Not too fond of the video...but I've always been a lyrics kind of girl.
Next trip to the CD store will be to buy his second album, Rebuilt by Humans (and who can hate an album with a title like that).



<b>If This is It</b>
Newton Faulkner

No one move,
No one speak,
Please don't say that it's just me, it's not just me.
And even though I wont forget,
Just don't want this to end just yet, not just yet.

And if I had one chance to freeze time
And stand still and soak in everything,
I'd choose right now.
And if I had one night where sunshine coul break through and show you everything,
I'd choose right now,

If this is it, all we have,
I know I've done all I can,
If this is it.
And we can't stop, and start again
We can't fast forward to the end
This is it.

And if I had one chance to freeze time
And stand still and soak in everything,
I'd choose right now.
And if I had one night where sunshine could break through and show you everything,
I'd choose right now,

Before the fears that I once had start coming back... again.
Oh please come back again... again,
Oh please come back again,
Oh please come back again.

And I'm so scared I might forget,
Just don't want this to end just yet,
Not just yet.

But if I had one chance to freeze time
And stand still and soak in everything,
I'd choose right now.
And if I had one night with sunshine to break through and show you everything,
I'd choose right now,
Before the fears that I once had start coming back... again.

Not sure if I've posted up the lyrics for Ghost by the Indigo Girls before.
But it's proving addictive.
And this acapella version of it by the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones, even more so.
I want to sing with that kind of passion!

My absolute favourite stanza is Stanza 2:

The Mississippi's mighty, but it starts in Minnesota
At a place where you can walk across with five steps down
And that's just how you started like a pinprick to my heart
But at this point you rush right through me and I start to drown...



Ghost
::The Indigo Girls::

There's a letter on the desktop that I dug out of a drawer
The last truce we ever came to from our adolescent war
And I start to feel the fever of the warm air through the screen
You come regular like seasons shadowing my dreams

The Mississippi's mighty, but it starts in Minnesota
At a place where you can walk across with five steps down
And that's just how you started like a pinprick to my heart
But at this point you rush right through me and I start to drown

There's not enough room in this world for my pain
Signals crossed and love gets lost and time passed makes it plain
Of all my demon spirits I need you the most
I'm in love with your ghost
I'm in love with your ghost

Dark and dangerous like a secret it gets whispered in a hush (don't tell a soul)
And when I wake the things I dreamt about you last night make me blush (don't
tell a soul)
When you kiss me like a lover and you sting me like a viper
I go follow to the river play your memory like the piper

And I feel it like a sickness how this love is killing me
But I would walk into the fingers of your fire willingly
Dance the edge of sanity I've never been this close
In love with your ghost

Unknowing captor you'll never know how much you
Pierce my spirit but I can't touch you
Can you hear it a cry to be free
Oh I'm forever under lock and key
As you pass through me

Now I see your face before me I would launch a thousand ships
To bring your heart back to my island as the sand beneath me slips
I burn up in your presence and I know now how it feels
To be weakened like Achilles with you always at my heels

This bitter pill to swallow is the silence that I keep
It poisons me I can't swim free the river is too deep
Though I'm baptized by your touch I am no worse at most
In love with your ghost

Amy:
In love with your ghost
In love with your ghost
Emily:
You are shadowing my dreams

So I had one of the shittiest meetings of my career so far today, and by the time I came out it was 7pm. After doing the debrief with my boss, it was nigh 7.30.

The rest of my group had already gone out to jog. It was dark outside. The rest in office said "eh better not go, you're all by yourself and it's too late."

I couldn't take it, so I said f*ck it, and I went to run.

I got a good pace, I got some solitude, I got the night breeze along the river, and I got the right songs on the mp3 player. It was something of a perfect storm, my first since I started exercising after office hours.

Luckily right now I'm too worn out to feel stressed or moody anymore. I'm actually glad.

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Otherwise, a little piece of Immi to end the day.
Her new album is out end of this month, and I can't wait. Amazon here I come ;o;

Wait it Out


She's so cute. You can pretty much start watching from 1:20 onwards where she actually goes to the piano.
The lyrics cut me right down to there, but they're so painful they're good.

where do we go from here?
how do we carry on?
i can't get beyond the questions

clambering for the scraps,
in the shatter of us collapsed.
it cuts me with every "could-have-been."

pain on pain on play, repeating.
with the back-up make-up life shift waiting.

everybody says,
that time heals everything.
but what of the wretched hollow?
the endless in-between?
are we just going to wait it out...?

there's nothing to see here now,
turning the sign around,
we're closed to the earth til further notice.
clambering for the scraps, clambering in the light.
we're closed to the earth til further...

all-in-one, only one street-level miracle.
i'll be an out-in-out, born-again from none more cynical.

everybody says,
that time heals everything.
but what of the wretched hollow?
the endless in-between?
are we just going to wait it out...?

