let's go back

I just recalled a Love/Christmas movie 'Love Actually' and searched for it through youtube but had no such luck. (I actually bought this movie, an original copy nonetheless, and I lent it to someone and they never returned it...) Instead, I found this:

Ah, much better :) I think I want this song to be played at my wedding, I don't know about the boy though ;P

Oh, btw, I finished reading Fight Club quite a while ago, and started Anna Karenin and now am reading Little Children with Anna on hold...heheh..

Once again, Happy Holidays and Blessed Christmas!

{photo taken by me in Paris, Dec 2009. Yup, still hung up on it}

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'Tis the Season

{haha...from The Thought Experiment via nevver}

When the holidays arrive, you're bound to not be able to update blogs and other social networking sites you might have. So I'm sure anyone would understand when I say I didn't have the time nor the mood to sit and write something here. heh.

Anyway, I'm currently...

Reading: Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenin

Listening to: Band of Horses' first album

Experiencing: a nasty infection on my left foot area which hurts when I walk..

Waiting: for January, really. As crazy as it sounds. December is too chaotic for me.

Oh! I went to Penang with the gang for a short escape from the craziness (work for them, home for me) and it was mostly a food expedition with a little sight-seeing thrown in for good measure.

Prawn mee, Asam Laksa, Cendol, MuarChee/Mochi, Samosa, Nasi kandar, Tambun biscuits, hot puttu, Char koay teow, grilled chicken, Curry mee, Popiah, Satay, Lobak, oh goshh...

All I can say is this: Awesome. And we should do it more often. Didn't take many nice photos but I do have some, so I'll post a few next time.

And December means one thing: Christmas!!

And it reminds me that it's already been more than a year since I went to Paris (sigh)...

{Paris this year...from Nguan}

Happy Holidays and Blessed Christmas!

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Lust

{my idea of Lolita}

"Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Le-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta."

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

As quoted from a VenusZine writer, Summer 2010 issue:

"The single best opening paragraph in the history of anything. Read it."

I'm just waiting for the day I get it from the bookstore. Then I can at least check off one thing from my long list.

(photo, edited, courtesy of ann h.)

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wise up

{source}

Right On.

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eureka

{sneak peek at awesomeness}

I feel like I've discovered an awesome, untouched gold mine! I was just getting through my daily blog reading (yeah, I follow about 50+ blogs) and while reading sfgirlbybay's blogpost by a guest blogger from a blog called dudley, I came across this blog by Lucy Laucht.

Once you've taken a look, you'll agree with me for sure. I'd want her as my stylist if I was a celebrity. And since I'm not, I think I've found my style guru. She's perfect!

And then, Miss Lucy recommends another fashion blogger: Qqueen of Hearts. And I'm like, "Wow". This is like a treasure chest you never want to share with anybody. Almost.

So, enjoy, as I will.

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Sublimination

{it won't be my last time waiting for you - RICOR}

a hot day it was

as everyday can be

i was left breathless

never had to be

slowly reversing inside

a big hole of dust

OK, so reading Fight Club has somewhat inspired me to try writing haiku. Oh, it's definitely new to me. But fun. You find yourself being very aware of what you write and how many syllables you use each line. And sometimes haiku don't make sense and that's the beauty of it. You annoy a reader in 3 lines. Cool.

p.s: I realize I went a little mental here in the last few days but it's been better, all's good.

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overload

sirens

screaming out my name

asking me to open my eyes

to watch the world go about

torching the sky

spoiling my sight

causing the sirens

to bellow their melodic voices

at me.

the beginning is starting to end

the end is starting to begin

what am i to preach about

when everyone is packing and leaving

this ruined place

buried under buildings

green monsters with cynical horns

striking everyone it sets eyes upon

causing me to shut my eyes

making the sirens

wail again.

Wind through the horse's a**

I've had it with those people. I want to forever cut them out of my life because I have no need at all for them.

They are just excess baggage, rubbish, white noise, bullshit, shit, and what else have you about nonsensical crap. A waste of time and life and precious moments.

I will cut them out of my life when I can, hopefully from next year onwards. Yeah, even this needs planning and a schedule.

Welcome to my life.

But then life is what you make of it, so the only person to point your finger to, is me.

(untitled)

We'll crucify the insincere tonight.

We'll make things right, we'll feel it all tonight.

We'll find a way to offer up the night tonight.

The indescribable moments of your life, tonight.

The impossible is possible tonight.

Believe in me, as I believed in you.

Tonight.

