Careless Whisper

I don't know why, but it's been weeks since Muse@Stade de France and still find myself almost always ending up listening to Muse.

Okay, I need to broaden my horizons a bit. So tell me, what should I do for TalentSearch finals?

I seriously need help. I honestly haven't the slightest clue what to do (actually I was thinking something along the lines of John Mayer).

Looking up random covers on YouTube now, trying to find some inspiration. Hmm.

So like, if you feel like lending me a hand you can totally leave a tag or something.

Anyway, wanted to post yesterday, but it was late, and if I didn't sleep I'd have GG-ed at school today.

Was pretty bummed about Japan losing out to Paraguay. I think Japan played pretty well. And yes, I am proud to be Asian. (Asians rule.) It's cool to be Asian. We invented all the cool stuff like kung fu and chopsticks and sushi and ninjas and paper (who says paper isn't cool?).

Study time still isn't productive. We're kind of locked out of the discussion room, so we've been forced to keep quiet (relatively. We still talk a lot). Need to find some way to concentrate, but nothing seems to be working so far.

Better go do Physics now. I loathe ridiculously ambiguous and badly-written questions.

Sigh, numbers.

P.S. I sure hope to be like this guy in sixty years or so.

P.P.S. This is an amazing cover of George Michael's 'Careless Whisper'.

Past.

PSK Taekwondo is probably over now, and according to Lorena, everyone in the national team got golds (congrats guys, but nobody's going to ever read this anyway).

Truth be told, I was never really great at the whole sparring thing, but I really do miss it. Like, it seemed like just yesterday PSK 2008 was happening, and I was there, being part of something I'd probably never be ever again.

Man, that's sad.

Maybe that's somewhere I fail in life. Didn't really have the guts to actually go all out or the dedication to practice well.

Anyway, yeah, first day of Sem 2 today.

Not that bad, to be honest.

A few new teachers, new mentor, new modules (depressing, actually).

Had PE first thing in the morning. Best World Cup final match ever? North Korea vs South Korea.

And then like, did stuff.

Had a boarding assembly later at night, 'causing us to miss half an hour or so of the Netherlands-Slovakia match.

It's fun to watch football with a lot of other people. I find it really funny how we tend to have synchronised reactions, like "Whoaaa" and "GOALLLL" (it's like some universal football spectator language).

No way I'm going to watch any of the 2.30 matches, 'cause I honestly don't want to GG the next morning at school (see? I can be responsible if I want to).

Okay, gotta go read up for this Chem quiz we got tomorrow.

Night.

P.S. Kudos to the Slovakian keeper who got hit in the face (or to rephrase, managed to save a ball heroically with his nose) with the ball. Brave fellow.

P.P.S. "Football fulfills gay fantasies." -Ly En

P.P.P.S. Had this nightmare that Argentina lost to Mexico. Horrible.

Valencia 2010

I think I might start holding a grudge against Webber if this turns out to be one Ferrari's worst results this season (actually it's not really Webber's fault for crashing and bringing out the safety car that screwed everyone up, pardon my language, but God knows how well we would've done if it hadn't happened).

Oh, and yeah, people have started pouring back into the hostel, with smiles on their faces at seeing friends again and inward groaning at the hell we have to go through for another semester. (Yay for hostel food.)

People (including me) have also started opening their eyes to the vast amount of work that stretches before us (kids, this is also known as school).

We're all doomed. (Except those really smart people. They manage. Unlike me.)

I wish I wish I wish they wouldn't give us holiday homework. Please let us enjoy ourselves completely for once.

I'm starting to become suspicious about the whole safety car incident. How come all of the cars are suddenly in front of Massa and Alonso? It just doesn't make sense. And is this also why nine of them are under investigation? I don't know.

Blehh. Now it's Vettel against Hamilton for first, which is kinda interesting 'cause it's England vs Germany later on for the World Cup. I wonder if this is some sort of sign or something. I dunno. Just sayin'.

