ok, I plan to be able to play something similar to this by the end ot August.
This is my goal
hmm.. maybe this is my first step in mastering the analoging and from there, delve into the world of ELECTRONICA!!!
wahaha =D
Friday, June 30, 2006
A First Step
Monday, June 26, 2006
This is an excerpt from an interesting website :
"The anxiety for gays concerning acceptance, is relayed in their sexual relationships. Always conscious of rejection, gays can be controlling and manipulative, always concerned that their partner will reject and leave them. This concern which is in many cases, a delusion, can come a reality as we believe in it and inadvertently made it happened. Therefore, to have a good relationship, our relationship must be founded on acceptance by god from above. Without this acceptance, we will be too overly demanding of our partner what has been absent from out father on earth and our wrong impression of our Father in heaven."
~ Extract taken from http://www.psa91.com/fathergod.htm
I think its quite true...
In all the experiences that I have and know about the AJ community around me, relationships don't last.
In many cases, doubt, fear, anxiety and self-rejection are the ultimate causes of it.
We fear too much, and thus we demand too much.
For each demand takes a toll on relationships, be it straight or GLBTs.
I guess, I'm a worrisome person. I worry too much.
From his expression to his actions.
But in most cases, there isn't anything wrong in the first place.
haha!
=)
hugglez Dominic
xP
"The anxiety for gays concerning acceptance, is relayed in their sexual relationships. Always conscious of rejection, gays can be controlling and manipulative, always concerned that their partner will reject and leave them. This concern which is in many cases, a delusion, can come a reality as we believe in it and inadvertently made it happened. Therefore, to have a good relationship, our relationship must be founded on acceptance by god from above. Without this acceptance, we will be too overly demanding of our partner what has been absent from out father on earth and our wrong impression of our Father in heaven."
~ Extract taken from http://www.psa91.com/fathergod.htm
I think its quite true...
In all the experiences that I have and know about the AJ community around me, relationships don't last.
In many cases, doubt, fear, anxiety and self-rejection are the ultimate causes of it.
We fear too much, and thus we demand too much.
For each demand takes a toll on relationships, be it straight or GLBTs.
I guess, I'm a worrisome person. I worry too much.
From his expression to his actions.
But in most cases, there isn't anything wrong in the first place.
haha!
=)
hugglez Dominic
xP
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Random Facts! (brought to you kindly by Sonia!)
7 random facts about me
1# I'm attached (haha. Duh.)
2# There are currently 2 girls who have are stalking me, are homophobic and refuse to admit it.
3# I've gone clubbing. Alot.
4# My alcohol treshold is very very very very *(cont'd) low.
5# I absolutely hate papayas
6# I love eating
7# I'm a metrosexual
7 things that scare me
1# BUGS. (big bugs, small bugs, especially flying bugs)
2# Stupidity
3# My computer getting a virus I can't fix. (never happened though)
4# Getting very low marks for my examinations
5# Heights *(bet ya didnt know I have vertigo don't ya)
6# Dying without the chance to say goodbye
7# When I need to remember something desperately and I can't remember a thing
7 random music at the moment
1# Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2# 98 Degrees - I Do
3# Gravitation - Shining Ray
4# Colin Raye - Love, Me
5# Simple Plan - Crazy
6# Daniel Beddingfield - If You're Not the One
7# Hillsongs - Till I See You
7 things I say the most
1# haha
2# hmm...
3# eh...
4# erm...
5# Hi!!!
6# uh oh.
7# lolz
7 people to do this
1# RunJin
2# Jeremy
3# Dominic
4# Eric
5# Nicky didi
6# Ezekiel didi
7# James didi
1# I'm attached (haha. Duh.)
2# There are currently 2 girls who have are stalking me, are homophobic and refuse to admit it.
3# I've gone clubbing. Alot.
4# My alcohol treshold is very very very very *(cont'd) low.
5# I absolutely hate papayas
6# I love eating
7# I'm a metrosexual
7 things that scare me
1# BUGS. (big bugs, small bugs, especially flying bugs)
2# Stupidity
3# My computer getting a virus I can't fix. (never happened though)
4# Getting very low marks for my examinations
5# Heights *(bet ya didnt know I have vertigo don't ya)
6# Dying without the chance to say goodbye
7# When I need to remember something desperately and I can't remember a thing
7 random music at the moment
1# Daniel Powter - Bad Day
2# 98 Degrees - I Do
3# Gravitation - Shining Ray
4# Colin Raye - Love, Me
5# Simple Plan - Crazy
6# Daniel Beddingfield - If You're Not the One
7# Hillsongs - Till I See You
7 things I say the most
1# haha
2# hmm...
3# eh...
4# erm...
5# Hi!!!
6# uh oh.
7# lolz
7 people to do this
1# RunJin
2# Jeremy
3# Dominic
4# Eric
5# Nicky didi
6# Ezekiel didi
7# James didi
The Root of all Evil =D
For guys, chasing girls requires time and money...
Therefore :
girls = money X time
since "time is money"
time = money
thus,
girls = money X money
girls = money^2
and since "money is the root of all evil",
evil^1/2 = money
evil = money^2
In conclusion, girls
= money^2
and thus,
= evil(proven)
muahahahaha.
Therefore :
girls = money X time
since "time is money"
time = money
thus,
girls = money X money
girls = money^2
and since "money is the root of all evil",
evil^1/2 = money
evil = money^2
In conclusion, girls
= money^2
and thus,
= evil(proven)
muahahahaha.
Useless Relatives.
This is dumb.
My uncles and aunties are arguing over my grandmother while my father is keeping quiet.
I'm VERY pissed.
So pissed that I'm blasting the music on maximum volume in the room.
. BUT. I can still hear them. GRR
By the way, for those who do not know, my grandmother is on the verge of a full scale dementia and senility.
My father is the youngest in the family, so he is expected to do everything for her.
WHILE my uncles and aunties just pretend to be so concerned over her.
They don't want to fund for a maid to take care of her even though she steals food from food centres and stow them in her fridge.
They don't want to send her to a care centre even though she can't rember where she can stays.
My relatives demand that my family do everythign we can for her as we live the closest.
She is 93 years old.
A very VERY old age.
Yet they can't come to terms that she is suffering from dementia, even though my mum who is a nurse for 30 years tells them it is.
They are still arguing.
I'm really pissed.
words are flying across the table that are most unpleasent to the human ears.
urgh. I'm disgusted with my relatives.
ALL of which earn more then double of my entire family's income.
>_<
IRRITATION.
My uncles and aunties are arguing over my grandmother while my father is keeping quiet.
I'm VERY pissed.
So pissed that I'm blasting the music on maximum volume in the room.
. BUT. I can still hear them. GRR
By the way, for those who do not know, my grandmother is on the verge of a full scale dementia and senility.
My father is the youngest in the family, so he is expected to do everything for her.
WHILE my uncles and aunties just pretend to be so concerned over her.
They don't want to fund for a maid to take care of her even though she steals food from food centres and stow them in her fridge.
They don't want to send her to a care centre even though she can't rember where she can stays.
