Sunday, December 31, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Like I had promise you earlier on, today will be one of those good entries that I'll be posting. Its almost the New Year and not to mention Hari Raya Haji is here. So you can possibly say that today is somewhat a very special and blessed day...
Ok, so to the topic that I've wanted to save up for today is the fact that I've to admit, 2006 has become a very integral, if not important year for me. There were somehow few ups and downs here and there but it has however, totally changed me as a person totally. Ok not to the point where physical looks are concerned, but it does so in a way changed me emotionally and mentally. And I took it as a lesson to learn and lived through it, everyday. There were the good old times that I've treasured and bad times that I would loved to forget. But thats part of living and you gotta take it as an equivalent trade of life. Where the good has always the bad, and behind those bad there's always the good. Whatever. But those few rounds of event did in a way, gave me a very good memorable impact on my life and those bad days too. And it acts as a good momento, so that I'll remember them for the rest of my life.
Continuing on, 2006 was also the year where I've been spending a hella lota great time with my fellow polymates, not to mention a great deal of people who were very special to me. So I've made few very good and important friends, and I've to say I had very two great ones, Darren and Rachel.
I got to know THIS Darren during the Bandzout Auditions, and soon after that we became pretty close. We're like opposites, strangely indeed. Like he loves rock n' roll, I love metal. He's a die-hard Manchester United fan, but I'm a faithful Anfield supporter. But our friendship's like currypuff(I did'nt know how I was able to come up with it) but the fact that it's a very good combination to begin. I can honestly say that, if one day, if I were to see him working at his uncle's at CA, if he were to tell me this,
"Yo Yat(lan lah), today(surprisingly) the prices have gone up(maybe some GST hike or something) up to 50%. Is it still ok for you because I can make special reservation for you since you're my friend..."
I would still accept it and just tell him,
"Nah, no worries dude. For a friend, I'll pay for it. Even if you ask me to buy the most expensive brownies with those 50% hikes I would still buy it man!(trying to be sarcastic)"
And he did however, without any remorse,
"OK then, actually I wanted you try this new menu that just came out this month. Its kinda pricey but I tell you won't regret it..."
Asshole.
Ok whatever. so anyway, thats how special he is to me. And then there was Rachel. I can't remember when exactly did I get to know this girl, but I think it was the Youth Gone Wild experience. Yeah, after that we got pretty close too. There's so many special things about her that I can tell you guys, but simply put it she can be someone that every person(either a friend or just someone else) would not regret having. I can truly say she's someone whom I've never regretted getting to know with and that I appreciate everything she had given to me as a friend .She's this bubbly spirited girl, erm and then aspiring too, ok lah for me that is. Coz she is probably, a few very good people who has the heart and desire to run a live gig even if all odds are against her. Now is that something special or what?
Alright, and then there were people like Arthur, Luie, Rui Qi and Yu Qi too who were people that I truly appreciate for all those good times and friendship you guys have given me and that I've always missed you guys lots. Finally, the Firebrands and Renegades experience where I met pretty much interesting people. I can name a list of em' because they're all great but I'm all lazy now though I can honestly say that these people are the most awesome bunch of all. I'm truly grateful to actually got to meet you guys and that I'm proud to say that being a Renegade Rocks!
But the most and important thing that ever happen this year, is the fact that I've took up guitaring as a long term interest. It is by far the best years to finally pick up guitar(professionally) and its never too late to start at the age of 18. Godwilling, I could want day play in front of a full house crowd, and hear the screams of all my crazy die-hard fans, and there I stood, with a Gibson Les Paul at hand(and a black beauty custom one), with my crazy Boss Metal Zone pedal as my effect screamer(I finally got one!), punch in one of the most, I daresay truly the greatest solos of all time(and not stairway in heaven mind you). And so I did a few licks of arpeggios, scales that go on a high with all those alternate picking, and not to mention, 100% sweep picking clean playing and bends that sound like cries of pain, joy and sadness all in one. The solo was probably something that tells a story about my life, passion and mementos all in one.Finally, the fans wailed out loud and gave a truly dedicated clapped, an encore. I'm happy, thats the best feeling that I'll want to have, and that day will come I tell you. Someday.
So that sums everything that I've to say on this entry. Its a long one too, and all I have to say to you people now is...
Happy Fucking New Year People!
Wassallam.
was rockin' on
Sunday, December 31, 2006 and they said..
