Now listening: Lost - Michael Buble
Michael Buble has had famous hits such as Everything, Home, Call Me Irresponsible, but I've found my new liking for the song called lost. If you have the chance, go listen to it!
Anyway, it's already the 31st of October. Insanity. That's the exact word I would use to describe my exact feelings. The year has passed so fast, exceptionally fast. Christmas is just around the corner, another 2 months we'd be exchanging gifts, having thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, witnessing a trio of carolers strutting their groove to songs such as have yourself a merry little Christmas, or the ever so famous Santa Claus is coming to town. Malls decorated with lovely Christmas ornaments, big shiny balls which comes in various colours and lightings which transforms the shopping mall into a imaginary haven where love is filled in the air and families are seen spending quality time together!
Christmas has always been a joyous and fun filled occasion for me! Going Christmas shopping with a group of friends has its headaches, but the bond and time spent with one another is worth every moment of those headaches. I'm having the Christmas blues already! :(
Oh well, as fast as time has passed, I'm sure that it would only be a matter of time before Christmas is at our door steps. So many things to look forward to such as having my sister back for the holidays, and also finishing my A levels! I can't wait!
Out!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Updates.
Sorry for the lack of updates. Hadn't been inspired in a long while. With so much work to be done and an ever nearing dateline, it hasn't been helping. I want to say thank you once again to these bunch of people again, for the present you gave me. I really like it. Hopefully you'd see it ripping apart after 4-5 years. Haha, which means I have been using it often. =P
Name in order of name appearance on present.
1) Eric
2) Charissa
3) Raymond
4) Jeffrey
5) Benjamin
6) April
7) Thomas
8) Jadeline
9) Benjamin
10)Wai Yee
11) Adeline
12) Jin Fong
13) Esther
I think its appropriate for me to thank all of you here because I think all of you do read my blog? hahaha. I hope. Will upload pictures of it soon! Woohoo! Off to genesis chapter 1!
Name in order of name appearance on present.
1) Eric
2) Charissa
3) Raymond
4) Jeffrey
5) Benjamin
6) April
7) Thomas
8) Jadeline
9) Benjamin
10)Wai Yee
11) Adeline
12) Jin Fong
13) Esther
I think its appropriate for me to thank all of you here because I think all of you do read my blog? hahaha. I hope. Will upload pictures of it soon! Woohoo! Off to genesis chapter 1!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Words words. and more words.
Friends,
Nothing more, nothing less.
We're just friends.
Maybe.. maybe a little more than that.
From John to Elizabeth
My love,
Do you remember..
We started off just being friends,
You and me doing what normal friends would do for one another,
Be it being a crying shoulder for one another,
Or just talking on the phone, to fill each others boredom.
The late night calls, I cherish.
I still remember the one time you called and said you were hungry,
I sneaked out of my house and brought you leftovers!
I never knew I had that courage to do such things!
I recalled the good old days of ice and fire,
And also the little teases which makes us blush,
Which are now reminiscence which makes us laugh,
Those were the good ol' days.
Did you realize that we grew up depending very much on one other,
And slowly, things evolved and turned into something different.
That closeness we had between us led me to become all weird around you.
I couldn't understand why, but that awkwardness soon led me to estranged myself from you.
During that period of time, I was searching for myself
I knew something was missing, yet I did not know what it was.
It was so depressing that I thought I couldn't make it out of the pit.
I just could not see myself facing you, not in the condition I was in.
Dear Elizabeth,
Through those few years of searching,
I suddenly realize that you were the missing piece.
And after all the hardship I've caused, I'm sorry for leaving you without any explanation.
I apologize for the misery that I have caused you.
It's been 5 years now,
Nothing has changed, and I'm still waiting for you.
But for one, I still think of you when the sun goes down
It never goes away, but I guess it'll all work out.
I know that the letters I've written to you does no justice to what I've caused you,
Those times when it matters most to you, I've let you down.
I'm lost for words, I really cannot describe how sorry I am to you,
I know I've wronged you and I really want to make it up to you. Please forgive me?
I've yet to get a reply from you, and this being my 1,831th letter to you.
Every single day since I realized that I've wronged you I've written to you.
