Open Mic
Dilane and I sang at Singapore Arts Cafe's open mic tonight. We decided to take the opportunity as a precursor to April 24th. We had Kelvin (Di's cycling buddy) and our own manager cum critic Mingfeng, there to watch us.
Crowd wasn' good, but it was a learning experience. Mingfeng did give his dollars' worth, very valuable critcism and pointers we will work on; still some distance to cover. But other than that, Di and I have both agreed it was a performance we both enjoyed.
I do hope the music plays on, and we achieve what we are capable of.
Internship begins...finally!
Well, I'll finally be starting something "contructive" and definitive (how about that Yong? haha). I start on Monday, 6 days a week, at the Keppel freight port. I am certain the lessons I'll learn there, invaluable for life, especially under the charge of Col Seen.
Cheers to that!
Uncle T
22 Mar 2006
21 Mar 2006
Harmonic Breeze, 24 Apr '06, Esplanade Concourse 12:38 pm
LASTING IMPRESSION...
Welcome. That is what the duet of "Lasting Impression" intends to do with their warm, romantic sound this 24th April evening. The two, Nicholas and Dilane, coming from varied musical experiences, bring together a sound that is an amalgamation of individual ideas and character, producing music that is harmonically subtle and musically sensitive. However, the band regrets the absence of their third member, Clarence, this evening who has contributed tremendously in the musical arrangements of the songs tonight. Nevertheless, join "Lasting Impression" for an evening of Harmonic Breeze, serving up a menu of Broadway favourites like "On the Street Where You Live" and "I Got Rhythm".
Enter this evening of Harmonic Breeze, coloured with a unique flavour of classical, jazz and pop, and allow "Lasting Impression" to welcome you into a thearetical world of the memories, surprises and moods of Broadway, right here in the Esplanade.
Uncle T
I've Got Rhythm 12:31 pm
I've got rhythm
I've got music
I've got my gal
Who could ask for anything more?
I've got daisies
In green pastures,
I've got my gal
Who could ask for anything more?
Uncle T
Cleavage? WHAT?!?! 12:31 pm
Orders kopi peng gao and ham&cheese sandwich...
While I was off work two days back, I decided to join Yong for lunch near her workplace. And so, I was on a bus down.
I stood up, facing the rest of the passengers. I just woke from a nice afternoon TIBS-bus nap, ready to alight. My nonchalant gaze somehow fell in-line with a girl's. For no particular reason we locked gazes for a split of a split-second, and as it is common, turned away. Something so ordinary was turned on its head. Here began the saga.
From the corner of my eye, I caught her decidedly using her shawl to cover her cleavage in her halter top outfit. I was enraged! Yes, we guys have a reputation for being magnetised by a nice bosom, but in this case, I didn't even get that CHANCE!
Well, she thought I was checking her out, and did that not-so-discrete cover-up. I was enraged, seeing it very much like an insult, really.
Ah well, luckily there was a decent lunch with good company to make up for all that.
Uncle T
While I was off work two days back, I decided to join Yong for lunch near her workplace. And so, I was on a bus down.
I stood up, facing the rest of the passengers. I just woke from a nice afternoon TIBS-bus nap, ready to alight. My nonchalant gaze somehow fell in-line with a girl's. For no particular reason we locked gazes for a split of a split-second, and as it is common, turned away. Something so ordinary was turned on its head. Here began the saga.
From the corner of my eye, I caught her decidedly using her shawl to cover her cleavage in her halter top outfit. I was enraged! Yes, we guys have a reputation for being magnetised by a nice bosom, but in this case, I didn't even get that CHANCE!
Well, she thought I was checking her out, and did that not-so-discrete cover-up. I was enraged, seeing it very much like an insult, really.
Ah well, luckily there was a decent lunch with good company to make up for all that.
Uncle T
20 Mar 2006
Cruising on Passion 2:36 pm
Orders a kopi peng gao & prawn mee...
I totally admire Dilane's conviction and commitment to his passion for riding. This admiration was further cemented when he took me on my virgin on-road urban cycle of less than 20km from his place at Burgandy to NUS and back.
While I was choking up the slopes at NUS, he encouraged me on, almost yelling (that reflects my inability...), not to give up the fight (up the freakin' slope!).
Kudos to those who are brave, commited and passionate about the things that they love, which I find rare especially in a society like ours, where our paths are very much guided by greater forces (social, political) other than the unique individual.
And I wish him the best for his inaugural round-the-island bike trip tomorrow.Cheers buddy!
Uncle T
I totally admire Dilane's conviction and commitment to his passion for riding. This admiration was further cemented when he took me on my virgin on-road urban cycle of less than 20km from his place at Burgandy to NUS and back.
While I was choking up the slopes at NUS, he encouraged me on, almost yelling (that reflects my inability...), not to give up the fight (up the freakin' slope!).
Kudos to those who are brave, commited and passionate about the things that they love, which I find rare especially in a society like ours, where our paths are very much guided by greater forces (social, political) other than the unique individual.
And I wish him the best for his inaugural round-the-island bike trip tomorrow.Cheers buddy!
Uncle T
19 Mar 2006
...For the many blessings I have received 8:45 pm
Orders teh peng & bak kut teh...
Indeed, I have been blessed in countless ways this past couple of months.
I drive
I ORDed
I eat (alot)
I am getting an internship
I play music so much
I am broke (but I guess the lesson I learn is a good thing no?)
I drive
I eat (heck of alot!)
I can't wait to fly to UK
I do post-con in Church
I eat (heh)
and it has been 2 years. Yup, about 730 days since I commited myself. Then, it was embarking on an uncertain, perilous and risky endeavour. Now, after 730 days, it has been a journey of uncertainty, hilarious and still risky (my life is in her hands! ha) journey.
But it has been well worth it. I've learnt, and still learning; grown, and still growing (I think laterally too);laughed, and still smiling. One of the greatest joys is to discover how once a total stranger, now, a lover, friend and confidante. A transfigurating experience, one that I learnt more about myself of what I can, and cannot do.
And I pray that this fountain of love continues, and blessings continue to find my humble existence.
A night in the recesses of the secret garden,
Awashed with romance, kisses,
Anointed with gratitude, love,
And amongst the stars,
Embraced in the warm arms of simple love,
A scene carved onto the eternal parchment
Of unfallible memories.
Amen
Uncle T
Indeed, I have been blessed in countless ways this past couple of months.
I drive
I ORDed
I eat (alot)
I am getting an internship
I play music so much
I am broke (but I guess the lesson I learn is a good thing no?)
I drive
I eat (heck of alot!)
I can't wait to fly to UK
I do post-con in Church
I eat (heh)
and it has been 2 years. Yup, about 730 days since I commited myself. Then, it was embarking on an uncertain, perilous and risky endeavour. Now, after 730 days, it has been a journey of uncertainty, hilarious and still risky (my life is in her hands! ha) journey.
But it has been well worth it. I've learnt, and still learning; grown, and still growing (I think laterally too);laughed, and still smiling. One of the greatest joys is to discover how once a total stranger, now, a lover, friend and confidante. A transfigurating experience, one that I learnt more about myself of what I can, and cannot do.
And I pray that this fountain of love continues, and blessings continue to find my humble existence.
A night in the recesses of the secret garden,
Awashed with romance, kisses,
Anointed with gratitude, love,
And amongst the stars,
Embraced in the warm arms of simple love,
A scene carved onto the eternal parchment
Of unfallible memories.
Amen
Uncle T