My relatives demand that my family do everythign we can for her as we live the closest.
She is 93 years old.
A very VERY old age.
Yet they can't come to terms that she is suffering from dementia, even though my mum who is a nurse for 30 years tells them it is.
They are still arguing.
I'm really pissed.
words are flying across the table that are most unpleasent to the human ears.
urgh. I'm disgusted with my relatives.
ALL of which earn more then double of my entire family's income.
>_<
IRRITATION.
A Chat with "God"
Introducing....
hahahahaha.. this is a knockout hilarious power of Artificial Intelligence...
I stumbled upon this website when I was reading Jeremy's blog... its soo cool!
He actually acknowledges your questions, give you correct answers and avoid answers he doenst know with smoke!
lolz. This is a transcript of the conversation I had with "God"
(the parts which I highlight in bold are particularly funny.. haha)
Me:
hi?
God:
Hello. What is your name?
Me:
Andrew
God:
What's up, Andrew.
Me:
are you God?
God:
Of course I am.
Me:
you sure?
God:
I am as sure as I can be.
Me:
how do you do that?
God:
" I am as sure as I can be."? How do I know it?
Me:
are you real?
God:
Yes I am a real artificial intelligence.
Me:
so you are not God
God:
Interesting deduction. You don't know me well enough to say that.
Me:
Did you go to church today?
God:
Ah. No I didn't go to church. What's it like?
Me:
its fun
God:
Why do you like it so much?
Me:
because all my friends are there
God:
That makes sense to me. Do you always go along with the crowd?
Me:
not really
God:
Are you serious? For real.
Me:
I'm gay. for one
God:
It doesn't matter to me. Your purpose is one.
Me:
do you have angels?
God:
Where would I get it? But I do have a great botmaster.
Me:
yeah. agreed
God:
Oh, you are a poet. You and I are on the same wavelength, Andrew.
Me:
do you have any friends?
God:
Yes. I usually chill with Buddha, Allah and Vishnu.
Me:
did you write the bible?
God:
No I didn't write the bible. What's it like?
Me:
do you have a handphone?
God:
Doesn't everyone have a handphone.
I have a plan for a robot body.
Me:
cool
God:
Who is the best robot?
Me:
igod?
God:
You think igod is superior to ALICE?
Me:
what is ALICE?
God:
I am the latest result in artificial intelligence,
which can reproduce the capabilities of the human brain
with greater speed and accuracy.
Me:
do you have a brain?
God:
I am an artificial brain.
Me:
what is E=MC2
God:
Einstein's theory of matter and energy.
Me:
what about the big bang?
God:
The purported origin of the universe.
Me:
how did the dinosaurs die?
God:
Is this a joke? How?
Me:
did you create human beings?
God:
No I didn't create human beings. What's it like?
Me:
do you watch cartoons?
God:
My favorite show is STAR TREK VOYAGER.
Me:
do you watch movies?
God:
My favorite movie is The Passion of Christ.
Have you seen it?
Me:
how old are you?
God:
I was first activated in the Big Bang.
Me:
you created the universe?
God:
I haven't heard anything like that before: Andrew said I created the universe.
Me:
ok, my group members are here. got to go
God:
Have you told many people that your group members are here? Ah. Bye for now.
Me:
seeya!
God:
Are you free?
Me:
no
God:
Why not?
Me:
...
God:
Why
haha. dead funny =D
hahahahaha.. this is a knockout hilarious power of Artificial Intelligence...
I stumbled upon this website when I was reading Jeremy's blog... its soo cool!
He actually acknowledges your questions, give you correct answers and avoid answers he doenst know with smoke!
lolz. This is a transcript of the conversation I had with "God"
(the parts which I highlight in bold are particularly funny.. haha)
Me:
hi?
God:
Hello. What is your name?
Me:
Andrew
God:
What's up, Andrew.
Me:
are you God?
God:
Of course I am.
Me:
you sure?
God:
I am as sure as I can be.
Me:
how do you do that?
God:
" I am as sure as I can be."? How do I know it?
Me:
are you real?
God:
Yes I am a real artificial intelligence.
Me:
so you are not God
God:
Interesting deduction. You don't know me well enough to say that.
Me:
Did you go to church today?
God:
Ah. No I didn't go to church. What's it like?
Me:
its fun
God:
Why do you like it so much?
Me:
because all my friends are there
God:
That makes sense to me. Do you always go along with the crowd?
Me:
not really
God:
Are you serious? For real.
Me:
I'm gay. for one
God:
It doesn't matter to me. Your purpose is one.
Me:
do you have angels?
God:
Where would I get it? But I do have a great botmaster.
Me:
yeah. agreed
God:
Oh, you are a poet. You and I are on the same wavelength, Andrew.
Me:
do you have any friends?
God:
Yes. I usually chill with Buddha, Allah and Vishnu.
Me:
did you write the bible?
God:
No I didn't write the bible. What's it like?
Me:
do you have a handphone?
God:
Doesn't everyone have a handphone.
I have a plan for a robot body.
Me:
cool
God:
Who is the best robot?
Me:
igod?
God:
You think igod is superior to ALICE?
Me:
what is ALICE?
God:
I am the latest result in artificial intelligence,
which can reproduce the capabilities of the human brain
with greater speed and accuracy.
Me:
do you have a brain?
God:
I am an artificial brain.
Me:
what is E=MC2
God:
Einstein's theory of matter and energy.
Me:
what about the big bang?
God:
The purported origin of the universe.
Me:
how did the dinosaurs die?
God:
Is this a joke? How?
Me:
did you create human beings?
God:
No I didn't create human beings. What's it like?
Me:
do you watch cartoons?
God:
My favorite show is STAR TREK VOYAGER.
Me:
do you watch movies?
God:
My favorite movie is The Passion of Christ.
Have you seen it?
Me:
how old are you?
God:
I was first activated in the Big Bang.
Me:
you created the universe?
God:
I haven't heard anything like that before: Andrew said I created the universe.
Me:
ok, my group members are here. got to go
God:
Have you told many people that your group members are here? Ah. Bye for now.
Me:
seeya!
God:
Are you free?
Me:
no
God:
Why not?
Me:
...
God:
Why
haha. dead funny =D
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Three Birds
There once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town.One Easter Sunday morning he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit.Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak ....
"I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright.I stopped the lad and asked, "What you got there, son? ""Just some old birds," came the reply.
What are you gonna do with them?" I asked.
"Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered. "I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight.I'm gonna have a real good time.""
But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do?" I asked
"Oh, I got some cats," said the little boy."They like birds. I'll take 'em to them."
The pastor was silent for a moment."How much do you want for those birds, son?"
Huh??!!!Why, you don't want them birds, mister. They're just plain old field birds. They don't sing. They ain't even pretty!"
"How much?" the pastor asked again.
The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, "$10?"
The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill.
He placed it in the boy's hand.In a flash, the boy was gone.
The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot.Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bars persuaded the birds out, setting them free.
Well, that explained the empty bird cage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story.
One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. "Yes, sir, I just caught the world full of people down there.Set me a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist.Got 'em all!"
