Thursday, 10 December 2009
Saturday, 15 August 2009
Still got the blues?
(WARNING: You might get high.)
Shut up, make yourself comfortable, and watch this video.
Can you feel it?
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Long time no do.
THE RULES OF 15:
* List the 15 names of the person that you always think about.
* Do not list any repeats.
* Then, answer the 41 questions below, pertaining to the 15 people.
* When you finish, tag all 15 people in the list, so the cycle can continue.
* If you've been tagged, copy and paste this information into a new note, and follow the directions above. There's no need to feel obligated. If you want to do it, do it. If you don't, have a laugh then move on. :P
AND, short answers.as usual.
1) Chai Jin Shern
2) Zach Siow
3) Bryan Loh
4) Eugene Wong
5) Sek Wen Hao
6) Schaun Mohan
7) Ng Ming Yeaw
8) Paul Low
9) Julia Chow
10) Rushan Kee
11) Callie Lim
12) Chai Shing Yin
13) Chu Wei Jean
14) Kelly Lim
15) Claire Ma
(Bros before hoes, random order.)
Here's something to read while the skin is still under construction. See you guys soon. Cheers.
* List the 15 names of the person that you always think about.
* Do not list any repeats.
* Then, answer the 41 questions below, pertaining to the 15 people.
* When you finish, tag all 15 people in the list, so the cycle can continue.
* If you've been tagged, copy and paste this information into a new note, and follow the directions above. There's no need to feel obligated. If you want to do it, do it. If you don't, have a laugh then move on. :P
AND, short answers.as usual.
1) Chai Jin Shern
2) Zach Siow
3) Bryan Loh
4) Eugene Wong
5) Sek Wen Hao
6) Schaun Mohan
7) Ng Ming Yeaw
8) Paul Low
9) Julia Chow
10) Rushan Kee
11) Callie Lim
12) Chai Shing Yin
13) Chu Wei Jean
14) Kelly Lim
15) Claire Ma
(Bros before hoes, random order.)
How did you meet 1? (Jin Shern)
- Literasi tuition centre (near Lick Hung) when we were 11.
What would you do if you never met number 8? (Paul)
- I wouldn't have known humans can be so kind. He's truly a nice person and a talented keyboardist.
Would you date 2? (Zach)
- Oh yeah. Pretty sure he wouldn't feel the same though.
Have you ever seen 11 cry? (Callie)
- Pissed off but not to the extent of crying. Don't think so.
Would 3 and 13 make a good couple? (Bryan & Jean)
- They're friends since 7, so it's possible!
Describe 9. (Julia Chow)
- Smart, sarcastic, critical, straight-up mean.
Do you like 2? (Zach)
- Yeah definitely!
Do you think 6 is attractive? (Schaun)
- Tall, dark, handsome; plus girls think he's incredibly cute!
When was the last time you talked to 14? (Kelly)
- Yesterday before I left the school compound!
Would you ever date 7? (Ming Yeaw)
- Not unless I'm a woman. *looks down* Which I'm not. He's one muscular guy though.
Where does 15 live? (Claire Ma)
- USJ 11.
What is the best thing about 8? (Paul)
- He is the nicest person I've met. Tall and handsome too!
What would you like to tell 13 right now? (Jean)
- Now that you mention it, I don't think she knows I'm going to Aus next Wed!
What is the best thing about 12? (Shing Yin)
- She knows how to make your day, sometimes only using a simple smile!
Have you ever kissed 12? (Shing Yin)
- Once on the forehead, during a game of "Truth or Dare".
What's the best memory you have with 14? (Kelly)
- Hmm, the drum lessons I gave her!
Who is 4's best friend? (Eugene)
- Dunno, probably some guy from USJ 13.
Is 15 pretty? (Claire)
- Yep! Had plenty of admirers!
What was your first impression of 10? (Rushan)
- Smart, easy-going, tall!
Is 1 your best friend? (Jin Shern)
- Pretty much.
Have you seen 5 in the last month? (Wen Hao)
- Yeah of course. Schoolmates.
