It's recess week, which means some sort of a break for me. The strange thing is, it's already Thursday night. Can't help but wonder, "Where did all my free time go?"
To be fair (to me), I think I've used it rather constructively. Not exactly the way I'd liked and imagined it would have been, but I think it's constructive nonetheless.
Also, it's been raining the past few days and rainy days always make me happy. It's nice to sit and listen to the pitter patter of rain drops. Might have something to do with the weather, but I've been doing a lot of thinking. So many thoughts I've tried to sort out. So many resolutions.
That said (or not said), I saw two happy things in the skies yesterday. First, dark rain clouds! Bluish-grey! Favourite colour! And second, two rainbows!! I always think of clear skies and rainbows. But this was a very very pleasant surprise.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Desmond & The Change Table-feet .
Table-feet.
How things change.
Oh! how the tables
turn.
I bend over
in pain
laid out at
their table-feet.
"Foolish man, with sword and shield
raised boldly by your side.
Foolish man, on mighty steed
with brutish speed you ride.
You fly upon me with your ideals.
But forget that change befalls
us all.
Shifting clouds, and changing tides.
Pray tell me who and what alone abides?"
How things change.
Oh! how the tables
turn.
I bend over
in pain
laid out at
their table-feet.
"Foolish man, with sword and shield
raised boldly by your side.
Foolish man, on mighty steed
with brutish speed you ride.
You fly upon me with your ideals.
But forget that change befalls
us all.
Shifting clouds, and changing tides.
Pray tell me who and what alone abides?"
I hate you essays. Just when I thought I was well-ahead, you pull some tricks and leave me in my despair. I hate you essays!!
Sunday, 15 February 2009
Desmond and Cinema Dilema.
Maybe it's the result of watching too many shows with too little happy endings -- I've become re-wired to expect bad, painful, endings.
Or rather, not to expect happy endings.
Between the dramas, plays and films I study in school, and the B-grade shows I watch on Cinemax and late-night Channel 5, there's enough drama to last a lifetime. (Oh kay. I exaggerate. But you get my point.)
I watched Slumdog Millionaire the other day and it was a rather painful show. It was good, but painful. Bittersweet. My mind was spinning as I tried to sort the movie, among other things, after I left the cinema. And I realised that somewhere in the middle of the film, I had already psyched myself for a bad, orge-tale ending. I expected the worst.
EDIT/SPOILER:* I realised I forgot to say that the movie ended well. And my fears of a bad ending were unfounded.*
I guess I'm really trying to say: I've turned into a popcorn-bucket-half-empty guy.
Anyway, that's that. What I need right now is to watch some brainless, ridiculous, Adam Sandler chickflick. No more thinking.
Or rather, not to expect happy endings.
Between the dramas, plays and films I study in school, and the B-grade shows I watch on Cinemax and late-night Channel 5, there's enough drama to last a lifetime. (Oh kay. I exaggerate. But you get my point.)
I watched Slumdog Millionaire the other day and it was a rather painful show. It was good, but painful. Bittersweet. My mind was spinning as I tried to sort the movie, among other things, after I left the cinema. And I realised that somewhere in the middle of the film, I had already psyched myself for a bad, orge-tale ending. I expected the worst.
EDIT/SPOILER:* I realised I forgot to say that the movie ended well. And my fears of a bad ending were unfounded.*
I guess I'm really trying to say: I've turned into a popcorn-bucket-half-empty guy.
Anyway, that's that. What I need right now is to watch some brainless, ridiculous, Adam Sandler chickflick. No more thinking.
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Desmond and the Answer of Songs.
I did this a couple of days ago, and to be honest, it's a whole lot of fun!!!
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1. Put your iTunes/Napster/Zune Player/WinAmp/etc on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 or more friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Life Inside - Matthew West.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Your Name High - Hillsongs
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
This Ordinary Life - Matthew West.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
To the Beat of our Noisy Hearts - Matt Nathanson
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Turkish Delight - DCB
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Breakfast Table - Chris Rice. (As a sidenote, I hate seeing this particular question. HOW WOULD I KNOW WHAT THEY THINK OF ME?!! Ask them, lah.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Lose Myself - Jeff Deyo.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Your Love Come Down - Paul Baloche.
WHAT IS 2+2?
God of Ages - Hillsongs.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
If There's One Thing - Tim Hughes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
When I'm With You - Klaus.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I'm Your Man - Michael Buble(GUM).
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Indelible - Brooke Fraser. (Haha, I want to be unremovable when I grow up.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
My Desire - Jeremy Camp. (WHOKAY.)
