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Tuesday, August 30, 2005
lalala~ Finally..*phew!*
Took such a long time to fiddle with those html idiots...got my new blog up at blogspot....AT LAST!
Yup, so guyz...just take a brief minute to change ur bookmarks okie? See ya there! ;)
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Saturday, August 27, 2005
Yeah, it's been quite a while. I admit I've been laz..I mean, BUSY. 229's expecting quite alot and I'm just heaving a sigh of relief after finishing up our audio assignment editing yesterday! Video editing is just round the corner -_-"
Anyway, I survived some of my kid's exams last Wednesday morning. Actually, sometimes I just wonder what I was doing there. I seem to be the only piano teacher who sends the kids off into that cold, nasty, brutish exam room. I can't imagine I was actually also feeling jitterish. Well, probably, I knew I was really too busy with school work to give those kiddies my 101%. I did my best, really. And now I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed. I must have been under too much invisible mental stress, that I went window shopping in JP (again!) and bought myself another $80 bucks worth of clothes, on top of the pretty exotic outfit that I bought (but dingdong swiped his card) at marina square just the previous nite. Fell in love with that cool blackish 2-pc, that I just 'lost it' the moment I saw myself in the mirror with it in the fitting room. Bought some really fancy jewellery too. Shopping IS fun! :P (once in a while...I need to watch over my pocket now...)
I more convinced now to think that the new clothes 'came' for a purpose. It was probably my sixth sense: Got a call from Laoshi (Ms Kwong) on Thursday, and, (woohoo!) I'm gonna play a piano duet WITH her on the 19the Dec on a full-sized concert grand! Not the baby grand, ok! Haha, anyone will go crazy on the full-size babe, me including. And I'm super duper fortunate that Laoshi is also as 'gian' as I am to play on the darling. I can't wait! And believe or not, I'm looking forward to piano practise EVERYDAY! Heh! I'm toying with the idea of playing my dear LV "Minami" also....should I???....Oh man...this is exhilarating! Just got the score today, and I'm proud to say that I've already played it once through. Will let Laoshi tackle the more challenging Primo...Whahah! I can wear that cool black 2-pc frock and the pretty pretty neckie ;) Ooh la la!
Now, back to reality.
1. PM Rally for 203 and Total Journ - i.e. Reading...
2. Readings
3. and readings...
4. More readings...
5. Even more readings...
And finally,
6. Still readings....
Oh yes, and Monday is the final two. Sorry Nikki, but I'll have to skip your lecture as much as I don't wish to. I wanna hear how those two gals perform, especially after today's final lesson with them. Monday is judgement day. Verdict will be in a month's time.... -_-"
And for the final item,
7. READINGS!!!
~jya...
Posted at 08:42 pm by arale
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Tuesday, August 16, 2005
better late than never...
I just realised I'm slightly s..l...o...w -_- The 'incumbent preseident' Nathan is serving is 2nd term as Singapore's Puppe..oopz..I mean, PRESIDENT. I was only beginning to have issues with it. First, it's my first time eligible to vote, and as expected, I (knew I) was (going to be) deprived. Second, Andrew Kuan aside, (I think we're all quite sick of the propagandish drama for the past week) as reported in ST, 14 Aug: The two others who did not receive the certificates were Mr Ramachandran Govindasamy Naidu and Mr Ooi Boon Ewe. The committee was not satisfied that they had the experience and ability to be the president. I mean, how would the committee judge if those two "had the experience and ability to be the president". And if they were to be "satisfied", I think none of them really could beat Nathan hands down to be a good Pupp..I mean, President. Therefore, I can understand, PAP, that I'm not "allowed" to vote yet (or rather, Singaporeans are allowed, but "not encouraged" to). You never think that we're mature enough to be a society by ourselves. We're still a young nation MAH. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Had an 8:30 lecture. I'm beginning to 'see' 113 already. Yeah, last sem's module with "crazy uncle maark" (according to Dr. D's daughter). Kids say the darnest but most honest words :P Anyway, was trying to heave a sigh of relief here, that though my 113 sux last sem, it did help me understand Dr. D's 201 more. *phew!* Finally I know who's who - 113 was like a maelstrom of the big shots who talks big. I'm a cuckoo with names. Anyway, Marx. I realise I do slant towards Marxism. I'm idealistic, 'naive' and a socialist. Whahaha! School's getting fun, and at the same time I'm as confused as ever. Time flies too fast (<---typical Singaporean - we just point the finger at others :P )
Posted at 02:14 pm by arale
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Monday, August 15, 2005
... as a CS yr 2. It's the 4th week, and boy, I'm already lagging in my readings -_-"
I can feel the fatigue sinking in already (help!). Fell asleep on 174 and had to detour from Sixth avenue *argh* Spoilt my day. Reached home at 6 in the end, where I finally turn to food for comfort.
