I apparently just can't get this song out of my head. In similarity with you, it sticks like glue. For simple reasons of course. What reasons you say? You just have to guess.
Here I go, scream my lungs out and try to get to you, You are my only one. I let go, there's just no one, no one like you, You are my only, my only one.
Wednesday, January 30 @ 14:00
It was all just a dream
The scenario An energetic and lively puppy tries to attract attention from potential owners. Its been quite a while the puppy has been at the pet shop, Every time it sees a lovely person, it jumps for joy and hoping, Just hoping for the person to take it home. And just every time it tries it best to make it happen, The same thing happens, the person says, "I'm sorry, you're not what I wanted." Over and over again, without fail it always seems to happen.
Then this fine day, a very lovely lady comes into the shop. The puppy decided to give it a final try, Well, it did attracted her attention, But in a way when she said no, it was all warm and fuzzy. Feeling all down the pup had given up. Lying down in the corner, it didn't touch its food or water. No matter how hard the owner try to cheer it up, The puppy's hopes were crushed beyond repair.
A few days after that, the owner saw the puppy lying down, motionless. He thought it was asleep, so he decided to try a final time to cheer it up. He touched the puppy, it was as cold as ice, and the pup wasn't breathing. The puppy died alone, without anyone to care for.
Been thinking alot, making bad and good choices. Being put down, hopes being crushed, rejection and heartbreak, Life doesn't sound all easy. Every step you move, could be your last. Mine came yesterday, I don't know how you coped with it, But all I know was I'm having a bad time coping with it. Its not your fault and all, And it really seemed to at a bad time. Well, I guess that I just have to live with it. To forget it may take me my life, but I'll just put a front and pretend. Now to start a conversation with you seems very hard.
My life's like a rollercoaster with no seat belts, A book all torn and tattered, stain marks with tape to hold it up. I pray that you move on in life, I know I won't. The front I put up will be for show and nothing more, To live life like it was before. What's left of me inside will never be known. Keeping it to myself, I do hope I explode and go nuts. Hopefully it was all just a nightmare and I never wake up from it. Suffering alone and putting up a front will be what I am.
You're eyes are red because you've cried. You fell asleep by the fireside. But there's one thing you should know, On this Christmas baby, you don't have to be alone.
Tuesday, January 29 @ 21:59
Road to Stardom
Headbanging, guitar-spins, with wicked drum beats. Face10 short and catchy. I can spent endless hours in the jamming studio, If I don't have to pay much that is. The session was obviously amazing, Not to mention it also makes you freaking high! Meet up with the Jeg and Calvin at Sengkang, Followed by Faris at Dhoby Ghaut.
Had a band meeting last night, chatting on msn, On what songs we intend to play. Only One by Yellowcard The Great Escape by Boys Like Girls
Apparently we always get freaking high every time we play a new song! Its a habit you don't want to give up or break, And it doesn't harm your body with toxins, like drugs, Other then becoming deaf, getting finger, leg and butt cramps, Having bad sore throats and losing your voice. That's just all in the process. Started off the session with the usuals, as warm-ups. Your voice and fingers can't immediately get into the songs. It's been quite a while since we jammed together. So, we were abit rusty and forgot some parts of the song.
Before playing the new songs, we had a run-through. Who to do what and when, all that stuff. It sounded amazing during our first trial run. Changes here and there, giving it more suspense and emotion, Our final version of Only One is speechless! You need to hear it to believe it. From then onwards, it was like we're having a world tour, And playing in front of a live crowd!
Well, Faris wants to play at gigs and stuff, And not just confining our talents behind closed doors, like in a jamming studio.
After the intensive, adrenalin pumping, mindblowing, headbanging session, We decided to like find a place and talk, you know catch up on times, All the juicy gossips and weird, funny, lame but fascinating news. Headed to Plaza Singapura food court, to chill, talk and makan. The rest as being said, is history.
And something's breaking up, I feel like giving up. I won't walk out until you know.
Monday, January 28 @ 01:32
I have to find you
Staring at the celling? Well, doesn't this reminds you of something? Hello Yishun from Loyang! All the funny times, and of course the lame jokes!
It's been quite a while we've talked. There's so many things to tell you, All the ups and downs. And not forgetting your stories too.