With an additional one every year on your birthday, 1st of June.
Lastly, this will be my final letter to you and I hope I'll get an answer someday.
But if this is the way it has to be,
I'll continue to wait and see,
Till my dying day I'll wait,
For it's never too late.
With love,
John.
October 19th 2007.
penghan © 2007
Nothing more, nothing less.
We're just friends.
Maybe.. maybe a little more than that.
From John to Elizabeth
My love,
Do you remember..
We started off just being friends,
You and me doing what normal friends would do for one another,
Be it being a crying shoulder for one another,
Or just talking on the phone, to fill each others boredom.
The late night calls, I cherish.
I still remember the one time you called and said you were hungry,
I sneaked out of my house and brought you leftovers!
I never knew I had that courage to do such things!
I recalled the good old days of ice and fire,
And also the little teases which makes us blush,
Which are now reminiscence which makes us laugh,
Those were the good ol' days.
Did you realize that we grew up depending very much on one other,
And slowly, things evolved and turned into something different.
That closeness we had between us led me to become all weird around you.
I couldn't understand why, but that awkwardness soon led me to estranged myself from you.
During that period of time, I was searching for myself
I knew something was missing, yet I did not know what it was.
It was so depressing that I thought I couldn't make it out of the pit.
I just could not see myself facing you, not in the condition I was in.
Dear Elizabeth,
Through those few years of searching,
I suddenly realize that you were the missing piece.
And after all the hardship I've caused, I'm sorry for leaving you without any explanation.
I apologize for the misery that I have caused you.
It's been 5 years now,
Nothing has changed, and I'm still waiting for you.
But for one, I still think of you when the sun goes down
It never goes away, but I guess it'll all work out.
I know that the letters I've written to you does no justice to what I've caused you,
Those times when it matters most to you, I've let you down.
I'm lost for words, I really cannot describe how sorry I am to you,
I know I've wronged you and I really want to make it up to you. Please forgive me?
I've yet to get a reply from you, and this being my 1,831th letter to you.
Every single day since I realized that I've wronged you I've written to you.
With an additional one every year on your birthday, 1st of June.
Lastly, this will be my final letter to you and I hope I'll get an answer someday.
But if this is the way it has to be,
I'll continue to wait and see,
Till my dying day I'll wait,
For it's never too late.
With love,
John.
October 19th 2007.
penghan © 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Lost in Transition?
Short note:
As I was having my daily dose of wikipedia, today was the first time that I ever found some thing that I could relate to on the today's featured article. John mayer..his biography.
I think I've changed quite a bit in the past few years. Be it my sense of music, my food preference, even the things that I used to like doing has changed! and I think it has brought more pros than cons. Well, maybe I'm lost in transition?
It's not fair to say that just because I rather not do something that I used to like doing last time, compared to something that I would rather do now, means that I've changed significantly. Somehow along the way, I have the feeling that certain friends will feel that I've changed a lot and I'm not the person that I used to be. I don't know why, but somehow my gut feeling tells me that.
I have my fair share of changes, and I'm sure you also had yours. People change. If you can't accept it, well, that's really your problem. Don't get me wrong, what I meant was as long as what I've changed to does not contradicts my faith I think it's totally fine. But if I've changed and it contradict my faith, please do correct me.
I guess in reality we have to adapt to changes or get left behind. Same goes with friends. If our friends character/attitude changes, we've gotta accept them for who they are or fear losing them. Not to say that I am standing on shaky ground in fear of losing friends. =P. But that's reality ain't it?
Life isn't always a straight paved road planned out for you, it gets windy sometimes, and sometimes a little rocky, and there are times when the road just ends and you've gotta figure out your next move. Be it,the left trail or the right, we'll only be able to travel one path while the other path would just remain a mystery.
In the end, that's life. And we'll always be left with that unfamiliar question of what if?.
Sometimes I really feel that we linger too much in the past then rather figure a way to adapt to the future. Oh well, that all from me.
XOXO.
HAHAHA! out!
As I was having my daily dose of wikipedia, today was the first time that I ever found some thing that I could relate to on the today's featured article. John mayer..his biography.