The weekend was less accomplished. The only happy thing was the Dollies. Had to miss Paparazzi as a result :( but those three powerhouses were just amazingly talented and hilarious. Even Hossan Leong had his limelight for a moment or two. I had a jolly good Dim Sum time. Other than that, the rest of the time were just "mediocre", oh,and except for that interesting double dinner date - 20s, 30s 40s, 60s. Ha! I guess those were the golden times for the past weekend. Yeah. Nothing else worth celebrating.
Friday was K.O. day. As usual, teaching and teaching.
Saturday was super unaccomplished - got a couple of aeroplane rides.
Sunday was catch up. Spent time with a chit chat with Amir and finally gave Teh my few dollars' worth. Dear Jing had 'an experience' of her life too.
Anyway, tomorrow will be a better day. It will.
Posted at 09:13 pm by arale
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005
What's with adolescents, that they always try to act 'cool' - i.e. not answering and making us seem like we're idiots talking to 70% nitrogen, 27% oxygen and 3% of THEIR 'airs'?
You ask them a question: "What's the show you're watching?" on the way to the kitchen, and...
Silence.
You try again after you come out of the kitchen: "What's the TITLE of the show you're watching?", and...
"I don't know."
Yeah right.
Ha. Thanks. Either they're the idiot or I am. I'm pretty confident it's not me. They're not the idiots either, right? I was in their shoes almost a decade ago. It's the teenagers psuedo-ego. You just feel that you're not obliged to answer to ANYBODY.
Thanks alot. We all have our limits. You wanna be left alone. Make your efforts worthy.
At least answer to the one who gave you life.
You have a long way to go, dear. 3 of us have put in our efforts. If you've really grown up, talk to us like you talk to HIM everyday. Be sensible.
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It's life, huh. You hit the ball harder, the higher it rebounds.
People aren't aware of their limits. Be it the 15-yr-old, the 20-yr-old, or the 52-year-old.
20 takes for granted her 'tiredness'. (fyi, it's not something that happened just once. A plot seen twice will lose the appeal. It's like watching Bolly shows. Everybody finds the tree-dancing 'lame'.) Try harder. Grow up. Doesn't mean we're individuals we can live like one. No one (or a couple) is an island.
15 is keeping mum from Mum. An ego boost. (Refer to the top.)
52 just likes to preconceive and blowup every single cell under the microscope. Staying out late is different from your perceptions of the other culture.
What the F....
Posted at 01:49 pm by arale
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Saturday, August 06, 2005
from CS229...From the Ghetto and back
from my edventure posting for a module:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Woah! This is one cool audio production! Felt like I've been there by myself thoughout the entire 30 minutes.
Compared to the WoW production, it is apparent how tremendouly production techonolgy has evolved within the (93-38=) 55 years. The quality was almost crystal clear, and even the slightest change in background location and environment can be detected and felt by the listener easily. The differentiation between close range and background sounds were very defined (the streets in the background together with the orientation of the boys' mic, for eg.).
The use of music in the background sets the scene perfectly i thought (the hip-hop, R&B style). In general the effects had very successfully painted the whole ghetto scene (especially with the noise and talking in the background going on, the fading in and out of the monologues, interviews and conversations) for me. I could vividly imagine these two happy-go-lucky teenage boys with contrast to the dark, run down and complicated Ida B. Wells.
The interviews that they've conducted were very telling of its unique stories. The interviewees were very 'real' and the kind of emotions portrayed was way much convincing than the previous WoW (my opinions. I felt quite detached from the previous screening actually.)
Especially, I thought the ending was fantastic man. The use of acapella by the grandma. My, the kind of emotions evoked...
Although credits should be given to WoW being quite realistically presented in its context and period, it didnt really work for me (the almost-monotonous depiction of the alien approaching, etc *yawns*). I never thought a radio show could be so emotionally captivating as Ghetto. The dialogues and background are more consistently mixed and "performed" - Very concise and reasonably paced. All that gives us, the listeners a very vivid mental scenario.
I can't seem to run out of good words for this but i think i better pen off here. It's so exciting! I might give it a 2nd run on my lappie.
Just my few cents worth. Feel free to disagree.
p.s. Oh yes, those innocent high-pitched chuckles were really contagious :P
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Haha, this was a posting i made in my course discussion board on a radio documentary. One of my first experiences with this genre actually and it was very refreshing. Didnt expect it to be almost as captivating as our usual dosage of tv dramas. I was so 'inspired' after listening to it that i tried to do this posting immediately after it. Good in a sense, one load less off my back. i still have tons of readings and analysis -_-"
Here's the link for who ever might be keen to know what i was writing about.
http://www.soundportraits.org/on-air/ghetto_life_101>
The 30 minutes is definitely worth a listen (and flow with the show, it's really amazing!). There's also the transcript available. Easier to follow coz there are quite alot of accents in it.
Left me with many food for thoughts too. Hmz...interesting..I'm beginning to enjoy the 229 screenings!
Posted at 10:20 pm by arale
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Sunday, July 31, 2005
a day before the Monday after THE Monday
It was a provocative msn session: with dear Ching and ah Peh. Don't distort the idea. I just felt to 'compelled' to do this entry.