I'm hoping that you're safe now, Now that you've found your way out. Truth is the silence can't speak for you. There's too much to say, But words aren't enough to speak for.
Saturday, January 26 @ 01:13
History repeats its self
Again I have just made my life much harder to live with. It happened again, last time was PSLE, Now O'levels. Of course my parents are disappointed. Well, I didn't expected Art and English to get very low grades. Which apparently screwed my results.
I keep my emotions inside, Which makes my head spin harder, faster. Thinking to myself, What on earth happen? What went wrong? And all that stuff.
Making the choices now is very difficult for me. Feels like I'm back in a death penalty which I've escaped 4 years ago. History repeating its self? I have to say I agree to it. I didn't put enough effort to change history, Making jumping off a building seems like an option. But don't worry, I'm still in the right frame of mind. Makes me think how did you fair? I hope you did better than me. Just guessed that I'm not good enough. Maybe I just should forget about it? And make my life even worse?
My life passes by as the sky starts to fade, If this is the end, I know I'm not afraid. The meaning of this is becoming so clear, Prepare for the worst this is going to be hell.
Thursday, January 24 @ 00:11
Feelings, Emotion
17 hours till the results are released. Excited, nervous, worried? I believe a thesaurus is needed. Well, to explain every feeling you have right now. I guess for the O'level candidates. What make me feel worse is that you're not there.
Disappeared? Avoiding? I have not a single clue. But I know that I have fallen for you. All those jokes and boring times chatting together, Hey I still remember the hello panda and pockeyyou gave me. Some how or another you have brighten up my days, And never fail to do so apparently. I know you've been hurt, And you may not want to do this again, All I need is just time with you, That's all I'm asking from you.
Me feeling heartbroken and hopes smashed into pieces? Its all seems too familiar to me. Well, I'll just bottle up myself and watch the world away. The heart being taped up and glued together? I guess you can say yes. Is it ready to be torn and steeped on again? That question I may never answer.
All I can say is just good luck for your results tomorrow. I really want to hear from you again. Hope and pray that my results are not disappointing. And we wonder why?
I am standing in the ocean rain, Rough and ready for your deadly game. I've got nowhere else to go.
Tuesday, January 22 @ 14:52
Nearing Time
With the results coming out very, very soon, Mind games being played in my head, Sleepless nights and immense pressure under the roof, Bombarded with weird nightmares everytime, I might or will break.
Having that person away or forgotten, Death comes slowly and silently, Eating the very life out of me, alone. Times like this are here to challenge us. Well, I might die young trying.
Time with you might just be the remedy. Or I think it is. You've been quiet this few weeks, Away or in town, only you know. My chance of saying to you is slipping away from my grasp. I've stayed silent for too long, And I need to confess.
This was the perfect murder, The perfect murder. In the ballroom with a glass, Remembering it all at last.
Monday, January 21 @ 02:53
Making History
A random post.
As a new band, they stepped up the stage nervous, excited and all the feelings you could think of. This young four piece has impressed and surprised many sponsors, currents artists, local and foreign bands with their covers and originals. They're very new to the local music scene, now with a chance to make their names into the music industry, not only in Singapore but the entire world, it was a matter of time if they could outshine critics that have put them down, saying to bring down their country's name.
The convection hall in America was filled to the brink and still fans come pushing and shoving in.Fans were screaming and shouting at the top of their lungs for the new band. The atmosphere was very intense and happening. Stars like Silverstein, Avenged Sevenfold, Incubus with local bands from their home soil, A Vacant Affair, West Grand Boulevard just to name a few were in the VIP area sitting along side sponsors and more sponsors and not to forgetting their family members who are there to support them, waiting in the VIP stands for this new band who has created a name for themselves during their self sponsored tour around the world. News of the band spread like wild fire to all four corners of the globe from Tokyo to Australia to Germany to France and finally to America have captured hearts of the people.
Backstage atmosphere was very intense. The foursome each has their own style. They are 17 this year, with their Bassist/Lead Vocalist, Lead Guitarist and Drummer have early birthdays, leaving their other Guitarist/Vocalist the youngest among the lot. Coming from the same school and sharing a passion for sports being brothers is like second nature to them. Two choices they could make. Cancel of the show, be the joke of the year and bring down their country's name like the critics says or outshine and have the time of their lives by playing the best of their abilities. The second one was the better option. Show time was in 3 minutes. With all the make up and wardrobe settled, they gather together, their frontman had some words to say.
