Sing!

I heard of this elective where you study about singing. Called "Magic of the Voice of a Singer" or something like that. And you earn your grade by singing (70%) plus a written exam (30%).

The best thing is, it doesn't matter if you can sing well or not, as long as you put in your best effort, you still get your grade! :D

I like to sing. I don't think anyone knows about this though. I can play a keyboard or strum a bit of guitar, but if I'm given a choice between playing a musical instrument or sing, I'll choose to sing. Surprise, surprise.

What's the joy of music if you don't sing along right?

I don't have an awesome singing voice and I can't hit high notes and stuff like that, but I really enjoy letting out whatever's pent-up in me through song.

You know, I have a secret dream. Well it's not gonna be a secret anymore after I click on "Publish Post", but I dream of singing on a stage to an audience. Laugh if you want, but if I actually have the opportunity to do so, I will. The one obstacle is I'm too shy. And I don't wanna butcher any song. Haha.

Anyway, I may choose to take up this elective next semester, but whether I get it or not is another thing.

P.S. If you want to sound better when you sing, do it in the bathroom, it has one of the best acoustics around the house. I'm serious.

Life Is Art.

Feel Good Time

Lately there's this influx of awesome self-empowering, uplifting songs riding the radio airwaves. So I've compiled all 7 of them here! :D Listen to them if you need a boost in your mood and life!

1.

Song Title: "Raise Your Glass"
Artist: P!nk
Album: Greatest Hits... So Far!!!

As P!nk herself described the song, "This one's for the underdogs".

2.

Song Title: "Firework"
Artist: Katy Perry
Album: Teenage Dream

Such an inspirational song! The most, as far as Katy's hit catalogue goes.

3.

Song Title: "We R Who We R"
Artist: Ke$ha
Album: Cannibal

Who knew that empowering songs can be fit for a club as well? It's already a Billboard #1 hit, for your information.

4.

Song Title: "Strip Me"
Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
Album: Strip Me

Natasha never fails to come up with uplifting anthems.

5.

Song Title: "Who You Are"
Artist: Jessie J
Album: Who You Are

Look out for this amazing, talented up-and-coming singer/songwriter from the UK!!! Debut album out next year. This ballad is a favourite of mine. So heartfelt! And in case you're not aware, it was featured in the dance flick, "Step Up 3D".

6.

Song Title: "Pretty Girl Rock"
Artist: Keri Hilson
Album: No Boys Allowed

This catchy one's for the ladies!! Plus the video was fantastic. Miss Keri paid homage to some of the awesome female artists from the past!

7.

Song Title: "Headphones"
Artist: Britt Nicole
Album: The Lost Get Found

Britt's more known in the Christian music genre I guess, but she makes awesome music everyone can enjoy. This song will definitely lift your mood! :D

I Am Not Advertising Myself

Just to be clear on that before I start.

Anyway, was just wondering about the topic of relationships. As in BGR. A sensitive and open topic I must say... But I guess there aren't really many people who read my blog so it's ok.

Well, I've never been in one, so... I don't really know how it feels like. I'm not gonna rush into one just to try it out, because I think it's stupid to do so, and it's unfair to the other party. Plus I don't think I have a high chance to be able to have one.

I've had crushes before though. A couple. But I've never confessed once. One reason is because I'm uber shy. Another is that I always feel I'm not ready to enter a relationship. I have questions all the time, like, how am I gonna treat her? What should I do? Because I believe that guys should treat their girlfriends right.

I'm not the kinda guy that girls will be attracted to at first sight, because I don't give lasting impressions. I think I'm the type whom you've gotta hang out with and get to know me more, and just perhaps you'll grow to like me.  About myself -- I don't watch soccer or play video/computer games so I'm pretty sure I won't neglect my girlfriend (if I have one) for those. And one thing I know, I'll only be happy if she's happy. I won't mind going down just to see the other party going up. This is also how I treat my closest friends too.

About my ideal girl... A few people are actually curious about what kind of girl I'd go for. I think I'm more into personality and character (not that I'm trying to be politically correct), but as long as she looks ok I'm ok (I know I'm not that attractive myself either). Well, I would like her to be bubbly and cheerful, someone whom I can talk continuously with. I hate awkward silences/pauses. I love music, so preferably she loves it too! Not those classical kind but you know, sing along with me, groove with me when a nice song is on air, and of course, Glee. Oh and I hope she doesn't club. I'm kinda anti-clubbing after my 'incident' (which only a few people know about, thankfully). I don't need to meet her so frequently because I know both of us have to have our own space and social circle too (I don't like possessive boyfriends so I'm never gonna be one).

As I have mentioned before in my blog, I value TRUST and HONESTY.

So there you have it. I'm not advertising myself nor am I posting an ad to search for a girlfriend. In case you're thinking about that now. I just wanna pour this out because all this stuff has been sitting in my mind for quite a while now. Collecting dust even.

On a side note, I really really really wanna catch the Rocky Horror Show next January @ Esplanade. Well mostly due to the Glee tribute episode, I'm now interested in it. But I highly doubt that there'll be anyone to go with me. I'm looking for company! Preferably people who are into plays and musicals! Because I don't want anybody to doze off halfway. Now THIS is an advertisement.