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Saturday, December 23, 2006
Woohoo I finally got my internet connection back and I've a wireless at home wheee! But Luie that means I can't be host to play DotA anymore leh unless you get hamachi lorh!!! =P
Anyway, Merry Christmas to all even though its already two days over but yeah Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone ok ok will update something special come New Year's Eve coz I'm saving the best entry for the last. Cheers! =D
Wassallam.
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Thursday, December 28, 2006 and they said..
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Friday, December 22, 2006
Full story:
Cleveland's Chimaira is currently at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof (Trivium, God Forbid) recording its fourth album, entitled "Resurrection". Last week, producer Andy Sneap (Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Killswitch Engage) recorded the drum tracks for "Resurrection" in Cleveland with Chimaira drummer Andols Herrick; Sneap will also be mixing the album once it is completed. Expect to see this recording in stores spring 2007 on Ferret Music in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast in Europe. Vocalist Mark Hunter explains, "This is our fourth album and we as a band, are collectively and for the first time ever, in synch and in a 'positive' new headspace; we are all really excited about the new material." "Resurrection" will feature 13 songs, two of which will be used as bonus tracks for a special limited-edition worldwide release. The limited-edition package will also include a documentary of the making of "Resurrection", directed by Todd Bell, who previously worked with the group on their "The Dehumanizing Process" DVD. Cover art for the new CD will be done by legendary artist Paul Booth.
-taken from wikipedia.org
Damnit, I'm so getting this album when its finally officially surprisingly out! Its too bad they're out of Roadrunner label for good and yeah I love Roadrunner and how much they've been part of their organisation since they start out the very first "All-star Sessions". But still it'll be interesting to what they have in store with their new record label Ferret Records. Fuck yeah Chimaira kicks ass, they're like Firebrands only that they're metalcore ahaha.
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Saturday, December 23, 2006 and they said..
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Sunday, December 17, 2006
Hello hello. Its the semester break and I can tell you how much I've been looking forward to it. School as usual bores the crap out of me and I've made full use of my holidays by practising my guitars. So I've been in a totally devoted state and would spent almost 7 hours of pure extreme guitar practises. Ok count out the breaks, my meal times and tvs but most of my time's been spent on purely guitars. I don't know if its gonna bore me soon but so far I've been doing all that for the sake of passion. Yeah.
Anyway, my computer crashed and you should have seen how devastating it was when I've to completely reformat my entire system for good. That means everything, including my Warcraft 3s and Guitar Pros and pictures and musics and all those that were so important to me(and not to mention my life) gone. How much worst can it get yeah? Oh well, fuck spywares and whatever trojans this viruses has done to my computer but I think starting anew doesn't hurt though it definitely took away my personal memories for good. Like totally.
Ok ok, I can't sleep now coz I've had a dose of black coffee just so that I could stay up late at night practising my guitars again. I can be such an asshole at times man and now I've to bear the consequences of staying awake the whole night becoz apparently I just couldn't get myself to sleep. Sheesh.
Wassallam.
was rockin' on
Friday, December 22, 2006 and they said..
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Friday, December 15, 2006
The Sale of all sales!
Goodness, went to Swee Lee's annual warehouse sale today with Luie and you should have seen how many people where there just grabbing anything they could find as long its guaranteed 50% off the price. Damn, I was kinda pissed coz I really really wanna get the Boss Metalzone pedal so much and seeing how many people merely get hold as much effects pedal as they want was freaking demoralising. But it doesn't matter anyway coz I had got what I wanted which was to get a new string for my electric guitar. Whoo.
So Luie got herself a pretty much attractive and lucrative OBEY Fender Telecaster for a whopping $247 dollars, the original price was supposedly $500. See how big the difference is? After which we headed off to Davis Guitar at Peninsula plaza to get a Marshall amp, I assume its an MG series but I don't really know which version was it and its 100W. It cost a $199 and I must say how freaking versatile it is with her telecaster when we tried it on and somehow rather I'm really really happy for her. I mean, yeah its considered a very very good offer which totals up(including her guitar stand and bag) of around $500+, and a marshall am is like a bonus. Ahaha, fucking sweet.
Well, it was well of a trip, had a few misleads here and there while we were on our way and I swore we could have been there earlier if we got ourselves up early in the morning. And she could have grab her OBEY fender Squire Stratocaster instead. Damnit, we're such assholes. And so does the guy who took away Luie's dream guitar. Ahaha.
Wassallam.
was rockin' on
Sunday, December 17, 2006 and they said..