...and sit here cold?
we could be long gone by then,
and lackluster.
and dust will layer on old magazines.
fluorescent lighting sets the scene,
for all we could and should be being,
in the one life that we've got

everybody says,
that time heals everything.
but what of the wretched hollow?
the endless in-between?

are we just going to wait it out?
just going to sweat it out?
just going to sweat it out?

wait it out.

Hey kids. So I haven't LJ'ed in like, for-eh-VUH. And all this while, my capacity for stringing together elegant sentences has been steadily diminishing (And you won't believe the amount of effort it took to even assemble the previous sentence.).

So what brings me back?

1. Random updates on life. So, says you, dear reader, in the last 3 months, what happened to V? Ans: SHE GOT FAAAAAT. :( Okay and lots of other stuff happened too, like going on my trip to the States and playing way way way too much Mario Kart after hours at work and gallivanting in Bintan with colleagues over a weekend, but, priorities. *pokes the growing bulge* Murh.

2. The one year mark since I started work is fast approaching. I just reread the first entry I posted after starting the job and found myself going through a mental checklist of what I've managed to do and what I've not managed to do yet. And if I were conscientious and hardworking, I'd call up the entry and paste it here so you'd know exactly what I was referring to. BUT I'M NOT. Or at least, I'M NOT INCLINED TO BE at this hour. It's a miracle in itself that I'm even writing this thing at this hour. So yeah. I thought it might be a nice time to look back and give a little nod to what's gone before. Because I'm nostalgic that way.

My mental stamina also at an all time low. I think that's all the continuous typing I can handle at this hour.

Oh and I had skinny pizza today. It was heavenly.

29475. People who make fun of others, but who get upset the moment anyone makes fun of them.

That's just bullying and cowardice, pure and simple.

The week in the 5th circle of hell continues. Still working desperately to finish everything in time for my business trip to the states. Yes, I'll be hitting the Game Developers' Convention in San Francisco. But I don't think I'm going to be enjoying much of it. I'm packing SIX MEETINGS A DAY. Yes, you heard right. I'm seriously drowning here, preparing briefs like crazy and not relishing the prospect of having to do presentations for companies that are really not my field of epxertise. I can't wait till the trip is done.

Whaddup.
So I've been away for a month, so here I am, back with a piano cover of Neko Case's haunting little ditty, At Last, from their album Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. It was pretty easy to sing and play and honestly? I think it turned out not half bad. :D



Admittedly I'm still trying to figure out the full meaning of the song.
So my preparations for my business trip are still in disarray and I'm rushing to finish. Sad that uploading a video onto Youtube has become my accomplishment for today.  ><

Happy CNY, all. :)

My sordid soujourn to Malaysia for the Chinese New Year period shall be talked about in due course (or when I feel like it).

It's gray and rainy outside, and the day has come at last where my work buddy is finally flying out for his overseas placement. I'm officially handling the portfolio solo now, and after such a long period of having him around to advise and provide valuable background information...it's kinda scary to be doing it on my own now. Though granted, I have been operating quite independently for a while. But still. Him being around was something of a reassuring safety net that's now gone.

That, and random other factors, conspire to make today a slightly gloomy Friday. Thank goodness for the evening ahead. I need a break.

Ok so my new year entry is...9 days overdue. Go me. I suppose I have to get the inevitable out of the way first...

OMG HAPPY 2009!!!

*cue the jumping around in paper hats and tootling of paper horns*

Okay, party's over. So what's shakin' during this new year, pussycats? Here's what has been for this particular kitty:
( Hit the jump for when claws meet the drapes. )

One Small Child
David Meece


"An excerpt from this Emmy Award winning group's concert video "Christmas with The Blenders" The Blenders are Tim Kasper, Ryan Lance, Darren Rust, and Allan Rust."

One small child in a land of a thousand
One small dream of a Savior tonight
One small hand reaching out to the starlight
One small city of life

One king bringing his gold and his riches
One king ruling an army of might
One king kneeling with incense and candlelight
One King bringing us life

See him lying, a cradle beneath him
See him smiling in the stall
See his mother praising his father
See his tiny eyelids fall

One small light from the flame of a candle
One small light from a city of might
One small light from the stars in the endless night
One small light from a face

See the shepherds kneeling before him
See the kings on bended knee
See his mother praising his Father
See the Blessed Infant sleep.

One small child in a land of a thousand
One small dream in a people of might
One small hand reaching out to the starlight
One small Savior of life

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A blessed Christmas, to one and all. :)

Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

Day 2:
Going to Lucasfilm's party at The Arena in Clarke Quay, post Siggraph Asia Day 1.

Day 3:
Finally getting admin privileges to install the wireless broadband drivers on my work laptop.

Day 4:
Hitting the Mango sale at long last. YESSSS. Too bad once you go in more than a day after the sale has started, half the clothes in sizes worn by the average sized Singapore woman are gone. Sucks to be in the middle of the bell curve.

Day 5:
The long rainy car ride to the airport and back home, with the music from my mp3 player cancelling out all other noise.

Day 6:
CORPORATE BONUS!!! WHOOPAH!