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I think I've changed quite a bit in the past few years. Be it my sense of music, my food preference, even the things that I used to like doing has changed! and I think it has brought more pros than cons. Well, maybe I'm lost in transition?
It's not fair to say that just because I rather not do something that I used to like doing last time, compared to something that I would rather do now, means that I've changed significantly. Somehow along the way, I have the feeling that certain friends will feel that I've changed a lot and I'm not the person that I used to be. I don't know why, but somehow my gut feeling tells me that.
I have my fair share of changes, and I'm sure you also had yours. People change. If you can't accept it, well, that's really your problem. Don't get me wrong, what I meant was as long as what I've changed to does not contradicts my faith I think it's totally fine. But if I've changed and it contradict my faith, please do correct me.
I guess in reality we have to adapt to changes or get left behind. Same goes with friends. If our friends character/attitude changes, we've gotta accept them for who they are or fear losing them. Not to say that I am standing on shaky ground in fear of losing friends. =P. But that's reality ain't it?
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Life isn't always a straight paved road planned out for you, it gets windy sometimes, and sometimes a little rocky, and there are times when the road just ends and you've gotta figure out your next move. Be it,the left trail or the right, we'll only be able to travel one path while the other path would just remain a mystery.
In the end, that's life. And we'll always be left with that unfamiliar question of what if?.
Sometimes I really feel that we linger too much in the past then rather figure a way to adapt to the future. Oh well, that all from me.
XOXO.
HAHAHA! out!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Thank Yous. =)
First and foremost, I know this is a little late. But I would like to kindly say thank you to all of you for all the wishes and blessing that you've showered on me on my birthday! And also to those who forgotten but felt really guilty. =P.
Parents - for bringing me up 19 years of my life + step dad John for the past 5 years and many more to come!
Sister (Big) - For being there for me, be it nonsensical talks, giving opinions and advice on certain things.
Sister(Small) - For being the sweetheart that gave me a wake up call all the way from Australia just to wish me.
Benjamin - Who has been the friend ever since I could remember! Almost two decades!
April - You have been one of the closer girl friend that I talk to online! And also have breakfast with once in awhile.
Gayle - You're that girl friend which I can consider closest to me. Thanks for the wishes. See you soon!
Yue - For "sacrificing" your time to celebrate my birthday even though your exams are just around the corner.
Jeffrey - For the late night supper and technological updates, which usually ends up with me being all confused.
Raymond - For your funky character, my traveling friend, It has been fun, though you can be quite mean at times.
Eric - For being my mentor, and also a friend which has been there to give me advice when i need them.
Charissa - One of the crazier girl friends that I have, and at times you embarrass yourself. Haha!
Adeline - For the great person you are, and you're the only one that reminded me that I have a year left as a teen.
Tze Yang - Though I don't meet you as often as the others, you're still one close friend. =)
Sherlyn - You got lost in KL on 11th October and called me to find your way out! And you still remembered! =)
Esther - For calling me to wish me a happy birthday when you couldn't be there.
Eugene - From the *monica sweetheart days* to now, see how significant that is! But I still don't know who she is!
Jin Fong - Since the Fantastic four did our part, you've always been there! Haha! =)
Wai Yee - For the pillow that you gave me during Christmas 2-3 years ago which is still on my bed!
Nigel - For your gift in music which never fails to inspire me. =)
Thomas - For our "talk" that we have occasionally.
Bryan - For your Nano, which looks nice that I like. =(
Jon and Adam - For being there and for the times we played together.
James and Shaun - You guys are the first ones to message me at the struck of midnight.
Jian Hung - Even after so long, and not meeting you no more than twice in those two years! You still remembered!
Nian King - For being one of the very few friends that I still keep in touch since primary days.
Richard - For football at 5, dota sessions. It's good fun.
Michelle and Melissa Keong - For the friends that I made during my short tenure in RBS and still remembers.
Alwin - For all the sharing and advises. I'm sure you made the right choice! Study hard for your SPM. =)
Melissa Yu - Long time haven't seen you!You've been MIA. glad that you remembered though! xD
Chee Hoe - Thanks for being the friend that is ever patient to teach me. Easy to bully too! hehe. jk =)
Pei Jean - From the after economic class chicken rice days till the friends we are now. =)
Melody - For the friendship that we have, and the occasional hi bye, when I'm over at your place. Keep on cheering!
