Saturday, August 30, 2008
Tanya
Tanya's new song. It has a similar vibe as 達爾文 last year, which happens to be my favorite song of 2007.
菸不離手把自己灌醉醉
醒過後笑自己有多狼狽
泡的咖啡有苦的滋味
我睜開了眼忘記你是誰
Tanya's smooth-silky voice, indie folk-rocker image, and songwriting skills slowly and solidly brought her popularity and recognition throughout the past 11 years. You never hear or see her in tabloid papers. You'll only get to know her through her music and lyrics. Again, it's the authenticity that makes her one of my favorite singer-songwriters.
First heard of Tanya Chua back in 2000 when I first listened to 903, at the time True Love was a big hit at the station. At that time, 903 was still a medium that endorses indie music, unlike today. Then in 2002, Jan Lamb used her song Day & Night as the ending-theme song for the same titled radio drama featuring Jacky Cheung and Sandy Lam.
Looking back, 903 really had a huge influence on my music taste and interest. However, since a while back the station has changed course and indie music is no longer played as often....
My Favorite Tanya Tunes:
01 . 達爾文: 保持單身 忍不住又沉淪 兜著圈子來去又是苦等
02. True Love: 然後安慰自己緣分自有安排 縱然心中充滿了脆弱無奈
03. Day & Night: 明明擁抱過 卻還像夢一樣不實在
04. 夜盲症: 為何一到黃昏 寂寞好深 遮住回你懷裡的路程
05. 二手煙: 愛有時像二手煙 才剛熄滅已蔓延
06. 如果你愛我: 如果說我愛著你 而你卻比較愛自己 我想那就不是我的問題 那不過是現代人的愛情
07. 呼吸: 呼吸 我需要多一點空氣 思念幾乎讓人窒息 沉溺漆黑無聲的海底
08. 陌生人: 當我們擦身而過 那短短一秒鐘 都明白 什麼都變了
09. 記念: 想念變成一條線 在時間裡面漫延 長得可以把世界切成了兩個面
10. 好想放假: 我好想放假 拖了鞋 曬太陽
Friday, August 29, 2008
Miriam
陝路短 走過璀璨情境漸漸微薄
讓背影 盪游湖水深處擁抱我月光
歲月短 遺下一片弱質纖纖愉快感覺
It's impossible for Miriam to go back to the era of 再見二丁目 in the late 90s. Like everyone else, her song selections changes as she grows. Listening to her early hits on my iPod today still brings back snippets of elementary school memories. Yes, I grew up listening to her. I think I might have had a crush on her too :)
Her "girl next door", sweet, radiant, and youthful image; her early indie Canto-pop songs; her distinctive laughter... will always be ingrained in my mind.
藏在心中已很美.
01. 愛人: 明天將會更好的信徒 如害怕煩惱為何期望太高
02. 再見二丁目: 無論於什麼角落 不假設你或會在旁 我也可暢遊異國 放心吃喝
03. 零號: 如福音 不過是沒法感動我的情信 誰願愛愛我 我就誰都信奉
04. 深息: 要愛無謂考慮 刺痛時從不畏懼 每每就算任性揮之不去 任歲月再催
05. 電光幻影: 愛恨無常 雪落無聲 色不過色 卻礙了空性
06. 魂斷威尼斯: 紅和白浮標間 經過一條船一條船 遊人在笑可惜我是個單數 無伴侶可抱
07. 芬梨道上: 這山頂何其矜貴 怎可給停留一世 只得很少數伉儷 在這風景線上建築關係
08. 風采依然: 落地大窗的那面 繁盛也好比往年 約了我的卻未見 有人連手機都 偷看幾遍
09. 出埃及記: 如好景 不會漫長 為何迎面風涼如伸手 不見下場暫時 讓我冥想
10. 直覺: 縱是忙於工作 記著騰空一角 儲備了寂靜蜜意濃情 再細認黃昏一抹夕陽
SIDENOTE: The Live Version of 撈月亮的人 features Ellen (from at17) on electric guitar! Two of my sweethearts performing together! :)
Actually, the two of them kinda look alike... This is my type I guess.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Outrageously Funny Comedian... Kathy Griffin
(Paris Hilton, a horseatula, a horse fucked a tarantula in a good way XD)
Kathy Griffin is the most inappropriately funny redhead! She calls herself a D-list celebrity and she has tons of fun making fun of the A-listers! For that very reason, she has been banned on most talk shows in the US.
Her comedy materials are based on imitating and calling out other stars's crazy behaviors, inappropriate pussy/dick jokes, topped with loads of profanity.
Since I'm now jobless and out of school, I've been spending hours per day watching Kathy's comedy specials and her reality series My Life On The D-List on youtube!