"Well guys, we're finally here. Its time for us to do our best and have fun out there! Don't bother about all the big named people out there, play as if we are playing for our loved ones! We've come this far not to falter under the immense pressure, but to make Singapore, our families and ourselves proud. We'll make history for being the youngest and a band from a small island known throughout the whole world. Let's go guys! It's show time!"
Sunday, January 20 @ 14:32
Red Camp 4
Yesterday Ngee Ann Polytechnic open house was the bang! Red camp special programme too was awesome! Reached there quite early, around 9am. Waited for few minutes and met up with Bernita and Daphne, Both from Spartans, nice and friendly people. St Magret's girls. Talked to them abit, ok alot.
Gathered at NP Ourspace@72. Collected goodie bag and doughnuts for Doughnut Factory. A cool place to hang out at NP! I went to NP empty handed, But came home with full of goodies! Bags, CDs and all that stuff. It was really nice!
Went for their personalized tour at FMS (Film and Media Studies) A very interesting course I must say. Maybe one day you'll see me reporting the news, Or even hear me on the radios as a deejay! I'll consider FSV (Film, Sound and Video) a course i would take. EWT (Environmental and Water Technology) is top priority at NP.
Had Lunch after the tour, Settled in at the lecture theater, There was a skit for us, like in the red camp. Very funny and entertaining! Had many contests, I didn't know what had gotten in to me, But I went for all the contests! Did many stupid stuff like pick-up lines on girls. Thanks Bernita for the accompaniment! I treated you ice cream okay!
Went to flash mob at the atrium, Bands like West Grand Boulevard, Plainsunset were playing. We did the mass dance in front of everybody! My god it was fun and embarrassing at the same time. Had an emotional farewell at the lecture theater after mass dance.
Walked again with Bernita and Daphne, Meet Jeg, Donavan and Sam at NP's most happening canteen, Treated Bernita to her ice-cream, Tour FMS again with the girls, Checked out the CCA after the FMS tour.
Tired, we decided to go home. Exchanged emails and numbers at the bus-stop, Then the flash mobbers came, with Matthew. Dance the mass dance at the bus-stop, And boy did they attracted attention!
After the flash mobbing, Matthew wished me luck for my o'levels and said goodbye. Well it hard to be a NP ambassador. Took bus 151 with Bernita, Talked to her for a while. She got down at her stop, While i took all the way to Hougang Interchange, And a long and slow bus 89 trip home, All tired and hungry.
Well, Red Camp 4 has come to an ending, Friends made, the fun we had together, Outings, trips races we did together, Won or lost it does not matter much.
Something from Matthew's blog Do you still remember the day you first stepped into the convention centre? Do you remember the tribe banners, tribe colors? Your SLs who were there to greet you and your fellow tribe mates? Do you remember all the times you spent cheering and dancing together, The journey and discovery you made together?
If one day... anyone ever asks you... What Camp?
I won't forget the times I had at Red Camp 4, Even if I came alone, sat and ate alone sometimes, But I made new friends without any barriers. I came alone, but left with many.
In my head there's only you now, This world falls on me. In this world there's real and make believe, And this seems real to me.
Friday, January 18 @ 17:07
Negatives
Photography lessons yesterday was very enjoyable, Especially in the dark. We got to develop our films after exposing them. Kind of a very surgical process, Trust me, you had to do almost everything in the dark. Put the film in a railing, cut the end of the film, Place the films in the canister. All in the dark! Chemicals of all sorts, film developer, stop bath and fixer. Very tedious and very clinical! Of course you'll feel accomplished at the final product.
Anyway was reading Jerome's blog, Read something that me and him have in common. We're practically shy guys! Well, i tend to hide it most of the time. Another thing is liking a girl whose out of your league. Like age for an instance, I do tend to have fancies girls a couple of years older. As most people would say, 'What matters is the thoughts that counts!'
Many don't believe in Love At First Sight. Well, I do believe or not. Its kind of weird that it happens to me. Back to Jerome's posts, Thinking of that someone so much that you hardly know them? Try not to think about them. But some how or another it leads back to that person? Apparently, these thoughts have began to torment my mind.
