Absolutely Random Stuff U Don't Wanna Know

About the Nana Tests:

• MY OWN FLESH-AND-BLOOD SISTER can't score full mark for the 20 qn one?!?!?!
• No cheating. That means you can't ask my sister, or do the test more than once.
• And i'm giam siap! So if anyone ties for the top spot, you share the treat.
• And the NYDC treat is only for the highest for the Challenging one. Winner for Simple one gets 1 pao pao cha. Same rule applies - if you tie, you jolly-well share 1 pao pao cha! wahaha

About NDS:

• The first game that i bought was Diner Dash, and i got it coz it was cheapest. i played it for all of 3 days.
• I'm currently stuck in phoenix wright, cake mania (yeah, the game i was saying that my sister finds ridiculous besides diner dash) and lara croft. By stuck, it means i can't move on anymore.
• So i've jumped to some brainiac nerd game called Brain Age...and still playing Nintendogs.
• I have a schnauzer called dolce...and a labrador named gabby (as in Gabbana). haha...

About other ARSUDW (see full term in title):

• i thought about writing this post last night, before i slept.
• i bought a new perfume since i broke my BOSS Women. Gucci Envy Me! I chose it coz i like the smell and the bottle...nice scent...and...and...it's PINK!!!!!!! argh!!!
• i did some exercise and went to the gym for the first time in 6 years yesterday!
• i used to do 2.4km in 12 mins. It took me close to 20 mins for 2km yesterday. ah bish~~!!
• to be fair, i was on the treadmill. no sights to see. no fresh (exhaust pipe) air to smell.
• i WILL be a much happier person next month...kachink kachink!

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happy place! happy place!

i'm so happy~!
oh so happy~!
i'm so happy, and crappy and gay~~~!



by gay...i mean happy.

i am damn fast man!

when i say i wanna go, means i wanna go. no buts about it!

yuppie...i went to ikea today! yay!!! i bought some good buys for my cubicle. still missing a few pieces here and there, but it's alright. slowly but surely, i'll spruce my cube up nice and comfy!

had yummy-licious balls...meatballs!

some pics! (after a long absence)

i bought a nice lampshade, mirrors, some cute wall-storage thingy and a nice POP PINK throw for my chair!

and then, i came home, opened my bag and realised i have a ton of pink stuff. and i'm not even a great fan of pink. i's just a girlie-girl thing.

from the top left: my pink utilities bag, pink cosmetic bag, pink NDS, pink phone, pink wet tissue, and key pouch (ok, it's actually more purple, but what the heck!)

just another small out-of-point note to add.

i think i can watch Initial D 10 times, and i will still cry with it and laugh at it, especially when jay attempts to cry. it's a sweet-sour kinda feeling, like u feel his pain (partly coz of the song yi lu xiang bei), but he just looks like a little boy when he "cries" that you can't stiffle a giggle. heehee.

ok...must.stop.laughing.AT.other.people.

Ohm...Zen Nana...

i just realised that ever since smarty-pants Xuan put my blog-link on the MS blog...

THE WHOLE FREAKING WORLD KNOWS MY BLOG!!!

ARGH!!!

ok...breathe nana, breathe!

actually, it's not a bad thing. you just have to be prepared that anyone can read your blog post if you have a public blog. so easy to be linked and linked and linked and tada...people can see your blog. just have to be a bit careful of what i write, especially to lay off the vulgarities.

in case my dear readers or stalkers haven't noticed...no major vulgarities in here.

they are in cold storage. haha...

anyway, i've been in a rather zen mode these couple of days. peace, serenity and tranquility. oooooohmm...everybody should adopt this. it will keep you alive longer, coz you'll be happier. you know, find joy in things that you usually can't find in. it makes one happier, lighter...all the nice, positive feelings. it's as if you inhaled helium...feels so much lighter. hee...

had my day off today (FRIDAY)! woo! met up with steffie dear today. shir couldn't make it coz she wasn't feeling well. take care dear. we'll meet again for dim sum dollies. had sakae sushi at bugis and chatted like we always do. i always say, these 2 girls are my pillars. don't know what i'll ever do without them. MUACKS!

and then, i walked around a bit to look for things to spruce up my cubicle. didn't see anything. i NEED to go ikea...it's a NEED ok? i need stuff for my sprucing up, but i don't really know what i wanna get. i'll know it when i see it. haha...IKEA IS MY HAPPY PLACE! i always feel happier when i go ikea. once, i went there coz i was upset about something (forgot what), and i just spent time walking 1 round, and went home empty-handed. felt so much better!

ok, i digressed.