Day 7:
Band rehearsal after work. Evanescence is a bitch to sing, but otherwise sounded good with the piano and guitar. And nothing beats Cake's version of I Will Survive for pure atonal singing pleasure.

Day 8:
Pretty much...the whole day. Because I can has leave! :D Big lunch and day of Christmas shopping with the mums, and then went to my dad's office Christmas party. Too bad I also spent the day sneezing my brains out and got so tired that I've just cancelled my nighttime appointment with friends. :( Can't win em all I guess.

Well, that's a wrap. Been nice doing you, Mr. Meme. :D

Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

Day 2:
Going to Lucasfilm's party at The Arena in Clarke Quay, post Siggraph Asia Day 1.

Day 3:
Finally getting admin privileges to install the wireless broadband drivers on my work laptop.

Day 4:
Hitting the Mango sale at long last. YESSSS. Too bad once you go in more than a day after the sale has started, half the clothes in sizes worn by the average sized Singapore woman are gone. Sucks to be in the middle of the bell curve.

Day 5:
The long rainy car ride to the airport and back home, with the music from my mp3 player cancelling out all other noise.

Day 6:
CORPORATE BONUS!!! WHOOPAH!

No further questions, yer honour.

Ok fell behind 2 days. Let's play some catch-up.


Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

Day 2:
Going to Lucasfilm's party at The Arena in Clarke Quay, post Siggraph Asia Day 1.

Day 3:
Finally getting admin privileges to install the wireless broadband drivers on my work laptop.

Day 4:
Hitting the Mango sale at long last. YESSSS. Too bad once you go in more than a day after the sale has started, half the clothes in sizes worn by the average sized Singapore woman are gone. Sucks to be in the middle of the bell curve.

Day 5:
The long rainy car ride to the airport and back home, with the music from my mp3 player cancelling out all other noise.

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Otherwise, check out one of the sweetest ads ever: Guinness - Tipping Point.




And the making-of here:

The rules are that for 8 days you have to post something that made you happy that day. Tag 8 people to do the same.

Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

Day 2:
Going to Lucasfilm's party at The Arena in Clarke Quay, post Siggraph Asia Day 1.

Day 3:
Finally getting admin privileges to install the wireless broadband drivers on my work laptop.

...argh, that's so pedestrian. But nevermind. ;o;

Out from the belly of the beast, at long last, come my camera phone shots. Random bits from life.

( CUT CUT CUT ACTION )

And that's a wrap. I really should go shower now. *_*

The rules are that for 8 days you have to post something that made you happy that day. Tag 8 people to do the same.

Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

Day 2:
Going to Lucasfilm's party at The Arena in Clarke Quay, post Siggraph Asia Day 1. Didn't get shots of the stormtroopers in full array outside the place (and to quote the good princess, "Aren't you a little short to be a stormtrooper?"), but did nab the following snaps:


Boba Fett and a motley crew standing guard over MD of Lucasfilm Animation, Singapore.


Made of ice, I am!


Ok, I'm cheating. This was taken at the Lucasfilm booth at Siggraph earlier in the day. But, whatever. Do you see me caring? Nuh-UH!
Oh and of course. The Cameraman was another thing that made the day good. :3

And then tomorrow I'm dropping by at the Machinima convention, co-located with Siggraph. Heck it. For now, follow-ups be danged. Sometimes, I can't believe this is my job. Teh awesome. :D

Tagged by </a></b></a>iodinesoup

The rules are that for 8 days you have to post something that made you happy that day. Tag 8 people to do the same.

Blast, I wish I could make this retroactive. Then I could start from yesterday (Day...0/-1?), where I watched Bolt (again). And had tasty shaved ices after. :3 But well, no use crying over spilt...time?

So. Day 1:
Coming up with like a million alliterations for Singapore (Superbly Singapore, Scary Singapore, Sudden Singapore, et al) on the train home from work.

No use in me tagging people, I hardly think I have enough blog-writing friends left for this to be relevant in any way. XD
--

These few days at work ought to be fun, what with Siggraph Asia on. Gonna be busy as heck, but should be exciting.

*Crosses fingers* May my results for this meme turn out as awesome as raydance 's, she whose LJ  I  steals this from!


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Put your MP3 player on shuffle, and write down the first line of the first twenty songs. Post the poem that results. The first line of the twenty-first is the title.

Today is Gonna Be the Day

She seemed dressed in all of me
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
So you sailed away
I know it's gonna take some time

All good thoughts in spite of righteousness
The sun is shining it's a lovely day
Turn it inside out so I can see
Take time to realize

I met someone at the dog show
Coin operated boy
And even though the moment passed me by
I've faced my demons

I've looked for love
When sky blue gets dark enough
Suppose I say
I love your eyes, my dear

I feel a sudden urge to sing
1-2-3-4
When dreaming, I'm guided to another world
Goodbye, no use leading with our chins

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Heeeeey. Not bad at all. :D Personally quite fond of verses 3 and 4. Heart sank when Avenue Q soundtrack came out (no prizes for guessing that line.).