While on the train home, I saw a familiar face, whom upon some mental searching, turned out to be my Sec 1 crush. There we stood, both at different doors, ten feet apart. And we smiled.
You know, I guess I'll never cease to be amazed at what time does to a person. The last time I saw her would be 2 years ago, and now she looks so matured. She looks like an office worker in her early twenties. Not that I'm saying she's old or anything, but I kinda started to wonder, what about me. After all, the other ushers and CSOs don't believe I'm 19, and most demand to see my I.C.
And, her complexion is super good can! It's like flawless! Oh well, she definitely has a lot of Vitamin D, since she's in vb for like 6 years?!
Well, one thing she's definitely good at would be smiling. Of course, a set of straight teeth would help too.
Alas, the past can never be forgotten, only remembered, rekindled and refreshed time to time.
I think I'll not never drive to work, but rather, take the public transport. It's the only way to meet history in the face.
A smile. And it said volumes. Or have I read too much?
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
that
That which nearly drove him mad.
"His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin"
That which is sharper than a saw with a thousand teeth
That which is unseen yet evident
That has slaughtered thousands
and thousands more waiting to be slaughtered
That changed his world
of light to devoid of light
of life to lifeless
of love to hatred of love
That which broke her heart in a flash
That shattered their dreams
'dreams'
That which goes by the name of
jealousy.
"His eyes upon your face
His hand upon your hand
His lips caress your skin"
That which is sharper than a saw with a thousand teeth
That which is unseen yet evident
That has slaughtered thousands
and thousands more waiting to be slaughtered
That changed his world
of light to devoid of light
of life to lifeless
of love to hatred of love
That which broke her heart in a flash
That shattered their dreams
'dreams'
That which goes by the name of
jealousy.
Monday, April 09, 2007
If
If I were to say you're smart, would it be because you're smart and what I've said is a fact and could be deemed as a confirmation by you of your intelligence, or could it be because I see you lack self-confidence and by saying that, your self-confidence would increase and you would be smart, indirectly because of my words, and my words indirectly become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Perhaps this is why the future is never made known to us, not just because of the many paths that lay ahead of us, but simply because our minds would not stop dwelling on it should we know what we are to be in the future.
If you were to know you will become a successful painter in the future, would you aim to score well for art and gain entry into an Arts College and learn about painting and mastering the techniques? Or would you simply choose whatever that interests you at that point in time, and as much as you can, not think too much about what you will be in the future?
Perhaps the reason why we never know our future is because knowledge of our future would impede our learning and limit our range of vision. After all, why consider a scientific career when you know you will be a musician? Or think about being a chef when you foresee you will be an architect?
But then, if I were to say I like you, would this be a self-fulfilling prophecy by itself, that is, I would end up liking you because my heart affirms what my mind thinks? Or is it merely a factual statement of confirmation of the existence of feelings towards you?
Would proclaiming the fondness spur on the growth and development of feelings; where every difference is viewed with a diffusion of excitement, and every similarity magnified gleefully? Or would it be the foundation of the feelings; like ploughing the field before you sow the seeds?
Maybe I can't stand and watch my friend be disheartened again and can only stand from afar. So that he won't suffer. But wouldn't I then be selfish, since I have yet to take into account your feelings?
I pray it won't be a choice I have to make between who to side on. For love should not breed quarrels or be the cause of conflicts, but rather it should heal wounds, bond hearts, unite minds and forge and strengthen relationships.
If it should hurt, if it should cause sorrow or despair, if it should sow seeds of jealousy, rage, malice or hatred, if it should break bonds and sever ties, if it should stand in the way between peace and merry making, then it is not love.
Perhaps this is why the future is never made known to us, not just because of the many paths that lay ahead of us, but simply because our minds would not stop dwelling on it should we know what we are to be in the future.
If you were to know you will become a successful painter in the future, would you aim to score well for art and gain entry into an Arts College and learn about painting and mastering the techniques? Or would you simply choose whatever that interests you at that point in time, and as much as you can, not think too much about what you will be in the future?
Perhaps the reason why we never know our future is because knowledge of our future would impede our learning and limit our range of vision. After all, why consider a scientific career when you know you will be a musician? Or think about being a chef when you foresee you will be an architect?
