Thursday, February 26, 2009

It's baffling how there are no more quality music videos in the world right now. Actually it's been quite some time since one has been made. The last music video that can be deemed spectacular, in my opinion, was Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal. The whole video was entertaining, fun to watch, and magnificent in terms of the dance coordinations, not just the dancing prowess of MJ. That was many years ago.

Nowadays what you see in music videos is people walking around, singing, doing nothing. All meaningless stuff, and really repetitive and definitely boring. All music videos of rock bands just tend to zoom in all the singer, then the guitarist, then the bassist, then some of the audience, then drummer, and the cycle repeats. The music video will "appear" different, due to the different graphics being introduced. Other than that, the damn old concept is the same. Solo artistes will just stare at the camera the whole damn 4 mins or so, singing, with some background movements going on to spice up the video or something.

Even though some artistes are really good performers and do write good songs, someone has got to work on the creativity portion of music videos. Music videos with story lines just don't seem to exist anymore. Shall not list names of artistes, in case I offend people out there or something.

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Last night at around 3am, the customary night catfight took place under my block. I looked out the window, and saw the usual scene. 2 cats facing each other, nose to nose, wagging their tails, and moaning/groaning/wailing/screaming, making their usual war cries. It's creepy how their wails can sound like small children. They will wail and wail and wail for a damn long time, before engaging in a short burst of violence, scratching and pulling into a blurry furball, and then stopping abruptly after a mere 2 seconds,and returning to the standard pose of staring and wailing at each other. The noise finally stopped when some dude went downstairs and scared them off. I expect another fight for supremacy, tonight.

No offence to Duffy fans, but her voice seriously gives me the creeps and pushes me to the brink of explosion. She sounds like a deranged duck.

Yesterday was caught in the torrid rain while going off to give tuition. Oh the pain and sacrifice, for the sake of money. Can't wait to pass driving. Time to go.

Cheers.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Today I'm in the mood. To share another story (sourced from my mind) with all of you. As usual , its an analogy of something else. Do enjoy.

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It's the year 5015, in a 1st world country known as (insert imaginary name). Differences in political ideals and mindsets have polarized the country into two major factions, namely the Liberals and the Conservatives. A citizen belongs to either one of the 2 groups, and his/her political orientation is heavily dependent on the surroundings he grew up in, and the schools he/she attended in the past.

A bright young man, named XY, worked as a secretary in the Liberal party and soon caught the eye of the leaders within the Liberal Party with his precocious composure and brilliant tactical mind. His tenacity and fearlessness were also admired by the leaders, and they soon propelled him to the prestigious seat of Secretary General of Liberal Party. XY dared to speak out for himself and his people, was full of fervent enthusiasm, and had more smart ideas than any other member in the committee upon his appointment as S-G. He was seen as the best man to lead the party forward, as the party embarked on a quest in seizing control of the country's political scene. Before long, he was named the President of Liberal Party.

Desperate to fast-forward his promises of political monopoly, he contrived an audacious plan. He discussed his idea with only his closest aides, and warned them against leaking the plan out. This clandestine maneuver must not be shared with anyone else, not even the Vice President. His aides promised to keep mum.

Apparently, one of his aides had a mouth that leaked worse than a broken pipeline, and soon enough news of XY's bold plan was revealed in bits and pieces to other members of the party. Instead of being infuriated by the secret plan, the other committee members were shocked, and some even began laughing at the absurd idea and XY's desperate attempt. It was viewed by all as scandalous and simply would not work in the current political climate.

Blinded by a fog of grandiose ambitions, XY ignored the critics and began taking action according to his planned scheme. He wanted to take control of both parties, and make himself the inaugural leader of the country.

The plan involved XY personally working with the female President of the Conservative Party, known as XX. His objective was to partner her in bringing the political conflict to an end, and working hand-in-hand in rebuilding the nation and the economy, which had severely deteriorated in the midst of the political instability. From there, XY would take control of the nation.

Miss XX was gullible enough to join Mr XY in the mutual partnership, as she sincerely wanted a genuine improvement in the well-being of the citizens in the country. The other members of the Liberal Party committee were stunned that the plan worked, and soon began despising Mr XY. They were disgusted that XY was actually willing to work with their much hated enemy in this mutual partnership, and were turned off by the sight of them together, giving pretentious speeches beside one another in front of the cameras.

