Wednesday, December 31, 2008

It's been one heck of a year..

Gave myself the chance to not run away from O levels and came back to sec 5 was a blessing. I was right to listen to change my mind and listen to my mum. Thanks mum. The finaly year of my secondary school life has been meaningfull. Sadness,fear,anger,frustration,happiness, disappointment and more. I felt it all. All those raw emotions. Going through all those ups and downs? I have no regrets. And I'm not gonnna say that I'll die a happy man but instead, I want to live. Live and live till my fullest! And obviously, I can't do it alone. I'll need the people whom are close to my heart to kick me in arse, slap me in the face and scold me off when I lose my way ^^ They are my map.

What's a map without tools?

Music has seriously played a role in my life ever since young. I still remember how I protested to my mum that I hated normal music and only prefered preachings from the holy muslim men. Those were my innocent days. Though it's all long gone as I grew up. From preachings, anime has pulled me into the j-pop genre. It grew onto me and it was only when I was 15 that I was introduced to a Visual Kei band called The GazettE by Shermaine that a part of my life which has been missing was restored. You see, I feel that there's a difference between pop and rock. There's a feeling to rock music. It seems more pure no matter how distorted the music may sound. It doesn't sound as fabricated as pop. Oh well. Point being, music has been an intregal tool in my life. And in 2008, I became involved with the music I love so much. I actually took up arms(guitar and piano) and went ahead to learn music. It's given me such joy. I seriously think that music is the true international language which trenscends the language barrier and without music, the world won't be a vibrant place to live in.

Well, those are two big events which has transpired in 08. And as usual, bad stuff happens to me more then good. 08's attempt at getting back to having a love life failed epically and I lost 1.2k over a crappy costume. There's many more to list but hey, it's the new year. Not the way to start a new year ya?

With that, I clasp my hands together. Praying that this year. This year. 2009. Would be a good year throughout and would have more surprises instored for me.

Cheers and have a good year ahead.

-Peace out-

Sunday, December 28, 2008

I am such a sad existance.

Me losing my way caused so much trouble for the people around me.

Why oh why is it like this?

Life, is this your idea of a joke?

As you enjoy yourself watching with a glass of coke.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

That aside, Leech by The Gazette is an effing epic piece to play..
I will, I must, be released from these shackles and go into full bloom. Never wiltering, never faltering. I will be strong. So strong i'd never have to shed my petals again.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

It's about time I go to bed so I'll just pen down my thoughts for today ^^

Today was a big day for most cosplayers as it's the End of Year cosplay event which was held at Singapore Expo. I, on the other hand, sit this event out, yet again. Making it the 2nd. Well, I have various reasons for not wanting to attend and each year, it's for different reasons so don't go thinking I have something against it xD

So, since I missed out on all the fun, it was pretty much a normal day. Apparently, today, my fingers were on fire and I pretty much nailed down each song I practiced on my guitar. I even managed to went on learning a new song called Decode by Paramore. Not only that, I cooked up another intro for a new song =D So, I'm pretty much a satisfied man today.

My band members have finally picked up the pace and started practicing though each of em doesn't have proper instruments to practice with xD My lead guitarist has followed my path of learning electric guitar based songs using an acoustic guitar whereas my bassist is using an acoustic guitar to play bass parts. So yeah, we're pretty much crawling our way to playing properly =P

Also, I've been dealt with bad news which made me and my lead guitarist feeling depressed for quite a bit. It seems that the guitars which we have been waiting for were postponed AGAIN due to world wide shortage of ESPs and LTDs. Though it was depressing news, makes me realise how sought after the brand of guitar which I like is across the globe. You don't usually get worldwide shortages of guitars with other brands, I think xD

Well, that's pretty much it. I've just finished spring cleaning my room. Packed all the notes, textbooks and paper into plastic bags, ready to be sold to the Karang Guni. However, when I packed my stuff, my heart felt heavy in doing so..It's like I'm going to be leaving an old friend. All those homework which I didn't do, test papers which I failed, the stuff I scribbled. Guess those books,notes and paper which have accompanied me through my secondary school life will have to go..It was also then that I realised that I'm going to be an adult next year. Which means I'm getting old. Certain stuff which can be done when one is a teen can't be done when one is an adult. And I used to be a kid who wanted to be an adult quickly. Guess it's still best if one could remain a kid.

I shall end my post with a song. It's called a 100 years. Go fiqure why I chose it ^^
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Five For Fighting \
100 Years /
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I'm 15 for a moment
Caught in between 10 and 20
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the waves to where you are

I'm 22 for a moment
And she feels better than ever
And we're on fire
Making our way back from Mars

15 there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
15, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got 100 years to live

I'm 33 for a moment
Still the man, but you see I'm a they
A kid on the way
A family on my mind

I'm 45 for a moment
The sea is high
And I'm heading into a crisis
Chasing the years of my life

15 there's still time for you
Time to buy, Time to lose yourself
Within a morning star

15 I'm all right with you
15, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got 100 years to live

Half time goes by
Suddenly you're wise
Another blink of an eye
67 is gone
The sun is getting high
We're moving on...

I'm 99 for a moment
Dying for just another moment
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

15 there's still time for you
22 I feel her too
33 you're on your way
Every day's a new day...

Ooh, ooh...

15 there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to choose
Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got 100 years to live