Tee keat - Last but not least, it's great to get a message all the way from Ireland! Makes me feel that there are loads of people around the world who still keeps me close to their heart! Haha Syoik Sendiri
Haha, I guess most people would be thinking that I'm crazy to have so much time to list down MOST of the people who wished me. Well it's MOST but not all, just that I really can't think of anyone at this moment. It's already late. And just so you know, even if your name is not on this post, and you did wish me. I totally appreciate it as much as I appreciate the rest =). Love to everyone! =)
Parents - for bringing me up 19 years of my life + step dad John for the past 5 years and many more to come!
Sister (Big) - For being there for me, be it nonsensical talks, giving opinions and advice on certain things.
Sister(Small) - For being the sweetheart that gave me a wake up call all the way from Australia just to wish me.
Benjamin - Who has been the friend ever since I could remember! Almost two decades!
April - You have been one of the closer girl friend that I talk to online! And also have breakfast with once in awhile.
Gayle - You're that girl friend which I can consider closest to me. Thanks for the wishes. See you soon!
Yue - For "sacrificing" your time to celebrate my birthday even though your exams are just around the corner.
Jeffrey - For the late night supper and technological updates, which usually ends up with me being all confused.
Raymond - For your funky character, my traveling friend, It has been fun, though you can be quite mean at times.
Eric - For being my mentor, and also a friend which has been there to give me advice when i need them.
Charissa - One of the crazier girl friends that I have, and at times you embarrass yourself. Haha!
Adeline - For the great person you are, and you're the only one that reminded me that I have a year left as a teen.
Tze Yang - Though I don't meet you as often as the others, you're still one close friend. =)
Sherlyn - You got lost in KL on 11th October and called me to find your way out! And you still remembered! =)
Esther - For calling me to wish me a happy birthday when you couldn't be there.
Eugene - From the *monica sweetheart days* to now, see how significant that is! But I still don't know who she is!
Jin Fong - Since the Fantastic four did our part, you've always been there! Haha! =)
Wai Yee - For the pillow that you gave me during Christmas 2-3 years ago which is still on my bed!
Nigel - For your gift in music which never fails to inspire me. =)
Thomas - For our "talk" that we have occasionally.
Bryan - For your Nano, which looks nice that I like. =(
Jon and Adam - For being there and for the times we played together.
James and Shaun - You guys are the first ones to message me at the struck of midnight.
Jian Hung - Even after so long, and not meeting you no more than twice in those two years! You still remembered!
Nian King - For being one of the very few friends that I still keep in touch since primary days.
Richard - For football at 5, dota sessions. It's good fun.
Michelle and Melissa Keong - For the friends that I made during my short tenure in RBS and still remembers.
Alwin - For all the sharing and advises. I'm sure you made the right choice! Study hard for your SPM. =)
Melissa Yu - Long time haven't seen you!You've been MIA. glad that you remembered though! xD
Chee Hoe - Thanks for being the friend that is ever patient to teach me. Easy to bully too! hehe. jk =)
Pei Jean - From the after economic class chicken rice days till the friends we are now. =)
Melody - For the friendship that we have, and the occasional hi bye, when I'm over at your place. Keep on cheering!
Tee keat - Last but not least, it's great to get a message all the way from Ireland! Makes me feel that there are loads of people around the world who still keeps me close to their heart! Haha Syoik Sendiri
Haha, I guess most people would be thinking that I'm crazy to have so much time to list down MOST of the people who wished me. Well it's MOST but not all, just that I really can't think of anyone at this moment. It's already late. And just so you know, even if your name is not on this post, and you did wish me. I totally appreciate it as much as I appreciate the rest =). Love to everyone! =)
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Believe it or not
Whoa, this is my 100th post on blogspot ever since I parted ways with xanga. Well, I recently had the sudden craving for food. To be exact, I had a sudden craving for cakes and desserts. Every week, the routine seems to be the same. Same place, same food, and it was getting kinda boring. So I decided to gather some opinion from our fellow local floggers (food bloggers) to recommend some new restaurants and new hang out spots.