Some overtaking needs to happen. Like, desperately. And preferably in Ferrari's favour. Oh Ferrari, what's happened to you?

All right, better go now. Have journals to like, write.

Adieu.

P.S. Went out for lunch and then watched Ocean's Eleven in the TV room (courtesy of KT) with Woan Chyi, Insan, Adithya, Wee Thean and KT. Awesome movie.

Toy Story

Finally a more current post (although one or two might come about a week or two ago).

Currently watching the Italy vs Slovakia game.

I support Italy, 'cause that's where Ferrari comes from. (Actually I like Argentina more, but they're not playing tonight.)

And the pre-game Italian national anthem sounds so familiar 'cause back in the day when Ferrari kept winning you'd hear it all the time.

Sigh, Ferrari. Hope you guys will win this weekend.

Speaking of this weekend, I'll be back in school (depressingly) by then and I won't be able to watch the race (sad face).

I missed Montreal's race two weeks ago and it kinda broke my heart. And there was a McLaren one-two.

I've been waking up seriously late lately, and I blame it all on jet lag.

Went to MS on Tuesday, met plenty of old friends again (didn't see Wani or Fazrul or any other of the ex-Rs though).

Went to Gadong yesterday, with Wardah, Fatinn, Syaf, Insan, Nazihah and Yee Rou. And yes, I am the shamelessly self-proclaimed King of Poklenz (don't remember how that came about though, but yeah it happened).

Then left early for this slightly epic yet weird birthday dinner/celebration thing for my aunt. Was fun though.

Watched Toy Story 3 today. Much as I don't believe in sequels, I thought this one was pretty good.

Okay, gotta go now.

Adieu.

P.S. Type in "why" into Google search and one of the things that comes up is "why can't I own a Canadian?". Wow.

P.P.S. I can tell kids stuff like, "When I was your age, Toy Story (1) came out."

Musée du Louvre

Monday, 14 June 2010

It looks so good under good lighting, this pyramid thing. No, I don't think it looks weird or out of place or anything like that. In fact, I very much like it.

Simplistic yet so great.

Oh, and I spent most of my time getting lost. I kid you not. I got in there, and I was like, heck, where do I start? Wasn't really able to see anything in any order I wanted to see them in, 'cause all the signs are in French and I understand not even an ounce of French. So basically wandered around and eventually found the Mona Lisa ('cause that's what everyone goes to the Louvre for, right?) by pure luck.

Yeah, failed navigational skills. I'm never going to be an explorer or pilot or anything like that.

And I think I spent a lot of time staring at the ceiling as well.

I mean, look at them, they're ridiculously detailed (not to mention expensive). (Sorry for the overexposed pictures.)

The Pyramide du Louvre again. I'm kinda obsessed with this thing. It's so cool.

One day, when I'm equipped with a better sense of direction (or with a tour guide, or when they decide to subtitle everything in English), I'll probably go back and have a look at things again, 'cause I really didn't have enough time that day.

So, yeah.

Adieu.

Muse @Stade De France

Saturday, 12 June 2010

Yeah, the title says it all.

This post is like, way overdue, but there's no way I'm letting this slip past me just 'cause of time differences and constraint.

And heck, it was awesome. So awesome, the word 'awesome' is now a major understatement. My vocabulary probably won't even be able to convey it, but I'll try my best.

Yeah, just in case, here's proof I was actually there:

Great seats.

I absolutely love the crowd. They sing along and they dance and they just radiate enthusiasm and energy and it feels amazing to be able to be a part of that.

They did this right after 'Uprising', the first song Muse did.

Yay people.

Thankful for the screens. Muse is flawless live.

Throat felt kinda sore the next day, but man it was all worth it.

Now if only I could watch MCR live...

If only.

Okay, gotta go now. Have other posts to type out 'cause I've got all my pics transferred.

Adieu.

Erik > Raoul

Blogging from iPod right now, 'cause my cousin's using my laptop and I totally owe him one 'cause he brought me out to watch the Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre in London last night.