And holy fuckballs, watching her shows and stand-ups sure do make me happier.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
My Birth Chart... just for fun
Friday, August 22, 2008
Party of Unity.
CNN's Larry King Live and AC360 are all about Obama's VP pick tonight. The final answer will be texted to supporters on Saturday morning. So... now we know Tim Kaine and Evan Bayh have been checked off the list and it makes Joe Biden, former presidential candidate and Senator of Delaware, the most probable choice.
But wait.
What about Hillary? Although all along she has expressed she's not interested in the job but isn't she the most obvious and most fitting candidate for the VP spot? Wouldn't her being Obama's VP easily bring the 18 million Americans who voted for her in the primaries on the Obama wagon? It seems like a easy solution to unify the currently split in half Democratic Party.
Or, is the "Hillary is not being considered" message all a smokescreen put out by the Obama campaign? Guess we'll know tomorrow.
Just for the record, I'm all for Hillary being VP!
(Update @ Aug 23 11am): Joe Biden it is!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A Perfect Summer Day...
Location: Main St. Unionville
Date & Time: Aug 21, 2008 (2:30-3:00pm)
Music: Sigur Ros, Savage Garden, Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Yael Naim, 蔡健雅, 莫文蔚, 楊千嬅...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Goodbye & Goodbye.
First of all, I said goodbye to a good friend of mine, Carrie, who's leaving to pursue her career. We wish her all the best in the future! This is the second goodbye we said this year, after Billy. There are some friends that you don't have to see all the time but still feels very comfortable talking to. This group is one of them...
Fruit and shrimp salad
Taiwanese popcorn chicken
Waffles with vanilla ice-cream and fruits
There was another goodbye to bebe, a good friend's dog. Coping with the death of pets must be difficult. I only hope Leo and his family will be strong to get through this.... I regret that I haven't had a chance to meet bebe, but she's lived a happy life.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Born To Run...
I jog about 3-4 times a week, for about 35-45 mins each time. It not only keeps me in shape, it's a great training for the mind. When you're running, you set a goal for yourself, and your mind is 100% focused on achieving it.
Running is also a good way to clean out all toxic substances out of the body and brain. It's a little getaway from all the pressure and negative emotions from our daily lives.
Some might think jogging is a little boring, it might be true but there are ways to keep yourself entertained --- for me, my ipod is my best running-mate. I have two sets of songs that I'd listen to during my workout routine - DANCE and ROCK!
Some of my recent favorite dance tunes:
1. 一個人 - 林憶蓮
2. 花見 - 何韻詩
3. 熱島小夜曲 (Wideboys Club Mix) - 陳奕迅
4. 一一 - 黃耀明
5. 跟珍芳達做健身操 - 容祖兒
6. I Love New York - Madonna
7. Only This Moment - Royksopp
8. They Don't Want Music - Black Eyed Peas
9. Viva Life On Mars - Robbie Williams
10. Stoned - Dido
Some of my favorite rock tunes:
1. Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen
2. 2+2=5 - Radiohead
3. Rootless Tree - Damien Rice
4. The Show Must Go On - Queen
5. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
6. 衝衝衝 - at17
7. 林檎の唄 - 東京事變
8. Goodbye & Hello - 蔡健雅
9. 將愛 - 王菲
10. I Will Be Fine - 莫文蔚
Sunday, August 17, 2008
6 Faces of Bob Dylan... I'm Not There
Friday, August 15, 2008
D N'd (The End).... is a new beginning
The date & time: August 14, 2008. 9:23pm.
After the exam, I walked out of Eric Palin Hall. Went by the student residence building and into Rogers Comm. Center. Took the bridge that connected me to Kerr Hall and Library. I went downstairs to the exit of the Library.
I realized, this is my final time taking this routine route. My university life has come to an end.
It was dark, cold, and quiet. My ipod played Exit Music (for a film) by Radiohead:
the drying of your tears,
Today we escape, we escape.
Sing us a song,
a song to keep us warm,
there's such a chill, such a chill.
I took a good look around, not sure when or whether I'd be returning any time soon. This school, these people, these memories, all seem a million miles away.
What seemed to be a second home for me in the past 4 years, is now a place that I'll no longer be a part of.
After a longer (slower)-than-usual walk to Dundas station, I paused and thought about what will be next. Uncertain, don't know yet.
走過一個天堂 少一個方向...
不能滿足 不敢停站 然後怎樣...
What I know, is that this chapter of my life is over. And, a new one is just about to begin. I'm sure that He'll look after me. He'll have my back.
Now, this school, these people, these memories, are a part of my history, they'll always have a very special place in my heart.
(My first blog entry is dedicated to my business buddies at Ryerson, everyone I've met here in the past 4 years, and this very special campus.)
Photos Taken / Editted By: Dominic