Driving along River Valley Road was part of my routine for each work day. Usually, it was simply a "mad rush" hoping to make it in time for my morning meeting. Most of the time, I will be thinking about why the traffic lights still aren't switching to green so that I can move on. However, this morning, it felt different all because of this song which was playing on Power 98FM. I was mesmerised!!... by the soothing music, the touching words and the comforting voice (of course, I was still concentrating on the road... being the "safe" driver that I normally am). When the song ended and the DJ spoke, I FINALLY realised it was sung by none other than the Fergalicious Dutchess Fergie.
Tried searching for the music video on Youtube but there wasn't any. But, I did find several "live" performances by Fergie singing Finally. I simply heart this song now! I need my FINALLY...
Finally performed by Fergie
Ever since I was a baby girl I had a dream Cinderella theme Crazy as it seems Always knew that deep inside that there would come that day But I would have to wait Make so many mistakes
I couldn't comprehend As I watched it unfold This classic story told I left it in the cold Walking through an open door that led me back to you Each one unlocking more of the truth
I finally stopped tripping on my youth I finally got lost inside of you I finally know that I needed to grow And finally my mate has met my soul
Finally Now my destiny can begin Though we will have our differences Something strange and new is happening Finally Now my life doesn't seem so bad It's the best that I've ever had Give my love to him finally
I remember the beginning you already knew I acted like a fool Just trying to be cool Fronting like it didn't matter I just ran away And on another phase Was lost in my own space Found what its like to hurt selfishly Was scared to give of me Afraid to just believe I was in a jealous, insecure, pathetic place Stumbled through the mess that I have made
I finally got out of my own way
I finally started living for today I finally know that I needed to grow And finally my mate has met my soul
Finally Now my destiny can begin Though we will have our differences Something beautiful is happening, happening Finally Now my life doesn't seem so bad It's the best that I've ever had Give my love to him finally
Carly Smithson got eliminated from the American Idol Season 7! Can't understand how she could have been eliminated when Brook White was obviously the worst of the remaining Top 6. White forgot her lyrics and had to redo her song. I bet the judges were also shocked at the results. Smithson is definitely much better than White. Her performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" was pretty good actually.
And now compare Smithson's performance to that of White's "You Must Love Me"...
Yesterday, I went with a colleague to Orchard Rd for lunch. As we were travelling to our destination in the MRT, we begun to reminisce about our days as a student in the Uni. We're both from NUS Arts Faculty (although we were studying there during different timeframe cos guys need to give a portion of their life to the nation). We were happily sharing about how we missed carrying a file walking around campus... going to lecture theatre and "hear" our lecturers teach... and chilling out at Arts canteen or the central forum area. As we were talking, I could recall all the memories abt Arts fac... the LT11, where i would attend lecture eating blackforest cake and drinking ice mocha... the tutorial inside lecturers' office for my Pol Sci modules... the photocopying of reading notes at central library. Man, I realli miss those carefree days where stress only comes during assignment deadline and exams period. Wish I was back in NUS...
Even though i did further my studies after graduation from NUS, the feeling was different. The feeling of studying part-time is miles apart from being a full-time student. My academic pursuit at NTU WKWSCI for my Masters of Mass Comm cannot compare to the times i spent in NUS. And this is why, I still see myself more as a part of NUS than NTU. Studying at NTU was simply to rush for lessons... staying back to discuss projects... and to borrow books for writing assignment. The most amount of time I spent in NTU was during every exams period, where I would be at the LWN library doing my reading and revision from late morning till the lib closes at 11plus pm. Compared to the three years for my undergrad education, the two years (part-time) at NTU seemed insignificant. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to have gone through my NTU years cos I managed to get to know a few friends... like Jensen (who is hosting radio show at 100.3FM), just married Val, ex-Star Search finalist Dennis, Mummy Chin.... and more.
Hmm... now that I have been through NUS and NTU... maybe I should do something with SMU... to complete my collection of certs from local Unis. Den again, school fees at SMU is way too ex. The MBA at SMU costs more than $50K. I totally don't think it is worth it. I rather use the $50k to do a degree course overseas!!
SMU, PLEASE LOWER THE FEES FOR YOUR MBA PROGRAMME!! Haha.
Finally, it's american idol nite again! First on the list was David Archuleta who did his interpretation of Mariah Carey's "When You Believe". Once again, David simply shines! Like what Randy says... if you can sing, you can sing anything! His voice is superb... and what I like most was he always does his own interpretation of the song. His version of "When You Believe" was equally, if not more, touching than that of Mariah's. Here's the evidence to prove what I have just said...
Okie, enough on American Idol. Hmm... I've got an upcoming project to keep me fully occupied at workplace. I'm doing a visit programme for a group of foreign journalists as part of the bilateral exchanges between Singapore and Thailand. This will last me till June, where the journalists will be here in person. Of course, prior to the event, I need to do a lot of planning and coordinating... to come up with programmes, settle the admin and logistical needs etc. Well, this is not my first time planning a visit programme... so it will not be too stressful a task. Just gona enjoy myself as much as possible working hard for the Republic of Singapore.