When was the last time you saw 11? (Callie)
- Just now, in school during recess.
Have you ever been to 13's house? (Jean)
- Yeah a couple of times.
When's the next time you'll see 9? (Julia)
- Tomorrow, in class.
Are you really close to 6? (Schaun)
- Of course.
Would you give 3 a hug? (Bryan)
- Maybe. He smells though.
Do you know a secret about 5? (Wen Hao)
- Yeah I guess.
Describe the relationship between 14 and 4. (Kelly & Eugene)
- They've met.
What's your friendship like with 12? (Shing Yin)
- A close friend.
Have you ever danced with 8? (Paul)
- I'm not too sure, maybe I have done some silly moves with him.
How do you know 7? (Ming Yeaw)
- When we were 13. Classmates.
Does 2 have a gf/bf? (Zach)
- Don't think so, but I cannot be too sure...
Have you ever wanted to smack 4 in the face? (Eugene)
- Rarely.
Has 13 met your father? (Jean)
- Yeah. Never a good experience meeting my dad.
Have you travelled anywhere with 10? (Rushan)
- Eh, no.
If you gave 7 $100 , what would they spend it on? (Ming Yeaw)
- I have no idea. Shoes perhaps?
What's your best memory with 2? (Zach)
- When he brought me to his church thing, that was awesome.
What is your best memory with 5? (Wen Hao)
- Umm, all the futsal I guess.
What is the last thing you did with 15? (Claire)
- Wrote a BM poem about H1N1!
When did you meet 6? (Schaun)
- When we were Form 2. I think it was basketball.
Here's something to read while the skin is still under construction. See you guys soon. Cheers.
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Seng Kiat's line, do not cross.
Anyone could get tired of something.
Everyone could use a bit change.
I'm a bit sick of black.
Therefore,
this blog is under construction at the present moment of time until further notice.
Like almost everyone else, I'll be changing my blogskin, for the first time.
"Sorry for any inconvenience caused."
(Credits to Claire Ma Tzi Ying. Do check out her blog!)
(I need a new colour theme.)
Everyone could use a bit change.
I'm a bit sick of black.
Therefore,
this blog is under construction at the present moment of time until further notice.
Like almost everyone else, I'll be changing my blogskin, for the first time.
"Sorry for any inconvenience caused."
(Credits to Claire Ma Tzi Ying. Do check out her blog!)
(I need a new colour theme.)
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
The Bassist.
Alright guys, so here's a question for all of you.
What is this? (the picture below)
???
Unless you're a retard, your answer would be a "Guitar". Or maybe you know more and call it an "Electric Guitar". Or if you know much more, a "Fender Stratocaster".
Whatever. And your answer is right.
But what if I ask you this:
What is this? (the picture below)
???
If your answer is "Oh, it's another guitar/electric guitar.", you have disappointed me.
I'm not some sort of expert in guitars. I'm a drummer and would just like to explain about the bass guitar.
That, my dear friends, is called the 'Electric Bass'. And this whole post will be dedicated to that powerful, important, yet very commonly overlooked and misunderstood instrument.
Sure, it may look just like an electric guitar, but there are several physical feature that differentiates them.
Prepare yourself for a little guitar knowledge!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
#1: Number of strings.
The electric guitar usually has 6 strings.
The bass guitar usually has 4 strings. Although 5 (sometimes even 6) is quite common too.
An easy way to distinguish those two is to look at the headstock.
Since the guitar has 6 strings, it would have 6 tuners on the headstock.
Same for the bass. 4 strings, 4 tuners on its' headstock.
#2 Length of neck.
The neck (or fretboard) of the electric bass is longer than those on the electric guitar. Although this doesn't necessarily mean that the electric bass has more frets than the electric guitar.
Electric guitar.
Electric bass. Note the lengths of the neck.
#3 Playing style.
The John Mayer Trio: John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino
The guitarist on the left of the picture (John Mayer) strums his guitar like this:
The bassist on the right of the picture (Pino Palladino) plucks his bass like this:
There are many ways to play the guitar and bass. Strumming and plucking are common ways to play guitar, while plucking and slapping for the bass. A pick can also be used to play them.