Now surrounded by little children making loadsa noise.

Heck, if I ever have kids, I am not ever going to bring them out on holiday till they're old enough to behave. Like, ever. (My kids are going t b so deprived, but it's not worth it.)

But I digress. London is an amazing place. Great for shopping and sightseeing, but since we're with women and little children, sightseeing is kinds limited (sad face).

Went to the National Gallery yesterday. Seriously cool. Saw plenty of awesome paintings. And the feeling you get when you realise those scenes in those paintings actually happened.

The opera last night was brilliant. Loved the songs, the effects, the lighting, the acting, the singing, the props, everything. Was wondering what it'd be like to watch the real thing after watching the movie, and I can tell you that I honestly loved it loved it loved it.

Okay, better go now. Little children need controlling.

Adieu.


P.S. The best threat ever for little children? "........... or else you won't be able to go to Disneyland." Win.

Amsterdam.

Due to time differences, this post is dated: Tuesday, 9-6-2010.

Hello, Blogger.

Is this proof enough that I'm currently in The Netherlands? 'Cause like, if not, I think I'd have to drag an entire windmill back.

On an entirely random note, I love my cousin's sound system. (It kinda manages to penetrate the sound of little children arguing.)

Anyway, went out to Delft yesterday, and Amsterdam today.

Have weird footage of little children chasing pigeons (and me saying retarded things while recording).

There are so many bikes here, it's awesome.

Amsterdam was great. Got rained on, bought stuff, and like, ate.

Need to shower now. Got early morning flight to London to catch. Wootz.

If I don't get internet connection for the next week, I'll have you know something awezum be going on.

Wootz.

Adieu.

P.S. Still haven't touched 'Monsters of Men'. Shouldn't have lugged it all this way.

Madurodam.

Giant bird for post-starter.

Actually no, I lied, sue me. It's not a giant bird (besides the obvious).

Nor is it photoshopped.

Took the pic at The Madurodam, which is basically this place with miniature models of buildings and various famous locations in the Netherlands. Pretty cool. I love their attention to detail. It's so thought through, it's scary.

Take, for example, this concert scene thing, complete with music and an enthusiastic mini-spasming mini crowd.

And guess what? There's a freaking backstage crew.

Now that's awesome.

Everyone's like, feeling epic jet lagged right now. Six hours difference is okay, actually. Staying at my cousin's place.

They need to make planes more comfortable, man. It's horrible. Hardly got any sleep.

Loving the weather here though.

Gotta go now.

Adieu.

Oatmeal.

I've neglected poor Blogger for a few days, but I'm still on Twitter pretty regularly.

Got to know this site thanks to Michelle Tweeting about it: theoatmeal.com

Awesome site.

So what have I been up to? Nothing much. That's why I haven't posted. 'Cause there's nothing to talk about.

What I've achieved over the past few days:

- Read a bit of xkcd.

- Finished re-reading 'The Knife of Never Letting Go' and now in the middle of 'The Ask and The Answer' which I am hurrying through to get to 'Monsters of Men' and finally understand it (speaking of which, I can't remember where I left it. Must be lying around the house somewhere, hopefully).

- Learned how do play The White Stripe's 'Seven Nation Army', which is awesome to set to full volume and drown out the sounds of a certain little boy bugging me to do things.

- Managed to play the 'Plug In Baby' riff along with the song. Muse Muse Muse, I love you.

- Found theoatmeal.com and love it.

- Sleep.

- Eat, like, way more than I do in S'pore. It's horrible. I feel like such a glutton.

- Sleep some more.

- Eat some more.

- Sleep again.

- Watch a teeny bit of television.

- Update software.

- Download songs.

Bleh, that's pretty much it.

Leaving for God-knows-where tomorrow. Fourteen-hour flight, I heard.

So probably won't be posting for two weeks. But who knows? I might find internet access. (Fingers crossed.)

Anyway better go now.

Enjoy your holidays, everyone.

Adieu.