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Only 6 months into the partnership, things began to turn sour. Instead of calming the conflict in the community, internal strife began to rage between the 2 leaders. It was obvious that the liberal tendencies of XY were too revolting for Miss XX, and XX's conservative mindset was too sickening for XY to handle or accept. The writing was already on the wall long ago, but the ill effects only came to fruition after 6 difficult and ineffective months of working together.

The partnership split, and the political differences were never settled. Despite XY's initial desire for national political control by making use of the Conservative Party, the failure to take the Conservatives (and their female president) under his wing long enough proved to be the demise of his plans.

XY's desire for a united front was for his own good, and to satisfy his own hunger for power. XX's wish for a united political front was for the good of the community, and to appease the people's hunger for peace and stability.

The Liberals' reputation took a beating as a result of this. Since then, the Liberals and Conservatives have never come close to working together ever again, and the differences are still omnipresent. Never will they be mediated. Never will there be a political monopoly, be it liberal or conservative. Never will the Liberal XY and Conservative XX be seen together again.


END

Friday, February 20, 2009

insecurities eating me alive. where will I be. when tomorrow comes.

It's the end of the week. Going for some learning centre interview on Sunday. dammit I thought I have already nailed the job. Told them I would consider n call them back. Now there's a interview, and I heard the lady say "eh another one" to a colleague of hers, referring to me, of course. I ain't just another one. I am THE ONE......



here's my best wishes to everyone pursuing their dreams, or have the chance to.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Today, im gonna talk about people who post on Stomp.

Some articles are quite acceptable i suppose, as in, the issue mentioned is noteworthy and is of some importance. However, MOST ARE SIMPLY STUPID, LUDICROUS, ABSURD, RIDICULOUS.

I am truly sickened by the fact that several people go around taking photos of people, and complaining about every single damn shit. You gayass stompers are the real pests and pose a genuine nuisance to the community. It's obvious you PERCEIVE yourself as a gallant knight fighting for the rights of mankind, a valiant protector of the values in society, and keeper of the morals of the people. Well, I shall kindly present you with a finger. The finger, as described by Eminem, that is not the index or pinkie, or the ring or the thumb.

As I looked through STOMP, it is appalling how these imbeciles post stupid stuff like DANGEROUS WORKER CARRIES EXPOSED SAW IN MRT. And the pic shows just an Average Joe holding a saw safely in place, close to himself. The idiotic STOMPER is "concerned" that people will get hurt by brushing against it. To the stomper : I think it is more dangerous when people brush past YOU, coz their face gets posted on stomp unnecessarily for the silliest of reasons. If the news was MAN EXPOSES PRIVATES IN MRT, then you probably deserve some plaudits.

Obviously most of them have nothing to do on the MRT, wanna try out their camera phone, and also gain some publicity while at it, by posting it on STOMP. Congrats on affirming your stupid and perverse mentalities.

For the sake of Stompers' reputation and the online community, do post something more useful and intelligent in the future. Kindly stop abusing the online media.


OH MAN I CAN SO IMAGINE A STOMPER WANTING TO DELIVER A TIRADE AGAINST ME, if he/she happen to see this. Heck.


On a lighter note, my driving lesson on friday is cancelled. I need a break from the mundane driving routines. i need a license already. Later in the afternoon, I'm going off to tutor a pri 5 kid. Good luck to myself.

Eminem has definitely lost his mojo. Compare his newest song "Crack a bottle" and his past masterpiece "The Way I Am". Simply no match. Eminem , very sadly, seems like just another rapper now. I remember i saw this statement sometime back "The world is coming to an end, because the best golfer is black and the best rapper is white".

Peace out.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

I would like to share a story. It's kinda long, so PLEASE do be patient.


Once upon a time, a Mother Eagle Bird gave birth (via eggs) to 4 Male birds on the same day, and thus their nascent brotherhood bonds were formed. In the years of infancy till adolescence, the 4 birds were carefree, unhampered by any care or worry, and basically enjoyed each other's company very much. They gathered frequently, and flew across different places, embarked on many adventures and misadventures, and truly relished their time together.

However, the good old innocent days soon came to an halt, and stark reality set in. In order to survive as an adult bird, it's either fight or get beaten, and there can only be one ultimate winner/champion.

