J-A-Z-Z it up (yet again!)

After the do-nothing-about months after ORD, I'm finally going back to pursue my interests again! Oh yeah, out of the blue, I decide to go back and learn and polish my piano improvisation skills, which I stopped halfway during army. But right now, I thought I should really give it a go!

I went down Hark Music School at Prinsep St. opp Paradiz Centre. I still remember that place man. They used to have a cafe there where I would go sing during weekends back then. Haha. It was really fun, with the 'live' band and everything. But nowadays, it's revamped and the performance hall is now solely for their students. But the place looks cool. Before that, had already scheduled an appointment with one of the instructors there, Jane. Since I wanted to take up pop piano lessons, and I told her I already had musical background, she wanted to assess me. So she asked me to play Lee Hom's "Wei Yi" on the keyboard and I just played it accordingly in C major(my favourite hahaha). She was rather pleased with my performance and thought I should skip the stages and just carry on with 3 months of lessons. She even thought I should be recommended for their instructor course. Besides being flattered(haha), I thought about it.

Cos initially, my intention was to join a group class so I can mingle around and know more people at the same time. But she was telling me I should opt for the individual class instead, since the group classes are usually for total beginners and that might impede my progress chart. So I mean I'm fine with it, but then the fee would be $220/mth instead of the $120/mth I was told beforehand, which she clarified with me that it was because I already mastered the basics of improvisation and would only need 3 months or so to finish the course. But then, I thought the coverage won't be a lot. I wanted to learn more.

Then I thought of the school I went to before. "Play By Ear". I told Jane I needed to consider so I headed over to "Play By Ear" music school instead to check out their new expansion too. I'm surprised the instructors there still remember me. And I knew I was on familiar territory again. I like the whole "zen" setting and feel of the place. What's best is they offer JAZZ improvisation course. And guess what, I already signed up! Yep. At $180 a month, I guess I already can't contain the excitement.

I mean, MUSIC is my INSPIRATION.

Suddenly, I feel all so inspired again. Hahaha. This time round, hope I can go far.

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On another unrelated note, I realise having a car now comes with an added "cost". The carparks at at my HDB estate are usually chalked up after 11pm? Damn! It's like, the government add MORE ERP gantries, then supposedly lighten your burden by lessening on the tax, and then you get what? People competing with you for carpark lots! It's becoming more and more inconvenient. There was one time I only managed to park my car around 300m away from my flat?! That is quite ridiculous.

But that doesn't mean I'm going to forgo my car. I really prefer it to public transport. Well, for the convenience it brings, I guess I just had to compromise a bit lah huh.

More activities coming up? Hopefully ah! Anyone want to go anywhere can 'jio' me now before I commence work ya! If not, I would be fully occupied with POHfessionalism at work soon. Hahah.

Ciao.

A pair of false teeth in an emotional baggage meant for shopping.


You know, life seems rather eratic for me nowadays. Been coping with lots of emotional issue. You can call it the emotional baggage. I wonder how's everyone's emotional baggage weighing? Is there something to weigh the amount of emotion that is going through you? Have you ever thought of that? That if you are on the weighing machine, and realise you have grown heavier, or fatter, to be crude, is it maybe you are carrying too much emotional baggage?



Went to the dentist 2 days ago, like after 3 years of not going for a dental check up?!(The last one was compulsory cos of my braces treatment) Ok. One thing I have to admit. I'm DAMN afraid of visiting the dentist. That phobia's been with me since young. I remember my primary school dental nurse looking so "hostile". I guess my teeth definitely "repels" facing her. And then there's the horror movie "The Dentist". Go watch it if you have to. Haha.



But then, this time round, I volunteered to visit the dentist. Because. Because!! I realise my gums bleed quite often when I brushed my teeth. Being quite bothered by this, I booked an appointment at Jurong Medical Centre after much procrastination. Quite a medical environment there. (Duh!) But anyway, undergone a checkup, scaling and polishing. Man, was I rather tense during the procedure. The dentist had to ask me "Are you ok? Just relax". Lol. How embarrassing! Especially in front of a female dentist.



And I thought Leona Lewis should sing "Bleeding Gums" instead. Haha. OOP! (Out Of Point)!



It wasn't as painful of an ordeal I thought it would be. I had prepared to be reprimanded by the dentist for not taking good care of my teeth. You can't blame me for having generic not-that-healthy gums right? After the scaling and polishing was done, the dentist told me I had to return 2 weeks later for filling of 4 teeth!! Cos they looked like they are decaying! HAHAHA. Ok if that's their excuse for making more revenue, they should let me know! Grrr.