(Smashing Pumpkins, "Tonight, Tonight" from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness)

I always thought this song was in the Adore album. hah.

Been hearing a lot of it lately. From the radio to my playlist. Been popping up a few times, and it does speak to me, because it's Smashing Pumpkins. Enough said.

Billy Corgan's a good guy.

Updates:

Reading: Fight Club

Watching: nothing. TV is getting annoying, and I'm trying to cut out watching series altogether.

Starting: to exercise. slowly...

Wanting:-to learn how to knit.

-a lot of money (but I know it's impossible because I'm not even working bleh)

Practicing: some pieces on the piano.

Disliking: Malaysian drivers' lack of etiquette and conscience. Brains, basically.

Oh gosh, Christmas is inching closer. I've put on a lot of weight. Such bad timing I have. But haven't I always? Haven't gotten anything for Christmas at all, neither for me or others. BAD.

In other news: I've passed my piano exam! I am so so happy and excited that I can move on and not dwell on it anymore (because I thought results would only be out in January). This is awesome but I need to start learning some new pieces soon :) *excited*

Bad news: I still haven't gotten around to developing my two rolls of film. It's been ages. And this coming weekend I'm gonna be using another roll. It's my cousin Livia's Birthday Party/Dinner Thing! It's gonna be so good seeing my rascal cousins again :)

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Quotable Quotes

There's a website of a really cool and awesome artist called Handlettering Cite. He writes out clever, inspiring, and thought-provoking quotes of notable individuals. It helps that it turns out really good. I'd love to do something like this soon :)

In case it's not too clear:

"Security is mostly a superstition, it does not exist in nature..

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing"

-Helen Keller

[this is my favorite]

Another cool blog about kissing-photos has some nice quotes, more towards love and all that stuff. Two that caught my eye:

"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That's relativity."

--Albert Einstein

"Boys and girls in America have such a sad time together; sophistication demands that they submit to sex immediately without proper preliminary talk. Not courting talk- real straight talk about souls, for life is holy and every moment is precious.” --Jack Kerouac, On the Road

p.s: Jack Kerouac's On the Road would be another book that I'd love to read. :)

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Obsessing over... [Vol. 2]

{random: cool photo of John Lennon back in the day courtesy of Sense & Sensibility, via Daydream Lily}

Books! Not something new, but I've suddenly bought 4 books and a magazine in 2 days *gasp*. Spent about 90 bucks altogether. I'm so excited, I've never done something like this before, and I feel really free and more in control, more confident and I can't wait to do more new things. I don't know what came over me, really. I just felt like buying a book. It's been a year since my last bought book, if I'm not mistaken. Yes, I'm one of those people who whine and groan about the prices of books being too high, because really, they just are.

Anyway, here's my bought list:

1. Fight Club - Chuck Palahniuk (awesome edition, cheap, 29.90)
2. Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte (steal - 9.90)
3. The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde (quite a steal, 20.90)
4. Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky (super steal! 8.50!)
5. frankie Magazine (!) (killer ex cos it's Oz-imported: 29.50)

And here's my to-read-more-when-I-can list (mostly just the authors):

• another Dostoevsky book
• Haruki Murakami's works
• To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude
• F. Scott Fitzgerald's books
• Capote's books
• Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
• Ian McEwan's books
• Nick Cave's 2 books so far.. (yes, the Nick Cave!)
• Flaubert's Madame Bovary
• Anaïs Nin's Delta of Venus
• Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
• many more Classics, as much as I am able to handle :)

Yup I've suddenly gotten into classics. Notice also that I do still consider the price of the books I buy, only because I would do anything to save just a little bit more money. But I feel lucky that I could actually find these awesome books with my budget :)

Even so, this made me think of buying e-books instead, but then again, the feel of paper and a good cover doesn't come close to reading a book from a screen (ugh). I know, I know, e-books are more environment-friendly but c'mon, the books are already printed, I might as well get them, right?

At the moment, I'm supposed to be reading my Tolstoy (Anna Karenin) and Ian McEwan's Amsterdam, but I've gone and started reading Fight Club. Oh dear..I think it's possible to read 2 books at once, but three? I think I have to decide to let one book go for now.. Thank God for the holidays.

p.s: Photos will come later! (cos I'm that excited that I actually wanna take photos of my new babies, hah.)