Bird Alpha grew up to be a fat pompous fellow, who tended to assume he had the looks and the quality to be the top bird around. Despite his weight, he was relatively strong and brawny.
Bird Bravo grew up to be a flamboyant maverick, wild punk, but was actually sensitive and had a brilliant mind within. He similiarly felt that he was the best of the 4 brother birds as well.
Bird Charlie grew up to be a ignorant, happy-go-lucky brat, who preferred to indulge in everything other than hunting. However, he did possess a good ability to hunt, and had the attributes to do so.
Bird Delta grew up to be a nerdy fellow who had little knowledge of the world around him, and is more affectionately referred to as "the innocent cockhead". Viewed as the weaker bird around, he appeared to pose the least threat.

As they ventured together for a random hunting trip one fine day in summertime, they stumbled across a beautiful female rabbit, with succulent flesh wrapped around her delicate bones. What a sight, and what a awesome meal she would turn out to be. As they eyed her trotting across the luscious fields, the manner of her movement exuded sheer elegance and charm. Her fur was as white as snow, and she was seemingly flawless. And most importantly, they wanted to capture her as their first ever prey, their unprecedented trophy/prize, and hence to prove himself as THE best bird in town. Time to draw first blood.

All the birds were eager to land the meal for himself, albeit Charlie's lesser concern and enthusiasm. In order to attain their objective, the scheming began, and the bonds of brotherhood were soon forgotten and thrown out the window. The rabbit, sensing the peril she was in, decided to flee, while the birds began to give chase.

Sensing the arrogance of Bird Alpha, Bird Bravo and Delta decided it was of their best interests that Alpha gets eliminated first. Not that they believe Alpha would be a threatening player in the chase, but instead they were simply disgusted by his antics. As such, they managed to lead Alpha onto the wrong route in the pursuit of the rabbit, and left Alpha there alone, lost in the middle of nowhere (Also known as Pang Seh Tactic). Having no qualms of forsaking Alpha and kicking him out of the race, the other 3 birds continued their dogged pursuit of the rabbit.

Soon after, Bird Charlie came across several of his Bird School classmates, and subsequently went off to join them in their games and activities. Charlie's ignorance and departure worked to the advantage of Bravo and Delta, and as such only 2 of them were left to slog it out.

As they continued seeking and pursuing and chasing the rabbit, nerdy Delta contrived a heinous plan. Delta knew he was disadvantaged and could not fight it out with Bravo directly, since Bravo was the better bird and well ahead of Delta in the pursuit. Midway into the chase, Delta feigned his usual innocence and stupidity, lied about sighting the rabbit, and led Bravo along the wrong route, just like what Alpha had encountered. Of course Bravo believed him, since Bravo viewed Delta as the stupid underdog and thought that dumbo Delta would be naive enough to spill the truth. As Bravo went ahead in the false route, Delta speedily flew off away from Bravo.

As Delta went off on his own along the correct route, he finally found the rabbit. However, he did not capture and kill the rabbit on the spot, as his grandiose plan was not yet accomplished. He conned the rabbit into following him, saying that he did not actually eat meat but prefer to eat tofu, and that he wanted to protect the female rabbit from the "big bad evil carnivorous Bravo eagle". The rabbit, thinking that Delta was actually sincere ,decided to follow Delta off to another place. Delta knew Bravo would rush back to hunt both him and the rabbit down.

Bravo soon realised his mistake, and comprehended the evil intentions of Delta. Brimming with rage and boiling anger, he sped off at full speed in search of both Delta and the rabbit, swearing profanities along the entire way.

After several hours of futile searches, Bravo decided to take a break. He found a dark cave on a cliff near their usual eating grounds, and decided to seek shelter over there.

Once he entered, he overheard some cackles within the dark corners of the cave. Curious, Bravo inched deeper into the carvern, and witnessed something that shocked and angered him to the hilt.

The rabbit was lying beside Delta, both were smiling at Bravo. Delta smirking because of his grand victory over his brother Bravo. The rabbit grinning because she thought she was safe from the malicious clutches of Bravo bird. How gullible.

Before Bravo could move a single muscle fibre in his body, Delta dug his beak into the throat of the rabbit , and in the blink of an eye, blood began gushing out of the rabbit's open neck. Delta begain devouring his ultimate prize, as Bravo looked on, rooted to the spot. Gobsmacked. Gutted. Astonished at his shameful defeat to the underdog. Stunned that his initial pole position in the pursuit of the rabbit had been overturned by Delta, OF ALL BIRDS!