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Anyway, I just realised something peculiar about Singaporean men when they go shopping with their girlfriends/wives/flings/partners/whoever. They look as clueless as ever inside a female boutique. Just like how I feel sometimes. Other than carrying bags for their other halves, and the ocassional nod, they just look out-of-place. For me, I usually look into the mirrors to check my hairstyle. I mean, come on. Those shops should have taken into consideration the poor male patrons who just happen to accompany their shopping-crazy girlfriends/wives/flings/partners/whoever right? Like maybe build some corner for gaming or something. Do something innovative! If not, don't blame men who hate shopping.



I'm beginning to hate shopping too. It's like too many things to look at. I'd rather focus on something. That's probably why they say men cannot multi-task as much as women. Blah.



Having said that, I need to start infusing some excitement and adrenaline into my life. And I have to stop hitting on the snooze button each morning.



P.S. By the way, I luuuuuuuuuurve my teeth.

Yoooohoooo!

Wah wah wah.. long time no blog le. Anyone still reading my blog? Tag me if you do! Anyone passing by everyday feeling disappointed and upset cos you don't see a new entry? Well, tag me if you do too! Anyone wants to read I write about him/her? Tag me if you want. Ok I'm kidding. Hahaha I think my blog getting more and more"cold".

But it's ok. Some updates.

I have reconciled with my best friend! Oh yeah. I probably mentioned nothing about this issue. But well, it all worked out well. :)

More job interviews coming my way! Yay!

Nothing much. I think I have more photos to do the talking. But I'm too lazy to post them now. Teeheehee. If you want to see them, I do update my friendster and facebook. So blah, there you go.

Well, alright, perhaps some pics to spice it up. Haha. =D

I'm not going to show my bottom half. Please hor!

Not here too. You can stare at my smiling face though. =P

I like this pic that dearie self-took. Charismatic. =D

Wah.. sho cutez horz. HAHAHA. =D

You see ah, car not only can use for driving only ah. Even the steering wheel is a good prop for taking photos.

Well these pics were taken last week when I brought dearie go relaxing. Hehehe.

Watched a few movies you know. 12 Lotus ah. Quite sad ah. But I loved the songs. I don't know why I'm beginning to like Hokkien songs more and more. If you get to meet me these days you would probably hear me sing ya. Hahaha. But hor. It's really nice you know. Can relate one. And quite affecting too. Emotional sia.

Another movie I watched was Midnight Meat Train. Wah, tell you ah, quite gross, but quite nice. In a gross way la. Haha. But then hor, it's even nice when dearie grabbed tight tight onto my arm when watching. Too thrilling for her ah. She even pinched me accidentally. Hahaha. So you see, watch horror flicks also got good points one leh.

And hor, I don't know why I "talking" this way. But hor, it's late. And I should go sleep soon. Will update soon la ok. Haha.

Ciao.

I want to break free from my old lifestyle!

I realise I'm getting a bit lazy when it comes to updating my blog. Haha. Ok pardon me but you guess what? Very soon, there'll be a change! I promise! Something exciting comes your way. With me Chao aka Anson aka handsome around. Wahahaha.

So here's a recap of some notable events.

-Went for a job interview last Thursday. It went well but I decided that due to the "sai-kangness" and pathetic pay, I decide to give it a miss. Opps. I don't mean to be fussy. But anyway, I'm still looking.

-2 Saturdays ago, hung out with dearie and her schoolmates "gang" as part of birthday celebration of 2 of the girls. Went marina square and had dinner at Cafe Cartel. Went esplanade after that and then headed down to West Coast Park. We took lots and lots of pics(surprisingly I didn't really take much). Ehh.. I think I'm beginning to lose the habit of taking pics, except "retarded" ones. Haha. But anyway, here's some pics!

-Last Saturday, went down to Singapore Flying Club at Seletar to eat with dearie, her sis and her cousins.

-On Sunday, went to JB with peeps from SIM. It has been great fun to hang out with you guys! Hopefully can have more outings and more people joining ya? Haha.

Here are some pics from the gathering 2 Saturdays ago.. :)

Right now, looming datelines for my school assignments are coming up. Arrghh.

And I need to enforce more motivation towards myself. Maybe I should start reading motivation books, like what my sis is doing now, all in the name to keep up with the pace of a fulfilling and meaningful life!

Oooh.. and Ms. Bun just had a new hairstyle. Totally different. Hello dollie Bun, just wanna say I like your new hairstyle. Though it looks different from your previous, I welcome the new change and that I would embrace that change just like I will always embrace you for who you are. Trust me on that k? =)

Alright. Looks like I have things to do. Or things I need to start to do. Look back at the title of this post. I really mean it.

Bye for now!