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Love and all its Glamour

It's been a week since I last posted, because I've been bumming non-stop with no internet mostly. Anyway, I'm back and I found this cool post on Moodboard while going through my blog-reading list:

It's Fabrizio Moretti and Binki Shapiro from Little Joy and it's a shoot they did for Elle Magazine. I wish all couples could look as cool as they do. They just ooze of coolness without trying. They make being in love look so effortless, so easy, so freeing. Actually, it sometimes is and then it's not. So yeah,I guess this piece could be used to let women know that there is hope after all. Maybe.

Oh, here's another couple shoot by Glamour magazine you should check out, also found from Moodboard. Trust me, you would want to have a look.

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blah day

{Brandon Boyd's "Spilling Spinning" - I forgot where I got this from, maybe his website or the Incubus website}

I found this awesome mix (aptly titled 'Songs that make you feel better') posted on Tumblr through Will Drew's tumblr (which you gotta check out, that's why I linked it..). If you need a good ending to a rough day, please go ahead and enjoy the mix. Only 8 songs, and they actually load pretty fast. I was duly surprised.

Yeah I had a 'blah' day, got beaten down. But I hope to rise to the challenge soon. Now I gotta take a bit of a holiday :)

Need: to desperately lose weight.

Want: to earn money.

Getting: closer to the end. hopefully no potholes ahead.

Still: need to figure out what I want to do with my life.

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Duplicity

This is what everyone does when they visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa:

{sorry, I lost the source for this image}

And that is exactly what I did too:

Kinda makes me feel like a bad cliche. For the record, I am so thankful for my lovely and dearest-in-the-world aunt Teresa who sponsored my Euro trip. I plan to go back to the same places I visited to experience it on my own time, and not on the tour guide's time (screw guided tours. no offence.)

Discovered: Bibio and Bon Iver

Decided: to live more in the present than the future. Because it's more worth it that way, really.

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telle est la vie

Ah, this month is passing by like a freaking bullet train, it's pretty scary. Next week is my finals and the week after is my piano concerto exam. Oh. My. Gawd.

Listening to: Dave Matthews Band, A Perfect Circle, Hadyn's Piano Concerto No. 4, Incubus' A Crow Left of the Murder

Anticipating: the 20th when Daphne comes to KL for a blink-and-you'll-miss visit, and the end of this month.

Wanting: to go shopping.

Dying: for a reason to live.

Planning: to learn French. next year.

Found: this video. nice song and video accompanying each other. check it.

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Jakob Dylan's Cool Dad

I'm excited even though this happened last week but I've posted my first letter :) So all I need to do now is wait and see if it actually reaches the recipient safely..Oh how I hope and pray for its safety..

Here's what I did with the envelope.. Kinda made a mistake by using thick art block paper. (the genius I am)

{back: blogger decides that this photo should be rotated 90 degrees clockwise without asking my permission}

{front}

I hope I surprise my recipients because I love surprises and who doesn't?

In other news: I came across this cool photo of Bob Dylan. So adorable (although it looks photoshopped, but still) :)

{source: Brooklyn Vegan}

This then reminded me that I needed to get an education on Bobby and a whole lot of his albums. There's a book out (a long while back) and I think it would be awesome to read it... I came across a really cool photo of him in his 20s in New York but it's in my Rolling Stone magazine and I don't have the facility of a scanner at the mo. :(

{source & review: here and here}

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and then some more

I realize I've missed out on a few photos (no excuses) so here are some more :)

L-R: jia xian, kathy, kawai, me, theresa

[these girls help get me through uni]

p.s: I have more friends but I don't think I want to spam this place into a photo album. That's why we have flickr and facebook right? heheh..anyways, those that don't see their face up in here, don't fret. I know who you are :) you are definitely not forgotten. Just far away, so come back faster! (yup, no photo of you here is penalty for studying abroad :P )

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meanwhile...

While going to New York may very well be a dream now, I shall immerse myself in none other than my friends and family. And I don't usually do this, but here:

haha

good times :)

yep, that's the Nicole Lim I've been talking about :) her eyes are too cute!

this was the first time we got a shot of the 3 of us together. epic night. though my camera got stolen. I know...

{all images taken from my lovely friend sioky and my boy}

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('cos that's really all you need.)

you again

{artwork by gigart}

New York. Will I ever be able to get over you? If (when, maybe?) I have a ton of money and really, the money just wouldn't stop coming in, I would travel round the world. Go to un-touristy places and discover everything on my own sans a tour guide. And of course shop for clothes and home stuff. I am so stuck.

A tiny bit of advice (mostly for myself): Never ever ever take for granted the places you visit when you travel. Ever. Take a lot of photos and videos until you piss some people off. That would be a sign that you've taken just enough for the memories.

the ultimate goal: I will conquer New York if it's the last thing I do.