With Ching: Ch U's Superstar
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It started off when dear Ching asked me about those female contestants. We went off with the usual rantings on who our favs were and who we spit at. Gossips included and soon, the Desperates became the focus. Ching reminded me of my disgust for a trend in the media industry: the breed of stick insects and their wannabes. Coz one of the contestants tried to lose weight drastically during the entire competition. Silly. And that Quan Yi Feng has been reduced to just a pile of bones ever since her endorsement with the unrealistic Cenosis. Just look at her protruding shouulders and collarbones. Her bony contour is just appalling at times. The issue? Image over health in the superficial world out there. I just hate it when women become an object for sale.
Biaojie's recent hospitalisation is another good illustration. Low BP, chronic gastric, which she has never had before she joined the company. She used to look 'healthy' (read in SIA's definition: overweight). She has since lost weight compared to what she weighed 7 years ago. That's fine. Probe deeper into her mentality and you'll soon realise that she, like other SIA gals, are constantly scrutinising their BMI so that it doesn't land their craft on a desk (sorry for the lame pun though). 20 is a totally crazy number, with the recent 'adjustment' tailored for Asian bodies, the mark was already brought down from 25 to 22. It's definitely ridiculous when SIA had to squeeze another 2 notches tighter for their gals. Below 20 will qualify them into the club of the Stick Insects or Sick Minds or both. Well, the unspoken rule might just be 18 and below. Poor HPB, you're gonna have more than a tough time trying to get into these materialistic minds. Just feed them air. Save the food for me.
With ah Peh: The Island
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Yes, the clone thingy. Empty show. Went with Grace on Thurs during our 6 hour break. Felt that the Johanssen girl was underutlised. McGregor looked like a freak in the show too. The show and him just don't match visually, to me. Is Johanssen really THAT 'pretty'? Not that i don't trust ah Peh's taste, but he's a guy afterall. A typical one even so. (whahaha! I know you won't mind de :P ) I was saying how she was purely meant to be in the plot to initiate sex. Quite predictable if you could guess what that scene (when she saw her 'client'-herself in the tv ad kissing another male model) was supposed to facilitate minutes later. Like her, the sex scene just seem so redundant in a story to depict moral issues in cloning.
Like we were discussing, it's all pure human instincts. We just need a little nudge from the mildest and most subtle form of intimacy with the opposite sex (or same sex forsome) to get our horny hormones going. The 'proximity' control in the clone world serves that purpose and for that only, after all. Too bad the 'happily ever after' ending took place as usual. The 'termite' screen shot of the escaped clones deserved a few giggles from me too. Generally, it was quite 'enjoyable', ha! But on a more serious note, the ethical issue and the possiblity of a cloned world did leave a 'thoughtful' impression with me.
Anyway, I manage to get a cool brown top during that excursion to JP :P Was quite a worthy trip eventually, with Grace's company.
Just these for now, will come by later again. CSI time.
Posted at 04:31 pm by arale
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Monday, July 18, 2005
the Monday before THE Monday
Had a tough time falling asleep last night. Or should isay, 3am this morning. THE brain was suddenyl congested, bursting with energy. All charged up with the 'To Do List'. Is there such a thing as Pre Moday-in school Sydrome?
Basically K-ed these 3 months. Kids, Ken, Ktv, Keeping house. I would spell 'cocoa' with a K too --> Kocoa (looks silly, i know -_-'' ) I'm overdosed.
To Do
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Piano - Learn from Ms Kwong (she can really give H**L if i'm lazy to practise, Good!)
.....Hmz.....i regret it now. I should have just wrote it all down instead of bbq-ing myself in bed last nite. All the tossing and turning sure did throw out everything i wanted to list down here :'(
I love to SING. Demo will be gd :D
I wanna get my LTCL before i climb up 30 storeys at Duxton
I want As & Bs only starting next Monday. My 2nd class upper....
Time for the iron, Harry and Dr Sau.
Posted at 04:42 pm by arale
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Wednesday, July 13, 2005
it's been a long time i know, but i just can't seem to get my fingers working (read: writing, typing, and tinkling my favourtie ivories)
Exams are coming for the kids, yet I'm not even motivated to give them lessons. Whahaha! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them; they have to work theirs very hard though :P
10 more minutes before i melt myself under the hot sun. It's a sense of reluctance to travel that extra mile (okie, it's not really a mile..just a few hundred kilometres across the road) for the kids.
Can't believe myself. Hols are ending and I still cant make up my mind.
I'll try to exercise my 10 little indian boys more, hopefully by tonight. Else everything will be all clogged up in my weird brain (DNG, Mum, Ah Peh, Magou, 2005) Yes, I'm weird according to these people :P
Time for the kids. -_-"
Posted at 03:03 pm by arale
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Sunday, May 22, 2005
insomniac
uncertain
how to...
KL in less than 12 hours
stoned
2:30am is not for sleeping
mess
stoned...again
-the confused insomniac-
Posted at 03:20 am by arale
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