徐佳莹 - 失落沙洲

又来到这个港口
没有原因的拘留
我的心乘着斑剥的轻舟
寻找失落的沙洲

随时间的海浪漂流
我用力张开双手
拥抱那么多起起落落
想念的 还是你望着我的眼波

我不是一定要你回来
只是当又一个人看海
回头才发现你不在
留下我迂回的徘徊
我不是一定要你回来
只是当又把回忆翻开
除了你之外的空白
还有谁能来教我爱

又回到这个尽头
我也想再往前走
只是越看见海阔天空
越遗憾 没有你分享我的感动

我不是一定要你回来
只是当又一个人看海
回头才发现你不在
留下我迂回的徘徊
我不是一定要你回来
只是当又把回忆翻开
除了你之外的空白
还有谁能来教我爱

我不是一定要你回来
只是当又一个人看海
疲惫的身影不是我
不是你想看见的我
我不是一定要你回来
只是当独自走入人海
除了你之外的依赖
还有谁能教我勇敢

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Firstly, I would like to dedicate this entry to my 'sai lou' Jason. He's the one who introduced me to 超级星光大道 and 徐佳莹, wouldn't have known this song without him. Also, I apologize to those who do not understand Mandarin. I have chosen this Mandarin song for my entry today because I find it to be a pretty decent piece of music (that is anything remotely close to being current). Well, if you do not understand the lyrics, try listening to the melody and the artiste's singing technique. I especially like her softness in this song.


Let me give you a brief introduction to the artiste for those of you who do not already know her. 徐佳莹 is a Taiwanese singer, made famous after participating (and winning) Season 3 of a Taiwanese Singing Reality TV Show, 超级星光大道. She's a real talented contestant having performed a couple of self-composed songs. Coincidentally, she performed this song during the Finale of the show and went all the way to being crowned Champion.


The title of the song, 失落沙洲，沙洲 = Shoal, Sandbar, Sandbank.
This song (like many other songs) is very much the pain from the loss of someone close. The MV focuses on the sadness of the female 2 years after the death of her partner. However, there is a difference between this song and most of other songs.

Many other songs are either crying about the pain, or asking others to stay strong. However in 失落沙洲, it says that eventhough people have came into terms with the death of that someone, there will still be times when our memory unlocks itself. To me, it is okay to dwell in the sadness once in a while. Afterall it is the loss of someone close.

Even if it is not someone close to you, the death of someone you know bothers most people. Like the recent death of the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson, not many of us knows him personally, but we're still sad over his departure. It gets worse when it is someone closer. I had my share of feeling that loss when my grandma passed away 3 years ago whom I was the closest with ever since I was born. Even after 3 years, I still shed tears when memories of her starts flushing back (like now) out of a sudden. And yes, I'm playing 失落沙洲 on my computer as I'm typing this entry. Hah!

I'm late for work, so I shall just leave it as it is. Enjoy the song! :)

PS: I do not own the rights to materials of 徐佳莹. Credit to whomever owns it. Thanks! :)

Sidelined

According to http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ , sidelined = To remove or keep from active participation.

How many of us have been sidelined in our life? I believe the better question would be how many times have we been sidelined in our life?

Remember how it felt to be folding your arms and standing at the side of the field while your more physical friends got picked for the game?

Or when you were sitting alone at a corner with your own Barbie while other girls were combing the hair of each others' Barbies and went giggling away?

Throughout our life, we're bound to be in situations where we get left out or shoved to the side. Sometimes we might act like it doesn't matter when in reality we're screaming inside our heart asking ourselves WHY ME!!?!

Being sidelined where relationship and emotion's concerned sucks just as much if not even more than the usual stuffs. I've grouped them into 5 levels of Heartbreaking-ness.

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1st Level - Weak Heartbreak

- Usually applies to normal fans of a famous person. Its always you (the fan) who notice the famous person and he/she might (or never will) notice that you even exist!

2nd Level - Mild Heartbreak

- A special category for those fanatic fans out there who pours a lot of energy over their obsession over certain famous person. People in this stage would probably be committee members of certain famour person's fan club or online forum. The truth is........ those famous people might not even remember your name at the end of the day. :)

3rd Level - Serious Heartbreak

- Now, onto a more serious level. :P For you singles out there, yeah you, think of that someone you are interested in. Get a good mental image of that person. Now close your eyes. ............... Then open them! (DUH! How're you gonna read what's next with your eyes closed!! Have you tried confessing to that person? If you have not, afraid to face the rejection that follows right after? I bet being rejected and sidelined by someone you're interested in is a serious heartbreak for most people. Makes you think what's wrong with you. Why sidelined? Well, it's gonna be awkward for you and that person after this, thus he/she will most probably try his/her best to sideline you from his/her life. Rejection's not as half bad unless you get to know that the person is gonna block you out after.