went MS for sherlaynne's recording. in between, was kpo-ing around lah, go inside classroom to give ppl tips for singing, sing a bit and play with my DS. it wasn't coz i was pathetic k? it's just that i was meeting a fren at 10pm and i felt pretty ley-chey to travel so much. lazy, can? so hung around loh. spending time to brush up on my singing is always a good thing, i reckon!

yawnz...getting tired and this update is getting rather bland and boring.

gotta go work at Marina Bay tomoro...some may know why. hee...i hope the sun won't be too hot! must get sun screen, and bring a cap and shades. skali nana become chao ta nana. eeee...i don't want!!!

ok...i think becoz i'm becoming so zen, i have become rather crappy. you know, you can only write very philosophical, deep and sombre stuff when you are in a depressive, miserable, angry or negative mood right? so now, i'm as HIGH as don't know what, without even trying.

oh, since i'm at the topic of being high...CONGRATS TONY ON ORD-ING!!!

he's damn high today la...chao high! (hur hur...dis phrase slightly...erm...salah, but i meant "very high".)

Peace, serenity and tranquility people......oooohmm......

Music Story Opens! 方老师,生日快乐!

Yesterday was Music Story's Official Opening, though it does seem as if it's been opened for quite a while. haha...

Anyway, it was Anthony's birthday also. So yuppers, Happy Birthday 老师!! (Don't think he is that saavy to read my blog, but that's ok, got heart good enough.)

Back to the Opening, it's no coincidence that it was held on his birthday. That was pretty much the same thing when Music Clinic was opened. haha...coz he hoped that many people can celebrate his birthday with him every year.

Now, really BACK to the Opening, I was rather impressed how everything ran. I came kinda late, around 7.45pm, and saw many guests there already. Everyone was nicely dressed, and the decor was rather classy. Even though the place got rather packed eventually, everything still ran smoothly and yah, I was really impressed.

As for the performances outside, I didn't really see coz I was "entertaining" one of my student's little brother. His name is Darryl and he is absoutely cute and dao at the same time. haha...he just refuses to acknowledge anybody and gives this slight smile once in a while. Anyway, I did ask Jarrell how he felt of his performance, and he said it was good. So I guess I should trust him lah. He's a season pro k? haha

And I had been "training" Jarrell to say something. Finally got it right after many attempts. I think he enjoyed himself, like the star of the show! ha! Everybody wanted to take photos with him.

Oh yes yes! My duty for the day, besides entertaining the kids (like really children), was CUTTING CAKE! I don't think I did too badly lah, considering how difficult it was to cut both cakes. I impressed myself even, and of course, have to thank all the cake bearers. heehee. Actually, I don't know where or to whom they brought the cakes to. For all you know, they took it and whacked it down!

ANYWAY, I left before the clean-up started, which was a rather wise move. I know Tommy was eyeing me to help him clean up. Went with tony, shiyu and alexis to K-Box instead. Wah...sang to our hearts' content. I think shiyu is very zi high when it comes to singing. I can't describe it; you kinda have to see it for yourselves. Just down some beer into his belly!

It was a rather long night. By the time I reached home, I concussed into bed. Had to literally drag my ass to work today...and the worst thing, ALL MY KAKIS ARE NOT AROUND!!! Must wait for lunch then. Sigh...

Too Many Things

i have waaaaay toooooo many things on my mind and waaaaay toooooo many things to blog about.

here i go...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY RABBIT! I guess you've had a wonderful birthday present this year already, but all the same, I wish you happiness and all the best with dancing. You're still the best dancer I have ever known and a friend whom I'll cherish my entire life. Love you dear!

CONGRATS YEOK AND ROY!!! Oh man! I can't believe I'm hearing so many wedding bells going off all in a month! And at such a romantic place. I wish you both the best and let me know if you need any help k?

That's 3 couples.

Such a mixed feelings I have. Sorry, but I don't want to blog it out.

Well...moving along...

I witnessed an accident yesterday. It was at the junction that I usually cross to go to the MRT station. This car and motorcycle had a collision right after i stepped onto the kerb. Saw the motorcyclist get flunked over the car and groaning in pain. I called 995, but I didn't stay to wait.

To be honest, I felt a bit shocked and shakened by the accident. I was just slightly away from the accident, and I guess my guardian angels could have been looking out for me, coz I was quite stoned when I was crossing the road. I mean, just a couple of metres off and I could have been hit by the honda. As I stood there, after calling for help, I couldn't move...and as I walked off, all I had were flashbacks of the collision...and I felt myself actually shaking.

