lazy Sunday mornings at home with me

Singapore vs Malaysia

2007-01-27T23:58:00.000+08:00

i must say that watching a live soccer match at the stadium itself is a KAZIBUMILLION times more exhilarating than watching from a tv.

and you canNOT believe how packed the stadium was.

this was to my right...

... and to my left.

and there were more waiting outside in the cold and heavy fickle-drizzle. simply because they couldn't get tickets, but are soccer-mad. hurhur.

here's a rather weak shot of our entire lot, minus The Drummer behind the camera.

and here we are.

but THIS shot has to be the highlight of the match.

after a frustrating 0-0 in the first half of the match, these guys decided to set the score straight, no pun intended, for Singapore. from the looks on their faces, it must surely have been one helluva job, no pun intended again. HAHAHA!

Eric Clapton, Live in Singapore

2007-01-13T23:49:00.000+08:00

finally, after 17 years since the last one here.

my only gripe is that we're the opening gig - warm up for the tour, so one encore song only. and i paid two arms and legs for it!

what the weather can do

2007-01-11T23:44:00.000+08:00

i scolded an ah beng today!

i'm not proud of what i said. but i'm proud of what i did! MWAHAHAHA!

and you showed me how much i'm blessed with you.

all this due to the weather.

a New Year's Day rainbow

2007-01-02T02:25:00.000+08:00

what other brilliant ending could there possibly be, to the first day of the new year than a beautiful rainbow?

and if you look closer, there is a faint double rainbow above the distinct one. with colours in the opposite order!

appearing from one end...

... disappearing into the other.

another favourite oldie

2007-01-02T01:35:00.001+08:00

sounds uncannily similar to What A Fool Believes (25th Aug '06) by the Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald.

Steal Away - Robbie Dupree

you're coming home!

2006-12-30T16:28:00.000+08:00

i missed you so much.

school

2006-12-28T12:39:00.000+08:00

ok, i cannot afford to screw up anymore.

the big bad world's waiting for me to tame it.

grow old with you

2006-12-27T15:46:00.000+08:00

i want to grow old like this.

m&ms & me

2006-12-03T21:21:00.000+08:00

my own future place will always have a big glass jar filled with m&ms.

Stephane Grappelli plays Gershwin

2006-11-24T03:07:00.000+08:00

Someone To Watch Over Me and I've Got Rhythm
i love watching elder musicians.
i want to be 80 and still be able to play like that.

gypsy jazz duo and violin

2006-11-24T02:53:00.000+08:00

Carhabana Geneva first concert

2006-11-24T02:31:00.000+08:00

Carhabana = gypsy + cuban jazz

Dorado Schmitt, Tchavolo Schmitt & Stochelo Rosenberg

2006-11-24T02:20:00.000+08:00

J'attendrai

Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt in Quintette du Hot Club de France

2006-11-24T02:09:00.000+08:00

Rosenberg Trio

2006-11-24T01:51:00.000+08:00

It Don't Mean A Thing

Stochelo Rosenberg at the Asten gipsy campsite, Holland

2006-11-24T01:17:00.000+08:00

Dark Eyes (the gipsy anthem)

Parisien Gipsy Jazz with Watti Rosenberg

2006-11-24T01:16:00.000+08:00

Bossa Dorado

Mundo Swing

2006-11-24T01:00:00.000+08:00

For Sephora

probably an easier version, for both on the ear and playing.
Gypsy jazz will be the next big thing in music!

Rosenberg Trio

2006-11-24T00:52:00.000+08:00

For Sephora

samsung nv7 ops

2006-11-19T05:32:00.000+08:00

sweeeet... by some miracle or extreme generosity, can i please have this for a Christmas present, or even just because??

over the hill is home

2006-11-01T20:14:00.000+08:00

The other day, as two men walked
I heard one say, "This road is rough.
And I don't know if I'll make it through."

Then the other turned and said
"Stay your course, for just ahead
The place you seek is sure to come to you."

Over the hill is home
Just down the road is shelter
When you don't feel like trying, keep climbing
'Cause over the hill is home

So, if you ever find yourself
Out of strength, in need of help
Know that hope is just a prayer away

The strength of God is always near
A faithful guide to lead you there
His mission is to show us the way

On the other side of night
Comes a day that shines so bright

Through the valleys, He will guide
Keep His children by His side

Though the mountains seem so high
You can make it if you try

Over the hill is home
Just down the road is shelter
When you don't feel like trying, keep climbing
'Cause over the hill is home

you are so beautiful to me, too

2006-10-10T18:27:00.000+08:00

A: "hey, you play this at my funeral next time ok?"