But then, if I were to say I like you, would this be a self-fulfilling prophecy by itself, that is, I would end up liking you because my heart affirms what my mind thinks? Or is it merely a factual statement of confirmation of the existence of feelings towards you?
Would proclaiming the fondness spur on the growth and development of feelings; where every difference is viewed with a diffusion of excitement, and every similarity magnified gleefully? Or would it be the foundation of the feelings; like ploughing the field before you sow the seeds?
Maybe I can't stand and watch my friend be disheartened again and can only stand from afar. So that he won't suffer. But wouldn't I then be selfish, since I have yet to take into account your feelings?
I pray it won't be a choice I have to make between who to side on. For love should not breed quarrels or be the cause of conflicts, but rather it should heal wounds, bond hearts, unite minds and forge and strengthen relationships.
If it should hurt, if it should cause sorrow or despair, if it should sow seeds of jealousy, rage, malice or hatred, if it should break bonds and sever ties, if it should stand in the way between peace and merry making, then it is not love.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Airport
air·port
–noun
1) a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, esp. one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.
2) A venue where people belonging to the male gender makes full use of their eyes to ogle at females of other nationalities
3) A training ground for toddlers on walking using shoes that squeak with each step
4) Place where young couples stroll and enjoy passionate moments together
5) The point of no return
–noun
1) a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, esp. one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.
2) A venue where people belonging to the male gender makes full use of their eyes to ogle at females of other nationalities
3) A training ground for toddlers on walking using shoes that squeak with each step
4) Place where young couples stroll and enjoy passionate moments together
5) The point of no return
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Imagine...
Imagine the glass doors slide open as it detects you. As you take a step forward into the venue, the floor tiles light up to highlight the path to the nearest available seat. The chair gently wheels out, and then moves back in again upon detecting your weight. After a Welcome message is softly broadcast, the menu, in the form of a hologram, radiates in front of you. Through lighted controls on the table, you turn pages of the menu.
A microphone that's positioned facing towards your mouth absorbs your order. While you wait, you whip out your Laptop and check your email via the free wireless internet provided.
Your meal comes and you cleanse your hand with the alcohol-free handwash mist spray located at the side of the table. As you eat, an automated service asks you if you wish to have music of any genre softly played.
You agree and music that complements your meal is softly played, with surround sound. Yet, amazingly, the volume of the music is scientifically adjusted, taking into account your profession, age and health history, such that only you can hear the music and surrounding tables are not affected.
As you tuck in to your meal, a thin plastic screen slides out and shields your shirt from any stain that may arise as a result of the tucking in.
AS you complete your email, a mousepad pops out at the side of the table, where you place your membership card - the card where your browsing and order history are stored, and where the cost of the meal is deducted from the value stored within. the history aids future visits to the food establishment.
The chair slowly reverses, and a toothpick box pops out of the left handrest while a cheerful voice bids you a have a nice day!
Where?
Food Establishments of The Future!
Imagine.
A microphone that's positioned facing towards your mouth absorbs your order. While you wait, you whip out your Laptop and check your email via the free wireless internet provided.
Your meal comes and you cleanse your hand with the alcohol-free handwash mist spray located at the side of the table. As you eat, an automated service asks you if you wish to have music of any genre softly played.
You agree and music that complements your meal is softly played, with surround sound. Yet, amazingly, the volume of the music is scientifically adjusted, taking into account your profession, age and health history, such that only you can hear the music and surrounding tables are not affected.
As you tuck in to your meal, a thin plastic screen slides out and shields your shirt from any stain that may arise as a result of the tucking in.
AS you complete your email, a mousepad pops out at the side of the table, where you place your membership card - the card where your browsing and order history are stored, and where the cost of the meal is deducted from the value stored within. the history aids future visits to the food establishment.
The chair slowly reverses, and a toothpick box pops out of the left handrest while a cheerful voice bids you a have a nice day!
Where?
Food Establishments of The Future!
Imagine.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Step Up Band
I just watched Step Up on my Mac and it's kinda cool, their moves and all. I think it's nicer/better than You've Got served. Maybe cause it's a mixture of ballet and hip-hop. Though it's gotten me thinking..