#4 Sound.
The electric bass produces low pitch sounds that 'anchors the harmonic framework and lays down the beat' in a music.
Here are a few bass videos.
The electric guitar, well you know very well enough how the guitar sounds.
Here's a guitar cover, and also a bass cover of one of my favourite rock songs: "Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses"
Guitar cover:
Bass cover:
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
So the next time you watch a live band performing, be sure to spot the bassist! For the bassist is usually the overlooked one.
Without the bassist, the music would sound hollow, empty. Together with the drummer, the rhythm section is complete.
I hope you guys know a few things about the bass now.
As a drummer, I feel that the bassist is always neglected. It's time the instrument is given some attention. The bass is as important as guitars and drums.
Cheers.
What is this? (the picture below)
???Unless you're a retard, your answer would be a "Guitar". Or maybe you know more and call it an "Electric Guitar". Or if you know much more, a "Fender Stratocaster".
Whatever. And your answer is right.
But what if I ask you this:
What is this? (the picture below)
???I'm not some sort of expert in guitars. I'm a drummer and would just like to explain about the bass guitar.
That, my dear friends, is called the 'Electric Bass'. And this whole post will be dedicated to that powerful, important, yet very commonly overlooked and misunderstood instrument.
Sure, it may look just like an electric guitar, but there are several physical feature that differentiates them.
Prepare yourself for a little guitar knowledge!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
#1: Number of strings.
The electric guitar usually has 6 strings.
The bass guitar usually has 4 strings. Although 5 (sometimes even 6) is quite common too.An easy way to distinguish those two is to look at the headstock.
Since the guitar has 6 strings, it would have 6 tuners on the headstock.
Same for the bass. 4 strings, 4 tuners on its' headstock.#2 Length of neck.
The neck (or fretboard) of the electric bass is longer than those on the electric guitar. Although this doesn't necessarily mean that the electric bass has more frets than the electric guitar.
Electric guitar.
Electric bass. Note the lengths of the neck.#3 Playing style.
The John Mayer Trio: John Mayer, Steve Jordan, Pino Palladino
The bassist on the right of the picture (Pino Palladino) plucks his bass like this:
There are many ways to play the guitar and bass. Strumming and plucking are common ways to play guitar, while plucking and slapping for the bass. A pick can also be used to play them.
#4 Sound.
The electric bass produces low pitch sounds that 'anchors the harmonic framework and lays down the beat' in a music.
Here are a few bass videos.
The electric guitar, well you know very well enough how the guitar sounds.
Here's a guitar cover, and also a bass cover of one of my favourite rock songs: "Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses"
Guitar cover:
Bass cover:
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
So the next time you watch a live band performing, be sure to spot the bassist! For the bassist is usually the overlooked one.
Without the bassist, the music would sound hollow, empty. Together with the drummer, the rhythm section is complete.
I hope you guys know a few things about the bass now.
As a drummer, I feel that the bassist is always neglected. It's time the instrument is given some attention. The bass is as important as guitars and drums.
Cheers.
Let's go home.
*deep sigh* Hey readers of the rotten blog.
In case you haven't realise, we are well into the year 2009. It will be August in days! =(
We all know time flies, but still it never fails to bring us down.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
So as most Seafieldians will know, the Science stream students will have 11th period on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. That period is usually not held in our default classrooms, because it will then be occupied by the afternoon session students.
And 11th period sucks.
But on one Tuesday, we were told to go to the classroom beside the 'Bilik Pengawas' for our 11th period. And so we did.
That's when Jin Shern asked me: "Something familiar?"
It was our class in 2008. 3A.
(If you don't care, you're excused from reading the rest of the post)
Tables and chairs, arranged in the exact same way. Memories start flowing to our heads whenever we looked at a corner in class.
I see Pn. Loy teaching us Maths.