I began my search, hopping from one site to another, and some of the blogs were quite helpful in providing important information that people like you and me would like to know about a restaurant. For example, maps, address, telephone numbers, price range, rating the food, ambiance and service were provided. Some even went the lengths and gave details on the availability of parking spot and the best time to go to avoid the hassle finding one.
But what caught my attention was one particular food blog. The motto of the blog was called "designing dreams, serving pleasure." And not like MOST other restaurants which uses exaggerative words to illustrate their food, but SOMEHOW, it always turns out as a disappointment, this shop was different, and I definitely think that it did live up to its standards.
Alright, to give you a brief summary, it is a cake shop which occasionally accepts offers from people who wants to have a specially designed cake for their love ones. Something unique. Something funky. Something out of the usual. Something that would make your jaw drop. Well, let's not waste anymore time and let the pictures do the talking.
Every guys fantasy. =P
Ooh babeh!
Haha, go figure!
Vrooooooommm!
I began my search, hopping from one site to another, and some of the blogs were quite helpful in providing important information that people like you and me would like to know about a restaurant. For example, maps, address, telephone numbers, price range, rating the food, ambiance and service were provided. Some even went the lengths and gave details on the availability of parking spot and the best time to go to avoid the hassle finding one.
But what caught my attention was one particular food blog. The motto of the blog was called "designing dreams, serving pleasure." And not like MOST other restaurants which uses exaggerative words to illustrate their food, but SOMEHOW, it always turns out as a disappointment, this shop was different, and I definitely think that it did live up to its standards.
Alright, to give you a brief summary, it is a cake shop which occasionally accepts offers from people who wants to have a specially designed cake for their love ones. Something unique. Something funky. Something out of the usual. Something that would make your jaw drop. Well, let's not waste anymore time and let the pictures do the talking.
A pirate ship.
Next, we've got a Louis Vuitton sausage bag!
Fancy a bag from Christian Dior?
Or...
A bag from Prada?
Just look at it closely. You'd see that every inch of the bag was skillfully crafted.
Always dreamed for a pair of Jimmy Choo? But never had the money?
here you go!
Or if you're feeling a little naughty..
Next, we've got a Louis Vuitton sausage bag!
Fancy a bag from Christian Dior?Or...
A bag from Prada?
Just look at it closely. You'd see that every inch of the bag was skillfully crafted.
Always dreamed for a pair of Jimmy Choo? But never had the money?here you go!
Or if you're feeling a little naughty..
Every guys fantasy. =P
Ooh babeh!
Haha, go figure!And last but not least. A car that everyone wouldn't mind having
Vrooooooommm!*All the pictures above are specially designed cakes! None of it are real!
Oh well, that's about it! Visual wise, I would say that this is one of the finest work of art done on a cake that I've ever seen. And earlier this afternoon, I went looking for the shop, and I found it! Will be going there one of these days to test some of their usual made to serve cakes. Hopefully it'd taste as good as it looks!
Well, that's all folks!
Out!
Well, that's all folks!
Out!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Billboard Top 10
Currently listening: Lifehouse
Album: Who we are
Current Top 10 Favourite Music
1) Right here waiting - Brian Adams
2)Everything - Michael Buble
3)You don't know me - Michael Buble
4)Iris - The Goo goo dolls
5)How far we've come - Matchbox 20
6)Storm - Lifehouse
7)Home - Michael Buble
8) Me and Mrs. Jones - Michael Buble
9)Broken - Lifehouse
10)Man on the side - John Mayer.
11)Endless love - Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey
The songs aren't exactly the newest. And you may notice the songs are really emotional driven. Maybe what raymond wrote on my piece of paper is true? Oh well, I need some new music. Preferably, some sort which has depth and that feel. Haha. Any new recommendations? Even if you don't have songs like that, do recommend some songs which you like!
On the other hand, I've finally finish my syllabus for my ICT subject. Guess I'll have more free time to work on my project now. As in my project that I need to submit in for my finals. And also now that I have more time, would really love to use it wisely, be it studying or going to the gym for my other project! Hah!