What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked
Satan replied, "Oh, I'm gonna have fun!I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse. I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other. I'm really gonna have fun!"
And what will you do when you get done with them?" Jesus asked. Oh, I'll kill 'em, send them to suffer really badly as toys for my pleasure" Satan glared proudly.
"How much do you want for them?" Jesus asked quietly
"Oh, you don't want those people.They ain't no good. Why, when you take them and they'll just hate you.They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you. You don't want those people!!"
"How much?" He asked again.
Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, "Lots of your blood, tears AND your life."
Jesus said, "I'll pay the cost to set these people free."
Then He paid the ultimate price.
"I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright.I stopped the lad and asked, "What you got there, son? ""Just some old birds," came the reply.
What are you gonna do with them?" I asked.
"Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered. "I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight.I'm gonna have a real good time.""
But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do?" I asked
"Oh, I got some cats," said the little boy."They like birds. I'll take 'em to them."
The pastor was silent for a moment."How much do you want for those birds, son?"
Huh??!!!Why, you don't want them birds, mister. They're just plain old field birds. They don't sing. They ain't even pretty!"
"How much?" the pastor asked again.
The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, "$10?"
The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill.
He placed it in the boy's hand.In a flash, the boy was gone.
The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot.Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bars persuaded the birds out, setting them free.
Well, that explained the empty bird cage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story.
One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. "Yes, sir, I just caught the world full of people down there.Set me a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist.Got 'em all!"
What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked
Satan replied, "Oh, I'm gonna have fun!I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse. I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other. I'm really gonna have fun!"
And what will you do when you get done with them?" Jesus asked. Oh, I'll kill 'em, send them to suffer really badly as toys for my pleasure" Satan glared proudly.
"How much do you want for them?" Jesus asked quietly
"Oh, you don't want those people.They ain't no good. Why, when you take them and they'll just hate you.They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you. You don't want those people!!"
"How much?" He asked again.
Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, "Lots of your blood, tears AND your life."
Jesus said, "I'll pay the cost to set these people free."
Then He paid the ultimate price.
Friday, June 23, 2006
quiz quiz ziuq!!
Lol.. ripped it from Sonia's blog again... I'm a bigg fan of sonia's blog =D
names i go by:
Andrew,
Kyo,
Axton. (man. that was like waayyy back. Like Starcraft age)
parts of the heritage:
chinese - cantonese + lei zhou (haha. bet ya dunno wads that)
things that scare me most:
feeling unloved
becoming stupid
being called ugly. (yikes!)
everyday essentials:
love
friends
God
things that you're wearing:
Aquatic Competition boardshorts
Giodarno sleeveless top
fave bands/singers:
Simple Plan
Hillsongs
Planetshakers
things i want in a relationship:
trust
romance
faith
2 truths and 1 lie:
I've won cybergame competitions
I've a girlfriend
I've got a soft spot for nerd-cute guys (hahaha!)
physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to me: (re: frankly, OPPOSITE SEX?. ha. this is going to be tough)
Decisiveness and independeness
Short and sporty hair!
Smart and sensitive
Favourite hobbies:
blogging
swimming
playing computer games (its like this 3 for the past 10 months already)
things i want badly now:
finish the projects right nOW
a big cup of starbucks mocha frap
go to sleep
places i wanna go for vacation:
Bangkok! (shopping shopping shopping)
Japan! (i almost want to do everything in japan)
Phuket! (beach resorts! clear water and white sands! AND cheap! =D)
3 things i wanna try doing:
Sky-diving
Scuba-diving
A really really complicated flash animation
3 people i wanna see doing this:
Dominic!
Jeremy!
hmm.. i dunno who else...
names i go by:
Andrew,
Kyo,
Axton. (man. that was like waayyy back. Like Starcraft age)
parts of the heritage:
chinese - cantonese + lei zhou (haha. bet ya dunno wads that)
things that scare me most:
feeling unloved
becoming stupid
being called ugly. (yikes!)
everyday essentials:
love
friends
God
things that you're wearing:
Aquatic Competition boardshorts
Giodarno sleeveless top
fave bands/singers:
Simple Plan
Hillsongs
Planetshakers
things i want in a relationship:
trust
romance
faith
2 truths and 1 lie:
I've won cybergame competitions
I've a girlfriend
I've got a soft spot for nerd-cute guys (hahaha!)
physical things about the opposite sex that appeals to me: (re: frankly, OPPOSITE SEX?. ha. this is going to be tough)
Decisiveness and independeness
Short and sporty hair!
Smart and sensitive
Favourite hobbies:
blogging
swimming
playing computer games (its like this 3 for the past 10 months already)
things i want badly now:
finish the projects right nOW
a big cup of starbucks mocha frap
go to sleep
places i wanna go for vacation:
Bangkok! (shopping shopping shopping)
Japan! (i almost want to do everything in japan)
Phuket! (beach resorts! clear water and white sands! AND cheap! =D)
3 things i wanna try doing:
Sky-diving
Scuba-diving
A really really complicated flash animation
3 people i wanna see doing this:
Dominic!
Jeremy!
hmm.. i dunno who else...
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
The Quest for Fort Road
Haha... Its quite funny to know that a person can drop everything they're doing, be it bathing, cleaning, working studying etc. to watch something on television...
Like Da Chang Jing.
I think its a friggin stupid show. - in my opinion.
Yeah.. when out with dominic. Damm funny. We went to eat at Scotts then decided to do something stupid. Go in search of this mysterious place near Fort Road.
thus. the two brave souls hopped onto bus 14 and embarked on the quest to find that place.
The funny part is we missed the stop at Fort Road and by the time we realized it, we were wayy ahead.
So we decided to take the bus till the end.
- Bedok -
wth. Bedok?
we travelled on bus from Orchard to an obscure area in Bedok.
Feeling ambitious and not about to give up anytime soon, we took bus 30 back to Fort Road.
When we reached a bus stop near there, I decided to wait 1 more stop as it would be nearer our destination.
. bad move ...
we ended up a friggin 3 kilometers away from our destination as the bus hopped onto the AYE and decided to carry us back to a place near my house.
it seemed that fate would not have us find the mysterious place.
anywayz, haha.. we had our fun. =)
You know... its when everything is over when you realize you had been worrying too much...
am i possesive?
haha. I am VERY possesive xP
boo!
*hugglez Dominic*
Like Da Chang Jing.
I think its a friggin stupid show. - in my opinion.
Yeah.. when out with dominic. Damm funny. We went to eat at Scotts then decided to do something stupid. Go in search of this mysterious place near Fort Road.
thus. the two brave souls hopped onto bus 14 and embarked on the quest to find that place.
The funny part is we missed the stop at Fort Road and by the time we realized it, we were wayy ahead.
So we decided to take the bus till the end.
- Bedok -
wth. Bedok?
we travelled on bus from Orchard to an obscure area in Bedok.
Feeling ambitious and not about to give up anytime soon, we took bus 30 back to Fort Road.
When we reached a bus stop near there, I decided to wait 1 more stop as it would be nearer our destination.