Listening to: sexy music (aptly described by the lovely Nicole Lim) with the likes of Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu, Corrine Bailey Rae and the 'Woman on Top' Soundtrack (hello, Spanish dreams). Just Lovely.

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boot up

So the other day I was ranting to my bud Daphne about not having gotten a pair of Converse ankle-highs and then she tells me of her choice of a better footwear: Doc Martens. And it pains me to say this, but I'm all up in its business too! This site (thanks to Daph) gives a few tips on how to rock 'em good. And I am definitely thankful cos I'm gonna need it when I get me a pair. Oh, and I found another place for more Doc Martens inspiration here.

Who wouldn't want them?

{photo from here}

The '90s is just where I was destined to belong all this while. I love the songs, and now the shoes. Such is life, eh?

Now I feel like I'm getting older without even so much as batting an eyelid. *poof* you're 30! I'm really terrified.

Before turning 21, I almost got a panic attack. oh yes.

Come to think of it, I might just get a pair like this too: converse.com: All Star Washed Denim

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random

{source: frankie}

So I just stumbled upon this video of OK Go called 'White Knuckles' and it just melted my heart. It was almost irony because i was just talking to the boy about having dogs next time and it wasn't going very well. Having dogs or any pet for that matter is definitely hard and a big challenge. It's just like having a kid. So yes, it's a very important issue to discuss when the time comes. I wish for a lot of things but nowadays I think that's just naive because I know it wouldn't happen if you didn't have enough money for any of it. It's how life is, to me. Sad but true.

All their videos are awesome. And they have this plan where they want to shoot a video for every song in their album. Bunch of crazy dudes.

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Where The Wild Things Are

{credit: here}

Or 'Where Imagination Comes To Life' but I guess Where The Wild Things Are does it. It is, after all, adapted from a book by the same title by Maurice Sendak so who am I to change a movie title. Anyway, I think Spike Jonze did a terrific job at making this movie. Though, I haven't read the book yet. I just love the colours, mostly muted. Earthy colours. And the story. I've yet to figure out the underlying meaning of it. Definitely a good watch. love love love it.

Just Read: The Kite Runner

It's been a while since I last read a good book. The Kite Runner ended the dry spell. It's a really heartbreaking story. But it was very very well-written. Only one thing was a little confusing.. the timeline. Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention. But it's very very very minor, really. You'd be more interested in the story and what happens next than the year.

and Just Watched: The Kite Runner movie (which was badly adapted)

The movie really wasn't necessary, if you asked me. Anyone could have imagined a better movie than this. I was basically disappointed. I didn't shed a tear. The script or screenplay was bad. This is apparent to me because I was crying like a baby reading the book. But I guess not all books are meant to be adapted and most books are always, always interpreted badly.

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The Bane of Anyone's Existence

..is probably insecurity. Lack of confidence. And sadly, it's hit me too. Like a disease. And it's really annoying and a waste of time. What I really need is a s**tload of confidence but no, it's not my time yet. What can you do when someone else makes you feel like crap? Really, it's not that person's fault. It's just, almost natural, I think. And the silliest way at that. Words. That's all it takes me to feel like crap when I read the words. And sometimes I feel like I'm actually selfish. I should focus on myself on getting better at what I'm aspiring. So that I won't pay any attention to that person's words. I would have my own stuff to handle. Look forward to. Build confidence. Heck, I think I just solved my own problem. Voila. Life is a bitch and sometimes she just needs a talking to.

{image edited, from weheartit}

another same excuse

So I won't bother explaining the lack of posts. But then again, I should not stray from the real reason this blog exists. So I'm just excited I changed my banner, because I did it all by myself! This just goes to show how easy it can be. (I'm not computer savvy, you see.)

Big news: I've decided to go forward with my concerto this too-short semester. Even though I'm still blogging, I am working harder on the piano :) I need to open my heart more to it. Apparently, it looks like I hate the piano to people watching. And I would make a bad actress. There goes acting school. Although I'm all set to change that opinion. In the near future.

Listening to: a lot of Arcade Fire.

Watching: Julian Smith videos on YouTube.

(you didn't think I'd go without leaving a link did you? smirk)

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Obsessing over...

3 words: Joseph. Gordon. Levitt. 3 letters. O. M. G.

I'm really not a fan of having videos in posts much, because I myself am just too lazy to wait for them to load. Yes, impatience, I know. But I'm gonna be a bit of a hypocrite and go on to put another one here.