I didn't have a good night's rest yesterday. You won't believe me but I was hit with at least 10 dreams. I woke up every hour after one dream, Saying to myself, 'Have I gone mad?' And each dream is some how similar in one particular part, Me confessing my feelings to that someone. But that someone are 3 different girls! For your information, I am no playboy.
I bet you just think I'm crazy and all sorts, But hey, with lots of free time, and the pressure of the results, I might just crash and lose my mind. Who knows, spending time alone may just be my breaking point. Thanks Jerome for the inspiration.
Her hands are in her pockets and she's scared to look. The picture's frozen and she's closed the book. Jealousy has only got one friend; And Joey's heart was never meant to mend.
Thursday, January 17 @ 00:23
Sad love sounded better than the lack of
Finished exposing a black and white roll of film. Going to develop it at school's very own darkroom, Next practical lesson, which is later today at 7pm. Scary, like in the movies and shows? Not quite, not that scare with your classmates. Hopefully it turns out fine.
I also completed my German language course. And I can speak German, good German. French is another interesting language to learn. Maybe my next free time I'll enroll in to one.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Open house on the 17th to 19th Jan, Red Camp Special Programme is on the 19th Jan. Well yet again I'm going there myself. I wonder if she's going too? Looking forward to it, I hope.
Have been thinking of my band's music career, Whether we can make it into local music industries. We've got the talent, skills and motivation. All we need now is the chance! Have been composing a few originals during the holidays. I wonder how they sound like with the band?
My dreams are breaking fevers lying on a death bed, Crying at the mirror in moments of reflection. Nothing lasts forever it’s foolish to expect it.
Surely as it’s leaving sometimes all we’re left is, A cold spell casting over everything we’ve felt. When there’s no one left to tell, I keep it to myself wanting anything else. Back home I don’t have a backbone.
Can anyone remind me of who I was a year ago, Before sad love sounded better than the lack of, Cause now I'm just alone.
Tuesday, January 15 @ 16:14
Starbucks and TCC
Yesterday went out with Calvin. Meet him at Orchard, Got a cupa Caramel Frappuccino, Grande. Goodness me, was it sweet. Walked around to Paragon. Tested out my Minolta X-300, Calvin tired to be a professional, Well his looks pulled it off. Haha! We guitar heroed abit at Sony.
We left around 630, I had classes, he needed to buy something at VIVO. Jaben called me and said my headphones are repaired. Calvin help me to pick them up. Train to Bugis, walk to NAFA
Lessons were pretty much alright. Talked to a girl friend, Asking her about cameras, photos and stuff. She showed me her primary photos, Awwww, she's so cute! haha! She's a Liverpool fan, And she thinks Fernando Torres is cute.
During break she was hungry and i was falling asleep, Went to TCC at NAFA to buy food. She bought some pizza and i got a Cookies and Cream Frappuccino. Waited quite a while for her food, Talked about secondary and polytechnic life.
Went to the lift, Had some problems. Couldn't reach our floor. Thinking, die lah, how? Ah, we had to tap our card. Stupid us, haha! Class haven't started, She makan in class, I could smell the pizza!
We have a project, Using Design Elements like, Form, shapes, patterns, lines, textures and frames.
Design Elements § Shape: for interesting outline § Form: for dimension and curvature § Patterns: for interesting repeating elements § Lines: for direction and depth § Surface textures: for interesting details § Frames: for distances
A picture each, the more the merrier. I'm thinking of using the Korea Trip photos. Let's just hope they're nice and all for next week class.
Something's getting in the way, Something's just about to break. I will try to find my place, In the Diary of Jane.
Sunday, January 13 @ 04:02
Here Without You
Here Without You By 3 Doors Down
I know this song is oldie, But it makes me think of you. I really miss you. I know its too fast to get into this, Well, I just be me and hope for the best.
A hundred days have made me older, Since the last time that I saw your pretty face. A thousand lies have made me colder, And I don't think I can look at this the same.
And all the miles that separate, Disappear now when I'm dreamin' of your face. I'm here without you baby, But you're still on my lonely mind.
I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time. I'm here without you baby, But you're still with me in my dreams. And tonight girl, there's only you and me.