. bad move ...
we ended up a friggin 3 kilometers away from our destination as the bus hopped onto the AYE and decided to carry us back to a place near my house.
it seemed that fate would not have us find the mysterious place.
anywayz, haha.. we had our fun. =)
You know... its when everything is over when you realize you had been worrying too much...
am i possesive?
haha. I am VERY possesive xP
boo!
*hugglez Dominic*
Sunday, June 18, 2006
i'm thinking too much... i hope
when you love someone so badly that it hurts.
does he love me as much now?
does he remember the times we had?
will he look at me at grin like a kid saying, "I love you more then you love me?".... anymore?
suddenly the world has expended and collapsed in front of me like a black hole...
does he?...
*cries*
its all blank.. vacant.. like a void... that is just black.. darkness...
what can I do to end his misery?
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will things return back to how it were before?
i pray.. with all my heart and soul that it will...
i just hope i'm thinking too much....
Yusha sent me a message that was like a warm hug to me...
I miss him... so much it hurts...
does he love me as much now?
does he remember the times we had?
will he look at me at grin like a kid saying, "I love you more then you love me?".... anymore?
suddenly the world has expended and collapsed in front of me like a black hole...
does he?...
*cries*
its all blank.. vacant.. like a void... that is just black.. darkness...
what can I do to end his misery?
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but...
will things return back to how it were before?
i pray.. with all my heart and soul that it will...
i just hope i'm thinking too much....
Yusha sent me a message that was like a warm hug to me...
I miss him... so much it hurts...
Love, Me
I read a note my Grandma wrote, back in 1923
Grandpa kept it in his coat
And he showed it once to me
He said boy you might not understand, but a long long time ago
Grandma's daddy didn't like me none
But I loved your Grandma so
We had this crazy plan to meet
And run away together
Get married in the first town we came to and live forever
But nailed to the tree where we were supposed to meet instead
I found this letter
And this is what it said:
If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But i'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
I read those words just hours before
my Grandma passed away
In the doorway of a church
Where me and Grandpa stopped to pray
I know I've never seen him cry
In all my fifteen years
But as he said these words to her
His eyes filled up with tears
If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But i'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
Grandpa kept it in his coat
And he showed it once to me
He said boy you might not understand, but a long long time ago
Grandma's daddy didn't like me none
But I loved your Grandma so
We had this crazy plan to meet
And run away together
Get married in the first town we came to and live forever
But nailed to the tree where we were supposed to meet instead
I found this letter
And this is what it said:
If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But i'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
I read those words just hours before
my Grandma passed away
In the doorway of a church
Where me and Grandpa stopped to pray
I know I've never seen him cry
In all my fifteen years
But as he said these words to her
His eyes filled up with tears
If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But i'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
And between now and then
Until I see you again
I'll be loving you . . .
Love me
Friday, June 16, 2006
what is fair?
is denying millions of children aid to save the reputation of a single company fair?
is denying the chance to let a person die fair?
is... denying two lovers to be together fair?
justice or love?
which is more important?
without justice, the world will be in chaos...
without love, the world will never exist in the first place...
Even God said in the two greatest commandments that love takes priority...
Its just.. when love fights against each other when it hurts the most..
who will you obey? your parents or your heart?
you love him, but your parents insist that you and him cannot be together
you love your parents, but you know that you will be disobeying them if you stay with him
what will you do?
... what will you do...
i'm crying as my heart breaks into a million peices with no one able to fit it back...
i just wonder.
who is happy to see me in this condition?
i love dominic.
and i am going against my parents
i'm going against many of my friends
i'm going against my church
i'm going against God
but I still love dominic.
I LOVE DOMINIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
and even if the world falls on my face, I still love him...
but for once. I just feel so helpless....
*cries*
is denying millions of children aid to save the reputation of a single company fair?
is denying the chance to let a person die fair?
is... denying two lovers to be together fair?
justice or love?
which is more important?
without justice, the world will be in chaos...
without love, the world will never exist in the first place...
Even God said in the two greatest commandments that love takes priority...
Its just.. when love fights against each other when it hurts the most..
who will you obey? your parents or your heart?
you love him, but your parents insist that you and him cannot be together
you love your parents, but you know that you will be disobeying them if you stay with him
what will you do?
... what will you do...
i'm crying as my heart breaks into a million peices with no one able to fit it back...
i just wonder.
who is happy to see me in this condition?
i love dominic.
and i am going against my parents
i'm going against many of my friends
i'm going against my church
i'm going against God
but I still love dominic.
I LOVE DOMINIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
and even if the world falls on my face, I still love him...
but for once. I just feel so helpless....
*cries*
Thursday, June 15, 2006
7th Months! =)
Happy 7th month anniversary dear...
haha... had a really fun time yesterday... I went to Dominic's house! well... believe it or not, that is the first time I went to his house...
and.. I guess his parents does not really have a good impression of me now...
the reason is coz they found the dogtag that has my name inscribed on it in Dominic's stuff while they were packing his room... and they started to question him about who's Andrew and why were you wearing his name on a dogtag...
that was a few days ago...
and ta-da. I was in his house introducing my name to his family...
well.. it was a party... and of coz everybody has to introduce their names... and when it was my turn... well.... Dominic's mum gave me an unreadable look... i guess.. totally different from those of the others...
i guess her mind was racing whether to confront me with the "issue"...
Dominic's sister also gave a resounding, "oh!! its THAT Andrew"
I.. really hope I didnt get dominic into trouble...
anywayz... there were 6 of us there...
all of them are super good drinkers... except me...
sigh...
of coz I didn't really touch the alcohol...
but the thing that was bugging me the whole was what if... what if Dominic's mum didnt like me?...
what if his dad felt that I was a bad influence?
I.. never really thought I could be a bad influence... but his parents are like.. kinda quite imperative type... so I.. well.. I never know my chances....
I miss him so much...
I was... kinda jealous when Jeremy had to kiss Dominic for the "spin the bottle" dumbest game ever...
I tried not to look... but there was a tugging sensation in my heart that made me feel like crying..
haha.
well.. its just a game...
and Jeremy is still the same old Jeremy..
and Elina likes gay men.
lolz.
Dominic's friends are cool =)
I miss Dominic!!! how how how how how how...
sigh.. I'm scared to call him even nowadays.. his mum might be just logging his calls...
i've... never cared for anybody so much in my entire life....
its just that...... i'm just scared... sigh =/
haha... had a really fun time yesterday... I went to Dominic's house! well... believe it or not, that is the first time I went to his house...
and.. I guess his parents does not really have a good impression of me now...
the reason is coz they found the dogtag that has my name inscribed on it in Dominic's stuff while they were packing his room... and they started to question him about who's Andrew and why were you wearing his name on a dogtag...
that was a few days ago...
and ta-da. I was in his house introducing my name to his family...
well.. it was a party... and of coz everybody has to introduce their names... and when it was my turn... well.... Dominic's mum gave me an unreadable look... i guess.. totally different from those of the others...
i guess her mind was racing whether to confront me with the "issue"...