Album: Who we are
Current Top 10 Favourite Music
1) Right here waiting - Brian Adams
2)Everything - Michael Buble
3)You don't know me - Michael Buble
4)Iris - The Goo goo dolls
5)How far we've come - Matchbox 20
6)Storm - Lifehouse
7)Home - Michael Buble
8) Me and Mrs. Jones - Michael Buble
9)Broken - Lifehouse
10)Man on the side - John Mayer.
11)Endless love - Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey
The songs aren't exactly the newest. And you may notice the songs are really emotional driven. Maybe what raymond wrote on my piece of paper is true? Oh well, I need some new music. Preferably, some sort which has depth and that feel. Haha. Any new recommendations? Even if you don't have songs like that, do recommend some songs which you like!
On the other hand, I've finally finish my syllabus for my ICT subject. Guess I'll have more free time to work on my project now. As in my project that I need to submit in for my finals. And also now that I have more time, would really love to use it wisely, be it studying or going to the gym for my other project! Hah!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
It's interesting what Mr. Chin Peng Kit said today during his sermon. His topic was on the church of Ephesus. The book of Ephesus is actually a letter written from Paul to the Ephesians. And the focus of his sermon today was on the topic of the outlook of the community towards the church and the problems it faces internally and externally. In reality, Peng kit admits that his church is facing a crisis. That people are unhappy with the leaders and deacons of the church because their expectations are not met. I want to highlight the second part. because their expectations are not met.
I felt that what he said made a whole lot of sense. We (church members) sometimes complain too much about how things are run in church, or how a certain thing is not up to our expectation, and we put the blame on our church leaders, but really, we complain so much sometimes but we never offer our help by suggesting ways to improve the current standard way of how things are done.
Are we going to be the ones who accepts how the church is and strive for a change or are we going to go church hopping hoping that we might find a church to accommodate our own needs? Going to a church where we just go to church on Sundays to listen to the sermon and head back home without any commitment and responsibilities towards the church. I personally feel that we won't grow spiritually if we just want to be a Christian who seats back and just receive and not give.
Here's just something for those who feels that there are things which God can't change in them:
God accepts us for who we are, but he loves us too much to let us be where we are.
last but not least, satisfaction is the death to growth.
I felt that what he said made a whole lot of sense. We (church members) sometimes complain too much about how things are run in church, or how a certain thing is not up to our expectation, and we put the blame on our church leaders, but really, we complain so much sometimes but we never offer our help by suggesting ways to improve the current standard way of how things are done.
Are we going to be the ones who accepts how the church is and strive for a change or are we going to go church hopping hoping that we might find a church to accommodate our own needs? Going to a church where we just go to church on Sundays to listen to the sermon and head back home without any commitment and responsibilities towards the church. I personally feel that we won't grow spiritually if we just want to be a Christian who seats back and just receive and not give.
Here's just something for those who feels that there are things which God can't change in them:
God accepts us for who we are, but he loves us too much to let us be where we are.
last but not least, satisfaction is the death to growth.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Art of Music
Long post ahead! Be prepared.
Interpretation. Sometimes I question myself, how would I know if a person is interpreting something correctly. Really. Don't you ever question yourself? What if, everything was just a conspiracy? What if, it has something to do with life and death? I guess its something we ought to ponder about.
Very well, I will start what I wanted to share now. Here goes. The amazing thing about songs is that - the lyrics of a song may mean something totally different for someone else than it does to another and still be just as valid. For instance, I may not know the meaning behind a certain song but I hear something in that song which I can related to, and it's as if the song was written for me. No songwriter gives a full drafted explanation of each and every song that they have written. We don't see Michael Buble giving a long summary of why he wrote the song home for, or either John Mayer explaining why he wrote your body is a wonderland. I think you get my drift.
In my opinion, when a songwriters comes out with a new song, the lyrics to that song may have meant something different to ones self when it was written, but those same lyrics are the ones that opens path ways for our minds to think, linger on and relate to. It's as though, a songwriter provides a road to start on but the journey is yours to be completed. In other sense, the lyrics to a song can be quite provocative and mind boggling that we need to use our own imagination to interpret our version of that certain song.
From my personal experience, of writing my one and only song. Waiting for you. I must say that I was ecstatic when I first completed the song. The first verse and chorus were put together on that particular night in the dry kitchen while I was ironing my school uniform for school the following day. I remembered clearly that I was still a raw 15 year old going through the secondary school blues.