Before You Say "FML", Think About It

I'm sick of people writing "FML" on their facebook statuses, Twitter feeds, blog posts...

If you are unaware of what FML stands for, google it.

The "FML" comment, in my opinion, is overused, super inappropriate and I think it contains utmost disrespect. Maybe I'm just too sensitive, but I just can't stand it. Even if people are using it to pass off as a casual remark.

First, if you hate your life so much, then DON'T live it. There are so many more unfortunate others who would die to live yours. No matter how much you think you're suffering.

"FML" just because you have an assignment to complete??! For goodness sake.

Maybe these people don't really understand how 'heavy' the acronym "FML" means. Life is meant to be appreciated. Embraced. Sure, life is full of imperfections, but that's the way life is. It is meant to be imperfect. And it's only through these imperfections that we discover our own strengths within, create ourselves, bringing out our full potential. Imagine life that is just so...perfect. Maybe the sound of it is tempting, but if everyone's lives are so perfect, life itself will not have any meaning to it. It's boring. To a certain extent.

It's not as if you can't overcome the struggles in your life. Perhaps you can't for some, but you have a choice whether you wanna embrace it, or not.

Sometimes when I see people saying "FML", I thought to myself, "I bet my life is twice as hard as yours, and I don't even use that acronym."

Please. Think. There's absolutely NO REASON to f*** your life. Honestly.

We R Who We R

Ok, I think there's a need to update. If not the blog's going stale.

And just to mention, the title of each post may or may not be of concern to the post's content. In case you're wondering sometimes if they actually do link.

Anyway, RECESS!!! WOOOOOOOT!!! :D NO LAB FOR A WEEK!!! YAY!!!

Haha. Need to get that out.

Even though recess week means that there's gonna be a tsunami of mid-terms approaching, I'm still happy to have a break. And a kit-kat. Ok I'm lame. Whatever.

Ploughing through that HP802 assignment at the same time. Trying to complete a section per day. At this rate, I will hopefully finish it by......tomorrow?? I think that'll be a miracle because I'm currently slacking right now. And I do spend A LOT of time on a section. Each section takes about 400 words and I will take like up to 5 hours to perfect it. And that includes doing research for it, planning how to convey my ideas, and most importantly fit everything in about 400 words. 3 sections done, 2 left. And I haven't started yet.

Sigh. Recess week also means that the super dreaded exams are coming. Worried for all my modules.

Ok I guess I have to get back to my assignment now. If I'm ever gonna want it finished.

Orbitals = Skittles

Copped DA's new album yesterday!!! Currently spinning it like there's no tomorrow.

The 212 lectures seemed to be like stoning sessions for me. I couldn't comprehend what the lecturer is talking about. All I see are orbitals, orbitals and more orbitals (Sorry if you don't know what orbitals are, but you can just google it). And I sorta visualised them as Skittles instead. You know Skittles? Those coloured round sweets in a colourful pack? Come to think of it, I haven't eaten them for eons.

Don't they look just like your s orbitals? It's even printed on each one to tell you it's s.

And these are your p orbitals. LOL.

But these are my favourites!!! :D I'm literally drooling right now.

Hole In My Head

Rare for me to do a post on a Tuesday. But I just gotta rant about today's test.

It was so simple. So doable. Could have scored full marks for it. But I just couldn't do it.

MENTAL BLOCK.

Such a shame. I was so confident and feeling good about the impending test, only to come out of the lecture theatre CRUSHED.

It hurts when you wasted an opportunity to score for something.

T_+

The emoticon above shows my agony as I struggle to complete my lab report. The NMR spectrum seems to be yielding a knife at my throat, almost going to slice me any moment now.

Despite 2 impending tests, I still feel pretty alright and not as stressed up as I thought I would be. That's quite a feat, according to my standards. I guess I now know how to slow things down a little and prevent those pesky burnouts.

Anyway, I'm a self-proclaimed Glee fanatic and of course have already watched the first episode of Season 2 which started just last week. I really dig the songs the cast covered.

Usual life scoop aside, I actually wanted to blog about liars. People who tell lies, make empty promises, fabricate stuff and so on. There's just this particular person whom I've known for about 3 years now that's getting from bad to worse. I won't name names because I don't really wanna sound like I'm bitching about somebody (Even then, do I sound like I'm doing so? Ok, whatever).

Well, I have lotsa examples to back up my claim but I'm not writing everything down here. Basically, whatever this person says from now, I will not believe it. One ear in, the other ear out. I've been played out too much already. Turning immune even.

Trust. Honesty. These 2 words which I value so much do not exist in this person.

Just get out of my life already. You don't deserve my friendship. And others' too.

I Got My Hands All Over...

...Maroon 5's new album.

It's the 3rd M5 album that I own.

Anyway, I thought the cover looked a lil' creepy.

Well I guess that's pretty much for now, I'm so lazy to write anything. Think I'm gonna get the HP802 textbook tomorrow (FINALLY).