The miles just keep rollin', As the people leave their way to say hello. I've heard this life is overrated, But I hope that it gets better as we go.
I'm here without you baby, But you're still on my lonely mind. I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time.
I'm here without you baby, But you're still with me in my dreams. And tonight girl, there's only you and me.
Everything I know, and anywhere I go, It gets hard but it won't take away my love. And when the last one falls, when it's all said and done. It gets hard but it won't take away my love.
I'm here without you baby, But you're still on my lonely mind. I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time.
I'm here without you baby, But you're still with me in my dreams. And tonight girl, there's only you and me.
@ 01:26
Happy 17th Birthday!
Happy 17th Birthday! Haha! Well, being 17 ain't easy. New responsibilities, new challenges ahead. So much so for being 17. Actually that sums up my birthday. Went to Carousel yesterday with my family, An early birthday dinner as they have work today.
Spending birthdays alone is not so bad. There's no presents, parties and friends, But giving time alone to reflect, On the things I've done, good and bad. Well, i didn't expect anyone to wish me happy birthday. But without fail, a friend who I'm very close to didn't forget. Calvin Phua. Haha! Not someone who you expected it from, But well, friends are friends. Making it a not so joyous one, I miss talking to her. Haven't talk to her in weeks.
Been blogging at the wee hours. Haven't been sleeping too well. Mostly around 5 am, rise and shine at 10. Mind blowing migraines really hit me hard. Lately, I've been thinking too much. O'levels, Her, Life, Money and all that stuff.
That's not how you celebrate your 17 birthday. Birthdays come one in a lifetime, Especially during your teenage years. They come and go, blink and you'll miss it. Friends treat other friends specially on their birthdays, Going out with them, having fun together. Well, I'm not that fortunate. But making up as a good and loyal friend to others, I try to make time and spend with them on their special day.
Birthday wishes? Haha! Well, nothing much really. Just want to spent more time with my friends. Apparently, that's how i spent my teenage years, Sadly, But I won't forget these memories anytime sooner. Happy Birthday! Sweet 17!
P.S. Can we talk anytime sooner? I really miss you!
And now that I'm strong I have figured out, How this world turns cold and breaks through my soul.
Friday, January 11 @ 00:29
Lomography
Say hello to my old school sweetheart!
She was my dad's, but he gave her to me.
MINOLTA X-300 Well, she's working fine, Since the last time she was in action was like More than 20 years ago! Analog cameras are more fun than digital cameras. If you can handle an analog camera, A digital one will be a piece of cake! Anyway analog cameras give the true retro look. Retro Is Love!
Lessons were the bang again! Practical lessons on Thursday, Theory lessons on Monday. Twice a week, I'm loving it! The class is more closer together. Hahaha! It still feels weird studying with, People much much older than me! But they're nice and all.
I have to take pictures with my sweetheart, And need to develop a roll or 2 during next week's lesson. Loading and developing all need to be done in pitch darkness. Haha! Not to panic, stay calm and relax! Haha! Excited & Worried. Mixed feelings aren't good for me. Black & White! Giving the pictures the old school look! I'm falling for analog cameras!
P.S. I really miss talking to you.
Consider this picture perfect sweet sorrow. You've never been wrong before. As much you wait, time won't wait for you.
Tuesday, January 8 @ 17:33
NAFA
Lessons turned out to be very technical. I was about to fall asleep during the lecture. Again with hopes of not being the youngest in the class, Turned out to be false yet again! The next youngest is like 2 years older. Waiting for her A'levels results. Average age of the people there around mid 20s. Made a new friend. She's in Temasek Polytechnic. Kinda cute but well, let's just not talk about her age.
Toured around the school, Went into studios, darkrooms and labs. Seeing myself in NAFA in the near future? Hopefully! haha! Well, i need to get an analog camera. Cause there will be film washing and stuff. My dad passing me his old Minolta X-300. Abit dusty and moldy, that's all. But i think i still works, Or that what's my dad says. Very old school appearance!
I choose to stop our dream for you. Before the nightmare cover the light, Of this wishful thinking.
Monday, January 7 @ 15:58
We Could Fly!
We Could Fly!
Well, it was a fabulous day at NP. The girl in black and yellow kinda cute! Haha! Second from the right, Second last from the left Lessons start today at 7 till 10 at night. Photography lessons at NAFA. (Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts) Twice a week, 3 hours. Hopefully i make friends there.