4th Level - Super Heartbreak

- What's worse than being rejected by someone you like? I know! Being rejected (dumped) by someone you like whom you've been together with in a relationship! Not everyone is capable of being friends after a relationship ends. Even if you succeed in maintaining a friendship, it'll not be the same. After spending time together with someone and getting to be so close to the other person, its hard to face the sudden distance between the both of you. Its like telling you that the woman who has always been taking care of you since you were young is not your birth mother. You were so closed, and suddenly, BAM! Empty! Scary how fast things change! What you're familiar with turns into history and the person whom you usually share things with, and lean against turns into a stranger.

5th Level - "I'd Rather Be In Hell" Heartbreak!

- I personally find this situation to be rather suited as a level 5 heartbreak than that of level 4. Have someone you're interested in? But that person's unavailable or attached. But the problem is you still meet that person and his/her partner or even hear news and stuffs about them. Hahaha. Its bad enough to have the person rejecting you, but it stings even more when you get to know that he/she is with another person. How you wish its you in the place of the partner. xD I've thought of a "I rather be in hell" moment for this situation too. Imagine yourself having dinner with your love interest... with his/her partner..... You guys were chatting... TeeHee... No biggie.. Then the food comes. You're feeding yourself while opposite of you, they were feeding each other.. NO BIGGIE~ Dessert time! Ice-cream! Your favourite! They were feeding each other again.. Nothing you haven't already seen. Then they have to put their lips together in front of you. Now, you would rather be in hell! HAH!

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Keep finding yourself asking "When is it gonna happen to me"?

Unfortunately to some, they might ask that question for a very long time.

This post might not bring much meaning, I am in this rare mood to write. And I wrote. xD

Well, good luck to you guys if you're still waiting for that someone to share your life with! :)

PS: I do not own this picture. Credit to whoever that owns it. Thanks! :)

Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

Hi once again my dear friends!

さしぶりですね！It's been a while since I've last posted. Now that my semester has ended, I have the time and the mood now to blog! Yay! :)

Today, I'm bringing some pretty interesting songs which caught my attention recently to you. Hopefully you'll enjoy them as much as I do!

You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah, you PMS like a bitch
I would know

And you always think
Always speak cryptically
I should know
That you're no good for me

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up

You, you don't really wanna stay, no
You, but you don't really wanna go, oh

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down

We used to be just like twins, so in sync
The same energy now's a dead battery
Used to laugh 'bout nothing
Now you're plain boring I should know
That you're not gonna change

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up

You, you don't really wanna stay, no
You, but you don't really wanna go, oh

You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down

Someone call the doctor
Got a case of a love bipolar
Stuck on a rollercoaster
Can't get off this ride

You change your mind
Like a girl changes clothes

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up

'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white

We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up

You, you don't really wanna stay, no
You, but you don't really wanna go, oh

You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in and you're out
You're up and you're down, down, down, down...

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Katy Perry hit the globe with her first hit single, I Kissed A Girl. However, I prefer Hot N Cold. In this MV, I find the scene where everyone started shaking to the rhythm of the song. And I can't help but to notice that one of the bridesmaid is actually a guy dressed in a gown.. AND.. check out the little girl's facial reaction at the start of the video! LOL! Cute! Otherwise, this MV is a pretty 'stupid' MV.. Lol! But it's kinda cute! I don't know, what do you think?

What's special about this song, you may ask. Actually, I don't find this song exceptionally special or anything, it's just very fun to listen to. In the midst of the ever-growing playlist of RnB and Rap songs, it's pretty cool to go back to Pop once in a while. Besides, Hot N Cold has a little of alternative rock in it.

Its lyrics reminisce those of Avril Lavigne's earlier songs like My Happy Ending, Complicated and Sk8ter Boy. A little of anger plus a nice melody makes this song nice to listen to. :D

The lyrics itself do not bring too much meaning other than the anger of a girl towards a guy who couldn't make his mind up and keeps going back and forth with his decisions. I'm sure we will come across people like this in our life, or we might even be the one going back and forth over our decisions. We're so obsessed over making the right decision and sometimes psyche ourselves out with debates over decisions in our minds.