Argh...until now, I get a little freaked out while crossing the road and whenever I hear a loud sound or a bang.

Please be careful everyone. Whether you are a motorist or a pedestrian, just be a bit more careful when you are on the roads k? I know Xuan also got into an accident, trying to save this girl from a speeding taxi. Luckily, she only had a bruised arm and nothing serious. Please be careful, really.

Aiyah...actually, don't really know what to type. It seems like there are so many things happening these days that are so out of my control. Or rather, I should say that so many things can happen and these are out of my control. I'm a bit of a pessimist (I heard all Dogs are) and I don't really like to vent or rant. I think my mum once said she's a bit afraid that I keep too many things to myself and one of these days, I might go bonkers.

I don't think it's that bad, really.

But I do wish that things were a bit better.

At least it'll alleviate that heavy, sunken feeling a bit.

Know what's the heaviest thing in the world?

A heavy heart.

Tips: 旋律 and 逆光

i got rather bored at work so i decided to make good use of my time and do some good.

this is for everyone's benefit, just some tips on singing 旋律 and 逆光. i think i've done 逆光 to death already. bleah...still, it's good to note down some stuff lah. and 旋律 could be a good song to try. yeah, i'm trying to torture you guys with all the 真音 and 假音 and 转音. woot!

and in particular, this is for the benefit of the 2 people who need this most.

Disclaimer: The following that you're about to see are tips courtesy of Nana. Nothing else intended. If you want, you can read and use; if you don't want, you can leave it. OK? OK! You don't even have to credit me, just don't copy and paste anywhere else. Thanks!

Note:

1. Words in RED are falsettos aka 假音. If i bold it, there would be some techniques involved, like maybe 转真假音.

2. The / are breath-marks, something i use for my kids class that has proven rather useful even for myself at times. it tells you where to breathe la. of course, it has to go hand-in-hand with knowing your beats and rhythm so it facilitates your phrasing and breathing.

3. If i put the hanyu pinyin in brackets, it means the words have to be either specially enunciated or you have to OPEN YOUR MOUTH (arch).

旋律

/你是眼里的音乐
/最动心的歌
/你播着
/全世界突然亮/了
/多么实在的感觉
/望着你的脸 (望 wang, 注意咬字)
/这一刻
/我到了被人遗忘的永远
/在/陌生的街天让我们遇见 (见 ji-a-an; 1 breath)
/像迷路的人找到回家的/路线 (找到回家 – offbeat; 线 xi-a-an)

/你的美丽我要珍惜
/昨天会忘记 (忘 wa-a-ng 假-假-真, 转真假音)
/是谁遗失了你 我愿陪着你 /找回自已 (Last chorus: 找回你自已, add accent for emphasis)
/当你姓名化作旋律 /在我脑海里 (海 ha-a-i 假-假-真, 转真假音)
/我已确定
/那个人就是你 (是 sh-i-i 假-假-真,转真假音)
/窝在我心里 (窝 wo, 注意咬字)
/最动听的me/lody ("Melody" can break up to breathe, but don't overdo it.)

逆光

/也许我一直害怕有答案 (案 an, 注意咬字)
/也许爱静静在风里打转 (转 zhuan, 注意咬字)
/离开(kai)释怀(huai)
/很短暂又重来
/有时候自问自答 (zi wen zi da)
/我不要困难把我们击散 (san)
/我责备自己那么不勇敢 (gan)
/遗憾(han)没有到达 (da)
/拥抱(yong bao)过还是害怕 (pa)
/用力推开你我依然留下

(Note, most of the chorus is in offbeat)
/有一束光(guang)/那瞬间
/是什么痛得刺眼
你的视线(xian)/是谅解 (Underlined – 1 breath)
/为什么舍不得熄灭
/我逆着光(guang)/却看见
/那是泪光(guang)/那力量(liang)
/我不想再去抵挡
面对希望(wang)/逆着光(guang) (Underlined – 1 breath)
/感觉爱存在的地方(fang)
/一直就在(zai)/我身旁(旁 pa-ang; accent is on the “ang”)

/我以为我会后退
/反复证明
/这份爱有多不对
/背对着你如此漆黑(hei)
/忍住疲惫(bei)
/睁开眼/打开窗(chuang)
/才发现你就是光芒!
/Oh....yeah!

/光芒
/你是光芒 (芒 ma-a-ang, all 3 notes are on the offbeat)

Congrats Shirley and Steven!

To My Dearest Shirley Rabbit and her Carrot Steven(niahaha..):

Congratulations!!!

Wishing you both happiness, love and joy!