Dominic's sister also gave a resounding, "oh!! its THAT Andrew"
I.. really hope I didnt get dominic into trouble...
anywayz... there were 6 of us there...
all of them are super good drinkers... except me...
sigh...
of coz I didn't really touch the alcohol...
but the thing that was bugging me the whole was what if... what if Dominic's mum didnt like me?...
what if his dad felt that I was a bad influence?
I.. never really thought I could be a bad influence... but his parents are like.. kinda quite imperative type... so I.. well.. I never know my chances....
I miss him so much...
I was... kinda jealous when Jeremy had to kiss Dominic for the "spin the bottle" dumbest game ever...
I tried not to look... but there was a tugging sensation in my heart that made me feel like crying..
haha.
well.. its just a game...
and Jeremy is still the same old Jeremy..
and Elina likes gay men.
lolz.
Dominic's friends are cool =)
I miss Dominic!!! how how how how how how...
sigh.. I'm scared to call him even nowadays.. his mum might be just logging his calls...
i've... never cared for anybody so much in my entire life....
its just that...... i'm just scared... sigh =/
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
What is a real friend
Anyone can stand by you when you are right, but a
Friend will stand by you even when you are wrong...
A simple friend identifies himself when he calls.
A real friend doesn't have to.
A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life.
A real friend says, "What's new with you?"
A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
A real friend says, "You've been whining about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff and do something about it."
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
=)
Friend will stand by you even when you are wrong...
A simple friend identifies himself when he calls.
A real friend doesn't have to.
A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life.
A real friend says, "What's new with you?"
A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
A real friend says, "You've been whining about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff and do something about it."
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
=)
Monday, June 12, 2006
Karma Day
Today was the last day of SDFTV, Directing the Camera classes... and it also marks the end of my entire classes for the specialist diploma...
and of course, Edmund had to delay me for 30 minutes before opening the backdoor for me to go into the editing suites to burn my files to a DVD.
and of course, I forgot that DVD+Rs don't work on macs.
and of course, Joshua wasn't anywhere near a stationary shop
and of course, Timothy. wait. Timothy saved me by getting me a DVD-R! Hip hip hooray! I owe him another favour
and of course, I had to reach class 45 minutes late.
I was scared. Really scared... anybody would be scared with such bad karma looming over you.
in fact, to crown it off, SherLin actually wanted us to view and comment on our camerawork and editing on the screen, on the spot...
She was in a pretty good mood, fortunately, because 7 people came for class. (hmmm)
I worked really hard on editing, I must say, and xP
I'm proud to say that visibly, my editing skill is improving alot.
ok. a list of things I did to the raw footage
- my trademark 8-pt garbage bin matt
- linear, crosslinear, crossfade, dither fade transitions
- really neat text and scroll texts
- colour adjustment, hue and saturation modification
- a jump cut (T_T : I shouldn't have done that, SherLin said it was out of place.. boo)
- sorenson fader effect
- dark/light color matching
- wireframe zooming and tracking
- frame and voice matching
- varient speed up and speed down
haha! Bet nobody could see much of the effects, but compared to the raw footage, I'm quite proud of my work.
until.
Wilson's team came up.
As usual, I (or we), expected the ultimate, incomparably, elite work of Wilson, Hon Wai and gang... but boy, we were in for a surprise...
they were beyond what I described above.
Frankly, it was to me, like crumpling up my editing experience like a wasted tissue paper and throwing it in the toilet bowl...
why??? (thriple question marks)
because their ENTIRE scene was done in ONE shot.
one.
yes. one.
hardly any editing, merely camerawork from a single fantastic angle, a single position and slight transitions. + &*%$^ good actors
OMG! IT LOOKED SO NEAT`!
I almost died.
Hardly any editing. Singular camera power.
If I was eating anything while it was previewed, I most likely would have choked on it and died.
But I wasn't. So I buried my head in Joshua's shoulders.
eeepz. and i thought editing was the be-all, end-all...
sigh. *calms down*
at least there is a possibility I might get a B+ or A for this project...
but cross my heart, I did put in my best for this... I just could not anticipate what Wilson's team was doing.
Truly, they live up to their reputation of being the best living directors in Media and Communications.
***
hmm, on Timothy team's film, I.. think they could have done better.... definately...
I guess they just did not have time on their side (or an iBook G4 for that matter)
haha. But the inward-tracking shot into Timothy's face was really funny... I was trying hard not to giggle.
... coz it seemed to be framing his mole. =P
(haha. don't kill me timothy)
overall, i think they did alright, 'cept maybe there was a lack of "closure" feel... it just felt kinda incomplete? its just a feeling...
and... haha... like what I told you... It was quite funny to have a candlelight dinner when the environment was so bright and... sunny. lolz...
How Wee was good! everybody said that her butt actions in the beginning were seductive... LOL.
****
*smiles*
that aside, my bad experience of over-editing was replaced with happier things of the day..
like going out with Dominic!!
yeah! we took a bus all the way to Heeren, and that was like 1:30 only and the lunch buffet for Sakae wasn't on yet...
so... Dominic came up with one of his crazy ideas that has to relate to walking...
and we decided to go find the mysterious Suntec Sakae Sushi!
bet you didnt know that there was a Sakae Sushin in Suntec! - a real tiny one at that.
we found it quite easily, thought it was tucked in the corner.......
... in the corner of a whole range of new eating stores next to Carrefour!
haha.. I was planning to munch on some Portugese egg tarts, but decided against it as I wanted to save my tummy for Sakae buffet.. xP
and so... we ate at Sakae for the record fastest time (but I'm inclined to believe the most ever).
time? - 45 minutes
haha. =)
lol. not-that-bad karma day after all. after the storm comes the rainbow =D
I love Dominic.
He's huggable and sweet. (though he insists that he's fat)
He likes to say sorry alot for stuffs that isn't his fault
He likes to hug me from the back and make me smile
He helps me carry my stuffs!
He's just Dominic, and I love him for being Dominic...
Just going out with him brightens my day...
and of course, Edmund had to delay me for 30 minutes before opening the backdoor for me to go into the editing suites to burn my files to a DVD.
and of course, I forgot that DVD+Rs don't work on macs.
and of course, Joshua wasn't anywhere near a stationary shop
and of course, Timothy. wait. Timothy saved me by getting me a DVD-R! Hip hip hooray! I owe him another favour
and of course, I had to reach class 45 minutes late.
I was scared. Really scared... anybody would be scared with such bad karma looming over you.
in fact, to crown it off, SherLin actually wanted us to view and comment on our camerawork and editing on the screen, on the spot...
She was in a pretty good mood, fortunately, because 7 people came for class. (hmmm)
I worked really hard on editing, I must say, and xP
I'm proud to say that visibly, my editing skill is improving alot.
ok. a list of things I did to the raw footage
- my trademark 8-pt garbage bin matt
- linear, crosslinear, crossfade, dither fade transitions
- really neat text and scroll texts
- colour adjustment, hue and saturation modification
- a jump cut (T_T : I shouldn't have done that, SherLin said it was out of place.. boo)
- sorenson fader effect
- dark/light color matching
- wireframe zooming and tracking
- frame and voice matching
- varient speed up and speed down
haha! Bet nobody could see much of the effects, but compared to the raw footage, I'm quite proud of my work.
until.