When you find yourself faced with such difficulty, take a deep breath and clear your mind. I have a method that works pretty well for me. First, list out your options, then list out the possible 'Pros' and 'Cons' for each option. This will help you look at things much clearly. You don't have to choose the one with the most Pros, but this method allows you to look at things more objectively and clearly when you have things listed out in black and white. I hope that little tip could save you some trouble in the future! :)

Anyways, I guess this entry is long enough to stand on its own. I'll update you with other interesting songs some other time I guess. By the way, my first entry of the year! Yay! Am having exams on this Saturday and the coming Tuesday. Lol! Hope no bad surprises this time around. Good luck to my coursemates and to everyone else! :D

PS: I do not own any rights to the materials of Katy Perry, so all copyrights and credits go to whomever it may concern.

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemies eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can not explain
Once you know there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
(Ohhh)

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People could not believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries Wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

Hear Jerusalem bells are ringings
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can not explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh

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Coldplay is back with this latest hit song, Viva La Vida. Over the past month, this song catches my attention on the radio. Personally, the lyric of the song doesn't do much for me. And the video isn't the most creative.

But what made me love this song so much is its melody. For some odd reason, the music's pretty calming and very much pleasant to listen to. I love the strings in the beginning and of course the sounds of the bell throughout the song.

Another song worth listening to.. Viva Coldplay~ :)

PS: I do not own any rights to the materials of Coldplay, all copyright and credit goes back to whoever owns it. Thanks.

Kitchen Episode 101

This morning I was feeling pretty hungry after not having much to eat the day before. Usually I'll just pop by McD to grab something to eat. But due to the tight budget and my weekend, I decided on braving the kitchen to make myself breakfast.

Now, people who know me KNOW that I boast about only knowing how to cook water... =.="
Well, you can't go wrong with that one now can you? :P
Pretty much, I'm a no-go when it comes to the kitchen (beware, my future housemates when we go to England next year! XD )

So, I was looking at the fridge high and low for some stuffs that I won't go wrong cooking... Hmmm.. Let's see what we have here... Eggs! :) Eggs are good, eggs are easy to cook. :)
Wow, that rhymes too! XD
Hmmmm.. What else.... More eggs! Yay! :D (=.=)"
Okay, couldn't find anything else, so I grabbed 6 lovely little eggs out of the fridge..

Wait! I think there's something in the cabinet that I could work my magic on too! Hmmm.. There it is! Campbell's Chicken Soup~ Mmmmm.. XD

Now, turn on the fire, in goes the chicken soup. Stir stir, wait wait, then sitr again. :)
While waiting, break 4 eggs into a bowl and stir away..
Heat up the frying pan, stir, put some oil (very little oil... ), stir, oil seems to be getting hot enough, bombs away! Eggs into the frying pan!
I wanted to have some scrambled eggs for breakfast today, so I simply scrambled away! Woohoo! This is more fun than I've anticipated! :D

Whoops, chicken soup's screaming for attention! Stir stir, still watery.. I'll wait a while. Attention back onto me eggs. They look so lovely~ :)

Once the soup's ready, pour them into a bowl and throw the pots into the kitchen sink. Ooooh, remember the 2 eggs I left out sitting quietly on the table. Grab them, add some water into the pot, place them into the pot nicely, turn on the fire once again and place the onto the stove. Me ish having some half-boiled eggs!! :D

TADA~
After a little bit of this and that, my breakfast's done! :D


Yes, I eat in my room.. Sue me! XD



Campbell's Chicken Soup~
Salty delicious!


This was how me scrambled eggs looked like.. A little bit of salt and pepper for taste.. :)



Oooh! Vico for a nice cold drink to go with the food! Sorry Jeff, didn't give you one, again! XD



There you are folks! Me braving the kitchen this lovely morning! It wasn't that scary, but boy, I'm not really looking forward into going back in a while... =.="
Yeah, I'm lazy.. Lol! XD
And sorry mum for the mess I've caused! Wakakakakaka~

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Jordin Sparks - One Step At A Time

