Wednesday, March 25, 2009
So ever since the last time I posted, I've been up to a lot of things. I've received my Year One results, dropped by a class chalet, went to a concert, caught up with some secondary school friends, watched Marley & Me, Slumdog Millionaire, French movies on Okto, gymmed, baked, celebrated spectacular Liverpool victories and visited Sentosa.For this Mar/Apr school break, I've not been able to let my hair down because I'm taking a vacation-term CDS (cross-disciplinary subject) at school. It's called Global Citizenship. And apart from one-week long lectures and tutorials, there is a study trip to Beijing and Tianjin which required a huge amount of planning. Well the teachers did most of the planning, but we students were also kept busy preparing for a project presentation and our individual reflection reports. That said, I'm off to China from 29Mar-4Apr.
Yesterday while I was at Sentosa with Marianne, we took the skylift and luge. I spotted a few exotic birds nesting in the trees on the way up. As for the luge, I think I got more kicks out of the one in NZ. Then I conveniently decided to check out the Tourism Academy campus. I used my free access card for entry into Sentosa for the first time. (: Having worked at Sentosa before, Marianne doubled up as my tour guide.
Once there, we immediately got bitten by mosquitoes. We passed by the password-encrypted toilet. Haha. There's a heights element obstacle course in some part of the campus. And although the drinks vending machines in every other part of Sentosa are way overpriced, thank god the one inside the campus isn't.
Seeing as it's school break, I don't think I bumped into any student. But I saw the cleaning uncle and aunty sitting at the canteen, the chef returning to his office, a couple of tourists lingering around, and possibly some teachers walking by every now and then. We didn't wander long because we were feeling warm, sticky and itchy.
Then on 5th March, I saw this guy perform live in Singapore for the second time:
Bravo if you can make out who this is!
It was beyond awesome. I don't think it's necessary for me to explain why. Anyway when I like a band, I go all out to enjoy myself. Some people don't get why others would pay so much just to watch a music gig live. I say they're missing out on the thrill, the fun and the atmosphere. J began by getting us hyped up on Dynamo of Volition, then in no particular order, Geek in the Pink, You and I Both, Lucky (with Joi Chua), Sleeping To Dream, Make It Mine, No Stopping Us, A Beautiful Mess, Who Needs Shelter, Live High, I'm Yours, and The Remedy.
Towards the end, J played my favourite Mr. Curiosity opera style! (Y) Most people around me had already mellowed from exhaustion but I was really pumped. That was the only song in which he didn't play any instrument and was simply standing there grabbing the mic stand, singing his heart out. I'd watched a similar performance by him on Youtube but it still had that same amazing effect on me when I heard it. His high notes reverberated throughout the stadium, simply sensational. It took my breath away.
At the end of the last song, The Remedy, everyone chanted for an encore. Sadly but understandably, they didn't accede to that request.
Other thoughts:
1) If anyone from Sistic comes across this, hi! Next time allocate free standing please. Seats are redundant for a Jason Mraz live performance. Thank you!
2) They should have put up a Jason Mraz backdrop for him to perform against instead of the bare curtains.
3) Merch vendors, shirts at S$45ea? Too expensive.
4) Damn you, camera. (I was very mad that my photos wouldn't show up well in those poor lighting conditions, and in a fit of anger, got very determined to take up lessons on photography.)
5) If I were closer, I may have caught one of J's polaroids (it's a norm for him to snap instant photos of himself and his band and throw them into the audience).
5:48 pm
Monday, March 31, 2008
I registered myself for TP freshman orientation workshop. It's being held from 7-9th April. Gosh, wonder what I've gotten myself into, this one was non-compulsory but we're 'strongly encouraged to go'. Don't know what to expect. I have another compulsory school orientation on 17th & 18th.
Other than that I am bored to death. Whenever I feel like going out, there's no friends to hang out with cos everyone's mugging their ass off in JC and I feel bad to distract them. Everybody's got their new friends to hang out with for the next two years too. They're like settled in already while I haven't even started... It sure feels strange. Anyway, it's been a good week football-wise with Liverpool's derby triumph and Owen scoring for Newcastle.
I was so bored the other day to the extent that I watched Singapore play Lebanon at home. Then I watched Gombak play Albirex Nigata just because I live there and also mainly, to see what Precious has been up to lately. Never had expectations for them, hence no disappointment. Want to hear something ironic? The Gombak players don't train at Gombak stadium. They use the one at Toa Payoh. What the heck right. I used to see them around all the time.
I baked again. White choc chip cookies this time.
Other than that I am bored to death. Whenever I feel like going out, there's no friends to hang out with cos everyone's mugging their ass off in JC and I feel bad to distract them. Everybody's got their new friends to hang out with for the next two years too. They're like settled in already while I haven't even started... It sure feels strange. Anyway, it's been a good week football-wise with Liverpool's derby triumph and Owen scoring for Newcastle.
