building up at a corner...from a distance, it looked like some fans crowding round a celebrity for an autograph or something...but it turned out that what seemed like tonnes of guys of all sorts...young...old...ah beng...ah long...decent ones...nerdy ones...cool ones...etc, were all trying to exchange contacts with that gorgeous lady I mentioned above. I was like 'whoa'.
Having prior chats with her at the start of the event, for courtesy sake, I just briefly slipped her a piece of paper with my contacts on it to save her the trouble of having to 'entertain' me while more and more guys flocked to her like bees to honey...(gotta admit though, I think she's the most attractive lady there for that night)
Well, I've witnessed and learnt tonight that despite some people's belief that character will shine and that not all guys go for the prettiest girl is bullshit. I'm guilty of committing that myself too I guess. Sad but true, physical appearance still holds the key to the doors of opportunity. When you have such a short time to make a decision on who you wanna keep in contact, your natural instinct would surely point to the beautiful ones and hope for the best that that person has a character to match :/
And true to that discovery, I didn't find myself having anyone asking for my number or even an email. Oh well.
1st week of Novemeber, 2005: Hairstyle and Band recording
Changed my hairstyle and got a little more experimental...
Process...
After...
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My band recorded 2 songs in Insound studio for a upcoming compilation cd that will feature around 5 other local bands. We took around 4 half days to get our tracks down and it was a blast to work with Nick, the sound engineer, and with the generous help of our experienced friend, Roger as our producer. Some pics taken...