B: "huh, why?"

A: "'cos it'll be my last song to you."

why we do the things we do

2006-09-26T02:10:00.000+08:00

this was taken off Jeremy's blog. hope he doesn't mind... he always seems to have a way with words.

Why we do the things we do (28th Aug '06)

Being in love is.. exhilarating. Exciting. Highly enjoyable.

But sometimes tiring.

There are some days where it's all you can do to control yourself. You don't want to say something you don't mean, merely born of frustration. Once it comes out, you can't take it back. And neither of you are better for it.

There are some days when you're dead tired; exhausted, but unable to sleep. You want to, but you can't. You need to take care of your partner.

And then there are some days when you're just doubtful. You question the longevity of what you have. Does forever really exist? Or are we here until the next forever comes along?

Then you realise.. it takes more than just 'I love you'.

You need sacrifice. Compromise. When you know you'd rather be doing something else, but you put that need aside.

You need understanding. Everyone has off days... Days when you're snippy and grumpy. You don't need to add to that.

You need trust. You need to believe that you ARE the one; there's no one else.

And you need to know that this really may not be forever. But damn it, you're gonna give it your all for as long as this lasts, because your partner deserves at least your all.

But above all, when all that's stripped away, you realise just why you do the things you do for her.

Because you love. And are loved.

And that's worth everything.

rockin' stuff!

2006-09-15T14:24:00.000+08:00

The Beatles shrine

fooling around with Ringo and George... or rather, George fooling around with Ringo...

in loving memory of Steve Irwin: "i'll miss my GOOD friend, Stevie... rest in peace, Stevie!"

my wooden-peg masterpiece: a rocking chair for the Rockers' new chairperson to ROCK ON! (pun intended. HAHA...)

Ken doll in an attempted Beatles getup. i gave him a hairwash, a haircut, mini "Oakley" wire specs, and a brand new black-ribbon tie.

The Puppet Show

2006-09-15T01:35:00.000+08:00

the cast and crew of The Puppet Show. from left: Ugly-and-dumb, Brambles, and the host in a Beatles getup (juuust in case you couldn't tell), Ken.

the stage is set...

may Ken present, The Puppet Show!

Ken, Ken, and the ultimate Puppet surprise. which Ken's Ken? ken you tell them apart? HAHAHA...

Toys Galore!

the origins of street names

2006-09-14T19:36:00.000+08:00

Loke Yew Street

"... there was this guy who was quite gam with the British. but then one day, he did something that pissed the British off lar. so, they were on this street, where there was a prison, and the British said, 'don't make me angry AR! i will loke yew up!'..."

Eu Tong Sen Street

"... during the British era right... nobody could talk proper English, except for this guy lar. so this guy was talking to the British, and they were surprised that he could speak English. so they told him, 'eu tong sen (you talk sense)!'..."

Ugly-and-dumb

2006-09-14T19:12:00.000+08:00

hellooO! i'm Ugly-and-dumb!

this is where i live, with my buddy, Brambles.

and this is where i sleep.

hey! want to know a secret? i'll tell you a secret! Brambles' and my favourite game is Hide-and-Seek. and Brambles always likes to be the Seeker, so i'm always the Hider. but i've got a REALLY good spot to hide in! i'll show you!

here it is! can't find me, huh?? what did i tell ya!!! but Brambles' REALLY smart... Brambles ALWAYS manages to find me... sometimes i wish i was as smart as Brambles... but i'm happy as long as i get to play. yay!

here's my favourite shot of my buddy and me!

well, hope to meet you again sometime soon. remember not to tell Brambles the secret hiding place, OK?? goodbye!

Brambles

2006-09-14T18:37:00.000+08:00

hi, my name is Brambles!

i'm actually really shy...

this is where i sleep...

and read...

and hang out!

it was nice to meet you. byebye!

Miss Taliban

2006-09-14T18:17:00.000+08:00

this was taken in 2005.

this was just taken on monday.

it's the same person. notice the similiarity??

John Mayer

2006-09-14T00:54:00.000+08:00

Clarity

black & white

2006-09-13T23:46:00.000+08:00

Opening scene from Woody Allen's movie, "Manhattan".

good ol' music

2006-09-13T23:06:00.000+08:00

they don't play music like this anymore!

The Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra

Georgy Porgy - Toto

Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson

Perry Como

2006-09-06T17:56:00.000+08:00

Magic Moments

Patti Labelle & Joe Cocker

2006-09-05T03:00:00.000+08:00

You Are So Beautiful

Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

2006-09-05T02:53:00.001+08:00

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Fairground Attraction

2006-09-05T02:53:00.000+08:00

Perfect

Queen

2006-09-05T02:38:00.000+08:00

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Brian McKnight

2006-09-02T03:12:00.000+08:00

Cherish

Luther Vandross

2006-08-31T23:43:00.000+08:00

Any Love

is it still good to you?

2006-08-31T23:28:00.000+08:00

Is It Still Good To You - Patti Labelle & Luther Vandross

Island Creamery

2006-08-31T14:06:00.000+08:00

Satisfaction and Contentment

the gateway to Indulgence

after the ice cream is gone...

ice cream is good for you!

visit Island Creamery at Serene Centre today!

the journey to Island Creamery

2006-08-31T11:54:00.000+08:00

Island Creamery = happy people!

eager for some kopi peng... more eager for Island Creamery.

but still, made a detour for some kopi peng.

kopi peng wins!

kkkopi pppeng...

the impending storm...

will they make it to Island Creamery?

timeless classics

2006-08-27T23:20:00.000+08:00

It's Only A Paper Moon - Nat King Cole

I Keep Forgetting - Michael McDonald

medley (Picture Postcards From L.A., Jessie) - Joshua Kadison

just like starting over

2006-08-26T15:41:00.000+08:00

Just Like Starting Over - John Lennon

the cure for all of your blues

2006-08-25T20:09:00.000+08:00

courtesy of The Drummer. as the author of this song, Paul said, "write what you know", he tells what he knows...

My Enormous Penis - Da Vinci's Notebook

more youtubing

2006-08-25T12:26:00.000+08:00

and the hamster on the wheel continues.

medley (Matrimony, Clair, Get Down) - Gilbert O'Sullivan

Reptile - Eric Clapton

Got You On My Mind - Eric Clapton

youtubing... alot

2006-08-25T05:38:00.000+08:00

it's amazing what food can do to you when it's late at night. i'm like a hamster on a wheel.

Quincy Jones said of them - Take 6, "the baddest vocal cats on the planet". mmmmeow!

If We Ever - Take 6

Jazz Vibe - Take 6 (adaptation of Miles Davis' All Blues)

some good ol' soul. they don't sing like this anymore... sad.

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder

The Tracks Of My Tears - Michael McDonald with Take 6

i chanced upon the above video. it looked nice, so i clicked on it. then i recognised the song, as well as McDonald's voice. i get annoyed when i can recognise songs and voices, but don't know their names.

What A Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald

Real Love - Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald

so this is love?

2006-08-25T00:14:00.000+08:00

so this is love?
when it's not all about sweet nothings anymore,
and the road becomes rockier each step of the way.

you argue, and cry,
and want to say goodbye.
no, you want to make it better.

so this is love.

This Is A New Day - Take 6

Chloe's Project Runway finale collection

2006-08-18T02:35:00.000+08:00

sweeeet.

personally, i love her style - clean and sleek lines, as well as interesting and elegantly sexy silhouettes. i think her collection was innovative and coherent.

and where to get her runway music track??

abit of tmy's wisdom

2006-08-14T23:54:00.000+08:00

"...why can't we go back to our parents' time, when they stayed devoted to each other all their lives?

they might not have found the best partner, but they still made the best out of their relationships for each other..."

i want a love that will last

2006-08-14T08:38:00.000+08:00

i want a little... something more
don't want the middle... or the one before
i... don't desire a complicated past
i want a love that will last

say that you love me
say i'm the one
don't kiss and hug me... and then try to run
i... don't do drama
my tears don't fall fast
i want a love that will last

i don't want just a memory
give me Forever
don't even think about... saying good-bye
'cos i... want just one love to be enough
and remain in my heart till i die

so... call me romantic
oh, i guess that's so
there's something more that... you oughta know
i'll... never leave you
so don't even ask
i want a love that will last

forever
i want a love that will last
always
i just want a love that will last

-Renee Olstead

or is that too much to ask?

the birth of a photo scrapbook

2006-08-13T23:05:00.000+08:00

i've been thinking for some time abt closing my blog down. frankly, i'm still thinking abt it now.

i started this blog, and blogged for reasons of vanity. but i'm beyond that need for acceptance now. and maintaining this thing surely takes alot of effort!

so... what to do with this blog??

i've decided that it shall become... a photo scrapbook! of sorts. heh. photos + occasional scraps of crap. hmm... let action explain itself.

and buddy lynda, thanks for hearing me out, as well as giving me your two cents' worth. it's really some precious two cents. and i hope that what you said'll come true too!