Amir, Afiq, Munirah, Nadhirah, Jin Shern, Jason, Daniel Johan, Zhen Wei, Jie Sheng, myself.
Heh, Yi Jui and Ken Xi.
The girls. Callie, Rushan, Zhen Ying, Wen Ying, Jit Qi.
In case you haven't realise, we are well into the year 2009. It will be August in days! =(
We all know time flies, but still it never fails to bring us down.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
So as most Seafieldians will know, the Science stream students will have 11th period on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. That period is usually not held in our default classrooms, because it will then be occupied by the afternoon session students.
And 11th period sucks.
But on one Tuesday, we were told to go to the classroom beside the 'Bilik Pengawas' for our 11th period. And so we did.
That's when Jin Shern asked me: "Something familiar?"
It was our class in 2008. 3A.
(If you don't care, you're excused from reading the rest of the post)
Tables and chairs, arranged in the exact same way. Memories start flowing to our heads whenever we looked at a corner in class.
I see Pn. Loy teaching us Maths.
Amir, Afiq, Munirah, Nadhirah, Jin Shern, Jason, Daniel Johan, Zhen Wei, Jie Sheng, myself.
Heh, Yi Jui and Ken Xi.
The girls. Callie, Rushan, Zhen Ying, Wen Ying, Jit Qi.It truly was emotional for me and Jin Shern. We blamed ourselves for not appreciating last year, thinking it wasn't a great class and taking everything for granted. We miss it badly now.
It was actually the best class, with 3B right beside us, and 3F at the opposite, during the best year.
But now,
It was actually the best class, with 3B right beside us, and 3F at the opposite, during the best year.
But now,
Where is everybody?
And this is my current class, 4C/2009
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
The tracks might be bumpy, you might not be able to take the speed, but the train cannot be stopped.
Time will go on.
The tracks might be bumpy, you might not be able to take the speed, but the train cannot be stopped.
Time will go on.
And this is my current class, 4C/2009At the start of the year, when I was allocated to this class, it was my happiest day of the year.
With classmates like Jin Shern, Bryan, Callie, Rushan, Claire, Paul, Yuan Ping, Mardheanna, the days ahead looked bright. Nothing could spoil the class, I was even looking forward to meet some new friends I never had the chance to!
Sadly, it lasted for what, 3 days?
With several students later opting for the Business stream, and those with straight A's forced to move to the 'smart class', it then felt as if all light is lost.
It felt like a sunken ship, a strong relationship going down, ambition destroyed.
I have absolutely nothing to look forward to to the year now, the light is lost and the nightmare begun.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
It took us many months to get used to it. It was bad, but it wasn't too bad. Terrific friends like Jin Shern, Julia, Bryan Loh, Paul made it interesting once more.
Appreciate the present before you wish you did. Sorry to bring you guys down with this post.
Cheers. =)
With classmates like Jin Shern, Bryan, Callie, Rushan, Claire, Paul, Yuan Ping, Mardheanna, the days ahead looked bright. Nothing could spoil the class, I was even looking forward to meet some new friends I never had the chance to!
Sadly, it lasted for what, 3 days?
With several students later opting for the Business stream, and those with straight A's forced to move to the 'smart class', it then felt as if all light is lost.
It felt like a sunken ship, a strong relationship going down, ambition destroyed.
I have absolutely nothing to look forward to to the year now, the light is lost and the nightmare begun.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
It took us many months to get used to it. It was bad, but it wasn't too bad. Terrific friends like Jin Shern, Julia, Bryan Loh, Paul made it interesting once more.
Appreciate the present before you wish you did. Sorry to bring you guys down with this post.
Cheers. =)
Friday, 3 July 2009
football
MAJOR NEWS:
That's right, I've opened a new blog, an Arsenal blog. I know 95% of you wouldn't be bothered about it, but I thought I should let you know that I made another blog. And no, this blog will NOT be abandoned. Yet.
The reason I didn't want to publish football stuffs here is because this blog is more about me and my life, and I don't want football to fuse with it.
So yeah, I will try to update about something some other time. Till then.
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