Oh OK, last one. I promise.

There. Much better.

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p.s. There's really not much to say about this actor. It's all there. Inception. Oh yeah. Plus, he's nice to look at. ;)

another new beginning

{the TO DO list. just what I need}

whaddaya know, it's a whole new semester all over again. And I surely am all psyched to work my ass off this time. I've almost gotten everything planned out. Piano, more piano, and music & film, gym, cook, blog, create. Ah yes, it seems like a handful. It does, to me. But I'm really eager to make a few good changes here and there. I feel like I've been given another chance at proving myself. And I intend to do so. I'm so pumped, it's a little freaky.

Anyway, music. Like my little adorably gorgeous friend (Nic, it's you) would say (ok, maybe I'm paraphrasing..), "I can't live without music. It's a big part of my life." And who would disagree, pray tell.

Lily Allen's Fear. I just had a listen to it on the radio. This song really shows the effects of massive consumerism and too much entertainment, too much TV. And I think there are some people who are like how Lily A describes in the song. Quite bad and scary.

Thanks to the brother, I'm hooked on Paul Gilbert's new one.. Fuzz Universe. Spare some time, I guarantee it's a good listen.

And then, there's the mood setter to kick ass.

I just love Jack Black's energy. So positive and upbeat.

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Wishes do come true..just not on schedule.

{jack white. via here}

things I need/want to get:

1. sneakers, preferably ankle high
2. camera
3. jeans
4. tshirts
5. gym shoes

oooh things I need to accomplish:

1. finish learning my concerto (2 more days)
2. do some collages and decorate postcards
3. letters and envelopes
4. lose a whole lot of weight
5. plan a holiday trip for november/december

old news, but in other words..

cool stamp collage by eklektick (via goodnight little spoon)

Sorry for the as-always silent treatment for too long but it is the holidays and I guess I need a little vacation away from the computer from time to time as well, right? Not that I'm a hell of a writer writing day and night anyways, eh.. Anyways, besides the chaos that is my brother's return from Ukraine for good and his graduation and wedding...I've still managed to find some interesting stuff online (yes, I don't feel like blogging but I do still read other people's blogs haha..)

OK so thanks to Sam Sebastian, I checked out this hilarious article: If Historical Events had Facebook Statuses. Gawd was it a good laugh. And it doesn't end there. I was curious about what this whole website was about (it's called Cool Material) and I stumbled upon yet another interesting article on Diego Gravinese, an artist. Holy crapzer he is just too damn good for this world.

In other elements, I've discovered (and rediscovered) instrumental music. mostly guitarists. electric guitarists. Paul Gilbert, Jimi H, BB King..awesome. I have to say this is all because my bro is crazy about them and gave me a listen and then made me crazy about them.

Although I've been dying for the holidays, I've found myself dying to get back to uni and KL...

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untitled #2

{random: work by evan hecox via automatism}

I don't want to sound like a poet (though I do wish I could). I have definitely lost the purpose of this blog. But that is not a bad thing. It is a good thing. (wow)

Now I don't feel like I have to post about this or that and not everything I plan to write/post about. So yes, it's definitely in a good place right now. I'm very thankful for those who read my random thoughts here. Thank you.

Like I said. Not a poet. Nor writer material (though I hope to have some grasp of it soon)

I'm more interested in crafty stuff now, although I definitely don't look the type at all. And I don't know jack about craft. All I know best is cutting and pasting. And writing(with a pen, not keyboard. haha)

So it's the holidays for me...until September 1st. So I better make the most of it. Like getting a diving license and making brownies and cookies. And practicing the piano. Hopefully.

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i see songs

But I think everyone else does as well. What else would you be doing while listening to a song? definitely imagining something in your head, maybe a place, an event, people, objects. Or even replaying the video of the song in your head (if there was a video - and if you saw it.)

Well, this one particular song that got me imagining a place was definitely not in the video.

The video: stop motion crazy random sh*t, a little on the line of the lyrics.

In my head: the streets of Paris, or even any cobblestone road and pavement. Oh, don't ask. It just appeared to me as the song came on my player. And I was thoroughly impressed by the ability of Regina Spektor's song to conjure such an image (more like images, actually). But I do have a feeling that it has to do with the piano line..and violins.

[in other news]

Partied with the gang after a long time. It was very, very awesome :)

P.S: what do you see when you listen to particular songs?

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Sense

{source}

This is what the world is for,

Making electricity.