Instead of fighting back and venting his anguish, Bravo turned around, flapped open his wings, and soared off the cliff.

Gliding through the warm air of summer, he went in search, of the next prize. At that moment, his anger had already dissipated. It was soon replaced with regret and pain, and also shame.

He had lost. The bitter taste of his own medicine soon lingered in his mind. Now he understood how brother Alpha must have felt.


The End.

ps. i didnt copy this from anywhere..lolx

Monday, February 16, 2009

Have gotta be honest, life has been treating me rather pleasantly these few weeks, and I have been really lucky. I have a source of income, have a very flexible working schedule, and have loads of free time to enjoy my civilian life.

Tomorrow I'm going to commence my tutoring assignments. 2 of them in one day. All the money will be used for my driving lesson expenses. These few days, I have been feeling a bit tired though, seemingly unable to concentrate. Sianz.

Man Utd can't stop winning at the moment.

I have always believed in this motto, and sort of lived by it : All good things come to an end (based on the Nelly Furtado song). So when I'm enjoying something good, I expect it to last for only a limited period of time. Everything good will end. In this way, you will not have too much high hopes and false expectations, and when the good times seize to exist, you will not stumble too hard or feel too dejected. Anticipate always.

Alright you people have to seriously check this Link out. This is seriously kinda absurd. Apparently somebody thinks Singaporeans cant walk or travel more than 5 mins w/o the help of MRT. And hence in the future, everywhere u walk, u will bump into one mrt station. No fail.
Heres the link to the future MRT map of S'pore - http://www.singaporepropertymarket.com/future_mrt_lrt_system_map.htm



Cheers.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Went for 葉麗儀 Frances Yip's concert last night. It was a truly fabulous spectacle. She is the epitome of quality singing, the bona fide powerful performer. Seriously, nobody should talk anything about splendid LIVE singing performances until they heard her sing. She's the real deal.

Tonight there is Man Utd Vs Derby. Finally, its been a long time since I had my dose of United football enjoyment.

For the past week, I have slept at 2am and woke up at around 11 plus am. I am normal again!!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Had driving lesson today. My 9th lesson, and finally a lesson whereby everything went freaking smoothly on the road. But den again, things will cock up again the very moment I begin to feel a tinge of complacency, so I anticipate some screw ups in the next lesson. I am always brought back down to hard Earth the second I leap off its surface, so I'm used to it. That's life. Dammit I wanna pass and start driving already.

2 Days ago - Did relief teaching for the pri 1 class again. Gave the kids some tough admonition to wake up their ideas. Shouted at them till my voice zhao xia when I restarted teaching. Haha. But the cool part was at the end of school, where 2 girls and 1 boy came over and hug me when I said byebye to them. During art class, another girl drew me a card as well. Yeah kinda cute, coz when they were actually hugging my knee.

Tomorrow going gym. V Day watching Frances Yip Concert. Went popular earlier today to read up some Pri 5 syllabus, in prep for my tutor assignment. Nothing too tough to handle. Phew.

Shall not get a new job until I pass my TP.



Cheers~

Monday, February 9, 2009

The past few days had been so damn positive and fun.

6,7,8 Jan - Worked at the Nike Warehouse sale. Really a damn cool and interesting experience. Though had to keep standing for damn long hours, it was all forgotten during the work. Getting my hands dirty and doing work, I suddenly felt alive again. And met many new people. Not to mention some eye candies that made the overall experience a bit more sweet :X And i got several free Nike stuff. Absolutely value to the max. I'm looking forward to some Puma warehouse sale or something. Definitely going for it.

9 Jan - Went to VJ to help out as some station master for the school orientation. Quite interesting too. Seeing the VJ spirit. Looking at the future NSFs enjoying their first few moments in VJ. Lunch was provided too. Good Value for work input again.

Earlier in the past week, I have been hanging out a lot. Watched Changeling already, which was quite a good show. A movie based on a true story, my fav. Next to watch, is Valkyrie. Dammit I have to find time to exercise as well.

Tomorrow going to resume my relief teaching. I'm really enjoying myself at the moment. Maybe because I seriously relish and treasure my freedom as a civilian, after escaping the realms of National Service.


so once again, lets all shout ORD loh!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Started relief teaching. So far, it has been pretty fun and cool. The kids are damn responsive.

My throat is pretty dry now, and I need sleep. Woke up at 8am today. Unprecedented!

Cheers. Driving tomorrow.