Wilson's team came up.
As usual, I (or we), expected the ultimate, incomparably, elite work of Wilson, Hon Wai and gang... but boy, we were in for a surprise...
they were beyond what I described above.
Frankly, it was to me, like crumpling up my editing experience like a wasted tissue paper and throwing it in the toilet bowl...
why??? (thriple question marks)
because their ENTIRE scene was done in ONE shot.
one.
yes. one.
hardly any editing, merely camerawork from a single fantastic angle, a single position and slight transitions. + &*%$^ good actors
OMG! IT LOOKED SO NEAT`!
I almost died.
Hardly any editing. Singular camera power.
If I was eating anything while it was previewed, I most likely would have choked on it and died.
But I wasn't. So I buried my head in Joshua's shoulders.
eeepz. and i thought editing was the be-all, end-all...
sigh. *calms down*
at least there is a possibility I might get a B+ or A for this project...
but cross my heart, I did put in my best for this... I just could not anticipate what Wilson's team was doing.
Truly, they live up to their reputation of being the best living directors in Media and Communications.
***
hmm, on Timothy team's film, I.. think they could have done better.... definately...
I guess they just did not have time on their side (or an iBook G4 for that matter)
haha. But the inward-tracking shot into Timothy's face was really funny... I was trying hard not to giggle.
... coz it seemed to be framing his mole. =P
(haha. don't kill me timothy)
overall, i think they did alright, 'cept maybe there was a lack of "closure" feel... it just felt kinda incomplete? its just a feeling...
and... haha... like what I told you... It was quite funny to have a candlelight dinner when the environment was so bright and... sunny. lolz...
How Wee was good! everybody said that her butt actions in the beginning were seductive... LOL.
****
*smiles*
that aside, my bad experience of over-editing was replaced with happier things of the day..
like going out with Dominic!!
yeah! we took a bus all the way to Heeren, and that was like 1:30 only and the lunch buffet for Sakae wasn't on yet...
so... Dominic came up with one of his crazy ideas that has to relate to walking...
and we decided to go find the mysterious Suntec Sakae Sushi!
bet you didnt know that there was a Sakae Sushin in Suntec! - a real tiny one at that.
we found it quite easily, thought it was tucked in the corner.......
... in the corner of a whole range of new eating stores next to Carrefour!
haha.. I was planning to munch on some Portugese egg tarts, but decided against it as I wanted to save my tummy for Sakae buffet.. xP
and so... we ate at Sakae for the record fastest time (but I'm inclined to believe the most ever).
time? - 45 minutes
haha. =)
lol. not-that-bad karma day after all. after the storm comes the rainbow =D
I love Dominic.
He's huggable and sweet. (though he insists that he's fat)
He likes to say sorry alot for stuffs that isn't his fault
He likes to hug me from the back and make me smile
He helps me carry my stuffs!
He's just Dominic, and I love him for being Dominic...
Just going out with him brightens my day...
Saturday, June 10, 2006
The Worship Team
shoosh.
today was one of the toughest band practice ever...
imagine. I've reached a point in my life as a synthesist that people just throw me sheets of papers with words written on it, without chords, without notes, just the lyrics alone, and I'm expected to be able to play the song from my skill alone.
I'm quite honoured.
very honoured in fact.
but matters got a bit out of hand when I felt like I was in a sinking ship.
B was the drummer -
Notwithstanding, B is quite a gifted drummer, he picked up the drums 15 months ago, and now his skill has reached a substential level. One weakness though is, instead of being the metronome for the band, he relies on the worship leader and musicians to guide his rythm.
J was the guitarist -
erm. what to say leh? He's been playing the guitar for quite some time already, but somehow, he simply lacks the confidence to own the music and mould it to a certain purpose.
Like what I always say, music is mallable. And every key, every note and every sound made has a story, a meaning and a purpose. Unless you own the music, the music will own you.
OWNAGE
N was the bassist -
He is one with a powerful gifting for predicting notes. It has been only a mere 2 or 3 months since he joined the band when he picked up the bass guitar so quickly that it blew me off. I knew from young that he had talents in music, but this being so, its quite unbelivable. He has reached half of Dave's stage which Dave took quite some time to obtain.
This being said, unlike David, he's over-confident and tends to move ahead without listening properly. Humility is a factor which all band members must have, because without humility, each band member will not treat the band as team and strive for their own ambition instead of the team's ambition.
ok. this is like the appraisal for the band members that I played with today.
there are 6 team players in each band practice for the youth :
today was one of the toughest band practice ever...
imagine. I've reached a point in my life as a synthesist that people just throw me sheets of papers with words written on it, without chords, without notes, just the lyrics alone, and I'm expected to be able to play the song from my skill alone.
I'm quite honoured.
very honoured in fact.
but matters got a bit out of hand when I felt like I was in a sinking ship.
B was the drummer -
Notwithstanding, B is quite a gifted drummer, he picked up the drums 15 months ago, and now his skill has reached a substential level. One weakness though is, instead of being the metronome for the band, he relies on the worship leader and musicians to guide his rythm.
J was the guitarist -
erm. what to say leh? He's been playing the guitar for quite some time already, but somehow, he simply lacks the confidence to own the music and mould it to a certain purpose.
Like what I always say, music is mallable. And every key, every note and every sound made has a story, a meaning and a purpose. Unless you own the music, the music will own you.
OWNAGE
N was the bassist -
He is one with a powerful gifting for predicting notes. It has been only a mere 2 or 3 months since he joined the band when he picked up the bass guitar so quickly that it blew me off. I knew from young that he had talents in music, but this being so, its quite unbelivable. He has reached half of Dave's stage which Dave took quite some time to obtain.
This being said, unlike David, he's over-confident and tends to move ahead without listening properly. Humility is a factor which all band members must have, because without humility, each band member will not treat the band as team and strive for their own ambition instead of the team's ambition.
ok. this is like the appraisal for the band members that I played with today.
there are 6 team players in each band practice for the youth :
1) The worship leader
The worship leader's role is to ensure that each musician knows what he or she is doing. They are the one at the forefront of the band, making sure that everything is done according to how they want it to be. More importantly, the worship leader must be in tune with the Spirit, to be led by the Spirit to lead the people.
2) The backup singers
The backup singer's role is to support the worship leader by providing accompanyment and vocal backup to for the song itself. Unlike the worship leader who is able to command the musicians, the backup singer him/herself is like an instrument and has to watch out for the commands of the worship leader.
They also provide vocal-backgrounding when the worship leader is going into free worship or praying.
3) The guitarist
The guitarist is the rythm controller in praise songs and the melody accompanyment in some worship songs. Because of the guitar's inherent ability to play solid sounds, they are usually the "backbone" of most songs - in other words, they are usually the one who owns the song. Mood is changed with their style of strumming or plucking, and a change of hands could be a signal the synthesist or the bassist to take over or back down.