Imagine... a group of people.. dancing a mixture of hip-hop infused with ballet, dances of different classes merging together.. You see not just ballet moves, not just twirls and swirls but a little breakdancing and eye-dazzling movements.. and all these time.. these dancers are playing music. That's right! Music.
Just an idea I had.. Banders playing music and dancing at the same time. Not quite like Drumline though a few ideas could be gleamed from there but from other genres as well. A trumpet need not be played by the one that holds it. The slide of a trombone could be glissed out and used as a dancing prop before glissing in again. A handstander playing a saxophone.
Wouldn't it be cool and good at the same time!
Oh well, it'll only be a dream... unless of course there're people who dream the same dream.
Imagine, we could call ourselves the Step Up Band and we could go... Whazz SUB?
Imagine... a group of people.. dancing a mixture of hip-hop infused with ballet, dances of different classes merging together.. You see not just ballet moves, not just twirls and swirls but a little breakdancing and eye-dazzling movements.. and all these time.. these dancers are playing music. That's right! Music.
Just an idea I had.. Banders playing music and dancing at the same time. Not quite like Drumline though a few ideas could be gleamed from there but from other genres as well. A trumpet need not be played by the one that holds it. The slide of a trombone could be glissed out and used as a dancing prop before glissing in again. A handstander playing a saxophone.
Wouldn't it be cool and good at the same time!
Oh well, it'll only be a dream... unless of course there're people who dream the same dream.
Imagine, we could call ourselves the Step Up Band and we could go... Whazz SUB?
Monday, April 02, 2007
post concert
Well, concert's over and it's been a less packed schedule for me.
Though it's kinda weird these few nights, cause almost every night for the past week or so, I've been chatting continuously with this female friend of mine. Now she's overseas with her bestie, [i bet they're gossiping the night away], my nights have been rather quiet and lonesome to an extent.
It's hard to find a friend whom you can chat with for like around 5 hours or so online, every night and yet not run out of topics or subjects to chat about. I guess not having to link the subjects together helps keep the conversations going.
Though her appearance in my life does make me think a little and reflect back, whether my preference for a life partner leans more towards those that are similar to me or those that are different.
It's not that easy to find a friend of the opposite gender who produces thoughts of the purest nature in a man.
And, in another 12 hours time, another friend's going overseas too. I'll miss her too. haha, not surprising since according to her nick, her life revolves around me. but. it's not what you think it is. We're just friends.
I guess i prefer thinkers. Now, will thinker prefer me?
Well, at least I managed to take a couple of strategic photos. After btab concert, where I was too shy to take photo with two babes, I guessed my courage came back when I managed to take a photo with a certain someone whom intrigued me. A lot.
Band has a lot of thinkers. I'm glad one of the leaders is a thinker. Cause the previous one certainly wasn't one.
You know, despite our concert not really being that good, I can't help but see so much potential in every bander. I guess some are destined to be a soloist with no accompaniment while others are born to be nothing else but accompaniment. But whether they remain content being accompaniment would be yet another question to ponder. After all, we all have the need to be different and to make a name for ourselves, some to fame, others to fortune, and others to rags. Guess I'm an idealist of sorts.
Sometimes, it's nice to just take a backseat. Sit alone, watch the world pass by, enjoy a cup of coffee, all by yourself. To sit in a corner, and watch people having the time of their lives, like a father watching his kids at their 1-year-old birthday party, or a mother eagle who watches with pride as her baby learns to fly, or the mother who watches her baby fall down and does nothing cause she knows to learn to walk, one has to learn to fall down.
Well, below are excepts of blog posts I found on Technorati written by those who went for TP Band concert and blogged about it:
Though it's kinda weird these few nights, cause almost every night for the past week or so, I've been chatting continuously with this female friend of mine. Now she's overseas with her bestie, [i bet they're gossiping the night away], my nights have been rather quiet and lonesome to an extent.
It's hard to find a friend whom you can chat with for like around 5 hours or so online, every night and yet not run out of topics or subjects to chat about. I guess not having to link the subjects together helps keep the conversations going.