Well, another one hitting the aisle! Looks like I'm gonna burst my bank balance next year, getting nice clothes for the receptions, and the wedding gifts, and the housewarming gifts...but I will enjoy every moment of it. I'm so happy for all my friends who are getting married or planning to get married. There is nothing sweeter and more wonderful than witnessing the love of 2 people and seeing them step towards a new chapter in their lives.

I'm gonna have lots of god-children. (OK, brides-to-be?)

Because I figured...

I'm an awkward 25 year old.

Don't feel like I'm up for marriage or kids or housing, finance and conservancy fees. They are all alien to me. I even have a problem understanding corporate lingo and understanding emails with no "lahs" and "lohs" and smiley faces, instead of "Regards" and "FIYP".

I feel more comfortable in jeans and layered tops and cute shoes.

And I'm playing with my NDS (although I'm on to sudoku now)! Even my sis finds it amusing and slightly ridiculous that her nearing-25 year old sister is playing a stupid game that involves baking cakes.

Until then, I'll be more than satisfied playing 2nd-fiddle in weddings. I can sing for your reception? haha...And I can be god-mummy to your kids. I'll be a great god-mummy. Expect Guess! Kids for clothes and cool/cute toys that all your kids' friends will wish they had but couldn't get. Ok...i'm exaggerating.

For Shirley's case, I'll help you make sure you never have to run after your kid, or ask strangers if they saw a little girl/boy running around.

Yah lah, so don't ask when I'm next, coz if ever, I'll be the last.

(Shh...don't tell my parents.)

Caught in a whirlwind!

i've been so caught up in an entire myraid of things that i think i lost track of time.

it's so bad that i thought this was the 3rd week of june already. FYI, it's only the 2nd. i didn't consciously think it was...it's just that i forgot what date it is today.

which isn't that bad if you think about it.

all i know is it's friday, the last working day for the working week (for most).

well, no biggie for me coz it's just 1 working day for the 7-day week for me.

not that i'm complaining yet, though i do get dead-tired.

i can't help it. sometimes you just get too attached to something and even though you sort-of left, it's like you never did. not many people can appreciate this: putting the large amount of thought, effort or work into something, not for the rewards or money it brings, but because it's what you love and because you just don't wanna see everything that has been accomplished go to waste. is it an unappreciative job? not really. i think appreciation comes in various ways, one of which is that you have to appreciate yourself for what you have done. the most satisfying things in life are often not the satisfaction given by others, but what was given to you.

anyway, it's not a self-recognition or self-satisfaction or self-fulfilling thought. neither is it a "for the greater good" crap. i do things only because i like to do it (despite all the crap), and because i want to.

being caught in this whole whirlwind can be a relief at times. you feel like a busy little bee and that you have no time for anything else. doesn't necessarily makes one happy, but you get so busy and tired, u don't have the chance to be unhappy even.

so that's good what, cynically and sadistically speaking lah.

on a lighter note, more money is always good.

coz the GSS is here!

just an update. the pimples are starting to clear, but still very much alive. my toes have signed an amicable treaty coz i disarmed them (cut my toenails). but my wisdom tooth is still being a pain-in-the-gums. i wanna do sth about it, but being the responsible employee that i am, i think i'll hold on for a while more. it's not unbearable, it just makes chewing, talking, opening my mouth difficult coz it's sore and slightly painful. i got a high threshold though.

and guess what?

the coming 2 months will past me by like another whirlwind! i'm sure.

Tell-tale Signs of Self-Destruction.

and i swear, i didn't try too hard.

Sign 1: Pimples have gathered and decided to revolt, by putting their stamp on my face!@

Sign 2: Toe-nails have become competitive in who can grow the longest, and have resorted to violence (cutting each other's host i.e. toes) in order to outwin, outplay, and outlast!

Sign 3: The wisdom tooth has become active after being in a dormant state for a few months, disrupting the joy and satisfaction that food brings.



and i didn't even do anything! it's not fair.

Just for laughs

是你决定我的伤心

女:我曾经以为那是一次潇洒的邂逅
所以我一直相信能够轻易说hello
抱著游戏的心情
考验自己没有防备的感情
不在乎自己有没有这种能力

男:我必须承认不敢释放我的真情
所以我相信也会是你的问题
太多太多的激情闯进尘封已久的禁地
让我们失去选择的余地

男:是你决定我的伤心
女:是你决定我的伤心
合:如果我们还会 重新相遇
我会用感觉拥有所有的你
男:是你决定我的伤心
女:是你决定我的伤心
合:如果我们还会 重新相遇
我不会让你决定我的伤心



ha....hahaha...