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
What the World Will Never Take - Hillsongs.
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Light A Candle - Avalon.
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
This Song Was Meant for You - Third Day. (Too bad you're dead and can't listen to it. But we're playing it anyway.) Haha..
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Whole World In His Hands - Tim Hughes. (I'm not a "World Domination" kinda guy.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Sooner Surrender - Matt Nathanson.
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Glory in The Highest - Chris Tomlin. (Why would that be the worst thing!??!)
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Alive - Israel & Newbreed. (HAHAHAHHAHA, I thought Third Day's "This Song was Meant for You" was funny, but this takes the cake man.)
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
All I Need is You - Hillsongs.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Love Song - Rick Pino.
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
The Centre - Matthew West. (Why so many Matthew Wests.)
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Born Again - Third Day.
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Refuse to be Denied - Desperation Band.
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Fresh Fire - Don Moen. (DON MOEN?!! Why are you in my itunes?!)
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE
Much of You - SCC.
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
How do I Love Her -
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Beautiful One - CFNI.
---
1. Put your iTunes/Napster/Zune Player/WinAmp/etc on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 or more friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Life Inside - Matthew West.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Your Name High - Hillsongs
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
This Ordinary Life - Matthew West.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
To the Beat of our Noisy Hearts - Matt Nathanson
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Turkish Delight - DCB
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Breakfast Table - Chris Rice. (As a sidenote, I hate seeing this particular question. HOW WOULD I KNOW WHAT THEY THINK OF ME?!! Ask them, lah.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Lose Myself - Jeff Deyo.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Your Love Come Down - Paul Baloche.
WHAT IS 2+2?
God of Ages - Hillsongs.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
If There's One Thing - Tim Hughes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
When I'm With You - Klaus.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I'm Your Man - Michael Buble(GUM).
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Indelible - Brooke Fraser. (Haha, I want to be unremovable when I grow up.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
My Desire - Jeremy Camp. (WHOKAY.)
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
What the World Will Never Take - Hillsongs.
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Light A Candle - Avalon.
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
This Song Was Meant for You - Third Day. (Too bad you're dead and can't listen to it. But we're playing it anyway.) Haha..
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Whole World In His Hands - Tim Hughes. (I'm not a "World Domination" kinda guy.)
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Sooner Surrender - Matt Nathanson.
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Glory in The Highest - Chris Tomlin. (Why would that be the worst thing!??!)
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Alive - Israel & Newbreed. (HAHAHAHHAHA, I thought Third Day's "This Song was Meant for You" was funny, but this takes the cake man.)
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
All I Need is You - Hillsongs.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Love Song - Rick Pino.
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
The Centre - Matthew West. (Why so many Matthew Wests.)
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Born Again - Third Day.
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Refuse to be Denied - Desperation Band.
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Fresh Fire - Don Moen. (DON MOEN?!! Why are you in my itunes?!)
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE
Much of You - SCC.
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
How do I Love Her -
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Beautiful One - CFNI.
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Desmond and the Opened Purse.
I had a lecture today, which required a certain book. The thing was, I completely mangled my reading schedule, and so I had to buy the book 15 minutes after the lecture started. And by the time I reached the lecture, I was 30 minutes late.
Then the 2 hour lecture ended an hour earlier, which meant I used the ridiculous book for only half an hour. And we're not using the book next week. And it was expensive.
I love lit, but seriously, I think I hate these books.
Then the 2 hour lecture ended an hour earlier, which meant I used the ridiculous book for only half an hour. And we're not using the book next week. And it was expensive.
I love lit, but seriously, I think I hate these books.
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Desmond & "Somebody turn off that light!"
I took a quick look at my archive for Jan 09, and I'm pleased to see (12) beside it.
Nice to know I've still been writing.
And I've realised that the past 4 entries have had photos from my camera. That means I've slowed down in looking at photos on flickr. i need some me-time.
I slept more yesterday than I have the previous few days. Which is a nice change, because I love me my sleep. On Saturday I actually woke up to my own shouting. Which strangely, sounded unfamiliar to me.
Oh bugger. Somebody turn off the light.
Nice to know I've still been writing.
And I've realised that the past 4 entries have had photos from my camera. That means I've slowed down in looking at photos on flickr. i need some me-time.
I slept more yesterday than I have the previous few days. Which is a nice change, because I love me my sleep. On Saturday I actually woke up to my own shouting. Which strangely, sounded unfamiliar to me.
Oh bugger. Somebody turn off the light.
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