I've seen enough now, To know that beautiful things, Don't always stay that way.
Friday, January 4 @ 20:40
Mocha Frappuccino
Went out with Calvin today, Visted our school's canteen and makan! Oh, how i miss Rasa Sedap! Best in SAV! (Saint Andrew's Village) Walked around school to find teachers, But not many there. Saw the PAE people at SAJC and a few familiar faces! And were the girls all hot and cute! Hahaha!
Send my headphones for repair at Jaben. Checked out some audio stuff, Calvin bought an amp, rich kid!
Took a stroll to Peninsula Plaza, Checked out guitars, And finding my Fender Jaguar.
Walked to Marina Square. Calvin need to get something for his friend. Chilled at Starbucks, Mocha Frap and Hot Choco = $9.60 No money already! Hahaha! Calvin went to meet a friend and I had to go home.
Meet Viveck at City Link. Hang around with him for a while. Met some of his friends. They wanted to get a job, So, I was like why not!
Applied at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, As banquet or restaurant waiters. Had go back early, So i left them at City Hall. They went to Peninsula Plaza. Viveck passed to me his ipod, And I went home with it! Haha! I totally forgot about it! Returning it tomorrow.
Playing soccer tomorrow, At potong pasir. I need to wake Calvin up, So i have to blog and sleep early.
A reminder to self Need to ask her out and watch a movie!
I'll lose myself in anguish for tonight, Help me get over you. One last false apology, Help me get over you.
Thursday, January 3 @ 15:00
TCC - The Coldest Heart
Another boring day!
The Classic Crime - The Coldest Heart
I really need a job!
This is just a random thinking. My Dream Band Lead Vocal - Shane Told, Silverstein Lead Guitar - Synyster Gates, Avenged Sevenfold Rhythm Guitar/Vocal - Shawn Milke, Alesana Keyboard/Vocal - Victor, The Beverly Secret Drums - Jake Bundrick, Mayday Parade Bass - Ahmad Amirul, Vanilla Laboratory
Can't think of a band name yet. Genres Hardcore/Alternative/Experimental
Oh, all the memories we had, Framed in our minds like photographs. Take a second, take a second, And make this last.
Wednesday, January 2 @ 00:58
Why Love Hurts?
What does it takes to open your heart again? I know how heartbreak feels like. I know how rejection feels like. How can I break that wall you build around yourself, Blocking everything from you? Are you afraid that it may happen again? God knows it might or will happen, But you need to be strong.
Sometimes you think that the world is against you. I do have that thoughts. Sometimes I even think that life is meaningless. Its hard to forget someone you really love. And I know that no one can compare to that person, But sometimes letting others in, Can make a huge difference, How love comes in many ways, shapes and sizes.
Rejections and heartbreaks has cost me my heart. How they rip it mercilessly into pieces, And play with it like a toy. How they make me believe in love, Just to make me fall again and again, Hitting the ground even harder every time, Making the pain unbearable to take. Just like a preplanned fairytale.
I gave up on love a long time ago. But not knowing how true love feels like, Has made me realized that I have missed out on something, Something really special. And you have made me come to my senses. Even though we haven't talk in person, And I know its stupid, As they say, 'Love Is Blind'
Apparently I agree with it. I'm blind, I can't feel any more. Its beyond repair, damaged and destroyed, and knowing only love can fix it, I'm about to lose all hope in love.
I will never recover from this, I will never believe in this again, And I can never go back to the way I used to be before this started.
Tuesday, January 1 @ 02:37
Happy 2008!
Happy New Year! Happy 2008! Nothing much today. Again spent time alone. Well, I was checking out some bands on myspace. And boy, did this band stand out! His vocals are awesome! The way he sing melodiously is mind blowing!
Its a band from France, Paris. Hardcore and Rock genre. Totally awesome man! You should check them out. There's some screams and growls, But His normal singing can make you fall in love with them! Their 'The Phoenix Throne' is one of the best I have heard!
Anyways do have a great year ahead! And all the best for the up coming moments of your lives! Cheers! And Happy 2008!
Well, it must be difficult being so gorgeous. Well, it must be difficult claiming to be the kings and queens. But it's all of nothing.