Though her appearance in my life does make me think a little and reflect back, whether my preference for a life partner leans more towards those that are similar to me or those that are different.
It's not that easy to find a friend of the opposite gender who produces thoughts of the purest nature in a man.
And, in another 12 hours time, another friend's going overseas too. I'll miss her too. haha, not surprising since according to her nick, her life revolves around me. but. it's not what you think it is. We're just friends.
I guess i prefer thinkers. Now, will thinker prefer me?
Well, at least I managed to take a couple of strategic photos. After btab concert, where I was too shy to take photo with two babes, I guessed my courage came back when I managed to take a photo with a certain someone whom intrigued me. A lot.
Band has a lot of thinkers. I'm glad one of the leaders is a thinker. Cause the previous one certainly wasn't one.
You know, despite our concert not really being that good, I can't help but see so much potential in every bander. I guess some are destined to be a soloist with no accompaniment while others are born to be nothing else but accompaniment. But whether they remain content being accompaniment would be yet another question to ponder. After all, we all have the need to be different and to make a name for ourselves, some to fame, others to fortune, and others to rags. Guess I'm an idealist of sorts.
Sometimes, it's nice to just take a backseat. Sit alone, watch the world pass by, enjoy a cup of coffee, all by yourself. To sit in a corner, and watch people having the time of their lives, like a father watching his kids at their 1-year-old birthday party, or a mother eagle who watches with pride as her baby learns to fly, or the mother who watches her baby fall down and does nothing cause she knows to learn to walk, one has to learn to fall down.
Well, below are excepts of blog posts I found on Technorati written by those who went for TP Band concert and blogged about it:
Splendid performance put up by TP's band. And win's solo was perfectly on tune and beat. Impressed sia, two thumbs up! The familiar tunes from Jubilation overture, Noah's Ark, Persis overture are still ringing vividly in my head now. - http://mofo9.blogspot.com/2007/03/fresh-updates.html
I seriously think tp is better than us right now.. Maybe cause they have more time to practice?? who knows...
I think the 2nd half repertoire of the concert was better than the 1st..
Anyway, the conductor is so cute.. the way he conduct and all.. Love watching!!! - http://my-vanilla-life.blogspot.com/2007/03/temasek-poly-band-concert.html
The band concert was gggggreat, though I missed Noah's Ark.
Good repetoire, good conductor, the best bandies. - http://secretsatsixth.livejournal.com/32555.html
Well, the concert yesterday, in my opinion, was kind of bad. Although I don't know how much hard work the other band members have put into the performance since I was there for only one week, I could tell during the rehearsals, which section still need lots of sectional/individual practices. The rehearsals were way better than the music the audiences heard during the concert. I don't know if that's the level the band wants to achieve, but I'm sure there's still lotsa room for improvement if they want to put their hearts into it. My juniors in the audience could tell me which sections were smoking away through the pieces. But then again, the pieces aren't easy, and they are a young band afterall.
It was still fun playing for the band though. - http://sumtinkwrung.blogspot.com/
TP band concert was a blast!
They played Jubilation Overture, Noah's Ark, Spirited Away, Time Remembered, Satiric Dances, Persis Overture, Just The Way You Are, Beauty And The Beast, Into The Joy Of Spring, Chanteys and Pirates Of The Carribean. They sounded good. Although had a few mistakes, but overall, they're still good. - http://thislastsong.livejournal.com/18518.html
Watched TP concert band today at TP auditorium. Overall, I thought the performance was average only. I found the pieces played by the band very inconsistant. Sorry if any of you band members sees this ah =X.
On some pieces, the bass was good while the trebble was bad. On some others, vice versa.
And they seriously need to use the piano more!!! The piano on stage was like only for show only -.- it wasn't even used for more the 5 mins!!! DIAO -.-
Lik for the song "beauty & the beast", they did not use the piano at all eventhough it is suppose to be a piano piece. The sound which came out from the band was not bad.. But it coould've been MUCH MUCH better..
And also, there were no string instruments. Maybe just ONE, if you count the piano. But then again, it was hardly used at all. I believe the pieces that the band played could've been a hell load better if they add more string instruments into the band. - http://pika-muahaha.blogspot.com/
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