This song was written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, orginally performed by Robbie William. It has since been covered by several singers including Jessica Simpson, Beverley Knight, Declan Galbraith and etc. Regardless of who sing it, this is a nice song in itself. Hope you will like this song too.
ANGELS
I sit and wait Does an angel contemplate my fate And do they know The places where we go When we're grey and old 'Cos I have been told That salvation lets their wings unfold So when I'm lying in my bed Thoughts running through my head And I feel the love is dead I'm loving angel instead
And through it all She offers me protection A lot of love and affection Whether I'm right or wrong And down the waterfall Wherever it may take me I know that life won't break me When I come to call She won't forsake me I'm loving angels instead
When I'm feeling weak And my pain walks down a one way street I look above And I know I'll always be blessed with love And as the feeling grows She breathes flesh to my bones And when love is dead I'm loving angels instead
And through it all She offers me protection A lot of love and affection Whether I'm right or wrong And down the waterfall Wherever it may take me I know that life won't break me When I come to call She won't forsake me I'm loving angels instead
And through it all She offers me protection A lot of love and affection Whether I'm right or wrong And down the waterfall Wherever it may take me I know that life won't break me When I come to call She won't forsake me I'm loving angels instead
It's been a while since i have fallen ill. Even my regular family doctor said i've not been ill lately, and wondered if i got my sore throat and flu from overseas. I wish I had indeed been out of town but alas, i got it right here in our sunny island. Feeling horrible... with my head getting heavy by the minute. I feeling worse today than I was yesterday... and the sad thing is I've only gotten one day MC for yesterday! Hope I will recover soon...
5 yrs ago, on this very day, HK entertainment scene lost a brillant talent forever. Leslie Cheung committed sucide by jumping from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He left behind a note expressing his struggle with depression. He was 46 years old when he left this world.
I love watching Leslie's movie. He was a terrific actor. One of my favourite was Farewell My Concubine 霸王别姬. It was a masterpiece directed by Chen Kaige. Leslie acted as the Peking opera star Cheng Dieyi, an artist who reached fame with his exquisite performances of female roles. Leslie also sung the theme song, 當愛已成往事. For those who have no idea about the show and song, here's something for u...
Finally!! my hit counter has reached the 1000 mark! its has been a long and slow crawl. But, i'm still glad it had hit 1000. Hope the next 1000 will come soon...
On a sidenote, been lazy to update my blog recently. Will think of some interesting entry and do so soon.
hmm... looking forward to the following events: 26 Apr - Seeing my cousin's daughter, Katie, for the first time! 14 Jun - my day! 28 - 29 Jun - S'pore Dragonboat festival... my team is training for this.
So not looking forward to 30 Jun, which is the start of my 8 day in-camp. Gona be "imprisoned" inside Bt Batok again. :(
"If you are ruled by the mind, you are a king;
if by body, a slave"
- Cato The Elder
My life, my story, my kingdom
Come fill my little world right up, right now
THE SOVEREIGN
His Royal Highness Prince Nick
An adventurous person who's into trying new things.
Believe in "Never know until you try".
Easy-going most of the times, though might appear otherwise if you do not know him.
So bottomline - Get to know him cos he's very friendly!
destination in the MRT, we begun to reminisce about our days as a student in the Uni. We're both from NUS Arts Faculty (although we were studying there during different timeframe cos guys need to give a portion of their life to the nation). We were happily sharing about how we missed carrying a file walking around campus... going to lecture theatre and "hear" our lecturers teach... and chilling out at Arts canteen or the central forum area. As we were talking, I could recall all the memories abt Arts fac... the LT11, where i would attend lecture eating blackforest cake and drinking ice mocha... the tutorial inside lecturers' office for my Pol Sci modules... the photocopying of reading notes at central library. Man, I realli miss those carefree days where stress only comes during assignment deadline and exams period. Wish I was back in NUS...
Even though i did further my studies after graduation from NUS, the feeling was different. The feeling of studying part-time is miles apart from being a full-time student. My academic pursuit at NTU WKWSCI for my Masters of Mass Comm cannot compare to the times i spent in NUS. And this is why, I still see myself more as a part of NUS than NTU. Studying at NTU was simply to rush for lessons... staying back to discuss projects... and to borrow books for writing assignment. The most amount of time I spent in NTU was during every exams period, where I would be at the LWN library doing my reading and revision from late morning till the lib closes at 11plus pm. Compared to the three years for my undergrad education, the two years (part-time) at NTU seemed insignificant. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to have gone through my NTU years cos I managed to get to know a few friends... like Jensen (who is hosting radio show at 100.3FM), just married Val, ex-Star Search finalist Dennis, Mummy Chin.... and more.