I was so bored the other day to the extent that I watched Singapore play Lebanon at home. Then I watched Gombak play Albirex Nigata just because I live there and also mainly, to see what Precious has been up to lately. Never had expectations for them, hence no disappointment. Want to hear something ironic? The Gombak players don't train at Gombak stadium. They use the one at Toa Payoh. What the heck right. I used to see them around all the time.
I baked again. White choc chip cookies this time.3:55 pm
Friday, March 21, 2008
I've baked mini cupcakes, pineapple tarts, almond cookies, chocolate chip cookies with M&Ms, and now brownies. I've also done a pre-mixed cake with Adel and one right from scratch with Lin and Des. Baking is addictive.
There's this Livejournal strike going on and what you have to do if you're taking part is not to post from today until 8am the next day. People are striking due to their dissatisfaction at LJ having tweaked a lot of the way they operate and run the site. I heard they're not allowing free accounts anymore, but not having checked up the evidence I didn't know whether to support the strike or not, so what do you do when you don't know what to do? Just better not do it. That's what I'm doing.
I haven't said this here. Harry Kewell is in Singapore again for another friendly with Singapore's national side. Ohmyfreak. This says it all:
Weight of days lost holding you down, says:
and this time i have no nic to scream harry with me. rawh.
Basshunter(: says:
HAHAHAHAHAHA. I CAN SO IMAGINE.
Basshunter(: says:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Basshunter(: says:
Dies of laughter.
11:55 pm
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
I think Ratatouille the movie released too early. If they released it during this period I'm sure their profits would be much higher... Okay that was just a random thought.
Actually to me, CNY doesn't feel like it has come at all. I haven't even bought new clothes and am finding it hard to absorb the festive mood. I did bake pineapple tarts and cashew nut cookies though. No biggie. Truth is, I don't like those new year goodies anyway. It's a good thing cos I don't want my stamina to drop.
Actually to me, CNY doesn't feel like it has come at all. I haven't even bought new clothes and am finding it hard to absorb the festive mood. I did bake pineapple tarts and cashew nut cookies though. No biggie. Truth is, I don't like those new year goodies anyway. It's a good thing cos I don't want my stamina to drop.
Just had a quiet reunion dinner at home. Now I'm rushing to complete a Lit assignment that's due by midnight...
9:00 pm
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Eh, anyone doing CJ Arts with me? Come say hi! (:
Seems like a lot are doing Science.
SAT
Out with Des, Sri, and Yanyan for badminton. Had a great workout. I sweat more than I would at the gym. After that Yanyan went home and we carried on. Made our way to Funan IT Mall. Ate at Pasta Mania. We finished 1 1/2 bottles of cheese flakes and was so full after that. Bananas in Pyjamas. Des and I's childhood friends. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, B2? Hahaha! Later, went to Peninsular Plaza where there's a shop selling football memoribilia. Aw paradise. Poor Sri had to wait outside for us because the place was tiny and we must have stayed in there for centuries. At night, I watched a Nicholas Cage movie called The Pledge on TV. It was awesome. Aaron Eackhart was in it as this fucked up SWAT cop. :/
SUN
Whole body was aching from badminton. Bought more baking stuff. Went back home, baked chocolate chip cookies. I'm so happy it could pass off as Subway cookies. Moulded some into shapes with the cookie cutters. Apparently the cookies are very addictive, cos Annabelle and Sri couldn't stop eating. :D At night, went to Long Beach for my brother's very belated birthday dinner. Saw the phone used in the When I'm Gone music video. It's Nokia 7500 Prism, I think. Slept early that night as I always do after a bad EPL game.
Badminton with the usual again tmr!
Seems like a lot are doing Science.
SAT
Out with Des, Sri, and Yanyan for badminton. Had a great workout. I sweat more than I would at the gym. After that Yanyan went home and we carried on. Made our way to Funan IT Mall. Ate at Pasta Mania. We finished 1 1/2 bottles of cheese flakes and was so full after that. Bananas in Pyjamas. Des and I's childhood friends. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, B2? Hahaha! Later, went to Peninsular Plaza where there's a shop selling football memoribilia. Aw paradise. Poor Sri had to wait outside for us because the place was tiny and we must have stayed in there for centuries. At night, I watched a Nicholas Cage movie called The Pledge on TV. It was awesome. Aaron Eackhart was in it as this fucked up SWAT cop. :/
SUN
Whole body was aching from badminton. Bought more baking stuff. Went back home, baked chocolate chip cookies. I'm so happy it could pass off as Subway cookies. Moulded some into shapes with the cookie cutters. Apparently the cookies are very addictive, cos Annabelle and Sri couldn't stop eating. :D At night, went to Long Beach for my brother's very belated birthday dinner. Saw the phone used in the When I'm Gone music video. It's Nokia 7500 Prism, I think. Slept early that night as I always do after a bad EPL game.
Badminton with the usual again tmr!
4:57 pm