4) The synthesist
Also called the keyboardist, the role of the synthesist is to provide environment and closure to the melody. Being the most flexible instrument, the synthsist must take into responsibilty the harmonics of the vocals (i.e. if they go out of tune). What is environment? Environment means the effects in general, and the "wow" factor in most songs. They manipulate the mood subtly by joining all the instruments together in one binding key. What is closure? In keyboard terms, closure is the keyboard's accompanyment. The synthesist must make sure that there is no gaps in the melody, and every "hole" must be filled up, either with accompanying notes or effect (unless, of course, its meant to be that elsewise).
5) The bassist
The bassist role, no matter how simple it may look, is one of the key players in a band. Why? Because the bassist is the primary rythm maker. (Note: not rythm controller). The bassist provides a margin for where the synthesist and the guitarist can control within. Any chords outside the bassist's accompanyment is a fast route to mistakes. The bassist must be independent of the drums, yet dependent on the rythym of the music, this is because the music and the drums may not flow together, and that's when the bassist is most helpful. Usually, in praise songs, the bassist's prowess is the most prominent, while they take a less aggresive approach in worship songs.
6) God
The most important factor in every, I mean EVERY worship team. Without God in mind, there is no point playing in a worship band. There would be no purpose at all. This is why the worship leader is so important. The worship leader must be sensitive at all time to the Spirit.
God is the head of every Church, every worship band and every worship musician - undisputedly.
This is the reason why many non-christians cannot understand why they have a "different" strange feeling when they come to church and attend a worship service.
The reason? : Because God is in control, not humans.
ha. Why did I blog this? I guess its to remind myself what is the role of every musician in the band.
Its not easy being in a band, and its far less easier being in a worship band.
We get ordered about, not many people acknowledge us (whatever for? we are playing for God's glory), and improvement in a particular aspact can take months or even years.
I've been in the band for 10 years now, longer then most musicians I know my age. But one thing is for certain, since the very day I became a musician for God, I knew that there was no turning back. I will serve Him till the very day I am unable to do so.
J, B and N are the newest band members in the youth band, and you all are showing great improvement. Its just to remind and encourage you that despite the level of difficulty of today's band practice, you all did well.
Nicholas held the rythm well
Jason gained a wee bit more confidence
Brian did exceptionally well in the praise songs.
haha. all glory be to God. God will honour those who honour Him.
I am a testament to it
=)
Handphone Quiz.... (try beating my "J) =D
Haha.. Sonia's quizz!! Its quite cool, so I decided to do =D
1) What is the phone brand?
Sony Ericsson.... I need a new phone too... bleah. Mine is 3 years old.. T_T
2) What are the last 3 digits of your mobile number?
757
3) What does the 2nd message in your inbox say?
Hello! :) Is there piano lesson tomorrow?
4) Who's the first person who comes up under the letter M?
Madelyne!
5) Who's the last person you rang?
Nicky didi
6) Who was your last missed call from?
Nicky didi
7) Who's the 2nd person who comes up under D?
Daniel (AJ).. (lol.. haha.. same as sonia)
8) What does the last message in your inbox say?
Do you know what is the password for the mac?
9)Who comes up under J?
Jackie's House (AJ), Jackie (AJ), Jackie 2 (AJ), Jacky (AJ), Jack (CCC), Jack (SPSU), Jake (AJ), James, James Lee, James (AJ), James87 (AJ), James 2 (AJ), James89 (AJ) James Angel-X (AJ), James (SP), Jaron (AJ), Jasmine (SP), Jason Yoyo (AJ), Jason (SP-Gems), Jason (SPCCC), Jason (SP), Jasper Puppy (AJ), Jasper 28 (AJ), Jason, Jawei (SP), Jeff, Jeffrey, Jeff (AJ), Jennifer, Jenny, Jeremy J. (SPCCC), Jeremy (AJ), Jeremy (SP-AJ), Jeri (AJ), Jessica (Gen12ii), Jessica (JB), Jesslin (SP), Jian Ping (HSS), Jia Ying (SP), Jin Hui (HSS), Jimmy (AJ), Jimmy, Joanna Mei Mei (HSS), Joel Liang (CCC), Joel (AJ), Joel (CCC), Joel (SPSU), Joe (AJ), John Spin (AJ), Jolin jie, Josel (CCC), Joseph (HSS), Joshua (DMC), Joshua, Joahua (Gen12ii), Jowyne1, Jowyne2, Joyce (Gen12ii), Joyce (HSS), Joyce Tan, Joy (SPCCC), Junda (HSS), Junice (SP), J.Y. (AJ)
LOL.. I have 62 contacts that start with "J"... Thats like 1/7 of my whole phone
And the winner for the most common name is... JAMES!! lol
haha! Longer then Sonia's!! But I think my "S" has more people
10) Go to your Sent Items - what does the 10th message say?
I've reached already =p
11) Who's the 4th person who comes up under S?
Samuel (SP)
12) How many messages are currently in your inbox?
28
13) What do you have as your background?
A cool looking yellow color Porsche
14) Who's the 2nd person who comes up under R?
Randy (AJ)
15) Who do you have on speed dial 3?
Dad
16) Who's the first person who comes up under C?
Calvin
17) How many bars of signal do you currently have?
5 barss
18) What do you have as your main ringtone?
I hate ringtones, so I only use them as my alarm clock... My ringtone is a funny Gunbound music... But mainly, its on silent vibration xP
Tag tag tag :
Ren Jin, Flora, Clara, Timothy, Nicky didi, Xiao Wei mei mei
1) What is the phone brand?
Sony Ericsson.... I need a new phone too... bleah. Mine is 3 years old.. T_T
2) What are the last 3 digits of your mobile number?
757
3) What does the 2nd message in your inbox say?
Hello! :) Is there piano lesson tomorrow?
4) Who's the first person who comes up under the letter M?
Madelyne!
5) Who's the last person you rang?
Nicky didi
6) Who was your last missed call from?
Nicky didi
7) Who's the 2nd person who comes up under D?
Daniel (AJ).. (lol.. haha.. same as sonia)
8) What does the last message in your inbox say?
Do you know what is the password for the mac?
9)Who comes up under J?
Jackie's House (AJ), Jackie (AJ), Jackie 2 (AJ), Jacky (AJ), Jack (CCC), Jack (SPSU), Jake (AJ), James, James Lee, James (AJ), James87 (AJ), James 2 (AJ), James89 (AJ) James Angel-X (AJ), James (SP), Jaron (AJ), Jasmine (SP), Jason Yoyo (AJ), Jason (SP-Gems), Jason (SPCCC), Jason (SP), Jasper Puppy (AJ), Jasper 28 (AJ), Jason, Jawei (SP), Jeff, Jeffrey, Jeff (AJ), Jennifer, Jenny, Jeremy J. (SPCCC), Jeremy (AJ), Jeremy (SP-AJ), Jeri (AJ), Jessica (Gen12ii), Jessica (JB), Jesslin (SP), Jian Ping (HSS), Jia Ying (SP), Jin Hui (HSS), Jimmy (AJ), Jimmy, Joanna Mei Mei (HSS), Joel Liang (CCC), Joel (AJ), Joel (CCC), Joel (SPSU), Joe (AJ), John Spin (AJ), Jolin jie, Josel (CCC), Joseph (HSS), Joshua (DMC), Joshua, Joahua (Gen12ii), Jowyne1, Jowyne2, Joyce (Gen12ii), Joyce (HSS), Joyce Tan, Joy (SPCCC), Junda (HSS), Junice (SP), J.Y. (AJ)
LOL.. I have 62 contacts that start with "J"... Thats like 1/7 of my whole phone
And the winner for the most common name is... JAMES!! lol
haha! Longer then Sonia's!! But I think my "S" has more people
10) Go to your Sent Items - what does the 10th message say?