-MGMT, Electric Feel

To me, I think MGMT's lyrics are just real. Or maybe it will seem real when you're high. Either way, it makes sense to me. (*imagine me shrugging my shoulders here*)

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Minding Inaccurate Accusations

OK, so once again I've been caught up with bucket-loads of work. And now, I'm almost done. Just finished a piano exam today. Got 5 more pages to write for an essay on the Classical piano concerto and how it affected the sociology of that time. Nice. I missed my dear friend's birthday yesterday ugh. Nicole, we will celebrate again, I don't care!

I have no inspiration to write (how convenient for my essay) now..so here's some music..

and another one: Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma

do have a listen to these because these are just some of the songs that have the power to comfort you :)

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love note

Slipping, slipping

Pulling away

stares

As far as she goes

He runs after

when the dark days come

Letting go seems inevitable

but not for him

not for me

Her hands hold tight

to his shirt

The only thing she knows

in this world

for sure

is

He is the one.

Ok this is my sad attempt at writing without thinking too much. I will do better next time. I don't really care if this is all bad I just needed to get it out.

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Every You Every Me

{photo from KissMeQuick}

Sucker love is heaven sent

You pucker up, our passion's spent

My heart's a tart, your body's rent

My body's broken, yours is bent

Carve your name into my arm

Instead of stressed, I lie here charmed

'Cuz there's nothing else to do

Every me and every you.

Sucker love, a box I choose

No other box I choose to use

Another love I would abuse

No circumstances could excuse

In the shape of things to come

Too much poison come undone

'Cuz there's nothing else to do

Every me and every you.

Sucker love is known to swing

Prone to cling and waste these things

Pucker up for Heaven's sake

There's never been so much at stake

I serve my head up on a plate

It's only comfort, calling late

'Cuz there's nothing else to do

Every me and every you.

Like the naked leaves the blind

I know I'm selfish, I'm unkind

Sucker love I always find

Someone to bruise and leave behind

All alone in space and time

There's nothing here but what here's mine

Something borrowed, something blue

Every me and every you.

-courtesy of the coolness that is Placebo from "Without You I'm Nothing"(1998)

So I wish I wrote this song. It's a good feeling getting into a song and really 'hearing' the words. There's something poetic about lyrics of songs. Don't get me wrong, not all songs out there are poetic, oh no. Only a select few. And I have yet to discover some of them still. Another songwriter/writer/poet I'd like to highlight is none other than the amazing Brandon Boyd. Oh, I'll be getting his book White Fluffy Clouds soon! I don't think I need to go on further.

{couldn't resist this. Sorry I lost the source for this cool photo}

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of shrews and good covers

{one of the various movie posters of 10 Things I Hate About You}

I just watched 10 Things I Hate About You for what I think is the 30th time (or more, but who's counting). And it always makes me laugh and leaves me smiling to myself like an idiot. Yup. This is the movie that got me into Julia Stiles because I felt like she was her character and I wanted to be like her so very badly (as pathetic as it sounds). I just loved her suave character and basically everything about her. Also, this was my first time watching Joseph Gordon-Levitt on the big screen and I was uber-hot for him. Ah. Last but not least, Heath Ledger. I fell in love with him instantly. And I wished he and Julia were a real couple everyday after that. I think Heath Ledger is the only actor of whom I would hate to talk about. I just cannot talk about him. Anyway, here's a little something I stole from this awesome movie that took my 'virginity' in terms of teen movies. And this is the best first time anyone would want to have had.

-10 things i hate about you-

I hate the way you talk to me,

and the way you cut your hair.

I hate the way you drive my car,

I hate it when you stare.

I hate your big dumb combat boots,

and the way you read my mind.

I hate you so much it makes me sick,

it even makes me rhyme.

I hate the way you're always right,

I hate it when you lie.

I hate it when you make me laugh,

even worse when you make me cry.

I hate it when you're not around,

and the fact that you didn't call.

But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you,

not even close,

not even a little bit,

not even at all.

Ahh..I will never tire of this movie. Never. Including its soundtrack. Just makes me fall in love with the 90's all over again. I'm a closet hopeless romantic but I guess not so 'closet' any more. You got me, I surrender. I long for old movies nowadays. The lucky people in the US and probably everywhere else have a special TV channel dedicated to old movies. That is my idea of paradise, definitely. Yes I'm a movie addict. And I probably need help and that's OK.

I wish we had paintballs that didn't require guns. damn

{snapshots of the movie from my player}

peace+love

talk about hitting the spot

{#529 from Things We Forget}

this is exactly what I need to hear right now.

peace+love