The next few days passed and soon the lyrics for the second verse took its place and I was having that crazy adrenaline rush! Seeing how the lyrics integrated I was so excited. Felt like "impossible is nothing". Haha! As I kept on singing that song, I felt that there was something still missing, soon enough there was the bridge. No words could describe that feeling. The song may not exactly sound that great in reality, but to me it does. Really, deep down inside I'm proud of myself. =P
Seriously, I have never had any musical background and suddenly I'm lying on my bed, starring straight into the ceiling, my mind blank from all things except being in the state of unbelieved and surreality. Could this really be true?
It was.. =).
I learn so much from that experience that I realize that each new day provides different expectations and it's alright if I don't have all my questions figured out. God may show me part of the picture today, but I believe he will show me the other part someday, some time when he thinks I'm ready. Like how he revealed the lyrics to me. Not all at once, but slowly one by one. I guess, each new day provides a new learning process, new lessons to be learn in life.
I think what really makes me feel good is when someone has personally come up to me and say that they could relate to the song that I've written and that they were able to apply it to their life. That really makes me fired up to write at least another song. But my creative juice has been failing on me. =(.
Be it a song of comfort or a song of celebration. Songs are made to be self interpreted. There's no right or wrong to it. It's like having an intimate relationship with your love one. No one can really understand what it really means to you, but, only you will understand that feeling.
Interpretation. Sometimes I question myself, how would I know if a person is interpreting something correctly. Really. Don't you ever question yourself? What if, everything was just a conspiracy? What if, it has something to do with life and death? I guess its something we ought to ponder about.
Very well, I will start what I wanted to share now. Here goes. The amazing thing about songs is that - the lyrics of a song may mean something totally different for someone else than it does to another and still be just as valid. For instance, I may not know the meaning behind a certain song but I hear something in that song which I can related to, and it's as if the song was written for me. No songwriter gives a full drafted explanation of each and every song that they have written. We don't see Michael Buble giving a long summary of why he wrote the song home for, or either John Mayer explaining why he wrote your body is a wonderland. I think you get my drift.
In my opinion, when a songwriters comes out with a new song, the lyrics to that song may have meant something different to ones self when it was written, but those same lyrics are the ones that opens path ways for our minds to think, linger on and relate to. It's as though, a songwriter provides a road to start on but the journey is yours to be completed. In other sense, the lyrics to a song can be quite provocative and mind boggling that we need to use our own imagination to interpret our version of that certain song.
From my personal experience, of writing my one and only song. Waiting for you. I must say that I was ecstatic when I first completed the song. The first verse and chorus were put together on that particular night in the dry kitchen while I was ironing my school uniform for school the following day. I remembered clearly that I was still a raw 15 year old going through the secondary school blues.
The next few days passed and soon the lyrics for the second verse took its place and I was having that crazy adrenaline rush! Seeing how the lyrics integrated I was so excited. Felt like "impossible is nothing". Haha! As I kept on singing that song, I felt that there was something still missing, soon enough there was the bridge. No words could describe that feeling. The song may not exactly sound that great in reality, but to me it does. Really, deep down inside I'm proud of myself. =P
Seriously, I have never had any musical background and suddenly I'm lying on my bed, starring straight into the ceiling, my mind blank from all things except being in the state of unbelieved and surreality. Could this really be true?
It was.. =).
I learn so much from that experience that I realize that each new day provides different expectations and it's alright if I don't have all my questions figured out. God may show me part of the picture today, but I believe he will show me the other part someday, some time when he thinks I'm ready. Like how he revealed the lyrics to me. Not all at once, but slowly one by one. I guess, each new day provides a new learning process, new lessons to be learn in life.
I think what really makes me feel good is when someone has personally come up to me and say that they could relate to the song that I've written and that they were able to apply it to their life. That really makes me fired up to write at least another song. But my creative juice has been failing on me. =(.
Be it a song of comfort or a song of celebration. Songs are made to be self interpreted. There's no right or wrong to it. It's like having an intimate relationship with your love one. No one can really understand what it really means to you, but, only you will understand that feeling.
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