I've reached already =p
11) Who's the 4th person who comes up under S?
Samuel (SP)
12) How many messages are currently in your inbox?
28
13) What do you have as your background?
A cool looking yellow color Porsche
14) Who's the 2nd person who comes up under R?
Randy (AJ)
15) Who do you have on speed dial 3?
Dad
16) Who's the first person who comes up under C?
Calvin
17) How many bars of signal do you currently have?
5 barss
18) What do you have as your main ringtone?
I hate ringtones, so I only use them as my alarm clock... My ringtone is a funny Gunbound music... But mainly, its on silent vibration xP
Tag tag tag :
Ren Jin, Flora, Clara, Timothy, Nicky didi, Xiao Wei mei mei
Thursday, June 08, 2006
crazy camp
Lol... ever seen me play synth before? haha... I think I've never got a photo of myself playing the synthesizer before, but I got caught on camera!
The camp was ok lah. I guess God made the laptop was spoil for a reason... He wanted me to enjoy the camp as much as possible... lol.. which I guess I did....
well, God works in mysterious ways, and a merely a day, I've completed 80% of the entire project already.. I'm darn tired, but its still something worth thanksgiving for! lol...
eh, I'm not a photoblogger, so you'll have to excuse me if these pictures don't turn out so good... But I think the picture with me eating the durian is so cute... haha =P
did I mention we had a durian buffet?
hmm.....
I should be quite stressed now, considering the amount of workload I have, but I kinda have renewned trust in God now...
=)
Dominic is nice.
He visited me in school today.
=D
The camp was ok lah. I guess God made the laptop was spoil for a reason... He wanted me to enjoy the camp as much as possible... lol.. which I guess I did....
well, God works in mysterious ways, and a merely a day, I've completed 80% of the entire project already.. I'm darn tired, but its still something worth thanksgiving for! lol...
eh, I'm not a photoblogger, so you'll have to excuse me if these pictures don't turn out so good... But I think the picture with me eating the durian is so cute... haha =P
did I mention we had a durian buffet?
hmm.....
I should be quite stressed now, considering the amount of workload I have, but I kinda have renewned trust in God now...
=)
Dominic is nice.
He visited me in school today.
=D
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
sigh
camp is over.
i'm down with flu.
project is due in 2 days.
laptop can't handle editing.
i think i'm dead
i'm going to say my prayers.
i miss dominic.
but i won't be able to see him.
sobz.
i'm down with flu.
project is due in 2 days.
laptop can't handle editing.
i think i'm dead
i'm going to say my prayers.
i miss dominic.
but i won't be able to see him.
sobz.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
note:
Note :
Andrew will be away in a church camp from June 4th to 7th (Sunday to Wednesday)
Hmm. To say frankly, I really do not want to go for it...
Firstly, I'm too busy to be going on any trip.
Secondly, the very reason why I agreed to go on the trip back-out last minute
Thirdly, there's nothing much to do on the trip.
sigh... but I'm really very disappointed with Simon and Haryanto for not going on the trip...
Simon's reason is because he has project to do
Haryanto's reason is because Simon isn't going
jeez. Am I worth anything at all?
Am I worth even Haryanto going?
Fine. I don't play soccer, I don't listen to the same type of music that you listen, nor do I even play the same games that you play...
but aren't we the ASH?
Aren't we suppose to stick together?
My sole reason for going to the camp is gone... there isn't much point going now is there?
Knowing that they are not around, I'll most likely revert back to my reclusive self again.
Sometimes, I wonder.
Do the people I treasure really treasure me the same way I treasure them?
Do they care as much as I care about them?
If they don't, why do I even bother?
If they say they do, I can't see it beyond the words.
What are friends when neither party is willing to sacrifice to maintain the friendship?
Jeez. I'm pissed.
I'm going to a holiday which I don't want to go.
bah. With an iBook to do my editing work.
BAH.
Andrew will be away in a church camp from June 4th to 7th (Sunday to Wednesday)
Hmm. To say frankly, I really do not want to go for it...
Firstly, I'm too busy to be going on any trip.
Secondly, the very reason why I agreed to go on the trip back-out last minute
Thirdly, there's nothing much to do on the trip.
sigh... but I'm really very disappointed with Simon and Haryanto for not going on the trip...
Simon's reason is because he has project to do
Haryanto's reason is because Simon isn't going
jeez. Am I worth anything at all?
Am I worth even Haryanto going?
Fine. I don't play soccer, I don't listen to the same type of music that you listen, nor do I even play the same games that you play...
but aren't we the ASH?
Aren't we suppose to stick together?
My sole reason for going to the camp is gone... there isn't much point going now is there?
Knowing that they are not around, I'll most likely revert back to my reclusive self again.
Sometimes, I wonder.
Do the people I treasure really treasure me the same way I treasure them?
Do they care as much as I care about them?
If they don't, why do I even bother?
If they say they do, I can't see it beyond the words.
What are friends when neither party is willing to sacrifice to maintain the friendship?
Jeez. I'm pissed.
I'm going to a holiday which I don't want to go.
bah. With an iBook to do my editing work.
BAH.
Struggle.
Let me take you away..
Past the voids that seperates us
A fire, a flame that consumes everything
Into the infinite darkness, where nothing is there but you and me...
Question my heart, and take whats yours...
But only one will remain....
If love is the answer
Don't take it away from me...
I'll hold it so close fate will never tear us apart
Into the never-ending light, where fear is but a figment of imagination
Be true to me, my one love on earth
Coz, there isn't anything in this world that can seperate us, except us.
Heaven and Earth will fade.
But His word will still remain...
I just pray that He will do something new today....
Make a way
Make a way for us
Make a way for us, to return back to You...
- Andrew -
Past the voids that seperates us
A fire, a flame that consumes everything
Into the infinite darkness, where nothing is there but you and me...
Question my heart, and take whats yours...
But only one will remain....
If love is the answer
Don't take it away from me...
I'll hold it so close fate will never tear us apart
Into the never-ending light, where fear is but a figment of imagination
Be true to me, my one love on earth
Coz, there isn't anything in this world that can seperate us, except us.
Heaven and Earth will fade.
But His word will still remain...
I just pray that He will do something new today....
Make a way
Make a way for us
Make a way for us, to return back to You...
- Andrew -
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