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Sunday, December 10, 2006
So I've been busy with common test and I must say how glad am I that its finally over and yeah goodbye to studying and hello holidays!=)
Anyway, went to catch Eragon with Alex and Fu Yi after our common test last night and I've to say the movie's great. Although, the ending's kinda abrupt, becoz of the inheritance trilogy series or whatever i think, which basically means another sequel coming out not so soon lah. Also, the story had its plot tweaked a lil, but only for some parts. But I enjoyed the movie in the end which means its a nice movie lah ahaha. Whatever.
Ok ok people happy holidays and Christmas is coming woohoo!
Wassallam.
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Friday, December 15, 2006 and they said..
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Saturday, December 09, 2006
I've settled down back to acoustics after an old uncle at my neighbourhood "awarded" me his very own semi-acoustic guitar becoz he doesn't know how to make use of it anymore and that he thinks that its best to past it down to someone over since he's no longer into the music industry anymore. No I'm not kidding, he did give it to me, but its more like a loan. When I've got the money I'll pay him someday.
Anyway, being happy I was, after which I've apparently stop playing electric guitars for almost a few weeks now, and that I've been practising more on my acoustics rather than the electric. I took a step down to this whole metal genre interest, maybe coz I'm getting bored at it, but somehow rather I've been more interested to learn blues and pop song. So I've been following songs by Craig David, Oasis, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and etc.
I've been playing these few songs, though its in a matter of time when I'm switching back to electric guitars. Well, I suppose this can be compared similarly to reality. What I'm trying to say is, even if I'm losing interest in electric guitars now, That doesn't mean I no longer love them anymore. I just need a break for em, and that someday, I'll start missing it and pick it up once more and appreciating it even more. Its a transition, sometimes there's a time where you need a break doing the things you often do. If you're smart enough, then I'll spare the details of how this can be compared to your relationship with the people around you. =)
Wassallam.
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Sunday, December 10, 2006 and they said..
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Ok, so last night it as fucking rock. Not only becoz everyone had fun at the NP's charity concert, but it was also Darren's birthday ok. So that's the reason why its an awesome day for an awesome person like Darren.
Other than that, next week's already the test week and I've to admit I've not started studying and the other thing that is freaking awful is the fact I'm not sure bout the schedule for my common test next week. Damnit.
Wassallam.
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Saturday, December 09, 2006 and they said..
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Saturday, December 02, 2006
I've never actually bothered about life lists before, but I think after my uncle's recent death, it totally made a step-up motivation and inspiration for me to enjoy life to its fullest. Like, treasure the ones you love and tell them how much they've been an integral part of your life. Do not wait till the time where you regretted how you could have just tell him or her how much you love them and how they've made you so as you are today, tomorrow or the day after.
So I've done a list of things and certain task I've to accomplish in life not for wealth, but a benefit for me to being rich spiritually. Yeah, and I've to admit the last time I've had my emo days was when my uncle past away and it took me like I dunnoe a few weeks or so to recuperate. I'm no longer that emo guy well, some of my old friends used to labelled me as, those kind of feeling where you always blame God for making you feel miserable or whatever that includes negativity in it. Heh. After which, I've learn to accept life as an equivalent trade of emotions. There's always the bad side of good, and vice versa. After making an attempt to list all the things I wanna do in my life, it acts as both a reminder and a motivator to me. Like when I've my downs, I accepted it as part and parcel of life and if it was somehow, my own wrong doing, I've myself to blame and learn from it and hopefully it won't happened again.
So yeah, maybe you too, should start listing out all the things you wanna do in life so that you too, could be as motivated and inspired like me. =D
These are the ten out of the many list of things that I truly must say, important ones I've to take note each time I woke up from bed:
1) Stay happy and positive.
2) Be a good friend.
3) Be a good listener.
4) Enjoy and live life to the fullest, you only live once, so make full oppurtunity of living happy always.
5) Stop dwelling in past sorrows. Look up, keep moving forward and learn from them.
6) Don't stop loving the people around you, whether the person is close to you or not.
7) Never stop telling your love ones how much you love them. Do not wait till they're no longer in this world.
8) Learn to appreciate all things that come to you, comments or gifts that your love ones present to you/
9) Learn to say no when situation arises, be charitable if you think its of good use.
10) Love yourself for who you are and stop comparing to others because everyone's unique in their own ways and beings.
So yeah, hopefully I've made 10 really good words of motivation for you to kick start on your everyday life and with them, always look forward to a better day and positive one. Yeah!
Wassallam.
was rockin' on
Tuesday, December 05, 2006 and they said..
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SLAM THE BOOKS!!!
Wassallam.
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Saturday, December 02, 2006 and they said..
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