Hurry up and wait

So close, but so far away

Everything that you've always dreamed of

Close enough for you to taste

But you just can't touch

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet

Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it

You know you can if you get the chance

In your face and the door keeps slamming

Now you're feeling more and more frustrated

And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

We live and we learn to take

One step at a time

There's no need to rush

It's like learning to fly

Or falling in love

It's gonna happen when it's

Supposed to happen that we

Find the reasons why

One step at a time

You believe and you doubt

You're confused, you got it all figured out

Everything that you always wished for

Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours

If they only knew

You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet

Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it

You know you can if you get the chance

In your face and the door keeps slamming

Now you're feeling more and more frustrated

And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting

We live and we learn to take

One step at a time

There's no need to rush

It's like learning to fly

Or falling in love

It's gonna happen when it's

Supposed to happen that we

Find the reasons why

One step at a time

When you can't wait any longer

But there's no end in sight

When you need to find the strength

It's the faith that makes you stronger

The only way we get there

Is one step at a time

Take one step at a time

There's no need to rush

It's like learning to fly

Or falling in love

It's gonna happen when it's

Supposed to happen that we

Find the reasons why

One step at a time

One step at a time

There's no need to rush

It's like learning to fly

Or falling in love

It's gonna happen when it's

Supposed to happen that we

Find the reasons why

One step at a time

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I'm sure many of you are familiar with this song by Jordin Sparks since it's been getting tonnes of airtime from radio stations from all around the globe.

First off, I love the footsteps at the beginning and ending of the song! Its so cute! XD

The melody's pretty much gives me then sense of happiness and innocence. Which suits the title very much, taking everything one step at a time. :)

I find the message in the lyrics pretty interesting and useful, well, especially to me.. XD

I always have this tendancy to dash blindly or just stay stagnant. Eventhough I used to follow my dad out for fishing trips when I was younger, I don't think that the sport rubbed any patience into me.. Lol!

Anyways, there is a reason why this song is being played so much across the globe. This song is more suited to those who are into Pop music, but if you're into rock and alternative music, give this song a try. There is no harm painting your life with a little bit of colour once in a while. :)

PS: I do not own any rights to the materials of Jordin Sparks, so all copyright and credit goes back to whoever owns it.. Thanks in advance. :)

So near, YET so far..

I'm sure each and everyone of us have felt or faced with a situation where we want something really badly, but things don't always go our way. It happens. It sucks when you are on the receiving end though.

Over the months, things like this happen more and more often to me. I consider myself pretty lucky in the past for getting most of the things my way without much fuss or effort, and somehow or rather, became too reliant on luck, taking many things for granted. And when things don't go my way, I'll keep finding a way to make it go MY way.. Lol! It's my way or the highway.. :P

But then again, why am I so obsessed over it? Why am I obsessed of having the control over things just so that it turns out in my favour? So what? My bro told me to go with the flow for a while now, I'm trying to. One thing, it'll be better and I don't go complicate things with my mind. Guess when things don't turn out my way, I'll be thinking "Why can't it be like this?" "Why isn't anyone seeing it my way?" instead of thinking "What do others see that I don't?" and get a wholesome understanding of the situation instead of holding onto my principles and ego. I have to let go of my "钻牛角尖" nature. LOL!

There are so many things in life that I still couldn't accept, still resenting, still blaming. I found out 2 days ago that I'm still resenting the death of my grandmother which happened 2 and a half years ago. But my bro helped me look at it at a different way. I would normally cry like hell just thinking of my grandmother, but today, I'm surprised at how calm I am thinking back and writting about it. I have to let go a lot of the things of the past, otherwise it will only carry onto my present and future and only make myself miserable. It's gonna take some time thinking back at each and every fears, regrets, wrongdoings and resentment of my past and try to come to an understanding.

But to be honest, it seems easier dealing with things of the past than the ones that happened recently. And to my pet sister, I know you're going through some situations as well, hopefully this post could be a help to you. Its hard to deal with situations within your comfort zone, but its even harder at a place you're not even familiar with yet. You know you have me to talk to when you need a pair of ears to listen.

And bro, thank you so much for the past weeks. I feel so bad for bugging you that often, lol! I know you're probably tired of hearing me obsessing over certain stuffs.. Thank you for your patience and your wisdom, it means the world to me.

And to all of my friends, yes you, the time will come where you might face situations that may not go your way, but do not fear the challenge of life, take it up and just remember to live everyday without any sense of remorse, just be happy! :)

Of course I pray that you have as smooth of a passage as possible, but just take it easy and enjoy the wonders of life, alright?

Cheers~